If you’re planning a trip to New York City…

OMBob do I have a coupl’a tips for yoooou!

The Modern: its the restaurant at the MOMA. I’m feeling giddy just thinking about the food, wine, service and ambience. A must… if you’re ready to splurge! There’s a set menu in the “fancy” restaurant area, and I would go for wine/beverage pairing if I were you. You could also opt to hang out and eat in the bar area. More casual menu, but just as delicious!

The Americano at Hotel Americano in Chelsea – they’ve done a good job renovating this place. The dining area is right behind the reception and serves a scrumptuous meal. I went there in the evening but I imagine, with that huge window, this place would be lots of fun during the day. In fact, I just Googled it. This is what daytime there looks like.

Forty Four bar and lounge located at The Royalton Hotel, takes you back to the early 1980’s. What a place! I haven’t eaten there but love hanging in the bar or lounge area for a delicately made cocktail… or two…

And since four seems to be the lucky number at the moment, you must try Four Seasons Restaurant… wow… oh wow… oh my Bob!! Why haven’t I heard about this place before?!! Can I live here? Please?

OK, I can’t begin to tell you how this place, that opened back in 1959 and was designed by Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe, is a celebration of the genius of creative design. As for the food, it is an exceptional culinary voyage… and I would go with pairing beverages with your food in this case too. All I can say is that you must experience this place at least once in your life. I know I’ll be experiencing it a lot more… says the hedonist in me.

The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Station. How many times has Deedee been to Grand Central unaware of this place, and how right C was when he said, “I know you’ll love this”… Put on your flapper dress, your cloche hat, your long bead necklace and take a step back to the 1920’s! A hidden jewel of the good old times!

The Spotted Pig is always a must…. at least once a trip. Don’t forget to order the Gnudi’s… sometimes I wonder what life would’ve been like had I never tasted those succulent little balls of wonder… sigh…

Tala, this one’s been on the shelf for a while and it’s going public just for you, sweetie. Enjoy the city! I want to hear all about it!

Wlik wainik ‘khtafayti?

…said Madame Mrad to Deedee as she peeked her head out from under the debris.

Shoo baddi khabrik?! Ghatsa! Bas there’s definitely a lot to be shared. Gimme a couple of weeks, and I’ll let the cat out of the bag.

For now, I just have one thought I’d like to share with you:

“Some cause happiness wherever they go… others whenever they go.” Oscar Wilde

Deedee and Madame Mrad…

…have gone on a much needed holiday, far, far way.

They’ll be gone for a couple of weeks, but don’t despair, Deedee’ll be back with lots’a deedeelectable stories about their adventure.

“Go and come” as they say in…

Happy 2011!!