LILA'S GUIDE TO NEW YORK

I’m heading back to Dallas from NYC now…my great friend, Allen Roybal , came to visit over the weekend and left last night….this is our 4th NYC trip together and we always have the best time…friend meetups, musicals, bagels, coffees, museums, parks, walking tours, pizza, dog pets, shopping…we do it all and laugh the whole way. Cheers, Allen!! Thanks for bringing the party!! You put up with my OCD and I appreciate it

I have been staying at the Civilian Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen the last couple of times I’ve come to the city. I met Terrence and his Mom in November…they own Mr. Green Laundry on 9th Avenue. It’s open every single day and they launder everything….no dry cleaning, though. They are THE NICEST and most hard working Mom and son….and can launder your clothes almost always same day. Check them out if you are in town and need clean duds!!

We had a very delicious, enjoyable, fun dinner last night at La Lanterna di Vittorio before our show. It’s a beautiful Italian restaurant near Washington Square Park….they serve lasagna “flights” (four ramekins of lasagna 1/4s by beef/pork, vegetarian or seafood categories) and they are amazing…came here over the summer and I’m hooked. Great bruschetta, pizzas and salads, too. NYC has fantastic Italian restaurants but this one has become my favorite.  Ask for Gabby as your se