Food Scene
Hands down, the best Spaghetti outside of Italy. Also run by a good friend!
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Spaghetti Incident
231 Eldridge StHands down, the best Spaghetti outside of Italy. Also run by a good friend!
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StThe famous NoLa.
Spreadhouse Cafe
116 Suffolk StThe large chill space.
Black Cat LES
172 Rivington StThe cozy chairs, and Chai.
Round K
78 Canal StThe Latte Art.
Good Thanks Cafe
131 Orchard StAustralian brunch that is Insta famous.
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StGet the pancakes for Brunch.
Dudley's
85 Orchard StExcellent Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or late night Cocktails.
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyHidden, hip brunch spot.
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
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Katz's Delikatessen
205 E Houston StNo-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
Kiki's
130 Division Streetif you fancy greek, with a good sound track.
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveA must for pizza.
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StNoodles on those cold nights.
Rosie's
29 E 2nd StMexican with a flare.
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StLES staple. Chicken & Waffles (incl veggie).
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StFancy, modern British dinner.
Supermoon Bakehouse
120 Rivington StEverything is perfect for The Gram.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StWhen you need a sweet treat!
Arts & Culture
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThe history of LES.
Shopping
Reformation
156 Ludlow StManhattan hip.
SoHo
Every store you could imagine.
Economy Candy
108 Rivington StFloor-to-ceiling candy, since 1947.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court StWhole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGetting Around
Essex St station
Subway lines F/M + J/Z
Grand Street
Grand StreetSubway lines B/D
Parks & Nature
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetEast Village local.
Drinks & Nightlife
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StInnovative, creative cocktails.
The Flower Shop
107 Eldridge StHip 70's style find. Dancing downstairs.
Kind Regards
152 Ludlow StAttractive Manhattan crowd. Dancing in the basement.
Hideaway with a Prohibition vibe; cocktails in teacups and beer in paper bags
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The Back Room
102 Norfolk StHideaway with a Prohibition vibe; cocktails in teacups and beer in paper bags
Garfunkel's
67 Clinton StA fancy pregame cocktail.