Carl and Leniqua on a Brooklyn rooftop on Halloween night with the Manhattan skyline behind them
Fifteen years on October 24 · The crystal anniversary · XV

Leniqua & Carl

15 Year Weekend Sneakaway

Booked

Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

6 Platt St, Financial DistrictKing roomSat Oct 31 to Mon Nov 2
The weekend

Three days downtown

The plan has only a few fixed points. Everything else is your choice from the options below.

Carl and Leniqua toasting at dinner before the movie
Saturday, Oct 31

Dinner and Clayface in 4DX

  1. DayA slow start to the weekend
  2. 4pmCheck in at the Four Points
  3. 5:15pmAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ at Gen, 150 E 14th Staround the corner from the theater
  4. 7:50pmClayface in 4DX, Regal Union Square
  5. LateDrinks or dessertoptions under Drinks and dessert
Carl and Leniqua on the Staten Island Ferry at sunset
Sunday, Nov 1

Dinner at Celestine

  1. MorningBagels from Tompkins Square BagelsEast Village classic
  2. LunchWagyu burgers at Melt Shop, 101 Maiden Lanea short walk from the hotel
  3. 6:30pmWalk the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO at duskabout 30 min, or the F to York St
  4. 7:15pmDinner at Celestine, 1 John St, DUMBO. Bookedon the water, under the Manhattan Bridge
  5. LateDrinksoptions under Drinks and dessert
Carl and Leniqua sharing dim sum in Chinatown
Monday, Nov 2

Slow morning

  1. MorningSleep in, breakfastoptions under Brunch
  2. 12pmCheck out
  3. LunchOn the way homeoptions under Easy and delicious
Where to eat

Downtown, Brooklyn and the Village

Researched October 30 and checked against recent closures. Prices are estimates for two before tax and tip.

Before the movie

Spots near Regal Union Square for next time. Saturday we went with Gen Korean BBQ.

32 E 10th St, Greenwich Village RomanticCall to book

Il Cantinori

A cozy, romantic Tuscan room since 1983. Call (212) 673-6044 for a 5:30 table.

Opens 5pm Sat. 4 min walk to the theater
$140 to $180for two
101 E 19th St Special occasionBar walk-in

Union Square Cafe

The special-occasion classic. If tables are gone, the bar takes walk-ins.

7 min walk to the theater
$120 to $180for two
250 Park Ave S at 20th St Mediterranean

Barbounia

Big, lively Mediterranean room under vaulted ceilings. High volume, so an early table is likely.

7 min walk
$100 to $150for two
45 E 18th St Walk-inClassic NYC

Old Town Bar

Wooden booths and old New York charm since 1892. Burgers and pub plates.

5 min walk. Arrive 5:30
$60 to $80for two
139 4th Ave at 13th St QuickWalk-in

Xi'an Famous Foods

Spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles. Quick and unforgettable.

2 min walk. Open until 9
$30 to $38for two
150 E 14th St QuickWalk-in

Joe's Pizza Union Square

The Village slice since 1975, under the original Tiffany lamps.

4 min walk
$15 to $25for two
342 E 11th St, East Village DessertAfter the movie

Veniero's

Cannoli and cheesecake under a stained-glass ceiling since 1894. Perfect after the movie.

Open until 10 or 11pm. 10 min walk
$15 to $30for two

The big dinner

Sunday night, the celebration. Pick a favorite; none of these are booked yet.

13 E 12th St, Greenwich Village Steakhouse

Strip House Downtown

Red velvet burlesque room and the 24-layer chocolate cake. Ask for a booth and save room for the cake.

Any night. Near Union Square
$220 to $300for two
The Beekman, FiDi Walk from hotel

Le Gratin

Daniel Boulud's Lyon bistro under the Beekman's Victorian atrium. Very romantic, close to the hotel.

Sat 5 to 10, Sun 5 to 9. 10 min walk
$150 to $200for two
42 Grove St, West Village Walk-in

Buvette

Tiny candlelit French cafe with a garden. Best romance per dollar, and it takes walk-ins.

Walk in any night
$120 to $170for two
54 Pearl St, FiDi Walk from hotelBest value

Fraunces Tavern

Open since 1762, where Washington said farewell to his officers. Fireplaces and live music most nights. The value pick.

Any night. 4 min walk
$90 to $130for two
Prince St, SoHo Resy Notify

Raoul's

A SoHo bistro since 1975, "awash in romantic light." Famous au poivre burger at the bar.

Sun or Mon via Resy Notify
$220 to $280for two
314 Bleecker St, West Village Resy Notify

I Sodi

Small, beloved Tuscan room. Set a Resy Notify tonight.

Sun or Mon, tables go in seconds
$200 to $260for two
1 John St, DUMBO BookedSkyline view

Celestine

Mediterranean on the water under the Manhattan Bridge, with the skyline at the window.

Booked: Sunday Nov 1, 7:15pm
$120 to $160for two
136 Washington St, FiDi Walk from hotel

Morton's World Trade Center

The easy no-travel steakhouse night, a few minutes from the hotel.

Sun 4 to 9 or Mon. 10 min walk
$200 to $280for two

Brunch

Sunday or Monday morning before checkout.

110 Wall St, FiDi Walk from hotelBest value

Westville Wall St

The best cheap brunch downtown. $18 market plate.

Sat and Sun 10 to 4. 5 min walk
$40 to $55for two
60th floor, 28 Liberty St Skyline viewSplurge

Manhatta weekend lunch

The best view downtown for half the dinner price, $65 per person prix fixe.

Sunday only. 10 min walk
$130 to $160for two
120 Hudson St, Tribeca Walk-in

Bubby's

Classic pancakes and pie in Tribeca. Go early.

Opens 8am, walk-in only weekends
$60 to $80for two

Easy and delicious

Under $45 for two. Fuel between the big moments.

230 Vesey St Brookfield Place

Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place

Sushi, tacos and more with a marina view, near the Hudson.

Any day, 15 min walk
$30 to $40for two
Brookfield Place Brookfield Place

Le District

A calmer French market with a wine bar, same building as Hudson Eats.

Any day
$30 to $45for two
13 Doyers St, Chinatown Classic NYC

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Dim sum since 1920 on the crooked little Doyers Street. Monday lunch before home.

Daily 11 to 9. 20 min walk
$35 to $45for two
124 Fulton St, FiDi Late night

Joe's Pizza

The classic New York slice, late night.

Open late. 10 min walk
$15 to $20for two
19 Old Fulton St, DUMBO Brooklyn

Juliana's

Coal-oven pizza under the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk the bridge there.

11:30 to 3:15 and 4 to 9
$35 to $45for two
55 Water St, DUMBO BrooklynSkyline view

Time Out Market rooftop

Food hall with a free rooftop facing both bridges.

Daily
$30 to $40for two

Drinks and dessert

After Clayface Saturday, or after dinner Sunday.

64th floor, 70 Pine St Walk from hotelSkyline view

Overstory

A 360 degree skyline terrace five minutes from your bed. The anniversary nightcap. Book ahead.

Until 1am Sat, midnight Sun. 6 min walk
$50 to $70for two
30 Water St, FiDi Walk from hotelLate night

The Dead Rabbit

World-famous cocktail bar. Sunday 11pm happy hour: $2 oysters after the movie.

Until 2am Sun. 3 min walk
$30 to $45for two
The Beekman, FiDi Walk from hotel

The Bar Room at Temple Court

A stunning Victorian bar under the Beekman atrium.

10 min walk
$45 to $60for two
28 W 53rd St, Midtown CrystalSplurge

Champagne in Baccarat crystal, Grand Salon

Every glass is Baccarat crystal under crystal chandeliers. The crystal anniversary toast.

Grand Salon until 11pm. Reserve
$60 to $100for two