Were escaping the hometown boredom-blues with a weekend hop to the
Triangle Below Canal Street:
sleep
in a stylish corner room at the Duane
Street Hotel. This loft-like space has 11-foot ceilings, giant
windows and gleaming cherry wood floors. We also love the comfy organic
beds, uber-attentive staff and free daily shoeshine service. Rooms from
$450, 130 Duane St., New York, 212-964-4800.
eat
Do like native New Yawkers and
order-in. Across from the Duane, City
Hall will deliver straight to your room. We recommend the steaming
matzo ball chicken soup ($8) and short rib brisket burger ($16). 131
Duane St., New York, 212-227-7777.
shop
Perfect your downtown look at rustic-preppy Steven
Alan. While were no fan of the grunge-look trend, we succumbed to
the gorgeous red flannel Jasper
shirt ($158). Other drool-worthy items include the classic Tippi
coat ($635) and vintage Rolex watches. 103 Franklin St., New York,
212-343-0692.
read
Stock up on juicy paperbacks at the Mysterious
Book Shop. Opened 30 years ago, this specialty store sells rare
first-editions and out-of-print suspense fiction and Sherlockiana. 58
Warren St., New York, 212-587-1011.
do
Learn the providence of the areas striking
warehouse buildings and wrought-iron. Sign-up for an architectural
walking tour ($15) led by PhD scholars. If you spot Gwyneth and
Chris along the way, be sure to snap a photo! Big Onion Walking Tours,
212-439-1090, www.bigonion.com
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