Christina & Kennan
Things To Do
The Church of the Transfiguration
An Episcopal parish, also affectionately known as "the Little Church Around the Corner" or the "Holy Cucumber Vine." You're definitely coming here :) We wanted to share a little more about our historical ceremony location, built in 1849 and designated a U.S. Landmark in 1973. Despite it's age, to this day there have been but 8 rectors spanning its long history - the first served for 49 years! In his ministry to those in need, he sheltered escaped slaves at the church during the Civil War, safely protecting them from rioters. The church became a principal stop on the Underground Railroad and continued through history to foster a progressive, inclusive environment. In 2012, when the first same-sex wedding took place in the Diocese of New York, it was fitting that it happened at the Little Church Around the Corner. Through the years, residents of all 50 states have been married here, joining a community of couples that the church maintains contact with. We feel blessed to be married here.
Le Labo
Le Lebo is a child of New York, freshly compounding their androgynous fragrances on-site for each individual wearer, an exchange of alchemy and community. Their belief that perfume should be irreverent, soulful and inspired by place is expressed through their line of city-specific scents, respect of ingredients and lack of pretense and fuss. Their perfume catalog possesses unparalleled attention to detail, right down to the personalized hand-labeled bottles, but are not precious objects — Le Labo fragrances prefer to be out in the world, tangling with the smells of hot pavement, fresh bagels and the joie de vivre.
Rudy's Barbershop
Quality haircuts, affordable prices and a one-of-a-kind communal atmosphere. The first Rudy’s Barbershop opened its doors in 1993 on Pine Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The idea was to expand on the traditional notion of a barbershop as a place for community, creativity and culture. Founded by a 'hipster-turned-entrepreneur,' Rudy’s was envisioned to be somewhere to find community outside of the home — a “third place.” Now Rudy’s is considered the spot to get your hair cut in Seattle, LA and Portland, and New York.
Milk Bar NYC Flagship
Milk Bar is an award-winning bakery known for its familiar yet unexpected desserts. Get the Compost Cookie®!
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Coffee is about pleasure. It’s that moment when your hand is warmed by the mug, you raise it to your nose, inhale deeply, and then take a sip. That sip is the culmination of years of work, three-thousand-mile journeys, and passion. These are the steps we take to ensure that each sip is perfect. Stumptown is a coffee roaster that sources its coffee directly from farmers in Ethiopia, Colombia, Indonesia, and 10 other countries around the world. Stumptown is credited with the rise of craft, independent coffee roasters and elevating the coffee-drinking experience.
Glass Ceiling Nomad
A beautiful retractable glass ceiling rooftop lounge sitting atop the city skyline. Make a reservation for a drink or small bites.
ILILI
Creative Middle Eastern/Mediterranean sharing plates, entrees & cocktails served up in a trendy, modern space.
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
230 FIFTH is New York's largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and Fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge. Come for food, drink, and views.
The Vessel & Hudson Yards - Shops and Restaurants
Check out Hudson Yards - see the famous Vessel, then head inside to visit more than 100 shops & 25 restaurants, many from celebrity chefs.
The Edge
Purchase timed tickets online in advance to see the city from 1,100ft. high on the outdoor sky deck. The Edge (100th floor) is the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and the fifth highest in the world.
Frying Pan - PIER 66 MARITIME BAR & GRILL
Built in 1929, this ship was in service for over 30 years before being relieved of duty. She was brought to NYC in 1989 and became a "hidden gem" of NYC - a docked ship to enjoy food, drinks, and views. Hop on board at Pier 66 Maritime (entry is free).
The High Line
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated walking path above the city streets, created on a former New York Central Railroad on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. This oasis on Manhattan's West Side runs from Gansevoort Street at the south end (just south of West 13th Street) to West 34th Street at the north end, running parallel to 10th Ave most of the way. Closest entrance from our hotel is 30th Street and 10th Avenue. You'll find other interesting places to visit just off the High Line. The south section runs through the Meatpacking District, with plenty of trendy restaurants and fine dining. The southernmost access point is adjacent to the Whitney Museum of American Art. If you hop off the High Line at the 16th Street access, it's just a short stroll to the popular Chelsea Market, where you'll find restaurants and unique shops.
Chelsea Market
Restaurants and unique shops located in a former Nabisco factory.
Starbucks Reserve - Roastery, Coffee bar, Cocktail bar
Not your local Starbucks! (different menu). Starbucks Reserve is a selection of the rarest, most extraordinary coffees Starbucks has to offer. It’s where we push our own boundaries of craft, developing a unique roast for each individual lot before experimenting with coffee as an art form—brewing, aging, infusing and blending it into imaginative and often surprising creations. Our Roasteries are theatrical, experiential shrines to coffee passion. Two giant roasters stir coffee beans slowly in front of an enormous copper cask, and copper and glass tubes snake across the ceiling, ferrying beans to glass silos at each coffee bar. Master Roasters, mixologists and baristas ply their craft to coax perfectly flavorful, often unexpectedly artful expressions. Not only does the Roastery feel like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, it has an actual cocktail bar on the upper level. The Arriviamo Bar has coffee- and tea-infused drinks like "cold brew, barrel-aged gin, black truffle salt."
Thyme Bar
A secretive cocktail spot serving creative libations that can involve smoke, be served in terrariums, nests, or seashells, and generally look out of this world.
The Loeb Boathouse (Central Park waterfront dining)
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting within Central Park.