Bryant Park is the best place in New York for relaxing all day for free and it’s safe.
When you are in a rush and hungry, its easy to grab some guacamole and hummus with pita bread from the closest market which is Whole Foods on the corner of the Bryant Park.
That’s what we do when we need fresh air in New York.
I recommend you to get san pellegrino too.
Also you could grab soup or salad from Whole Foods. Maybe a vegan brownie and a coffee, who knows…