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Planning a 2-day itinerary can be daunting, with so much research to do and things to select from. That's when I come in! Let me help you explore NYC as a local. Make sure to follow this guide to have a relaxed and Viby weekend in NYC. 

Highlights include:
Must Visit FREE Art Galleries in Chelsea
Great Places to Eat
Architecture/Places to SEE

Locations: This guide includes Chelsea, Times Square, Flatiron district and Greenwich Village. 

This is a suggested itinerary, but please feel to customize it as you see fit. This is also a live guide, meaning I will update it when I find new favorites or places close. It will automatically sync the changes even after you save it.


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The Perfect Artsy Weekend in NYC

Chelsea has no shortage of restaurants and bars to enjoy—which is a good problem to have. When wading through swanky hotel lobbies, massive marketplaces, countless steakhouses, and more, it can be intimidating to pick out that perfect place to eat.

We’ve narrowed down some of our favorite restaurants in Chelsea for a variety of occasions so you can skip the decision fatigue and get to eating (and drinking) on your next outing.

The Best Restaurants For Any Occasion in Chelsea, NYC

Arguably, NYC has some of the best restaurants in the entire world. And though you can get amazing food at more casual restaurants, we all want a fancy night out every now and then. Yes, you deserve it. Use this map to explore my favorite upscale dining in the City - I love going to all of these places for special date nights, birthday celebrations, and sometimes, just for fun.

Most of these recommendations are in Manhattan, but there are a couple in other boroughs. The types of food range from Mediterranean cuisine, to Asian fusion, to the classic upscale steakhouse, to Italian, and more. If you are looking for options to go on a nice date have a birthday or other celebratory dinner, or just like upscale restaurants, this map is for you.

This is a living map of all of my top recommendations for upscale restaurants in New York City. By living, I mean that I will continue adding more places to this map when I come across them & you'll automatically get the updates!

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‌‘Speakeasy’ seems to be one of the buzzwords of the last few years, and at Lou Lou we can see why. This self designated petit bistro has a gorgeous exterior, a lovely lounge-y vibe, and best of all: pictures of everything on the menu for the person who likes to know exactly what they’re getting into. Some of our favorites include duck leg confit and the charcuterie board. The food here is sharable and approachable, making it a great option for a gathering that just about any friend group will buy into. 

They have the most unique cocktails and their food is divine. You could come here for a brunch date or dinner date, but don’t expect it to disappoint you because WOW!

My fave dishes are the Petit poulet roti and merguez. 

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