Ice-skating at Rockefeller Center is a favorite among New York City natives and visitors alike. The rink is set up below the central plaza, surrounded by flags of all nations above. Here’s a recent look at the space.
This winter has been mild (so far), and I’m sure it’s difficult to find a frozen pond to enjoy some skating. You can always stop in to the city, have some time on the ice here, then enjoy a great meal nearby. It’s a fun day with plenty to see and do. Enjoy it all.
There are probably tens of thousands of places to eat lunch in New York City. We all fall in for favorites, or try the new joint, or just grab something off the shelf to hold us over. Either way, it’s hard to miss in New York. At least I think so.
In the course of countless visits to the city, I typically end up in the vicinity of Rockefeller Center. Downstairs in the concourse is a place called Cucina & Co. Not a very original name, but a very reliable stop for lunch. In particular, if you like a nice roast chicken, this place does it right. Considering the location, the price is fair as well. Take a look at this bird:
That’s half a roast chicken on top of a small mountain of mashed potatoes. It was roasted to absolute perfection, not pink, not dry, just right. This plate and a salad to start runs about $20. It’s enough food to hold you over to the next day and that’s a good deal.
Times like these require a sense of perspective. On a lighter note, let’s talk about some artful perspective as seen at Rockefeller Center, New York City. For years, I’ve been looking up at this painting, which is on the ceiling of the main lobby.
The painter brilliantly used shadows on both sides so that no matter where you stand, it appears that you are looking up into the funnel. The figure holding the massive scales seems to shift his weight from one leg to the other as you walk across the lobby. Those taking a tour of NBC or Rockefeller Center are given an explanation of this. I always take guests to see it and the other paintings that are found of the walls in this area.
So, when things are going crazy, don’t forget that they’ve been crazy before and keep looking up. You never know what you’ll see.
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