There are streets in Manhattan that have yet to be completely overtaken by chain restaurants, though they are further and fewer between than they were 10 years ago. These patches of resistance are little, rabbit-warren-like spaces, crammed with wood-grain Formica two-tops and tiny black chairs. They’re dimly lit and decorated with tchotchkes reflecting the cuisine […]
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Ice cream, fish sauce, and sarongs
There’s nothing particularly odd about opening an ice cream parlor across from an amusement park, as Churi Csaicai has across from Sea Breeze. The crazy part is that Churi’s is also a Thai restaurant and clothing store. So, if you want to wear a sarong while eating pad thai before having an ice cream cone, […]
