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Adventure the art world. Commissioned artists create work that engages with the architecture, design, and history of the park. For Food: The West Village This off-the-grid neighborhood takes wandering to a new level. Nicknamed Little Bohemia, the West Village is lined with rows of brick townhouses, 19th-century brownstones covered in vibrant green ivy, and curiously crooked side streets that seem to appear out of nowhere. It’s almost as if you’ve followed Alice down the rabbit hole. Despite its absurdly high real-estate price tag, the West Village evokes a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that’s impossible not to like. Take Corner bistro (331 West 4th Street) for example. This burger and beer joint, with a sign lit up like Amsterdam’s red-light district, has been serving customers since 1961, making it one of the last authentic bohemian bars in the area. Take advantage of the BYOB policy at area favorites like the French bakery and bistro Tartine (253 West 11th Street) and oaxaca Taqueria (48 Greenwich Avenue). And you can’t go wrong with a meal at the Fatty Crab (643 Hudson Street), which sources ingredients from local farmers and producers to prepare its Malaysianinspired dishes. As cliché as it sounds, New Yorkers really do love their cupcakes. Indulge at Sweet revenge (62 Carmine Street), a small, European-style restaurant that specializes in pairing international wine and beer with its freshly baked artisanal cupcakes. For Fashion: NoLIta Short for North of Little Italy, NoLIta is a mix of SoHo spillover and pure bliss, a picturesque cluster of rainbowcolored buildings, boutiques, and bookshops. Firmly rooted in history, both NoLIta and SoHo feature castiron architecture, cobblestone streets, and lampposts dating to the turn of the 20th century. But NoLIta has 44 november 2013 usairwaysmag.com Clockwise from left: a tart at Tartine, the Corner bistro, the Sock Hop, and West village brownstones taken a more modern route when it comes to fashion. Lining the streets around St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, boutiques offer one-of-a-kind trinkets you never knew you needed. Only in NoLIta will you find a boutique specializing in socks (The Sock Hop, 248 Elizabeth Street) two doors down from a store proudly selling pajamas (bedhead Pajamas, 252 Elizabeth Street). Then there’s resurrection (217 Mott Street), a small shop resembling a full-room treasure chest of vintage finds. For original items without a hefty price tag, browse through the weekend noLIta market (Prince Street between Mulberry and Mott Streets). Vendors sell everything from thought-provoking tees to intricate, handmade jewelry. After browsing, slip into a good book at mcnally Jackson (52 Prince Street), known locally as McJ Books. Don’t be surprised if it takes a minute to find your bearings. McNally’s arranges its two floors of literature by geographic location. With its extensive travel section, you may find yourself not in fiction but in Europe. This bookworm’s paradise also offers food for thought at its on-site cafe. Megan Eileen McDonough is a Manhattan-based freelance writer who covers travel and fashion. Her website is meganeileenmcdonough.com. http://www.meganeileenmcdonough.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - November 2013

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: A Caribbean Christmas
Hub Crawl: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Wine & Dine: Mead
Wine & Dine: Smith & Wollensky
Wine & Dine: Silver Oak Winery
Style Spotlight: Holiday fashion for men and women
Great Escapes: Nova Scotia
Great Escapes: Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg
Adventure: Cyclocross
Adventure: Wandering Manhattan
Gear Up: Time, Space, and Labor Savers
Travel Feature: Madrid, Bite by Bite
Carolinas Aviation Museum
Destination 48: Phoenix
Military Colleges and Schools
University Spotlight: Auburn University
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot and Ankle Surgery
Must Read: Running Like a Girl
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Carolinas Freedom Foundation
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - November 2013