New York Botanical Gardens & "Arthur Ave" Lunch @ Mario's/ Italian Shopping

1st Stop. 

Its Time to Enjoy the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is a showplace of nature in every season of the year and a must-see destination for NYC visitors. Discover 50 breathtaking gardens, indoor rain forests and deserts, 50 acres of native forest, a river, waterfalls, and rolling green hills. Major seasonal exhibitions and events complement the existing beauty of the permanent gardens, NYBG is the perfect excursion for visitors looking to experience the natural beauty of New York City. 

2nd Stop 

And We have Lunch @ Marios! 

Celebrating 100 Years! 1919-2019 The restaurant has been making its robust, first-rate Neapolitan fare the same way for 100 years, In a way, Mario's was begun when his parents left Naples in the early 1900s . Every customer is treated like a relative! All of our food is made to order, prepared by master chefs Michael and Massimo, using only the finest high quality ingredients. Our fresh sauces, hot bread from Arthur Ave, It's a must have 1. SALAD 2. PASTA - PENNA MARINARA 3. ENTREE: VEAL PARMIGIANA OR CHICKEN FRANCESE, OR FILLET of FISH SCAMPI STYLE 

ALL SERVED WITH VEGETABLES 

WINE ON TABLE OR UNLIMITED SODA 

COFFEE & DESSERT - MINI PASTRY 

Tax and Tip Included!  

3rd Stop Then Discovering Arthur Avenue has been one of the best things in my recent memory. I travel to Italy often and I'm very picky about Italian food in the US, and in NYC, but Arthur Avenue has the authentic feel and flavors: small independent shops, real flavors and scents, local characters, free samples, and a community spirit. Stop in the Market and get a Antipasto plate and a beer or wine, buy a freshly rolled cigar, etc Fantastic experience! The entire vibe pleases the senses from people watching, shopping, restaurants, dessert places ,cigars and a fresh food market . This is a truly amazing place to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon 

Price is $111.00pp The Following is INCLUDED 1. Admissions to NYBG Gardens, All-Garden Pass includes Access to: Current Garden Exhibitions, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory*, Rock Garden (Seasonally) and Native Plant Garden, Tram Tour ,Garden Grounds, Art Gallery, Arthur & Janet Ross Gallery, and Britton Science Rotunda and Gallery) 

2. (4) course Lunch at Mario's w tax and tip included. 

3. Round Trip Round Trip Transportation, parking tolls and a tip for driver. 

Questions? Robbgill@yahoo.com

Thank you! Robert