Food & DrinkWilliamsburg
Where to Eat in Williamsburg Without the Wait
The spots New York locals go for a great meal and no two-hour line.
This Weekend
A Perfect New York Weekend: Williamsburg Mornings and the West Village Nights
Where to eat, what to do, and where New York locals actually go this weekend — starting in Williamsburg and the West Village.
Weekend GuideWilliamsburg
The Latest
Date NightAstoria
New York Date Nights That Don't Feel Like a Cliché
Low-key, genuinely good ideas for a night out in New York.
Neighborhoodsthe West Village
A Day in the West Village: Coffee, Shops, and a Good Walk
How to spend an easy afternoon in one of New York's best pockets.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in New York This Week
- Live music in WilliamsburgThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in the West VillageMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in AstoriaAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in WilliamsburgSunday, family-friendly
People of New York
PeoplePortrait
The New York Cooks Quietly Changing the Food Scene
The people behind the meals New York is talking about.
PeoplePortrait
Meet a New York Maker Worth Knowing
A short profile of someone doing good work in New York.
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