Ludlow Street (Manhattan)
Ludlow Street runs between Houston and Canal Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side. In the mid- to late 1990s, the increasing popularity of the area among hipsters—driven out of Williamsburg and the East Village by a perceived invasion of yuppies—led to a minor renewal of activity along Ludlow Street, with several old establishments (such as corner delis) closing shop to make way for barss and venues for shows. Among the businesses operating along Ludlow Street (as of August 2004) are Vitality, New York City's only oxygen bar; Luna Lounge, well known for its live music and cranky bartenders; and Katz's Deli, possibly the city's most famous delicatessen. From south to north, Ludlow starts from Canal Street, intersects Hester Street, Grand Street, Broome Street, Delancey Street, Rivington Street and Stanton Street, and ends at Houston Street.
|
|
