http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39713 Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the <a href="/roundup/39810">wild side</a> with strange brews, outlandish eateries and odd establishments of all kinds with our list of New York City treasures that offer a few surprises. en Copyright 2003 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Editor_newyorknightlife@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/4f/5c/39713r1.jpg http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/39713 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Oddball flavor pairings--oysters with olives, foie gras with anchovy--prove NYC's still on the cutting edge of culinary artistry. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/12035675/new_york_ny/wd_50.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The booths at this secluded Williamsburg Japanese spot have blinds that can be lowered for privacy, and call buttons to summon the staff. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/44555974/brooklyn_ny/zenkichi_modern_japanese_restaurant_brooklyn_nyc.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Flavors at the world's only all-rice pudding restaurant include Take Me to Tiramisu and Sex, Drugs and Rocky Road. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35720486/new_york_ny/rice_to_riches.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7109220/new_york_ny/peanut_butter_co.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles From the bathrooms, patrons get full views of the dining room through one-way mirrors. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35712838/new_york_ny/peep.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Kids love this space-themed restaurant with a simulated rocket ride to the dining room. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11279692/new_york_ny/mars_2112.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/section/restaurants/ Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38630 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Ever wanted to have a drink in a former rooftop tennis court? Now you can. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11465576/new_york_ny/pressure.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Plenty of New York bars still sell cigarettes--few let you smoke them inside. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351302/new_york_ny/circa_tabac.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles On Sundays during the winter, a rollerskating "Tamale Girl" fuels the crowd at this gay bar in Williamsburg. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35880909/brooklyn_ny/metropolitan.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Get a manicure with your martini for just $10. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7087710/new_york_ny/beauty_bar.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/section/bars_nightlife/ Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40552#g2 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This gorgeous Beaux Arts building was formerly the home of a chemists organization. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11648686/new_york_ny/dylan_hotel.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Some rooms have wood-burning fireplaces at this funky hotel where everyone from Eugene O'Neill to Jimi Hendrix has stayed. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7105565/new_york_ny/hotel_chelsea.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Each room of this nautical-themed hotel has a window shaped like a porthole. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/39928048/new_york_ny/maritime_hotel.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The hotel layout is organized by the Dewey decimal system, and a collection of books reflects the literary theme of each room. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11427346/new_york_ny/library_hotel.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40180 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40396 Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Orchard Street's museum documents both everyday family lives and the broader history of immigration. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7085912/new_york_ny/lower_east_side_tenement_museum.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles An interactive space that invites folks of all ages to touch, climb and yell at the art. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7331207/brooklyn_ny/micro_museum.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Visit this shrine to offbeat American entertainment before it undergoes corporate sanitizing in the next few years. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11323298/brooklyn_ny/coney_island.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The giant 3D model of the city and the impressive toy collection are some of the highlights at this unique museum. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7178444/new_york_ny/museum_of_the_city_of_new_york.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Porn for educational purposes. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35590278/new_york_ny/museum_of_sex.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A collection of rare dolls is on display (and for sale) at this toy repair shop. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7153092/new_york_ny/new_york_doll_hospital.html Tue, 15 Jul 2003 02:28:27 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This Brooklyn scent master can re-create everything from boiled rice to suntan lotion. 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