Hell’s Kitchen Local

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.

I went to Ardesia for the first time a few weeks after they opened, and it’s been my favorite spot ever since. Mandy and her staff are the warmest, friendliest bunch in town, and the wine and food never disappoint. I’m a particular fan of the warm chocolate chip cookies.

I love the popcorn, staff, music playlist — and that Suzy puts air tags on the incense and candles in the bathroom to track down the culprits that keep stealing them.

Is there anyone left who doesn’t know about this magical place? So much more than a gym. Fitness pros often talk about the importance of ‘mindset’. But the kooks over at MFF are all about really and truly helping you develop that. I truly think it’s impossible to work out there and NOT come out feeling like a million bucks. It’s such a terrific and heart-affirming place. It’s the way we all wish gym class had been truly like when we were kids.

I might not be the target demographic for this gym, but it’s conveniently located. I love the swimming pool and it’s usually pretty empty in the middle of the day.

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.

My parents always told stories about how wonderful the Fable family was, and you can tell by the care and love they put into Poseidon Bakery.

Target has been a great addition to the neighborhood. The prices are affordable and I’ve been eyeing this pair of baby yellow sweatpants!

Holy cow! (Holy chicken?) This place is such a find. Terrific and sometimes decadent chicken sandwiches. SO so good.

The folks there are way friendlier than at other bodegas around here. I’ll actually travel to get my wraps from this place, they are delicious.