Meeting at Neue Galerie New York
February 14, 2008 | Filed Under Artists, Bloggers, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Gustav Klimt, Marrakech Destination Guide, Merisi's Vienna blog, Museums/Galleries, My Marrakesh blog, National Geographic Traveler, Neue Galerie, The House in Marrakesh blog
Neue Galerie New York
I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth of The House in Marrakesh, in person, during her visit to the city. By the way, her blog and Maryam’s have been mentioned in the March 2008 of National Geographic Traveler (Marrakech Destination Guide). Congratulations, ladies!
We decided to go to the Neue Galerie, a museum that features early twentieth-century Austrian and German art and design.
Near the museum entrance, I walked up to a lady who seemed to be waiting for someone.
"Elizabeth?" I questioned the woman tentatively.
She looked at me with a hint of recognition. "Yes."
"Hi! It’s Paz!" I leaned forward and gave her a hug.
She hugged me back.
When I pulled away from her, I said, "It’s great to meet you!"
"It’s… great… to see you, too." Hesitation censured her voice and a look of slight confusion colored her face. Wait a minute, something was wrong. I could feel it.
"Are you Elizabeth?" I could feel my brows furrow in consternation. I think the look my face mirrored the look on hers. "Are you Elizabeth … ?" I asked again. This time, I mentioned Elizabeth’s last name.
"My name is Elizabeth but that’s not my last name. You asked me if I was Elizabeth and I said yes. Also, you looked familiar. I was trying to place your face."
We both laughed at the mistake and I wished her a good day. Only in New York, can you go hugging strangers and then laugh about it. She got a free hug from me. 
Minutes later the ‘right’ Elizabeth showed up. "Paz!" She rushed over and gave me a big hug.
First we stopped at one of the museum’s two cafés — Café Sabarsky. They serve authentic Viennese specialities and traditional Austrian dishes. We talked over hot chocolate and a light meal of ham with mustard spread, on country bread with crispy crusts. Delicious! Relaxing in the café reminded us of Merisi’s Vienna for Beginners. It made us feel as if we were really in Vienna.
Then we set out to see the Gustav Klimt exhibit, which is mesmerizing. The art pieces and drawings are housed in a large renovated Louis XIII-style Beaux-Arts building on Fifth Avenue. With the exception of the lobby, bookstore and design shop, unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to take photographs in the Galerie.
We’d planned to go to nearby Central Park, afterwards, to take photos in the park, but the weather was extremely cold that day. Actually, it was one of the coldest days in the city. So, we cancelled those plans. All in all, we had a good time together.
You can find Elizabeth’s New York photos here.
Paz
The Bookstore
Hot chocolate with whipped cream
Ham on country bread with crispy crusts and mustard spread — delicious!
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Wow!Super photo essay of a wonderful day.
great pictures.
What a brilliant collection of photographs you have posted.
Thanks for all your visits.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Oh Paz…this really makes me want to visit NYC again and soon. Klimt is one of my favorite painters. I would love to see some of his work in person.
You have a great selection of photos! The bookstore looks heavenly to me!
Fantastic photos and story, Paz…felt like we were there with you & Elizbeth. Glad you got to meet the right one after all ;o) Is that hot chocolate or coffee in that cream topped cup? Whatever it is, I’ll take one! LOL! Happy Valentine’s Day ((HUGS))
Oh this is so great Paz ! I mean your meeting with Elizabeth and this Klimt exhibition…wish I could see it..
Your photos are great.
Have a great time
Lala
Oh, it is perfect when bloggers aro9und the world meet each other. I met Merisi in Venice last year
Funy story about the other Elizabeth.
Beautiful photos.
The railings of the stairs are very beautiful. Excellent craftmanship.
Nice place.
How very fun. Wish I could have come along!
PS Those food pics are esp yum!
Hi Elizabeth: A wonderful day, indeed.
Hi Abraham: Thanks! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too!
Hi Melissa: New York is waiting for you.
)))) Bookstore was really nice and I had to use all my powers not to buy a lot of stuff.
Hi Tracy: Glad you felt like you were with us. That was hot chocolate with whipped cream. Happy Valentine’s!
Hi Lala: Thanks! Wish you could see it in person, too. I think you’d really like it.
Hi Britt-Arnhild: It is great to meet a fellow blogger. How lucky to meet Merisi. I’d love to meet you, her, everyone! Yes, that was too funny about the other Elizabeth.
Hi Alexander: I loved the stairs. I could only take them from the lobby since they did not allow cameras in the Galerie itself. But you get a little idea of it’s beauty from my outside shots.
Hi Maryam: I wish you and everyone could come along. It was definitely fun and the food was delish.
I trust that everyone had a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Paz
Really sounds like you had a blast! And you saw some Klimt!
If we ever meet up, I’m sure you won’t mistake anyone for me
joy
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LOL! Hi Joy, I probably would make a mistake.
Paz
Came back to this post from your meme tag today and LOVED it!
The wrong Elizabeth story is priceless.
The Neue is my new favorite museum in NY. Was there last year for the Van Gogh and lost my painters’ mind. The museum is the perfect size for intimate viewing and the building itself is a stunning reminder of the opulence of old NY turn of the century architecture.
Your photo of the hot chocolate with whipped cream looked like the perfect Valentines’ day drink.
You’ve got lots of fans and friends here on your site.
Such fun, your blog!
LOL! Hi Bonnie: Yeah, that was quite an experience meeting the wrong and the right Elizabeth
I’ve had lots of fun with Elizabeth since then.
I agree. The Neue has become my favorite, too.
I’m so glad you could stop by!
Paz xxoo