Plan a trip to New York
The Big Apple where dreams are made of is easily one of the most famous, most visited and hyped up cities in the world. No matter where you are from there is definitely the chance that you have heard of or visited New York. It is one of those cities that keep you coming back for more with the swanky lifestyle, many attractions and the overall vibe the city eludes. It’s almost like you haven’t lived till you’ve seen New York. So how exactly do you plan a trip to NYC? The WKNDTRP city guide is full of New York attractions waiting to be discovered.
Choose the right hotel
Located in one of New York’s artistic and vibrant neighbourhoods, The Standard East Village is a 4-star property with a mind-blowing view. The boutique hotel features in-site dining options, open courtyards and spacious rooms overlooking the city. You will only be about 10 minutes from the train stations making it an ideal location if you are to explore with ease. The hotel boasts boldness with its modern but tasteful interiors making it a chic place to stay in while in the city. It is great for whether you are with family, work or solo.
Must try restaurants
A definite New York favourite the Red Rooster is headed by Chef Marcus Samuelsson who wanted to bring life to traditional America through his food. Here you can find various comfort food options made to the highest quality and freshest ingredients. You can either sit indoors or on the outdoor patio just below the giant Red Roosters board. This place is a must visit when in New York to have a taste of America. The restaurant opens at 12pm onwards.
A Scandinavian find-dining restaurant known for its tasting menus, wine pairing and bar lounge. Aska is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant headed by Chef Fredrik Berselius who is inspired by his surroundings, using natural ingredients in creating his dishes. The interiors at Aska are dark and sleek allowing the perfectly decorated food to stand out. Aska is open from 5pm to 11pm so make your dinner reservation in advance to ensure a seat.
Have a drink at
The Polo Bar by Ralph Lauren is a well-known bar in New York not only for its name but for the quality of food and drinks. The bar specializes in American seasonal classic cocktails and food. Once you are inside be surrounded by posh interiors and the occasional cigar smoke. The bar is open from 5pm to 11pm but a reservation in advance is advisable.
A sleek and unassuming speakeasy bar that serves creative and innovating cocktails. The best way to enter is through Stone Street Coffee as the entrance is purposely made mysterious and elusive. The bar has been generating a good buzz for a great place to find Gin based cocktails. The crowd here is diverse and ranges from NYC locals to others from other parts of the country or world and is also nominated in the World’s 50 Best Bars list.
Things to do in NYC
Visit the Empire State Building
Go for a Broadway show
Central Park
The things to do in NYC depend on what interests you but the above are the must dos as they all capture an essence of the city. Use the WKNDTRP Travel app to help you choose how to play your trip in New York