Brittany & Michael
Things To Do
Primavera Ristorante
If you want to get to know the area that Brittany grew up in, you can hop in an Uber to Essex County and visit her uncle's restaurant, Primavera! Known for their world-famous Rock Shrimp, Uncle Dom's has been the backdrop of ever important life event in Brittany's life.
Hoboken Historical Museum
Founded in 1986, Hoboken Historical Museum is a waterfront museum and landmark in Hoboken. The museum is a treasure trove of the history and culture of Hoboken and is located in one of the oldest buildings of the town, The Shipyard. The museum aims to preserve the city's history and educate the visitors about it. It showcases the olden days of the town through artifacts, documents, photographs, exhibitions, displays, lectures, educational programs, film screenings, and much more. There is a special Frank Sinatra exhibit in the museum as well, honoring the said singer who was a native of the city.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
This 18.5-mile walkway provides you the avenue to catch the beautiful skyline views of New York City. Also, the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway connects neighborhoods across Hudson County with a pedestrian and bike-friendly walkway. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway covers a recognizable distance. The route begins in Bayonne and continues through Jersey City, Hoboken, West New York, and North Bergen before ending just outside Fort Lee at the George Washington Bridge. However, there are a lot of best and most fun things to do while in the walkway. You can decide to walk, jog, or bike around the walkway.
Blue Eyes
Blue Eyes Restaurant is one of the most exquisite restaurants in Hoboken available to give you a taste of foreign cuisine and delicacies. This Italian restaurant sits on the Hoboken Waterfront and offers a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline. The restaurant offers various delicious Italian delicacies. Some which you will find very enjoyable include the most authentic pizza Napoletana, gelato, Nutella cannoli cream, varieties of pasta, and assorted coffees, among many others. In addition, during summer and spring, the restaurant provides outdoor eating services so that while you enjoy your food; you take in the beautiful views as well. There is a gelato stand and a raw bar for you to make use of.
Sorellina
If you have been looking to visit a place that offers exquisite Italian dishes, visit Sorellina. Sorellina, meaning “little sister” in Italian, is an Italian Kitchen and Wine bar in Hoboken that offers good food and great wines. They are on the Historic Washington Street in the heart of Hoboken.
Liberty State Park
With the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most dramatic parks. A green oasis in the heart of Metropolitan northern New Jersey, Liberty State Park serves as the gateway to the region’s rich natural, cultural and historical resources. A two-mile promenade, Liberty Walk links two picnic and playground areas, the Nature Center, and the CRRNJ Terminal while presenting visitors with a sweeping view of the Hudson River. Wide open fields, miles of pathways, and an outdoor performance area provide an inviting atmosphere for all types of recreation. The Liberty Landing Marina, restaurants, and the NJ Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial complete the northern end of the park, while the western portion is dominated by the recently expanded, state-of-the-art Liberty Science Center.
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey. Situated on 20 acres in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex, which is managed as part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States. Founded in 1963, the zoo was originally a showcase for animals indigenous to the New York metropolitan area, but currently features species from every continent except Antarctica. As of 2018, it houses approximately 1400 animals, including several hundred birds in a free-flight aviary. Located adjacent to the Richard J. Codey Arena, the former practice home of the New Jersey Devils.
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the fifth-largest cathedral in North America, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. It is located at 89 Ridge Street in the Lower Broadway neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey. Construction began in 1899 and was finished in 1954. The original design called for an English-Irish Gothic Revival church, but plans were later modified in favor of a French Gothic Revival style
Bethesda Fountain
Enter central park at the corner of 72nd Street. You will see the Dakota hotel, where John Lennon lived, and walk through the Imagine Gardens. Continue straight and you will hit Bethesda Fountain. A very popular location for tons of movies and television, Bethesda holds a special place in both of our hearts. Bethesda is the fountain featured at the end of Angels in America, a 9 hour play, that Brittany adores. Mike took that information and made sure that their engagement took place at Brittany's favorite spot in Manhattan. Located across from the famous Boat House, near the pigeon lady tunnel from Home Alone 2, and the Mall which will bring you directly to the holiday, ding, dang, dong Plaza Hotel.
Metropolitan Opera House
The Met is the largest classical music institution in the United States, hosting some 220 opera performances annually. Its headquarters is considered one of the main opera houses in the world, and one of the largest. Each Met season runs from September through May, presenting around 27 operas in a rotating repertory schedule, with seven weekly performances of four different titles. From Monday to Saturday, performances are offered in the evening, with an extra performance on Saturdays, generally at two in the afternoon.
TKTS Times Square
Grab discounted tickets for your favorite Broadway show! Theater typically starts at 8 on Friday. You can attend a matinee on Saturday or Sunday! Grab dinner at Junior in Shubert Alley or tacos at Dos Caminos!
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant & Bar
Brittany and Michael's favorite spot in NYC! The Lips showpalace has been a New York staple for over two decades with a full stage show, disco lighting, and club sound system. Formerly home to The Little Hippodrome Nightclub and La Vie En Rose Supper Club, Lips spectacular over-the-top design which was envisioned by world-class club designer Brenda Starr has been reviewed as "Ken and Barbies dream house on acid". Come join us in our grand and glitzy surroundings.
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
Since the 1950’s, Junior’s has been famous for great food, great fun, great service, and, of course, the best cheesecake. Their original location in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue is still thriving. Or you can visit some of our more recent landmark additions—in the heart of the theater district on Broadway in Times Square or you can try your luck at outside of New York—at the Fox Tower Hotel at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. We recently opened a second location in Times Square on the corner of 49th Street and Broadway. With a full menu ranging from steaks to seafood and sandwiches to salads and cheesecake, we know you’ll have a fabulous dining experience at any of our establishments and, of course, don’t forget to order dessert! (This is the famous cheesecake that P Diddy made the entire group on making the band walk to Brooklyn for!)
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
New York in the Gay Eighteen Nineties had almost everything, except for a place where an opera lover, after a night of Verdi or Puccini, could relax, play a Neapolitan card game called “Scopa” and drink a cup or two of espresso. This situation was remedied when Enrico Scoppa and Antonio Ferrara, opera impresario and showman, opened a cafe called Café A. Ferrara. Caruso thought the coffee was marvelous but especially loved the cookies and cakes. After World War I, at the beginning of the 1929 Depression, Peter married the daughter of Enrico Scoppa. He was to spend the rest of his life at Ferrara’s, transforming a charming neighborhood cafe into a world-famous shrine of delicious tastes. Today, Ferrara is still a family-owned business operated by the fifth generation. That’s perhaps the most wonderful thing about Ferrara. Since its beginning in 1892, the spirit has changed very little.
The Sopranos House
The famous Sopranos house. Located 45 minutes from the hotel and the town over from where Brittany grew up!