Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetDelicious, filling, inexpesive, local, cozy.
Super comfortable. Free wifi all day. Great sandwiches, great coffee, good atmosphere.
29 locals recommend
Berkli Parc Cafe
Super comfortable. Free wifi all day. Great sandwiches, great coffee, good atmosphere.
Open 24 hours! Delivers 24 hours! Anything from sandwiches to oatmeal, to delicious chocolate cake.
7 locals recommend
Sugar Cafe
200 Allen StOpen 24 hours! Delivers 24 hours! Anything from sandwiches to oatmeal, to delicious chocolate cake.
The owner is an amazing chef who will cook for you and welcome you, despite his limited English. Very fresh Sushi. Slow service, casual atmosphere, reasonable price.
Nagasaki Sushi
109 Eldridge StreetThe owner is an amazing chef who will cook for you and welcome you, despite his limited English. Very fresh Sushi. Slow service, casual atmosphere, reasonable price.
Prune
54 E 1st StOne of the best restaurants in New York. Good luck getting a reservation.
Everything Else
A LOT of great restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and shopping. In a very neighborhoody atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Orchard Street
Orchard StreetA LOT of great restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and shopping. In a very neighborhoody atmosphere.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StBest supermarket ever.
Ludlow Blunt
85 N 3rd StIn case you need a haircut. These guys ALWAYS get it right.
Walking distance (about 20 minutes). Drop by for a solid, friendly, unintimidating, casual yoga class. Suggested donation (anywhere from $1 to $15).
66 locals recommend
Yoga to the People Teacher Training
12 St Marks PlWalking distance (about 20 minutes). Drop by for a solid, friendly, unintimidating, casual yoga class. Suggested donation (anywhere from $1 to $15).
If you're into sweating while you yoga, this is the place.
17 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Lower East Side
172 Allen StreetIf you're into sweating while you yoga, this is the place.
I recommend taking a walk or a citibike down this bridge to Bedford Street in Williamsburg!
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathI recommend taking a walk or a citibike down this bridge to Bedford Street in Williamsburg!
This is a fantastic place to visit. Tons of restaurants and shops, great people, good neighborhood.
44 locals recommend
Bedford Avenue
Bedford AvenueThis is a fantastic place to visit. Tons of restaurants and shops, great people, good neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
Usually has one or two exhibits worth checking out. A very decent museum, close to the apartment that you can spend a short time in.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryUsually has one or two exhibits worth checking out. A very decent museum, close to the apartment that you can spend a short time in.
Always has the latest art-house and foreign films, with late show times available.
246 locals recommend
Sunshine Cinema
Always has the latest art-house and foreign films, with late show times available.