Caitlin & Kevin
Things To Do & Eat
Mama's TOO!
This is our favorite pizza spot in the UWS neighborhood. It's unique and Jimmy Fallon likes it, so do yourself a favor and check it out.
Silver Moon Bakery
Our go-to here is the walnut brioche or a California bun. Amazing local bakery. Kevin once saw that guy from CSI: NY here. You might grab a tasty treat here and walk up to see St. John the Divine or Columbia University.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
One of our favorite sweet spots in the neighborhood. Directly across from St. John the Divine church. Cash only.
Columbia University
Beautiful green and of course, all the smart feelings.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
This is one of the biggest churches in all the land. You can explore it for $10 or just enjoy the view of the exterior for $10 less (i.e. free). On the south side of the building, there's an enclosure with a big fountain and some peacock friends (you can see them from the street). Pair with a visit to the Hungarian Pastry Shop and Columbia.
Levain Bakery - Amsterdam Avenue
Google them. One of the best and gooiest chocolate chip cookies you could ever have.
Housing Works Thrift Shops
Caitlin's favorite thrift store—there's always something interesting and inexpensive to find! There's quite a few around the city so google to find one whatever neighborhood you're in.
The Ramble and the Lake
The Ramble is a nice spot to just wander. It’s a maze of greenery. It borders the Lake, which is a nice spot for rowboat sightings on a summer’s day. Enter the Park near the Natural History Museum and head east to find the Lake. The Ramble is along the northern edge.
Broadway Show
Broadway shows are very fun. We’ve seen My Fair Lady and Phantom of the Opera this year and they were great! Be advised that Oklahoma is an “updated” version, so look into it before you go. Don’t pay full price! Go to TodayTix.com.
For Five Coffee Shop
This place has good coffee and a very cute interior. It’s a couple blocks east of Times Square (and close to Caitlin’s office). There’s excellent coffee everywhere. Most coffee shops are part of a regional (or NYC only) chains. You should be able to find one of these nearby: - Birch - Irving Farm - Blue Bottle - La Colombe - Joe - Bluestone Lane
Los Tacos No.1
#1 tacos in the city in our humble opinion and many other's. There's another location in midtown, off of Times Square. Pair it with a Broadway show!
Bryant Park
We like to buy ice cream at Whole Foods, hang out here and enjoy some people watching. The beautiful New York Public Library is on the east side of the park.
The High Line
The city repurposed a railway as an outdoor, elevated park. It's beautiful with some fun surprises along the way. You can start or end at Chelsea Market and grab a couple tacos from Los Tacos #1.
Strand Book Store
They have ALL the books both old and new. We love snooping around in here and adding to our reading list.
Greenacre Park
This is one of Kevin’s favorite spots in the whole city to read his newspaper - a shady little oasis that is shielded from the hustle and bustle by the sound of a nice waterfall. Grab a bagel from nearby Esse Bagel. There is a separate line if you just want a bagel and it’s dramatically shorter than the main line, which often spills out onto the sidewalk.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church - East Side
If you're looking for a church service on Sunday, Redeemer East Side has both 9:30am, 11:30 and 5pm services. This is where Caitlin works so we approve. Other Redeemer locations: West Side | 150 West 83rd St. (wedding venue) Lincoln Square | 2 West 64th Street Downtown | 120 West 14th Street
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Our favorite museum to pop into. If you go with a New Yorker, it's pay as you wish. $25 otherwise, but worth it. Let us know (before the wedding) if you want recommendations on what to see!
Citi Field
If you love baseball, you're in luck—the Mets are playing the Cardinals all weekend! It is generally agreed that Citi Field is nicer than the boring new Yankee Stadium. Just take the 7 train out to Queens.