Excellent Viet/New American fusion with a lovely outdoor space.

For art books, monographs and catalogs new and used at a discount. I can never manage to leave here without a bag full of books in tow.

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.

This little French-Morroccan restaurant is a perfect place for meeting artist friends and, of course, great escargot.

Just because everyone knows about it doesn't mean it doesn't deserve more attention. Great food, great service, great movies, great drinks.