The East Village has been many things: punk rock, hardcore, gangster, folk, anti-folk, Nuyorican, experimental, beat, post-modern, Warholian. It even hit Broadway in Rent. Today, developers are trying to move in but locals are fighting to hold their ground in Alphabet City.
Think coffee to go but instead of coffee you’re sipping on meaty-flavored broth.
If you’ve never had a Vietnamese sandwich you should try Xe May — arguably one of the best spots to grab a banh mi in the neighborhood and maybe even the city. As with most East Village restaurants, it’s small with a few stools and benches to sit down and eat. We recommend the ‘Super Cub’ or the ‘Hog’. Sandwiches will run you about $8 but the quality and portions are well worth it.
