Best lobster roll outside of Maine. The brunch is a well kept secret. Chicken and waffles and shrimp & grits are my picks for brunch. 

Eye-Candy per excellence!

I go here mostly because of the vibe, it”s a French bistro meets a plant shop and the sister restaurant to Tartine in the West Village. The Shakchuka and the fennel salad is delicious, so is the onion soup. Cute Rooftop during the summer. 

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

Bluestockings Cooperative is a community-supported bookstore and activist space.