Fernanda
Hi, I am Fernanda Paronetto
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Founder and CEO of Behind the Scenes NYC! Behind the Scenes NYC (BTSNYC) is a collection of tips of NYC, away from the touristy places. After all, the best part of a trip is "uncovering" the cool spots that only locals know about! ** IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK DATES, BEFORE AUTOMATICALLY BOOKING THROUGH RENT A LOCAL FRIEND! **
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About me
Founder and CEO of Behind the Scenes NYC! Brazilian and in love with New York!
Behind the Scenes NYC (BTSNYC) is a collection of tips of NYC, away from the touristy places. After all, the best part of a trip is "uncovering" the cool spots that only locals know about!
We just love exploring the city! NYC has amazing suppliers of all kinds, for all pockets/budgets and far away from the touristy, crowded commonly visited places!
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- Culture & Local Events
- Art, Photography & Writing
- Family & Kids
- Gastronomy
- Local Shopping
- Sports & Outdoor
- Wellness & Nature
City's Tips & Traps
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Beco Bar
We love Beco, a super cool, low-key Brazilian spot in Williamsburg. The team is great: Henrique, Ale, Anita, Luiz... It’s a small place, but they have an outdoor area, with Brazilian & Latin tunes. For brunch try the Eggs Florentine. Also the famous Rabanada: French toast w/baguette, cinnamon & sugar, mixed berries, & maple syrup, served w/choice of bacon, linguiça or turkey bacon. Cash only! -
Epistrophy
Luca and Georgia founded the Epistrophy in 2005 – a restaurant with Sardinian-inspired recipes. I love the Quinoa Salad with kale, beet, squash, chickpea, avocado and radish; the Avocado Toast; Vegan pasta with vegetables and a banana muffin with fruits. The coolest thing: every 1st Sunday, Luca himself plays Jazz for his guests! How cool is it to have the owner himself play music for you!? -
Cherry Lane Theatre
Cherry Lane Theatre was founded in 1924 and is known as the longest continuously Off-Broadway theatre in New York City! It's located in the super trendy neighborhood called Greenwich Village, in Manhattan. The space is today the home – and “lab”, as they explain – of new American works. They also continue hosting amazing ground-breaking productions. Have fun! Photo: Brian Dubé -
Kola House
The new hotspot in New York City is called Kola House! With American dishes and great artisanal cocktails, they recently launched in the Meatpacking District. The house also organizes great events related to Art, Fashion and Music, and that is the best part of it all! The parties are always the must-go in the city, so check their website for more information. -
The Brooklyn Barge
With one of the most astounding views of the Manhattan skyline, The Brooklyn Barge is one of our favorite go-to spots. The place is totally off-the-beaten-track, just like we love. Even getting there is an adventure, making this one of Greenpoint’s gems. During the summer, along the day they offer super cool Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Boarding lessons. It happens from 10am – sunset. -
Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy is one of the coolest B&B’s (Bed & Breakfast) you’ll ever find! The décor is rustic and intimate at the same time, making you feel you’re at home - or at least, at a friend’s place. Every detail is intriguing, done with much love, but effortless at the same time, which definitely gives it a twist. We just love the concept of this B&B, where you get to meet the other guests. -
The Ludlow Hotel
The Ludlow Hotel launched in the end of 2014 and in no time was considered “the place to stay” in town! You'll probably bump into some of the trendiest folks on the planet, since their bar is also a hang out spot! The Dirty French restaurant offers a French cuisine mixing the classic french recipes with modern tastes and techniques. Note: their reservations are taken with 1 month in advance. -
Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa
Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa is 2.5h away from Manhattan, almost at the very tip of the Long Island peninsula. The suites are beautiful, with a sophisticated and clean decor – be sure to ask for the ocean view. Some of the coolest people go there to escape the crazy Hampton's lifestyle, even though it's just around the "corner" from all the parties! Enjoy some "upscale" down time. -
Rough Trade NYC
One of the best places to visit in NY, if you’re into great music, a great selection of books and magazines, delicious coffee and drinks, plus… if you’re a vinyl lover, or collector, is Rough Trade. You’ll find everything from old all-time favorites, to new, upcoming artists and great hits. A vast variety of musical instruments and accessories are found around the store too. -
Milk & Roses
This restaurant in Greenpoint, located at the far tip of Brooklyn, is one of our favorites! Milk & Roses offers a fine American cuisine with a Southern Italian influence, in a fantastic, low back environment. The best part of it is that... in the back they have a gorgeous garden! Plus, all the ingredients are carefully sourced and they make sure they come from the best suppliers on the market. -
Samui Brooklyn
I absolutely love a low key neighborhood called Fort Greene. It boasts an amazing ambience – from the decor, to the menu – everything is first class. Drinks are fantastic - ask for Taja to make you the best ginger caipirinha. You will not regret it! We enjoyed both a carnivorous and vegetarian modern Thai menu. To die for! For dessert: poached pear with vanilla ice cream & pandan sauce. -
The Ship NYC
If you are walking through Lafayette Street, in SoHo, and see a little door saying “The Ship NYC”, do walk in and you’ll surely have a pleasant surprise! They will take you on a journey. Their menu is great and their cocktails even better! The “Bartender’s Choice” is always a good pick if you’re the adventurous type. Try the slow cooked octopus with celery root puree, horseradish and sunomono. -
Aire Ancient Baths
The experience of ancient Greek and Roman baths in NYC! Aire Ancient Baths is one of the top get-aways in the city. They offer a variety of water induced relaxation sessions ranging from the hottest water at 102ºF, to the super cold water pools that can go down below 46ºF. We love their newest treatment called Red Wine Baths. We all know that grapes are huge antioxidants. -
Brooklyn Boulders
Brooklyn Boulders is one of the greatest workouts to have a bit of downtime from the city. They offer a great 22,000sqft space for rock climbing since 2009. They’ve added Augmented Reality to their menu of classes! How it works? There are projections on the walls that create a videogame experience for the climbers. The objective is to touch each projection – or target – as fast as possible. -
Widow Jane Distillery
Founded by Daniel Preston, Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook was created based on the love and appreciation for whiskey his grandfather had. He produces the only US whiskey that is totally GMO free throughout the entire process. From “the enzymes used in the fermentation to the grains used in the mash.” They have fantastic tours and tastings, that are a great option for a weekend activity!
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