Briefly Noted: Correction
We received an email from Murray’s Cheese owner Rob Kaufelt thanking us for our “Murray’s Cheese…” article in the March issue, but pointing out that, […]
In and Out
This month saw fewer closings than February. Plus, two long-awaited restaurants finally opened—Greenwich Steakhouse and Hot N Juicy Crawfish. One Italian restaurant opened and an […]
What Is Your Favorite Restaurant?
For those of you who regularly dine out, you have your absolute number one favorite spot where you love the food and maybe the modest […]
Reinvented Italian Sushi
By David Porat Raw fish is popular beyond Japanese sushi, and in fact, has a somewhat Italian identity—sometimes referred to as “crudo” in Italian. In […]
Murray’s Cheese Purchased by Kroger
By Caroline Benveniste Most West Villagers were quite surprised to hear that Murray’s Cheese had been sold. And many were not familiar with the buyer, […]
IN AND OUT
By Caroline Benveniste All photos by Maggie Berkvist. It was a fairly quiet month for openings and closings in the West Village, but there were […]
The Funfetti Explosion
Three of this month’s openings are part of what the New York Times referred to as “The Funfetti Explosion” back in October—a phenomenon of instagrammable […]
In and Out
Open Woof World (91 Christopher Street, near Bleecker Street): This shop hopes to capitalize on the large number of pets and pet parents in the […]
Savvy Shoppers’ Feedback
We continue to receive astute feedback about food shopping in the West Village from our readers. Below, we have published a recent letter, along with […]
Annual Taste of Greenwich House Adds a New Element
By Joe Salas From its origins in a gym in 2003, the annual Taste of Greenwich House—to be held this year on March 13th—has developed […]
Back to the Future on Charles Street
By David A. Porat Visiting 4 Charles Prime Rib is like stepping back in time, to a small old-fashioned watering hole with good food and […]
Rent Hike Closes Da Silvano, Let’s Save Caffe Vivaldi
On December 20th, the West Village lost another institution to the greed of area building owners. Da Silvano, one of the best Italian restaurants in […]
Cozy Up in These West Village Coffee Shops
By Andrew Buemi Winter is officially upon us, and with the cold weather, the neighborhood coffee shop becomes a refuge of warmth and comfort. Some […]
Savvy Shoppers’ Feedback
By Caroline Beneviste We received a number of responses to our article last month about food shopping in the West Village. Three of the respondents […]
The Sweetest Village Institution
Li-Lac Chocolates, the oldest chocolatier in Manhattan, opened at 120 Christopher Street (near Bedford Street) in 1923. It was the brainchild of George Demetrious, a […]
The Black Derby
Dear George: I read your review of The Black Derby and thought I might take my wife there for a night out. However, upon checking […]
The Best of Food Shopping in the West Village
By Caroline Benveniste The Village, like the rest of the City, has seen a spate of food store closings (also reported in the New York […]
Chumley’s—A History (Continued)
By Caroline Benveniste We ended our March 2016 WestView article on Chumley’s with: “Only time will tell whether or not there is a spring opening […]