oh it hurts so good?
For 6 years, I've been going to my Chinatown man Peter for those amazing massages. It may sit underground, but it isn't one of those sketchy body work places. It was recently written up in New York magazine and that pissed me off because i didn't want random people taking up my precious Peter's time that he should be spending with me.
Till now, I've underestimated the foot massage. I'm not just talking about a foot rub, but a real foot massage. we tried to hit up this place on mott street that specializes in feet. there's a photo montage in the front of unruly feet getting massaged and a looping video showing the same. any way, thought we'd give it a try but were turned away with a curt "no reservation? wait one hour." we decided to try a similar place next door but it wasn't as clean-looking. they did a pretty good job alright. or so i'd thought.. these ladies' hands were child's play compared to what i got yesterday.
and yesterday's place was that first place we tried to go to. no reservations again, but they were able to take us. one of the nicest chinatown massage places i've ever seen: 3 flat screen TVs and some big comfy leather chairs with ottomans. First, they dunk your feet in some hot brown water. At first i thought it was clay or mud, but the smell was undeniably Chinese herbs traditionally used in medicine. While your feet are warming up, they give you a 30 minute upper body massage. Not unlike the ones you may get at your local manicure salon.
Then they start working on your feet. Only the brave will make it here. Don't be fooled by some dude reading the Post while getting his massage, like I did. he got me all excited about getting a nice foot rub and relaxing. i've got a freakishly high tolerance for pain, but i felt like crying the entire time.
but would i go again? i might. i'll see how i feel. you know how they say the feet are connected to all of your inner organs? i think i'm feeling pretty fresh and anew today.
oh, did i mention the massage was a measly $30.00 for an hour?
the place is on mott street. i'll give you the name and exact address next time i go.