New York Living III

I've been to the Metropolitan Museum quite a few times over the past seven years, but never have I stumbled across the Robert Lehman Collection. I have no idea how I could have missed during all my visits, but i must say that I was rather taken with it, especially the neoimpressionist watercolors by Paul Signac and Henri Edmond Cross. I know that they're not great works of art, more so rough sketches, precursors to oils, but they were so lively and fun. A nice gem in a sometimes overwhelming museum (note to self: do not wear new boots that need breaking in during a museum visit also bring a snack for later...there is a decided lack of eating options around Museum Mile).

The Northern Spy Food Co.

I do love Brooklyn, but I'm also a little sadden to realize that so many great restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores are popping up in the East Village, and I know none of them. I did however have the opportunity to check out the Northern Spy Food Co., which I passed months ago while walking to different East Village eatery. A cute place, with quite good food, if a bit too loud for my taste. A sweet chilled corn soup with bacon and mussels and squid and mussels with white beans (I think the broth in the later dish was reduced down a bit too much but otherwise nice). MMMM MMMM MMMM The burnt sugar ice cream was a nice little treat at the end too.

Okay okay I think I'll stop going out to eat for a while...mmm mangoes sound good right now