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Dec. 29th, 2016 08:16 pmWent into Manhattan with the Rents today for lunch. Well, had to go to 1130 mass at St Francis of Assisi, then went to the Oculus. I've passed by the WTC area since 9/11 over the years, but never actually went there. The Oculus is pretty interesting. And I guess given the history, its pretty well protected with cops and soldiers. I was a little confused because the beat cops seemed more heavily armed at first, with every other patrol having one guy with a shotgun.
But then I was confused that some of the soldiers had magazine pouches hanging off their body armor when they didn't seem like they were carrying weapons that would use such things, but I figured they had PDWs tucked in pouches under their arms. Guess since its a mall, its less intimidating if their weapons are less obtrusive and the soldiers aren't visibly carrying ARs or carbines.
Anyways, my parents wanted me to treat them to lunch at Eataly. Which I was excited about, because I love Italian. But then they pick the one restaurant in there that's seafood only. Like they had a pasta dish, but it has shrimp. I mean, it wasn't bad, I had cured salmon for the antipasto and tuna for my entree. But I woulda preferred pasta or pizza or something. Well, at least the hostess was ridiculously pretty, even though she had glasses and a ponytail.
After, perused some of the shops at Oculus, then took the underground way to Brookfield Place to get desert. But my mom didn't end up liking any stuff over there. I guess the last time I was there was the last century/millenium, before 9/11.
Then headed to Chinatown. My mom wanted to get some special tea. The parentals also wanted to get stuff for the NYE festivities like fruits and party stuff, but alas, it was too cold and rainy for that. So went home. Still, glad I was able to finally go there. And I guess its apparently a straight shot from 30 ave on the W if I ever want to go there again.
But then I was confused that some of the soldiers had magazine pouches hanging off their body armor when they didn't seem like they were carrying weapons that would use such things, but I figured they had PDWs tucked in pouches under their arms. Guess since its a mall, its less intimidating if their weapons are less obtrusive and the soldiers aren't visibly carrying ARs or carbines.
Anyways, my parents wanted me to treat them to lunch at Eataly. Which I was excited about, because I love Italian. But then they pick the one restaurant in there that's seafood only. Like they had a pasta dish, but it has shrimp. I mean, it wasn't bad, I had cured salmon for the antipasto and tuna for my entree. But I woulda preferred pasta or pizza or something. Well, at least the hostess was ridiculously pretty, even though she had glasses and a ponytail.
After, perused some of the shops at Oculus, then took the underground way to Brookfield Place to get desert. But my mom didn't end up liking any stuff over there. I guess the last time I was there was the last century/millenium, before 9/11.
Then headed to Chinatown. My mom wanted to get some special tea. The parentals also wanted to get stuff for the NYE festivities like fruits and party stuff, but alas, it was too cold and rainy for that. So went home. Still, glad I was able to finally go there. And I guess its apparently a straight shot from 30 ave on the W if I ever want to go there again.
