{"id":2039,"date":"2022-08-31T03:02:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T17:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/7-things-not-to-miss-in-new-yorks-nomad-neighborhood\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:48:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T03:48:15","slug":"7-things-not-to-miss-in-new-yorks-nomad-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/7-things-not-to-miss-in-new-yorks-nomad-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things Not to Miss in New York\u2019s NoMad Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A vibrant pocket of historic buildings, world-class hotels and thriving nightlife, New York\u2019s NoMad neighborhood embodies everything that makes the city great.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York\u2019s NoMad neighborhood (North of Madison Square Park) is a hub of activity. Tourists and locals alike flock to its historic streets to visit the quirky museums, heritage buildings, upmarket restaurants and buzzing bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From trying to keep face while perusing the daring exhibits at the renowned Museum of Sex to hunting quirky collectables at the local flea market and a sky-high rooftop bar with a glass floor \u2013 time spent in the NoMad neighborhood is nothing if not memorable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Drink and dine your way around NoMad Piazza <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lined by caf\u00e9s, bars and\u00a0restaurants,\u00a0NoMad\u00a0Piazza<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0a great place to start\u00a0your\u00a0NoMad\u00a0neighborhood exploration. Get your caffeine fix at\u00a0Borsalia<\/a>, where award-winning Italian pastries accompany\u00a0your daily brew.\u00a0Bigger appetites are catered for at\u00a0Milu<\/a>, serving\u00a0traditional\u00a0Chinese rice bowls and wontons,\u00a0or the popular\u00a0Breslin Burger<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the fried\u00a0soft shell\u00a0crab sandwich is a thing of wonder.\u00a0For drinks, try the signature cocktails at\u00a0Izakaya\u00a0NoMad<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the espresso martini with Japanese vodka is a hot\u00a0favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: Sprawled along Broadway, set between 25th<\/sup> Street and 31st<\/sup> Street. Broadway, New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Check out the daring exhibits at Museum of Sex <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not one for the prudish, NoMad\u2019s notorious Museum of Sex<\/a> <\/strong>takes a deep dive into the history of human sexuality. Expect raunchy exhibitions, fascinating artefacts and interactive carnival games with a very <\/em>adult twist. More serious topics are also touched upon, including an exhibition on the liberation of masturbation, leaving visitors with challenging food for thought. The gift shop at the end sells a selection of racy goodies and keepsakes, should you be so inclined. Provided you\u2019re not travelling with your mother-in-law, this is a unique way to spend a few hours in the NoMad neighborhood.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: On Fifth Avenue, squeezed between a bank and a hotel \u2013 how fitting. 533 Fifth Ave, New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Join the debauchery at Oscar Wilde bar <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In honor of the eponymous Irish playwright, Oscar Wilde<\/a> <\/strong>bar encourages visitors to embrace glamour, extravagance and \u2018sophisticated debauchery\u2019. The interiors certainly live up to the vision; marble pillars stand sentinel, enhanced by ornate wallpaper, an impressive collection of eccentric antiques and a statue of Wilde himself. Order an \u2018iconic gin and tonic\u2019, inspired by artists of Irish descent \u2013 maybe you\u2019ll be tempted by a \u2018Hey Jude\u2019 in honor of The Beatles or a \u2018How Soon is Now\u2019, named after The Smiths\u2019 most enduring song.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: Half a mile from the Flatiron District, this Instagrammer\u2019s paradise is a welcome sensory overload. 45 West 27th<\/sup> Street, New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Hunt a bargain at Chelsea Flea market  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once upon a time, the NoMad neighborhood was overflowing with markets \u2013 but as real estate pressure grew, the parking lots they sat on were taken over by high-rise developments. That\u2019s why the resurgence of Chelsea Flea<\/a> <\/strong>is such a cause for celebration. Every Saturday and Sunday, up to 60 vendors set up stalls selling antiques, vintage finds, architectural objects and rare collectibles. Fuel your shopping spree with eats from pop-up food vendors, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options also available, and a full bar to satiate your thirst.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: In its customary parking lot on West 25th<\/sup> Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Take in panoramic views from A.R.T. NoMad  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View the NoMad neighborhood from a new perspective at A.R.T. NoMad<\/strong> <\/a>rooftop bar, part of Arlo NoMad hotel. At 31 stories high, this skyscraping bar guarantees 360-degree panoramic New York City views, including Empire State Building vistas. Enjoy a laidback lounge atmosphere as you sip inventive cocktails and sample a selection of Mediterranean-inspired dips with chips. Feeling brave? The \u2018sky walk\u2019 glass-floor installation was made for Insta-worthy snaps.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: Arlo NoMad is ideally located north of Madison Square Park, just three blocks from the Empire State Building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Discover Lebanese fine dining on Fifth Avenue <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New York is a melting pot of cultures and nowhere is this more evident than in its food. Making its mark on Fifth Avenue is ilili<\/a>, an upscale Lebanese restaurant with incredibly Instagrammable interiors. Its name means \u2018tell me\u2019 in Lebanese and translates into an eclectic menu of share plates designed to spark conversation. Take a seat in the elegant dining room and order a selection of dishes. From seared lamb chops with zatar salsa verde to beef fried kibbeh, brussels sprouts with fig jam, and classic falafel \u2013 this is a meal you\u2019ll be talking about long after you\u2019ve left the restaurant.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: You\u2019ll find ilili at 236 Fifth Avenue, just a short walk from the Flatiron Building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Take the kids to the National Museum of Mathematics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get even the most reluctant mathematicians interested in numbers at the award-winning National Museum of Mathematics<\/a><\/strong> (or MoMath). Dynamic exhibits and galleries are designed to spark the curiosity of kids and are entertaining enough to keep adults happy, too. Try the square-wheeled trike, change the angle of light to animate stereographic images, make cool mathematic structures and use mathematical symbols to create your own MoMath logo. The shop here is also packed with fun puzzles guaranteed to keep little ones quiet on the journey home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find it<\/strong>: Dispel the notion that math is boring at 11 East 26th<\/sup> Street, directly opposite the kid-friendly Madison Square Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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