The NJAL Guide to NYC

The train, despite the minor and frequent interruptions.
Sonia, Cradle

The patio of The Bowery Hotel
Jackie, GBGH

The Highline Park, between 14th street and 15th street. There are wooden “tanning beds” with the perfect view of urban sunset over the Hudson river.
Daniel Silverstain

A tiny triangular park in the village called Jackson Square.
This Woman’s Work

On a blanket or park bench in Teardrop Park.
Jes Wade 

Dimes, always busy but always good.
Sonia, Cradle

Café Mogador, amazing middle eastern breakfast. 
Jackie, GBGH

“Tartine” in the West village. Super cozy corner in the perfect neighbourhood of Manhattan, plus they have those amazing apple pancakes. Must try!
Daniel Silverstain

Health King in the Garment District
This Woman’s Work

Balthazar's in Soho.
Jes Wade 

The Noguchi Museum. A little secluded and hidden away in Long Island City, this is my favourite place to see inspiring minimalist sculpture.
Sonia, Cradle

MAD Museum! It’s the very place which I start creating my own jewellery.
Jackie, GBGH

The Metropolitan Museum. Hands down.
Daniel Silverstain

FIT Museum has the best free exhibits; MoMA and Gagosian’s uptown location.
This Woman’s Work

The gallery district in Chelsea. One of my favorite galleries is James Cohen Gallery.
Jes Wade 

One Last Shag in Bedstuy.
Sonia, Cradle

My sister's apartment when she hosts her wild parties.
Jackie, GBGH

Club Shade, it happens once every few months, but it’s completely worth the wait. Imagine a huge warehouse, with laser lights everywhere, and the best electronic music out there.
Daniel Silverstain.

The last place I danced all night was Call Box in Williamsburg.
This Woman’s Work

Doughnut Planet.
Sonia, Cradle

I’d take them to Desnuda, we would sit at the bar and watch them cook their mind blowing ceviches and oysters and my friend would forget everything else!
Jackie, GBGH

Buchon at Columbus Circle. They got the best macaroons in the city, and amazing coffee! Then all you need is Central Park, which is just around the corner. Perfect treat for a broken soul.
Daniel Silverstain

Bergdorf Goodman to dream, and then a movie at the Paris Theatre.
This Woman’s Work

Wherever my friends are DJing.
Jes Wade 

Fox and Fawn in Greenpoint has some great finds.
Sonia, Cradle

Olde Sanctuary. Their selection is seriously curated and it's impossible to leave the store without finding something special.
Jackie, GBGH

INA in Chelsea, great selection of high end designers, from extremely vintage to more familiar items you can recognise from the runway.
Daniel Silverstain

Junk stores on the outskirts of Queens.
This Woman’s Work

Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show.
Jes Wade

Superiority Burger in LES.
Sonia, Cradle

That’s easy. Burger and Barrel, always.
Jackie, GBGH

Westvil. It’s a chill spot, with a friendly atmosphere, fries to die for, and burgers on a Portuguese bun!
Daniel Silverstain

Lodge in Williamsburg or Northeast Kingdom in Bushwick
This Woman’s Work

Odeon, surely.
Jes Wade 

Xi'an Famous Foods, they serve delicious spicy dumpling soups.
Sonia, Cradle

I've heard the best Dumpling in town is Vanessa's Dumpling House, so I'd definitely go there to try it with my friend.
Jackie, GBGH

China-town?
Daniel Silverstain

Ginger Noodle in the garment district. The Szechuan pork and shrimp dumplings are out of this world.
This Woman’s Work 

Grumpy Coffee.
Sonia, Cradle

WTF Coffee Lab in Brooklyn. Sometimes I get out of my way just to get that coffee.
Jackie, GBGH

Buchon, Café Le Colombe, and 7 Grams Café.
Daniel Silverstein

Wyckoff Starr in Bushwick or Key & Cup in Brooklyn Heights.
This Woman’s Work

That’s easy, La Colombe.
Jes Wade 

John's on Bleecker St. is always a good time with large pizza and a carafe of wine.
Sonia, Cradle

Paulie Gee's in Greenpoint.
Jackie, GBGH

Frankies – east Village.
Daniel Silverstain

I would get Roberta’s delivered to my apartment!
This Woman’s Work

I would either throw one or just go to Roberta's.
Jes Wade