Things to Do
Where to Eat
Restaurants
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Old-school French spot in SoHo, open until 4am
Forgione
Tribeca hot spot with a killer roast chicken. Advance reservations recommended!
Peasant
Longtime neighborhood Italian restaurant in Nolita with handmade pastas and dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven.
The Otter
Seafood-focused spot in located in the Manner hotel in SoHo. Head upstairs to Sloane's for a nightcap afterwards.
L'Industrie Pizza
Thin-crust pizza spot in the West Village. Pro tip: order a whole pie online so you can skip the slice line, then take it next door to Talea Beer Co.
Bars
Bar Room at the Beekman
Lobby bar in the atrium of the Beekman Hotel, great for cocktails
Brandy Library
Atmospheric bar with an extensive selection of spirits
The Hideaway
Our local dive bar in Tribeca, also great for lunch
Mother's Ruin
Casual cocktail bar in Nolita
Coffee & Bakeries
Rigor Hill Market
Coffee shop, bakery, and market in Tribeca
Maman
French bakery with several locations downtown
Air Mail
Boutique and coffee shop in the West Village
Sights to See
Museums
Of course the Met and the MoMa are can't-miss, but if you've already visited those, we are partial to the Whitney (where we got engaged!) and the Frick.
Broadway
If your schedule allows, see a Broadway show. For a timeless classic, there's always Les Misérables (Jared's favorite), or if you prefer a contemporary hit, we'd recommend Six (Catherine's pick).
Neighborhoods
One of the best things about New York is just wandering and exploring different areas. Charming downtown areas include Tribeca, the West Village, and Gramercy. Or, head across the bridge to Brooklyn.
Shopping
Visit the shopping meccas of SoHo and Fifth Avenue. Or, stop into the only US outpost of Paris department store Printemps, located a short walk from the hotels and venue.