The first day of a month is reason to celebrate and today it’s all about men. Each month, JBD is delivering a gentleman to your online doorstep, one who knows himself and his city well. Without further ado, please meet Mr. Kepner, a creative genius full of heart and style.

NAME: David O’Hanlon Kepner

DAY JOB: Photographer

HOMETOWN: Pasadena, CA

CURRENT ‘HOOD: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

HIDDEN TALENT: Cooking four-course meals in a 4′ x 3′ kitchen

SONG ON REPEAT: Sing Sing by The Bones of J.R. Jones

INSTAGRAM vs TWITTER: Instagram @david_kepner

COCKTAIL DU JOUR: Strawberry Fields at Blind Barber during the Spring/Summer, Jameson on the rocks during Fall/Winter

TOP 5 NYC RESTAURANTS OR BARS:

Skinny Dennis for the drinks, live music seven days a week, Strong Island Iced Tea, and Uncle Willie’s Frozen Coffee (Bourbon, Brandy and Coffee Ice Cream).

Bistro Petit because it seats only 14 and the kobe burger, truffle mac and cheese, and mushroom risotto are all worth the wait.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor for authentic Chinese food in a beautiful, French bistro setting in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel for brunch: a croissant and baked eggs with merguez sausage.

The Spotted Pig for dinner: the deviled egg, sheep’s milk ricotta gnudi with basil pesto, and the char-grilled burger with Roquefort and shoestring fries.

FAVORITE QUALITY IN A WOMAN: Grace

I LOVE A WOMAN WHO WEARS…Narciso Rodriguez for Her.

WHAT SHOULD EVERY MAN OWN? A tailored navy suit, raw denim, a Barbour Beaufort jacket, and a pair of brown leather boots.

BEST CITY ESCAPE? Hudson Valley, NY

WHAT MAKES NEW YORK CITY SPECTACULAR? It breaks your heart one day, then picks you back up the next.

GREAT DATE SPOT? August in the West Village

WHAT WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE? Kindness

To get more of Mr. Kepner, check out his professional website and his blog.

Image Credits: 1. c/o David Kepner 2. Katie Webb 3. c/o David Kepner