"What you ultimately get here is really traditional, excellent, what-you’d-eat-at-your-grandmother’s-house style Mexican food." - Kai Avent-deLeon, founder - Sincerely, Tommy Read more.
"The space is just gorgeous - everything from the couches to the beautiful African prints to the built-in dj booth" - Thanu Yakupitiyage - DJ, immigrant rights activist, media strategist
"Being tattooed by a woman has a distinct energy to it; Tamara isn't the only talented woman at Saved, and the female presence there gives a unique vibe." - Grace Gordon, brand director, Refinery29
"In the daytime the team is hand-making paletas and ice cream in the kitchen and at night they rent it out to my team to make our hot sauce." - Queen Majesty, founder - Queen Majesty Hot Sauce
"Their open loft space is filled with light, plants, and typically great tunes. It’s like a little oasis of calm sitting above Canal." - Tze Chun, founder - Uprise Art
"It’s a place that’s a true constant in the neighborhood...somewhere I’ve always gone and will always go to. I just can’t imagine Tribeca without it" - Baron Von Fancy, artist Read more.
"It’s a really amazing program that empowers people to not only learn new skills but go out into the market and build viable careers off of them. " - Jomaree Pinkard, co-founder, The Hella Company Read more.
"I love how she extends her passion for a healthy lifestyle into every ounce of her business and has the utmost respect for every individual she works with." - Claudia Pearson, designer Read more.
"They might not know how to use email over there, but the food is always banging." - Nasty Nigel, rapper Read more.
"I like Broadway Dance because you don’t have to commit - you can just drop in and take a class whenever you feel like it...the membership is like $20 a year. " - Jubilee, DJ, Producer - Mixpak Read more.
"They’ve cornered the niche with high quality product and service, and I’ll be eating those doubles as long as they’re serving." - Andre Torres, executive editor - Genius, founder - Wax Poetics
"In this time of fast fashion and mass trends, it's refreshing to see designers consider the ethics, message, and sustainability in their practices ." - Jacky Tang, brand marketing director
"They have a great veggie burger and really awesome bartenders." -Yara Flinn, designer, founder -NOMIA Read more.
"Angela has always been so quick at taking care of any issue imaginable, whether something needed to be altered or a strap had ripped off." - Stella Ishii, founder - The News Inc. and 6397 Read more.
"The best thing is how clear it all is in there - it’s their point of view and that perspective just happens to be cool as s***." - Scarr and Los Franco, co-founders - Scarr’s Pizza Read more.
"Having watched Sabrina and Alissa work so hard to get Dimes off the ground, I can’t help but respect how much they put into making it real." - Kenzo Minami, artist & designer Read more.
"Two Shot is the reason we’re so close to a lot of other local businesses" - Olivia Wolfe and Steph Krasnoff, co-founders - American Two Shot Read more.
"We practice yoga daily and everywhere, but this is the only studio that both of us practice at together." - Niki and Shaokao Cheng, owners and co-founders - BoConcept NY Read more.
"They have these spicy kale salads that I’m absolutely obsessed with." - Angie Martinez, radio personality, best-selling author Read more.
"I’ve come here before and asked for custom blends, and she mixes them by hand for you. It’s a bit of zen tucked away in New York’s otherwise raucous Chinatown." - Sougwen Chung, artist Read more.
"Her line is quintessentially New York. She designs and makes everything here - she’s been doing it for a long, long time." - Scott Haven and Vanessa Chinga-Haven, co-founders - Homecoming Read more.
"I don’t even think anything needs to be said. This place is HEAVEN - everything is made by local artists and handcrafted." - Sarah Larson-Levey, founder - Y7 Studio Read more.
"Everything they make is refined, clean, effortlessly cool and incredibly functional." - Tze Chun, founder - Uprise Art Read more.
"In addition to the usual suspects, Archestratus carries some of the quirkiest and unexpected cook books you’ll ever come across." - Matthew Ricke, owner - The Exley and Esme Read more.
"Kerry managed to turn an abandoned storefront into a warm and inviting spot to read the paper, get some espresso, and do some motorcycle watching." - Matthew Ricke, owner - The Exley and Esme Read more.
"While it’s on the low and kind of hidden in plain sight, if you want to buy something special, hit them up." - Mike Hernandez, pro skateboarder, career firefighter - FDNY Ladder Company 118 Read more.
"The housewares and ceramics are perfectly curated and their jewelry is unique and breathtaking." - Justine D, DJ, baker Read more.
"Sacred Yoga Studios (on Clifton Place) is a special place where we go to detox, cleanse our bodies and minds, and re-charge." - Sara Elisa and Ora Wise, founder and chef partner - Harvest & Revel Read more.
"Most of what is stocked at Domus are home goods made by women in foreign (often developing) nations. You can tell how committed Nicki and Luisa are" - Bernie Telsey, founder - Telsey + Company Read more.
"It’s been cool to watch the brand advance and get glimpses into her process. We’ve learned a great deal from her." - Colin Tunstall and Morgan Collett, co-founders - Saturdays Read more.
"My order is pretty much the same thing every time - a Chicken Box with Mac n' Cheese doused in hot sauce with one of their glorious, buttery biscuits." - Sena Yang, founder, designer - Asteria Active Read more.
"They’ll host cool workshops - new moon circles in the backyard, sessions on herbs for healing your heart - things like that." - Tamara Santibañez, artist, tattoo artist, publisher - Discipline Press Read more.
"The store always makes me feel happy. I always walk out with something for everyone" - Carol Lim, co-founder - Opening Ceremony Read more.
"The space itself is bright, cozy, and perfect for working hard and hardly working." Miss Info, journalist, media personality Read more.
"So well-curated, with lots of European and Japanese lines that you can’t find anywhere else." - Skye Parrott, photographer, founder - Double or Nothing Read more.
"Lovely Day is home for me in a lot of ways." - Colin Tunstall and Morgan Collett, co-founders - Saturdays Read more.
"Paintbox is a Soho nail art studio done just right." - Lotta Nieminen, illustrator, graphic designer, art director Read more.
"Aside from making a delicious iced coffee, they serve out-of-this-world pastries that not only look like little works of art, but actually taste just as amazing." - Lotta Nieminen, art director Read more.
"The space is beautiful and the founder Vanessa has created fun, challenging and energizing class programing. (cardio sculpt with Sam is my favorite!)" - Sarah Larson-Levey, founder - Y7 Studio Read more.
"While spare, there’s a lot of personality in every decision they’ve made - that keeps the shop fun and, most importantly, memorable." - Kal Vepuri and Jeff Johnson, co-founders - The Arrivals Read more.
"They only take about five people per class, so although it’s technically in a group setting, you get a lot of individualized attention." - Stella Ishii, founder - The News Inc. and 6397
"They specialize in Japanese cal gel (which doesn’t damage your nail bed) and nail art." Miss Info, journalist, media personality Read more.
"Custom embroidery, limited edition patches, and a whole slew of slightly dark and dangerous knick-knacks"- Yasmin Daguilh and Mackenzie Gleason, creative content producer - The Wayland Read more.
"[Anna's] storefront showcases everything from her amazing sense of layout & merchandising to her ability to make a space feel personal & intimate." - Kevin Kearney, managing partner - Alldayeveryday Read more.
"I have a hard time leaving without buying a bunch of wildflowers, which they sell in the back room alongside their coffee and delicious food." - Jessica Willis, stylist Read more.
"They’re awesome because, unlike a lot of larger gyms, there’s no pretension or weird intensity involved." -Jenny Regec, hairdresser, founder - The Paint Box Read more.
"The Blue Stove is important to me because I love each and every person who works there as much as I love sweets." - Jenny Regec, hairdresser, founder - The Paint Box Read more.
"I picked up crocheting when I was pregnant and discovered the ultimate mecca for yarn porn at Purl Soho" - Bettina Chin Cho, legal counsel, special projects manager, show producer - Opening Ceremony Read more.
"Sophisticated, fun, and always a little artsy." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga Read more.
"It’s nice to have a store to go to where you trust all the ingredients of every product on the shelf." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga Read more.
"Full of pencils and erasers - you cannot even imagine how many varieties of pencils could be available at your fingertips" - Anna Sheffield, founder, creative director - Anna Sheffield and Bing Bang Read more.
"The plant selection is just beautiful and the subtly Sill-branded pots are really special. They offer gifts that you want to give as well as receive." - Anna Sheffieldfounder, creative director Read more.
"I love going to Grass Roots because they offer something that isn’t otherwise available in the neighborhood." - Olivia Wolfe and Steph Krasnoff, co-founders - American Two Shot Read more.
"Every cent that I spend at Fierce is well worth it." - Laura Stylez, media personality - HOT 97 and Sirius XM Read more.
"There are so many random things that you didn’t know you needed that you’ll end up buying at Primary." - Matt Kliegman, co-founder - The Smile, The Smile To Go, Black Seed Bagels Read more.
"GRDN is a beautifully merchandised store with a great assortment of flowers, herbs, plants, supplies, and accessories." - Matt Kliegman, co-founder - The Smile, The Smile To Go, Black Seed Bagels Read more.
"Tu-Lu’s is the best place for gluten-free cupcakes, cakes, and everything else in New York." - Sandeep Salter, co-founder - Picture Room and Goods for the Study Read more.
"Eat one of their matcha crepes, and tell us you don’t have fantastic feelings about this place." - Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur, co-founders - Of a Kind Read more.
"Considered, well-designed, and genuinely relaxing." - Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur, co-founders - Of a Kind Read more.
"American Deli Market’s been in this neighborhood - well, in this very spot - forever. It’s the bodega and the pizza spot next door." - Scott and Vanessa, co-founders - Homecoming Read more.
"They have a great selection of vintage that they source from dealers across the US. I always feel more relaxed after I spend time in there." - Ellen Van Dusen, founder - dusen dusen Read more.
"The staff is super friendly and cool and the music is usually great, it has a real '90s vibe." - Ellen Van Dusen, founder - dusen dusen Read more.
"Scosha’s store is beautifully curated with both her own jewelry, inspired by her travels and made by hand in Brooklyn." - Skye Parrott, Photographer, founder - Double or Nothing Read more.
"My favorite thing is how they make yoga feel like it’s part of your everyday life as opposed to a separate commitment." - Amy Woodside, founder - OKREAL Read more.
"I always identify Maryam’s sensibilities as the benchmark, the standard for identifying what it means to feel and look like the timeless modern woman." - Sabrina De Sousa, co-founder - Dimes Read more.
"Silver Moon's chocolate-chocolate chip cookies are bigger than our apartment. And, honestly, probably more worth the price." - Jeff and Eric Rosenthalhip, hop sketch comedians - ItsTheReal Read more.
"They’ll always have the few exact items I’ll need to pick up without the overwhelming, often gratuitous range of options you’ll find at supermarkets." - Lyndsey Butler, founder - VEDA Read more.
"Not only is the range of womenswear they carry super-chic, but it comes at a range of price points." - Phoebe Lovatt, Writer, founder - The Working Women's Club Read more.
"The idea behind Story is that it’s run like a magazine - the theme behind the store changes up every 8 to 12 weeks" - Jomaree Pinkard, co-founder - The Hella Company Read more.
"The team who works here is fantastic and they put up with me taking meetings while lounging on the mats." - Tyler Haney, founder - Outdoor Voices Read more.
"It’s a comfortable venue for people to check out and buy high quality pieces that you’d otherwise have to go out of your way to find." - Sandeep Salter, co-founder - Picture Room, Goods for the Study Read more.
"We wanted to have a place that supported the idea of what a creative workplace is and could be." - Sandeep Salter, co-founder - Picture Room and Goods for the Study Read more.
"We’re one of the last ways and reasons for people to come together in real life and bond over something they all relate to." - Caroline Hirsch, founder, owner - Carolines on Broadway Read more.
"A tiny store that offers a curious and exquisite selection of clothes and accessories collected though out the years by the owner." - Fernanda Paronetto, founder - @behindthescenesnyc
"A great place to buy every thing from baby gifts, distinctive letterpress cards, handmade jewelry, original artwork, and fabulous vintage finds." - Fernanda Paronetto, founder - @behindthescenesnyc
"One of my favorite neighborhood spots by Israeli chef Einat Admony. Her Shakshuka is out of this world!" - Alexa Mehraban, founder - @eatingnyc
"By far one of my favorite spots in the city to meet other women for coffee, get some work done, or simply freshen up in between appointments." - Nat Guevara, Senior Communications Officer - Genius
"Taïm serves the best falafels in all of NYC. Their smoothies and array of veggie sides make for the perfect lunch that is equally healthy and satisfying." - Laura Jung, founder - @cityfoodie
"The store sells a lot of indie darlings like Ace & Jig, Black Crane, etc., but every time I'm there I always end up discovering a cool new brand." - Tiffany Yannetta, Shopping Director - Racked
"The store is one of the coolest to just hang out in; it's tiny, but the decor is phenomenal. The shoes and bags, of course, are equally great." - Tiffany Yannetta, Shopping Director - Racked
"You can trust Jin Soon to take care of your nails. I recommend the Milk & Honey pedicure pre-travel or over the summer, it's the perfect treat" - Erica Choi, founder - @eggcanvas
"The Elk is my go-to West Village spot for dining - and shopping (along with their menu they have a great little assortment of lifestyle goods)!" - Rachel Schwartzmann, founder - The Style Line
"Champion Coffee has got to be one of the most beautiful spots in the city to sit with your laptop and work. Or not work." - Annaliese Griffin, Editor-in-Chief and co-founder - Brooklyn Based
"Her collections are made out of recycled organic plastic bottles, organic fabrics and other cruelty-free materials. " - Fernanda Paronetto, founder - @behindthescenesnyc
"Upon entering, you walk into a very warm, inviting, family atmosphere. Not cold and pretentious like most gallery spaces. Nyssa Frank has created something really special." - Erica Schreiner
"Authentic and exciting Mexican cuisine. Owner Barbara Sibley is a big community activist for the East Village." - Ellie Steinman
"Magda, as a queer immigrant woman, tries to keep it gender neutral and welcoming for everyone. She has employees of all genders and sexualities (including two trans people)." - Kat Juraschek
