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10 October 2016

I have just completed another fabulous walk-to-art New York tour and, as always, I was so fortunate to have open, passionate and grounded participants.

New York City has incredible energy and every time I visit this city I am injected with a "buzz". As you would expect many "research" nights were taken up with new food discoveries and openings.

As usual I stayed in Greenpoint and loved every minute. I was lucky to meet a very friendly man on the plane who also lived in Greenpoint. He shared his favourite newbies with me, and these also became my new favourite go-to places:

• Littleneck Outpost (excellent coffee and avocado on toast)
• Achilles Heel (a great bar and eatery... very friendly bar staff)
• Glasserie (Middle Eastern)
• Ramona (cocktails).

What goes on tour stays on tour. However, here are a few highlights of my time in New York City:

• Richard Serra's 30th major exhibition at Gagosian since 1983, Above Below Betwixt Between, Every Which Way, Silence (For John Cage), Through
• running/walking the Williamsburg Bridge
• The NY Art Book Fair at MoMA PS1
• Tenement Museum (I don't take tours, but this is a tour you should take)
• The Laundrymat Project ("We envision a world in which artists are understood as valuable assets in every community and everyday people know the power of their own creative capacity to transform their lives, their relationships, and their surroundings")
• Russ & Daughters (the best salmon in NYC)
• Gibney Dance Company (fostering contemporary dance)
• Brooklyn Academy of Music (something for everyone).

I am always proud to deliver a cultural experience that is unique and many steps away from the tourist trail.

Thank you to all who came on tour. You booked without knowing the itinerary and you all participated with enthusiasm, openness and trust everyday.

Until next time!