Dinner and Clayface in 4DX
- DayA slow start to the weekend
- 4pmCheck in at the Four Points
- 5:30pmDinneroptions under Before the movie
- 7:50pmClayface in 4DX, Regal Union Square
- LateDrinks or dessertoptions under Drinks and dessert
The weekend
Three days downtown
The plan has only a few fixed points. Everything else is your choice from the options below.
The celebration dinner
- MorningBrunchoptions under Brunch
- AfternoonFree time downtown
- EveningCelebration dinneroptions under The big dinner
- LateDrinksoptions under Drinks and dessert
Slow morning
- MorningSleep in, breakfastoptions under Brunch
- 12pmCheck out
- LunchOn the way homeoptions under Easy and delicious
Where to eat
Downtown, Brooklyn and the Village
Researched October 30 and checked against recent closures. Prices are estimates for two before tax and tip.
Before the movie
Saturday 5:30pm, all within a short walk of Regal Union Square. Halloween is busy, so book the sit-down spots early.
Il Cantinori
A cozy, romantic Tuscan room since 1983. Call (212) 673-6044 for a 5:30 table.
Opens 5pm Sat. 4 min walk to the theater
$140 to $180for two
Union Square Cafe
The special-occasion classic. If tables are gone, the bar takes walk-ins.
7 min walk
$120 to $180for two
Barbounia
Big, lively Mediterranean room under vaulted ceilings. High volume, so an early table is likely.
7 min walk
$100 to $150for two
Old Town Bar
Wooden booths and old New York charm since 1892. Burgers and pub plates.
5 min walk. Arrive 5:30
$60 to $80for two
Xi'an Famous Foods
Spicy cumin lamb hand-pulled noodles. Quick and unforgettable.
2 min walk. Open until 9
$30 to $38for two
$15 to $25for two
Veniero's
Cannoli and cheesecake under a stained-glass ceiling since 1894. Perfect after the movie.
Open until 10 or 11pm. 10 min walk
$15 to $30for two
The big dinner
Sunday night, the celebration. Pick a favorite; none of these are booked yet.
Strip House Downtown
Red velvet burlesque room and the 24-layer chocolate cake. Ask for a booth and save room for the cake.
Any night. Near Union Square
$220 to $300for two
Le Gratin
Daniel Boulud's Lyon bistro under the Beekman's Victorian atrium. Very romantic, close to the hotel.
Sat 5 to 10, Sun 5 to 9. 10 min walk
$150 to $200for two
Buvette
Tiny candlelit French cafe with a garden. Best romance per dollar, and it takes walk-ins.
Walk in any night
$120 to $170for two
Fraunces Tavern
Open since 1762, where Washington said farewell to his officers. Fireplaces and live music most nights. The value pick.
Any night. 4 min walk
$90 to $130for two
Raoul's
A SoHo bistro since 1975, "awash in romantic light." Famous au poivre burger at the bar.
Sun or Mon via Resy Notify
$220 to $280for two
$200 to $260for two
Celestine
Mediterranean on the water under the Manhattan Bridge, with the skyline at the window.
Any night. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge or take the ferry
$120 to $160for two
Morton's World Trade Center
The easy no-travel steakhouse night, a few minutes from the hotel.
Sun 4 to 9 or Mon. 10 min walk
$200 to $280for two
Brunch
Sunday or Monday morning before checkout.
$40 to $55for two
Manhatta weekend lunch
The best view downtown for half the dinner price, $65 per person prix fixe.
Sunday only. 10 min walk
$130 to $160for two
$60 to $80for two
Easy and delicious
Under $45 for two. Fuel between the big moments.
Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place
Sushi, tacos and more with a marina view, near the Hudson.
Any day, 15 min walk
$30 to $40for two
$30 to $45for two
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Dim sum since 1920 on the crooked little Doyers Street. Monday lunch before home.
Daily 11 to 9. 20 min walk
$35 to $45for two
$15 to $20for two
$35 to $45for two
$30 to $40for two
Drinks and dessert
After Clayface Saturday, or after dinner Sunday.
Overstory
A 360 degree skyline terrace five minutes from your bed. The anniversary nightcap. Book ahead.
Until 1am Sat, midnight Sun. 6 min walk
$50 to $70for two
The Dead Rabbit
World-famous cocktail bar. Sunday 11pm happy hour: $2 oysters after the movie.
Until 2am Sun. 3 min walk
$30 to $45for two
$45 to $60for two
Champagne in Baccarat crystal, Grand Salon
Every glass is Baccarat crystal under crystal chandeliers. The crystal anniversary toast.
Grand Salon until 11pm. Reserve
$60 to $100for two