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!
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!
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!
This awesome dumpling house will fill you up! Get the sesame pancake and pair it with the hot and sour soup. Yum!
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?
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!
This mellow LES lounge offers $5 drinks every night until 10PM. Try one of the martinis, kick back, and relax.
Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate, plus their egg truffle is to die for.
This Michelin star restaurant is for the true foodies, especially egg lovers. We recommend the tasting menu to get the full experience.
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!
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!
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.
Fun spot for a drink and to catch a live band. Come here during happy hour for some cheap drinks and a good time.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
A beer garden with a great selection of brews. Bring your friends, get some pretzels and sausage, some beer, and enjoy!
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!
Great for quick, late night eats. Get the strawberry crepe with nutella or the strawberry & dulce de leche crepe. Yum!
Nice little Italian restaurant and great for brunch. Go for the farmer's breakfast and don't forget about the bacon, it's the best!
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.
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.
It's not quite Paris, but the macarons here are some of the city's finest. Try the jasmine green tea or the salted caramel.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Authentic Austrian food in the Lower East Side, get the sausage sampler, cheese Spätzle, and one of the Austrian beers on tap.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
This bar is great when you are a Jazz music fan! Join the Tuesday night jam, it starts at 12 am. :-)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!!
This place provides a mouth-pleasing Turkish Cuisine. Try the $10.95 two-course lunch special, Mondays through Fridays!
