Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
C&B
178 E 7th StBest eggs in town, great cappuccinos.
Zucker Bakery
Cute little spot for a pick me up. Get their "roses".
Budget friendly fare. Specializes in fresh pastas--all are $9 a plate. Don't skip dessert––get the ricotella!
36 locals recommend
San Marzano
117 2nd AveBudget friendly fare. Specializes in fresh pastas--all are $9 a plate. Don't skip dessert––get the ricotella!
Austrian spot with a twist. A bit upscale but the food is worth it. Decor is super cool––makes you feel like you're in an authentic Grimm's fairy tale.
90 locals recommend
Edi & The Wolf
Austrian spot with a twist. A bit upscale but the food is worth it. Decor is super cool––makes you feel like you're in an authentic Grimm's fairy tale.
Awesome asian fusion spot. Heavy on the Filipino side. Don't skip on the pork jowl or their cocktails. Get a coconut.
98 locals recommend
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StAwesome asian fusion spot. Heavy on the Filipino side. Don't skip on the pork jowl or their cocktails. Get a coconut.
Awesome and authentic basque restaurant. They have a great happy hour from 5 to 7, 2 for 1 pinchxos, otherwise known as tapas!
16 locals recommend
Donostia
Awesome and authentic basque restaurant. They have a great happy hour from 5 to 7, 2 for 1 pinchxos, otherwise known as tapas!
Drinks & Nightlife
World class cocktails. A little pricey but their cocktails are worth it. Super friendly bartenders and laid back atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Mace
35 West 8th StreetWorld class cocktails. A little pricey but their cocktails are worth it. Super friendly bartenders and laid back atmosphere.
Not only does this place have world class cocktails, their food menu is consistently great. Can't go wrong with their cauliflower, and sausage and ricotta bread. During the weeknights they put on good shows with live music acts.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th StNot only does this place have world class cocktails, their food menu is consistently great. Can't go wrong with their cauliflower, and sausage and ricotta bread. During the weeknights they put on good shows with live music acts.
Arts & Culture
This is one of the most iconic community gardens of the Lower East Side. Activists joined with artists to build it and keep it there. Wander around and look at some of the murals (one of them is still there from the 70s) and check out some of the sustainability efforts they have throughout the garden. The land artist Gordon Matta Clark is rumored to have built the ampitheater stage.
10 locals recommend
La Plaza Cultural
This is one of the most iconic community gardens of the Lower East Side. Activists joined with artists to build it and keep it there. Wander around and look at some of the murals (one of them is still there from the 70s) and check out some of the sustainability efforts they have throughout the garden. The land artist Gordon Matta Clark is rumored to have built the ampitheater stage.
If you're into modern and contemporary art, this is a spot for you. They just moved into this building, and always have interesting and important art shows. Stunning views of Chelsea and the Meatpacking district as well. Head over to the highline right after that, just a stone's throw away, for a stroll.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
If you're into modern and contemporary art, this is a spot for you. They just moved into this building, and always have interesting and important art shows. Stunning views of Chelsea and the Meatpacking district as well. Head over to the highline right after that, just a stone's throw away, for a stroll.
Shopping
This is a vintage and upscale/designer consignment shop. You can find some steals here, very New York-forward fashion.
52 locals recommend
Tokio 7
83 E 7th StThis is a vintage and upscale/designer consignment shop. You can find some steals here, very New York-forward fashion.