Sure, the East Village has succumbed to gentrification. Some of its well-worn authenticity has yielded to well-heeled hipsterism. But as New York correspondent Sinclair Stewart says, it still mirrors Manhattan's diversity – especially in the breadth of nosh options. Herewith, his tips on the best stops for Sri Lankan roti, extreme organics and a schmear ...Read the full article
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Greig Birchfield from Ottawa, Canada writes: Of course, there are many great streets in New York City, but our favourite is Orchard St. in the Lower East Side. It is packed with great classic (as opposed to trendy) clothing stores and other wares at discount prices. On Saturdays, Orchard St. becomes a street market and pedestrian promenade. The street runs into Delancey Street , the setting for a very enjoyable movie, "Crossing Delancey". But the highlight for us on Orchard St. is the Orchard Discount Corset Center. Let's just say, it ain't Victoria's Secret. Check it out.
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Puntal Puntal from Calgary, Canada writes: In Calgary's culinary district, we have a Milestone's (basically a derivative of Moxie's) and Sunterra within walking distance of the A&W. Also, there's Home Depot # 476, a Petro-Canada station, and a scrapbooking store damn near everywhere in this sterile, Godless hell of suburban sprawl. And the cowboys. So many cowboys. God, I hate this city.
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