It’s nearly a sin to eat a pastrami sandwich anywhere else in the city. Pair cold cuts with a can of Dr. Brown’s and bask in the historical glory.
Wylie Dufresne’s flagship for molecular gastronomy is known for its wacky combos and prix-fixe menus.
The famed Italian joint known for its meatballs offers various sauces, vegetables, meat choices, and sides that set it apart from other restaurants.
The legendary venue is a record store, bar, music venue, and pastry shop all rolled into one.
Getting a drink at this 1970s-themed dive bar is like stealing from your parents’ liquor cabinet.
Shop from the ever-rotating racks of obscure designer labels at the pint-size boutique.
Fall in love with soft cotton tees and hoodies for men and women at the store that resembles a playground.
The UK Fashion boutique has a storefront on Orchard Street and sells over 25 designers like Vivienne Westwood and Bolangaro Trevor.
Lounge by the East River or take a jog on the running path, which ends on the Lower East Side.
Corlears Hook Park is just on the eastern edge of Manhattan. A dog run, playgrounds, and spray showers make it fun for all ages.
The public park and playground has a gorgeous garden filled with rare trees and flowers.
The first community garden has been around since the seventies and harbors a pond, vegetable gardens, berries, herbs, and rare trees. It’s a meeting place for old friends and nature lovers.
The long narrow park between Chrystie and Forsyth Street has a soccer field, basketball court, and dozens of benches for casual hangouts.
Book an appointment at the full-service hair salon, where they give free bang trims in between appointments to protect you from yourself, so they say.
The hip East London Salon parked itself on Stanton Street and specializes in retro stylings and funky cuts.
Savor fluffy doughnuts with funk fillings and flavors, and no artificial ingredients.
Peruse the small-production, earth-friendly wines from all around the globe at this carefully curated wine store.
Taste the old world at Yonah Schimmel’s, where knishes have been made since 1910.
Smoked lox and whitefish have never been better than at famed Russ & Daughters. Order up a bagel and schmear and pick through the babka and hamantaschen for all your Jewish holidays.
Take tours of the Lower East Side and re-live what it was like to live in the area during times of great despair and triumph.
Downstairs is a modern art gallery, and upstairs is a rocking bar fit with a photobooth.
Michael Foley opened a gallery that highlights photography, drawing, cut paper, and painting on Allen Street.
Gallerist Lisa Cooley often brings in conceptual works and fiber-art sculptures made from repurposed materials.
Dine on rich bar food at long communal tables, while enjoying the restaurant’s rowdy bar scene and extensive list of craft brews.
The two-level glam restaurant offers creative global fare that is just as good as the people watching.
The Bulgarian bar below Kuma Inn features an ice cage, Bulgarian beers, and rowdy dance parties that last way after hours.
Named after a French World War II safe house, this trendy club and rooftop attracts the late-night dancers until the wee hours of the night.
Learn the Brazilian combination of dance and martial arts at the Lower East Side fitness center. Classes are offered seven days a week from capoeira veterans.
The casual and unpretentious gym is a favorite with those who live around the Essex and Delancey subway stop.
