Since September this year, the very best place to hear an authentic voice, keeping Wall Street sharp.

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.

Brooklyn's only black-owned Jazz Club and musician-run nonprofit supporting the arts and community since 1981.

I love this place. It’s almost always empty. I can think here, and look at the New York City skyline which is amazing and exciting and always inspiring and reminds me of how lucky I am to live here.

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