Offbeat Finds
By Citysearch Editors, New York
Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the wild side with strange brews, outlandish eateries and odd establishments of all kinds with our list of New York City treasures that offer a few surprises.
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wd~50
50 Clinton St, New York, NY
Oddball flavor pairings--oysters with olives, foie gras with anchovy--prove NYC's still on the cutting edge of culinary artistry. -
Zenkichi
77 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
The booths at this secluded Williamsburg Japanese spot have blinds that can be lowered for privacy, and call buttons to summon the staff. -
Rice to Riches
37 Spring St, New York, NY
Flavors at the world's only all-rice pudding restaurant include Take Me to Tiramisu and Sex, Drugs and Rocky Road. -
Peanut Butter & Co
240 Sullivan St, New York, NY
An eatery devoted to the peanut butter sandwich in all its glory, whether it be the Elvis--grilled peanut putter, honey, bananas and bacon--or a straight PB and J. -
Peep
177 Prince St, New York, NY
From the bathrooms, patrons get full views of the dining room through one-way mirrors. -
Mars 2112
1633 Broadway, New York, NY
Kids love this space-themed restaurant with a simulated rocket ride to the dining room.
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Pressure
110 University Pl, New York, NY
Ever wanted to have a drink in a former rooftop tennis court? Now you can. -
Circa Tabac
32 Watts St, New York, NY
Plenty of New York bars still sell cigarettes--few let you smoke them inside. -
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY
On Sundays during the winter, a rollerskating "Tamale Girl" fuels the crowd at this gay bar in Williamsburg. -
Beauty Bar
231 E 14th St, New York, NY
Get a manicure with your martini for just $10.
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Dylan Hotel
52 E 41st St, New York, NY
This gorgeous Beaux Arts building was formerly the home of a chemists organization.
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Hotel Chelsea
222 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Some rooms have wood-burning fireplaces at this funky hotel where everyone from Eugene O'Neill to Jimi Hendrix has stayed. -
Maritime Hotel
88 9th Ave, New York, NY
Each room of this nautical-themed hotel has a window shaped like a porthole. -
Library Hotel
299 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The hotel layout is organized by the Dewey decimal system, and a collection of books reflects the literary theme of each room.
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Lower East Side Tenement Museum
97 Orchard St, New York, NY
Orchard Street's museum documents both everyday family lives and the broader history of immigration. -
Micro Museum
123 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
An interactive space that invites folks of all ages to touch, climb and yell at the art. -
Coney Island
Surf Ave at Atlantic Shore, Brooklyn, NY
Visit this shrine to offbeat American entertainment before it undergoes corporate sanitizing in the next few years. -
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY
The giant 3D model of the city and the impressive toy collection are some of the highlights at this unique museum. -
Museum Of Sex
233 Fifth Avenue @ 27th Street, New York, NY
Porn for educational purposes. -
New York Doll Hospital
787 Lexington Ave Ste 2, New York, NY
A collection of rare dolls is on display (and for sale) at this toy repair shop. -
CB I Hate Perfume
93 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This Brooklyn scent master can re-create everything from boiled rice to suntan lotion.
