Alex & John
Things To Do
Times Square
You can't get more New York than Times Square. If you've never been to the city, Times Square is a must for anyone looking for that quintessential New York photo!
Central Park
Even in the winter Central Park is a great place to check out the carousel, go ice skating on the pond, or take a walk through the park!
Bryant Park
Bryant Park is one of the most festive spots in NYC during the holidays! Walk through the Winter Village and explore the shops of local vendors, artists, and classic NYC street food, or bring a pair of ice skates to skate for FREE on the outdoor ice skating rink (skates can also be rented on site)!
Eisenhower Park
If you're looking for a park closer to the venue, Eisenhower is home to a golf course, a track, a number of sports fields and much more!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
If you're looking for something to do indoors during the day, The Met is a great option! The Met is one of the most famous, family-friendly art museums in the United States! It is easy to spend hours admiring their extensive collection and still feel like you haven't seen it all!
American Museum of Natural History
Explore some of the greatest wonders of the Earth at The American Museum of Natural History! Right off of Central Park, this is a perfect way to immerse yourself and your family in knowledge and discovery!
Boucherie Union Square
Boucherie's unbelievable food and upscale atmosphere are only the tip of the iceberg at this unique restaurant/ bar. Their claim to fame is their one-of-a-kind absinthe cocktails!
Mominette Bistro
A solid spot for brunch in Brooklyn! Mominette offers classic French options with a quaint bistro-style atmosphere!
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Looking for an indoor beer garden closer to the city? Radegast is your answer! They offer a wide variety of German beers with an open-air feel, despite being indoors in a fully-enclosed and heated space!
Teddy's Bar & Grill
Teddy's claim to fame is that it is the oldest bar in Brooklyn that is still operating! They also provide a cozy environment to enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine.
Tomi Jazz
This speakeasy jazz bar is just underground with a moody atmosphere. They have a full menu of food and drinks and incredible live jazz music.
Slate NY
Slate is an experience like no other! Stop by for a late night excursion including an adult arcade, giant board games, and even a slide right inside the entrance!
Mr. Purple
One of the best spots in Manhattan to find a late-night party! Their view of the NYC skyline is hard to beat. Swing by Mr. Purple if your looking for a bougie Manhattan night out!
Oheka Castle
Oheka Castle, built in 1919 and located in Huntington, is where a Taylor Swift music video was filmed and offers a happy hour Mondays through Thursdays 4pm - 6pm!
The Rose Room - Garden City Hotel
The Rose Room is a seasonal speakeasy hidden behind Long Island's Garden City Hotel! To get to the secret bar, let the concierge at the hotel know that you would like to go to the Rose Room. They'll provide instructions and soon you'll be sipping their famous whisky flights by the fireplace!
One and One
One and One gets its name from its location - 1st and 1st! This classic New York bar is a great place for a late night party with college vibes.
The Black Sheep Ale House
The Black Sheep is a perfect local bar for a lower-key night of beer and casual conversation. You can expect to find a crowd of Long Island locals in their 20's and 30's playing darts, drinking local draft beers, and playing their favorite songs on the digital jukebox! Please note that The Black Sheep does not serve food.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Looking for dinner and an activity? Japanese BBQ lets you cook your own food right at your personal BBQ station at your table! John and Alex first discovered Gyu Kaku's Chicago location when they were living out there in 2020, but have now been to the East Village location to celebrate multiple big milestones since living in NY!
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
One of our new favorites - All you can eat Hot Pot! Just order what meat, veggies, and other items you want and cook it yourself in a soup base of your choice! Please be aware that the Westbury location is not yet offering Korean BBQ, but we love their Hot Pot!
Kaji Sushi and Lounge
Kaji is our favorite Sushi spot on The Island! Stop by there to try their signature, hand crafted special rolls and Japanese dinner dishes!
Kinha Sushi
Kinha is another great sushi option in Garden City! In addition to delicious sushi, they have a fountain complete with real fish and sunken tables to give you a truly authentic experience!
Ben's Crab Uniondale
Ben's Crab in Uniondale offers classic Cajun styled seafood! Get ready to get your hands dirty as you dig into seafood cooked in a specialty sauce of your choice still in the shell!
Revel Restaurant
One of our favorite "boozy brunch" spots in Garden City! A great place to have a quality brunch with bottomless cocktails of your choice!
Carle Place Diner
The Carle Place Diner is our go-to spot for a quick easy bite close to home! It's a classic Long Island Greek Diner with nearly anything you can imagine on the menu from pasta to burgers to gyros to pancakes and everything in between!
The French Workshop Garden City
The French Workshop is a quaint local coffee shop right in Garden City, just a few minutes away from our home at Hofstra University. It's a great spot to sit, get some work done, people watch, and grab a fresh baked pastry or home-brewed drip coffee or espresso!
Starbucks
The closest Starbucks to Fox Hollow.
Woodbury Wine Vault
The wine cellar right next door to Fox Hollow.
Stop & Shop
In case you're looking for somewhere to grab snacks or drinks to have in your hotel room!
Target
For the essentials that you may have forgotten to pack!