Manhattan: What You Can't Find in a Guidebook!

A little Thai restaurant lies inconspicuously on Elizabeth Street between a video store and a chic restaurant. This hole-in-the-wall is a delightful departure from the neighborhood's overcrowded and famous Lombardi's Pizzeria that offers an unforgettable meal.

On a warm evening, you'll find hipsters drinking their happy-hour beers on the stoop and listening to their boom box. Inside can get a bit stuffy (it IS a small place), but the cute little booths and great menu make up for it. The drink menu includes Tsing Tao beer for a reasonable $4.50, and others such as Stella and Corona for $5. Other drinks include fruity champagne concoctions ($8) and fresh-squeezed lemonade with a squirt of black current (SOUR!).

Appetizers are recognizable (edamame, dumplings, summer rolls, etc.), and the main dishes have are of a wide range. You can get your standard pad Thai, green curry, red curry, and other noodle dishes with a choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu ($8.50). The spicy dishes are VERY spicy, so stick to a dish you know if you're afraid of burning your mouth off! Luckily, table service includes a carafe of water. Aside from the common Thai dishes, Lovely Day also has a seared tuna dish ($12.50) and a great salmon dish ($9.50). The salmon came cooked crispy and flaky (not fishy). Below the salmon was a pile of mesclun salad with apples and cucumber. Below that was a nice helping of mashed sweet potatoes surrounded by a creamy orange sauce that tied the whole dish together. For dessert, try the fried bananas with ice cream or the flourless chocolate cake.

The service here is great. Everyone was exceptionally nice and no one rushed us out. I have heard they take reservations, so you might want to make them to be safe. It can get busy on a weekend night. Be warned that they only take American Express. I'm always a bit weary to try non-traditional Asian restaurants, but this one really blew me away!

I know, I'm only supposed to be writing about stuff you didn't already know. However, I'm writing about Lombardi's because if you absolutely HAVE to go here, this is what you should know.

If you haven't heard of Lombardi's by now, you've been living under a rock. It's even been mentioned in a Nissan commercial. So, the days of nursing a hangover Sunday afternoon with a large pie at Lombardi's are over. No one wants to stand in line with a hangover! Lombardi's has expanded their little two-room pizzeria, adding a huge bar (sans ambience) and a huge awning claiming that they have the best pizza in the city. And they're right.

Here are some major tips for getting in without a wait.
- Don't go with a large group. The smaller part of the restaurant has a lot of two-seaters, so go with one person if possible.

- Don't go on the weekend, period. Try to go during off-peak hours and during the week.

- Get takeout to beat the crowds - pick up the pie, walk over to that poor excuse for a park a block away, and gorge yourself there.

- Have drinks at the bar Sweet and Vicious and bring it in there. They don't seem to mind.

There nothing to say about decor. It's tacky and cheap, and the new room is a poor attempt at chain-restaurant design. The older part of the place is quieter and more authentic. The starter salad is worth the $7. It's a mesclun mix with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, and a vinaigrette. It's fresh and a bit spicy. Also offered as an appetizer are slices of tomato with mozzarella covered in a vinaigrette (starting to see a pattern here?). Always order a large pizza, because why would you not want leftovers from this place? I've flown them over to Chicago for my in-laws who crave for this pizza nightly. The toppings include a lovely and crispy pepperoni, tomatoes, olives, red onions, mushrooms, meatballs, peppers, etc. Go for the pepperoni. It's awesome!

Dessert is something I've never done here. I actually don't know if they offer it. If they do, it's probably like a cannoli or something. Let's face it, you're stuffed by now. And if you're not, you're in Nolita for God's sake. Walk a block or two and you'll find cafés left and right.

So, I hope your trip to Lombardi's is successful. If the wait is a bummer, just think, you'll have forgotten all about it when you take one bite of the pizza.

CASH ONLY (although by now they've installed an ATM)

I've never been to a rodeo or to Texas, which makes me a true city slicker. However I'd like to think that Rodeo Bar brings me as close as possible to what a true Tex-Mex bar/restaurant would be like. The outside has a big neon sign that indicates that this log cabin is sure enough the infamous Rodeo Bar. You'll be greated by a huge barrel of peel-'em-yourself peanuts and a long bar serving a variety of beers, liquors, and drunken margaritas. My motto is no more than two margaritas. Even 2.5 will bring you over the edge, and you will be drunk as a skunk. During happy hour, drinks become cheap (less than 5 bucks).

In the room to the left, there is an adjacent bar, a seating area, and a small stage just big enough for a jug band. The main bar area is higher than the main room, creating a small island of drunk idiots. The main room is very rodeo-like with appropriate decorations (also included Elvis posters and such). The menu is suprisingly large and offers everything from fajitas, to tacos to a lovely chicken pita sandwich. The starter is a free bowl of chips and salsa. This is a great place to try out a huge platter of ribs with a big group of friends.

Upstairs, you'll find a few more tables (you can reserve this whole section for your friends) and a lounge area with a few couches. We like to snag this back lounge and some free peanuts and hang out for the night. Be warned, this is not a chic NYC bar... this is a place to go with friends and get a bit sauced, not that I'm promoting that! But let's be real--it's hard not to with those crazy-strong drinks.

The bathrooms stick with the rodeo theme with cut-out photos all over the walls and wooden doors that bolt shut. If you want to eat big Tex-Mex food with big margaritas but you don't want to hit the famous Dallas BBQ, check this place out. It really is loads of fun and not at all touristy.

http://www.rodeobar.com/

Good Friend is a local coffee stop on the way to the subway, but I find it to be charming enough to make my way there on the weekends since I don't live in the neighborhood.

They serve coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, teas, sodas (imported ones, of course), and even beer. You can get a Pabst Blue Ribbon for next to nothing, as well as Anchor Steam. The prices are dirt-cheap, and I almost feel guilty for paying a mere $1.50 for a cafe americain that I pay over 2 bucks for at Starbucks. Not only are the beans not burned (as they are at Starbucks), but you don't have to stand in a crowd of tourists ordering their gallon-sized coffee/milkshake.

They offer a few sandwiches, ham-and-cheese and the like, but the real draw are the pastries. For less than 2 bucks you can buy a croissant delivered by one of the best bakers in the city. BALTHAZAR!!! Don't waste your time in the pretentious French bakery when you can eat them here at a reasonable price and with some friendly company from the diverse locals.

The decor is mostly 1960s, with funky, yet understated wallpaper, fake brass candles/lights on the wall, and a beautiful antique mirror on the wall. The bar is imported from Germany and the floors are secondhand floor planks that have been trodden upon for many, many years. I love that this cafe is tiny and cozy and allows you the comforts of home (there are books on the wall for you to read) with the luxuries of a French bakery.

You won't be disappointed with this little to-go shop with the aspirations of a sit-down cafe.

Gradisca is a gem! I found this place with my friends one night, and we had a wonderful time. The chef is an Italian grandmother who hails from Bologna, Italy. You walk in, and you immediately feel the coziness of the wood, bricks, candles, and the light chatter of other diners.

We ordered a carafe of red wine and an antipasto dish with chunks of mozzerella and parm, various meats and olives all resting on a bed of mesclun salad. With the bread we received, came a little pot of tomato sauce, fresh pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. All this really whetted our appetite for what was about to come.

We all orderd various entrees so we could share. We ordered the lasagna Bolognese, the carbonara, the veal cutlet with proscuitto and parm, and the grilled steak on mesclun with Parm shavings and balsamic vinegar reduction. The lasagna was dense and filled with a creamy bechamel sauce. The outside was crispy and topped with crispy parm wafer. The result was a completely flavorful, decadent square of pasta. The carbonara was a very reasonable portion (which means I totally was able to finish it without carb-food-coma worries) and barely needed any Parm to add flavor to the light, creamy pasta with bits of perfectly cooked bacon. I'm not into veal, but I did try a bite, and it was amazing how good it was. The combination of breaded veal, prosciutto, and Parm was sublime. Finally, the steak was cooked perfectly, with just enough pink in the middle. The vinegar reduction was surprisingly sweet, but add the steak, cheese, and lettuce, and you'll understand their reasoning behind putting the ingredients together.

The prices are New York for sure--15 bucks for appetizers and 20 bucks for entrees--but if you love true Italian food (not American-Italian ricotta filled pastas), this is the place to try out. It's heavy but not overly filling because the portion size is just right. In fact, one of us still had room for the bread pudding and a cup of coffee. Finally, I noticed on the website that you can get a two course meal for 30 bucks if you go in for a pre-theatre dinner. Not a bad deal at all.

Verlaine rates at the hipness level of the nearby Rivington Hotel and other martini bars in the city, but the snootiness is nonexistent and the drink prices are just right. The design is minimalist, with a standard sleek bar and soft lighting in cubic shades. Not too long ago, I was able to reserve the front section of the restaurant for a party I was hosting. The couch is red velvet and shaped like a horseshoe wrapped around a coffee table. Next to this area was an L-shaped couch, also with a coffee table. We had plenty of room to sit and eat or walk around and mingle. I had such a good time!

The bar runs straight back into the restaurant area, where there are modern, yet cozy tables for dining. The food on the menu is perfect for when you're out partying, mainly because there are great shareable Asian appetizers, like satay and curry puffs. Main courses, like the black bean salmon with rice, are easy to share as well, keeping bellies filled while you're sipping on one of their delicious specialty drinks. The vibe is modern, chic but unpretentious, and the REALLY special reason why everyone loves this place is that the happy hour that lasts until 10pm. Their $4 lychee martinis, beer ,and wine specials are all under 5 bucks and are a great way to enjoy going out at a chic place without blowing a lot of cash.

The more expensive drinks can be worth it, though, with drinks that combine kumquats, sake, champagne, and crushed fresh fruit. Delish! I fully recommend starting a bar-hopping venture at Paladar around the corner and at 7pm moving over to Verlaine to continue the happy hour until 10pm. Paladar is a Latin restaurant that offers fruity  half-price drinks during their happy hour (read my review). Have fun!!!

Loreley is a little bar right across from MK & Ashley hotspot Freeman's in Freeman's Alley. When you walk in, right away you'll see a gate and a staircase that leads to a basement/lounge. I had a great party there and reserved half of the area for free. There is a little bar down there, a seating area, bathrooms, and you can order food to soak up all the beer! The total space is around 400 square feet and you can reserve the whole space for $300. At some point, strangers were taking up our space, so a bouncer at the top of the stairs blocked people from getting in. The decor is pretty bland, but it's a dark lounge with plenty of beer and some really good food. Verlaine is a better choice if you prefer a bit of ambience.


Upstairs is a simple bar with a few stools and three tall tables against the walls. Further back is a full-fledged restaurant with German favorites like weiner schnitzel and a variety of sausages. The tomato soup is excellent and typically European with a touch of cream. A big bowl is the size of your head so order wisely. I love that most dishes come with french fries or apple sauce. It reminds me of the Dutch dinners my mother used to make me. My favorite drinking dish is the big cheese plate that comes with a basket of fresh country bread. You get a blue cheese, a goat cheese, a swiss, and a smoked gouda. The small is plenty for two people. Other typically German dishes include hering, liverwurst, and potato pancakes with lingonberry sauce. My brothers went crazy over the currywurst since the sauce was actually a Dutch favorite, curryketchup.


The beers on tap tend to be primarily German, and you should definitely take recommendations from the bartender. I'm a big pilsener and lager fan, so I really enjoyed the house beer, Gaffel. If German beer doesn't tickle your fancy, they always have Stella or Guiness in the can. Let's be honest here, if you want an Irish beer, go to the million Irish pubs in the city. This is a place to enjoy a taste of Germany in the heart of hip downtown.


In the back of the restaurant, there is a biergarten (beer garden) with wooden picnic tables and benches. There is nothing fancy about the seating area and unfortunately, it's more part of the restaurant than part of the bar, so you have to wait to be seated. I highly recommend calling ahead for reservations. Overall, this is a fun place in a fun part of town. Try it out if you're looking for something different.


http://www.loreleynyc.com/

Paladar is a Latino restaurant in the Lower East Side that has a neon sign and sits not far from the famous Katz's deli. I stumbled upon it with a friend on one of those days where you get to leave early but have no plans. We ate at a little French bistro for a late lunch and began bar-hopping promptly when happy hour began.

My friend mentioned Paladar because of the affordable and delicious Mojitos, apparently a favorite at this bar. We walked up and noticed a cozy little window seat with a table, a long row of tables usually reserved for diners and a wooden bar that wraps around the front. We sat at the bar and enjoyed blue and white corn tortilla chips with white and blue sauces. Combine with a fruity drink at half price and who could ask for more? Mojo y Mas (their happy hour) is everyday between 5 and 7pm and on weekends the happy hour begins at noon. The drinks include: Champagne with Passion Fruit, Mango or Guava juice, standard margaritas, mojitos, El Vampiro (hibiscus flower juice margarita with cayenne pepper, and many more Latin-inspired fruity drinks. Surprisingly, Paladar also has an extensive international beer collection for those who shun the sweet drinks.

The decor is, at best, completely random. Items behind the bar look like somebody got grandma's re-gifted knick knacks. Everything else was furnished courtesy of the dollar store. Still the chef, Aaron Sanchez, is noted for his cuisine which is straight from "El Barrio". The dishes include a variety of ingredients from Latin culture such as plantains, chorizo, chipotle, tomatillos, avocados, mango, coconut, chiles, and yucca. Entrees range from $16-18 but you can also grab some appetizers like empanadas, plantains, calamari, and steamed mussels in Tequila sauce for less than $10.

The bar area is small so go here with a small group for drinks. The dining area is quite large, so you can bring a large crowd for dinner and drinks.

I went to Otto at 6:30pm on a Tuesday night and it was empty. I was surprised this was even a Mario Batali restaurant. It quickly filled up as time went on, and my brother-in-law tried to reserve on a Friday night and the hostess said, 5pm or 10:30pm. Moral of the story, call for reservations between Thursday night and Sunday night.

The restaurant basically looks like a fancy Olive Garden. It was a very comfortable dining room with farmer-like sturdy tables and chairs. The other people there seemed to be locals with children, bigger parties, and tourists who like to go to the restaurants of famous chefs. The waitress was very friendly and definitely chosen for her ability to wow the tourists. She reminded me of the people working at Epcot Center in Disney World.

When you sit down, you get a bunch of sealed breadsticks and a crusty loaf of bread wrapped in paper. I ordered the cheese plate (oh my god was that good!) and I received three dipping sauces, cherry brandy, spicy peach, and honey. I don't know if those sauces come with the bread or with the cheese, since everything came out at different times. In any event, that was definitely the highlight of the meal. We selected a goat cheese, a pecorino, and the taleggio, all really wonderful. Don't be afraid to get help from the waitress if you're not up on cheeses, she offered help right away. We also ordered a small marinara pizza, note it doesn't come with cheese, and spaghetti carbonara. The waitress claimed that the pizza is Mario's favorite, but I can't say I was overwhelmingly impressed. It was tasty, but it's no Lombardi's. The carbonara was SO peppery and salty, but decent otherwise. The prices are right and the portions are small enough so that you can order a dessert or an appetizer. With dinner, instead of tackling the Ginormous wine list, I went for the house beer which I found to be quite nice. Overall, I'd definitely go here again and try a few more dishes...and definitely order a bigger cheese plate next time!!!

UPDATE: I've been back twice since I wrote this review, and I have to say I'll be going back a lot. They were late in bringing our order of pasta ala norma (penne with eggplant, tomato sauce and melted creamy ricotta) and offered free dessert and coffee. We selected the Olive Oil gelato with passion fruit granita, strawberries and sea salt. Sounds funky, but the sourness of the passion fruit with the sweet cream of the gelato combined with sweet strawberries and a touch of sea salt was delicious. They were so nice and really made what was supposed to be a quick bite into a nice romantic 3 course dinner.

Fresco is a midtown eatery that peaks at lunch time with businessmen and women talking about mergers and acquisitions. Actually, since we're on advertising row (Madison Avenue) they're probably talking about how cool the latest Apple campaign is.

In any event, when you walk in you're greeted by a bar and a small front area with a quite a few table crammed in complete with table linens. The waiters are practically in black tie, offering wine recommendations in the middle of the day. I usually don't frequent these places so I headed straight for the bar and ordered lunch right there. I imagine everything on the menu is delicious, especially for the price tag, all pastas are around $25 a plate! My friend and I ordered the house wine, a Pinot Grigio ($9), a Caesar salad ($12) and a pizza ($22 of pure bliss). Yeah, this place is a total rip-off, but I will say, it was divine! The salad was covered in a flavorful Caesar dressing and it was topped off with two slices of Parmesan. Four croutons lay around the salad and they had baked on cheese, yum.. Sometimes it's the details you know?

The pizza was soda wafer thin and covered with fresh tomato sauce and a sharp cheese that gave the pizza a lot of personality. We passed on dessert but they did have gelato and other Italian specialties. Take your boss here if you need a promotion or some business people for an impressive lunch.

On my first day of work, my co-workers wanted to welcome me by taking me to Haru for lunch. If they were trying to make a good impression, then they did a fantastic job. Haru is a beautiful midtown Japanese restaurant with a fabulous interior. You can see photos of this location here: http://www.harusushi.com/

I ordered the lunchbox and got more than I expected. Served from noon until 3pm, you can order chicken or salmon teriyaki, or tofu steak. Also in the lunchbox you'll receive a California roll, rock shrimp kakiage (deep fried), rice, and miso soup or salad. They have other options for lunch as well, and they'll all fill up your belly until dinnertime. The lunchbox was a typical Japanese rectangle tray with each portion in a separate section. The presentation was gorgeous and the food was spectacular. I keep trying to find excuses to go back there with other co-workers!

As my dad said when I took him to Cafe Zaiya, "it's like Tokyo in here". The place is so crowded and full of people, a lot of them Asian, that you really do feel like you're in Tokyo. The cafe offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, all for take-out, since finding an available table there is next to impossible. This place is so unusual because they offer crazy, yet delicious, food for insanely low prices. The breakfast is actually quite simple and mainly consists of donuts, pastries, and a thick slice of "honey toast". Lunch involves everything from the customized tossed salad to egg salad sandwiches to sushi to chicken teriyaki to donuts that are filled with hot dogs or curry sauce. The fried chicken sandwich runs less than 3 bucks and the famed lunchbox, which includes two mini sandwiches on croissant with a hot dog donut and half an orange, is only $4.50.

You could spend a half hour poring over all the various, strange food items they have. I often find myself with odd food combinations like the sushi stick with a tuna corn (tuna and corn stuffed into a baked roll). The very best part about this little Japanese lunch place is the famous Beard Papa. The Beard Papa is the best dessert invention of the millennium so far. Lines were out the door at an official Beard Papa store on the upper west side last year. I was laughing all the way to Cafe Zaiya since it seemed I was the only one who knew they had a little Beard Papa stand inside. You might ask what this crazy dessert is, but it's actually quite simple. It's a custard puff with powdered sugar and it's best eaten "within 2 hours of purchase". They cost about $1.25 each and are worth every penny.

If you're into affordable, zany, and delicious food and you happen to be in midtown (it's right near the NYPL) check out Cafe Zaiya for a quick bite.

You've heard about it from "The Nanny" as the best place to shop in New York. The flagship store on 16th and Seventh has five floors of endless shopping.

The basement carries men's apparel and accessories. It can be hit-or-miss, but we've found clothes from DKNY, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Samsonite, Ben Sherman, and even D&G and Gaultier. You can find great men's gifts, like grooming kits from Nautica and a plethora of ties, socks, belts, and underwear. All of it is cheaper than it would be at a regular department store.

The first floor is all women's accessories and shoes. Bags are everywhere, and behind the glass cases, you can find Prada, Fendi, and other high-end purses at deep discount prices. Shoes range from Pumas to Christian Lacroix, and you can often find a good deal on clearance items. Also on this floor is trendy jewelry, scarves and hats, and luxury luggage.

Hint: Always go to the back of each section and look for the red stickers. These are clearance items that often have even more of a markdown on sale days.

Floor 2 carries petite, junior, and women’s clothes, such as French Connection, BCBG, Seven, etc. The dressing room on this floor has personal stalls for those who have stage fright.

Floor 3 is usually dominated by dresses for all occasions, including Betsy Johnson, DKNY, BGBG, and many other brands. In the back, they carry sleepwear and lingerie. Also on this floor you'll find swimwear in the summer and coats in the winter. Fitting rooms are public, so be prepared to show some cottage cheese to the masses.

The top floor, also known as "the back room," carries the best lines for women in the store: Gaultier, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Chloe, CK, Donna Karan, etc. This is the place to find really nice expensive clothing that is finally somewhat affordable.

I highly recommend signing up for the Loehmann's card online and finding out when the biggest sale days are. Often you'll get coupons in the mail where you can save 20% on top of the clearance prices (be prepared to dig for treasure on this rack). Also, 4 days before and after your birthday, you get a 15% discount off of your total purchase. The nice thing about Loehmann's is that even on the craziest day, it's still not at nuts as Century 21!

Loehmann's is TJ Maxx on steroids. You have to go just once to experience it!

Starting at the bottom of Union Square, you'll find the famous Virgin Megastore. Inside you'll find a large selection of music and quite a few listening stations so you can check out the music before you buy it. In the back, you'll find a little café where you can rest your weary feet with a cup of coffee. Down the escalator is the more obscure music, as well as books and clothing. Be sure to check the bargain bins by the upstairs register for good deals. If you're really lucky, you'll catch an in-store appearance of an emerging artist.

Head west and notice Shoemania, carrying all the hippest sneakers (Puma, Adidas, Merrell, etc.) and also comfort shoes (Dansk, Birkenstock, etc.)

Next door you'll see the new and happening Whole Foods. If you're just visiting, go straight to the back and pick up some prepared food. You can eat upstairs or outside.

The next big store/complex is DSW and Filene's Basement (ironically upstairs). DSW is New York's biggest discount shoe store. They carry something for everyone! Along the wall you can find Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, and more. For bigger bargains, go directly to the back racks. I found some awesome Cole Haan/Nike boots for my boyfriend at half the price.

Filene's can be hit-or-miss, but it's definitely worth the treasure hunt. I got my brother some really cool French Connection Jeans half off the retail price. Women have an entire floor to themselves and carry various name brands. The top floor has house wares and luggage. The luggage is really worth it since they are top name brands at a much better deal, especially when on clearance.

Starting up north, you'll see the Diesel store (smaller than the flagship up on 60th). Jeans here are probably the coolest around (for guys; I can't fit my butt into the female jeans); however, they can run up to $250 a pair. Run downstairs to see if you can find some on sale. (Always check Filene's first, since they sometimes have Diesel jeans on sale).

The next store, Mexx, is originally a popular Belgian store that came over to the states not too long ago. It's had nominal success and carries some decent stuff. Since it's not all over the US quite yet, you can at least buy something that no one will be wearing in your town.

Take a left on 16th Street over to Fifth Avenue. There you'll see Anthropologie, a store under the same company as Urban Outfitters. It carries more mature clothes, but they're still very whimsical and beautiful. Most clothes are reminiscent of older eras. This season, I'm seeing a lot of Victorian-looking clothes with high necklines, poufy shoulders, lace, and velvet. If you like interesting clothes and unusual cuts and fabrics, you'll enjoy shopping here. They also carry house wares and linens. Downstairs is where all the sales racks are kept.

Across the street is Esprit, back from Europe with a sizable flagship store. They have a teen line called EDC that has younger, trendier clothes. Esprit for Women is professional, with a hint of glamour. They introduce some more interesting clothes than Club Monaco, GAP, and Banana, and are sold at a reasonable price.

Also on Fifth Avenue, you'll find Kenneth Cole, Fossil, and Daffy's. Daffy's is a New York-exclusive discount store that carries a lot of strange European-brand clothing. It's a bit of a nightmare to shop there, but once in a while, you come across some amazing Italian clothes at a really low price. Dig around if you have time. Also by Union Square, on Broadway and north of 16th, is the sports store Paragon. This store is very old-school New York (you'll see what I mean when you walk in). You can find polo and Lacoste clothing here, as well as bathing suits, skater shorts, and sneakers downstairs. It's basically a bit higher-end than the Sports Authority.

Finally, the ABC home and carpet store takes over the rest of the block. I have a full description of this store in my Brooklyn entry. It's a few stories of absolute luxury. You can't miss walking through this overpriced, yet beautiful, store.

On the north side of Union Square you'll find a Petsmart and a fairly large Barnes and Noble. Finally, in the center of it all is an organic market that runs all week long during the day. You can find fresh vegetables, wool yarn, flowers, fresh bread, fresh cheese, fresh game, etc. In the winter, the stands all have apples and warm apple cider.

*Please note that Mexx and Esprit is slated to move to SoHo. Check the websites for latest information.