Ana Maria's place is a clean, comfortable, well-equipped little studio apartment just half a block from the American Museum of Natural History, less than 2 blocks from Central Park, and only about 3 blocks from Zabar's, one of my favorite food shops in the city. Loved the Sunday farmer's market just down the street (mesclun, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, apple pie, fresh flowers...) and the weekly flea market a block or so away (great selection of hard to find, pre-owned CDs)--not to mention the warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies from Levain's Bakery on 74th street. I was here for a 2 week research trip and really enjoyed being able to settle in and "live" in the city during my stay. Thanks Ana Maria!