MacDougal Street is in New York's famous Greenwich Village also called the West Village. It is located between West 3rd and Bleecker Street. The place has been linked to bohemianism for most of the last century, and will surely continue to be one of New York's cultural hotspots.NYU students especially enjoy this night time get away as it has all types of things to do.
If you're in the mood for some tasty food, this is the place to go! Here, you can find the best falafel in New York City, and arguably the country at a small joint established in 1971 called Mamoun's. For just $2, you can get a falafel that will fill your stomach up, and still keep you asking for more. Just be careful of their firey, blazing, spicy hot sauce. One dab of this sauce on your tongue, and you will surely be running to the nearest watering hole to put out the inferno in your mouth.
Just down the street from Mamoun's is India's favorite street food brought to the streets of Manhattan. Kati Roll is a food haven where you can get your paneer, aloo (potato), chicken, or lamb rolled up in a traditional Malaysian Parata (bread) pickled with peppers and onions. All of the food options are grilled on an open flame while the bread is cooked in a traditional tandoor.
Other food places to check out are Hummus Place, Ben's Pizza, Meskerem's Ethiopian, Indian Bread Company, Olive Tree Cafe, and Cafe Dante.
If you're not that hungry, there are tons of other things you can do on this legendary street. If you're in the mood for a good laugh, get yourself down into the Comedy Cellar. There are three shows every Friday and four shows every Saturday. Sunday through Thursday, there are two shows each day. What makes the place even better is that you can reserve a table online at anytime before the show. The place has had incredible lineups including: Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, and many more.
Finally, once you're done laughing. You can mosey to one of the many ice cream and dessert shops, or be a little more adventurous and go to Luxor Cafe. Luxor Cafe is a Hookah bar where arabic music is played, bellydancers perform, and shisha is served.
Please go out and experiance one of New York's most cost effective hot zones with a crowd that drastically changes with each venue.
For those of you experts on MacDougal Street, tell us your opinions here!
- Shrenil S. Bhansali
I particularly enjoyed this blog as I often visit MacDougal street and particularly enjoy the cheap falafel at Mamouns after a long, hard night partying. I have always been tempted to go to the comedy cellar but never got round to it. Will definitely make it a point to go check it out.
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