Things To Eat & Do
KIJITORA
Cafe with matcha drinks and cute cat-themed trinkets. There are additional locations in Brooklyn. This one is in Williamsburg.
usagi
Japanese cafe and art gallery. Has small store selling ceramics, candles, cards, etc.
Win Son Bakery
Tasty scallion pancake breakfast wraps. Can sit down (first come, first serve) or take-out.
Patisserie Tomoko
Japanese-French style pastries
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
Famous doughnut shop that has been around forever. Recommend getting here early in the day before doughnuts sell out. Cash only.
Radio Bakery
Amazing sandwiches and baked goods! Can get crowded. Very limited outdoor seating. Best to take-out.
Taku Sando
Very tasty Japanese katsu sandwiches on fluffy white bread. Limited seating (first come, first serve), can also take-out.
Rule of Thirds
Amazing brunch. Need a reservation - try and make it ASAP as fills up quickly!
Birds of a Feather
Chinese food. Dinner only.
House of Joy
Our favorite dim sum spot in Chinatown! There may be a wait, but it moves quickly
TONCHIN NEW YORK
Our favorite ramen place in NYC. They also have kakigori (Japanese shaved ice). Looks like there is another location on North 3rd Street in Brooklyn; we haven't tried that site yet.
LEIF — Home & Gift
Kirsten's favorite home goods store
BEAM
Our favorite shop for little knick knacks and decorations
The High Line
A former above-ground railroad that's now a great walk up and down the west side
Yankee Stadium
Red Sox are in town!
The Ramble
Carlos' favorite birdwatching spot
Jane's Carousel
Where we got engaged!
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Also consider the one in the Bronx!