| Lower East Side (New York) | |
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| State | United States of America |
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| Federated state | New York |
Lower East Side is a district of Manhattan of the city of New York.
To know
It is one of the liveliest and richest in the history of Manhattan, because it has always welcomed new immigrants.
L'East Village it was once considered part of the Lower East Side, but that neighborhood has since developed its own distinct identity.
This is where the New York manufacturing industry was born. The area is also known to be one of the best places to do business in the entire city, and shoppers will find that everything is on Orchard Street on Sunday afternoons, although that has been going away since rents have skyrocketed. skyrocketing and ever since the design boutiques they once were in SoHo they started moving here. But this mix of old and new, bohemian and luxury, you will find bars and clubs where you can listen to live music, or absurd places to eat the best pastrami in the world, a restaurant called WD-50 that serves "molecular gastronomy," Gus's Pickles and much else. South of Delancey Street, much of the neighborhood is now part of Chinatown.
Geographical notes
It is located along the East River (a narrow stretch of sea that separates Manhattan to the east from Brooklyn and from Queens), roughly from the Manhattan Bridge to 14th Street (14th Street). To the west it is roughly bordered by the Bowery.
Background
Over time, a true mosaic of populations has been established there: Irish, Blacks, Jews, Italians, Chinese, Germans and Latin Americans, to name but a few. Each ethnic group has imprinted its distinctive mark on the urban fabric and has worked to organize itself in community, creating its own mutual aid associations. These welfare societies played a vital role, providing the newcomer with jobs, housing and social integration. The communities were founded on both ethnic and religious criteria; in this way, the organizations were not only Jewish, but Russian Hebrew, Polish Hebrew, Hungarian Hebrew. The same was true for Italian immigrants: they settled in the Lower East Side not so much as Italians, but grouped, according to their origin, between Neapolitans, Sicilians and Milanese.
How to orient yourself
The Lower East Side is between Houston Street, the Bowery, the Manhattan Bridge and the East River, and has its center on Orchard Street. Once this was a sort of Jewish enclave, but today the street is a true multicultural melting pot with trendy shops, French cafes and nightclubs squeezed between discount discounters, Spanish bodegas and small shops selling everything from t-shirts to haute couture garments from the best brands until menorah.
How to get
There are several bus lines that go to the Lower East Side, or you can take the lines J, M., or Z underground to get to Essex Street; the line F. to Delancey Street (connected to Essex Street station by J / M / Z lines), East Broadway, or 2nd Avenue; or you can take the lines B. or D. up to Grand Street.
How to get around
What see
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 90 Orchard St., ☎ 1 212 431-0233.
Advance purchase is recommended as tour tickets sell out early. 
Tue-Fri 11-18, Sat-Sun 10: 45-18, Mon (visitor center only; no tours) 11-17: 30. - Lower East Side Visitor Center, 54 Orchard St., ☎ 1 212 226-90101, ☎ 1 866 224-0206. Mon-Sun 10 am-4pm.
- Museum at Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12 Eldridge St., ☎ 1 212 219-0888. $ 10 adults, $ 8 students / seniors, $ 6 children (5-18 years), $ 15 families, free all Mondays. Sun-Thu 10-17, Fri 10-15. The museum housed in the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue presents the culture, history and traditions of the Lower East Side's great wave of Jewish immigrants in parallel with other communities established in America. The museum offers guided tours and also events such as film screenings and concerts.
- New Museum, 235 Bowery. Adults: $ 16, Seniors: $ 14, Students: $ 12, free on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm. Mon, Tue closed, Wed-Sun 11-18, Thu 11-21. Building designed by the famous Japanese studio SANAA. Contemporary art, temporary exhibitions, an excellent library and on weekends even a Sky Room from which to admire the view.
- Kehila Kedosha Janina Museum, 280 Broome Street (line F for Delancy or B, D for Grand), ☎ 1 516-456-9336. Free. 11-16 on Sundays. Museum that tells the story of the Greek Jews in the only Romaniota (i.e. in Greek) synagogue in the West. Listed on the New York Historic Places List since 2004.
Advance purchase is recommended as tour tickets sell out early. 
Tue-Fri 11-18, Sat-Sun 10: 45-18, Mon (visitor center only; no tours) 11-17: 30.What to do
- Lower East Side Cell Phone Tour. it is currently free. Download and print the map and then go around following the signs. At certain points then call a number, dial the stop number and listen to the voice of a New Yorker who tells you the story and facts of what you are watching. You can visit the area in any order you like.
- Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, 235 East Broadway. The LESJC organizes private and public tours of the Jewish part of the Lower East Side. They are very interesting because they take you inside the synagogues. Better to book well in advance.
Shopping
Orchard Street is increasingly becoming a place for luxury shopping, but there are still some places to find bargains at really rock bottom prices. Many of the shops are run by Orthodox Jews, so they are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
- Bluestockings Radical Books, 172 Allen St. (between Stanton and Rivington), ☎ 1 212 777-6028. every day from 11 to 23. A feminist bookshop that also has a small café and organizes a series of events and readings.
- [link not working]Ludlow Guitars, 172 Ludlow Street, ☎ 1 212 353 1775, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat 13-20; Sun 13-17. One of the best guitar shops in all of Manhattan.
How to have fun
The Lower East Side is one of the best places to have a drink until late at night, especially among young students but there is certainly no shortage of tourists and an international clientele.
Night clubs
- The Whiskey Ward, 121 Essex St. (between Delancey and Rivington. F, J / Z or M for Delancey / Essex or M14 bus), ☎ 1 212 477-2998. Bar specializing in whiskey, ideal for those who want to discover whiskey thanks to the bartenders who are experts and thanks also to a truly remarkable selection. High prices, but worth it. Also suitable for those who do not drink whiskey, there is no shortage of beers and more.
Where to eat
The new immigrants have kept the cuisine of their original countries and the Lower East Side has some of the best and cheapest restaurants in the city.
Average prices
- Katz's Deli, 205 E Houston St. (in Ludlow), ☎ 1 212 254-2246. A classic New York deli. The famous fake orgasm scene from Harry, this is Sally it was shot here, and she got a pastrami sandwich. Don't forget to tip $ 1 per sandwich.
- Congee Village, 100 Allen St (south of Delancey), ☎ 1 212 941-1818. Hong Kong style cuisine. It is said to have lost quality over the years, but it is still one of the most popular places for Chinese people. They have an interesting menu and it's worth booking if you're in a group or on the weekend. They have a sister restaurant, the Congee Bowery, at 207 Bowery (south of Rivington St.), 1 212 766-2828, same kitchen only less crowded. It costs $ 15-25 per person.
- WD-50, 50 Clinton St (between Rivington and Stanton), ☎ 1 212 477-2900. Appetizers $ 14-17, main $ 24-34, desserts $ 11; 9 course tasting menu $ 115 plus wine $ 65 (optional), 3 dessert tasting menu $ 25, 5 dessert $ 35. Reservation required. The top of New York's avant-garde cuisine or "molecular cuisine".
- Donut Plant, 379 Grand St (between Essex and Norfolk; subway: F to Canal St. or F, J, M, or Z to Delancey St .; Bus: 14A to Grand St. (last stop west)), ☎ 1 212 505-3700. Tu-Su 6:30 AM-6:30PM. Donuts for $ 2.50
- 'in the shop, 98 Rivington St (in Ludlow; metro: F, J, M, or Z to Delancey / Essex; Bus: M14A or M15), ☎ 1 212 614-0473. salads and appetizers: $ 5-13; sandwiches: $ 11-18; meats: $ 7-10; dishes: $ 12-18; fried: $ 8-18; cheese: $ 11 (3 pieces) - $ 21 (9 pieces); also many wines by the glass or by the bottle. every day from noon to 3 am (plus brunch on weekends from 10 to 4 am). Open late, great for a sandwich after hitting the bars.
- Wing Shoon, 165 E Broadway (Rutgers), ☎ 1 212 780-0238. This is one of the best places in the area and is very busy so it's best to book a table.
- Yonah Schimmel's Knishes Bakery, 137 E Houston St (between Orchard and Allen), ☎ 1 212 477-2858. Claims to serve the best Knishes since 1910 - this bakery has been selling knishes on the Lower East Side since its founding in 1890 at its original Houston Street location. Over the years and in the constant transformations of the Lower East Side this bakery has remained a staple of the local Jewish tradition.
Where stay
Average prices
- GEM Hotel-SoHo, 135 E Houston St (in Forsyth St), ☎ 1 212 358-8844. from $ 210.
- Thompson LES Hotel, 190 Allen St, ☎ 1 212 460-5300. from $ 150. Check in: 15, check-out: twelve o'clock.
- Hotel on Rivington, 107 Rivington St, ☎ 1 212 475-2600. Hotel on a 21-story skyscraper.
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