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We took the F train down to the East Broadway stop (last stop before Brooklyn, holler! ), and bumbled around, seeing where the morning took us. They have a room in the back dedicated solely to stickers which is pretty cool (especially the vintage scratch-and-sniff ones! ), and also host a monthly book club in the space. ;-) While the plants are very affordable, I would suggest scoring a pretty pot from elsewhere if you’re on a budget, cause the one’s they had started at $20 and went up, up, up. If you’re looking to add more into your day in the neighborhood, a few other favorite spots of mine are: Irving Farm for great coffee, Punjabi for SUPER cheap Indian food where all the cabbies eat, the Tenement Museum for a guided tour and really cool piece of NYC history, The Bhakti Center for spiritual yoga and kirtan, Divya’s Kitchen for ayurvedic cuisine, Sugar Sweet Sunshine for cupcakes

And while it’s cute and a great spot to burrow down into with a good book or a catch-up with a friend, that’s not the sole reason you should check out this particular tea house. The shop focuses on world-ranked Oolong teas sourced from Jaesy’s family tea farms in Taiwan. Teas are seasonal and the menu is divided into five sections: Taiwanese Oolongs, Signature Cold Drinks, Herbal Blends and Hot and Cold Milk teas. The tea gurus will walk you through exactly what you are tasting and why, as well as share interesting tid-bits about the history and science (yes, there’s a science) behind the tea, too.

If you’re craving all things flowers and greenery (hello, April! ), we’re sharing with you exactly where to find them in the city this spring! From restaurants to gardens to subway stations, here’s where you’ll find the prettiest blooms in NYC. The rooftop restaurant has a fresh floral look this season that’s a dream to dine under. for a bonus option, here’s manhattan’s most serene museum, and the surrounding grounds at ft.

You might want to start this walk all the way at the top and check out The Vessel while you’re at it (it opens at 10am to the public)…due to extremely short little 3-year old legs, we started much closer to downtown. There’s plenty of overpriced spots in the area, such as The Standard Hotel and Bubby’s, but for the basics we’re big fans of Hector’s Cafe. Don’t forget to ask for a kid’s activity booklet and pencil at check-in if you’re traveling with little ones, it makes the trip very interactive for them and gives parents clues on questions to ask them. If you’re looking to continue your day in the area, I recommend Ample Hills Creamery for ice cream (the ooey gooey cake batter is always tops, in my book! ), the rooftop at STK for a trendy al fresco dinner once the weather allows, and finally swanky drinks at the Top of the Standard during golden hour.