NYC X 2

We were NYC twice this weekend. On Friday evening, we drove up after work to celebrate Diwali with our friends who hosted a lovely gathering on the UES. It was an easy drive with no traffic and very affordable parking. On Saturday evening we were back in the city for a night that was planned several weeks ago. We parked on the UWS and took the subway to the Meat Packing District for dinner at Spice Market. We had wanted to try this restaurant for quite a while and we were not disappoited. The decor really made the restaurant stand out and we enjoyed our food. My noodles had the right amount of spice and the shrimp were well flavored. Though I've read many negative reviews of the food, we had a great experience.

Our next challenge was getting to one of the grandest theaters in the city, the Beacon Theater on 75th Ave for a Comedy Show. We had ticktes to watch Aziz Ansari perform as a part of the NYC Comedy festival. After issues with the subway construction, we managed to get a cab and make it just as the opening act, Hannibal Buress was getting the crowd warmed. We had seen him at the Comedy Cellar before and he impressed us yet again. Aziz lived upto expectations. It was great to see Nelson laughing uncontrollably. But I found his jokes a little too heavily based on sex. Being Indian in origin, he delivered an act on racial slurs which was pretty hilarious. We amazed to see his poularity as he played to a packed house of mostly 25-35yr olds. The night ended with some much needed NYC pizza before we headed back home.

Sunday was much needed day at home. In the evening, I attended a MHC gathering in White Plains. We had a nice private room Sam's of Gedney Way with a $25 prixe menu that included three course meal and a drink; a really good deal considering it was very close to downtown.