At 77 East 77th Street, there is a bizarrely oversized and curvy bench meant NOT for sitting! The bench is actually a quirky piece of artwork to admire. Read more.
On East 57th Street, a small alcove of benches allows you a quiet space to admire the water and the Queensboro Bridge. This obscure spot is easily overlooked and frequently empty. Read more.
Manhattan’s version of a secret garden! Pets and cellphones are disallowed here, which makes for the perfect reading and thinking getaway. Read more.
Once you've put your childish giggles in the rearview mirror (we don't judge), set your sights on Big Wong's lobster. You'll get 2 for $20, each seasoned with fresh ginger and covered in scallions. Read more.
The tea room is slightly below ground level, which elicits a quiet-getaway atmosphere. Grab a cup of organic tea while you sit back against GraffiTea’s exposed brick wall or beneath their tree mural. Read more.
Podunk’s small size and quiet intimacy are rare amongst Manhattan cafés. Don’t expect to get much work done; instead, visit Podunk for freshly made scones and an overall afternoon reprieve. Read more.