Walking Manhattan: Harlem, Grant’s Tomb, Katz’s Deli

by Lisa Weldon of reSoulin’ my dancing shoes

My sister and daughter are in town today. Will take a few days off and post only quick thoughts.

To start our day, Michele and I walked down the street to find farmers, bakers, and beekeepers setting up a fresh market. Peaches, cherries, raspberries, freshly baked breads and quiches, mushrooms of all types.

From there we headed to LaGuardia to pick up my daughter, Emma, and made a bus transfer in a bustling predominately Hispanic neighborhood. We might have been the only gringos on the street.

In the early afternoon it was Harlem, Columbia University, Grants Tomb . . . we finished off our day with a meal at the renowned Katz Deli. It was in this deli that Meg Ryan played her most famous role in Harry Met Sally. The food was that good!

Enjoy my photos; then click over to see my sister’s album “New York Seen”

And another ‘Only In New York’ scene. Where else can you by shoes with such a satisfaction guarantee?

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  • Lisa

    I love out-of-the-norm art. One of my favorite pieces was on the side of a building, on a corner in Harlem. See attached. I’ll search around and try to find the exact address, but it was phenomenal. I saw a LOT of very interesting mosaics that day!

  • Lisa

    If in NYC, you MUST go to Grant’s Tomb. All around the building are benches made of mosaic (see the header). So worth the trip up to the northwest point of the island. After visiting his tomb, walk south through the Columbia Univ campus. Gorgeous part of Manhattan. And if in the West Harlem area, you must eat at the Red Rooster.

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