Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (of Central Park), Prospect Park is where I go running in better weather and find an endless supply of flotsam and jetsam for casting in projects all year round. Thickets of trees, hidden paths, and rolling hills are an endless source of inspiration.

I could include a separate location for every room at the Met. Each visit is a year's worth of Art-absorbing.

By chef Ignacio Mattos, it’s just great,.

This burlesque club contains a stripper pole, but is hardly worth it unless you know someone who will hook up drinks.

My favorite neighborhood fancy chinese spot. Quality soup dumplings (it's obligatory to get an order). Mock eel (mushrooms), ants climbing a tree (noodles), salt & pepper fry (fresh daily), and mu shu duck are some of the go-tos. It's spicy and filling—worth a night of feasting.