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

You need to make a reservation for L'Artusi years in advance... or at least the week before, if you try a walk-in then ask to be seated at the bar, as always in New York that is the best seats at any of my favorites restaurants.

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

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a performing arts venue in Brooklyn, New York City, known as a center for progressive and avant garde performance. 

One of the best pasta dishes i've ever had. Raggu pastas are heaven!