NYC – Staten Island and Manhattan 2023
King (and Queen) of Staten Island - “Forgotten Borough.”
Another great weekend spent exploring NYC with my favorite daughter! Can’t believe it was 2014 when me you and mom spent our first fam weekend in Manhattan enjoying Broadway shows: Motown & Of Mice and Men. This time we cross off the final 5th Borough - Staten Island. (Day #1) Doing what we do best; exploring history, art, photography, cool local restaurants, bars, experiences, of course enjoying pizza and ice cream! Few film locations from - King of Staten Island. Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson 2020 movie. #liveyourdash
Dad & Daughter
NYC Day #1 (Staten Island)
Friday 9/22/23
Under Our Umbrellas....Umbrellas…..
Rainy day in Manhattan couldn't spoil our Dad & Daughter fun......Highlights included no sunrise ride on "the Boat", "Breakfast with the Seinfeld" crew, NASA inspired trippy art exhibit at Artechouse, exploring/eating in Chelsea Market, walking in the rain on our very own "Little Island", golfing and drinking with "Swingers", in the clouds Summit Experience at One Vanderbilt, fabulous dinner in Central Park at iconic Tavern on the Green (didn't run into Red Hot Chili Peppers though), followed by evening speakeasy Pub Crawl: UES Ice Cream (Excuse me. "We are volunteers for the Storage Room"), secret subway passageway at La Noxe (enjoyed "Midnite Cruiser" shots with the staff!) as well as an early "Halloween" celebration at Oscar Wilde's. Our 'Ferry Beers' will have to wait for next visit. 18 hours in the city that never sleeps and sometimes rains! #liveyourdash
Dad & Daughter
NYC Day #2 (Manhattan)
Saturday 9/23/23
“Not hardcore....unless you live hardcore."
Dewey Finn (School of Rock) Back to Staten Island to close out our NYC weekend. Early rise coffee and collectibles breakfast with Regina. Lauren's travel friend from Budapest EF trip. Morning walk Mount Loretto Unique Area including Shrine of the Immaculate Virgin and Handmaidens of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Novitate Convent and Prince's Bay Lighthouse, Monsignor Road. Stroll along FDR Boardwalk/Midland Beach/Turtle Point. Drove though Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation Area. Explored Wagner College and St. George Theatre both film locations for Jack Black 2003 movie - School of Rock. Lunch at Seppe Pizza Bar. Amazing dinner at Enoteca Maria (aka Nonnas of the World). Dinners are prepared by International "Grandmas". Our dinner was cooked by 76 year old Argentina "Nonna" named Carmen. Both Seppe and Nonna's are Michelin rated restaurants. Hollywood movie featuring "Nonnas" starring Susan Sarandon and Vince Vaughn is coming to the silver screen early 2024. Still raining here in the (not so) Forgotten Borough - Staten Island. #liveyourdash
THANKS Regina, for making Lauren and I feel like "Locals" this weekend!
Dad and Daughter
NYC Day #3 (Staten Island)
Sunday 9/24/23
King (and Queen) of Staten Island - “Forgotten Borough.”
Another great weekend spent exploring NYC with my favorite daughter! Can’t believe it was 2014 when me you and mom spent our first fam weekend in Manhattan enjoying Broadway shows: Motown & Of Mice and Men. This time we cross off the final 5th Borough - Staten Island. (Day #1) Doing what we do best; exploring history, art, photography, cool local restaurants, bars, experiences, of course enjoying pizza and ice cream! Few film locations from - King of Staten Island. Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson 2020 movie. #liveyourdash
Dad & Daughter
NYC Day #1 (Staten Island)
Friday 9/22/23
Under Our Umbrellas....Umbrellas…..
Rainy day in Manhattan couldn't spoil our Dad & Daughter fun......Highlights included no sunrise ride on "the Boat", "Breakfast with the Seinfeld" crew, NASA inspired trippy art exhibit at Artechouse, exploring/eating in Chelsea Market, walking in the rain on our very own "Little Island", golfing and drinking with "Swingers", in the clouds Summit Experience at One Vanderbilt, fabulous dinner in Central Park at iconic Tavern on the Green (didn't run into Red Hot Chili Peppers though), followed by evening speakeasy Pub Crawl: UES Ice Cream (Excuse me. "We are volunteers for the Storage Room"), secret subway passageway at La Noxe (enjoyed "Midnite Cruiser" shots with the staff!) as well as an early "Halloween" celebration at Oscar Wilde's. Our 'Ferry Beers' will have to wait for next visit. 18 hours in the city that never sleeps and sometimes rains! #liveyourdash
Dad & Daughter
NYC Day #2 (Manhattan)
Saturday 9/23/23
“Not hardcore....unless you live hardcore."
Dewey Finn (School of Rock) Back to Staten Island to close out our NYC weekend. Early rise coffee and collectibles breakfast with Regina. Lauren's travel friend from Budapest EF trip. Morning walk Mount Loretto Unique Area including Shrine of the Immaculate Virgin and Handmaidens of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Novitate Convent and Prince's Bay Lighthouse, Monsignor Road. Stroll along FDR Boardwalk/Midland Beach/Turtle Point. Drove though Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation Area. Explored Wagner College and St. George Theatre both film locations for Jack Black 2003 movie - School of Rock. Lunch at Seppe Pizza Bar. Amazing dinner at Enoteca Maria (aka Nonnas of the World). Dinners are prepared by International "Grandmas". Our dinner was cooked by 76 year old Argentina "Nonna" named Carmen. Both Seppe and Nonna's are Michelin rated restaurants. Hollywood movie featuring "Nonnas" starring Susan Sarandon and Vince Vaughn is coming to the silver screen early 2024. Still raining here in the (not so) Forgotten Borough - Staten Island. #liveyourdash
THANKS Regina, for making Lauren and I feel like "Locals" this weekend!
Dad and Daughter
NYC Day #3 (Staten Island)
Sunday 9/24/23
© Scott Kern