Ryan Hardy, executive chef of NYC’s hip downtown restaurant Charlie Bird, once told the Village Voice that he believes in surrounding himself with “great people and taking a chance on something that has real passion and heart.”  That was his underlying goal when it came to the opening of his Italian-influenced, American-executed NYC restaurant, and it’s one that seems to transcend into other aspects of his life. The “nomadic” Hardy spent his twenties traveling Europe on a culinary bender, immersing himself in culture and fueling his passion for meeting new people. Upon moving to NYC and opening Charlie Bird, Ryan went on another quest. The active runner was seeking a workout that would offer an outlet to his hectic days as well as provide an atmosphere of “passionate people,” similar to that of his kitchen. That’s when he found Flywheel.  As stated in his “Voice” interview,  Hardy says the most underrated kitchen tool is a towel. Well, at Flywheel, it’s something we wouldn’t dare go without, either!  From the kitchen to the studio, check out Ryan’s full list of gym bag essentials here:

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