Robert
museum of arts and design
2 Columbus Circle (8th Ave.), Manhattan
Generally we limit our ageism to justabouteveryoneyounger. Today we're expanding our range. The crowd at Robert, the neon-y restaurant with the insane view of Columbus Circle and the park, is really old. Really old, like bus from a nursing home old. Why? Such an unexpected Friday night site. You'd see what we were saying if Sara could ever learn to take a picture. We wanted to sit by a window and never look back, but those seats were taken and the "bar" is awkward, unexpected in a venue with "design" in its name. We hate to be so negative but our expectations were not met here. Sad. That said, true to our rules, we're calling Robert AA. Stop by if you're looking for someone to call gran.
i went there about a month ago to see the cut paper exhibit (recommended! through april 4, i think?) or so and i have to say that i thought exactly the same thing. it was almost ... scary?
but the lunch i had at robert was quite yummy. the view is also pretty cool. not sure if madeleine albright's pin collection is still up - but that was super DUPER AA. (note to pin-gazers: please move away from elevator doors upon exiting so innocent young 'uns don't accidentally knock you and your walker to the ground. thanks.)
but now that i can almost be called "gran" myself now ... i should shut up.
Posted by: karina | March 15, 2010 at 11:10 AM