Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
POSTERITATI
239 Centre St between Broome and Grand sts. Subway #6 to Spring St. Tues-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun
noon-6pm.
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Vast selection of over nine thousand movie posters, from classics such as
20,000
Leagues Under the Sea
and
Goldfinger
to modern blockbusters like
Avatar
.
SIGERSON MORRISON
28 Prince St at Mott St. Subway R, N to Prince St. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm.
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Timeless, elegant shoes for women by Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison, a real pil-
grimage for any shoe lover.
YUNHONG CHOPSTICKS SHOP
50 Mott St between Bayard and Pell sts. Subway A, C, E, J, N, Q, R, Z, #1, #6 to Canal St. Daily
10.30am-8pm.
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The only US branch of this Beijing chopstick maker, with more than 200 different styles
made from mahogany, ebony and silver, and hand-painted.
CAFÉS AND SNACKS
BIG WONG
67 Mott St between Bayard and Canal sts. Subway J, N, Q, R, Z, #6 to Canal St. Daily
8.30am-9pm.
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This cafeteria-style Cantonese BBQ joint serves some of Chinatown's tastiest duck and
congee (savoury rice stew), all for $6-10.
CECI-CELA
55 Spring St between Mulberry and Lafayette sts. Subway #6 to Spring St. Mon-Thurs 6.30am-8pm, Fri
6.30am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm & Sun 7am-8pm.
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Tiny French patisserie with tables in the back, selling delectable baked goods. Divine al-
mond croissants and palmiers (elephant-ear-shaped, sugar-coated pastries).
CHINATOWN ICE CREAM FACTORY
65 Bayard St between Mott and Elizabeth sts. Subway J, N, Q, R, Z, #6 to Canal St. Daily
11am-10pm.
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An essential stop after dinner at one of the restaurants nearby. Specialties include green
tea, ginger and almond cookie ice cream.
