As much as I miss my son in New York and quietly hope that one day he and his girl will possible move back to Colorado where we could see them more often, I never cease to be thankful that he chose such a fabulous place to live. Manhattan never disappoints. My son recently read back through my blog posts from all of our visits and commented that our trips out there have evolved over the past 4 years. One thing is for certain – we don’t ever miss a chance for a great meal, often sneaking in an extra stop in between for something we can’t resist. It might be a bit gluttonous, but don’t you want to come along for the tour?!In the past we’ve stayed at hotels a bit more centrally located, but they are several long blocks from my son’s apartment in midtown West, and tend to be pricier. So on this visit I decided to check out the Skyline Hotel on the west side. The rooms were large and tasteful, the staff was friendly, and this was the view from our hotel room. Really, it was perfect and only 3 short blocks to see the kids.Part of the reason for our visit was to see the new “grand-dog”, Gunner. Yes, we fell in love! The kids live close to the park that runs all the way north from midtown on the river on the west side – perfect for walking pups, which we did before setting out for 3 days of eating. I’ll give you the highlights.

8:30 pm ThursdayFusha, upper west side
salmon tartare with wasabi seaweed crisps and guacamolenew style sashimi – always a crowd pleaserthe prettiest platter of sushi I’ve ever seen – presented in a large bowl on iceclassic nigiri rollsNoon, Fridaymy son and his girl meeting us for lunch at Dos Caminos in the Meatpacking districttuna chino-latino with soy-lime marinade, sesame, chiles torreados, mint, cilantrothe obligatory guacamole and chips – you pick the level of heat when you orderfish tacos – equally good as my favorites back here in ColoradoMexican spiced corn, with my son’s beef tacos in the backgroundwalking by the new world trade center building after lunch3:30 pm Fridaya stop on old Stone Street for a beer before visiting my son’s new office downtownTrinity Church in the financial district7:00 pm Fridayvisiting Yankee Stadium for the first time – beers in a bar across from the entrance first…8:00 pm Friday…and then shared a hot dog at the game (appetizer before going out to dinner!)9:30 pm Fridaywalking by Times Square on the way to dinner at Lamdmarc in the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (what did I have? don’t remember!)11:30 am Saturdaya chicken hot dog with mango relish from Asia Dog at Smorgasburg in Williamsburgmy husband’s chicken sandwich from Smorgasburgthe view of Manhattan from Williamsburgexpensive waterfront real estate in Williamsburg next to Smorgasburg12:30 pm Saturdaywith my husband and son at Smorgasburg – don’t I look happy?American Apparel store in quirky Williamsburg1:30 pm Saturdaywaiting for brunch at Sweetwater in Brooklyn
(thankfully we had those hot dogs as a snack to tide us over!)2:00 pm Saturdayegg sandwich on sourdough with a salad4:30 pm Saturday
sweet Gunner waiting to be walked7:00 pm Saturdaycocktail timecocktails at the rooftop Gallow Green in the McKittrick Hoteliconic rooftop water tower views in Manhattan8:30 pm Saturdaydinner at The Gander – starting with the famous buffalo style sweetbreadscharcuterie plattertubetti pasta with duck confitgnochetti with taleggio, mushrooms, green garlic, and parmesancool drum lights at The Ganderduck breast with summer bean cassoulet and crispy hominydry aged sirloin with garlic and hen of the woods mushroomssorbets for dessert11:00 am Sundaythe patio of the newly renovated Tavern on the Green in Central Park
(you must go – it’s amazing)yogurt with berries and granolasmoked salmon with cream cheese and Irish brown breadNoon Sundaylavender pancakes and decadent chocolate croissantspoached eggs over grits with sausagescrambled eggs with goat cheese and chives, topped with crispy baconIt was so great to spend a few days with these two, and we will miss them until they come visit us in Colorado in October!