Caffe Vivaldi
Caffe Vivaldi is a laid-back cafe that is located in the popular Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. Each night, seven days a week, Caffe Vivaldi springs to life with the sound of live jazz and blues performed by local artists. The restaurant, paneled with natural wood, is meant to set a similar ambiance to the days of great artists like Edgar Allan Poe and Bob Dylan. The food is sourced from Greenwich Village food makers, like Raffeto's who is famous for its pasta. On the menu, patrons will find Italian favorites, such as homemade ravioli, seafood dishes like organic Scottish salmon fillet and desserts like New York cheesecake, with the option to add bananas, cream or Italian ice cream.
Caffe Vivaldi
32 Jones Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-7538
Cafe Wha
Cafe Wha has been dishing out food and nightly live music since the 1950s. The likes of Jimi Hendrix, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bruce Springsteen and even Bill Cosby once graced the stage at this venue. The restaurant provides a club atmosphere while serving an eclectic menu laced with Mediterranean influence. "Whappetizers" include bar favorites like buffalo wings, chili con carne and spring rolls, as well as a falafel plate. Other Mediterranean dishes include a Greek salad, chicken kabob and a Middle Eastern platter. Classic American favorites like burgers, wraps and grilled steak are available as well.
Cafe Wha
115 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 254-3706
Zum Schneider
Zum Schneider, which in English translates to "at Schneider's," was started by Sylvester Schneider, a Bavarian born man eager to share his culture with New York City. At his restaurant, guests can enjoy pint after pint of real German beer, from Schneider's own wheat brew, Schneider Weiss to the world-famous Hofbräuhaus München, from Munich. Guests can also get traditional Glühwein (mulled wine) with their meal. The menu at Zum Schneider contains popular German dishes like bratwurst and sausage as well as Bavarian comfort food like Schupfnudeln im Sauerkraut, potato dumplings covered in sauerkraut. All of this is served with live music provided by the "hausband" Mösl Franzi and the JaJaJa's.
Zum Schneider
107 Ave. C
New York, NY 10009
(212) 598-1098
