It had been a few years since I had visited, so when my friend met me at LaGuardia Airport we headed towards my opinion of one of the best restaurants New York City has to offer. Of course there are a plethora of fine restaurants to choose from, but perhaps since this restaurant was my very first taste of not only food in the city, but real NY pizza, Rays in Times Square will always have a special place in my heart, and in my belly as well. We then headed to Lincoln Center as my friend was very intent on my thoughts about the new fountain.
Last year, many people of the city were concerned over the changes and the renovation being done to the centerpiece fountain of the famous performing arts center. The fountain has actually been entirely replaced, and the new fountain has a variety of special water effects, and the streams and spouting are now choreographed to music as well. The same architectural design firm that worked on the Lincoln Center fountain, created the fountains located at the Bellagio Hotel and the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas.
My friend explained to me that New Yorkers were nervous about the project, as they wanted something classical, not gimmicky in any way. The old fountain was an iconic structure in the city, and the memories people have associated with the fountain run long and they run deep. The executive designer for the project, Peter Kopik, stated at the time that he was aware of the sentiments of the people of New York, and it was his challenge to create a new and a fresh design, without causing the people to be revolted.
Many have considered restoring or changing the fountain over the years, but concluded that it was a treasured symbol, and not something to be messed with. And now, a few months later, many people do contend that yes, the fountain is elegant, and is an appropriate new centerpiece for the Lincoln Center. My friend however, is a bit saddened, as the heritage and the history of the city is so important to him, and to most New Yorkers. But he too agreed, as we sat on a bench and watched the water dance, that it is beautiful and amazing.
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