Marisa Dunn
Content Manager, Zagat
Even though she’s originally from Maryland, Carolina blue and white run through Marisa’s blood. And just like how fellow UNC alum Michael Jordan is really good at basketball, Marisa is really good at winning our office NCAA basketball pool every year. She’s also really good at setting up and operating our new markets as we expand around the US and beyond. Marisa’s duties as Cities Coordinator ensure that she spends time working on nearly every city that The Infatuation exists in, and she therefore knows more about restaurants all around the country than pretty much anyone.
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Page 2Whip In Convenience Store & Pub
When you want to switch up your going-out routine, head to Whip In. The Indian restaurant/music venue/brew pub is always a good time.
Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
Wright Bros is a bar/coffee shop in East Austin where you can drink an excellent beer or coffee while getting some work done.
Where Not To Pay $12 For A Juice Or Smoothie
The best juices from all the neighborhood spots you’ve walked by without noticing.
Brighton Coffee Shop
Brighton Coffeeshop is where you go in Beverly Hills when you want a quick sandwich, good coffee, and some people watching.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku remains one of our favorite Japanese BBQ places in Beverly Hills. It’s great anytime of day, but especially at happy hour.
Il Tramezzino Cafe
The menu at Il Tramezzino in Beverly Hills is big, but what you need is the chicken sandwich. It makes this cafe worth your time, for $10.
Chaumont Café and Bakery
The pastries at Chaumont in Beverly Hills often steal the spotlight, but don’t forget about lunch. We’re fans of the spicy tuna sandwich.
Hudson Market
Chelsea isn’t lacking in juice bars, but the one in Hudson Market is one of few where the prices won’t make you cringe.
Be Juice
Be Juice is a corner juice stand south of Union Square with smoothies, coffee, and acai. Grab a drink here when you're falling asleep at your desk.
Vitality & Health Natural Market
For all juice and smoothie needs in Astoria, head to Vitality & Health. It's essentially the neighborhood version of Whole Foods, but much cheaper.
Hawa Smoothies & Bubble Tea
Hawa Smoothies is a tiny, cash-only juice bar in East Village where the drinks have names like “Hot Passion" and “Pom Queen."
Lifethyme Natural Market
Your vegan yoga teacher shops at LifeThyme, and that's not a bad thing. It’s a reliable place to get a juice or do some healthy-ish grocery shopping.
Mr. Piña Fruit And Vegetables
Mr. Piña is cheap, efficient, and where you go for all your juice and fruit needs in Williamsburg.
Juicy Lucy's Juice Bar
A tropical-looking shack on the very not-tropical corner of 1st & 1st, Juicy Lucy has juices, smoothies, and acai bowls all for under $8.
Peacefood Café
Peacefood is one of our favorite vegan spots in town (and especially in Union Square). Go, but beware that the chickpea fries are addicting.
Mulberry & Vine
Mulberry & Vine's cheap-ish and healthy platters make it one of our favorite lunch spots in Tribeca. The big and bright space doesn't hurt either.
Bluestone Lane Collective Cafe
Bluestone Lane is all over Manhattan now, and that’s a good thing. But for a full-on meal, we still like the original spot in West Village best.
Madhufalla Green Planet Organics
Madhufalla is a juice bar that cares more about what its serving than what it looks like. That's a rarity in Nolita, and exactly why we like it.
The Health Nuts
Health Nuts is an Upper East Side nutrition shop that has lots supplements we've never heard of, but also an excellent, cheap juice bar in the back.
Smile To Go
The crowd at Smile To Go is trendy, but the food isn't. The salads, soups, and sandwiches are simple, fresh, and some of our favorite in Soho.
Shouk
When you're feeling guilty about all the pizza you've had recently, head to Shouk in Mt. Vernon for healthy-ish salads and pita sandwiches.