CAFES: Partner's Ghaya No Stress Coffee Starbucks RESTAURANTS: Tacombi (Some of our favorite tacos in the city!) Juliet's Pizza Levante (Italian) Ooi Sushi & Bar FAST CASUAL: Chipotle Xi'an Famous Foods (Chinese noodles) Sweetgreen (Salads) FOOD HALL: JACX&CO (food stalls with various cuisines and a wine bar)
MANHATTAN: Bubby's (Brunch in lower Manhattan) Sunday in Brooklyn (Brunch in lower Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) Tompkin's Square Bagels (Bagelry in Lower Manhattan) Roey's (Pizza in Lower Manhattan) Spicy Moon (Vegan Chinese in lower Manhattan) Planta Queen (Vegan in Midtown Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) Kuxe (Mexican in lower Manhattan) BROOKLYN: Sunday in Brooklyn (Brunch in lower Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) Westville Dumbo (Brunch in DUMBO) Roberta's (Pizza in Bushwick and Williamsburg) Bunna Cafe (Ethiopian in Bushwick) Planta Queen (Vegan in Midtown Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) Shalom Japan (Jewish Japanese fusion in Williamsburg)
DUMBO is a part of Brooklyn that stands for District Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Its cobblestone streets lead you right up to the East River, with beautiful views of the Manhattan, Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges! The Brooklyn Bridge is pedestrian friendly for a fun little trek. We also love perusing the nearby Time Out Market for food and shopping, or any of the amazing local pizzerias!
The views are worth the ticket. We went here on a freezing cold day in January a couple years ago and had a blast despite the wind! Hudson Yards also has a great Spanish food market and shopping, so this is a great place for an hours-long excursion.
The Highline is an above-ground railway turned into a beautiful public park with sculptures and great views of downtown Manhattan! This was one of our first pandemic dates and a place we hold near and dear to our hearts.
A fantastic collection of American art right near The Highline
No but seriously, the crowds here are insane. If you are going to take in a show or the sights, we recommend eating in a different neighborhood before/after to avoid long lines and overpricing.
The location of our second open air pandemic date! For picnics check out Sheep's Meadow or Strawberry Fields, for a lovely walk see the reservoir, and for fun on the water visit the Boathouse!