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84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The classic meatballs here are definitely worth the wait. The menu comes with a black marker so just check off what you want and send it off. With so many options, the combinations are endless!
99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Awesome restaurant/lounge serving up a variety of dishes in the LES. The french onion soup is to die for and we also recommend the red snapper tacos. Yum!
New York Habitat: Where else can you get delicious vegan treats? Chow down on a cupcake or cookie sandwich here or get their cookbook and make your own!
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Come early, it can get busy here. Definitely get the Devils on Horseback which consists of dates stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, then broiled until crispy. Need we say more?
New York Habitat: This pub is great for either a weekend brunch or a late night party spot, though it can get pretty crowded the later it gets. They make a good mac n' cheese and we love the paprika fries too!
50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This Michelin star restaurant is for the true foodies, especially egg lovers. We recommend the tasting menu to get the full experience.
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 317 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A good spot for a weekend brunch, get the steak frites and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Don't miss the bathroom either, very old fashioned and unique!
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Good Mexican food with a large selection of margaritas. Order the enchiladas moles and if you think you can handle heat - the habanero grapefruit margarita!
New York Habitat: On the SE corner of Grand and Bowery, these fluffy, made-to-order hot cakes are delicious and 15 mini cakes only costs a buck! Get a bag and enjoy them in in the nearby Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Speakeasy · Flatiron District · 144 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Don't try to pop in unannounced at this hidden speakeasy. Appointments are required, but once inside the knowledgable bartender will create original, masterful cocktails at your request.
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Enter through the rustic pawn shop and suddenly reveal a whole secret lounge. Tapas dishes and exquisite cocktails, this is a great place to start the night. Free champagne in the bathroom? Yes!
108 Rivington St (btw Essex & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Lower East Side · 96 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Walk into this old school candy shop and become a kid again. Any candy you can think of, they'll have it. Time to get your sweet tooth on!
235 Eldridge St (btwn Stanton St & E Houston St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 63 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Good vibes come from this place playing old school hip hop all night. It's small and a bit crowded but it's still a blast with friends.
95 E Houston St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 308 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Great layout at this Whole Foods, and our favorite grocery in the area. The eating area on the second floor is a good place to relax as well.
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 345 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: White everything at this lab-like ice cream shop. A cool, modern atmosphere serving up unique and delicious ice cream. We love the honey lavender and black sesame!
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Who knew grilled cheese could come in so many delicious combinations! This place just opened, show them some love and order the Muenster Mash and get it with bone marrow butter for an extra $1.
143 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Lower East Side · 138 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of our favorite theaters in the city. It's mostly independent films and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Save a couple bucks and come here instead of the larger theaters.
New York Habitat: Nice little bookstore that's volunteer-run. Come here to get your feminisist literature, as well as books devoted to gender and sexuality, activist strategies, and much much more.
New York Habitat: Hip, friendly, and serving up great coffee from Stumptown with a variety of little treats. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but we love it. Can't go wrong with the iced coffee.
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 130 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Oh how we love the paninis here, and they're just 5 bucks! If you're in the area, stop in for a quick bite or just to say hi to the owner, Gaia.
New York Habitat: Need to 'woo' your date? This romantic French spot is perfect and light on the wallet, get $4 glasses of wine from 5-7pm Tuesday - Saturday
106 Norfolk St, South Store (Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 31 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The owner Sunita is a sweetheart and she serves up awesome mixed drinks in this quiet, low-key bar amidst the chaos that is LES. Need some heat? Definitely try the jalapeno cocktails!
102 Norfolk St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Just when you think you know about all the brunch spots in the LES, in comes Saro Bistro. Great service and you better believe the crab cake eggs benedict is worth coming back for.
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The best part about Rockwood? It's free! (though you do need to get a couple drinks). Come here for a cheap, entertaining, music filled night.
New York Habitat: You'll likely have to wait a while to get a seat here around brunch time so when you do sit down, don't leave without getting their unbelievable blueberry pancakes and sugar cured bacon!
Cupcake Shop · Lower East Side · 247 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Got a sweet tooth? Choose from the many varieties of cupcakes here, just make sure one of them is the delicious Red Velvet! A dozen for $21.
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This specialty shop on Houston St. has the best smoked fish in the city, but there's so much more here. If you're not in the mood for seafood, try some of the chocolate candy!
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Delicious sweet and savory crêpes here at this charming little establishment. They'll make it anyway you want so don't hesitate to try something different - dulce de leche with bacon? Why not!
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Converted into a music venue in 1997, the Bowery Ballroom features artists from all genres. It's spacious but the balcony is the best spot!
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: It's all about the pastrami on rye at this famous deli. Take your ticket stub, walk to the right counter, get your food, and chow down. Don't lose that ticket stub though or it'll cost ya!
New York Habitat: Buy the truffles. All the truffles. Okay, this place is a little too pricey to buy them all, so just be sure to try the cocoa-covered ones!
Latin American Restaurant · Sutton Place · 126 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This is an upscale Puerto Rican restaurant that serves some of the best Latin food in New York City. Try their delicious carne empanadas and their famous mojitos!
14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This is a great place if you enjoy cheap drinks and live music. They have special themes twice a week and on Tuesdays they offer different brands of beer!
Mexican Restaurant · Union Square · 269 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Great spot if you love Mexican Food. Try their enchiladas suizas, which are filled with cheese and organic chicken. We also recommend their Frozen Pomegranate Margaritas!
590 5th Ave (btwn E 47th & 48th St.), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 34 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Great store if you have a passion for basketball! They have every jersey and apparel from all the NBA teams and 2 basketball hoops where you can play for the highest score!
New York Habitat: Great supermarket if you are looking for fresh, delicious ingredients for home cooked meals and tasty pastries. Try their chocolate cakes and their mariage teas!!