Guidebook for New York
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Great vibe, chill garden in the back, and their beer is even better than their coffee.
131 locals recommend
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StGreat vibe, chill garden in the back, and their beer is even better than their coffee.
A tiny, divvy, Ukrainian dinner. Surprisingly tasty burger, great potato perigees, and one of the better pastrami sandwiches around. Make sure you get house bread (Challah) and butter!
6 locals recommend
Stage Restaurant
A tiny, divvy, Ukrainian dinner. Surprisingly tasty burger, great potato perigees, and one of the better pastrami sandwiches around. Make sure you get house bread (Challah) and butter!
I Am Coffee
9 St Marks PlBespoke Italian coffee.
Veselka
144 2nd AveOpen 24/7. Get the meat borscht - you won't regret it.
Delicious Italian food with a romantic/rustic vibe - very East Village. Try the lemon spaghetti (seriously), Priest stranglers, or pretty much anything else. Cash only.
156 locals recommend
Supper
156 E 2nd StDelicious Italian food with a romantic/rustic vibe - very East Village. Try the lemon spaghetti (seriously), Priest stranglers, or pretty much anything else. Cash only.
Best damn lobster roll around. Never had a lobster roll? For shame. If it's chilly, get the clam chowder too - as good as any you'll find in San Francisco.
85 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster East Village
Best damn lobster roll around. Never had a lobster roll? For shame. If it's chilly, get the clam chowder too - as good as any you'll find in San Francisco.
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StSoft serve. Fun toppings. 1st time? Get the Salty Pimp.
Get the chorizo taco. Then, get another, and some Negro Modelo... and another taco. When you hit 5, it's time to go home.
14 locals recommend
Five Tacos
119 St Marks PlGet the chorizo taco. Then, get another, and some Negro Modelo... and another taco. When you hit 5, it's time to go home.
Veniero's
342 E 11th StEstablished in 1894 and NYC's BEST cheesecake!
Best ramen in NYC, perhaps the US. Be prepared to wait. Why wait for ramen? It's a NYC thing - trust me it's good.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest ramen in NYC, perhaps the US. Be prepared to wait. Why wait for ramen? It's a NYC thing - trust me it's good.
1st time? Get the pork buns and ramen. Their ramen is 2nd only to Ippudo, but their pork buns are the best. Great vibe.
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.1st time? Get the pork buns and ramen. Their ramen is 2nd only to Ippudo, but their pork buns are the best. Great vibe.
Hard to get in to, but the best vegetarian restaurant in the city (or so I've been told).
63 locals recommend
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StHard to get in to, but the best vegetarian restaurant in the city (or so I've been told).
I know I keep saying the best this and the best that... but these are legit. Truly the best bagel in NYC. Get an everything bagel with lox spread and tomato. They don't toast, and you don't need it.
79 locals recommend
Ess-a-Bagel
831 3rd AveI know I keep saying the best this and the best that... but these are legit. Truly the best bagel in NYC. Get an everything bagel with lox spread and tomato. They don't toast, and you don't need it.
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StGreat espresso, west coast feel.
It feels like you've stepped into another country. Order the pork chop or anything that looks good. Make sure to ask for a glass of Orange wine. Yes, orange. Check out the bathroom before you leave.
30 locals recommend
Kafana
116 Loisaida AveIt feels like you've stepped into another country. Order the pork chop or anything that looks good. Make sure to ask for a glass of Orange wine. Yes, orange. Check out the bathroom before you leave.
I don't even know how to describe this eclectic German/Austrian restaurant, but you should check it out.
90 locals recommend
Edi & The Wolf
I don't even know how to describe this eclectic German/Austrian restaurant, but you should check it out.
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveFried chicken, the way it was meant to be.
Get the guacamole, enjoy the home made tortillas, and any of their delicious cocktails.
173 locals recommend
Fonda
434 7th AveGet the guacamole, enjoy the home made tortillas, and any of their delicious cocktails.
Nothing like it... except in Italy. Imported meats, cheese, fresh pasta all made by Gaia herself. You need a reservation, and you need to be ready to eat early. BYOB & casual.
57 locals recommend
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetNothing like it... except in Italy. Imported meats, cheese, fresh pasta all made by Gaia herself. You need a reservation, and you need to be ready to eat early. BYOB & casual.
You've never had a burger like this - perfect meat, Eastern European condiments, and it's encased in fresh dough that's then lightly fried to perfection.
8 locals recommend
Korzo Haus
178 E 7th StYou've never had a burger like this - perfect meat, Eastern European condiments, and it's encased in fresh dough that's then lightly fried to perfection.
Decent bagel place, if Ess a bagel is too far a walk for you.
202 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ADecent bagel place, if Ess a bagel is too far a walk for you.
Caracas servers Venezuelan arepa's - sort of a taco made from a thick corn patty, with spiced meats or veggies inside. Super tasty, and cheap.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StCaracas servers Venezuelan arepa's - sort of a taco made from a thick corn patty, with spiced meats or veggies inside. Super tasty, and cheap.
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlGreat hotdogs, and a secret bar (Google PDT).
$3.50 for an amazing falafel sandwich. And they make it faster than the guy can give you change.
72 locals recommend
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks Pl$3.50 for an amazing falafel sandwich. And they make it faster than the guy can give you change.
Asian food like you've never had it. Sit at the bar, order what you see, and they make it at an open kitchen in front of you. Half performance, half amazing food.
13 locals recommend
Robataya
Asian food like you've never had it. Sit at the bar, order what you see, and they make it at an open kitchen in front of you. Half performance, half amazing food.
Best soba noodles. Not familiar with soba - they are the thick tasty, not ramen kind.
35 locals recommend
Sobaya
229 E 9th StBest soba noodles. Not familiar with soba - they are the thick tasty, not ramen kind.
Cute spot down an equally cute alley. Lovely vibe inside. Great new-american food. Get the burger or anything else that piques your interest. Arrive early or expect a short wait.
60 locals recommend
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyCute spot down an equally cute alley. Lovely vibe inside. Great new-american food. Get the burger or anything else that piques your interest. Arrive early or expect a short wait.
Dumpling Man
100 St Marks PlDumplings, dumplings, and dumplings. So tasty.
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue BDamn good sandwiches.
All they sell are perfect french fries, and more things to dip them into than you can imagine.
41 locals recommend
Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StAll they sell are perfect french fries, and more things to dip them into than you can imagine.
Baohaus
238 E 14th StTaiwanese street food.
Amazing brunch. Get the blueberry pancakes, and the cheese grits.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StAmazing brunch. Get the blueberry pancakes, and the cheese grits.
Great local brunch. Try the millet pancakes or the hummus & egg breakfast.
89 locals recommend
Cafe Orlin
Great local brunch. Try the millet pancakes or the hummus & egg breakfast.
Jing Fong Restaurant
380 Amsterdam AvenueChaotic & classic Chinatown dim sum experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
You're in luck - the best wine bar in the neighborhood is directly across the street from front door.
51 locals recommend
The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetYou're in luck - the best wine bar in the neighborhood is directly across the street from front door.
Yes... the real Coyote Ugly is around the corner. If you go, get a PBR, because everything else is a rip off.
21 locals recommend
Coyote Ugly
233 E 14th StYes... the real Coyote Ugly is around the corner. If you go, get a PBR, because everything else is a rip off.
The best hummus in the East Village, cool vibe, great cocktails, yummy baklava - Moroccan.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveThe best hummus in the East Village, cool vibe, great cocktails, yummy baklava - Moroccan.
Ten Degrees Bar
121 St Marks PlGreat cocktails, wine, or beer. Fun vibe.
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetHigh end tequila bar. Need I say more.
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetAmazing cocktail bar.
On top of Standard hotel, a classic NYC night club scene - pool, hot tub, great views.
221 locals recommend
Le Bain
848 Washington StOn top of Standard hotel, a classic NYC night club scene - pool, hot tub, great views.
The Cock
93 2nd AvenueA bawdy neighborhood gay bar - dirty dancing to eclectic DJs, go-go guys galore, and more.
Neighborhood gay bar is cozy and friendly, plus they have a food nook where they'll broil up some five dollar burgers, and there are two really fun game machine too.
7 locals recommend
Julius'
159 W 10th StNeighborhood gay bar is cozy and friendly, plus they have a food nook where they'll broil up some five dollar burgers, and there are two really fun game machine too.
You can't be gay without going to Hell's Kitchen bars, and this one is the shiniest and most happening, with drag shows and more drag shows!
44 locals recommend
Industry Bar
355 W 52nd StYou can't be gay without going to Hell's Kitchen bars, and this one is the shiniest and most happening, with drag shows and more drag shows!
Great neighborhood dance club - you don't need to get dressed up, but be ready to move your feet.
11 locals recommend
Fat Baby
112 Rivington StGreat neighborhood dance club - you don't need to get dressed up, but be ready to move your feet.
Cielo Club
18 Little W 12th StBest Dance Club for Twerking
Sugarland Nightclub
221 N 9th StBest Gay Nightclub
Culture Club
20 W 39th StBest Chance Of Spotting Debbie Gibson While On The Dance Floor.
Sullivan Hall
218 Sullivan StBest House Music.
Everything Else
It might be small, but it's packed with character - including the oldest dog run in NYC.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetIt might be small, but it's packed with character - including the oldest dog run in NYC.
If you're into running or biking, the East River Promenade is nice, and easy to get to (access by heading east on 10th, 6th, or Houston).
89 locals recommend
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeIf you're into running or biking, the East River Promenade is nice, and easy to get to (access by heading east on 10th, 6th, or Houston).
A brewery in the East Village... why yes. Slammin beers too. Oh, and they make some killer food to go with it. Bar/Restaurant/Store. Get the pickles.
81 locals recommend
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveA brewery in the East Village... why yes. Slammin beers too. Oh, and they make some killer food to go with it. Bar/Restaurant/Store. Get the pickles.
An old world bath house, established in 1892 - great steam room, roof deck, Russian beer, amazing massages, and the medieval stone Russian sauna. Get a platza, if you're brave.
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StAn old world bath house, established in 1892 - great steam room, roof deck, Russian beer, amazing massages, and the medieval stone Russian sauna. Get a platza, if you're brave.
The Box
189 Chrystie StIndulgent burlesque.
Great place for people watching and picking up gifts. Check their hours, as it's only open one day a week.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetGreat place for people watching and picking up gifts. Check their hours, as it's only open one day a week.
Great Brooklyn neighborhood - worth a short trip on the L for an afternoon or evening wander. Bring your appetite and be ready to come back with some cute gifts.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Great Brooklyn neighborhood - worth a short trip on the L for an afternoon or evening wander. Bring your appetite and be ready to come back with some cute gifts.
Sightseeing
Take the 6 from Astor place down to Brooklyn Bridge/City Park. The bridge is a short walk from the 6 - total time is about 15 minutes to get there. Walk to Brooklyn:)
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeTake the 6 from Astor place down to Brooklyn Bridge/City Park. The bridge is a short walk from the 6 - total time is about 15 minutes to get there. Walk to Brooklyn:)
They take you through a building built in the 1890's, and tell you the story of what life was like then - like that they didn't have toilets or electricity.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThey take you through a building built in the 1890's, and tell you the story of what life was like then - like that they didn't have toilets or electricity.
A must see park that used to be an above ground train line to deliver goods to the manufacturing sector.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
A must see park that used to be an above ground train line to deliver goods to the manufacturing sector.
Shopping
Quality vintage clothes at a great price. Nice atmosphere. And, support a good cause.
9 locals recommend
Cure Thrift Shop
91 3rd AveQuality vintage clothes at a great price. Nice atmosphere. And, support a good cause.
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayOver a mile of used books. Worth a wander.
Kmart
770 BroadwaySometimes you need a Kmart.
Walgreens
210 Union Ave24 hour pharmacy.
Dinosaur Hill
306 E 9th StGreat toy store for kids, or the kid in you.
Largest candy store I've ever seen. They have everything from the 80's to today.
47 locals recommend
Economy Candy
108 Rivington StLargest candy store I've ever seen. They have everything from the 80's to today.
Cool marketplace. Tons of great food and gifts. Worth the trip.
21 locals recommend
Chelsea Marketplace
59 W 29th StCool marketplace. Tons of great food and gifts. Worth the trip.
Old world market, just a few blocks away. In a great neighborhood worth exploring.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StOld world market, just a few blocks away. In a great neighborhood worth exploring.
Essentials
Fresh pasta, cheese, sausage, sauce - everything you need for a great home made Italian dinner.
27 locals recommend
Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta
363 7th AveFresh pasta, cheese, sausage, sauce - everything you need for a great home made Italian dinner.
Not as fancy as Murray's, but good cheese at crazy cheap prices. Definitely an East Village must.
45 locals recommend
East Village Social
126 St Marks PlNot as fancy as Murray's, but good cheese at crazy cheap prices. Definitely an East Village must.
The Bean
31 3rd AveFree Wifi, ok coffee and tea.
East Village Meat Market
139 2nd AveAmazing cold-cuts, and great meats. They close early.
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveCheap and close grocery store. Decent products.
Whole Foods Café
Great grocery store. They have pretty much everything.
If you like to cook, you need to check this place out. Simply the best quality spices you can get.
10 locals recommend
Dual Specialty
91 1st AvenueIf you like to cook, you need to check this place out. Simply the best quality spices you can get.
Arts & Culture
Blue Man Group New York
434 Lafayette StBlue Man Group. Great performance art.
Go on sunday night for Asscat 3000 one of the best improv shows around, and about $10. Often, you'll see stars from SNL or other major shows.
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StGo on sunday night for Asscat 3000 one of the best improv shows around, and about $10. Often, you'll see stars from SNL or other major shows.
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StExcellent comedy. Every night.
Zinc Bar
82 W 3rd StGreat Jazz. Every night.
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StAmazing acoustic music in a cozy venue. Every night.
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue ASuper fun Karaoke - the private room type.