Picks in the ‘Hood, Round 1

Here’s the substance of that email I mentioned in an earlier post. I was out for a drink with a friend who had recently moved to the neighborhood, and I…

Here’s the substance of that email I mentioned in an earlier post. I was out for a drink with a friend who had recently moved to the neighborhood, and I was giving him recommendations for some of my favorite places nearby. Although some are technically outside of Greenwich Village (reaching into far off places such as the Lower East Side and Nolita), in my book, they are all within walking distance (at least for city walkers, who are used to half-hour walks). Why do I like these places? Overall, they are modestly priced, have comfortable atmospheres, and good-quality food. Each one has a little something about it that makes it particularly appealing. Check them out and let me know what you think!

Italian antipasti/panini

  • ‘ino — Beford btw 6th Ave & Downing
  • Bar Veloce — 2nd Ave and 12th St.
  • ‘inoteca — Ludlow & Rivington
  • Perbacco — E 4th btw A & B (I think)

    Asian

  • Taste of Tokyo (sushi) — 13th St. btw 5th & 6th
  • Spice (thai) — University and 10th

    Latin

  • Flor’s Kitchen — Waverly Pl btw 6th & 7th Aves; also on 1st Ave & 9th St.
  • Caracas Arepa Bar — 7th St btw 1st & A
  • La Palapa — St. Mark’s between 1st & A
  • La Palapa Rockola — 6th Ave. & W 4th
  • Cafe El Portal — Elizabeth btw Spring & Kenmare

    Seafood

  • Pearl Oyster Bar — Cornelia btw W 4th St. and Bleeker
  • Mary’s Fish Camp — W 4th St. btw W 10th and Charles

    Indian

  • Milon — 1st Ave btw. 5th & 6th

    Other

  • Westville (home cooking?) — W 4th St. btw Bleeker and W 10th

    This is just the first installment. As I’ve said to those who have asked, there are plenty more where those came from!