This weekend

Two things I am looking forward to this weekend: Mama (my grandmother) is staying with us, she is an incredible person and I don't get to see her as much. And two, we have been promised nice weather, it's been rainy and cold all week in nyc


Yeah, I gave her a big one.

So I'm thinking of taking her to
See:


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The Frick Collection

1 E 70th St

New York, NY 10021

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This place is filled with old world charm, she's never been and I know we will both enjoy it! It is smaller, which is great because she won't feel overwhelmed.

eat:

Images taken by Robert K. Chin via {NYmagazine}

Gennaro Restaurant

665 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025
Ask for their specials... I had the fish and it was damn good! Also, they take cash only. The place is warm and cozy, decorated with colorful plates and folk art.

and if she's up to it...

2009 Kips Bay decorator show house

22 East 71st Street, New York

image by Raeanne Giovanni-Inoue for The New York Times
designed by Jamie Drake
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