This is one of my favorite bars in Manhattan. It has a courtyard in the middle and they only serve a large selection of Belgian beer. It's always dark with red lights so it's like a giant darkroom with everyone developing hangovers instead of film. The courtyard creates a front bar that is open on the weekends, so if you get cornered talking about architecture you can escape over to the front bar and watch people walk down 4th street.

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

For Adults and Kids a good reason to get the "out of the city feeling" although you are still in the middle of it! Free entrance with NYC ID!

Best cupcakes ever (aside from my wife's)

My first job in the city. The family and friends and raised New York Megan. Also very good coffee. And lovely neighbors.