Stay at the Ludlow Hotel which gives you everything the Lower East Side has to offer. Hardwood floors, handmade silk rugs and artisan-crafted Moroccan lamps are featured in every room at The Ludlow Hotel. A rooftop bar and French restaurant called Dirty French are on site to satisfy your cravings for traditional French bistro food. - Allis Ghim
Sally described it best in When Harry Met Sally. Find this NY institution and eat their mile high corn beef and pastrami sandwiches. Orgasmic! - Allis Ghim
A James Beard semi-finalist, Kopitiam reminds me of living in Southeast Asia with traditional Malaysian food dishes and a decor that resembles a 'coffee shop' (Kopitiam stands for coffee shop in Hokkien). The cuisine is Nyonya cuisine with sprinkles of influences from the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British. Try their Kopi-Tarik, hand pulled coffee with sweet condensed milk. So delicious. - Allis Ghim
The best cocktails - a simple, modern standby known for its imaginative cocktails incorporating Korean ingredients. - Allis Ghim
American restaurant that serves sophisticated American fare in simple digs and they have a great natural wine list to boot. Order a few small plates and a bottle of wine and it's a perfect place to stop for dinner. - Allis Ghim
Grab a coffee and flaky almond croissant at Cafe D'avignon at Essex Market. Essex Market is the oldest food market in NYC. Recently moved into a new building with seating upstairs, the market consists of over 100 food vendors that pride themselves on building relationships with their customers. From Peruvian to Japanese to a butcher, fresh seafood, specialty cheeses, and organic winery find all your culinary needs here! I love strolling through and trying something new. - Allis Ghim
