In celebration of my opinionated listicle “Chelsea Pride” being published in The Observer, here are 24 places that I adore in Chelsea.
- The wisteria tree on 21st between 9th and 10th Avenue.
- Empire Diner. Their Old Fashioned is the only way to start a weekend.
- Visionary Optics. For your MYKITAs.
- Appellation Wines. Natural, organic, or biodynamic wines.
- Spruce. The bouquets are perfection.
- Authentiques. Just stop by.
- The Commons. Iced Americanos.
- Spear Physical Therapy. When you need it.
- Masion 140. Accent pillows etc.
- Monmarte. The back garden is for swooning.
- Rhong Tiam. Sit in the window and stare at Gym Bar.
- Cheim Read. Because they represent so many greats–specifically Ghada Amer.
- Joyce Theater. Season tickets always delight.
- New London Pharmacy. Reminder: NYC is a small town.
- Sid’s Bikes. Linus bikes. Spin shorts. Free air hose.
- Bathtub Gin. Notably Wasabassco Burlesque on Sundays and Tuesdays.
- 192 Books. Art books.
- The man who sells the bubble guns on 23rd and 6th Avenue.
- Le Zie. Spagetti and Meatballs.
- Malin + Goetz. Must-haves galore.
- Foragers Market Chelsea. They sell Coohaus ice cream cookie sammies.
- The High Line. Every night, after dark.
- Billy’s Bakery. Where I’m celebrating the publication of this listicle.
- Chelsea Piers Sports Center. (It’s Melinda that goes to four different gyms!)
Happy Pride. This month and always. xx
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