East Village - East Village

East Village is a district of Manhattan.

To know

The East Village area is located just east of Greenwich Village of Manhattan, and was (and for many New Yorkers still is) part of the Lower East Side. Although it is becoming an increasingly elegant neighborhood, it still remains a place with a certain ethnic diversity, and the large number of students, young professionals and long-term residents make it a rather varied area, with old dilapidated buildings now renovated and with rentals at the stars. Something always happens in the East Village, especially in St Mark's Place.

East of 1st Avenue, between Avenue A and the East River, is that part of the neighborhood often called Alphabet City or Loisaida (Spanglish for "Lower East Side"); the other name of Avenue C is "Loisaida Avenue." Parts of Alphabet City still have a Spanish-Caribbean feel, especially along avenues D and C, but as Alphabet City is now increasingly similar to the rest of the East Village these differentiations are no longer as popular as they were around 20. or 30 years ago. The area between Broadway and 3rd Av./Bowery, on the other hand is often called No I have, from "North of Houston St." in analogy with SoHo which is located to the south.

Geographical notes

It can be defined as the area comprised north of Houston Street, south of 14th Street, and east of Broadway.

How to orient yourself

How to get

Underground

The best line to get to the East Village is the 6which stops at Astor Place, just one block from St. Marks Place. You can also get off at Bleecker Street to see the southernmost part of the East Village between Houston Street and 4th Street.

The lines No. is R. they pass under Broadway along the western part of the borough, stopping at 8th Street NYU station near Astor Place.

The line L it is one of the few crosstown which runs along 14th Street, the north end of the East Village. The stations of the 3rd Avenue and in particular that of 1st Avenue they are great if you want to save time if you have to go to areas further north and east of the neighborhood. The L also takes you to the Greenwich Village or a Brooklyn in the area of Williamsburg.

There are also lines running along the southern edge of the neighborhood under Houston Street - take the B., D., F., or M. to Broadway-Lafayette station. The F also runs to the 2nd Avenue station.

There are many lines that stop at Union Square, just around the northwest corner of the East Village - but it's a good walk if you need to get into the neighborhood center. Take the lines 4, 5, 6, No., Q, R., or the L.

By bus

There are several MTA car buses that serve the neighborhood and the so-called ones are very important crosstown (ie East / West. The M8 goes east along 8th Street, then turns north on Avenue A and runs on 10th Street to the end of the route. The M8 goes west along 10th Street and then from Avenue A , on 9th Street. After crossing the city on 14th Street from the west side, the M14 turns onto Avenue A, instead the M14D turns onto Avenue C and runs along Avenue D starting from 10th Street. 'is also the site of the MTA.

By bike

The best way to fully grasp the best of the East Village. If you are coming from uptown along the West Side take the West Side Green Path along 14th Street. Go east on 12th, or any other eastbound road that has a bike path. If you are coming from the East Side, there is a cycle path interrupted by the United Nations Building. Move onto Second Avenue and continue south to 14th St.

In the car

Finding parking in the East Village can be difficult. If you want to park on the street, be patient and opportunistic, and be very careful with road signs in order to avoid parking in front of houses to avoid fines or even the removal of the vehicle. In the neighborhood, however, there is no shortage of public parking lots.

On foot

If you are within walking distance of the East Village and the weather is good, the idea of ​​walking into the neighborhood is great. This is also a great way to get around its streets and appreciate its particular atmosphere to the fullest.

By taxi

There are usually plenty of taxis in the East Village. It is easier to hail a taxi along the avenues than on the side streets, but if you are in one of these do not despair and try to hail one while you may be heading towards one of the avenues. Remember that during rush hours and in bad weather it can be difficult to find a free taxi.

How to get around

What see

• Merchant's House Museum. 
• Grace Church. 
• Tompkins Square Park, between 7th St., 10th St., Avenue A, and Avenue B. There is not much to see but the park is beautiful and has a long history due to various political demonstrations, including radical ones. Here the Grateful Dead played on the first date of their East Coast tour in 1967, and the first Hare Krishna gathering outside India was held here in 1965. The park has a curfew of sorts and closes at midnight. 
• Ottendorfer Library, 135 Second Avenue (near 8th St.), ☎ 1 212 674-0947. Mon and Wed 10 am-6pm, Tue and Thu 10 am-8pm, Fri and Sat 10 am-5pm. New York's oldest free loan library, still in operation, originally designed in 1884 as a "Deutsches Bibliothek" when the neighborhood was primarily a Kleindeutschland (a small Germany) and now part of the New York Public Library. It is in a beautiful red brick building, while another adjacent part is being converted into a residential building. 
• Cooper Union, Cooper Square (Astor Place and 7th Street). The only private college in the United States of America that prepares students in the professions of art, architecture and engineering. The college was founded in 1859 and occupies several buildings the most famous and recognizable of which is the Foundation Building, on the south block of Astor Place between the two branches of Cooper Square (one the southern extension of 3rd Av. And the the other the avenue that connects Bowery with 4th Av. at Astor Place). The college is of great importance in the history of American education. 
• St. Marks Place. East extension of 8th St. / Astor Place beyond 3rd Ave. There are bars, restaurants and shops in the blocks between 2nd and 3rd Aves. There are always quite a few people walking here, including Cooper Union and NYU students, who have dorms and facilities nearby. Beware, sometimes it can be almost impossible to walk due to the amount of people. 
• Stuyvesant St.. One of the oldest streets in Manhattan, with many buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. It runs just south of 9th Street and 3rd Ave. to 10th St and 2nd Ave. On the corner of 10th St. and 2nd Ave. St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery^{[link previously not working]}, historic place and church still in operation today, with an old cemetery on the north side, at the corner of 11th St. and 2nd Ave. Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of the colony of New Amsterdam before the British conquered it and called New York, he is buried in a crypt along the east wall of the church. At the other end of Stuyvesant Street at the triangle of 9th Street, Stuyvesant Street, and 3rd Ave., there is a small garden and compass fountain built a few years ago for beauty and to show that Stuyvesant St. really goes to east of the compass. 
• Alamo. Sculpture in the center of Astor Place. This steel cube actually rotates if you push it, although you will need the strength of several people to make it go one full circle. 

What to do

• Public Theater, 425 of Lafayette St. Together with the adjacent Joe's Pub, are a vital part of the East Village. Here you can attend shows, events are held, Shakespeare's theater and also in Joe's Pub you can hear the best contemporary interpreters of jazz and world music. 
• Blue Man Group, Astor Place Theater, 434 Lafayette St, ☎ 1 212 254-4370. 
• Russian-Turkish Bathhouse, 268 E 10th St. Take a day for yourself in this typical Russian-Turkish bath. After a busy day shvitzing (the Yiddish / New York word for "sweat") a bottle of seltzer or carrot juice is ideal. 
• STOMP, Orpheum Theater on 2nd Ave (between 7th Street and St. Marks), ☎ 1 212 477-2477. 

Shopping

In the St Marks area between 2nd and 3rd Avenues you can find shops for souvenirs, clothing, new and used records. There are shops facing the street but also many others that are inside the buildings and do not have real windows.

• The Shape of Lies, 127 East 7th Street (between 1st Avenue and Avenue A), ☎ 1 212 533 5920. $28-$300. from Wednesday to Sunday. One of the last true East Village art workshops. Today they mainly sell jewelery created by artists and designers along with copies of works exhibited in museums. 
• Surma, 11 E. 7 St. (between Cooper Square and 2nd Av.), ☎ 1 212 477-0729. Ukrainian clothes, musical instruments, books and much more. 
• M2M, 200 E. 11 St. (corner of 3rd Av.), ☎ 1 212 353-2698. A real Korean supermarket, of considerable size and which sells only Korean products (consequently very popular with Koreans and to a lesser extent by the Japanese): inside there are also tables for those who want to sit down to eat. M2M means "" morning to midnight "" (from morning to midnight) or the opening hours of the supermarket. 
• Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway (corner of 12th St.), ☎ 1 212 473-1452, fax: 1 212 473-2591. One of the largest used book stores in all of New York, it prides itself on having over 20km of shelves filled to the brim. A must see also because it has recently been renovated and enlarged. 

There are two Japanese grocery stores in the neighborhood; both frequented almost exclusively by the Japanese living in New York.

• JAS Mart, 133 2nd Avenue (It is actually located on St. Marks Place just west of 2nd Avenue), ☎ 1 (212) 420-6370. 
• Sunrise Mart, 29 3rd Avenue (Second floor, you arrive by elevator. Actually located in Stuyvesant Steet.), ☎ 1 (212) 598-3040. 

How to have fun

Night clubs

• B Bar, 40 E 4th St, ☎ 1 212 475-2220. Restaurant and especially bar. 
• d.b.a., 41 1st Ave (between 2nd and 3rd Sts). every day from 1pm to 4am. It has a good selection of beers, many of which are small breweries. It also has whiskey and all at normal prices. Busy Saturday night, but it's always a nice place. 
• KGB Bar, 84 E 4th St. Literary bar, heavy drinkers. 
• McSorleys Old Ale House, 15 and 7th St (between 2nd Ave and Cooper Sq), ☎ 1 212 473-9148. Mon-Sat 11: 00-1: 00, Sun 13: 00-1: 00. The oldest pub still active in New York. Sawdust on the floor, McSorleys beer. President Lincoln has also passed through here and Teddy Roosevelt's signature is also on the walls. The cuisine is well priced. Frequented by tourists but also by many New Yorkers. 
• Vazac's Horseshoe Bar (7B), 108 Ave B (7th St), ☎ 1 212 473-8840. It dates back to the days of Prohibition, has appeared in numerous films and has the typical atmosphere of Manhattan. 
• ^{[link not working]}Velvet Cigar Lounge, 80 E 7th St (1st Ave), ☎ 1 212 533-5582. Mon-Fri 15: 00-1: 00, Sat 12: 00-2: 00, Sun 14: 00-24: 00. It has the typical relaxed atmosphere of the East Village. They have their own line of cigars. Particular and authentically New York place. 
• The Immigrant, 341 E 9th St (1st Ave), ☎ 1 212 677-2545. Sun-Thu 17: 00-1: 00, Fri-Sat 17: 00-3: 00. Wine bar with a good list and also craft beers. Relaxed atmosphere, great if you have to go on a date. 

Where to eat

The East Village is one of the best areas in New York when it comes to places to eat. There are dozens if not hundreds of restaurants of all kinds, from American steakhouses to Italian, oriental restaurants and so on.

Average prices

• Avenue A Sushi, 105 Av. A, ☎ 1 212 982-8109. Very good and cheap sushi. But if you don't like a DJ's music while you eat then this place is not for you. 
• Cafe Mogador, 101 St. Marks Place (between 1st Av. and Av. A), ☎ 1 212 677-2226. Moroccan, French and Middle Eastern cuisine. The café is very popular especially for weekend brunches, but you can find a great breakfast or lunch any day of the week. Beware that at peak times you have to wait even half an hour. 
• Caracas Arepa Bar, 93 1/2 E. 7th St. (east of 1st Av.), ☎ 1 212 228-5062. Small restaurant specializing in arepas, the Venezuelan dish similar to empanadas (but they also serve these). They also have desserts, salads and great freshly made fruit juices. During peak hours there is a wait, but otherwise you can sit back and relax and enjoy South American cuisine. 
• ^{[link previously not working]}De Roberti's, 176 1st Ave. (near 11th Street), ☎ 1 212 674-7137. Old Italian patisserie opened in 1904, an authentic piece of old New York. 
• Gandhi, 345 E. 6th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.), ☎ 1 212 614-9718. Considered by many to be one of the best Indian restaurants in the East Village. 
• Grand Sichuan International St. Marks, 19-23 St. Marks Place (between 2nd and 3rd Avs.), ☎ 1 212 529-4800. It serves Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. 
• John's of 12th Street, 302 E. 12th St. (near 2nd Avenue), ☎ 1 212 475-9531. 16-23. Old Italian-American restaurant. 
• Life Cafe, 343 E. 10th Street (Avenue B), ☎ 1 212 477-9001. 10-midnight. It used to be a cheap place, now cheaper but still has a certain East Village charm. 
• Menkui Tei, 63 Cooper Square (southern extension of 3rd Av., between 7th and St. Marks Place), ☎ 1 212 228-4152. Japanese restaurant very popular with the Japanese as the food is very good. 
• Mud, 307 E. 9th St., ☎ 1 212 228-9074. 9-midnight. Great coffee and light meals. 
• ^{[link not working]}Ramen Setagaya, 34 St. Marks Pl (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.), ☎ 1 212 387-7959. part of the Ramen chain which is based in Japan. 
• 7A Cafe, 109 Ave. A (7th Street), ☎ 1 212 475-9001. 24 hours. Typical East Village spot overlooking Tompkins Square and Avenue A. 
• Soba Koh, on 5th St. (east of 2nd Av.). Small but comfortable, with jazz in the background. Expect to spend $ 20-30 per person for dining. 

High prices

• Hearth, 403 E. 12th St., ☎ 1 646 602-1300. Luxury American restaurant, heavily influenced by Italian cuisine. Open only for dinner and with prices that easily reach $ 80 per person. Reservation recommended. 

Where stay

Average prices

• Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel, 340 Bowery (between Great Jones (3rd St) and 2nd St, west side of the Bowery), ☎ 1 212 477-5623. The rooms are very small, but they are clean and the hostel is centrally located. Internet, 24 hour reception, ATMs and grocery stores on the doorstep. $ 35 a night, really old but ideal for exploring the East Village. 
• East Village Bed & Coffee, 110 Ave C (between 7th and 8th Sts), ☎ 1 212 533-4175. Single: $ 95. Doubles: $ 110, including tax. Small, with a back garden. 
• The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery (between 2nd and 3rd Sts), ☎ 1 212 505-9100. from $ 350. With a dark and elegant atmosphere, spacious rooms and the largest also have a bathtub. The bar and lobby are very popular places. 
• The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper Square, ☎ 1 212-475-5700. Nice hotel where pets are allowed. 

How to keep in touch

Internet

At Astor Place there is a Starbucks that offers free wifi, in fact you will frequently find people surfing the internet for hours (both for leisure and for work).

Useful information

The East Village is a residential neighborhood. Tourists are welcome but be careful not to block the sidewalks, or stop at the entrance to the residences or at crossroads. Don't make too much noise at night: it's okay that New York is nicknamed "the city that never sleeps" (and in the East Village this nickname is very appropriate) but here there are people who live there and in the morning they wake up to go to work and certainly does not need to spend a sleepless night.

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