I’ve begun to believe that there is a direct relationship between the amount of dirt encrusted into your hair/clothes/skin and how hip you are.  Actual location: 2nd ave at St. Mark’s Place.  More photos to come on Flickr (once I get around to going through them).

Excellent places to visit on the hippest street in Manhattan:

1. St Mark’s Ale House: Lots of good stuff on tap including (my) seasonal faves by Sam Adams.  Plus, the staff is awesome.
2. Grassroots Tavern: A dark bar for a good pint.  Recommended for those bitterly cold days of winter.
3. Tahini: Formerly Chickpea, but basically the same good stuff that is dank village falafel.
4. Mamoun’s: Compare it to Tahini.  I can never decide, but I think Mamoun’s is better when drunk and Tahini is better sober.
5. Zen Sushi: Half price sushi and a late night happy hour?  SOLD.
6. Yakitori Taisho: De-sushied Japanese food and pitchers of beer to wash it down.  I’ve only been here with former colleages who knew what to order.  Great food, but beware.
7. Sing Sing: Get your karaoke on.
8. La Palapa: Hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had.
9. La Paella: Bangin’ tapas bar.  Go with a group and eat your heart out.
10. Continental: Cheap drinks and live music.  No guarantees the music is good, though.

Rest in Peace:

1. NY Milkshake Company which moved to Midtown… boo to Midtown.  I miss the mint chocolate chip waffle sandwiches.
2. San Marcos had the best margarita specials.  It’s now Grand Sichuan.

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