New York City: The Lower East Side
In spots, the Lower East Side seems like a throwback to early immigrant sweatshop days; at others it's a place where the city's hipsters hang out. Either way, it's still the best place to get a pickle.AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL
71 Clinton Fresh Food
71 Clinton St (at Rivington St) tel 212/614-6960.
Popular with foodies and hipsters alike, this cozy spot serves some of the best food in the city. Either the beer-braised short ribs or sea bass crusted with edamame will send you for a loop; start with the potato torte or salmon-avocado tartare.
Lansky Lounge & Grill
104 Norfolk St (between Delancey and Rivington sts) tel 212/677-9489.
With a hidden, back-alleyway entrance, this former speakeasy was once a haunt of gangster Meyer Lansky. With a bone-in ribeye that's fit for a king and a lounge that hops late at night, this hotspot has all the makings of a sinful evening.
JEWISH AND EASTERN EUROPEAN
Katz's Deli
205 E Houston St (between Essex and Ludlow sts) tel 212/254-2246.
Cafeteria-style or sit down and be served. The overstuffed pastrami or corned beef sandwiches, doused with mustard and with a side pile of pickles, should keep you going for about a week. Also famous for their egg creams; open seven days a week. Don't lose your meal ticket or they'll charge you an arm and a leg.
Sammy's Roumanian Restaurant
157 Chrystie St (between Delancey and Rivington sts) tel 212/673-0330.
The food, at around $25 or so for a full meal, is undeniably good, but most people come for the raucous live music.
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