My office is near one of my favorite spots in the city: Gramercy SquarePark. You have to have a key to get inside, but the little park is full of treesand sculptures, and it’s surrounded by some of the city's most charmingapartment buildings. It doesn't hurt that it's easy to grab a drink orcoffee at the Gramercy Park Hotel on the corner, too.

I like to play tourist and discover new shops as I stroll with a snack(and camera) in hand.

The 1 Hotel in Dumbo and the Bowery Hotel are two of my favoritelocal getaways.