COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
At such a central location in the middle of the city, Times Square has some of the best restaurants in New York City including one of my favorite Cuban restaurants, Victor’s Cafe.
Today the area south of 59th Street, north of 34th with the Hudson River on the west and Eighth avenue to the east is gentrifying with tree-lined streets, trendy shops and restaurants and an ever growing collection of high-rise apartment buildings.
It is full of designer stores and tourists so it can get very crowded, especially on weekends, but early in the morning, wandering the streets almost alone, is magical.
In the middle of the 20th century, creative geniuses like James Baldwin, Bob Dylan, Lenny Bruce, and Jack Kerouac used the bohemian vibe of the Village as inspiration for their work.
You will find one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite restaurants here, Wonjo. Go here for Korean BBQ with all the trimmings and you’ll fall in love with Korean food.
It’s on the west side of the island, approximately between 34th and 14th Streets. Its vibe is cosmopolitan and classy while still retaining a “hip” factor.