Movie Set Travel: The Nanny Diaries
You likely read the book way back when, this weekend go check out Scarlett Johansson in the movie. The Nanny Diaries opens today and tells the tale of the NY nanny/NYU student who's forced to take charge of a Park Avenue brat under the eye of his spoiled mom.
This one's full of stars, like Laura Linney as "Mrs. X" and Alicia Keys as the nanny's BFF, Paul Giamatti as "Mr. X". We hear it's not as good as the book--big surprise--but should provide some fun summer entertainment.
The movie's set in NY and was actually shot there, so this week we offer you some fun things to check out in Gotham:
Where To Stay: Inn at Irving Place -- Forgo the city's giant hotels and head to Gramercy Park where you can make like you own your own brownstone. Check into the Inn at Irving Place and snuggle up in the Frette linens or curl up by the fire - just like the other half lives. Bring your black Amex: rooms start at $415. It might be worth it to shack up in a place built in 1834 that once housed a speakeasy.
Where To Eat: Loft -- Billing itself as "the true NYers alternative to the trendy norm," Loft offers a chic, calm space with an in-house movie screen where you can watch a classic while eating French bistro/steakhouse fare.
What to Do: Cooking Classes at I.C.E. -- Make like the Park Avenue moms and sign up for a cooking class at the city's premiere culinary institute. You can learn how to make everything from chocolate desserts to perfect martinis. Classes run a bit steep, but knowing how to whip up a perfect creme brulee is worth it.
Related Stories:
· Movie Set Travel coverage [Jaunted]
· New York Hotels [HotelChatter]
[Photo: Filmsy]
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