Maya and I picked up smoked salmon sandwich (for me), ham and cheese croissant (for her), and other goodies from Bouchon Bakery and headed to Central Park for an afternoon picnic.

First to Sheep Meadow, then off to Bethesda Fountain.

I’ve visited NYC many times, but this was actually my first time in Central Park. I’ve been to the entrance of the park but never inside, because I never knew how to get in! (Lame, I know.) Turns out that I needed to enter from Columbus Circle, on the West side of the park. Duh. Big thanks to Maya and her trusty smart phone for figuring it out!

Here’s the full list of my top 10 moments:

1. Dinner at Villard Michel Richard
2. Lunch at Babbo
3. Picnic at Central Park
4. Serendipity 3
5. Lunch at Balthazar
6. Grand Central Oyster Bar
7. Gahm Mi Oak
8. Dominique Ansel Bakery
9. La Vie at JFK
10. Bryant Park at night