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Discover NYC – Your Guide to Indie Businesses

Discover the local, independent businesses that are the heart and soul of NYC in Shoot New York City’s guide to the best of indie New York!

Discover the real NYC in Shoot New York City’s Discover Guide

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the businesses listed are temporarily or permanently closed. I do suggest that you verify if they are open before visiting them. With many of them, it is probably best to call them as they may not have had the opportunity to update the information on their website.

I love the independent businesses in New York, they are the heart and soul of the city! In this section you will find bookstores, cafés, restaurants, arts & crafts markets and more. This is an ongoing project to list the best of indie New York so visit often to discover the real New York City. Experience the hidden gems and places that New Yorkers frequent. For more information on many of NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods, have a read of my Neighborhood Guides. I am not compensated for writing these reviews and I'm only writing about the places that I like.

Sadly, far too many of these unique, independent businesses close every year. When I learn of one closing I will move it to the category Vanishing NYC. They may be gone but they’ll never be forgotten!

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Wo Hop, Chinatown, Manhattan

Update - I had a wonderful group of students in March. Wo Hop was able to arrange seating for 15 people in their outdoor space. We had a fabulous waiter (Danny) who made certain that everything was perfect including heat.

To top it all off, not only was the food fabulous as always, he did selfies with the group. They were so so happy and for most of them it was their first trip to NYC. Updated 11 April 2022

Wo Hop is a fabulous no frills Cantonese cuisine restaurant that has been in business since 1938! It feels like you're entering a secret place as it is downstairs. Wo Hop is the favorite go-to restaurant in Chinatown for many New Yorkers including the NYPD. The walls are filled with hundreds of $1 bills that are signed from people around the world and patches from police and fireman uniforms. They are open from 10am-7am. So it is the place to go after a night on the town. Be forewarned that they are cash only and the dishes are large. Definitely worth it the experience and the food is really good..

Wo Hop 17 Mott Street near Mosco Street. (212) 962-8617

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RestaurantsLeanne StaplesChinatown, Manhattan