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NYC eat, play, do
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items My college kid and I visited NYC this Spring and enjoyed the shops, eats, and playtime we did in our 4 day trip.
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NYC has so many incredible eateries. You could find almost anything, and there are some great budget friendly places too. These are some that I’ve enjoyed.
Best brunch with a brilliant build your own breakfast so you can have exactly what you want. Plus the chai is fantastic.
Good Thanks | All Day Restaurants in NYC
A destination for frozen hot chocolate and amazing belgian waffles.
New York Restaurant | Serendipity 3 | An NYC Original
Five options for dining at different price points and menu options. I love the Salon Vert happy hour menu.
Printemps New York - The Culinary Experience
Well this place lives up to the hype. Delicious dumplings. We visited the Chinatown location and tried the sesame pancake sandwiches. Egg with cucumber was fantastic. So yummy.
Vanessa's Dumpling, Dumpling House, Best Dumpling in NYC | Authentic Chinese dumplings
Ok this place is the best. The truffle omelet was heaven. Very cute place.
littlehen.com
A book lover's delight. Happy hour with snacks and creative cocktails. So unique. Try the falafel sliders.
Bookmarks Lounge at the Library Hotel
This is an event. The breakfast is so fun. Try the Joseph and the Technicolor Bagel. Or if you're there later in the day, I love the matzo ball soup and the Mexican quinoa bowl. My college kid thought the yankee doodle burger was impressive.
Ellen's Stardust Diner
So much history in this love story through food.
Jack's Wife Freda
This Chelsea Market find was a great stop for smoothies and snacks.
Friedman's Restaurant in New York, NY
The truffle mac and cheese was so good, nearly everyone in the place ordered it. I loved my falafel sandwich too. Upscale yet accessible; we went for lunch and enjoyed this little luxurious spot across from the NY public library.
Madison & Vine
Brunch at Sarabeth's is an event worth waiting for. Not easy to get a table on a Sunday, so I sat at the bar and loved my farmer's omelet and salad with a four flowers mimosa. Delicious.
Sarabeth’s Central Park South | Iconic Brunch & Dining Near Midtown NYC
Shop
We enjoy shopping for unique items we can’t find elsewhere in NYC.
The pillow cat competes with the books for attention here. Every book stars an animal. So cute and fun.
Pillow-Cat Books
American Girl flagship store with an amazing cafe for a fun afternoon with my favorite tween.
American Girl® doll store - New York, NY | Shop, dine & play
Very fun to browse and window shop
Iconic Luxury Fashion & Beauty - Printemps New York
This store is filled with manga and Japanese books. It is such a delight for my college kid to browse.
Kinokuniya USA
We browsed at the Central Park outdoor kiosk and found some great books at half price. Fun way to browse for books while people watching and enjoying some sunshine.
Shop Books Online - Collectibles, Signed Editions & Staff Picks
Play
Entertainment options abound. The arts are thriving here.
This show was a delight for my Gen Z kid and my Gen X self. Great storyline reimagining the Romeo & Juliet story. Such a good time!
& Juliet on Broadway
Do
There’s more to NYC than the Met. History and culture is accessible in a variety of spaces well worth checking out.
We enjoyed the Whitney Biennial Exhibition of up and coming artists. 2nd Sundays are free (and packed!).
Whitney Museum of American Art
MOMA is huge and there's always something special happening. The Eras on each floor take you back in time to great art by Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollack, and so many more known artists.
The Museum of Modern Art, New York City | MoMA
The flagship location of the New York Public Library at Bryant Park is an architectural masterpiece with an impressive collection of Americana art and music relics. Free to visit and admire the Winnie the Pooh and friends stuffed animals, among many ...
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | The New York Public Library