Guidebook for New York
Everything Else
Sun Park Laundromat
46 Mulberry StSelf-Service Laundromat
The Django
Subterranean jazz sets!
Eggloo
60 Mulberry StAMAZING Thai DESSERT!
Drinks & Nightlife
Secret, Speak Easy bar with amazing cocktails & ambiance. Cocktails are pricey but worth a visit! Occasionally live music.
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Apotheke
9 Doyers StSecret, Speak Easy bar with amazing cocktails & ambiance. Cocktails are pricey but worth a visit! Occasionally live music.
High-end jazz lounge & cocktail bar with an upscale menu in an intimate, underground space.
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B Flat
37 Church StHigh-end jazz lounge & cocktail bar with an upscale menu in an intimate, underground space.
Whiskey Tavern
79 Baxter StPERFECT dive bar, think Cheers!
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthDelightful cocktails in speakeasy setting.
This place is hilarious! Soul/ oyster/ NOLA dive bar--can't say enough good things!
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169 Bar
169 E BroadwayThis place is hilarious! Soul/ oyster/ NOLA dive bar--can't say enough good things!
Food Scene
Shanghai Cuisine
89 Bayard StTHE VERY BEST DUMPLINGS in Chinatown! Also, I always BYOB;)
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StOld-school dim sum. Chinatown legend.
Amazing, affordable & romantic Italian joint! One of my very favs!
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Pepe Rosso Social
173 Mott StAmazing, affordable & romantic Italian joint! One of my very favs!
Intimate bar/ restaurant in a converted carriage house with vintage decor & noteworthy bathroom.
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Smith & Mills
71 N Moore StIntimate bar/ restaurant in a converted carriage house with vintage decor & noteworthy bathroom.
Dimes
49 Canal StDelicious healthy food!
American fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyAmerican fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot
This rustic-chic place with sidewalk seating offers individual brick-oven pizzas plus pastas & wine.
Piacere NYC
351 Broome StreetThis rustic-chic place with sidewalk seating offers individual brick-oven pizzas plus pastas & wine.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetInviting & delicious Greek Restaurant!
Simply Bakery Inc
70 Bayard StAwesome pastries, desserts & breakfast treaties. Great cup of coffee for $1
Hip sandwich shop offering a select menu of po’ boys & other Big Easy bites in a tiny storefront. Perfect for a quick lunch/ breakfast!
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Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StHip sandwich shop offering a select menu of po’ boys & other Big Easy bites in a tiny storefront. Perfect for a quick lunch/ breakfast!
Chic, candlelit subterranean dining -- Venetian small plates alongside Italian wines. Romantic & great for big groups.
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Bacaro
136 Division StChic, candlelit subterranean dining -- Venetian small plates alongside Italian wines. Romantic & great for big groups.
Rad little cafe-bar to work or hang with a classy-chill ambiance and welcoming communal tables. Free WiFi plus divine coffee, food, service, vino, sangria & local craft beers. **Happy Hour daily, 4-8pm and $2 Taco Tuesdays! There is also a 10% discount on your food if you buy a ticket for the nearby, MUST-visit Tenement Museum. Outdoor cafe in the summer. LOVE this spot!
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Berkli Parc Cafe
Rad little cafe-bar to work or hang with a classy-chill ambiance and welcoming communal tables. Free WiFi plus divine coffee, food, service, vino, sangria & local craft beers. **Happy Hour daily, 4-8pm and $2 Taco Tuesdays! There is also a 10% discount on your food if you buy a ticket for the nearby, MUST-visit Tenement Museum. Outdoor cafe in the summer. LOVE this spot!
Shopping
Huge selection of beautifully made sushi sets, teapots, Chinese plate ware at amazing prices. Perfect for gifts/ souvenirs!
New Kam Man LLC
200 Canal StHuge selection of beautifully made sushi sets, teapots, Chinese plate ware at amazing prices. Perfect for gifts/ souvenirs!
Shop while you sip! Amazing vintage finds in this boutique/ consignment shop/ cocktail bar. Plus, Lou --the bartender-- is a doll!
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Dressing Room Bar & Boutique
75 Orchard StreetShop while you sip! Amazing vintage finds in this boutique/ consignment shop/ cocktail bar. Plus, Lou --the bartender-- is a doll!
Sightseeing
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
133 Canal StA MUST VISIT, 40 foot, Golden Buddha!
Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth StreetBeautiful urban garden filled with marble statues.
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.