San Gennaro Festival - Soho, New York City
Soho is a neighborhood in New York City. It is the area south of Houston Street, in the center of the island of Manhattan. It is known for its cast iron architecture and high end boutiques. Soho is also home to New York’s original Little Italy. I spent a day walking around Soho and looking for interesting sights and faces. My visit coincided with the San Gennaro festival, a 10 day celebration of Italian food, culture, food, rides, food, people, and, did I mention food? My morning walk allowed me to explore the festival before it was overwhelmingly crowded. I was able to watch the people who work hard to make all of that food, and provide the games and activities that everyone enjoys. The street of Soho are also filled with other people working hard to make a living. Whether they are making deliveries by bicycle or staking out a corner to sell homemade food and goodies, there are plenty of ways to enjoy good things to eat. The Leslie-Lohman Museum is also in Soho. This wonderful s...