Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
RUSS & DAUGHTERS
179 E Houston St between Allen and Orchard sts. Subway F to
Lower East Side-2nd Ave. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun
8am-5.30pm.
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The original Manhattan gourmet shop, it was set up in
1914 to sate the appetites of homesick immigrant Jews
with smoked fish, pickled vegetables, cheese and amaz-
ing bagels with smoky lox ($10).
YUMI KIM
105 Stanton St, at Ludlow St. Subway F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St. Daily noon-7pm.
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Downtown chic clothing by New York-based Kim Phan, whose silk printed dresses, vin-
tage bodies and flirty prints have been a big hit since launching in 2004.
CAFÉS AND SNACKS
DOUGHNUT PLANT
379 Grand St between Essex and Norfolk sts. Subway J, M, Z to Essex St; F to Delancey St. Tues-Sun
6.30am-8pm.
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Serious (and seriously delicious) doughnuts; make sure you sample the seasonal flavours
and glazes, including pumpkin and passion fruit.
IL LABORATORIO DEL GELATO
188 Ludlow St, at Houston St. Subway J, Z to Essex St; F to Delancey St. Mon-Thurs 7.30am-10pm, Fri
7.30am-midnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-10pm.
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This shrine to cream and sugar serves up over 230 flavours (48 weekly; from $4.50),
from honey lavender and toasted sesame to tarragon pink pepper.
