On the last day of my September 2012 visit to New York City, I spent the afternoon here:
Where the guest was President Obama:
Then I saw this:
And I indulged in a favorite city pasttime, walking 20+ blocks back to my bed and breakfast:
I avoided getting my shoes soaked until the very last block:
But that was okay because there was one more delectable experience ahead, a glass of Kung Fu Girl Riesling:
And an enjoyable chat with Katie and her coworkers at Foragers City Table:
While enjoying this appetizer that deserves much more than the common name of “chips”:
(I don’t remember all the ingredients but there was meyer lemon zest and sage along with the potatoes.)
New York is such a delicious city, rain or shine!
ps – gotta give a shoutout to @DaveMTheWineGuy. I don’t even know him (yet) but I tweeted him and said, “I had this great wine in the City and don’t remember the name. It was a Chardonnay, maybe from Washington State, involving martial arts and the word “boy” in the name.” Somehow his magic wine expert mind whirled into gear and he nailed the Kung Fu Girl Riesling (yeah, I know – not a boy, not a chardonnay) immediately! Thanks, Dave! (His blog can be found here.)

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Hey Paula, first time I’ve read your blog and loved it! Chateau Ste. Michelle sells wonderful Washington whites. Love them w/ Italian food. I am a newbie to wine. ๐ I am also considering blogging and will be watching yours.
What a great day you had! Envious!
Ramona, it was indeed the best of days. I love that City!
Some New Yorkers, like me, love walking! Glad you got to indulge it.
Oh absolutely!! When I lived there (89-92) I ALWAYS walked if I had the time. It was a great way to stay in shape but more importantly a great way to take in everything that makes Manhattan unique! Thanks for the comment.