Karn Seth

Newly opened Google office anchoring the Hudson square complex. Access is limited to employees and guests. That said, it's a beautiful office with a sleek, welcoming Scandinavian-inspired decor, lots of beautiful nooks, leather and natural woods throughout. The cafe is spacious, but unfortunately most views are obstructed by the surrounding buildings. There are some beautiful peeks of midtown and the Hudson River from a few spots, though. Be warned, there's a lot of construction on the block currently and sometimes noise leaks into the workspaces.

Delicious food presented elegantly and stylishly. My favorites were the salads, which were really creative and tasty, followed by the pastas. Also anything with bread was superb: they seem to bake everything freshly in-house. Cocktails were nice, but a bit pricey

Huge sausage platters and great beer and wine selection. Great place to spend a few hours with friends. The staff is warm and full of recommendations. Make sure to call ahead for a table, especially on weekends.