Some of us have the notion that New York is all about modern buildings, busy and bustling streets and people, people, people hurriedly walking to where they want to go. Well, think again. There is the historic and beatnik Greenwich Village. It is not only known for being the bohemian capital of New York, but also for its tree-lined streets that lead you to unforgettable food experiences, a unique cultural setting and a charmingly fascinating neighborhood.
Greenwich Village, or simply "the Village", is framed by 14th Street (North), Houston Street (South), the Hudson River (West) and Broadway (East). Along with Chelsea, SoHo and East Village, the Village is part of the residential districts of Manhattan. The village used to be an industrial park which was later taken over by artists, literary and musical greats and radicals that made it the colorful and flamboyant community it was and is. What would you expect, with residents such as dancer Isadora Duncan, political rebel John Reed, godfather Vincent Gigante, artist Andy Warhol, poet Walt Whitman and rock star Bob Dylan? Currently, it has in its roster or residents celebrities such as Uma Thurman, Liv Tyler, Julianne Moore, Amy Sedaris and Philip Seymour Hoffman...