welcome packet & guide
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Welcome to
New York CityAwaiting your July arrivalis a room in
a boutique 4-star hotel in Manhattan.
Get ready or something dierent: thefnancial district. Generally a destination
or businessmen in ill-ftting suits and
tourists sporting cameras and anny
packs, the area can eel at frst like anuncultured concrete chaos. But, as I ound
during my temporary stint there, it oers
so much more. On July 23, wave Main
Street good-bye and say hello to Wall
Streets hidden charms. In the ollowing
pages, Ill introduce you to some omy
avorite spots in Manhattans southern
tip. But frst, let me show you your hotel.
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Parents, meet
GILD HALLa THOMPSON HOTEL
The frst o
its kind inthe fnancial
district.
Fortune
Magazine
15 Gold Street, New York, NY 10038(entrance on Platt St.)
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Its more gentlemans club than sleek
minimalist, I know, but I hope youll fnd it
clean, quiet, and comortable.
The coolest
hotel in the
fnancial
district by ar.
Elle
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Hello, FiDi.From Swedish caes and Italian espressobars to sweeping views o the Brooklyn
Bridge and a new starchitect-designed
skyscraper, youll fnd many reasons to
dip your toes in new territory. I suggestspending your Friday soaking up the mad-dash-to-
the-weekend atmosphere, meandering through the
areas winding streets and looking up every once
in a while to catch high-up architectural detailing.
Linger around ber-cute Stone St., which fllswith picnic tables and happy hour crowds in good
weather. Dont miss Nassau St. or authentic bric-
a-brac claustrophobia as it parades the ugly but
classic combination o Blimpie subs, Dunkin Donuts,
cheap dress shops, and matchbox-sized bodegas
under towering old buildings. I used to walkWilliamand Pearl streets oten when in the mood or a
less grungy but equally busy vibe. At the South
Street Seaport, youll fnd cobblestone streets lined
with ood, drink, and shopping galore, rom your
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standard ale houses and breweries to sushi bars
and Italian delicatessens. (Check out the delightul
Barbarini Ristorante on Front St., a deli-restaurant
mashup.) This area has a bit o a Baltimore Inner
Harbor/Richmond eel, and it leads you right tothe waterront. You could do the usual and head to
Pier 17 or an East River lookout, but I recommend
instead strolling straight to the bikeway and
esplanade at Peck Slip, where you can catch the
most stunning views o the Brooklyn Bridge. Lookup rom just about anywhere around the seaport
and youll spot the Beekman, Frank Gehrys nearly
fnished tower o slithering silver metal and glass.
Not ar rom it lies the entrance to the Brooklyn
Bridge, should you eel inspired to cross over to myborough or just take a ew steps. I you do cross,
itll spit you out in Dumbo (short or Down Under
the Manhattan Bridge), an awkward upscale area
o the cobblestoned, quaint variety. Sandwiched
between the river and the BrooklynQueens
Expressway, I fnd Dumbo oddly claustrophobic, but
it oers Manhattan views and a lovely collection o
boutiques, urniture stores, galleries, and pizzerias.
Whatever you decide to do, I hope you stumble out
o your hotel into something interesting!
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1 City Hall
2 Brookyn Bridge
Entrance
3 The Beekman
4 Zibetto Espresso Ba
5 Century 21
6 Zeytuna Market
7 South Street Seapor
8 Barbarini Alimentar
9 East River Esplanade
10 Pier 17
11 Financier Patisserie
12 Stone Street
13 FIKA Espresso Bar
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100 William St., entr. on Platt St., $33.79/24 hrs
85 John St., entr. on Gold St., $40/24 hrs
90 John St., on Platt St. west o Pearl St.,$32.10/24 hrs
Clif St. north o John St., by Duane Reade,
$29.57/24 hrs
56 Fulton St., west o Clif St., $60/weekend
South Street Seaport (outdoors), Fulton St. to
Peck Slip, $25/24 hrs
Map
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FIKA Espresso Bar
66 Pearl St.
This sleek, minimalistSwedish cae has popped
up in several places in the
city, and apparently their
chocolate bon-bons are
amazing. Ive only had
their cappuccinos, which
have never let me down.
Financier Patisserie
62 Stone St.
I spent a ew lunch breakssipping coee and writing
at this French bakery. Its
one o the several caes
and restaurants that spill
out onto Stone St. on nice
days, but the interior on its
own is super cute.
Fitch Ratings
33 Whitehall St.
I spent nearly hal a year inthis building on a ull-time
temp gig. I had a decent
view o the water rom my
22nd-oor desk and took
a daily hour lunch break
to explore the fnancial
district!
Pier 17
South St. at Peck Slip
You can pop by this pierand its surrounding
boardwalk-y area or the
boats, river views, and
general touristy good
times. Save your prime
bridge vistas or the
esplanade, though.
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Zeytuna Market
59 Maiden Ln.
Just a ew steps outside
your door, this gourmet
grocery is un to breeze
through. It also serves
ood downstairs and, on
nice days, outside underumbrellas.
South Street Seaport
Pearl St. at Fulton St.
Right by the East River
and Pier 17, this quadrant
o cobblestone streets
bustles with shops,
restaurants, and bars and
is defnitelyworth a stroll.Think Baltimore Inner
Harbor meets Richmond.
Barbarini Alimentari
225 Front. St.
I havent actually eaten
here, but Ive wanted
to! You can wander in
and peak at the Italian
groceries or make your
way to the back, where adelightul courtyard area
has wait service.
East River Esplanade
South St. at Peck Slip
This walkway and bike
path winds north along
the East River and oers
some o the best views
o the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sometimes it smells somuch o seawater that
you eel like youre at the
beach.
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Zibetto Espresso Bar
102 Fulton St.
Grab a cappuccino at
the marble counter o
this Italian espresso bar
beore heading out or
the day. (Note: Last time I
checked it was somewhat
hidden behind a bit o
construction.)
Century 21
22 Cortlandt St.
Everyones go-to
department store or
discount designer wears,
this place is a sprawling
zoo and requires some
patience and digging, but
people keep coming or the
deals.
The Beekman
8 Spruce St.
Also known as Beekman
Tower, this is Frank Gehrys
76-story skyscraper and
one o the tallest buildings
in New York City. You can
catch a glimpse o it rom
various spots, including the
seaport.
City Hall
2 Laayette St.
Nestled by the entrance to
the Brooklyn Bridge, this
building sits at the oot
o a cute little park that
flls with people on lunch
break eating on benches
and talking on their cell
phones.
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