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Frank Sinatra live band & an Italian dinner!? If you love live music, the old school feels of NYC & delicious food, this special night out is the plan for you!

Here's your plan for an Italian dinner at Quality Italian followed by Sinatra Saturdays at Carnegie Club

Old School NYC Night Out 🎤🌃

Enjoy mouthwatering Italian cuisine at Quality Italian, known for its whippped ricotta and hearty chicken parm for two, in the heart of Midtown East, NYC.

Italian Dining

✅ Before you go
• https://www.qualityitalian.com
• Menu highlights: whipped ricotta, spicy lobster rigatoni alla vodka, dry-aged porterhouse agnolotti, the classic chicken parm for two & corn crème brûlée 

💪 Pro tips
• Make a res 📆

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Enjoy Sinatra Saturdays at The Carnegie Club with live Frank Sinatra performances. Shows most Saturdays with two different sets each night.

Live Sinatra Music

✅ Before you go
• https://www.carnegie-club.com/sinatra-saturdays
• Shows are on Saturdays *not just a couple times a year* (most Saturdays throughout the year) - with two shows a night (8pm & 10:30pm.
• Reservations are available 60 days in advance at 11:59 pm EST and based on availability. 

💪 Pro tips
• Each show features a completely different set list, so stay for both if you can. We booked the early show with reserved seats & then grabbed spots at the bar for the second show. 

Sinatra Saturdays 🎶

If you're looking for a fun night out that feels like old school New York,

we grabbed some Italian because New York is known for their pies and pasta.

You really can't go wrong at Quality Italian,

just come hungry because the portions are huge.

But the real highlight of the night was heading to the Carnegie Club

everyone in the audience was smiling and dancing.

The Carnegie Club is also known for their cigars,

this is a spot you have to add to your list.

Craving a beach day without leaving the city?! The Watermark Beach is officially open for the season! Check out this spot for themed drinks, party vibes, city views & so much more! 🌊🪸🪼🏖️

A Summer Must: Beach Bar & Sunset Views 🧜‍♀️

Watermark in FiDi, NYC offers beach vibes, themed drinks, happy hour deals, and sunset views of Brooklyn.

Beach Bar Party

✅ Before you go
• https://www.watermarkny.com
• Instagram: @watermarkny

💪 Pro tips
• They have daily happy hour deals, special themed pop-up events & more! Check out the website for details. 
• Go for happy hour and see incredible views of Brooklyn /the sunset! 🌅h

Beach vibes

If you're looking for a tropical vacation but not trying to leave the city,

I've got a spot you have to add to your list.

The Watermark Beach just opened in time for summer,

and it is the perfect spot if you're looking for a place for drinks and great views with friends 

What I love about this spot is depending on the time that you go,

it can either be super chill or an absolute party.

We chose the giant Capri Suns and they were so tasty.

So be sure to add this spot to your list for your next night out.

You'll participate in Animal Care Centers of NYC’s (ACC) ‘BoroughBreak’ program to take a shelter dog for a field trip! 🦴

Hang w/a Shelter Dog for the Day 🐶🐾🐕‍🦺

At Animal Care Centers of NYC - Queens, participants can take a shelter dog for a field trip under the 'BoroughBreak' program.

Shelter Dog Field Trip

✅ Before you go
• Find more info here https://www.nycacc.org/foster/#boroughbreaks
• Sign up for Manhattan here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fbdc63fa/appointment/16321121/calendar/6849617?calendarIds=6849617
• Sign up for Queens here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fbdc63fa/appointment/37162496/calendar/7252502?calendarIds=7252502

💪 Pro tips
• Spots fill up quickly! Sign up for their email list to get notified when spots are released (typically 12pm on Tuesdays each week)
• Plan to have the pup for at least 2 hours 🐶

Book a BoroughBreak

If your dog deprived living in New York City like I am,

let me put you on to my new favorite activity.

The Animal Care Center of New York has a volunteer program called Borough

Breaks where you can take a shelter dog for a field trip.

I've participated in the program several times now with the ACC in Queens,

few hours away from the stressful shelter environment,

but you also get to snuggle with some super cute dogs.

You don't need tons of experience to apply,

and everything is provided when you pick up your pup.

Check out the planner notes for more details and sign up to participate next Sunday.

Your night will start with a great happy hour, and end with NYC’s wildest, sexiest, most unpredictable variety show.

Here's your plan for grabbing drinks at Juke Bar, then enjoying a wild show at House of Yes

Not Your Average Night Out - Dirty Circus 🌶️

Kick off your night at Juke Bar in Bushwick with incredible $5 happy hour deals on beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails, plus a tempting $13 beer + burger combo.

Grab Drinks

💪 Pro Tips
• Happy Hour runs Monday - Friday until 7pm: $5 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails.
• They also have a $13 beer + burger combo (didn’t try it, but the smell was amazing).
• Drinks are good, but not too strong. We had the Picketini & the Wild Rose - both were really good!

Grab Drinks at Juke Bar

Experience NYC's wildest cabaret at House of Yes, featuring memorable acts, tickets here: https://www.houseofyes.org/dirtycircus, check full lineup: https://www.houseofyes.org/

Burlesque Show

✅ Before you go
• We saw Dirty Circus - you can check out the experience and grab your tickets here: https://www.houseofyes.org/dirtycircus
• The show had 3 acts and 3 intermissions, it lasted about 3 hours.
• Events are 21+, so don’t forget your ID!
• House of Yes hosts a ton of other shows and dance parties - peek the lineup here: https://www.houseofyes.org/
• You can take the train, but we drove and found street parking easily (just get there early).

💪 Pro tips
• Seats are first come, first served - arrive early to get a good view.
• Doors to the venue open at 6:30pm, but theater doors open at 7:15pm (seating isn’t guaranteed after 7:30).
• There’s an outdoor area with some seating if you want a drink before the show.
• Some acts are interactive and might involve water - look out for the splash zone when selecting your seats!

Walk to House of Yes

Vik and I went on a date night that started innocently enough at Juke Bar,

a chill spot with great happy hour deals and solid good cocktails,

but we had no idea what the night had in store.

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Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City is a beautifully maintained 9-hole public course with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the Pulaski Skyway. Known for its challenging layout, pristine greens, and convenient location, it’s a hidden gem for both casual and experienced golfers looking for a quick yet rewarding round close to NYC. Whether you're practicing your short game or squeezing in a round after work, Skyway delivers a top-tier golf experience in an urban setting.

Here's your plan for enjoying a fun round of golf at Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City

Skyway Golf Course ⛳️ 

At Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City, secure a 'Tee Time' to enjoy a round of golf with breathtaking Manhattan views, renting clubs for just $13 if needed.

Golfing

✅ Before you go
• book a tee time, we chose the twilight one! 

💪 Pro tips
• each person needs their own clubs, but renting is just $13! 


Tee Time

Looking for an unexpected escape just minutes from Manhattan,

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