Support Local Female-Owned Businesses in Kips Bay

 

The Kips Bay neighborhood is home to many female-founded and women-owned stores, restaurants, and institutions that make up a huge part of our vibrant local community. Here are a few of our favorite spots.

 

 

 

Tipsy Scoop

217 East 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
https://tipsyscoop.com

Melissa Tavss is living the dream. She's the founder of Tipsy Scoop, aka the boozy ice cream brand, which opened up its first NYC storefront in 2017.

 

Boyar Gifts

383 2nd Ave.
New York, NY 10010
https://boyargifts.com

In the heart of Gramercy sits a unique boutique shop filled with eclectic treasures from around the world. Boyar Gifts is curated by sisters Tali Alexander and Michelle and includes everything from Prince earrings to white porcelain diffusers from Shanghai.

 

 

Milk Bar

1196 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
https://milkbarstore.com

Christina Tosi is the chef, founder, and owner of Milk Bar, the sister bakery to the Momofuku restaurant group, with sixteen locations across North America.

 

 

Custom Hair By Catherine

340 E 29th St.
New York, NY 10016
https://customhairbycatherine.com

The owner, Catherine, specializes in hair extensions and believes in enhancing your hair while maintaining or improving its health.

 

 

NYC Doggies

230 E 25th St.
New York, NY 10010
https://nycdoggies.com

Jennifer and her husband Ovidiu co-manage the day-to-day operations of NYC Doggies, which offers a comprehensive range of services: dog training, dog walking, dog hiking, dog boarding, and dog sitting.

 

 

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of the many women-owned businesses in the area, and the hours or status of companies can change quickly. If there's a listing with status changes or one we haven't added to the list, feel free to email that information to stories@beamliving.com.