Places we’ve stood behind.

East Village · Creperie

Village creperie

$$ · Reviewed July 2026

A tiny East Village counter — three stools, three sidewalk tables — that does savory galettes and Nutella crepes well enough to justify a detour on a slow Sunday morning. The apple walnut with caramel is the move. Don't come at dinner; they're closed.

East Village · Cocktail bar

Amor y Amargo

$$ · Reviewed June 2026

NYC's original bitters bar — opened 2011, closed 2023, back at 443 E 6th with a fresh ceiling and the same menu. Standing room, penny-tile counters, ~350 amaro bottles on the wall. Order the Sharpie Mustache. Stay until you've had two.