Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Bacaro
136 Division StCozy atmosphere, great in the winter.
Lil Charlie's NYC
19 Kenmare StGreat brick oven pizza. Outdoor patio in the summer. Cash Only
Classic New York Pizza. Usually a wait but worth it. Probably best to go on a weekday for lunch to avoid long wait.
149 locals recommend
Lombardi's
32 Spring StClassic New York Pizza. Usually a wait but worth it. Probably best to go on a weekday for lunch to avoid long wait.
Authentic Mexican but always a wait. They have the best fresh grapefruit margarita on the planet.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StAuthentic Mexican but always a wait. They have the best fresh grapefruit margarita on the planet.
A multistory Mexican restaurant, complete with a tequila bar and in-house cultural center, Casa Mezcal also features and array of live music, film, screenings and DJs. -NY Magazine
41 locals recommend
Casa Mezcal
86 Orchard StA multistory Mexican restaurant, complete with a tequila bar and in-house cultural center, Casa Mezcal also features and array of live music, film, screenings and DJs. -NY Magazine
Grey Lady
77 Delancey StCool scene. Great place to grab a drink or order seafood.
Dirty French
180 Ludlow StAwesome bar, lounge and restaurant.
Tijuana Picnic
151 Essex Stcool new restaurant
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StHip restaurant and bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pianos
158 Ludlow StCool spot to check out bands and get a drink.
Everything Else
Awesome Vegan bakery. Healthy sweets and amazingly good.
48 locals recommend
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
248 Broome StAwesome Vegan bakery. Healthy sweets and amazingly good.
Awesome cupcakes - the real kind w/ sugar :)
The owner used to be partners at the famous Magnolia Bakery. I think these cupcakes are even better and without the long line.
64 locals recommend
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StAwesome cupcakes - the real kind w/ sugar :)
The owner used to be partners at the famous Magnolia Bakery. I think these cupcakes are even better and without the long line.
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy for all your needs.
Essentials
Target
139 Flatbush AveTrader Joe's
130 Court StAmazing grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StGreat museum that gives insightful tours of the Lower East Side.
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryNew modern arts museum just a short walk away.
Sightseeing
Great for running, walking or biking and takes you right over to Brooklyn. Makes for a nice day to check out Williamsburg.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathGreat for running, walking or biking and takes you right over to Brooklyn. Makes for a nice day to check out Williamsburg.
Food scene
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StAmazing bagels.
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StAnything you can imagine ever pickled.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StCrazy awesome donuts.