Hell’s Kitchen Local

TJ is my grocery boyfriend. The staff want to be there and they are so helpful. I love how generous they are, and they donate so much food. And even when I’m in a long line, I never wait long, and people are pretty pleasant. Good food, good prices, and they are very cheeky with their humor, which I love. I also adore that you can try a product, not like it, and they’re totally cool about it. They inspire variety, adventure, and I love how much food to donate to locate communities.

The most quietly radical restaurant in the neighborhood. Fully plant-based and donates 100% of its profits to charitable partners addressing food insecurity, restorative justice, and community wellbeing. As someone who does not eat dairy or pork, I appreciate a place where every dish is thoughtful and abundant, and I can eat anything on the menu. The bar seat is my preferred spot for a full meal on my own.

Even though it’s usually bustling with tourists and Broadway patrons, Jorge and Gustavo, the managers, always welcome us with a hug and make us feel like family. We’ve celebrated many special occasions here, and even our Mexican friends have approved the authentic flavors. From melt-in-your-mouth tacos to delicious espresso martinis, everything is flavorful and made to perfection.

Living near It’s Him, I know it is a great place to catch up with friends over a drink, or for a nightcap after a long day. I recently held a campaign event here, and we filled the place! I’m so grateful to the workers for their incredible help that night, and it was a great place to build excitement for our growing campaign.

The Marshal is the perfect cozy brunch spot. It has such a warm, welcoming vibe — especially on weekends. The food is soooo delicious and the drinks are even better. It’s the kind of place where you want to sit, relax, and enjoy a long brunch with friends. One of my favorite cozy spots in the neighborhood.

I’m so grateful to have a wonderful, knowledgeable, caring vet, Dr Liff, so close to home. My fur baby Starr gets so much love from everyone there when we go.

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

This is our Sunday ritual. My boyfriend and I go almost every Sunday — it’s our favorite way to end the weekend with a movie. Even when family or friends are visiting from out of town, we always bring them here. It’s a must. We feel very lucky to have one so close to where we live. The tacos are incredible and it’s always full of energy. It has definitely become one of our regular neighborhood traditions.

My go-to spot for delicious and healthy Greek food in the neighborhood. I love their fresh Greek salad, generous gyro platter, pillowy pita bread, spanakopita and various Greek desserts.

Tannen’s Magic Shop is so historic, dark, mysterious and everything you want a magic shop to be. You’ll regularly find me here browsing the huge bookshelf of magic books. I just can’t get enough!