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Best Outdoor Dining in Lower Manhattan 

January 26, 2022 by Amy Sullivan

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Route 66 Smokehouse

Heated covid friendly bubble tents. Birthday Party premium packages available to add to your tent with either a karaoke machine or personal TV and video games. 

Where: 79 Pearl Street (outdoor heated bubble tents are on Stone Street) 

Know Before You Go: They have a second floor game room that is a kid’s dream come true  with FREE ping pong & shuffleboard, life-size jenga and more!  Pay as you go games like basketball, skee-ball and pac-man are also available

Bonus- tents are seasonally decorated! Different sized tents can accommodate up to 10 people. Book here. 

Route 66 Smokehouse

Photo courtesy of Route 66 

 

Pier 17 (The Greens)

They are back! Secure your cozy cabin on the roof of the South Street Seaport’s Pier 17. Unparalleled views of the skyline and East River await you and your family. Escape from the cold in your own private retreat. Perfect for social distancing this winter! 

Where: Rooftop of 89 South Street (Pier 17) 

Know Before You Go: Reservations can be hard to come by. Be sure to secure one here. Menu features comfort food and food classics. Open M-F 12 pm until 9 pm; Thurs-Sat 11:00 am to 10:30 pm and Sundays 11 am to 9 pm. 

The Greens Pier 17

Photo Courtesy of @pier17 

 

Watermark Winter Wonderland 

Where: 78 South Street, Pier 15 

Pier 15 has one of the best unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Skyline. With festive lighting and cozy glasshouses this spot is not to be missed. Elevated and tasty food completes the experience. 

Know Before You Go: Secure your reservation here. Open Mon-Wed 4 pm-11 pm; Thurs 2 pm to 12 am; Saturday 12 pm-12 am; and Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm. 

Watermark

Photo Courtesy of Watermark 

Industry Kitchen

Dine outside in your own glass house steps from the East River. Watch the ferries go by and enjoy the unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Skyline as you dine on pizza and other expertly prepared dishes. 

Where: 70 South Street at Maiden Lane 

Know Before You Go: All reservations are for 1 ½ hours. Click here to reserve your glass house. Bonus–they have wonderful make your own smores! Open Mon-Thurs 12 pm to 10 pm; Fari-Sat 12pm to 10 pm ; and Sunday from 12pm-10 pm. 

 

Photo Courtesy of Industry Kitchen 

 

Ampia Rooftop

Enjoy scrumptious Italian fare in a private glass house on a rooftop nestled in the heart of FiDi. 

Where: 100 Broad Street (3rd Floor Rooftop); Entrance on Bridge Street 

Know Before You Go: This is a hidden gem that is usually not too crazy. Perfect for a pasta night with the family. Open M-Th 4 pm to 11 pm; Fri 4 pm to 12 am; and Sat & Sun 12 pm to 12 am 

 

Crown Shy 

While not entirely kid friendly, this high end, polished, and carefully designed restaurant has created the perfect winter retreat: Shy Village. Dine amongst the skyscrapers in your own heated yurt. This is a perfect spot for date night. 

Where: 70 Pine Street 

Know Before You Go: Open Monday-Sunday 5:30 pm to 12 am 

 

Tribeca 

City Vineyard Domes

Sip on award winning locally made wine (yay adults!), enjoy delicious food, and take in the incredible panoramic skyline views from the comfort of your own personal heated dome. 

Reserve your dome here. 

Where: 233 West Street (Pier 26) 

Know Before You Go: Closed on Mondays and domes can be hard to come by, so be sure to make a reservation a few days in advance. Open T-F from 3 to 10 pm and Sat-Sunday 12-10 pm.

City Vineyard DomesPhoto Courtesy of City Vineyard

 

Serafina

Perfect pizza and pasta sure to please the whole family. Ample outside space with heaters that actually produce a lot of heat! 

Where: 95 West Broadway 

Know Before You Go: Be sure to grab a reservation before you go. Open Sunday through Thursday 12-10 pm and Friday/Saturday 12-11 pm. 

 

The Odeon

French style bistro food that has both adult and kid offerings. This restaurant is a mainstay in Tribeca. You never know who you will see when dining here! The fries are a must as is the grilled cheese. Dine outdoors under the iconic neon sign. Bonus tables are protected from the wind and there are plenty of heaters. 

Where: 145 West Broadway 

Know Before You Go: Open daily for lunch and dinner. Offers a wonderful brunch on weekends. 

The OdeonPhoto Courtesy of The Odeon

 

Liberty Bistro at Le District

Where: 225 Liberty Street 

Know Before You Go: Amazing outdoor set up with industrial strength heaters and cozy seating. Bonus–book a table at dusk to watch the breathtaking sunsets over the Hudson. 

@libertybistronyc @ledistrict 

 

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Camp Round up! Looking for an academic, innovativ Camp Round up!

Looking for an academic, innovative, and fun summer? Sign up for NYC STEM Club’s STEM Immersion Camp (STEMIC), week-long day programs for 4th – 8th Grade students interested in hands-on experiments, projects, and simulations in computer science, technology, engineering, and math courses.STEMICs feature unique coursework such as Python for Kids, Model Engineering, and Robotics, where students use inter-disciplinary and project-based learning to develop higher-order thinking, including problem-solving and analytical skills.
STEMICs are offered on half-day (9:00 AM- 12:00 PM) and full-day (9:00 AM- 3:30 PM) schedules, from July 5- August 12th 2022.
Extended Day Option (3:00-5:00 PM): Students can also add specialty courses, including but not limited to creative writing, theater, speech and debate, and literature circles.
Cost:
Half-Day Camps: $500 per week
Full-Day Camps: $1000 per week
Extended Day Option: $90/day for group sessions; $150/day for private lessons
Email info@nycstemclub.com for complete course listings. 

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So ready to eat some of this delish food this week So ready to eat some of this delish food this weekend. Taste of Tribeca brings together 50 of Tribeca’s best restaurants for one unforgettable outdoor food festival and public school fundraiser. Come join us on Duane & Greenwich Streets and enjoy dishes from restaurants including Bubby’s Tribeca, Duane Park Patisserie, One White Street, The Odeon, Tribeca Grill, and Walker’s, along with live music, family-friendly activities, and tours of local pubs and wine shops. Let’s eat!
Camp round up! The Craft Studio has the most fun Camp round up!

The Craft Studio has the most fun and flexible summer camp options in all of NYC!
With options to sign up by the hour and by the day and new and exciting projects everyday of the summer! We combine trendy multi media, age appropriate craft projects with games, dance parties, and tons of fun! Our fun philosophies and amazing creative and nurturing environment offers the most fun possible for kids with all different interests and personalities. Great for the entire summer or as fill in days for families who travel back and forth! Use code: FIDI15 for discount on full summer registration.
To register, visit : craftstudionyc.com
E-mail with any questions : info@craftstudionyc.com
Camp Round Up! The most anticipated and fun-packe Camp Round Up! 
The most anticipated and fun-packed Mandarin Immersion summer program will be back in-person in the new Tribeca location at Ya Ya Preschool! Previously known as the Ya Ya Immersion at Mandarin Seeds, a well-known Mandarin program for children based in downton NYC since 2008. The Ya Ya curriculum is structured in thematic units, rich with art, music, movement, drama, science, and specifically designed for early childhood years from birth to Grade 2. All activities are taught in an immersive Mandarin environment. Through participation in hands-on activities and experiments, the children learn to do both independent work and collaborative projects, acquire vocabulary organically, build their creative confidence, and discover the world around them!

This summer, 3 types of program options are offered. Mini Ya Ya Summer (ages 2 to 3) is a morning program with afternoon care option & regular Summer Ya Ya (ages 3 to 8) is a full-day program from 9am to 4pm. Bao Bao Singalong (birth to age 2) is a music-based Grownup & Me program. Sign up or schedule a tour at www.yayapreschool.org! 

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Fidifamilies Camp Round up! The Learning Experien Fidifamilies Camp Round up!

The Learning Experience Battery Park is now touring and enrolling for summer camp and the new school year and we would love to invite you in to visit. Our CAMP TLE summer program features 8 themed weeks of fun filled activities with music, yoga, dance, water play, soccer, park play, special events and more! We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00pm. To schedule a private tour for any of our programs please call 212-797-1110 or email: Manhattan@tlechildcare.com. We look forward to meeting you! 

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