"The Waiting Room: Bar Pisellino The Back-Up Plan: Marie’s Crisis Cafe The team behind Via Carota and nearby I Sodi essentially opened a bar to deal with their overflow, and for that we are thankful. Bar Pisellino in the West Village is within a block of both Italian spots, and it's a picture perfect spot for a spritz and some arancini. Like its restaurant counterparts, this place can get pretty packed with everybody else who’s also waiting patiently for their insalata verde. If there’s a wait for the waiting room, head to Marie’s Crisis Cafe and sing some show tunes at the divey piano bar instead." - willa moore
Teddy Wolff