Food Scene
Hi-Collar
231 E 9th StGet the "cochinita pivil" tacos with chips, guacamole and salsa.
23 locals recommend
Tacos Cuautla Morelos
438 E 9th StGet the "cochinita pivil" tacos with chips, guacamole and salsa.
Black
170 Elizabeth StAmazing wood-fired bagels!
You must try the fried chicken sandwich here. Get it with a "chicory coffee".
97 locals recommend
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StYou must try the fried chicken sandwich here. Get it with a "chicory coffee".
Cervo's
43 Canal StTry the anchovy lamb burger
Jajaja Plantas Mexicana
162 E BroadwayVegan Mexican food. Try the matcha cocktail.
Try the "draft latte", which is a latte infused with nitrogen. It has the mouthfeel of a Guinness.
21 locals recommend
La Colombe Noho
400 Lafayette StTry the "draft latte", which is a latte infused with nitrogen. It has the mouthfeel of a Guinness.
Drinks & Nightlife
Proletariat
21 St Marks PlBeer bar that specializes in rare and interesting products
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StIncredible cocktails. Try the "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"
Kavasutra
261 E 10th StGood alternative to alcohol called "kava", which is made from a root.
Bizarre world-music venue in the middle of nowhere. Go here for some surprises. Up a few blocks, there's a larger, more modern venue from the same owners.
57 locals recommend
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida AveBizarre world-music venue in the middle of nowhere. Go here for some surprises. Up a few blocks, there's a larger, more modern venue from the same owners.
Strange bar with a completely random crowd. You can order Chinese dumplings at your table.
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayStrange bar with a completely random crowd. You can order Chinese dumplings at your table.
Parks & Nature
This is a community garden that feels like a secret hideaway in the middle of the city. Look for the treehouse. If you're hungry, get a Pho sandwich at the convenience store on the corner.
39 locals recommend
6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StThis is a community garden that feels like a secret hideaway in the middle of the city. Look for the treehouse. If you're hungry, get a Pho sandwich at the convenience store on the corner.
Essentials
Family owned grocery store with a surprising variety of goods packed into a small space. Open 24 hours.
22 locals recommend
Village Farm Grocery
146 2nd AveFamily owned grocery store with a surprising variety of goods packed into a small space. Open 24 hours.