Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great place to get some unique sweets. Donut plant has appeared on Food Network several times.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StGreat place to get some unique sweets. Donut plant has appeared on Food Network several times.
A local gem - Great mexican food. Always packed with real new yorkers
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StA local gem - Great mexican food. Always packed with real new yorkers
Dudley's
85 Orchard StGreat american food; awesome for brunch and casual meals
Congee Village
100 Allen StGood Cantonese cuisine. Try the garlic chicken!
CLOSED
221 East BroadwayMy favorite coffee specialty place. It's a local gem
Really good Thai "hole in the wall" that serves things to go. There isn't much seating there so I usually buy one or two items and bring it back to eat.
16 locals recommend
Pok Pok Phat Thai
137 Rivington StReally good Thai "hole in the wall" that serves things to go. There isn't much seating there so I usually buy one or two items and bring it back to eat.
Fatta Cuckoo
63 Clinton StGreat italian place I like to frequent
Good all around food. Usually very crowded for weekend brunch. Please note that for brunch, they only accept cash
18 locals recommend
Essex
124 Rivington StGood all around food. Usually very crowded for weekend brunch. Please note that for brunch, they only accept cash
I like their baked eggs and hash brown. It's a small place that usually is crowded
10 locals recommend
Brown Café
61 Hester StI like their baked eggs and hash brown. It's a small place that usually is crowded
$1 pan fried dumplings! A very cheap snack during your visit here
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge St$1 pan fried dumplings! A very cheap snack during your visit here
Very famous brunch. long lines, but worth checking out at least once. Look for the reviews on Yelp
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StVery famous brunch. long lines, but worth checking out at least once. Look for the reviews on Yelp
famous jewish deli; they film the famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally" in this restaurant. My favorite is the pastrami on rye sandwich.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston Stfamous jewish deli; they film the famous scene in "When Harry Met Sally" in this restaurant. My favorite is the pastrami on rye sandwich.
Peel and eat seafood served in a plastic bag. It's a messy and fun meal. Grab a beer an just kick back as you eat with your hands.
31 locals recommend
The Boil
40-11 Chrystie StPeel and eat seafood served in a plastic bag. It's a messy and fun meal. Grab a beer an just kick back as you eat with your hands.
Freemans
Freeman AlleyA local all american place. Another NYC locals hangout.
Essentials
Fine Fare Supermarkets
175 Clinton StLocal supermarket that carries everything you'll need.
Essex Market
88 Essex StFarmers market bizarre where you can get fresh produce and meats.
Everything Else
In case you need to get some cash for your visit. The ATM is on the same block
74 locals recommend
Citibank
1398 Fulton StIn case you need to get some cash for your visit. The ATM is on the same block
24 hour pharmacy in case you need any medication or personal necessities
114 locals recommend
Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rd24 hour pharmacy in case you need any medication or personal necessities
Sightseeing
Chinatown
Walking distance to visit the famous NYC chinatown
Little Italy
189 Grand StWalking distance to the famous NYC Little Italy
The NYC tenement museum tour takes you through the historic landmarks of the lower east side.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThe NYC tenement museum tour takes you through the historic landmarks of the lower east side.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inoteca
323 3rd AveGreat italian wine bar
A great NYC speak easy bar. Walking in from the outside, you'd think you're going to get robbed. Don't worry, you'll love what you find once you get into the bar
127 locals recommend
The Back Room
102 Norfolk StA great NYC speak easy bar. Walking in from the outside, you'd think you're going to get robbed. Don't worry, you'll love what you find once you get into the bar