Lauren & Sergio
Our Favorite NYC Spots
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
Our favorite wine bar in New York (and also where we got engaged if you're into those kind of details) (reservations recommended)
Old Town Bar
One of the oldest bars in New York and one of Lauren's favorite haunts.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Lauren's happy place
Lilia
One of our favorite Italian spots (reservations required. This place is really hard to get into and reservations open a month in advance so book in August)
Nitehawk Cinema
Our favorite place to see movies (note the Sunday brunch event takes place here)
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
Lauren's favorite hand roll spot (no reservations)
Kura
Great sushi on the fancier side (reservations needed)
169 Bar
A great dive bar.
Smorgasburg Prospect Park
A fun food market open on Sundays.
Yellow Rose
Great tex mex if you're feeling homesick
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Great dim sum spot.
Fish Cheeks
Amazing seafood-focused thai food.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
Amazing and affordable sushi (no reservations)
THE GRILL
Perfect old school new york dining if you want to get fancy. (reservations needed)
Loeb Boathouse
Great Central Park dining location (reservations needed)
Bernie’s
Amazing and laid back American food in Brooklyn (no reservations)
Peter Luger Steak House
One of the most classic steakhouses located in Brooklyn right off the bridge (reservations needed)
Misi
Same owner as Lilia but a little easier to get into. Great Italian and it's right on the water. Reservations needed.
Grand Banks
A bar on a boat. You'll like it if you don't get motion sickness like I do. Beautiful views.
The River Café
A fancier option that sits right on the East River and gives a great view of Manhattan. Reservations required.
Governors Island
A great place to check out while you're here. Good places to eat.
Broken Shaker at Freehand New York
Great rooftop bar in Manhattan (will need to double check it's still open Sept 17)
Eataly NYC Flatiron
A fun Italian market right off Madison Square Park. Has a roof top restaurant too.
Area53 - Laser Tag
In case you want to play laser tag.
Chelsea Piers
Tons of great activities to do. Good family spot.
Brooklyn Crab
Cool outdoor spot in Red Hook (note this is a bit of a trek)
Francie
A good fancy dinner option in Brooklyn.