MCNY, Week Forty-Seven in the NO Longer New Abnormal

The Museum of the City of New York on 103rd and Fifth Avenue is an unsung museum. I love making this destination walk. Even when I’ve seen all the recent exhibits, the gift shop is terrific. And, they have a lovely café on the second floor, too. But the museum, their exhibits and events are really something special. MCNY, as it is known, is large enough to see something different in each exhibit, but small enough that you could enjoy the entire museum, knowing you’ve taken in art, history and local lore.

I went this past week for their annual gingerbread house contest. Not only is it a display of ingenious edible architecture, but the aroma alone creates an enticing atmosphere. But I ended up staying for every other display, except the dollhouse, which I’ve seen on previous visits. The Deco New York show is as rich and glamorous as it sounds. The city in…