Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
neighborhood hotspot. Go for the food and drinks, stick around for the people watching.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome Stneighborhood hotspot. Go for the food and drinks, stick around for the people watching.
Old Man Hustle Comedy Bar
39 Essex Stcomedy and laid back crowd
Clockwork Bar
21 Essex Stgeared to the rock n roll lovers
Multi-level dance friendly bar. Roof top bar rated one of the best in the city.
135 locals recommend
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StMulti-level dance friendly bar. Roof top bar rated one of the best in the city.
The Gutter L.E.S.
77 Essex Sthaven't been there in years but still looks like it stays busy. good cocktails, young crowd.
105 locals recommend
Bar Belly
14 Orchard Sthaven't been there in years but still looks like it stays busy. good cocktails, young crowd.
Saluggi's East
399 Grand Stno frills sports bar with standard Italian fare.
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette Steuro bistro with excellent location for people watching
Sel Rrose
1 Delancey Stgood drinks, crowd and service
Le Dive
NY Times blessed. beautiful people and popular
Clandestino
35 Canal Stlocal dive bar in neighborhood's hot spot zone
Food Scene
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StA little piece of New Orleans right around the corner
Golden Diner
123 Madison StMichelin starred chef's take on diner cuisine
Minca
536 E 5th Stbest Ramen in NYC, IMHO
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard Strated best Pizza in NYC
Ginger and Lemongrass
153 Rivington Sttop quality vietnamese
Incredibly authentic Greek cuisine. I recommend the fava bean dip, grilled octopus, and any of their signature Greek dishes.
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetIncredibly authentic Greek cuisine. I recommend the fava bean dip, grilled octopus, and any of their signature Greek dishes.
Forgtmenot
138 Division StMediterranean food and cocktails.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StNYC legend.
169 Bar
169 E Broadwaycheap drinks and local crowd
Cafe in Chinatown serving seasonal fare. Now at 49 Canal st just up the street
212 locals recommend
Dimes
49 Canal StCafe in Chinatown serving seasonal fare. Now at 49 Canal st just up the street
Dudley's
85 Orchard StSeasonal Fair and signature drinks
Cafe Katja
79 Orchard StAustrian/German cuisine. Favorite Reuben in the city.
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex Stnice staff, good coffee
Meow Parlour
46 Hester Stcat lovers unite!
Delicious Italian food, great wine, romantic spot with great friendly staff
115 locals recommend
Bacaro
136 Division StDelicious Italian food, great wine, romantic spot with great friendly staff
Cervo's
43 Canal StPortuguese dinner/date spot
Pho Grand
277C Grand Stlocal Pho classic
LES Crepes & Taqueria
25 Essex Stno frills, open 24hrs, fave Mexican in the neighborhood.
Regina's Grocery
27 Orchard StLocal Italian sandwich shop
Pisillo Italian Panini
97 Nassau Stmy go-to for an authentic Italian sub. Extremely nice staff and ownership.
Newly opened on the corner. amazing selection of groceries, provisions, food and drinks
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StNewly opened on the corner. amazing selection of groceries, provisions, food and drinks
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryClassic soup dumplings in a brand new location
Noree Thai Bazaar
274 Grand Streetnew thai spot. everything they do is excellent.
The Tyger
1 Howard Streetphenomenal south Asian fusion
Little Canal
26 Canal StCafé Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex Stlocal coffee
now know as, Cabron. most legit tacos you'll find in the LES.
10 locals recommend
LES Crepes & Taqueria
25 Essex Stnow know as, Cabron. most legit tacos you'll find in the LES.
Directly across the street. Tamales are hand made and extremely traditional. authentic and excellent
6 locals recommend
Factory Tamal
34 Ludlow StDirectly across the street. Tamales are hand made and extremely traditional. authentic and excellent
Estela
47 E Houston StMichelin-starred dining
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayNYC staple. excellent pulled noodles and cumin lamb burgers
Wildair
142 Orchard Stinnovative menu. sister bar to Michellin rated, Contra.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StTHE only deli you ever need to go to
Dhamaka
119 Delancey Street"unapologetically" Indian cuisine. unique, flavorful and extremely popular.
Essex Pearl
phenomenal seafood, nice staff.
Mughlai Grill Indian Cuisine
laid back Indian, super nice staff
Birria-Landia NYC
best birria tacos make their way to LES
Lucien
14 1st Ave.excellent bistro and scene
Cafe Mogador
Mediterranean fare on iconic street.
Lavagna
545 E 5th Stlaid back italian, excellent service
Van Da
234 E 4th Stnew Vietnamese hot spot
Electric Burrito
California style burritos
100 Mott St
my go-to for Chinesesoup dumplings
North Dumpling
27A Essex Stlocal handmade dumplings
Contra
138 Orchard StMichelin starred tasting menu
Casino
new celebrity Hotspot.
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow Stfried chicken and southern comfort food
Tre
173 Ludlow StNapolitano Italian with excellent staff and service
Supper
156 E 2nd Stlively italian
Gelso & Grand
186 Grand Stgreat Italian and plenty of outdoor seating
Song' E Napule NYC
146 W Houston StCozy Napolitano with engaging staff
Manousheh Grand
authentic fast-casual Lebanese
Everything Else
Stanley's Pharmacy
31 Ludlow StR.I.P. Stanley
Duane Reade
110 Newark Avepharmacy and personal needs store.
Museum
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard Stnever been but heard great things!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetWorld renowned.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwyalso world renowned & my personal favorite
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Avealso, world renowned.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Aveand another one
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StDesign oriented.
Neighborhoods
Lived in this neighborhood over 10 years. I came for the apt but stayed for the community.
214 locals recommend
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StLived in this neighborhood over 10 years. I came for the apt but stayed for the community.
East Village
young, hip, and full of character.
Sightseeing
Hester Street Fair
26 Essex StLittle Island
West 13th Streetnewly opened and excellent.
The High Line Park
privately funded above street level walking path
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvdtranquil and beautiful
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bike, Walk, Subway, Bus -- In that order
- Nearest subway stations are the BD Grand St station (between Forsyth and Christie)
- F and JMZ Delancy/Essex station
- Walking distance from Chinatown buses
- M8, M9, 14D & M21 buses all stop within 2 blocks of the Apartment.
- One of the cheapest car services in town is just downstairs
- Easy to get to the apt from the airport by subway and of course you can also take a taxi or shuttle