Rowan’s guidebook
Food scene
Hanoi House
119 St Marks PlPho real the best Vietnamese I've found in the city
Khiladi NYC
175 Avenue BTry the munchkins & vindaloo
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveMy fave here is the lamb tagine
Hearth
403 E 12th StGreat date spot! Beautiful, fresh ingredients
Amazing wine list with equally amazing food! I usually have the tasting menu here. Known for their orange wines.
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Ruffian
125 E 7th StAmazing wine list with equally amazing food! I usually have the tasting menu here. Known for their orange wines.
A healthy option, vegan/vegetarian restaurant who can also be very gluten-free friendly. Try the vegan grilled cheese!
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Ladybird
111 E 7th StA healthy option, vegan/vegetarian restaurant who can also be very gluten-free friendly. Try the vegan grilled cheese!
Fiaschetteria "Pistoia"
647 E 11th StHomemade, to die for, affordable pasta!
NYC style bagel with a cult following, get here early to avoid the line but don't worry, it moves quickly.
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Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ANYC style bagel with a cult following, get here early to avoid the line but don't worry, it moves quickly.
Ruby's Cafe
442 3rd AveAussie cafe that is great for breakfast, brunch & lunch
Local stores
Brix Wines
170 Avenue BGreat selection of wines & spirits
La La Laundry Corp.
180 Avenue BSame day wash & fold laundry service, dry cleaning usually takes 2 days.
Sheen Brothers Inc
346 E 10th StBodega with basic household goods
Great deli with tasty sandwiches and pre-made salads for lunch or dinner. Also a nice array of cheese to go with a bottle of wine from Brix next door.
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Barnyard Cheese Shop
168 Avenue BGreat deli with tasty sandwiches and pre-made salads for lunch or dinner. Also a nice array of cheese to go with a bottle of wine from Brix next door.
East Village Social
126 St Marks PlOrganic supermarket
Union Market
240 E Houston StSupermarket
For the chefs, visit the farmer's market each Sunday (from 9am) in Tompkin's Square Park on Avenue A between 7th & 9th.
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Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket
East 7th StreetFor the chefs, visit the farmer's market each Sunday (from 9am) in Tompkin's Square Park on Avenue A between 7th & 9th.
Bars
Maiden Lane
162 Avenue BCasual local hangout
Craft + Carry Bottle Shop and Tap Room
116 St Marks PlLarge selection of beer to have in or take away
Blind Barber
339 E 10th StSpeakeasy with a dance floor
Loverboy
Casual day time bar, gets more lively at night
Lois
Wine bar (on tap) with small plates
Jazz bar with live music, sometimes with outdoor performances which can often be heard from the rooftop of my building
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Rue B
188 Avenue BJazz bar with live music, sometimes with outdoor performances which can often be heard from the rooftop of my building
Coffee
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StMy go-to morning coffee spot
One of the best coffees in NYC in my opinion, also their baked goods are so tasty! Try the frittata and/or olive cake
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Abraço
81 E 7th StOne of the best coffees in NYC in my opinion, also their baked goods are so tasty! Try the frittata and/or olive cake
Nearby coffee, another option if the first two don't take your fancy.
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The Roost
222 Avenue BNearby coffee, another option if the first two don't take your fancy.
Sightseeing
Community GARDEN
Local community garden, part of East Village's charm