East Village recommendations
Food Scene
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveBest fried chicken sandwich
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveItalian Food Emporium
Rosie's
29 E 2nd StTasty Mexican and Margaritas
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StBrunch and pancakes
Black
170 Elizabeth Stthe most amazing bagels, pricey
Great food, very crowded and touristy but worth it for the food
198 abantu bendawo batusa
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StGreat food, very crowded and touristy but worth it for the food
Prune
54 E 1st StPerfect Brunch spot with amazing Bloody Marys
Westville East
173 Avenue Ahealthy lunch/dinner place
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue Aexcellent bagels and spreads
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueMy favorite doughnut spot, but there are so many....
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wayland
700 E 9th StGreat cocktails
Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.Great Happy Hour and Dollar Oysters
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveGood oysters and happy hour selection
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveThe Third Man
very good happy hour, casual local place with nice vibe
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th Stgreat cocktail menu, small space a bit dark
speak easy, usually very busy, expect a long wait, drinks are very good
172 abantu bendawo batusa
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant Stspeak easy, usually very busy, expect a long wait, drinks are very good
Parks & Nature
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetShopping
Dover Street Market New York
160 Lexington AveCurated luxury items
fun neighborhood, one stop on the L into BK with unique variety of indie shops, boutiques, great restaurants and vintage
997 abantu bendawo batusa
Williamsburg
fun neighborhood, one stop on the L into BK with unique variety of indie shops, boutiques, great restaurants and vintage
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb Avecheap vintage, good finds