Vias
FIND IT: Adjacent to Mariko, 300 block WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Roma is small and simple, but it is the perfect spot to relax and stargaze after a shop-till-you-drop afternoon on Worth Avenue. When you reach the end of the thin corridor, be sure to look up at the intricate skylight that shines almost as brightly as the jewelry in the window of H.T. Stuart Jewelers and Mariko.
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VIA ROMA:
Via Mizner
VIA BICE:
FIND IT: Adjacent to Trillion, 300 block WHAT NOT TO MISS: Via Bice’s blue-andwhite arched walkway leads you to a courtyard with a replica of the Venus de Milo. The via is most notable for Bice, the see-and-be-seen restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. And you can snag a table outside in its romantic courtyard to fully absorb the via’s vibe.
VIA MIZNER:
FIND IT: Between DEA Luxury Linens and Vilebrequin, 300 block WHAT NOT TO MISS: In this via, you’ll see the faded words “Via Mizner” engraved on a small fountain, testament to the man who once lived there, atop the shops—Addison Mizner himself. One of the most unique aspects of the via is its small graves, home to Mizner’s pet monkey Johnnie Brown, and Laddie, a dog that belonged to a later Mizner apartment owner, Rose Sachs. This via is also home to Renato’s, Worth Avenue’s most romantic restaurant. Sit outside by the glowing lanterns while dining on superb Continental cuisine.
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VIA DEMARIO:
FIND IT: Between Maus & Hoffman and Ralph Lauren, 300 block WHAT NOT TO MISS: Before you enter the via, look up at the entrance and spot the regal lion head staring down at you and the beautiful architecture and columns surrounding it. Via DeMario is home to a classic Dionysian statue surrounded by exotic orchids—pearl white when in full bloom. Grab a quick bite to eat at the charming Café Delamar.
VIA ENCANTADA:
FIND IT: Between Maje and Sandro, 200 block WHAT NOT TO MISS: This whimsical via is the perfect place for art lovers. At the center of Via Encantada is the Contessa Gallery, a showcase of contemporary art and sculpture. Two spiraling staircases frame the gallery: a bright pink one and a pastel blue one, each a perfect spot for the obligatory selfie. A pink iron rose sculpture adds another note of whimsy to this via.
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