Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
My favorite gallery - they showcase artists like Jeff Soto and Harumaki & Hirosher.
Jonathan LeVine Projects
15 Wilkinson AveMy favorite gallery - they showcase artists like Jeff Soto and Harumaki & Hirosher.
Most nights here are open mic poetry nights. Check out the schedule: http://www.nuyorican.org/calendar.php
83 locals recommend
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StMost nights here are open mic poetry nights. Check out the schedule: http://www.nuyorican.org/calendar.php
They have improv comedy here on most nights, check out their schedule: http://east.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/#today
124 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker StThey have improv comedy here on most nights, check out their schedule: http://east.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/#today
Food Scene
Pio Pio 8
604 10th AveIncredible Peruvian food, most famous for their chicken.
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlNew York's favorite falafel sandwiches here.
Famous for their ramen and pork belly sandwiches, but everything on their menu is beyond flavorful thanks to Chef David Chang. The Momofuku empire of restaurants began in the East Village.
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Famous for their ramen and pork belly sandwiches, but everything on their menu is beyond flavorful thanks to Chef David Chang. The Momofuku empire of restaurants began in the East Village.
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AOpen 24/7, my favorite local place for breakfast.
I recommend going to the "To Go" location rather than the larger, more formal restaurant a few doors down. La Pelua and Los Muchachos are my favorite arepas here, although I have can vouch for all.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StI recommend going to the "To Go" location rather than the larger, more formal restaurant a few doors down. La Pelua and Los Muchachos are my favorite arepas here, although I have can vouch for all.
Get the elote here (grilled corn with cheese and a little bit of hot pepper). You will not regret it. I come here at least once a week, it's been a habit for years and I don't want to stop.
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StGet the elote here (grilled corn with cheese and a little bit of hot pepper). You will not regret it. I come here at least once a week, it's been a habit for years and I don't want to stop.
The best coffee not only in the immediate area, but one of the very top in all of New York City.
127 locals recommend
Abraço
81 E 7th StThe best coffee not only in the immediate area, but one of the very top in all of New York City.
Everything Else
Best place for a manicure/pedicure for quality and value prices in the East Village.
6 locals recommend
Top A Nails
139 Avenue ABest place for a manicure/pedicure for quality and value prices in the East Village.
Doughnut Plant has the best doughnuts in the city, it's a New York classic place to grab food from. It's a little bit of a walk from the apartment but totally worth it once you try their goodies.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDoughnut Plant has the best doughnuts in the city, it's a New York classic place to grab food from. It's a little bit of a walk from the apartment but totally worth it once you try their goodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unpretentious bar to relax in, across the street from the apartment. Try their Purple Haze drink.
7 locals recommend
Shervins Cafe
131 East 7th StreetUnpretentious bar to relax in, across the street from the apartment. Try their Purple Haze drink.
Sophie's
507 East 5th StreetUpretentious, historic bar.
Essentials
Vast store that provides everything from organic produce to natural ingredient moisturizers.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StVast store that provides everything from organic produce to natural ingredient moisturizers.
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveClosest grocery store to the apartment.