"With a name that sounds like a classy furniture store and a location in a relatively quiet part of the West Village, Hudson Clearwater is easy to overlook. But even if this isn’t in your usual rotation, you should still keep it in mind for when you need to place a relatively quiet night out. The food is your usual mix of kale salad, pasta, and duck breast, and it’s solid all around. The space also feels like a little West Village apartment, and they have one of the better backyards around." - bryan kim