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'Eating NYC' Founder Alexa Mehraban's Guide To New York City
This lifelong New Yorker and social media influencer knows how to eat her way through NYC! Here are her favorite hot spots around town.
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On any given day, one might find Alexa Mehraban roaming the "vibrant, limitless and inspiring" streets of New York City — usually on the hunt for the next best meal. As the founder of @EatingNYC, a food-focused guide that covers travel, fitness and luxury lifestyle, Mehraban has quickly made a name for herself, amassing more than 300 thousand followers since 2014.
Inspired by both her background as a lifestyle writer and her marketing career in the hospitality industry, Mehraban decided to turn her passion project of researching and writing about restaurants into one of the most influential digital brands in New York City. Today, she works not only with food and beverage brands, but retail designers, tourism boards and local eateries as well — she's even recently launched her first food-forward apparel line.
Although working as an influencer takes up a majority of her busy schedule, Mehraban still finds time to enjoy the city in different ways. "I've lived here my whole life but I'll never get tired of walking around and exploring the city by foot," explains Mehraban. Whether she's grabbing a cocktail at Legacy Records or exploring The Pint Shop, you won't want to miss this foodie's favorite spots around NYC:
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How long have you lived in New York City? My whole life
What neighborhood do you live in? Noho
What’s your occupation? Restaurant consultant and founder of @EatingNYC
Describe NYC in three words: Vibrant, limitless, inspiring
What’s your favorite overall NYC restaurant? L’Artusi
Best sushi: Sushi of Gari
Best Italian food: Carbone
Best dessert: Milk & Cream Cereal Bar
Best pizza: Prince Street Pizza
Best spot for a quick lunch: Taim Falafel
Best food truck: Souvlaki GR
Best spot for a romantic date: L’Artusi
Best glass of wine: Gramercy Tavern
Best Sunday brunch: Jeffrey’s Grocery
Best spot for a power business meeting: The Grill
Best cup of coffee: Ladurée
Best steak: Peter Luger Steak House
Best craft cocktail: Legacy Records
What hotel would you recommend for your out of town guests? The Crosby Street Hotel
Favorite shopping venue or boutique: Big Drop NYC
Best gym or fitness studio: Exhale
Best spa: La Prairie at The Ritz Carlton Spa
Favorite charity event or organization: UJA Federation
Favorite cultural institution: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
What’s the best museum or current exhibit in NYC? The Pint Shop
Best historic or iconic NYC landmark to see or explore: FIDI
What’s your all-time favorite spot in New York City? Central Park
The best aspect of New York City is: The people
More city guides from notable New Yorkers:
- 'Mr Bing' Founder Brian Goldberg's Guide To NYC
- 'Big Mozz' Founder Matt Gallira's Guide to New York City
- 'Brunch Boys' Founder Jeremy Jacobowitz' Guide To New York City
Image Credit: Alexa Mehraban
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