Carla & Josh
Carla & Josh
To-Dos & Tips
Here's a list of some of our favorite things to do in New York!
Brookfield Place
Conveniently located a block from the Conrad Hotel, and in the shadow of the Freedom Tower, the marina offers both great shopping and dining options! To name a few:
Offers the perfect view of the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Amazing choice of oysters, seafood, and NY classics. Choose between the energy of the bustling Main Dining Room, the serenity of the spacious Outdoor Café by the marina
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Hudson River, golden hour sunsets, and chic french cusine. Our water facing dining room boasts views of Jersey City and a perfect ambiance for an upscale casual dinner.
The restaurant’s formal dining area showcases a menu of Italian dishes, curated by Chef Iacopo Falai, with an emphasis on Milanese cuisine. Each outpost boasts a unique character and design: a nod to ’60s and ’70s Italy here, Etro textiles or Le Corbusier prints there, with perhaps an oversized Clifford Ross photo adding a contrast in minimalism.
Central Park
The, infamous, Central Park is situated in the middle of bustling Manhattan. One can spend an entire peaceful day roaming its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges and arches.
With recreational facilities abounding, the more energetic won’t have a problem finding a spot to skate, pedal, row, dribble, or climb to his or her heart’s delight.
A modern tavern nestled in a bucolic Central Park setting, Tavern on the Green is an iconic, landmark restaurant unlike any other. Enjoy a delicious brunch meal here before walking through the park!
Belvedere Castle
The entire complex, completed in 1872, was designed as a place from which to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape; the building originally had no windows or doors, as it was intended as an open-air lookout tower.
The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Boating on the Lake is one of Central Park’s most enduring traditions. Rent a row boat or gondola around the pond and feel free to stop off for lunch afterwards.
Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and home to more than 100 diverse shops and culinary experiences, offices for leaders in industry, significant public art and dynamic cultural institutions including The Shed, modern residences, 14 acres of public plazas, and gardens and groves!
The Vessel
The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark. Often times, the Vessel hosts concerts, movies, and sporting watch parties for the public.
The Highline
The 1.5-mile parkway, which stands 30 feet over street level, wraps around the Hudson Yards neighborhood. Visitors can walk through gardens, view art, see a performance, people watch, eat delicious food, connect with friends and enjoy unique perspectives of New York City.
Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design. It’s suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can’t get anywhere else.
Sprawling Spanish food market, this place has various meats, cheeses, and spanish delicacies to choose from.
Peak is a stunning restaurant, bar and event space located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, the development’s tallest building.
Stone Street Historic District
Stone Street became New York’s first paved street in 1658, and has been designated a NYC historical landmark since 1996.
Today it is one of the top tourist attractions of Manhattan, as well as a bustling night life scene, but not everyone knows about the rich history of the street and neighborhood. Keep reading to join us as we travel 400 years back in time!
This lovely tavern is a true historic old-world niche gem, serving up satisfying pub-style comfort food.
Authentic Mexican & Caribbean food, mojitos, margaritas, a full Miami-style wall of frozen drinks to choose from, and rotating DJs playing latin tunes every weekend.
The Seaport
The Seaport is located near the Financial District and has an amazing view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Home to rooftop extravaganzas. Hidden alleyways. The city’s largest outdoor bar. Its oldest lightship. Culinary experiences. Musical happenings. NYC history immortalized.
The Tin Building by Chef Jean-Georges is an immersive culinary destination with 12 dining venues, a marketplace with farm-fresh produce, meats, fish and seafood, a flower shop, and much more. Discover unique and rare items for your pantry, all in a historic setting in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport neighborhood.
The Fulton is Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's first seafood restaurant – located in an area of the city he fell in love with when he first encountered the energy of the former Fulton Fish Market in 1986.
Prime cuts of steak. Fine seafood. Housemade pastas. At Carne Mare, the Italian chophouse experience comes with million-dollar views of the waterfront. Oysters, carpaccio and steakhouse contorni set the stage.
Lawn Club is New York's leisure headquarters. The home of classic lawn games, superb cocktails, and good times.
Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a hip neighborhood in Brooklyn that draws the young and the fashionable to its chic boutiques, trendy cafes and buzzy restaurants. Street art brightens residential thoroughfares and repurposed factories, while the waterfront provides stunning views of Manhattan and seasonal venues for outdoor concerts and food markets.
Domino Park
Domino Park is a 5-acre public park located along the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Built on the site of the former Domino Sugar Refinery, the park is a tribute to the diversity and resiliency of the community.
PUTTING GREEN is an 18-hole mini golf course open to the public on the waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This neighborhood pop-up is designed to showcase the problems and solutions for some of the most pressing climate change issues facing our planet.
Other Half Brewing
Our taproom and small batch brewery in Williamsburg’s Domino Park is where you can find us experimenting with what we’ll make next! In addition to beer on draft, we have a curated selection of wines, liquors, and select draft cocktails. Our 15 barrel system brews up some of our most innovative concoctions, which you can try on draft in our taproom.
Westlight is a 22nd floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg.
Across from McCaren Park, Spritzenhaus 33 stands as a vibrant haven for beer enthusiasts. As one of the most renowned beer gardens in the area, Spritzenhaus 33 offers a captivating atmosphere where friends and strangers alike gather to revel in the pleasures of exceptional brews.