Check in, drop your bags, and walk over to Bernie’s. Sure, it may only be 4:30pm, but this place fills up fast, and you want to get your name on the list early. The red-checked tablecloths, red vinyl booths, and killer playlist and martinis will get you right into the vacation mindset.

The other perk of an early dinner? Plenty of time for a nightcap. And there’s no better place than Bar Blondeau, on the 6th floor of Wythe Hotel, where the view of the Manhattan skyline is glittering and gorgeous. Someone once told me it’s even more beautiful if you happen to catch it on a night when it’s snowing.

We’re starting the day in Greenpoint, just a short walk away from the hotel. Brunch is a must at Chez Ma Tante, home of famous-for-good-reason pancakes and the best Bloody Mary. The quiche is also incredible.

Take a digestif walk to Transmitter Park, where you’ll get another great view of the city. Afterwards, grab a coffee at the very-cool Rhythm Zero.

Continue exploring Greenpoint with shopping along Franklin Street. Some of my favorites include: Word Bookstore, Awoke Vintage, Alter, and of course, Big Night – my dinner party shop where you’ll find so many special things for anyone who loves to cook, eat, and/or host.

Snacktime. Grab an al pastor taco at Taqueria Ramirez, or a slice at Paulie Gee’s, before walking south towards Williamsburg for more shopping. I always love stopping at Haricot Vert, Mociun, Beam, Catbird, and Todd Snyder.

Walk over to Domino Park to catch the sunset, then grab dinner at Brooklyn’s forever-coolest restaurant, Diner. A perfect order there is a martini and the burger.

P.S. You can read Katherine's review of Diner for The Infatuation here.

One of (if not the!) best part about staying at the Wythe is that you can casually roll down to Le Crocodile in your comfiest clothes for a sun-drenched breakfast. The omelet is a perfect food, and don’t miss the pastries.

Sure, you could easily spend your whole weekend in North Brooklyn, but South Brooklyn is a pretty idyllic place to spend a Sunday, too. Explore the shops on Atlantic Avenue – my favorites include the antique and vintage stores Humble House and Horseman Antiques, and the homeware shops Porta and Primary Essentials.

There’s always something cool happening at BAM, or the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Head there to get some culture in – see a matinee or early evening movie, or a concert, or a show.

Continue south to Carroll Gardens, one of the quaintest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. There are so many great places to eat here, but for a quintessential New York City experience, go to Frankie’s 457. The cavatelli with brown butter and sausage is legendary.

Before you leave town, walk over to Frankel’s for one last parting bagel or breakfast sandwich. You can’t go wrong here, but my order always includes the pastrami salmon on an everything bagel.