Hell’s Kitchen Local

Anybody who knows me knows I love sushi. I love cooking it, but it’s not something I’ve really tried mastering because I love going out for it so much more. Natalie and I are big fans of Fushimi for its great ambience and interior design. The quality of the food easily rivals Nobu (although we still go here), and at a far better price point! You’ll often find us here after a matinee performance.

My go-to neighborhood pizza spot and, in my opinion, one of the best slices around.

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

Little Pie Company combines two things I love: baking and sharing good food with my family and friends. There is something especially comforting about a handmade pie, and I always enjoy seeing what seasonal flavors they have available.

My favorite outdoor spot in NYC. Pier 84 is where I go for the local vibe, the adorable dogs with lots of personality, and the sunset that lights up the sky in gorgeous hues on a clear day.

Rain or shine, late night or early morning, this food truck has been a reliable affordable food option. With incredibly friendly habibis (Issam and Sa’id) and the three brothers (Saleh, Mo and Abdul) whose family have run business for generations, they serve what I think is some of the best halal food in NYC.

I love sitting at the bar at Bocca di Bacco. It is a great place to meet a friend or date for civilized conversation, a glass of wine and appetizers.

Taking the kids to their baseball or flag football games, have a catch, play basketball, pickle ball, tennis…

Reliable, hearty and consistently excellent. Their pad kee mao, the drunken noodles with tofu and mixed vegetables, is my comfort food of choice. When I am under the weather or just exhausted, this is my go-to spot for delivery.

I don't go to fancy hair places but Robert at Barber Shop NYC on the corner of 50th and 8th is my go-to. He offers me a punch card punch every time for a free haircut, and I always decline, because who carries extra cards around these days? I think after all these years I have about 20 free haircuts worth of credit.