Away CEO Jessica Schinazi's Perfect 24-hour Guide to NYC-Including Her Favorite Coffee Shops, Restaurants, and Hotels

"I take a Citi Bike from the Upper East Side to SoHo most mornings to get to the office. So, on a slow day, I might detour via Central Park to watch the early morning joggers, the dogs running off-leash before the park fills up, and the skyline peeking through the trees. It completely changes the energy before sitting down at a desk."

"More than once, I've taken my first meeting of the day at Crispy Heaven to eat their fresh, hot-from-the-oven baguette with butter and jam. I always bring back a couple of baguettes to the office to put in our kitchen."

"Weekends may include pancakes-a bribe to her kids to let their parents sleep in longer-at Tramway Diner on First Avenue, although, she says, any diner works."

Jessica Schinazi, CEO of the luggage brand Away and former executive at Dyson, LVMH, and Amazon, shares her ideal day in New York City. Her mornings begin with family time before commuting via Citi Bike from the Upper East Side to SoHo, often detouring through Central Park to observe early morning activity. She frequents local coffee spots including Sant Ambroeus, Fast Times, and La Cabra before work. For meals, she enjoys fresh baguettes at Crispy Heaven, weekend pancakes at Tramway Diner with her children, and workday lunches at Balthazar where she orders the Niçoise salad. Her routine reflects a deliberate approach to maximizing both professional responsibilities and meaningful New York City experiences.

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