The City
There’s no non-cliché way to say this: we love New York. We put together a list of some of our favorite spots to give you a glimpse of our lives here.
The city has infinite options. If you’re looking for more specific recs, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help point you in the right direction.
RESTAURANTS
Big Tiny
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Walk-in-only French bistro. Get the mini ravioli and a crème brûlée.
Chow House
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Great Sichuan food for sharing.
Eyval
Bushwick, Brooklyn
Our favorite restaurant in the city—and anniversary spot.
Fish Cheeks
NoHo, Manhattan or Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Inventive Thai spot with a killer whole branzino.
The Fly
Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Roasted chicken and natural wine.
Long Island Bar
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Abby’s favorite martini, Gaby’s favorite cheese curds.
Nowon
East Village, Manhattan or Bushwick, Brooklyn
Oh man. Two orders of chopped cheese rice cakes, please.
Sao Mai
East Village, Manhattan
Simple, good Vietnamese.
BARS
Carousel
Bushwick, Brooklyn
Cool cocktails and a conversation pit.
Coyote Club
Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Where we met our wedding DJ. Cash only.
Elvis
Noho, Manhattan
French-ish wine bar.
Finback
Gowanus, Brooklyn
Hometown favorite beer-and-gin distillery.
Public Records
Gowanus, Brooklyn
Coconut water matchas by day, smoky dance floor by night.
Schmuck.
East Village, Manhattan
Order the Bread With Tomatoes, trust.
COFFEE
Fasan
Chinatown, Manhattan
Red bean lattes and yuzu cold brew.
Librae Bakery
East Village, Manhattan
Middle Eastern bakery.
Radio Bakery
Greenpoint or Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Worth the line. Unreal garlic roll.
Rigor Hill
Tribeca, Manhattan
Best-ever vanilla syrup and BLT.
SEY
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Sustainable micro-roastery.
THINGS TO DO
Brooklyn Flea
DUMBO, Brooklyn
A classic find-anything flea.
Brooklyn Museum
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Our go-to museum in the city. Pro-tip: near Radio Bakery.
NY Transit Museum
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Don’t try to jump the antique turnstiles.
Poster House
Chelsea, Manhattan
Vintage poster museum with great curation.
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Site of many an Abby-Gaby picnic.