Authentic Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine. Excellent noodles. Family owned.

I discovered the Frick my first week in New York, during a heat wave in August. The galleries were surprisingly empty, with only the occasional visitor strolling through the rooms, gently creaking the floorboards. I stood for a while in front of the Bronzino, a portrait of a boy standing against a background of green drapery, and then sat in the courtyard for a long, cool hour.

An unchanged 1940s lounge known for its masterpiece Martinis and whimsical murals painted by the author of “Madeline,” Ludwig Bemelmans.

Good vibes bar with some of the best food-next-to-your-drink in the city.

My first job in the city. The family and friends and raised New York Megan. Also very good coffee. And lovely neighbors.