Now upon finding out a few weeks ago from Jeffrey, the owner of Japonica, that my favorite Japanese restaurant was closing at the end of April, I am sadder still. Japonica on University Place, like Elephant and Castle, has been a go-to restaurant since it opened 48 years ago.
If you walk past Jeju Noodle Bar, you might not notice it on the northeast corner of Christopher and Greenwich streets. Also, the shades are always down, and it looks very private.
I hope you’re not too disappointed when you learn that this article is about retirement, and not about real or imagined romantic exploits, despite the title.
Little Owl is in the heart of the vintage West Village. It’s next to the Friends apartment, half a block from Grove Court, and a block away from the narrowest (9.5 feet) townhouse in New York where someone famous lived.
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and Li-Lac Chocolates owner Chris Taylor is still standing.
My mother and I wanted to go to a new small place three blocks from my house. But there was a problem. This place is actually a bar, a wine bar with cocktails too.
One Friday evening my parents told me we were going to a restaurant with our friends. I was super excited because we were going to a place called Kid Pizza which opened a year ago.
This wine bar in the West Village doesn’t take reservations, but it does take curious palates and a desire to learn. Shmoné is an inviting gem for all who want an intimate evening with good wine and no fuss.
Originally, my mom had booked a table at Dante Aperitivo, but our reservation was moved to Dante West Village because Dante Aperitivo had a private party. This was very exciting because I had never been to Dante West Village. It’s the restaurant on Perry and Hudson that always has a line outside.
My sister and I love Thai food. My mother loves it too and my father lived in Chiang Mai, so it’s popular with our whole family. So when a new Thai place opened up on 14th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, we all wanted to go.
