Hell’s Kitchen Local

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

Any Broadway theaters really! Broadway shows are the heart of the city!

Rice and Beans makes me happy because it makes me feel at home in Brazil. I remember when Rice and Beans was still on 9th Ave, and I'm glad they're still going and serving delicious caipirinhas and other Brazilian dishes. Also, try their brigadeiros! They're amazing.

If you’re lucky enough to catch a show here, you’re guaranteed a great time. The 52nd Street Project does so much for children and our community. The mentorship they provide—connecting kids with professional theater artists and helping them develop their creative voices—is truly remarkable. I would absolutely recommend seeing a performance there.

I love taking my daughter to neighborhood playgrounds and watching her explore, develop new skills and become more confident with every new challenge. Seeing the world through her eyes reminds me why curiosity, courage and kindness became such an important part of Max's Adventures.

World Wide Plaza is another go-to, especially in the summer. It’s conveniently located to theatres and it’s a cute and nice spot to catch up with friends, eat lunch or people watch. I love people watching…but I do miss the days of Blockheads and Mother Burger. IYKYK.

Ballet is one of my favorite hobbies and pastimes, and it’s way harder than it looks! Ballerinas do not get the respect they deserve! Hell’s Kitchen is home to so many incredible dance studios, but The Ailey is my go to.

Fountain House Gallery always has interesting programming. Around the holidays they do a show of artworks for under $100. I always buy a gift for someone and love that they support and nurture otherwise underserved artists.

I took my current girlfriend here on one of our first dates.