Hell’s Kitchen Local

Strong, never overly sweet.

It has stood the test of time. They still provide outdoor seating. The food is delicious and plentiful. The wait staff are polite and responsive. And the price is right. And it has a wide variety of menu items. And specialty items on brunch days.

I love coming here. Nick and Aron are two super friendly barbers who not only give perfect fades, they make you feel at home. They’ll even pour you a drink to enjoy during your cut!

Their brunch is amazing and hits the spot. Their french toast is always a great idea, or their avocado toast actually deserves the hype. A cozy, dog-friendly vibe with a casual, welcoming energy can turn a brunch spot into a favorite ritual.

Orangetheory does it right. Amazing workouts, fantastic coaches (hi Marino!), friendly front desk team and an incredible community of members. I love the people I’ve met there. It’s a super positive vibe and I’m so glad I have it so close to home!

Frozen here is the way to go! Lots of tasty flavors to choose from and try. Their frose is actually killer, so don’t have more than two.

Barking Dog is my favorite brunch spot and easily the best in the area. It’s relaxing, has great outdoor seating, a friendly, dog-welcoming vibe, and serves all the hearty American classics with warm, welcoming service.

So many of my favorite memories of my life have taken place at the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. It is where I produced my first concert, celebrating underappreciated musicals, If It Only Even Runs a Minute. It is where I have collaborated with Joe Iconis & Family for nearly two decades. (Ask me about the night that we did Broadway, Here I Come! in a concert, leading to it being a centerpiece of Smash on TV. John Stamos was there.)

I am into natural healthy foods — non-GMO EVERYTHING! I love coming to Westerly, it’s like a master class on organic healthy foods. During allergy season their sinus blaster has saved my life. Also their soups are surprisingly delicious.

Best brunch with Bottomless Drag Bingo.