After my Dad and I have checked into our room and washed up from the flight, I think it would be nice to explore our hotel. It is such a beautiful building decorated to excess that it would be shameful to let much of it go unnoticed. 
After some exploring, we will need some grub in us. Jumping in a cab and heading to Monk’s Diner will no doubt seem like the only reasonable option. This establishment served as the backdrop to the diner the Fab Four frequented almost every episode of Seinfeld’s running. Called “Monk’s” in the show, it is actually Tom’s Restaurant, located at 2880 Broadway, at 112th St. Like many tourists do, we will be taking plenty of pictures outside here. Did you know because of its fame from Seinfeld, Tom’s is the most photographed restaurant in the world? |
| Tom's Restaurant, known as "Monk's Diner" on Seinfeld |
Next we will head to the New York Public Library. I love libraries, and I know that this beautiful building will not disappoint. The NYPL plays an integral role in some of my favourite Seinfeld moments.
Kramer dates a librarian. George encounters his old high school gym teacher living homeless on the building’s steps. And Jerry meets Mr. Bookman, possibly one of my favourite Seinfeld characters (“It’s like and ice cream man being named ‘Cone’”), who is a library cop hounding Jerry for a late fee on the book Tropic of Cancer. Our last stop for the day will be a visit to Central Park. So much happens in this park in Seinfeld. George knocks out Bette Middler in a celebrity soft ball tournament. Kramer faces off against a monkey at the park’s zoo. The Ross’ are forced to abandon their carriage ride through the park when their horse Rusty reacts poorly to eating a can of Beef-A-Reeno.
My Dad and I will dine in one of the many restaurants situated in the park, and then enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride back to our hotel where we’ll probably call it a night. Likely watch one or two Seinfeld episodes beforehand though.
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