ELLIMAN EXPLORES. Edition 1

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1 ELLIAN EXPLORES S O H O Edition 1

2 S O H O Discover the hidden gems and popular favorites of the neighborhood.

3 Perhaps no other neighborhood feels more New York City than Soho. The soaring cast iron warehouse buildings that line its streets have been home to some of the defining characters of New York s creative class. Artists like Jeanichel Basquiat, Donald Judd, and Patti Smith have called the neighborhood home, and it s been the setting for countless television shows and films. Broome Street

4 Greene Street Today, Soho is not only one of New York s most iconic and refined areas, it s also one of its most vibrant and energetic. Art and commerce converge in its totally unique boutiques and galleries, all amid a backdrop of historically significant architecture, much of which is remarkably well-preserved or renovated. Although its main thoroughfares (like Broadway and Prince Street) are buzzing with shoppers, brunchers, and local residents, it s the peaceful, quiet side streets that show off Soho at its best. It s there that you get a sense that even though you d be living in one of the most famous neighborhoods in the country, it can still be a place of calm community even when you have the entire world available to you right around the corner. Crosby Street ELLIANEXPLORES

5 Shopping Everything seems to be elevated to new heights in Soho, and it s especially true when it comes to shopping. Every conceivable item you re looking for is probably here and will most likely be the best version of whatever that happens to be. You have your pick of luxury standbys, with everything from Louis Vuitton and Chanel to Burberry and arc Jacobs along with the harder-to-find brands like arni, Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler. But it s really the one-of-a-kind, only-in-new York specialty shops that make Soho stand out. One of the best is de Vera (1), whose owner, Federico de Vera, finds beautiful objects (Venetian glass, antique jewelry, Japanese lacquer) from around the world and brings them here to his Crosby Street gallery. Prince Street & Broadway

6 On the same block is cult furniture store BDDW (2), the gold standard for high-end furniture in the city, where every piece (like the walnut slab coffee tables, leather writing desks and bronze credenzas) is designed by the store s founder, Tyler Hays. Soho also has one of the most innovative home decor stores in the country: The Apartment by the Line (3) is like stepping into a friend s beautifully-outfitted, light-drenched loft apartment, complete with rooms (an art-filled living space, a fully stocked closet and kitchen) where everything even down to the soap in the bathroom is for sale. Greene Street ELLIANEXPLORES

7 Restaurants are another major player in defining Soho s character, with a strong mix of casual spots Eating that have been around for decades and places that currently have some of the hottest tables in town. Spring Street On one hand, there s Raoul s (4), a French bistro that s been a mainstay of the neighborhood for over 40 years, where celebrities like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino have been regulars. This is the place to come for classic steak au poivre and frisee salad (and some amazing people watching). Sullivan Street

8 Kenmare Street And then there are places like the recently opened, super trendy Le Coucou (5), in the new 11 Howard hotel (next door to cool-kid fashion mecca Opening Ceremony). The soaring space was designed by Roman and Williams, and the chef, Daniel Rose, made a name for himself at Paris s Spring restaurant. Here, he creates unique, French-influenced dishes like a veal terrine with pickled milkweed and warm oysters with seaweed butter an entirely opposite end of the French spectrum from Raoul s, but symbolic of the range you can find in the neighborhood. And for those who need a break from heavier fare, there s always Souen (6) still regarded as the best macrobiotic, organic Japanese restaurant in the city since opening in eanwhile, gourmet grocery stores like Dean & DeLuca (7) and Whole Foods, supply everything needed for the home cook. ELLIANEXPLORES

9 Exploring Soho isn t just about commerce, though. Culture seekers have plenty to explore, including the fascinating and still under-the-radar Judd Foundation (8) on Spring Street, where Donald Judd lived and worked, and where visitors can learn more about the process, inspiration, and vision of one of New York (and Soho s) most iconic artists. And movie buffs flock to the famed Angelika Film Center (9) on Houston Street, known for showing critically acclaimed contemporary indie films, along with a full schedule of events, including Q&As with directors and actors. Elizabeth Street sculpture garden

10 SOHO de Vera BDDW The Apartment by The Line Raoul s Le Coucou 1 Crosby Street 5 Crosby Street 76 Greene Street 180 Prince Street 138 Lafayette Street VARICK STREET CHARLTON STREET WATTS STREET SPRING STREET 6TH AVENUE SPRING STREET THOPSON STREET SULLIVAN STREET WOOSTER STREET WEST HOUSTON STREET PRINCE STREET WEST BROADWAY LAGUARDIA PLACE PRINCE STREET LAFAYETTE STREET 6 Souen 7 Dean & DeLuca 8 Judd Foundation 9 Angelika Film Center 210 6th Avenue 560 Broadway 101 Spring Street 18 West Houston Street TA subway station CHURCH STREET GRAND STREET CANAL STREET WALKER STREET WHITE STREET FRANKLIN STREET BROOE STREET GREENE STREET CANAL STREET ERCER STREET BROADWAY HOWARD STREET CANAL STREET CROSBY STREET LAFAYETTE STREET CENTER STREET BAXTER STREET SPRING STREET ULBERRY STREET HESTER STREET OTT STREET ELIZABETH STREET BOWERY

11 Discover the series: LOWER ANHATTAN GRAERCY WEST CHELSEA CENTRAL PARK SOUTH IDTOWN LONG ISLAND CITY TRIBECA CHELSEA SOHO EAST VILLAGE & LOWER EAST SIDE WILLIASBURG HARLE & UPPER ANHATTAN UPPER EAST SIDE UPPER WEST SIDE