Jared Says for July and August 2002

New York City is a wonderful place to visit. I am very lucky that my wife works there several days a week and has an apartment in the Village.I go there 3/4 times a year for long weekend.

NYC has always been a part of my life. I lived just north of the City in Westchester County and as a teenager I used to go to rock 'n roll shows at the Paramont Theatre and other cultural events. Later on I learned the value and scope of what the City had to offer when I was stationed at Governor's Island at the tip of Manhattan for awhile and taking my family on day trips when I was unemployed. One could spend a reasonable day going to the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry and dinner in Chinatown. Now as a returning visitor it has given me the opportunity to see and eat at places that was out of my reach before.

It is a place that has every type of entertainment whether it is art, music, museums restaurants or sports. What I like best are the restaurants. There is every type, diversity and price range available. My typical weekend includes a couple of museums, a play, two food experiences and a return to several local favorites one of which is always in Chinatown. If you are going I would suggest that you reference NEW YORK and TIMEOUT magazines. ZAGAT is a great restaurant guide. Get yourself a subway map as that is the best way to get around. Have fun!

           Good Picking!

                          -Jared