there is a textiles show in the nypl that would be nice, then you could go to bryant park or up in one vanderbilt observation deck without straying too far. also for dinner near grand central is sakagura, a cool japanese izakaya in the basement of an office building that is fun and i think romantic to find. its a common kind of thing in japan, but unusual here and its very good.

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Murray's Cheese in Grand Central Market, you can try samples of cheese. If you're getting her something, get a small thing of havarti (the one with dill) and combine that with apple butter.

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That sounds like an amazing first date! 🎨💫 If you’re both into art, the MoMA is a solid choice, and for dinner, I’d recommend Gabriel Kreuther (Michelin-starred, artsy vibe) or L’Adresse (cozy but stylish).

For something unique & interactive, you could take a hands-on cooking class together at Selfup in FiDi—it’s fun, romantic, and lets you bond over making amazing food. 🍝🔥 Plus, it’s perfect if the weather turns bad!

Other cool indoor spots near Grand Central:
✨ Summit One Vanderbilt – insane skyline views with mirrored floors
🖼️ Fotografiska Museum – artsy, moody photography exhibits
🍸 Raines Law Room – hidden speakeasy for a classy nightcap

Hope that helps! Whatever you do, she’s gonna love the effort you’re putting in. 💕

What part of NY? There are no shortage of options. Are you working with a budget - if so provide it with real numbers as this will avoid some one recommending either Punjabi Deli (which is tasty) vs Daniel (which i$ ta$ty).

A couple easy ones

• picnic and bike ride on governors island
• paddle boats in Central Park
• do a baking or cooking class (tons of options)
• kayaking on the Hudson River (should be open by the time he arrives)
• taking the ferry to a couple stops (if you time it you can get a couple rides on one ticket before it expires)
• walking Bk bridge to south street (seaport walk/ stroll and a bunch of shops and places to hang out) or dumbo (doing a carousel ride)
• slow stroll or bike ride
• catch a broadway show in a whim by going to the tkts booth or seeing about rush tickets

Sunset walk on the Brooklyn Bridge, picnic in Central Park, and maybe dinner at a rooftop spot, can’t go wrong with that vibe!

Welcome to NYC! 🗽 A sunset stroll on the Brooklyn Bridge, rooftop drinks in Midtown, and a cozy dinner in the West Village would be perfect. Happy early anniversary! 💕

awwww you go girl! anywhere will be romantic as long as you two are together 🥰

Hang out on your roof at night

Tram to Roosevelt Island and wander...

a breakfast date where you get bagels and a coffee. You can leave if it's not working out, or spend more time together if it is. Lost cost, low commitment. NYC has the best bagels in the world.

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r/AskNYC - 'first date spot'

Great Jones Distillery. Good drinks, pretty central location in Manhattan, and the place is big so there's always room!

Really depends on the neighborhood for specific spots but if you just opt to grab a drink at a bar some time during the week theres no reason youll need a reservation. If its dinner I mean yeah reservation would prob be smart but not like theyre hard to make for most places.

If you run into a situation where you meet at the bar and theres no room, its NYC there will be another place within a block or two and you can just pivot to that.

I’d need a neighborhood and the type of bar you want to go to (my specialty is cocktail bars) but I can probably help. That said, even though you’re right that you always need a reservation nowadays I’ve had pretty good dates form out of having to make a last second venue change because I didn’t make a reservation.

Ample hills creamery in DUMBO and then a nice walk by the brooklyn bridge park is a nice go to for the summer time. Can also do first saturdays by the brooklyn musuem. Go food sampling at the smorgasborg. They also have wine tours in manhattan that start in union square. My personal favorite so far has been drunken shakespeare. You WILL laugh, she/he/they(?) WILL have a good time, you two WILL have something to chat about once it is all said and done.

If these ideas don't prompt you, download the Fever app. it suggests plenty of things to do for dates in NYC.

-Get the $20 Groupon for two bikes, all-day rentals, near Central Park - do the big loop in CP, can even do the waterfront near westside highway.

-Museum, nearby tea/coffee place for a chill ending.

-Take the ferry to governors island, buy snacks and have a calm picnic.

Live your truth, do what you can afford, don’t be the joke of her group chat. Keep her laughing, and comfortable.

The gazebo in Central Park by Harlem at night, that’s where I bust cheeks. There you go no gate keeping.

Rucker park basketball court. I’m crossing her up and I’m leaving her on the ground.

Any bodega that’s near by. A honey bun or 2 with a bottle of water goes a long way. Shit if I’m feeling fancy I might splurge on a couple cans of Arizona. But that was in the past.

The museums. They free and you could find out if a girl got a brain on her. Plus it’s a walk thru Central Park and they got surrounding food spots.

Osamil has a great vibe with fun drinks for first date, and if you click with the date there’s a speakeasy upstairs to extend the night.

Rubirosa is a cute date spot in my experience

Mel's Pizza, Mokyo, Lil' Frankie/s

I like drinks at Temple Bar for a first date: since Nerve.com it was my go-to and was always stellar.

Yellow Rose is probably the best I can think of.

Other suggestions: kings county imperial, uva next door, uluh, terrior, potluck club

I’ve never experienced that problem! But im an old lady at heart and dine super early, places tend to get louder as the night goes on

I had a great first date where I picked up sandwiches from Groppi's and we had a picnic overlooking the lake at South Shore Park. He ended up being a psychopath and was cheating on me for our entire relationship, but hey, at least the first date was 10/10.

Bryant's Cocktail Lounge 👍

I walked around IKEA with a girl on a first date… now we’re engaged

First, we play mini-golf:

https://www.bigputts.net

Then, dinner at Odd Duck, because I can't condone a picky eater.

We hop on over to Last Rites, maybe get some ice cream at Zocalo along the way, catch some live music.

If the night is still going strong, then it's off to Brookfield to throw eggs at Scott Walker's house.*

If we get arrested, I bail us both out. Then I go to sleep at my house and you go to sleep at your house because it's a first date and I'm tired.

*This is the only necessary activity if we're on a budget. Address searchable with name and DoB on myvote.wi.gov!

The art museum is pay-what-you-want every Thursday from 4–8. If you get a drink/something to loosen up a bit first, it can be amusing entertainment/a way to keep the conversation moving. Plus, lovely strolling/skyline all around whenever you’re done

You understand that in a city of 8 million people spread out over 300+ miles there isn't a neighborhood specifically dedicated to meeting nice men? And if there is, please let me know if you find it.

if you like men from the bronx hit up the bars on dyckman and you’ll be a happy gal.

Once dated the entire Upper West Side.

Not bushwick.

The Olive Garden in Times Square