Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
C&B
178 E 7th StKingsley
190 Avenue BSimple but quality espresso based menu. Cafe also includes free wi-fi and is laptop friendly
236 residents recomanen
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StSimple but quality espresso based menu. Cafe also includes free wi-fi and is laptop friendly
Intimate bistro for upscale American fare highlighting seasonal ingredients, plus beer & cocktails. Try the BURGER!
10 residents recomanen
Virginia's
200 E 11th StIntimate bistro for upscale American fare highlighting seasonal ingredients, plus beer & cocktails. Try the BURGER!
Small "hole in the wall" cafe for matcha lattes, sencha tea & other Japanese-style drinks plus pastries. Friendly staff with superb attention to detail. They also do a mean regular (non match flavored) cappuccino, espresso and everything in between!
6 residents recomanen
Matcha Cafe Wabi
233 E 4th StSmall "hole in the wall" cafe for matcha lattes, sencha tea & other Japanese-style drinks plus pastries. Friendly staff with superb attention to detail. They also do a mean regular (non match flavored) cappuccino, espresso and everything in between!
Busy, circa-1894 Italian bakery serving cannoli & coffee - you'll have a hard time leaving!
93 residents recomanen
Veniero's
342 E 11th StBusy, circa-1894 Italian bakery serving cannoli & coffee - you'll have a hard time leaving!
Cozy Italian restaurant around the corner serving authentic and traditional Tuscan Italian plates!
10 residents recomanen
Fiaschetteria "Pistoia"
647 E 11th StCozy Italian restaurant around the corner serving authentic and traditional Tuscan Italian plates!
This neighborhood bar is known for its classic burgers & year-round patio seating
32 residents recomanen
Royale
157 Loisaida AveThis neighborhood bar is known for its classic burgers & year-round patio seating
Laid back, super friendly coffee shop serving mean espresso's, pastries and small plates.
Try their flat white (calling all Aussies!) and avocado toast. You also get a complimentary cup of coffee with every haircut!
13 residents recomanen
Three Seat Espresso
137 Avenue ALaid back, super friendly coffee shop serving mean espresso's, pastries and small plates.
Try their flat white (calling all Aussies!) and avocado toast. You also get a complimentary cup of coffee with every haircut!
Drinks & Nightlife
Very special, intimate cocktail bar, known for its innovative spice-themed cocktails.
Becomes "Miracle on Ninth Street" pop-up bar during the holiday season serving seasonal cocktails in holiday-themed cups including a "Jingle Balls Nog"
40 residents recomanen
Mace
35 West 8th StreetVery special, intimate cocktail bar, known for its innovative spice-themed cocktails.
Becomes "Miracle on Ninth Street" pop-up bar during the holiday season serving seasonal cocktails in holiday-themed cups including a "Jingle Balls Nog"
The Wayland
700 E 9th StA popular and lively corner cocktail bar
Casual but sleek cocktail bar serving. Daily cocktail happy hour from 5-8pm that includes oysters!
Won “Best Cocktail Bar of New York 2010” by New York Magazine
102 residents recomanen
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveCasual but sleek cocktail bar serving. Daily cocktail happy hour from 5-8pm that includes oysters!
Won “Best Cocktail Bar of New York 2010” by New York Magazine
Hip spot for craft cocktails sipped in the candlelit, wood-&-brick bar or on the outdoor patio
38 residents recomanen
The Third Man
Hip spot for craft cocktails sipped in the candlelit, wood-&-brick bar or on the outdoor patio
Wine bar serving 16 wines on tap & delicious small plates - a neighborhood favorite!
17 residents recomanen
Lois
Wine bar serving 16 wines on tap & delicious small plates - a neighborhood favorite!
Death & Company
433 E 6th StSpeakeasy/ cocktail bar. Very popular so try early afternoon
Neighborhood barbershop and speakeasy lounge serving handcrafted cocktails
141 residents recomanen
Blind Barber
339 E 10th StNeighborhood barbershop and speakeasy lounge serving handcrafted cocktails
Parks & Nature
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetPark is lively and full of character
Walk, run or cycle the East River Waterfront with great views East including Long Island, Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bridge! Watch local baseball and football teams compete, play some tennis on the outdoor courts, and/or set up a nice picnic blanket a relax on the promenade for a sunny afternoon!
7 residents recomanen
East River Park Field
East River PromenadeWalk, run or cycle the East River Waterfront with great views East including Long Island, Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bridge! Watch local baseball and football teams compete, play some tennis on the outdoor courts, and/or set up a nice picnic blanket a relax on the promenade for a sunny afternoon!
Essentials
CTown Supermarkets
885 Bergen AveSupermarket located directly opposite the apartment!
Specialty grocer with an organic focus - best for fresh fruit, veg, and proteins
522 residents recomanen
Union Market
240 E Houston StSpecialty grocer with an organic focus - best for fresh fruit, veg, and proteins
Getting Around
The M14D will drop you right in front of the apartment!
This bus is convenient when coming from 14th St-Union Square subway station, which connects 4, 6, L, N, and Q trains at all times; 5 trains at all times except late nights on weekdays; R trains at all times except late nights; W train on weekdays; train weekdays in the peak direction.
The M14D to and from 14th St-Union Square subway station takes approximately 10 mins and arrives every 3-5 mins
To head towards Union Square, the bus stop will be right across the street in front of "C Town Supermarkets"
184 Loisaida Ave
184 Loisaida AvenueThe M14D will drop you right in front of the apartment!
This bus is convenient when coming from 14th St-Union Square subway station, which connects 4, 6, L, N, and Q trains at all times; 5 trains at all times except late nights on weekdays; R trains at all times except late nights; W train on weekdays; train weekdays in the peak direction.
The M14D to and from 14th St-Union Square subway station takes approximately 10 mins and arrives every 3-5 mins
To head towards Union Square, the bus stop will be right across the street in front of "C Town Supermarkets"
Citi Bike is Manhattan's largest bike share program and is (in my view) the most fun, fast, and convenient way to see Manhattan. The closest 2 Citi Bike stations are located on Ave D/E 12th Street and E 9 St & Avenue C
A $12 Day Pass allows unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period; or
A $24 3-Day Pass allows $24 unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period
Citi Bike is available for use 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year with access to thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey City
350 Avenue D
350 Avenue DCiti Bike is Manhattan's largest bike share program and is (in my view) the most fun, fast, and convenient way to see Manhattan. The closest 2 Citi Bike stations are located on Ave D/E 12th Street and E 9 St & Avenue C
A $12 Day Pass allows unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period; or
A $24 3-Day Pass allows $24 unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period
Citi Bike is available for use 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year with access to thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey City