The best way to shop on the Lower East Side is to wander. Here are a few suggestions to get you started and keep you on track:

Eat

1. Freeman's Alley (in Freeman's Alley; duh) – a brunch spot with an exclusive vibe
2. Clinton Street Baking Co., 4 Clinton Street – scrumptious baked goods or an indulgent brunch
3. Teany Cafe, 90 Rivington – the perfect cafe for observing LES hipsters in their natural habitat

Shop

4. Shop, 105 Stanton – a stylish clothing and accessories boutique
5. Foley and Corinna, 114 Stanton – a great mix of vintage and vintage-inspired clothing
6. Exhibitionist, 177 Orchard – couture goth jewelry that's both edgy and chic
7. Plum, 124 Ludlow – slightly off-beat European pieces for work and play
8. Las Venus, 163 Ludlow – if George & Jane Jetson needed furniture, they'd shop here
9. Edith Machinist, 104 Rivington – chic vintage clothes and shoes from the 60's & 70's
10. Ellen, 122 Ludlow - a vintage boutique that looks to the past to find tomorrow's trends

Do

11. Doughnut Plant, 379 Grand - get 'em while they're hot, right from the factory
12. Jin Soon, 56 East 4th Street – heavenly mani/pedis, perfectly situated on your way home