Guidebook for New York
Essentials
You can get pretty much anything you need for the kitchen or home at Target! There is also a supermarket called Aldi which is right next door on the second floor of the mall.
41 locals recommend
East River Plaza
517 E 117th StYou can get pretty much anything you need for the kitchen or home at Target! There is also a supermarket called Aldi which is right next door on the second floor of the mall.
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayGet the haas avocados.
Food Scene
Get your morning coffee fix at this awesome local cafe! Sit at the bar and order a breakfast or lunch sandwich!
25 locals recommend
Love Cafe
283 Pleasant AvenueGet your morning coffee fix at this awesome local cafe! Sit at the bar and order a breakfast or lunch sandwich!
Evelyn's Kitchen
2317 1st Ave.The pastries here are dangerously delicious!
Excellent Italian food and wine bar. There is a lovely patio outside - the best in the neighborhood, hands down!
25 locals recommend
Nocciola Ristorante
237 E 116th StExcellent Italian food and wine bar. There is a lovely patio outside - the best in the neighborhood, hands down!
Great service, exquisite fusion dishes and sidewalk seating perfect for the summer! Did I mention the steak?! Order it!
18 locals recommend
Prime One 16
2257 1st Ave.Great service, exquisite fusion dishes and sidewalk seating perfect for the summer! Did I mention the steak?! Order it!
Tapas and wine bar with outdoor seating in the back. A hidden gem in El Barrio!
26 locals recommend
El Kallejon
209 E 117th StTapas and wine bar with outdoor seating in the back. A hidden gem in El Barrio!
The best brunch and Latin fusion dishes in East Harlem, especially the Mexican inspired meals!
23 locals recommend
Cascalote
2126 2nd AveThe best brunch and Latin fusion dishes in East Harlem, especially the Mexican inspired meals!
A landmark and East Harlem staple pizza restaurant, Patsy's just celebrated 75 years! You can't leave this neighborhood without stopping by to try the best brick oven pizza in the city!
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.A landmark and East Harlem staple pizza restaurant, Patsy's just celebrated 75 years! You can't leave this neighborhood without stopping by to try the best brick oven pizza in the city!
Joy Burger Bar
1567 Lexington AveThe best burger and beer spot around!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a neighborhood bar favorite for over 10 years. Authentic Puerto Rican food and $5 happy hour! Plus there is live music on the weekends and karaoke during the week.
70 locals recommend
Camaradas El Barrio
2241 1st Ave.This is a neighborhood bar favorite for over 10 years. Authentic Puerto Rican food and $5 happy hour! Plus there is live music on the weekends and karaoke during the week.
If you like BBQ, pulled pork and ribs, this is the place to go! Weekend brunch prices are unbeatable - $12 meal includes 2 drinks!
36 locals recommend
Harley's Smokeshack
355 East 116th StreetIf you like BBQ, pulled pork and ribs, this is the place to go! Weekend brunch prices are unbeatable - $12 meal includes 2 drinks!
Sightseeing
This park has plenty of space for picnics, is filled with playgrounds and courts, and there is a community pool! It also connects to the East River Promenade via a short bridge.
33 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Park
2180 1st Ave.This park has plenty of space for picnics, is filled with playgrounds and courts, and there is a community pool! It also connects to the East River Promenade via a short bridge.
Urban Garden Center
1560 Park AveAmazing selection of plants, flowers and herbs.
Everything Else
The go-to nail salon and spa with top notch service and a well decorated space. On weekends it stays open till 10pm and the owner will offer you a drink before your night out!
Fierce Spa
2246 1st Ave.The go-to nail salon and spa with top notch service and a well decorated space. On weekends it stays open till 10pm and the owner will offer you a drink before your night out!
Local bookstore stocked with Latin American authors. The owner, Aurora, hosts great events for children and families.
La Casa Azul Bookstore
143 E 103rd StLocal bookstore stocked with Latin American authors. The owner, Aurora, hosts great events for children and families.
Visit the wine store or pick up the phone and ask for a delivery!
9 locals recommend
East River Wines and Spirits
302 Pleasant AveVisit the wine store or pick up the phone and ask for a delivery!