Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Azasu
49 Clinton StreetOur Favorite Japanese Grill in the city! Be prepared for the exotic.
One of the more popular breakfasts in the city, be prepared for a long wait almost every day.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StOne of the more popular breakfasts in the city, be prepared for a long wait almost every day.
Moroccan owned and inspired cafe, Good coffee and quick breakfast spot.
65 locals recommend
Pause Cafe
3 Clinton StMoroccan owned and inspired cafe, Good coffee and quick breakfast spot.
Tijuana Picnic
151 Essex StStylish Mexican restaurant with good nightlife.
Great concept, delicious food. Brunch, Lunch or Dinner, with outdoor Seating.
81 locals recommend
Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StGreat concept, delicious food. Brunch, Lunch or Dinner, with outdoor Seating.
Indoor Street Market. Great local vendors with a variety foods and groceries.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StIndoor Street Market. Great local vendors with a variety foods and groceries.
Union Market
240 E Houston StOur local grocery store.
Trendy NYC local spot on a great corner for old school LES architecture and just down from the Tenement Museum.
210 locals recommend
Dudley's
85 Orchard StTrendy NYC local spot on a great corner for old school LES architecture and just down from the Tenement Museum.
One of the best and most authentic Italian restaurants in the city. It is a bit of an eclectic dive when you walk in and be prepared for a firey and direct owner/chef to greet you (just smile and do as she says), but be prepared for the best food.
57 locals recommend
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetOne of the best and most authentic Italian restaurants in the city. It is a bit of an eclectic dive when you walk in and be prepared for a firey and direct owner/chef to greet you (just smile and do as she says), but be prepared for the best food.
Parks & Nature
This is a nice local park with two large swimming pools, free and open to the public. Great for kids.
13 locals recommend
Hamilton Fish Recreation Center
128 Pitt StThis is a nice local park with two large swimming pools, free and open to the public. Great for kids.
One of the outdoor gems of the LES. Great for running, walking, sightseeing (amazing views of the Williamsburg bridge and Brooklyn), also has athletic fields, amphitheater, tennis courts, bike paths, and kids playgrounds. This also connects with a series of parks that run along the waterfront almost continuously from 14th Street on the East side down around through the financial district into Battery Park and onto the parks on West Side a (very long walk or a fairly easy bike ride).
89 locals recommend
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeOne of the outdoor gems of the LES. Great for running, walking, sightseeing (amazing views of the Williamsburg bridge and Brooklyn), also has athletic fields, amphitheater, tennis courts, bike paths, and kids playgrounds. This also connects with a series of parks that run along the waterfront almost continuously from 14th Street on the East side down around through the financial district into Battery Park and onto the parks on West Side a (very long walk or a fairly easy bike ride).
If you are up for an epic walk with great views, try the Williamsburg bridge, there is lots to do once you arrive on the other side. I would recommend a morning walk and arrive somewhere brunch. It will also be way less crowded than the Brooklyn Bridge.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathIf you are up for an epic walk with great views, try the Williamsburg bridge, there is lots to do once you arrive on the other side. I would recommend a morning walk and arrive somewhere brunch. It will also be way less crowded than the Brooklyn Bridge.
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetHistoric and lovely. Great people watching.
Essentials
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveEveryday Essentials including a Pharmacy
Zip Laundry Center
164 Stanton StGetting Around
Essex St station
F/M/J/Z
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Cinema
Art House Movie Theater
Metrograph
7 Ludlow StArt House Movie Theater
Arts & Culture
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StNew Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryGreat contemporary art museum!
Shopping
Reformation
156 Ludlow StCool women's wear all made from up-cycled dead stock fabrics.
Assembly New York
170 Ludlow StQuintessential "downtown" fashion for Men and Women
Cool housewares and art objects... Looking for something unique and different.
32 locals recommend
Coming Soon
53 Canal StCool housewares and art objects... Looking for something unique and different.
Frankie Shop
100 Stanton StWomen's Clothing boutique