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Sunday was a ride. After the gym in the morning, I went to pick up my laundry before I leave tomorrow, but it was closed. They're not opening till 7:30 tomorrow morning, and I have to be at the airport by 6:30 at the latest. So I thought about calling the airline to see if I could get a later flight, but then I figured that was no use cos the clothes might not even be ready to pick up when I go there. Ah well, it means less baggage and it'll probably get to someone who needs it more!
After that shenanigan, I headed into Little Italy cos I could not find anywhere that did risotto near where I am staying. Getting there was a mission, but it was worth it big time. The first stop was a place called Cafe Roma, who specialized in Italian pastry and coffee. I had a chocolate-dipped cannoli, which was their specialty. It was bonus. They took a little longer than what it would usually take to make my espresso, which to me is a good thing. And I tasted the goodness. After the cafe, I went to a mob gallery. It was running a special event on a guy named "Crazy" Joey Gallo. There was only one other person in there who was a girl hosting it. She was awesome and had a 9-month old boy with long curly hair.
After that some spectacular s*** went down. I went to a place called Angelo on Mulberry. I had to wait 15 mins for a table, but when I finally got seated and served my risotto and wine, it was so good that it was like making love to the food. The people on the table next to me who had recently sat down asked if i wanted to join them, but I had nearly finished my meal and was pretty happy to sit by myself anyway. I managed to have a conversation with them regardless. I was full after about half the bowl was done, but I had to finish cos it was so good and I didn't want to offend the chef. After the last mouthful of the best dining experience of my life, I got up, the people next to me shook my hand, and we said Buonasera.
In summary, I was successful in making this cold rainy day another unforgettable experience. Tomorrow is Miami. Oh s***.
LEARN OF THE DAY: New York really is where it's at.
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