Fine Dining Day

June 24. Today we started off with a walk in the park. It was pretty disgusting outside. My fair friend declared herself the sweatiest person in New York City. And that is why so many people were starring at her. After our walk in the park we had lunch at the Plaza Palm Court. A much better experience this time. But I still think the Brown Palace does a better job. After lunch we saw the crazed crowd in front of the Apple store for their iPhones, way too many people. We then went into FAO Swartz to see the Big Piano. I played it with about 6 children knee high to a tadpole so I felt supper cool. Clearly. We then walked down to Rockefeller Center. The venture was mildly unsuccessful. We did not find what we were looking for. But we did get to see the super cool Lego store. Then we grabbed a cab to the West Side in the Meat Packing District for the Gagosian Gallery's Monet water lilly exhibit. It was nice range of work, but none of the pieces were amazing. Then we walked a block to the High Line park. A old elevated railroad track that is being converted into a very nice elevated park. A great adventure. Once we got to the end of the park we were just one block away from our destination. Pasti's. I have waited months to eat here, and I finally did. The restaurant was just as I had imagined. It was beautifully done and maintained. The food was amazing, and the experience was memorable. After dinner it was such an early day we decided to go to Time Square, because for some reason we have to go there every day - even though we hate it, and saw Sex and the City 2. Better the second time, but still not as great as the series. Came home and are ready to hit the beach tomorrow. Catch some intended rays, as opposed to just collateral damage.