Sei-Tomoko Salon

M-Sa 11am-8pm; Su 11am-6pm
126 E 4th Street; 240 East 13th Street; 236 East 13th Street
The 1982 film The Beast Master spotlights a hero who saves the world with his ability to communicate with animals. The movie is a perfect namesake for this downtown doggy daycare, which only hires people with a seemingly superhuman ability to figure out what dogs need and want. Unlike other kennels that … read more
As Hamlet would say, “This is one of the places you come to the village for.” Walking through the door, a small white pooch runs up to greet you, then leads you back through the racks of coats, pants, hats, and other accessories. As the owner, Hamlet, emphasizes, the inventory here is vintage … read more
Volare serves an old world Italian meal with all of the trimmings. They have been in this same location since the 70’s and the charm seems to remain. From the paintings on the wall dating back to the 1930’s, to the generous portions, the good food, and the pleasant waiters, you definitely feel like you … read more
A perfect place for us to stop by on a Saturday afternoon, where we could sit outdoors and try some Belgian beer and pommes frites!
We decided to grab a quick bite in this historic site while walking one day. Needless to say, the menu was your typical diner fare, the people were all very nice and it was fascinating to hear more about the urban legend surrounding this property. The Mad Hatter, a tea salon, is said to have actually … read more