The temperature reached ninety-three in New York City today. I had the pleasure of joining a group of roughly twenty-five folks for brunch at The Boathouse, followed by a walking tour of Central Park.
Situated on a large pond, The Boathouse is a breezy spot with country club charm. Large turtles floated in the water, others tanned on the rocks. Servers fell over tables, fine tuning the experience, portions were quite large. Among the choices made: fresh squeezed juices, frothy cappuccino, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Apple-Chicken Sausage with Cheesy Grits...I had the Maryland Crab Cake with Cucumber Salad. In a word: delightful. The entree comes with two 100% soft-shell crab cakes, a mild Dijon sauce and refreshing cucumber salad. I had the opportunity to try the sausage and grits too: hearty, savory meets sweet. All around, the brunch was an ideal way to prepare for our tour.
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If you hadn't had a chance to take a tour, it's certainly worth a fraction of your afternoon. The guides (and I'm assuming based on Greg's performance) are well-versed in their subject and move at a comfortable pace. The history of the landscaping, housing that began to be developed around the park is fascinating. Perhaps my favorite joke:
"This used to be all tenement housing," offered Greg
"And now they call it luxury housing!"- Lady in the crowd.
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