Things To Do & Places To Eat

High Line Park

To view NYC and gardens from the height of a former NYC railroad track, we find ourselves at the High Line every spring!

Central Park

Whether it's on Citibikes or aimlessly strolling, Central Park is a perfect place to spend the day!

The Vessel

The Edge

For views 100 stories above Manhattan, The Edge is NYC's newest observation deck

American Museum of Natural History

On rainy days we often find ourselves at museums! The Museum of Natural History will always be our favorite!

Central Park Zoo

Stop by during the seal feeding to get up close and personal with the seals! All with skyscrapers in the background!

Washington Square Park

Visit the center of The Village neighborhood and enjoy a popsicle by the fountain! Interspersed with NYU's campus buildings, stop for photos under the famous arch!

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Take a moment of silence to honor the fallen of 9/11 and observe the beauty of the memorial. The memorial itself is free and tickets are available for purchase to enter the museum.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5

For stunning views of Manhattan, walk the Brooklyn Bridge and tour the restaurants and shops in Brooklyn's DUMBO!

Ladurée

We love their courtyard while enjoying tea, French macarons, and pastries!

Tavern On the Green

If you're looking for brunch, Tavern on the Green is a must! Located inside Central Park, it's the perfect start to your day... just make sure to have a reservation

Dos Toros Taqueria

For days when you're on the go, Dos Toros is all you need! A NYC version of Chipotle with several locations, their burritos and bowls will tie you over as you explore our city!

Malatesta Trattoria

We accidentally stumbled on this tiny Italian restaurant while exploring West Village with daily hand-written menus and the best Italian we've found in NYC!

Thursday Kitchen

Our first date spot! First come, first serve for this Korean-Spanish fusion restaurant in East Village. After dinner, enjoy East Village's famous nightlife!

Oceans

When our parents are in town, we often find ourselves at Oceans!

Eataly NYC Flatiron

Enjoy Eataly's famous and ever-changing seasonal menu on their glass rooftop!

RedFarm

Our neighborhood staple whose Asian-fusion dishes taste as good as they look!

Bathtub Gin

If you're looking for a unique way to end your night, we love trying new speakeasies! Bathtub Gin is one of our favorites that we went to on our second date!

230 5th Ave

A bar with the best views in all of New York City? 230 Fifth!

Houston Hall

Enjoy a cold one out of a stein at Houston Hall's beer hall!

McSorley's

While in East Village, stop in for a drink at New York's oldest Irish bar!