The Howl! Festival, celebrating the East Village’s 50-year reign as the epicenter of counterculture, is jam-packed with attractions: there’s the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Festival, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Wigstock, a Bluegrass Ball and Art Around the Park.

The festival takes place Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.howlfestival.com or call (212) 505-2225. And check out our recommendations for local eateries.

Casimir

103-105 Ave. B

(between Sixth and Seventh streets)

(212) 358-9683

A scruffy Gallic ambiance and modest prices makes this clamorous bistro a popular attraction.

Perbacco

234 E. Fourth St.

(between avenues A and B)

(212) 253-2038

The gently priced menu at this welcoming wine bar showcases tapas-size portions of regional dishes from all around Italy.

Crif Dogs

113 St. Marks Place

(between First and Avenue A)

(212) 614-2728

It’s all about hot dogs here. They’re fried in oil until wrinkly; try the bacon-wrapped Chihuahua and the Good Morning, topped with a fried egg.

ChikaLicious

203 E. 10th St.

(between First and Second avenues)

(212) 995-9511

Watch the pastry chefs prepare your sweets at this compact dessert bar featuring a $12 three-course prix fixe, including the dreamy house specialty – mousselike, fromage blanc island “cheesecake” in a big bowl of crushed ice.

Lima’s Taste

432 E. 13th St.

(between First Avenue and Avenue A)

(212) 228-7900

This sweet, family-run kitchen is one of the few places in the city for Peruvian specialties – not just ceviche, but homestyle dishes such as escaveche chicken in a peppery vinegar sauce.