SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Example
Greene and Mercer between Canal and Houston hold the architectural core, best seen in the morning before the stores open and the crowds arrive.
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NYC slang
Houston Street Pronunciation
The Manhattan street pronounced HOW-stun, not like the Texas city, and the fastest way locals spot a tourist.
Restaurants
Balthazar
Keith McNally's grand SoHo brasserie since 1997, the city's definitive French bistro set piece for breakfast through...
Pizza
Prince Street Pizza
The Nolita counter famous for the Spicy Spring, a square slice stacked with crisped pepperoni cups and spicy sauce.
Neighborhoods
Greenwich Village
The bohemian heart of Manhattan, crooked tree-lined streets that hosted the folk revival, Stonewall and a century of...
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoHo worth visiting if I do not shop?
Yes, for the cast-iron streetscape alone, best before stores open. Greene and Mercer between Canal and Houston are the essential blocks.
Where do I rest from SoHo crowds?
Slip east into Nolita for coffee and calmer streets, or south into the quieter gallery blocks below Broome.
Where can I escape the SoHo crowds?
Step east into Nolita for coffee and calmer streets, or south below Broome where the gallery blocks stay quiet even on a Saturday afternoon.
