Walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan into industrial-chic Dumbo. When in Dumbo, be sure to stop at Grimaldi's Pizza, Luke's Lobster, or Ample Hill ice creamery. For an Instagram classic, head to Washington Street! Once in Dumbo, you're a stone's throw away from Samuel and Allison's apartment in Brooklyn Heights. The Brooklyn Heights promenade offers spectacular views from Lady Liberty to the Empire State.
Take a stroll in Central Park, Manhattan's largest public park. We highly recommend visiting Tavern on the Green for a drink, and taking a walk around The Lake. If you're prepared to walk a bit farther uptown, the Central Park Conservatory Garden is worth every step (and seldom seen by tourists).
The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, colloquially "the Met", is the largest art museum in the United States and is one of Allie and Sam's favorites!
Feeling thirsty for the 'Gram? Head to Rockefeller Center for sight-seeing, and who knows ... you may just pass your favorite celebrities heading into 30 Rockefeller Center!
Head to SoHo for a true New York City shopping experience.
Stuck with what to do in New York City on a rainy day? Hit up Long Island' City's best bowling alley/dive bar!
If you're around on Friday, September 30, the Yankees are playing the Baltimore Orioles in Yankee Stadium! Tickets can be bought for as cheap as $15-20, if you grab them in advance. Be sure to head to Stan's Sports Bar (directly across from the stadium) prior to the game.
Visit the place where Allie & Sam met! Beer, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.
For those staying at the Boro hotel, ICONYC is a fun, local New York brewery!
Grab some barbecue at one of Brooklyn's best!
Have you arrived a bit early to our wedding? Feel free to stop here for a pint!
A creative Pan-Latin spot, where Allie & Sam had their first date. Yuca bar has a lively space with open-window seating & a poppin' happy hour.
Tucked away inside Eately, an elevator takes you up to the roof, where you can enjoy Italian cuisine and fun cocktails.
Interested in taking New York by storm at night? Look no further than Bandits. Interested in a delicious brunch the following day for recovery? Look no further than Bandits.
Samuel's first New York City staple. Best for a happy hour burger and a beer combo, and open from the afternoon until the early hours!
Delicious artistic expressions & Michelin rated Mexican cuisine
Allie & Sam's Friday night ritual when they lived on the Upper East Side - margaritas, chips and guacamole are served in abundance!
In the mood for Italian? Take a pit-stop in San Marzano - offering home-made pastas, a variety of sauces, and a creative wine list.
Another Upper East Side staple, Allison and Sam highly recommend the penne alla vodka, fettuccine carbonara, and chicken francese.
A New York City staple - try the Rueben or the pastrami.
Visiting Samuel and Allison in Brooklyn Heights? Be sure to stop by Smith Street and grab a croqueta from Leyenda.
Delicious Italian and striking views of Manhattan from across the river in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Have a hankering for banoffee pie while in the USA? Be sure to take a pitstop at Bubby's.
Sylvia’s, has been open since 1962, and is a Harlem tradition. Allison frequented Sylvia's when she taught in Harlem, and ate copious amounts of their iconic Southern soul food (think fried chicken, fried catfish, ribs and corn bread).
Astoria is one of the most culturally diverse areas in New York City. Needless to say, it's home to some of the most incredible food in all of the city. The below article lists some of the most exciting places to visit: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-best-restaurants-in-astoria
If you're interested in fair-priced seafood, look no further than Lolo's! Get prepared for some delicious Caribbean seasoned snow crab, shrimp, and crawfish.
Mexican. Vegan. Heaven!
A chic, and popular vegetarian brunch spot with tons of outdoor seating. Added bonus: chances are you'll see someone famous in this neighborhood!