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Quick NYC Trip? We’ve Got The Itinerary For Culture & Views

If you’re planning a night or weekend in one of our favorite cities, let us do the planning for you. We’ve got THE itinerary for your trip.

First, to experience to true magic of NYC, you *must* book at least one Broadway show during your stay. We suggest an evening show that allows time for pre and post-show experiences.

When your show is confirmed, you can confidently book your tickets to experience one of the City’s best views at sunset, the rooftop at The Met. New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art boasts fabulous exhibits year-round, and on the weekend they host Date Night at The Met. This ticket allows patrons access to all exhibits PLUS the rooftop bar experience with a 360 degree view of the city. Yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds. One tip here is that there are only two elevators to access the rooftop, you’ll want to locate these when you enter the museum and expect a line.

Before the show we highly recommend pre-show drinks (or dinner!) at the legendary Sardi’s. Here, you’ll be enjoying your dirty martini with Broadway regulars (and likely the talent as well).

After the show, you’ll head to the Upper Eastside’s luxury celebrity favorite The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. Why this hotel? It houses the legendary Bemelman’s Bar, where you’ll wait in line for a true New York experience. The exclusivity, the vibe, the dark aesthetic, and the people-watching make Bemelman’s worth the wait.

With this itinerary you’re guaranteed a quintessential, exclusive NYC experience. Now all that’s left to decide is your outfit. And that deserves a separate post. *wink*

Skybox Loft at Ludlow Hotel: Spacious NYC Accommodation with Stunning City Views

In honor of this years NYFW, let’s review The Ludlow Hotel in NYC’s storied Lower East Side!

Our review begins with two words: Skybox Loft. The loft spans 325 square feet with separated rooms for the queen bed and sitting area. The sitting area boasts an incredible 180 degree view of the city. It’s difficult to find an NYC hotel room this spacious and with this kind of view (it’s stunning). We can’t recommend the Ludlow, specifically the Skybox Loft, enough. If you’re traveling with a mini, the Loft has been reviewed as an ideal accommodation due to the separate area for a travel crib or cot. Yes, there are other accommodation levels including rooms with an outdoor terrace – need we say more?

The Ludlow is one of New York’s most effortlessly cool, unique hotels. The lobby is large & dimly lit boasting a huge fireplace and a chic bar. During our stay it was constantly buzzing with people from Noon to the the early morning hours.

We can’t review the Ludlow without mentioning it’s equally as notable restaurant, Dirty French. Offering French cuisine with a modern twist and an energetic bistro atmosphere, Dirty French offers something delicious for everyone from brunch to late-night cocktails.

Some snaps below of our most recent visit while we await our next…

Unforgettable Dining Experience at Restaurant DANIEL, NYC

NYC, New York

OK ya’ll, I’ve been so excited to feature Restaurant DANIEL for a while now. Our dining experience here has stayed in my mind since our visit and I would die to go back. Aside from being MICHELIN-starred (2*) and providing an amazing French culinary experience, this Upper East Side restaurant is gorgeous, grand and honestly so FUN. Not a typical word I would use to describe a lot of restaurants of this caliber, but I’ll explain why.

After making my way through the main entrance, we met the hostess who directed us to the front bar for drinks as we waited for our table. It’s a quaint area, richly decorated with, ofcourse, great cocktails. Dirty Martini for me, please.

After pre-dinner cocktails, we were seated in the grand dining room, and when I say grand, it is truly that (3,000 sq ft). Our table was located at the top of the room, where we could people-watch and really take in the full experience (and that we did!).

After enjoying several (large!) glasses of red wine and our 7-course meal, I can safely say this is an experience I will never forget. In total, we were there for about 3 hours and were sad to leave. All of the staff, including the waiters, were beyond accommodating and friendly; they brought us out so many extra items to try that were not including in the course.

Restaurant DANIEL has remained a staple in the NYC dining scene since 1993. Owner and Chef, Daniel Boulud, is considered one of the most revered chefs in New York. He works alongside Executive Chef, Eddy Leroux. You can take a look at the current course offering here. Visit the restaurant’s instagram for a peek into their culinary creations and updates on their rotating fine art program.