Weekend Getaway to New York (2025)
Gage & Tollner
American restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn
A painstakingly restored 1879 oyster-and-chop house that feels grand yet personal, now run by Brooklyn restaurateurs Sohui Kim, Ben Schneider, and St. John Frizell. Frequently highlighted by Eater and Time Out for its seafood platters and historic room.
Superiority Burger
Restaurant · East Village
Brooks Headley’s East Village original keeps evolving—vegetable-driven plates, the namesake burger, and market-driven specials that critics praise. Featured in The New Yorker and celebrated by The New York Times in recent best-of lists.
Dhamaka
Indian restaurant · Lower East Side
Unapologetic Foods’ LES powerhouse serves bold, regionally focused Indian dishes that reframe expectations. Applauded by The New York Times and regularly cited by Condé Nast Traveler and Eater for its verve and ambition.
Attaboy
Cocktail bar · Lower East Side
In Milk & Honey’s former LES space, bartenders craft bespoke cocktails—no menu, just conversation. Consistently cited by Time Out, Food & Wine, and global bar rankings for shaping NYC cocktail culture while staying intimate and neighborly.
L'Industrie Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Williamsburg
Williamsburg’s beloved slice shop blends Italian technique with New York swagger—think burrata-topped slices and seasonal specials. Recognized by Food & Wine and Time Out in 2025 awards for best-in-class pizza.
Village Vanguard
Jazz club · West Village
Since 1935, this Greenwich Village basement room has hosted jazz’s giants and rising stars. Revered by New York Magazine and national arts writers; the calendar still swings hard, making an essential late-night stop.
Dept. of Culture
West African restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bed-Stuy’s communal dinner by chef Ayo Balogun explores the flavors and stories of north-central Nigeria. Lauded in The New Yorker and recommended by local publications; small, BYOB, and reservation-only for an intimate cultural immersion.
Honey's
Bar · Williamsburg
A Bushwick taproom for NYC’s pioneering meadery, pouring dry, foraged, small-batch meads and inventive cocktails. Covered by Bushwick Daily and Time Out; a relaxed, creative hang in an industrial pocket of the city.
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
Book store · Fort Greene
A community-built indie since 2009, known for savvy curation and author events. Brooklyn Eagle regularly lists its readings, and Publishers Weekly has chronicled its neighborhood roots—perfect for a quiet browse between meals.
Caffè Panna
Ice cream shop · Gramercy
Hallie Meyer’s Italian-leaning ice cream shop spins flavors daily and tops them with imported panna. Named New York’s best ice cream by Time Out in 2025, and frequently praised by food editors for inventive sundaes.
