Original text by David Farley, executive summary by darmansjah
Winding streets and shops here are ideal for those who like to walk around aimlessly.
GREENWICH VILLAGE is The Big Apple, not unlike the Latin Quarterin Paris or theTrastevere in Rome. "Villages" stretches from Houstonto 14th Street from south to north, and from Broadway to the Hudson River, from east to west. This area has been established for a long time, before the Manhattan building plans made in the 19th century. Not surprisingly, the area was filled with a maze, winding roads, and intersections. (see for yourself intricacy and W.4th W.10th Street).
coated glass building by Richard Meler give a modern feel greenwich village
The artist, call Allen Ginsburg, BobDylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell andJimi Hendrix, all came from this region. Likewise, the record label owned byHendrix's Electric Lady Studios at 52West 8th Street. Correspondingmap mainstay of the tourists, long lines commonly seen in the Magnolia Bakery which made location filmingSex and the city. Fashionable people who 'patrol' in a variety of upscale clothing stores used to look up and down the side of Bleecker Streets (one of the most popular in the region).
However, it does not hurtto walk around without armed with amap. Who knowscould even find unexpected things like the Picasso sculpture garden on a patch of IM Pei-apartment near Washington SquarePark. Alternatively, the buildings 'strange' as the building painted pinkflashy creations filmmakercum artist JulianSchnabel, the contrastingglazed buildings by Richard Meier.
Architect Richard Meier said the region is changing rapidly a few decades later. "Long ago the ancient buildings that are not groomed brown, also unsafe environment. But now the buildings have been renovated to be more beautiful, "said says Meierwho had lived inPerry Street and Westbeth building its first project in 1969. "Come in mid-week, and see people busy cycling or conversing in cafes.
The specificity of this region: There is a coffee shop every few blocks. All-wood interior design, givinga warm feel. Great artists and writers minglein jack's Stir Brew. Here, the visitors usedto share a table and chatted familiar.
Flown Bonnie Slotnick's, a store that sells rare cook books. Many famous chefscome here looking for old recipe books amongbook shelves.
In this area there are four Michelin-recommended restaurant Soto, Blue Hill, Annisa, and Wallse. But if you want to dine like a local citizen, The Spotted Pig flown, typicalBritish gastropub-select menuOld Speckled Hem and porkdishes with matching processed corn and vegetableschard. Alternatively, it may also choose one of three restaurants owned by Gabriel Stulman that the target of the localculinary tourism lovers: Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey's Grocery, and Fedora-style era of the 1950s.
"In a city crammed withbillboards and buildingsthese people seemlike Greenwich Villagefor a family atmosphere, a sense of community," said Stulman who livedon the top floor of his restaurant, Joseph Leonard.
True what is said Stulman. People fall in love with Greenwich Villageas throughout NewYork just herealone they can not really get lost. - by David Farley.
Around the Region
Visitors crowd the High Lane since it opened in June 2009. This famous park in theworld (after Promenade Plantee in Paris). It stretches from the MeatpackingDistrict to W.20thStreet (and connect to W.34th Street) was once the rail cargosalvaged from environmental activists demolition action. Now being a comfortable way, with gardens, park benches, artwork, and views of the Hudson River. Park alsoflown in Gansevoortand Washington Streets.-DF.
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