On the northwest corner of Washington Square Park, underneath the Washington Square Hotel and defiantly facing its press-adorned neighbor (Babbo), sits a smug restaurant. Hiding in the back of this restaurant is a lounge which boasts Manhattan’s best apple martini. Grad students, NYU professors, and neighborhood locals enjoy the refined environment as they sit beneath frosted glass, admire Klimt-inspired artwork, and soak in the soft jazz. North Square attempts to balance the coveted young/hip vibe with refined maturity. Try the oddly paired oyster and apple martini special, and search the crowd for dashing Harrison Ford types.
