The Family Store is the best Mediterranean food you can get in New York City. That is all.

A still stunning space, harking back to the 1990s NYC that had fantastic, tasteful boutiques.

Books are Magic is a great local spot for bookworms. The staff is warm and friendly with regular events happening monthly. 

It's sugar-coated shabbyness. I have been there in wintertime, all the rides and attractions were closed, but it´s still nice to have a walk on the beach or spot some funny looking storefronts and vintage-looking rollercosters. A perfect backdrop for photoshootings, a gem for friends of vintage typography. On 4th of july hot dog eating contests are held here (they actually do that!).

The permanent piece called "Meeting" at MoMA PS1 is an etherial experience of light and color and quiet. Sit and look through the cutout in the ceiling and watch the light change both outside and in. You can't tell what you're looking at until maybe a bird flies by.