The Neighborhood and Local Eats
Neighborhoods
The East Village is quintessential downtown New York. Easy to walk around and filled with tons of cute shops and restaurants y’all love the non-corporate vibe of this neighborhood. Famous for beat poets and punk rock, this neighborhood has now become a haven for college students and young professionals. 
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East Village
The East Village is quintessential downtown New York. Easy to walk around and filled with tons of cute shops and restaurants y’all love the non-corporate vibe of this neighborhood. Famous for beat poets and punk rock, this neighborhood has now become a haven for college students and young professionals. 
Our loft sits on the border of East Village and Greenwich Village proper. Walk west from the loft and you’ll end up heading towards Washington Square, Park and University Place where in abundance of restaurants, shops and Universities await.
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Greenwich Village
Our loft sits on the border of East Village and Greenwich Village proper. Walk west from the loft and you’ll end up heading towards Washington Square, Park and University Place where in abundance of restaurants, shops and Universities await.
Keep walking west through Greenwich Village proper and you’ll end up in the West Village- The East Village’s more grown-up wealthy counterpart.  You’ll find a bunch of high-end and designer shops mixed in with cafés and restaurants. Walk all the way west and you’ll end up at the Hudson River Park where are the piers become a lounging and social area all summer long.
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West Village
Keep walking west through Greenwich Village proper and you’ll end up in the West Village- The East Village’s more grown-up wealthy counterpart.  You’ll find a bunch of high-end and designer shops mixed in with cafés and restaurants. Walk all the way west and you’ll end up at the Hudson River Park where are the piers become a lounging and social area all summer long.
Just south of the loft is the Bowery, where all the restaurant supply stores have now become art galleries and boutique shopping. The new museum for contemporary Art is just below Houston Street and acts as the anchor of the Bowery. 
Bowery
Just south of the loft is the Bowery, where all the restaurant supply stores have now become art galleries and boutique shopping. The new museum for contemporary Art is just below Houston Street and acts as the anchor of the Bowery. 
South of the loft, and South of Houston Street is SoHo. What was formally the site of industrial loft spaces and the New York art scene in the 60s, 70s & 80s, soho is now an international shopping destinations. You’ll find every major brand has an out has an outpost in Soho.
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SoHo
South of the loft, and South of Houston Street is SoHo. What was formally the site of industrial loft spaces and the New York art scene in the 60s, 70s & 80s, soho is now an international shopping destinations. You’ll find every major brand has an out has an outpost in Soho.
Just north of the loft is Union Square, Park. Head to the Square on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the Union Square farmers market where local farmers gather to sell their goods. If you can’t find what you need at the farmers market, Union Square is also home to a large Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.
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Union Square
Just north of the loft is Union Square, Park. Head to the Square on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the Union Square farmers market where local farmers gather to sell their goods. If you can’t find what you need at the farmers market, Union Square is also home to a large Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.
Food scene
Only two blocks away from the loft is Café Mogador, an East Village hotspot for years. A blend of Moroccan and Isreali food that’s reasonably priced, this café is a go to spot for reliable good eats that won’t empty your wallet.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOnly two blocks away from the loft is Café Mogador, an East Village hotspot for years. A blend of Moroccan and Isreali food that’s reasonably priced, this café is a go to spot for reliable good eats that won’t empty your wallet.
Traditional Japanese Soba 🍜 or Udon in an authentically styled setting. Reasonably priced.
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Sobaya
229 E 9th StTraditional Japanese Soba 🍜 or Udon in an authentically styled setting. Reasonably priced.
For the yogi at heart this Ayurvedic restaurant offers meals custom designed to your individual constitution (Dosha). A great option for a vegetarian or vegan. Will leave your stomach feeling settled and satisfied. 
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Divya's Kitchen
25 1st Ave.For the yogi at heart this Ayurvedic restaurant offers meals custom designed to your individual constitution (Dosha). A great option for a vegetarian or vegan. Will leave your stomach feeling settled and satisfied. 
This macrobiotic restaurant is mostly vegetarian but also offers some fish dishes. You’ll find fresh vegetables, rice and beans to be a main staple here. Japanese inspired you can also get noodle soups and bento box style meals. 
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Souen at East Village
326 East 6th StreetThis macrobiotic restaurant is mostly vegetarian but also offers some fish dishes. You’ll find fresh vegetables, rice and beans to be a main staple here. Japanese inspired you can also get noodle soups and bento box style meals. 
This French east village hotspot is the place to see and be seen. Impeccable food that won’t disappoint even the toughest of connoisseurs. Secret tip- go for lunch in the restaurant is empty. For dinner either make a reservation or show up on the early side to ensure a seat. The later the night goes on the busier this place get. The best!
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Lucien
14 1st Ave.This French east village hotspot is the place to see and be seen. Impeccable food that won’t disappoint even the toughest of connoisseurs. Secret tip- go for lunch in the restaurant is empty. For dinner either make a reservation or show up on the early side to ensure a seat. The later the night goes on the busier this place get. The best!
If you’re looking for somewhere close to the loft, The Bao is literally next-door. Known for their soup dumplings, this Chinese restaurant is quick easy and delicious!
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The Barrel
10 Stuyvesant StIf you’re looking for somewhere close to the loft, The Bao is literally next-door. Known for their soup dumplings, this Chinese restaurant is quick easy and delicious!
Very high end sushi restaurant one block from the loft. While the bill won’t be small the food is definitely delicious. Treat yourself to authentic Japanese fair in this stylized east village sushi bar.
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Hasaki
210 E 9th StVery high end sushi restaurant one block from the loft. While the bill won’t be small the food is definitely delicious. Treat yourself to authentic Japanese fair in this stylized east village sushi bar.
The best kept secret in downtown New York for coffee, Arbaco is by far above and beyond.  Coffee made to order and an on-site kitchen pumps out delicious daily pastries. The olive oil cake is to die for. 
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Abraço
81 E 7th StThe best kept secret in downtown New York for coffee, Arbaco is by far above and beyond.  Coffee made to order and an on-site kitchen pumps out delicious daily pastries. The olive oil cake is to die for. 
Only two blocks from the loft this organic market has everything you need from basic groceries to fresh pressed juice. 
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East Village Social
126 St Marks PlOnly two blocks from the loft this organic market has everything you need from basic groceries to fresh pressed juice. 
High Vibe is a unique health food store specializing in exotic and high-quality supplements. Looking for the best vegan probiotics or 100% raw organic coconut water from Thailand- look no further than High Vibe. 
High Vibe
138 E 3rd StHigh Vibe is a unique health food store specializing in exotic and high-quality supplements. Looking for the best vegan probiotics or 100% raw organic coconut water from Thailand- look no further than High Vibe. 
Our local spot for organic pressed juices, and pre packed meals.
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Juice Press
70 E 1st StOur local spot for organic pressed juices, and pre packed meals.
Great for coffee, orange juice or a apricot croissant in the morning, and fabulous cocktails at night!
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Bar Pisellino
52 Grove StGreat for coffee, orange juice or a apricot croissant in the morning, and fabulous cocktails at night!
Quick grab and go salads that you can eat on site or take with you to go.
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sweetgreen
162 N 4th StQuick grab and go salads that you can eat on site or take with you to go.
Le Fournil
115 2nd AveThe best French bakery only one block from the loft!!!