a bite before the show at the Blue Note

[dr. pepper]

Any recommendations for a quick, cheap drink and bite to eat before a show at the Blue Note on 131 W 3rd St? We don't mind ethnic or funky. Thanks.

[sam1]

best cheap drink and eat option? get some squares from the new artichoke pizza on macdougal and eat it with beers at 124 rabbit club across the street...awesome beer bar.

[Pan]

Excellent Neapolitan pizza at Keste. Other possibilities: Classic New York coal-oven pizza at Arturo's is not far away, and you can hear some jazz there before you hear more jazz. There's also a branch of Meskerem on MacDougal. I've never been to that branch but have liked their 47th St. branch near 10th Av. very much. If they have tej (mead), get it!

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Arturo's
106 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Meskerem
124 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

Keste Pizza & Vino
271 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014

[small h]

My two favorites right near there are Mamoun's Falafel and Hummus Place. Mamoun's doesn't serve alcohol; Hummus Place serves beer & wine; both are quick & cheap. But if there are more than two of you, be warned - these are small places and not the right choice for a group, unless the group enjoys standing on the sidewalk and eating. I also have a soft spot in my heart for Villa Mosconi, which is less quick and less cheap, but does have very serviceable Italian food, and liquor.

http://www.mamouns.com/
http://www.hummusplace.com/
http://www.villamosconi.com/

[porker]

We lucked out to see Dave Brubeck there on our last trip to NYC. We were surprised to find the Blue Note is also a full serve restaurant with apps, meals, desserts, etc etc. We did not eat there, as it just seemed weird to eat a meal while watching a jazz legend.
Anyhow, I'm no expert on Manhatten, but Bleeker is just around the corner with plenty of places to eat, sip, and enjoy.