Hell’s Kitchen Local

I am a little naughty. I have been inconsistent member, however I was greeted with such a welcome recently that it has truly made me feel like I must keep going regularly and following the program suggested by the fabulous trainers. And I know, of course, that working out at my own pace is good for me. Also, it's quite wonderful to work out with Hell's Kitchen neighbors on occasion.

May come off basic to include a gay bar in this list but Rise Bar is always a reliable pit stop for Happy Hour. Their 2-for-1 drinks, music, and crowd is a great way to kick off any night — even if it's a random Tuesday.

I freely admit to being addicted to arugula pizza!

Delphinium has been my family's go-to birthday/holiday card/gift shop for as long as I can remember. Every time you go there, you are bound to laugh and smile at the new cheeky cards and gifts. The people there are very friendly. If I give you a birthday card, there's a 100% chance that I got it at Delphinium.

They have a great tuna sandwich on a ciabatta called the Poseidon. I have it at least once a week!

I love the energy in Alfie’s which is always buzzing with neighborhood locals. For a hearty brunch, I like to order the steak and eggs or the short rib hash. Both dishes are large and satisfying which is especially great after a morning work out session.

Holey Cream is known for their donut ice cream sandwiches and I get them for my kids on special occasions. All of their staff are super friendly and kind to the kids. On a regular day, we would stop by for ice-cream. You can’t go wrong with any of the flavors. My personal favorite is “holey moley”.

This spot is a Chinese staple. They hand pull their own noodles and have tons of options for everyone. My family and I have been going there for years, and their noodle soups are peak comfort food. 

I go to Oasis Cafe for their desserts. I'm not a huge fan of frosting and I tend to prefer fresh cream on cakes. I've tried a few of their cheesecakes and mousse cakes and they were all creamy and fluffy, not too dense or overly sweet. I also love that they use a custard cream for their tarts. I love their chocolate raspberry cheesecake and black and white mousse cake.

The salt water pool is like a womb and my favorite place to think about whatever piece of writing I’m working on — or to think about nothing at all.