GREENWICH VILLAGE
FOOD TOUR     

If you had one day to visit Greenwich Village, and you love interesting food without the attitude, where would you go? Check out this carefully selected list of my favorite local restaurants and specialty stores. Come back to discover new spots.

Specialty Stores

Murray's Cheese

254 Bleecker St.
www.murrayscheese.com
Ridiculous selection of artisan cheese, cured meat and antipasti
TGB Pick: Tomme Crayeuse (France) Meadow Creek Grayson (USA) La Tur (France), Sottocenere, (truffle cheese, Italy)

Raffetto's

144 W Houston St
Homemade pasta & fresh sauce
TGB Pick: Truffle ravioli. Serve with simple garlic, olive oil & Parmesan sauce

Aphrodisia Herb Shoppe

264 Bleecker Street
www.aphrodisiaherbshoppe.com
Expertly selected herbs & spices
TGB Pick: Malaysian Curry

Lobster Place

252 Bleecker Street
www.lobsterplace.com
Fresh, exotic seafood and live lobster Whooohhhh!

Blue Ribbon Bakery Market

14 Bedford Street
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com
Small artisan bakery
TGB Pick: whole Focaccia with sea salt

Winesby.com

23 Jones Street
Wine made easy: 30 reds, 30 whites

Astor Wines & Spirits

399 Lafayette Street
Huge quality Wine selection

Ottomanelli's Meat Market

285 Bleecker Street
Exotic meat at a reasonable price

Restaurants/Wine Bars

Bar Carrera NEW

146 W Houston St
Cozy Spanish Tapas bar.

10 Downing NEW

10 Downing St.
Upbeat Neighborhood American Restaurant
TGB Pick: Duck Meatball Cassoulet, Braised Beef Cheeks

Spunto NEW

65 Carmine St.
Thin crust, Roman-style pizza. Casual restaurant
TGB Pick: Shroomtown pizza

Lupa

170 Thompson Street
High-energy rustic Italian restaurant. Make reservations.
TGB Pick: Pork Shoulder

Centro Vinoteca

74 Seventh Avenue
www.centrovinoteca.com
Huge selection of excellent Italian wine by the glass.

Sushi Mambo

255 Bleecker Street
Fresh Sushi. Cool dining room

Noodle Bar

26 Carmine Street
Small noodle bar
TGB Pick: Singapore Noodles

Meskerem

124 MacDougal Street
Cozy Ethiopian restaurant
TGB Pick: Vegetarian Combo

Ali Babba

126 MacDougal Street
Middle Eastern sandwich
TGB Pick: Shawarma