Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Best Southern fried chicken and biscuit in town/NYC/the world!
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Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StBest Southern fried chicken and biscuit in town/NYC/the world!
Great Greek food in a comfortable and friendly environment. A neighborhood gem!
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Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat Greek food in a comfortable and friendly environment. A neighborhood gem!
Best espresso spot! Try the Pacnor (their version of the Cortado).
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Caffè Vita
124 Ludlow StBest espresso spot! Try the Pacnor (their version of the Cortado).
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex StChill NYT puzzle vibes across from the park.
Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StThe best stop for a quick cup!
The best and 24-hour cheap spot for hot and amazing Punjabi Indian food.
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Punjabi Deli
114 E 1st StThe best and 24-hour cheap spot for hot and amazing Punjabi Indian food.
Cafe Katja
79 Orchard StAmazing Bavarian food. Eat a schnitzel!
An Choi
85 Orchard StVietnamese food in a space that looks/feels like Vietnam!
Nam Son
245 Grand StCheap Vietnamese food!
Cong Ly
124 Hester StCheap Vietnamese food #2!
Spicy Village
68 Forsyth StCheap Chinese noodles!
Super Taste
26 Eldridge StCheap Chinese noodles #2!
The best pan-fried and/or boiled dumplings. Better than Vanessa's!
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88 Lan Zhou Handmade Noodles
40 BoweryThe best pan-fried and/or boiled dumplings. Better than Vanessa's!
Everything Else
Petee's Pie Company
61 Delancey StOpen late for a bakery! Amazing blueberry pie!
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington StClassic and cute!
Ice & Vice
221 E BroadwayFor the true ice cream adventurer.
Arts & Culture
Cake Shop NYC
152 Ludlow StreetA great bar with a low-key venue downstairs.
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StWorld-class venue!
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StOld school NYC punk venue still going strong.
Essentials
We call it "jazz groceries" because they play jazz and have an amazing hot foods section.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StWe call it "jazz groceries" because they play jazz and have an amazing hot foods section.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StLES sk8r bar...
Clockwork Bar
21 Essex StLES punk bar...
Fig. 19
131 Chrystie StSpeakeasy-style cocktail bar in the back of a gallery.
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StThe best cocktail bar in NYC hands down coupes up!
Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie StDivey punk bar with a dance floor and a great oldies night!