Manhattan Match: New York City and the US Open

Welcome to New York! Once you touchdown, hail a taxi or call an Uber and head to our beautiful home for the next week: The Ludlow. Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, this chic retreat is the perfect base for us to explore the Big Apple. 

We'll meet for welcome drinks in our hotel's cozy bar and lounge later this evening. It's the perfect way to get to know the group before we head out to dinner. Tonight, we're dining at Cervo's, a coastal Spanish and Portuguese eatery with a to-die-for wine list and spectacular seafood.

Wake up and treat yourself to The Ludlow's lovely breakfast spread, sipping a coffee while listening to the buzzing city streets.

Eat lightly this morning because a hearty brunch awaits us at Red Rooster Harlem. On Sundays, this local hotspot hosts a Gospel Brunch, so while we enjoy plenty of delicious soul food, we'll be serenaded with the stunning voices of the Sing Harlem choir collective. 

After we indulge, we'll set off for a walk on the High Line, a 1.5-mile greenway created on an old, elevated rail line that once connected the west side of Manhattan to the larger rail system. 

Eventually, we'll make it to The Whitney for a private tour of its world-class collection of modern American art. A curator will walk us through the most notable works out of the museum's impressive 26,000-piece collection. The building and its architecture are as impressive as the artwork! 

Dinner will be at 8282 tonight, a fun, trendy spot to sample Korean fusion cuisine. Perhaps you'll keep the night going afterward and set out to discover what makes NYC's nightlife scene so coveted. 

After your choice of breakfast, we'll transfer to a private early access tour of the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial. An expert guide will lead us around the memorial and its museum, examining the impact and significance of that historic day.

We're in for a treat for lunch. After our tour, we'll Uber to Chinatown and meet our food guide for the afternoon. Over the next few hours, we'll explore neighborhood landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and discover Chinatown’s vibrant history. We'll taste four local specialty dishes and round out the experience with dessert.

After we've eaten to our hearts' content, you'll have some free time to explore the neighborhood, perhaps heading back to one of your favorite food tour stops, or perusing the unique boutiques. 

The rest of the afternoon is yours. Explore the neighborhood with new friends, relax in the hotel, or shop 'til you drop at any of the chic boutiques in lower Manhattan. We'll Uber back to the hotel and freshen up for dinner at Somm Time, a Lower East Side wine bar with delicious small plates.

Enjoy breakfast in the neighborhood before we gather at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for our Gilded Art tour with podcaster Carl Raymond, the Gilded Gentleman. He has a knack for bringing the art to life with his charismatic storytelling.

After the tour ends, we'll sit down for lunch at E.A.T., a New York City staple since 1973, serving upscale bakery and deli goodies. 

History comes alive this afternoon during our Tenement Museum tour. Our guide will lead us through the 19th-century apartment of the Levine family as we learn about the challenges NYC's immigrant women faced 150 years ago. 

The rest of the evening belongs to you. Take some time to explore the surrounding neighborhood and shop, sip a coffee, or simply sit on a nice bench and watch the world go by. Dinner is on your own or with new friends tonight, offering the perfect chance to make a reservation at that restaurant you've been eyeing.

We'll have breakfast together this morning at the bustling Balthazar in SoHo. Frequented by the stars and well-loved by locals and tourists alike, this French brasserie is the perfect place to start our day.

Around 11 am, we'll take a private transfer to Brooklyn for the afternoon to explore and shop. Our first stop is Atlantic Avenue, a beautiful stretch of blocks with every type of shop you can imagine. 

After a few hours, we'll meet at White Noise Coffee for a short drive over to Fort Greene, a vibrant neighborhood known for its historic brownstones and rich history. After taking some time to explore, we'll continue on to Bushwick, where we're in for a treat with a Street Art tour and workshop. Let those creative juices flow!   

The artistic energy continues as we visit the Noguchi Museum, home to about 250 works by the critically acclaimed sculptor, Isamu Noguchi. This beautiful museum offers a great space for quiet reflection and admiration. 

Dinner tonight is at Rolo's, an easy-going, Michelin-recommended restaurant with a menu full of smoky, fire-grilled, Spanish-inspired dishes. We're in luck tonight- the head chef has invited us to the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Rolo's so special. 

Today's the day we've been waiting for! After breakfast, we'll make our way to Flushing Meadows in Queens, home to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 

We'll spend the afternoon enjoying a bevy of Second Round matches at the US Open from VIP seats watching some of the world’s top players compete on tennis’s biggest stage. We’ll arrive in the late morning to take advantage of our exclusive VIP hospitality services, designed to make your experience comfortable and memorable.

Following that it's tennis time! We'll settle into our seats for an afternoon of thrilling action across Arthur Ashe Stadium and the other stadiums and courts. You'll surely see some of the best players on earth. 

After an exciting day at the courts, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at Rubirosa, a friendly local pizzeria with the best thin-crust pies in town. We'll toast to a week well spent with new friends and memories to last a lifetime. 

All good things must come to an end. Revisit your favorite breakfast spot one last time before catching a taxi to the airport for your flight home. Make sure to exchange pictures and phone numbers with the group before everyone parts ways, so we can always keep in touch.