Our ex-expat planning team always gets together for a festive holiday luncheon to enjoy each other’s company at one of New York’s festively decorated restaurants. This year, we enjoyed the lake views from the glass-windowed room at the Central Park (formerly Loeb) Boathouse.

We nibbled on the olives, cucumbers and hummus while we perused the wine list and menu.

We each ordered a glass of wine to accompany our meal ($17 – $20); two of us selected the crab cake ($40) and another the branzino ($38).

Fry-lovers, we added one serving we all shared ($12).

I highly recommend visiting the Boathouse for a peaceful escape in the heart of New York City.

NB (nota bene) Take notice when you pay your bill that a 20% tip is already added,

Central Park Boathouse
Central Park
E 72nd St and Park Drive North
New York, NY 10021
(718) 973-9339
centralparkboathouse.com/