Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Dozens of places from coffee houses to clubs in walking distance from this charming block. The best of NYC.
216 locals recommend
East Village
Dozens of places from coffee houses to clubs in walking distance from this charming block. The best of NYC.
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th Stbest coffee house in NYC
Veselka
144 2nd AveFamous Ukranian EV staple for pierogis and blintzes
Jumping spot where the vibes are irie and the people are beautiful. Always good music playing. Sceney
137 locals recommend
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AJumping spot where the vibes are irie and the people are beautiful. Always good music playing. Sceney
Great South American food, outdoor seating, live music on certain nights.
123 locals recommend
Esperanto
145 Loisaida AveGreat South American food, outdoor seating, live music on certain nights.
Great natural food restaurant. Macro, Veggie, Vegan and Raw friendly
35 locals recommend
Caravan Of Dreams
405 E 6th StGreat natural food restaurant. Macro, Veggie, Vegan and Raw friendly
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlBest Falafel in NYC
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StArt House movie theater with great gourmet cafe
Takahachi
85 Avenue AAmazing fresh sushi
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Its speaks for itself. David Chang
Arts & Culture
Summer months offer a place to have a picnic, movies outdoors, yoga in the park, workout areas and training groups
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetSummer months offer a place to have a picnic, movies outdoors, yoga in the park, workout areas and training groups
Everything Else
Spin City Cleaners
Dry cleaning in a jiffy
Hospital (which hopefully you won't need) but always good to know where the closest one is.
12 locals recommend
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
281 1st Ave.Hospital (which hopefully you won't need) but always good to know where the closest one is.
long time home of experimental and avant grade theater. lets be grateful there are still places like this in what once defined this neighborhood.
15 locals recommend
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club
66 E 4th Stlong time home of experimental and avant grade theater. lets be grateful there are still places like this in what once defined this neighborhood.
Great place to go see off-broadway theater. RENT had its first runs here before t made it to Broadway.
14 locals recommend
New York Theater Workshop
79 E 4th StGreat place to go see off-broadway theater. RENT had its first runs here before t made it to Broadway.
Best Yoga school in NYC. Most comprehensive method available in the world.
31 locals recommend
Jivamukti Yoga Center New York
841 BroadwayBest Yoga school in NYC. Most comprehensive method available in the world.
Sunshine Cinema
Art House theater with weekend specials and showings
Essentials
Local Health food Store with great natural food and beauty options. Support the small businesses.
83 locals recommend
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.Local Health food Store with great natural food and beauty options. Support the small businesses.
Shopping
Walking distance to Union Sq. Shopping, restaurants and the subways to anywhere in NYC
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Walking distance to Union Sq. Shopping, restaurants and the subways to anywhere in NYC
Drinks & Nightlife
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveGerman Beer Hall, if you're into beer.