For the first time in Manhattan we lived on 14th street – this nice and cozy café around the corner (on 16th) still is our favorite place for delicious breakfast or brunch... Think they have tons of meals on their menu, quite affordable for huge portions.. Plus, good music.

Sculpture by Tom Otterness at the 8th Avenue subway station at 14th street 

I like coming down here with friends when the weather permits and drinking on the beach or on the rocks when the tides come in.

Books are Magic is a great local spot for bookworms. The staff is warm and friendly with regular events happening monthly. 

I’m a big fan of libraries (tons of books, free to take out, I mean what’s not to love?) and even though you can’t actually take out any books at the big beautiful library in Midtown – it’s still worth a visit. I love walking around in the big halls, the architecture is so beautiful and there’s always small exhibitions or things to see. Don’t forget to look up when entering the main reading-hall. Feels like book-heaven!