Swiss Institute
Get your brain whirring with global, Intellectual art, at this free museum smack dab in the center of St Mark’s Place.
The Hunt
Hunt for silver jewelry (and maybe some taxidermy) at this semi-hidden store, oozing downtown vibes and founded by skater/model/photographers.
Andrew Edlin Gallery
See well-known and new-to-the-scene “Outsider” artists whose personal mythologies, spiritual visions, and non-conformist approaches will open your mind – and your heart.
Enchantments
NYC’s ‘oldest witchcraft store’. Swoop into all things occult with magic books, tarot cards, oils blends, ritual supplies and all the spells. Or get a candle made to help you through a big life moment.
Parcelle
Nothing sparks post-exhibition musings more than a good glass of wine. Follow the emerald doorway to this cozy wine bar. If you bed in long enough, you may as well get a burger, too.
Derosia
Self-aware, socially-motivated (but never shouty) paintings plug you into the here and now on the second-floor of an office building in the heart of Little Italy.
Mast Books
Drop by this serene, blissfully curated corner store, where you’ll mostly find archival and contemporary art and photography books. Used, new, and rare. All beautiful.
Long Story Short NYC
Two storefronts make up this big-hearted gallery supporting rising artists where people chat on the benches outside and artists explore narrative-rich, imaginary realms inside.
Dim Sum Palace
Dates and family diners hunker down in this old-world meets new-world Cantonese parlour, with 200+ seats. Gallerists sometimes host opening dinners here.
Company Gallery
Get immersed in utopian futures with feminist and queer art and artists at this graffiti-covered street-level gallery with subterranean speakeasy.
Michaeli
Don’t miss this Israeli-style bakery, loved by LES locals for their burekas, babka, challah. The real star? Rugelach.
Abraço
Echoing the old school coffee bars of Spain and Italy, this place has been serving the neighborhood since 2007. Go for the olive oil cake and coffee in classic NYC cups.
Eric Firestone Gallery
Bold, colorful art by artists who have been making waves since the ‘70s. The vibe is sensual rebellion, tactile cool, and emotional excess.
Montana Shop NYC
The flagship of this sprawling art supply store. They’ve been selling art supplies for over 20 years. This is where the best graffiti artists come to get their cans.
Kiki’s
No reservations make the line at Kiki’s one of the longest in the LES. But wait, and you’ll soon be inside eating an unmatched Greek feast.
Balvanera
Grab a sunny spot under the awning for Argentinian steaks and family-style dishes. A crowd pleaser, where you can actually hear your dining buddy speak.
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