There's art work all over the campus...
We took our girls, my hungry son, and his starving roommate to Blue Smoke on 27th and 3rd at the recommendation of my blogging sister, Pat, from Mille Fiori Favoriti. She told me this restaurant was right near my son's college and we would love it! Wow, did we! This is a BBQ gem!
We started off with a sausage sampler with great mustards...
Racks and racks of ribs...my kids are such carnivores! You recieve a large bucket on your table for discarding the bones...
A view of us from the second floor...
On any given night, this restaurant turns into a premier jazz bar... but we were there in the afternoon!
For dessert, we had the sampler--a slice of everything on the menu!
We walked it all off with a walk in Madison Square Park...notice the "thin" building in the background? That's no illusion! .
Where else but in Manhattan can you find a statue of Chester Arthur, our 21st presedent?
View of the townhouses surrounding the park...
We had a great time catching up with him and spending the day in Manhattan! And yes, I made sure he was well fed and he did his wash (always the Mom! Haha!) :0)
20 comments:
looks like a great trip! I love New York, the food looks awesome.
We will have to try that place in the near future Tara, it looks to be right up our alley. My daughter had spring break last week, and we spent quite a bit of time eating out, shopping, and doing laundry. She was just happy to be home for the week...and when I spoke to her last night...back at school, she was happy to be there as well.
♥, Susan
Good morning Tara :)
Happy belated Birthday to your beautiful daughter!
That restaurant looks wonderful! The food made me drool, is that wrong?? LOL
hugs,
rue
Oh, I just love seeing your photos! I really like the picture of your table from up above and those desserts look amazing!
Spending time in New York...always a good idea in my book. Soon Spring will cover all of those branches. I love Central Park in the Spring.
Karen
Tara, Sounds and looks like you had a wonderful weekend. The food made my mouth water.
I am sure your son was happy to have you there.
Looks like a fantastic trip Tara, love the pictures..love the food pictures even more :D
What a cute picture of all of you looking up!!! Hi Tara, I have an award on my blog for you!!1
xoxo Cori
Wow Tara, new york looks great, maybe I will get there one day and see it in person!
Alicia
I followed the trail from Cori's blog...I so enjoyed my visit with you. Fantastic picture taken from above! I shall come visit again soon, but right now I must walk off the calories from just LOOKING at that dessert tray. **blows kisses** Deborah
Hi Tara!
Glad you enjoyed Blue Smoke si much --it's hard not to like juicy ribs and thick hamburgers if you are a carnivore :-D
Madison Square Park is so pretty isn't it? You'll have to visit it again in late Spring when everything is blooming, and the trees are green, and when the concession stand is open -- they have great burgers too!
I heard the Flatiron Building has acaffolding around it now for structural repair.
Hugs, Pat
You've made me hungry! Yum. Love all the pictures of NY. Looks like you had a great time.
Hugs,
Donna
Oh so glad you got to spend some time with your boy...I know you must have really loved it.
NYC has always scared me...so big, I guess...and we live in such a small place. I would love to go there sometime and see it all...
xo bj
Looks like a great visit Tara! I love your shot of the Flatiron bldg..
annie
Loved the pics of Manhattan. I've been many places in my travels, but never New York city. Note to self, GO.
Easter Blessings Tara!!!
kelly~
Hi Tara,
I've having trouble viewing photos on blogger at the moment..only a couple showing...and one of the dessert sampler!! wow, craving for that choccy cake right now! Happy Easter to you and your family! Gxox
Yum, looks like great food. Love the picture of you all. Happy Easter!
What a fabulous trip.
Happy Easter Tara
What a fun trip, Tara! And what a great restaurant!!! It's making my mouth water! (I guess I'm a bit hungry...) Happy Easter, my dear!
Hugs,
Shannon
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