Dan Cirucci: Eros, Manhattan, Fiorello!, The Algonquin, Redeye

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Eros, Manhattan, Fiorello!, The Algonquin, Redeye

Is there anything more invigorating than a couple of days in Manhattan?
Yes, a couple of days to enjoy fine lodging, the arts, culture, music, people-watching and dining. And is there anything better (or more liberating) than the joy of exploring it all on foot amidst sun and blue skies?
OK, so it was a bit chilly at times but like the New Yorkers all around us we just bundled up a bit and walked a bit faster. Walking down Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue from the upper east side to midtown, the sun bathed everyone at an angle that proclaimed: "Take heart, spring will be here before you know it." And indeed, we're getting more and more daylight as the days go on.
Anyway, here are some photos that chronicle our welcome to February in the world's most exciting city:

Our midtown home-away-from home: The beautifully restored (and upgraded) lobby and Round Table Restaurant at the legendary Algonquin on 44th St. Steps from Broadway, Fifth Avenue and the city's most popular attractions, this storied hotel is now part of the Autograph Collection of esteemed addresses.

Lunch at SnAKS on the 5th floor at Saks Fifth Avenue. We enjoyed the trio beef sliders and the chopped salad. Delightful!

The lights on the bare trees on Sixth Avenue near Fox News headquarters and a gayly decorated store window as Valentine on the upper east side.

Dinner at one of our favorite spots, Redeye Grill on 7th Avenue at 55th. One of the greatest seafood eateries we know: The spectacular lump crabcake on a bed of spinach with three glorious premium shrimp and the luscious grilled plump scallops. We added a side of rice pilaf -- seasoned brown rice with crunch nuts. Extraordinary!

Then it was off to City Center, a spectacular attraction that recently underwent a $56 million redo and update. Here we saw a delightful revival of the 1959 musical FIORELLO! chronicling Fiorello LaGuardia's rise to power from 1912 to 1933 when he became Mayor of New York.

The next day was spent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art enjoying the treasures of this most-visited gem including the new Matisse exhibition, a display of Faberge eggs and other creations, manipulated photography in the digital age and the irresistible Sleeping Eros (above) from the Third Century, BC.

BTW: Lest you think dining or lodging at The Algonquin is cost-prohibitive, think again. Look at the special menu (now in effect) above. The dining room also features a special Valentine's menu,

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About Dan Cirucci

He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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