NYC Through the Eyes of Jordan Nassar
Jordan Nassar is having a well-deserved moment that we don't see ending any time soon. He was just featured in OUT Magazine and will be having a solo presentation at Frieze Art Fair in NYC with his gallery, Anat Ebgi, from May 3-6 (HUGE DEAL). We gave Jordan some rapid fire questions about NYC so if you'll be there for Frieze, make sure to stop by Jordan's booth and read below for some of his NYC must-sees and trusty tips.
My favorite museum is... the Met
Best meal in NYC... Avocado Salad and #16 at Cafe Himalaya
Best drink in NYC... Lavender Ginger Soda from Russ & Daughters
Best hidden gem in NYC... Village Ukranian Restaurant next to Veselka
My biggest pet peeve about tourists in NYC is... slow walking!
Favorite month in NYC is... May or September
In need of a caffeine pit stop? Check out… STARBUCKS lol
My favorite place to bring my dog in NYC is... her favorite leather armchair
Favorite Street in NYC is... West End Avenue
Best dessert in town is... Knafeh from Tanoreen or homemade Donuts from 7th Avenue Donuts and Diner or Babka French Toast from Russ & Daughters or a Cannoli from Cafe Palermo in Little Italy... I have a sweet tooth
When I need to get away from the city, I go... to LA!
If I didn’t live in NYC, I would live in... Jaffa or LA
One thing I can’t live without in NYC is… my metrocard
One true stereotype about New Yorkers... we're mean lol jk
If you are in NYC, watch out for… drips from the ceiling while waiting on the subway platform
Don’t trust... the tourist guidebooks in NYC
Make sure to... avoid midtown and Times Square...when you’re in NYC