Katz's Delicatessen
I promised Malle that I'd quote myself here, "This is the best pastrami I have ever had, and I eat A LOT of pastrami." It's true! Katz's reputation for making a fantastic pastrami sandwich isn't "beefed up" at all. This bustling delicatessen may be a little chaotic and slightly expensive ($16 for a sandwich), but it's worth the visit and the sandwiches are big enough that you can share with a friend! Next time I want to try their potato latkes.
Tip: bring cash.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Although I enjoy going to museums, I generally get restless after about one to two hours. The Whitney is small and displays interactive exhibitions, making it a very enjoyable museum where you can see everything in that amount of time and not feel overwhelmed.
I particularly enjoyed the Yoyai Kusama exhibit. I loved her multi-media art, composed of photos, sketches, and paint and her quirky self portraits. Kusama uses a lot of vivid and bright colors, I could stare for hours. Her art seemed relate-able and strongly based in the natural and scientific, and I left wanting to go home and make some collages on my own!
