Serpico on South Street is a good date spot with a nice bar and really pretty shared plates.

Little Spoon Cafe is one of the best - and more low-key - options for breakfast and brunch in Grad Hospital.

Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.

Jet Wine Bar on South Street is the best place in the neighborhood to drink and buy natural wine.

Lorenzo & Sons is a counter-service pizza spot with enormous slices on South Street that’s open late.

Jet Wine Garden is an outdoor bar made out of an empty lot next to a wine store. In a good way.

Jim’s is a classic cheesesteak shop on South Street that has a line around the block at pretty much any time of day.

Tattooed Mom is a perfectly weird bar on South Street that’s covered in street art and does things like craft nights.

Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street is like going on a little trip to Germany, with a big beer hall, sausages, and schnitzel.

Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Washington Square West that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.

Pumpkin is a small BYOB on South Street that focuses on seasonal vegetables and works well for a slightly more serious date.