Two Bridges Trollin’
To be in sales, you have to believe in what you’re selling.
*Heavy Disclaimer* I have believed in Mermaids, Wizards, Murderers living in the woods behind my old house, a few ex boyfriends, and in serving sizes – all of which turned out to be disappointments.
As a more seasoned adult, I strongly believe in Chinatown and Two Bridges and will spend a section every newsletter getting you on the bandwagon…or dragging you, unwillingly, by your ankles behind said-bandwagon.
As of recently, I now call this absurdly wonderful little enclave of the island my home. I’ve said too many times for my own good, but I’m confident that the next greatest Manhattan neighborhoods to invest in are Chinatown and Two Bridges, as they are seeing both promising real estate development and eclectic community growth. So for anyone curious about this less traveled pocket of the city, below are five spots to add to your “NYC Food” excel spreadsheet (everyone has one of those…right?) – call me if you want throw some sales listings in the mix…or someone to tackle the honey-cover-phyllo-wrapped-
^ I’ve seen enough/every SAW movie to know the neighbors are probably v much into playing games. Or they’re hostages.
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What it is: A quirky vegan coffee shop that serves sweet and savory congees and color-coded non-dairy lattes
Where it is: 5 Doyers Street
What you’re getting: A technicolor latte of sorts, along the lines of sesame charcoal and blue algae
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What it is: Equal parts cocktail bar, casual dinner spot, and brunch destination with a cluttered, surf-shack décor and tag-sale furniture feel home
Where it is: 138 Division Street
What you’re getting:
A watermelon margarita and the breakfast nachos, which (you guessed it) is a beautiful marriage of nachos and scrambled eggs
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What it is: A vibey little bar in Chinatown with a bit of a *scene*
Where it is: 40 Market Street
What you’re getting: Every cocktail
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What it is: A big, dramatic restaurant space filled with plants, picnic-syle tables, and soaring ceilings, with a menu featuring southern Europen/Mediterranean dishes
Where it is: 49 Monroe Street
What you’re getting: Umm…splitting everything: seafood paella, rib eye, the burrata salad (oxymoron), garlic shrimp, meatballs, nicoise salad, truffle fries
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What it is: A tiny coffee shop with a living room vibe and plenty of scattered tchotchkes
Where it is: 47 Monroe Street
What you’re getting: Coffee and plenty of oldies tunes