Housed in a stunning 1900 Greek Revival, PBHA has a long and outstanding history of philanthropic programs and associations. En savoir plus .
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). En savoir plus .
This is the kind of store you head to with giddy expectation, knowing you’ll score something amazing. Perusing the off-the-wall knickknacks from the ’50s through the ’80s is a thrilling adventure. En savoir plus .
The oldest public arboretum in America, this is a respected research institution and a beautiful public space. Explore their collections, take a tour or just enjoy the beautiful landscape! En savoir plus .
The vibe changes every year at this rooftop bar atop the Met. This season, check out the Starn brothers' labyrinthine bamboo installation: a sculpture you can climb—if you buy a ticket and wear flats. En savoir plus .
TransLink's Lost and Found is located in Stadium SkyTrain station. It's open from 8:30 to 5 every weekday, and seriously, they really might have your lost stuff! En savoir plus .
The largest East-Asian research library in the Western hemisphere, originating as early as 1879, it now houses collections from numerous Asian nations and cultures ranging from Tibet to Vietnam. En savoir plus .
Free wifi, good coffee drinks (flan latte!), ample seating, and late opening hours. Also, the proceeds go to a farming community in the Dominican Republic. En savoir plus .
Recommended: Salad of greens, herbs and citrus; lentil dal; radishes; tacos de cabeza. The passion fruit crème caramel is a perfectly poised dessert. En savoir plus .
The macarons here are some of the best in town – get them without sitting through a three-figure tasting menu by special ordering six ($15) or a dozen ($25) to go. En savoir plus .
Palatine, IL: The weirdest thing to hit funeral parlors since Six Feet Under, this one has a horror-themed mini golf course in the basement. -IFC Viewer En savoir plus .
Once a symbol of urban blight, this century-old gothic school building has been transformed into 75 condominiums, including 55 to be sold at competitive market rates. En savoir plus .
V.O.D.’s owners are on a mission to stock cool, notoriously tricky-to-find labels, like Isabel Marant, Elise Overland, and Jeremy Laing. There’s some glam big-name vintage thrown into the mix, too. En savoir plus .
When to go: If you're looking to linger with a cocktail, stick to the weeknights: On the weekends, Lincoln Parkers invade. En savoir plus .