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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Manhattan’s version of a secret garden! Pets and cellphones are disallowed here, which makes for the perfect reading and thinking getaway. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
