Mediterranean dishes change every night at the buzzing antique store turned restaurant. Il Buco is a favorite of many seasoned New Yorkers.
The massive bronze space offers a comprehensive DIY Bloody Mary bar and a satisfying meat-heavy menu.
The expansive restaurant is home to comfort food, pitchers of sangria, and a killer brunch menu.
The intimate Italian restaurant offers authentic lasagna, tender meats, and zero pretension with an all-Italian wine list.
Inside a brightly colored awning, Cuban-inspired tapas and Latin music make Agozar a fun stop during any evening.
Fresh sushi and original combinations of spices keep the too-cool-for-school clientele waiting for tables most nights.
American and Chinese dishes meld together perfectly at the come-one-come-all destination on Lafayette Street.
Smoked meat, poutine, and lox are all served expertly at the Noho outpost of this famed Canadian-Jewish deli.
Swift’s bartenders are experts when it comes to brews, and the rotating list on stock will sure make any beer-lover weak in the knees.
Noteworthy DJs, non-stop dance parties and a long line on Saturday nights make Bowery Electric a go-to for debauchery on Bowery.
A sports bar for the just-graduated crowd, Phebe’s turns rowdy on the weekends with Top 40 jams as the soundtrack.
The lines are long and the bouncers are picky at Acme, but once you’re inside the double-decker restaurant-and-lounge you’ll forget all about the wait.
Below ground, Von has a few different rooms with different vibes and soundtracks. But all are privy to late-night dancing, custom-made drinks, and constant good times.
The narrow underground bar is hard to find amid the big-box Bowery lounges, but a loyal clientele flock to the vaguely British spot.
The Bowery Hotel’s bar is known for its opulent decor and beautiful people. Persian rugs and murals of New York keep hotel guests and downtown trendsetters delighted as they sip upscale cocktails.
A favorite shop among many vintage hunters, Screaming Mimi’s has unique pieces and quirky accessories. It’s been around since the ‘70s, (although some finds date back to the early twentieth century).
The independent bookstore is a favorite among NYU, SVA, and Cooper Union students. Loyal writers and artists can be found hidden in its aisles for hours.
Glam, camp, kitsch, and sparkle all come together at the famed costume designer’s store on Bowery.
Bibliophiles come to Mercer Street Books for out-of-print editions, rare hardcovers and a stroll down literary memory lane.
Designed by optician and designer Selima Salaun, the vintage boutique has trendy eyewear and a unique collection of clothing and accessories.
Photographers will appreciate this bookstore that's solely devoted to the topic of photography, and also hosts book-signings and events.
Originated in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this decorative arts and design store has since expanded to San Francisco and Noho, where it continues to attract the local design community.
Although it’s no park, Astor Place is famous for it’s giant cube, an iron rotating sculpture that sits on a traffic island.
Work out and get toned in the shrine to positivity near Astor Place. Sign up for classes in cycling, boxing, Pilates, and yoga, with live sets by local DJs.
The cult-like spinning studio’s Noho location offers the same intense workouts fueled by pump-up dance music and a community atmosphere.
Bootcamp classes and personal trainers attract fitness buffs of all levels to Work Train Fight.
Heralded as Martha Stewart’s stylist, Eva Scrivo is known as a downtown beauty expert. Her staff at the salon on Bond Street make sure to leave clients looking put together, even without a blowout.
Find an aquatic oasis at Great Jones, where a water lounge is outfitted with pools, a waterfall, steam rooms, and saunas.
The full-service salon offers packages fit for any spa-goer. Gel manicures, blowouts, makeup application, and waxing are all part of deals like the Spa Diva or the Lady Killer.
Owned by the Takahara’s, this simple and elegant salon knows how to meet your professional hair needs to your liking.
The intimate Noho location has just a few tables and chairs, but fair trade coffee and satisfying snacks keep Think customers loyal.
The Philadelphia coffee company opened a spacious outpost on Lafayette where coffee experts come by for a quick espresso or cappuccino, all made with fair trade beans.
Parisi supplies breads to many of New York’s restaurants, but neighborhood patrons are loyal consumers of their freshly baked rolls, baguettes and loaves.
Coffee addicts might want to try an espresso at this hip, popular cafe, while tea-lovers can sip on a Kombucha.
A legendary poetry performance space, Bowery Poetry has long been a place for literary readings, group meet-ups, and inspiring poetry slams.
The contemporary art gallery showcases two exhibits a month and sells offbeat zines, posters, and books in its front-of-house shop.
As one of Off-Broadway’s most famous venues, Public Theater hosts plays, musicals, lecture series, and Shakespeare in the Park.
Built in 1832, the Merchant’s House Museum is home to public programs and exhibits relating to New York life in the Nineteenth Century.
Astor Place Theater has been a home to Blue Man Group since 1991, and is a staple in the Off-Broadway community.
Opened in 1996, the performance space offers artists and speakers a stage to address human rights issues and engage with the public.
With another outpost in London, this international Indian and Pakistani gallery showcases works from South Asian artists through group exhibitions.
Once a gas station, B Bar proves that even an outdoor garden as expansive as this one can get crowded on Saturday nights.
