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• Description of Centro Vinoteca

  - Feb 29, 2008 9:01:14 AM

  Centro Vinoteca is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar. The restaurant occupies an airy, two story building with French doors opening onto bustling Seventh Avenue and a more intimate dining room upstairs. Chef Anne Burrell is behind the stove, serving her boldly flavored “creative authentic” take on the culinary traditions of Italy.

• Description of Luke and Leroy's

  - Feb 29, 2008 8:51:37 AM

  A two-story lounge hosting nightly events.

• Description of Movida

  - Feb 29, 2008 8:50:31 AM

  Small Soho bar for Manhattan hipsters.

• Description of Vivienne Tam

  - Feb 25, 2008 10:23:00 AM

  Vivienne Tam has become well known for creating beautiful clothes that appeal to all ages, ethnicities, and income levels. She has earned the reputation for offering a stylish and high-quality product while at the same time inviting the consumer to experience the inspiration behind it. A longstanding dedication to innovation and exotic imagery, Vivienne Tam is truly one of the world’s most passionate and symbolic designers in fashion today.

• Description of Leonard Golino Salon

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:54:15 PM

  Locals swear by this salon, especially for coloring. Because of its tiny size you should come prepared to wait, even if you have an appointment (they do, in fact, take walk-ins). They've gotten a lot of press and media exposure in recent years and it keeps them super busy but they still pay personal attention to everyone who comes in.

• Description of Sleepy's

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:50:02 PM

  Neon and mattresses. That's what you can find here at the 7th Avenue location of Sleepy's, a national chain. Two floors of mattresses are here for your perusal, and almost as much neon signage.

• Description of Sacco

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:45:09 PM

  The striped pillows strewn randomly about make this 7th Avenue location of the New York chain look like a bit like a performance space, but the extra space makes it easy to find room to stroll around and take a look at you in their fabulous footwwear before you buy. They also carry size 11 pumps. Known for good sales, it might be worth getting on their mailing list to hear about them in advance.

• Description of A and H Newstand

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:41:29 PM

  Typical New York bodega/corner store with one huge exception: there selection of protein bars is astounding.

• Description of J's Pizza

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:33:47 PM

  The slightly hungover staff behind the counter will serve you up a mighty nice New York pizza here, and you can even choose a low carb pizza option if this sort of thing appeals to you.

• Description of Pottery Barn Bed and Bath

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:30:11 PM

  it's not a barn, and there is absolutely no pottery here, but this store is forgiven for being a chain in no chain's land because of their impeccable and creative window displays, a clear nod to West Village sensibilities.

• Description of Williams Sonoma

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:27:12 PM

  Go to WS for fancy pants cookware, made for people who actually cook themselves instead of having their staff do it. Two nice touches: the communal dog water bowl outside and the shiny chrome exterior. How do they keep it so clean?

• Description of NY Merchants

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:15:36 PM

  Their porch may look like a trap door to an underground jail, but you don't want to miss NY Merchants' mac and cheese (made with white truffle oil of course), their nachos or their extra strong drinks,

• Description of Crispy Pizza Cafe

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:11:29 PM

  The staff can be a tad curmudgeonly, but don't let that dissuade you from taking a stop by Crispy Pizza. In addition to the mouthwatering pizza in the windows, don't miss their huge cookies and ice cream. Yes, they have hand packed ice cream year round.,

• Description of Loehmann's

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:03:47 PM

  Hunting for designer clothes and don't want to choose between a handbag and your rent this month? Come to Loehmann's if you can stand the madhouse atmosphere and trying to decipher the 5-6 tags attached to each garment, you can enjoy deep deep discounts on designer wear.

• Description of Jensen Lewis

  - Feb 16, 2008 2:00:16 PM

  If you want to really see your furniture before you buy it and NOT have to put it together yourself, this is the place to come. Their showroom is an entire block long and is chock full of things like curved bookcases, metallic looking bookshelves and interesting accessories. You can't miss the bright rainbow colored awnings.

• Description of Westside Food Market

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:56:10 PM

  Ever been to a museum of food? No, then check out the Westside Market on 7th Avenue. Their fruit displays alone are works of art, and the olives look like something out of a painting. Open 7 am to midnight for foodies with lots to do.

• Description of Fast Wok Chinese

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:53:47 PM

  Just one more Chinese take out place trying to make it in the big city, but they have awesome daily specials, a simple layout and a surprisingly pleasing red and white tile floor that can make you just a tiny bit happy just looking at it.

• Description of Sabon

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:33:03 PM

  Feeling really dirty? What could be better than soap by the pound? Yes, Sabon is the place to buy it. Or at least stop by for a sniff if you're feeling down. And no, they don't test on little helpless animals. Or big savage ones. Or any animals or at all.

• Description of L M Deli

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:30:15 PM

  They call subs heroes here, but forgive them their linguistic out of townishness, because they are the only place in The West Village that sells 5 foot long hoagies. At least the only place that's not a chain.

• Description of Lucky Wang

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:25:49 PM

  You can find the tiniest backpacks EVER at Lucky Wang's 7th Avenue destination (they have another location on Broadway) but don't expect a small price. But cute, though, really cute. You'll plotz from the cuteness.

• Description of Tasti D lite

  - Feb 16, 2008 1:21:14 PM

  So what's in tasti d lite, you might ask? No one seems to know. Not a lot of sugar, not a lot of fat, yet is it is very, um tasty. Or even Tast-i. Friendly staff (they call 'em "tasteologists") are not inclined to answer this question, but never mind. It's still mighty good. Location hours are Mon-Thurs: 11:00-10:00 Friday: 11:00-10:00 Saturday: 11:00-10:00 Sunday: 11:00-10:00. They've got internet too!

• Description of Chelsea Wine Country

  - Feb 12, 2008 12:23:31 PM

  The new Chelsea Wine Country in what was the former site of the Old Chelsea Wine and Liquor Store is a one store parade. What with it's orange awnings (bright orange awnings) and actual use of the Comic Sans font on its sign, it is definitely campier than most. Has a deep and unusual wine inventory, but you might want to take someone who knows wine with you as now all the staff is super wine savvy.

• Description of Duane Reade

  - Feb 12, 2008 11:58:35 AM

  Oh Duane Reade, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee for thy many snacks and hangover remedies after a long night at the club. I love thee for last minute gifts, available as though I hadn't forgotten my mother's birthday. I love thee for thy ubiquitousness, more common in New York than revolting substances on the subway steps. is it just my imagination or does this west village location have a bigger condom selection than other Duane Reades? Hmmmm.

• Description of Rite Aid

  - Feb 12, 2008 11:31:44 AM

  You know you're in the West Village when...the chain drug store window displays are so pretty they inspire you to tears. Okay, at least on Valentine's Day. Look up if you are searching for bulk personal supplies, this Rite Aid carries entire cases of toilet paper but they are somewhat hidden on the top shelf. Good place to stock up, assuming you've got the room!

• Description of Irving Farm Coffee Company

  - Feb 12, 2008 11:22:27 AM

  This tiny, perfectly groomed west village coffee spot has awesome soup and sandwich specials and a variety of unique coffee ideas. Open 7 am-9 PM daily. Do NOT miss their rocky road bars which look not just good enough to eat, but perhaps even to marry.

• Description of Jo Cleaners

  - Feb 12, 2008 11:18:17 AM

  This dry cleaners is decorated with old fashion pictures, but has a new way of dry cleaning, at least relatively. They are "green" cleaner and use chemicals that are less toxic than traditional dry cleaning methods. They explain "even rainbow trout can give live with it [our chemicals]" on their windows and then include a reference to an actual research study. Strikingly sincere, if nothing else! Open 7 AM to 7 PM

• Description of Bravo Pizza

  - Feb 8, 2008 12:22:05 PM

  The west village location of this New York chain is famous for its pizza, naturally, but also is rumored to have some of the best garlic knots in the city. Stop by the window and drool over the hot pies.

• Description of Beauty Concept Day Spa

  - Feb 8, 2008 12:04:23 PM

  A bit simpler than your average Village nail salon, Beauty Concept often runs a $31.99 pedicure/manicure special, so don't forget to ask for it. And find out who arranges their nail polish in the beautiful pyramid, it's a true New York work of art.

• Description of Davis Optical

  - Feb 8, 2008 11:59:28 AM

  Davis optical is one those lovely New York places that offer one hour service AND more designer frames than you can shake a stick at (if you want to shake a stick at them for some reason). Check out their window displays for an absolutely truly fabulous use of track lighting.

• Description of Cafeteria

  - Nov 2, 2007 3:43:50 PM

  The folks at Cafeteria have honed a surefire formula: amped-up comfort food plus an unquestionably hip Chelsea setting, times 24 hours a day.

• Description of Le Pain Quotidien

  - Nov 2, 2007 3:43:50 PM

  French for "the daily bread", Le Pain offers up baguettes, pastries, and croissants, as well as coffee, cappucino, and a range of lunch items--from open-face sandwiches to salads and soups.

• Description of Roger and Dave

  - Nov 2, 2007 3:43:50 PM

  Offering "cards, tees, toys", Roger