NYC - K.Q. fav places & secret tips
New York, the city of dreams. Our head coach and killer queen Klára went to this city for two weeks, and she is bringing you her secret tips for food, workout, wellness, and shopping. So, if you plan your trip to New York City, be sure to save these cool tips. You won't regret it. Tested for you, gang!
Secret tips for food, shops, coffee and workouts you can’t miss:
FOOD😋🥑🥗🥐🍳
Number one for everything is @jackswifefreda All-day bistro executing American cooking and classic cocktails with locations in Soho and the West Village. Opened by a couple that met while working at Balthazar - sounds like a love story from a movie, right?
Croissant lovers must visit @_mamannyc_
A lovely french bakery, café & event space. If you are croissant lover, you should visit this cute café with french vibes. Salads & summer go hand-in-hand, so you can find here also your fav greens, salads, and brunch. BON APPETIT!
Quick & Healthy salad bowl @drsmood
Organic breakfast, avocado toast, sandwiches, pasta, coffee. Everything you can think of is organic, plant-based, clean and high-protein.
Aussie breakfast style @twohandsrestaurant
If you want to experience a little bit of Australia, you have to visit this cool place. Bright & airy cafe with juices & espresso drinks, salads & sandwiches. This is a Two Hands Restaurant.
Balthazar Restaurant - @balthazarny
French restaurant in SoHo. Balthazar offers a wide selection of fresh seafood and shellfish, as well as bread and pastries that are baked fresh every day at Balthazar Bakery. This place has One MICHELIN Star, that means high quality cooking, worth a stop!
SEAMORE’S - @seamores
If you are a seafood lover, you can’t miss this cool place. You can find here sustainable seafood, brunch & of course good vibes! Happy hours weekdays included.
Malibu Farm -@malibufarmnewyork
Tacos & tequila, sunset hour, tasty lunch, dinner + weekend brunch. Fresh, organic and local. This is Malibu Farm. Enjoy the spike in temperature with al fresco cocktails and remarkable views along the East River!
Dudleys - @dudleysnyc
A restaurant worth a visit. Australian corner pub-and-bistro, Dudley's is a place to meet for drinks or to share a meal with your friends. Dudley’s offers refined brunch, food with a cocktail and wine.
Nom Wah in Chinatown – @nomwah
NYC definitely includes a visit to Chinatown. The first dim sum parlour in NYC Chinatown serves top quality food every time. They only take cash or Amex, so be ready for it. Highly recommended - not to be missed.
Brodo Broth - @brodo
Stop by one of New York City Brodo locations where skilled staff will make you a hot broth beverage of your choosing. Made with real, organic foods.
COFFEE🍵☕️🍪🍰
🍵Best matcha latte @enly_nyc
Best matcha latte in town goes to ENLY. Cool coffee shop founded by Estonian model Enly Tammela. This spot also sells hand-made candles. You can find here shaken matcha with a variety of housemate syrups and serves Estonian baked goods.
☕️Best coffee in town @bluebottle
Coffee lovers must visit Blue Bottle! You'll find all kinds of coffee here. They work directly with farmers around the world to source the most delicious and sustainable coffees. They have also V60 which is not that common in NYC.
WORKOUT🏋️♀️🧘♀️🚴
Aarmy - @aarmy
„BUILDING YOUR HEALTHY MIND & BODY WITH AARMY“ that’s the main quote of this cool place! When Klara was in NYC, she came every day to Aarmy for all kinds of training. What are her recommendations? Cycling with Akin, Bootcamp with Ugo, and if you are lucky and Angela will be on the schedule, go to any class she is teaching because she is the queen!
RISE NATION - @risenation
Have you ever heard of climbing? We are sure that your answer was definitely YES. Rise Nation classes, studios, and experiences are unlike anything else in the fitness industry. Climbing engages all major muscle groups simultaneously providing a full-body, high-intensity, and low-impact workout. It’s more than fitness, it’s an experience.
WELLNESS🧖♀️👙🏊☺️
FaceGym -@facegym
The only gym for the face. Workouts, clinically proven skincare and tools. You can book studio workouts and they also provide online classes. You can’t find anything like this it’s a proper workout and the vibe of the place is a real deal - gym vibe!
Equinox Hudson Yards
Equinox is a temple of well-being, featuring world-class personal trainers, group fitness classes and spas. The club offers epic views of the Hudson River and the Vessel for us the most epic NYC pool view!
QC NY SPA - @qcspa
If you are looking for an epic view to NYC, you shouldn’t miss QC spa! Thermal baths, wellness centres and charming hotel with cocktails at the only place you can relax in a bathrobe with the most beautiful skies at sunset.
FUN😎🥳🎉🎈
Rooftop Cinema Club (US) - @rooftopcinemaclub
Bring your friends and you will see skylines, sunsets, starlit evenings, awesome drinks, delicious food, and great movies on the big screen on the rooftop. You will get your own headphones so you can live in those memorable cinematic moments.
SHOPPING🛍💸👜🧍♀️
Alo yoga - @alonewyork
American brand Alo, the best yoga wear & accessories for yoga and working out. Also, our fav brand! Their location in Soho got also yoga studio so you can come there for a class and shopping… Win - Win right?
Killer queen’s fav fashion brand. If you want to catch some LA vibes, you should check this shop. Handbags are especially gorgeous!
Nike Store - House of Innovation
The biggest shopping experience on 5th avenue. One of only three locations in the world, the House of Innovation offers a peek behind the curtain of Nike innovation. There are cool places like Nike arena, Nike sneakerlab and Nike by you.
