Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Delicious hand-pulled noodles that won't break the bank. Not similar to traditional Chinese-American cuisine.
107 Einheimische empfehlen
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayDelicious hand-pulled noodles that won't break the bank. Not similar to traditional Chinese-American cuisine.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StA solid dim-sum establishment that dates back to 1920.
A local favorite, especially with cab drivers. Very inexpensive vegetarian indian food to eat at the counter or take it to go. Samosa and Chickpeas for $3, can't beat it.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Punjabi Deli
114 E 1st StA local favorite, especially with cab drivers. Very inexpensive vegetarian indian food to eat at the counter or take it to go. Samosa and Chickpeas for $3, can't beat it.
Stock up on health-conscious groceries. A bit pricey, but good quality.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Dimes Market
143 Division StStock up on health-conscious groceries. A bit pricey, but good quality.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StMmm... donuts
LES Crepes & Taqueria
25 Essex StYummy to-go taco counter.
Very tasty, very inexpensive dumplings. Try also the peanut butter wheat noodles.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
295 Grand StVery tasty, very inexpensive dumplings. Try also the peanut butter wheat noodles.
Dumplings & scallion pancakes for the budget-conscious.
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StDumplings & scallion pancakes for the budget-conscious.
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard StDelicious pizza + beers and hip hop.
Hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop with good service and new orleans vibe.
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StHole-in-the-wall sandwich shop with good service and new orleans vibe.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StThe one and only.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Flower Shop
107 Eldridge StA low key bar with a good somewhat retro vibe.
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StSmall bar with an hip, arty crowd.
A russian vodka bar, with strong cocktails, good food, sassy service, and live music every night.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Anyway Cafe
1602 E 2nd StA russian vodka bar, with strong cocktails, good food, sassy service, and live music every night.
A hidden speakeasy with excellent (though somewhat pricey) cocktails.
102 Einheimische empfehlen
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StA hidden speakeasy with excellent (though somewhat pricey) cocktails.
Clandestino
35 Canal StForgtmenot
138 Division St169 Bar
169 E BroadwayTiki-themed dive bar.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe most photogenic of the NYC bridges.
The iconic linear park built atop an old railway track and designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro & James Corner.
2323 Einheimische empfehlen
The High Line Park
The iconic linear park built atop an old railway track and designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro & James Corner.
Essentials
Multiple vendors in this market with high quality goods at a fair (for NYC) price.
341 Einheimische empfehlen
Essex Market
88 Essex StMultiple vendors in this market with high quality goods at a fair (for NYC) price.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StEntertainment & Activities
A well-curated and thoughtfully designed arthouse cinema showing interesting films new and old. Also has a swanky bar & restaurant.
131 Einheimische empfehlen
Metrograph
7 Ludlow StA well-curated and thoughtfully designed arthouse cinema showing interesting films new and old. Also has a swanky bar & restaurant.
Sunshine Cinema
A good theater showing mostly independent new releases.
Getting Around
Grand St station
B/D Line
Canal Street Market
265 Canal StQ Line
East Broadway station
F Line
Arts & Culture
Take a walking tour and learn about the history of the Lower East Side.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StTake a walking tour and learn about the history of the Lower East Side.
Contemporary art museum in a distinctive building by Pritzker Prize winners, SANAA. If it's open check out the sky room.
629 Einheimische empfehlen
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryContemporary art museum in a distinctive building by Pritzker Prize winners, SANAA. If it's open check out the sky room.
The new location for this excellent institution dedicated to photography.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
International Center of Photography Museum
79 Essex StThe new location for this excellent institution dedicated to photography.
Charging Bull
Bowling GreenThe iconic monument to raging finance.