Guides

Our Guides help users find the “best” for their specific tastes, budgets and neighborhoods, from an edgy lower east side hipster who knows where the rock stars get their tattoos, to chic upper east side mom who knows th best “mommy and me” yoga class. Here are some recent recommendations:

Upper East Side Mom: Abbe

She’s an expert on parenting and fashion. She knows all the best doctors for children and moms. And she throws a mean birthday party. She’s also a luxury goods junkie. »

Fitness Guru: Amanda

Amanda works for a leading health & fitness magazine. Her expertise includes gyms, classes, spas, and fitness / health / wellness professionals. »

Foodie: Andrea

Andrea Strong is an acclaimed food writer and founder of www.thestrongbuzz.com - a NYC restaurant blog with a cult following. She's passionate about food from every angle - she's also a cookbook author, and has worked in the restaurant business. »

Rebel: Crystal

She’s a journalist – on air and online. She’s also a musician. But most of all, she’s a good-hearted girl with a razor-sharp edge. Her expertise includes all things naughty and nice, including fashion, beauty, and sexuality. »

Euro: Giancarlo

Giancarlo knows luxury goods, high-end travel, entertaining and fine dining. Born and raised in Rome, he grew up coddled in Italian luxury. He favors exclusive, special things you won’t find along the beaten path. »

SoHo Mom: Grace

She’s an expert on parenting, downtown-style. She’s on top of all the essentials, like the best pediatricians, classes, and party-services south of 23rd street. »

Artist: Hope

Hope is an expert on Brooklyn dining, entertainment and activities, and on anything pertaining to art. She has lived in several Brooklyn neighborhoods, and is an accomplished painter, photographer, sculptor and musician. »

Hipster: Isabella

Isabella knows what’s hot south of 14th Street. Her main areas of expertise are new boutiques, great vintage shops, and downtown bars and restaurants. She also loves a good sale or bargain. »

Entrepreneur: Jack

Jack is an entrepreneur with insatiable curiosity. He’s an expert on service providers for small businesses and new ventures, on fitness, men’s fashion, and NYC history. »

Concierge: Jillian

Jillian is the CEO of a leading corporate concierge business, but she may as well be a magician, because she makes the impossible happen every day. She’s an expert on uber high end dining, entertainment, travel and events. »

Actress: Jordan

As an actress on a budget, she learned to do more with less. Her expertise includes beauty, dining, and shopping uptown without spending a fortune. She knows what’s worth blowing your rent money on, and where you can cut corners without sacrificing quality. »

Fashionista: Melody

Melody is a downtown girl obsessed with knowing what's cool thisverysecond. She has a knack for sniffing out secret parties, emerging designers, and dive bars. Her favorite haunts are undiscovered, or totally unexpected. »

Banker: Noah

Noah is an expert on business travel, entertainment and dining. He’s a rising star - the youngest VP ever at his investment bank. He entertains clients frequently, and knows how to strike just the right balance between fun and professionalism. He can also tell you just the right gifts to buy your man. »

Stylist: Robbie

Robbie is an expert on shopping for / repairing/ custom-making clothing and accessories. She has beauty / skin / hair care secrets the average girl would kill for. And she also knows how to take care of herself - meaning the best doctors and nutritionists. »

Upper West Side Mom: Serena

Serena is an expert on parenting services on the Upper West Side, on home renovations, and pet care. »

Travel Expert: Taylor

Taylor has been a travel specialist for several leading corporate concierge services. She knows where to go, when to go, where to stay, how to travel, what to see, who can show you around, and where to eat. »