Yesterday my ‘daughter in law’ and I did the Sex in the City Tour and went to see Cherry Jones in Mrs. Warren’s Profession at the American Airlines Theatre, around the corner from this hotel.
Odd, this tour was a last minute idea and what a good one! First, the tour started in front of the Plaza and ended near here in Times’ Square!
And we got to see Soho and the Village and eat great cupcakes at the Magnolia in the Village. And visit a sex shop that was very tasteful (compared to ones I have seen)…in both senses of the word, considering their fare. The Pleasure Chest.
Well, we got to see some of the Sex in the City Locations and they are all, well, picturesque. Because that is the point, I guess.
Anyway, I awoke about 7:30 and it occurred to me: I remembered this line from Mrs. Warren’s Profession, where the daughter says she is sick and tired of the fact that women can’t address their problems because they are not allowed to speak of such things!
Buddakan ..We visited: Great space, but the food is also supposed to be great.
I match the decor at the Buddakan
The Magnolia, where the cupcakes really ARE really good!
Well, how things have changed. The Sex in the City Tour (with three brave men in attendance) lets it all hang out – and that show was a pioneer with respect to this, in TV, I think.
Yet, prostitution is still very much in existence. I must think about this.
The Chatwal is a very pretty place, ideally located. Although they were late getting our room ready.. It’s a newish hotel, and I get a sense the staff is in training, but they are friendly, and they make the big effort – and good looking and young and multi-ethnic too
So it’s all very promising..and the bed was perfectly comfy and the room well ventilated. So I slept well.
Anyway, we’ll do a Central Park caleche tour probably before we leave; we did 30 Rock and I bought a T Shirt with Dr. Spaceman for my hubby. Aren’t I nice?
And we ate at the Lion’s Club, attached to the hotel in location (but I don’t think in ownership) which is new and got a mediocre review in the NYT lately, but the food is quite fine – and I think I know my good food. Heritage Pork too. Which I like because I won’t eat the other pork.
The reviewer didn’t like the small crowded room, but I did. I spend so much time alone in a house. And I like that New York Vibe.
Oh, btw, people do not dress up for theatre, but I think its because these theatre goers do it regularly. It’s like going to the movies for them. They are all comfy chic and quite friendly. Unlike in movies. The people in the seats around say a few words to you.
Anyway, Cherry Jones came to lobby to collect for an actor’s fund and it’s true about stage presence. On stage she is imposing ( I loved her outfits) but in person a very well proportioned woman of medium height and she seemed fun, the little I heard her speak. A down to earth type.
