Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great Japanese food, relaxed atmosphere, not too expensive, open late.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Yakitori Taisho
9 St Marks PlGreat Japanese food, relaxed atmosphere, not too expensive, open late.
Klong
7 St Marks PlNice Thai food, not too expensive
Hookah lounge (has alcohol), outdoor garden, fountains, very nice place with reasonable prices. Great at night.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Cloister Cafe
238 E 9th StHookah lounge (has alcohol), outdoor garden, fountains, very nice place with reasonable prices. Great at night.
Ukranian dishes abound at this modestly priced old school style diner
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Stage Restaurant
Ukranian dishes abound at this modestly priced old school style diner
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StSolid brunch menu
Known for their brunch, yet their dinners are what's really amazing
856 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveKnown for their brunch, yet their dinners are what's really amazing
Amazing Chinese themed noodles/soups (very cheap), featured on Anthony Bourdain's show
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayAmazing Chinese themed noodles/soups (very cheap), featured on Anthony Bourdain's show
Small portions of really amazing food, secret is hitting their carry out side next door (has seats inside)
355 abantu bendawo batusa
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StSmall portions of really amazing food, secret is hitting their carry out side next door (has seats inside)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar, nice ambiance (not too loud), good crowd, reasonably priced drinks.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
St. Dymphna's
117 Avenue AGreat bar, nice ambiance (not too loud), good crowd, reasonably priced drinks.
Sake bar, amazing environment behind bar at tables, highly recommend.
88 abantu bendawo batusa
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StSake bar, amazing environment behind bar at tables, highly recommend.
The Bourgeois Pig
111 East 7th Streetclassy lounge bar, modestly priced; highly recommend
Jimmy's No. 43
quiet bar below street level; great beer selection
favorite bar in the area, have a seat and a house pint of their pilsner
45 abantu bendawo batusa
East Village Social
126 St Marks Plfavorite bar in the area, have a seat and a house pint of their pilsner
Everything Else
Great laid-back public park, come on a sunny day to lay out or any time to watch the dogs in the dog park play among other spectator sports to be had here.
538 abantu bendawo batusa
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetGreat laid-back public park, come on a sunny day to lay out or any time to watch the dogs in the dog park play among other spectator sports to be had here.
See the replica of 'arc de triomphe', street performers, live music, or just lay in the grass with a blanket. Beautiful park with nicely kept grounds.
Washington Square N
See the replica of 'arc de triomphe', street performers, live music, or just lay in the grass with a blanket. Beautiful park with nicely kept grounds.
Belgian beer bar, trapist monk theme w/one rule that makes their shtick: no loud talking (they 'shhh' you if you raise your voice)
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Burp Castle
41 E 7th StBelgian beer bar, trapist monk theme w/one rule that makes their shtick: no loud talking (they 'shhh' you if you raise your voice)
East Village Books
99 St Marks Plfantastic used book store
greatest museum. ever. absolute must see. (also it is 'by donation' so pay what you wish)
2653 abantu bendawo batusa
IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th Avegreatest museum. ever. absolute must see. (also it is 'by donation' so pay what you wish)
Century21 Stores
32 Church Stbest shopping. ever. (low prices for designer names)