Sucelt Coffee Shop, West Village, Manhattan [CLOSED]

NOTE: Sucelt Coffee Shop is now closed.

As noted several times in this site, the West Village of Manhattan has no shortage of great eating places, some of which are not well-known at all. And one that is particularly little-known is a tiny place called Sucelt Coffee Shop on 14th Street near 7th Avenue.

Sucelt is unusual in the fact that it is a coffee shop that specializes in Latin American cuisine. Items such as mofongo, octopus, arepas, tamales, and goat stew can be found on the menu at Sucelt, as well as less exotic dishes.

If you or anyone you know has tried Sucelt in the West Village, post a review here if you would like. Thank you very much!

Here is the address for Sucelt :
Sucelt Coffee Shop
200 W 14th Street
New York (West Village), NY, 10011

The phone number is:
(212) 242-0593

Caracas Arepa Bar, East Village, Manhattan

I don't get to eat Venezuelan food very often, especially considering that I live in Boston, where there are only 2 or 3 Venezuelan restaurants in the entire city. But New York has more than a few, including a place called Caracas Arepa Bar that sounds rather interesting.

Caracas Arepa Bar looks like a very small place, which is common for restaurants in the often-cramped, crowded East Village. But the decor inside does sound pretty nice. Items on the menu at Caracas Arepa Bar include arepas and empanadas, as well as some interesting sounding appetizers and specials. They also have something called quesillo, which is a traditional Venezuelan flan.

If anyone has tried Caracas Arepa Bar in the East Village, let me know what you think. Thanks very much!

Here is the address for Caracas Arepa Bar:
Caracas Arepa Bar
91 E 7th Street
New York (East Village), NY, 10009

The phone number is:
(212) 228-5062

And here is the Web site for Caracas Arepa Bar:
http://www.caracasarepabar.com/

Moustache, West Village, Manhattan

It seems that every time I go to New York, I always end up walking past Moustache, which is a shame, considering that the one time we went to this Middle Eastern restaurant, it was outstanding. This tiny West Village dining spot has some truly delicious dishes, including terrific hummus, heavenly falafel, and tasty and fresh pita bread, among a number of other dishes.

There are so many dining options in the West Village (and Greenwich Village in general) that I just haven't had a chance to get back to Moustache; maybe one of these days I can sneak in there around lunchtime while in the neighborhood.

The address for Moustache is:
Moustache
90 Bedford Street
New York (Manhattan), NY, 10014

The phone number is:
(212) 229-2220

And here is the Web site for Moustache:
http://www.moustachepitza.com/

Freddy's Pizzeria, Whitestone, Queens

Supposedly, Freddy's Pizzeria in the Whitestone section of Queens has some very good pizza, but you wouldn't know it if you talked to a friend of mine who grew up in the neighborhood. According to him, the calzones are the thing at Freddy's, and they are especially good on Friday night.

Some locals also call the place Angelo's, as Angelo used to own the place (his son is running it now, from what I hear).

If anyone has tried Freddy's Pizzeria, please post a message about the place here if you would like. I'd love to hear more about this Queens institution!

Here is the address for Freddy's Pizzeria:
Freddy's Pizzeria
1266 150th Street
Queens (Whitestone), NY, 11357

The phone number is:
(718) 767-4502

El Cid, Manhattan

I am not a huge fan of tapas, but I'll try it every now and then, and there is one Spanish restaurant in the Chelsea section of Manhattan that supposedly does it better than most, and is not very well known. The place is called El Cid, and it is a Spartan place that seems to be known only to the locals. In addition to tapas, El Cid also serves Spanish entrees for those looking for a full meal.

If anyone has been to El Cid, post a note here to let people know what you thought of the restaurant.

Here is the address for El Cid:
El Cid Tapas Bar and Restaurant
322 W 15th Street
New York (Chelsea), NY, 10011

The phone number is:
(212) 929-9332

Press 195, Park Slope, Brooklyn

Press 195 is a dining spot on Park Slope in Brooklyn that specializes in panini sandwiches. For those who don't know what a panini is, it is basically a grilled, pressed sandwich with various ingredients inside, including meats, cheese, and veggies.

I am a huge fan of paninis, so I am kicking myself for not having gone to Press 195 last month when I was in Brooklyn for a few days. Hopefully next time I will be able to head over to this place.

There is a second Press 195 in the Bayside section of Queens, by the way.

If you have tried Press 195 and would like to tell folks about it, please post a comment here.

Here is the address for Press 195:
Press 195
195 5th Avenue
Brooklyn (Park Slope), NY, 11217

The phone number is:
(718) 857-1950

And here is the Web site for Press 195:
http://www.press195.com/press/

Old John's Luncheonette, Manhattan (Lincoln Center)

Old John's Luncheonette in the Lincoln Center area of Manhattan is a favorite of one of my family members who lives in the Upper West Side. And though I've only been there twice, I can't say that I disagree with him. It is a terrific place for breakfast.

The French toast that I had at Old John's was tremendous, though perhaps not quite as good as that of the Popover Cafe in the Upper West Side. The prices are good there, too, and the people are generally very friendly. Not many people know about it other than locals, so even on a weekday morning, it is not all that difficult to get into.

The address for Old John's Luncheonette is:
Old John's Luncheonette
148 W 67th Street
New York (Manhattan), NY, 10023

The phone number is:
(212) 874-2700