5 favorite NYC restaurants of 2024

A lot of people might not know this, but I’m a huge foodie.

Living in Westchester, NY, just outside the city, I take pride in trying new restaurants almost every week. After an incredible year of eating, here are my top 5️⃣ spots from 2024, in no particular order:

🔘 Sushi Noz | An intimate omakase experience with phenomenal sushi—easily one of the best in the city. / @sushinoznyc

🔘 Hamburger America | Affordable, no-fuss, and packed with vintage charm. Anybody can eat here, you just have to wait in line. The cheeseburgers? Absolutely bonkers. / @hamburger_america

🔘 Jeju Noodle Bar | A Michelin-star ramen spot with an eclectic menu where every single item delivered. I was able to get my reservation by hitting ‘notify me’ on Resy – I got reservations twice using this method. / @jejunoodlebar

🔘 The Corner Store | Nearly impossible to book, but totally worth it. This is the new Polo Bar but with better food – you have to try the Wagyu French Dip and the Lobster & Caviar Roll. Cool NYC vibe and you’ll probably spot a celeb or two. / @thecornerstore

🔘 Per Se | Insanely expensive, but if I’m in the mood for wearing a sport coat to dinner, this is as high-calibre food as you can get; the wine list is insane! We successfully passed the first trimester of pregnancy and they knew we were coming to celebrate that fact. Before we left, they gave us a baby bib with the Per Se logo on it. This is an incredible food experience, just be ready to pay for it. / @perseny

Where should I check out in 2025? Drop your recommendations!

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Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Running Certification
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
  • CrossFit Scaling Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling