Nice Touch

At this french restaurant, Henri's, the cream for our coffee was served steamed. That was a first--and a very nice touch. The server told us that other places charge for that, but not them.

Look how pretty the presentation was for my french toast with its slivered almonds. . .

. . . and bowl of fruit sprinkled with powdered sugar.

A Real Fireplace

You don't see many wood-burning fireplaces anymore, especially in restaurants. We walked 12 blocks on a very cold and windy night to get to Mandetta's for dinner, and what a welcomed sight this sparkling fireplace was! 

I think someone's grandmother had decorated the mantel for Valentines Day--it was so old-fashioned and cozy!

My husband suggested I take a BEFORE AND AFTER picture of his salad of candied walnuts with roasted apples on a bed of greens which were contained inside the cylinder of a very thin cucumber slice.

The New York Diner

Hubby and I had breakfast at the Court Square Diner about ten blocks from our place.  I read that it's been used many times to film TV shows including 30 Rock and Law and Order. It was a great place to people watch that day. Here are two very different couples enjoying a meal.

 

The New Crane Rises

Construction of the new crane began early Saturday and ended at 10 p.m. Two blocks of streets were cordoned off as each segment came in on a semi from New Jersey. I missed seeing it lifted to its upright position, but I did watch it being moved into position in the dark of night--like watching a prehistoric praying mantis creep into a corner of a kid's Lego play set.

The one that fell last month was 40 years old. There is a computer in the cab that indicates the weight of each load. It's not certain if the computer malfunctioned or the operator mis-read it.