I’ve always loved surprising people and that desire to bring a smile of pure joy to their face hasn’t waned with age or repeated application. In New York, there is so much to do and many gems to be discovered. Putting these two loves together, I’ve conceived the concept of Mystery Dates where you ask your partner or friend to pick a date/activity based on the name and simple description and then let the fun begin as you’re guided through a full day of sights, tastes and delights.

Oldest New York

Founded first when my fellow Italian, Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed across the Atlantic and landed here in 1524 and later colonized by the Dutch in 1609, NYC is really old and has a storied history. On this date you’ll explore the oldest of the old that’s still standing in 2019. We’ll start

NYC: Veggie Paradise

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Hidden NY

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Weird BK

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Manhattan is My Dream Home

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The Fifth Borough

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