Housing European Romanesque and Gothic collections, the building itself sits high on a hill offering far reaching views over the Hudson River and Upper Manhattan. A place to bookmark for after the Spring equinox when you can ramble amongst the fragrant herb gardens of Fort Tryon Park and drink in the air of the season.

Recommended by my friend and talented illustrator, Isabel Castillo Guijarro, this spot makes incredible cappuccinos and is in one of my favorite NYC buildings, the WoolWorth Building

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

I've seen so many great classic movies on film here. Being able to have that experience is one of the things that I feel lucky living in this city.

The glorious orange gates in Central Park in 2005.