Golfers heading to Greenwich Village in New York City will have quite a variety of activities to tempt them, including the two closest golf courses--Dyker Beach, an 18-hole par-71 public facility in Brooklyn and Silver Lake, an 18-hole, par-69 public course in Staten Island. Greenwich Village, starting place of musicians such as Bob Dylan, offers a number of music venues, bars, boutiques and restaurants. After a long day on the links, recharge with a meal on Bleecker Street, offering a range of cuisines and atmospheres to suit just about every golfer's taste buds.
1849
Enjoy pub-style dining and entertainment at 1849, open early afternoon through early morning Monday through Wednesday and from lunch through early morning Thursday to Sunday. The restaurant serves Tex-Mex food, including burgers, ribs, fried chicken, sirloin and grilled shrimp, plus appetizers (calamari, mac and cheese, southwest chili and guacamole) and wraps. Catch a daily special, such as discounted wings on Sunday and Monday, 1/2-price drinks on Thursdays and discounted pitchers on Wednesdays. 1849 has entertainment every night, with a DJ Thursday through Saturday and live bands Sunday through Wednesday. The dress code calls for casual attire.
1849
183 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 505-3200
1849nyc.com
August
August serves regional European cuisine for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner (daily) and Saturday/Sunday brunch in a casual, comfortable setting (diners may opt to eat outside). After a long day on the greens, refuel with entrees such as spice crusted cobia, oxtail bolognese, grilled onglet of beef, monkfish coq au vin or cider-braised veal cheeks. Start off with an appetizer such as oysters, kleftiko of lamb belly, tarte flambe or roasted beets and gjetost cheese. The lunch menu offers sandwiches such as a croque monsier, burger and grilled chorizo. Toast a new handicap with a champagne cocktail, beer or glass of wine.
August
359 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 929-4774
augustny.com
Risotteria Restaurant
Golfers who follow vegetarian and gluten-free diets will find a restaurant dedicated to them in the Risotteria Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner every day. The restaurant specializes in mimicking gluten-filled foods that can cause dietary distress, such as ciabatta bread, pizza, chocolate chip cookie dough and soup, plus its namesake, a creamy Italian rice. Menu items include vegetarian panini (portobello, mozzarella and pesto, oven-dried tomato), olive pursee pizza and pesto sauce pizza. Non-vegetarian menu items are available, such as a turkey breast or parma ham panini. A large risotto choice is also available, including porcini mushroom, asparagus and saffron and four cheese. Tuesdays feature a gluten-free big bowl pasta special. Celebrate a golfing milestone with a treat from the Risotteria's bakery, including (all gluten-free) cupcakes, cookies, pound cake and cheese cake. Casual attire is acceptable.
Risotteria Restaurant
270 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 924-6664
risotteria.com
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