SOHO (SOuth of HOuston) is roughly defined here as the area of lower Manhattan that runs from Houston to Canal Street and the Bowery to the Hudson River. Little Italy (now mostly Mulberry Street) and part of China Town are in this area. The heart of old China Town is just below Canal Street, but in recent years has moved north toward Houston Street and east toward the East River absorbing much of the former Little Italy and the lower eastside Jewish community.