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Lower East Side

  1. behind the menu
    Una Pizza Napoletana Now Serving Pepperoni PiesIt’s one of several new optional toppings, and while it may not be strictly Neapolitan, it’s absolutely delicious.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  2. openings
    A New Bakery Specializes in Perfect Versions of Classic American DessertsYou’ll find custom cakes, from-scratch Oreos, and plenty of cookies at Red Gate in the East Village.
    By Nikita Richardson
  3. openings
    Peoples Is the Wine Destination That New York’s Been Missing“It’s about having a playful, creative way to sell things.”
    By Alan Sytsma
  4. openings
    Canary Club Is a New Destination for Cajun-Inspired SeafoodThere’s also live jazz in the basement of this new Lower East Side spot.
    By Nikita Richardson
  5. re-openings
    Flynn McGarry’s Gem Reopens With an Emphasis on SimplicityThe 20-year-old chef leans into comfort food and steps back from his own expectations.
    By Nikita Richardson
  6. openings
    Can a Famous Actor and 3 Nightlife Experts Really Open a New Dive Bar?At Ray’s, the only thing missing is a decade or two of bad housekeeping.
    By Robert Simonson
  7. closings
    Good-bye to Sidewalk Cafe, a Horrible Place That New York Will Miss DearlyIt was a café where weirdos and dreamers could try to make a piece of this city their own.
    By Jason Diamond
  8. openings
    A Bar Designed for Korean-Americans Grows on the Lower East SideAt Reception Bar, Katie Rue is combining unusual Korean ingredients with New York’s high-end cocktail culture.
    By Nikita Richardson
  9. profiles
    What Happens When ‘the Justin Bieber of Food’ Grows Up?Flynn McGarry is ready to shake off the Teen Chef label once and for all.
    By Rachel Sugar
  10. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Lower East Side RestaurantsFrom cutting-edge vegetarian to world-famous pastrami.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  11. closings
    Schiller’s Was McNally Land for the EverymanDuring its heyday, Schiller’s was Keith McNally’s vision, designed expressly for walk-ins and neighbors.
    By Mark Byrne
  12. cheap eats 2016
    A Guide to Essex Street’s Cheap-Eats RowA nosher’s paradise, from pickles to pupusas.
    By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
  13. Closings
    Another Restaurant Bites the Dust on Clinton StreetFour-year-old, critically acclaimed Yunnan BBQ.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  14. Foodievents
    The Hester Street Fair Returns This SaturdayNew vendors include En Japanese Brasserie and Scarr’s Pizza.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  15. Openings
    The Metrograph Movie House Serves Steak Tartare at Its CommissaryPlus, spaghetti pomodoro and brown-butter trout.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  16. New Food Alert
    Café Henrie’s Light, Bright Dinner Menu Launches TonightCamille Becerra’s signature Dragon Bowl — plus some.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  17. Openings
    Brooklyn’s Speedy Romeo Debuts LES Location With Pastrami PizzaThere’s mustard-spiked bechamel and a crust that tastes like an everything bagel, too.
    By Chris Crowley
  18. Empire Building
    Manhattan Will Get Another New Jean-Georges RestaurantThe chef will run food operations at Ian Schrager’s new Public Hotel.
    By Chris Crowley
  19. Openings
    The Snack Game Is Strong at Newly Opened Ludlow Coffee SupplyThe coffee shop serves made-to-order toasts, baked eggs, and salads.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  20. Openings
    New York’s Next Big Cocktail Destination Opens TonightPegu Club alum Giuseppe Gonalez’s Suffolk Arms is ready to go on the Lower East Side.
    By Chris Crowley
  21. Coffee Talk
    Why You Should Definitely Try Malaysian-Style White CoffeeIt’s served at Kopitiam, a tiny café on Canal Street.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  22. Openings
    Nakamura Is the Newest Big-Deal Ramen Shop to Get Excited AboutNoodle legend Shigetoshi “Jack” Nakamura is back in the kitchen and serving his trademark yuzu dashi.
    By Chris Crowley
  23. Openings
    Here’s the Varsity-Level Bubble Tea That’s Earned a Cult FollowingBoba Guys, now open on the Lower East Side, prides itself on using all-natural ingredients.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  24. Brunch
    Christmas Miracles: Mission Chinese Food Launches Weekend BrunchIt debuts tomorrow morning.
    By Alan Sytsma
  25. Openings
    Mr. Taka Is a Tokyo Ramen Master’s Introduction to NYCThere’s yuzu shoyu ramen, spicy miso ramen, Japanese-style chicken wings, and more.
    By Chris Crowley
  26. Closings
    45-Year-Old Vic’s Pizza Closes Tonight“I’m going to forget it, go to work, find whatever I can find, and that’ll be the end of it.”
    By Sierra Tishgart
  27. Openings
    Lowlife Opens Monday With Highbrow Food From a Former Blanca ChefLike borscht with raw cream and trout roe.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  28. Interviews
    How Kenta Goto Opened One of NYC’s Most Unique New Cocktail BarsThe Pegu Club vet discusses his new bar, the differences between Japanese and American bartending styles, and why he sees himself as the Manny Pacquiao of the mixology world.
    By Robert Simonson
  29. Pop-Ups
    New York’s Newest Gourmet Gelato Shop Is Run by a 17-Year-OldThe overachiever learned the craft in Italy.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  30. Openings
    Pegu Club Vet Opens Bar GotoKenta Goto will open Bar Goto with a distinct focus on Japanese-influenced cocktails and an entire menu section devoted to okonomiyaki.
    By Alan Sytsma
  31. Openings
    Wildair, the Contra Team’s Casual Spinoff, Will Serve Steak, Squid, andIt opens on Tuesday.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  32. Closings
    America’s Last Family-Owned Matzo Factory Has Been SoldStreit’s was a neighborhood fixture for 90 years.
    By Chris Crowley
  33. Menu Changes
    Introducing ‘Tampa-Style’ RamenSlurp tonkotsu while you salsa.
    By Chris Crowley
  34. Openings
    Rebelle Opens MondayChef Daniel Eddy’s menu explores French classics in a modern way.
    By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
  35. Foodievents
    Hester Street Fair Will Return on April 25 With Some Cool New VendorsEgyptian bread, buttermilk biscuits, and Malaysian desserts.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  36. Closings
    Katz’s Last Remaining Neighbor Closes to Make Way for Giant CondoDon’t worry: The future of the deli is secure.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  37. Coming Soon
    Everything You Need to Know About Dewey Dufresne’s BYGGYZ Sandwich Shop,Wylie’s dad is on track to open his long-in-the-works sandwich shop just across the street from the late, great wd~50.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  38. Openings
    New York’s First Cider-Centric Bar, Wassail, Opens on TuesdayThere’s food, too — and it’s totally vegetarian.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  39. Restaurant Review
    Review: 3 Stars for Mission Chinese FoodThe chef’s real genius is for creating a grand sense of occasion, and his restaurant finally gives him the space to do just that.
    By Adam Platt
  40. Opening Soon
    Give a Warm Welcome to the Lower East Side’s New Pupusa EmporiumCabalito opens on Friday.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  41. Closings
    LES Whynot Coffee Moving to Smaller Space Nearby, Making Way For SushiIt’s one of the handsomest coffee shops in the city.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  42. Menu Changes
    First Look at El Rey’s New Dinner MenuExpect vegan chicharrones and an expanded drinks list when Nicholas Morgenstern kicks off evening service tonight at 5:30 p.m.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  43. Legends
    The Man Who Gave New York Its Greatest Candy Store Has Passed AwayMorris “Moishe” Cohen founded Economy Candy in 1937.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  44. Coming Soon
    The LES Will Get a Fantastic-Sounding All-Cider Bar Next MonthThe Queens Kickshaw team is expanding with a brand-new concept.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  45. Openings
    What to Eat at Dirt Candy 2.0There are carrot waffles, too.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  46. Pie Love NY
    Meet Petra ‘Petee’ Paredez, New York’s Newest Pie SavantShe also makes a mean quiche.
    By Hugh Merwin
  47. Openings
    Pies ’n’ Thighs New Sourdough DoughnutsThe dough is allowed to ferment for three days at this new Canal Street outpost.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  48. Come Together
    L.A. Sensation Sqirl to Pop Up at El Rey Later This MonthDreams come true.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  49. Closings
    Streit’s Matzo Factory Is Leaving the Lower East SideThe 90-year-old institution may reopen somewhere outside of New York.
    By Hugh Merwin
  50. Rise and Shine
    A Full Look at Mission Cantina’s New Vietnamese BreakfastLamb pho, duck porridge, and broken rice.
    By Sierra Tishgart
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