Lori Luo: "This Alphabet City bar is one of the best gems in the 'hood. Come for an excellent variety of small plates and cocktails, such as the Pearls of the East and Wylie's Cherry Flip."
Maria: "So cozy! Much needed addition to the East Village. This is the perfect place to cozy up with a book or post up to do some work. Mud coffee and awesome tea selection helps. Will be back!"
Gary Peck: "Very cool atmosphere, reminds me of alley bars in Japan. In addition to lots of sake, Decibel is one of the few places I've found with pickled garlic! They're at the bottom of the small stairwell."
Kim Pham: "A very friendly coffee shop. The deconstructed latte is actually lovely - shot of espresso, milk, and a finished latte (with a wafer + water to cleanse the palate)."
Tracey Churray: "Do you like sitting around with friends drinking rare craft beer, but can only comfortably fit 2 in your tiny apt? Just come here! Comfy couches, super chill. Plug for your charger by the couches too!"
Ranu Rajkarnikar: "This place is pure magic. Lovely friendly staff, incredible tempura omakase and delicious sake. We loved talking to Dime, Nicholas and Chef Yokota. Such a nice add to the neighborhood and so tasty."
Jessi Singh: "I get my chai and samosa fix here. Feels like home. I can hang out and talk with others like me who have come to this country to work hard and try to enjoy the experience at the same time."
Real Cheap Eats: "Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($5.50). "Crisp samosas are split open and doused in spicy stewed chickpeas, tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind-date chutney, spicy cilantro chutney and raw onions."
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: "Best running track outdoors in the city. I always start from the lowest point of the park and run all the way up on the East River. The park itself is amazing with soothing views of Queens/Brooklyn"
Emilie Dishongh: "Secretly some of the best river views of the city, from the Corlears Hook view of the Statue of Liberty, to the promenade under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges."
Gothamist: "While there are many good pignolis all over the city, the best I've found are at Veniero's, the venerable Italian pastry shop—since 1894!—in the East Village."
AmateurConcierge: "This neighborhood institution is great for gifts for locals and out of towners alike or for an evening coffee.The pastry selection is endless, and a great scoop of gelato or ice cream for only $2.50!"