Day 5 - NeueHouse Madison Square

To kick off the day, our craving for pancakes prompted us to plan a breakfast featuring this delightful treat. However, as we prepared to cook, we realized that we were missing some essential ingredients and tools: there was neither a frying pan nor any sugar in our kitchen. This prompted us to embark on an early shopping excursion to gather the necessary supplies for our breakfast. After our shopping trip, we returned home with a newly acquired frying pan, Nutella, and some sugar. However, to our surprise, Timothe, one of our companions, revealed that there were actually frying pans already available in the kitchen. It was a comical twist to our morning adventure, but it all added to the experience.

NeueHouse Madison Square

Following our somewhat amusing breakfast preparation, we readied ourselves for a meeting with Lukas Sieber at the NeueHouse Madison Square. As we made our way to this meeting spot, we happened to pass by the iconic Flatiron Building. Unfortunately, our view of this architectural landmark was somewhat limited, as it appeared to be undergoing construction work at the time, which obscured its usual grandeur. Nonetheless, our day continued with the promise of interesting meetings and more discoveries to come.

After we arrived, we waited in a very cool industrial looking working space / restaurant area. A bit later Lukas welcomed us and told us a bit about himself and Greater Zurich Area (GZA), the company which Matteo will be working for. Lukas explained to Matteo what he’ll be able to help with regarding their website.  

Once everything was clear with Lukas, we met Janosch Amstutz the founder of BEEM. He told us about his very interesting background and how he came about the idea of creating BEEM. He even showed us a demo of the application and how explained how it works. Meeting Janosch concluded our visit at the NeueHouse Madison Square. 

Lunch 

For lunch we decided to eat at Chipotle for the first time. There they serve Mexican style burritos which you can also eat in a bowl. It was quite good and depending on which sauce you chose also very spicy too. Since some of us were still a bit hungry we went to Wendy’s to get an after-lunch snack.  

After Lunch we passed the Lego store and two of us bought a cute Lego BrickHeadz figure of the Statue of Liberty.  

So that we could see Time Square at night Dila suggested to visit the only Jellycat diner in New York in the FAO Schwarz building and spend some time there until it gets dark.  

Later we then saw Time Square at night with all it’s alluminated monitors filling the streets with light. It was very impressive and breath taking. And since there are a lot of shops at time square Dila proposed to the others to visit some shops and do some shopping. We went to the Disney store, the M&Ms store and the Line Friends store.  

Tired from the long day we went home.  

Time Square at night 

In order to experience the vibrant nighttime ambiance of Times Square, Dila came up with a brilliant idea. She suggested that we visit the only Jellycat diner in New York, which was located in the FAO Schwarz building, and spend some quality time there until the evening set in.

As the day turned into night, we finally ventured to Times Square. The dazzling, illuminated billboards and monitors filled the streets with an overwhelming glow of light, creating a truly impressive and breathtaking sight. The sheer magnitude of the spectacle left us in awe.

Given the multitude of shops and stores that Times Square had to offer, Dila suggested that we take advantage of our visit and do some shopping. Our shopping spree took us to some renowned establishments, including the Disney store, the M&M’s store, and the Line Friends store. It was a chance to pick up souvenirs, gifts, and perhaps a little something for ourselves.

After a long and eventful day, we were undoubtedly tired. With memories of Times Square and our shopping adventures, we eventually made our way back home to rest and reflect on the day’s exciting experiences.