Sharon's Neighborhood Guidebook

Sharon
Sharon's Neighborhood Guidebook

The Food Scene

Our top spots to brunch, or dine. All walkable from our space and some with city-approved outdoor heated-tent dining.
Nestled in a back alley that's decorated overhead with twinkle lights and on the sides with greenery, Freeman’s classically hipster interior (taxidermied animals and velvet floral couches abound) is dark and cozy, making it best suited to warm winter meals. Food-wise, the menu is simple but never boring, with options like a cracked wheat salad, house-made pork and fennel sausage, and seriously good Ipswich clam fritters. Sitting in the private wine room, tucked away in the back, feels a bit like eating a meal in a family member's kitchen.
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Freemans
Freeman Alley
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Nestled in a back alley that's decorated overhead with twinkle lights and on the sides with greenery, Freeman’s classically hipster interior (taxidermied animals and velvet floral couches abound) is dark and cozy, making it best suited to warm winter meals. Food-wise, the menu is simple but never boring, with options like a cracked wheat salad, house-made pork and fennel sausage, and seriously good Ipswich clam fritters. Sitting in the private wine room, tucked away in the back, feels a bit like eating a meal in a family member's kitchen.
This relaxed, affordable Italian place in East Village has a menu that reads like a greatest hits list of Italian classics. Definitely one of the best Italian food in downtown NY.
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Supper
156 E 2nd St
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This relaxed, affordable Italian place in East Village has a menu that reads like a greatest hits list of Italian classics. Definitely one of the best Italian food in downtown NY.
While take-out from the 1914 original on East Houston is an unparalleled New York City experience, the new, wonderfully turned-out, old-world café is about a ten minute walk from the mothership. We heartily recommend the classic open-face sandwich, the super heebster nosh with wasabi roe, and matzo ball soup. Chocolate babka french toast, along with their potato pancakes, which are topped with Gaspe Nova smoked salmon and a sunny side up egg.
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard St
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While take-out from the 1914 original on East Houston is an unparalleled New York City experience, the new, wonderfully turned-out, old-world café is about a ten minute walk from the mothership. We heartily recommend the classic open-face sandwich, the super heebster nosh with wasabi roe, and matzo ball soup. Chocolate babka french toast, along with their potato pancakes, which are topped with Gaspe Nova smoked salmon and a sunny side up egg.
There are often lines around the corner to get in but it's worth it for the legendary pancakes. Plus, take-out is always available if you don’t have time to wait for a seat. They take reservations for dinner only.
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Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton St
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There are often lines around the corner to get in but it's worth it for the legendary pancakes. Plus, take-out is always available if you don’t have time to wait for a seat. They take reservations for dinner only.
Created as an all-day gathering for locals and visitors alike, Sonnyboy is a vibrant space that serves a seasonally stylish menu but without the fuss. The focus is on great food + drinks, from morning brunch to late nights at the bar where the staff are so charming you’ll probably let them join your party.
Sonnyboy
65 Rivington St
Created as an all-day gathering for locals and visitors alike, Sonnyboy is a vibrant space that serves a seasonally stylish menu but without the fuss. The focus is on great food + drinks, from morning brunch to late nights at the bar where the staff are so charming you’ll probably let them join your party.
Eataly SoHo is a vibrant Italian marketplace with an anchor restaurant, cafe, and so much more. A taste of Italy for every mood in a historically landmarked building.
Eataly Soho
Eataly SoHo is a vibrant Italian marketplace with an anchor restaurant, cafe, and so much more. A taste of Italy for every mood in a historically landmarked building.
The authentic Japanese sushi spot in the neighborhood. They specialize in Temaki sushi (hand roll sushi). Everything we've tried is delicious, and the crab roll in particular is the best we've ever sampled anywhere on Earth (and we've been to Japan!). Super friendly staff and a low-key atmosphere.
Douska
63 Delancey Street
The authentic Japanese sushi spot in the neighborhood. They specialize in Temaki sushi (hand roll sushi). Everything we've tried is delicious, and the crab roll in particular is the best we've ever sampled anywhere on Earth (and we've been to Japan!). Super friendly staff and a low-key atmosphere.
“Corner Bar” bistro in the newly opened NINE ORCHARD hotel is super chic and hip, and perfect for brunch, dinner or just meeting friends for afternoon tea. In warmer weather, Corner Bar has a charming outdoor seating area that is surrounded by beautiful, lush plants.
Nine Orchard
“Corner Bar” bistro in the newly opened NINE ORCHARD hotel is super chic and hip, and perfect for brunch, dinner or just meeting friends for afternoon tea. In warmer weather, Corner Bar has a charming outdoor seating area that is surrounded by beautiful, lush plants.
Casual place serving Moroccan/Israeli food. They offer great breakfast and brunch. Local’s favorite!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Ave
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Casual place serving Moroccan/Israeli food. They offer great breakfast and brunch. Local’s favorite!
Portuguese and Spanish vibes take center stage at this lively and hip Lower East Side spot. Great seafoods and trendy scene.
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Cervo's
43 Canal St
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Portuguese and Spanish vibes take center stage at this lively and hip Lower East Side spot. Great seafoods and trendy scene.
This is definitely one of the best Japanese soba joints in the city. The place is bright and lively, and the menu is covered in manga characters extolling the health benefits of soba. The dipping soba options are our favorite, partially because they’re also the most fun. You get to cook your noodles and concoct a soup after. The noodles are packed with flavor, chewy, and perfectly al- dente.
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Cocoron
16 Delancey St
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This is definitely one of the best Japanese soba joints in the city. The place is bright and lively, and the menu is covered in manga characters extolling the health benefits of soba. The dipping soba options are our favorite, partially because they’re also the most fun. You get to cook your noodles and concoct a soup after. The noodles are packed with flavor, chewy, and perfectly al- dente.
Chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra of Contra opened a more casual wine-bar-meets-restaurant spot on Orchard Street which has proven to be an LES standout. All of the seating is at high-top, communal tables, and it's walk-in only. The wine list is first-rate, but this isn't just a spot for drinks, so come hungry and attempt to order as many of the very shareable plates as you can.
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Wildair
142 Orchard St
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Chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra of Contra opened a more casual wine-bar-meets-restaurant spot on Orchard Street which has proven to be an LES standout. All of the seating is at high-top, communal tables, and it's walk-in only. The wine list is first-rate, but this isn't just a spot for drinks, so come hungry and attempt to order as many of the very shareable plates as you can.
As its name suggests, Rich Torris's restaurant, Dirty French, does re-imagined classic french dishes.The thing to order is definitely the mille-feuille, but the whole menu—and, by the way, wine list—is excellent. The quirky décor is imbued in every part of the experience, from Bruce High Quality Foundation sculptures to frilly antique serving trays, which gets really dolled up around the holidays.
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Dirty French
180 Ludlow St
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As its name suggests, Rich Torris's restaurant, Dirty French, does re-imagined classic french dishes.The thing to order is definitely the mille-feuille, but the whole menu—and, by the way, wine list—is excellent. The quirky décor is imbued in every part of the experience, from Bruce High Quality Foundation sculptures to frilly antique serving trays, which gets really dolled up around the holidays.
Tokyo’s legendary ramen restaurant’s first New York location. Michelin starred, you can indulge on all sorts of non-ramen fusion experiments at this fun, sunny noodle joint.
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Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton St
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Tokyo’s legendary ramen restaurant’s first New York location. Michelin starred, you can indulge on all sorts of non-ramen fusion experiments at this fun, sunny noodle joint.
‘70s-inspired Lower East Side bar-slash-restaurant with a dining room upstairs and a lounge down below. You can get dinner here or head downstairs and try to snag the pool table.
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The Flower Shop
107 Eldridge St
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‘70s-inspired Lower East Side bar-slash-restaurant with a dining room upstairs and a lounge down below. You can get dinner here or head downstairs and try to snag the pool table.
The city-owned 79-year-old market/food hall is a newly renovated state-of-the-art, award- winning-architect-designed space that has floor-to-ceiling windows, an high sloped ceiling, and all-new kitchens and stalls. The 37,000-square-foot space houses Shopsin’s, tons of legacy food vendors, butchers, spice shops, fishmongers, and groceries and more. Must visit!
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Essex Market
88 Essex St
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The city-owned 79-year-old market/food hall is a newly renovated state-of-the-art, award- winning-architect-designed space that has floor-to-ceiling windows, an high sloped ceiling, and all-new kitchens and stalls. The 37,000-square-foot space houses Shopsin’s, tons of legacy food vendors, butchers, spice shops, fishmongers, and groceries and more. Must visit!

Vegetarian/Vegan Dining

Bread-peddling Belgian megachain Le Pain Quotidien is behind this apothecary-inspired wine bar. The food menu is organic and eschews animal products. Instead expect chefly "prescriptions" of plant-based bites. Counter service and dine-in options.
Le Botaniste
Bread-peddling Belgian megachain Le Pain Quotidien is behind this apothecary-inspired wine bar. The food menu is organic and eschews animal products. Instead expect chefly "prescriptions" of plant-based bites. Counter service and dine-in options.
This casual spot boasts incredible vegan takes on classics Sichuan dishes like Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu. There are three Spicy Moon locations in downtown to choose from.
Spicy Moon - Bowery
This casual spot boasts incredible vegan takes on classics Sichuan dishes like Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu. There are three Spicy Moon locations in downtown to choose from.
The chef Shenarri Freeman is remaking the classic southern cuisine and soul food with a vegan and plant-based twist at Cadence.
Cadence
The chef Shenarri Freeman is remaking the classic southern cuisine and soul food with a vegan and plant-based twist at Cadence.
This all-day cafe is perfect for a satisfying salad, a smoothie, coffee or a lively brunch. This New York-grown chain now has three locations each with a beautiful bright and airy interior.
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The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare St
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This all-day cafe is perfect for a satisfying salad, a smoothie, coffee or a lively brunch. This New York-grown chain now has three locations each with a beautiful bright and airy interior.
One of the best Vegan Burger spot. The terrific food, desserts, and atmosphere made it Eater NY's "restaurant of the year" for 2023.
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Superiority Burger
119 Avenue A
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One of the best Vegan Burger spot. The terrific food, desserts, and atmosphere made it Eater NY's "restaurant of the year" for 2023.
Lower East Side grocery store and delicatessen that's exclusively stocked with vegan products. Along with prepackaged and pantry items, the deli counter offers house-made meat-free sandwiches, salads and pastries.
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Orchard Grocer
78 Orchard St
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Lower East Side grocery store and delicatessen that's exclusively stocked with vegan products. Along with prepackaged and pantry items, the deli counter offers house-made meat-free sandwiches, salads and pastries.

Neighborhood Specialities

Delectables unique to the Lower East Side
Katz Deli is one of the most iconic delis in all of New York City. There’s no other place like it and has been operating since 1888.
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Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St
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Katz Deli is one of the most iconic delis in all of New York City. There’s no other place like it and has been operating since 1888.
Russ & Daughters is a New York culinary and cultural icon, known for the highest quality appetizing foods: purveyors of the highest quality smoked fish, caviar, bagels, baked goods, and specialty foods, Since 1914, this landmark New York City institution has been owned and operated by four generations of the Russ family. Russ & Daughters has continued to provide the tastes and traditions of a true New York experience.
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St
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Russ & Daughters is a New York culinary and cultural icon, known for the highest quality appetizing foods: purveyors of the highest quality smoked fish, caviar, bagels, baked goods, and specialty foods, Since 1914, this landmark New York City institution has been owned and operated by four generations of the Russ family. Russ & Daughters has continued to provide the tastes and traditions of a true New York experience.
The softer, dairy-free side of Morgenstern’s is here to reimagine non-dairy ice cream for the 21st century. Inspired by the tradition of American soft serve, Morgenstern’s BANANAS takes a fun, silly and deliciously sweet approach to America’s favorite dessert. So good, we love it!
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Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington St
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The softer, dairy-free side of Morgenstern’s is here to reimagine non-dairy ice cream for the 21st century. Inspired by the tradition of American soft serve, Morgenstern’s BANANAS takes a fun, silly and deliciously sweet approach to America’s favorite dessert. So good, we love it!
For many years Mark Israel’s plain glazed doughnut recipe was enough to draw crowds to this Lower East Side foodie destination, but more recent additions, like Mexican churros, house-made jelly filled doughnuts, and cake doughnuts have made Doughnut Plant legitimately legendary.
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand St
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For many years Mark Israel’s plain glazed doughnut recipe was enough to draw crowds to this Lower East Side foodie destination, but more recent additions, like Mexican churros, house-made jelly filled doughnuts, and cake doughnuts have made Doughnut Plant legitimately legendary.
Top-notch artisinal ice-cream for dairy eaters and vegans alike. Not cheap but worth every penny!
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan Ave
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Top-notch artisinal ice-cream for dairy eaters and vegans alike. Not cheap but worth every penny!

Delectable Cafés

Coffee coffee & more coffee
The best coffee to go. Seriously
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Caffè Vita
124 Ludlow St
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The best coffee to go. Seriously
The in-house beans are some of New York City's best, and the café itself is serene and beautiful. Locations vary in size (some have tables where you could totally pull out a laptop), and you can usually find a place to at least perch for a bit.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette St
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The in-house beans are some of New York City's best, and the café itself is serene and beautiful. Locations vary in size (some have tables where you could totally pull out a laptop), and you can usually find a place to at least perch for a bit.
Try the lavender infused cafe latte at this local favorite!
Froth New York
Try the lavender infused cafe latte at this local favorite!

Late Night Dining

A classic East Village establishment. This place has been serving fresh, simple Italian food to people on 2nd Avenue since 1998. Open until 1AM everyday.
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Frank
88 2nd Ave
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A classic East Village establishment. This place has been serving fresh, simple Italian food to people on 2nd Avenue since 1998. Open until 1AM everyday.
Neapolitan pizzas, nice salads, simple pastas, well-executed vegetables, and great entrees are consistently tasty, ideal for sharing, and highly satisfying. They’re open until 2am daily and 4am on weekends, and just about everyone will like this place.
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Lil' Frankie's
19 1st Ave.
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Neapolitan pizzas, nice salads, simple pastas, well-executed vegetables, and great entrees are consistently tasty, ideal for sharing, and highly satisfying. They’re open until 2am daily and 4am on weekends, and just about everyone will like this place.

Nearby Parks with a View

Two of these daytime friendly parks are across the river for breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The East River Park is wonderful for a waterfront jog and a mere 15 minutes away by foot
This expansive waterfront park is home to the best views of Manhattan. Stretching up from John Street Park all the way down to the sixth pier, Brooklyn Bridge Park is one you should not miss. Whether it is to visit the Pier 1 Playground or the Roller Rink on Pier 2, make sure to walk or bike the Greenway all the way through to visit each of the unique piers and take in everything the park has to offer.
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Parke ng Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman St
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This expansive waterfront park is home to the best views of Manhattan. Stretching up from John Street Park all the way down to the sixth pier, Brooklyn Bridge Park is one you should not miss. Whether it is to visit the Pier 1 Playground or the Roller Rink on Pier 2, make sure to walk or bike the Greenway all the way through to visit each of the unique piers and take in everything the park has to offer.
This park in Williamsburg is named after the original Domino Sugar Factory because, well it was literally right there. Actually, the factory is still there, but isn’t running anymore. It’s NYC’s newest park and is beautiful with great views and a lot of places to chill and rest. Domino Park is located right on the East River and invites you to play volleyball, picnic and go for a walk. The view of Manhattan is terrific. Our tip: come during sunset.
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Domino Park
15 Kent Ave
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This park in Williamsburg is named after the original Domino Sugar Factory because, well it was literally right there. Actually, the factory is still there, but isn’t running anymore. It’s NYC’s newest park and is beautiful with great views and a lot of places to chill and rest. Domino Park is located right on the East River and invites you to play volleyball, picnic and go for a walk. The view of Manhattan is terrific. Our tip: come during sunset.
More commonly known for Smorgasburg, America’s largest weekly open-air food market (which is family-friendly!), on Saturdays and Sundays during the warmer months, the park is open seven days a week, year-round. Come to this Williamsburg park to enjoy a picnic, walk out onto Hurricane Point, watch live music, play soccer in Bushwick Inlet Park, fly a kite in the open green space, or simply relax—all with a view of Manhattan.
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East River State Park
90 Kent Ave
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More commonly known for Smorgasburg, America’s largest weekly open-air food market (which is family-friendly!), on Saturdays and Sundays during the warmer months, the park is open seven days a week, year-round. Come to this Williamsburg park to enjoy a picnic, walk out onto Hurricane Point, watch live music, play soccer in Bushwick Inlet Park, fly a kite in the open green space, or simply relax—all with a view of Manhattan. 

Must-See Sightseeing

If you have a free afternoon, the recently completely elevated park known as the High Line is a must see and can be accessed from various points from the Meatpacking neighborhood up to the all new Hudson Yards. 40 minutes away by foot
This elevated public park that runs from the Meatpacking District all the way to Midtown is perhaps the best thing to happen to the city’s landscape in decades. Set on abandoned railway tracks suspended above the city streets, the restoration project by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in conjunction with James Corner Field Operations began in 2006 and continues to this day, now focused on a huge development in the original Rail Yards at the end of the line in the west 30’s. Boasting views of the Hudson river, a seasonal landscaping program, and art installations throughout, the High Line draws crowds of city-dwellers and tourists looking for a little respite from the streets below.
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High Line Park
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This elevated public park that runs from the Meatpacking District all the way to Midtown is perhaps the best thing to happen to the city’s landscape in decades. Set on abandoned railway tracks suspended above the city streets, the restoration project by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in conjunction with James Corner Field Operations began in 2006 and continues to this day, now focused on a huge development in the original Rail Yards at the end of the line in the west 30’s. Boasting views of the Hudson river, a seasonal landscaping program, and art installations throughout, the High Line draws crowds of city-dwellers and tourists looking for a little respite from the streets below.
Newly opened in May 2021, Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan, adjoining Hudson River Park. It offers a unique green space unlike any other in New York City.
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Maliit na Isla
West 13th Street
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Newly opened in May 2021, Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan, adjoining Hudson River Park. It offers a unique green space unlike any other in New York City.