United States

New York City 

AZN AMERICANA is a nonprofit for Asian women and femmes. What started in co-founder Gabby’s living room, evolved into a creative collective dedicated to the beauty of being Asian in America. The founding group wanted more spaces where they could be and feel themselves, learn from each other, engage in discussion about identity, while having a lot of fun — and that’s what they created.

Discover their favourite spots in NYC, either fully or partially owned by Asian women, below.

Intimate bar for natural wine and Vietnamese snacks. I’m Vietnamese and Connie craves Viet food often; she’s Korean, but I always say she's an honorary Viet. This place combines two of the things I enjoy consuming the most at the moment: natural wine and Viet food. Kitchen Co Ut is also a block away which might be one of my favourite Viet restaurants in the city if you want some more substantial grub nearby.

Great spot to hit for light drinks before dinner. Personal favourite drinks are Cereal Milk and Melon Dew for well balanced flavours that aren't too sweet. Korean-owned and very cute!

Eva and Emily are the sweetest and most hardworking friend duo you’ll ever meet. They were both in the fashion industry for a long time and quit to create their own coffee shop, creative space and wine bar in Brooklyn. We’ve hosted a few workshops here such as collaging and future-self visualisations. Get the pork bun and the hojicha Latte, their seasonal drinks are life-changing too, especially the rosemary matcha in the winter — ooph. 

I don’t know if they still have this, but the shrimp toast literally took our breaths away. This was one of our first work dates after we started AZN AMERICANA. Close to the L train. Definitely one of the best Asian restaurants in Bushwick, they have good cocktails too. Munzzy is Bengali-American and Harvey is Taiwanese-American (very cute co-owner couple) and their menu is celebratory of their own cultures but also other Asian cultures.

Viet and French pastries and cakes, plus pandan for days! I would fight someone for the pandan coconut chiffon cake.

Best ice cream. Masala chai and sweetcorn saffron flavour. Crying.

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Work In Progress is a collective based in NYC that creates intimate and accessible spaces for people to share, collaborate, and inspire one another. Welcoming all skill levels and creative mediums — from theatre and dance to music, spoken word, visual and digital art — they host regular events that provide the broader community with enriching opportunities to engage in and create art. Scroll down to discover their favourite spots in NYC.

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A beautiful community centre run by a very intentional team with collaboration and supportiveness at its heart. Expect delicious homemade food, intimate programs, and maybe a greeting from the cutest Dalmatian. Don’t forget to leave your shoes at the door.

This blend of coworking and event space is new to the scene. We’ve used their rooftop for music collabs, and the founder’s passion is transforming this space into a versatile venue for any creative project.

A cosy coffee shop by day, wine bar by night, and event venue for art, music, and games. Come for the seasonal lattes and stay for the egg custard tarts.

A hidden gem with top-notch AV and sound systems. They host monthly events focused on meditation, movement, and self-discovery. The community vibe here is nothing short of transformative.

A DIY artist space with a living room for events, plus an amazing sound and visual setup. From live coding to safe intimacy workshops, HexHouse is where art, tech, and movement collide. We’ve hosted many memorable events here!

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A membership-based creative hub that draws content creators across media. Their collaborations bring fresh energy to events in a versatile space.

This Italian café is perfect for getting into a creative flow. With cosy, Italy-inspired vibes, piadini, yoghurt bowls, and great coffee, it’s a favourite spot where we often plan our events and keep the inspiration going.

⁠Land to Sea

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