East Village Filter: Where to meet?
February 7, 2008 3:35 PM Subscribe
I'd like to meet an old friend in the East Village on Saturday afternoon, but everywhere's become a bank!? What's a good place to meet that's not too loud, not too fancy, etc?
Bar or restaurant ok, though my friend doesn't drink (and I'll need to pop out for a cig).
Bar or restaurant ok, though my friend doesn't drink (and I'll need to pop out for a cig).
On second thought- Prune is totally in the LES, not the East Village. I revise my answer- Veselka.
posted by Thin Lizzy at 4:16 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by Thin Lizzy at 4:16 PM on February 7, 2008
I haven't been in NY in a couple of years, but, assuming it's still open and hasn't changed (and I can't imagine it's capable of change), Mars Bar is about as "not too fancy" as a place can get. Not for the faint of heart, though.
posted by dersins at 4:20 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by dersins at 4:20 PM on February 7, 2008
I like the 11th Street bar; they are very low-key, they had hot non-alcoholic cider last time I was there (weather pending I presume), and don't have food but don't seem to mind if you order some delivery.
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 4:43 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 4:43 PM on February 7, 2008
...Or if you want food I had a decent meal at MaryAnn's last night. Frozen strawberry margarita was great.
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 4:45 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 4:45 PM on February 7, 2008
I think Veselka is overrated. The food is decent but nothing special. Also, I wouldn't call it dirty per se but it's definitely a bit shabbier than I like my restaurants. My humble opinion.
Why Curry is a small, cute, excellent Thai restaurant on St. Marks between, I think, 1st and 2nd.
posted by sneakin at 5:28 PM on February 7, 2008
Why Curry is a small, cute, excellent Thai restaurant on St. Marks between, I think, 1st and 2nd.
posted by sneakin at 5:28 PM on February 7, 2008
...and I recommend it (Why Curry) for a tasty meal and lowkey place. Not sure I posted before finishing the thought; sorry.
posted by sneakin at 5:29 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by sneakin at 5:29 PM on February 7, 2008
Love Veselka. It's always busy, so you *know* the food hasn't been sitting around and festering somewhere in kitchen walk-in. Their peirogies and kielbasa are quite good. They also have the most gianormous rice krispie treats I've ever witnessed. ;)
posted by dancinglamb at 6:44 PM on February 7, 2008
posted by dancinglamb at 6:44 PM on February 7, 2008
Response by poster: thank you everyone! Gotta love NYC!
posted by tingting at 5:33 AM on February 8, 2008
posted by tingting at 5:33 AM on February 8, 2008
afterwards, you could come over to the meetup which is happening closeby!
posted by rmless at 6:34 AM on February 8, 2008
posted by rmless at 6:34 AM on February 8, 2008
What time? Prune (EV) and Clinton St. (LES) have horrible waits. At least an hour on the weekends for two, if you show up after 9:30am. They both stop offering brunch around 4pm, the kitchen and the list will close before then so you may not even get in. Veselka is also quite crowded -- I met up there with a friend on a Saturday recently, and the line didn't budge for 20 minutes. Even then, all three places will have people giving you the evil eye if you linger.
I'm with Afroblanco, go to a real coffee shop where you can eat, relax, chat, and hang out. If B Cup doesn't work out, I also like Caffe Emilia, which somehow hasn't yet been colonized by the brunch crowds.
posted by kathryn at 7:59 AM on February 8, 2008
I'm with Afroblanco, go to a real coffee shop where you can eat, relax, chat, and hang out. If B Cup doesn't work out, I also like Caffe Emilia, which somehow hasn't yet been colonized by the brunch crowds.
posted by kathryn at 7:59 AM on February 8, 2008
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posted by spec80 at 4:03 PM on February 7, 2008