3. Lovers of Today
8.4
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 116 tips and reviews
Brianne Sperber: Love that half the cocktails are made with Lavender and Lemon. So delicious.
Erin: They make their own syrups right at the bar, including the delectable Lavender Honey. Don't order off the menu - just let Reynolds choose something for you.
Ariel Viera: Great cocktail bar with happy hour, friendly bartender, and very comfy booths.
5. Cafe Mogador
9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews
Kadir Sengul: I’ve almost eaten my fingers! The food were so 😋 sausage which were made from beef lamb was so good and I also recommend kadayif with pistachios,feta cheese and lavender honey on. Excellent
Bern R: It's all about the Tagines here! But honestly ALL the food and drink are beyond delish- well worth the long waits on busy nights.
Bravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
6. Death & Co.
8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews
Elisa: Fried oysters and some sort of lavender cocktail - life is good!
Cameron Gidari: Worthy of the hype, the cocktails here are some of the best in the city. The Short Change Hero, which used roasted pepper and pepper jelly, is the best cocktail I've ever had.
Maxwell Z: Cocktail Mecca, plain and simple.
Amber Katz: Quiet, calm atmosphere and a fantastic mani/pedi. Enjoy the citrus tea and try Jin Soon's own line of lacquers.
demi moore: Lovely calm place with an asian inspired decor quality work great prices wonderful citrus tea.
Linda Vo: Quality mani pedis, and luxury selection of colors-Nars, Dolce and Gabbana
9. The Organic Grill
123 1st Ave (btwn E 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 57 tips and reviews
Marmy: Tomato soup with basil was delicious and spicy bean burger was tasty to. Friendly athmosphere.
Jeanie: The vegan omelette is crazy good. I like mine with cheddar Daiya, onions, mushrooms, and kale.
Jenean chapman: Pineapple boozie sangria pops are kinda genius. Also go for the pineapple jerk slider.
10. Pouring Ribbons
225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews
Clay Fox: One of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. Ever. Moscow Mules are great as well. You really can't go wrong with any drink. These guys are awesome.
Time Out New York: There are flawless standards here—a strapping Manhattan, a tingly champagne cocktail fizzing w/ sugar & Angostura bitters—but big-swinging bar talents really come out to play w/ their original drinks. Read more.
Eater: From the guys behind Death & Co., including Joaquín Simó, Tales of the Cocktail 2012 American Bartender of the Year. Featuring everything from Tiki riffs to stirred classics, and the service is tops.
11. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Jeremy Goldstein: The 7 course tasting menu is off the charts. Separately can recommend the Quail appetizer, the Gnocchi and the Duck.
Eater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]
Bravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
funky flavor: The best crepe vanilla cake I have ever had, not too crazy sugary and very light. Also try the Nutella doughnut it is very sweet but the overall will not eltima you down. The caramel shake was great.
Saadiq Rodgers-King: Sit at the counter and watch the desserts being made.
Food Network: Johnny Iuzzini gets his sweet fix with the Fromage Blanc Island Cheesecake at ChikaLicious Dessert Bar in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
13. Tarallucci e Vino
163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & 11th St), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 56 tips and reviews
Andrew Cerda: This is a great place to grab wine and appetizers before dinner, or even just because. The $36 chefs tasting (cheese, meat and bruschetta) is delicious!
Jessica Doyle: Perhaps the best croissant I've ever had, if you are into butter, which I most certainly am.
Parastou Marashi: get the pain au chocolat warm and toasty!