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mini guide: west village at 6th avenue and west 3rd street
the ifc center, located at the intersection of 6th avenue and west 3rd street is kind of in the middle of the west village just bordering on what i think of as the “central” village — the grungier, super touristy part of the village. the actual location of the theater is villagequite grungy but just 100 yards away in almost any direction there is much more charm.
the food choices are huge – from super high end at babbo to more trendy at 10 downing (not that i would recommend that spot given the attitude i experienced there) to more affordable spots like ino, market table and blue ribbon and not to mention the high concentration of gelaterias (grom, l’arte del gelato and ). cute, independent shops are a little harder to find, and most require walking a few blocks west but when you make the trek there are some treasures including some prior profiles here of shoe garden, travel 001, (which according to racked is closing its park slope branch) and mxyplyzyk. here are just a few other favorite recommendations:
shops:
greenwich letterpress: the sweetest greatest collection of papers and gift things in one small shop (photo above). a little bit of a walk away but worth it as the real charm of greenwich village shows itself here. 39 christopher street between waverly place and 7th avenue, manhattan, new york, .
three lives: no better place for the latest and greatest in fiction and nonfiction in this well-edited classic bookstore. 154 west 10th street at waverly street, manhattan, new york, .
dig o mig: a tiny shop filled with stylish danish clothing mostly for infants and toddlers and a few things for older kids. 150 7th avenuen south, manhattan, new york, .
food:
cabrito: quite well known for their goat tacos (and their iconic goat that had been mysteriously stolen from above their door some months ago and has fortunately been returned), this mexican restaurant has some great (and pricey) margaritas (pictured up top) and other treats like huaraches and. not outstanding but not a bad option for a group. 55 carmine street between bleecker and bedford streets, manhattan, new york, .
mas: i have been wanting to go to this french-country restaurant for a while. on a lovely street and definitely on the fancier side, with a seasonal focus and it seems solid food. 39 downing street close to bedford street, manhattan, new york, .
little owl: this place is high on my list to return to. having only been here once, i really want to try their sliders among their delicoius dishes. 90 bedford street at grove street, manhattan, new york, .
minetta tavern: although i think that keith mcnally’s last effort at morandi was so unimpressive, i am willing to give his latest steakhouse venture a go just to satisfy my curiosity since frank bruni gave it three stars this week. it is now on my list for sometime soon. 113 macdougal street at minetta lane, manhattan, new york, .
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