{"id":13090,"date":"2018-02-21T18:32:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T18:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-omnihotels.flywheelsites.com\/?p=13090"},"modified":"2018-02-21T18:32:55","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T18:32:55","slug":"4-cultures-1-day-places-see-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/4-cultures-1-day-places-see-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Cultures in One Day &#8211; Places to See in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by Megan Eileen McDonough<\/em><\/p>\n<p>New York has always been a melting pot of cultures, with residents hailing from every pocket of the world. This fluidity is seen in all five boroughs but perhaps showcased most prominently in lower Manhattan. Broome Street cuts across some of downtown\u2019s most distinct neighborhoods: the Lower East Side, Little Italy, Chinatown and SoHo, taking one past historical churches, synagogues, landmarks and museums that protect and preserve the area\u2019s immigrant history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8016\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2122\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline.jpg 2122w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/nycber-omni-berkshire-place-new-york-skyline-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2122px) 100vw, 2122px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From fusion restaurants and independent art galleries to seasonally run pop-up shops, lower Manhattan proves that old and new make the perfect match. Here\u2019s how to experience four cultures in one exciting day.<\/p>\n<h2>The Lower East Side<\/h2>\n<p>Packed to the brim with artists, freelancers and other creatives, the Lower East Side has evolved quite a bit in recent decades. Yet, just as it was a gateway for immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the neighborhood still feels like a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13138\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-lowereastside.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-lowereastside.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-lowereastside-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-lowereastside-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lower East Side is a true mix of what NYC, particularly downtown Manhattan, was and is today,\u201d says Nikki Padilla, fourth-generation New Yorker and social marketing manager at Urban Adventures. In this neighborhood, she says you will find the modern hipster scene as well as a strong presence from the Puerto Ricans and holdouts from the Jewish immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>For a comprehensive understanding of the neighborhood\u2019s evolution, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenement.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tenement Museum<\/a>. Through guided tours inside two historic tenement buildings, which housed more than 15,000 working-class immigrants from over 20 nations, visitors are able to learn about real families and explore their re-created homes. The storytelling at Tenement Museum brings immigrant stories to life.<\/p>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_13135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13135\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13135\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-knish.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-knish.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-knish-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-knish-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Knish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve worked up an appetite, walk over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.knishery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yonah Schimmel<\/a>, one of the last knish bakeries in New York City. \u201cA knish is basically mashed potatoes, wrapped in a thin layer of dough and baked,\u201d Padilla says, adding that it can have things like cabbage or sweet potatoes mixed in. While it might look like a hole-in-the-wall, the space is pure nostalgia and frequented almost completely by locals.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to save room for dessert, because you\u2019re in for a real treat. In addition to a range of savory dishes, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.russanddaughterscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Russ &amp; Daughters Cafe<\/a> offers must-try sweets like halva ice cream and challah bread pudding. The restaurant opened in 2014 on the 100th anniversary of world-famous specialty food shop Russ &amp; Daughters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13134\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-communitygarden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-communitygarden.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-communitygarden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-communitygarden-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To work off those extra calories, take a detour from the busy downtown streets and wander through one of the neighborhood\u2019s many community gardens.<\/p>\n<h2>Chinatown<\/h2>\n<p>While many buildings in lower Manhattan look the same, there\u2019s no mistaking Chinatown. With outdoor markets touting fresh fruits and vegetables to stores selling everyday home goods, it\u2019s no wonder why so many New Yorkers take their shopping downtown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13131\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A more authentic experience is just around the corner from the knick-knacks sold on Canal Street. \u201cWhat people don\u2019t know is that when you go one block east of Mott Street, you\u2019re deep in a very authentic Chinatown,\u201d Padilla explains.<\/p>\n<p>Yunhong Chopsticks sells roughly 200 different chopstick styles line the walls of this colorful space, each pair telling a unique story. Prices run the gamut, from plastic pairs selling for a couple of dollars, to sets featuring mahogany and German silver going for several hundred.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13132\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a crash course in Chinatown\u2019s history, spend some time at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mocanyc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Chinese in America<\/a> (MOCA). It was founded in the 1980s by Jack Tchen and Charlie Lai, who went about preserving artifacts of first-generation \u201cold-timers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Today, the MOCA and Chinatown offer somewhat of a living classroom, with interactive exhibits and tours. Every year, there are roughly 15,000 students who visit from across the country and beyond. The museum\u2019s downstairs learning center has also proved beneficial in educating today\u2019s youth about this unique period in the U.S. immigration history.<\/p>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_13133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13133\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13133\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-chinatown3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dim Sum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Come lunchtime, take your pick of Chinatown restaurants suited to every preference and price point. For patrons who are new to dim sum, Padilla recommends <a href=\"http:\/\/nomwah.com\/chinatown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nom Wah Tea Parlor<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s historic yet caters to an American crowd.\u201d For those wanting a more immersive dining experience, opt for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldenunicornrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Golden Unicorn<\/a>. \u201cI highly recommend grabbing a pan-fried noodle for the table,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2>Little Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the Lower East Side, Little Italy was a gateway for Italian immigrants who started flocking to the area in the late 1870s. Even today, the neighborhood has some of the city\u2019s oldest, still-operating shops, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ferraranyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferrara Bakery<\/a> and Di Palo\u2019s Fine Foods. While these stores have modernized with the times, most are still family-owned and operated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13136\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s certainly no shortage of Italian-American eateries to choose from, but some are more authentic than others. Padilla recommends family-owned Alleva Dairy. Swing by for a pizza topped with mozzarella that is made fresh daily, or order a hearty sandwich to go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13141\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-pizza.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-pizza-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-pizza-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To satisfy your sweet tooth, Padilla suggests Caffe Roma as an alternative to the famous Ferrara. \u201cIt\u2019s quieter, cozier, usually less crowded and has the usual array of Italian-American cookies, cannolis and cappuccinos.\u201d Decorated with long countertops, hexagonal floor tiles and wood cabinets, walking into Caffe Roma gives off a decidedly old New York feel. In fact, it has been at the same location since 1891.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13137\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-littleitaly2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While cuisine is a major focal point in Little Italy, don\u2019t limit your visit to food walks. Like many downtown Manhattan neighborhoods, street art is a colorful way to express the city\u2019s past, present and future. In Little Italy, the main artistic draw is The Little Italy Street Art Project, which pairs artists with local businesses to create beautiful murals such as the beloved \u201cAudrey Hepburn\u201d by Tristan Eaton.<\/p>\n<h2>SoHo<\/h2>\n<p>Practically synonymous with shopping, SoHo\u2019s most unique retailers are hidden in plain sight. Away from the mega chain stores of Broadway, you\u2019ll find that quality, and therefore price points, go up. Shop for non-toxic washing products at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelaundress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Laundress<\/a>, or book hunt at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taschen<\/a>, which doubles as a gallery and houses a collection of coffee table books in the arts. Another local favorite is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.babelfair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Babel Fair<\/a>. This contemporary boutique features a curated, ever-changing assortment of clothing, accessories and gifts from around the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13142\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-shoppingsoho.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-shoppingsoho.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-shoppingsoho-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-shoppingsoho-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In between shopping sprees, take your eyes away from the window displays and instead, focus on the buildings themselves. SoHo is one of the best places to see cast-iron architecture. This was the metal of choice in the late 19th century, most notably for its fire-resistant properties. It\u2019s also more resistant to corrosion than both iron and steel. Today, many are painted different colors, with some cool gray and others featuring pastel paint.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13140\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Les, leisure and corporate travel specialist for Protravel International, encourages newcomers to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/merchantshouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merchant\u2019s House Museum<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the oldest original homes in Manhattan and has been preserved perfectly,\u201d she notes. Though technically in NoHo (North of Houston), it\u2019s well worth the four-block walk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13139\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.omnihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/nycblog-soho-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In terms of food, SoHo is a foodie\u2019s paradise. For brunch, Les recommends <a href=\"http:\/\/jackswifefreda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack\u2019s Wife Freda<\/a> on Lafayette Street. \u201cTheir green shakshuka tops my list, especially when paired with their cantaloupe mimosa.\u201d For Mediterranean fare, try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pera-soho.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pera SoHo<\/a> on Thompson Street. It\u2019s a quiet block, and there\u2019s outdoor seating for warm days. It\u2019s perfect for romantic date nights and casual pre-dinner drinks.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared in its entirety in the Winter 2018 issue of ESCAPES magazine. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Megan Eileen McDonough New York has always been a melting pot of cultures, with residents hailing from every pocket of the world. This fluidity is seen in all five boroughs but perhaps showcased most prominently in lower Manhattan. 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