Hell’s Kitchen Local

Look, as I was skeptical as everyone else when they decided to put in basically a food court instead of a grocery store or something more useful on 11th Avenue, but Gotham West Market has become the de facto meeting space for the HK Cupboard organizers since there are a ton of choices for food or drink and you can sit with your laptops for as long as you need and get some work done. La Palapa has a really great happy hour until 8pm for wine and frozen margaritas, dell’anima has great cocktails and nibbles, and if you want something sweet, Petee’s has great pie. Moment of silence for Corner Slice, which had my favorite slice in the neighborhood.

Everyone can find something they want on the happy hour menu — from beers to wines to margaritas. The margarita flavors are made from real fruit! The staff also lets us know when happy hour is about to end and if we’d like another round, which I think is super sweet.

Super cheap and actually good. Plus the food is great. There are also some really cute guys on the staff, haha!

Happy hour every day — not just weekdays!

"Simple, it is on my block! In all seriousness, this is the best pizzeria in Manhattan! The personal-size pizza is honestly big enough to be shared by two. Every pizza is delicious here, but our favorites are the loaded pizza, prosciutto funghi, and hot Italian sausage/caramelized fennel. The restaurant is charming, with a wood-fired oven in the background making those delicious pizzas. The place retained this old farmhouse charm that you feel like you are in your grandma’s kitchen."

Amalia has been a strong supporter of the theater community — show business runs in the family as her late brother was an actor. Also it is a safe place for gays, trans, and women.

The vibe and service are always on point. The $10 Spicy Marg is fire

Frena is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! I could eat their bread every day and their branzino and octopus are my personal favorites on the menu.

It feels like what New York used to be in the old Hollywood movies. Big, beautiful, tiered ballroom with a real wooden dance floor. Everyone dressed to the nines, dancing to live alternating big band and latin music all night long. It is the most glamorous night out in Manhattan, a real NYC experience!

Sort of for the same reason as Piccinini Brothers — I always have a conversation while picking up some beautifully baked products.