SoHo is a vibrant New York City neighborhood with loads of shopping and a great collection of bars and restaurants. Plus, it's the world's greatest collection of surviving cast-iron buildings.

Where is SoHo?

SoHo is bordered by Houston Street to the north and Canal Street to the south. The west and east boundaries are disputed, but most agree the west boundary is 6th Avenue and the east boundary is Crosby Street, though some say Lafayette. We're gonna include the extended Lafayette boundary for our recommendations of places to go.

What Does SoHo Stand For?

SoHo stands for South of Houston Street!

Brief SoHo History & Interesting Facts

• Would have been largely eliminated if Robert Moses had his way; luckily, the Lower Manhattan Expressway didn't happen
• 1st passenger elevator in the world at the Haughwout Building on Broadway
• With a heavy industrial history, many lofts existed
• • Initially, artists lived in those lofts "illegally" since they weren't zoned for residential use
  • In the 70s, loft living was legalized and heavily marketed, and even zoned/prioritized, to artists
  • By the 90s, commercial development drastically changed the makeup and most galleries and artists were priced out
• World's greatest surviving collection of cast-iron architecture, and is sometimes referred to as the Cast-Iron Historic District
• Now considered a high-end, luxury, and consumerism-focused neighborhood (shopping!)

SoHo NYC Restaurants, Bars & Dessert

• Dominique Ansel
• Boqueria
• Sugarfish
• Sullivan Taqueria
• SoHo Room
• Raoul's (French, higher end)
• Jack's Wife Freda
• Hamburger America

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Things to Do in SoHo NYC

• The Drawing Center
• Eataly SoHo
• Banksy Museum
• Shopping!
• • Nike
  • MoMA Design Store
  • Lululemon
  • Uniqlo
  • Crocs
  • Zara
  • Muji
  • Apple
  • Chanel
  • Artizia
  • Sephora
  • Miniso (asian household goods store)

You'll Have to Check It Out - Caffe Reggio

Originally opened in 1927, Caffè Reggio has become a true Greenwich Village staple. Plus, you’ve possibly already seen it on the big screen, being a scene spot for movies like The Godfather Part II, The Kremlin Letter, and In Good Company.

Stop in, grab a quick bite and an espresso, and enjoy the unique decor, historic vibes, and a tiny slice of Italian cafe culture. ☕

You just might see me there grabbing another double espresso for less than $4, a very fair price for NYC standards.

Check out Caffè Reggio on Macdougal Street here.

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New York City is a food mecca, and the neighborhood of Flushing in Queens has become a hot spot for Asian cuisine. With the largest concentration of Chinese-born people in America, Flushing is home to hundreds of authentic and delicious Asian restaurants.

This quick guide will cover:

• Where Flushing is located & how to get there
• Interesting history in Flushing
• Our favorite restaurants in Flushing, Queens

Flushing is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens and is most easily accessible via the furthest stop on the 7 train.

Flushing's Demographics

Today, there are over 70,000 Chinese residents in Flushing, of whom more than 30,000 were born in China.

New York City has the largest population of Chinese people outside of China, and Flushing is seen as the epicenter of NYC's Chinese culture.

Flushing has the highest population of Chinese-born people outside of China in the entire world, and roughly 70% of Flushing's population is Asian.

History & Museums in Flushing

While we most often go to Flushing for the food experience, there are some unique historical homes and museums in the neighborhood.

Lewis Latimer House Museum

Lewis Latimer was an African American inventor who made improvements to the lightbulb, air conditioner, bathrooms on trains, and many other inventions and patents. His historical home has been turned into a museum, free for self-guided visits or guided tours for $15 (as of July 2026).

Bowne Museum

Bowne House is a family's historical home built in 1661 in Flushing. The Bowne family fought for religious freedom in early America, abolition, and participated in the Underground Railroad.

The museum offers tours for $10 (as of July 2026).

The Flushing Queens Food Scene, Top Picks

Beyond the area's history lies a bustling food scene with hundreds of options covering numerous Asian cuisines. Many restaurants on our favorites list are cash only, so plan accordingly.

While there are hundreds of food options, here are some of our favorite restaurants in Flushing:

• Nan Xian Soup Dumplings
• White Bear
• Peking Duck Sandwich Stall
• Happy Lamb Hot Pot
• Xing Fu Tang
• Chung Moo
• New World Mall

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You'll Have to Check It Out - Malaparte

High-quality dishes in a no-frills, non-pretentious setting in the West Village
• Large selection of outdoor seating
• Watermelon salad, great bread with high-quality olive oil, cappellacci were all delicious

Check out Malaparte in the West Village.