My favorite local restaurants and businesses in NYC
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Restaurants
Personal Care
Bookstores
Restaurants
My favorite spot for breakfast! Delicious AND nutritious, the house made banana bread is to die for!
Banter: Home
Best Mexican food in NYC! I love their tacos and they have vegetarian options
Visit Tacombi | Authentic Mexican Taqueria | Vista Hermosa
Delicious seasonal baked goods and solid low-key brunch
Maman - Maman
My favorite ramen spot! Get the Miso Tonkotsu with extra salt egg 😋
Ramen Takumi
Perfect brunch spot or out for drinks with the girls! Over the top seasonal decor and a fun vibe
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Maybe not so hidden but OMG the cookies are so good! 😋 Double chocolate or chocolate peanut butter are my suggestions
Levain Bakery™️ | New York City's Most Famous Cookies
One of my kids has serious food allergies and this ice cream shop is completely free of the top 9 allergens with well educated staff. Amazing!
A La Mode Shoppe
Personal Care
Amazing work from a small woman-owned salon! I came in with destroyed nails and they’ve been amazing. Recommend builder gel with Sonam
Nail Salon | Big Apple Art | New York
Leila is the BEST! She specializes in fashion colors but is good at everything, and gives me haircuts that will grow out well since she knows she won’t see me for 5 or 6 months 😅
Headspace Hair Salon In New York NY | Vagaro
Bookstores
Cozy book club and bar in the East Village with great events and book clubs. They even have book-themed cocktails!
Book Club Bar
Gorgeous Black-owned bookstore in the Bronx with a wine bar and a great book selection. Their children’s section is adorable!
The Lit. Bar
Cozy used bookstore and cafe that’s all volunteer run with proceeds going to a good cause
Housing Works Bookstore
Cozy bookstore in Chinatown specializing in books by Asian authors
