We're so excited to share some of our favorite places to see and things to do in NYC with you!
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, (212) 769-5100
One of Aakriti's favorite museums in NYC!
Ample Hills Creamery Chelsea
141 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, (646) 454-0440
One our favorite NYC ice cream shops! Grab a scoop of Sweet as Honey!
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
1410 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, (212) 600-8635
Our favorite nontraditional New York slice! Check out their Lump Crab or signature Artichoke slice!
Balto Statue
East Drive, New York, NY 10022, (212) 310-6600
One of Aakriti's favorite animated movies (and makes for a wonderful stroll in Central Park)!
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038
Take a walk across this iconic NYC landmark and then grab a slice of pizza at Grimaldi's to eat in the Brooklyn Bridge Park!
Book Club
197 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009, (646) 678-4160
Cute bookstore where you can grab a coffee or even a glass of wine!
Bryant Park
New York, NY 10018, (212) 768-4242
Grab a bento or onigiri to eat in the park at the nearby bookstore Kinokuniya! Make sure to say hello to Patience and Fortitude, the lions in front of the New York Public Library!
The Chai Spot
156 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013, (646) 678-5868
Swing down to Little Italy for a cup of chai!
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, (212) 243-6844
Grab one of the couple's favorite flavors! Brian loves Toasted Coconut or Hibiscus; Aakriti enjoys their Dulce de Leche!
Grand Central Terminal
89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017, (212) 340-2583
Be sure to look up!
The High Line
7077 High Line, New York, NY 10001
One of Aakriti's favorite places in the city, this elevated park was built on a railroad track and has amazing views of the city!
Ippudo Westside
321 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019, (212) 974-2500
One of the best ramen spots in NYC! Brian worked here for many years and recommends the Akamaru Modern along with the Goma-Q appetizer.
Joe's Shanghai
46 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, (212) 233-8888
You will come here for one thing and one thing only: soup dumplings.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028, (212) 535-7710
Make sure to check out The Temple of Dendur in the Egyptian exhibit!
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106, (718) 777-6800
Brian's favorite museum in all of NYC!
Seva
34-11 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11103, (718) 626-4440
Our favorite Astoria Indian food spot!
Shuya Cafe de Ramen
42-13 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103, (718) 777-0430
The best Japanese restaurant in NYC! For the vegetarians make sure to try to Brussel Sprout Tempura and Vegetable Ramen with Tempura. For the meat eaters, the Tebasaki chicken wings and the Spicy Miso ramen are a must!
Six on Broadway
256 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
We saw this show on the West End but we can't recommend it enough! There's no better stage than Broadway, baby!
Strand Book Store
828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, (212) 473-1452
Established in 1927, this bookstore has 18 miles of books among three floors!
Union Square Park
201 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1200
This place has everything! Farmer's Market, chess players, skateboarders, art sellers, and of course, pigeons.