I’d like to speak to the manager!!!
It’s late.
We just got home from our 10:00 dinner reservation. And we weren’t the last folks in the restaurant.
Day started at the Waverly Diner. Old school NYC diner. To quote Adam Beckworth. It was perfection.
Then we headed up town walking about 10 blocks before hailing a cab. Destination: Radio City Music Hall. We spent the afternoon with the rockettes.
The show was a spectacle. And fun. And excess. And a great way to spend the afternoon. There was snow. And confetti. And snow fairy drones. And camels.
And fun fact. Even though I’m not a believer I’m still moved by the story of the first Christmas. Especially when there are sheep and camels.
After the show we headed over to Grand Central to check out a bar. That was thoroughly packed. So we went to a different restaurant and had a tuna sandwich and bubbles.
This was followed by a walk across town to The Lantern’s Keep. We hadn’t been there in forever, but after our first visit we looked up the store where they bought their bar supplies. And ordered all our supplies from there. Cocktail kingdom if you’re interested.
A quick cocktail and we were off to the theater.
The real reason for this trip.
Merrily We Roll Along.
Stephen Sondheim’s biggest flop.
Revived on Broadway for the first time since 1981.
It’s my favorite show of his.
This production did not disappoint.
We’d seen a version of this production in Boston pre Covid. This was even better.
I teared up when the overture started.
Was moved to tears a couple of other times.
And really cried during the last song Our Time. It’s my favorite.
Then we were off to dinner.
10:00 reservations we were 15 minutes late for. It’s hard to get a cab after a show.
Balthazar.
Our favorite NYC restaurant.
We ordered what we always ordered.
And enjoyed it a lot.
Then it was a cab ride home and got here at 1:00.
Knee update:
Still good.
Stairs are tricky but I take my time.
But I get better every time.
It’s hard to get in and out of cabs quickly. My range of motion is limited. And I have horrible ham string pain. That only occurs when I stand. So once I’m up it’s gone. Not even close to the pain pre surgery.
Walking is great. Just have to be careful with curbs.
Still doing better than I thought I would.
Two more days to go.
I'd Like to Speak to the Manager!!! 