

Il Laboratorio Del Gelato
Lower East Side What I suggest: Olive oil, orange hibiscus, tarragon This is the only ice cream shop that makes ice cream that tastes...


Soft Swerve Ice Cream
Lower East Side What i suggest: ube This is one of the prettiest soft serves I've ever seen (albeit very artificial looking) and it has a...


Spicy Village
Lower East Side Although this BYO spot is famous for its Chicken Tray, I highly suggest getting the dumplings to accompany as well. The...


Vanessa's Dumpling
Union Square, Lower East Side and Williamsburg This is my go to if I’m planning on going out afterward around Union Square, LES, or...


Lam Zhou's Handmade Noodle
Lower East Side Absolutely a hole in the wall where it will be difficult to find a spot to sit. Lam Zhou is famous for its noodle soups...


Super Taste
Lower East Side This is very much a hole in the wall kind of place where you will probably need to share a table with someone you don’t...


Williamsburg Pizza
Lower East Side and Williamsburg I don’t normally like the crust on pizza but these square (grandma) slices are an exception. Every part...


Ivan Ramen
Lower East Side and Hell's Kitchen (Gotham West) This is an above solid ramen joint. Flavors for each are distinct, the broth is not...