Some of our favorite places to grab a little something

On our August trip to New York we found some places to grab someting to eat or have a drink. Let s know what you think:
At Mott and Elizabeth Street, we discovered great breakfast fare at the coffee shop Gitans. And in the evenings we went to Public—210 Elizabeth Street—a restaurant with a bar, spectacular drinks, delicious food, a great atmosphere and very cool people.
Pastis is a classic not to be missed in the meat packing district and and in front of Pastis was a great place with djs playing called El Cielo.
On a separate note, the club The Box is worth the visit . . . if they let you in because they are a bit pesados—or racist—but women get in.
We, like most of Manhattan we understand, discovered again and again Whole foods. It is a supermarket experience not to be missed in New York City with a new store on Bowery and Hudson with four floors of food to renovate your organism, there is also ready prepared food for take out or to eat in their food court area. They are open from 8 to 11.
In Brooklyn it was hands down Choice: the ultimate sandwich shop.