RISE AND GRIND
by Zoe Newman
Our Interior Collab Designers work all over the United States in person and virtually. With an eye for design and a love of good food, here are some of their favorite spots to duck into while working on projects or taking clients out for a bite. These favorite destinations not only offer up great tasting food and drink but also have inspiring surroundings to match.
From top left to right: @lacolombecoffee, @bebitoscafe, @lapisdc, @elyssarg, @abckitchen, @clerkscoffeeco and @matthewsfoodanddrink
Arditi Design is based in NYC and services the Tri-State area, including Westchester, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the Hamptons.
Favorite quick lunch places and bakeries: Martine's Bakery in Scarsdale, Red Barn Bakery in Irvington, Boxer Donuts in Nyack, Nella's Nutri Bar in Croton on Hudson
Elaine Thompson Burns, Pistachio By Elaine
In NYC, I am often working from home, but if I need to get out - I really love The Marlton Hotel lobby. An inspired space and roomy enough to spread out. In Charleston, SC, I've spent many afternoons at Clerk's Coffee at the Emeline Hotel.
Elaine Thompson Burns is based in NYC but also services Atlanta, GA, Charleston, SC, and other areas in the Southeast.
I love to sit with a tea and scone at Alice's Tea Cup. I often stop there after a visit to the D&D building and go through my samples and fuel up.
designbyRUCHI is based out of NYC but also serves the Hamptons, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Based in Northern New Jersey, Clara Song services NJ, and NYC.
My favorite area to work in is Downtown Jersey City. It's a little area bustling with hip restaurants and lots of art. My favorite restaurant is Mathews Food & Drink and Razza. We also love to gather with our friends at Zeppelin Beer Hall for their kid-friendly and outdoor seating. After eating, we love getting ice cream at Torico's.
Gianna Marzella, Gia Mar Interiors
ABC Kitchen and Il Florista are my NYC favorites. Design meets my favorite cuisine and the botanical and natural decor that feeds my soul. Southern Table in Pleasantville, NY is my new Westchester favorite. Little Mumbai Market, also in Pleasantville is another lunch fave.
Gia Mar Interiors is based out of Westchester servicing Westchester, NYC, Long Island, the Hamptons, and sometimes Florida.
Julia Blanchard, Blanchard Design LLC
Based in New York, Blanchard Design LLC services New York City, the Tristate Area, Florida, and Los Angeles.
Our favorite places to pop in to are Yummy Kitchen NY, ABC Kitchen, and Bond St NYC.
Gala Magriñá, Gala Magriñá Design
My favorite restaurant in NYC and where I like to take clients is Lure Bar. For coffee, I love La Colombe on Lafayette Street. Their coffee is amazing and they have whole grain croissants which are to die for.
Gala Magriñá Design is based in NYC and operates internationally."
Blue Bottle Coffee is always a great stop in both areas for caffeine and its minimalist design boost. In Washington DC, the restaurant Lapis is one of my favorite places to go to and Jubilee Ice Cream is a must on every trip. For a casual bite and friendly faces, Commissary is the place to go. Daily Provisions in New York and Cookshop are top breakfast destinations, Via Carota is another fave.
PROJECT AZ is based in Manhattan and works in the NYC and Washington DC areas.
Francisca Trujillo, Francisca Trujillo Interior Design
Francisca Trujillo Interior Design is based in New York but has national and global services available.
My favorite daily coffee stop while in Miami is Bebitos in South Beach.
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