"Nolita has a style, rhythm, and culture all its own..."
– Lenny Kravitz
President, Kravitz Design

Perched at the intersection of four distinct cultural epicenters—SoHo, NoHo, the Lower East Side, and Little Italy—NoLita stands out as a uniquely charismatic, artistically charged, and enigmatic destination all its own.

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Guide

shops / arts / eats / libations / icons

This guide is but a brief introduction to some of the best spots in the area. It’s a glimpse into the tightly interwoven yet internationally eclectic tapestry that is NoLita—and we encourage you to lace up and discover it for yourself.Download Guide PDF

Home Embellishments
Fine Threads & Kicks
Morning Jolt
Sit Down Eats
Takeout & Delivery
Late Nite & Libations
Vibe & Culture
Nolita Icons
Daily Essentials

Home Embellishments

World Class Décor, Next Door

Textiles / Furniture / Lighting / Art

Fine Threads & Kicks

International Designers and Rebel-Chic Boutiques Are Around Every Corner

Bespoke Suite / Hip Kicks / Bags & Shades

Morning Jolt

Get your buzz on and conquer the day

Kickin’ Espresso / Matcha / Pressed Juice / Smoothies

Sit Down Eats

Surrender your taste buds to NoLita’s epic gastronomical scene

Neo-artisanal / Asian fusion / Old-world Italian

Takeout & Delivery

GRAB-AND-GO HAS NEVER BEEN TASTIER

Macrobiotic bowls / Bahn mi / Bagels / Sweets

Late Nite & Libations

Meet, drink, and mingle at these distinct downtown watering holes

Nightcaps / nightlife / unusual brews

Vibe & Culture

If it’s happening, it’s here.

Art / indie flicks / music / theater

Nolita Icons

EPIC ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL CORNERSTONES ROOTED IN NOLITA

landmarks / legends / gardens

Daily Essentials

Why leave NoLita? Everything you need right now is right here.

Tailors / Cleaners / Barbershops / The Gym

Faces of Nolita

Emilio Vitolo Sr.: NOLITA ICON / CHEF / OWNER OF EMILIO’S BALLATO SINCE 1991

Emilio Vitolo Sr.
  • Q What’s on the menu at Emilio’s Ballato?

    A Simple, southern Italian, made like grandma used to cook for Sunday dinner. I use quality, seasonal ingredients and cook with all my heart.

  • Q What’s unique about the Ballato experience?

    A People feel like they’re being welcomed into my home. I want them to put down their phones and have long conversations and stay awhile. Like how families used to eat.

  • Q How did you meet Lenny Kravitz?

    A Lots of celebrities eat here, but when Lenny came in we just clicked. Next thing I knew, Lenny was calling me up when he was sick and I was hand delivering food to his door. My kids grew up with his kids.

  • Q What’s Lenny’s favorite dish at Emilio’s Ballato?

    A Lenny has amazing taste in clothes, friends—and food. He loves my rigatoni with zucchini.

Emilio Vitolo Sr.
Emilio Vitolo Sr., Emilio's Ballato

"LOTS OF CELEBRITIES EAT HERE , BUT WHEN LENNY CAME IN WE JUST CLICKED..."– Emilio Vitolo Sr., Owner Of Emilio's Ballato

Faces of Nolita

Alex Wilcox: BESPOKE BRIT / MEN ’S TAILOR / OWNER OF LORD WILLY’S SINCE 2005

Alex Wilcox
  • Q What’s the story behind Lord Willy's?

    A Mrs. Wilcox and I offer New Yorkers classic English tailoring with a playful twist, right on Mott Street.

  • Q Why did you choose Nolita for your shop?

    A It sits nicely between the designer boutiques of Soho and the edgy East Village. The location really suits us, pun intended.

  • Q What do you love most about Nolita?

    A Nolita’s very much a neighborhood—even New Yorkers like to visit. Many of our clients daytrip from uptown. They soak up the diversity and grab a bite while they’re here.

  • Q Does Lord Willy’s have a mascot?

    A We have two Jack Russells in the store, Baxter and Bailey. They help us with accounting.

Alex Wilcox
Alex Wilcox, Lord Willy's

"NOLITA SITS NICELY BETWEEN THE DESIGNER BOUTIQUES OF SOHO AND THE EDGY EAST VILLAGE."– Alex Wilcox, Owner Of Lord Willy's