il Vagabondo New York Sunday August 3rd 2014
We walked via 59th St along the start of Central Park past the Plaza Suite Hotel (which is now only residential) to go to il Vagabondo Restaurant.
We walked past where Edie Bouvier Beal grew up. Think of "Grey Gardens"
The il Vagabondo Restaurant is near the Roosevelt Island Overhead Cable tram that has spectacular views of New York both night and day. Totally recommend this as a day tour and to walk around the island.
We had the following delicious meal:
We both had a lovely glass of Moscato champagne at $10 a glass. A lovely way to treat yourself to a special occasion. We shared a bottle of Ca'Donini Chardonnay at $36 a bottle and a lovely drop that refreshed while we enjoyed our meal. Note we enjoy wines and are not wine connoisseurs. It either is drinkable or it is not!
My partner enjoyed the distinct flavours in his Tomato and Mozarella Appetiser while my Minestrone Soup had a rich flavour without being overbearing. The vegetables were chunky, bite sized and not overcooked. The texture of the soup was lovely and balanced as some can be too thick and heavy.
My partner had the special Lasagna at $21.50 and loved it as it did not have too much garlic flavour. My Veal Parmigiana was tender and a generous size, with a side of Penne and meat sauce.
The Bocce Ball dessert is the speciality dessert and worth sharing.
We both had a lovely glass of Moscato champagne at $10 a glass. A lovely way to treat yourself to a special occasion. We shared a bottle of Ca'Donini Chardonnay at $36 a bottle and a lovely drop that refreshed while we enjoyed our meal. Note we enjoy wines and are not wine connoisseurs. It either is drinkable or it is not!
My partner enjoyed the distinct flavours in his Tomato and Mozarella Appetiser while my Minestrone Soup had a rich flavour without being overbearing. The vegetables were chunky, bite sized and not overcooked. The texture of the soup was lovely and balanced as some can be too thick and heavy.
My partner had the special Lasagna at $21.50 and loved it as it did not have too much garlic flavour. My Veal Parmigiana was tender and a generous size, with a side of Penne and meat sauce.
The Bocce Ball dessert is the speciality dessert and worth sharing.
The restaurant houses the only indoor Bocce Court in a New York Restaurant. After your meal, enjoy a game of Bocce and it is a great way to meet other people from around the world, and have a fun night out.
Note that you may not play Bocce during a meal. They welcome you to play after a meal. There are rules on the court and it is a very fun and social game.
A real gem of Italian Culture and superb service.
We walked past an interesting sex shop as it was not your seedy looking shop. "The Pleasure Chest" is very slick and clean and professional shop front that you could see inside to see their wares! We could not resist as it seemed to be so well laid out. (Layed out! Bad joke!)
Heavens the range tickles your fantasy and is great that sex is not considered a sordid dirty aspect of life. I admire the entrepreneurs for having such a stylish range of items. Also the prices are so reasonable comparred to Australia. Stock up on supplies. Thinking of which I did not see any stocks! Though I did see other restraints. So use some restraint with your purchases! Or blow your budget!
Walked back to the hotel through the lower well lit parts of Central Park and rang my mother and sister.
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