As you know, I live in a building with a spectacular view of the Hudson River from our rooftop terrace. The NYC fireworks shows really take place around the Island's circumference, so no matter where you are, you can easily see a light show. This year, we invited a great group of our friends over to watch the fireworks.
Most of my friends tease me for the amount of dinner parties I like to throw (but never once have any of them who've attended complained). In good Southern fashion, this event was no different-- by gawd we were gonna have a dinner party too.
When we went up to the rooftop to stake out a spot (three hours in advance) all seating had already been taken. I refused to let this deter our celebration, so if there wasn't furniture for us to sit on, we were just going to move our own up. Literally: four chairs, coffee table bench (equals three seats) and our kitchen table. Quite frankly, once of the best decisions we've made in awhile.
We had a great time! The food was great: pigs in a blanket, caprese salad, potato salad, dips, flat bread pizzas and an American flag cake-- needless to say, all our neighbors' guests wish it were us that invited them to watch the fireworks.
The show did not disappoint. I always feel like a kid when I watch fireworks, and can't get the stupid grin off my face. I did notice, though, that dozens of boats staked out a spot on the Hudson River, right below the firework show. Hmmm, maybe I'll just step it up a notch next year and rent a boat?
To be continued....
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