Hell’s Kitchen Local

This restaurant on W44th and 10th is always welcoming and friendly, and the chicken kabobs are terrific. They have red and green harissa and I strongly recommend them both.

I love that in the middle of Manhattan you can suddenly find a place that feels peaceful and surrounded by nature. I discovered this park while walking around the neighborhood when my parents were visiting me in New York. We were all fascinated by it — how calm it felt and how it exists thanks to the community that cares about it. It’s one of those little hidden places that make the city feel special. I haven’t been there in a while and I really miss it there.

They are the absolute best! I love coming here and making a lamination/tint appointment with the owner Santi, who is the best in the biz!

Love it, quick, easy and delicious!

Another classic pre- or post-theater haunt with great atmosphere and history!

Valla is my favorite Thai restaurant in HK! Their drinks and dishes are delicious ALWAYS!

I discovered swimming when my legs told me to stop running. I’ve enjoyed this gym for many years now.

This is the only place in the neighborhood where I can find passion fruit juice! As a good Latin boy who grew up in Brazil, I have to get my passion fruit fix.

I love the Hudson River and spend a lot of time in Hudson River Park, especially Pier 84. It’s such an important green space for our neighborhood and we’re lucky to have it. I’ve spent so many afternoons there with my daughter at the water sprays when she was younger and now with a good book she’s older. As a member of the park’s Advisory Council, I’m especially excited about the improvements coming. It’s only going to make an already special place even better.

I’ve spent years trying to crack the code on health and fitness. There have been plenty of stepping stones along the way, but MFF is where things really clicked. I learned how to set goals I can actually reach, how to stay consistent, how to stop being intimidated by the gym, and how to not take it all so seriously. This place gave me a foundation I can actually build on — and reminded me how good it feels to show up for yourself.