Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Gingersnap's Organic
113 W 10th StDelicious Organic treats next door!
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StAmazing Ice cream cones! Some of the best in the city!
This Little Piggy
149 1st Ave.the best sandwiches in town!
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StAmazing Arepas! but get there early, always a long line..
Porchetta
Amazing sandwiches, although expensive for the size..
Tiny, amazing wine bar. They have amazing appetizers cooked to order in front of you..Great oysters..Right downstairs from the apartment!
56 locals recommend
Desnuda
221 S 1st StTiny, amazing wine bar. They have amazing appetizers cooked to order in front of you..Great oysters..Right downstairs from the apartment!
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveAmazing BBQ!
Seriously awesome menu. The wait for dinner can be too long at times, but going for lunch is always fun!
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Seriously awesome menu. The wait for dinner can be too long at times, but going for lunch is always fun!
Delicious oysters and craft beers. Love their one dollar oyster happy hour!
57 locals recommend
Upstate
95 1st Ave.Delicious oysters and craft beers. Love their one dollar oyster happy hour!
Shervins Cafe
131 East 7th StreetAwesome little coffee house directly across the street!
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlAWESOME late night hot dogs that is also home to the entrance for PDT!
Super great gastro pub style food, with really friendly staff… I like to go for brunch or lunch, because the vibe is quite "day timey".
186 locals recommend
Westville East
173 Avenue ASuper great gastro pub style food, with really friendly staff… I like to go for brunch or lunch, because the vibe is quite "day timey".
Known for serving the spiciest curry in NYC, and featured on the hit show "Man vs. Food". I like to go for the lunchtime buffet special. The dinner menu is a little pricey for Indian Food.
32 locals recommend
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveKnown for serving the spiciest curry in NYC, and featured on the hit show "Man vs. Food". I like to go for the lunchtime buffet special. The dinner menu is a little pricey for Indian Food.
East Village Thai
32 East 7th StreetGreat little thai restaurant!
Shopping
Odin New York
328 E 11th StGreat mens boutique
Everything Else
This is a NYC landmark. A rustic turkish and russian style spa that is an amazing, cleansing experience. Cant recommend a visit highly enough if you are up for it!
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StThis is a NYC landmark. A rustic turkish and russian style spa that is an amazing, cleansing experience. Cant recommend a visit highly enough if you are up for it!
Village Style
111 E 7th StThe coolest thrift store in the village! tons of awesome furs, boots and accessories.
Home to the famous water fountain from the TV show "Friends"- alive w amazing street performers, beautiful trees, great areas to picnic and people-watch, & two separate dog runs! I LOVE this park:)
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareHome to the famous water fountain from the TV show "Friends"- alive w amazing street performers, beautiful trees, great areas to picnic and people-watch, & two separate dog runs! I LOVE this park:)
A New York hotspot for farmers markets & holiday bazars- tons of famous shops & restaurants. The center park is a beautiful place to relax/ eat lunch. Subway station has connections to every train!
987 locals recommend
Union Square
A New York hotspot for farmers markets & holiday bazars- tons of famous shops & restaurants. The center park is a beautiful place to relax/ eat lunch. Subway station has connections to every train!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowerylove hanging out at the bar here..
Excellent decor and even better service from these bartenders..More laid back atmosphere, never too crowded..
15 locals recommend
Swift Hibernian Lounge
34 E 4th StExcellent decor and even better service from these bartenders..More laid back atmosphere, never too crowded..
Death & Company
433 E 6th StKiller cocktails!
Yuca Bar
111 Avenue Agood neighborhood hang out
An awesome little new york gem:) great whiskey selection and just an over all comfy vibe. It's a perfect place to get away from the east village "weekend college kids". :)
51 locals recommend
The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetAn awesome little new york gem:) great whiskey selection and just an over all comfy vibe. It's a perfect place to get away from the east village "weekend college kids". :)
This is a serious local dive... but awesome on wednesday nights when it's hosted by the new york burner community. So check it out if your into that!
7 locals recommend
Double Down Saloon
14 Avenue AThis is a serious local dive... but awesome on wednesday nights when it's hosted by the new york burner community. So check it out if your into that!
Pianos
158 Ludlow StA lower east side hot spot located in an old piano bar.
Stands for "please don't tell"- it's a great speakeasy bar with a totally secret entry way… go into "Criff Dogs" and enter through the telephone booth! But SSSHHHH!
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlStands for "please don't tell"- it's a great speakeasy bar with a totally secret entry way… go into "Criff Dogs" and enter through the telephone booth! But SSSHHHH!
Great dive bar with tons of fun games and really good vibes.
Awesome drink deals too :)
37 locals recommend
Mona's Bar N.Y.C.
224 Avenue BGreat dive bar with tons of fun games and really good vibes.
Awesome drink deals too :)
Arts & Culture
Awesome little comedy house with free live stand up almost every night. Tons of famous comedians like Amy Poehler and Judah Friedlander started out here and often make appearances!!
124 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker StAwesome little comedy house with free live stand up almost every night. Tons of famous comedians like Amy Poehler and Judah Friedlander started out here and often make appearances!!
Comedy club with free shows EVERY night. Famous comedians such as
Amy Poehler, Judah Friedlander and Tina Fey frequent this spot too.
124 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker StComedy club with free shows EVERY night. Famous comedians such as
Amy Poehler, Judah Friedlander and Tina Fey frequent this spot too.
Essentials
24 Bodega with all of your grocery and household needs!! The owners and their children are so so friendly too!
7th Street Village Farm
113 1st Ave.24 Bodega with all of your grocery and household needs!! The owners and their children are so so friendly too!