Food Scene
My favorite Chinese food in New York city!
While the restaurant is often fully booked, they do take walk ups. Take away and delivery also available.
Order the Chongquing Chicken Wings, Mapo Tofu and the Malaysian Beef Jerky Fried Rice! I also love the Kung Pao Pastrami and the Stir Fried Celery.
https://www.missionchinesefood.com/nyc/
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Mission
171 E BroadwayMy favorite Chinese food in New York city!
While the restaurant is often fully booked, they do take walk ups. Take away and delivery also available.
Order the Chongquing Chicken Wings, Mapo Tofu and the Malaysian Beef Jerky Fried Rice! I also love the Kung Pao Pastrami and the Stir Fried Celery.
https://www.missionchinesefood.com/nyc/
For delicious upscale modern french fare.
Incredible food, exceptional cocktails and an impeccable wine list.
Dinner here is a must, but they are now also open for brunch + lunch.
Order the Foie Gras + the Whole Sasso Chicken or the Oxtail Risotto.
http://leturtle.fr/
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Le Turtle
177 Chrystie StFor delicious upscale modern french fare.
Incredible food, exceptional cocktails and an impeccable wine list.
Dinner here is a must, but they are now also open for brunch + lunch.
Order the Foie Gras + the Whole Sasso Chicken or the Oxtail Risotto.
http://leturtle.fr/
Go for their happy hour / Aperitivo | Daily from 5-7PM.
*Try one of everything on the aperitivo meno with a glass of the prosecco or the rose.
Stay for their pasta + Venetian small plates alongside a superb selection of Italian wine.
http://www.bacaronyc.com/
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Bacaro
136 Division StGo for their happy hour / Aperitivo | Daily from 5-7PM.
*Try one of everything on the aperitivo meno with a glass of the prosecco or the rose.
Stay for their pasta + Venetian small plates alongside a superb selection of Italian wine.
http://www.bacaronyc.com/
Best dumplings in NYC!
Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle
For the most authentic Chinatown experience.
$4 for 8 dumplings
You must try the dry noodles with Minced Pork Sauce
Lan Zhou Handmade Noodles
Best dumplings in NYC!
Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle
For the most authentic Chinatown experience.
$4 for 8 dumplings
You must try the dry noodles with Minced Pork Sauce
Head to Dimes Deli for breakfast or lunch to stay or go if you're trying to be healthy on holiday :)
Delicious bagels, breakfast bowls and sandwiches.
I often grab a totasted everything bagel with cream cheese from here to go!
My picks are the Sumner Roll, The Big Salad or the Pickled Salmon Poke.
Head next door to the grocery for any last minute supplies!
http://dimesnyc.com/deli
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Dimes Deli
143 Division StHead to Dimes Deli for breakfast or lunch to stay or go if you're trying to be healthy on holiday :)
Delicious bagels, breakfast bowls and sandwiches.
I often grab a totasted everything bagel with cream cheese from here to go!
My picks are the Sumner Roll, The Big Salad or the Pickled Salmon Poke.
Head next door to the grocery for any last minute supplies!
http://dimesnyc.com/deli
For the best burger in New York!
Head there for dinner, breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Order the Bronte Burger, or my favorite the Whaleys Burger (with fries of course!).
http://www.rubyscafe.com/
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Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StFor the best burger in New York!
Head there for dinner, breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Order the Bronte Burger, or my favorite the Whaleys Burger (with fries of course!).
http://www.rubyscafe.com/
Jewish comfort food for anytime of the day.
The timeless appeal of the Russ & Daughters Cafe makes it a perfect spot any time of day: whether it’s a for a light nosh, brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner, or a special occasion. You will be part of the mishpocha (family) — whether you have been a regular in the shop for 70 years or if you are a first time visitor.
Ge the knishes + potato latkes alongside one of their delicious bagels or smoked salmon boards/platters.
http://www.russanddaughterscafe.com/
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StJewish comfort food for anytime of the day.
The timeless appeal of the Russ & Daughters Cafe makes it a perfect spot any time of day: whether it’s a for a light nosh, brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner, or a special occasion. You will be part of the mishpocha (family) — whether you have been a regular in the shop for 70 years or if you are a first time visitor.
Ge the knishes + potato latkes alongside one of their delicious bagels or smoked salmon boards/platters.
http://www.russanddaughterscafe.com/
THE BEST PIZZA IN NEW YORK! is right on your doorstep.
Tomatoes are locally sourced and flour is milled in-house, so conscientious pizzaphiles can rest assured that no canned products were used in the making of their late-night slice.
Make sure you grab a slice or have a pie delivered.
http://www.scarrspizza.com/
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Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard StTHE BEST PIZZA IN NEW YORK! is right on your doorstep.
Tomatoes are locally sourced and flour is milled in-house, so conscientious pizzaphiles can rest assured that no canned products were used in the making of their late-night slice.
Make sure you grab a slice or have a pie delivered.
http://www.scarrspizza.com/
Old school Italian sandwiches and what I consider the best coffee in the neighborhood!
https://www.reginasgrocery.com/
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Regina's Grocery
27 Orchard StOld school Italian sandwiches and what I consider the best coffee in the neighborhood!
https://www.reginasgrocery.com/
The words on the awning — written in Chinese characters, with no English translation — say Kiki’s Greek Tavern.
It's everyone's favorite local restaurant! Warm and welcoming, reasonably priced, greek comfort food.
Must trys: Grilled Octopus, Mixed Grill
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Kiki's
130 Division StreetThe words on the awning — written in Chinese characters, with no English translation — say Kiki’s Greek Tavern.
It's everyone's favorite local restaurant! Warm and welcoming, reasonably priced, greek comfort food.
Must trys: Grilled Octopus, Mixed Grill
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar food and great cocktails all night long + a great happy hour from 5-7PM with $1 oysters and $7 signature cocktail.
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Bar Belly
14 Orchard StBar food and great cocktails all night long + a great happy hour from 5-7PM with $1 oysters and $7 signature cocktail.
Perfect for drinks or late night eats, Forgtmenot is a fun, casual bar with a great food menu.
Order a spicy margarita with your tacos or cheese burger.
Great Bloody Mary's with your brunch!
http://www.forgtmenotnyc.com/
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Forgtmenot
138 Division StPerfect for drinks or late night eats, Forgtmenot is a fun, casual bar with a great food menu.
Order a spicy margarita with your tacos or cheese burger.
Great Bloody Mary's with your brunch!
http://www.forgtmenotnyc.com/
For art deco charm and sophisticated cocktails head upstairs to the bar at the Metrograph theatre.
I always get a "night of the iguana".
they also do great food + films
http://metrograph.com/
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Metrograph
7 Ludlow StFor art deco charm and sophisticated cocktails head upstairs to the bar at the Metrograph theatre.
I always get a "night of the iguana".
they also do great food + films
http://metrograph.com/
It's just a really cool bar in the middle of nowhere, and the drinks are good and CHEAP!
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Mr. Fong's
40 Market StIt's just a really cool bar in the middle of nowhere, and the drinks are good and CHEAP!
Essentials
An indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, fresh produce & specialty foods.
http://www.essexstreetmarket.com/
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Essex Market
88 Essex StAn indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, fresh produce & specialty foods.
http://www.essexstreetmarket.com/
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StMy go to for all my grocery needs.
Drugstore & Pharmacy
OPEN 24 HOURS
just a short walk away
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Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond RdDrugstore & Pharmacy
OPEN 24 HOURS
just a short walk away
City MD - Urgent Care
Need a Doctor? Just walk in.
Hours:
Mon 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tue 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wed 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thu 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM
138 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002
(212) 609-2541
https://www.citymd.com/urgent-care-locations/ny/new-york/delancey/031
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CityMD Lower East Side Urgent Care - NYC
138 Delancey StCity MD - Urgent Care
Need a Doctor? Just walk in.
Hours:
Mon 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tue 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wed 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thu 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM
138 Delancey St., New York, NY 10002
(212) 609-2541
https://www.citymd.com/urgent-care-locations/ny/new-york/delancey/031
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveDrugstore & Pharmacy
just a short walk away
Orchard Cleaners & Laundromat
28 Orchard StBest local dry cleaner + great wash & fold service.
Everything Else
NEW YORK PILATES SOHO
25 Howard StThe Pilates Studio in New York
SKY TING YOGA - Chinatown
17 Allen Stbecause yoga :)
LAICALE Soho Hair Salon
129 Grand StFor that last minute band trim or blow-out
Arts & Culture
The apartment you are staying in during your visit was once tenement housing, so if you'd like to learn more about the history of Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood, the architecture and it's people then a visit to the Tenement Museum is a must.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThe apartment you are staying in during your visit was once tenement housing, so if you'd like to learn more about the history of Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood, the architecture and it's people then a visit to the Tenement Museum is a must.