Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOPSIN'S
Stall 16, Essex St Market, 120 Essex St. Subway F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St. (no
phone). Wed-Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 10am-2pm.
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A New York institution, Kenny Shopsin ran his idiosyncratic diner in the West Village
for years, but was forced down here by high rents. His addictive creations - like peanut-
butter-filled pancakes - have a loyal following.
STANTON SOCIAL
99 Stanton St, between Ludlow and Orchard sts. Subway F to Lower East Side-Second Ave.
212 995
0099. Mon-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 11.30am-1am, Sun 11.30am-11pm.
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Chandeliers, lizard-skin banquettes and retro booths draw a young, hip crowd to this
restaurant-cum-lounge bar. Food, such as zesty snapper tacos with mango salsa, is de-
signed for sharing.
BARS
BACK ROOM
102 Norfolk St between Delancey and Rivington sts. Subway F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex
St. Tues-Sat 7.30pm-4am.
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With a hidden, back-alley entrance, this former speakeasy was reputedly once a haunt of
gangster Meyer Lansky. Booze is served in teacups as a nod to its Prohibition days.
BARRAMUNDI
67 Clinton St between Stanton and Rivington sts. Subway F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St. Daily
6pm-4am.
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Laidback bar with a magical, fairy-lit garden that provides sanctuary from the increas-
ingly hip surroundings. Come 10pm though, the garden closes and you've got to move
inside.
BARRIO CHINO
253 Broome St at Orchard St. Subway B, D to Grand St. Sun-Thurs 10am-1am, Fri & Sat
10am-2am.
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Don't be confused by the Chinese lanterns or drink umbrellas - the speciality here is
tequila, and there are over fifty to choose from. Shots are even served with the traditional
sangria chaser.
LIBATION
137 Ludlow St between Stanton and Rivington sts. Subway F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex
St. Tues-Thurs 5pm-2am, Fri 5pm-4am, Sat & Sun noon-4am.
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A sexy lounge spanning two floors. It's a bit eclectic, with $12 cocktails, a boozy week-
end brunch ($29; bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys), American-style tapas menu,
and DJs spinning '80s, hip-hop and everything in between.
