Tag: SoHo

Peep

 

Peep is located within the SoHo district, which is between New York City’s Manhattan area and the Chinatown district. From my understanding, from locals within the direct area, it is pronounced “Pep”. Peep is an authentic Thai based restaurant. It gives a lot of attention to detail, reflection and creativity as soon as you walk through the door. The ceiling is mounted with a reflective cover that allows you to view yourself and others at an unique angle. The walls of the establishment are covered with mirrors as well! The bathroom facilities had the same unique atmosphere, with the added effect that once a person is in the bathroom they can view through the walls and door into the main corridors of the seating and dining area, with an option to watch television as well.

Box1 was my choice selection from the menu. The meal contained a soup: Tom Yum (containing chicken, shrimp or tofu…I chose the chicken) it is a spicy lemongrass beet soup. The appetizer was a Leek spring roll w/ citrus syrup dip. The salad included was a cesar salad w/ iso dressing and tofu croutons and last but not least by no means was the entrée – Green Curry Dish with chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu (chicken selected once again) with eggplant, bamboo shoots and snow peas. This lunch was priced at $ 12 and was well worth every penny!

There is a variety of options within the menu for those that are looking for something unique and memorable. They offer one complimentary first plate, the items include but not limited to the following: Semolina Fritters, Peep Salad, Deep Tofu, Grilled Calamari, and Charred Tomato and Mushroom Napoleon. Some of their other offers include: Sesame Dish w/ leeks, Ginger Dish w/pineapple, Massaman Dish w/peanut and potato, South East Asian Curry Puff (Which includes a choice of Duck or Chicken, potato, onion and curry powder), Mojito Duck w/ mint, pineapple, tomato, onion, and mojito tatar. The selection of taste and food presentations created by the Chefs here are outstanding.

Peep is located at 177 Prince Street, New York, NY. If you ever get the chance to be in this area of New York City, I would suggest calling this establishment for possible reservations; this restaurant seems to be a very popular dinning spot. Their phone number is (212) 254- PEEP and their website is: http://www.peepsoho.net/home.html

New York neighborhoods

New York is pretty famous for its variety and neighborhood distinctions. In this diverse city in America, a few blocks can make a world of difference. A short walk can mean the difference between Chinatown and Little Italy. I think I heard more accents from all over the world than the actual stereotypical “New York” accent. That is probably because New York is international.

Historically immigration filtered through this city. When the world sent the weary masses to America, this is where they came. As a result, New York offers the richness and variety of a world full of cultures. Collectively, they make New York great. New York neighborhoods originated and have evolved because of their location and immigrant populations. When families picked up their lives in order to cross an ocean and become Americans, they didn’t suddenly abandon their way of life and values. They often settled in areas with people who shared the same history, family traditions, language, and the same types of food. People came to America, often times with their entire family. This included aging parents and Grandparents. Settling in areas with people from their own country helped to ease this transition. Because of neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little Italy, we all can appreciate traditions and a way of life passed down through the generations.

Many neighborhoods originated because of their location or crafty real estate marketing. SoHo, Dumbo, and Tribeca are examples of areas that are named for their locations. The key factor in many of these areas is the rejuvination of spaces that were once manufacturing or rundown warehouses. This evolution can usually be traced back to different art movements. Artists need large cheap spaces, and old unused businesses provide the perfect environment. Everyone wants to be a part of the next en vogue scene, and that is wherever the art is. The problem with this phenomenon is that as soon as property values get too high, the artists have to move somewhere else!

I can’t imagine walking through New York could ever be boring, not only because of its massive size, but because of its diversity.