Make a Reservation

You and a +1 will eat Korean food in the East Village and then sip absinthe in a Prohibition-era bar.

Night Out with 🔥 Korean Wings and Absinthe

Dine at MONO+MONO in The Bowery, New York for life-changing Korean chicken wings amidst a captivating environment featuring art and plants.

Eat Korean Wings

✅ Before you go: 
• Make a res here: https://resy.com/cities/ny/mono-and-mono?date=2022-06-02&seats=2

❗️Heads up: 
• They only accept AMEX or cash, but there's an ATM right inside the entrance.

💪 Pro tip:
• Make a note in your Resy reservation that you'd like to sit "in the library" to request one of the glassed in tables if you're a party of two. If you don't get one, don't worry, the whole place is stunning.


Eat life-changing wings at MONO+MONO

At William Barnacle Tavern in East Village, NY, savor a mesmerizing absinthe experience with traditional serving methods after a short walk from dinner.

Sip Absinthe

🚶‍♀️5 min walk from dinner

💪 Pro tip:
• We went with the "entry level" absinthe, which is the first one the list and the lowest in alcohol. We're not big on that anise flavor usually but this was so tasty. Definitely sip it slowly, though 😉


Sip absinthe at the William Barnacle Tavern

Here's your Nudge Plan for an impressive night out, where you'll eat Korean

food and sip absinthe in a prohibition-era bar.

First off is Mono+Mono, a Korean spot in the East Village.

is in one of these glass in tables with their thousands of records.

Good thing they specialize in soju cocktails, since they're lower in alcohol.

Let's just say we are prepping for our next step.

Share a bunch of their plates, but make sure the chicken wings are on your table.

these were shatteringly crispy and some of the best wing I've ever had.

Once you're all set, walk 5 minutes to the William Barnacle Tavern for

This place is dark with tons of red mood lighting and boats everywhere.

Absinthe is the move here, it's such a cool experience.

whole process and it is literally mesmerizing.

They use the traditional method ,which involves fire and an

absinthe fountain that honestly we really want for our apartment.

and get ready for some 200 proof alcohol.

Here's your plan for a wellness day with gym access, massage, yoga, swim, and Cuban burgers. Watch the video 👇

get into a newer, luxury gym for the day, massage included 

steeply discounted massage + day pass 💪🏾

Experience a luxury gym day at Equinox Domino in Williamsburg, including a high-tech robot massage, fitness classes, pool, and spa amenities. Day pass access with included massage.

Luxury gym & massage

✅ Before you go
• use my referral link to sign up for pulsd and search “robot” to find the viral aescape robot massage experience for just $29: https://pulsd.com/invitations/signup?inviter_id=1172983 
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• you can alsoooo use my code on the aescape website for $10 off using code STACIE: https://app.aescape.com/

💪 Pro tips
•  make a day out of it—you have an all-access pass!
• there are multiple locations but we chose Domino since it’s newer 
• did someone say UNLIMITED TOWELS?!
• plan to take a shower there and use their le labo and dyson products 
• if you’re not a member, you can only be on the waitlist for a class but you’ll probably get in! 
• take advantage of the eucalyptus-infused cold towels in the fridges 


head to equinox domino

Savor tasty Cuban burgers and shakes at Frita, a casual spot with table games for extra fun in Williamsburg. Perfect after a day of wellness next door.

Cuban burgers

✅ Before you go
• it’s an order at the counter kind of place with games at the tables!



get cuban burgers at Frita

where you can get a day pass to a recently opened luxury gym for just 29 bucks,

Equinox opened a location about a year and a

half ago at the old Domino's sugar factory.

which I highly recommend hitting the lower body,

you can join a class if there's space available.

And they have amazing showers which you can use to rinse off afterwards.

then headed next door for Cuban burgers at Frita,

Here's your plan for celebrating with classic cocktails, flavorful apps, pescatarian entrees, and sweet desserts. Watch the video 👇

A classic restaurant that makes every meal feel special

An NYC Institution That's Worth the Hype ✨🍴

Enjoy an iconic NYC dining experience at Tavern on the Green with delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and options for all diets—perfect for special occasions or a treat yourself night.

Fine Dining Experience

✅ Before you go
• Make a res, especially on the weekend, to ensure there's a table available for you 🗓️ : http://tavernonthegreen.com
• It's a little elevated, but not overly formal. That said, you'll probably want a slightly nicer look than sweats 😉 
• Come hungry!

💪 Pro tips
• Try to get an outdoor table when the weather is nice; it's the best part 🌙 
• Highly rec a res during golden hour 🌅 
• Don't rush, this is a linger kind of dinner 
• A post dinner park walk is a non-negotiable 🌳

Tavern on the Green 🐎 

I took it back to an NYC Classic for my birthday dinner in March,

institution and a fave treat yourself spot for me.

Aside from its gorgeous architecture and layout,

it boasts some phenomenal food and service.

We immediately gravitated towards some classic drinks

and the veggies and salads were fantastic as well.

some of the best cheesecake I've ever tasted,

but we were also greeted by a giant birthday cake slice, as an added surprise.

The waiter even made me a decaf espresso martini so that I could avoid caffeine.

Totally recommend this for a special occasion or treat yourself night,

Here's your plan for making pasta, tasting cheese, and enjoying wine at Murray's Cheese. Watch the video 👇

Pasta making + cheese tasting tucked away at Murray’s Cheese on Bleecker Street

Hidden Gem Pasta Class 🍾

Learn to make fresh pasta and sample cheeses at Murray’s Cheese in West Village. Perfect for beginners, with plenty of wine and a fun, social vibe.

Pasta & Cheese Class

✅ Before you go
Make a res, these classes are not walk in friendly and book up! https://classes.murrayscheese.com 📅
No experience needed — it's very beginner-friendly
Wear something you don't mind getting flour on 👕👚
You make the pasta to take home so it doesnt replace dinner — plan accordingly (or bring it home and cook it right away) 🍽️
Don't drink beforehand, wine is unlimited and delicious 🍷

💪 Pro tips

Compare your pasta with whoever you're with or someone around the table if you want to make a new friend (it becomes a thing) 👩‍👧
Don't stress about technique, messy pasta is normal 🍝
Try every cheese, even the ones you wouldn't normally pick 🧀
Walk Bleecker after if you want to keep the night going 🚶

Grab dinner at Murray's Cheese

Here's your plan for exploring space facts at a free, quirky planetarium show. Watch the video 👇

learn some cool things about space for free

free quirky space show uptown 🪐

Catch a free, quirky 45-minute space show at the CCNY Planetarium in Hamilton Heights. Reserve seats in advance for an engaging galaxy journey every Wednesday!

planetarium show

✅ Before you go
• they have a show every wednesday afternoon during the spring (thru early May) and you can reserve your free spot here: https://ccnyplanetarium.org/shows/
• it’s a 45 minute show and they just ask that you don’t try to re-enter if you gotta leave 
• tix are available about 1 week in advance of the show 


💪 Pro tips
• best seats are in the back!
• they also have shows during the fall


head to CCNY planetarium 

there's this quirky little galactic show happening at

a planetarium uptown on City College's campus.

Important detail because somehow there are 3 planetariums in Manhattan.

Bonus points if you rock a star necklace.

There's this physics professor who takes you on

which I guess I had the appropriate outfit on for,

facts about the world to let whoever or whatever

finds it know what we're like here on Earth.