Last week we were taking in the sights and sounds of Christmas in New York City. As we settled into the back-home routine on Sunday, Todd asked me what some of my most memorable moments were. One of the moments was a meal at Rezdôra, a small Italian restaurant in the Flatiron neighborhood. The menu celebrates the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and centers around the house-made pasta. As I perused the menu, one item spoke to me, Grandma Walking Through Forest in Emilia. I could not pass that up...it had me at Grandma. The description is cappelletti verde with roasted, sauteed leeks and black mushroom puree. Absolutely delicious.
Other memorable moments include a Chinese foot massage (heavenly), the Macy's windows, the Rockettes 100th Anniversary Christmas Spectacular, the pedal cars blaring ad nauseum "Last Christmas" or "All I Want for Christmas Is You" or "Wonderful Christmastime" as they busk to take people for a ride, The Eleven Tears Memorial, and the tradition of having a Manhattan in Manhattan.
Now it's time to hit the Christmas shopping. The family uses Gift Hero, an online list maker where you go to a person's list, point and click on the items you want to give, and then wait for the gift to arrive at your doorstep. It's so convenient. Some people love to go shopping in the stores. Not me. I don't like dealing with crowds for too long and I sure don't like the parking lots. So many idiot drivers out there.
The kids have sent Christmas photos of the grandkids. The sweetness of a Christmas photo after telling ChatGPT to make it "Polar Express style" and then the terrified kid on Santa's lap. Everyone will be in Dayton for Christmas. Busy days ahead!
Oh that little boy!!
ReplyDeleteThe irony is that he has the sweetest smile.
DeleteSave that photo, about 40 years from now, that will be the cover of his christmas card. I sent the daughter of a high school friend, a scan of a christmas card featuring her when she was 3 years old, 28 years ago. She had never seen the photo.
ReplyDeleteIt is a keeper!
DeleteThat pasta looks great. I remember a memorable Italian meal in New York but it was years ago. I just remember that it was the best Italian food I'd ever had.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the best Italian meals I've ever had. Definitely keeping this restaurant on my list.
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