Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bowery Hotel
335 BoweryGo to The Bowery if you want to have drinks in a hip scene!
Great spot to have an afternoon drink, they have wine and beer on tap and some snacks.
17 locals recommend
Lois
Great spot to have an afternoon drink, they have wine and beer on tap and some snacks.
B Bar & Grill
40 E 4th StBar and Restaurant with great outdoor sitting and a nice atmosphere
Best cocktails in the city! Tiny place so make a reservation. Enter through the phone booth of the hot dog place
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlBest cocktails in the city! Tiny place so make a reservation. Enter through the phone booth of the hot dog place
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th Sttrendy bar
Food Scene
Delicious coffee and espresso. I love sitting by the window that overlooks the park while I sip my coffee.
236 locals recommend
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StDelicious coffee and espresso. I love sitting by the window that overlooks the park while I sip my coffee.
This is a great sake bar, the environment is very cozy and friendly, they have delicious food and it is right in front of our apartment. Ask for Erika or Amy and tell them we say hi!
31 locals recommend
Sake Bar Satsko
202 E 7th StThis is a great sake bar, the environment is very cozy and friendly, they have delicious food and it is right in front of our apartment. Ask for Erika or Amy and tell them we say hi!
Great restaurant for brunch or dinner. They change their menu often and serve local and organic food. Come here if you want to see the local hip scene.
64 locals recommend
The Smile
26 Bond StGreat restaurant for brunch or dinner. They change their menu often and serve local and organic food. Come here if you want to see the local hip scene.
The best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! Everything in their menu is delicious, they also serve local organic food and have awesome Italian wines. Make sure to make a reservation in advance!
54 locals recommend
il Buco
47 Bond StThe best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! Everything in their menu is delicious, they also serve local organic food and have awesome Italian wines. Make sure to make a reservation in advance!
These are the best tacos in NY! It has a casual and fun atmosphere that makes you feel closer to Mexico. Great spot to grab a bear and a snack with friends!
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StThese are the best tacos in NY! It has a casual and fun atmosphere that makes you feel closer to Mexico. Great spot to grab a bear and a snack with friends!
If you like seafood this is the place to go! They have the BEST lobster roll in NYC! It's a bit pricey but worth it. There is another location on Clinton Street that doesn't get as crowded.
28 locals recommend
Ed's Lobster Bar
155 Grand StIf you like seafood this is the place to go! They have the BEST lobster roll in NYC! It's a bit pricey but worth it. There is another location on Clinton Street that doesn't get as crowded.
Another fun Mexican restaurant! There is a take out/casual restaurant upfront and a more upscale version downstairs if you want to have a nice dinner with friends. Make sure to make a reservation!
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StAnother fun Mexican restaurant! There is a take out/casual restaurant upfront and a more upscale version downstairs if you want to have a nice dinner with friends. Make sure to make a reservation!
American restaurant with a fun atmosphere and a cool scene. Great for brunch, dinner or drinks!
127 locals recommend
The Dutch
131 Sullivan StAmerican restaurant with a fun atmosphere and a cool scene. Great for brunch, dinner or drinks!
Delicious French Bistro! Charming and friendly atmosphere! A classic in the neighborhood, don't miss it if you're into French food!
101 locals recommend
Lucien
14 1st Ave.Delicious French Bistro! Charming and friendly atmosphere! A classic in the neighborhood, don't miss it if you're into French food!
One of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. They serve brazilian and latin food, have live music during the week, great cocktails and brunch.
123 locals recommend
Esperanto
145 Loisaida AveOne of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. They serve brazilian and latin food, have live music during the week, great cocktails and brunch.
Whitmans
406 E 9th StGreat hamburgers and classic East Village vibe
One of my favorite food is arepas, a colombian and venezuelan corn cake, I grew up eating them every day! This place makes great arepas, they have a take out side and a sit down restaurant.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StOne of my favorite food is arepas, a colombian and venezuelan corn cake, I grew up eating them every day! This place makes great arepas, they have a take out side and a sit down restaurant.
The perfect spot for pizza! They also deliver if you want to relax by the couch and watch a movie
60 locals recommend
Gruppo Thin Crust Pizza
98 Avenue BThe perfect spot for pizza! They also deliver if you want to relax by the couch and watch a movie
Delicious bagels, probably the best in the neighborhood, the line is always long but moves fast and it is worth the wait!
202 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ADelicious bagels, probably the best in the neighborhood, the line is always long but moves fast and it is worth the wait!
Ost Cafe
Another great neighborhood coffee shop, they have wifi!
C&B
178 E 7th StGreat coffee & lunch place. They have wifi! Tell Ali we say hi!
Best Indian food in NY! It gets busy so get there early or be patient waiting for a table. Totally worth the wait, yum!
27 locals recommend
Babu Ji
Best Indian food in NY! It gets busy so get there early or be patient waiting for a table. Totally worth the wait, yum!
Cornerstone Cafe
Delicious sandwiches to go
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGreat spot for brunch, lunch or dinner
Everything Else
If you're into juicing and vegan food this is the place for you! They have delicious vegetable juices and small vegan plates. They also offer cleanse programs.
178 locals recommend
Juice Press
70 E 1st StIf you're into juicing and vegan food this is the place for you! They have delicious vegetable juices and small vegan plates. They also offer cleanse programs.
If you're into juicing and vegan food this is the place for you! They have delicious vegetable juices and small vegan plates. They also offer cleanse programs.
178 locals recommend
Juice Press
70 E 1st StIf you're into juicing and vegan food this is the place for you! They have delicious vegetable juices and small vegan plates. They also offer cleanse programs.
The best yoga studio in NY! Come here if you want to have fun, get the blood flowing and feel amazing! Check out their website to see more info about their classes: http://www.stralayoga.com/
6 locals recommend
Strala Training Center
632 BroadwayThe best yoga studio in NY! Come here if you want to have fun, get the blood flowing and feel amazing! Check out their website to see more info about their classes: http://www.stralayoga.com/
This is another great yoga spot, the flow is vinyasa and it's donation based.
66 locals recommend
Yoga to the People Teacher Training
12 St Marks PlThis is another great yoga spot, the flow is vinyasa and it's donation based.
A classic in the East Village, the Russian and Turkish Baths has been around since 1892. They have saunas, steam rooms and an ice cold pool. Leave feeling restored and ready for anything!
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StA classic in the East Village, the Russian and Turkish Baths has been around since 1892. They have saunas, steam rooms and an ice cold pool. Leave feeling restored and ready for anything!
Don't miss the farmers market on Sunday's, they have fresh & delicious produce, meat, fish, cheese, bread etc.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetDon't miss the farmers market on Sunday's, they have fresh & delicious produce, meat, fish, cheese, bread etc.
Another one of my favorite stores, perfect for gifts. Everything they have is beautiful and stylish. Mostly things for the home and kitchen
Lancelotti Housewares
66 Avenue AAnother one of my favorite stores, perfect for gifts. Everything they have is beautiful and stylish. Mostly things for the home and kitchen
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveGreat selection of wine and liquor!
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveGreat local better to take home or drink at the bar.
Shopping
Charming little boutique that sells unique household accessories, jewelry, plants and postcards! Everything in the store is beautiful, the perfect place to buy gifts for friends or for yourself!
14 locals recommend
SHW Jewelry (Still House)
307 E 9th StCharming little boutique that sells unique household accessories, jewelry, plants and postcards! Everything in the store is beautiful, the perfect place to buy gifts for friends or for yourself!
Delicious hand-made chocolates with exotic flavors. Everything is made daily by Kee herself. Each chocolate is like a work of art, they were rated by the NY Times as the best chocolates in the world!
6 locals recommend
Kee's Chocolates
80 Thompson StreetDelicious hand-made chocolates with exotic flavors. Everything is made daily by Kee herself. Each chocolate is like a work of art, they were rated by the NY Times as the best chocolates in the world!
Essentials
This is where we shop, they have great fresh and organic produce and groceries, the staff is friendly and helpful. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
83 locals recommend
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.This is where we shop, they have great fresh and organic produce and groceries, the staff is friendly and helpful. It's a bit pricey but worth it.
Conveniently located this is a great market if you want to buy regular groceries and produce
181 locals recommend
Associated Supermarkets
216 5th AveConveniently located this is a great market if you want to buy regular groceries and produce