You enter this speakeasy through a phone booth at the back of Crif Dogs. Once you do, you’ll enjoy amazingly made cocktails – try the Staggerac or an Old Fashioned. Reservations are required!
Order the De Pabellion Arepa, and thank us later. For those with a gluten allergy, the arepas are made with corn flour so they're totally safe to eat!
One of our favorite bagel places in the city - we love to order an everything bagel with lox spread. The gluten free bagels here are not to be missed, along with their creative cream cheese flavors.
Quoted wait times are often way off from what the hostess tells you. Be sure to hang around close by and constantly check in, as you typically can be seated sooner than expected.
New to the BBQ scene, this spot has slowly climbed to the top of our list. We usually devour the brisket, the pulled pork, and the beef ribs. Everything is amazingly juicy and delicious (and messy).
Order a latte with a slice of the amazing olive oil cake - you won't regret it. Definitely our favorite place to grab coffee in the East Village.
This place is a craft beer-lover's paradise, with an impressive selection of both bottled and draft beers.
Order the omakase here for a mind-blowing sushi experience, and be sure to sit at the sushi bar. The fish is incredibly fresh and truly sets the standard for how sushi should be.
An East Village brunch staple - cheap and consistently delicious. The pumpkin pancakes are to die for, trust us!
Visit this dog run during the year to socialize your pups but remember to also mark your calendars for the very creative annual Halloween Parade for dogs in October!
This is the place to experiment with your Dog toppings! We’re fans of the jon-jon (cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds) and the spicy red neck (bacon, chili, cole slaw & jalapenos).
What starts as traditional ice cream is quickly transformed by adding tons of unique toppings. We recommend the Salty Pimp – vanilla ice cream, topped with dulce de leche, sea salt and chocolate dip.
Can’t find the Mud Truck, but are craving an Iced Almond Latte or a Mint Mochaccino, then grab a seat at their café – especially in the outdoor patio.
If you thought Momofuku’s food was inventive, wait until you see them make their cocktails! Sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan or Bangkok Daiquiri.
When we've had a late night out, there's nothing better than getting an amazing bacon, egg & cheese on a whole wheat everything bagel from here to sooth our hangover the morning after.
Wanna know how to get in…leave your number with the bouncer and he’ll call you! Once inside, you’ll enjoy the best cocktails of your life…especially the Oaxaca Old-Fashioned.
Support your city with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The wait for Brunch is shorter than dinner, and we recommend the chicken & egg sandwich at brunch or the lamb shoulder for dinner.
Grab a seat at the bar and watch the owner, Chika, create all the ethereal desserts. Get the Prix Fixe with wine pairing ($22) and try anything from the daily menu.
You can’t go wrong here. We definitely recommend the Margherita, the Soppressata Piccante or the Colatura di Alici. Start with the Warm Spicy Octopus & Potato.
Wash down some “Crack Pie” with a “Fancy Milkshake” – we recommend the Cereal Milk White Russian!
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
Pool, Darts, Skee Ball. Feels like a Chuck E. Cheese's for drinking co-eds. Happy Hour from 4-7pm Everyday! $3-$6 Drafts and Well Cocktails.
When at McSorley’s remember to order the Light or Dark beer in even numbers. It’s cash only.
A very low-key and unassuming atmosphere with some perfect ramen. Try the Spicy Miso and the Gyozas…which are all prepared in front of you.
