Things To Do
Leyenda
Boreum Hill's best! Great cocktails and tapas! Absolutely one of our faves!
Frankies 457 Spuntino
Favorite and locally famous Italian restaurant in Carroll Gardens. Around the corner from our old apartment. We celebrated the night we got engaged here!
Sweet Polly
Feel like venturing slightly out of the neighborhood? Fantastic cocktail bar and snack fare!
Baby Luc's
Arguably our favorite pizza place! A must try!
F&F Pizzeria
Arguably our other favorite pizza place! Worth the lovely walk to Carroll Gardens.
Brooklyn DOP
If you find yourself in Park Slope area this is another of our absolute favorite pizza places!
Bijan's
Looking for a cocktail near the wedding venue? or a great lunch? Stop in here and try the Persian wings! take a stroll down State Street after (it's one of Miriam's favorite streets in Brooklyn).
Clover Club
Delicious Boreum Hill cocktail bar, great ambiance.
Cafe Spaghetti
Staying in town long enough to grab an amazing dinner out? This is an amazing Italian spot, and you can walk off your meal down by the waterfront after!
Pasta Louise Restaurant
Find yourself in our neck of the woods and hungry for some pasta, this is your spot. This delicious restaurant is just a few blocks from our apartment and even closer to Prospect Park. Great for another lunch and walk about!
Bar Great Harry
Local Boreum Hill casual craft beer bar with pinball!
Brooklyn Inn
The oldest active bar in Brooklyn! Join us here Tuesday evening or come check out the old wooden bar and high mirrored back on your own time, worth a peek!
Brooklyn Social
Cocktail speakeasy with cute backyard on the Carroll Gardens border, take the walk down Smith Street for cute shops, and the side streets of CG for amazing brownstones.
Peter Luger Steak House
Here all week and love to try Steak Houses? Make a reservation at this Williamsburg famous spot. Wear stretchy pants, make sure you get the bacon, save you steak bone for Aevo & Ace.
Time Out Market New York
This is a Dumbo gem, try lots of local fare in one stop at the lower-level market and then find your way to the roof top for drink and beautiful views of Brooklyn and NYC, not to miss. A few of our engagement photos are on this roof so get a sneak peek and then go take your own beautiful shots!
Dawn’s Til Dusk
Wandering through Dumbo? Stop here for great coffee and sweet treats to take on your walk.
Nili
A favorite Carroll Gardens coffee and lunch spot, great salads and hummus. Get the banana Nutella bread it will change your life.
Black Gold Records
This coffee shop record shop offers great pour over and vintage records if that's your thing. Often served with a side of sass. Located right next to F&F Pizza so - two birds one stone. Also the Ace hardware across the street is so friendly! Wander down 4th place and check out all the beautiful gardens.
Casita of Brooklyn
Great Park Slope Coffee shop!
enamoo llc
Cute artist gift shop featuring local designs and artists! Shop local!
Mexico In My Pocket
An absolute beautiful gift shop of Mexican Artisans. Worth a walk and browse!
Little L's Pet Bakery & Boutique
Have a dog at home? Bring some treats home for your loved ones from this lovely dog bakery!
P.J. Clarke's On The Hudson
Miriam and Lewis met here for their very first time. It's in the winter gardens and right on the Hudson in Battery Park area, great for a west side wander or if you are going to visit the 9/11 memorial. (The 9/11 memorial is beautifully done, be prepared to spend time and bring tissues.)
Veselka
Famous east village Ukrainian diner featuring the best pierogis and borscht. Also made it here on our initial date.
Goodnight Sonny
East vilage coccktail bar, part of our first date tour!
Boris & Horton
Great coffee and snacks at the east village dog cafe. Get the pumpkin latte, it'll be fall and it's delicious, pet some dogs.
Tompkins Square Park
Check out this local east village park for a great taste of NYC. Miriam, Lewis and Aevo spent a lot of time here working out during the pandemic doing stupid human tricks and working on dog training.
Central Park
Iconic. I mean what more is there to say!
Prospect Park
Our local beautiful park!
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Not to be missed. Join us for a run or some football on Wednesday morning or wander through at your leisure and take in all the beautiful views.
Fort Greene Park
Explore beautiful Fort Greene area and go to the top of the monument in the park. Looking for a fun run? Run the Fort Greene Park stairs.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Making a week of your travel plans, check out what shows are currently on stage at BAM.
The Joyce Theater
Fan of contemporary dance? This is Miriam's favorite theatre as they always have an amazing season of dance planned.
Whitney Museum of American Art
NYC has so many museums and it can be hard to choose just one. The Whitney is a beautiful Museum in the historic west village neighborhood right on the water (definitely bum around this neighborhood). This contemporary art museum is the perfect size to take in current showings and art classics, without getting museum burn out. Have a drink and bite on the roof!
Mark Morris Dance Group
Interested in taking a dance class while you are here? Mark Morris has a lot of variety and levels and is a very warm and welcoming, community environment.
Peridance Center
More dance class offerings right near union square. Miriam will likely be in a Tuesday morning ballet class so let her know if you want to join!
Union Square Greenmarket
This long standing farmers market is an NYC staple. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, browse the beautiful stands, sample, get cider donuts and a hot beverage. Nothing is more fall in New York like a stroll through this central area and taking in some adjacent neighborhoods.
Sahadi's
The Sahadi's store has been around since the late 1800's selling delicious Lebanese and middle eastern goods. It's charm, service and great product are still famous to this day and right there on Atlantic avenue. Stop by for a snack, some pistachios and a cold drink! We love it, everyone is so friendly and they let us bring our dogs in!
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
More famous pizza, this time in Dumbo area. Prepare for a line but worth the wait, you might see Beyonce and Jay-Z there!