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The Lower East Side Business Improvement District (LES BID) brings you DayLife: An unconventional outdoor event on Orchard Street that includes all of the best food, fashion, and entertainment that the LES has to offer. Fo...

Enter the enchanting world of Casa Mezcal. Traipse through the three floors of this Mezcal madness and take a peek inside with our Lower East Side Business Improvement District interview with the lady of Mezcal. Come by an...

Goodfella's LES specializes in wood fired pizzas, gourmet pasta dishes & homemade desserts. Experience it yourself on Sunday, June 3rd at the LES BID's DayLife event: http://www.lowereastsideny.......

Purveyors of the highest quality smoked fish, caviar, and specialty foods, Russ & Daughters is New York's premier appetizing shop. This landmark NYC institution started as a pushcart and has been continuously owned and ope...

Skulls of many different shapes and sizes line the decor and retail selection at the Lower East Side's Grit N Glory, a fashion and art retailer + coffee shop all in one. Meet the two lady owners of this funky shop here in ...

'Inoteca serves a delicious variety of Italian-style tapas. This LES eatery is located on the breezy corner of Rivington and Ludlow Streets, right in the heart of the neighborhood. Meet Eric, one of the owners of this LES ...

Meet the wildly charismatic Lisa Fiorentino in her salon and boutique on the Lower East Side. Then pop over to DayLife on Sunday, June 3rd to take advantage of this lovely lady's 20 year anniversary special: http://www.low...

Located in the heart of Orchard Street for over 85 years, this family-owned men's retailer specializes in classic men's fashion at discounted prices. 137 Orchard Street. Check them out on Sunday, June 3rd at the LES BID's ...

Meet Jaime and Lisa of Pushcart Coffee! This pair of entrepreneurs pay direct homage to the history of the neighborhood with both the name of their establishment and their very own personalized pushcart. Stop by to check o...

Robert James got his start in the fashion world by selling t-shirts at a rave. Needless to say he has come a long way since then! He's grown tremendously since that time and recently moved into a three-story location on 74...

Watching this video transports the viewer into a metaphorical coffeemaker. Meet the folks behind Roasting Plant and see where all of the caffeinated magic happens. Then swing by their booth at our DayLife event on Sunday J...

Brooklyn Taco? But we're in Manhattan...! Meet Jesse of Essex Street Market's Brooklyn Taco in our Lower East Side Business Improvement District's interview with the man behind the taco. Then swing by our DayLife event on ...

What are your favorite types of balls? Learn all about the balls business from 1/2 of the brains behind New York's The Meatball Shop, Michael Chernow. Chernow will be showcasing the best in his balls at the Lower East Side...

So what exactly is Mastiha? Learn more about the magical resin here in our Lower East Side Business Improvement District's (BID's) interview with Artemis from this LES outpost. Mastishop is a global chain, with the Lower E...

Go for the empanada sampler at A Casa Fox, located at 173 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. Take a peek inside the living-room style designed restaurant and meet Melissa Fox, who will be serving up delightful delicaci...

Victor Osborne has a hat for every season! We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (BID) spoke with Jennifer, a fine employee, about the magic that happens in this LES shop and work room. Pop on by the LES ...

For a little taste of Spain in the Lower East Side, pop on over to SkunkFunk at 181 Orchard Street. Check out all of their ecologically conscious fashion items and pop on by their special DayLife sale on Sunday, June 3rd f...

Mission Chinese is about to open their doors in NYC and they've chosen the Lower East Side to house the East coast edition of this Chinese food dynasty. To learn more about what Mission Chinese will be bringing to our DayL...

Nick and Sons has been a luxury leather outpost at 161 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side for over 50 years - but it wasn't always called Nick and Sons! Meet Nick, the current owner, and veteran employee. Then come by a...

For the finest in 40's garb, pop on over to David Owens Vintage at 154 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. The charismatic David is usually there himself, and will be more than happy to help you pick out that perfect pa...

Take a tour of Christian Vautier Le Concept, a Parisian chocolate outpost on our very own Lower East Side! We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (BID) went behind the sweet scenes with Aditi, the chocolat...

Hop on over to 175 Orchard Street to sift through treasures of the past at Daha Vintage, a Lower East Side vintage boutique with an emphasis on shoes. The actual space speaks for itself - with its' topsy turvy layout. Stop...

Is there ever a wrong time for ice cream sandwiches? No! We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (BID) had our mouths were watering while talking to Julian Plynter of Melt Bakery. Melt Bakery specializes in...

Meet Corie Humble who owns Corrente, a handbag label on the Lower East Side. You can find Corrie at 179 Orchard Street, surrounded by a bevy of bags and accessories. We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District ...

Walk into SHI Eurasia on the Lower East Side and you will immediately feel like a kid in an international candy store. SHI Eurasia, located at 143A Orchard Street, carries an enormous and delightful variety of candies and ...

Meet Inna Plotkin - the woman behind MissInna consignment shop at 190 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. Get a peek at Inna's varied collection of designer goods from labels like Chanel, Gucci, Prada and many more. We ...

For a little taste of London in the Lower East Side, pop over to Any Old Iron at 149 Orchard Street. We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (BID) recently popped over to Any Old Iron for a moment with Andr...

Meet the brothers behind Feltraiger, a Lower East Side menswear boutique located at 158 Allen Street. We at the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (BID) recently chatted with Dan and Jon Feldman about what they ...