Things To Do
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
We're having our welcome party here on Friday night for those in-town and we hope you'll join us!
Cherry on Top
We went here on our first date! And the rest is history. Sit on the roof in a lawn chair if you want the full Blakely-Roosa First Date Experience!
Astoria Bookshop
Where we got engaged! Be on the lookout for Quincy the bookstore pup!
Museum of the Moving Image
A very cool, very modern local museum celebrating television and film. Make sure you check out "Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos" (it ends on May 31st!) and The Muppets exhibit! They're also famous for DIY flip-books!
Second Chance Rescue
Might as well adopt a dog while you're here. This is where we rescued Ruby!
Astoria Ferry
Take the ferry to Pier 11/Wall Street and sit on top for beautiful views of NYC! Tour Lower Manhattan after but don't forget to come back to Queens!
Astoria Park
Our favorite place to take Ruby for walks!
Socrates Sculpture Park
Our second favorite place to take Ruby for walks! Check out the cafe Chateau Le Woof across the street for more pup related fun.
Gantry Plaza State Park
Take a pic in front of the famous Pepsi Cola sign!
Roosevelt Island Tramway
Beautiful views of Manhattan, watch for Spiderman! And when you get to Roosevelt Island, you may be able to see the gorgeous cherry blossoms in bloom!
Rolo’s
The location of our fourth date! GET THE POLENTA BREAD.
Rosa's Pizza
Get the upside-down Sicilian pie, it's our favorite!
Bolivian Llama Party
Matt's favorite restaurant from his time living in Sunnyside!
Pig Beach BBQ Queens
Best barbecue this side of Steinway Street!
Elevenses
Our favorite cafe near our place! Not just for hobbitheads.
Little Flower Cafe
Our second favorite cafe near our place! Not just for mayors.
Ollie’s Ice Cream + Stuff
Do yourself a favor and get Lucky Charms on your ice cream. Katie did this one day, went "I gotta have that topping!" Got it. Never looked back.
SingleCut Beersmiths QNS
You may have heard of the location in Manlius, but this is the original!
Focal Point Beer Co
Don't forget to take a picture with the Ancient Glacier Rock.
Finback Brewery - LIC
If you're staying at the Hilton or the Marriott in Long Island City, you can find Finback right across the street!
Murphy's Sports Bar
Our favorite place to root on our beloved Buffalo Bills! 🦬
The Greats of Craft - LIC Warehouse
Where the picture above was taken!