Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StOne of the best Jazz clubs in the city.
An amazing underground bar popular with everyone from NYU students to Village locals. Features live Jazz almost every night, dozens of ping pong and pool tables, chess, scrabble and more.
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher StAn amazing underground bar popular with everyone from NYU students to Village locals. Features live Jazz almost every night, dozens of ping pong and pool tables, chess, scrabble and more.
A great gym. For an extra cost we'd be happy to provide you guest passes for a week.
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Equinox Greenwich Avenue
97 Greenwich AveA great gym. For an extra cost we'd be happy to provide you guest passes for a week.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite bar in the West Village. Quiet, tranquil, and small with great beers on tap and fantastic wines ready to pour.
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The Otheroom
143 Perry StOur favorite bar in the West Village. Quiet, tranquil, and small with great beers on tap and fantastic wines ready to pour.
Little Branch will soak you in the speakeasy vibe while serving you some of the best cocktails you've ever had.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthLittle Branch will soak you in the speakeasy vibe while serving you some of the best cocktails you've ever had.
Food Scene
Small seafood restaurant. Known for having the best lobster roll in the city. The fish is fantastic, too. And if you like oysters... watch out.
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Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StSmall seafood restaurant. Known for having the best lobster roll in the city. The fish is fantastic, too. And if you like oysters... watch out.
We think Sant Ambroeus has one of the best brunches in the city, even if it's a bit on the pricey side. Dinner is also excellent (and romantic). Bonus: It's conveniently located on our corner.
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Sant Ambroeus West Village
259 West 4th StreetWe think Sant Ambroeus has one of the best brunches in the city, even if it's a bit on the pricey side. Dinner is also excellent (and romantic). Bonus: It's conveniently located on our corner.
Cafe Cluny has a great brunch and also does very good French lunches and dinners. We recommend it -- but make sure to book (they don't take reservations for Sunday brunch, so get there early).
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Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StCafe Cluny has a great brunch and also does very good French lunches and dinners. We recommend it -- but make sure to book (they don't take reservations for Sunday brunch, so get there early).
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StGreat, simple Italian food. We highly recommend.
None other than the famous Waverly Inn. It's almost impossible to get a reservation, but we hear that the food is great... and Graydon Carter manages to attract more than his fair share of celebs.
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Waverly Inn
16 Bank StNone other than the famous Waverly Inn. It's almost impossible to get a reservation, but we hear that the food is great... and Graydon Carter manages to attract more than his fair share of celebs.
They don't take reservations, and you have to get there early... the locals will crowd you out quickly. The Spotted Pig is known for having one of the best burgers in the city. Brunch is good too.
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.They don't take reservations, and you have to get there early... the locals will crowd you out quickly. The Spotted Pig is known for having one of the best burgers in the city. Brunch is good too.
The small plates are exquisite, the atmosphere is great and the service is attentive. Definitely a good choice for a romantic date or for a small group. Be prepared to sit at the counter if late.
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Aria West Village
14 Bedford StThe small plates are exquisite, the atmosphere is great and the service is attentive. Definitely a good choice for a romantic date or for a small group. Be prepared to sit at the counter if late.
Everything Else
None other than the famous Magnolia Bakery. It's known for its cupcakes -- and they're good -- but make sure to try the banana pudding. It's exquisite.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StNone other than the famous Magnolia Bakery. It's known for its cupcakes -- and they're good -- but make sure to try the banana pudding. It's exquisite.