Visit the Metropolitan Museum, and as a bonus, check out the rooftop which has one of the best views of Central Park and NYC! If weather permits, walk through Central Park and rent a row boat for a classic New York summer afternoon

Visit the Morgan Museum (J.P. Morgan's former home)

Visit Ellis Island and look for the name Paolo Mazze on the wall of honor. Michael's great-grandfather actually travelled through Ellis Island twice, and as a gift Michael and Alexia added his great-grandfather (and father's) name to the names engraved on the wall of honor.

See a Broadway or off-Broadway show. If you're not set on a specific seat or show, visit the TKTS booth in Times Square for steeply discounted same day or next-day tickets (see the TKTS website for a list of shows currently being offered)

See a comedy show at Comedy Cellar, or if the Comedy Cellar reservations are full, our personal favorite back-up, The Stand. For an off the beaten path Japanese comedy show, check out Batsu!

Walk along the High Line in Chelsea and visit Chelsea Market for snacks and shopping

Best Bagel (a massive serving of a classic NY bagel that can certainly be shared by at least two people!)

Our favorite slice -- Scars Pizza (make sure to try the Mikes Hot Honey) and NY Suprema

Al Antico Vinao (a delicious italian panini)

Mamouns

Shake Shack (we still think these burgers are better than In-n-out)

Xi'an Famous Foods (for delicious spicy noodles)

Kenka (the $1.50 beers and reasonably priced Japanese tapas are worth the very ..unusual.. decor)

Chili ($$) (Authentic Szechuan food and formerly one of NYC's cheapest Michelin star restaurants--we still think it deserves one!; reservations recommended)

Don Angie ($$$) (The best lasagna in town; reservations required)

Del Monicos ($$$$) (The best steak in town; reservations strongly recommended)

Kazunori ($$) (Delicious sushi handrolls; walk-in only. If the wait is too long, Temakase Bar nearby offers a similar experience)

Cote ($$$) (Michelin star korean bbq; reservations required)

Thursday Kitchen ($$$) (Fun French-Korean fusion with light up cocktails; walk-in only)

Ivan Ramen ($$) (Our favorite ramen; reservations strongly recommended)

Sweet Rehab ($$$) (According to Alexia, the best dessert in the entire universe)

Culture Espresso ($) (Our favorite cookie in the city; crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside)

Death & Co (Our favorite cocktails; walk-in only)

Flatiron Room (Massive whiskey collection and live jazz music most nights; reservations suggested)

Bemelmans (Our favorite date night spot with live jazz music most weekend nights; walk-in only)

The Grill (also great for a pricy steak, but the bar is fun!)

Carnegie Cigar Bar

Somm Time (our favorite wine bar)