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a girl's weekend in nyc by neighborhood 🌃🛍️🍎
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items a regularly updated curation of my best spots in the city, from an ex-east village girl recently relocated to the west side.
given how expansive manhattan is, let alone considering the other four boroughs, i'd recommend picking one particular neighborhood to explore each day. there's fine dining, hidden gems, and drool-worthy boutiques in literally every corner — so it's a...
given how expansive manhattan is, let alone considering the other four boroughs, i'd recommend picking one particular neighborhood to explore each day. there's fine dining, hidden gems, and drool-worthy boutiques in literally every corner — so it's a...
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what to do in fidi
what to do in tribeca
what to do in soho
what to do in nolita + bowery
what to do in the east village
what to do in the west village
what to do in fidi
gets a bad rep for being a bit boring, but worth a visit for a few experiential highlights especially if you hop on the ferry from the east village
hop on the ferry to this rejuvenating governor's island day spa housing endless outdoor infinity pools offering a hydro jet soak with manhattan views and three floors of themed wellness rooms from saunas to salt crystal lounges 🧖🏼♀️
QC NYC Spa
exquisitely curated french designer department store with a new fidi flagship, each room is a work of art filled with window shopping eye candy best paired with a cup of coffee from the ground floor's café jalu 👠
Printemps New York
immersive art x technology museum with dazzling visuals suitable for a dj set backdrop, grab a canned cocktail from the in-house bar for an enhanced experience 🤖
Mercer Labs
a bodega speakeasy where the snacks (candy, cup ‘o noodle, and frozen pizza included) are served and plated in the secret vintage floral lounge hidden in the back of the shop 🍬
The Little Shop
what to do in tribeca
an older, more corporate demographic frequents this area with offices all around
skip bathhouse, aire is the best place for a thermal pool soak in the city with moody candle lowlights inside the crevices of a turkish-inspired cave setting ♨️
AIRE Ancient Baths
french x japanese fusion with the elevated plating and one-of-a-kind flavor profiles you'd expect from a one michelin star hotspot, pair with the lost in japan cocktail 🍱
l’abeille
intimate contemporary wine bar with works of art prepared in the completely open-concept michelin guide kitchen. break egg yolk over the scallop and roe crispy fried rice, spread foie gras mousse on toasted brioche, and crack into a raspberry-shaped ...
Farra
purported to be the original inventor of the cosmo, this timeless french brasserie has seen an uptick in 20-something girls looking for their own jfk jr 🕰️
The Odeon
moody jazz bar in a medieval concrete cave 🎷
Saint Tuesday
what to do in soho
the center of shopping—but stay far, far away from broadway on the weekends
modern deli worth the wait for a delicious bagel breakfast sandwich—tried and true hangover cure 🥐
Leon's Bagels
la’s best smoothie and açai chain has finally touched down in nyc, whether you’re in need of bone broth or a dragonfruit pink cloud smoothie there is no better light wellness breakfast 🥤
SunLife Organics
relatively new hotspot serving upscale american fare, think caeser salads with everything bagel croutons courtesy of sadelle's and five cheese pizza rolls with calabrian honey—don't miss the samoa sundae for dessert 🍸
(*impossible table* - dorsia for the win)
(*impossible table* - dorsia for the win)
The Corner Store
a french nyc institution, may not be what it once was under new management but the rack of lamb and steak tartare are still worthy of a shoutout in addition to the psychic reading you can get upstairs 🥩
(*impossible table* - keep resy notifications on or know a guy, not available on dorsia)
(*impossible table* - keep resy notifications on or know a guy, not available on dorsia)
Raoul's
order a fabulous fast food-inspired tower of hot dogs, nugs, handheld sliders, and more fries than you could possibly eat in this swanky soho lounge. they are a bit weird with coats and the satin-pj donned wait staff will make you check yours—no ques...
Sloane's
champagne bar with the tastiest artisanal eclairs, the ideal sweet treat after a soho dinner 🍾
Sweet Rehab
what to do in nolita + bowery
niché and nouveau riche, nolita dirtbag style
trendy greek café for the perfect caffé freddo or signature lyria latte, the interior is full of analog entertainment with boardgames, cards, and comic books to rifle through ☕️
Café Lyria
the team behind dante serves up my favorite latte in the city on tap—a salted brown butter and oat speciality. expect a suspiciously long line on the weekends from this tiktok-famous café that moved at a decent trot, especially if your order is on to...
Caffe Paradiso
the quaintest micro greenspace in the city, grab a cup of the salted brown butter latte on tap from caffe paradiso next door then sip and stroll past the frequent outdoor yoga classes held here 🌸
Elizabeth Street Garden
another la-staple has landed in soho alongside sunlife organics, lifestyle sweatsuit brand madhappy has a pantry café inside with a comfy blue couch perfect for people watching 🥮
Pantry
turn your man into a nolita dirtbag with the infamous ALD logo hat, or just put your name down on the weekend wait-list to admire the vintage porsche inside—grab coffee at the sister cafe next door while you wait! 👕
Aimé Leon Dore
my favorite pizza on this planet whether i’m in la or nyc, the square spicy vodka slice wins above all else—especially if you can snag a corner piece 🍕
Prince Street Pizza
the one and only best place for italian in the city, espresso granita for dessert is a must 🍝
(*impossible table* - walking in upon opening and waiting with a drink at the bar has been said to be a successful strategy, use dorsia otherwise)
(*impossible table* - walking in upon opening and waiting with a drink at the bar has been said to be a successful strategy, use dorsia otherwise)
Torrisi
upstairs à la carte or reasonably priced roman lair set menu, the basement is where it's at with the owner serving aged parmesan straight from the cheese wheel 🧀
Roscioli NYC
the “new raouls,” get the fennel salad alongside other old-school italian and french fare 🍖
Raf's
disco ball dj sets inside the public hotel, check out their off the record series on saturdays and don’t miss the more lowkey blue room while you’re there 🪩
Public Arts
i’ve heard people go on and on about ripple room and i finally get it—it’s like if frat houses got a luxe, adult upgrade. chandieliers hang over the red velvet pool table, a vintage photo booth sits in the front, and you can trust the large space wil...
The Ripple Room
tulum meets burning man afrobeats nightclub with a persistent smell of frankincense, my favorite place to go out in the city that most certainly requires a promoter 🪩
Gospel
what to do in the east village
my current stomping grounds with less of a polish compared to the west side
home to the perfect swedish dash of cardamom, get yours in latte, bun form, or both! find a sister location in noho 🥮
La Cabra
one of the best bagels in the city, whether you’re team tomato x cream cheese or lox and capers expect a line on the weekends 🥯 (+fidi, wv, and williamsburg locations)
Apollo Bagels
volunteer-run yoga and meditation studio with cute café up front, if flowers are displayed they'll let you leave with a handful for free! 🧘🏼♀️
Three Jewels
affordable michelin guide bringing bangkok street food to the ev — get the duck rolls and chicken khao soi, or order online for the ideal thai takeout 🥘
Soothr
korean-small plate sister restaurant to thursday kitchen (they definitely share the same kitchen). prioritize getting the tuna tacos, edamame dumplings, and truffle mac from tk—but if this no-res hotspot has too long of a wait mokyo is a close second...
Mokyo
artsy sushi speakesy lounge with vinyl djs spinning the decks every night, tuesdays are best 🍣
Studio 151
stepping “on air” and under the rope will transport you to a golden gai izakaya—order the kurosawa, koshi no kanbai, and shirakawago (cloudy) carafes for a tasty first-time sake flight 🍶
Sake Bar Decibel
whisky-lined 2010’s rap lair run by a notorious ex-hollywood actor doorman. not necessarily my cup of tea but a nice change of pace from the house scene, if you can convince waz to let you in that is 🥃
Little Sister Lounge
new american clubstaurant that comes alive as the sun goes down, book a dinner res to try and get in downstairs later in the evening 🕺
Jean's
what to do in the west village
ask yourself, wwwvgd (what would west village girls do)? the answer is most certainly sip, stroll, and shop
sleek modern art minimalist cafe, uses the same ceremonial grade matcha as montauk general store 🍵 (+ greenpoint location)
Rhythm Zero
inspired by a simpler time, pioneer-esque buttermilk pancakes make this the ultimate sunday brunch debrief spot—make sure to ask for the berries. walking in is usually the way to go and don’t let them scare you with an outrageous wait time; put your ...
The Commerce Inn
with a perpetual line out the door, this no-res, no-frills diner (i’m talking no syrup even, only maple butter pats) is famous for their oatmeal griddle cakes. unlike your traditional fluffy stacks, the granular texture of the oat mixture keeps break...
Breakfast by Salt's Cure
coffee, wine, and charcuterie in an airy space full of florals, frills, and hanging plants. no laptops allowed, only leisure inside this parisian-inspired cafe 🍷
C Cafe
channel your inner cbk with a shopping trip to this chic apothecary, whether you’re in search of a turtle resin headband or hair brush, their legendary rose salve balm, or other elevated staples like marvis toothpaste 🪥
C.O. Bigelow Chemists
crispy tuna flight, need i say more? a sultry red velvet den that can do both, whether it's date night or a caeser, mac, and fries girl dinner 🍣
Do Not Disturb
a secret society-esque steakhouse from the catch group with reservations that are impossible to snatch, line up for waitlist tables at 4 pm for a chance to sit at the great gatsby-inspired bar. surprise menu winners are the japanese madai, creamed sp...
The Eighty Six
a cozy italian-american wv classic, the chysanthemum salad, buffalo milk caramelle, and lasagna for two are musts 🍝
(*impossible table* - reservations available at 9am on open table 7 days in advance)
(*impossible table* - reservations available at 9am on open table 7 days in advance)
Don Angie
insanely artistic omakase ideal for a birthday dinner, don't skip the 8-flight sake pairing and treat yourself to waygu add-on piece if it is a special occasion 🍤
Sushi Nakazawa
a polarizing “impossible” italian table with a twist, i’ve heard opinions that saint theos is either wildly overrated or the best thing since sliced bread. i personally was impressed by the mozzarella in carrozza and caesar salad pizza, and either wa...
Saint Theo's
the newest froyo spot in the village, unlike a traditional shop each cup is prepared for you—with whatever toppings you pick placed both underneath and on top of your froyo flavor. the pricing is a bit ridiculous considering it’s $1.50-2.50 per toppi...
Birdie’s
from the owners of zero bond this is the newest moody, luxe lounge in the west village,l. whether your martini of choice is sweet lychee or dirty dandelion delivers — preferably as your starting spot or a late last stop nightcap 🍸
Dandelion
what to do in midtown + flatiron
the energetic, beating heart of the city and likely where you think of when nyc comes to mind, can be a bit chaotic especially around times square (which should be skipped imho)
my favorite, go-to floral coffee chain around the city, the honey lavender latte never misses and you can't go wrong with any of the exquisite pastries—if i had to pick the seasonal citrus croissant cube wins🪻
Maman
classic coffee chain from mr. ralph lauren himself, they make a mean dirty chai 🧸
Ralph's Coffee
the most famous modern art museum in the world, find 6 floors with cult classics like van gogh's starry night and monet's water lilies—genuinely hard to see it all in a single day so definitely worthy of a repeat visit 🎨
The Museum of Modern Art
nyc's oldest independent bookstore with an extensive collection of rare, used, and out-of-print books, maps, prints, and autographs in a 6-story townhouse 📚
Argosy Book Store
a top la spot i’m grateful has a home in nyc too, there is no better hand roll on this planet—the seaweed is perfectly crisp, the moist rice is warm, and the fish filling is always to die for no matter which reasonably priced set menu you snag 🍙
KazuNori
part beauty parlor, part social club—if you’re in need of a spa day in the city look no further than this perfectly pink lounge hidden on the 2nd floor of a flatiron apartment. the technicians come to you, beginning pedicure tubs or manicure supplies...
Majesty's Pleasure
this most spiritual (but nondenominational) sauna you’ll find in the city, this hippy dippy hotspot begins with a guide showing you around the space to the tiered “living room” complete with a center fire pit, through to the largest sauna in the city...
Othership
golden, crispy, and perfectly moist upscale korean fried chicken buckets with a lineup of designer soap available in the front before you get your hands dirty—best to go in a big group otherwise duos will find themselves at the bar 🍗
(*impossible table* - dorsia or try an opening hour walk-in, but even then you may have to loiter around the area for an hour+ before being seated)
(*impossible table* - dorsia or try an opening hour walk-in, but even then you may have to loiter around the area for an hour+ before being seated)
COQODAQ
michelin star, yet reasonably priced pasta with a sicilian sister restaurant massara 🍝
(*impossible table* - as you can imagine both spots are highly coveted and thus hard to snag a table at, use dorsia)
(*impossible table* - as you can imagine both spots are highly coveted and thus hard to snag a table at, use dorsia)
Rezdôra
what would a trip to nyc be without a broadway show on the agenda? snag the best last-minute deals from todaytix 🎶
Broadway
what to do in chelsea + meatpacking
home to the best, actually enjoyable “tourist” attractions — the empire state building and statue of liberty can wait
elevated artifical public perfect for a scenic stroll by the water 🏝️
Little Island
get your steps in on this elaborate honeycomb 'scraper with 154 flights, book a free res to explore daily from 10 am - 9 pm ☀️
Vessel
2-story food market perfect for grabbing a quick bite from cuisines across the globe or if you’re visiting with a group of picky eaters—buon’italia is ideal for an espresso shot pitstop if you’re low on energy after walking around and lobster place h...
Chelsea Market
a cozy, meaty french diner in the meatpacking district — get the cheeseburger for a classic bite or bar steak to ball out after starting with escargot and garlic aioli crispy artichokes 🍔
Pastis
hear me out…laser tag. when was the last time you embraced your inner children and ran around shooting your friends? exactly. ideal for a squad outing, i think we’ve collectively forgotten how fun bowling + laser tag is—quality family time made even ...
Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers
what to do in the ues
evidently an area i need to explore more! lacking robust uptown experience but these few spots are worth the mention
rotating art exhibition space housed in the spiral structure designed by frank lloyd wright, the permanent thannhauser collection of modernism with classics like picassos is a staple feature—perfect size to kill an hour or two without getting oversti...
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
this recommend is a bit “duh,” but specifically seek out cherry blossom hill in the spring or snag a citi e-bike to breeze around the perimeter in the fall and summer 🚲
Central Park
elegant wood-paneled x mirrored lounge, our waiter recommended the orechiette al limone and branzino but tbh vibes > than the food here🪞
Casa Cruz
where to go out in brooklyn
pregame around the east village bars then uber to the real house music scene happening around brooklyn
check out the dice app to see which late night sets are happening in this navy yard warehouse—arrive around midnight so you can see the sunrise when it’s time to head back over the bridge 🎶
Brooklyn Storehouse
outdoor sister venue to the indoor brooklyn storehouse, ideal for day parties and sunset sets when the weather is nice and warm out 🎵
Brooklyn Navy Yard
insanely electric dnb venue, if that’s your jam check out any sets happening here on dice or crowdvolt for resales—earplugs are a must the bass speaker setup will blow out eardrums otherwise 🔊
Under the K Bridge
multi-vibe vinyl venue—head upstairs for a casual cocktail and chat, hit the ground dance floor to turn up the heat, then descend downstairs into the proper club to end the night with a bang 🕺
Public Records