Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
380 Lafayette StCute little French breakfast and dinner spot!
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveGreat ramen spot, but expect to wait for a table!
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StYUM. Just go.
il Buco
47 Bond StGorgeous rustic Italian spot. Great for a date.
Bar Prima
331 East 81st StreetFun pasta spot in the neighborhood
Great shabu shabu place in the neighborhood. It's small so expect a bit of a wait. Grab a drink at Hi-Collar next door while you wait.
13 locals recommend
Shabu-Tatsu
216 E 10th StGreat shabu shabu place in the neighborhood. It's small so expect a bit of a wait. Grab a drink at Hi-Collar next door while you wait.
Don Angie
103 Greenwich AveGreat West Village gem. I recommend sitting at the bar!
Cute little French brunch spot. A bit of a wait, but I promise it's worth it for the croissants alone!
188 locals recommend
Buvette
42 Grove StCute little French brunch spot. A bit of a wait, but I promise it's worth it for the croissants alone!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tequila/Mezcal bar that doesn't disappoint. Say hello to Nacho the bartender while there!
13 locals recommend
Ghost Donkey
4 Bleecker StTequila/Mezcal bar that doesn't disappoint. Say hello to Nacho the bartender while there!
The Wren
344 BoweryFun drinking spot in the neighborhood.
Swift Hibernian Lounge
34 E 4th StIrish bar near the apartment. Bartenders are fun!