Bivins Graduation Week Itinerary

May 14-18, 2022

NYC Home Location

Apartment Location: 142 Wooster St.

Breakfast/Brunch

Sadelle’s, 463 Broadway

Jack’s Wife Freda, 226 Lafayette St.

Balthazar, 80 Spring St.

Coffee

Felix Roasting Co., 104 Greene St.

Bakery

Dominique Ansale Bakery, 189 Spring St.

Sullivan Street Bakery, 103 Sullivan St.

Bar

Crosby Street Hotel, 79 Crosby St.

Saturday May 14th

Arrival Day & Family Dinner

Evening

6:45 p.m.

Dinner: SAGA, 70 Pine St. 63rd Floor. Reservation for 5 people. Prepaid.
Optional
Walk the High Line, starting at Hudson Yards, heading south for as long as you like. Stairs down to street level every few blocks for easy exit when ready. Or walk all the way to Chelsea Market (1 mile). Closest stairway to Chelsea Market is at 16th St. and 10th Ave.

Chelsea Market: The reclaimed Nabisco factory turned food hall and retail marketplace in the heart of the meatpacking district, featuring television production studios for the Food Network, MLB Network and Oxygen.

Sunday May 15th

Graduation Event, Department Graduation & Dinner in the West Village

Afternoon

2:30 p.m.

Toast for Grads and Guests. Faculty House on Columbia Campus

Evening

5:30 p.m.

SIPA Graduation
8:30 p.m.

Dinner: Osteria Carlina, 455 Hudson St. Reservation for 4 people.

Monday May 16th

Tenement Museum, Little Italy, Chinatown and Pizza

Morning

10:00 a.m.

Russ & Daughters, 179 E Houston St. Family-operated, 4th Generation. At this location since 1920.

Afternoon

12:00 p.m.

Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St. Tour: Tenement Women 1902
1:30 p.m.

Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St. Tour: At Home 1933
3:00 p.m.

Little Italy for coffee/pastry/snack and short walk in Chinatown

Evening

7:30 p.m.

Dinner: Todd/Jack at Sushi Nakazawa, 23 Commerce St.
7:30 p.m.

Dinner: Jenni/her mom at Bleecker St. Pizza, 69 7th Ave. (grab and go) or
Rubirosa, 235 Mulberry St. (sit down) Orchard St. Tour: At Home 1933

Tuesday May 17th

Hudson Yards, The High Line, Drinks & Dinner

Morning

9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Light Breakfast: Felix Roasting Co., SoHo. 104 Greene St.
11:00 a.m.

Hudson Yards. The Shops and Restaurants feature affordable to luxury brands.
Fast-casual dining to sit-down restaurants. Table service dining recommendations:
Queensyard, Wild Ink, Spanish Diner.
Beautiful views of the Hudson River featuring The Vessel and same-day tickets available for purchase to The Edge.

Afternoon

Optional

Walk the High Line, starting at Hudson Yards, heading south for as long as you like. Stairs down to street level every few blocks for easy exit when ready. Or walk all the way to Chelsea Market (1 mile). Closest stairway to Chelsea Market is at 16th St. and 10th Ave.

Chelsea Market: The reclaimed Nabisco factory turned food hall and retail marketplace in the heart of the meatpacking district, featuring television production studios for the Food Network, MLB Network and Oxygen.
4:15 p.m.

Afternoon cocktail and refreshment at Grand Banks, Pier 25-Hudson River Park. Confirmation #BYJJEF1G Tock Platform Reservation Login Info: your email with password Columbiagraduation2022. $100 reservation fee applied toward bill. 24-hour cancellation required for refund.

Evening

6:45 p.m.

Dinner: Almond Restaurant, 12 E 22nd St. (212)228-7557 Reservation for 4 people.

Wednesday May 18th

Graduation Day! Columbia University & Celebration Dinner

Morning

10:30 a.m.

Columbia Graduation

Afternoon

Optional

Walk through Central Park
The Neue Galerie
The Whitney Museum
The Guggenheim Museum
Fotografiska

Evening

8:00 p.m.

Dinner: Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, 431 W 37th St. Reservation for 4.

Important Information & Details

Airport Info / Transportation options from Newark International Airport (EWR)

Taxi

Newark Airport has taxi stands at every terminal and posted signs show you the way. Depending on your destination, a taxi from Newark to Manhattan can cost between $50-$75, not including tolls and possible surcharges for oversized luggage. The local taxi commission will also add a surcharge of $5.50 for credit card payments.

AirTrain and New Jersey Transit

The train from Newark Airport to Manhattan begins with the AirTrain, which is available from each of the three terminals. From your terminal, follow the signs to the AirTrain,stopping at the NJ Transit ticket machines at the AirTrain entrance to purchase tickets. The ticket you buy is for your complete journey on both the AirTrain and the NJ Transit train. Tip! Save time and download the NJ Transit app to buy your tickets on the go. Purchase a ticket to New York Penn Station, NOT Newark Penn Station. Tickets are $15.25. Head up to the AirTrain platform and take the train going to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train station. The ride takes less than 10 minutes. At the Airport Station, get off the AirTrain and connect with the NJ Transit train going to New York Penn Station. Look for signs and screens directing you to the correct platform. The ride to New York Penn will be about 30 minutes. Be sure you get on a NJ Transit Train, not an Amtrak Train. The conductor will check tickets once you’re on board. The train will likely make a couple of stops but don’t get off the train until you reach New York Penn Station. Once you arrive in New York City, access the NYC subway system or get to a taxi line for a cab to your destination.

Newark Airport Express Bus

This Express Bus runs daily, approximately every 30 minutes, from Newark Airport to Manhattan and back. There are three drop off locations in Manhattan. They are: The Port Authority Bus Terminal, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Terminal. One-way tickets are $17 and round-trip tickets are $30.

Subway

Since you will be in NYC for just a couple of days, use the new OMNY Tap and Go System for purchasing subway fare. At each turnstile you will see a screen that says OMNY.Scan your smartphone, smart watch or any credit card with contactless technology embedded in it to instantly purchase a single ride. Once the screen reads “GO” proceed through the turnstile and onto the platform. Purchases are valid on all transfers within a two- hour window.Cost is $2.75 per ride.