The best places to eat on MacDougal Street

WNYC News | Sep 26, 2025

There are so many great places to eat in New York City it can be tough settling on a single spot. And few streets can seem as daunting for decision makers as MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. Food critic Robert Sietsema has picked the 10 best places to eat on MacDougal, and they're all found on the block between Bleecker and West 3rd streets.

Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, Robert runs down the highlights.

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