Cute little French Café with beautiful croissants. Thanks for the reco, Kim!

Getaway not far from the city. Nice beach, surreal pool. Next to Fire Island (which is also super nice).

City Island is a seaside town in the Bronx. Known for its fishing, seafood, and main street it is a self-contained working-class haven. The buildings range from late 1800's houses to 1960's storefronts, and you can smell the ocean everywhere on the island. Restaurants and local pubs dot City Island Ave, and even the few empty storefronts stay vibrant. 

The light in New York City never ceases to inspire. Walking around early on a sunny morning and looking at the rays of light dispersed through the windows of tall buildings makes me want to scream "New York, I love you!" over and over again.

Lunch there before a visit at the MET with a walk in Central Park