Where to drink on New York’s Lower East Side

Since the 1800s, New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood served a starting point for many immigrants’ American dreams. Within these crowded blocks, communities of German, Irish, and Jewish – and later Puerto Rican and Chinese – immigrants created one of the most vibrant New York City neighborhoods. This spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship persists today: walk around and you’ll see galleries, boutiques, and restaurants that showcase a new generation of creativity. It’s also home to one of the most exciting wine and cocktail scenes in all of New York. Here are the places to imbibe in New York’s Lower East Side.