How You Should Spend 48 Hours in New York City
In the city that never sleeps...if someone told me they were visiting New York for only 48 hours, this is the list of restaurants, bars, sites and stores I'd tell them to add to their itinerary.
Food
You truly can't go wrong, but after exploring a handful of different neighborhoods, these spots rank high on my list.
Easily one of my favorites for sharing pasta and sides!
An absolute classic! Go here for dinner or brunch, the food is the same!
Lunch here can't be beat. The staff is incredible, just like the food.
DELICIOUS brunch! Their bakery is fabulous as well. Sit out on the back porch!
Another one of my favorite spots, this one downtown. Rustic tables + Italian = my kind of spot!
Sites
You can see so much just from walking down a block, but here are my must see landmarks and activities.
I mean, a must! This is my favorite museum in the city. Check out their European wing!
Also a classic, and can't miss. Check out Bethesda Fountain and The Great Lawn.
This is my favorite neighborhood to walk around in. Stroll down Irving Place and hit the gated park, and plot how to find a key!
This is my favorite park in the city. If you're wanting to wander around Park Slope area, go to this park and a brewery after! Or, lunch at Winner bakery.
Take this up and down the west side! It's a spectacular view of the city.
Stores
For browsing, and perhaps picking up a souvenir or two (that you'll actually love).
The ultimate dinner party/food/kitchen store. I get all of my gifts here!
The book! From Big Night
OBSESSED with olives and candles 🫒 from Big Night
Kitchen essentials, from Big Night
How fun are these wine charms! From Big Night
Drinks
New York is home to some of the most beautiful and inventive bars. I love a speakeasy and a lovely design!
The most beautiful bar in the city, in my opinion. Have you ever read Madeline?
Ranked as one of the best bars in the US...seems like a hidden gem but it's really incredible, and the drinks are inventive with an Asian fusion twist.
Go because it's a really chic speakeasy in Grand Central! I always feel like I'm in a James Bond movie.
Chill bar that you can go to late at night or in the afternoon, pick your poison! This spot never disappoints.
A lively scene upstairs, and a jazzy scene downstairs (it's a speakeasy!)