Great spot “around the corner” in Chelsea to grab a snack and sangria. Authentic neighborhood vibe and the food and beverage are always reliable.

Donut perfection; no need to stay more. This will satisfy most every craving.

Market and restaurant committed to the healthiest and freshest food from local and regional purveyors. Market and restaurant ideally situated in the center of Chelsea.

Intimate Chelsea charmer to enjoy the foods of the Basque region of Spain.

Solid Chelsea bookstore specializing in literary fiction, art and photography, history, biography, natural history, science, film, poetry and music and current affairs.

Sophisticated cafe serving light meals and hand-crafted traditional French croissants and pastries.

Sixty historic rooms carved out of brick Gothic former seminary across the street from the high line. Coffee bar in the lobby and tranquil outdoor courtyards.

Hipper and more hip version of Barneys.

Denim in vintage atmosphere.

Internationally recognized as one of the “world’s most influential contemporary art institutions.”

“Somewhere a portion of contemporary art has to exist as an example of what the art and its context were meant to be. Somewhere, just as the platinum-iridium meter guarantees the tape measure, a strict measure must exist for the art of this time and place. Otherwise art is only show and monkey business.”
…Donald Judd, 1986
Now open for private tours.

Hop on a rental bicycle and a smile will magically appear on your face.

Public park built elevated above the streets.

Daniel Burnham masterpiece opened 1902.

“Vibrant center of creativity and technology.”

Pinquillos peppers and white anchovies.

Since 1930, serving large and varied old-school Spanish menu at reasonable prices. Wait staff wears red jackets and bow ties and provides friendly and efficient service. Crowded with pre-theatre crowd, locals and tourists alike. Spectacular murals and boisterous atmosphere. Order the lobster special which comes complete with salad (three dressing boats), veggies and potatoes. Wash it down with sangria and frozen ricotta dessert. Among my NYC faves.  Ignore the ongoing destruction of the Hotel Chelsea.

Bakery creates menus from locally grown and organic raw materials from the Union Square Farmer’s Market a few blocks away.

French foodl with Latin flair alll the way west in Chelsea; convenient to highline.

Straddles the highline; visit the Standard Grill and Biergarten even if you are not staying overnight; voyeur’s paradise. Bain if you are spending the night.

1960s former maritime headquarters; rooms have round windows.Loads of public outdoor space.

Sadly, The beloved Chelsea has closed for a transformation into something completely different.  Walk by, look up and dream about its fabulous history. Puruse the Chelsea photo galleries on this site.

Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen, Mark Twain, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Tennessee Williams, Janis Joplin, Storme DeLarverie, Dylan Thomas… Former bohemian Queen Anne Revival/Victorian Gothic paradise. Check out the gobs of books written and movies filmed at the Chelsea.

Perfect bagels; great for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Know your lox and smoked salmon before you enter the line and never asked for your bagel toasted.

Craft cocktails, herb fries, cured meats and cheeses behind the coffee shop.