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Our Favorite East Village Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Tuome – Tuome is a Michelin Star restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine with Asian influences from Chef Thomas Chen.
- Artistic: The Nuyorican Poets Café shines as an artistic beacon in the East Village, providing a platform for emerging poets, musicians, and artists to showcase their talents.
- Empellón Al Pastor – Empellón Al Pastor is a bar located in the East Village on the corner of St. Marks and Avenue A, across the street from Tompkins Square Park. The menu consists of mash up bar snacks and tacos served in a hyper casual environment. Empellón Al Pastor’s drink menu focuses on margaritas, plus 18 beers on tap and a selection of cocktails.
- Culturally Rich: St. Mark’s Place is a culturally rich artery of the neighborhood, lined with eclectic shops, bars, and eateries that mirror the melting pot that is New York City.
- Bohemian: The Bowery Ballroom, known for hosting indie and alternative music acts in an intimate setting, embodies the bohemian spirit of the East Village.
- Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Over the last 40 years, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe has served as a home for groundbreaking works of poetry, music, theater and visual arts. A multicultural and multi-arts institution, the Cafe gives voice to a diverse group of rising poets, actors, filmmakers and musicians. The Cafe champions the use of poetry, jazz, theater, hip-hop and spoken word as means of social empowerment for minority and underprivileged artists.
- Lively Nightlife: Death & Co is renowned for its lively nightlife scene. It offers an intimate speakeasy-style bar experience and is known for its innovative cocktails.
- Intellectual:Strand Book Store is an intellectual paradise, boasting 18 miles of books and serving as a haven for book lovers across the city.
- Historical: McSorley’s Old Ale House is a historical gem. It is recognized as one of the oldest bars in NYC, and each pint served is a nod to the city’s rich history.
- Thursday Kitchen – With Chef Kay’s South Korean background, French cuisine training, and an exceptional love for Spanish food, Thursday Kitchen offers a unique blend of international elements in ingredients and flavor in a tapas style fashion.
