Things To Do
Dim Sum at Nom Wah Tea Parlor
This restaurant is the oldest one in Chinatown and has amazing food! We love the scallion pancakes and seared dumplings. Be prepared to wait if you go for dinner.
Oysters at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea
We are always on the hunt for oysters, and The Mermaid Inn is one of the best. They have three locations in the city but this one is closest to The Lighthouse.
Art at The Frick Collection
There are of course lots of art museums in NYC, but the Frick is pretty special. The museum space itself is very beautiful and feels like old New York. Spend some time in the lovely atrium.
Comedy at Caveat
Since the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater is no longer open in NYC, catch a comedy show at Caveat. Lots of the amazing performers from UCB perform shows there--including Achilles!
Views at Little Island
Little Island is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan in New York City. It is a relatively new park and is definitely worth checking out for the views! It can get crowded and on certain days/times they require a timed reservation--so you might want to schedule ahead of time.
Beer at Bohemian Hall
Located right near our apartment in Astoria, Bohemian Hall is a lively outdoor beer garden. They serve all types of Czech beer on tap and have great food like soft pretzels, kielbasa, and burgers.