Exploring New York City's NoHo
We brought together an A-list of spots you should hit if you happen to stroll through NoHo (for “North of Houston Street”) one of the city‘s tiniest neighborhoods. Though it only spans a few blocks, it proves that sometimes less is more.
Eat
The bounty of restaurants at the neighborhood‘s southern end are among the city’s most acclaimed. The Smile cozy, subterranean Mediterranean café is always full of artistic types and models and serves a fantastic brunch. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken is the perfect spot to indulge in some deep-fried comfort food. Levain Bakery is home to some of the most famous chocolate chip cookies in the world.
- The Smile, 26 Bond St., 646.370.1446
- Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, 28 E. First St., 212.228.0404
- Levain Bakery, 340 Lafayette St., 917.464.3746
Play
NoHo’s unconventional character and rich architecture make for a fine afternoon walk. Whether it’s exploring the latest exhibit at The Hole, a contemporary art gallery with two exhibits per month or catch a theatre performance at award-winning theater complex and dinner theater The Public Theater (this is where Hamilton premiered before its Broadway debut.) The interactive comedic show Blue Man Group also lives here and if you haven't seen it, that's a fun ride for the sense and it’s also very family-friendly. This neighborhood, which includes the home of Andy Warhol, has much to offer so take a half day and explore this cute little wedge of a neighborhood.
- The Hole, 312 Bowery, 212.466.1100
- The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212.539.8500
- Blue Man Group, 434 Lafayette St., #1, 212.226.6366
Drink
The Wren bistro brings a sophisticated feel to the street with adorable rustic outdoor seating and hearty, upscale pub eats and craft cocktails. Phebe is the perfect spot for happy hour with friends. Enjoy traditional Irish pub vibes at the Swift Hibernian Lounge.
- The Wren, 344 Bowery, 212.388.0148
- Phebe, 361 Bowery, 212.358.1902
- Swift Hibernian Lounge, 34 E. Fourth St., 212.260.3600
Shop
The artsy, narrow slice of a neighborhood carries charming boutiques, like Love Adorned with a mix of new and vintage jewelry and colorful home decor, as well as vintage and sophisticated fashion houses. For example, Zero Maria Cornejo, a minimalist boutique offers house-label fashions and on-trend pieces for reasonable prices. If you spend hours just scrolling gorgeous images on Insta, make sure to visit the city’s only independently owned photography bookstore, Dashwood Books devoted exclusively to photography books.
- Love Adorned, 269 Elizabeth St., 212.431.5683
- Zero Maria Cornejo, 33 Bleecker St., 212.925.3849
- Dashwood Books, 33 Bond St., A, 212.387.8520
