my go-to shop for fitness apparel. pretty color combinations, soft and breathable materials, clean modern branding. what's not to love? workout outfits that actually make you want to go work out #doingthings

workout, yoga, apparel

dumplings, noodles, chinatown

Vanessa's Dumpling House

dumplings, noodles, chinatown

cheap handmade dumplings! 4 for $1.50. plus they have yummy soups, sesame pancakes and more. there's no such thing as too many dumplings

dumplings, noodles, chinatown

Sky Ting Yoga

Yoga for anyone who "just needs to chill out and do some backbends from being on a computer all day."* Also on the menu are wellness workshops, Sound Baths (what are those?) and exotic yoga retreats.

*Chrissy Jones

chinatown, icecream

10Below

chinatown, icecream

thai-inspired ice cream rolls prepared with fresh ingredients right before your eyes, using high-tech cold plates. don't let the long line deter you from an unquestionably delicious experience.

chinatown, icecream

chinatown, brunch

Dimes

chinatown, brunch

west-coast style, super healthy, very creative, trendy little food spot on Canal. great for a casual saturday night dinner or sunday post-yoga brunch.

chinatown, brunch

Brooklyn, bar

Night of Joy

Brooklyn, bar

Great drinks, casual vibe and candle-lit ambience with stunning tile mosaic flooring segmented by rustic hardwood.

Brooklyn, bar

local, LES

Black Tree

local, LES

“When little piggies don’t make it home, they come to Black Tree.” Cozy little restaurant on Orchard with a really diverse farm-to-table style menu, creative preparations and unique cocktails.

local, LES

Brooklyn, bakery

Ovenly

Brooklyn, bakery

Sweet little coffee and pastry spot at the end of Greenpoint Ave in Brooklyn. Try the vegan salted choc chip cookie.

Brooklyn, bakery

shoes, LES

Tani

shoes, LES

Prime location on the corner of Rivington & Ludlow. Amazing collection of leather boots & shoes.

shoes, LES

greek, LES

Kiki's

greek, LES

I love greek food and this restaurant is definitely a standout. Don't leave without trying the tzatziki and the grilled octopus. You won't be sorry.

greek, LES

rooftop, Williamsburg

The Wythe Hotel

rooftop, Williamsburg

An old factory in Williamsburg redeveloped into a trendy hotel and rooftop bar with a great view of Manhattan. #hellofromtheotherside

rooftop, Williamsburg

succulents, EastVillage

Crystal Gardens

succulents, EastVillage

Adorable little shop packed to the brim with a great selection of succulents and unusual cacti, small plants and flowers, dream catchers and crystals and other unique gifts.

succulents, EastVillage

wine, TriBeCa, wineclass

New York Vintners

wine, TriBeCa, wineclass

Get educated on how to taste wine properly, learn about food pairings and shop the amazing selection of great wines. Perfect place to take a date or meet friends on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon. bonus: take a class for half the price on living social

wine, TriBeCa, wineclass

icecream, LES

Ice & Vice

icecream, LES

With experimental flavors like Lavender & Pine Stracciatella and Toasted Baguette & Goat Cheese Fig Jam, this unconventional ice cream shop never disappoints.

icecream, LES

museum, Meatpacking

The Whitney

museum, Meatpacking

Beautiful new location, modern Renzo Piano building, contemporary American art.

museum, Meatpacking

Brooklyn Surf Bar

Part clam shack. Part tiki bar. How can you turn down tropical cocktails with beach-sand on the floor and island music? Kind of cheesy, but kind of amazing.

LES, candy

Economy Candy

LES, candy

If you have a sweet tooth like me, mark this location down! Vintage candies and confections in a one-stop-shop. (fun fact: there's a scene in Broad City shot here when Abbi chips her tooth on that huge jawbreaker.)

LES, candy

hair, salon

James Corbett Studio

hair, salon

If you have a wedding or any major event coming up, do yourself a favor and book a Blow Out with Juan. I walked out of the salon feeling like a million bucks. Your hair can thank me later. #shamelessselfie

hair, salon

Paintbox Nails

A modern manicure studio in SoHo offering classic manicures and a curated selection of nail art.

noodles, dumplings, Chinatown

Lam Zhou

noodles, dumplings, Chinatown

Authentic hand-pulled noodles and cheap dumplings. A bit of a hole-in-the-wall but delicious — a chinatown must.

noodles, dumplings, Chinatown

LES, bar

Clockwork

LES, bar

This is a no nonsense punk-rock&roll dive bar with edgy, graffiti-clad walls, cheap beer and free popcorn.

LES, bar

Forgtmenot

Hidden gem on the border of LES and Chinatown. Think: nachos, fresh watermelon margaritas and eclectic hipster decor. Easily one of my neighborhood favorites.

fitness

Equinox Fitness

fitness

I'm adding this one particularly because I enjoy the branding. And, because where else can you go for luxe accommodations like treadmill-side icy eucalyptus soaked towels, complimentary laundry service and locker rooms fully-stocked with Kiehl's products?

fitness

hair, salon

Marie Robinson Salon

hair, salon

This is the go-to place in nyc for blondes. Not only are they color geniuses, they cut and stylist to perfection. If you're looking to treat yourself to your best hair ever — this is where you should go. (book with Maggie for color and Hansen for cuts!)

hair, salon

beer, cheese, LES

Malt & Mold

beer, cheese, LES

Specialty shop full of local beers on tap, a fine selection of cheese and other delicious provisions, like fresh bread daily from Sullivan Street Bakery.

beer, cheese, LES

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