She Loves NY

Every day in New York is lovely, like I said last night.  But when things work perfectly, the trip is just so much better.  I'd had high hopes that the weather would be lovely seeing as it was a day before the first day of spring. Even though it was a bit chilly, I suppose I can't complain too much since it was sunny and not raining - or snowing like it was doing here in Maryland.  That right there, made the beginnings of the day special.

After hemming and hawing for a few days, we decided it would be a great idea to hit the library since neither of us had ever been there.  Unfortunately the gorgeous reading room that everyone thinks of when they think of the NYPL was closed for renovations, but the good thing is the rest of the building is just as beautiful, so it was a great way to waste a little time.  Onward from there, we walked a few blocks down to a pizza place someone recommended.

I have to say, based on the brown lemons, nasty tea, thumping music, and greasy pizza - oh and the complete lack of another single customer other than us - I have no idea why it was recommended.  It was not really the best place to have lunch but lucky for us right around the corner, Baked by Melissa with their glorious mini cupcakes and macarons were there to save us from the awful food.  So delish!  Then it was off to the Drama Bookshop (so dangerous - I bought 5 books, and that wasn't even everything on my list...) and down to Studio 54 to see She Loves Me with Zac Levi and Laura Benanti.  

While it wasn't my favorite, I have to say it was pretty cute.  The best part was the gorgeous set.  It looked like a doll's house full of beautiful bottles and glass.  I loved every piece of it! The bestie of course wanted to wait by the stage door for Zac, which we did.  She got her picture and I managed to embarrass myself in front of a famous person again.  Needless to say there isn't a picture of me and Zac.  Then off to dinner at Playwright's Tavern; then home.  All together just a great day in NYC - full of fun, not the most wonderful food, and friends.