Photos 04 Jan 2009 09:51 am
SundayPhoto – Shake Shack Xmas
- Christmas isn’t officially over; I think that occurs on Jan 6th, Tuesday. But for all intent and purposes, it’s over. We’re into the New Year, and it’s back to work and school.
I was amused a bit to have seen this sign signifying the decorative Christmas festivities happening in Madison Square Park, as I entered yesterday at the rear of the park. (I walk uptown to downtown, entering at the rear, exiting at the entrance.)
I guess I read it a bit fast (it was cold out and I was moving quickly), and I misunderstood somewhat. I went to the Shake Shack expecting to see an elaborate display. This is a small eatery in the South-western side of the park. There’s always an extended line here for the hot dogs, hamburgers and other foods they serve. There was a display, but it hadn’t changed in the past weeks.
The Shake Shack is actually recognized – I think by New York Magazine -
to have some of the best snacks in New York.
However, the nearby fountain did catch my eye.
The water was artificially created with some clear plastic strips.
The encircling fountains were dressed with shiny, colorful egg-like balls.
There were about six of these around the centered fountain.
Leaving the park through the main exit at 23rd Street and Fifth Ave. is always
impressive. That Flatiron Building dominates the statue of William H. Seward.
From outside the park, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of decorative display within.
Only a Christmas wreath and a couple of colored eggs rest beneath Seward’s feet.
I’m curious to see how long before these are down and gone.
I guess that’ll be the end of Christmas.
on 04 Jan 2009 at 10:50 am 1.Elliot Cowan said …
The Shake Shack has a fine collection of expensive, incredibly unhealthy, yet tasty food stuff.
I ate there with Mr Pedro Delgado.
He introduced me to an insane burger that was a normal everyday cheese and bacon burger but for the gigantic cheese stuff, crumbed and deep fried mushroom sitting on top of the patty…