Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
El Rey
I work here and it's fantastic! Good coffee in the morning too.
Black Tree
131 Orchard StreetA long time favorite for drinks and hearty food.
Crazy weird dive bar with a leopard print pool table, dumplings, lots of odd fixtures, and movie screenings (sometimes?).
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayCrazy weird dive bar with a leopard print pool table, dumplings, lots of odd fixtures, and movie screenings (sometimes?).
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StMy favorite Mexican food.
Cafe Katja
79 Orchard StAustrian Food!
Mouthwatering late-night take-out gourmet wraps. My mouth is actually watering as I type this.
32 locals recommend
Wolfnights
99 Rivington StMouthwatering late-night take-out gourmet wraps. My mouth is actually watering as I type this.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryGreat new media and contemporary art
This is a popular venue. Check online and see if there are any good concerts going on during your stay.
135 locals recommend
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StThis is a popular venue. Check online and see if there are any good concerts going on during your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cake Shop NYC
152 Ludlow StreetThey have good bands play in the basement sometimes.
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StCool bar with a young 20-something creative crowd.
The Library
7 Avenue AMovie screenings in the back usually.
Shopping
Young, working Lower East Side artists sell their prints, books, t-shirts, and objects here. It's one of my favorite places to check in on and buy prints at.
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139 Essex StreetYoung, working Lower East Side artists sell their prints, books, t-shirts, and objects here. It's one of my favorite places to check in on and buy prints at.
Coming Soon
53 Canal StBeautiful and interesting home goods.
Everything Else
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareBeautiful and lively park.