Our Favorite Manhattan Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Artistic: The Nuyorican Poets Café shines as an artistic beacon in the East Village, providing a platform for emerging poets, musicians, and artists to showcase their talents.
- Uptown Bourbon – Neighborhood watering hole offering bourbon, beer & cocktails along with happy hour.
- Cultural Hotspot:Cherry Lane Theatre is New York’s oldest continuously running off-Broadway theater, presenting new and experimental works in a close-knit venue.
- Lively Nightlife: Death & Co is renowned for its lively nightlife scene. It offers an intimate speakeasy-style bar experience and is known for its innovative cocktails.
- Quiet Residential Streets:Grove Street is known for its beautiful row of historic brownstones and canopy of trees, which offer a tranquil cityscape.
- Diverse Dining Scene: Buvette is a quaint and cozy café offering a fusion of French cuisine in a casual yet chic setting, indicative of the West Village’s varied culinary offerings.
- Vibrant Nightlife: Smalls Jazz Club is an intimate venue offering live jazz performances in a cozy setting, embodying the area’s lively and sophisticated nightlife.
- Artistic Chic: The Whitney Museum of American Art showcases a collection of contemporary American art focused on living artists set against the backdrop of the charming West Village.
- Columbia University’s Baker Field Athletic Complex: 17,000 seat football stadium
- New York University – Founded in 1831, this private research university is a staple of the neighborhood and contributes to the youthful, progressive vibe in so many ways. Over the years, the university has hosted a plethora of famous and significant celebrities, lawyers, and businesspeople. NYU is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the world.
- Picturesque Settings: Bedford Street is one of the most photographed streets in the city, featuring classic New York architecture and often used as a film and TV backdrop, capturing the picturesque charm of the West Village.
- Elsa la Reina del Chicharron : traditional Dominican food in an unassuming setting