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The High Line: One wonderful example of sustainable use of public spaces. One of these projects that make me worship this city. These old railways have been transformed into a cool, contemporary garden thanks to the energy of Chelsea´s community. I love the idea, the aim, the execution and, above all, the underlying spirit of the High Line

Museum of Chinese in the America (MOCA). This is an amazing way of negotiating with the History. This brand-new museum has been projected by Maya Lin and explores the presence of Chinese people in the country. It´s one of these small and secondary museums that you usually skip in a visit to NYC. And that´s a pity since they totally illustrate the essence of New York.

Restaurant Four Season. This place has been named the most beautiful dining room in the world and I am sure you were going to miss it, right? You shouldn´t by intimidated ever by its extreme luxurious ambiance, not in the US. It was designed by Mies van der Rohe and Phillip Johnson and it´s one of the landmarks of American architecture.  By less than 60 $ you can live an mesmerizing experience, half aesthetical, half gastronomical.

Café Habana. One of the best corners in New York. If I were a writer, I would consider to sit here for hours and even to start a novel!. This eatery become famous in the late 90´s, when gentrification arrived to Nolita. Now, the area is definitely a posh area and I am surprised of how this place has kept its down-to-earth yet cool atmosphere

Decibel. Tired of ordering 14 dollars glasses of red wine? This is your place. Decibel is packed with young ( and not so young) people willing to spend their time in a dark basement drinking sake. Just sake. Warning: hangover is a nightmare but this bar is more than worthy. Like the entire city.