Food Scene
Filipino fusion. Started by a previous Top Chef contestant - love this place!
98 locals recommend
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StFilipino fusion. Started by a previous Top Chef contestant - love this place!
Black Cat LES
172 Rivington StCharming coffee shop
Chef Danny Bowien offers modern Mexican food in a cool, colorful room that's a magnet for hipsters.
29 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
Chef Danny Bowien offers modern Mexican food in a cool, colorful room that's a magnet for hipsters.
Berkli Parc Cafe
California inspired cafe
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StDelicious touristy jewish deli.
Danny Bowien's San Francisco spin-off. Still commands hours-long waits - but it's worth the wait.
179 locals recommend
Mission
171 E BroadwayDanny Bowien's San Francisco spin-off. Still commands hours-long waits - but it's worth the wait.
Dimes
49 Canal StEclectic, health-conscious Californian-style fare
I'm Sri Lankan. This is amazing Sri Lankan street food!! Mention my name to the owner =) Very spicy, so ask for mild just to be safe.
11 locals recommend
Kottu House
250 Broome StI'm Sri Lankan. This is amazing Sri Lankan street food!! Mention my name to the owner =) Very spicy, so ask for mild just to be safe.
Cool mexican / chinese restaurant and bar. Good cocktails, great food.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StCool mexican / chinese restaurant and bar. Good cocktails, great food.
Great spot to pick up a quick coffee and lounge out on some cool furniture. Very unique space.
22 locals recommend
Spreadhouse Cafe
116 Suffolk StGreat spot to pick up a quick coffee and lounge out on some cool furniture. Very unique space.
Everything Else
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StBest cookie in the world.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StGourmet donuts!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StCozy wine bar
Sightseeing
Great for people watching. My favourite park in the city - next to central, of course.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareGreat for people watching. My favourite park in the city - next to central, of course.
Chinatown
My favourite area for cheap food.
Little Italy
189 Grand StFairly touristy now, but still fun for a quick stroll through.
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryThey usually have cool exhibits going
This place has some cool tours. It'll give you a strong understanding of why this neighbourhood is so interesting to be in.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThis place has some cool tours. It'll give you a strong understanding of why this neighbourhood is so interesting to be in.
Shopping
Prince St Station
Best neighbourhood for shopping.