NYC Brunch Spots: Where To Eat When You're Not Out East

"Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people's hats off - then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can." We get you Melville. We get you. If only there had been Grand Banks, the oyster bar churning out lobster rolls, crudo, and clams aboard a parked schooner off Hudson River Park, there may have been no need for all of that whaling business. But alas. Slug back some oysters and get your sea legs with some spiced chips, burrata, and an Aperol Spritz. You'll be yar in no time. Grand Banks, Pier 25 Hudson River Park [Photo via @grandbanksnyc]