NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory
Show your Violet pride by supporting NYU alumni-owned businesses! The NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory gives alumni the opportunity to share information about their businesses–from restaurants to virtual counseling, this directory showcases the diverse passions and talents of the alumni community and how you can support them.
Recently Added Businesses
These featured businesses have been newly added to the directory, continuing to showcase the diverse and talented alumni community.
Food & Beverage
Members Only is a new three-story cocktail bar, restaurant, and speakeasy in the heart of the West Village. With our space, we can host happy hours, social events, casual brunches, or curated dinners - you name it! We are so excited for the opportunity of building a strong NYU community at Members Only.
Rhea Malhotra
STERN
2023, 2024
Health & Wellness
Private psychotherapy practice of 20+ years providing individual, couples and family therapy. Expertise in relationship and work challenges, family conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, illness, disordered eating, identity issues. Diverse populations include LQBTQ+, multicultural, young adults to seniors. In-person (Brooklyn) and remote in NY, NJ, CT, PA.
Lisa Taubenblat
SSSW
2003
Promo: $100 discount on first individual, couples or family therapy session. (no expiration)
Shopping & Retail
At URBN ELEMNTS, we believe modern city living demands products that perform as well as they look. Designed in New York City and built to last, we create smart, functional bags and accessories for the everyday commuter, the urban adventurer and the modern cosmopolitan who refuse to compromise style for durability. Each piece is engineered with purpose: intuitive features, weather-resistant materials, refined silhouette and effortless versatility.
Marcel Ipince
CAS
2008, 2009
Food & Beverage
Lambert's Beer is build the next generation of domestic beer, brewed for the modern drinker. Mid-strength beer is prevalent across the world, but not in the US. Lambert's is dedicated to honoring the heritage and tradition of beer with a lineup of all mid-strength (2-3% ABV) offerings that still offer the taste and experience of a standard beer.
Jack Parker
STERN
2024
Health & Wellness
Healing Intimacies is a specialized counseling and mental health service dedicated to fostering personal growth and well being. This practice, established in 2022, is led by an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Provider who provides a supportive environment for those on their healing journey. Services are specialized in helping couples and individuals improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, resolve trauma, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. Serving clients across Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, the practice focuses on creating a space where clients feel understood and empowered to unlock their potential. Experience a therapeutic journey designed to help you thrive.
Aara Abu Laban
STEINHARDT
2020, 2021
Food & Beverage
The Mill is a Quick Service Marketplace Restaurant that is family owned and operated in NYC since 1980.
Evan Xenopoulos
STERN
2013
Food & Beverage
Drink Chixa is a better-for-you ready to drink cocktail low alcohol beverage inspired by ancestral Latin American recipes like tepache. Made with real ingredients, it delivers bold flavor while upcycling fruit and celebrating culture.
Andrea Garrido
STERN
2021
Food & Beverage
Billy’s Bakery is a beloved NYC neighborhood institution founded in December 2003 by NYU Stern graduates who aimed to bring classic, comforting American baked goods to Chelsea. What started as a passion project soon became a favorite staple for residents and visitors, celebrated for its cozy, 1940s-inspired vintage aesthetic.
With three locations across New York City—Chelsea, Tribeca, and the Upper West Side—Billy’s is renowned for baking high-quality products on-site daily, prioritizing fresh, traditional recipes. While known as a premier destination for indulgent buttercream cupcakes, the bakery’s top sellers include its legendary banana cake, famous icebox cake, and custom celebration cakes that add a personal touch to life’s milestones.
Beyond its sweet treats, Billy’s takes pride in its community role and commitment to sustainability, reducing food waste by repurposing cake scraps and prioritizing local partnerships. Whether it's the signature red velvet cupcake or a personalized creation, Billy’s Bakery focuses on making everyday moments feel like a warm, nostalgic celebration.
Wayne Dovan & Marc Lino
STERN
1999
Events & Flowers, Food & Beverage, Shopping & Retail, Travel & Hospitality
Cooking School, Commissary Kitchen, Event Space all in one roof.
Renee Chan
STEINHARDT
2010
Food & Beverage
A functional, zero-proof Mexican sparkling tonic. Aire is rooted in the wisdom of traditional Mexican botanicals, providing an ancestral source of calm for the pace of modern life.
Aire’s co-founders also own-and-operate the non-alcoholic bottle shop, In Good Spirits, in Chicago.
Taste the Mexican sparkling tonic.
Daniel Diaz
STERN
2026
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
Home Improvement
Shopping & Retail
Kavya Creations is a celebration of India’s rich craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and timeless culture—brought together through meaningful gifting and home décor. What began as a creative passion has evolved into a platform that showcases handcrafted products made by skilled artisans across the country, each piece carrying a story of tradition, detail, and care.
We believe that gifting goes beyond the object itself—it’s about sharing a piece of heritage, artistry, and emotion. From intricately designed keepsakes to elegant décor accents, every creation reflects the beauty of Indian craftsmanship while feeling relevant in modern homes and celebrations.
At Kavya Creations, we take pride in supporting local artisans and preserving traditional techniques, while presenting them in a way that resonates globally. Each product is thoughtfully curated and designed to feel personal, intentional, and unique.
With worldwide shipping, we aim to take a piece of India to homes across the globe—connecting people to its culture, artistry, and warmth through gifts that are both beautiful and meaningful.
At its core, Kavya Creations is about honoring where we come from, while sharing it with the world in a way that feels contemporary, heartfelt, and lasting.
Monisha Thakkar
SPS
2017