While in NYC, check out these establishments that won't break the piggy bank. Whether you live in the city or are visiting, you will enjoy these places.
The Lemon Ice King of Corona (Queens, NY)
Head to this corner Italian ice shop to cool off this Summer. All ices are home-made on the premises with bits of real fruit in certain flavors. What a selection they have, from almond to rum raisin and even bubble gum and cotton candy for the kids. Prices from $1.50 to $3.00. My favorite and recommendation-pistachio. 52-02 108 St. Take the 7 train to Queens from Manhattan. Trust me, it is worth the Subway ride.
The Urban Lobster (Lower Manhattan)
Mosey on down to East Houston St. for some seafood to wet your appetite. Don't be fooled by this small laid back joint because the catch is fresh and tasty. The restaurant even delivers which is big among the locals. If you end up at the Lobster during your journey, for $19.00 you can't go wrong with the lobster roll which comes with cole slaw and a bag of chips. East Houston St. and Avenue A.
Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bake Shop (Lower Manhattan)
After lunch, head to this neighborhood bake shop that opened its doors in 2002 and will not be closing anytime soon. You can order their specialty which are their cupcakes and hang out in the shop which has a vintage feel to it. For $1.75 each, the tasty cupcakes are a steal. My wife and I ordered a custom cupcake weding cake from the shop so I would tell everyone to stop here especially if you have a sweet tooth. I always get two when I stop by, one lemon and one red velvet. It does a body good. 126 Rivington St.
Paul's Burgers (Lower Manhattan)
This downtown burger joint is a must for anybody that loves a good juicy burger for a great price. Kids will love the huge burger statue out front and all of the vintage toys that adorn the inside. A quarter pound burger with a basket of fries will run you $7.00 and Paul's offers about twenty different ways to create your burger. Paul's is located in the East Village at 131 2nd Avenue. Pauls' does not accept credit cards.
