Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Alexandra Ostrow: Sit at the sushi bar and order the omakase... on the expensive side, but worth it, and you'll be mesmerized watching the sushi chefs create their masterpieces.
21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 276 tips and reviews
Alexandra Ostrow: Grab a sandwich (I recommend the shrimp, pulled pork, steak... actually, pretty much anything) and go upstairs to watch those passing by from a secret graffiti-covered attic of sorts.
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews
Alexandra Ostrow: With an outdoor seating area that looks out on St. Marks Place, you'll have plenty of people watching to keep you busy. Alternatively, the bartenders are great company as well.