NYC Trip
NYC Bachelorette
“Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you.” - Taylor Swift
When I was planning my bachelorette I knew NYC was my top destination. I wanted to be in the city, be able to party until 3am, and then go out for food later. I love the vibe of NYC. It’s a gorgeous, diverse city that doesn’t sleep. Thankfully, my ladies love me, and they all flew out with me to the East Coast for a memorable weekend.
The weekend was jam packed with delicious food and unforgettable experiences. If you’re planning a trip to NYC, I highly recommend all of these places and activities.
L O D G I N G + S T A Y
One of the things I really wanted is for all of us to be together. We rented a brownstone in the heart of Manhattan that would accommodate all 10 of us. It was a perfect location - close to subway stations, but located on a quiet street. It had four bedrooms, seven beds, and three bathrooms. The hosts were fabulous and provided all the amenities we needed. I loved that we would go out and explore the city and then all come home together to hang out.
F O O D + R E S T A U R A N T S
Brekkie
Dominique Ansel Bakery est. 2011
89 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
Dominique Ansel created the Cronut (a croissant doughnut)
Cronut flavors change monthly and they don’t repeat flavors
May 2022 Flavor:
Strawberry Poppyseed Mascarpone & Buttermilk
Dominique Ansel Bakery Cont.
You can pre-order your Cronut (Cronuts sell out, so it’s best if you pre-order yours)
Other baked goods can sell out, so it’s best to visit early!
Sept. 2022 Flavor: Earl Grey and Okinawa Black Sugar (drool)
Ess-A-Bagel est. 1976
831 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
Best Bagel in NYC
I ordered the everything bagel with cream cheese. I’m still dreaming about this bagel.
Long line - you may have to wait up to 30 minutes
I recommend going early if you don’t want to wait and know your order before you get to the counter
Order online here
Very tempted to opt for their nationwide shipping
Dough Donuts est. 2010
14 West 19th Street at, 5th Ave, New York, 10011
Handmade, artisanal donuts
The phrase, “It’s so fluffy!” comes to mind
They have a standard rotation of classic donut flavors and are experimenting with new flavors all the time
Great coffee!
They too now feature nationwide shipping!
Lunch
Joe’s Pizza est. 1975
7 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014
Classic New York slice of pizza
Guaranteed hot, fresh, delicious slices at low, affordable prices
Original location in Greenwich Village
There will likely always be a line, but it goes pretty quick
Featured in Spider-Man 2
Afternoon Tea at Whitby Hotel
18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Amazing Afternoon Tea Experience The warmed scones and sandwiches were scrumptious. You will definitely be full! The desserts were a bit lacking.
There are so many tea options! Everyone loved their tea.
Afternoon Tea Hours:
Weekdays 1:30-4:00pm
Weekends 12:00-5:00pm
Afternoon Tea at Whitby Hotel Cont.
Make a reservation at least 1 month in advance
If party is less than six, you can make your own reservation here
If party is more than six, you can contact bar@thewhitbyhotel.com
Accommodates parties up to 15
Afternoon Tea Menu Pricing
$60 pp
$75 pp w/ Champagne
Deluxe Green Bo est. 1982
66 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013
BEST soup dumplings (yes, they’re better than the dumplings from Din Tai Fung USA)
The soups were so good and nourishing for the soul after a night of clubbing
Hot and Sour Soup
Ham and Winter Melon Soup
Their Cong You Bing / Scallion Pancake was flaky on the outside and had a good chew on the inside
No reservations. Just need to go and line up.
Dinner
Sushi Yasuda est. 1999
204 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017
Michelin rated restaurant
Mind blowing omakase
Best sushi experience I’ve had outside of Japan
Make a reservation at least 1 month in advance
Online res available for parties up to 10 here
Bonus: We were able to get a private dining room and they didn’t charge us extra for the room!
Sushi Yasuda Cont.
Omakase Menu Pricing Options
Chef’s Omakase MP
Omakase 15 $140
Based on all the reviews I read, most people were happy when they got the Chef’s Omakase MP or Omakase 15. I highly recommend the Omakase 15!
Omakase 12 $100
Omakase Sashimi 5 $40
Omakase Sashimi 3 $24
Hwa Yuan Szechuan est. 1968 and 2017
42 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Renowned for Peking Duck
Credited for introducing cold sesame noodles to NY
This meal made me feel like I was eating like royalty
Make a reservation at least 1 month in advance
Online res available for parties up to 12 here
What we ordered: 1) Whole Peking Duck 2) Cold Sesame Noodles 3) Chili Wontons 4) Dong Po Pork Belly 5) Mountain Yam 6) Snow Pea Sprouts 7) Duck Soup
Nangman BBQ est. 2021
793 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Korean BBQ glamping experience
Offers individual or set bbq
Diverse array of appetizer and side options
We ate outside, so the bbq comes precooked and cut for us! Service was 15/10!
I’d recommend getting a reservation a couple of weeks in advance. We were lucky and snagged one last minute.
In addition to the onggijonggi set, we ordered the steamed souffle egg, corn cheese, army stew, and seafood pancake
Jongro BBQ (honorable mention)
Considered an OG Korean BBQ spot in NY
Cute retro decor and Korean music from the 1990s-2000s
No reservations
We tried to put our name down and was told the wait would be three hours (ain’t nobody got time for that)
A C T I V I T I E S + E X P E R I E N C E S
Chinatown Shopping
Explore Chinatown and go shopping. New York’s Chinatown is rich with history, culture, and food. Canal Street is famous for bargain shopping.
Midtown Manhattan Shopping
This is where you get to shop along the famous Fifth Avenue. There are a lot of boutiques and department stores. You’ll also find prominent landmarks such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
SoHo Shopping
Feel like getting your Sex and the City Carrie on? Then, go shopping in SoHo! Stores range from boutiques to upscale retailers. Some stores I’d love to visit are A.P.C., Celine, Nike, Reformation, Saint Laurent, What Goes Around Comes Around (vintage designer items), and Gentle Monster.
Central Park
New York’s iconic park that spans 843 acres. You could probably spend hours here. A great place for a stroll or picnic with your girls!
Bethesda Fountain
The Bethesda terrace and fountain are famous and featured in so many shows and films. I had to walk to the fountain to get the “John Wick” experience.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
NY is home to many amazing museums. It was hard to select which one to go to. In the end, I chose The Met based on its exhibitions featured at that time including the Met Gala. You could easily spend the whole day here. If you want to see the whole museum, then three hours should suffice. We only had an hour to explore, so I could only choose a few exhibits.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Gorgeous cathedral built in 1878. Current seat of the Archbishop of NY.
Rockefeller Center
Iconic NY location. Famous for its Christmas tree lighting and ice skating rink.
GoldBar
389 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013
An upscale lounge that’s gold-themed and adorned with gold skulls. Loved the DJ who played hip hop all night. The service was impeccable. It was a perfect place to dance the night away. Like most other NY clubs and lounges, this venue is on the smaller side and feels intimate.
32 Karaoke
32 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001
It’s a must to do late night Karaoke! I loved that 32 Karaoke has reasonable prices, large selection of songs that are fairly up-to-date, and is BYOB. Had to disconnect the crazy disco lights though. Felt like I was going to get a seizure. It looked like they only had a few rooms, so definitely make a reservation a few weeks in advance!
Harry Potter NYC
935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
I’m obsessed with Harry Potter. So I couldn’t pass up being in NY and not go to the Harry Potter store! If you’re a Potter Head, it’s a must-see. I loved seeing the decor, drinking butterbeer, and went home with merch. This experience is going to get its own blog.
I’d love to give a huge shoutout to my ladies! They came ready to partaaaaay, and I’m so grateful. It wouldn’t have been such an amazing trip without them. Thank you all for exploring this city with me and surviving on coffee and little sleep. I was showered with so much love. It’s a trip I’ll never forget. Best weekend ever!!!