Keyana Alambeladi
Int. Seminar 2
February 16, 2019
Bridge 2
Lower East Side
A gatherer of young, hip, and passionate crowds, Lower East Side has been a popular social hub throughout Manhattan’s history. One of the characteristics of this area that allows such livelihood is its restaurant and eating scene. With hundreds of restaurants and street vendors, one can never run out of places to explore. Eateries ranging from all different countries, ethnicities, and traditions, it highly reflects Lower East Side’s diverse population. Gathering data from multiple traveling websites, the gathered top 20 restaurants of Lower East Side reflects its inhabitants. With 25% of the areas population, the largest from a single race, white, American style foods and restaurants are established the most. Secondly, at 19% of the population, East Asian eateries make up the second most common type of foods. Thirdly, at 58% makes up the rest of the diverse and different kinds of population and eateries. Comparing the diversity of this area’s population to the diversity of the eateries, one can clearly see a correlation and patten. This data is significant because it is clear that those who inhabit this area make their mark and make their presence known in the best way possible, by sharing traditions through a familiar way of eating. During my further investigations and explorations of my area of Lower East Side, I would love to dig deeper into the area’s passion for justice. This area is known for the many protests and voices of those unheard. How do these voices reflect the population and those who choose to call this place their home. I look forward to learning more about the rich and fierce history of Lower East Side.
