Some of our favorite spots around the city — from our neighborhood in Ridgewood to Williamsburg, the Lower East Side, and beyond. Click any pin to learn more.
Venue / Hotel / Parking
The Venue
Gottscheer HallOur wedding venue — a Ridgewood institution with over 100 years of history. We can't wait to celebrate here with you.
Hotel & Shuttle
The Penny HotelOur recommended hotel for out-of-town guests, and the pickup point for our shuttle bus to the venue. Centrally located in Williamsburg.
Parking
247 North 7th StIf you can't find street parking, this is the lot recommended by the hotel.
Ridgewood — our neighborhood!
Historic Site
Onderdonk HouseOne of the oldest houses in all of New York, right here in our neighborhood.
Williamsburg — the hotel's neighborhood
Bagels
Apollo BagelsNew-school sourdough bagels. The tomato & cream cheese sandwich is our favorite!
Restaurant & Wine
The Four HorsemenOur absolute favorite meal in the city, and definitely a treat. Reservations are essential.
Manhattan
Italian · East Village
Lil' Frankie'sCutest Italian spot. Cash only. Our favorite is the pasta al limone!
Pizza · NoLIta
RubirosaSit-down pizza spot. The tie-dye vodka pizza is iconic. Reservations recommended.
Pizza · West Village
Joe's PizzaThis is what we think of when we think of pizza. Multiple locations across the city, but this is our most frequented location.
Ice Cream · Chinatown
Chinatown Ice Cream FactoryCute spot and fun flavors! The black sesame is our favorite.
Museum · Lower East Side
Tenement MuseumOne of Maggie's favorite NYC museums. Guided tours through preserved tenement apartments. Advanced reservations recommended.
Cinema · Lower East Side
MetrographAn independent cinema with a restaurant upstairs. A personal favorite for us.
Activity · Midtown
Circle Line CruiseA common New York tourist activity, but one that is so worth it. They offer boat tours that circle all of Manhattan!