Just by sitting on a bench and drinking a coffee in the park, I can be entertained by so many performers and some crazy people.

Before you head to The Office NYC, stop at MAD - it is a beautiful museum with ever-changing exhibitions.

A stunning place to watch the ocean.

Offering 20% off on current “indie bestsellers” (and 10% off picks from their well-read staff), you can still get a good deal while supporting one of the city’s last independent bookstores. They also carry an impressive selection of magazines and literary journals that you can flip through in their café. McNally’s event calendar is packed with appearances and readings by authors like Zadie Smith and Chris Kraus, but they're perhaps best known for their in-store printing press and self-publishing services.

Hands down the best wood fire pizza I've had in Brooklyn. Great for a date or if you're feeling fancy schmancy. (Also, don't sleep on the caesar salad here.)