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

Stocks artists’ books and catalogs along with used and rare titles that focus on contemporary art, photography, and classical painting.

The best place in the world to see a concert or a basketball game.

I discovered the Frick my first week in New York, during a heat wave in August. The galleries were surprisingly empty, with only the occasional visitor strolling through the rooms, gently creaking the floorboards. I stood for a while in front of the Bronzino, a portrait of a boy standing against a background of green drapery, and then sat in the courtyard for a long, cool hour.

Seasonal salads, sweet and savory treats, and great coffee. It's probably my most common lunch spot when I work from home and they also offer catering if I'm too nervous to cook but want it to feel homemade.