On and Off the Beaten Path Got some free time while in NYC? Here are some suggestions for not-to-be-missed things to do, see and consume. Print this page to take with you! ----------- LOWER MANHATTAN/FINANCIAL DISTRICT See some sites, do some shopping, walk along the water and have a bite to eat all within a stone’s throw of eachother. By train: A, C, J, M, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Fulton St/Broadway-Nassa | E to World Trade Center | R or W to City Hall CENTURY 21 DEPARTMENT STORE Bargain shop with the best of ‘em in this gigantic and famous discount store! Be ready to elbow that gal for those fabu kitten heels ‘cuz it gets crowded! But the steals are worth a few bruises. www.century21.com Location: 22 Cortland Street (Between Church and Broadway) GROUND ZERO Directly across the street, walk up and take a look at the site... but don’t get swindled by any “vendors”! WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER AND THE WINTER GARDEN ATRIUM Cross over the West Side Highway via the foot bridge and happen upon this hidden little gem! It offers much better views of all the Ground Zero activity minus the “vendors” and if you’re lucky, you might catch one of the many free art and cultural performances that take place center stage in the atrium. Grab some lunch or get in a bit more shopping while you’re there. Here’s the site for more details: www.worldfinancialcenter.com Location: One World Financial BATTERY PARK CITY ESPLANADE AND NORTH COVE Head to the other side of the World Financial Center and out the back door to a lovely walk along the Hudson. Take a stroll as far as you can walk, gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty make it even more worth it! www.pps.org Location: Battery Park City ----------- Need more retail therapy? Check out SoHo for the big names, Nolita for the NYC designer boutiques and Chinatown for the fake bags...no one will ever know.... ----------- Love Art... Like History... or Both? THE MOMA Modern Art. Modern Building. www.moma.org THE MET Classic and sophisticated www.metmuseum.org THE WHITNEY Classic and sophisticated www.whitney.org THE GUGGENHEIM Classic and sophisticated www.guggenheim.org THE NEW MUSEUM Enjoy contemporary art and some pretty great views from the rooftop terrace. www.newmuseum.org DIA BEACON a ways outside the city but if you’ve got an extra day, it’s worth the trek. www.diabeacon.org CHELSEA ART GALLERIES Always changing, they will either inspire or infuriate you. art-collecting.com PRINTED MATTER Very cool bookstore full of handmade artist books and the like. www.printedmatter.org THE INTREPID SEA, AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM Board the real, live aircraft carrier and pretend you’re heading to battle! Great for the little ones and big kids alike! www.intrepidmuseum.org THE FRYING PAN Have a beer and a burger on a rocking, abandoned boat. While you’re there, check out the original boat innards, ring the big bell and people will cheer! 26th and West Side HIghway www.fryingpan.com ----------- Good Eats and Treats Here are a few of our favorite nibbles and culinary indulgences around town. RAYUELA Across from the LES Thompson Hotel, find spicey cocktails and killer guacamole. Insider tip: The guac isn’t listed on the menu but they’ve got it and you need to get it too! Note: It’s not vegetarian so if you are, just ask for them to make that version! 165 allen street new york city (b/t rivington & stanton). www.rayuelanyc.com KATZ’S DELI Just around the corner is the home of that famed When Harry Met Sally orgasm scene. Swing by and you too can have “what she’s having!” 205 East Houston St near Ludlow. www.katzdeli.com AAMCHI PAO Meaning “my bread” in Hindi. Grab some Indian sliders and spicey chaat at our most recent design collaboration. Logo look familiar? Inspired by our Save the Dates, we just rolled out the newly branded little gem on funky Bleeker Street to rave reviews. 194 Bleecker Street Between MacDougal St & 6th Ave DOUBLE CROWN Double dee-lish drinks and quirky dishes not far from the New Museum. 316 Bowery at Bleecker st. www.doublecrown-nyc.com BOND STREET CHOCOLATE Where else can you get Chocolate Buddhas alongside lavender dark chocolate? Darn good chocolate with NYC attitude... another fun MonkeyThat creation that will surprise and delight! 63 E 4th St btwn Bowery and 2nd Avenue. www.bondstchocolate.com SUSHI SAMBA Japanese and Peruvian tastes blend perfectly for a light bite and don’t forget the mochi! It’s our favorite dessert! 245 Park Ave South. www.sushisamba.com SPICE MARKET Refined Southeast Asian street food in the heart of the trendy meatpacking district. The decor is to die for but plan to see and be “scene” at the bar! Definitely a night out so make reservations or you won’t be eating until well after 10 pm. 403 West 13th Street (Corner of 9th Avenue). www.spicemarketnewyork.com BUDDHA BAR Just around the corner, bow down to a giant Buddha and Indian fusion flavors that literally melt in your mouth. www.buddhabarnyc.com GRAMERCY TAVERN Maybe the best cocktails we’ve had! If you like them infused and strong, this is the place to be. 42 E 20th btwn Park Ave South and Broadway. www.gramercytavern.com DEVI Didn’t get enough of this amazing food at our reception? Head to Union Square and get some more! 8 East 18th Street (between 5th Ave. & Broadway). www.devinyc.com FLATIRON LOUNGE Another great find for inspired mixes. Order the flight of the day and you can try three ways to enjoy the chosen spirit of the day... 37 W19th Street (Between 5th and 6th Ave). www.flatironlounge.com MERCER KITCHEN It’s a great place to dip in for brunch or a light bite while shopping the day away in SoHo. 99 Prince St and of Mercer. www.mercerhotel.com LITTLE BRANCH Drinks of a bygone era, this underground local harkens back to prohibition times and the rye is fantastic. 22 7th Avenue South at Leroy. littlebranch.net