Best cupcakes ever (aside from my wife's)

Make sure you know the size of your party when you arrive, or the formidable looking bouncer may give you a hard time at the door (they prefer no standing inside, all parties must be seated), but once you’re in, the drinks are fantastic and the staff is friendly and accommodating. In addition to cocktails, Pouring Ribbons features an impressive selection of Chartreuse.

Founded by a small team of film enthusiasts, Brooklyn Film Camera is one of NYC’s premier destinations for analog photographers.

A wonderful farm in the middle of NYC.

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