Our Favorites in NYC
Downtown
Coffee and Casual Daytime Bites:Gasoline Alley:
Our neighborhood coffee shop to grab a coffee or matcha latte on the go
Cafe Lyria:Trendy cafe in the heart of Noho
St Jardim:Lovely coffee shop with a light fare
Go-To Cocktail Spots:
Atla:Our absolute favorite happy hour spot with incredible (strong) margaritas
Corner Bistro:Old school, cash-only, casual pub, great spot for watching sports
Iconic Restaurants:
Tucci:Upscale Italian spot with incredible chicken parm with two lively bars
Jean's:Chic spot for a night cap, French cuisine, and a cocktail lounge turned late night club
BondST:Upscale Japanese spot with incredible Lychee martinis & tuna crispy rice
Yellow Rose:Casual Tex-Mex that truly feels like we’re right back in TX/OK
Joseph Leonard:Eclectic West Village restaurant
B'artusi:Casual Italian lunch or dinner spot
Uptown
Coffee and Casual Daytime Bites:
Blank Street:Our go to coffee shop, walking distance from Central Park with the best coffee
Café Bilboquet:A charming French café, fabulous for both breakfast & lunch
Pop Up Bagels:Quick grab & go counter with fluffy NYC bagels
Incredible Restaurants:
Casa Tua:Chic-family style Italian restaurant in the Surrey hotel lobby
Cafe Commerce:Elevated French bistro
Tavern On the Green:Classic Central Park staple for lunch
Monkey Bar:A true Manhattan staple, serving one of our all-time favorite martinis
Casa Cruz:Upscale French restaurant perfect for a festive night out, walking distance from our venues
Cocktail Lounges:
Bemelmans Bar:Quintessential New York piano bar inside The Carlyle hotel, known for impeccable service
The Mark Lobby Bar:Elegant hotel bar with both standing & lounge space, perfect for a night cap
Explore the City:
Central Park Trail:We love running this very scenic 6 mile loop, especially in the fall with the beautiful foliage
Rowboats at the Loeb Boathouse:Rent a rowboat across Central Park Lake surrounded by fall colors and skyline views
Madison Avenue Shopping(between 60-80th St.):
Stroll this elegant stretch of luxury boutiques & designer flagships
Metropolitan Museum of Art:The Met, one of the world’s greatest museums, which might look familiar from the steps in Gossip Girl
The Frick Collection:A more intimate museum experience, featuring an exceptional collection
Where to Workout:
Pvolve:Fitness studio offering low-impact workouts with functional equipment (Jennifer Aniston’s & Avery’s favorite!)
Barry’s Bootcamp:An intense mix of strength training & HIIT workout with a speed component on the treadmill (Dalton’s favorite!)