It’s that time of year again: Father’s Day! But, not just anywhere: celebrating Father’s Day in New York is a unique opportunity, filled with plenty of opportunities to spoil all of the FabULyss dads in your life. From the best places to shop for unique, personalized gifts, to where to get the most DeLysscious brunch or dinner, the DivaMoms team has the best Father’s Day itinerary for your family! To all the real life superheroes, this is your day to be spoiled — Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman don’t hold a candle to you.
What dad doesn’t love a good shave? A beautiful and complete shaving kit from everyone’s go-to shave-spot, The Art of Shaving, is like the man’s version of being gifted a spa day! The Perfect Lexington Gift Set — complete with a fine brush and some DeLysscious lavender — is the perfect shaving set; and YOU will love the way he smells post-shave! You can also make an appointment for your husband, father, son — whoever — at one of the city’s great Art of Shaving locations. The FabULyss products are also carried at every girl’s go-to gift spot: Bloomingdales. Nothing will make the men in your life feel more prepared to take on the fun-filled day that’s all about him like a clean shave.
Art of Shaving (373 Madison Ave., 520 Madison Ave., 87 E. 42nd St.; www.theartofshaving.com).
This year, Bryant Park is offering some quality bonding time with dad the day before Father’s Day at its Fifth Avenue Terrace. Best part? It’s free! Professional instructors from Orvis will instruct you on how to fly cast and outfit rig: “fly fishing!” This is the perfect father-son bonding activity to start the day — Hmmm, I may just send the boys with my husband while I set up brunch!
Bryant Park Fly Fishing, northside of Fifth Avenue Terrace (Fifth Avenue at 41st Street, /www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/05/24/bryant-park-fly-fishing) June 14, 10 am to noon.
How about a Father’s Day mini cruise for either brunch or dinner? Skyline Cruises offers two options for its FabULyss Father’s Day cruise to see Manhattan’s most incredible views! The cruise is only four hours, which is perfect, especially if you’re cruising with little kids who get antsy. The cruise includes the most beautiful scenery from New York Harbor, a DeLysscious buffet, and the opportunity to view the Statue of Liberty and the famous New York City skyline! What better way to either begin or end the day than on the beautiful water with your family?
Skyline Cruises [300 W. 23rd St. at Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, (212) 757–7567, www.skylinecruises.com].
Nothing quite says “I love my dad” than tickets to a baseball game on Father’s Day! The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are scheduled to play at 1:10 pm at Citi Field on Father’s Day 2014, so get your tickets ASAP if your husband and little ones go crazy for baseball (like mine do)!
New York Mets game at Citi Field (123-01 Roosevelt Ave in Willets Point) June 15, 1:10 pm. Tickets available at mets.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=nym.
Wine? Check! Chocolate? Check! AZYA Wine & Chocolate Bar offers a great Father’s Day special menu, outdoor dining, and a plethora of DeLysscious food to choose from, including things that even the pickiest dad will enjoy: chocolate, wine, cheese, salad, truffles, paninis and more! One location is nearby Penn Station if you’re coming into the city for the day from Long Island, and situated near the Broadway theaters, the Empire State Building, and more.
AZYA Wine & Chocolate Bar [11 W. 31st St. between Fifth Avenue and Broadway in the Flatiron District, (212) 714–2992; 1 Seventh Ave. S at Carmine Street in the West Village, (212) 365–2992; /www.ayzanyc.com].
If you want a more personal and intimate dining experience for brunch or lunch on Father’s Day, organize a fun multi-generational picnic in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow! We’re talking all the fathers in your family in one place for all of their favorite picnic foods; not only will the beautiful setting make for great photos and some much-needed sunshine, but it is a beautiful way to make lifelong memories — and maybe even start a new tradition!
Happy Father’s Day and here’s to a great start to the summer!
Lyss Stern is the founder of DivaLysscious Moms (www.divamoms.com).
