Food Scene
Keith McNally’s latest biz-casual power bistro is quite the scene come nighttime. Go for lunch instead, when things are less pompous and you can actually see the gorgeous decor.
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Cherche Midi
282 BoweryKeith McNally’s latest biz-casual power bistro is quite the scene come nighttime. Go for lunch instead, when things are less pompous and you can actually see the gorgeous decor.
Food is great (best described as Filipino tapas) and the atmosphere has the feel of a hidden grotto. Won't see many tourists here! To top it off, it's BYO with a small corking fee. Price is right too!
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Kuma Inn
113 Ludlow StFood is great (best described as Filipino tapas) and the atmosphere has the feel of a hidden grotto. Won't see many tourists here! To top it off, it's BYO with a small corking fee. Price is right too!
Shopping
This cavernous cafeteria is a repository of New York history—glossies of celebs spanning the past century crowd the walls, and the classic Jewish deli offerings are nonpareil.
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Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StThis cavernous cafeteria is a repository of New York history—glossies of celebs spanning the past century crowd the walls, and the classic Jewish deli offerings are nonpareil.
Drinks & Nightlife
The drink menu famously hawks a down-to-earth hierarchy of wines: Good, Decent, Cheap.
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Schiller's Liquor Bar
The drink menu famously hawks a down-to-earth hierarchy of wines: Good, Decent, Cheap.
Everything Else
7AM to 11PM (you can do your laundry or drop it off for an extra charge)
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Laus Wash & Dry Inc
7AM to 11PM (you can do your laundry or drop it off for an extra charge)
On the strength of its bills alone, the Mercury Lounge is hard to beat. Numerous local bands to hit the big time—like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Strokes—began their odysseys here.
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Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StOn the strength of its bills alone, the Mercury Lounge is hard to beat. Numerous local bands to hit the big time—like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Strokes—began their odysseys here.
Sara D. Roosevelt Park runs along Chrystie Street, from East Houston to Canal, near where an elevated train used to rattle. It offers a welcome oasis amid the concrete jungle.
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Parque Sara D Roosevelt
Forsyth StreetSara D. Roosevelt Park runs along Chrystie Street, from East Houston to Canal, near where an elevated train used to rattle. It offers a welcome oasis amid the concrete jungle.
Farther east, at Manhattan's edge, is the 57-acre East River Park. Basketball and tennis courts and football and baseball fields are available for everyone to enjoy some recreation.
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Parque Estatal East River
90 Kent AveFarther east, at Manhattan's edge, is the 57-acre East River Park. Basketball and tennis courts and football and baseball fields are available for everyone to enjoy some recreation.
24 hour gym. $75 for one month, no additional fees. Ideal for longer stays.
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Ludlow Fitness
100 Delancey St24 hour gym. $75 for one month, no additional fees. Ideal for longer stays.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St8am-11pm (7 days/week)
Monday through Sat: 8AM-7PM / Sunday 10am-6PM
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Mercado de Essex
88 Essex StMonday through Sat: 8AM-7PM / Sunday 10am-6PM
Arts & Culture
Among the City's best current venues is the Bowery Ballroom, with its consistently strong bookings, especially good sound and excellent visibility.
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The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StAmong the City's best current venues is the Bowery Ballroom, with its consistently strong bookings, especially good sound and excellent visibility.