Great mid-eastern food in Chelsea/Flatiron/NoMad/whatever you call that area.

I came alone and walked up an unassuming flight of stairs to the second floor that opened onto a narrow hallway with a reception desk. Before arriving at the Room, I could already sense the rich smell of damp earth that permeated the space.

Get a piece of the south back with a chicken biscuit from Pies & Thighs.

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

When I have a bit of money I like to go there with friends to celebrate our happiness and miseries.