The New York office today is a cafe on Franklin Street in Tribeca called Pecan, which has — huzzah! — free wifi. And conveniently located power outlets. Although I have not yet located the restrooms, which, considering the amount of tea I have already consumed this morning, might be a problem. I tried Starbucks first, but the wifi was NOT FREE (for shame!) and the free connections I could make kept going in and out. Very annoying.
My plan for the day, between meetings, was a close, long look at my queries in a way that I’m not often able to do at work during regular office hours. There’s always something else that needs being done, another phone call to make, etc. Here, I can’t be distracted by a pile of filing to do, although, it may be argued, sitting in a bustling cafe isn’t the most peaceful of spaces.
I like it, though.
Tonight, I have drinks with a client, and then some good old-fashioned non-work related socializing. After all — I’m in New York! Even though I lived here for most of my life, there’s always something new to see, favorite stores and buildings to visit, and shopping to do. On a short trip like this one, that means a lot of running around, but it’s part of the bustle of the big city.
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When there’s a buzzy rush to fit things in, they seem even more enjoyable. Have fun!!!
The editors at FSG children's books know of this fantastic coffee shop close to them…it's sort of half underground…I think it's in what might be called a garden apartment (or maybe that's only in England). Lisa Graff took me there when I was in NYC. I highly recommend it. If you meet with any of them, go there for hot chocolate!