Want to let posters know that their response/info was much appreciated.
Spent last Sunday in Manhattan to attend performance of War Horse at Lincoln Center.
Arrived Penn Station and took mclaurie's advice to travel uptown by M4 bus (fast trip at 9 AM) and got to see a bit as opposed to being underground in subway. Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, again thanks mclaurie. It was just right, with European style menu.
Next to Metropolitan Museum to see New American Wing and one temporary exhibit. Walked to Central Park Boathouse for a drink, then continued across Central park to Lincoln Center - thanks nyer for pointing out that it was walkable, given we could walk 1 - 2 miles.
Dinner at West Bank Cafe, based on starrs recommendation. Again, it was just right. Comfortable and quiet compared to many restaurants in the area. Very good food and great service.
Aduchamp1's Ess-a-Bagel suggestion and EuropaCafe will go on my future list.
Thank you all, Lottie
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Sounds like a great day. How did you enjoy the play???
The horses were mesmerizing! It is amazing the amount of emotionality they were able to portray. So much so, that I wanted to watch the horses, rather than the actors. I wonder if the director intended for the audience to bond with the horses to that extent, rather than with the actors or the story.
I had some minor difficulty understanding a few of the actors due to the rural British accent that was used. The drunk father got too sloppy in a few scenes, making it even more more difficult to understand him. I also thought that a few war scenes were repetitious. The actor playing the boy (Arthur) and his mother were great.
Overall, it's amazing. I know it's based on a young adult novel - boy loves horse, boy loses horse, boy finds horse, but you are certainly drawn into it and witness some of the horrors of war, for animals and people. I would certainly recommend it.
It sounds like a great trip. Glad you enjoyed the West Bank Cafe. I love it. Good food and service near the theatres but not in the midst of the "craziness".
JEALOUS that you got to see the horses. Can't wait to see War Horse. The movie is coming out soon but I want to see the puppets first.
I enjoyed my lunch at Le Pain Quotidien the day I took the bike ride in Central Park. It's a good standby throughout the city.
You're making me want to go back to NYC even more than before