Things To Do

Luigi's Pizza

Amazing for single pizza slices to go.

Brooklyn DOP

Arguably the best single slice of pizza in the city.

al Badawi

Very good BYOB Middle Eastern restaurant. Loud on the inside, but always has a cozy family feeling to it. You need a reservation.

Olea

A buzzy neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant in the lovely neighborhood of Fort Greene. You can probably get away without a reservation, especially if you arrive before 5 pm for dinner.

WakuWaku

Great spot for dinner before the party since it's in the same complex. This is a Japanese izakaya. Vegetarian options but tends more towards meaty dishes.

The Nuaa Table

Really good Thai food with a bit of an upscale feeling. Reservations are a good idea but maybe not needed.

Mezzrow

Jazz bar.

Union Hall

Catch a low-cost comedy set in the basement, or enjoy bocce and a pint at this bar.

Comedy Cellar

Classic comedy venue. Reservations needed.

Conservatory Garden

A gorgeous formal garden in Central Park that should be in bloom in June.

The Met Cloisters

A beautiful, peaceful spot in Fort Tyron Park, built to look and feel like a medieval monastery.

Inwood Hill Park

The oldest forest in Manhattan. Some of the trees are 400+ years old, and predate European contact and colonization.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A classic, must-visit Brooklyn institution. In early June, there will be bluebells, daffodils, and tulips coming up, plus cherry blossoms and magnolias. Don't miss the bonsai exhibit, with 800-year-old trees.