(City)

Location : New Jersey.

Description : Gotham City is a faded glory. Since World War II, crime in the city has risen and the citizens have feared for their safety. This urban crucible, once home to the original Green Lantern, would birth one of the first of a new generation of crimefighters to deal with its illness - the Batman.

Notable Residents : Batman, Robin III, Batgirl II, Black Canary II, Blue Beetle II, Alfred Pennyworth, Julie Madison, James Gordon, Max Hudson, Renee Montoya, Maggie Sawyer, Crispus Allen, Sonia Alcana, Richard Dragon, Catwoman, Lock-Up, Alice Logan, the Riddler, the Scarecrow, the Ventriloquist, the Penguin, the Adversary, Rupert Thorne, Mad Hatter, Firefly, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, Black Mask, Harley Quinn, the Joker, Two-Face, Hush, The Monk
Points of Interest : Crime Alley

Gotham Conservatory - 28 Wayne Memorial Park Circle. Open Monday through Friday, 9-5. Saturday and Sunday 9-6. Admission $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, children under 12 free. This huge public greenhouse is home to "exotic plants" and "lush botanicals." Bruce Wayne is credited as the generous cultural benefactor who footed the repair bill after a conflict between Batman and Poison Ivy resulted in structural damages.

Hamilton St. Theatre - Address not given. Phone number listed as 555-2821. The theatre is the venue for everything from "A Christmas Carol" and "The Nutcracker" during the Christmas season, avant-garde productions, Broadway-style musicals (including something called "I'm in Love with Batman," apparently), classical concerts, and rock groups.

Mother May I? Productions - 7612 N. Greenwood Avenue (storefront), 555-7529. Children's theater.

Improvalicious - 1060 North Front St., 555-3991. Home to an improv comedy troupe. Friday through Saturday 8 and 10:30 PM, Sunday 4 and 8 PM.

Kitschy Kat Clothing and Accessories - 33 Robinson Street. Described as a 4,000 sq. ft. thrift store filled with unusual lamps, mirrors, barware, furniture, etc. Open every day 11-5.

Costume - 144 Sprang Galleria, Upper Level, entrance through Tung Sing Chinese Food. One of a kind clothing shop, run by designer Susie Mai. "All of her clothing is crafted from the confiscated costuming of Gotham's incarcerated villains." I can't really add anything to that, folks.

Wash Your Mouth Out! - 82 West California Avenue, 555-2001. Bath and beauty products. Reference is made to local evening news anchor Andre Yu, who shops there. Open 10-5 weekdays, 10-9 weekends. They have a free catalog and mail order service.

Fork - 342 Market Street, 555-3675. Upscale eatery. Average entree $20 and under. Menu includes turkey meatloaf with spicy tomato chutney and roasted garlic with thyme mashed potatoes, freeform spinach lasagna with pesto tofu filling, 4-cheese baked macaroni and cheese, chocolate mousse tart with fresh cream and berries, lemon cloud cake with coconut icing, and creme brulee of the day. Monday-Sunday 5 PM-12 AM. Sunday Bruch 11 AM-3 PM.

Cop Shop - 163 83rd Street, described as "just down the street from the 83rd Street Precinct." 555-9111. Great illustration of Jim Gordon having a cup of coffee on their opening day. Restaurant with a law-enforcement theme. Menu includes smoked pastrami sandwiches with waffle fries and dill slaw, bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, chili, 20 kinds of donuts, and of course coffee. Open 6 AM-9PM, carry-out window 24 hours. Entrees $6-12.

Copper Blue - Another upscale eatery, 5914 N. Fairfield, 555-9866. Menu items include scallops with curry-cauliflower puree, braised short ribs with Chinese greens, and roasted tomato cream soup with blue croutons. Chef is Michael Tsonton. Dinner Tues-Sun, 5:30-11 PM. Average entree $22 and up.

Pie Hole - Pizza place, described as better than Luigi's Pizza, located in Gotham's Little Italy. 312 Hudson Street, 555-0694. No delivery. Owned/operated by sisters Lou and Lindy Abbinanti. Hours are 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5-10 PM.

Iceberg Lounge - Already known to us as the Penguin's den of iniquity--um, nightclub. 1111 Harborview Drive (555-7337). $20 cover. Appetizers include smoked salmon plate, caviar on toast points, and sashimi. Hours are 7 PM-2AM (officially, at least).

The Riverside Lounge - 99 Bottle Alley. "A former dive strip club and barfly oasis, the Riverside brings Gotham a taste of 1960s nightlife." Open M-W, 6 PM-midnight. Thurs-Sun 6 PM-4AM. No cover, 2-drink minimum.

My Alibi - 80 Berkshire Place. "No fancy drinks here, just smoke, pool, and cigarettes." 7 AM-4AM 7 days a week.

Kitty City - 14 Fish Street. A bar for Catwoman fans. "House specialties include the Frosty White Tiger, the Blue Russian, and the Kittini." Drinks are served in cat-print glasses. M-W, 3-11 PM. Thurs-Sun 3 PM-2 AM, $5 cover.

Hideout - 222 Fulton Market, 555-4283. Museum/art gallery, sponsored by the Martha Wayne Outreach program, a philanthropic division of Wayne Industries. All proceeds donated to the Crime Prevention Association. Exhibits are made up of the "nefarious (but cool-looking) equipment" of Gotham's supervillains, after they've been captured by Batman. STAR Labs technicians deactivate 'em all so they're safe for visitors. Wed.-Sun. 11 AM-5 PM. Admission $6 for adults, $3 seniors and kids under 6.

3rd Avenue Nite Club - 666 3rd Avenue North. A major club for Gothamites fifteen years ago, the 3rd Avenue Nite Club has spent most of the past decade closed, as it abruptly went bankrupt shortly after the emergence of the Batman as a crimefighter in Gotham City. Recently it has reopened under new management and has become a popular spot for the goth crowd, as well as members of Gotham's nightlife with darker sensibilities. Hours from 10 PM -3 AM.


Other Resources :

• Wikipedia's Gotham City Landmarks page.
• http://www.karridian.net/dcusa_ne.html
• Gotham City map
  
• Gotham City districts
• Gotham City street names