Posts tagged garden

Leif Ericson Park

This Viking-inspired park might be the most hidden greenspace in all of the five boroughs.  It gets quite crowded in the summer.  See if you can spot one of the famous Bay Ridge parrots!

 

DeWitt Clinton Park

The large Astroturf field is great for scoccer, baseball or quidditch games and is lit at night.  Fido will love the dog run, which has beautiful foliage and benches for his owners.

 

Tudor City Greens

It’s like Gramercy Park, but more secret and you don’t need a key!  Go visit these impeccably kept gardens before a proposed skyscraper ruins the experience.

 

Jefferson Market Garden

Not always open – afternoon from May to October – but well worth making a special trip to take a tour of this amazingly manicured garden.

 

Padre Figlio

Walking in, you will be overcome by heavenly Italian smells of warm bread and spaghetti sauce. You must try the homemade lobster ravioli. Be sure to ask if the garden room is available for dining.

 

The Rabbithole

Go when the weather is right and sit in the garden – it’s like walking into a fairy tale. We recommend the outrageously delicious Stuffed French Toast with Mascarpone.

 

Gottino

A little crowded and noisy but a secret garden in the back is the perfect place to enjoy your crisp glass of wine. Make sure to visit downstairs, which will reveal a dark and elegant wine cellar.

 

Bobo

Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.

 

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Check out the Japanese tea garden and visit the Koi fish. Wednesday nights, members can bring picnic blankets and baskets to enjoy a summery dinner on the lawn.

 

Mugs Ale House

Perfect spot to hang out in the back garden and throw back a few craft brews late into the night.  Don’t forget to try their burgers and wings for some sustenance.

 

Loreley

The place to sit is outside to enjoy one of their 12 imported beers on tap and cold beer and have a delicious snack of Leberwurst.

 

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Make sure you check out the Cherry Blossom Festival that runs from the beginning of April to May. It’s also a romantic wedding location.

 

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Thinking of scheduling a fete? Parties come with one-year museum membership.

 

Garden Cafe

Grab a table in their garden and enjoy a relaxing brunch (Hanger Steak or Buckwheat Pancakes) or come for the nightly weekend Live Jazz in the Summer.

 

Conservatory Garden

Relax and enjoy lunch or a good read a in this beautiful “secret garden”. Best to go when all the springtime flowers are in bloom. Fido is allowed too!