Cafe Mogador

“A local park with areas to sit, picnic, read, write, or just lay out. Afterwards, get some dinner and drinks in the area.”

“NYC style bagel with a cult following, get here early to avoid the line but don't worry, it moves quickly. ”

“Owned by the same people who own Mogador (so the food is great), but Orlin is usually less crowded. ”

“In the early 20th Century, the East Village was largely made up of Ukrainian, Slovak, Hungarian, and Polish immigrants, but there are only a few remnants of that history left. One such landmark is Veselka, a well-known Ukrainian diner that opened in 1954 and now bloats with tourists nearly every hour (although they’re not currently operating 24-hours a day anymore). Despite its crowds, Veselka somehow retains the magic of an old-school neighborhood joint - ceramic plates with the restaurant’s logo, unlimited coffee pours, remarkably fast service, and all. Our favorite approach is to come early, and order an omelette and kielbasa, or have a late-night strawberry-cheese blintz on a random Tuesday. Stick with the Ukrainian food here for best results, like the stuffed cabbage, borscht, or potato pierogi.”

“Delicious gourmet Greek food. Some of the best service we've ever received.”