Although I'm an LA native, I recently returned from a trip to the East Coast, so you will see a few non-Los Angeles based posts pop up here and there.
The single best thing about New York is the fact that you can live in the city for years and still find something that you haven't done before. During my three years living in Manhattan, I rarely ventured into the Midtown-East/Murray Hill section of the city. And I have only been in Grand Central Terminal a handful of times. So on my recent trip, I decided to play tourist in the city I use to call home.
I traveled to Grand Central Terminal to test out The Whispering Gallery (more information on the gallery at http://grandcentralterminal.com/info/walkingtour.cfm). Although the experiment was fruitless, the trip to the terminal was not all lost. Before leaving, my mom and I decided we should make a pitstop. A very classy pitstop.
Cipriani Dolci, a Manhattan limb of the Cipriani restaurant group, is a great location to spend a rainy afternoon. The space, located just above the Main Concourse, is surprisingly roomy and the decor is simple and clean. No reason to detract from the historical architecture dating back to the late 19th century. And while the terminal is a main tourist destination, Cipriani Dolci is definitely a local, after work favorite.
Although we only stopped by for a drink, the experience remained a highlight of our time in the city. Now, I can't imagine visiting the New York landmark without carving out time for a drink. I mean, who could resist a glass of wine served with its own little caraft?
For more information on Cipriani Dolci and their numerous locations, visit: http://www.cipriani.com/ciprianinew/locations/new-york/restaurants/dolci.php
(As a side note, while gathering some information for this post, I fell in love with the little Cipriani bartender icon at the top left corner of their web page. If only he could actually serve the drink he's shaking up!)
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