We arrived at the Chelsea Markets by 930, for a 1030am foodies walking tour of Chelsea and the meat packing district. As we were so early we settled in for breakfast, enjoying people watching and marveling at this amazing shopping precinct transformed from a derelict factory site ( nabisco biscuits) into a food haven with shops specializing in different foods from around the world . The interior of the mall is constructed with old discarded iron, marble, railway bolts, safety deposit boxes, engines made into tables, old doors and windows. It is an inspiring creative space where artists and designers can showcase their work, plus you can find amazing bakeries and food outlets. Google's office entrance is found here too, it's not grand, it's two doors taken from a demolished shop front similar to those you would find on the front of Myers or David Jones. The office is open 24/7, staff basically can live up there, with bedding, kitchens, family areas and even dogs are welcome.
We were joined by Sue and John and 8 others for a 3 hr tour of the area with food sampling.( cake, Italian, bakery items, pasta, bisque, etc ) and history of the area. It was fabulous and would highly recommend it.
We also visited 3 high class restaurants, all owned by Iron Chefs.
After the tour we walked along the water front, where the piers have been redesigned into parks, sporting areas and a golf driving range.
We then strolled along the 1.5 mile high line- an old elevated train track that has been reclaimed instead of being pulled down, into a tree, grass and flower filled park high above the road. It was like bourke st, people everywhere enjoying the sunshine and glad to be out of their little high rise apartments.
The area of Chelsea and the meatpacking district is being transformed from an unsavory area known for its prostitution and drugs into a trendy arty area with high end shops and restaurants.
Our next adventure was a cruise dinner on the Spirit Cruise line from pier 61. It was a 3 hr Buffet cruise along the Hudson river down to the Statute of Liberty and back along the west side up to the space shuttle that was on display .
It was a fabulous evening with Sue and John and lots of amazing views of NewYork as the sun was setting over the river.
We grabbed a taxi back to our hotel , exhausted from a wonderful day in Manhattan .
Yes, I love New York !!
Monday, we have our final day in New York and will be heading to JFK airport about 3 pm leaving at 645 for LA and then 1 1/2hrs later to Melb arriving Wednesday at 830 am.
Cheers Leanne and Greg Xx
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