When I moved to NYC in the summer of 2009, my wife Hannah and I went straight to Central Park and the Belvedere Castle. It was the first time I fully grasped that I lived in New York and it felt euphoric standing on that hill. For me this place is still a romantic symbol and reminder of the spirit and essence of the city and the reasons I live here.

Lovely Italian restaurant with a beautiful backyard. I usually have the Orecchiette Salsiccia Broccoli or the spaghetti Vongole.

Be warned: you’ll want to buy everything in this beautiful, minimalist store.

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

This is very small and not much but if you're a fan it's nice to stop by and cherish this legend.