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The New MacDougal Street
This famous block in Greenwich Village is officially a hot spot, with new restaurants taking the place of old dusty establishments.
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Waverly Diner
If you really need some eggs steps from the West 4th Street train station, head to Waverly Diner.
Carbone
People like to hate Carbone. But an evening at the iconic Italian restaurant is difficult not to love.
Gene's Restaurant
Grab a seat at the bar and order the baked clams at this Greenwich Village Italian spot.
Villa Mosconi
This Northern Italian restaurant has been around since 1976, and it's pleasantly impervious to change.
Bar Moga
Drink a fancy cocktail and eat a katsu sando at Bar Moga, a Japanese bar and restaurant in Greenwich Village.
Kazumi Omakase
Come to this fun Greenwich Village spot when you want a sub-$100 sushi omakase that tastes more expensive than it is.
Cauldron Chicken
The Dao Kou chicken at this Chinese chain is too tender to eat with a fork, and it's just one of the fantastic things they do with the bird.
Justine's On Hudson
This West Village wine bar has old world bottles, seasonal food with Filipino flourishes, and plenty of polish without the stiffness.
Popup Bagels
You can’t buy just one bagel at Popup Bagels, but don’t let that deter you from getting at least a dozen of these blistered beauties.
Choly
This Filipino restaurant in the Village looks like a train car diner and is open late for lechon and adobo.
Old Tbilisi Garden
Old Tbilisi Garden in Greenwich Village has a rock-filled back garden and khachapuri that you won't be able to stop eating.
One Fifth
One Fifth is a cozy Italian restaurant just steps away from Washington Square Park. It's a good spot for drinks, antipasto, and dessert.
Smalls Jazz Club
Smalls Jazz Club is a legendary, blink-and-you-miss-it basement venue in the West Village. Get here early to snag one of the good seats.
The Stone
The Stone is a jazz club at the New School's Glass Box Theater with a thing for avant garde artists.
Blue Note Jazz Club
At Blue Note in Greenwich Village, you can eat a full dinner and listen to contemporary jazz artists who dabble in hip-hop, soul, and funk.
Lord's
From the team behind Dame, Lord's serves modern British food in a Greenwich Village space that feels special occasion-worthy.
Surreal Creamery
This Greenwich Village spot has sundaes in mason jars, but the “floateas” (soft serve on top of bubble tea) are why you come here.
Genki Omakase
Don't let the drab strip mall vibes at this Greenwich Village spot fool you. The sushi at Genki Omakase is high quality, but you only have an hour to eat it.
Shmoné
At this Israeli place in Greenwich Village, the menu is typed out daily in Comic Sans font, and you can eat a whole mackerel served with a big chunk of challah.
Beatnic
If you're looking for a vegan spot that's relatively affordable and has a lot of variety, you'll love Beatnic.
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
Morgenstern's in Greenwich Village is an ice cream shop that also serves some savory items. Stick with their burgers and unique varieties of ice cream.
Tomo21 Sushi
Tomo21 Sushi is perfect for when you’re in the mood for something that's nicer than your go-to Seamless spot but not as pricey as a fancy omakase.
Dame
Dame is an exciting English seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village with delicious fish, a long wine list, and a disco playlist.