This is another neighborhood favorite, especially for Sunday brunch which is consistently great.

The offices of Captain Olivia Benson! 

Only a 40-minute subway ride from my apartment and a world unto itself, Coney Island is always a new experience and like seaside weather, it’s always different. I stumbled upon this kite festival one grey fall afternoon. Other visits have yielded dance parties on the boardwalk, roller coaster rides, shandies in plastic cups on the beach, a trip to "Little Odessa", and a myriad of interesting characters and experiences.

A still stunning space, harking back to the 1990s NYC that had fantastic, tasteful boutiques.

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