NYC GUIDE

NYC GUIDE

Here’s how we would spend our perfect weekend in the best city in the world.

Lee’s Perfect Weekend

  • Supermoon Bakehouse

    120 Rivington Street

    Lee’s Way: Strawberry Mango & Matcha Donut + a Ferrero Rocher Cruffin

  • Othership

    23 W 20th Street

    Lee’s way: Try their signature 75 minute breathwork & ice bath experience. Leave feeling brand new.

  • Union Square Cafe

    101 E 19th Street 

    Lee’s Way: Enjoy the bread service, followed by the burger.

  • New York Historical Society

    170 Central Park West

    Lee’s way: One of my favorite museums in NYC. See the Hall of Tiffany Lamps, and then take in the massive Picasso tapestry which was originally on display in our wedding venue!

  • Freemans

    Freeman Alley

    Lee’s way: Once you’ve found this restaurant hidden at the end of an alley, head upstairs for a pre-dinner drink at Banzarbar.

  • A classic night out.

    Lee’s Way: Try Welcome to the Johnson’s,Double Down Saloon,Botanica Bar,Milano’s Barand if you’re feeling very adventurous, try to get into The Box.

Michael’s Perfect Weekend

  • Bagel Shop

    1659 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

    Mike’s Way: Instead of the classic BEC - go for bacon, a fried egg, and cheddar on an everything bagel.  It will probably be freshly made, otherwise get it toasted.

  • Museum of Modern Art

    11 West 53 Street

    Mike’s Way: Start with a cappuccino on the 2nd floor cafe before exploring the galleries and sculpture garden (weather permitting). Don't miss the film screenings and theater performances in the basement.

  • Le Bernardin

    155 W 51st St.

    Mike’s Way:  Go for a power lunch in their salon/lounge and order the city harvest menu. 3 courses for less then $100 per person at one of the best restaurants in the world. 

  • Hudson Yards + The High Line

    31st and 10th Ave

    Mike’s Way: Kick off at Hudson Yards, hit the High Line’s north entrance, and stroll all the way down to the Meatpacking District. You’ll feel like a local by the end.

  • Jongro

    22 W 32nd St. 2nd FL

    Mike’s Way: Check in with the host on the ground floor, then head up to the 5th-floor bar to wait for your table in the 2nd-floor dining room. While you’re up there, try the nitro Asahi draft—it’s a must.

  • Krush

    2 West 32nd Street

    Mike’s Way: After dinner, swing by Krush for beer pong and casual fun on the 4th floor of a nondescript building.

  • Clemente

    11 Madison Ave

    Mike’s Way: Head to this new bar opened by the Eleven Madison Park team for impeccable cocktails.

    Cap off the night with a quintessential chicken over rice at Halal Guys, the original cart located on the southern corners of 53rd and 6th.

It’s up to you, New York

NYC is what you make it, and everything is at your fingertips.

Are you feeling:

  • A play about a fictional alcoholic Mary Todd Lincoln?

  • How about a no-ring wrestling match?

  • What about a pinball arcade hidden behind a laundromat?

  • An MSG Martini?

We have it all! Reach out to Lee & Michael if you are looking for hyper-specific recommendations.

We are so grateful you are making the trip to NYC!

See you soon!