"I’m pretty sure the manager works on-site seven days a week." - Chris Altchek, co-founder - Mic Leia mais.
"I just love how there are always people having good conversations about bikes in there and it gives kids in the community a good place to chill." - Emmett Shine, founder - Gin Lane Media Leia mais.
"The convenience that you get at something like Mme Eleanor’s is one that’s rooted in personal connection and familiarity." - Caroline Hirsch, founder, owner - Carolines on Broadway Leia mais.
"Besides just keeping my jammies fresh, the Kims are fantastic people." - Baron Von Fancy, artist Leia mais.
"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 Leia mais.
"You could bring a busted tricycle or a unicycle in and they’d be like, 'cool, let’s fix this thing, let’s figure it out.' Doesn’t matter what you got." - Michna, DJ, producer Leia mais.
"Anytime you crash your bike or you need to get something repaired, these guys have the answers - they have their craft down to a science." - Chris Altchek, co-founder - Mic Leia mais.
"It’s just the nicest group of women that runs this place... You go in there and you’re just taken care of." - Joanne Wilson, angel investor, blogger, and co-founder - Women's Entrepreneur Festival Leia mais.
"He’s so incredibly caring to everyone who comes by, will serve you custom-made kombucha or watermelon juice, and play some records on his awesome DJ setup." - Helena and Fabiana, co-founders - CSNY Leia mais.
"Get to know Harrison, the Macaw who chills in the garden center, or Franklin, the owner Joe Franquinha's pot-bellied pig who's posted in the backyard." - Foster Kamer, executive editor - Mental Floss Leia mais.
"A great, family-owned hardware store with awesome employees that was stocked with anything I need." - Naomi Zeichner, editor-in-chief - The Fader Leia mais.
"Always does a beautiful job, and the prices are extremely low- most of my repairs come in around $5-7. I hope this place always stays in business!" - Caroline Polachek, singer, songwriter, producer Leia mais.
"We love the personal service from people like the manager Homer, who is always excited to catch up and talk about this week's guest on our podcast." - Jeff and Eric Rosenthal, comedians - ItsTheReal Leia mais.
"I support Stile’s because they never overcharge you, the same crew is always there, and everyone clearly works really hard." - Jubilee, DJ, producer - Mixpak Leia mais.
"Fong On is a family business that’s been here since the early 1900s." - Wilson Tang, owner - Nom Wah Tea Parlor and Fung Tu Leia mais.
"Being able to go to Sahadi's at 3PM to get my labne and in-house made za'atar pita chips provides a type of joy that reaffirms most of the decisions I've made about my career." - Mary HK Choi, author Leia mais.
"Tan Ting Hung is a Southeast Asian, primarily Vietnamese supermarket on the Bowery." - Simpson Wong, founder - Chomp Chomp Leia mais.
"Gourmet Garage you’ll always be exposed to a selection of produce and food that is diverse, fairly priced, and curated with a distinct point of view." - Ariane Daguin, founder - D'artagnan Leia mais.
"D’vine has such a warm atmosphere and it feels like I’m buying a luxury item of sorts whenever I’m there." - Naomi Zeichner, editor-in-chief - The Fader Leia mais.
"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 Leia mais.
"That’s where you go when you want anything from vegetables or mangos when it’s mango season to industrial grade coconut oil." - Heems, rapper Leia mais.
"A solid selection produce, cheap and fresh herbs, along with tofu and homemade kimchi makes this spot worth a visit." - Dapwell, 1/3 of Chillin Island Leia mais.
"Every day they have some kind of berry for a dollar, they always have cut watermelon and pineapple and most days they have ripe avocados for a buck." Ellen Van Dusen, founder - dusen dusen Leia mais.
"When our friends from out of town visit and want an authentic New York bagel, Zabar’s is at the top of the list." - Jordana and Alexandra, co-founders - LOLA Leia mais.
"Full of bric a bracs, prepackaged stuff from Mexico, magazines you can only get in Mexico, small bites, drinks like horchatas...the full spread." - Simonez Wolf, co-founder - Football Cafe Leia mais.
"I recommend the aged porterhouse, the tomahawk ribeye, their whole aged strip loin, and anything lamb that they have on hand." - Kevin Kearney, managing partner - Alldayeveryday Leia mais.
"If you live in New York your corner store is incredibly important to you. Those guys are practically in your family if you’re a real New Yorker." - Jubilee, DJ, producer - Mixpak Leia mais.
"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 Leia mais.
"You can go in there, tell them what you’re trying to paint, and they’ll know exactly what you need to get the job done." - Chen and Kai, founders - Chen Chen and Kai Williams Leia mais.
"If you need a clip for a lamp that hasn’t been sold in 20 years or a stand that doesn’t exist anymore, they’ll figure out what the best solution is." - Chen and Kai, founders, Chen Chen and Kai Leia mais.
"This is a store that sells machine tool parts...which is a market that is pretty much nonexistent today." - Chen and Kai, founders - Chen Chen and Kai Williams Leia mais.
"Canal Plastic Center stocks a wealth of plastics, vinyl of all kinds, and it also has that dingy Cantonese-run charm to it." - Sougwen Chung, artist Leia mais.
"Coming from Finland, I’m pretty picky when it comes to fish, and theirs is always fresh and reasonably priced - not a given in New York!" - Lotta Nieminen, illustrator, art director Leia mais.
"It’s the spot that every chef would send their people to to pick some ingredient up last minute." Deuki Hong, executive chef - Kang Ho Dong Baekjong Leia mais.
"If you’re in the market for an old school amp, guitar cables, miscellaneous computer parts, or printer ink, then look no further." - Daniel Holzman, co-founder - The Meatball Shop Leia mais.
"The space itself is bright, cozy, and perfect for working hard and hardly working." Miss Info, journalist, media personality Leia mais.
"They don’t lose sight of giving young brands opportunities to grow." Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, co-founders - Proof7 and Rochambeau Leia mais.
"They have the most incredible, endless roster of artists." Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, co-founders - Proof7 and Rochambeau Leia mais.