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

Tucked away on the second floor, it’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of Manhattan. Order the Ika geso (squid legs) and the nankotsu (chicken cartilage), my personal favorites. You might notice people waiting around a nondescript door inside the restaurant; this is actually the entrance to the speakeasy bar Angel’s Share.

Cute little French Café with beautiful croissants. Thanks for the reco, Kim!

Super nice mens- & womens-wear. Kind German girl behind the counter most days. Good boots & great windows.

The best underground shows you will find will have free pbr and models as far as the eye can see. They are rarely announced, so keep your eyes out for promising openings, especially with Milk Underground coming up.