"At this Dominican Bakery on East 3rd Street, you don’t have to choose between a snack that’s purely savory or sweet - you can have both, without spending more than $10. They make cakes, a light and juicy morir soñando, and plump sugar donuts that often sell out before the end of the day. But don’t ignore the buffet station dedicated to things like stewing pollo guisado and pernil, as well as crispy pastelitos filled with ground beef and partially melted queso cubes. Grab a pastelito, a donut, and maybe a tiny container of red beans, and make your way to Tompkins Square Park to watch a person play electric bass and a community of pigeons feast on Wonder Bread for 15 minutes." - hannah albertine