American Folk Art Museum

One of my favorite smaller museums is the American Folk Art Museum across from Lincoln Center. It is very easy to go through this in about an hour, and they have a lovely gift shop as well. I find museum gifts shops are the BEST for unique gifts for family, friends or yourself. These photos are from an exhibit in 2019, but it gives you an idea of what you may see here. The exhibits are high quality, and it's  a joy to pop in and learn about various types of art. Be sure to add this on your visit to the city when in this area, you will not be disappointed. 

American Folk Art Museum 

2 Lincoln Square 

Columbus Avenue at West 66th Street

Check their website for hours as they do close when installing a new exhibit 

Admission is always FREE 

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La Pecora Bianco Bryant Park

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all are doing well in this new year. I cannot believe it is March already, time sure flies! 

One of my last visits to the city, I was able to enjoy La Pecora Bianco's Bryant Park location. I must say, this place is as gorgeous as the food itself. The decor is so lovely, and relaxing, and the location is one of my most favorites. I have visited their location in Nomad, but it was much smaller and cramped for my taste. If you are looking for a great spot for any time of the day, this is a good choice! 

Gorgeous decor, am I correct ? 

I visited when it was not that busy which was great, and it was right next to my hotel where I was staying, the amazing Bryant Park Hotel, so fabulous! 

You can tell when the pasta is fresh and it just melts in your mouth! This Tagliatelle

with beef and pork Bolognese was to die for! The portions are very generous as well. 

The meatballs made with beef and pork tasted like my Mom's cooking 

Always a gorgeous view of my favorite building in the city! 

Let me know if you happen to try La Pecora Bianco and how you liked it. With so many locations in the city, it is very easy to pop in while enjoying the sights of the amazing New York City ! 

I will be posting more this year, and I do apologize for the minimal postings. Thank you for stopping by and following my NYC adventures all these years! 

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La Pecora Bianco NoMad 

Midtown Location

Soho Location

Bryant Park

Meatpacking District

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The Beauty of Bryant Park

I have been to Bryant Park a zillion times but when I visited recently, I had the chance to take my time and really enjoy the area. I seem to always be in a rush when I have visited before, and it just made me fall in more love with the place. Staying at the Bryant Park Hotel was just a very smart move as well. 

Here is some history from the Bryant Park website:

Given its location at the center of one of the world’s great cities, it comes as no surprise that the history of the area that is now Bryant Park is rich, predating even the Declaration of Independence.

The history of this space as more than true wilderness began in 1686, when New York’s first Royal Governor Thomas Dongan deemed the area, among other “unappropriated lands” to be public property under the control of the Common Council, a precursor to the City Council we have today. It remained as such for more than 100 years with little interruption, although a notable exception came in 1776 when General George Washington and his troops are said to have passed through the area following their retreat from the Battle of Long Island.

I had no idea George Washington and his troops came through here! I think I need to do their tour that they offer the next time I am in for a few days! How beautiful are these scenes ? It was so relaxing with the trees all around, we all need a rest from the busy grind of the day to day. 

This building takes my breathe away every time I walk past and I finally decided to take some photos and photo the plaque as well. So many buildings in this great city have so much history. 

What an impressive history and list of members to "The Engineers Club" 

All that detail just makes me swoon ! 

Bryant Park is located between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues behind the New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman building. 

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Funk You Too! at the MAD Museum

I recently enjoyed a visit at the MAD Museum with their exhibit Funk You Too! Humor and Irreverence in Ceramic Sculpture which was a delight! It made me really smile, and I just loved the Viola Frey lady statue shown above. This exhibit is on until the end of August so plenty of time to visit this summer. I would highly recommend! 

Wonder what her shoe size would be ? 

just loved these 2 pieces and had to share with you 

what fun indeed ! 

Funk You Too!

HUMOR AND IRREVERENCE IN CERAMIC SCULPTURE

Through Aug 27, 2023

Museum of Arts and Design 

2 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019

MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday 10 am–6 pm

Wednesday 10 am–6 pm

Thursday 10 am–6 pm

Friday 10 am–6 pm

Saturday 10 am–6 pm

Sunday 10 am–6 pm

STORE HOURS

Tue–Sun 10 am–6 pm

ADMISSION

General $18

Seniors $14

Students $12

Members FREE

18 and Under FREE

On Thursdays, General Admission tickets are half price. (This discount does not include tickets to Taylor Swift: Storyteller.)

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