Downtown New York City 2004 [antikvár]

About This Survey Two years after 9/11, Lower Manhattan continues its steady recovery from what was really an attack on civilization. If anything, the area is strongerthan ever, testifying to the indomitable spirit of New Yorkers and Americans. As the cradle of our city and home to national icons like the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, Federal Hall, the Statue of Liberty, the Stock Exchange and Trinity Church, the area remains one of the country's crown jewels. The WorldTradeCentersite itself draws a never-ending stream of visitors and seems to have evolved from a place of mourning into a symbol of hope for the future, where people come to reflect on all those who gave their lives so that others might live. Evidence of Downtown's vitality is readily apparent when perusing this guide. The area's restaurant scene is one of the world's most vibrant: witness the success of powerhouse destinations like Bouley, Chanterelle, Danube, Montrachet and Nobu. Just saying the names of Chinatown and Little Italy makes the mouth water. The local hotels are second to none, including the likes of the Mercer, SoHo Grand and TriBeCa Grand, the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park, Marriott Financial Center and the Regent Wall Street. Shopping also continues to prosper, notably in NoLita, where the parade of high-end luxury boutiques brings to mind a hip version of upper Madison Avenue, not to mention SoHo and its stellar stores, from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo to Marc Jacobs and Prada. The Financial District, formerly a sleepy neighborhood after sunset, is showing new signs of life following the arrival of Ulysses, a Pearl Street Irish pub that serves as an anchor to a hopping after-work scene. This book represents the opinions of over 50,000 voters. Although many Downtown spots, especially bars, clubs and lounges, serve a younger, edgier crowd, this guide includes venues for people of every age. In producing the reviews contained herein, our editors have synopsized surveyors' opinions, with exact comments shown in quotation marks. As a result, the real authors of this guide are our surveyors. We thank each and every one of them for sharing their experiences with us; this book is really "theirs." Your comments, suggestions and even criticisms of this guide are also solicited. There is always room for improvement with your help. You can contact us at [email protected] or by mail atZagatSurvey,4 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019. We look forward to hearing from you. New York, NY November 11,2003 Nina and Tim Zagat 4 subscribe to zagat.com