Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StTerrific, strong coffee!
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StDelicious food and drink in an attractive space.
Terrific espresso drinks, on-site roasting. The smell of Caffe Vita is intoxicating.
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Caffè Vita
124 Ludlow StTerrific espresso drinks, on-site roasting. The smell of Caffe Vita is intoxicating.
If you can brave the 2+hr wait most weekend mornings, the brunch is great! Or, get it to-go and bring it home!
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Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StIf you can brave the 2+hr wait most weekend mornings, the brunch is great! Or, get it to-go and bring it home!
Banjara
97 1st Ave.One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the East Village.
Cocoron
16 Delancey StGreat noodle spot without the crazy wait of an Ippudo.
Funky, popular, LES spot for delicious margaritas and "Mexican" food.
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Barrio Chino
253 Broome StFunky, popular, LES spot for delicious margaritas and "Mexican" food.
Tucked away at the end of Freeman Alley, a popular spot for dinner and brunch.
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Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyTucked away at the end of Freeman Alley, a popular spot for dinner and brunch.
If you have a hankering for good fried chicken, or other country-style comforts, this tiny little spot is worth a visit for lunch.
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Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveIf you have a hankering for good fried chicken, or other country-style comforts, this tiny little spot is worth a visit for lunch.
GG's
511 East 5th StreetA great little east village spot for good food and drink.
One of David Chang's many spots where flavor addictions are created! Delicious buns, pork, and other Asian inspired food. Noodle Bar, Ko, and Ma Peche are all great as well. All popular and crowded.
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetOne of David Chang's many spots where flavor addictions are created! Delicious buns, pork, and other Asian inspired food. Noodle Bar, Ko, and Ma Peche are all great as well. All popular and crowded.
If organic, healthy, vegetarian is your thing, this farm-chic restaurant/cafe is your spot. Terrific juices, smoothies and tasty healthy, fresh food.
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The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StIf organic, healthy, vegetarian is your thing, this farm-chic restaurant/cafe is your spot. Terrific juices, smoothies and tasty healthy, fresh food.
Some of the best falafel in town. Three different falafel flavors, great toppings, and meze platters. Usually crowded, but worth trying to squeeze in or take it to go.
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Taïm
45 Spring StSome of the best falafel in town. Three different falafel flavors, great toppings, and meze platters. Usually crowded, but worth trying to squeeze in or take it to go.
Modern Jewish delicatessen making tasty comfort-food sandwiches in a hip NoHo cafe.
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Mile End Deli
97a Bond StModern Jewish delicatessen making tasty comfort-food sandwiches in a hip NoHo cafe.
Kesté Pizza & Vino
77 Fulton StreetDelicious pizza!
Roberta's
261 Moore StAn amazing Brooklyn pizza and tiki bar experience!
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StClassic. A must while in DUMBO.
While people wait forever to eat at Lombardi's right up the street, you can get your fix at L'asso! Delicious square pizzas. They make a potato chip pizza, which sounds crazy but is amazing!
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L'asso
192 Mott StreetWhile people wait forever to eat at Lombardi's right up the street, you can get your fix at L'asso! Delicious square pizzas. They make a potato chip pizza, which sounds crazy but is amazing!
Minca
536 E 5th StAnother good alternative to waiting for Ippudo...
My favorite spot for Greek food--very nice atmosphere, extensive wine list...a good date spot.
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Pylos
128 E 7th StMy favorite spot for Greek food--very nice atmosphere, extensive wine list...a good date spot.
Uncle Boons
186 Mott StTasty, fiery, modern Thai.
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StNolita scenester hang out with good couscous.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGood Moroccan and Middle Eastern.
Café Habana
17 Prince StThe original Nolita hipster hangout. Get your Mexican corn!
Not as hard core as the other true dim sum joints in Chinatown, but this one is still reliably good with a great selection of dumplings, including vegetarian ones. Good for groups.
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Dim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayNot as hard core as the other true dim sum joints in Chinatown, but this one is still reliably good with a great selection of dumplings, including vegetarian ones. Good for groups.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveThe original meatball shop! Meatballs galore.
Sixty Lower East Side
190 Allen StPretty good Cali/Tex/Mex.
Luke's Lobster East Village
Get your lobster rolls!
El Diablito Taqueria
60 E 3rd StTacos!
Otto's Tacos
141 2nd AveMore tacos!
Kuma Inn
113 Ludlow StAsian fusion tapas style.
Great spot for lunch/dinner. Greek-inspired sandwiches, soups and salads, mezes and even a few larger entrees.
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Snacky
187 Grand StGreat spot for lunch/dinner. Greek-inspired sandwiches, soups and salads, mezes and even a few larger entrees.
Tertulia
51 W 16th StGreat spot for spanish tapas...
TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson StClassic sushi standby. Expect lines most of the time.
A classic NYC pizza stop. Expect crowds most of the time as it popular among tourists.
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Lombardi's
32 Spring StA classic NYC pizza stop. Expect crowds most of the time as it popular among tourists.
Danny Bowien's follow up to Mission Chinese. Not your typical Mexican food! Great fish tacos, creamed corn and chicken wings. Rumored to have tasty burritos on the lunch menu now.
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Mission Cantina
Danny Bowien's follow up to Mission Chinese. Not your typical Mexican food! Great fish tacos, creamed corn and chicken wings. Rumored to have tasty burritos on the lunch menu now.
Spend a sunny weekend afternoon on Brooklyn's waterfront grazing through the Smorgasburg food flea market. You could hop the East River ferry between DUMBO and the Burg and eat all day!
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSpend a sunny weekend afternoon on Brooklyn's waterfront grazing through the Smorgasburg food flea market. You could hop the East River ferry between DUMBO and the Burg and eat all day!
Dirty French
180 Ludlow StHot new restaurant from the Torrisi team.
Antonioni's
177 Chrystie StOne of my favorite little Italian places!
Dimes
49 Canal StGreat little place to grab a healthy lunch or dinner.
Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StSome of the best fried chicken around!
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StChicken and waffles!
Everything Else
Great local market for produce, meats, and speciality items, and terrific gourmet food stands and eateries.
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Essex Market
88 Essex StGreat local market for produce, meats, and speciality items, and terrific gourmet food stands and eateries.
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StEvery kind of pickled delight you can imagine.
Yoga High
98 Forsyth StAn incredible little yoga studio with wonderful teachers.
Great little beer store (and bar!) with a very wide selection of beers.
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Top Hops Beer Shop
88 Essex StGreat little beer store (and bar!) with a very wide selection of beers.
A true LES landmark. Purveyors of smoked fish, caviar, herring, nuts/dried fruits and other speciality foods. A must try (though expensive) bagel, lox and cream cheese! Good for gifts too.
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StA true LES landmark. Purveyors of smoked fish, caviar, herring, nuts/dried fruits and other speciality foods. A must try (though expensive) bagel, lox and cream cheese! Good for gifts too.
When the weather gets warm, head down here to check out the food stands and fresh produce!
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Fulton Stall Market
91 South StWhen the weather gets warm, head down here to check out the food stands and fresh produce!
Olive's
191 Prince StGrab a soup or sandwich on the go in soho...
Saxelby Cheesemongers
120 Essex StAmazing and delicious selection of local NY cheeses and dairy products!
Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StGet your Porto Rico coffee on! It's a classic.
Brooklyn Taco Co.
120 Essex StDelicious guacamole and tacos right inside Essex Market!
Davidovich Bakery
88 Essex StTerrific bagels and bagel sandwiches!
Get up at the crack of dawn (or just stay out) to get your Cronuts here!
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StGet up at the crack of dawn (or just stay out) to get your Cronuts here!
Shopping
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StBest doughnuts in town.
Great little boutique shop for design enthusiasts. Well curated collection of nice looking trinkets, gifts, pens, light fixtures, toys, and other random home goods.
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Top Hat
245 Broome StGreat little boutique shop for design enthusiasts. Well curated collection of nice looking trinkets, gifts, pens, light fixtures, toys, and other random home goods.
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StJust delicious gelato. Amazing flavors.
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StCupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes!
Sightseeing
A must-do in the LES. They offer tours of the LES and have a wonderful gift shop for souvenirs.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StA must-do in the LES. They offer tours of the LES and have a wonderful gift shop for souvenirs.
Drinks & Nightlife
A staple of the LES. Great spot for a cocktail, and people watching.
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Schiller's Liquor Bar
A staple of the LES. Great spot for a cocktail, and people watching.
Spitzer's Corner
Good beer selection on tap, and good bar food.
Classic alphabet city biergarten. Especially fun in warmer months when windows are open and outside seating is available.
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Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveClassic alphabet city biergarten. Especially fun in warmer months when windows are open and outside seating is available.
Forgtmenot
138 Division StGreat little watering hole...get the watermelon margeritas.
Wonderful cocktails and great "bar" food. Connected to the Public which is also a great restaurant.
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The Daily
210 Elizabeth StreetWonderful cocktails and great "bar" food. Connected to the Public which is also a great restaurant.
Loreley Beer Garden
7 Rivington StFun beer garden and bar.
Nitecap
151 Rivington StCool downstairs lounge for cocktails
Arts & Culture
Wonderful movie theatre featuring independent and foreign films.
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Sunshine Cinema
Wonderful movie theatre featuring independent and foreign films.
Film Forum
209 W Houston StGreat theater for international and indie flicks.
Another wonderful theater for independent and international movies...
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Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StAnother wonderful theater for independent and international movies...
Explore Long Island City with a visit to PS1 contemporary art center. On Saturdays in the summer, PS1 hosts "Warm Up" with music, performance and art. PS1 is also accessible by the East River ferry.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveExplore Long Island City with a visit to PS1 contemporary art center. On Saturdays in the summer, PS1 hosts "Warm Up" with music, performance and art. PS1 is also accessible by the East River ferry.