it’s pretty cool here.
It’s New York City, so there’s plenty to do. We’ll drop a few of our faves, but we’re excited for y’all to explore and get to know (and hopefully love) our home as much as we do.
If you need advice or are looking for something specific, let us know!
MUSEUMS
There are endless museums and galleries to explore, but a few of our favorites include:
Spotted: Tim make a proposal on the steps! Will she accept? XOXO
Free on Fridays, unless you have better plans
See Hannah’s fave The Dinner Party!
Tim = big bus guy
NOT-MUSEUMS
If you’re interested in a less indoors activity:
NYC is home to two beautiful botanical gardens. You’re welcome to explore the one located in The Bronx, but the Brooklyn location will be closer to our venue and recommended hotels.
Located next door to the Botanical Gardens and Brooklyn Museum, Propsect Park is the (second) best park in NYC. Enter at Grand Army Plaza for easy subway access. Come Saturday morning for the Green Market or arrive any day before 9AM to hang with the neighborhood’s best off-leash dogs.
The most photographed street in NYC and a great place to start exploring DUMBO. Check out Jane’s Carousel, the Time Out Market, and an outpost of the Graffeo’s favorite pizza spot, L&B Spumoni Gardens.
If you’re looking to spend the day exploring cute shops near our recommended hotels, venture out through Williamsburg. We have a list of spots we love, but there’s always new places to find!
drinks
We can’t miss an opportunity to brag about our great taste in beer.
Home of the longest-named beers we’ve ever seen as well as excellent sours and IPAs.
EBBS Brewing Co - Williamsburg
Chill scene, good beer, great grilled cheese.
We’re not saying you have to go to Queens, but if you want the best beer in the city… then you do.
Bonus points if you stop by either Roberta’s for pizza or OddFellows for ice cream, both right next door.
Food
A couple highlights that we think will be accessible crowd-pleasers.
Excellent pizza and Italian, neighbor to some of our favorite beer and ice cream!
Popular Israeli spot with tasty Mediterranean staples and a homey vibe.
A nostalgic combo of red booths, glass lampshades and great mozzarella sticks.
Relaxed tavern with an excellent burger and martini.
Honorable mentions
This list has more challenging reservations or spots that are further away, but if you have some extra time, they’re totally worth it!
Nice Food
Pasquale Jones
Charlie Bird
il Buco
Cosme
Ladybird
Lilia
Frankie’s Spuntino
Causal Food
Superiority Burger
Thursday Kitchen
Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs
Cafe Mogador
Drinks
As Is
Katana Kitten
WXOU Bar
ABC Beer Co
Jungle Bird
Pizza
Scarr’s Pizza
Rubirosa
Upside
Roberta’s
Emmy Squared
L&B Spumni Gardens
L’Industrie
Other Stuff
La Cabra Bakery
Economy Candy
Cafe Panna