SPECIAL FEATURE ON NEW YORK’S LIBRARY HOTEL COLLECTION
New York bound!
Memories await for a luxurious getaway adventure
Dave Brown
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his December I graduate(d) to the young age of 50. And as a father of a six-year-old son and a wonderful wife and best friend, we plan to go with another couple to New York City in the summer. But as you read through and enjoy this season’s issue, I’m happy to include a winter feature on New York’s Manhattan and a group of prestigious hotels and restaurants you’ll want to visit should you make your way there this winter. Certainly, if you’ve never been, then New York was probably only seen through such warm, romantic comedy movie classics like An Affair to Remember, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Annie Hall, Manhattan, and my all-time favourite, When Harry Met Sally. I don’t know what it is about New York. It could be the jazz, Broadway, the incredible res- DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT Library Hotel Collection taurants, the breathtaking hotels or just CenRanked Top four hotels in NYC by TripAdvisor tral Park and the endless blocks of incredible buildings and museums to enjoy. Whatever it members! Always in New York’s top 10! is, it’s calling and we often answer. As Ottawans, we’ve seen live concerts of Oscar Peterson, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., and countless musicals and other New York talents. In short, Ottawans are no strangers to travelling the world and all sorts of adventures. So as this is a feature on New York, with a profile on some hotels and establishments highly recommended from the community experts from tripadvisor, read on. And if you go this winter or upcoming spring, remember there is much to see and enjoy.
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MUSTS!
While scouring the internet and tripadvisor, we focused on a popular steak house and Italian restaurant. The two that stood out with great reviews were:
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DESMOND’S STEAKHOUSE
Sitting in the top two per cent of NYC restaurants is this popular steak house which gets tripadvisor words like, “The best way to start a night,” or “Great service, great food,” and “Steak dinner melted in your mouth.” Check them out on your visit to Manhattan, and enjoy the ambiance!
TONY’S DI NAPOLI
If it’s an Italian meal you’re seeking, look no further. This TripAdvisor top one per cent restaurant in Manhattan raves the following customer quotations: “Stomach busting portions,” and “Excellent vibe, excellent food, excellent service!” If it’s pasta you prefer, then this is the Italian restaurant for you. See you there! www.ottawaoutdoors.ca
