secret: we have the best pizza, but we still love eating dominos on occasion.
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snacks/desserts/treats
shopping
places
local services (need something specific? i got you.)
food
so many of my favorite restaurants closed during the pandemic, but a good handful stayed. had to cement them on this list along with some new favorites!
One of my fave burgers. Fries are always crispy & the Hilltop Burger is a comfort food go-to. A bit on the pricey side for what you get, but worth it as a treat.
Hilltop Park Alehouse
A staple in my restaurant rotation. Consistently delicious. Been going here for well over a decade & they never disappoint.
El Parador Cafe
Delicious Italian food for the uptown people 🍝
Saggio
Summertime lunches on the patio with your friends is the best way to spend part of your weekend.
Il Bambino
Astoria is known for its huge Greek community & no shortage of delicious food. Aliada’s menu is filled with an array of delicious, elevated Greek dishes. A multiple-visit kind of place, there’s too much to choose from!
Aliada
I order food from here multiple times a month. As a native NY’er, Jewish deli food is in my blood. You simply cannot keep me away from a sour pickle, a pastrami sandwich, or a matzo balls soup.
Pastrami Queen (UWS)
Completely gluten free! Amazing GF pizzas, drinks, and even the salads (as a person who generally even like salads)!
Wild (gluten free!)
Hope you’re hungry, you *will* eat one too many of the best biscuits in NYC!
Harlem Biscuit Company
Sultry, sexy, sophisticated. Shalel is one of the most intimate restaurants I’ve been to. Incredible spot for a date night.
Shalel
Delicious & trendy!
Osamil
A little corner of Paris here in the States. There’s fine dining French, but sometimes you just want the cozy bistro feel.
LE TOUT VA BIEN
Delicious Mediterranean food in a trendy yet polished space.
Barbounia
Good coffee, but it’s about the brekkie sandwiches for me…the BUTTER on the brioche makes it 50x better.
THE COMMONS CHELSEA
Unassuming from the outside, but I promise you will leave full of delicious Greek food.
The Greek Kitchen
snacks/desserts/treats
for all the times you need a midday pick-me-up
Best coffee, best cookies.
Culture Espresso
An NYC icon that’s often slept on. Find your favorites from all over the world!
Economy Candy
Grab yourself a Lil Sweet Treat to fuel your walk through the park! Best place to pick & mix your favorite gummy candies from around the world.
lil sweet treat
Small town feel in a big city setting. Grab a snack & a drink before hitting the park, or bring your laptop & get some work done in the small seating area.
Mast Market
shopping
yeah, we love going to tj maxx, but i promise these are better!
An NYC institution. One of my favorite stores in all of the city.
Fishs Eddy
Absolute heaven for people who love stationery.
Goods for the Study Nolita
places
places to see, things to do.
Trendy & truly so fun! Amazing for birthdays, large group outings, corporate events, etc.
Lawn Club
One of the best activity date spots! Tee time is window you book, but they give you an exact time during that window upon arrival. Have a drink at the bar while you wait!
Swingers NoMad
One of my favorite views of the city.
Pier 57 Rooftop Park
local services (need something specific? i got you.)
nyc biz recs for visitors & locals alike.
Photo printing, passport photos, they do it all. Always great quality & generally pretty quick.
Pro Image Photo
BEST Russian mani around. Been going consistently for over a year & my nails have never been healthier or stronger. Obsessed!
Book through me & get 20% off your first appointment:
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Russian Nails
See my girl Tara for your gab sesh, fresh color, AND a fire haircut!
Playhouse NYC salon
Corporate girlies, this one’s for you. Amazing quality & turn around time for all of your corporate printing needs!
