Hell’s Kitchen Local

Mémé’s menu of mediterranean delights always satisfies my craving for something light, fresh, and bright for dinner. I like to share their combination platter in a group or enjoy it as a main dish all to myself. The lemon branzino is one of my favorites as a main entree and the ambience feels intimate and cute for date nights or having lunch with friends.

It’s my go-to for Mexican food and strong margaritas. Some of the staff members have been there as long as I have lived in NYC, almost 17 years. Amalia, the owner, is just so warm and sweet. She gives me a big hug every time I walk in, it makes you feel like you are part of the family.

Nice park, a fountain for the kids to play in, great place to walk dogs, the view of the Intrepid, kayaking and concerts. The grassy area is a nice place for hanging out and getting a little nature.

Can I put all three of the Pocket Bars on my list? Pocket Bar really is the perfect bar for New Yorkers, it's small like our apartments, it's quick to the punch, they feed us popcorn while we yap, it's unique and fun and it's owned by Suzy Darling, a former Rockette. A Pocket Bar rosé on a Friday evening after work is my guilty pleasure.

This is quite the meeting place for local musicians and neighbors! Live music and dancing every night on Restaurant Row!

Great food, especially the Shrimp Pad Thai.

Delicious Brick oven pizza, freshest ingredients!

Always fresh, always delicious and the staff at this Pick A Bagel location is friendly, remembers the locals (always with a smile), and prepares delicious sandwiches and platters for you to enjoy in-house or on the go. Check it out, please. But, don't tell everyone. It is a neighborhood gem.

Astro’s is my dog Yoshi’s favorite place to play — it’s so nice to have somewhere in the community that is a safe place for dogs to play at any time.

Kind staff and amazing quality