Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Mocha /Italian restaurant
116 2nd AveMy go-to cáfe. Best coffee and espresso around.
Mark
33 St Marks PlBest sliders in Manhattan
Pinkberry
596 9th AveFrozen yogurt. A personal favorite.
Hands down the best Italian food in the area, and, in my opinion, the best Italian food in the city. The friendly waitstaff also love to chat with fellow Italian speakers.
10 locals recommend
Via Della Pace
87 E 7th StHands down the best Italian food in the area, and, in my opinion, the best Italian food in the city. The friendly waitstaff also love to chat with fellow Italian speakers.
Stop by for a paper cone full of the best french fries in town, slip it into a special cone-holder (aka a hole in the table), and then decide between dozens of home made dipping sauces.
41 locals recommend
Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StStop by for a paper cone full of the best french fries in town, slip it into a special cone-holder (aka a hole in the table), and then decide between dozens of home made dipping sauces.
Local 92
244 2nd AveGreat mediterranean food. Definitely try the hummus.
Everything Else
Donation based yoga. Borrow a mat for only $2.
66 locals recommend
Yoga to the People Teacher Training
12 St Marks PlDonation based yoga. Borrow a mat for only $2.
Sightseeing
Astor Place
Astor PlaceVisit Astor Place and spin the giant square sculpture.
Historical local square where the university Cooper Union still operates and the oldest existing American building framed with steel beams still stands.
11 locals recommend
Cooper Square
Cooper SquareHistorical local square where the university Cooper Union still operates and the oldest existing American building framed with steel beams still stands.
Shopping
Neighborhood wine and liquor store. Very friendly and informative staff that often host wine tastings in the evening.
6 locals recommend
St. Mark's Sound
16 St Marks PlNeighborhood wine and liquor store. Very friendly and informative staff that often host wine tastings in the evening.
It may not look like much, but this bakery is a staple in the East Village and has been serving delicious kosher baked goods for over 40 years.
6 locals recommend
Moishe's Bake Shop
It may not look like much, but this bakery is a staple in the East Village and has been serving delicious kosher baked goods for over 40 years.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and restaurant with outdoor garden. Great for brunch on a summer morning.
33 locals recommend
B Bar & Grill
40 E 4th StBar and restaurant with outdoor garden. Great for brunch on a summer morning.
Essentials
A grocery store is rarely as convenient as the Met Citymarket. Directly across the street from the apartment, you'll never wait in long lines at this local grocery.
150 locals recommend
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveA grocery store is rarely as convenient as the Met Citymarket. Directly across the street from the apartment, you'll never wait in long lines at this local grocery.