Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
They do live music during the week, food is great, and open late. Also, great cocktails!
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The Wayland
700 E 9th StThey do live music during the week, food is great, and open late. Also, great cocktails!
They make very interesting cocktails and has a fun, low key vibe.
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Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th StThey make very interesting cocktails and has a fun, low key vibe.
This very well be my favorite place in the city. The food is amazing, the music is always great, and they have a great selection of sake!
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Sake Bar Satsko
202 E 7th StThis very well be my favorite place in the city. The food is amazing, the music is always great, and they have a great selection of sake!
Off the beaten track sake bar! In the basement of a building, it's worth going just to see.
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Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StOff the beaten track sake bar! In the basement of a building, it's worth going just to see.
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveGreat neighborhood bar.
Really great beer place in the neighborhood! Perfect place to go on your own or big group of friends.
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Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveReally great beer place in the neighborhood! Perfect place to go on your own or big group of friends.
11TH STREET BAR
510 E 11th StGreat neighborhood bar.
St. Dymphna's
117 Avenue AGreat neighborhood bar.
Shopping
Tokio 7
83 E 7th StFavorite consignment store in the city!
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayGreat bookstore, worth checking out!
Mast Books
72 Avenue AFavorite bookstore in the city!
Dashwood Books
33 Bond StReally great photography bookstore in the city.
East Village Books
99 St Marks PlGreat used bookshop, they only accept cash.
Getting Around
BUS STOP near APT- take the 14D - Bus straight to the L train! This bus takes you directly to the L train in minutes. You get a free bus transfer with your metrocard, so can take one bus ride and one subway ride for $2.75. I use it all the time, they come every couple minutes... so you're never waiting very long.
Av C/E 11 St station
BUS STOP near APT- take the 14D - Bus straight to the L train! This bus takes you directly to the L train in minutes. You get a free bus transfer with your metrocard, so can take one bus ride and one subway ride for $2.75. I use it all the time, they come every couple minutes... so you're never waiting very long.
L Train @ AVE A - make sure to be on the EAST end of the train. I use this train the most - NOTE it’s about a 10 min walk from the Ave A exit to the apt. The L train takes you WEST across town or EAST into Brooklyn. Go WEST to Union Square/ 6th Ave/ 8th Ave if you want to go Uptown or Downtown in Manhattan. Or take it EAST for Brooklyn if you want to go to Williamsburg/ Greenpoint/ Bushwick/ Queens.
444 E 14th St
L Train @ AVE A - make sure to be on the EAST end of the train. I use this train the most - NOTE it’s about a 10 min walk from the Ave A exit to the apt. The L train takes you WEST across town or EAST into Brooklyn. Go WEST to Union Square/ 6th Ave/ 8th Ave if you want to go Uptown or Downtown in Manhattan. Or take it EAST for Brooklyn if you want to go to Williamsburg/ Greenpoint/ Bushwick/ Queens.
BUS STOP for M8 - Bus straight to Astor Place and West Side! This just runs across town just like the L. It doesn't come as often as the 14D, but if I'm going cross town and I see it coming I usually hop on. It's very convenient!
645 E 11th St
645 East 11th StreetBUS STOP for M8 - Bus straight to Astor Place and West Side! This just runs across town just like the L. It doesn't come as often as the 14D, but if I'm going cross town and I see it coming I usually hop on. It's very convenient!
BUS STOP for M9 - Bus that goes downtown to financial district/ Chinatown OR to UES. I don't take it that much, but if you're going way downtown on the east side it's convenient.
Av C/E 11 St station
BUS STOP for M9 - Bus that goes downtown to financial district/ Chinatown OR to UES. I don't take it that much, but if you're going way downtown on the east side it's convenient.
CITI BIKE DOCK - $10 for a 24 hr rental, I only cycle along the East or Hudson River's. There's a really great bike path that goes most of the way around the city on the river. From the apt you can access it from E 10th St and Ave D (you'll see the overpass on the other side of the roundabout). I have a helmet, please ask to use! I never ever ride without it and I don't ride in the city itself and would advise against it.
701 E 9th St
701 East 9th StreetCITI BIKE DOCK - $10 for a 24 hr rental, I only cycle along the East or Hudson River's. There's a really great bike path that goes most of the way around the city on the river. From the apt you can access it from E 10th St and Ave D (you'll see the overpass on the other side of the roundabout). I have a helmet, please ask to use! I never ever ride without it and I don't ride in the city itself and would advise against it.
Entertainment & Activities
I never check to see what's on at Rockwood, I just turn up and have never been disappointed!
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StI never check to see what's on at Rockwood, I just turn up and have never been disappointed!
Planet Rose Karaoke
219 Avenue AIf you like Karaoke… this is the place to go.
EAST RIVER PARK - the overpass is here, you can cross over the highway and get to the park where you can walk along the river. There are great views of Brooklyn. Most of the park is currently under construction, so only a portion of the promenade is open. But its still worth checking out on a nice day if you can.
499 E 10th St
499 East 10th StreetEAST RIVER PARK - the overpass is here, you can cross over the highway and get to the park where you can walk along the river. There are great views of Brooklyn. Most of the park is currently under construction, so only a portion of the promenade is open. But its still worth checking out on a nice day if you can.
Essentials
Duane Reade Pharmacy
756 Myrtle Ave24 Hr Pharmacy
Target
Associated Supermarkets
216 5th AveBasic grocery, has everything you need.
Union Market
240 E Houston StNice produce and groceries
Trader Joe's
E&S whole food
Good for cheap breakfast sandwich and open late.
Food scene
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StBest coffee in the city.
B Cup Cafe New York City
212 Avenue BNice coffee shop with good food
C&B
178 E 7th StBest breakfast sandwiches in the neighborhood.
Black Seed
176 1st Ave.Favorite bagel in the city.
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AExcellent bagels.
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue BLate night sandwich.
Cafe Mogador
Great for brunch or dinner.
Boulton & Watt
5 Avenue ASports bar with tasty brunch
Rowdy Rooster - East Village
Have you ever tried Indian Fried Chicken?!
Best chicken sandwich in the neighborhood, maybe city!
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Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveBest chicken sandwich in the neighborhood, maybe city!
Lady Wong Pastry & Cakes
Really interesting cakes and other sweet treats.
Confectionary
440 E 9th StBest macarons in the neighborhood!
Gruppo Thin Crust Pizza
98 Avenue BVery good thin crust pizza
Yellow Rose
Good Tex Mex
FishMarket II
Very good Malaysian food.
Hearth
403 E 12th StNice restaurant
Casa Adela
66 Loisaida AveBest chicken and rice
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Very good ramen
Minca
536 E 5th StTasty ramen
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveGood ramen
Wine Store
Alphabet City Wine Co.
Brix Wines
170 Avenue B