My best friend approached me at the last minute and asked if I wanted to go with her to the “Wendy Williams Show” taping on February 28th, 2022. I had never been to one of these shows before, so I said sure. I did not know that I would have to be up at 5:30am to get into the City to stand in the VIP line by 8:15am.
We had a lot of fun as they warmed the audience up and got us going. Wendy Williams was on hiatus at the time of the shooting so Michael Rappaport was our host. I found it fascinating how they run these shows and how they all work.
Maricel and I at the filming before the show started
The show that morning.
I could see the two of us every time the host asked the head camera man a question. We could be seen sitting at the top of the platform. We did make a shot with the camera before one of the breaks so that was pretty cool.
Maricel and I on TV! This was right before the second break.
The show lasted an hour and we got to see one of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (whom I did not know because I never watch the show. I have not seen it since Season One). There was also a shopping segment and a discussion of current events. The taping was for about an hour.
After the show, I took Maricel to Milanes Spanish Restaurant at 158 West 25th Street right around the corner from the studio, where they specialize in Dominican food. I had been there twice before. The food was excellent, but the place is so run down. It really does need a refreshing (see my review on TripAdvisor and DiningonaShoeStringinNYC@Wordpress.com).
Milanes Spanish Restaurant at 158 West 25th Street
The food there is amazing though. We shared some chicken and beef empanadas for an appetizer, then Maricel had the Oxtail Stew, and I had the Cuban Sandwich. I thought the food was delicious with the sandwich being filled with freshly roasted pork, ham and Swiss Cheese and then pressed into a fresh roll.
The Cuban Sandwich at Milanes Spanish Restaurant is delicious
It was cold all that day, not just in the studio and the restaurant but outside got unbearable with the wind. After lunch was over, I just left the City for home. Still weather aside, it was a great morning and a lot of fun.
Look for us in the corner of the shoot!
Places to Eat:
Milanes Spanish Restaurant
168 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 243-9797
Open: Sunday Closed/Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm/Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm
My review on TripAdvisor:
My review on DiningonaShoeStringinNYC@Wordpress.com:
https://wordpress.com/post/diningonashoestringinnyc.wordpress.com/2076
Places to Visit:
The Wendy Williams Show
https://www.facebook.com/wendyshow/
(The Show is changing its format now)
mywalkinmanhattan 
This is another thing that you can do and see when you are walking around the Garment District/Chelsea neighborhood. Tickets can be found online on the show’s website.
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I could feel your anticipation and excitement to be going to this show. I’ve been to a few( The Colbert Show, The view..). It’s fun but standing in line early in the day is excruciating. Most of my shows were later and during warmer weather. Your lunch looked fantastic! You are amazing…always game for an experience and always a positive outlook. Thanks for sharing! Lucy
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Dear Lucy,
It was completely last minute and my best friend’s idea. It was fascinating to see how these shows are made. I learned a lot.
Talk to you soon.
Sincerely,
Justin Watrel
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