Sansom Kebab House is an Afghan restaurant on South Street that has great ashak dumplings.

Wine Dive on South Street combines the best parts of a dive bar and a wine bar.

Federal Donuts is a donut and fried chicken shop on South Street from the people behind Zahav.

Andy’s makes the best Korean fried chicken on South Street.

Ishkabibble’s is a cheesesteak spot with two different locations on South Street.

Big Gay is an ice cream chain from New York with excellent chocolate-dipped soft serve.

Jet Wine Bar on South Street is the best place in the neighborhood to drink and buy natural wine.

Lorenzo & Sons is a counter-service pizza spot with enormous slices on South Street that’s open late.

Jet Wine Garden is an outdoor bar made out of an empty lot next to a wine store. In a good way.

Jim’s is a classic cheesesteak shop on South Street that has a line around the block at pretty much any time of day.

Tattooed Mom is a perfectly weird bar on South Street that’s covered in street art and does things like craft nights.

Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.

Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street is like going on a little trip to Germany, with a big beer hall, sausages, and schnitzel.

Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Washington Square West that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.

Pumpkin is a small BYOB on South Street that focuses on seasonal vegetables and works well for a slightly more serious date.