Thanks to East Village Local Experts—the 4SQ users who pay it forward with tips and likes—we identified some of the truly local places in this happening 'hood. Tips? All from the experts themselves.
Red Fabbri: The best pizza in the neighborhood, and maybe even the city. Eat-in: get the octopus and any of the pizzas. Take-out: the margarita pie and brussels sprout/pancetta white pie, no sides.
DoubleDeuce: If you run South on the path, there's a great moment, you suddenly notice Lady Liberty at the end of the island. You're in New York City and she's right here with you. Terrible turf fields though.
Restaurant mexicain · Alphabet City · 176 conseils et avis
AmateurConcierge: Some of the better Mexican cuisine in lower Manhattan. Ask them to spice up the pineapple margarita, get some guac and whatever entree strikes your fancy
Restaurant servant des ramen · Alphabet City · 303 conseils et avis
RC: I have to lower many other ramen reviews I've made now. This place is on a different level. So much flavor! Rich broth and the noodles, a good chew. The Char Siu was fall-apart tender. So good!
Bar à sushis · East Village · 146 conseils et avis
Omer Zach: From 5 to 7 every day $21.50 gets you miso soup, a salad, 4 appetizers, 4 skewers, a sushi roll, 3 nigiri pieces, a scoop of ice cream, and hot tea. One of the best deals in the East Village.
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Alphabet City · 316 conseils et avis
Red Fabbri: Our favorite restaurant in the 'hood. Amazing local American food. Kale Salad, heritage pork, and a must-have rotating dessert. Everything on the menu is good and seasonal.
Salle de concert · Greenwich Village · 316 conseils et avis
Kathryn Yu: Go to Webster Hall to see a band. If you have a paper ticket, the line is usually further down the block. Don't get stuck in the will-call line.
Salle de concert jazz et blues · Alphabet City · 77 conseils et avis
DoubleDeuce: Mostly I come here for the Happy Hour prices but it's got a unique energy for being a mostly red-light lit cocktail bar. And it's small-group themed, so it's lots of small, quirky, fun conversations.
J Crowley: One of my favorite bars in the east village. Buck hunter, skee ball, darts, and pool tables. Play all four games in a World Series with your friends.
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Lots of tv's, great bloody marys and buck hunter/pinball. Friendly staff, chill vibe and all around great neighborhood dive. You can even order food in, no problem.