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The Best Restaurants Near Union Square
You'll pass through Union Square at some point this week, and you might as well eat something good while you're there.
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The Best Restaurants In The East Village
Our favorite spots in a neighborhood packed with great places to eat.
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Where To Eat Ethiopian Food Downtown
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurants below 34th Street in Manhattan.
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Where To Take A WFH Snack Break In The East Village
Neighborhood spots for when you need some fresh air, a little blood flow, and a good old-fashioned snack.
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The Best East Village & LES Restaurants On Caviar
Our 18 all-time favorite delivery spots in the East Village and on the Lower East Side.
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11 Tigers
Up a secret tiger-themed staircase in the East Village, you'll find this Japanese and Thai speakeasy. Prepare for tons of uni, smoky cocktails, and a loud, lively scene.
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Nón Lá
Everything at this tiny Vietnamese restaurant in the East Village is worth ordering—especially the lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken.
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Marufuku Ramen
The East Village outpost of this popular San Francisco ramen shop is one of your better options for a quick bowl of noodles.
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Prince Tea House
The East Village location of Prince Tea House has unique desserts and one of the better and more affordable afternoon teas in town.
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Buka
Get some solid goat pepper soup and beef suya at Buka, the only Nigerian restaurant in the East Village.
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Librae Bakery
Librae is a "third-culture" bakery in Cooper Square that makes some of the city's best pastries.
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Spot Dessert Bar
Spot Dessert Bar is a sweets-only restaurant on St. Mark's that's great for a casual date.
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Claud
Claud is a wine bar in the East Village that serves some really delicious riffs on classic European fare.
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Mochinut
Mochinut in the East Village has over 20 colorful varieties of mochi doughnuts, which have subtly crispy outsides and soft and chewy centers.
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Wiggle Room
At Wiggle Room in the East Village, you can go back and forth between the chill bar area upstairs and the lively dance floor in the basement.
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Sincerely, Ophelia
This fun, spacious East Village speakeasy has Basquiat-inspired art and glow-in-the-dark bathrooms.
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Chicken & The Egg
This mostly-takeout East Village spot has some of the better fried chicken sandwiches in the city.
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The Library
The Library in the East Village is a book-filled dive bar where you can grab some relatively inexpensive drinks.
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KGB Bar
KGB Bar is a divey Soviet-themed bar in the East Village that hosts readings for the local literary scene.
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Double Down Saloon
The Double Down Saloon is an East Village dive bar that leans into the '90s punk aesthetic.
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Hekate Café & Elixir Lounge
Hekate is an East Village cafe and mocktail bar with delightfully witchy vibes.
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Dhom
Dhom is a Lao spot in the East Village where you can get delicious, smoky BBQ skewers and a great Happy Hour special.
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Ladybird
Ladybird is a vegan restaurant in the East Village that's perfect for a fun night out, whether you're vegan or not.