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Boudin Bakery

160 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

San Francisco's oldest continuously operating business (since 1849), built on a famous sourdough starter that has been kept alive and active for over 175 years.

Beach St & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133

High-energy boardwalk entertainment with authentic maritime history, combining the noisy, sunbathing sea lions and street performers of Pier 39 with Pier 45's WWII naval ships, fresh sidewalk sourdough crab chowder, and hundreds of playable vintage arcade games at Musée Mécanique.

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133

Art Deco tower atop Telegraph Hill with Depression-era murals and 360° views.

Dinner — pick one

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

1,180 ft

1570 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133

13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, this iconic North Beach landmark is consistently ranked among the top pizzerias in the world.

Hours

Mon–Sun12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wait Times

Tue 12-2pm15-30 min

Tue 5:30-8:30pm45-90 min

🚫 No reservations for seated dining — slice shop next door is faster

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Sotto Mare

1,210 ft

552 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Old-school North Beach seafood spot famous for cioppino.

Hours

Mon–Sat12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SunClosed

Wait Times

Tue 12-2pm10-20 min

Tue 5-8pm30-60 min

Minimal wait at 5:00 PM opening

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Boccocino

1,090 ft

516 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Serving authentic, Tuscan-inspired regional Italian dishes with warm neighborhood charm.

Hours

Mon–Sun11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Wait Times

Tue 12-8pm0-15 min

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900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

A beautifully preserved 19th-century chocolate factory that was transformed into a multi-level dining and retail plaza in the 1960s.

Foot of Van Ness Ave & Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109

A sandy beach framed by a 1930s concrete amphitheater, with postcard views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar — Pioneer Square

410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

A historic, 5th-generation Pacific Northwest institution offering an ultra-fresh tide-to-table experience, serving local oysters, geoduck sashimi, and steamed clams across lively Seattle outposts and its scenic Samish Bay farm.

Seattle's historic Asian district, dating to the 1890s, anchored by ornate gates.

Dinner — pick one (Chinatown)

E-Jae Pak Mor

270 ft

504 5th Ave S Ste 118, Seattle, WA 98104

A specialized Thai eatery dedicated to authentic Pak Mor delicate, hand-steamed rice and tapioca dumplings served on their own or floating in savory, comforting noodle soups.

Hours

Tue–Sun11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

MonClosed

Wait Times

Thu 12-2pm5-15 min

Thu 5-7pm10-20 min

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Mee Sum

0.9 mi

🚇 Link Light Rail to Westlake + 5 min walk

1526 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

An iconic Pike Place Market staple famous for its massive, golden-baked BBQ pork hum bao, crispy sesame balls, and quick, affordable dim sum snacks.

Hours

Mon–Sun7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wait Times

Thu 10am-3pm10-25 min

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Dough Zone

190 ft

504 5th Ave S Ste 109, Seattle, WA 98104

A popular PNW chain known for its modern, affordable dim sum-style dining, specializing in delicate xiao long bao, crispy bottom pan-fried Q-Bao buns, and spicy Dan Dan noodles.

Hours

Mon–Sun11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wait Times

Thu 12-2pm10-20 min

Thu 5:30-8pm20-40 min

📱 Digital waitlist available on-site

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240 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Indoor mini-golf taproom with an all-Washington beer list.

Express Bus 590/594 back to Tacoma

Lunch - The Red Hot (6th Ave)

2914 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406

a casual Tacoma tavern famous for creative gourmet hot dogs and an extensive, rotating selection of Pacific Northwest craft beers.

1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Live glassblowing in a cone-shaped hot shop overlooking the waterway.

5605 N Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407

Sandy beach and old-growth forest inside a 760-acre urban park.

Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Flat waterfront path with views across Commencement Bay.

8501 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499

A Korean staple along Highway 99, known for authentic, comforting, home-style cooking and for its piping-hot soondubu jjigae (soft tofu soup).

Lakewood, WA

A Korean-French bakery known for its scratch-made daily baked goods, its chewy, sugar-dusted sweet rice twisted doughnuts (kkwabaegi), soft milk breads, custard and fresh cream-filled buns, and classic red bean pastries.

Grand Central Terminal

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

Iconic Beaux-Arts transit hub featuring a celestial ceiling, bustling main concourse, and brass clock. Featured in The Avengers, Madagascar, Friends with Benefits, and Gossip Girl.

45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

Historic Midtown complex known for its Art Deco architecture, sunken plaza, and NBC Studios. Featured in 30 Rock, Elf, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Saturday Night Live.

831 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Legendary NYC bagel shop famous for hand-rolled, boiled-then-baked water bagels and generous cream cheese spreads. Recommended order: hand-rolled everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Nova lox, tomato, and capers.

768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Luxury historic hotel at the entrance of Central Park. Featured in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Sleepless in Seattle, and The Great Gatsby.

5th Ave & 59th St, New York, NY 10019

Classic sidewalk hot dog cart parked right outside The Plaza at the entrance to Central Park. Featured in Manhattan and Law & Order. Recommended order: a "dirty-water dog" topped with spicy brown mustard and sweet red-onion sauce.

72 Terrace Dr, New York, NY 10021

Architectural heart of Central Park featuring a subterranean Minton tile arcade and sweeping fountain terrace. Featured in Gossip Girl, Enchanted, The Avengers, Mr. Deeds, and Friends with Benefits.

35 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

Warm, candlelit West Village trattoria known for authentic northern Italian recipes and house-made pasta. Recommended order: whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass (branzino) seasoned with garlic, sea salt, rosemary, and olive oil.

401 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014

Quintessential West Village bakery that launched the 2000s cupcake craze. Featured in Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada. Recommended order: famous banana pudding or classic NYC cheesecake.

66 Perry St, New York, NY 10014

Historic 1866 brownstone stoop on a leafy Greenwich Village block — the iconic exterior filming location for Sex and the City.

91 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014

Elevated park built on a historic freight rail line, winding above the Meatpacking District and Chelsea with skyline and Hudson River views — a great way to close out the day at golden hour.

Joe's Pizza — Carmine St

7 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

A legendary Greenwich Village institution widely regarded as the ultimate benchmark for the classic, thin-crust New York street slice.

90 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014

Real-life exterior used for Monica's apartment on the show.

104 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

A critically acclaimed Brooklyn and Manhattan favorite that elevates classic New York slices with light, sourdough crusts and premium Italian ingredients like fresh burrata, prosciutto, and hot honey.

Washington Square, New York, NY 10012

Greenwich Village's iconic marble arch and fountain plaza featured in Friends establishing shots and known for its central fountain, street performers, and classic chess tables..

200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

World-renowned NYC landmark famous for its dinosaur fossils and Hayden Planetarium which served as the real-world inspiration for Ross Geller’s workplace and his iconic planetarium date with Rachel on Friends.

Freeman Alley (off Rivington St), New York, NY 10002

Dead-end alley covered wall-to-wall in rotating murals.

35 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

A retro Lower East Side favorite that pairs 1970s slice-shop nostalgia with exceptional craft, famously milling its own grain in-house for a lighter, flavor-packed crust.

South St & Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

A waterfront park on Manhattan's Lower East Side, famous for its giant porch swings and panoramic views of the East River and Manhattan Bridge.

117 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

Legendary basement club nicknamed the "Harvard of comedy."

69 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

A bustling West Village slice shop famous for its crispy thin-crust pies and signature, award-winning "Nonna Maria" slice.

342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003

A historic East Village Italian pasticceria operating since 1894, famous for its old-world atmosphere, rich espresso, and classic Italian treats like freshly filled cannoli, sfogliatelle, and signature cheesecakes.