Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The roasted chicken and the carbonara are amazing. The open aire ambiance is the epitome of the West Village.
60 locals recommend
Barbuto
113 Horatio StThe roasted chicken and the carbonara are amazing. The open aire ambiance is the epitome of the West Village.
Kava Cafe
803 Washington StThe best espresso in the neighborhood.
Bar Pitti
268 6th AveThe veal meatballs, sidewalk culture and celebrity sightings.
Kesté Pizza & Vino
77 Fulton StreetCurrently my favorite pizza in the village.
Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce StBest sushi in the village.
Annisa
Sublime.
Amber
135 Christopher StOur go-to for the freshest Chinese take-out.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StThey do absolutely everything right.
Bubby's
120 Hudson StGreat for brunch.
A beautiful indoor garden. The feeling of being outdoors, the comfort of indoors on a very hot day.
32 locals recommend
The Park
A beautiful indoor garden. The feeling of being outdoors, the comfort of indoors on a very hot day.
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Best burger in the neighborhood.
The doughnuts are simply extraordinary. Crème brulee and coconut crème are my favorites.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThe doughnuts are simply extraordinary. Crème brulee and coconut crème are my favorites.
dell'anima
600 11th AveAnother neighborhood Italian favorite.
Blenheim
Elegant new farm to table cuisine.
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StThe ice cream cart in summer.
The BEST bagels. Tip: ask what is fresh from the oven and DO NOT have it toasted. Toasting is for rescuing the flavor of a lesser bagel. The #5 & #13 standout.
97 locals recommend
Black
170 Elizabeth StThe BEST bagels. Tip: ask what is fresh from the oven and DO NOT have it toasted. Toasting is for rescuing the flavor of a lesser bagel. The #5 & #13 standout.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wallsé
344 W 11th StElegant and intimate.
The Otheroom
143 Perry StIntimate neighborhood bar with a great selection of beer on tap.
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StFun crowds all weekend long.
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th StreetCasual neighborhood favorite.
Historic tavern where Dylan Thomas, author of the words "do not go gentle into that good night," drank himself to death.
58 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson StreetHistoric tavern where Dylan Thomas, author of the words "do not go gentle into that good night," drank himself to death.
Everything Else
Bumble and bumble.
415 W 13th StFor the star treatment...of your hair.
The Lobster Place
75 9th AveLobster roll and sushi on the go for a picnic on the HighLine
The High Line Park
New York's Iconic elevated park.
Printed Matter
231 11th AveNew York's most unique bookstore. Art books truly to be found nowhere else.
Deliciousness and charm among the historic row houses of the village.
9 locals recommend
Milk & Cookies Bakery
19 Commerce StDeliciousness and charm among the historic row houses of the village.
The Printing House West Village
421 Hudson StA gym with a beautiful rooftop pool.
Abingdon Square
Abingdon SquareGreenmarket on Saturday.
Le Bain
848 Washington StGreat rooftop nightclub with a tough door.
Equinox Greenwich Avenue
97 Greenwich AveOur neighborhood gym. Day passes available.
The best gym in the city with a great pool and riverfront sun deck.
11 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers Fitness
60 Chelsea PiersThe best gym in the city with a great pool and riverfront sun deck.
Integral Yoga Institute
227 W 13th StA full schedule of drop-in classes at all levels.
There is a new, modern ER just a few blocks away. The subway is located at its front door.
Lenox Health Greenwich Village
30 7th AveThere is a new, modern ER just a few blocks away. The subway is located at its front door.
Shopping
Cones
15 Bleecker StA gelato institution for decades in the village.
A quirky shop where legend has it George Harrison bought his first sitar.
Music Inn World Instruments
169 West 4th StreetA quirky shop where legend has it George Harrison bought his first sitar.
Diane von Furstenberg
874 Washington StFlagship
Apple West 14th Street
401 W 14th StHandy for all things Apple. The Staircase.
Christian Louboutin Horatio
59 Horatio StHard to find, but here it is.
Where to go for the definitive New York Black and White cookies. Great cupcakes.
15 locals recommend
Empire Cake
112 8th AveWhere to go for the definitive New York Black and White cookies. Great cupcakes.
Mantiques Modern
146 W 22nd StManly treasures.
BDDW
5 Crosby StMagnificent custom furniture on one of the coolest streets in Manhattan.
Bespoke Chocolates
6 Extra PlThe oldest chocolate shop in the village.
My favorite shopping street for a casual stroll. The rents are low(er) and the designs are interesting.
Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth StreetMy favorite shopping street for a casual stroll. The rents are low(er) and the designs are interesting.
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
94 Greenwich AveVillage outpost of the Parisian scent master. I am a fan.
Flight 001
132 Smith StIf you need any travel accessories. This store sells nothing else.
Sightseeing
Hudson River Park
Beautiful waterfront greenway.
Arts & Culture
Historic theater venue on one of the most charming old streets in the village.
27 locals recommend
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce StHistoric theater venue on one of the most charming old streets in the village.
Film Forum
209 W Houston StCinema.
Blockbuster art gallery anchor of the Chelsea gallery district.
8 locals recommend
Matthew Marks Gallery
523 W 24th StBlockbuster art gallery anchor of the Chelsea gallery district.
Skip the lines. You are welcome to use our member passes.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Skip the lines. You are welcome to use our member passes.
Essentials
D'Agostino
528 3rd AveOur neighborhood grocery story for staples and sundries.
Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty StreetThe Bruffins are Delicious