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A Wise Choice

Psst…Want to know a secret? That unmarked bar-restaurant on the Bowery is Wise Men, a sexy brand-new bar and restaurant. This sleek and modern bar is an ideal date spot where you’ll you’re your favorite Arcade Fire songs while sipping classic cocktails like the Perfect Rob Roy (Deward, Vermouth, Peychard Bitters, $12). The surprisingly to-die-for menu items: the Pork Chop (with mustard, onions, and peppercorn, $18) and the Broccoli (charred with lemon, olive oil, chili flakes, $8). They will the best pork chop and broccoli you’ve ever had, at the best new hotspot in NoHo.

Posted at:: 11:00AM on 04/14/2013

New-Orleans-style restaurant Exchange Alley just opened in the East Village

Check out super-chic new restaurant with some punk flair in the East Village, Exchange Alley. [menu]

Posted at:: 02:00PM on 09/06/2012

Don't Be Crabby! We've Got Tuesday Night's Dinner Plans Covered

This East Village restaurant is hosting a crab boil every Tuesday night through the end of August. $58 buys you a seat in the garden for a healthy serving of crabs (10-11!) seasoned in a special blend, string beans, boiled new potatoes, corn on the cob, and cornbread.Tickets are available up to six days in advance.

Posted at:: 09:30AM on 08/13/2012

The Best Shucking Happy Hour

An East Village happy hourwith great drinks and oysters? Yes, please! From 5-7pm daily, score two-for-one cocktails ($10-$12) and oysters ($3 per oyster). Sip drinks like the Lion in London (gin, sweet vermouth, orange bitters) or The Street (vodka, green apple puree, fresh lemon) while indulging inBeau Soleils, Montauk Pearls,and Blue Points. [menu]

Posted at:: 11:00AM on 07/31/2012

Not Your Grandma's Cocktail Lounge

Expect swagger from the decor to the eats and libations at this East Village spot.Order sharable plates likethe Grilled Artichoke & Lobster Turnovers and Spicy Soft Shell Lettuce Wraps, along with The Billionaire Cocktail (bourbon, Absinthe Bitters) or Lazy Lover (Cachaa, jalapeno infused chartreuse, thyme). [more info]

Posted at:: 09:00AM on 06/27/2012

Booker And Dax Has Cocktails Down to a Science

If you're in town this weekend, head to this recently-opened bar in Soho tonight to celebrate the warmer weather. Libations are stirred with hot pokers (a stream of fire that helps mix a drink by causing a chemical reaction), and bar tenders use liquid nitrogen to freeze cocktail glasses to sub-zero temperatures. [menu]

Posted at:: 08:00AM on 06/02/2012

One of our favorite new Italian restos:

This new restaurant on the cusp of the EV boasts, well, a mini Italian village. Really. It's a market salumeria, bakery, enoteca, and restaurant. Find delicious house-made foods in addition to artisanal provisions from independent producers. The restaurant menu is more casual than the original Il Buco that's a few blocks away.

Posted at:: 07:30AM on 05/23/2012

Vegan's Won't Like This...

...But we think it sounds pretty damn good: Maine lobsta plus velvety melted gruyere cheese on two toasted slices of organic white bread. Top it off with a squash soup and wash it down with Shipwreck Ale and you'll have a fine, fine lunch.

Posted at:: 02:16PM on 01/08/2013

Wake up on the right side of the bed with coffee from 71 Irving

Tucked away on the first floor of a quaint Gramercy townhouse is one of the best coffee shops in NYC: 71 Irving. They serve delicious brew from Irving Farms in addition to tasty treats like muffins, bagels, sandwiches, and more (their tuna sandwich on whole grain bread is a must try!). They have about 20 seats inside and a few seats outside.

Posted at:: 10:00AM on 09/01/2012

Tap Into This New Bar

The East Village's former El Cobre space is now a gilded bar featuring pub fare and gin & tonics--on tap! Made with Bittermans Commonwealth liqueur and grapefruit bitters, G+T's are a mere $7. The rest of the cocktail menu (Pimm's Cups, Martinis, and Old Maids, pictured) is under $10 too.

Posted at:: 12:00PM on 08/08/2012

The EV's Most POPular Treats:

Meet the real pop stars of summer! This East Village stand turnsfresh fruit from local NY farms into frozen treats. The seasonal menu boasts delish Popsicle flavors like raspberry basil, blueberry apricot, and coffee + cream ($3.50 each). This week, Shave ice (pictured) comes in red plumb and rhubarb ($2.50). Visit their other locations on the High Line and Brooklyn for more icy treats. [more info]

Posted at:: 09:30AM on 07/20/2012

Get the Scoop on this Hot New Gelato Spot:

This new East Village gelato shop boasts twenty-four flavors made from natural ingredients that rotate daily. Our favorites are pistachio, cheesecake, and coffee. Sorbets like wild berry (pictured) are non-dairy and non-fat. Bonus: eco-friendly packaging. [the full scoop]

Posted at:: 06:50AM on 06/20/2012

Where Zeus Eats: @BoukiesNYC

Mythology, philosophy, and astronomy -- Greece's contribution to society is not exactly prosaic. Its cuisine, however, has always had a shy side. Not so in the East Village, as the owner of Pylos honors the neigborhood with another Greek restaurant, Boukis. Read the full review here!

Posted at:: 08:30AM on 06/01/2012

Attention Meat Lovers! Head to the new Mile End Sandwich

This brand new East Village sandwich shop (sister resto is in Boerum Hill) serves all of your cured and smoked meat sandwich needs from dawn till dusk. A "Bagel and Schmear" or a "Breakfast Burger" (veal sausage,pictured) with a Stumptown Coffee is the early morningfix. Check out Eater for full menu options. [more info]

Posted at:: 07:30AM on 05/16/2012

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The Best Freaking Fries In NYC

Want to know where to get THE BEST fries in NYC? Yes, please. Check out this teensy weensy little joint in the EV. They serve one thing: juicy, fat Belgian fries that are smothered in your choice of 25 different dipping sauces. Get the pesto mayonnaise.

Posted at:: 03:01PM on 10/18/2012

Authentic Italian Pizzeria Now Open in the EV!

This new authentic Italian pizzeria in the East Village has three kinds of pizza ovens, and cooks three types of pies: Pizza Italiana Classica piesare cooked in a wood-fired oven, and boast an extra crispy crust; Napoletana is your traditional Neapolitan pizza; andPizza in Pala is made with double-cooked dough, giving it a similar texture to ciabatta bread. Many ingredients are imported from Italy (flour, yeast), and the rest they source at the local Greenmarket in Union Square. Bonus: they have a pizza school! [menu]

Posted at:: 11:30AM on 08/16/2012

Kale juice cocktails! We're not playing.

This homey new East Village bar/restaurant boasts a selection of killer cocktails. The Bedford Cruise (Vodka, fresh watermelon juice, lemon juice, agave, soda) is a our fave. How about a kale juice cocktail augmented with Milagro silver tequila, lime juice, and ginger, known as the Garden Variety Margarita? While this lawn-tasting libation doesn't do it for us, you can't deny that green juice is having a serious moment in NYC.

Posted at:: 10:00AM on 08/04/2012

Take A Tasty Trip to the French Countryside Without Leaving NYC!

The East Village's former Belcourt space is now home to Franco-farmhouse fare. Raw oysters, hot-and-sour braised lamb with fresh ricotta dumplings, and spicy marinated mackerel (pictured) are just a few features in the casual bistro space, which recently added brunch to the menu.

Posted at:: 06:00AM on 06/28/2012

Healthy hamburgers? We thinks yes!

Dig into healthy, organic burgers at this EV burger joint, which is the 6th NY location. Think: beef, chicken, turkey, bison, ostrich (!), mushroom, and more with your choice of healthy bun and toppings. Yes, even gluten-free buns are available.

Posted at:: 10:30AM on 06/11/2012

This is the higher power we believe in:

We know chocolate is great, but this East Village purveyor of artisanal chocolates proves it's out of this world. We're particularly taken with the Divine Collection: 24-carat gold-dusted edibledeities. Find Buddha ($50, pictured), Jesus ($15), Ganesh ($15), and more. They're almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. [more info]