The East Village has a lot going for it: a wealth of restaurants and watering holes, numerous parks and community gardens, galleries galore—and real estate that’s appreciably more affordable than that of the neighboring West Village…. More
Check out cutting-edge art in the East Village’s numerous small galleries such as Kenkeleba House and the EVAC, then enjoy a beer at McSorley’s Old Ale House, the city’s oldest continuously operated bar. Bask in the… More
Those unfamiliar with the East Village are likely to be happily surprised by how many buzzy—and buzz-worthy—restaurants are located here. David Chang’s Momofuku Ko has two Michelin stars; sushi restaurant Kanoyama, kaiseki eatery Tsukimi, and Asian-influenced… More
A number of mainstream chains have opened in the East Village, including Muji, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Urban Outfitters. Nonetheless, the neighborhood remains a mecca for lovers of vintage apparel, thanks to boutiques including AuH2O, East… More
It’s been a long time since the East Village was—to quote a description of poet Lord Byron—“mad, bad, and dangerous to know.” Luxury high-rise apartments, trend-setting restaurants, and designer boutiques have moved into the… More
Unsung Museums of the East Village Since its heyday as the white-hot center of the cutting-edge art scene in the early 1980s, the East Village has been home to numerous contemporary-art galleries. Less well known… More
All-American Eats in the East Village American cuisine extends far beyond burgers, as restaurants in the East Village deliciously prove. Here you can indulge in the melting pot of flavors that make up a New American… More
