NY: A Ready to Where Guide



FEB '25

NEW YORK: A Ready to Where Guide

Growing up with New York's museums and landmarks at my fingertips I was always inspired by the city's fashion and energy. Here's a city guide I give to traveling friends.

 

DAY 1

Walking Midtown/Central Park

Starting with a light breakfast at Grand Central Station - look up at ceiling for zodiac mural (the work has been reversed I find this mural to be so beautiful). Check out Murray's Cheese & Zabar's for some quick bites

Summit One Vanderbilt - this might be one of the most touristy things worth doing to see the city with a 360 view

Bryant Park - grab a coffee and do some people watching if the weather permits

Times Square - enjoy the soup dumplings at Kung Fu Kitchen when you've had enough lights

Magnolia Bakery-sweet lovers, make your way up to this destination. Famous for their Red Velvet cupcakes, but i suggest trying the more classic Banana Pudding

Fifth Ave/Madison Ave - designer boutiques are here as well as the classics: Saks, Tiffany's, Bergdorf's..

Ready for a Museum? head over to the MOMA which is my favorite

 Plaza Hotel-make a stop at the Plaza food court for some gourmet lunch options. Perfect for a picnic in Central Park

Central Park - have a pretzel while you're waiting to rent a boat at The Boathouse 

DAY 2

Below 14th Street (West Village/Soho/LES) 

Have Brunch in the West Village: Rosemary's, Palma, The Dutch

Pick up some magazines at Casa Magazines

Have a Facial at Karine Kazarian - IYKYK, (schedule ahead)

Washington Square Park - grab a coffee at Stumptown and head over to the park for some people watching

SOHO Shopping Streets- Crosby, Mott, Elizabeth Streets area until you hit Grand, grab lunch around Little Italy/ Chinatown

LES/East Village - shop vintage gems at James Veloria, Desert Vintage, and Search & Destroy. While you're around - visit the neighborhood's small gardens that are open to public. Elizabeth Street Garden is one of the better known parks)

Evening-come back at night for some jazz at Blue Note - book ahead

DAY 3:

Red Hook, Brooklyn

Take the ferry from Manhattan to see the iconic cityscape and land in one of my favorite parts of Brooklyn

EAT: Hometown - BBQ, Redhook Lobster - Lobster Rolls, Steve's Key Lime Pie (you'll be able to see the Statue of Liberty in the distance)

DRINK: Redhook Coffee, Widow Jane Distillery, Strong Rope Brewery

SHOP: Record Shop - Records & Books, Apotheke - Candles, and Vintage!! 

 

Let me know which places you visit!