While still in NYC, I started out the morning with brunch at Penelope, getting a PENNY EGG SANDWICH (Scrambled eggs with american cheese & pesto on a croissant).
then went for a walk along the East River Esplanade,
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| Empire State Building |
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| St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral |
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| Chanin Building |
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| Bank of America Tower |
From here, we headed for lunch at Brother Jimmy's BBQ at 181 Lexington Avenue, getting a SWAMP WATER (our legendary cocktail served in a 64oz fish bowl)
With that, I finally called it a day for my NYC trip this time around and headed for home.
After managing to make it back to Massachusetts from NYC, where I had a lot of fun with my friends, I decided to stop by Sturbridge for dinner at the Whistling Swan, a historical place containing 2 restaurants, namely Avellino, a pretty upscale Italian restaurant, and The Duck, a bar restaurant. I was informed that by eating at the central bar, I would be able to try both places at the same time, so I decided to do just that. Not feeling too hungry, I decided to get the Risotto con Funghi (arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle cream, parmesan cheese)
from the Avellino side, and the Duck Quesadilla (confit rohan duck, smoked gouda, pear salsa, aji sour cream) from the Duck side.
The place also comes with a jar of crackers for starters.
To my disappointment, the cheese in the risotto was a little too strong, while the quesadilla was a little plain as well. At the same time, I suddenly felt extremely exhausted.
Not a good dining experience overall, but I would still give this place the benefit of the doubt, given its popularity. I'm just glad I got home safely today.
from the Avellino side, and the Duck Quesadilla (confit rohan duck, smoked gouda, pear salsa, aji sour cream) from the Duck side.
The place also comes with a jar of crackers for starters.
Not a good dining experience overall, but I would still give this place the benefit of the doubt, given its popularity. I'm just glad I got home safely today.
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