Hell’s Kitchen Local

Industry is my very favorite gay bar in the city. It was the first gay bar I went to when I first moved to NYC. I still go there every Friday when DragRace is on. It's so fun and welcoming!

I really enjoy trying foods from around the world, and this has been one of my favorite spots for Thai-Vietnamese food. I actually used to come here even before I lived in the neighborhood. My favorite dish is the Pad See Ew — I always come back for that one.

Live jazz and a great atmosphere.

Perfect place to grab a drink and dinner before going to catch a show.

Pier 84 is an incredible green space where I love to go for walks. It also provides a great view of the Hudson River, where I paddle board whenever I can.

I love to bring our new puppy Bailey here to play.

For over 100 years the women in my family came together to make a recipe which required suet (yes — raw beef fat). As the years passed, Esposito became one of the only places in the city to get it. Thankfully, we have moved on to the vegetarian version of the same dish!

I’ve spent more time working at The Actors'Temple Theatre than I have in any other venue in the city. It feels like an artistic home base to me. I’ve performed in five different productions at the Temple since 2021, four with Vital Theatre Company. The house is intimate and beautiful, featuring stained glass. I love the photographs of famous entertainers that line the staircase just inside the main entrance. It’s amazing to feel both the history and spirituality present in the building every time I’m at work.

I’ve been going to Glass House Tavern for YEARS. It’s my go-to spot for a post-show drink or snack and I’ll always find a friend here. It’s like my own personal Cheers. Even with the change of management over the years I’ve always felt at home here.

The Intrepid is a preserved piece of history that we are so lucky to have in Hell’s Kitchen. The museum holds so many pieces of military history and I always learn something new.