Important Reminder:The Foursquare City Guide app officially sunset on December 15, 2024, with the web version following in early 2025. However, your check-in journey doesn’t end here! Join us on Swarm, where new adventures await.
Created by amNewYork Updated On: November 8, 2021
Nestled within the heart of the East Village, this quaint micro-neighborhood beats at a slightly slower pace beneath the hustle, bustle and foot shuffling of partygoers and tourists. (Lisa Fraser)
119 Avenue A (btwn 7th St. & St. Mark's Pl.), New York, NY
Diner · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
amNewYork: This ’80s-era establishment is still going strong! Odessa wins the heart of old and young residents alike for the comfort food and 24-hour service on weekends.
amNewYork: This wine bar and cevicheria spot offers a trip to South America by way of the palette. A strip of seating at the bar makes for an intimate setting as patrons dine on ceviches.
German Restaurant · Alphabet City · 174 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Feature dishes: Züricher Geschnetzeltes (a sliced veal cutlet in a creamy mushroom sauce) and Kaiserschmarrn (chopped, fluffy German pancakes with raisins served with applesauce).
amNewYork: Also known as 7B for its location on Seventh Street and Avenue B. Standouts: the U-shaped bar , the old-time photo booth, the arcade games and the jukebox.
amNewYork: Don’t expect a grand facade and entryway at the No Malice Palace, but it’s the nondescript appearance that adds to its charm. It’s equipped with a bar, lounge and dance floor and backyard garden.
amNewYork: On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, you’ll be hit with the mellifluous sounds of ’80s tracks perfect for dancing to on the small dance floor until the break of dawn.
Vintage and Thrift Store · East Village · 29 tips and reviews
amNewYork: With items running the gamut from high-end to locally designed, one is bound to find dresses, pants, shades and shoes on an affordable price spectrum.
amNewYork: Venture a tiny bit out of bounds and you’ll stumble upon Odin. The high-end menswear boutique carries designers like Thom Browne, Junya Watanabe and Bespoke.
Farmers Market · Alphabet City · 20 tips and reviews
amNewYork: This year-round greenmarket sets up shop at Tompkins Square Park every Sunday. Products such as glass-bottled milk, farmstead cheese, orchard fruit and honey can be bought here.
amNewYork: This acclaimed, longtime community spot is prime if you want to spend a Wednesday or Friday night immersed in some spoken-word while imbibing an alcoholic beverage or two.