The words Labor Day conjure up images of end of Summer enjoyment on a sandy beach.  However, on this Labor Day, as is our contrarian wont (see previous blog re our recent visit to the Guggenheim) we went away from the beach and into the city for a day in lower Manhattan at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

We zoomed into the city in record time (the sign on the Expressway said 17 minutes to the QMT as we passed under it in Nassau) and easily found a street parking spot.

We enjoyed coffee at a secret favorite place and arrived at the Whitney at the 10:30 opening time just as rain began to fall.

What’s more, I was pleased to pay a half price guest fee to peruse and enjoy the Whitney Biennial and their permanent collection.

Hopper was in profusion along with Warhol and other favorites.

Lunchtime was another in house treat as we found our way to Danny Meyer’s Untitled Restaurant in the lobby.

Being a Labor Lawyer, I am aware of Mr. Meyer’s innovations concerning tipping and as soon as the waitress appeared I engaged her on the subject and was somewhat surprised by how positive she was with the arrangement (higher menu prices cover her compensation).

The food was good and we found a respite in the rain enabling us to stay dry on our way to the car and we proceeded to zoom home by 2:00.

Just think, everything clicked on a perfect Labor Day outing and our “beach day” was not ruined by the rain!