Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great food and one of the oldest standing busynesses in the area. Great for lunch: $7.95 plates (curry, noodles, soups, dumplings). Delicious yogurt smoothies.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Himalaya
78 E 1st StGreat food and one of the oldest standing busynesses in the area. Great for lunch: $7.95 plates (curry, noodles, soups, dumplings). Delicious yogurt smoothies.
You won't find any cheaper and it's soooo good! They're a NY staple, with branches in other neighborhoods, but go to THIS one! Opens until 10pm
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StYou won't find any cheaper and it's soooo good! They're a NY staple, with branches in other neighborhoods, but go to THIS one! Opens until 10pm
Has never let us down. Great Pho for no more than $8.50. vermicelli rice and claypot curry also great.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
V-Nam Cafe
20 1st Ave.Has never let us down. Great Pho for no more than $8.50. vermicelli rice and claypot curry also great.
It's the liveliest place you'll find in NY and the food is great. Not pricey either. A bit noisy at nights, because people celebrate their birthdays there.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panna II Garden
93 1st Ave.It's the liveliest place you'll find in NY and the food is great. Not pricey either. A bit noisy at nights, because people celebrate their birthdays there.
Super historic, iconic and yummy! For $3.50 you ate lunch.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
137 E Houston StSuper historic, iconic and yummy! For $3.50 you ate lunch.
Thai food never fails. Nice ambiance, nothing too fancy, just good food.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One More Thai
6 Clinton StreetThai food never fails. Nice ambiance, nothing too fancy, just good food.
Only I finish the "big" Pho, for $8.25, great portions, yummy food, try the curry.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Grand
277C Grand StOnly I finish the "big" Pho, for $8.25, great portions, yummy food, try the curry.
Really the best coffee shop around here regarding the quality of the coffee, and really nice people. For a rainy day, because the place doesn't get a lot of natural light. But has internet and outlets, so you can work away from home.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Round K
78 Canal StReally the best coffee shop around here regarding the quality of the coffee, and really nice people. For a rainy day, because the place doesn't get a lot of natural light. But has internet and outlets, so you can work away from home.
Daytime special (before 10pm) $1 cheese slice and $2 with toppings
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champion Pizza Essex
115 Essex StDaytime special (before 10pm) $1 cheese slice and $2 with toppings
The Falafel Guys
127 Rivington StGreat pita, so sandwiches recommended
Drinks & Nightlife
Tijuana Picnic
151 Essex StIt's just super fun!
Great music, company, prepare to be surprised by the eclectic clientele.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida AveGreat music, company, prepare to be surprised by the eclectic clientele.
Parks & Nature
Parque Tompkins Square
East 10th Streetbirds, dog park
Great views of the river and bridges
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque John V. Lindsay East River
1234 East 6th StreetGreat views of the river and bridges
Shopping
Feminist bookstore, also has $1 coffee
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluestockings Bookstore, Cafe & Activist Center
116 Suffolk StFeminist bookstore, also has $1 coffee
Essentials
Inside the market there's booths for everything you need
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Essex
88 Essex StInside the market there's booths for everything you need
That's where we do our laundry, less expensive than other spots. They do a good and cheap dry cleaning service if you're not in a rush.
The Laundry Room of Essex, Inc.
121 Rivington StThat's where we do our laundry, less expensive than other spots. They do a good and cheap dry cleaning service if you're not in a rush.
Good for olives, cheese, produce, bread and other essentials. A bit pricey, but good quality. Free coffee when you buy oatmeal or pastries, so great for breakfast.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
240 E Houston StGood for olives, cheese, produce, bread and other essentials. A bit pricey, but good quality. Free coffee when you buy oatmeal or pastries, so great for breakfast.
Well, you know it. Yes, pricey, but some things are actually cheaper and there's more organic options. Great for things in bulk.
1895 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWell, you know it. Yes, pricey, but some things are actually cheaper and there's more organic options. Great for things in bulk.
It's truly donation-based. Vinyasa all day every day.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yoga to the People Teacher Training
12 St Marks PlIt's truly donation-based. Vinyasa all day every day.
This is actually the closest post office we have
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StThis is actually the closest post office we have
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Cinema
Arts & Culture
The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center
107 Suffolk StIn all honesty, I haven't been, but it's on my list
603 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Apartamentos
103 Orchard StIn all honesty, I haven't been, but it's on my list
Check out what they have when you're visiting, they hold all sorts of performing arts, exhibits and events.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abrons Art Center
466 Grand StCheck out what they have when you're visiting, they hold all sorts of performing arts, exhibits and events.