• New York

    for brunch

    Café Cluny The West Village neighborhood go-to with a French-American menu. On a rainy day, it feels like Paris. cafecluny.com

    The Nomad Set in the glorious former National Cash Register Company on Broadway, this chic hotel also serves up the perfect brunch. The roast chicken was named 2012’s “Dish of the Year” by Esquire. thenomadhotel.com

    The Smile Part café, part general store, and “the white-hot center of NY cool”, according to GQ. Mediterranean-influenced dishes include harissa honey-roasted chicken and a manouri cheese, fig and truffle sandwich. thesmilenyc.com

    things to do

    Chelsea The fine-art epicenter of New York, with more than 200 galleries between 20th and 28th. Stop by the Gagosian or the Sonnabend for a culture fix. gagosian.com; sonnabendgallery.com

    The High Line The crumbling old elevated New York Central Railroad line is now an urban oasis. Take in the impressive views or one of the many specially curated art, design or music events. thehighline.org

    Brooklyn Flea A classic New York experience, this beloved flea market offers hundreds of vintage and antique vendors, plus fabulous food. brooklynflea.com

    for coffee

    Blue Bottle Coffee Head to this Chelsea location for a special bar offering siphon and Woodneck drips, as well as artisanal micro-roast, espresso-based options. bluebottlecoffee.com

    Café Grumpy With a cameo in Girls, the artisan micro-chain has confirmed its place as the hipsters’ coffee joint of choice. cafegrumpy.com

    Stumptown at the Ace Hotel This Portland import has taken Manhattan by storm, with people lining up around the block for a daily fix. stumptowncoffee.com

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