Julio’s Musings Around Columbia County, New York

Springtime in Central Park

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Ah, Spring time 2008 in New York City. My favorite time of year. This picture taken across the street from the American Museum of Natural History which is probably the only museum in the world I can tolerate.
On this balmy spring day, restaurants actually had outdoor seating with a willing clientele soaking up the warmth and the street scene which is always interesting in New York City.

New York City, Julio Hernandez-Miyares,Spring Time

Will have to add a photo when I have it but need to get this post in before my memory recedes. This week visited Club 21 on West 52nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in New York City. As our business office is adjacent to this well known establishment and we are moving downtown this week, a friend and business colleague decided what a better way for a send off then to splurge for lunch at one of the true power centers in New York City. Our quest for the Club 21 Hamburger fueled our anticipation. So after dressing up (you need at least a jacket for lunch) we made the 50 foot trek into the rarified space of a New York institution. Immediately we (or at least) I felt elevated well beyond my relatively paltry position in the world of New York business. Though the football helmets and toy trucks hanging from the ceiling provide the sense of a “boys’” club, the treatment from the staff is classy to say the least. We were swarmed over by sommelier and other wait staff who’s role I didn’t even know. We quickly got to the point and told them we were here for the burger. Now mind you, its a $30 burger. That is not a typo.
Throw in the “creamery cheesecake” we had for dessert and you have over $100 for lunch for 2.
Notwithstanding the high price, it was well worth it and I suggest all you business , high-roller types make the pilgrimage at least once to see how the other 1/10 of 1/10th of 1% lives.

[tags]Julio Hernandez-Miyares, New York City[/tags]