I just got back from my trip to NYC. As stated earlier, I had visited the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway and The Bridge Cafe by the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan.

Taking the 2 train downtown, it was a quick trip to the Brooklyn Museum, getting off at Eastern Parkway. It was interesting for me as this was where my mother grew up. The Museum has old with classic architecture and great exhibits. At the same stop you can visit the Brooklyn library, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and Prospect Park, all beautiful. Also at the same stop is Grand Army Plaza commemorating the Civil War, also a great structure.

The Bridge Cafe is basically at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. You would take the 6 train downtown to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall. From there, call the restaurant for walking directions. The Cafe dates back to 1794. The food was good and you really felt the history surrounding the place.

From there it's a short walk to South Street Seaport where you have a great view of the East River with its bridges (Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Manhattan). You also have a great view of Lower Manhattan, particularly at night.

Speaking of Lower Manhattan, a great experience is going down to The Lower East Side, especially if you're into bargain shopping. You and take the F or V train downtown and get off at Second Avenue (Lower East Side) You start to walk on Houston Street (pronounced "Howstun") until you get to Orchard Street. Make a right and start looking. there are many different clothiers there. As you keep walking on Orchard you'll cross Delancey Street. There you'll notice the Tenement Museum. It's quite interesting as you'll see how different families lived there in the late 1800's and early 1900's. If you're hungry, visit Katz' on Houston. It's a great place for deli sandwiches. We'll follow up with a discussion of the new Yankee Stadium later.