Night at the Movies

After seeing Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, we went to the movies again. We decided to see True Grit. Starring Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. This movie is actually a remake, originally staring John Wayne. This movie is about a U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger who helps a young girl track down her father's murderer. I thought it was pretty good. It was a fun Western to watch!

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Tonight we headed back to the city to see Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. This show is about Andrew Jackson. :) I had read a little about it in Entertainment Weekly, it was listed as one of the 10 best Broadway Shows or 2010. It's best described from a quote on the show website: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON audaciously blends historical fact with outrageous invention.

It took every historical rumor about our forefathers and but it into one play. It was pretty good, but a little blasphemous.

Poster Outside Show

Brooklyn Bridge!!

After breakfast we walked the Brooklyn Bridge! This is something I had wanted to do, so I was excited that we were going. We were told we were a little crazy, because it was winter, but it actually wasn't that bad. I had found directions on About.com, telling you what subway to take to get to the Manhattan side, and what to do once you got into Brooklyn. I felt good temperature wise until we got closer to the Brooklyn side, then the wind started to pick up.

Directions from About.com with pictures that I took:

1.Enter on the Manhattan side of the bridge, near City Hall, from Park Row and Centre Street. To get there, take the 6 train to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or the J train to Chambers Street.

City Hall

Me (with my eyes closed) and John

Looking towards Brooklyn

2.Go up the concrete ramp. Once you hit the wooden planks, you're officially on the bridge.

Wood on the bridge.

3.Make sure you stay clear of the bike lane! The Brooklyn Bridge is often crowded, and cyclists have little concern for meandering walkers.

Walkers!

34.Enjoy the views. You'll be able to see some of Manhattan's most famous structures, including the Woolworth Building and the Empire State Building, from the bridge. Don't miss the Statue of Liberty, which will appear on your right.

Me on the Brooklyn Bridge!

Joe and Mr. Paul

Bridge Picture

Bridge Picture

Sign on bridge

Another Sign

Bridge Picture

Statue of Liberty (blurry)

Picture of the City

Me, John, and Joe

Mr. Paul, Terry, John, and Joe

Urban Art on the Bridge Reconstruction

Bridge Picture

Another Bridge Picture

5.When you've had your fill of walking the Brooklyn Bridge, exit on the Brooklyn side.

6.When you exit the bridge, go south on Front Street until you hit Old Fulton Street. Turn right. Grimaldi's is located at 19 Old Fulton St.

We didn't make it to the pizza place at the end of the bridge, we were still pretty full from breakfast, but it was still a great New York experience!

New Resturant!

This morning, we got to bed around 3:00 a.m. and were up and getting ready to head back to the city around 6:00 a.m. John had heard about a great place to get breakfast on the Food Network show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" A place in the La Parker Meridian called Norma's.

The breakfast they are famous is called the Chocolate Decadence French Toast. John got it and I got the crapes.

This was crazy! Crazy good!

This was chocolate bread (very cake like) with strawberries and chocolate sauce in between each bread layer. topped with whipped cream and pistachios! It was so good.

Banana and Strawberry Crapes! And a scoop of ice cream.

(Yes, ice cream for breakfast!)

This was by far one of the best breakfast I've ever eaten. It was very spendy, but with it for the food and the experience! We also had a celebrity sighting. Jane Lynch from Glee! It was an awesome time!!!

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Calorie Count on Movie Food! (not the best pic)