Lower East Side

NYC’s Lowline Lab to Open This Month in Abandoned Essex Street Market

New York City’s High Line has become a botanical oasis for urbanites across the city. But underground, things are

The Top 10 Secrets of the Eldridge Street Synagogue and Museum in NYC

Last month, Untapped Cities partnered with the Museum at Eldridge Street to open up the landmarked Eldridge Street Synagogue for

5 Alleys and Small Streets in Chinatown Tell the Neighborhood’s Vibrant History

Manhattan’s Chinatown is one of the oldest and largest concentrations of Chinese people outside of China. Still comprising more

The 8 Best Food Finds at NYC’s Historic Essex Street Market

Amid the hustle and bustle of New York’s Lower East Side is a marketplace on Essex Street with a

Street Artist Hanksy Takes Over A Former Chase Bank in The LES for "Best of The Worst"

Love him or hate him, Hanksy knows how to throw one hell of a party. Last year we covered his

This Pet Lamb Has Been Charming New Yorkers at Cafes

A Trip To Economy Candy: What The Oldest Candy Store In NYC Sells Beyond Candy

From its blue colored sign to its trademark image of a kid surrounded by morsels of sugary sweets, one might

Party After Hours at the Landmarked Eldridge Street Synagogue in NYC

Come discover the history, architecture and the magical sanctuary of the landmarked Eldridge Street Synagogue, a beautiful house of worship

For Brunch, a 900-Item Menu at Shopsin’s General Store in Essex Market

Before enjoying an unforgettable brunch at Shopsin’s General Store, diners are highly encouraged to study the Shopsin’s menu.

6 Secret Gardens of NYC: Liz Christy Gardens, Gardens at St. Luke’s, Elizabeth Street Gardens

This article was also written in part by Samantha Sokol If you thought gardening was purely a white-fence suburban hobby,