Chelsea
The low-rent arty crowd gets cashed-up, grown-up and comfy here, in an inimitable NYC way. The area's big former industrial spaces now lend themselves to crowds of good-timers enjoying a Big Night Out. (Note: where businesses have the same address, only one marker will appear on the map.)
Tsalon
With an airy, studio feel, this tea salon is a perfect place to refresh after exploring Chelsea Market. There are hundreds of tea choices and accompanying light meals ... more
Pastis
This repro French brasserie, twin to SoHo's Balthazar, is famous as a Sex and the City location. The food is unchallenging but the surrounds are atmospheric ... more
Buddakan
Come towards the end of the week and spend the night here absorbing the scene. The scale is huge and the feel is fantasy Asia, food, music and look included ... more
Spice Market
More meat market than spice market, this huge, well-run, well-heeled crowd pleasing bar is a great place to watch the locals outdo themselves ... more
Chelsea Market
The fine food manufacturers in this restored former industrial complex do a brisk trade with locals seeking pantry staples as well as gourmet snacks ... more