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Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Emily Alvarez and Luis Toledo
New York City has played a huge role in our story. It's where we've shared countless meals, discovered new music, wandered through neighborhoods, spent afternoons in coffee shops, danced with friends, and built memories together. Rather than give you a typical tourist guide, we wanted to share a collection of places that reflect the things we love most about this city—music, art, culture, community, great food, and the creative energy that makes New York unlike anywhere else in the world. Whether you're here for a few days or making a weekend out of the celebration, we hope you'll explore, get a little lost, and experience some of the places that have become part of our story.

Get Ready for NYC with our Wedding Weekend Playlist <3

Selva

1329 Willoughby Avenue, Bushwick, NY 11237

A unique cultural space in Bushwick that blends a café, cocktail bar, record shop, and art gallery under one roof. Browse vinyl, enjoy South American wines, and experience local art in one of Brooklyn's most creative neighborhoods. Instagram: @selva_nyc

Public Records

233 Butler Street, Gowanus, NY 11217

Part restaurant, part music venue, part community hub, Public Records is known for its world-class sound systems, thoughtfully curated programming, and beautiful industrial setting along the Gowanus Canal. Instagram: @publicrecordsnyc

HereNow

205 Central Avenue, Bushwick, NY 11221

Founded by B-Boy Born, HereNow celebrates and preserves New York's underground street culture through breaking, graffiti, DJing, MCing, and vinyl culture. A must-visit for anyone interested in hip-hop history and community. Instagram: @herenow.nyc

Comedy Cellar

117 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

One of the most iconic and critically acclaimed stand-up comedy clubs in the world, located in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Founded in 1982 by Bill Grundfest, it is famous for its intimate, low-ceilinged basement setting and for being a premier "working room" where renowned comedians frequently drop in unannounced to test new material. Instagram: @comedycellarusa

The Byas & Leon Shoppe

404 Tompkins Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11216

A Black and Haitian-owned boutique and community space in Bed-Stuy featuring sustainable fashion, art, and cultural programming that celebrates the Afro-Caribbean diaspora.
 Instagram: @byasleon

L Train Vintage

616 Classon Avenue, Crown Heights, NY 11238

One of NYC's favorite thrift stores, known for affordable prices and an ever-changing selection of vintage clothing and accessories. Instagram: @ltrainvintage

Extra Butter

22-03 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

A premier New York-based boutique and independent lifestyle label known for its high-end sneaker, streetwear, and accessory curation, often featuring a unique cinema-themed experience. Tell Bernie, Luis sent you! Instagram: @extrabutter

Bijan's

81 Hoyt Street, Boerum Hill, NY 11201

A cozy, long-standing neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in the Boerum Hill/Cobble Hill area of Brooklyn. Owned by the family of our friend, Adrian Bijan who is also a DJ for the after party. Instagram: @bijansnyc

Chelsea Market

75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

An iconic Manhattan destination filled with food vendors, shops, and local businesses, all housed within the historic Nabisco factory in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
 Instagram: @chelseamarketny

787 Coffee

595 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, NY 11211

A Puerto Rican-owned coffee shop known for its farm-to-cup approach, sourcing specialty beans directly from Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico. Instagram: @787coffee

Tipsy Village

201 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002

A cozy Lower East Side café by day and cocktail bar by night. Known for quality matcha, coffee, natural wines, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Instagram: @tipsy.village.cafe

Boogie Down Grind

868 Hunts Point Avenue, Hunts Point, NY 10474

A black-owned, hip-hop themed specialty coffee shop and cafe located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, NY, established in 2017 by Majora Carter. It functions as a community hub, serving as a "third space" that combines coffee culture with 1980s urban nostalgia, featuring graffiti art, local music, and community events Instagram: @boogiedowngrind

Fatboy's Vegan Burgers

537 Nostrand Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11216

A local favorite serving indulgent plant-based comfort food, stacked burgers, crispy fries, and vegan takes on classic fast-food favorites. Instagram: @fatboysveganburgers

Roberta's

6 Grand Street, Williamsburg, NY 11249

One of Brooklyn's most famous pizzerias, known for wood-fired pies, locally sourced ingredients, and a creative atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of the borough.
 Instagram: @robertaspizza

LOS TACOS No.1

125 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Widely considered some of the best tacos in New York City, serving authentic Tijuana-style tacos and quesadillas made with fresh ingredients and family recipes. Instagram: @lostacos1

Brooklyn Beer Garden

33 Wyckoff Avenue, Bushwick, NY 11237

A seasonal outdoor beer garden and street art destination in Bushwick featuring local brews, murals, and one of the neighborhood's liveliest social scenes. Instagram: @brooklynbeergarden

Carousel

36 Wyckoff Avenue, Bushwick, NY 11237

A retro-inspired cocktail bar with serious 1970s vibes, complete with a conversation pit, disco-inspired décor, and a fun atmosphere for a night out in Bushwick. Instagram: @carousel_bk

Friends and Lovers

641 Classon Avenue, Crown Heights, NY 11238

A popular bar, nightclub, and community performance venue located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Founded in 2013/2014, it is known as an intimate, two-room venue featuring a front bar and a back room for dancing, live music, comedy, and themed parties. Instagram: @friendsandloversbk

3 Dollar Bill

260 Meserole Street, East Williamsburg, NY 11206

A popular, prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and live music venue located in the East Williamsburg/Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Instagram: @3dollarbillbk

House of Yes

2 Wyckoff Avenue, Bushwick, NY 11237

A world-renowned, performance-fueled nightclub and creative collective located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Famous for its wild, theatrical atmosphere, it combines eclectic dance parties with circus spectacles, burlesque, and cabaret shows. The venue is heavily rooted in self-expression and strongly emphasizes a "safe space" consent culture. Instagram: @houseofyesnyc