Snippets of Art
MoMA will be closing in June for about 4 months for a slight re-do. We opted to take advantage of our membership and walked the 20+ blocks from our apartment. Since we like their café on level 2, we had an early lunch of paninis—an Italian one and the chicken with cheese one.
With little in the way of special exhibits, we headed to the 5th floor for a tour around some of the permanent collection. New since our last time were some gifts from David Rockefeller’s estate including a whimsical, punchy one by Signac that caught my eye.
I was also taken with one by Sonia Delaunay-Terk as well as The Olive Trees by Van Gogh.
Also here are his Starry Night, some bathers by Matisse, and a gallery showing off Monet’s water lily panels. It’s a veritable treasure trove!
Felice 64 Wine Bar and Restaurant
On First Avenue, this restaurant is small and a bit cramped in feel, but obviously popular as it quickly filled up. The roasted tomatoes (instead of the usual sliced ones) with fresh mozzarella and basil were luscious, and the pasta dishes very satisfying. The Chief Penguin tucked into gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce and walnuts (one of his most favorite dishes) while I indulged in an order of pappardelle in a beef chunk ragu. Thus sated, we appreciated the tiny plate of complimentary biscotti and cookies to finish. There are a number of wines by the glass including some special pricier ones.
Note: All photos by JWFarrington. Header photo taken in Rockefeller Center.
