This past Sunday, we were invited by another family we've become friends with through our kids' school to the annual children's party at the New York Athletic Club on Central Park South. While I remember attending a wedding reception or two there at distant points in the past, it's not often one gets to hobnob within the stately interiors of one of Manhattan's storied old institutions, so we -- of course -- jumped at the invitation.
The evening was like something out of Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan." If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend going. The crowning touch, however, was my friend Pete's suggestion that we go up and explore the roof deck. Outside of a giant glass solarium, this place has the most amazing terrace that overlooks the entirety of Central Park, and the view is absolutely nothing short of spectacular. I'm not entirely sure the shot above does it justice (click on it to enlarge), but it was truly breath-taking. Thought I'd share it with ya.
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