Growing up I’d go to Staten Island a lot due to how close it was to my hometown. It wasn’t until I went back as an adult that I realized the uniqueness of this place, the outdated but also artistically beautiful aesthetic of the island, and appreciated it more. Plus the food (lots of diners and Italian food) is great and people watching is also pretty interesting.

The design and photography floor at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Union Square.

Interference Archive is a volunteer-run library, gallery, and archive of historical materials related to social and political activism and movements.

A non-collecting arts institution that fosters experimentation and dialogue through exhibitions, public programs, and artist residencies.

You need to make a reservation for L'Artusi years in advance... or at least the week before, if you try a walk-in then ask to be seated at the bar, as always in New York that is the best seats at any of my favorites restaurants.