Get a piece of the south back with a chicken biscuit from Pies & Thighs.

Getaway not far from the city. Nice beach, surreal pool. Next to Fire Island (which is also super nice).

Well made Sushi run by a nice Japanese family. It's inexpensive, high quality - not fancy! Authentic I use it for a quick informal lunch!

What's not to like with a place that has a Sandwich named after Jonah Hill and hand-drawn signs in the window?

Best contemporary art museum in NY, have to take a train that goes along the Hudson river (best views during fall season!) / rent a car. This museum only uses natural light, and has pieces from Richard Serra, Judd, Sol Lewitt, Walter de Maria, Robert Smithson, Flavin, all best of the best!