Books are Magic is a great local spot for bookworms. The staff is warm and friendly with regular events happening monthly. 

I like coming down here with friends when the weather permits and drinking on the beach or on the rocks when the tides come in.

One of favorite museums in NYC.

Recommended by my friend and talented illustrator, Isabel Castillo Guijarro, this spot makes incredible cappuccinos and is in one of my favorite NYC buildings, the WoolWorth Building

I've seen so many great classic movies on film here. Being able to have that experience is one of the things that I feel lucky living in this city.