A gorgeous place to wander and explore, especially during cherry blossom season when the colonnade of soft pink cherry trees are in full bloom on the esplanade. I’m also a big fan of the tropical and desert gardens.

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

Luhring Augustine did a good job of converting an old warehouse/storage facility into a blue chip commercial art gallery that stages four shows of contemporary art per year. Which means you can catch museum quality shows in an unlikely spot, away from all the Chelsea pomp, and it actually has friendly staff, instead of a cold gallerina sat behind a desk pretending to be on the phone.

Home of Casa Bosques chocolates, to purchase directly at the studio.  By appointment only. 

Its a great Saturday after museums visit, a Viennese Cafe, for a clear white wine and apple strudel.