West Village

Rosemary’s

Why Come Here? Affordable West Village hot spot, roof-to-table dining (sort of), rustic atmosphere Rosemary’s Focaccia For those unfamiliar, Rosemary’s is a new Roof-To-Table dining hot spot in the West Village. Yes, they have a large garden on the roof which you can visit. And you’ll have plenty of time […]

Better Being Underground

Why Come Here? Phenomenal inventive sandwiches, quick lunch in the West Village, show off your knowledge of hidden spots Better Being Underground (“BBU”) is the kind of place you’d never find if you weren’t looking for it. In fact, I probably walked past it 50 times before a friend told […]

Rockmeisha Izakaya

Why Come Here? Cool, retro-Japanese decor, izakaya style menu After seeing Rockmeisha’s ramen appear on a Fork in the Road “Best of” list, I decided it was time to give the place at try. The Rockmeisha space is unique, meant to invoke a Japanese rock star hang out (hence the […]

Fedora

Why Come Here? Great spot for any occasion (although large groups would be tough), great cocktails, diverse and interesting menu Fedora has the feel an old neighborhood spot. The color scheme is black and white, giving the sense that you’ve walked into a bar in the 1940s. The speakeasy style cocktails also […]

Caliu

Why Come Here? Cozy atmosphere, very good and traditional tapas, a meal in the West Village that’s not a scene. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Caliu gives me something to be thankful for: a restaurant that’s laid back, easy to walk into and serves great food in the West Village. […]