My first job in the city. The family and friends and raised New York Megan. Also very good coffee. And lovely neighbors.

My favorite place on Bedford Avenue, this bookstore has both new and used titles. If you're patient and look close enough, you can usually find a book that's worth more than they're asking. Not to mention their stellar selection of magazine titles. Good for design, art, photography, sociology, fiction, and everything in between.

Warm and welcoming environment for dance.

A community-engaged and accessible arts space dedicated to supporting artists in the production and presentation of public artworks. Socrates does not have a permanent collection and all artworks are temporarily on view.

A well-curated vintage movie poster store. Smart and friendly staff.