We are so excited to share our city with you!
Here are some of our favorite things to do, see, eat and drink in New York:
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BROADWAY
We love the incredible storytelling and production of Broadway. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing:
The Lion King | Hamilton | Illinoise | The Outsiders | Sweeney Todd | 1984 | Book of Mormon | Wicked | To Kill a Mockingbird | American Utopia | Stereophonic
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STATEN ISLAND FERRY
Enjoy a snack or beverage and great views of the Statue of Liberty on this free ferry! If you want to explore Staten Island, we recommend the Sri Lankan lunch buffet at Lakruwana Restaurant on Bay Street.
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ROCKAWAY BEACH
Kyle’s Pick: Reading, swimming, frisbee and napping
Jennie’s Pick: Surfing, snacking, napping and swimming laps
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BEATS KARAOKE
Our favorite duet songs (and yes, Kyle hits ALL the high notes!)
Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo
Satisfied by Hamilton
Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays
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CENTRAL PARK
One of the only parks with enough open space to fly our 9-foot kite! Kyle also enjoys bouldering here at Rat Rock.
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK & DUMBO
A famous tourist destination between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. We rode the carousel on one of our first dates!
✧ Near the EVEN Hotel ✧
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PISILLO ITALIAN PANINI
Kyle’s Pick: #17 Trieste on ciabatta
Jennie’s Pick: #25 Vegetarian on focaccia
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TRIVIA
We love local bar trivia with friends on Wednesday nights. Sometimes we win! Our regular spots are Mekelburg’s, Nook and Banter Bar.
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BUDDHA BODAI
All-vegan dim sum in Manhattan’s Chinatown
Kyle’s Pick: Soy Sauce Noodle Hong Kong Style and Congee
Jennie’s Pick: Chinese Broccoli and Congee
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METS GAMES
Go Mets!
Kyle’s Pick: Seeing the “apple rise” when the Mets hit a home run
Jennie’s Pick: Sunsets from the stands
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TEMPLE CANTEEN
South Indian food in the basement of a Ganesh Temple. After eating, head to the temple to visit the deities.
Kyle’s Pick: Mango Lassi and Paper Dosa
Jennie’s Pick: Hyderabadi Dosa and Idli
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HEATONIST HOT SAUCE SHOP
We love trying new flavors and collecting hot sauces from this shop in Brooklyn.
Kyle’s Pick: Queen Majesty Scotch Bonnet & Ginger
Jennie’s Pick: Seed Ranch Umami Reserve
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DOMINO PARK
We like to grab a snack, walk the boardwalk and watch the volleyball players at this riverside park in Williamsburg.
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THE GUTTER
We love going head-to-head and squeezing in as many games as we can in an hour! Winner gets all the glory and loser buys a round of tots.
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PINE BOX ROCK SHOP
We love their Bloody Marys served all day and night!
✧ Near the venue ✧
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SEITAN'S HELPER VEGAN DELI
Kyle’s Pick: Triple Threat
Jennie’s Pick: Triple Threat
✧ Near the venue ✧
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KALUSTYAN'S
Specialty market with hundreds of spices, flavored salts, dried fruits and nuts, sauces, teas and herbs. If you like to cook you will love Kalustyan's!
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IZAKAYA MEW
Cool underground Japanese restaurant with great energy and atmosphere. The menu has a lot of variety and the prices are inexpensive for what you get.
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STRAND BOOKSTORE
We love browsing the shelves at Strand where they have 18 miles of new, used and rare books. Strand is also a great place to find unique NYC-themed items.
✧ Near the Hyatt Hotel ✧
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UNION SQUARE GREENMARKET
A year-round farmer's market with fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, jams, pickles, flowers and plants, meats and cheeses, wine, cider, maple syrup and more.
✧ Near the Hyatt Hotel ✧