loved this post. i m always looking for new (to me), good places to eat when in nyc, so i m adding p

I am an interior designer with a love for vintage home furnishings. In addition to running my design business, one way car rental companies I co-own an online shop called High Street Market (which is also the name of this blog). I live in Philadelphia one way car rental companies with my husband. Two years ago, we bought a 120 year old house and we are working hard to restore it! This blog is a place for me to share my design inspiration, current home projects, and new vintage finds. Hope you like it!
After we returned from our trip to California , I got in my car and drove to New York City. My best friend Gina was there visiting her cousin (my college roommate and dear friend), Craig. Since I never get to see them, we decided to spend a couple of days together. We shopped and went out to lunch. In the evening, we had dinner at one of my favorite New York restaurants, Patsy's (side note: as I get older, I've noticed that all of my favorite restaurants are upscale, slightly old-school, and cater to the over 60 set. These are the best restaurants! one way car rental companies Patsy's is one of them. White tablecloths, great food, wonderful service, and no trendy, over-dressed guests trying to impress. It's not scene-y. one way car rental companies I like that about Patsy's).
During our New York visit, we all went to lunch at The Plaza. I've walked past this historic hotel a small handful of times, but I've never been inside. The interior was so mesmerizing, I snapped a bunch of pictures with my iPhone...
I can't quite come up with the words to describe the pure grandeur one way car rental companies of this place. It's truly magical. You walk through the marble-clad hallways, look up at the gold-trimmed plaster ceilings and you can only imagine the Gatsby-esque parties that have occurred here over the years. What kind of social giants of the 20th Century stayed here?! It's a one-of-a-kind landmark that can't be missed, and if you're in New York, you must go! Next time I visit The Plaza, I would like to have tea in the Palm Court just so I can stare at that incredible glass ceiling for an hour. The gal in the gift shop told me that when Conrad Hilton owned the hotel in the 1940s, he covered that glass ceiling to make way for air conditioning! Can you believe it? Fun stuff.
Before lunch, we walked one way car rental companies into The Plaza Gift Shop, which is filled with interesting things-- new gifty items and fun vintage Plaza memorabilia. Gina and I bought necklaces by DogEared. I'm calling it a "friendship" necklace (even though our choices don't match) because Gina and I have been friends for about 20 years. In junior high, we wore friendship bracelets and signed our notes "BFFs!!". So, when I wear it, I will think of her. I also bought an ashtray from the former Edwardian Room (the space is now occupied by Italian designer, Angelo Galasso ). But just a short time ago, The Edwardian Room was a notorious restaurant at The Plaza, overlooking Central Park (originally, it was a mens-only club... but later evolved to include both genders, one way car rental companies which is nice). The ashtray was only $12.00 and I think it might be considered "vintage" at this point (is it over twenty years old? Ha!). My little Plaza trinket now holds my bracelets on my bedside table...
If you're a history nut like me, you will DEFINITELY enjoy watching a few short videos on The Plaza's website. I would have posted them here (one is particularly great!), but the page won't let me share them. So, click HERE and make sure to watch the two videos under the "Restoration" section of the page. Once you've seen those, scroll down a little lower and watch the video called one way car rental companies Architectural Tour -- you'll see the ballroom where Truman Capote hosted his famous "Party of the Century". The videos are short, they're fun to watch, and they allow you to escape to The Plaza for a few minutes today!!
loved this post. i m always looking for new (to me), good places to eat when in nyc, so i m adding patsy s to my list. i m also off to check out the plaza videos cause i love that kind of stuff. even though i have family in nyc, i d love to stay at the plaza during christmas...it s like a dream of mine. side note: aren t college friends the best??!
Ugh - I hate when people mess with beautiful architecture! That glass ceiling! I worked as a docent/tour guide in grad school at the New York State Capitol Building (definitely one way car rental companies check it out if you have a chance!). The renovation one way car rental companies is finally done, including the glass ceiling (which was also covered up - why do people do this??). I ve never eaten at Patsy s but have walked one way car rental companies by several times. Have you ever stayed/dined at The Carlyle? I love that place... and sometimes, one way car rental companies if you are lucky, you can see Woody Allen s band play there :-) I love dogeared necklaces, too. I wear a gold ship wheel from that company one way car rental companies and I ve given the Karma necklace to a very deserving friend. The 100 wishes is also on my wishlist. Glad you had a nice trip!
I love this stuff too and will have to check out those videos when I have a chance. And thanks for the tip on Patsy s - I love getting recommendations on good places to eat that aren t too fussy and just really good food and service. I m dying for a trip up to NY - I keep hinting to my husband that I d like to go up for our anniversary in January but I don t think I can wait until then. Will also have to put The Plaza on my list of places to see when we re up there.