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Another success story in the push for urban redevlopment, Bryant park is the
latest incarnation of a 4 acre site that was at various times in its
history, a graveyard and a reservoir. Named for poet and New York Evening
post editor William Cullen Bryant, the park actually rests atop the New York
Public Library's many statue is also notable a squat and evoacative stone
portrait of Gertrude Stein, one of the few outdoor sculptures of women in
the city. This simple green swath, just east of Times Square, is welcome
relief from Medtown's concrete, taxi-choked jungle, and good weather
attracts brown baggers from neighboring office building. Just behind library
is Bryant park Grill a gorgeous, aity bistro with spectacular views but
merely decent New American Food. Still branch is a good bet and the grill's
two summer alfresco restaurants. The Terrace, on the Grill's roof, and the
causal cafe, with small tables beneath a conopy of trees are extremely
pleasant on a nice day. Additionally, the park plays host to New York's
seventh on sixth fashion shows, set up in billowy white tents in the spring
and fall. |
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