While the current trend in noodles may well be ramen, this bafflingly-named Japanese restaurant just ten minutes from my apartment specialises in udon. Unless you are my friend Diego Zambrano it will probably take you several visits to get through all the things you need to try on the menu - the gyoza are otherworldly, the sushi 'tacos' clever enough without being silly. New York has thousands of awful Japanese places; this is not one of them. It's super nice to come in on a Sunday night and eat at the bar next to curmudgeonly old guys barking at each other in Japanese.

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.

The gorgeous set of the blockbuster play Hamilton, at the Richard Rodgers Theater.

This is my go-to spot in my neighborhood. The food is fantastic. They have an ever changing selection of beers and the staff is friendly, attentive and down to earth. Love this place.

Its a great Saturday after museums visit, a Viennese Cafe, for a clear white wine and apple strudel.