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Ceremony:

Blue Hill at Stone Barns

630 Bedford Rd
Tarrytown, NY 10591

"It was amazing! Having dined at Blue Hill several times before, we knew how wonderful they are and had high expectations. They exceeding those expectations. The staff is amazingly gracious and made it the perfect wedding."

Hotel:

Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel

600 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY, United States
(914) 332-7900

"We ended up moving our guests to this hotel just a week before the wedding. The facilities are nice and clean and the staff extremely friendly and helpful."

Hotel:

Tarrytown House Estate

49 East Sunnyside Lane
Tarrytown, NY, United States

"A bit of an odd place. We ended up moving our guests because we weren't able to have our friends meet us at the hotel bar unless they were staying at the hotel (or we paid thousands of dollars to make it a private party)."

Restaurant:

Alias Restaurant

76 Clinton St (@ Rivington St.)
Lower East Side
New York, NY 10002, United States

"Ethan says: The best place to get chicken on a waffle south of 125th Street! After breakfast/brunch walk over to Sugar Sweet Sunshine for a cupcake ;) Take the F train to Essex St - Delancy."

Restaurant:

Arirang

32 W 32nd St (bet. Broadway & 5th Ave)
Korea Town
New York, NY 10001

"It's a Korean noodle joint. It's on the 3rd floor above NY Komtang. You can either take the slow elevator, or walk up the stairs. Janet and Ethan both recommend getting noodle flakes (sujebi). Yum! There are many subway stops near here. B/D/F/N/Q/R/V/W to 34th Street Herald Sq. 6 train to 33rd St. Path Train from New Jersey."

Restaurant:

Barney Greengrass

541 Amsterdam Ave (near 87th St)
Upper West Side
New York, NY, United States

"You want a New York experience? Here it is! A classic, old school New York deli. Ethan recommends the pastrami & tongue sandwich, Janet recommends the just pastrami sandwich. Oh, and you HAVE to get the latkes, which are only available on the weekends. Yum!!!"

Restaurant:

Bon Chon Chicken

314 5th Ave (bet. 31st St. & 32nd St.)
Korea Town
New York, NY, United States

"Amazing Korean fried chicken wings! The restaurant is on the 2nd Floor--there isn't signage, so go by the street number (314 5th Ave). We recommend asking for 1/2 spicy and 1/2 ginger-garlic wings. Yumm!!! Oh, one warning--the restaurant feels like a night club... but it's worth bearing the thumping beat for those wings! Take the 6 train to 33rd St. B/D/F/N/Q/R/V/W to 34th St/Herald Sq."

Restaurant:

Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (@ 1st Ave)
East Village
New York, NY, United States
(212) 529-2314

"Incredibly yummy arepas (Venezuelan sandwiches). Be sure to order at least 2 sandwiches per person. The restaurant is a tiny hole-in-the-wall. If you can't get into the main restaurant, go next door to the take out room. There are some tables in there where you can squeeze into."

Restaurant:

Daisy Mays BBQ USA

623 11th Avenue (@ 46th St.)
Times Square
New York, NY, United States

"Great BBQ (for NYC)... We had Janet's birthday here and ordered 1/2 a pig. The family seated next to us looked horrified. Last time we went it was BYOB, but that may have changed (check with the restaurant). Click the link to read the NYTimes's review. Take the C/E to 50th St. A/C/E to 42nd St/Port Authority or 1/2/3 to Times Sq/42nd St."

Restaurant:

En Japanese Brasserie

435 Hudson St (bet. Morton St & Leroy St)
West Village
New York, NY, United States
(212) 647-9196

"Janet says: I LOVE the saikyo miso black cod!!! Ethan says: the pork belly is pretty good; be sure to try their house-made, fresh tofu (either cold or warm)! Take the 1 train to Houston or Christopher St. A/B/C/D/E/F/V to West 4th St."

Restaurant:

Flor De Mayo Restaurant

484 Amsterdam Ave (bet. 83rd & 84th St)
Upper West Side
New York, NY, United States
(212) 787-3388‎

"Peruvian/Chinese food... We love Lomo Saltado--steak strips & french fries on rice. Yum!!! Warning though, this is a in-and-out kind of place so don't plan to linger. Take the 1 train to 86th St or B/C to 86th St."

Restaurant:

Grimaldi's Pizza

19 Old Fulton St
Dumbo/Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY, United States

"Janet's favorite pizza! Be prepared to stand in line for 40 minutes. Janet's favorite combination is the sausage and sun dried tomatoes. TIP: Don't get the mushrooms - it will make your pizza too moist. Whole pies only & cash only. Take the A/C train to High St, or F train to York St."

Restaurant:

Hanbat Restaurant

53 W 35th St # 4 (bet. 6th Ave & 5th Ave)
Korea Town
New York, NY, United States

"Janet's favorite restaurant for Gop Dol bibimbap. The stone bowl makes the BEST crunchy rice. Take the B/D/F/N/R/W/Q/V to 34th St. Herald Sq. 1/2/3 to 34th St or 6 train to 33rd St."

Restaurant:

Havana Alma de Cuba

94 Christopher St (near Bleecker St)
West Village
New York, NY, United States
(212) 242-3800‎

"A nice Cuban restaurant. Not too casual, not too formal. It's best to make a reservation before you go b/c it fills up fast. Take the 1 train to Christopher St. A/B/C/D/E/F/V to West 4th St."

Restaurant:

Ippudo Ramen

65 4th Ave (bet. 9th St. & 10th St)
East Village
New York, NY, United States

"Janet & Ethan's favorite ramen restaurant. We highly recommend getting the Akamaru Modern ramen with added pork belly and share a tofu hotpot (it's called something like beretsu). If you don't order the tofu hotpot then get the pork buns. In recent months, the pork buns have gotten a bit thinner with the weakening economy, but they're still really good! If you run out of noodles before broth, you can order another ball of noodles. Be prepared to wait approximately 1 hour. If you go during happy hour, they'll have 2 for 1 draft beers. Take the R train to 8th St or 6 train to Astor Place."

Restaurant:

Jack the Horse Tavern

64 Hicks St (Corner of Hicks & Cranberry)
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn, NY, United States
(718) 852-5084

"Ethan & Janet's favorite restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. It's a cozy, neighborhood restaurant with really excellent food."

Restaurant:

Joe's Shanghai

24 W 56th St (bet. 6th Ave & 5th Ave)
Midtown
New York, NY, United States

"The reason to go to Joe's is the soup dumplings. They look like regular steamed dumplings, but they're filled with soup! Ethan suggests ordering more dumplings & fewer entrees. Also, skip the crab soup dumplings--the pork ones are much better! Take the F to 57th St. N/Q/R/W to 57th st. E/V to 5th Ave/53rd St."

Restaurant:

Joe's Shanghai Restaurant

9 Pell St # 1 (near Bowery)
China Town
New York, NY, United States
(212) 233-8888

"The reason to go to Joe's is the soup dumplings. They look like regular steamed dumplings, but they're filled with soup! Ethan suggests ordering more dumplings & fewer entrees. Also, skip the crab soup dumplings--the pork ones are much better! Ethan and I haven't been to this location, but we hear the dumplings are either cheaper or you get more per order. Cash only at this location. Take the 6 train to Canal or B/D to Grand St."

Restaurant:

Katz's Delicatessen

205 E Houston St (bet. 1st & Ave A)
Lower East Side
New York, NY, United States

"Gigantic sandwiches. Once you enter you have to take a number...DO NOT LOSE THIS NUMBER. Take the F/V to 2nd Ave or F/J/M/Z to Essex St. - Delancy St."

Restaurant:

Landmarc Restaurant

179 W Broadway (bet. Leonard St. & Worth St)
Tribeca
New York, NY, United States
(212) 343-3883

"A pretty nice restaurant... and very baby friendly. Take the 1 train to Franklin St. 1/2/3 to Chambers or A/C to Chambers"

Restaurant:

Seoul Garden

34 W 32nd St, 2nd Fl. (bet. Broadway & 5th Ave)
Korea Town
New York, NY 10001

"Ethan loves their duk bok gi! And their galbi jjim! (Ethan also says he's not sure how to romanize Korean). It's on the south side of the street on the second floor and the signage is hard to see (non-existent?). Take the B/D/F/N/Q/R/V/W to 34th St. Herald Sq. PATH to 33rd St, or 6 train to 33rd St."

Restaurant:

Seoul Station

81 St Marks Pl (1st. Ave)
East Village
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-9300

"Brian Choi's restaurant! Yum! They just added Korean tacos Take the 6 train to Astor Place or R/W to 8th St."

Restaurant:

Shake Shack

Madison Ave (at E 23rd St)
Madison Square Park
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-6600

"I honestly haven't been here yet, but it's been on my list of places to check out. It's located in the middle of the park and there's often a line. They even have a "Shack Cam" so you can see how long the line is before coming out. The Custard flavor of the day: Mon: Tangerine Tues: Flan Weds: Salted Carmel Thurs: Lychee Fri: Mud Pie Sat: Red Velvet Sun: Strawberry Mint Take the R/W to 23rd St, or 6 train to 23rd St."

Restaurant:

Shake Shack

366 Columbus Ave (77th St)
Upper West Side
New York, NY, United States
(646) 747-8770‎

"This is a newer location that opened up, close to the Park in the UWS. Take the 1 train to 79th st. B/C to 81st St/Museum of Natural History."

Bar:

Anotheroom

249 W Broadway (bet. Walker St. & Moore St.)
Tribeca
New York, NY, United States
(212) 226-1418‎

"A nice place to grab a drink. Be sure not to confuse it with The Otheroom bar when making plans to meet."

Bar:

Barcade

388 Union Ave (bet. Ainslie St. & Powers St.)
Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY, United States
(718) 302-6464‎

"Great selection of beers on tap, including cask-conditioned ales... and 1980's era arcade games! Take the G train to Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St. Station or L train to Lorimer St.-Metropolitan Ave Station."

Bar:

Deacon Brodie's

370 W 46th St (near 9th Ave)
Times Square
New York, NY, United States

"A pleasant, unpretentious bar. They don't serve food here, but they've okay with you bringing food to their bar - but you'll want to ask first. Take the C/E train to 50th St. A/C/E to 42nd St-Port Authority Bus Terminal"

Bar:

Floyd NY

131 Atlantic Ave (Bet. Henry St. & Clinton St.)
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11201

"A fun hangout bar. They have an indoor bocce court, but it's unavailable during the weeked due to league play. You can get a fried Mars bar at the next door fish & chip shop. Take the 2/3/4/5 Train to Borough Hall or R train to Court St."

Bar:

O'Neals'

49 W 64th St (near Broadway)
Lincoln Center/UWS
New York, NY, United States

"Popular with the Lincoln Center & Julliard crowd. Ethan wouldn't recommended eating here, but it's fun to get a Manhattan cocktail at the bar! Take the 1/A/B/C/D to 59th St. Columbus Circle or 1 train to 66th St-Lincoln Center."

Bar:

The Otheroom

143 Perry St (near Washington St.)
West Village
New York, NY, United States
(212) 645-9758

"Another good place to grab a drink (if making plans to meet here, make sure you don't confuse it with the Anotheroom bar on West Broadway). Take the 1 train to Christopher St. or A/B/C/D/E/F/V to West 4th St."

Entertainment:

Birdland Jazz Club

315 W 44th St (8th Ave & 9th Ave)
Times Square
New York, NY, United States
(212) 581-3080

"Another great jazz club... It isn't as elegant as Dizzy's, but still wonderful. Take A/C/E train to 42nd St-Port Authority or 1/2/3 train to 42nd Street Times Square."

Entertainment:

Dizzy's Club Coca Cola

33 W 60th St (bet. Columbus Ave & Broadway)
Columbus Circle
New York, NY, United States
(212) 258-9595‎

"Ethan's favorite jazz club. Take the 1/A/B/C/D to 59th St. Columbus Circle."

Entertainment:

Joe's Pub

425 Lafayette St
New York, NY, United States

"Ethan's never been here, but he has been meaning to go."

Attraction:

Brooklyn Bridge

"Fun to walk across but Janet says, "Look out for the bicyclers!" Walkers need to stay on the southern lane and the bikers are on the northern lane. On the Brooklyn side it's Dumbo, on the Manhattan side, you'll be close to City Hall and South Street Seaport. Ethan warns of grifters looking to sell the bridge. It's probably best to start on the Brooklyn side and walk over toward Manhattan. Take the A/C train to High St."

Attraction:

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

381 N Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

"This hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for almost 100 years. Your tour will take you to the main rooms of the six-story stone house. Then you will move on through the expansive, terraced gardens containing Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's exceptional collection of 20th-century sculpture. Artists represented include Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson, and David Smith, among many others. The private, underground art galleries with Governor Rockefeller's collection of Picasso tapestries, and the cavernous Coach Barn, with its collections of classic automobiles and horse-drawn carriages, are also part of the experience."

Attraction:

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

"The most notable feature of the Preserve is the system of carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Designed to complement the landscape, the carriage roads, many of which are handicapped accessible, allow visitors to experience and enjoy the natural wonders of the area. These scenic paths wind through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and fields and past streams, rivers, and lakes. They traverse wood and stone bridges, including the first triple arch bridge in America. One road passes by the foundation of Rockwood Hall, once the 220 room home of William Rockefeller. Its Olmstead designed landscape with its panoramic view of the Hudson River remains a spot of beauty for all who visit."

Attraction:

Staten Island Ferry

Southern most tip of Manhattan

"You can take the (free) Staten Island Ferry for a nice float-by view of the Statue of Liberty. Block off about 1 hour to do this loop. The ferry is closest to the R/W train at Whitehall Station."

Museum:

Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

3237 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY, United States

"A beautiful presentation of Noguchi's sculptures."

Museum:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Avenue
New York, NY, United States

"If you only have time for one museum, this is probably the one to go to. (Though if you love contemporary art, PS1 is the place to go). The Met has an immense and varied collection... It easy to get lost, so don't hesitate to ask the guards for directions to the exhibit you want to see. The admission cost is a bit high ($20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students), but it's a suggested donation, so you could pay less/none if you wished."

Museum:

Museum of Modern Art

11 W 53rd St
New York, NY, United States

"A great museum... If you're peckish, the 2nd floor restaurant is quite good. For finer dining, The Modern (http://www.themodernnyc.com) is supposed to be quite good. Your MoMA ticket will get you free admission to PS1, too."

Museum:

New Museum of Contemporary Art

235 Bowery
New York, NY, United States

"The New Museum specializes in contemporary, edgy works. They often feature media work. Their new building has been noted for it's architecture and the organization's tact towards their gentrifying influence on the Bowery."

Museum:

PS1 Contemporary Art Center

2225 Jackson Ave
Long Island City, NY, United States

"Ethan's favorite museum... It's located in a converted school building and features contemporary art & art installations. It doesn't have a permanent collection, so the art is constantly changing (well, at least changes every 3-4 months). Admission is a deal at $5 ($2 for students & seniors)--free if you have a MoMA ticket stub!"

Museum:

Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

1071 5th Ave
New York, NY, United States

"Ethan has mixed feelings about the Guggenheim... the worthwhileness of visit is very dependent on what's currently on show. If you do go, give your legs a break and take the the elevator to the top and walk down (rather than walking up the ramp)."

Museum:

The Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn, NY 11225

"It's right along Prospect Park, the Brooklyn version of Central Park. This has newly renovated, so if you're in Brooklyn it' worth checking out. There are lots of restaurants in the Park Slope neighborhood"

Museum:

The Cloisters

Fort Tryon Park, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive
New York, NY, United States

"Located on top of the beautiful Fort Tryon Park. A medieval museum. Free admission with Metropolitan Museum ticket stub. Take the A train to 191st St and take the elevator up."

Museum:

Whitney Museum of American Art

945 Madison Ave
New York, NY, United States

"The Whitney has some cool shows, but it's another museum that the worthwhileness of a visit depends on what's currently on exhibit."

Shopping:

ABC Carpet and Home

888 Broadway
(at 19th St.)
New York, NY 10003

"A fun eclectic place to buy items for your home. From chandeliers, furniture, candles, etc."

Shopping:

Bank Street Book Store

2879 Broadway
New York, NY, United States

"A great children's book store! From NYMag: "With more than 60,000 titles in its window-lit, two-floor space—66 shelves of fiction, 42 of picture books, and a center table loaded with prizewinners and staff picks—the Bank Street Bookstore is the mother lode for kids’ lit, with the largest variety, the best selection, and the most unusual and provocative books for young readers and the adults around them.""

Shopping:

Bergdorf Goodman

754 5th Ave
(at 57th St)
New York, NY 10019

"Only in NYC (I think). If you're going to be in the area, it's worth a trip. Get the full NYC shopping experience."

Shopping:

Bloomingdale's

1000 3rd Ave.
New York, NY, United States

Shopping:

Calypso

280 Mott St
(Bet. Houston and Prince)
New York, NY 10012

"One of my favorite boutiques in the city, just wish I could afford the clothes. If you're lucky, you might find a good deal on sale!"

Shopping:

CALYPSO Outlet

407 Broome St
(near Lafayette St.)
New York, NY 10013

"Here's their outlet location. It's still a pretty small store, but it's worth a visit if you're in Soho"

Shopping:

Henry Bendel

712 Fifth Ave
(at 56th St.)
New York, NY 10019

"A four-story luxury department store along 5th Ave. You'll have plenty of other places to sneak into."

Shopping:

MoMA Design Store

44 W 53rd St
New York, NY, United States

Shopping:

MZ Wallace

93 Crosby St (bet.Prince & Spring)
New York, NY 10012

"I Love their bags/purses! If you're in Soho, check it out"

Shopping:

Russ & Daughters

179 E Houston St
New York, NY, United States

"A Jewish "appetizing" store & Lower East Side institution. Known for their pickled herring. You have about twelve different kinds of herring to choose from (including herring in curry sauce)... Janet & I recommend a classic: herring in cream sauce."

Shopping:

Strand Book Store

828 Broadway
New York, NY, United States

"Famous for it's 18 miles of books. Go on... you have room in your carry-on!"

Shopping:

The Shops at Columbus Circle

10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY, United States

"If you're looking for a shopping mall in NYC, this is the place to go. Also, oddly, the home of Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola--Ethan's favorite jazz club."