A Few of Our Local Favorites
1. Lincoln Center: Great area for opera, music and dance including New York City Ballet’s fall season. Dan proposed in front of the fountain!
2. St. Bartholomew’s Church: Mara & Dan’s wedding ceremony. Mara’s sister (and Matron of Honor) was also married at St. Bart’s
3. Rainbow Room: Mara & Dan’s reception and after party. Stop by Pebble Bar around the corner if you want to keep the night going
4. Los Tacos No. 1: Fast casual tacos with multiple locations. Get the adobada quesadilla!
5. Brunetti Pizza: No frills sit-down pizza
6. Sushi Nakazawa: Mara & Dan’s first date in New York
7. Rezdora: Mara’s favorite restaurant. Walk in to sit at the bar and don't miss the “Grandma Walking Through the Forest in Emilia” pasta
8. Café Panna: Amazing ice cream. Long line but worth it!
9. Swift Hibernian Lounge: Dan’s favorite bar. “Best pint of Guinness in the city”
10. Thai Diner: Super unique brunch. Mara and Dan’s favorite breakfast sandwich (but don’t sleep on the Philly Cheesesteak or Baan Salad)
11. Okiboru: Best ramen. Mara went every Sunday when she lived in the Lower East Side
12. Pineapple Club: Cocktail bar with Hawaiian drinks (and where Mara & Dan celebrated their engagement!)
13. The Ferry: Best way to get to Brooklyn with views of the Manhattan skyline
14. Radio Bakery: Get there early – lines get long but delicious pastries, focaccia and coffee
15. Taqueria Ramirez: Mara & Dan’s favorite tacos in the city
16. Radegast: Rowdy German beer hall. Dan has spent every birthday here since moving to NYC
17. Francie: Dan’s favorite restaurant. Don’t miss the duck or cheese cart!