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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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Once again the frenzy of fashion week fills up New York City's streets showcasing an extravagant and flamboyant display of some of the hottest fits so far. Between jumping from show to show and nursing a hangover from drinking one too many margaritas at a fashion party, finding a place to unwind can be necessary in order to survive the week.

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A meet up spot for the fashion heads that you can’t miss if you’re coming for NYFW


My favourite is the Caesar Salad on the menu. It’s always good to catch up with people outside. I’ve been meeting friends at this spot all fashion week. 

This is my girl’s Korean soju bar. Ideal for between shows to get a quick drink and hang with friends or take a lil meeting. Such a vibe, I recommend this place A LOT!

Love this spot for a quick bite and drinks in the city. Especially after a long shopping day in soho. Watch out for the skater boys who are destined to ruin your life as supreme is right around the corner. Highly recommend the green papaya salad, ginger chicken, Chinese broccoli and fried rice!


Such a fun shopping experience, it’s giving clueless or laundrette! You can definitely find something cute in there exclusively from independent/upcoming designers. I particularly love their super weird selection of jewellery and accessories

The freshest sushi in NYC. So tasty and so good! Don’t fuck around, just get the Omakase tasting menu and try it all! They have a cocktail with a lychee in it, I can’t remember the name but I can’t stop ordering them.. clearly!


If you wanna ditch the fashion week parties for a bit as I surely will. You can head to Brooklyn and dance the night away at paragon! Guaranteed good music to get lost to in the smoke machines and lights


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