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Decided to power rank the ones I've been to because I'm 9 hours deep sitting here.
This is really long but I felt inclined to pen this because I am procrastinating.
I recommend numbers 1-5.
1. Seward Park: Upstairs is perfectly very quiet and has nice window views...it gets great afternoon sunlight too, second floor has really cute children, Seward Park itself is really nice outside to take a break, great coffee nearby at Little Canal, bathroom on the first floor, really pretty building, this is my top pick.
2. Jefferson Market: Upstairs is sufficiently quiet to get work done, the building itself is truly gorgeous inside and out, bathroom in the basement, open later than some of the others, overflow seating in the basement but ngl you want to sit upstairs, minus points for some tourists coming in which kills focus.
3. Greenpoint: This is technically Brooklyn Public Library (different than NYPL) but still on my list, this branch is so gorgeous and the most modern branch on the list, really cute kids here too, super clean, highly recommend to the Brooklynites among us.
4. Tompkins Square: Casual branch with less seating and a little more noise, great location right next to Ninth St Espresso, good for a short jaunt to browse the books or get an hour or two of work done, major minus for having no bathroom and for not opening until 11am on some days of the week.
5. Ottendorfer: Hidden gem in a building you would not know is a library, good central location, minus points for very slim seating and for not opening until 11am some days of the week.
6. Mulberry: Good local spot amongst the hustle and bustle of Soho, not much else to say here, need to explore more...but there must be a reason I don't go back.
7. Stephen A. Schwarzman / Main branch: It's over-touristed and it's in midtown. Only go here as someone visiting from out of town who is into a museum vibe.
Apr 17, 2024
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Manyyyy good recs have been made already, but here are a few that I feel strongly about:
Coffee:
-SEY Coffee is the best in the city by far. Incredible pour overs and espresso. I used to go there every day when I lived in Bushwick.
-For a true old school cup, Porto Rico is great. The one on Bleecker has been there since 1958 and is great. No place to sit inside however.
Pool:
-Amsterdam Billards is the stand-by billiard hall! a little pricey but I like it
Dayspa:
- (Cheap) Wall Street Bath & Spa
- (Not-Cheap) Bathhouse in Williamsburg
Parks + Cemeteries (besides the glorious Central Park):
-Madison Square Park is great for a classic NY-feel. Go to S&P Lunch for sandwiches and eat in the park on a nicer day.
-In Brooklyn both McCarren Park and McGolrick Park are great - Ray's and Twins Lounge are nearby for drinks as well.
-Green-wood Cemetery is sprawling and scenic.
-Avoid Maria Hernandez Park at all costs.
Apr 11, 2024
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Manhattan (Mostly LES + some extras)
- Dim Sum GoGo
- my gf‘s friend‘s new bar Sake Bar Asoko
- Forget Me Not for a chill dimes square fries and a martini asshole meal
- live music at Heaven Can Wait, Arlene’s, Mercury Lounge, Berlin Under A, Bowery Ballroom
- drunk karaoke at Winnie’s
- Roxy Cinema for a movie night
- Bk Bridge park at night for a view and ice cream if you’re a tourist or just nostalgic
- The Whitney museum and a walk by the water / more gallery hopping
- Lovers of Today bar for a date or late night move
- Orchard Express Tailor for your tailoring needs
- The Met & Central Park is a trek but worth doing on a nice late spring day
Brooklyn (I live in crow heights)
- Bk museum and Botanic Garden day (i did a whole post on this)
- Super Power or Bearded Lady (sister tiki bars) to get wasted
- live music at Baby’s All Right, Gold Sounds, Alphaville, Trans-Pecos
- a chic dinner & incredible food at Olea, Aita, Saraghina Cafe, Colonia Verde, LaRina, Sisters, Bunna Cafe
- Turtles All The Way Down or Do or Dive for dive bars
- Fan Fan Doughnuts
- Greenberg Bagels or Lula Bagels
- Island Pops ice cream
- Nana Ramen, Ichiran Ramen
- bars for dates: The Narrows, Doris, Hartley‘s, Bar Laika, Bar Velo, Pokito, Lunatico
- Fort Greene Park on a nice day
- Drive to Highland Park for nature & to feel like you are not in the city
- Red Hook day (wineries, breweries, + Steve’s Key Lime Pie)
- Rockaway beach
- dirty chai ($$$$) from Cotton Bean or Marcy & Myrtle
that’s all for now
Sep 16, 2024
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- Brooklyn Bridge Park/Promenade: soooo pretty on a sunny day
- Printed Matter bookstore: in Chelsea so lots of walkable stuff nearby this bookstore has an amazing collection of art books and zines. It's just so cool highly recommend.
- Putz around: best city in the world for that so just lean in
Oct 8, 2024
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Shoot! Sorry I missed your call, I’m in moon mode.
Apr 20, 2024
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These are my favorite food (only slight hyperbole).
I recommend, in no order:
-Kettle brand
-Kettle brand air fried
-7/11
-Lay's Kettle Cooked
These chips are so strong that they will burn your tongue. They are chemical perfection that make the systems in my body dance. They are so rock and roll. No matter what size the bag, I will probably finish the bag.
I always eat the folded ones first, and then move to the unfolded ones.
Jan 31, 2024
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If you’re within an hour walk from home, you should just walk home.
I understand taking public transit or an Uber there to be on time, but you’re not rushing to get home. Thus, walk.
Feb 5, 2024