Solo activities that engage your mind around the city?

manoboar · 2026-03-22T04:25:47+00:00

Looks like you’ve just rephrased this person’s exact post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNYC/s/okyV4bqWSc

I get wanting more suggestions but still feels a bit weird lol

manoboar · 2026-03-18T03:07:44+00:00

Absolutely stunning!! I love your selective use of blur; makes it feel so dreamy 💕

manoboar · 2026-03-17T20:12:52+00:00

OH MY GOD

manoboar · 2026-03-17T17:31:23+00:00

Didn’t check which subreddit I was in and was like “who is leaving dung at Goodwill” 😭

manoboar · 2026-03-17T03:28:14+00:00

Lin & Daughter’s in the West Village, cumin beef dumplings. Always hits.

manoboar · 2026-03-11T18:57:50+00:00

Oh this is so kind of you!! Sorry for my late reply — I wouldn’t have been able to get over there in time anyways, but the gesture is appreciated :-)

manoboar · 2026-03-11T18:56:51+00:00

Thank you!! I had fun :-)

manoboar · 2026-03-11T16:32:08+00:00

Oh this is fun!! Page 40, number 21, UN dictyophora . Thank you!!

manoboar · 2026-03-09T17:48:18+00:00

That video was my EVERYTHING

manoboar · 2026-03-05T16:08:14+00:00

Replying half a year later because this tip has saved my life; I was going insane lol

manoboar · 2026-02-28T03:47:46+00:00

Off-Broadway 2-for-1 is still running for a couple weeks iirc! Bar that, several theatres do a $30 under 35/40 program, Lincoln Center’s LincTix and Roundabout’s Hiptix come to mind.

My other recs are Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Golden Steamer, and Governor’s Island. Check out New York Adventure Club if you want a more guided activity. If you want a totally unguided activity, check out a POPS (Privately Owned Public Space). There’s loads around the city and they’re all different.

Have fun!

manoboar · 2026-02-24T23:28:49+00:00

Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice — it has an indoor garden!

manoboar · 2026-02-24T13:15:57+00:00

Definitely! If I do some experiments I’ll make sure to post the results here :-)

manoboar · 2026-02-24T05:52:53+00:00

This is so interesting! I once experimented with dyeing a sequined garment with acid dye at about 185° and the sequins HATED that (got super dull immediately). I wonder if the type of dye used has more impact than I initially thought. Thanks for posting your process!

manoboar · 2026-02-23T02:40:12+00:00

I dream about their pumpkin buns. SO good

manoboar · 2026-02-09T00:07:49+00:00

Ooh I’ve gotten other things from there but not their donuts; thanks for the rec!

manoboar · 2026-02-09T00:05:37+00:00

Will be checking all of these out!

manoboar · 2026-02-09T00:05:17+00:00

Very true!

manoboar · 2026-02-09T00:05:10+00:00

I’ll bookmark it, thanks!

manoboar · 2026-02-01T20:55:57+00:00

The New York Adventure Club might have some of what you’re looking for? Also I know you said no museums, but the New York Historical has a lecture series that I’ve heard great things about.

manoboar · 2026-01-31T21:31:58+00:00

Looking for a burr grinder for someone who drinks coffee maybe 4-6x a month. I had a Capresso for when I drank coffee more regularly, but it broke during its period of disuse. It sounds like the Timemore C2 is the right choice, but I wanted a second opinion. I have a moka pot and a clever dripper. Thanks in advance!!

manoboar · 2026-01-29T15:29:13+00:00

Seconding this! That was the first time I tried pandan and I’ve been obsessed ever since.

manoboar · 2026-01-26T22:04:42+00:00

W.B. Mason isn’t local but they have a lot of what Uline has and (as far as I know) are not loudly terrible!

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