My best friend has lived in Manhattan for the past decade, so I try and make a trip out every year. Somehow it became a tradition to visit in the fall, which is truly my favorite time to go. It is just magical when the leaves start to change and gives all the feels of an 80’s/90’s rom com – a la When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail. New York will always be one of my favorite cities. My mom also grew up there, so it has always felt extra special seeing her old hangs and putting a visual to stories. I was just there this past weekend and received a lot of questions about my favorite places in the city to eat, drink and stay, so I thought I would share a little list. While this is definitely not a guide, I have amassed quite a few favorites and spots I look forward to visiting every trip. I am also very fortunate that I stay with Kasie almost every visit, but I do have a couple hotels I love!

EAT
When in NYC, I gravitate towards a classic dimly lit small, packed restaurant for dinner (which is why I currently have no voice). For that reason the West Village will always be my absolute favorite. Most of these places are also great for getting drinks only!

Joesph Leonard

Waverly Inn

Boucherie

Petite Boucherie (Christopher Street)

OLIO E PIÙ

Via Carota

Little Owl

Jack’s Wife Freda (West Village & Soho)

Babbo

Minetta Tavern

Carbone

La Mercerie (Roman & Williams restaurant – stunning interior & partial home store)

Il Buco

Llama San

The Odeon

Laconda Verde

Tribeca Tavern

La Contenta

Friend Of A Farmer

Eataly

Rubirosa

The Polo Bar

Uva

Lilia (Brooklyn)

DeKalb Market Hall (Brooklyn, cool place for lunch)

Drink

Weather Up (Tribeca)

Titsou Bar (inside Hotel Barrière Fouquet)

Laconda Verde

Smith and Mills

Tiny’s

Little Branch

One If By Land Two If By Sea (also a restaurant – has a fireplace, so extra cozy in Fall/Winter)

Marie’s Crisis (only if you love show tunes and are prepared to sing them loudly)

Bar Pisellino

The Garret (go into Five Guys, walk to the back and up the stairs)

Bandits

Melody’s Piano Bar

Bemelmans

The Champagne Bar (at The Plaza)

The Bowery Hotel

Please Don’t Tell

Grand Banks

Harriet’s Rooftop (Brooklyn)

Stay

The Frederick Hotel (great affordable hotel in Tribeca. It is nothing special, very tiny rooms, but clean, wonderful location if you like Tribeca and right next to the subway. Also has a cute bar)

The Greenwich Hotel

The Marlton Hotel

Walker Hotel Greenwich Village

Soho Grand

The Bowery Hotel

The Ludlow Hotel

1 Hotel (in Manhattan or Brooklyn)

The Carlyle