Hell’s Kitchen Local

A Black owned juice and smoothie shop?? YES PLEASE!!! Fresh From Hell is great, from their acai bowls to their fresh juices and smoothies. This place keeps me feeling good and healthy! And did I mention that it’s Black owned?!

This pizzeria is anything but ordinary. Claudio’s and its staff feel like family to me. They know exactly how I like my Sicilians and have catered many pizza parties for us over the years. They’ve gone above and beyond for us time and time again, which is why I’ll always be grateful for their friendship and support.

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.

A perfect location for a celebratory dinner and drinks — great vibes and fabulous margaritas!

There is a new location for this Italian restaurant at Silver Towers, and I am obsessed with their $7 breakfast special of a pastry and the coffee. The elderly mother of a neighbor described their Pain au Chocolate as "elegant," and when I had it for the first time, I could not agree more. I am also into their focaccia. I am spoiled that this is right near where I live, so it's a good location for a quick late night bite before bed when I've had a long day campaigning.

I'm here every day at least once, since my rescue dog Ruthie loves the doggie pools in the summer and is a social bug. There is an amazing dog owner community that often hosts holiday events and social hours there, and great neighbors who help clean and maintain that space (thank you).

A coffee shop owned by a Korean-American woman (Vanessa), who researches everything from coffee beans to matcha leaves on the ground in Asia to produce the best-quality coffee and tea in our neighborhood. The owner also started a run club and supports local athletes and sports events. With plenty of seating, it’s a great place to get some work done.

Christopher Harrison invented aerial yoga. He is an artist and athlete and a resident of Manhattan Plaza. His technique is both soothing and exhilarating. Who doesn't want to learn how to fly?

I love that Arriba Arriba is still going strong since it opened in the 80s. It still attracts a huge gay customer base, especially on Monday nights when Broadway is dark, making it one of the, if not THE, gay restaurant of Hell’s Kitchen.

Their Ceviche Limeño with diced corvina, lime juice, red onions, cilantro and rocoto pepper is not to be missed — every visit feels like a quick, fun trip to Peru.