Best ways to get around Central Park 🌳

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In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: April 1-8 - Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival & Raphael arrives at The Met

🧀 You’ll Have to Check It Out - Bread + cheese = Your next spot in Hell’s Kitchen

🌳 How to Get Around Central Park - While various options exist, two are completely wrong

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Events We Love This Week: April 1-8, 2026

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival - April 5 @ 10 am

The quirky tradition of elaborate bonnets donned on folks waltzing up Fifth Avenue dates back to the 1870s, and still packs a punch every Easter Sunday.

This parade is all about the hats—lavishly decorated, from the exquisite to the outlandish. Anyone is welcome to join, just show up near St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 10 am on Easter Sunday to watch or join in the festivities.

Get all the details here.

Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Met - Now Through June

Raphael, one of the most iconic and historically important artists ever, will have his moment at The Met.

“Raphael: Sublime Poetry is the first comprehensive exhibition on Raphael in the United States, bringing together more than 170 of the artist’s greatest masterpieces and rarely seen treasures to illuminate the brilliance of Raphael’s extraordinary creativity.”

Before you head to The Met to see this exhibition, be sure to check our full guide to exploring The Met, complete with an expert interview.

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Cheeseboat

If you hear the word cheeseboat, do you imagine a boat made out of cheese, or cheese made out of boats?

Or maybe.. the most delicious bread dish you’ll ever have!

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One of our favorite parts of living in New York City is trying new types of cuisine we’ve never had before. If you want to try some Georgi... See more

At Cheeseboat in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll find a variety of cheese-filled breads that will make you wonder why you’ve been eating normal bread your entire life.

The Georgian restaurant also offers dishes like Shkmeruli Chicken, Lamb “Chakapuli”, and Ajapsandali. Plus, plenty of delicious drinks!

Check out Cheeseboat in Hell’s Kitchen here.

How to Get Around Central Park 🌳

On a crisp winter afternoon in 2017, I took my first steps into Central Park. And not to be too dramatic, but I don’t think my life has been the same since.

Fast forward to today, and I am lucky enough to go to Central Park daily. 🙏

I’ve covered damn near every inch of the park and can tell you ALL the best (and worst) ways to get around Manhattan’s famous park!

Don’t skip this one. 👇

You’re welcome for no April Fool’s jokes,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here 🥸