Not Another Guide

Being a musician in New York, I am never starved of places to go to hear famous artists or to discover new ones. This guide is one of my favorite days in the city; Start outside my favorite building in New York City, the Brill Building, enjoy a great brunch, a little massage & manicure/pedicure, shopping, afternoon tea, cabaret, dinner on the run and catch a show at one of the best downtown live joints in New York City.

Okay let’s just say you’re like me and you like to treat lunchtime like the perfect time to get out of bed and have breakfast... You wake up in a blacked out apartment bedroom at about 2pm, fumble through the place getting showered, shaved and dressed just to realize that people have been at work for the last 6 hours. Suckers.

Gramercy Park is a wealthy, beautiful section of Manhattan. Julia Roberts has an apartment here and the Gramercy Park Hotel is always packed with celebrities.

From breakfast, lunch, snacks, and shopping in the shadow of the famous Flatiron building,this guide will take you around the quaint area of Gramercy just like a local. Enjoy!

Getting the most out of a day trip through New York City can be done.If looking forward to taking the biggest bite out of the Big Apple but  have little time on your trip or just want a fun filled day then look no further. Getting the most excitement out of the city will require a few things to start. Make sure to have great walking shoes, a map of the city and a 1-Day Fun Pass (Metrocard) that will let you ride allthe subways and buses throughout the day.

Start out on the Upper West Side with a ubiquitous NYC breakfast food: Bagels.......

Times Square like you’re a local. ( You would probably avoid it at all costs if you’re a local... but if you absolutely can’t help yourself, here are the best spots)

The East Village & Lower East side is my favorite stomping ground. Let me take you on a gastronomic journey peppered with people watching, secret little vintage gems, high end cocktails and back door speakeasies.