Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village has been a food destination since the 1950s. Joe's Pizza on Carmine Street is the benchmark for the New York slice. Murray's Cheese on 6th Avenue is one of the best cheese shops in the country. Bleecker Street is lined with Italian bakeries and specialty food shops. The Village is walkable, dense, and full of places that have been doing the same thing well for decades.

#1New York Slice

Joe's Pizza

7 Carmine St

OrderOne plain slice, eat standing at the counter~$4/slice

The benchmark for the New York slice since 1975. Thin crust, blistered undercarriage, cheese that pulls to your elbow. Fold it lengthwise before the first bite. This is not optional.

#2Bagel Shop

Murray's Bagels

500 6th Ave

OrderPlain or poppy seed bagel with plain cream cheese~$8 with schmear

Hand-rolled and boiled before baking — the traditional method. They do not toast here. This is a philosophical position, not an oversight. The bagel is good enough that it does not need it.

#3Cheese Shop

Murray's Cheese

254 Bleecker St

OrderAsk for the tasting board — let them guide you$15–25 for a tasting

One of the best cheese shops in the United States. The staff know the provenance of every cheese in the case. The tasting boards are generous. The cave-aged selections change seasonally.

#4New York Slice

Bleecker Street Pizza

69 7th Ave S

OrderNonna Maria slice (fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes)~$5/slice

A strong alternative to Joe's for those who want a slightly more upscale slice. The Nonna Maria — fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil — is the one to order.