For over 100 years, this small area known as “The Village”, has been a Mecca to the creative and the rebellious. An artists' haven, and the east coast birthplace of the Beat scene, the 60’s counterculture, and the LGBT liberation, it’s tradition as an enclave of avant-garde and alternative culture started in the 19th century when small presses, art galleries, and experimental theater thrived. Later it maintained it's position as a center for forward-thinkers that have challenged the American culture with it’s role in hosting the first racially integrated night club, and the LGBT and anti-war movements. With it’s charming narrow streets, this is the best place for a day of walking and exploring the many interesting and diverse shops, food, bars, music, art and architecture.
The master of the mood and feel of the mid-20th century
A love letter to baseball
Designed to look like an Italian train station, OTTO (which means “eight” in Italian) is located in the famous One Fifth Avenue space, just around the corner from Washington Square Park. Offering thin-crusted pizza cooked on a griddle creatively topped and over 700 types of Italian vino. The restaurant offers wine classes Tuesday and Sunday for $45 per person. Save room for the creamy homemade gelato.
