Kosher In The LES
What this foodstroll is
The best kosher food and things to do in the Lower East Side
Why this foodstroll works
The Lower East Side may not be top of mind when planning a NYC day trip. Historically it has been more associated with tenement buildings and cramped living conditions than outdoor spaces and parks. But times have changed. Today there are boutique restaurants and hotels where sweatshops and brothels used to be. Even better, the neighborhood’s newfound prosperity has ushered in the arrival of a ferry terminal, miles of bike lanes, and the renovation of several public playgrounds. But most importantly, it retains vestiges of its former self, with a handful of NYC’s oldest extant businesses all within a few blocks.
Food Spots
Transportation
Our favorite way to visit the LES is on the NYC Ferry. It costs about the same as the subway, and bringing bikes is free. If you’re arriving from Brooklyn, it’s also fun biking over the Williamsburg Bridge, which has a nice big bike lane.
The F train runs through the neighborhood, but most NYC subways stop somewhere within walking distance from the LES.