Sara & Beni
Sara & Beni
Things to Do
Things to Eat
COMODO
One of our favorite neighborhood spots with excellent Latin American cuisine. Also, home to Sara's favorite spicy margarita.
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
STREET TACO
Another neighborhood favorite for California-style tacos. Also, home to Beni's favorite blood orange margarita.
358 3rd Ave New York, NY 10016
UPSTATE CRAFT BEER & OYSTER BAR
Our favorite seafood spot and home to many celebratory dinners together.
95 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
THE MERMAID INN - CHELSEA
Come for the oysters, stay for the fish tacos and complimentary chocolate mousse.
227 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
NORMA
Sicilian-style pizza, pasta, and arancini. Sadly no reservations allowed, but well worth the wait.
438 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016
FOLLIA
Equally-delicious Italian options, in a reservation-friendly, quieter setting.
179 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
ROBERTA'S PIZZA
A Brooklyn classic for incredible thin-crust pizza with creative toppings. Prepare to sit outside!
261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
LE CROCODILE (in the Wythe Hotel)
French standby's in the heart of Williamsburg (and right next door to our wedding venue!)
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
KATZ'S DELICATESSEN
No trip to NYC is complete without lunch at a classic Jewish deli. Pastrami on rye or bust.
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
PIPPALI
The best Indian restaurant in Curry Hill (in our not-so-humble opinion).
129 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
THE CHICK INN
A new neighborhood spot with stellar chicken sammies, soju cocktails, and adorable decor.
415 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
SUNFLOWER GRAMERCY
A small neighborhood brunch spot with something on the menu for everyone.
335 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010
SUPERMOON BAKEHOUSE
Delicious and unique pastries, with both sweet and savory options.
120 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
GRAMERCY BAGELS
Our preferred bagel spot in NYC. This is highly controversial, we know.
246 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010
Things to Drink
TED'S CORNER TAVERN
The infamous location of Beni and Sara's first date! Cocktails, Mediterranean bar snacks, cool decor - this place has it all.
523 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
AMPERSAND
A cocktail bar for people who actually know their cocktails (sometimes we pretend).
294 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010
MCSORLEY'S OLD ALE HOUSE
One of NYC's oldest bars, and Beni's favorite for simplicity (read: they only have two types of beer).
15 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
GEMMA
Okay, technically this is a restaurant, but Sara highly recommends for drinks and apps.
335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
RADEGAST HALL & BIERGARTEN
A classic German beer hall with a bevy of drink options, bar snacks, and live music.
113 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Things to See
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
The art-lovers' favorite spot on Museum Mile.
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Home to the annual Met Gala exhibits and some pretty scenic displays.
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Sara's favorite museum. If you're lucky, they'll have dinosaur bones you can touch!
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
CENTRAL PARK
Spend the day, or just an hour or two - this was Sara's unofficial backyard when she lived uptown.
Various Entrances
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT
Restaurants, art exhibitions, concerts, and more - this place has everything, right on the water.
175 Front St, New York, NY 10038
CONEY ISLAND
A small-but-mighty boardwalk and theme park, plus Nathan's hot dogs (what's not to like?).
Surf Ave and Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
CHELSEA MARKET
Fun shops and eateries, it's hard to pick a favorite (though The Doughnuttery is a must-see).
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011