36 hours in New York

 By: Aide Jimenez

 New York City is a common destination for tourists , family time, romance, and adventure. In New York there are many places to visit, for example Brooklyn,The High Line, The Flatiron, The Empire State Building, the famous Grimaldi’s. Everywhere you go there’s something interesting to explore. Soho is the destination for fashion, and entertainment. There are well known stores like Zara, Adidas, and boutiques.

Beautiful view of manhattan on a snowy morning. (Photo by Aide Jimenez)

Friday

1) 10 a.m. Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start it with some history to it. The Cupping Room Cafe, is a restaurant that serves all meals and has full bar. This restaurant has history written all over it, the Cupping room Cafe was once a tall building in Soho and it became a landmark due to being the first tall building in that area. During the late 70s it was a coffee roasting company, that produce types of coffee, than it was called the Cupping Room Cafe. Its located 359 W Broadway, I took the M21 Bus.

A busy morning at the restaurant. (photo by Aide Jimenez)

2) 3 p.m. Wooster Street

Wooster Street, is the place to be. Is the street that has many shopping stores, and have fun with friends. In Wooster street i was able to visit Tiffany & Co, they had there jewelry on display and even lets you tried them. All of these stores are connected in one street, as you walk down the street you see how each shopping store reflects on the environment, I was able to see the classy side of New York. One example was the “cobblestone street and cast iron facade buildings.”( “NYC Shopping Guide: Wooster Street in Soho.”). I use the D line.

A lovely winter walk. (photo by Aide Jimenez)

3)  10 p.m. Late Night Drinks

Lucky Strike, is a french theme restaurant. It offers brunch, dinner and lunch, there dinner starts from 5pm to 1am. They are located at 59 Grand St, the train I use was A. The vibe is comfortable, casual, and yet relaxing after a long day of shopping and being a tourist. The one item of the menu that caught my eye was the Margherita pizza. It had House-made San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves.

Saturday

4)  12 p.m. Lunch

Two Hands, is a walk in family restaurant where you can build your breakfast or pick a item from there menu. They have breakfast, lunch and a happy hour. The unique thing about this restaurant is they also do catering and you can book a private event and be affordable at the same time. They’re  message is to bring Australian food style and make the customer feel welcome yet relaxed along with the food choices. It’s located in Tribeca, 251 Church st, the train I took was the 1.

5)  2 p.m Friends Apartment

After a nice lunch exploring Greenwich Village and what a fun way to do than to visit the famous 90’s tv show Friends apartment. It’s located 90 Bedford st, the fastest way I arrived was by the 1 train and getting off at Christopher St. I was able to see the actual building, and even a restaurant called Little Owl, that’s at the bottom of the building. Across from it I saw this beautiful look alike “forest trees”, when it’s summer they are big and bright full with life.

A lovely summer afternoon (photo by Aide Jimenez)

6)  4 p.m Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment

Now that you have seen the Friends apartment, how about Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and The City apartment? Its located 66 Perry St, West Village, its a 4 minute walk from the Friends apartment. In the location I got to see  “Carrie Bradshaw’s front stoop features prominently in many scenes in Sex and The City.” (Cross, Heather. “What Are the Most Famous ‘Sex and the City’ Spots in Manhattan).

7) 6 p.m. High Line

The High Line is located in Chelsea, and it 11 minute walk from the other previous attraction. Is a 1.45 mile liner walk park, its very popular to the city and is very different from other New York parks. “Built on a once abandoned elevated rail line, the green space offers unparalleled views of Manhattan far west side.” (The High Line | Manhattan | Attractions). Its an area to be relax and enjoy the nice wind breeze with friends and a great way to catch up in what adventures you had.

A summer late afternoon walk. ( photo by Aide Jimenez)

8)  8 p.m. 44 & X

After a long day it will be nice to eat and enjoy a nice drink at 44 & X, where there service is calm dining. It’s a restaurant where everyone eats, gathers, and talk about life. 44 & X is located 622 10th Ave, the train I use was the A line. What I end up getting was the Vermont cheddar macaroni and cheese, it sounded interesting and it taste amazing. The cheddar cheese was smooth and light, which help to balance the food.

 

9)  10 p.m. Amy’s Bread

What a nice way to enjoy desert after dinner by Amy’s Bread, is a bakery located at Hell’s Kitchen 672 9th Avenue. There hours on Saturday is from 8:00 am to 11:00 p.m. There main purpose is to attract tourists to come in and try there coffee, baked goods, and the most famous New York cookie. It’s called The Black and White Cookie. The Black and White cookie is also known as Half moon,  the original cookie came from Glaser Baked shop in 1902 but its permanently closed.

A black and white cooke for desert. ( Photo by Aide Jimenez)

Sunday

10) 12 p.m. Shopping

Soho is the heart of fashion and it will be hard to forget the famous stores everyone goes to on the last minute to buy an outfit. Topshop, Zara, Bloomingdale’s, Uniqlo, H & M, etc are the most go stores and the best part all connected together. A fast way to arrive at the stores is by train using the R and W at Prince St, or the 6 at Spring St. Soho is the place to and have a great shopping spree and eat all times of food styles.

11)  2 p.m Art

In recent years art has change and moderfie in many forms. It has made us think more about what the art or the sculpture means or what its the purpose of the item. Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, gives us an understanding how the art has changed and how society as well. Its located 26 Wooster St, its a 8 minute walk from the heart of Soho and some trains around there are A, C, E  N, Q, R, and W in Canal Street.

Neo wall art form the museum. (Photo by Aide Jimenez)

 Reference

“SoHo | The Official Guide to New York City.” NYCgo.com, NYC & Company, www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/soho.

“The High Line | Manhattan | Attractions.” NYCgo.com, NYC & Company, www.nycgo.com/attractions/the-high-line.

“What Are the Most Famous ‘Sex and the City’ Spots in Manhattan?” TripSavvy, TripSavvy, www.tripsavvy.com/nyc-sex-and-the-city-tour-1613352.