Hell’s Kitchen Local

Easily my favorite bar in the area with great staff and ambience. If you want to snack, I’d highly recommend the brussels sprouts. They’re fabulous!

I couldn’t pick my top 10 places and not mention Flaming Saddles. It’s a guilty pleasure. I’m from Texas and sometimes I just wanna have a beer and sing along to Reba, OK!?

The most authentic Mexican food in NYC. The food and staff are great, and I love having the choice between the sit-down dining room or the takeaway counter when I’m in a rush.

I don’t go there often, but I adore old chandeliers and antiques. They make me happy, the grandeur, the history, the way they SPARKLE. The chandeliers embody the ability to SPARKLE — to emanate light, to revel in one’s majesty, it’s a wonderful metaphor. Shine Bright. Share Your Gifts. Make a Difference. They have absolutely beautiful pieces in there, and just going in feels like a kind of solace to be around such beauty and majesty. They have also advised me on pricing, trends and have suggested different resources. Another great go-to place.

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!

Well this should have been on top too but it is not in Hells Kitchen — what an amazing place to see some of the best photography in NYC. Soho Photo Gallery is New York City's longest-running member-run, artist-operated photography cooperative, founded in 1971 by a group of New York Times photographers.

I stumbled into this place on a whim a couple years ago when I was doing a show down the street and it quickly became my go-to nail studio. The staff here is so sweet and they always get me together when I need it!

DBL is such a great place to meet friends and pregame! Their $5 margaritas are unbeatable!

Mamma Mia! I told you I love to eat! We are so fortunate to have a whole row of great restaurants in our ‘hood. Actually, I have so many favorite Hell’s Kitchen restaurants, I figured I would choose the block that has the most to choose from. I can walk right over any day or night of the week to listen to great jazz, have a delicious dinner or enjoy lively discussions with neighbors over happy hour, cocktails or coffee. Plus, I have met so many wonderful tourists enjoying the same thing.

This is my favorite local supermarket for fresh produce. I love browsing the shelves, and often find unique items I wouldn’t expect to find in a typical grocery store.