Fairfax

Operating as part of Gabriel Stulman's Happy Cooking group, this West Village cafe, wine bar, and restaurant opens daily at eight o'clock for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and weekend brunch. The kitchen builds its changing menu around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with shared plates such as the cabbage Caesar, squash tart, mortadella skewers, fried pickles, and ricotta toast. The space balances bustling New York cafe energy with a cozy living atmosphere that accommodates both long daytime brunches and evening cocktails.