A decades old chess store that was originally owned by a Russian grandmaster. Great for hanging out with chess enthusiasts, buying chess pieces, or learning how to play from world-class players.
Definitely worth checking out for its old-school charm and rivalry with the other chess establishments on Thompson Street. Read more.
Make sure to ask if the *sell* chess sets.
the newly renovated Park, you will see a lot wacko's (sorry creative's!), and also NYU students hanging, chess tables, a fun place to lounge outdoors
Terrific park.. Live music, artists, literary enthusiasts, chess players... A great mix of New York City.
Chess, people watching, Art, fountain and just plain fun under the sun!
It's crazy that people don't mention the coffee here because their Verve beans espresso is off the charts! This place is a strange mix in the day. Chess school too?
NYC chess during the day.
Cozy, intimate place with solid jazz music every night. Very friendly atmosphere. You have the option of skipping the cover charge if you sit @ the bar or in the back.
Hand rolled cigars... dig it and definitely check out chess forum across the street before or after.
I had the ceviche, spinach empenadas, sweet plantains and tres leches cake. All were prepared perfectly and flavor just right.
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The chocolate martinis are amazing!!! Gotta have the max and chesse.
The trio plate was amazing had caramel,white chocolate and milk chocolate with strawberries, bananas and marshmallows. It was delicious
Marshmallow pizza ♥
The book store with miles and miles of books is always filled with fun, friendly and interesting people. Head to the second floor's photography section and get lost in a good book.
Before you wrinkle your nose at this unconditioned used book store, take a look around. You just might find a literary loving intellectual like D (Don’t You Forget About Me) Read more.
Books-by-the-Foot service provides ready-made libraries. “Bargain books,” a random selection of hardbacks, is the cheapest, at ten dollars a foot. For thirty dollars, clients can customize the color. Read more.
Wonderful place to relax under the sun and watch street performers.
This new layout is GREAT for dogs to run and have some real doggy style play.
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Always a great time and great comics drop in unannounced to try out new material often. Alcohol is very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
Best comedy club in NYC. Every time I've gone a big name shows up to surprise the crowd with a set (like Louis CK, Damon Wayans &Colin Quinn). Always a fun time.
If you've never been to a comedy club, make sure you come here for your first time. Great talent in a fun and interactive environment. Big name comics often do sets on any given night too!
Incredible park, loved the Arch, get by sunset there are amazing musicians.
Check out sand paintings on saturdays
Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
Great at all hours of the day. Breakfast burrito, cobb salad, afternoon Magic Hat - all excellent!
Students at NYU (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) are drawn to this close-to-campus cafe, known for free Wi-Fi and good eats. Order a cup of the house blend and a chicken pesto sandwich.
Hipsters who actually provide good customer service. I'm impressed.
Awesome selection if board games, adorkable staff, nice selection of yea and coffee. Also, delicious soup.
Lovely place, but no "Cones of Dunshire" available.
Super friendly staff! Loved the chocolate mint tea and free wifi. For just $5 per person, you can borrow as many games as you want and hang out for as long as you want - open 'til midnight!
Vegan burger no bun topped with sautéed peppers and side salad with miso soy dressing. Best $8 lunch in area!
The Big Leap burger is fab. Avocado, onion rings, all veggie.
The veggie burgers are as good as it gets and they're light on the wallet too. If you're not big on vegetarian cuisine, the food here just might make you change your mind.
Mediterranean hummus, Persian cucumbers and OJ are a must on every visit!
Go with your lover, one of you wait in the long line while the other person shops. If you don't have a lover, shop and then wait in line and cry quietly to yourself.
If you can't handle the chaos of shopping at Trader Joe's at Union Square, you don't belong in New York City.
Amazing "Iced Cappuccino" :) And don't forget to ask the $2 shot with your beer (the whiskey is gooood).
Great live music on Saturday night!! Had a great time.
Free live music on Mondays. Come check out UNLTD!
This Greenwich Village cafee is great . Spectacular strong espresso. Niche choices in hot sandwiches.
Naveen & I built 1/2 of the foursquare prototype here (mostly at the back table near the bathroom). The "mayor" feature in 4SQ came from our buddy Chad making fun of us for camping at that table :)
Ask someone to watch your laptop for you while you go to the bathroom. When you get back, be relieved that it's still there.
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