Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ludlow Coffee Supply
176 Ludlow StBest coffee in a gorgeous space
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StIconic New York deli. Best pastrami sandwiches.
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StWorld famous ramen
Boulton & Watt
5 Avenue ABrunch with $6 mimosas and bloody mary's
Two Boots
201 W 11th StFamous New York pizza for a good reason
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StBrunch scene is one of the best in New York. Food is great too.
Super popular brunch spot for a good reason. Pancakes are next level.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StSuper popular brunch spot for a good reason. Pancakes are next level.
Remedy Diner
245 E Houston St24-hour diner always busy on weekends
Famous Jewish Lower East Side deli with best bagels. Specializes in caviar, smoked fish, herring and bagels
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StFamous Jewish Lower East Side deli with best bagels. Specializes in caviar, smoked fish, herring and bagels
Cafe offshoot of historic Jewish deli. Perfect spot any time of day. One of the 10 Best Restaurants in New York.
181 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StCafe offshoot of historic Jewish deli. Perfect spot any time of day. One of the 10 Best Restaurants in New York.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Go for David Chang pork bun heaven
Go for pierogies at this 24-hour Ukrainian spot that's been around for decades
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveGo for pierogies at this 24-hour Ukrainian spot that's been around for decades
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue ABest Jamaican in the city. Great brunch scene
Gnocco
337 E 10th StLocal hidden gem with delicious pizza and outdoor garden
Poco
33 Avenue BBottomless brunch institution!
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StGourmet grocery store with everything you need
East Houston St. Wine & Liquor
253 E Houston StGreat wine store with nightly tastings
Indoor street market with fresh fruit and veggies, seafood, butcher and bakery all under one roof
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StIndoor street market with fresh fruit and veggies, seafood, butcher and bakery all under one roof
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveReasonably priced large supermarket close by
Kapri Cleaners
250 E Houston StSame-day service and delivery to our building
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy with all your needs covered
Drinks & Nightlife
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StWhere The Strokes became The Strokes
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StRooftop spot serving a New American menu and cocktails
Croxley's East Village Ale House
28 Avenue BBeer, wings and Football!
Getting Around
2 Avenue Station
F line subway to take you uptown or to Brooklyn in minutes
Essex Street
Essex StreetF, J and M subway lines to take you uptown or to Brooklyn in minutes
Shopping
Gorgeous boutique featuring apparel & accessories from the namesake brand & other exclusive designers. Lots of cute boutiques along this block
7 locals recommend
Cloak & Dagger
334 E 9th StGorgeous boutique featuring apparel & accessories from the namesake brand & other exclusive designers. Lots of cute boutiques along this block
Parks & Nature
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetGreat spot for people watching
Stroll along the East River under the three bridges. Enter at Eastern end of Houston St
89 locals recommend
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeStroll along the East River under the three bridges. Enter at Eastern end of Houston St
Arts & Culture
Great walking tours focusing on America's urban immigrant history
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StGreat walking tours focusing on America's urban immigrant history