Roberta visits the High Line

OK, with our bogo sales through the roof, I had to get out and see what the Real housewives of New York City were doing over in the meat packing district. I had my copy of the New York Post showing they were nearly all out in the Hamptons, so I went to check out the area they were visiting a few episodes ago.
Perhaps a couple of our housewives remember the area when, well, it was a real meat-packing district and the only decent food was at Florent. Now, he's gone but replaced by dozens of super trendy restaurants, there are hotels, watering holes where the Bentleys are lined up down the block on a nice weekend like tonight.

After visiting one of our magazine editors we went for dinner at Bagatelle, a french bistro in the heart of the meat-packing district on west 13th St. I had a lobster and macaroni dish that was amazing, the wines were great and it was a really good meal. It was still light out, so we went for a walk on the High Line.

This former railroad line was elevated to carry freight trains from the area of Pennsylvania Station all the way downtown. Before that, workers walked in front of the trains telling people to get out of the way. Modern trucks and the relocation of most of the shipping piers to the other side of the Hudson made this line fall into disuse, and it became a park.

And what a park it is! Filled with trendy tourists, my favorite venue- when I want to see what the brazilian hipsters are wearing, well they are on the high line. What do french woman have on their ears that they bought in Paris- you can see those styles too. Not to mention the great variety of our New York women, the clothes, jewelry, shoes, etc. are styled for the moment!

I had my little camera, my sketch pad and my nikon to make sure I got the shots I need. I brought my ace stagers and people spotters Joe and Thomas. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed up there so we lost the opportunity to attract NY hipsters- chickie has that 'cutest dog in the world face' that gets people to stop and say hi. Our trip was a success, the views are superb, the light on a mid-summer evening brings out the best in the old buildings and the crazy new ones. When you're up close to the Standard Hotel, you want to look at the windows as there have been sightings of nudity and "more" being shown to tourists strolling along as an extra only-in-NY attraction. The management now tells the guests to keep the curtains closed, but we all look anyway! Here are my High Line pics for you to see!

Over towards the river, there's the IAC building, which frankly didn't look like much when you are on the street, but from the High Line it's superb! From this wonderful vantage point, tourists and New Yorkers have a great second and third-story view that really can't be beat. It's a wonderful addition to our city and I thank the housewives for hanging out in the area with Jill wearing my bangle bracelets!
They've sold out in a couple of colors, but there are plenty more, and with our buy one, get one free summer sale going on, I am sure you'll find some baubles to tickle your fancy. Enjoy Independence Day  on sunday and celebrate our American freedoms. Ciao!