Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Across the street from the the sit-down Chikalicious is this equally mouth-watering joint that's quick-serve. Get the Bun Chika Bun Bun. Or anything else. You can't go wrong.
44 locals recommend
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
203 E 10th StAcross the street from the the sit-down Chikalicious is this equally mouth-watering joint that's quick-serve. Get the Bun Chika Bun Bun. Or anything else. You can't go wrong.
Some of the best gelato in the city. Try the rose water, ferrero... anything, really.
23 locals recommend
fresco cafe & gelateria
Some of the best gelato in the city. Try the rose water, ferrero... anything, really.
Crack pie. Cereal milk soft soft serve. In alternating bites. I will say no more.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StCrack pie. Cereal milk soft soft serve. In alternating bites. I will say no more.
Best coffee in the neighborhood. Also, wifi and outlets to get some work done.
46 locals recommend
Everyman Espresso
301 W BroadwayBest coffee in the neighborhood. Also, wifi and outlets to get some work done.
Hi-Collar
231 E 9th StTiny Japanese coffee shop that turns into a sake bar at night.
Delicious, fresh made pasta. Portions are small but prices accurately reflect it (only $9 a plate!). Try the wild boar ragu.
36 locals recommend
San Marzano
117 2nd AveDelicious, fresh made pasta. Portions are small but prices accurately reflect it (only $9 a plate!). Try the wild boar ragu.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveTheir tagines are out of this world.
A three-course dessert experience, this is for dessert lovers. Try the mont blanc cheesecake.
12 locals recommend
Churro cone
A three-course dessert experience, this is for dessert lovers. Try the mont blanc cheesecake.
The most famous halal cart in all of NYC is literally HALF A BLOCK AWAY! Take advantage of their late night hours.
40 locals recommend
The Halal Guys
307 E 14th StThe most famous halal cart in all of NYC is literally HALF A BLOCK AWAY! Take advantage of their late night hours.
One of the best pizza's in all of Manhattan, if not the world. Get a slice of the Artichoke; it may be bigger than your face.
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StOne of the best pizza's in all of Manhattan, if not the world. Get a slice of the Artichoke; it may be bigger than your face.
24-hour Ukrainian diner. Did someone say pierogies? They are my #1 place to go to late, late at night, or even during normal hours.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd Ave24-hour Ukrainian diner. Did someone say pierogies? They are my #1 place to go to late, late at night, or even during normal hours.
Cheap eats galore. You're literally across the street from amazing Taiwanese buns, created by Eddie Huang of Fresh off the Boat fame.
28 locals recommend
Baohaus
238 E 14th StCheap eats galore. You're literally across the street from amazing Taiwanese buns, created by Eddie Huang of Fresh off the Boat fame.
Great date spot, or just treat yo self to a fancy meal for one (you're more likely to nab a table). David Chang's Ssäm Bar is moderately priced for amazing food.
112 locals recommend
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetGreat date spot, or just treat yo self to a fancy meal for one (you're more likely to nab a table). David Chang's Ssäm Bar is moderately priced for amazing food.
Thai food that's definitely a notch up from your typical joint. Highly recommend the brunch on weekends, with it's Thai Tea French Toast and Roti Pancakes. YUM!
29 locals recommend
Thaimee Table
99 3rd AveThai food that's definitely a notch up from your typical joint. Highly recommend the brunch on weekends, with it's Thai Tea French Toast and Roti Pancakes. YUM!
Essential visit for anyone visiting NYC. You're literally 1 block away from it. Get the crack pie and the cereal milk soft serve. Alternate bites between each. Cry with bliss.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StEssential visit for anyone visiting NYC. You're literally 1 block away from it. Get the crack pie and the cereal milk soft serve. Alternate bites between each. Cry with bliss.
Want to get a great bowl or ramen but don't want to wait at Ippudo for 2 hours? This is my favorite local, unpretentious, quick and friendly spot. They take credit cards.
18 locals recommend
Setagaya
280 Bedford AveWant to get a great bowl or ramen but don't want to wait at Ippudo for 2 hours? This is my favorite local, unpretentious, quick and friendly spot. They take credit cards.
Everything Else
Need laundry done? Down the stairs and 3 doors down, I use this place all the time for wash & fold. Only $1/lb.
M&N Cleaners
207 E 14th StNeed laundry done? Down the stairs and 3 doors down, I use this place all the time for wash & fold. Only $1/lb.
Yoga to the People Teacher Training
12 St Marks PlUnpretentious, donation based yoga.
Essentials
5 minute walk for fresh, delicious groceries. Be warned, the lines are always long but they go fast!
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St5 minute walk for fresh, delicious groceries. Be warned, the lines are always long but they go fast!
You can't get much closer to a Trader Joe's! Just one block over. Be warned: the lines will wrap around the store. Shop the outer perimeter while you wait.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StYou can't get much closer to a Trader Joe's! Just one block over. Be warned: the lines will wrap around the store. Shop the outer perimeter while you wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite speakeasy in NYC. Wonderful ambiance, fantastic drinks. Great for dates, but just as good with friends.
172 locals recommend
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StMy favorite speakeasy in NYC. Wonderful ambiance, fantastic drinks. Great for dates, but just as good with friends.
Great place to get a cocktail and lovely ambiance. Wonderful for dates.
23 locals recommend
Booker and Dax
207 2nd AvenueGreat place to get a cocktail and lovely ambiance. Wonderful for dates.