The Best Downtown Restaurants For Uptown People

A sweet little American bistro located on a corner in the West Village, Monument Lane sources only from regional farmers, leading to a weekly change in the menu. If they're on offer that day, the grilled elk striploin or the crescent farm duck confit are a great way to start before you dive into the whole stuffed catskill mountain trout. The intimately lit venue, named after what Greenwich Ave used to be called before the Village even existed, also offers brunch and a fab cocktail menu. Monument Lane, 103 Greenwich Ave, New York [Photo via @monumentlane]