Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Amazing farm-to-table food, great scene, relaxed atmosphere and where the locals go. Celeb-spotting. Dinner spot and brunch on the weekends.
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The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StAmazing farm-to-table food, great scene, relaxed atmosphere and where the locals go. Celeb-spotting. Dinner spot and brunch on the weekends.
Dudley's
85 Orchard StYummy breakfast, lunch and dinner by Aussie transplants.
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StCult ramen joint. Cheap, quick, yummy. Dinner spot.
Caffè Vita
124 Ludlow StBest latte in NYC.
Sandwich joint frequented by the locals. Good for a quick lunch or for breakfast in the morning.
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Tinys Giant Sandwich Shop
Sandwich joint frequented by the locals. Good for a quick lunch or for breakfast in the morning.
Brunch and breakfast institution. Wait is long so put your name down then go for a wander!
365 abantu bendawo batusa
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StBrunch and breakfast institution. Wait is long so put your name down then go for a wander!
Cool, casual Greek that is always packed with LES locals and hipsters. Dinner Spot.
320 abantu bendawo batusa
Kiki's
130 Division StreetCool, casual Greek that is always packed with LES locals and hipsters. Dinner Spot.
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StDelicious Mexican local hotspot. Dinner spot.
Fun restaurant with wifi during the day. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
127 abantu bendawo batusa
Schiller's Liquor Bar
Fun restaurant with wifi during the day. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Balvanera
152 Stanton StDelicious Argentinian food and steak in cosy setting. Dinner spot.
Old-school New York with bagels, lox and eggs. Yum. Great for breakfast.
181 abantu bendawo batusa
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StOld-school New York with bagels, lox and eggs. Yum. Great for breakfast.
Classic French bistro with atmosphere and history. Local haven. Dinner Spot.
101 abantu bendawo batusa
Lucien
14 1st Ave.Classic French bistro with atmosphere and history. Local haven. Dinner Spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails in a Wes-Anderson style setting that attracts the downtown art and fashion scene. Fun dancing on the weekends.
105 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Belly
14 Orchard StCocktails in a Wes-Anderson style setting that attracts the downtown art and fashion scene. Fun dancing on the weekends.
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StIncredible cocktails - no menu, no vodka.
Forgtmenot
138 Division StFun, quirky bar where the locals hang.
The neighbourhood's long-standing local, perennially packed dive bar.
183 abantu bendawo batusa
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayThe neighbourhood's long-standing local, perennially packed dive bar.
Shopping
Reformation
156 Ludlow StCool clothes for the ladies.
One of our favourite clothing and accessories stores for men and women.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Assembly New York
170 Ludlow StOne of our favourite clothing and accessories stores for men and women.
ModCloth
108 Orchard StSunglasses galore.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StSupermarket and food.
Union Market
240 E Houston StThe local supermarket.
Juice Press
70 E 1st StHealth food and juices.
Lox and bagel institution, with the best chocolate babka in the city. To Go!
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StLox and bagel institution, with the best chocolate babka in the city. To Go!
Arts & Culture
Sunshine Cinema
Great art-house films on your doorstep.
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StMusic venue beloved by the locals.
Everything Else
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy
Sightseeing
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StFor a walking history of the LES.