Insider's Guide

Whether you're looking for a sweet spot to walk your pup or a hip joint for cocktails, this historic neighborhood can deliver. Don't let the history fool you -- Mt. Vernon is neither stale nor stodgy.

Profiles

Camille Moses-Allen Camille Moses-Allen tried living in another neighborhood but found she just wasn't happy unless she was in the city's center.

Andy Wolt Andy Wolt, 23, loves living in Mt. Vernon because of the neighborhood's history and its charms.

Our Picks:

Eat & Drink

Sascha's 527 Cafe Restaurant

The Helmand Restaurant Restaurant

Kumari Restaurant & Bar Restaurant

After Dark

Red Maple Clubs

The Brewer's Art Bar

Eden's Lounge Clubs,

Cafes and Hangouts

City Cafe Cafes & Coffeehouses

Donna's Restaurants

Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse Cafe & Coffeehouses

Shop

Beadazzled Specialty

Pretentious Pooch Specialty

Spirits of Mount Vernon Specialty

Music and Entertainment

An Die Musik Books & Music

Spotlighter's Theater Theater

Center Stage Theater

After Dark: Peak Hours

Monday after 6 p.m.

Marie Louise Bistro

Tuesday after 5 p.m.

Indigma

Wednesday after 7 p.m.

Midtown Yacht Club

Thursday after 7 p.m.

Minato Sushi Bar

Friday after 10 p.m.

Eden's Lounge

Saturday after 11 p.m.

The Hippo

Sunday after 12 a.m.

Never on Sundays