Nighthawks: 10th Street and
Avenue A

Illustration by Jacey Chen

Welcome to Nighthawks — a biweekly series where writer Sam Brule travels to noteworthy nightlife epicenters across New York City to observe and report about the night, atmosphere, and people of the weekend. Tonight, we are perched on the corner of 10th Street and Avenue A: a hotspot for young professionals and college students alike to forget the stress of the week at the nearby bars and late-night restaurants.

Nightcap Notes: Midnight jazz and Monday mornings

Illustration by Jacey Chen

Welcome to Nightcap Notes — a monthly exploration of hidden gems, old favorites, and headaches to avoid at night in New York City. This week we visit Smalls Jazz Club (183 West 10th St.) and step in for a drink at Marie’s Crisis Cafe (59 Grove St.).