Timeline
14:00
Grab a seat at Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the city’s oldest continuously running tea house. Order dim sum to start the afternoon with something warm and savory.
14:35
Walk six minutes southwest to The Shops of Soho. Browse the storefronts and admire the cast-iron architecture that defines the neighborhood.
14:50
Take a short stroll to Joe's Pub at the Public. Even if you are not catching a show, the space is a cultural landmark worth seeing during the day.
Local tip
Nom Wah opens at 11:00, so arriving at 14:00 ensures you can get seated without a long wait. The walk between stops is short and stays within the SoHo area.
Check before you go
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor is open Th-Tu 11:00-21:00.
- The Mysterious Bookshop is open Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 if you prefer browsing books over dim sum.
Worth knowing
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor is open at 14:00 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).