Bonjour. Superb ingredients make these sandwiches spectacular.Space is tight so great spot to grab a snack and head outside.

East Village charmer. Southern Italian served in intimate and rustic space. Food served late.

Small and chill. Fresh takes on breakfast and seafood; three meals a day.

Hunan style disches, artfully presented in elegant, comfortable space. Noodes are among the stars.

“Everyting is vegetarian; a lot is unexpectedly vegetarian.” Super tiny place, limited menu, big on flavor.

Bustling spot to enjoy proper NYC bagels, with the right training.

NYC bagels prepared with Montreal techniques. Fermented dough; boiled in water; fired in wood-burning ovens; tossed in marble chute for cooling. Perfection: crisp, chewy and dense.

Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art is a non-profit contemporary arts organization promoting cultural exchange internationally. Edited bookstore as well.

Self service, casual spots throughout NYC and Brooklyn. Serving foods influenced by the city of Xi’an, with a mix of Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Family owned and operated since 2005. The noodle dishes are a must.

Clever cocktails and comfort served until very late in this (way) East Village spot on Avenue C. You might even discover some live music.

Much elevated bar food served 4pm to 4am everyday and everynight. Warm, happy and friendly East Village spot.

Inventive and creative cocktails served on dimly lit and intimate Alphabet City side street.

Award-winning and immensely popular spot to enjoy innovative Asian-American, flavorful foods. Serviced in an interpretation of a classic Chinatown-style spot.

Cozy spot to enjoy sweet and savory crepes throughout the day in Alphabet City.

Established in 1989, handmade in NYC decorative objects. Lovely new and vintage accessories artfully displayed in expansive spaces that will make you adore everything.

Cool and sexy, just beyond Lovers of Today; check the hours.

Snug and dark speakeasy-style, even thought it isn’t one.

Community garden in the East Village. Quiet spot to enjoy nature; since the 1970s.

Authetnic and bustling established French Bistro and the southernmost tip of East Village. Perfectly charming and flawless.

Crazy bustling jazz seven nights each week. French bistro cuisine served in cozy East Village spot. Guaranteed to make new friends.

Classic Italian barber shop situated on a charming East Village block. Find the carriage house and go for a straight-edge shave and cut.

Varied cuisine impeccably and imaginatively served and presented in dynamic bar with open kitchen. Chef’s seven course tasting menu is well worth considering and is fabulous value.

Large but well edited selection of men’s goods sold in this intimate East Village charmer.

East Village hangout with a full range of barber services. Head through the discreet back door and enter a well appointed drinking establishment.

Cozy and bustling East Village spot focusing on the “heritage techniques of cooking and preservation.” Difficult to categorize but delicious and solid vibe. Trust your instincts.

Basque influenced food and drink served in inviting East Village space. Pintxos, refrescos and sherry with gilda, sardinas, anchoas and jamon. Hospitality included.

Second location of The Standard at Cooper Union designed on a more intimate scale with its own buzz inside and out. Cafe Standard bustling from early morning to late night; with its own mushroom farm. No Bar is an all inclusive space with club-like programming and late night parties. Secluded street level garden outfitted with yurts. Narcissa references the upstate NY farm producing many of its ingredients.

Light meals, craft beers and superb coffee. Discover the secret hidden garden.

Organic and free trade tea by the ounce, pot or cup. Charming staff passionate about tea.

When the garden is open hit the Cloister Cafe for a relaxing drink in this oasis in the East Village.

Looking for a place to lay your head in the East Village? It is pretty tough until you land at this modern hotel.  Walk-up brownstone gives you the feel of living in NYC.

Well edited selection of new and used books presented in a clean and modern space in Alphabet City.

Speakeasy-style saloon located on the second floor beyond an unassuming wooden door. Subdued atmosphere with candles glowing and a great view of the street action below. Japanese inspired cocktails formulated by expert mixologists.

Parisian bar featuring live jazz in the heart of Alphabet City until the wee hours.

Creative and fun approach to Indian dining in the middle of Alphabet City.

French fry perfection…. crispy on the outside and soft on the inside served in a paper cone. Choice of over 25 sauces.

Everyone loves dumplings…. “Jewish kreplach, Italian ravioli, Polish pierogi, Korean mandoo and Japanese goyza.” Perfectly proportioned dumplings made in front of your eyes in cheerful space with a sense of humor.

Freshly roasted coffees sold in bulk at reasonable prices.

Care and attention to detail uncommon in an era of mass production. Recreating and reinventing men’s and women’s clothing from the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. The spirit of beautiful vintage lives on in this relocated and reopened gem.

No more nightclub; now an interesting men’s clothing store.

Well edited selection of men’s clothing.

Since 1892. Russian sauna, Redwood sauna, Turkish room, Aromatherapy room, Steam room, Ice cold pool cafe, juice bar. David’s and Boris’ shifts.

Traditional Aussie fast food.

Bright Ukranian spot serving borscht, kielbasa, goulash, pierogis in modern-vintage atmosphere. 24/7.

Spectacular Italian pastires and biscotti. Established 1894.

New, used and rare books since 1927.

Most unique inventory in the City.

Varied menu in the East Village.

Each unique and spectacular. Noodle Bar; Ssam Bar; Boker and Dax; Ko; Ma Peche; Milk Bar.

Seasonal and responsibly raised products served in charming 26-seat “mom and pop” East Village cafe.

Tiny magical storefront to enjoy expresso with olive oil cake, fritatta, rose almond cookie and lemon cornmeal cake.

Bustling and comfortable restaurant with full bar open long hours. Breakfast or lunch is the time to go. Order malawach with poached eggs and enjoy brewed-to-order coffee at this cozy East Village establishment with a Mediterranean influence.

Head upstairs for well executed Bangladesh Indian food in incredibly festive atmosphere. Order the lunch special if available.