Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great local cafe with excellent coffee, friendly staff, and comfortable seating. They have free wifi too!
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The Bean
31 3rd AveGreat local cafe with excellent coffee, friendly staff, and comfortable seating. They have free wifi too!
There’s “no need to go to London – let alone India” – thanks to this curry‑savvy East Side mini‑chain purveying “real‑deal” dishes with heat levels ranging from “mild to crazy hot”
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Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveThere’s “no need to go to London – let alone India” – thanks to this curry‑savvy East Side mini‑chain purveying “real‑deal” dishes with heat levels ranging from “mild to crazy hot”
A sophisticated New England seafood shack with an East Village pedigree successfully lures Upper Westsiders.
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The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveA sophisticated New England seafood shack with an East Village pedigree successfully lures Upper Westsiders.
“Hipster” East Village Japanese “ramen king” ladling out “serious” noodles in the “richest, most complex” broth along with “succulent pork buns”
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Ippudo NY
65 4th Ave“Hipster” East Village Japanese “ramen king” ladling out “serious” noodles in the “richest, most complex” broth along with “succulent pork buns”
Those who know this “cozy, little” NoLita Southern Italian tout claim its house-specialty “authentic” thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas
L'Asso eV
107 1st Ave.Those who know this “cozy, little” NoLita Southern Italian tout claim its house-specialty “authentic” thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas
Chef Alex Stupak’s “bold” detour from desserts at WD-50 to “high-minded” Mexicana pays off at this “trendy” East Village spot
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Empellón Cocina
Chef Alex Stupak’s “bold” detour from desserts at WD-50 to “high-minded” Mexicana pays off at this “trendy” East Village spot
“Savory meat pies” are the “Down Under” specialty of this “easy” Aussie trio that “fills your belly” for a “frugal” price; the affable staff “makes you want to stay forever”
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Tuck Shop
“Savory meat pies” are the “Down Under” specialty of this “easy” Aussie trio that “fills your belly” for a “frugal” price; the affable staff “makes you want to stay forever”
This narrow East Village resto-bar serves up oysters and other craft beer–friendly seafood (plus whiskey cake) on the cheap;
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Upstate
95 1st Ave.This narrow East Village resto-bar serves up oysters and other craft beer–friendly seafood (plus whiskey cake) on the cheap;
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlArguably the best falafel in NYC
“The simpler the better” is the ethos at these “bare-bones” New England–style seafood “shacks” dispensing “luscious” lobster rolls that showcase “fresh-off-the-boat” catch “unadulterated” by “fillers”
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Luke's Lobster East Village
“The simpler the better” is the ethos at these “bare-bones” New England–style seafood “shacks” dispensing “luscious” lobster rolls that showcase “fresh-off-the-boat” catch “unadulterated” by “fillers”
“Transcendent corn pockets” stuffed with “fresh fillings” spark “arepa mania” at these Venezuelan “cheap-eats” joints
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Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St“Transcendent corn pockets” stuffed with “fresh fillings” spark “arepa mania” at these Venezuelan “cheap-eats” joints
“No-frills” says it all about this “friendly” NoHo Cajun where the “solid” vittles arrive in a “dumpy” verging on “campy” setting
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Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones Street“No-frills” says it all about this “friendly” NoHo Cajun where the “solid” vittles arrive in a “dumpy” verging on “campy” setting
“sophisticated”, “earthy” American menu is a “forager’s dream”; approachable pricing, a “beautiful” deco-ish setting and a “fashionable” crowd make it arguably the ‘it’ arrival of the year.
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ACME
9 Great Jones St“sophisticated”, “earthy” American menu is a “forager’s dream”; approachable pricing, a “beautiful” deco-ish setting and a “fashionable” crowd make it arguably the ‘it’ arrival of the year.
“Low prices”, “low lighting” and “outstanding” Emilia‑Romagna fare draw the “hipster” trade to this “constantly jammed”, cash‑only NoHo Italian
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Bianca
5 Bleecker Street“Low prices”, “low lighting” and “outstanding” Emilia‑Romagna fare draw the “hipster” trade to this “constantly jammed”, cash‑only NoHo Italian
“Amazing chef” and “writer” Gabrielle Hamilton’s East Village “treasure” rests its “enduring cachet” on “inspired, unpretentious” New American “food for thought” done “with verve”
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Prune
54 E 1st St“Amazing chef” and “writer” Gabrielle Hamilton’s East Village “treasure” rests its “enduring cachet” on “inspired, unpretentious” New American “food for thought” done “with verve”
East Village American duplex from “the creators of Freemans” caters to the “discerning nosher” with “well-executed” takes on Southern-style “comfort” classics
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Peels
325 BoweryEast Village American duplex from “the creators of Freemans” caters to the “discerning nosher” with “well-executed” takes on Southern-style “comfort” classics
“Legions wait outside for a seat” at David Chang’s “simple” East Villager where the reward is “phenomenal” Asian‑accented New American fare that’s “worth much more than you’ll pay”
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South Street“Legions wait outside for a seat” at David Chang’s “simple” East Villager where the reward is “phenomenal” Asian‑accented New American fare that’s “worth much more than you’ll pay”
“One taste” of the “hand-pulled noodles”, “cumin-lamb burgers” and other “insanely cheap” specialties “with real kick” and “you’ll understand” the allure of these Western Chinese “bargain basements”
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E Broadway“One taste” of the “hand-pulled noodles”, “cumin-lamb burgers” and other “insanely cheap” specialties “with real kick” and “you’ll understand” the allure of these Western Chinese “bargain basements”
Borscht, pierogi and other “hearty” Ukrainian “staples” draw everyone from “families” to the “post-party crowd” to these East Villagers appreciated for their “late-night” hours
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Veselka
144 2nd AveBorscht, pierogi and other “hearty” Ukrainian “staples” draw everyone from “families” to the “post-party crowd” to these East Villagers appreciated for their “late-night” hours
L'Apicio is an Italian-inspired restaurant bringing Executive Chef Gabe Thompson's cravable modern Italian food to the East Village.
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L'Apicio
L'Apicio is an Italian-inspired restaurant bringing Executive Chef Gabe Thompson's cravable modern Italian food to the East Village.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThe largest grocery store in the neighborhood
New grocery store from Brooklyn. Excellent produce and food options
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Union Market
240 E Houston StNew grocery store from Brooklyn. Excellent produce and food options
Met Food
107 2nd AvenueAnother local grocery store
Everything Else
Fitness center. Please inquire with staff about daily memberships
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Dolphin Fitness Club
94 E 4th StFitness center. Please inquire with staff about daily memberships
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareOne of New York City's finest parks
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryModern art museum
Shopping
SoHo
Great shopping area. Walking distance
Kmart
770 BroadwayThere are no Targets in Manhattan. We have a KMart
Walgreens
210 Union Ave24 Hour Walgreens drug store
Drinks & Nightlife
This East Village “pseudo speakeasy” serves “incredible potions” made by “bartenders who know their stuff
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThis East Village “pseudo speakeasy” serves “incredible potions” made by “bartenders who know their stuff
“Expertly crafted”, “out-of-this-universe” cocktails are concocted at this “moody” East Village vault where “bow-tied, suspendered” bartenders reenact the “speakeasy” era in a “Goth”-tinged setting
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Death & Company
433 E 6th St“Expertly crafted”, “out-of-this-universe” cocktails are concocted at this “moody” East Village vault where “bow-tied, suspendered” bartenders reenact the “speakeasy” era in a “Goth”-tinged setting
A “pioneer of the cocktail resurgence”, this “Prohibition-esque” East Villager is a “great date spot” thanks to its “meticulous” mixology
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Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StA “pioneer of the cocktail resurgence”, this “Prohibition-esque” East Villager is a “great date spot” thanks to its “meticulous” mixology
The “sawdust on the floors” hasn’t changed since this “must-visit” East Village “landmark” opened in 1854, and today “merry throngs” still show up to drink “nothing but beer”
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StThe “sawdust on the floors” hasn’t changed since this “must-visit” East Village “landmark” opened in 1854, and today “merry throngs” still show up to drink “nothing but beer”