This is a great day-trip in the summer and early fall. The dunes make the beach feel secluded and the empty houses at the old army-base makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Once we bathed there in late September during a combined picnic and photo shoot. It’s also a good little bike ride from the subway in Far Rockaway.

It’s a great bookstore with an interesting yet relatable selection of art books 

Intimate east village record shop with an excellently curated selection of second hand and new vinyl.

4 billion dollars later.... one of the most impressive Art&Design pieces in NYC.

One of the last untapped areas of downtown Manhattan. Hand pulled noodles, cheap eats, and a concentrated area of families make this an often interesting place to explore.