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Lloyd's Carrot Cake
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6087 Broadway
Lloyd Adams opened his titular bakery in 1985 to serve his signature carrot cake; though he and his wife, Betty, have since passed on, their family continues his legacy, baking the shop’s critically acclaimed cakes from scratch each day. Customers can pick up red velvet, German chocolate and carrot varieties, either by the slice or whole, hot out of the oven.
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Yesterday's News
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428 Court St.
This antique shop harkens back to the New York of an earlier era—filled with campy finds like 1970s Playboy issues and vintage family photos, as well as well-maintained chairs, dressers, mirrors and end tables, kitchenware, and jewelry from the '50s, '60s and '70s. With all of these selling at affordable prices, it's a spot for the serious vintage shopper.
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Evelina
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211 Dekalb Ave.
This cozy trattoria is a surefire hit for date nights, family dinners or bringing a crowd. A warm, engaging staff has it down—uncorking wine, stirring Negronis and explaining the oft-changing menu with aplomb. Look for grilled mushrooms with sunchokes, ricotta and hazelnuts; squid-ink spaghetti with razor clams and bottarga; and wonderful bar snacks like lemony, marjoram-scented arancini balls. Partners Ricardo Buitoni and Giuseppe de Francisci are also behind neighborhood favorites Aurora and Emporio.
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The Ten Bells
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247 Broome St.
This Lower East Side wine bar offers an all-organic, global wine menu, small plates and oyster happy hour.