Things To Do
Hillstone
Our favorite date night spot for anything from sushi to burgers to steak. Upscale but worth it. Make a reservation in advance! Huge bar area too if you want a fancy drink.
Thai Villa
Best Thai food and informal
Yama
One of our favorite sushi restaurants in Gramercy. No reservations.
L’Express
Classic french bistro and open 24/7!
Caffè Panna
DESSERT
Casa Mono
One of our favorite date night spots - tapas
Ruby's Cafe - Murray Hill
It's a casual Australian cafe and there are actually a few locations around the city but it's home to one of our favorite burgers and fried chicken sandwiches.
Sweetbriar
Upscale comfort food
Upland
You can't go wrong; everything is good. Be sure to make a res! Cute bar area too.
Da Andrea
Low frills Italian
Daily Provisions - Union Square
Quick takeaway food for a sandwich and a coffee. There's a few locations around the city.
Pete's Tavern
"Oldest operating bar & restaurant in NYC since 1864, serving elevated American comfort food." Easy place to grab a beer or cocktail in Gramercy but also great well-priced food too.
NONONO
Japanese with great ramen bowls and small plates
Japonica
Great local sushi jaunt. No reservations.
Central Park
Adventure uptown and take a walk around any part of the park. It's beautiful this time of year before it gets too hot.
The Odeon
Iconic NYC institution. The birthplace of the Cosmopolitan! Classic and timeless.
Pastis
Best cheeseburger in NYC! Iconic/classic french bistro.
Mel's
GREAT pizza and eggplant parm and lively atmosphere
Julius'
If you're in the West Village this is one of our favorite gay bars and they also have killer cheeseburger and fries - what's not to love?!
The Exley
If you're in Brooklyn, stop by for (multiple) amazing frozen margs and frozen espresso martinis!