Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Dimes
49 Canal StReally delicious, healthy, cool food spot.
Cute little coffee shop. Can sit, work. Has wine and snacks as well.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Canal
26 Canal StCute little coffee shop. Can sit, work. Has wine and snacks as well.
Chic. cool, romantic. Craft cocktails, small plates, oysters.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Belly
14 Orchard StChic. cool, romantic. Craft cocktails, small plates, oysters.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetAmazing greek food. Big and a total scene.
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StAmazing Tapas. Amazing Wine.
North Dumpling
27A Essex StCheap, good dumplings.
American fare. Burgers, salads, etc. Good bar scene too.
181 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Forgtmenot
138 Division StAmerican fare. Burgers, salads, etc. Good bar scene too.
An Choi
85 Orchard StBest Vietnamese in area. The pho and the sandwiches.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StCreme Brulee donuts... 'nough said.
Subway
196 Union AveNo shame in a subway 12"
Cheap but INSANELY good. South American. They're specialty is tamales. (steamed cornmeal stuffed with various ingredients. Soups are good. Sandwiches incredible.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Factory Tamal
34 Ludlow StCheap but INSANELY good. South American. They're specialty is tamales. (steamed cornmeal stuffed with various ingredients. Soups are good. Sandwiches incredible.
Trendy vegetarian Mexican restaurant. Cool scene. Tad pricey but worth it.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jajaja Plantas Mexicana
162 E BroadwayTrendy vegetarian Mexican restaurant. Cool scene. Tad pricey but worth it.
New Orleans style sandwich shop. Pretty cheap and really delicious.
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StNew Orleans style sandwich shop. Pretty cheap and really delicious.
Trendy pizza spot with 70s vibe, full bar. Popular with neighborhood locals.
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard StTrendy pizza spot with 70s vibe, full bar. Popular with neighborhood locals.
Really high end farm-to-table style dining. Pricey but delicious. You probably will need reservations.
193 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StReally high end farm-to-table style dining. Pricey but delicious. You probably will need reservations.
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex Stgreat take out coffee
Great new york bagel. Cream cheese of any kind. Etc.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StGreat new york bagel. Cream cheese of any kind. Etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid back, simple bar. Chill crowd. Good scene, but not too much scene.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Clandestino
35 Canal StLaid back, simple bar. Chill crowd. Good scene, but not too much scene.
169 E Broadway
169 East Broadway169 Bar. Great dive bar
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StTrendy little bar popular with art scene
Parks & Nature
Seward Park
Essex StreetSmall little park, good place to sip a coffee.
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeGood place for a run, a picnic, nature.
Long skinny park and gardens as well as soccer fields and a community garden.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Sara D Roosevelt
Forsyth StreetLong skinny park and gardens as well as soccer fields and a community garden.
Getting Around
Canal St & Essex St
F Train station is here — super close
Essex St station
JMZ train here (can get on the F here too)
Forsyth Street & Broome Street
BD train is here.
Essentials
1 Essex St
1 Essex StreetNYC bodega with groceries, toiletries, etc.
Dimes Deli
143 Division StSuper cute, gourmet deli,
28 Ludlow St
28 Ludlow StreetLaundry right across the street. Can do coin-op or drop off for next day service.
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy and convenience store
Target
139 Flatbush AveTrader Joe's
130 Court StArts & Culture
Nuevo Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
235 BoweryVery contemporary art.
Gavin Brown's enterprise
439 W 127th StIconic gallery, more edgy focus
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of best movie theaters in the country if you like arthouse cinema. Mix of old and new releases. Old fashion candy. Bar and restaurant in side.
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Metrograph
7 Ludlow StThis is one of best movie theaters in the country if you like arthouse cinema. Mix of old and new releases. Old fashion candy. Bar and restaurant in side.