Rowan’s guidebook

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Rowan’s guidebook

Food scene

Pho real the best Vietnamese I've found in the city
21 locals raden deze aan
Hanoi House
119 St Marks Pl
21 locals raden deze aan
Pho real the best Vietnamese I've found in the city
Try the munchkins & vindaloo
Khiladi NYC
175 Avenue B
Try the munchkins & vindaloo
My fave here is the lamb tagine
856 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Ave
856 locals raden deze aan
My fave here is the lamb tagine
Great date spot! Beautiful, fresh ingredients
45 locals raden deze aan
Hearth
403 E 12th St
45 locals raden deze aan
Great date spot! Beautiful, fresh ingredients
Amazing wine list with equally amazing food! I usually have the tasting menu here. Known for their orange wines.
9 locals raden deze aan
Ruffian
125 E 7th St
9 locals raden deze aan
Amazing wine list with equally amazing food! I usually have the tasting menu here. Known for their orange wines.
A healthy option, vegan/vegetarian restaurant who can also be very gluten-free friendly. Try the vegan grilled cheese!
14 locals raden deze aan
Ladybird
111 E 7th St
14 locals raden deze aan
A healthy option, vegan/vegetarian restaurant who can also be very gluten-free friendly. Try the vegan grilled cheese!
Homemade, to die for, affordable pasta!
10 locals raden deze aan
Fiaschetteria "Pistoia"
647 E 11th St
10 locals raden deze aan
Homemade, to die for, affordable pasta!
NYC style bagel with a cult following, get here early to avoid the line but don't worry, it moves quickly.
202 locals raden deze aan
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue A
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NYC style bagel with a cult following, get here early to avoid the line but don't worry, it moves quickly.
Aussie cafe that is great for breakfast, brunch & lunch
21 locals raden deze aan
Ruby's Cafe
442 3rd Ave
21 locals raden deze aan
Aussie cafe that is great for breakfast, brunch & lunch

Local stores

Great selection of wines & spirits
12 locals raden deze aan
Brix Wines
170 Avenue B
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Great selection of wines & spirits
Same day wash & fold laundry service, dry cleaning usually takes 2 days.
La La Laundry Corp.
180 Avenue B
Same day wash & fold laundry service, dry cleaning usually takes 2 days.
Bodega with basic household goods
7 locals raden deze aan
Sheen Brothers Inc
346 E 10th St
7 locals raden deze aan
Bodega with basic household goods
Great deli with tasty sandwiches and pre-made salads for lunch or dinner. Also a nice array of cheese to go with a bottle of wine from Brix next door.
52 locals raden deze aan
Barnyard Cheese Shop
168 Avenue B
52 locals raden deze aan
Great deli with tasty sandwiches and pre-made salads for lunch or dinner. Also a nice array of cheese to go with a bottle of wine from Brix next door.
Organic supermarket
45 locals raden deze aan
East Village Social
126 St Marks Pl
45 locals raden deze aan
Organic supermarket
Supermarket
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Union Market
240 E Houston St
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Supermarket
For the chefs, visit the farmer's market each Sunday (from 9am) in Tompkin's Square Park on Avenue A between 7th & 9th.
18 locals raden deze aan
Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket
East 7th Street
18 locals raden deze aan
For the chefs, visit the farmer's market each Sunday (from 9am) in Tompkin's Square Park on Avenue A between 7th & 9th.

Bars

Casual local hangout
25 locals raden deze aan
Maiden Lane
162 Avenue B
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Casual local hangout
Large selection of beer to have in or take away
Craft + Carry Bottle Shop and Tap Room
116 St Marks Pl
Large selection of beer to have in or take away
Speakeasy with a dance floor
141 locals raden deze aan
Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
141 locals raden deze aan
Speakeasy with a dance floor
Casual day time bar, gets more lively at night
6 locals raden deze aan
Loverboy
6 locals raden deze aan
Casual day time bar, gets more lively at night
Wine bar (on tap) with small plates
17 locals raden deze aan
Lois
17 locals raden deze aan
Wine bar (on tap) with small plates
Jazz bar with live music, sometimes with outdoor performances which can often be heard from the rooftop of my building
48 locals raden deze aan
Rue B
188 Avenue B
48 locals raden deze aan
Jazz bar with live music, sometimes with outdoor performances which can often be heard from the rooftop of my building

Coffee

My go-to morning coffee spot
236 locals raden deze aan
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th St
236 locals raden deze aan
My go-to morning coffee spot
One of the best coffees in NYC in my opinion, also their baked goods are so tasty! Try the frittata and/or olive cake
127 locals raden deze aan
Abraço
81 E 7th St
127 locals raden deze aan
One of the best coffees in NYC in my opinion, also their baked goods are so tasty! Try the frittata and/or olive cake
Nearby coffee, another option if the first two don't take your fancy.
36 locals raden deze aan
The Roost
222 Avenue B
36 locals raden deze aan
Nearby coffee, another option if the first two don't take your fancy.

Sightseeing

Local community garden, part of East Village's charm
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Local community garden, part of East Village's charm