Hell’s Kitchen Local

The nicest owner-- the first time I went in someone stopped me on the street and told me the owner helped him when he was homeless. Their triangle cheese slices are the best and they grate fresh parm on it before serving it!!

Great coffee, amazing food, lots of tables. I’ve written many songs sitting at this coffee shop.

During my days of living in Hong Kong, I got addicted to getting foot massages once a week. It was my weekend routine. This place reminds me of the massages I used to get there. They are priced really well, and they do a great job. I usually get a half-hour foot massage and a half-hour back massage to get the best of both worlds.

A gym that has both HIIT and ballet classes? Only in Hell’s Kitchen! I love how low-key MPHC is. There’s no loud techno here, no garish strobe lighting, just some really nice local folks spending their Saturday mornings dancing.

In a neighborhood with so many Thai restaurants to choose from, LumLum is a cut above the rest with their delicious entrees and delightful cocktails.

A lovely restaurant with a romantic lower level lounge — have a seat on the sofa by the fireplace.

I love to get my nails done and although there are a lot of nail salons in Hell’s Kitchen, I love this one the best. The owner is like a pure ray of sunshine — always so happy and friendly. And they do an awesome job on my nails!

My home away from home from the time it was on 55th and Broadway to now, on 45th Street. I did many student showcases and though I missed participating this year because of my bodybuilding comp, I’m planning to participate next year.

The proximity is awesome, especially when I need a break from work.

I love theater and I love to write about theater, which is why this gem of a bookshop is one of my favorite places to sit and write or sometimes just plain read. Their book selection is fantastic but I’m also a big fan of their Broadway-themed lattes and Broadway-themed wifi passwords.