If you live in NYC and ever go to get your nails done or get waxed - I beg you to try the Sweet Lily Spa on West Broadway and North Moore Street. It is SUCH a relaxing place - there are overstuffed armchairs you sit in while you get your pedicure (what a luxurious experience that was! hot water in a retro bin with sliced cucumbers in it for your tired feet...) run, do not walk there.
I believe that says it all. I was a stressed out ball of nerves and irritation before we had lunch (that's to follow) and had my spa appointment - and when I walked out I felt like Buddha himself. Except not male, and a little thinner.
And lunch was at this incredible small, minimalist Chinese Canteen on Church Street at Walker Street. AMAZING. Pork Shoulder Sandwich and Beet Salad are incredible! I bought more Pork Shoulder Sandwiches to bring home and had to eat one immediately! So good and really cheap - and you can order pieces as you go so you can eat as little or as much as you like of what you like... what a novel idea! I highly recommend it.
AND they have Gus soda! Open Mo-Sat 11-9PM. Awesome.
