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New York City weekend plan

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A Foodie Weekend in New York City: Where to Eat & Drink

For people who plan trips around meals — a delicious New York City weekend of markets, restaurants, and bars.

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SaturdaySat, May 30

≈ 7.5 hrs · 3 stops

Morning

restaurant
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Joe's Shanghai

Joe's Shanghai

Start with soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai in Chinatown — a must-try classic.

46 Bowery

Directions

≈ 10 min walk

restaurant
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Lombardi's Pizza

Lombardi's Pizza

Walk to Nolita for a coal-oven slice at Lombardi's, America's first pizzeria.

32 Spring St

Directions

Afternoon

≈ 45 min by transit

food
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Queens Night Market

Queens Night Market

Head to Queens Night Market for a global food crawl and artisan shopping — free entry.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens

Directions

SundaySun, May 31

≈ 8.5 hrs · 3 stops

Morning

restaurant
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Russ & Daughters Cafe

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Finish with a smoked-fish board and bagels at Russ & Daughters Cafe for a classic NYC dinner.

127 Orchard St

Directions

≈ 5 min walk

restaurant
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Katz's Delicatessen

Katz's Delicatessen

Fuel up with a legendary pastrami sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen on the Lower East Side.

205 E Houston St

Directions

Afternoon

≈ 25 min by transit

arts
3:00 PM
5:30 PM
The Met: La Traviata

The Met: La Traviata

Catch Verdi's La Traviata at the Metropolitan Opera — a stunning afternoon at Lincoln Center.

Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center · Upper West Side

Directions

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