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The best of the best in Greenwich Village, including restaurants, bars, parks, salons & more.
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5 Bleecker St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 182 tips and reviews
Compass: Head to Bianca for ragu, thick lasagna, and an all-Italian wine list. But don’t expect to make a reservation or pay with a credit card - it’s first come first serve at this cash-only date spot.
86 W 3rd St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 62 tips and reviews
Compass: Noted as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, this old-world eatery is doused in lace and white coat service. Be prepared for the whopping bill.
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 710 tips and reviews
Compass: Defined by its giant white arch, the park is best known for its chess games, gorgeous fountain, and live musicians. It acts as a meeting ground for NYU students, artists, and neighborhood regulars.
181 Mercer St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
College Gym · Greenwich Village · 50 tips and reviews
Compass: As the main athletic facility of NYU, Coles houses giant swimming pools, courts, fitness rooms, and a rock climbing wall. Neighbors in the area can gain access as a “Community Member.”
Compass: Work out and get toned in the shrine to positivity near Astor Place. Sign up for classes in cycling, boxing, Pilates, and yoga, with live sets by local DJs.
Gym and Studio · Gramercy Park · 62 tips and reviews
Compass: Try offbeat classes like hip-hop funk or ultimate step. Send the kids to childrens’ sports classes and jump into various kinds of yoga and spinning sessions.
323 Avenue of the Americas (at W 3rd St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 191 tips and reviews
Compass: See the newest independent movies and weekly showings of classic cinema at IFC. Short films screen before every movie, and cult festivals often buy time here.