Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
They roast their beans on site, and every cup is freshly ground and made. They don't do brewed coffee.
68 locals recommend
Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StThey roast their beans on site, and every cup is freshly ground and made. They don't do brewed coffee.
This is a fantastic and friendly Austrian restaurant. The chef, James, and the owner, Andrew, are the best!
89 locals recommend
Cafe Katja
79 Orchard StThis is a fantastic and friendly Austrian restaurant. The chef, James, and the owner, Andrew, are the best!
This is a fantastic mexican restaurant, and make a great jalepeno margarita. It's a loud restaurant, and is usually packed by 7pm every night.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StThis is a fantastic mexican restaurant, and make a great jalepeno margarita. It's a loud restaurant, and is usually packed by 7pm every night.
88 Orchard St
88 Orchard StreetGood breakfast spot for bagels.
I like to eat at the bar, here. Great wine and quiet spot. You can actually have a conversation!
10 locals recommend
Sorella
95 Allen StI like to eat at the bar, here. Great wine and quiet spot. You can actually have a conversation!
144 E Broadway
144 East BroadwayIt's a hole in the wall, but it's fresh handthrown noodles. Get a meal for $5!
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StThis british restaurant with a fantastic pot pie.
Want some delicious dumplings on the cheap? If you're out late and need some food, this is the place.
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StWant some delicious dumplings on the cheap? If you're out late and need some food, this is the place.
Everything Else
Bank of America Financial Center
186 Newark AveATM and Bank
http://www.thelodownny.com/
This website will give the latest about the Lower East Side. VISIT IT!
214 locals recommend
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge Sthttp://www.thelodownny.com/
This website will give the latest about the Lower East Side. VISIT IT!
Closest and best ER in the city. It sucks, but it's better than other options. Yay, American Healthcare...it's so great, right?
11 locals recommend
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 1st Ave.Closest and best ER in the city. It sucks, but it's better than other options. Yay, American Healthcare...it's so great, right?
Essentials
Historical Essex Street Market. If you are a fan of cheese visit Saxleby's Cheese Mongers located at the southern end of the market.
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Historical Essex Street Market. If you are a fan of cheese visit Saxleby's Cheese Mongers located at the southern end of the market.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston Stfresh produce! and all natural groceries.
Sightseeing
This is very interesting to pick a tour and visit the shop. There are many types of tours and they're very interactive and informative. NOT DULL.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThis is very interesting to pick a tour and visit the shop. There are many types of tours and they're very interactive and informative. NOT DULL.
The synagogue opened in 1887, becoming the spiritual home for the first Eastern European Orthodox Jewish congregation in America. Docents provide informal tours to handfuls of visitors.
12 locals recommend
Museum at Eldridge Street
12 Eldridge StThe synagogue opened in 1887, becoming the spiritual home for the first Eastern European Orthodox Jewish congregation in America. Docents provide informal tours to handfuls of visitors.
Shopping
It's a sweetshop, with great Chinese sweets (red bean buns). And fantastic Bubble Milk Tea!
160 E Broadway
160 East BroadwayIt's a sweetshop, with great Chinese sweets (red bean buns). And fantastic Bubble Milk Tea!
This is no Dunkin Donuts! These are unique flavored donuts. And fantastic cinnamon buns!
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThis is no Dunkin Donuts! These are unique flavored donuts. And fantastic cinnamon buns!
This is THE best wine shop. The often have free tastings on Thursdays and/or Fridays. Grab a bottle, crack it open on the terrace, and get your night started!
29 locals recommend
September Wines and Spirits
100 Stanton StThis is THE best wine shop. The often have free tastings on Thursdays and/or Fridays. Grab a bottle, crack it open on the terrace, and get your night started!
Duane Reade
110 Newark Aveclosest pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
This a dive type bar, that's low key and sometimes has a jazz band performing.
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayThis a dive type bar, that's low key and sometimes has a jazz band performing.
A dive bar/music venue. You can always pop in to see who's playing.
21 locals recommend
The Living Room Bar
154 Ludlow StreetA dive bar/music venue. You can always pop in to see who's playing.
Great beers (wine options too) and GREAT bar food - spicy dumplings, fantastic sandwiches. They also have games available if you want to play and drink!
20 locals recommend
Marshall Stack
66 Rivington StGreat beers (wine options too) and GREAT bar food - spicy dumplings, fantastic sandwiches. They also have games available if you want to play and drink!
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StThis a great french wine bar, with oysters and other small plates.
A nice little french speakeasy. great cocktails and order off-menu for something more unique.
21 locals recommend
Experimental Cocktail Club
191 Chrystie StA nice little french speakeasy. great cocktails and order off-menu for something more unique.
Arts & Culture
I've seen a couple of really fantastic bands, by just popping in on a whim.
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StI've seen a couple of really fantastic bands, by just popping in on a whim.
Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton StAnother great LES music venue, with bar upstairs.