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Table of Contents

18 Famous New Yorkers 20 Apple IQ-NYC Fun Facts 22 Annual Activities & Events

Style & Luxury 31 38 41 42 44-47 50

Shopping NYC Fashion Week! Proper Dress Code, Please Art, Antiques & Collectibles NYC’s Most Wanted Necessities with New York Style

Dining At The Top Of The World 64-81 65-67 68-70 83

Recommended Dining Listings, Alphabetical by Cuisine Buon Appetito! Dining in Little Italy New York, New York: It’s a Steakhouse Kind of Town What’s So Special About New York Style Pizza?

Around Town 92 93 96 98-100 102 104-106

On Broadway! All The Wonders of The Met Museum Mile Sightseeing Essentials Liberty Enlightening The World Jazz: The Soul Of The City

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Cities Within The City 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126

Getting Around Town Chelsea The Fashion District The Flatiron District Hell’s Kitchen Murray Hill Theater District Times Square Harlem The Upper East Side The Upper West Side Chinatown Greenwich Village Little Italy The Lower East Side Lower Manhattan The Meatpacking District

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Nolita Seaport District SoHo Tribeca Union Square Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island

Outdoors In The City 138 139 140 141 142 143

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Experience NYC

or appetites of any and every size, NYC is guaranteed to satisfy. The energy here is very infectious. Once you take the first bite, you’ll continue to come back for more! You are at the Top of the World in the City That Never Sleeps. Nearly every worldwide trend begins and ends in New York City. To say there is something here for everyone is a bold understatement. Now that you’re here, it’s time to jump right in. No need to be timid. You’ll find New York City to be very hospitable and one of the easiest cities to navigate in the world. The city is made up of many “slices,” each with its own unique personality, texture and flavor. All the pieces come together to form a melting pot of styles, ethnicities and activities. Around every corner is a new adventure in a different setting. In New York, you’ll find the finest dining, the world’s greatest fashions and the most memorable sights and attractions, all with deep and colorful history. Citiview New York will show you everything is at your fingertips and help you find your favorite piece of the apple!

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Welcome To New York!

Publishers Kevin Yazell/Sheryl Sprigler

We believe this is the greatest city in the world and are grateful for the privilege of working with many of New York City’s finest hotels, businesses and destinations.

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The intense energy of New York runs through the sidewalks, straight up your legs and into your heart. Take the time to explore and really get to know this unique city. Each of the many neighborhoods has their own individual personalities that come together to form the most diverse and exciting city in the world!

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There is a new adventure around every corner and anything you could ever possibly want or need is readily available and never more than a few blocks away. Come rain, shine, or snow, you’ll notice a great sense of camaraderie and solidarity here along with very friendly and hospitable residents. The Citiview New York guide has been designed to highlight the city’s most desirable destinations and we’ve taken special care to ensure that all destinations included in our guide, website and mobile App are of the highest quality with the best reputations. The contents of this book along with many additional listings, maps, features and resources can be found on thecitiview.com website and the FREE Citiview Travel Guide App available from the website, Google Play and the Apple Store. We hope you find all three very useful during your stay. Enjoy the view and thank you for letting us be a part of your visit!

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Famous New Yorkers Sports Heroes

History Makers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996, he played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.

Rudolph Giuliani Served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. Giuliani gained international attention for his leadership during and after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Whitey Ford Voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, he spent his entire 16-year career as a pitcher for the New York Yankees. Lou Gehrig Played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1923– 1939). Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, earning him his nickname “The Iron Horse”. Gehrig was the first MLB player to have his uniform number retired, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. Michael Jordan Regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, he is also an entrepreneur, and majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships.

Lucky Luciano Considered the father of modern organized crime in the United States for organizing New York City into five different Mafia crime families. Along with his associate Meyer Lansky, he was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States.

Original Thinkers John Jacob Astor III Founder of the English branch of the Astor family, he was a financier and philanthropist, as well as the wealthiest of the Astor family of his generation. Robert Oppenheimer American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Often called the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project, the World War II project that developed the first nuclear weapons. Carl Sagan Astronomer whose love of space inspired readers and TV viewers to look into the stars. He is best known for co-writing and narrating the award-winning 1980 television series “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.”

Eleanor Roosevelt Called “First Lady of the World” by Harry S. Truman for her human rights achievements, she was Franklin Roosevelt’s wife and was the longest-serving First Lady. Franklin Roosevelt America’s 32nd President. More commonly known as “FDR,” he served for four terms until his death in 1945, “the longest-serving President in history.” Theodore Roosevelt Americas’s 26th President, most commonly known as “Teddy” Roosevelt, was the inspiration for the teddy bear. His slogan was “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

Jonas Salk American medical researcher and virologist. He discovered and developed the first successful polio vaccine.

Photographs from left to right: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, photo by Rena Schilds; Jay Z; Jerry Seinfeld; Lady Gaga; Billy Joel, photo by Anthony Correia; Alicia Keyes

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In The Spotlight Steve Buscemi American actor, writer and director. He starred in films such as “Fargo,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Big Lebowski,” and “Armageddon.” Before he was an actor, he was a New York City Fireman from 1980 to 1984, with Engine Company #55 in Little Italy. Robert DeNiro Starring in over ninety films throughout his career, De Niro is also a director and producer. He is best known for his roles in Taxi Driver, Cape Fear, Goodfellas, Meet the Parents, and the Godfather Part II. Lady Gaga Regularly placed on lists composed by Forbes magazine, including The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women and was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine. She won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Grammy in 2015 for “Cheek to Cheek” with Tony Bennett. Billy Joel He played piano at bars to help support his mother and was a Golden Gloves champion. Joel went on to become the third best-selling solo artist in the United States and six time Grammy winner. In 2014 he began a residency at Madison Square Garden for one show a month as long as fans continue to come. Alicia Keys She became the first singer to receive five Grammy Awards at once after releasing her debut album, Songs in A Mirror, which included “Fallin,” in 2001. She won the Grammy for best R&B Album in 2016 with “Girl on Fire”.

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Eddie Murphy Ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, he is the second-highest grossing actor in the United States. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984.

Adam Sandler One of the most well known comedians that started on Saturday Night Live. He went on to star in many Hollywood feature films including Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, and Mr. Deeds.

Al Pacino Well-known for playing Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and Tony Montana in Scarface, he often appeared on the other side of the law— as a police officer, a detective and lawyer.

Martin Scorsese Regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time, he is also a screenwriter, producer, actor, and film historian. His best known movies include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Gangs of New York, Shutter Island, and Hugo. He recently created the HBO series “Vinyl” with Rolling Stone Mick Jagger.

Rachael Ray Vivacious television personality, businesswoman, and cook who gained attention for her shows on the Food Network and ABC as well her affiliation with Oprah Winfrey. Lou Reed After serving as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Velvet Underground, his solo career spanned several decades. Joan Rivers A multi talented and versatile talent, she became the first woman to host a late night network talk show, an established and best selling author, QVC host, and hosted several popular and successful television programs during her 55 year career. Chris Rock Voted as the fifth greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central. He was the host of the 2016 Oscar Awards.

Jerry Seinfeld Best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the sitcom “Seinfeld,” one of the most loved sitcoms in America. He also hosts the popular “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. Sylvester Stallone Voted into the Boxing Hall of Fame and whose film, “Rocky”, was inducted into the National Film Registry. He also portrayed John Rambo in the “Rambo” film series. His latest incarnation of Rocky, “Creed”, was released in 2015.. Jay-Z His first hit, “Dead Presidents,” became an international hit, and he has since won over 16 Grammy Awards and sold over 50 million albums. He is also a partial owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and founded the 40/40 Club. His hit with Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mind,” is a local favorite. He won Best R&B performance and song with his wife Beyonce for “Drunk In Love” in 2015.

Apple IQ NYC Fun Facts

Just For Fun

• The New York Yankees have won a total of 27 World Series titles, the most championships in North American sports. • New York City is the safest major city in America, with the lowest crime rate of the 25 largest U.S. cities since 2005. And it’s still dropping. • New York City is now the most populated city in the USA with more than 8.2 million people. • The New York subway system is the largest mass transit system in the world with 468 stations and 842 miles (1355 km) of track. Unlike most major subways systems around the world, the New York Subway runs 24 hours a day. • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (“The Met”) contains over 2 million works, making it one of the largest art museums in the world. • The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan is the only school in the world offering a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing. • European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600’s. Photo credits; Carnegie Hall®, photo by Jeff GoldbergEsto; courtesy of Carnegie Hall; The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing of The Met. Photo courtesy of Mark Mahaney; Bloomingdale’s Flagship; Yankee Stadium; Radio City Music Hall®

• The New York Public Library is the secondlargest public library in the US behind only the Library of Congress.

• More than 47 percent of New York City’s residents over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home.

• New York City has 4,000 street food vendors.

• More than 250 feature films are shot on location in New York City each year.

• The average temperature of New York City’s pavement on a hot summer day is 150 degrees. • Manhattan’s Chinatown is the largest Chinese enclave in the Western Hemisphere. • The Federal Reserve Bank on New York’s Wall Street contains vaults that are located 80 feet beneath the bank and hold about 25 percent of the world’s gold bullion.

• There are 215 different bird species in Central Park. • Times Square has the highest annual attendance rate of any tourist attraction in the US. • Members of NYPD are “New York’s Finest,” members of the FDNY are “New York’s Bravest,” and the FDNY EMS are “New York’s Best.”

• The musicians who perform in the NYC Subway system go through a competitive audition process.

• Crushed oyster shells were used to pave Pearl Street and to make mortar for Trinity Church.

• New York’s Yellow Cabs are yellow because John Hertz, the company’s founder, learned from a study that yellow was the easiest color for the eye to spot.

• Track 61 is a secret underground track connecting Grand Central to the Waldorf Astoria. FDR often used it to keep out of the public eye.

• Your Teddy Bear is a proud New Yorker. In 1902, Brooklyn toymaker Morris Michtom named his furry creation after Teddy Roosevelt, and it stuck.

• The New York Yankees are the highestvalued sports franchise in the US.

• Dedicated on October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, 152 feet high, is believed to be the tallest metal statue ever built. The Statue of Liberty measures 305 feet and 1 inch from the ground to the tip of the flame.

• The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City – The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters. • The most stolen street sign in NYC is “Joey Ramone Place.” • The Radio City Music Hall stage is the size of a full city block!

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Historical Trivia Holiday, Judy Garland, Harry Belafonte, Ike COUNTLESS COVETED BRANDS. & Tina Turner, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, all of TWO inSTYLISH • Bloomingdale’s began 1872 whenSTORES. Joseph whom made celebrated live recordings of their Our legendary flagship. Our chic downtown boutique. and Meet Lyman Bloomingdale began selling the us in New York to find the world’s most-wanted fashion, cosmetics and homethere. décor. concerts latest trend at the Visit timethe-First hoop out atof59th Street Floorskirts Visitors–Center to enjoy personal shopping services and a special offer, just for you. their East Side Bazaar. In the early 1900’s, the Theater Facts brothers moved their flagship store to its current • New York City’s Broadway theaters omit the location at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. row “I” in their seating to avoid confusion with 59TH STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE First Floor Visitors Center, 212-705-2098 • The Algonquin Hotel opened November 22, the number one. SOHO 504 Broadway, 212-279-5900 1902 and is the oldest continuing operating • “The Phantom of the Opera” is the first and hotel in NYC. only Broadway musical to perform over 10,000 • In 1626, the Dutch purchased Manhattan times. Island from the Lenape Native Americans for • A “Broadway Theater” must have a seating 60 guilders (about $1000). capacity of 500 seats or more, while an Off • The English conquered the city from the Broadway theater generally has100-499 seats. Dutch in 1664, and “New Amsterdam” Off Off Broadway theaters have fewer than became “New York.” 100 seats. • The “New York Post,” established in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton, is the oldest running newspaper in the United States.

• The first nude Broadway musical was “Hair,” which opened in 1968 and ran 1750 performances.

• In 1924, Macy’s NYC became the largest department store in the world, offering nearly a million items for sale on 10 stories at its famous 34th and Herald Square address.

• The Richard Rogers Theatre has housed the most Tony winning Best Plays and Best Musicals with 10.

• Wall Street was so named during Dutch rule in the 1600’s, as there was an actual wall built there on the city limit.

• Tickets to the first Tony Awards ceremony in 1947 cost $7.00 each. Given the event’s overwhelming success, the price shot up the very next year, to $10.

• George Washington was the only U.S. President to hold office in New York City.

• The Helen Hayes Theatre is the smallest Broadway theatre, holding only 597 seats.

• The nickname “Gotham” came from Washington Irving’s “A History of New York From the Beginning of the World To The End of the Dutch Dynasty.”

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• Many legendary jazz and popular music performers have given memorable performances at Carnegie Hall including Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Billie

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• In 1992, the New York Supreme Court altered a public decency code (penal law 245.01) that allows women to go topless in NYC. • The world’s first passenger elevator was installed in the Haughwout Building in 1857. • The Waldorf-Astoria was the first luxury hotel to allow women to be admitted unaccompanied by a male. • The first ball used to celebrate the New Year in Times Square was made of wood & iron. It dropped one second after midnight. • WNBT-TV (now WNBC) in New York became the first commercial television station in the world on July 1, 1941. • The first public brewery in America was established by Peter Minuit in a Manhattan log cabin in 1633. • Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is the world’s oldest suspension bridge and also the first bridge to be lit using electricity.

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s first US performance was at Carnegie Hall on opening night of the Hall’s inaugural season in 1891. • Gennaro Lombardi opened the first United States pizzeria in 1905 in New York City.

Activities & Events Earth Day New York

April 22, 2017 Union Square & Grand Central earthdayny.org

Earth Day is more than a one-day event or annual environmental wake-up call. It is a catalyst for ongoing education, action, and change. It simultaneously broadens the base of support and rekindles old commitments through highly participatory strategies.

Lunar New Year Festival: Photo by Don Pollard

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-MarchAsia Week New York

March 9-18, 2017 Various Locations

Macy's Flower Show

March 20-April 3, 2017 Macy’s Herald Square social.macys.com/flowershow

A collaboration of top-tier Asian art specialists, major auction houses, and world-renowned museums and Asian cultural institutions in the metropolitan New York area. This is a non-stop, event-filled week in March of every year, drawing collectors and curators from every corner of the United States and an international clientele from across the globe.

One of the city's largest flower shows features blooms from around the world—the rare, the exotic and the simply beautiful. A variety of speciallycreated garden environments and guided tours are also available.

March 17, 2017 5th Ave. (44th-79th Street) nycstpatricksparade.org The parade, which was first held on March 17, 1762, is the City’s oldest and largest. Officiated by the archbishop of New York, the parade celebrates Irish culture and the Catholic faith.

May 7, 2017 Citywide

bikenewyork.org An annual tradition that attracts more than 32,000 cyclists of all ages. The ride is 40 miles long, but the terrain is mostly flat, so you don’t have to be an expert cyclist to join. Take your time pedaling over five bridges— including the famous Queensboro and Verrazano-Narrows Bridges—and enjoy breathtaking views of the City from every angle.

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour

-AprilNew York International Auto Show

April 14-23, 2017 Jacob Javits Center autoshowny.com

See tomorrow’s hottest cars before they hit the streets at this high-octane event. It is North America’s oldest and most-attended auto show, featuring the most innovative automotive technology, the hottest exotics, the latest in green technology and more.

Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival

April 16, 2017 5th Ave. (49-57th Street) nycgo.com

Each year on Easter, the best of the bonnets are showcased along Fifth Avenue as New Yorkers celebrate the holiday by roaming the streets in festive spring gear.

Tribeca Film Festival

April 19-30, 2017 Tribeca tribecafilm.com

In a relatively short amount of time, Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Festival has come to rival Cannes and Sundance. Founded in the wake of September 11th to help revitalize Lower Manhattan, the annual festival celebrates film, music and culture and transforms the downtown neighborhood into a hub for glamorous red carpet and gala affairs.

May 20-21, 2017 9th Ave. (42nd - 57th Street) ninthavenuefoodfestival.com

Taste what Hell’s Kitchen is cooking at this annual food festival, where restaurants and outdoor vendors serve up food to suit every taste. The 15-block gastronomic extravaganza features cuisine from Greece, Brazil, Italy, Morocco, Senegal, Ukraine, Thailand and everywhere in between, with music and dancing to match.

-JuneBlue Note Jazz Festival

June 1-30, 2017

Various Locations bluenotejazzfestival.com More than 150 premier artists perform annually at up to 15 different venues throughout New York City during this month-long celebration of jazz music.

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Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

July 4, 2017 Coney Island

nathansfamous.com A select group of skilled eaters convenes at high noon, eating Nathan’s dogs for 10 minutes straight, stopping for nothing—not ketchup, not mustard or even a french fry. Don’t miss this year’s competition, which continues a tradition established in 1916.

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SummerStage

June - August 2017 Central Park & Select Parks Citywide cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage/ Since 1986, the nonprofit City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage performing arts festival has been a sure bet for great live music, dance, theater, comedy and family programming in a picturesque alfresco setting—for free. The offerings of the annual outdoor series span all genres. The venues fill quickly, so arrive early. Rain or shine. SummerStage in Central Park takes place at Rumsey Playfield, enter Central Park at 69th and 5th Ave. Events are also held in several select parks throughout the city. See website for details.

Jazz Age Lawn Party

June 10-11, 2017 Governors Island

jazzagelawnparty.com Inspired by the prohibition era, this gathering is a magical opportunity to travel back in time two weekends a year to experience one of the most colorful periods in American history.

Museum Mile Festival

June 13, 2017 Upper East Side

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Nine of the country’s finest museums offer free admission amid a festive carfree block party with live music, street performers and activities for kids.

Pride Week

June 16-25, 2017 Various Locations nycpride.org The City embraces its incredible diversity as a source of strength, and that’s never clearer than it is during Pride Week, when neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs celebrate the progress made in NYC and beyond since the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The week culminates with the famous march down Fifth Avenue.

-JulyMacy’s Fourth of July Fireworks

July 4, 2017 Hudson River

social.macys.com/fireworks Celebrate America’s independence with the nation’s most dazzling pyrotechnics display. Fireworks light up the skyline, with musical accompaniment by the New York Pops orchestra and special guest stars, as millions watch in person and on television.

July - August TBD, 2017 Upper West Side lcoutofdoors.com

The setting is outdoors. The scene, however, is much more than that: music, dance and spoken word—more than 100 live performances in all— fill Damrosch Park with energy and creativity that the whole family can enjoy. And it’s free.

NYC Restaurant Week

July -August TBD, 2017 Various Locations

nycgo.com/restaurantweek Taste the best New York has to offer and dine in some of NYC’s most exclusive restaurants for a fraction of the normal cost. Prix-fixe menus available at most participating locations for lunch and dinner.

Harlem Week

July 30-August 26, 2017 Harlem harlemweek.com Harlem Week promotes and celebrates what Harlem was, is and will be! Not just a week long, Harlem Week is a series of events throughout the summer, that bring together all age groups and cultures to celebrate the unique and diverse essence of Harlem. This celebration of Harlem offers over 100 events throughout the months of July and August, attracting approximately 2 million attendees from all over New York and the world.

-AugustNew York International Fringe Festival

August TBD, 2017 Lower East Side fringenyc.org

Stretching out over two weeks, Fringe Fest includes more than 1,000 distinct stage performances—running the gamut from absurdist comedies to social commentaries to hip-hop musicals—with participating theater companies from down the street and around the globe.

Jazz Age Lawn Party

August 26-27, 2017 Governors Island

US Open Tennis

August 28-September 10, 2017 Queens usopen.org An iconic event in American sports, rivaled only by the Masters, the World Series and the Super Bowl. No matter how the tournament nets out, it’s always fun to watch it unfold.

-SeptemberMercedes-Benz Fashion Week

September 7-14, 2017 Upper West Side mbfashionweek.com

The world’s top designers debut their spring collections on the runways, as style-conscious celebrities from Hollywood, sports and the modeling world look on.

Commemorate 9/11

September 11, 2017 Financial District 911memorial.org

Each September, New York City continues its tradition of remembering and honoring the victims of the World Trade Center attacks at a variety of memorial events. Churches, temples and synagogues throughout the City host special events for those affected by the tragedy, and memorial concerts and fund-raisers continue throughout the month. In addition, The National September 11 World Memorial & Museum at One World Trade Center serves as a tribute to those who lost their lives after the attacks on both September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993.

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Feast of San Gennaro annual celebration in Little Italy

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plenty to watch as you visit the many booths, panels and screenings offered.

Village Halloween Parade

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Columbus Day Parade

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September 14-25, 2017 Little Italy The excitement of Little Italy hits its peak during this annual salute to the patron saint of Naples. Banners and lights adorn the streets, and the crowds pack every block. Join the revelers for 11 days of parades, entertainment, Italian food and even a cannoli-eating contest.

New York Film Festival

September-October, 2017 Upper West Side filmlinc.com This is the place to see cutting-edge films before they hit it big—in the past, the festival has showcased the likes of Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar and Martin Scorsese.

-OctoberNew York Comic Con & Anime Festival

October 5-8, 2017 Jacob Javitz Center

newyorkcomiccon.com Comic-Con is becoming more and more popular. With the NY Anime Fest alliance still in effect, expect to see costumed cosplayers. They’ll provide

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October 9, 2017 5th Ave. (44-72nd Street) columbuscitizensfd.org With fantastic floats and musical performances, this Fifth Avenue spectacle is a celebration of the bond between Italian-Americans and their city.

Open House New York

October 14-15, 2017 Various Locations ohny.org

October 31, 2017 Greenwich Village

The Village Halloween Parade had humble beginnings as neighborhood children in the West Village walked from house to house with their friends. Over the years it’s become a massive party with wildly costumed characters, puppets, bands, dancers and about 2 million spectators. Not to be missed!

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Over 200 sites of architectural and design significance, including many normally closed to the public, are available to visit. FREE talks and tours also available.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular®

Margaret Mead Film Festival

Visitors can see the world-famous Rockettes® kick their way into the holiday season at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular®. The 2016 production will delight audiences with dance numbers, elaborate costumes, state-of-the-art technology and traditional fan favorite numbers.

October 19-22, 2017 Upper West Side

amnh.org/programs/mead The nation’s largest showcase for international documentaries offers varied works from local community media to experimental non-fiction.

November- December 2017 Midtown radiocitychristmas.com

TCS New York City Marathon

November 5, 2017 Citywide nycmarathon.org

Like all marathons, the New York City race covers 26.2 miles from start to finish—but no other city offers competitors the sights, sounds and sheer excitement of the NYC Marathon’s five-borough course, which extends from Staten Island to Central Park.

Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden

Mid November 2017 January 2018 Bronx nycbg.org

Features toy trains chugging alongside more than 140 replicas of City landmarks made from bark, seed and other plant materials. Highlights include a miniature Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 23, 2017 Midtown & Upper West Side social.macys.com/parade School marching bands, celebrity guests and performers bring lots of excitement, but they take a backseat to the real stars of the show—the balloons. Every year, more than 2.5 million cheering spectators watch as SpongeBob, Snoopy, Garfield and other giant helium-filled characters float along the 2.5-mile route. One of NYC’s favorite holiday traditions!

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Times Square Ball Drop

New York Jewish Film Festival

Chinese New Year

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nyjff.org

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Despite the typically frigid temperature, a million people gather for the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve party. Designated viewing areas fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, and many spectators camp out in Times Square to get a prime spot while audiences around the world watch the celebration on TV.

This film festival—a collaborative effort between the Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center—aims to record, investigate and celebrate the Jewish experience around the world with two weeks of cinematic offerings, including shorts, documentaries and feature-length narratives.

December 31, 2017 Times Square

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Brave the crowds and the cold to see the giant tree adorned with more than 25,000 multicolored lights. The ceremony, televised live since 1966, also includes live entertainment for the entire family.

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Lighting of the World’s Largest Hanukkah Menorah

Jazz at Lincoln Center January - June, 2018 Upper West Side

December 12, 2017 Midtown nycgo.com

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At Fifth Avenue and 59th Street (right in front of the Plaza Hotel), this 32-foot-high, gold-colored, 4,000pound steel holiday icon is a sight to behold. Every evening during the holiday, a candle will be lit.

This year’s schedule reflects on legendary jazz artists and celebrates today’s new performers. Some of the 2016-2017 season’s highlights include tributes to Billy Strayhorn, Miles Davis and performances by Michael Feinstein, Catherine Russell, Wynton Marsalis and many others.

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Winter Jazzfest

January 2018 Various Locations

winterjazzfest.com Top quality jazz musicians from around the world and experimental music is showcased for the enjoyment of jazz aficionados and newcomers. Tickets are inexpensive and sell out quickly.

New York Boat Show

January 2018 Jacob Javits Center nyboatshow.com

Each year, tens of thousands flock to this event to check out the latest in boats and fishing equipment. Visitors can also attend daily seminars with a full slate of top fishing and boating pros.

Winter Antiques Show

January 19-28, 2018 Upper East Side

winterantiquesshow.com Held in the Park Avenue Armory, this prestigious show features a selection of pieces from ancient and medieval times to art deco and beyond, and also serves as a benefit for the East Side House Settlement.

-FebruaryWestminster Kennel Dog Show

February 16, 2018 Chinatown

One of the best places you can ring in the Chinese New Year is NYC! The celebration encompasses several days of free events, planned around the New Year including the Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival (firecrackers are detonated to ward off evil spirits), the Lunar New Year Flower Market and the Lunar New Year Parade & Festival.

Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Lunar New Year Festival

February 2018 Upper East Side metmuseum.org

Celebrate the Lunar New Year festivities at The Met. Please refer to the website for dates and details.

Lunar New Year Parade and Festival

February 17, 2018 Chinatown

betterchinatown.com To ring in the Lunar New Year, dazzling dragon troupes wind their way through the streets of Chinatown. The family-friendly parade draws crowds of hundreds of thousands, who come to watch thousands of participants, elaborate floats, marching bands, martial artists, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and processions by local organizations.

The Orchid Show at New York Botanical Gardens

February 18-April 9, 2018 Bronx nybg.org

Each year the New York Botanical Garden chooses a region of the world to showcase in its annual Orchid Show. In the resulting exhibition, thousands of brilliantly colored orchids are displayed in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

February12-13, 2018 Madison Square Garden

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westminsterkennelclub.org Founded in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. Crowd and judge favorites include hound dogs, terriers, retrievers, Saint Bernards, bulldogs, dachshunds and the ever-stylish poodle.

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Style & Luxury

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or those of you needing true retail therapy, you could be in no better spot. New York offers absolutely everything for everyone. From the highest and most expensive fashions to the most unbelievable bargains, it is all here. You may find yourself in an elite boutique along Madison Avenue or shuffling through a street vendor’s booth along Canal Street. Either way, you’re bound to go home with the perfect item from either. New York City is also home to some of the most luxurious, comfortable and trend-setting spas and salons in the world. You’ll find the most current and highest quality services available anywhere in the world in the most luxurious settings. Many of the world’s biggest retailers’ flagship locations are in NYC. You’ll find toys, jewelry, art, specialty retailers, imported items, souvenirs, antiques, clothing…anything you’ve ever dreamed of. Bloomingdale’s Flagship and other high-end retail showrooms are located here and are an experience unto themselves. The good news is that no matter which part of town you’re staying in, there are endless choices for you to peruse. SoHo offers a great mix of boutiques with many nationally recognized storefronts. Midtown features many big department stores, specialty stores and instantly recognizable fashion names. Shopping Uptown is a very elegant experience as the high end boutiques mix into the neighborhood residences. There are so many possibilities it may be hard to decide which direction to go. No matter the route you take you’ll find more than you were looking for…and be glad you did.

Designer Fashion Tourneau is celebrating 117 years of expertise as the preeminent purveyor of fine watches, striving to deliver a first class customer experience. As the largest authorized watch retailer in the United States, Tourneau has stores nationwide and welcomes 4 million plus visitors annually. They feature an unmatched selection of over 8,000 styles from nearly 100 brands, offering one of the largest certified pre-owned watch collections, stellar watchmaking craft, and expert service & repairs have earned their reputation as the Watch Authority. Tourneau has three convenient boutiques in Manhattan. The Tourneau TimeMachine, located at the corner of E. 57th St and Madison Ave. is the largest of the three stores with the largest selection of brands and watches as well as full expert service and repairs. This store also offers diamond jewelry, cufflinks, writing instruments and watch accessories. A second location, just a few blocks south on Madison Avenue at 53rd St., also offers the vast selection of watches you’re accustomed to seeing at a Tourneau store. The latest addition to Tourneau’s Manhattan stores is their location at 3 Bryant Park at the corner of 6th Avenue and 42nd St. Featured brands of men’s and women’s watches include: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Panerai, Tourneau, Longines, TAG Heuer, TUDOR, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet and NOMOS Glashütte. Many of these luxury brands are also available as certified pre-owned pieces.

With such a wide variety of brands and styles, Tourneau is your one stop shop for your next watch purchase! Tourneau TimeMachine 12 E. 57th St. 212.758.7300

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Fine Jewelers

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871 7th Ave. 212-956-6565 www.danielleb.com Located at the heart of New York City, Danielle B. has been showcasing a selection of the most dynamic high-end jewelry since 1979. Curated by the artistic visions of Dan and Ilana Bruck, the Danielle B. collection features distinct jewelry and watches with origins from both Europe and America, and extends to various networks of the highest caliber jewelers and artisans. Their stylish and eclectic collection of jewelry encompasses today’s style and fashion while preserving the look and feel of classic designs. Their knowledgeable and friendly jewelry and watch experts will show you the significance of design elements, elucidate a piece’s particular magnificence, and introduce you to the background and story behind each item in their collection. Discover the beauty and allure of Danielle B.

Riflessi 49 W. 57th St. 212-935-4747 riflessi.us Riflessi is a multi-label Italian luxury store known for it’s amazing selection and incredible sales on brands like Brioni, Brunello Cucinelli, Ermenegildo Zenga, Malo, Zilli and more. For the past 24 years Riflessi, one of the premier New York retailers for exclusive Italian brands is renowned for sartorial excellence. Everyone on our team has refined expertise and passion for Italian fashion guaranteeing our clientele impeccable customer service in person and online. Our team of master tailors is onsite to ensure the perfect fit and prompt service. Riflessi makes luxury affordable!

Maurice Badler 485 Park Ave. Between 58th & 59th Streets 212-575-9632 badler.com Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry has been described as the hidden gem in Manhattan. They show their jewelry in a gorgeous boutique on Park Avenue, where diamonds and cutting edge fashion are the specialties. It is a family owned business now over 60 years old, where the attentive staff is genuinely focused on making their clients happy. They are proud to be the exclusive showplace for a new revelation in diamond cutting. This new round diamond is a must see for anyone who is planning to purchase an engagement or anniversary ring. It is truly spectacular! You almost need sunglasses to look at it!

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Shopping NYC

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The very well-done window displays can seduce even the most shopping-resistant personalities. The sidewalks are filled with smiling faces and arms loaded with bags. Regardless of your budget, there are shops that fit the bill. You will find though, that the shops tend to get fancier and pricier as you progress further uptown. The best Fifth Avenue shopping takes place between 39th and 60th Streets. Fashion flagships, home decor, fine jewelers, department stores and souvenirs abound in one of the most exciting shopping districts you’ll ever visit. Often referred to as the “Gold Coast” of shopping, Madison Avenue offers many luxury shopping opportunities. The shops here benefit from the higher altitude of the Upper East Side and offer even more exclusive merchandise. The fun begins at E. 51st St. and keeps you busy all the way to E. 86th St. Madison Avenue is considered by many to be North America’s premier luxury district. Flagship boutiques of the finest European and American designers, world class art galleries, exquisite restaurants, spas and salons for exclusive pampering and internationally renowned hotels can be found in this luxe shopping paradise.

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There is no more intense retail therapy available than in NYC. Every major name and label have flagship stores located here and the merchandise available is among the finest and most current in the world.

One block further east and you’ll find additional pleasures along Park Avenue. While the shops are not as dense as they are along Fifth and Madison Avenues, Park Avenue boutiques offer exclusive luxury merchandise as well. Fine jewelry, antiques from all parts of the world and specialty boutiques of many kinds offer plenty of opportunity to keep New York’s economy strong. If you travel another block east to Lexington, you’ll find the flagship for Bloomingdale’s, America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store. Their flagship offers an unparalleled assortment of top brands and designers with merchandise for men, women, and the home across ten floors of shopping. Bloomingdale’s even connects to the N,Q,R and 4,5,6 subway lines on their metro level! SoHo also offers exciting retail opportunities with a significant degree of local flavor. Many major brands and labels have branches of their flagship stores here and have mixed in with specialty boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. Expensive, cheap, hip, classic, trendy and traditional are all together here. SoHo is the preferred location for both big names and specialty designers. Even the most luxurious boutiques are mixed in along with the neighborhood’s historic buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearly everyone comes to NYC to shop and shop you should as there is no better place to do it!

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509 Madison Ave. 212-888-0505 cellinijewelers.com A New York City institution since 1977, Cellini Jewelers exceeds even the highest expectations with an unsurpassed selection of jewelry and timepieces that reflects a deep appreciation for the rareness of both natural beauty and handmade authenticity.

10B Jobs Lane Southampton, NY 631-400-900 glennbradford.com Award-Winning Designer Glenn Bradford creates jewelry with a deeper meaning. He is celebrating 30 years of award-winning design having worked with world-renowned retailers including Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Harrods and Takashimaya. What sets Bradford apart as a jewelry designer is his process going on an intimate and cathartic design journey with each of his custom clients.

Tourneau

3 Bryant Park Midtown TimeMachine at 57th and Madison Avenue Madison Ave and 53rd 212-758-7300 www.tourneau.com Tourneau is a distinguished multibrand luxury watch retailer with over 100 years of expertise in the business. Considered the watch

authority, Tourneau is known for its extensive selection and unparalleled customer service. Visit Tourneau at TimeMachine 57th and Madison Ave, Madison Ave and 53rd, and 3 Bryant Park.

Versani 152 Mercer St. 212-941-9919 versani.com Versani is a lifestyle, an experience, a philosophy. You can find innovative combinations of silver, gold, and platinum with wood, leather, denim, semiprecious stones, and diamonds. Also, there is a wide selection of wedding bands, bracelets, necklaces, rings, cuff links, earrings, and accessories. Their client service is unmatched, whether it is a jewelry piece or just a smile, everything you get at Versani comes from the heart.

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RIFLESSI LUXURY RETAILER OF THE BEST ITALIAN DESIGNERS 49 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 • riflessi@riflessi.us • www.riflessi.us • 212.935.4747

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MAURICE BADLER FINE JEWELRY 485 Park Avenue (between 58th & 59th Streets) New York, NY 10022 Monday-Saturday 10AM-7PM Wempe www.badler.com • (800) M-BADLER (800) 622-3537 700 5th Ave. Ask us about our engraving services!* *See Store For Details

Have you ever been to a jewelry store where they don’t sell jewelry? Sounds absurd doesn’t it? But one visit to Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry and you’ll most certainly understand what we mean. Jeffrey Badler, son of founder Maurice has a staff of jewelry specialists that subscribe to his company’s culture. “Our goal is simple— to do our very best to match our clients with jewelry that suits their lifestyle and fashion sense. We do not sell what we want them to have, but rather assist in finding what works best for them. Our clients are our friends, and we treat them accordingly.” Jeffrey’s expert staff will spend as much time as needed to help you decide which pieces are right for you. The store has an amazing selection of carefully chosen items, both fashion and classically oriented, to tempt you. Then YOU make the decision to buy. Maurice Badler is designer jewelry heaven, where uber-famous artists like Bez Ambar, Roberto Coin and Hidalgo are represented. You will also find a vast array of designers who are not yet household names. Jeffrey and his buyer are very selective, preferring to showcase “a careful collection of original artists who not only offer uniqueness but also value and quality. We won’t carry jewelry unless it meets our standards.” Prices range from super high-end to quality product that won’t bust your budget. Maurice Badler has a partnership with Bez Ambar, the most influential diamond jewelry designer of the 21st century. Bez, the creator of the princess cut diamond, has chosen Badler to be the exclusive place in New York City to find Blaze® diamonds and the new Divine Cut® diamond. It is worth a visit just to see them. Nothing compares to the power of these diamonds. Relationships that Jeffrey and his staff have cultivated over many years have resulted in a steady clientele that returns time and time again. They know they can trust Maurice Badler to help them find just the right piece. Don’t be surprised if you run into a Grammy winning artist or Royalty while you are shopping. Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry 485 Park Avenue (between 58th & 59th Streets) New York City badler.com (800) 622-3537 Email: jeff@badler.com

212-397-9000 wempe.com Wempe opened their newly expanded and redesigned flagship showroom located the corner of 55th St. and 5th Ave. in the Fall of 2016. More than double its original size, Wempe now extends for a full ½ block along 5th Ave! Wempe sells only the finest watches and jewelry including brands such as Cartier, Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Breitling, Breguet, Jaeger-Lecoultre, By Kim, Audemars Piguet, A. Lange & Sohne as well as a full line of gold, gemstones, diamonds, pearls and silver.

Department Stores & Retail Bloomingdale’s 1000 3rd Avenue 212-705-2000 bloomingdales.com Established in 1872, Bloomingdale’s introduced and perfected the very concept of a full-line luxury department store to offer the most coveted brands all in one space. Their emphasis on distinctive products available only at or first at Bloomingdale’s— together with a passionate focus on creating special customer services—has allowed them to build lasting relationships with their clientele.

Bloomingdale’s Soho 504 Broadway 212-729-5900 bloomingdales.com Bloomingdale’s Soho offers a special curated selection for the hip, Soho shopper. In addition, they offer many exclusive cosmetic and spa services, including a full service DryBar within their store.

Bloomingdale’s Outlet 2085 Broadway 212-634-3190 bloomingdales.com The Bloomigdale’s Outlet at the corner of Broadway and W. 72nd St. offers an introduction to Bloomingdale’s for the value conscious shopper as well as regular customers living in the area.

Dave’s New York 581 Avenue of the Americas 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing. Interactive American icon brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Red Wing, Dickies, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Timberland Pro, The North Face, Columbia, and Chippewa are offered in a wide selection of models at very favorable pricing.

Mood Designer Fabrics 225 W. 37th St. 3rd Floor 212-730-5003 moodfabrics.com Without question, Mood Fabrics is the number-one shopping destination for fashion fabric in the world. Named one of “Fashion’s 50 Most Powerful” by The New York Daily News, Mood Fabrics has played a vital role in the fashion world for more than two decades, and has built an impeccable reputation based on honesty, creativity and hard work. The company prides itself on being a family business that is the manifestation of founder Jack Sauma’s dream, and a true American success story. The world’s most famous fabric store features three floors of beautiful designer fabrics for fashion sewing and home décor. Also home to the hit TV show Project Runway and their most famous resident-Swatch!

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Padma Tibetan Handicrafts 234 Thompson St. 212-673-8491 A vast and complete array of authentic Tibetan items are featured in this store. Owner Phurpa Lama is happy to answer any questions and explain the significance of any and every purchase. The shop owner’s personal service and expertise ensure you end up with the most suitable item for you. Padma offers a full array of 7 layer singing bowls, authentic and clean burning incense, symbolic religious statues, decorative items, pendants and just about everything you need. A very peaceful and enlightening experience!

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Art, Antiques & Collectibles Manhattan Art & Antiques Center 1050 2nd Ave. #86 212-355-4400 the-maac.com For over 40 years, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center in Midtown Manhattan, is the nation’s largest with 100 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every category of arts and antiques. The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is a veritable treasure trove of all that is beautiful, fascinating and unique for sale. Boasting three floors of antiques, fine art, decoration, silver, jewelry, European, Asian African art, and

antiquities–this is a “must visit” for antique and art lovers, collectors, interior decorators, or those just looking to be visually inspired.

The Met Store JFK International Airport, Terminal 4 Space HS 10-Retail Hall Jamaica, NY 718.751.4023 The Cloisters 799 Fort Washington Avenue Fort Tryon Park, NY 212.650.2277 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street New York, NY 212.570.3894 store.metmuseum.org Across all channels of distribution, shopping at The Met Store creates a connection with the Museum and with the world of art. Visits to The Met Store are enjoyable, educational, and inspirational. The majority of Metropolitan Museum products are developed

internally and are based on objects in the Museum’s vast collection or those of collaborative sister institutions. Throughout the development process, the product team meets with Museum curators to assure that the design and final outcome are true to the originals. The Met merchandising staff includes specialists in jewelry, home décor, (sculpture, porcelain, ceramic, glass, and metal), textiles (scarves, ties, accessories), stationery and printed reproductions (prints, posters, notecards), and specialty publications (calendars, craft kits, books, and CDs). In addition to Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition catalogues, our book buyer stocks what is most likely the most comprehensive art book selection in the United States in the Museum’s Fifth Avenue location.

FASHION WEEK!

by Raven Roberts

It’s where buyers, bloggers, editors, stylist and the fashion industry meet twice a year, New York Fashion Week. It’s a time to be seen and to see the collections for the next season. There are really two shows going on, one outside the tents with all the fashionable people attending the shows and the one the fashionable people are there to actually see. Outside there’s a frenzy of photographers ready to catch the latest in street style. Almost every fashion news outlet has a photographer represented at any given time during the day. If your outfit is fashionable enough you may end up on WWD, NY Times or even Vogue’s website in their NYFW street style recap! Now once you’re in the “tents” your tickets are checked by security or PR assistants. Yes, fashion week events are primarily Invite-Only. I’ve heard stories of a few people getting in at standing room for shows that aren’t packed out, but it’s very rare. Once your tickets are scanned, you head to the theatre where the show is taking place and wait for the doors to open. Each show has assigned seating and the coveted front row is reserved for heavy hitters in the press, celebrities, bloggers and sometimes friends of the designer. The atmosphere is a buzz with greeting friends and meeting new people, more pictures of the fashionable ones and then the press team goes around and has everyone take their seats. The room goes black, the music starts and the runway illuminates as the first model walks down the runway. As the last model finishes her walk the lights dim and all the models come out for one more walk, the flood, everyone claps and the designer comes out and takes a bow, gives a wave and the shows over. The show usually lasts about 15-20 minutes, from first model to flood. Now it’s time to scurry to the next show and start the whole process over again.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13, 2017: Camille Hurel walks the runway at the Oscar de la Renta Fall Winter 2017 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Skylight Clarkson Sq. Photo by Ovidiu Hrubaru.

Many people don’t realize the fashion industry operates one season ahead of everyone else. For example, as winter weather ends I’m thinking about clothes for fall winter because that’s more than likely what I will be shooting throughout spring and summer. So, as a stylist, I get inspiration from the collection or a few looks for editorial photo shoots. Also during the show I’m usually looking at the overall aesthetic of the brand and the new collection to see if it may fit any existing mood boards I’m working on. An editor attending is there for a similar reason as I am. But the buyers attend to get a preview of their collection and see what they may be interested in for their store. There are often times where a garment isn’t retail ready straight off the runway so some modifications have to be made to make them more consumer friendly. This was the original intent of fashion week, but with social media and the creation of new careers it has grown into what you see today. I promise even if you just get a chance to people watch outside for a bit, you are guaranteed a show. See you in September!

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Proper Dress Code, Please... New York is certainly known for high fashion and high heels. However, New Yorkers must be very practical most of the time. Due to the time spent in and the exposure to all elements, walking around the city dressed to the nines is really best reserved for special occasions. No one wants their brand new pair of Manolo Blahnick or Jimmy Choo shoes tainted by snow or rain! The amount of time spent outdoors and walking through whatever perils the sidewalks dish out is considerable and dressing appropriately leads to a much better attitude and ability to navigate effectively.

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Be sure to consider the forecast as you step out into your day. The weathermen tend to be pretty accurate in NYC and you’re, of course, always better on the safe side. Getting caught in the rain without an umbrella and in your best suit and shoes is not a good combination!

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Being prepared for the day’s weather is an important part of living in the city. Always think practicality over fashion. There are many brands and products which try to incorporate both and that’s a bonus for those concerned. Most important is to dress according to the weather you expect!

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Art, Antiques & Collectibles

Art, antiques and collectibles have been a hobby of millions for a very

long time. The thrill of collecting has many appeals. You may like specific items for their style, or their distinct and peculiar beauty. Many designs may not be available in today’s world or could represent a time gone by long ago. You may also just be curious and fascinated by an item’s intricate craft or the stories it longs to tell. Being or becoming a collector, you should narrow down a range of items or categories that you like. The world of collecting can be a bit overwhelming, as nearly anything can be considered rare and collectible with the right amount of age. The value of antiques and collectibles can be subjective and certainly depends on an item’s availability. Merchandise that is in high demand will bring higher dollars. The older an item is does not necessarily mean it carries a higher value. The cheapest isn’t always the best and the best don’t always ensure profit. Some antiques may take several years to gain value so it is important that you have a passion for the pieces you purchase. Any piece purchased should be enjoyed for aesthetics first. The benefit of a financial long-term gain should be a secondary concern. Buy the things you like! As you search for the perfect piece, pick it up and get a feel for the item. Spend time to inspect the bottom, top, sides and look at it from every angle. Always ask about authenticity, damage and/or restoration. If you don’t ask no one has to tell you. Qualities such as age, how an item or autograph

was acquired, color, gradiation and carving details are very important. Alterations in color or polish may diminish the value of the item. It is important to develop a trusting relationship with your dealers. They may assist you with all of the concerns mentioned above and can also be an asset in assisting you in finding additional pieces that may interest you and fit into your collection. These dealers can also be invaluable in determining fakes and inauthentic pieces. After you’ve purchased the perfect item for you and your collection, remember to always get a receipt. The receipt needs to include the age of the item, material, any damage or restoration and its value. Whether you’re looking for art, antiques, sports and entertainment memorabilia, rocks, gems or fossils, all of the above mentioned steps apply to any purchase It would be hard to find a city with more antique and collectible shops than NYC. Our favorite showroom is the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, located at 1050 2nd Avenue between 55th & 56th Streets. the-maac.com

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Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry, 485 Park Ave., (between E.58th & E.59th St) , 800.622.3527 www.badler.com Enjoy the swaying movements when wearing these unique earrings from Qayten, an up and coming Italian designer. Exquisitely crafted with shimmering diamonds in your choice of 18k white, yellow or rose gold. $9,400 Exclusively at Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry.

Wempe Wempe, 700 5th Ave., 212.397-9000 www.wempe.com Wempe Chronometerwerke Automatic A spectacular 18K Yellow gold, 92 hour power reserve with self-winding manufacture movement CW4. 41mm on a crocodile strap. ref# WG090001. Exclusively available at Wempe.

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Visit us for fine art, antiques, silver, furniture, porcelain and decorations form all over the world like this stunning sterling silver centerpiece made by Buccellati, with mermaid riding a wave-shaped chariot. The mermaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chariot is pulled by flying fish and is decorated with an octopus, sea otters, starfish, a turtle, and a lobster. Milan, Italy, 20th century.

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Versani Versani, 152 Mercer St., 212.941.9919 www.versani.com Versani’s unique designs feature innovative combinations of silver, gold and platinum with wood, leather, semi precious stones and diamonds. Handmade jewelry for both men and women made in the heart of SoHo. Experience the uniqueness of jewelry...

Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 2nd Ave #86, 212.355-4400 www.the-maac.com We have more than 20 galleries specializing in fine, antique and vintage jewelry at the MAAC. Pictured here is a wonderful 1940’s-60’s gold and diamond cuff bracelet. 18K Gold and diamonds from Italy ca. 1940’s-1960’s.

Christos Dovas Christos Dovas, call for appt. 646.246.9862, www.christosdovas.com Timeless Pieces Bollero style; FJ-100-1 Pandou Made out of the richest renard fox, lining of silk charmeuse, and label bearing embroidered signature Christos Dovas New York. Made in New York by hand. email us for swatch info@christosdovas.com

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Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry, 485 Park Ave., (between E.58th & E.59th St) , 800.622.3527 www.badler.com Earrings of Fire designed by Bez Ambar feature perfectly matched princess cut and patented Blaze diamonds. $22,675 Available exclusively at Maurice Badler Fine Jewelry

Wempe Wempe, 700 5th Ave., 212.397-9000 www.wempe.com Paradise By Kim ring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an 18K White gold with 1 green Tourmaline Cabochon 10.45ct., 2 Trilliant-cut Tourmalines 1.64ct with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds 0.54 ct. ref.# 60RG0646- $ 12,125. Exclusively available at Wempe.

Tourneau Tourneau, 510 Madison Ave., 3 Bryant Park, TimeMachine 57th & Madison Ave., 212.758.7300 www.tourneau.com TNY series 40 chrono automatic

Danielle B Danielle B, 871 7th Ave., 212.956.6565 www.danielleb.com Attach a TimeApp watch charms to personalize your luxury watch. Exclusively sold at Danielle B., these charms are the perfect accessory to add to your Rolex, TAG Heuer, Michele or any leather and rubber strap.

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M·A·C Cosmetics: An Accomplice In Beauty By Sasha Dimitrijevic Girls are actually pretty simple, however outrageous that may sound. I must note that this is a public secret and should not be taken lightly. There are just a few items necessary to calm us down and bring us to an agreement; which usually involves a brush, lip liner, lasting mascara and some candy. I concluded that whenever I feel pretty it is easier to handle even the most difficult of situations brought upon me. Whatever happens, at least my hair is good and my make up on point. Because of this, I rely on certain accomplices to whom I trust and stay loyal to. This being said; whichever product I might use from M·A·C I am confident It will compliment my skin, stay long and make me feel fabulous, which is the ultimate goal.

M·A·C’s Beauty Magic Beauty is magnificent in its very nature. The thing is it will always remain in ’the eyes of the observer’. M·A·C’s modern day magicians can grasp your idea of beauty and apply it to a particular style you have imagined. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Ashley, one of their exquisite artists, who was thorough enough to explain how each line creates its own story that the other one follows. Only one motion of a highlighter can replace the first cup of the morning coffee or hide the tracks of a very good night behind you, followed by a rough morning. If done correctly, the eyebrows set the mood for the day while the shade of the bronzer plays with your expression from every angle. The eye shadow with its canny glow is going to automatically match the attitude and the lips as always, will speak for themselves, careless of the color. Some of us take make up as an essential part of our day, some do it for fun or just to feel better. Regardless of the purpose, we are all artists trying to create a perfect picture our mind has put together. Without the right tools to do so, our daily efforts are facing constant challenges. M·A·C cosmetics does not only provide the best quality products, it provides you with experts who cautiously mentor you in how to style your daily look in a timely manner which matches your clothes.

A Makeover at M·A·C Makeup Studio Makes You Feel Like a Celebrity! The exciting thing is, M·A·C has a store specifically made for makeup sessions, which is conveniently enough located

on the glamourous Upper East Side; equipped with licensed artists who will help you understand your skin better, treat it nicer and see an amazing outcome. By scheduling, you get a personal tutorial from the experts in the field itself. For an everyday girl, it is amazing to have a place to go and learn how to look like a celebrity with a quick and easy fix, which, she can take home and make it a routine. I certainly enjoy the feeling of having my own fabulous sanctuary with all those beautiful people who will see you exactly the way you see yourself and help you share the image with the world!

About M·A·C Cosmetics All of their stores are dedicated to the art of makeup, offering both complimentary walk-in demos, and applications and lessons by appointment. Their highly skilled Artists undergo a rigorous certification process. They will tailor each service with personalized looks and colours to celebrate your individuality. There are several M·A·C Cosmetic locations throughout Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.

M·A·C Makeup Studio-Upper East Side Enjoy an elevated experience like Sasha did with their most bespoke service offerings yet at their first M·A·C store in New York dedicated solely to the art of makeup applications and instruction. 825 Lexington Ave At 63rd 212-371-2480 www.maccosmetics.com

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Necessities with New York Style As you already know, New York City offers everything for everyone! Four of those offerings include some incredible sources for those travelers who may have left an item or two behind, need a prescription filled, a new pair of readers, prescription frames, cleaning and tailoring services or just a few minutes to catch your breath and receive some pampering. Carnegie Hill Pharmacy, located in the heart of the Theater District at 1721 Broadway between 54th and 55th Streets, is a resource for a wide variety of needs. Of course they’re able to fill any of your prescription needs and will even provide custom medication compounding. While their prescription services are among the best in the city, Carnegie Hill Pharmacy also offers a complete line of the world’s finest and most exclusive health and beauty products. Hard to find European and Domestic products are their specialty! The finest soaps, crèmes, lotions, hair and skin care products line the pharmacy shelves. One recent customer called this the “Bergdorf Goodman of Pharmacies!”

The service and selection are plenty enough to justify a visit to the store itself. However, the Carnegie Hill Pharmacy goes even further and offers free delivery to your hotel taking the concept of full service to an even higher level. For eye care and eyewear needs, Cohen’s Fashion Optical at 132 W. 57th St between 6th and 7th Avenues is a complete resource offering exams, contact lens fitting and replacement, sunglasses and eyeglasses. All with a fashionable twist. Many of the most famous designer brands are featured including: Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Tag Heuer, Gucci, DKNY, Ray-Ban, Bulgari and Cartier. The staff at Cohen’s are very knowledgeable and will assist you in finding the best fit. Their lab on premises allows them the ability to provide a full service visit in an hour, in most cases. Cohen’s also features the latest in lens technology including high definition digital lenses, Transition Adaptive Lenses and Crizal anti-glare coatings. A wide variety of contact lenses are also offered. Delivery service to your hotel is also available!

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The Club of Riverdale is one of the finest spas in all five boroughs of New York City. Located in the Riverdale area of the Bronx, The Club of Riverdale offers a wide variety of Massages, Facials, Waxing, Threading and Manicures and Pedicures. It is also equipped with beautiful locker rooms, showers, steam room and sauna. In addition to their spa services and facilities you can also play tennis, golf and even swim! TCR is a 150,000 SF air-conditioned facility that includes 6 tennis courts an indoor golf center, basketball gymnasium and a 25 yard pool! Come and hone your skills or sign up for one of their instructional tennis or golf camps. Kid’s camps and general varietal camps are available as well. For your added convenience TCR has a fleet of 12 vehicles available to pick you up and deliver you back home anywhere in Manhattan. The Club of Riverdale is like no other!

Madame Paulette has been a leader and pioneer in the cleaning, restoration and tailoring industry for over 55 years. Madame Paulette has created a specialty service menu for all hotel guests in which these specialized services can only be found and rendered here in NYC by Madame Paulette. To view and submit this specialty service menu on-line with free pickup and delivery please go to: www.MadamePaulette.com/ specialtyservicemenu Please mention Citiview and receive 10% off any services rendered! These four options offer you an opportunity to turn up your regular maintenance with some fabulous high quality and hard to find brands, products and services all with New York style!

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As leaders and pioneers in the cleaning, restoration and tailoring industry for over 55 years Madame Paulette have created a specialty service menu for all hotel guests in which these specialized services can only be found and rendered here in NYC by Madame Paulette.

To view and submit this specialty service menu on line please go to MadamePaulette.com/SpecialtyServiceMenu

Please mention Citiview and receive 10% off any services. CALL 347.689.7060 and experience The Madame Paulette Difference! 1255 Second Avenue | www.madamepaulette.com

Distinctive Products Fast Delivery Whether you are here on business or sightseeing, we can D E L I V E R any of our products right to your hotel.

Your European Outpost!! Specializing in hard-to-find care products and the best European brands.

“If you’ve traveled to Europe, herein are many of the products you’ve missed. Chemists in London and the continent are comparable to Carnegie Hill.” Lawrence (Rego Park, NY) Yelp review

Location & Hours 1721 Broadway (bet 54-55sts) New York, NY 10019 212-246-0020 Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

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Health/ Beauty & Fitness/Spa Carnegie Hill Pharmacy 1721 Broadway 212-246-0020 carnegiehillpharmacy.biz A family owned pharmacy company specializing in hard to find medicines (especially for tourists), compounded medication, hard to find European beauty products as well as a nice array of domestic brands, vitamins and homeopathic products. Hotel delivery available!

Cohen’s Fashion Optical 132 W. 57th St. 212-581-4967 cohensoptical40@aol.com True to their founding philosophy, they continue to offer you and your

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family the latest designer eyewear, lifestyle and hi-tech lenses, contact lenses, fashion accessories and eye exams. Hotel delivery available!

M·A·C Cosmetics maccosmetics.com M·A·C is the world’s leading professional makeup authority because of their unrivaled expertise in makeup ARTISTRY. M·A·C celebrates diversity and INDIVIDUALITY – they are for All Ages, All Races, All Sexes. M·A·C is at the forefront of fashion TRENDSETTING, collaborating with leading talents from fashion, art and popular culture. Find the location nearest you at: maccosmetics.com/stores

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The Club of Riverdale 2600 Netherland Ave, Bronx, 718-395-5360 tcr-nyc.com A premier fitness center for tennis, swimming, basketball, golf and fitness instruction. TCR features a state of the art fitness center with space for group exercise classes and Certified Personal Training. They also have basketball courts, ping pong, and a children’s after school program. TCR features a full service day spa with massages, waxing, body scrubs, and aromatherapy. Last but not least, they also have a full service cafe, where gourmet chefs provide some of the finest and most delicious fare in the Riverdale/Bronx area!

For all your couture emergencies. Call the Madaame Paulette Fashion Ambulance!

Restoration/ Cleaning & Alterations Madame Paulette 1255 2nd Ave. 347-689-7060 madamepaulette.com Whether cleaning a Chanel runway piece or restoring a Louis XVI chair, Madame Paulette is the world’s leader in custom couture cleaning and restoration. They are the trusted resource of Vera Wang, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and many others who appreciate and require the utmost care for their valuable garments and collections. Complimentary hotel pick-up & delivery available!

Dining At The Top Of The World

s with every other aspect of the Big Apple, the dining options are limitless and not only in terms of cuisine. You can dine Uptown, Midtown, Downtown, East Side, West Side and any combination thereof. From fine dining to the most casual, everything is readily available. Pick a restaurant with an extraordinary view of the city or with a sidewalk café for some exceptional people watching.

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New York is home to some of the world’s finest restaurants, both contemporary and traditional. You’ll find many cutting edge and groundbreaking dining spots and just as many that have histories that go back over 100 years. Many celebrity chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Guy Fieri, Mario Batali, and Bobby Flay own restaurants showcasing their styles and favorite dishes. Even entertainers Robert De Niro, Justin Timberlake and Moby have invested in their own restaurants here. Neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Chinatown will feature the genuine flavor and personalities of their country’s favorite cuisine. Again, the list and options are endless. It’s all here and all within a short walk or ride from your hotel. Don’t restrict yourself…while in New York you should sample as many meals and settings as possible because no two are going to be alike. There’s nothing quite like Dining at the Top of the World!

Menu Highlights Limani, located in Rockefeller Center along 51st St. between 5th and 6th Avenues, offers one of the city’s most memorable and breathtaking dining experiences.

choosing from the Raw Bar, a Limani house specialty, salad favorites and plenty from the land and sea. Of course, Limani offers an extensive wine list to compliment any and every choice!

Limani is the Greek word for “Seaport” and that theme is prominent in every aspect of the dining room’s design and accessories. They’ve been able to incorporate a contemporary New York City accent while maintaining a breathtaking water based theme. The ocean inspires even the artwork surrounding the space.

There are many outstanding dishes on the menu but the staff here at Citiview especially like the Octopus appetizer as it is the most tender you’ll ever find and will certainly leave you wanting more.

The spacious and upscale dining room is a gleaming white with glowing blue accents throughout. The white onyx framed reflecting pool is the centerpiece of the dining room featuring a 6 foot tall spiraling sculpture of 250 nickel fish that suggests the movements of a school of fish through the air. The white onyx bar is another spectacle to be experienced. The LED panels behind the bar are designed to transform the lighting of the space to emulate the movement of the sun over the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas throughout the day and evening changing the hues of the reflecting pool. The menu is inspired by the freshness of the fish prepared according to traditional Greek recipes with a flair for modern sensibility. Their lunch and dinner menus offer a bounty of choices whether

We also enjoy the open-air fresh seafood market where you can choose your own fish and the choices change depending on availability. Whether oven baked, grilled or prepared with a sea salt crust you’ll be most impressed with the freshness of the meal. Greek classics like Lamb Chops, Spanakopita. Saganaki, Kolokithi and the classic Greek Salad are everyday menu options. Taking service to another level, Limani’s staff will consult you on every menu item making the most appropriate selection for your tastes and preferences. They also offer pre and post theatre prix fix menus for those of you visiting your favorite Broadway show. Pre Theatre is from 4-6:30 pm, post theatre is from 9 pm to close. Limani is a favorite spot for celebrities living in or visiting New York City and you’ll immediately see why as soon as you enter this magnificent space. In Limani’s case, the food is every bit as beautiful and exciting as the ambiance!

Raw Bar East & West Coast Oysters Little Neck and Razor Clams Mediterranean Ceviche Organic Salmon

Limani Specialties Octopus Greek Meze Feta Wrapped Phyllo Spanakopita Saganaki Kolokithi

The Sea Big Eye Tuna Dover Sole Carabineiros Astakomakaronada

The Land Lamb Chops Chicken Filet Mignon

Desserts Baklava Ekmek Yiaourti

A DINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER, LIMANI OFFERS THE BEST GREEK CUISINE IN NEW YORK CITY.

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Hunt & Fish Club

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The Hunt & Fish Club, located at 125 W. 44th St. in Times Square, is where exclusivity meets accessibility. This new eatery offers one of the most unique and exceptional dining experiences in all of New York City.

Where Exclusivity Meets Accessibility.

The fully immersive design experience allows patrons to experience art in an intimate atmosphere, transporting them back to the era of the ritzy 1960’s American steakhouse A classic yet contemporary menu features exceptionally prepared steaks and game as well as a unique selection of canapés, seafood offerings, an extensive wine list, steak sauces prepared table side, and specialty cocktails and a dessert program filled with extravagant confections. The team at Hunt & Fish Club have gone the extra mile to ensure that every diner’s experience is unforgettable. From the fabulous decor to the flawless menu and impeccable service and you’ll never forget your visit the Hunt & Fish Club.

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Their goal is to bring back the character and depth of old school New York in a contemporary setting. “We’ve worked hard to create a space that Sinatra would have been spotted at; a restaurant that is a cut above the rest with a rare design, signature cuisine, and distinct style of service that makes everyone feel special when they walk through the door,” said Eytan Sugarman, co-owner of Hunt & Fish Club NYC. World-renowned and Grammy nominated artist Roy Nachum and design partner Studio Iyor utilized original pieces of artwork and over 50,000 pounds of marble in the interior to emphasize an alluring old-meets-new aesthetic for the bi-level, 180-seat space.

Atlantic & Pacific Oysters Long Island Little Neck Clams Lobster Cocktail Alaskan King Crab Legs

MAIN COURSES Burnt Lemon Chicken HFC Signature Stuffed Lobster Whole Grilled Branzino Brooklyn Style Pork Chop

Steaks & Chops Kosher Style Ribeye Dry Aged Bone In Ribeye Veal Rib Chop Dry Aged Porterhouse for Two Filet Mignon

Desserts Louie XIII Ice Cream 24 Layer Pudding Cake Pear Upside Down Cake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombe

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Where cool classics are still hot, and where dining truly is an experience. Welcome to where it all happens.

Citiview NYC would like to offer you a cordial after your meal! Please mention Citiview to receive your complimentary cordial. 125 W 44th St., New York, NY 212.575.4949 | www.hfcnyc.com

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An Off-Broadway Hit Since 1944! For 73 years Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been a family-owned-andoperated traditional Italian restaurant located in midtown Manhattan, just steps from the Theatre District, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. The restaurant has had only three chefs: the late Pasquale “Patsy” Scognamillo himself, his son Joe, who has been at the establishment since the tender age of seven, and Joe’s son Sal, who has now been manning the kitchen for over 30 years. A visit to New York City isn’t complete without a meal here. For lunch or dinner, business or pleasure, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been serving authentic Neapolitan cuisine to a varied clientele that includes an extremely loyal following of regular patrons, Italian food aficionados, tourists and celebrities who have been coming back for that unique combination of straightforward cooking, family hospitality, and a touch of celebrity that makes Patsy’s Italian Restaurant a true New York City landmark. At Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, the recipes of another time and another country have been passed on from generation to generation. Here you’ll find a vast array of mouth-watering pasta dishes including Linguine Puttanesca, Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Penne alla Vodka, Tortellini Bolognese, Cannelloni with Meat Sauce, and of course the Neapolitan Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. And of course the remarkable ‘Signature Dishes’ that include succulent Veal Chops Siciliano, spicy Lobster Fra Diavolo, savory Chicken Contadina, and tender Calamari stuffed with seafood. Spectacular seafood such as Striped Bass Marechiare, Lobster Oreganata, and Shrimp Scampi are always requested, as are meat favorites Sirloin Steak Pizzaiola with Peppers and Mushrooms, Stuffed Veal Chop Marsala, and Chicken Livers Cacciatore. Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been known for years as the restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra, and his family still enjoys dining here whenever they are in town. George Clooney’s aunt, cabaret singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, was once quoted, “Patsy’s is still the best Italian restaurant in town. I make a pasta pilgrimage there every time I return.” Other long-time high profile patrons who consider Patsy’s Italian Restaurant their Manhattan dining room include Alec Baldwin, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, George Clooney, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Tony Danza, Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lopez, Liza Minnelli, Al Pacino, Rihanna, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. In addition to a full menu, there is a prix-fixe luncheon menu (available from noon until 3:00pm) and a pre-theatre dinner menu (available from 3:00pm until 7:00pm). Great food, generous portions, and professional service have helped to make Patsy’s Italian Restaurant not only the restaurant you go to, but the restaurant you go back to. Come see why this family-owned restaurant has been giving encore after encore for nearly three quarters of a century. And, after dining at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, take home a copy of Chef Sal’s latest cookbook, released in 2015 with a forward by Ben Stiller. The cookbook includes many of Sal’s favorite recipes as well as his new twists on your favorite classic Italian dishes. You’ll feel as if you’ve spent the afternoon with Sal in his famous kitchen! His original cookbook, with a forward by Nancy Sinatra, is also available. And, Sal is usually on hand and will gladly sign your personal copy.

“With its fine Italian cuisine, intimate atmosphere and attentive service, it’s easy to see why Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has become a legend.”

Our original cookbook (2002) with forward by Nancy Sinatra

Our newest cookbook (2015) with forward by Ben Stiller

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Bobby Van’s Steakhouse

An Elegant and Iconic NYC Steakhouse

Celebrating its 48th Anniversary this 2017, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse has earned its place as a venerable New York institution, thanks in part to a continued commitment to cooking techniques perfected years ago by the founding fathers of New York steakhouse cuisine. Bobby Van’s has grown from its original home in Bridgehampton, NY, and now includes a repertoire of ten fine restaurants that offer the refined style of a classic New York City steakhouse. The newest addition is Bobby Van’s on 40 Central Park South, a highly coveted location just steps away from the Plaza Hotel, and overlooking Central Park. Diners are invited to experience the same exquisitely prepared dining experience as its sister restaurants, in addition to a special Saturday and Sunday brunch. Bobby Van’s Steakhouse has more than passed the test of time. Each night the restaurants fill with Wall Street tycoons, famous athletes, New York’s political tycoons, celebrities, and others wanting to experience and soak up the elegant atmosphere and impeccable service. A quintessential steakhouse, Bobby Van’s is at the roots of the New York steakhouse family tree, with strong employee connections to original famed eateries. It is restaurants like Bobby Van’s that have inspired a legion of imitators, but Bobby Van’s still shines as a premier authentic steakhouse. When restaurateur and Chef Robert Dickert - the greatnephew of steakhouse legend Peter Luger - joined the Bobby Van’s team in 1996, he brought with him a wealth of family knowledge and tradition. These traditions of quality food and superior customer service are still the hallmark of Bobby Van’s dining experience today. Dickert remains at Bobby Van’s where he helps to oversee the all-important process of selecting and dry aging the kitchen’s quality prime beef.

The process of dry aging its USDA prime quality beef is key to developing the superior flavor of Bobby Van’s’ steaks, which they do “the old fashioned way”. Once the team has carefully selected well-raised and well-marbled steak, it is aged in a specially-designed, humidity-controlled room for up to 28 days, which tenderizes it and enriches the flavor. Prime beef aside, the kitchen imports the majority of their seafood from overseas, selecting only the best. The tuna is sourced from the Maldives, the Branzino from Spain, and the salmon from Scotland. Locally, Bobby Van’s seafood supplier has a fleet of 30 fishing boats providing the kitchen with the freshest fish and shellfish daily. The Bobby Van’s Family has grown to also include Bobby Van’s Park Avenue on East 46th Street, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse and Grill on Broad Street in the Financial District, Bobby Van’s Grill on East 54thStreet, two Times Square locations on West 45th Street and West 50th Street, two Washington D.C. locations, an airport restaurant in JFK’s Terminal 8, a take-out burger joint, BV’s Burger, which is also located in Times Square, and the latest addition at 40 Central Park South.

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230 Park Ave. (at 46th St.) 212.867.5490

40 Central Park South 212.369.4000

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American Arabelle 37 E. 64th St. 212-606-4647 plaza-athenee.com/dining A refined dining room in the heart of New York’s Upper East Side, Arabelle at Hôtel Plaza Athénée provides gracious service and a sociable ambiance for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reminiscent of an aristocratic residence with a longstanding staff, Arabelle’s meals are served on delicate bone China and accompanied by silver serving dishes, to the delight of all who appreciate modern American cuisine.

The Beer Bar The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 45th St. and Vanderbilt Ave. 200 Park Ave. 212-818-1222 beerbarnyc.com Proudly serving “heavenly burgers”,

craft brewed beers, and sophisticated New Yorkers since 1994, The Beer Bar at the MetLife Building offers the perfect setting for a casual lunch or a relaxing break from sightseeing.

Butter Restaurant 70 W. 45th St. 212-253-2828 viceroyhotelgoup.com The American restaurant is helmed by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who uses green market offerings to create a seasonal menu. Butter began as Guarnaschellis’ first restaurant as executive chef, and she has gone on to create a following for herself worldwide.

Cast Iron Grill Restaurant 370 Canal St 212-966-3400 sheratontribeca/restaurants Offers classic American cuisine in a sophisticated, urban atmosphere.

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Chef Street Macy’s Herald Square 151 W. 34th St. 212-868-3001 patinagroup.com/chef-street Located on the all-new “One Below” level in Macy’s Herald Square, Chef Street offers four chef-driven dining experiences, each featuring signature menu items served out of Airstream-style trailers. Four unique food trucks have permanently parked on Chef Street, so One Below is now the one (and only) destination for authentic Japanese ramen noodles from Chef Takashi Yagihashi, San Diego-style crispy tacos from Chef Marc Forgione, flavorful quinoa bowls from Chef Michelle Bernstein, and classic American burgers and fries from the chefs at the Patina Restaurant Group.

Collage Bistro & Bar 342 W. 40th St. 212-706-6300 distrikthotel.com Open for Breakfast and Evening Cocktails seven days a week. Indulge your morning cravings with the vast array of menu items in the intimate atmosphere of Collage.

The Grand Tier Restaurant At the Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center Plaza 212-799-3400 grandtierny.com Set within one of the most spectacular cultural destinations in the world, Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, the restaurant is a tribute to elegance and artistry. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine at pre-curtain or during intermission, in an atmosphere highlighted by spectacular chandeliers and original Chagall masterpieces.

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325 Park Ave. 212-593-3333 insideparknyc.com A gathering place that invites guests to come enjoy themselves and share dining experiences in a very special, unique New York City setting. The restaurant’s design

pays a deep respect to the look and details of the Great Hall that it has replaced, as well as to the comforts and pleasures of contemporary diners.

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130 W. 46th St. 212-485-2999 niosrestaurant.com Where an inspired wine list and signature cocktails pair elegantly with shareable plates of creative American comfort food. A vibrant setting and attentive service complete this dynamic experience.

Paramount Bar + Grill 235 W. 46th St. 212-827-4116 nycparamount.com/dining/paramount-bar-and-grill Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Paramount Bar & Grill offers gourmet comfort food prepared with seasonal ingredients. Their culinary team has created a menu sparked by American classics served in a welcoming and theatre inspired setting.

Restaurant Above 234 W. 42nd St. 212-642-2626 timessquare.hilton.com Offers fabulous contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while overlooking Times Square excitement. For guests who are visiting the Big Apple in order to catch a Broadway show, sporting event or musical performance, the restaurant is open for pre- and post-theatre dinner.

Rock Center Café Rockefeller Center Concourse Level 20 West 50th St. 212-332-7620 rockcentercafeny.com New York’s American grill at Rockefeller Center offers chefdriven cuisine at breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in the most memorable, landmark location in NYC. The dining room features exceptional views of The Rink at Rockefeller Center in the winter months and the Summer Garden & Bar in spring & summer.

Buon Appetito! Dining In Little Italy No trip to NYC is complete without an authentic meal and a stroll down Mulberry St. The restaurants here are proud to serve many handmade dishes from recipes handed down for generations. The historic buildings and narrow streets are the perfect backdrop and the tremendous amount of NYC history displayed here will captivate you immediately. We’ve highlighted our favorite Little Italy destinations here.

Caffe Palermo

Lombardi’s Pizzeria

Whether you start or end your culinary visit here, Caffe Palermo is a must do NYC experience. Proprietor Baby John holds the self anointed but well deserved crown title of Cannoli King. His cannolis are the hands down, bona fide and certified best canollis you’ll ever eat. He uses the same magic on the rest of his pastries including cheesecake, tiramisu and other tasty teats you won’t find anywhere else in the city. A wide variety of coffees and espressos round out the menu. For over 43 years, Caffe Palermo has been providing the people of New York and the world over with the finest Italian pastries and best cannoli money can buy!

Founded in 1905, Lombardi’s holds the distinction of being the first pizzeria in the United States. Located at 32 Spring St. Lombardi’s still offers their original and beautiful smokycrusted coal oven-baked pizza. Topped with San Marzano sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil you can taste the history here! Other variations of pies and toppings are offered as well as salads and calzones. Taste a slice of history at Lombardi’s as locals and visitors have been dong since 1905! firstpizza.com

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Aunt Jake’s

Grotta Azzurra

Just across the street, Aunt Jake’s serves up hand made pasta made fresh daily on premises. Take your pick of the freshest pasta and then choose one of many delicious sauces available to create your own favorite combination. Chef Carmine Di Giovanni and Nick Boccio opened this unique restaurant in 2016 to rave reviews and the customers keep coming back for more! To compliment their fabulous pasta dishes they offer an extensive list of excellent Italian wines. You can take out, dine in or enjoy some great people watching from the seating in the front of the dining room. This is pasta paradise!

Offering a history similar to Lombardi’s, Grotta Azzurra has been a staple of Little Italy since 1908. It was named after the Blue Grotto on the Isle of Capri and designed to evoke the beauty of one of the world’s most famous caves! Italian Tenor Enrico Caruso ate regularly here after his performances and Frank Sinatra held court here many evenings with his “Rat Pack” buddies. Multi-Talented Chef Frank Castellana has recreated the finest Italian cuisine and the menu includes variations of all of your favorite Italian specialties. Special menus and other special events are offered throughout the year. A meal at Grotta Azzurra is an authentic Italian experience!

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Umberto’s Clam House Since 1972, Umberto’s has been well known for their unpretentious flair, professional service and the freshest most authentic product possible. Actors, sports figures and other legends frequent this New York City Legend! Umberto’s famous open kitchen and custom built wood bar welcome tourists and locals and is a special treat for all who come. Their Hot Red Clam Sauce is simmered to perfection for hours just at it was when introduced in 1972! For over 45 years customers have been enjoying the unique menu and atmosphere of Umberto’s, located in the heart of Little Italy. umbertosclamhouse.com

Paesano of Mulberry Street Old world Italian recipes are prepared traditionally and with love using only the freshest ingredients and served in a romantic candlelit setting at Paesano’s. You’ll feel as if you’re in Sicily! Paesano’s is open for lunch and dinner everyday and is one of the city’s very best Italian dining destinations. You’ll find exceptional veal, seafood, chicken, steak, vegetable and pasta dishes along with salads and a long list of delectable appetizers. Of course, Paesano’s also offers an exceptional wine list to compliment all menu choices.

A New York City Landmark since 1972!

Fresh seafood and a unique open-kitchen experience. 132 Mulberry St. 212.431.7545 umbertosclamhouse.com

Authentic Old World Italian recipes, charm and hospitality.

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World Famous Cannolis and other Italian Specialties! 148 Mulberry St. | 212-431-4205 | caffepalermo.com

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Pasta With Purpose! Made fresh every day.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK: It’s A Steakhouse Kind Of Town

By BILL BOGGS with Jane Rothchild Millions of visitors come to New York City each year from around the country and the world and flock to renowned attractions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The High Line, Lincoln Center, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the famous shopping areas like Fifth Avenue, SoHo, and Madison Avenue. Yet, one kind of historically-linked restaurant also serves as a destination for the many visitors where they rub shoulders with both native New Yorkers and celebrities: THE NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE!

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Steakhouses originated in New York in the late 19th Century as an evolution from 17th Century Chophouses in London which served large individual portions of meat. In the late 1800’s, they were “male only” establishments where men sat in huge halls, unhindered by tableware like knives, forks and napkins, as they washed down massive amounts of meat with pitchers of beer. Around the time women got the right to vote, steakhouses truly expanded by adding appetizers, like shrimp cocktail, vegetables and huge desserts, most famously, New York Cheesecake. The excellence of the New York steakhouse can be traced to one word: MONEY. New York has always been a center of commerce and business, and when the customer demands and can afford the best, the best is provided. Thus, New York restaurateurs had first choice of the best cuts of meat thanks to the meatpacking district downtown and the ability to pay for top quality.

WOLFGANG’S is a well-known name in the steakhouse world. Wolfgang’s began with one location in Manhattan on Park Avenue and now has five, and has successfully expanded to another ten around the world. Co-owner, Zio Music, explains the key to Wolfgang’s success: “We use the best of the best, from meat to dry goods. Each steak is hand-selected by either a chef or partner. It’s simple but everything is NOTHING but the best”. A hit on the menu is the Porterhouse Steak with portions suitable for one, two or three people. Also fabulous is the Filet Mignon dinner, finished off with Chocolate Mousse Cake!

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SPARKS STEAKHOUSE, 210 East 46th, is a wellknown, family-owned business operating since 1966, and is fabled for having one of the largest selections of fine wines in the United States. SPARKS claims a secret aging process which is a combination of dry-aging in a cooled locker and Cryovac, which ages in a sealed plastic package. All steaks need to be aged and the taste that each method evokes is a matter of individual preference. As you visit the various steakhouses, pay attention to the aging method used and see which you prefer. As you might imagine, dry-aged meat is drier, denser and more charred when cooked. Some of the fat has disappeared during the aging process. Meat dried in Cryovac stays more moist and has a cleaner flavor. On the menu at SPARKS are items like Steak Fromage with Roquefort Cheese, Fresh Lemon Sole, Three Extra-Thick Rib Lamb Chops, and Live Lobsters up to 5 ½ lbs. THECITIVIEW.COM

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Family owned and operated since 1966 Sparks Steak House was established in 1966 on East 18th St. by brothers Pat and Mike Cetta. They turned Sparks Pub into a steak house and in 1977 they moved it to its current location.

Sparks has also won the prestigious DiRONA Award for the past several years. The cigar humidor at Sparks has more cigars than some tobacco shops, according to Cigar Aficionado magazine’s April 2000 issue.

Sparks’ worldwide reputation for great steaks and a fabulous wine cellar was assured in 2001 when the New York Post rated them “the greatest steak house in Manhattan.” Sparks’ wine list, with its incredible range and reasonable prices, has been awarded the Wine Spectator magazine’s Grand Award every year since 1981. Zagat Survey rates Sparks highly, commenting on their “massive, melt-in-your mouth prime steaks and unbelievable wine list.” Zagat readers also loved the “classic Diamond Jim Brady décor” at Sparks, and their “professional service.”

Sparks Steak House is reputed to be not only one of the best, but also the city’s largest with 687 seats.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

Zagat Survey “massive prime steaks” DiRONA DiRONA Award Wine Spectator The Grand Award since 1981 New York Post “Greatest steak house in Manhattan”

Diners at Sparks are often there to people watch-as well as to dine. They got a special treat a few years ago when they were graced by the presence of movie idol Gregory Peck, his beautiful wife Veronique and French President Jacques Chirac. You never know who you might be seated next to at Sparks. So for an absolutely dazzling dining experience, don’t miss the opportunity to dine at Sparks while in New York City. You won’t be disappointed.

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NICK & STEF’S, conveniently located next to Madison Square Garden, Nick & Stef ’s Steakhouse is known for its superb dry-aged cuts of beef, signature burgers and sides, and traditional steakhouse specialties. Nick & Stef ’s also offers an exclusive “secret” entrance for all diners with event tickets, as well as a new Outdoor Patio and Bar, offering the best seat in the house for midtown al fresco dining.

BOB’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE has been serving the finest steaks, chops and seafood for nearly 25 years. Each Bob’s location has its own unique personality, but all strictly uphold the same exceptional dining and service standards. Bob’s Steak & Chop House recently opened in the lobby of the Omni Berkshire Hotel at the corner of E. 52nd St and Madison Avenue. Bob’s is well known for superior service, their large portions and healthy drink pours!

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Bob’s Steak & Chop House

BOBBY VAN’S STEAKHOUSE has earned its place as a venerable New York institution, thanks in part to a continued commitment to cooking techniques perfected years ago by the founding fathers of New York steakhouse cuisine. Each night the restaurants fill with Wall Street tycoons, famous athletes, New York’s political tycoons, celebrities, and others wanting to experience to soak up the elegant atmosphere and impeccable service. The process of dry aging its USDA prime quality beef is key to developing the superior flavor of Bobby Van’s’ steaks, which they do “the old fashioned way”.

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The goal of the HUNT & FISH CLUB, 125 West 44th Street, is to bring back character and romance from the past. They worked hard to create a space where Sinatra would have been comfortable. Eytan Sugarman, the owner, explained that the design is “an homage to old school, mid-century steakhouses and their classic red leather banquettes”. Their menu is suggested at four courses – Appetizer, a tasting portion from a unique selection of Pasta dishes, an Entrée, and, of course, Dessert. Bill Boggs is a four-time Emmy Award winning TV host, Producer, Author who spent a decade on air at Food Network. He writes a column for thedailymeal.com.

Jane Rothchild has had a few careers including: Producer of “The $20,000 Pyramid”, founder of The Hotel Helper while living in New Mexico, and currently a real estate broker with Brown Harris Stevens.

Serving irresistible Italian comfort food for over 20 years! A favorite of locals & celebrities, featuring great value, exceptional service and an attentive staff. www.cellinirestaurant.com

Round Table Restaurant 59 W. 44th St. 212-840-6800 algonquinhotel.com Years after the original round table disbanded, Round Table Restaurant continues to be a sought-after dining destination in NYC. We offer succulent American cuisine in a casual environment and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Rowland’s Bar and Grill Macy’s Herald Square 151 W. 34th St. 212-868-3001 patinagroup.com/rowlands Rowland’s Bar & Grill serves American gastropub cuisine in a comfortable, modern atmosphere on the new One Below level at Macy’s Herald Square. Named for Rowland H. Macy, the storied founder of Macy’s, Rowland’s Bar & Grill builds upon his magnanimous character with intriguing

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bits of his life, quotes and favorite foods, like the signature cheddar-stuffed RH Burger. Also featuring classic NYC dishes like House-Smoked Pastrami, inventive salads, and simply grilled steaks and seafood, Rowland’s is the perfect gathering place when shopping New York’s most famous store.

Southern Hospitality BBQ 645 9th Ave. 212-265-1000 southernhospitalitybbq.com The phrase “Southern Hospitality” has always had the idea that people of the South are particularly warm and welcoming and use proper local etiquette – calling one “Sir” or “Ma’am,” opening doors for ladies, inviting one to their home, and the like. Founded by Eytan Sugarman, Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, Southern Hospitality features some of the best baby back ribs you’ll find anywhere in the land.

State Grill & Bar 350 5th Ave. 212-216-9693 patinagroup.com/state-grilland-bar An elegant addition to the newly renovated Empire State Building. Locally-sourced dishes hearken back to the way food used to be prepared – from a modern chef’s point of view. Guests can watch their food being prepared in the open kitchen by Chef Octavio Becerra, whose inspiration is the Empire State and its bounty of market ingredients from the Hudson Valley to the North Fork.

Supernova 226 W. 52nd St. 212-315-0100 novotel-newyork-timessquare.com Using seasonal ingredients, the menu at Supernova consists of sophisticated twists on timeless American classic comfort food. The menu is designed to offer social dining where dishes can be mixed and matched to share and can be enjoyed throughout the dining

room, at the bar, or in the terrace area which offers a fabulous view.

The Strand Bistro 33 W. 37th St. 212-584-4000 thestrandbistro.com Located in The Marriott Vacation Club Pulse Hotel in the heart of the Fashion District, The Strand Bistro features New American cuisine with contemporary influences. Consistently rated highly by locals and visitors. The Strand Bistro is a rare midtown find!

Asian And Indian

An ‘Nam

234 W. 48th St. 212-246-8800 annamnyc.com Offers a wide variety of unique and inspired Vietnamese and Japanese Shushi dishes in the heart of the Theater District.

Elevate Restaurant & Lounge 93 Bowery 646-329-3416 elevaterestaurant.com Nestled in the lower level of the Wyndham Garden Chinatown, Elevate Restaurant & Lounge invites you to indulge your cravings with a sexy, sophisticated and modern dining experience. Paying homage to the neighborhood and local culture, Elevate serves New American cuisine with a modern Japanese twist.

Hakubai

Experience style and sophistication in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer notable wines, unique beers and inventive cocktails with a light menu with espresso, cappuccino, coffee and a selection of teas, all served by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. HOURS: Monday to Wednesday – 3 pm to Midnight Thursday to Saturday – 3 pm to 1 am Sunday – 3 pm to Midnight HAPPY HOUR: 3 pm – 6 pm daily 2130 BROADWAY AT 75TH STREET WWW.BEACONHOTEL.COM/BEACONBAR T: 1.212.787.1100

66 Park Ave. (At The Kitano Hotel) 212-885-7111 kitano.com/Dining/Hakubai Executive Chef Yukihiro Sato offers his guests a unique opportunity to share in the celebrated culinary tradition known as Kaiseki cuisine. Chef Sato’s interpretation of the ancient Japanese cuisine focuses on incorporating the best seasonal ingredients to create unique fare that is pleasing to the eye and palate.

Spice Symphony 150 E. 50th St. 212-300-4869 spicesymphony.com Founded by a group of talented individuals with a collective vision of bringing sophisticated flavors of food by using “Grand Mother” like cooking from different regions of India. Spice Symphony offers a wide range of dishes featuring unique and seductive spices. The dining room is cure and cool space with a vibrant modern look making you feel welcome from the moment you enter.

Bars and Lounges Bar Siene 37 E. 64th St. 212-734-9100 plaza-athenee.com/dining The intimate Bar Seine, known for its eclectic décor of rich velvets, animal print fabrics and leather floors, offers sophisticated

cocktails, an extensive curated wine and champagne list, along with a refined afternoon tea and light fare. Often cited as one of Manhattan’s most romantic bars!

Beacon Bar 2130 Broadway 212-787-1100 beaconhotel.com/beaconbar A thoughtful selection of notable wines, unique beers and inventive cocktails will charm the most discerning palate. Along with a light menu, the Beacon Bar also offers espresso, cappuccino, coffee and a selection of teas, all served by a warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Blu Bar 59 W. 44th St 212-840-6800 algonquinhotel.com This praised New York City bar is a comfortable and premier gathering spot for locals, visitors, and business and leisure travelers alike. Blue Bar is also a vibrant nightly meeting destination for the city’s cultural and artistic elite.

The Fitz 687 Lexington Ave. 212-784-2520 fitzpatrickhotels.com A fresh take on what a modern Irish bar and lounge should be: a comfortable environment, vibrant atmosphere, and delicious food, from Irish favorites to New York classics.

The Gastro Bar at 35th 345 W. 35th St. 646-200-8857 GB-35.com Located between 8th and 9th Avenues, only 5 minutes from Madison Square Garden, the Gastro Bar at 35th offers a perfect venue to dine and unwind before or after events. The Mediterranean menu features creative tapas, local and regional produce, day boat fresh seafood and Wagyu Beef Sliders.

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Join us for lunch, dinner & cocktails! Alongside St. Bartholomew’s church, you will find a fabulous mix of history and contemporary dining. Whether outside on the Terrace or inside the Great Hall, enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in a unique setting. Premier space for private parties from 20-500 people. 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 | 212-593-3333 www.insideparknyc.com

The London Bar 151 W. 54th St. 212-468-8898 thelondonnyc.com Whether you’re getting your morning started with a quick breakfast or gathering for light bites and cocktails to wind down the day in spirited fashion, The London Bar serves up chic style and convivial energy in equal measures. While unwinding alone or mingling with your fellow urbanites, you will agree: every Midtown neighborhood should have a joint like this.

Pinnacle Bar 234 W. 42nd St. 212-642-2626 timessquare.hilton.com A perfect setting for pre or postmovie/theatre drinks. This tranquil bar boasts great views of the city 21 floors above all of the bustle of Times Square.

The Rum House 228 W. 47th St. 212-840-5000 edisonhotelnyc.com Known widely as one of the best

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cocktail bars in New York Times Square, the Rum House has a distinct Downtown sensibility. This classic bar in New York Times Square stands in measured contrast with the bold lights of Broadway, offering a place to sit, converse, and sip expertly crafted cocktails made by the city’s top bartenders.

Silverleaf Tavern 70 Park Ave. 212-973-2550 silverleaftavern.com The social scene is a buzz at the bar adding to the timeless camaraderie that makes New York City such a special place. Come in for one of our Craft Cocktails or enjoy sipping on a glass of wine while un-whining from your day.

Singl Lounge 80 E. 13th St. 212-432-1234 unionsquare.hyatt.com Singl offers an expansive yet thoughtful selection of spirits, cocktails, wine and beer all afternoon and evening. The creative

bar menu with single vineyard wines and single malt scotch makes this the perfect spot to begin or end your evening.

Toshi’s Living Room 9 W. 26th St. 212-839-8000 flatironhotel.com Has become a quintessential meeting place for great food, inventive drinks and some of the best live music New York City has to offer. Featuring a menu created by our award winning chef and live entertainment every night, there’s always something new to discover.

Brazilian Berimbau Do Brasil 43 Carmine St. 212-242-2606 berimbaunyc.com Berimbau Do Brasil serves a variety of authentic Brazilian food in an intimate, understated setting. The exposed brick, subtle lighting and joyful Brazilian music create

a warm atmosphere. This cozy neighborhood gem offers a diverse menu of flavorful, elegantly plated traditional Brazilian dishes.

Diners Ellen’s Stardust Diner 1650 Broadway 212-956-5151 ellensstardustdiner.com THE home of the singing waiters and some of the best Diner food in the country. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for tour groups and locals alike since 1987! This retro 1950s theme diner is filled with nostalgic memorabilia. This unique diner also features a singing waitstaff and variety shows. Sit back and relax as you will be taken back in time to a never forgotten era as you enjoy the best in classic American cuisine.

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Manhattan Diner 2532 Broadway 212-932-0068 manhattandiner.net Serves up fresh and healthy American cuisine including breakfast and soups.

Viand Café 2130 Broadway 212-877-2888 viandcafenyc.com Every New York neighborhood needs a good diner; a place where you can eat late, with people of all ages, and have anything that you want, even if that means breakfast at midnight. If you want to fulfill these criteria on the Upper West Side, do not look any further than Viand Café.

French Brasserie 8 ½ The Solow Building 9 West 57th Street 212-829-0812 brasserie812.com A stylish French brasserie just steps from Fifth Avenue on 57th Street. Chef Franck Deletrain deftly

upgrades dishes from the brasserie repertoire, offering sophisticated French cuisine amidst original artwork by Léger, Matisse and others favored by the Louvre. The menu of beloved classics includes Lobster Bouillabaisse and Cote du Boeuf.

Nice Matin 201 W. 79th St. 212-873-6423 nicematinnyc.com Chef Andy D’Amico has created an inventive and French inspired menu- some items classic in their presentation, others with his own unique interpretation. Currently offering over 2,450 wine selections.

The Fourth 134 4th Avenue 212-253-1234 unionsquare.hyatt.com Taking its name from the elegant and sophisticated right bank neighborhood in Paris, the vibe at The Fourth is Union Square meets the 4th arrondissement - a stylish place to meet for coffee, dine at the bar after a movie, or enjoy a business dinner.

Saju Bistro 120 W. 44th St. 212-997-7258 sajubistronyc.com Saju serves authentic French Provencal cuisine in a casual bistro setting. The carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere brings the best of Provence to your dining experience.

Triomphe 49 W. 44th St. 212-453-4233 iroqouisny.con/triomphe Innovative yet authentic, refined but comfortable, and always inspired – Triomphe Restaurant is a critically acclaimed and locally beloved Midtown Manhattan restaurant. Triomphe has drawn positive attention from The New York Times, New York Observer, and Crain’s New York Business, among others for their thoughtful touches and fresh French flavors.

Greek LIMANI 45 Rockefeller Plaza 212-858-9200 limani.com Limani, located in Rockefeller Center along 51st St between 5th and 6th Avenues, offers one of the city’s most memorable and breathtaking dining experiences. The menu is inspired by the freshness of the fish prepared according to traditional Greek recipes with a flair for modern sensibility. Their lunch and dinner menus offer a bounty of choices whether choosing from the Raw Bar, a Limani house specialty, salad favorites and plenty from the land and sea. Of course, Limani offers an extensive wine list to compliment any and every choice!

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Executive Chef Yukihiro Sato offers his guests a unique opportunity to share in the celebrated culinary tradition known as Kaiseki cuisine. Kaiseki is a distinctive and delicate cuisine with roots in Zen Buddhism and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Enjoy a multi-course dinner served on an exquisite array of porcelain, pottery and lacquer dishware at carefully timed intervals. Lunch Tue - Fri 11:45am - 2:30pm Dinner Tue - Sun 6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Italian Ai Fiori 400 5th Ave. (2nd Floor) 212-613-8660 aifiorinyc.com Ai Fiori, translated to ‘Among the Flowers’ in Italian, showcases the modern interpretations of French and Italian Riviera cuisine. The menu highlights signature hand-made pastas, emphasizes seasonal ingredients, and features traditional regional dishes inspired by land and sea. The menu provides a la carte, prix-fixe, and tasting menu options that are available for lunch and dinner. The breakfast offerings at Ai Fiori are enhanced by a daily continental buffet.

Aunt Jake’s 151 Mulberry St. 646-858-0470 auntjakesnyc.com Aunt Jake’s serves up hand made pasta made fresh daily on premises. Take your pick of the freshest pasta and then choose one of

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many delicious sauces available to create your own favorite combination. Chef Carmine Di Giovanni and Nick Boccio opened this unique restaurant in 2016 to rave reviews and the customers keep coming back for more!

Bistango 145 E. 50th St. 212-888-4121 bistangonyc.com Bistango at the Kimberly is an upscale Italian bistro featuring an entire menu that can be made gluten free. We offer a specially curated wine list featuring a variety of Italian wines to satisfy any palate. Join us for an Antipasti and a crafted cocktail at our Flatbread Bar or take a seat at a table and enjoy warm, friendly service while feasting on Chef Blessing’s amazing curations.

Caffe Palermo 148 Mulberry St. 212-431-4206 caffepalermo.com Whether you start or end your culinary visit here, Caffe Palermo is a must do NYC experience. Proprietor Baby John holds the self

anointed but well deserved crown title of Cannoli King. His cannolis are the hands down; bona fide and certified best cannolis you’ll ever eat. He uses the same magic on the rest of his pastries including cheesecake, tiramisu and other tasty teats you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Cellini Restaurant 65 E. 54th St. 212-751-1555 cellinirestaurant.com Since 1994, Cellini has served traditional Italian comfort food and become a staple in midtown Manhattan with a long list of high profile and loyal customers. They instill a passion for food by incorporating the freshest seasonal products and carefully selecting ingredients that bring out genuine flavors. Cellini offers great value, exceptional service and an attentive staff. It is a popular gathering spot for high powered bankers, brokers and real estate moguls as well as actors, famous authors, and daily diners.

Café Centro The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 200 Park Ave. at 45th St. 212-818-1222 cafecentrony.com A richly elegant Grand Café in the classic Parisian tradition offering a menu of French favorites with a Mediterranean twist. Fresh seafood, raw bar specialties, grill selections and seasonal plats du jour are popular choices in this bustling bistro, which also offers a delicious breakfast - the best-kept secret in Midtown.

Cucina & Co. MetLife The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 200 Park Ave. at 45th St. 212-682-2700 cucinametlife.com A gourmet café with freshly prepared, healthy Mediterranean and American classics with three locations throughout New York City. A diverse market selection of specialty coffee, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and fresh salads are available all day long to satisfy any need.

Our Steaks Are Prime, Our Portions Big & Our Drinks Stiff.

At Bob’s you are treated like family. When you arrive at your table, the famous pickles come standard and a fresh, hot loaf of bread is delivered almost immediately for you to enjoy while you order your drinks and your meal. Experience Bob’s special brand of service and food.

The Omni Berkshire Place | 19 East 52nd Street - btw 5th and Madison Ave. | (212) 754-5011 bobs-steakandchop.com/newyork/ Cucina & Co. at Rockefeller Center 30 Rockefeller Center - Concourse Level 212-332-7633 cucinarockcenter.com A gourmet café with freshly prepared, healthy Mediterranean and American classics with three locations throughout New York City. A diverse market selection of specialty coffee, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and fresh salads are available all day long to satisfy any need.

Grotta Azzurra 177 Muberry St. 212-925-8775 bluegrotta.com Grotta Azzurra has been a staple of Little Italy since 1908. It was named after the Blue Grotto on the Isle of Capri and designed to evoke the beauty of one of the world’s most famous caves! Italian Tenor Enrico Caruso ate regularly here after his performances and Frank Sinatra held court here many evenings with his “Rat Pack”

buddies. Multi-Talented Chef Frank Castellana has recreated the finest Italian cuisine and the menu includes variations of all of your favorite Italian specialties.

Lincoln Ristorante Lincoln Center 142 West 65th Street 212-359-6500 lincolnristorante.com Lincoln Ristorante’s philosophy is simple: source the best local ingredients and prepare them with authentic Italian methods and spirit. While the location, with panoramic views beside Lincoln Center’s reflecting pool and Henry Moore sculpture, is exquisite—the heart of the restaurant is the central open kitchen.

Lombardi’s Pizzeria

32 Spring St. 212-941-7994 firstpizza.com Founded in 1905, Lombardi’s holds the distinction of being the first pizzeria in the United

States. Located at 32 Spring St. Lombardi’s still offers their original and beautiful smoky-crusted coal oven-baked pizza. Topped with San Marzano sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil you can taste the history here! Other variations of pies and toppings are offered as well as salads and calzones.

Naples 45 The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 200 Park Ave. at 45th St. 212-972-7001 naples45.com An authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant situated in the landmark MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal and East 45th Street. Traditional methods and ingredients define the Southern Italian specialties, including wood-oven Pizzas, Chicken Milanese, fresh salads, house-made pastas and piccoli piatti – Italian small plates meant for sharing.

Paesano of Mulberry St. 136 Mulberry St. 212-965-1188 paesanosoflittleitaly.com Old world Italian recipes are prepared traditionally and with love using only the freshest ingredients and served in a romantic candlelit setting at Paesano’s. You’ll feel as if you’re in Sicily! Paesano’s is open for lunch and dinner everyday and is one of the city’s very best Italian dining destinations. You’ll find exceptional veal, seafood, chicken, steak, vegetable and pasta dishes along with salads and a long list of delectable appetizers.

Patsy’s Italian Restaurant 236 W. 56th St. 212-247-3491 patsys.com Since 1944, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been a traditional, family-owned and operated Italian restaurant located in the theater District. Patsy’s has been known for years as the restaurant Frank Sinatra made famous. In addition to Sinatra and family, Patsy’s

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Southern Hospitality BBQ

At Southern Hospitality they cook BBQ “Memphis Style”. To learn more about Memphis style BBQ these restaurateurs traveled down to Memphis with their award-winning chefs and researched what makes Memphis BBQ so special. What they learned was then brought back and now they’re able to feature a little bit of Memphis BBQ right here in New York City. The menu at Southern Hospitality is a blur of barbecue, Southern fare and the pub grub you’d expect at your local Memphis neighborhood restaurant. The barbecue menu offers two kinds of ribs (babybacks & spare ribs), sliced smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecued chicken and pulled chicken. For the ‘cue-phobes, there’s fried chicken, fried shrimp, mac and cheese, & Slow Smoked Prime Rib. Appetizers lean toward the Southern and the fried, with fried pickles, chicken fingers, lobster hush puppies, BBQ nachos, burnt end brisket chili, fried green tomatoes, as well as other Southern specialties. For dessert, the pecan pie and banana pudding are just two of their signature items on the menu.

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For further information or to book your special event at Upstairs, please contact jmaurer@kimberlyhotel.com Italian Restaurant has become a favorite with countless stars on both the east and west coasts, who have come to regard Patsy’s Italian Restaurant as a mecca of Italian fine dining.

Stella 34 Trattoria 6th Floor of Macy’s Herald Square Express elevators at 35th St. & Broadway entrance 151 West 34th St. 212-967-9251 stella34.com A modern Italian restaurant with sweeping 6th floor views of the Empire State Building & Herald Square, three wood-burning ovens, authentic Neapolitan pizza and house-made pastas. Stella 34 Trattoria is also the only US location of Italy’s finest gelateria, Vivoli. Dedicated express elevators at Macy’s 35th St & Broadway entrance.

Umberto’s Clam House 132 Mulberry St. 212-431-7545 umbertosclamhouse.com Since 1972, Umberto’s has been well known for their unpretentious flair, professional service and the freshest most authentic product possible. Actors, sports figures and other legends frequent this New York City Legend! Umberto’s famous open kitchen and custom built wood bar welcome tourists and locals and is a special treat for all who come. Their Hot Red Clam Sauce is simmered to perfection for hours just at it was when introduced in 1972!

Vanderbuilt Suites The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 44th Street & Vanderbilt Ave. 200 Park Ave. 212-949-8248 vanderbiltsuites.com A sophisticated meeting & event space conveniently located

adjacent to Grand Central Terminal with state-of-the-art equipment, sleek and modern designs, and versatile room layouts for events of 10 to 130. Vanderbilt Suites presents the unique ability to serve cuisine from the four Patina Restaurant Group restaurants in the MetLife Building.

Rooftops PHD Terrace 210 W. 55th St. 646-756-2044 phdterrace.com Inspired by a luxe penthouse, experience an intimate indoor floor and an outdoor rooftop space with impeccable views of Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. You’ll find a DJ space amongst the ivy covered walls and the full service bar and full kitchen offers a light menu.

Roof At Park South 125 E. 27th St. 212-204-5222 roofatparksouth.com A cocktail bar that just also happens to have spectacular, unobstructed views of the city. Sit back, relax, take in the views and let us serve you. Entrance is on 125 E. 27th Street, between Park & Lexington, above the Park South Hotel.

Top Of The Strand 33 W. 37th St. 212-368-6385 topofthestrand.com Set like a jewel on the 21st floor of The Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, is Midtown Manhattan’s most spectacular urban oasis. A retractable glass roof over the intimate rooftop lounge designed by Lydia Marks shows off the New York skyline year round. With its friendly atmosphere, dazzling

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views, well-made drinks and tasty light fare, Top of the Strand is one of New York City’s favorite rooftop bars.

Up on 20 32 W. 31st St. 212-330-1234 heraldsquare.hyatt.com Experience incredible skyline views at Up on 20. Set against an impressive backdrop of the Empire State Building and Freedom Tower, Up on 20 offers cozy seating and pub-style tables to mix and mingle. Share contemporary small plates and tapas, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our mixologists expertly shake and serve signature-infused vodkas in addition to a wide selection of premium beers, wines and spirits.

Upstairs At The Kimberly 145 E. 50th St. 212-702-1600 upstairsnyc.com Situated 30 stories above street

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level with breathtaking views across Midtown Manhattan is “Upstairs”, the Kimberly Hotel’s stunning penthouse level bar and lounge. Features Manhattan’s only rooftop bar with retractable all glass ceiling and walls for year round enjoyment, three separate indoor/outdoor atmospheres, a striking interior decor, ambient heated floors and breathtaking views of the iconic Chrysler Building. Not only is “Upstairs” a spectacular setting for evening cocktails, but it offers a wonderful atmosphere for a delicious breakfast buffet.

Seafood Crave Fishbar 428 Amsterdam Ave 646-494-2750 945 2nd Ave. 212-895-9585 cravefishbar.com That rare jewel for capricious

New Yorkers who want a place that feels comfortable enough to lounge and relax, yet stylish enough to be a night-out-on-thetown. Both a classy after-work gathering spot with a swinging #oystergram Happy Hour, and a destination dining room with inventive, clean, socially-conscious, sustainable fare, Crave Fishbar is a neighborhood favorite at both locations. As a bonus, they pledge that food and drink consumed at Crave Fishbar is fresh, creatively prepared, of the highest quality and has been harvested with integrity.

The Sea Grill

Rockefeller Center Concourse Level 19 West 49th St. 212-332-7610 theseagrillnyc.com The New York destination for the finest seafood at one of the world’s most iconic landmark locations, Rockefeller Center. For nearly thirty

years, The Sea Grill has thrilled guests with the highest quality, fresh seafood prepared in impeccable style, including the famous Sea Grill Chowder and legendary Jumbo Crab Cakes.

Spanish Flavors Campeon 9 E. 16th St. 212-675-4700 campeonnyc.com A hip and energetic Mexican Sports Restaurant and Bar geared towards the sports enthusiast that is tired of traditional sports themed restaurant cuisine. The menu has been interpreted by Rafael Vargas, a native of Mexico City, as classic Mexican Cuisine with a unique Manhattan twist.

Calle Ocho 45 W. 81st St. 212-873-5025 calleochonyc.com Serves up distinguished, exciting Latin fare and is known for its creative, bold use of flavors, unique cocktail list and bustling atmosphere.

La Fonda del Sol The MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal 44th St. & Vanderbilt Ave. 200 Park Ave. 212-867-6767 lafondadelsolnyc.com Indulge in vibrant Spanish cuisine and an expansive selection of tapas at La Fonda del Sol, conveniently located just steps away from Grand Central. Authentic Tapas include Tuna Tacos, Garlic Shrimp, Croquettes and Patas Bravas. The elegant main dining room offers Paella, Valenciana, Braised Short-ribs and whole Market Fish.

Steakhouses Bob’s Steak & Chop House 19 E. 52nd St. 212-754-5011 bobs-steakandchop.com/ newyork Each Bob’s location has its own unique personality, but all strictly uphold the same exceptional dining and service standards. Each customer is treated as a VIP at every location. Their combination of simple elegance, lively atmosphere, big drinks, fine wines and large cuts of the finest prime steaks, chops and seafood make Bob’s the best steakhouse in any town.

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse 40 Central Park South 212-369-4000 230 Park Ave. (at 46th St.) 212-867-5490 131 E. 54th St. 212-207-8050 135 W. 50th St. 212-957-5050

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Ellen’s Stardust Diner HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS SINGING WAIT STAFF

1650 Broadway (at 51st Street), New York, NY 10019 www.EllensStardustDiner.com | (212) 956-5151 120 W. 45th St. 212-575-5623 25 Broad St. 212-344-8463 bobbyvans.com Bobby Van opened his first restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York, in the summer of 1969, where he tended bar and played piano. The restaurant quickly became famous with local musicians, writers, poets, and artists. The Bobby Van’s family has since grown to include 6 Manhattan locations and two in Washington D.C. Bobby Van’s believes their customers should always be greeted warmly and with a smile, service should be friendly and efficient, and the food should be delicious and plentiful. Bobby Van’s proudly serves Prime USDA beef, fresh seafood, and the finest ingredients in all of their locations.

Hunt and Fish Club 125 W. 44th St. 212-575-4949 hfcnyc.com

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A 9,000-sq-foot classic-style steakhouse has debuted in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with a classic yet contemporary menu of exceptionally prepared steaks and game as well as a unique selection of canapés, seafood offerings, an extensive wine list, steak sauces prepared tableside, and specialty cocktails. An alluring old-meetsnew aesthetic highlights the bi-level, 180-seat space.

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse Madison Square Garden 9 Penn Plaza – 33rd St. & 8th Ave. 212-563-4444 nickandstefsny.com Named “one of the Top 10 best steakhouses in New York City,” Nick & Stef’s is a masterful blend of contemporary design and time-honored culinary talent. Madison Square Garden’s sleek shrine to steak is widely recognized for exclusive 28-day dry-aged cuts and menu of classic steakhouse favorites.

Sparks Steak House 210 E. 46th St. 212-687-4855 sparkssteakhouse.com Well known for excellent USDA Prime sirloin steaks, fresh seafood, large live lobsters, fresh vegetables and satisfying salads. And of course, the huge famous wine list. Several Private Party Rooms of all sizes are available The New York Post has rated them The Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan and they have been awarded the Wine Spectator magazine’s Grand Award 23 years in a row.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouses Tribeca 409 Greenwich St. 212-925-0350 Midtown East 200 E. 54th St. 212.588.9653

16 E. 46th St. 212-490-8300 Park Avenue 4 Park Avenue 212-889-3369 Somerville, NJ 119 W. Main St. 908-541-0344 Taking the core principles from his years as Peter Luger’s head waiter, Wolfgang didn’t just duplicate an exceptional steakhouse; he improved upon it making Wolfgang’s Steakhouse extraordinary. Not only does Wolfgang’s serve phenomenal porterhouse steak (for one, two, three or more), but the atmosphere, the expanded menu, the service and the accessibility of the locations is appealing to the most discriminating diners citywide. Wolfgang’s flagship Park Avenue location has enjoyed a full house since the day that it opened!

Times Square 250 W. 41st. St. 212-921-3720

THE PEARL HOTEL 212.245.4000 pearlhotelnyc.com

Darn-good steaks and seafood are the headliners at this Times Square chophouse; throw in tabs that won't break the bank, and showgoers say this baby's got star potential.” - Zagat

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MANHATTAN DINER 2532 Broadway Ave New York, NY 10025 212-932-0068 www.manhattandiner.net

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What’s So Special About New York Style Pizza?

Certainly, you’ve heard many raves about New York Style pizza and may have wondered what makes it so special. We’re here to explain. New York City is where the first pizza was sold in the United States. Gennaro Lombardi, who was operating a bakery and grocery on Spring Street in Little Italy, began selling the first pizza in 1905. His pizzeria is still standing at 32 Spring St., just a few blocks from his original location at 52 ½ Spring St. and is the oldest pizzeria in the US. This was the beginning of the pizza craze that would soon spread throughout the US. As it spread, variations of the New York Style pizza were created and now we have Chicago, California, Italian and other styles of pizza. The New York Style pizza was developed to accommodate the personality and habits of city residents that are still valid today. The thin crust is crisp along the edge but soft and pliable under the toppings to facilitate eating the wide slice on the go by folding the slice in half. This you’ll commonly hear referred to as “roll and go.” This folding habit also allows for more efficient eating, as the flat slice can be difficult to manage. Selling pizza by the slice was created through necessity. The cost of an entire pie in 1905 was a whopping 5 cents. However, many residents at that time could not afford an entire pie. Lombardi would sell customers a slice of the pie consistent with the amount they could afford to pay.

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There are specific traits of a New York style pizza that make it unique. Typically, a New York style pizza is 18 inches in diameter and commonly cut into 8 slices. The original pizzerias in NYC used coal brick ovens to bake the pies, which created a distinct flavor and crust. One of the most important ingredients in a New York Style pizza that makes it so hard to duplicate is thought to be minerals found in the water in New York City. Some pizzerias outside of New York City will have the water transported to their restaurants to ensure an authentic pie is created. These minerals combined with the high gluten dough used for the crust give the New York Style Pizza much of its personality and flavor. The earliest pies were topped simply with only genuine mozzarella and tomato sauce. That basic recipe has since been expanded to include a long list of delicious toppings. Gennaro Lombardi felt the future was in pizza and followed his dream. NYC is now home to over 400 pizzerias located throughout Manhattan and the other four boroughs and pizza has become an essential part of life in the city! There are a tremendous number of great pizzarias to be found in Manhattan. A few of our favorites include: Lombardi’s at 32 Spring St. in Little Italy, Arturo’s at 106 W. Houston St. in the West Village, Ben’s at 123 Macdougal St. also in the West Village, Uncle Paul’s at 70 Vanderbilt Ave., near Grand Central Station, and Marta at 29 E. 29th St. in the Flatiron District.

Around Town

o one has ever accused New York City of being a boring place! Whether you’re into sports, theater, art, museums or just a fun night out, you won’t find better options anywhere else in the world.

New York’s Broadway Theater District is the largest and most grandiose in the U.S., consisting of approximately 36 theaters. Most open ended run shows play Tuesdays through Saturdays with the occasional exception and matinée. Stars are made and broken on the Broadway stages of New York. If you’re a museum buff you’ve come to the right place. There is a museum for everyone and every interest. Here you’ll find everything from fine art to adult themes, including military, historical sites and homes, ethnic subjects, fashion, wax museums and even the Girl Scouts. New York has sports for every season. The Yankees and Mets always field great baseball teams. The Knicks, who play their home games at Madison Square Garden, represent New York in the NBA as do the Brooklyn Nets, who play in the new Barclays Center. The Rangers, who also play at the Garden, are the city’s NHL franchise. For football fans, the Jets and Giants both call New York home. New York also supports competitive teams in the WNBA (Liberty) and MLS (Red Bulls). Of course, there are numerous landmarks all over the city. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center and One World Observatory all offer tours and great aerial views of the city. There are, in fact, far too many to mention and everyone has their favorite they want to be sure and visit. The nightclubs in NYC are the most chic and trendy and set the standard for all others to follow. Pound for pound, block for block New York City is the undisputed entertainment capital of the world!

JOIN THE CIRCLE OF LIFE A GUIDE TO THE AMAZING OPENING SCENE OF THE LION KING ON BROADWAY

“Circle of Life,” THE LION KING’s jaw-dropping, much-talked-about opening number, introduces a menagerie of animals who stride, leap, gallop and dance across the stage. A closer look reveals the creative magic at work behind this breathtaking bit of stagecraft.

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LET’S GIVE THEM A HAND: Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, designed, hand sculpted and painted every prototype mask in this scene. Each mask receives regular touch-ups at the backstage “puppet workshop.”

LADDER OF SUCCESS: The tallest animals in the iconic opening number are the exotic giraffes at 14 feet high. Two actors climb six-foot ladders to fit inside the puppets, mount stilts and enter stage left.

THE VIEW FROM THE TOP: Pride Rock rises 12 feet over the African savannah five times during each performance. A REAL LIGHTWEIGHT: Mufasa’s mask, like others in the show, is made of carbon graphite (the same material airplanes are made of) and weighs less than a pound.

MAKE ROOM FOR BERTHA: At 13 feet long and nine feet wide, the elephant, nicknamed “Bertha,” is the largest animal in the show, requiring four cast members to maneuver her down the aisles of the Minskoff Theatre. Rear-of-house theatre access doors all over the world have been renovated and restructured to give her space for her initial entrance. After the performance, however, the costume collapses down to store easily.

ACCENT ON AUTHENTICITY: To capture the intangible spirit and sound of the savannah, seven South Africans perform with every company around the world except Japan, where the local artists mastered the pronunciation of the six different African languages used in the show.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ACTION: Now you can experience this iconic musical number like never before with an all-new 360° video! With our thrilling new interactive video, you can see the gorgeous spectacle from every angle, as if you’re standing center stage. Visit lionking.com/360 to join the circle of life.

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Broadway Shows Aladdin New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W. 42nd St. 866-870-2717 aladdinthemusical.com Over 3 million people have seen Disney’s ALADDIN worldwide. Now it’s your turn! See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wish For!” (NBC-TV)

The Lion King Minskoff Theatre 200 W. 45th St 866-870-2717 lionking.com Now is the time to experience THE LION KING, one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. It’s Broadway’s Award-Winning Best Musical, playing eight times a week in the heart of Times Square at the Minskoff Theatre, Broadway and 45th Street. The New York Times raves, “There is simply nothing else like it.” Join the circle of life… at THE LION KING.

The Phantom Of The Opera Majestic Theatre 247 W. 44th St. 212-239-6200 PhantomBroadway.com For over 29 record-breaking years, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is the Broadway musical all others are measured against. The timeless story, the unforgettable score, an undeniable obsession that could never die. Experience the haunting love story that has captivated New York and the world.

Broadway Tickets Telecharge.com 212-239-6200 telecharge.com Broadway tickets direct from the box office, online or by phone, 24/7.

TKTS Discount Theater Center Triangle at 46th & 47th Streets between Broadway & 7th Ave. 212-221-0885 tdf.org Discount ticket booth also sells limited full price tickets to Broadway shows.

Museums The Met 1000 Fifth Avenue 212-535-7710 metmuseum.org The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City – The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters.

The Met Breuer 945 Madison Avenue 212-731-1675 metmuseum.org/breuer The Met Breuer presents Modern and contemporary art through the lens of history. The Met lives in three iconic sites in New York City – The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters.

The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park 212-923-3700 metmuseum.org/cloisters The Met Cloisters presents wonders of medieval Europe through its art, architecture, and gardens. The Met lives in three iconic sites in New York City – The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters.

New York Transit Museum Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street 718- 694-1600 Gallery Annex & Store Grand Central Terminal Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse 212-878-1016 mta.info Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, accessible by subway, the New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation.

Sightseeing Ellis Island/American Family Immigration History Center 212-561-4500 ellisisland.org Includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Theaters, Libraries and Oral History recordings.

Hornblower Cruises & Events Hornblower Landing, Pier 40 646-392-8112 Chelsea Piers hornblowernewyork.com Hornblower Cruises & Events is the largest passenger vessel company in the United States and features dining cruises and charter yachts. Create a splash with an unforgettable cruise by Hornblower! We offer an array of unforgettable NYC cruises that will leave you with a greater appreciation of the Big Apple.

Statue Cruises Battery Park 877-523-9849 statuecruises.com No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip the

world’s most famous landmarks – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Statue Cruises offers departures throughout the day from both New York and New Jersey for the convenience of outof-town visitors and local residents alike. Get your Statue of Liberty tickets here at the guaranteed lowest price.

Statue of Liberty National Monument Liberty Island 877-523-9849 nps.gov/stli The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. Dedicated on October 28, 1886, it was designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center 5th Ave. between 49th & 50th St. 212-332-7654 therinkatrockcenter.com The world-famous ice rink at Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential NYC experience for generations, set against the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center’s sparkling lights and holiday tree. From October – April.

Venue Tours Carnegie Hall Tours 57th St. and 7th Ave. 212-903-9765 carnegiehall.org/tours Tour guides share more than 125 years of Carnegie Hall history, walking guests through the landmark building. Visitors visit the famous Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, walk through Composers Alley, hear the stories behind many of the signed photographs of performers hanging on the walls and see more than 400 artifacts on display. Tours are subject to the Hall’s performance and rehearsal schedule, usually offered daily from October through late June.

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Discover Why Aladdin is Exactly What You Wish For!

Here’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, by the numbers

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MAGIC GENIE

It’s a sensational fact: ALADDIN has been seen by more than three million people. New productions recently opened in Tokyo, Japan; Hamburg, Germany; London’s West End and Sydney, Australia. The North American tour will launch this April 2017!

How many amazing Genies are there on Broadway? Only one! From the moment he pops out of the lamp, the Genie dazzles everyone with a show-stopping performance that delights audiences night after night. It’s no wonder USA Today calls the show “Pure Genie-us!”

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T h e s h ow ’s 3 3 7 h an d m a d e costumes are glittered with over 2.1 million Swarovski® crystals. In fact, just one costume piece used in the finale of “Friend Like Me” contains 1,428 sparkling beads! That’s a lot of bling!

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Composer Alan Menken has won eight Academy Awards® in his distinguished career (he’s been nominated 19 times). He took home two statuettes for his work on ALADDIN, including one for the 1994 Grammy® Song of the Year, “A Whole New World.” In the show, that number is performed on a soaring magic carpet ride that’s the very definition of “Broadway Magic” (The Wall Street Journal).

The show’s costume design team has imported fabric from nine countries for ALADDIN, including Morocco, Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, Guatemala, France, Italy, Germany and China. No wonder The New York Times says the show is “Fabulous” and “Extravagant!”

Photos of James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and the Original Broadway Cast by Andrew Eccles, Matthew Murphy and Deen van Meer.

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T H E H I T B R O A D WAY M U S I C A L

One of New York City’s most consistent draws are the shows in our Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway theatres. The presentations and performances put on here are second to none and considered the greatest of the English-speaking world. New York’s Broadway theatres are located near one another throughout the Times Square and Theatre District areas of town. Broadway theatres are considered such if they have 500 or more seats. Off Broadway theatres have 100-499 seats, while Off-Off Broadway venues have less than 100. The Theatre District consists of an area bounded approximately by W. 40th St to the South, W.57th St to the North, Ninth Avenue to the West and Sixth Avenue to the east. The area has many nicknames including the “Great White Way,” which was coined due to the many bright lights illuminating the streets here. Most open-ended running shows have evening performances Tuesday through Saturday and most theaters are dark on Mondays. Start times are typically at 7 or 8 pm and can sometimes fluctuate depending on the day of the week. Afternoon matinées are commonly offered on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday coming together for about 8 performances a week. Shorter running shows may offer fewer performances and at different times. Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway shows are held in smaller theatres in various parts of the city. Many Off and Off-Off Broadway plays move to bigger Broadway theatres after enjoying a certain amount of success that they hope to replicate in the larger venue.

New York audiences are used to and continue to expect the best. As a result, many performers find New York audiences the hardest to please but also the most enthusiastic. The theatres and performers who have been a part of the many world famous productions here have also been great philanthropists during some of the city and country’s hardest times including both World Wars, the Great Depression and 9/11. Theatre members have organized food and fund drives, entertained members of our military and assisted less fortunate members of the performing arts community. You’ll find no broader and deeper offering of live show performances than here in New York City. With the constant rotation of older shows closing and opening of new ones there is always a new show to catch for theatre buffs. Broadway is one of New York City’s most exciting attractions and continues to draw large crowds of both locals and tourists all looking for the most current and exciting entertainment in the world! For more information please visit: thecitiview.com/nyc/entertainment

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On Broadway!

All the Wonders of

The Met!

By Sasha Dimitrijevic

In addition to being 4 blocks long and having 17 museums within itself, The Met Fifth Avenue stands as one true, sworn guardian of history’s secrets. The echoes of times past

could almost be heard through its long hallways and thick walls, which, through the years, have been built upon and added to; but surprisingly are still providing the same feeling and unconditionally serving the same purpose.

AAOA exhibit, photo by Brett Beyer. Image © The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Museum itself is truly breathtaking! Long staircases, marble and stone, wide spaces and tall walls with curious paintings are made for storytelling and remembrance of times passed. Various cultures and history are incorporated impeccably, while transitioning from one part of the world to another.

EmptyMet Tour A private tour, or an ‘EmptyMet Tour’ is highly recommended, since you are provided with insights and interesting “behind the scenes” information from the Museum’s experts and the Museum is very quiet and peaceful. The quiet and “Empty Met” is as close to the urban myth as it gets and I found it very rewarding time spent! The EmptyMet tour is available for groups and individuals and I highly recommended you experience it first hand.

Michael Rockefeller and the Tribes of New Guinea The collection travels all the way back to Papua New Guinea and the mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller. While attempting to research the primitive tribes living there and their rituals he began to swim ashore, on a rainy day, and was never to be seen again. Following this unfortunate event, the family decided to donate his collection to The Met, instead of creating a museum of primitive art. Continued on page 94

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Impressionist Art The stories told along the tour span the ages of the young artist, Van Gogh and his struggles, along with one of his selfportraits; Claude Monet and his world famous Water Lilies, which carries the honor of being the most photographed painting at The Met! The self-proclaimed and spontaneous painter Edgar Degas also has a place; with his sculpture of ‘The Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer’. This object was later connected to some controversial events, regarding certain Russian ballerinas; therefore Degas hid the sculpture for many years. Luckily, the little ballerina can be now seen at The Met and is very popular among children.

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One work of art that absolutely deserves to be mentioned is the painting of the notorious Madame X. Originally painted with one jeweled strap fallen from her shoulder to reflect her style and notoriety for following the gentlemen, artist John Singer Sargent repainted the strap after the portrait was met with initial ridicule and kept it for 30 years before selling it to The Met.

The Met has all sorts of ways to help you and your family make the most of your visit. You can participate in one of their interactive programs, attend story time in the Nolan Library, or pick up an interactive map or children’s audio guide at the museum. But the fun doesn’t stop there – just a few years ago The Met launched #MetKids, an interactive website made for, with, and by kids! Discover fun facts about works of art, hop in the time machine, watch behind-the-scenes videos, and get ideas for your own creative projects. Check out the #MetKids blog for news and to discover what you can learn from the Museum’s young visitors from around the world.

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History Lives at The Met!

Among the many mind-blowing surprises is a room containing an entire Egyptian Temple (The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing), surrounded by water as a nod to the Nile River, overlooking Central Park. Interesting fact - the main advocate in acquiring this exhibit was Jackie Kennedy, as the Temple had two other potential destinations. It is also conveniently positioned so that it could be seen from Jackie’s former apartment, close to the park. You can also visit the very room where the crucial decision to create the Museum was made. This room is now glorified by the enormous photograph of the great George

The Met is one place where the great ghosts of the past gather, watching over its contents and reminiscing together. The spirits are able to tell and continuously relive their important moments, through the experts working here, listening and absorbing everyone’s reaction cautiously. The Met is the ultimate destination for the history buff, curious visitor or anyone wanting their horizons significantly expanded!

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Washington crossing the Delaware River. The frame ended up being so big, they had to build it within the room! Everything from Turkish interior designs, wonders of Greek sculptures, lonely Cleopatra, the last oversized armor worn to battle by Henry the VIII, French décor, more Impressionist art, historical nemesis and lovers and partners in all sorts of crimes can be seen under one roof!

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Museum Mile

Museum Mile is home to one of the most dense collections of cultural displays and art exhibitions

in the world. Running for just over a mile up Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 110th Street along the east side of Central Park, the Mile is currently home to nine museums! Here you’ll find a continuous offering of exhibitions and programs spanning many cultures across centuries of time.

Museum Mile is anchored on the south end by The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 82nd St and on the north end by The Africa Center at 110th St. In between are Neue Galerie New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio. The Met is one of the largest museums in the U.S. and features more than 2 million objects in 17 curatorial departments. The Met is one of the most-visited museums in the world and offers so much to experience that you can spend an entire day here… or more! Over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world come to life in an exciting and interactive venue. El Museo de Barrio highlights Latin American and Caribbean art with a special focus on Puerto Rican art and specifically Puerto Rican artists from New York City. For a thorough look at all that makes New York the fabulous city it is, the Museum of the City of New York has a collection of photos, costumes, paintings, military, police and fire artifacts and even a theatre collection highlighting the golden age of Broadway. The Jewish Museum is the leading museum of Jewish heritage in the U.S. and features contemporary and historic artifacts in a wide variety of media. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is home to collections and exhibitions of design and decorative arts.

The National Academy Museum and School, also known as the “National Academy’” is a museum, school and a professional honorary organization dedicated to promoting the fine arts in the U.S. The second newest member of Museum Mile is the Neue Galerie. This museum of twentieth-century German and Austrian art was established in 2001. The Africa Center is the Mile’s newest addition. Here the emphasis is on increasing public awareness and appreciation of African art and culture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum highlights Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, modern and contemporary art. The building’s spiral design was somewhat controversial amongst artists and curators when it first opened as the continuous ramp and shallow display areas were unlike any other gallery at the time. Each June, during the Museum Mile Festival, free admission is offered and the museums extend their normal hours into the evening. Outdoor activities such as face painting, chalk drawing, along with live music are also on the agenda as Fifth Avenue is closed to traffic for NYC’s biggest block party! A visit to Museum Mile is an exciting and essential NYC experience. The combination of tree-lined sidewalks, Central Park and the quiet environs of the Upper East Side only enhance an already rewarding stroll through some of the world’s best and most treasured museums. For more information please visit: museummilefestival.org

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Monday through Friday: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM Adult: $17 Student/Senior: $12 Child (12 years old or younger): $12

For more information and to confirm the tour schedule, visit carnegiehall.org/tours or call 212-903-9765 (Monday through Friday, 10 AM–5:30 PM).

A limited number of full-price adult tickets are available approximately one week in advance by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 or by visiting the Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. Additional tour tickets will be made available for purchase from the Box Office starting at 11 AM each day a tour is scheduled. Please arrive early; availability is limited. Tours depart from the main lobby.

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Sightseeing Essentials Carnegie Hall Tours Since 1891, Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for excellence in performance, its walls echoing with applause for the world’s finest artists and ensembles. Carnegie Hall is home to more than 600 performances each season on its three stages, with offerings that range from orchestral concerts, chamber music, and solo recitals, to jazz, world, and popular music. Complementing its performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates extensive music education and community programs that annually serve nearly half a million people in New York, across the US, and around the world. Tour guides share more than 125 years of Carnegie Hall history, walking guests through the landmark building. Visitors visit the famous Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, walk through Composers Alley, hear the stories behind many of the famous signed photographs of performers hanging on the walls, and see more than 400 artifacts on display in the Rose Museum. Subject to the Hall’s performance and rehearsal schedule, tours are offered daily from October through late June. Public walk-in tours are offered Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM; and Saturday at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. For more information and to confirm the tour schedule, please visit:

Hornblower Cruises & Events Experience unparalleled views of New York City aboard Hornblower’s luxury fleet. There’s no better way to experience New York’s iconic sights including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan’s aweinspiring skyline. Hornblower’s International Sightseeing Cruise and Lady Liberty Lunch Cruise will let you see the sights from a new perspective. For something truly different, party aboard Rock the Yacht! or try Alive After Five, New York’s ultimate happy hour cruise. Sightseeing, lunch, and party cruises leave from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport. Be inspired by New York City aboard Hornblower’s New York City Lights Dinner Cruise. Or relax with a brunch buffet, free-flowing mimosas and live jazz aboard the Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise. Hornblower’s dining and holiday specialty cruises leave from Pier 40 in the West Village. For more information please visit: hornblowernewyork.com

Statue Cruises No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip to the world’s most famous landmarks – the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Statue Cruises, the official provider of tickets and tours to both, offers departures throughout the day from both New York and New Jersey. Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and limited access of Ellis Island featuring the Wall of Honor is a memorable experience for people from all over the world. Guided hardhat tours of the south side of Ellis Island are also available. Audio tours, available in several languages, are included with every ticket purchased to ensure you receive a complete presentation of the history and significance of these National Landmarks. While in the area, Statue Cruises also offers very interesting tours of the Financial District and more of downtown NYC. For more information, please visit: statuecruises.com

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Yankee Stadium Tours Come out to the Bronx and get the full Yankee Stadium experience on a Classic Tour! Whether you are a diehard baseball fan or just want to see one of the most famous sporting venues in the world, tours of Yankee Stadium has something for everyone to enjoy. Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat and Derek Jeter’s jersey. Embrace the winning tradition of the Yankees by viewing their World Series trophies and rings. Visit legendary Monument Park and learn about some of the most important figures in Yankees history. Take pictures of the field from some of the most exclusive locations in the Stadium. Each of the tours are led by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. To book tour tickets or for more information, go to Yankees.com/tours

The National September 11 Memorial The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute to the memory and honor for the approximate 3,000 people that were killed in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center, the Flight 93 crash site near Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon. It also pays tribute to the six people killed in the February 1993 World Trade Center Bombing. The Memorial features twin reflecting pools that sit within the footprints of the original Twin Towers. Each are almost an acre in size and are the largest man made waterfalls in North America. The memorial design was awarded to architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker after they were selected from a global design competition that generated more than 5,200 entries from 63 different countries. The National September 11 Memorial is a somber reminder of a tragic day in American history and reminds us of our own resilience and solidarity. For more information, please visit: 911memorial.com

Coney Island Brooklyn’s Coney Island has been a popular destination for tourists and locals for many decades. Home of the Cyclone, Wonder Wheel, Luna Park, the Original Nathan’s and a long list of some of the best boardwalk dining and shopping you’ll ever find, Coney Island remains a favorite of young and old. The beaches and a few restaurants, including Nathan’s, are open year round. The rides, attractions and other businesses are open roughly Easter through Halloween with varying hours of operation through the season. From June through August, Fireworks On The Beach are held every Friday night at 9:30. Coney Island is approximately 45-60 minutes from Midtown Manhattan and can be reached via the D, Q, N or F trains to the Stillwell Avenue stop. For more information, please visit: coneyisland.com & lunaparknyc.com

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Madison Square Garden® All Access Tour™ 4 Pennsylvania Plaza 212-465-6741 msgallaccesstour.com Explore exclusive VIP areas of the state-of-the-art arena and commemorate over 130 years of legendary Garden history. Discover the spectacular Chase Bridges®, explore the Knicks® and Rangers® locker rooms*, and view the arena like never before. TOURS RUN DAILY* 9:30AM to 3:00PM *Tour content, dates and times subject to change.

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2124 Broadway 212-465-6500 beacontheatre.com The venue for annual family shows and theatricals, college graduations and religious conferences as well as a long list of musical performaces.

Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat or Lou Gehrig’s Jersey. Embrace the Yankees’ winning tradition by seeing the team’s World Series rings and trophies. Visit the famous Monument Park that honors the greatest figures in Yankees history.

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131 W. 3rd St. 212-475-8592 bluenote.net Since its inception in 1981, Blue Note has become one of the premier jazz clubs in the world and a cultural institution in Greenwich Village. Owner and founder Danny Bensusan had a vision to create a jazz club in Greenwich Village that would treat deserving artists with

respect, while allowing patrons to see the world’s finest jazz musicians in a close, comfortable setting.

Carnegie Hall 57th St. and 7th Ave. 212-247-7800 carnegiehall.org Carnegie Hall’s mission is to present extraordinary music and musicians on the three stages of this legendary hall, to bring the transformative power of music to the widest possible audience, to provide visionary education programs, and to foster the future of music through the cultivation of new works, artists and audiences. Tours available.

Visit Yankees.com/tours for available dates, times and pricing.

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Liberty Enlightening The World

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic and symbolic monuments in the world. It stood as one of the first sights new immigrants from the east saw of their new home, as they passed through New York harbor on their way to Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French government, was erected in 1887 and has kept watch over the harbor ever since. It is much more than a monument however; she is a beloved friend and living symbol of freedom to millions of people worldwide. The Statue of Liberty's construction holds great significance, for it is a tapestry of old symbols woven together to create new meaning. Her classical face and drapery suggest a Roman Goddess of Liberty; the broken shackles symbolize freedom newly achieved; the radiant crown represents her shedding light on the seven seas and continents. The tablet she holds, inscribed in Roman Numerals "July 4, 1776," identifies the figure as an apostle of American freedom, law and justice. Bledsoe Island, was the original name of Liberty Island prior to its renaming in 1956. The statue stood strong for 100 years

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and was thoroughly renovated prior to the 1986 4th of July Celebration. Today the Statue of Liberty still draws visitors from all over the world. From 1892 through 1954 more than 12 million immigrants searching for a better life passed through the halls of Ellis Island. Over 100 million Americans can trace their history to immigrants whose story here started at Ellis Island. The island was sometimes referred to as the “Island of Hope” being the first stop on a pilgrimage to new opportunities and experiences. For others, it was sometimes known as “the Island of Tears” as some families separated when individuals were denied entry. Both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island offer a very inspirational visit, as both remain symbols of freedom, independence and new beginnings!

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The Soul of The City

Many cities are associated with various

forms of music. Chicago and the Blues, New Orleans and Ragtime, but New York is undeniably the home of jazz. From the early 1920’s, New York Jazz quickly developed into a very sophisticated form of music with ties to both pop and classical music. Throughout the 1920’s, Harlem was known for its outstanding and expanding nightclub scene and every jazz musician aspired to play there. The scene became so well known that it drew the attention of residents citywide that were eager to experience all of the excitement surrounding the new music and the fabulous theaters. Club owners were aggressive in luring clientele. One of the biggest draws was the Cotton Club. Its large stage was designed to resemble the veranda of a plantation house, including tall white columns, a painted backdrop featuring slave cabins and live oak trees complete with moss. The Cotton Club was home to lavish floorshows of songs, dances and scantily clad showgirls. The music, choreography, costumes and stage was a match for any Broadway show. Duke Ellington first came to prominence as the bandleader at the Cotton Club from 1927 to 1931. Many of these shows were broadcast live via radio, which helped elevate Duke to national

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Photos from left to right; Jazz at The Kitano Duke Ellington in his dressing room photo by William Goettlieb; Billie Holiday, photos by William Goetlieb

and international fame. His tenure here helped him to solidify his skills as a performer and just as importantly a composer. As Duke moved on in 1931, Cab Calloway became the new bandleader. While the Cotton Club was Harlem’s most glamorous club, the biggest was the Savoy. The Savoy occupied an entire block of Lenox Avenue between 140th and 141st St. Two bands had to be playing once so that the music never stopped. Performers at the Savoy were very serious minded. Drummer Chick Webb had a great eye for new talent and he uncovered the likes of Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter and their first star, Ella Fitzgerald. Bebop Jazz was developed in 1941 as Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Hinton, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Kenny Clarke were playing informally together at a small club on W. 118th St. called Minton’s Playhouse. Minton’s was another jazz nerve center frequented by jazz musicians and enthusiasts. By the mid 1940’s, race riots and an economic decline shuttered most of these Harlem clubs. Beginning in the 1930’s a cluster of jazz clubs sprang up along W. 52nd St. between Fifth and Seventh Avenues and jazz began moving to Midtown.

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At least seven clubs flourished in this area into the early 40’s. The Spotlite, Yacht Club and Three Deuces were located along the south side of the block between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The Onyx, Jimmy Ryan’ s and Tondelayo’s were on the other side of the street. One block further west was the Hickory House and Kelly’s Stable. While many jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Count Basie, Pee Wee Russell and Eddie Condon played in these clubs, Billie Holiday was the Queen.

After World War II, the neighborhood surrounding 52nd St began to decline. As the 1940’s drew to a close, two clubs took over prominence in the New York Jazz world. The Royal Roost, located a few block southwest at 47th & Broadway played host to many live broadcasts by Symphony Sid and proclaimed itself “The House That Bop Built.” It was host to Miles Davis many times and he debuted his nine-piece “nonet project” there in 1948. This breakthrough became known as the “Birth of the Cool” The club was moved in the early 1950’s and subsequently closed. Birdland opened in late 1949, on Broadway just north of 52nd St., with a bill that included its namesake and inspiration, Charlie Parker. Many jazz legends including Parker called Birdland home and their booking history reads like as who’s who of jazz: Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bud Powell, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Count Basie and a long list of others. Many celebrities of the time were regulars at Birdland including Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Marlene Dietrich and Ava Gardner. Several classic live recordings have been made at Birdland including Coltrane’s “Live at Birdland." and George Shearing’s “Lullaby of Birdland.” Symphony Sid moved his popular live broadcasts from the Royal Roost here in 1950. The club was closed for some time after 1965 but is now operating near the corner of W. 44th St. and Eighth Avenue. The new venue has been haled for its great sightlines and acoustics.

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Photos from left to right; Charlie Parker photos by William Goetlieb, photos courtesy of Birdland., Les Paul, photo courtesy of The Iridium.

Since the reemergence of the club, midtown has seen some of the best jazz in the world. Oscar Peterson, John Pizzarelli, Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Diana Krall, Michael Feinstein and a very long list of contemporary artists have played memorable sets here. The club also hosts the annual Django Reinhardt NY Festival and the Umbria Jazz Festival. During the 1960’s, jazz clubs tended to be located downtown near Greenwich Village. The Village Gate, Five Spot and, of course, the Village Vanguard were favorites of fans and musicians. In 1994, The Iridium opened on the Upper West Side and after great success it is now located at 1650 Broadway near the corner of 51st St. The Iridium books seven nights a week and continues to honor Les Paul every Monday night with performances by the Les Paul Trio accompanied by guest guitarists such as Jeff Beck and Steve Miller. Many jazz legends play here regularly including the likes of McCoy Tyner, Max Roach and Lionel Hampton. The Iridium has also been host to several live recordings by artists such as: Kenny Garret, Charlie Haden, Clark Terry and the Jazz Messengers. The club is well known for the city’s only “audiophile space,” with amazing sound, sightlines and design. Shows are webcast in high definition sound and The Iridium features a state of the art recording studio.

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Jazz at Kitano, located in the Kitano Hotel, is one of New York City’s most intimate jazz lounges and offers the best in world-class Jazz entertainment. The ever-changing schedule of acts include the legends of the genre and the next generations stars. Each Sunday, Jazz comes to the Jazz at Kitano during brunch. You can dine on a sumptuous buffet of both breakfast and supper items, while enjoying the jazz stylizations of Tony Middleton and his band. For great Jazz intimate is always best and Jazz at Kitano delivers. There are great jazz clubs throughout the city. The Jazz Standard in the Flatiron District; the Fat Cat, Zinc Bar, Village Vanguard, Small’s, Mezzrow’s and Blue Note in the West Village; Jazz at Lincoln Center and Smoke Jazz and Supper Club on the Upper West Side; Ginny’s Supper Club and Minton’s in Harlem are all currently popular and showcase the best in the world of Jazz. Several other NYC hotels also offer Live Jazz such as Café Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel. For a more complete list of Live Jazz venues and schedules please visit: thecitiview.com/nyc

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New York City’s most intimate Jazz Lounge offers the best in world class Jazz entertainment. Our ever-changing schedule of acts include the legends of the genre and the next generations stars Mon: Open Jam Session from 8:00p.m. to 11:30p.m. Tue: Piano Solo Series from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. Wed - Sat: Two sets at 8:00p.m. & 10:00p.m. Sun: Jazz Brunch 12:00p.m. to 2:30p.m. applicable cover charges will apply

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Diamond Horseshoe 235 W. 46th St. 212-827-4116 diamondhorseshoe.com In 1938, legendary theater owner and operator Billy Rose opened Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe in the basement of the Paramount. The nightclub was the talk of the town, with its vaudeville-style revues, some choreographed by Gene Kelly. Though the hot spot ultimately closed in 1951, it is back—promising a maximalist entertainment experience, a surreal fusion of calculated refinement and coquettish playfulness.

The Iridium 1650 Broadway 212-582-2121 theiridium.com They are inspired by their unique dual history as both a jazz institution and the home of Les Paul who played here from 1996-2009 and continues to guide them.

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Throughout the week you’ll find amazing artists in the city’s only “audiophile space- with amazing sound, sight lines great food and design.”

small plate or a full dinner while you enjoy world class jazz performances every Monday through Saturday evening in one of the city’s most intimate venues.

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The Theater at Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza 212-465-6741 theateratmsg.com The venue for annual family shows and theatricals, the NFL and NBA Drafts, CBS Television’s Fall Premiere, Con Edison’s Shareholder Meetings, product launches for Infinity and Intel, college graduations, and religious conferences as well as a long list of musical performances.

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Cities Within The City

photo of Union Square by Sean Pavone

ou’ll find New York City is made up of a collection of many smaller “cities” or villages. Each one has its own rich personality, background and history, defined in part by the inhabitants of each area. Manhattan can basically be divided into three overall sections: Downtown, Uptown and Midtown. Each section of town consists of several smaller areas that many times overlap as the boundaries of these neighborhoods are not always clearly defined. No doubt, there is a neighborhood or two in New York that you’ll find agreeable to your own personality. Some may like the excitement of Wall Street and Lower Manhattan while others may prefer the laid back atmosphere of Greenwich Village or SoHo. For a more quiet experience you may end up on the Upper East or Upper West Side. Times Square and Midtown are always bustling with people and this area is often many visitors’ introduction to the city. There is a large concentration of hotels and attractions in Midtown and there is something for everyone of all ages and interests there. You’ll find Broadway just around the corner and many fabulous dining destinations for before and after the show. Chinatown and Little Italy offer snapshots of their cultures, cuisines and traditions. These various neighborhoods are the fabric of the city and all contribute to the city’s personality as a whole. When we say there’s something new around every corner, this multitude of backgrounds, attitudes and cultures makes that possible. Get out and about in as many neighborhoods as you can during your visit and truly experience New York!

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Uptown is essentially everything from the south side of Central Park, from 59th Street to the northernmost part of Manhattan. This includes the Upper East and West Sides as well as Harlem and Morningside Heights. Uptown is less populated with tourists and generally regarded as a bit more affluent than other parts of the city. There are several cultural attractions uptown including Lincoln Center, Museum Mile and all of Central Park. Midtown is as it sounds, the center portion of Manhattan, and lies between Uptown and Downtown. The general boundaries here are 59th Street on the North and either 34th or 23rd Street on the South. Depends on who you ask. Midtown stretches across the island from west to east. There is also a distinction between Midtown East and Midtown West. Any destination west of Fifth Avenue is considered Midtown West and any destination East of Fifth Avenue is Midtown East. This portion of Manhattan is the certainly the busiest and is the largest Central Business District in the US. It is also the country’s largest commercial, entertainment and media center. You’ll find Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen, The Fashion District, Murray Hill, The Theater District and Kip’s Bay in Midtown. Chelsea, Gramercy and the Flatiron District are part of the southern “border” of Midtown and are sometimes noted as downtown neighborhoods. Assuming we can agree that Downtown begins at 14th Street moving Southward, you’ll find many of the city’s most distinct and historic neighborhoods here. Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Lower East Side, the East Village, Nolita, Chinatown, Little Italy, Meatpacking District and the Financial District all make up Lower Manhattan. Downtown is generally regarded as the city’s financial center and it is where the original settlement of the city began. As the city grew and residents wanted to move toward more quiet and bigger spaces the city began to develop “uptown.” There are many, many things to see and do whether you’re Uptown, Downtown or in Midtown. Every neighborhood in every part of town offers its own unique personality and all of them come together to make NYC the fabulous and exciting city is has and always will be. For mobile-friendly maps of NYC, please visit: thecitiview.com/nyc

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Chelsea

One of the city’s most charming neighborhoods, Chelsea is made up of many interesting and very different personalities. The neighborhood is primarily residential, but its many retail businesses reflect the ethnic and social diversity of the population. The area’s boundaries are roughly 14th Street to the south, 30th Street to the north, the western boundary of the Ladies' Mile Historic District – which lies between the Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue) and Seventh Avenue – to the east, and the Hudson River and West Street to the west. The western part of Chelsea has become a center of the New York art world, with many art galleries located in both new buildings and rehabilitated warehouses. Chelsea takes its name from the estate and Georgianstyle house of retired British Major Thomas Clarke who chose the name "Chelsea" after the manor of Chelsea, London, home to Sir Thomas More. His estate was the beginning of the new neighborhood which thrived for several decades, but an industrial zone began to develop along the Hudson which brought immigrants from many countries, especially Ireland, to work in nearby factories. The area was an early theater district beginning in the 1870’s and was a hotbed of motion picture making prior to World War I. Mary Pickford's first pictures were made on the top floors of an armory building at 221 West 26th Street.

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Above 23rd Street, by the Hudson River, the neighborhood is post-industrial, featuring the High Line that follows the river all through Chelsea. Eighth Avenue is a center for LGBT-oriented shopping and dining, and from 16th to 22nd Streets between Ninth and Tenth Avenues, mid-nineteenth-century brick and brownstone townhouses are still occupied. Since the mid-1990’s, Chelsea has become a center of the New York art world, as art galleries moved here from SoHo. From 16th Street to 27th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues, there are nearly 400 art galleries that are home to modern art from upcoming artists and respected artists as well. There are plenty of sights to be seen and experienced here as Chelsea is home to Chelsea Piers, a former luxury cruise terminal that was once going to welcome the RMS Titanic to Pier 60; Chelsea Market, a restored factory that hosts variety of shopping and dining options; Chelsea Studios and the infamous Hotel Chelsea. As is the case with much of NYC, Chelsea offers a vivid historical glimpse of the past right alongside all that is current with a focus on the future. For more information please visit: chelseanow.com

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The Fashion District

his is where it all begins! From the highest and most sophisticated fashion to everyday casual wear, the styles originated right here in the Fashion District. The neighborhood is also referred to as the Garment District. This fashion paradise has been synonymous with design since its beginnings in the very early 1900’s. A wealth of the world’s top designers, as well as suppliers of every imaginable fabric and accessory are located here. In fact, some of the most recognized names in fashion got their start here. Diane von Furstenberg, Liz Claiborne, Oscar De La Renta, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Bill Blass, Ralph Lauren and Halston all spent time in the Fashion District perfecting their craft. The Fashion Walk of Fame, which runs along 7th Avenue from W. 34th Street to Times Square, pays tribute to many of these fashion stars and their contributions to the world of fashion. It is the only fashion landmark in the US. The well known “Needle Threading a Button” is located at the corner of 7th Avenue and W. 39th Street. Originally known as the textile manufacturing capital of the world in the early 1900’s, it was a testament to the Old America. The neighborhood has since reinvented itself in the modern age and is a true NYC landmark. The Fashion District offers world class cuisine, off-broadway theaters, art galleries and fine hotels, but you would surely not want to make a trip without visiting many of the fine boutiques

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and shops highlighting the latest designs. If you’re on a budget, there are many shops offering great fashion at discounts. For those interested in really learning about fashion design and history, there is a museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as fashion exhibits at the Costume Institute at the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of the City of New York. The Fashion Institute of Technology is where the world’s next top designers come to learn and hone their craft. Many of the world’s best known people in the design industry attended FIT, including Michael Kors and Nina Garcia. The Fashion District is a great mix of history and modern design, always raising the bar for new and exciting fashion trends. It is certainly one of the most exciting parts of the city. This world renowned fashion capital lets you see fashion’s future today. For more information please visit: fashioncenter.com

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The Flatiron District

s diverse as New York itself, the Flatiron District includes some of the City’s most popular restaurants, a dynamic retail environment, superb educational institutions and historic architectural attractions. A growing residential community lends added vitality to the neighborhood. The designation “Flatiron District” for this area is of relatively recent vintage, dating from around 1985, and came about because of its increasingly residential character, and the influx of many restaurants into the area. Prior to then, the area was primarily commercial, with numerous small clothing and toy manufacturers, and was sometimes called the Toy District. This area is irregularly shaped and consists of approximately 38 square blocks, running from 21st to 28th Streets and from parts of Sixth Avenue up to, but not including, Third Avenue. Notable buildings in the district include the Flatiron Building, one of the oldest of the original New York skyscrapers, and just to east at 1 Madison Avenue is the Met Life Tower, built in 1909 and the tallest building in the world until 1913, when the Woolworth Building was completed.

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A few upscale hotels have recently been added to the area and several “big box” retailers can be found along Sixth Avenue between 14th Street and 23rd Street, at the district’s western edge. The Flatiron District continues to beautify and improve itself. Several Public Plazas that were initiated north of and adjacent to the Flatiron Building in 2008 have brought new life, an influx of visitors and a revitalization of business. These are embellished by lush plantings, bright blue umbrellas, silver-toned tables and chairs and are great places to relax and enjoy the city. For more information please visit: discoverflatiron.com

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Midtown

Hell’s Kitchen

his rustic neighborhood was once the site of one of the greatest and most intense fictional gang rivalries in history...the Sharks and Jets, a very big part of Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.” It was also the childhood home of comic book superhero, Daredevil. Although these characters are fictional, Hell’s Kitchen is well known for its rough and tumble past. Current and past residents take pride in the neighborhood’s edgy look and feel as Hell’s Kitchen has retained much of it’s original personality. Hell’s Kitchen, also known as Clinton and Midtown West, features a very diverse population mix. The area’s businesses and restaurants reflect the many ethnic backgrounds to be found here. Each May, the neighborhood hosts the Ninth Avenue Association’s International Food Festival as 20 blocks of 9th Avenue, from 37th to 57th Street, are closed to traffic and food from all over the world is featured. The area is loosely defined as being between 34th Street to the south, 59th Street to the north, Eighth Avenue to the east and the Hudson River to the west.

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Due to the area’s gritty reputation, the housing costs can be somewhat lower than other nearby parts of town and that combined with proximity to the Theater District has made Hell’s Kitchen a haven for aspiring actors. Many well known actors and musicians have and do live in the area. Hell’s Kitchen has very lively character combined with a diverse ethnic flavor and an old neighborhood feel. Many New Yorkers find this their favorite neighborhood and relish in its authenticity. For more information please visit: hknanyc.org

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Murray Hill

Murray Hill is another peaceful enclave in the midst of a very busy city. This area serves as a perfect place for a stroll down the avenues, especially the wide and well landscaped Park Avenue. The area’s boundaries were recently defined as being East 34th Street to the south, East 40th Street to the north, Madison Avenue to the west, and Third Avenue to the east. The colorful history of Murray Hill goes back over 200 years and got its name from Robert Murray who owned a thriving import business and Murray’s Wharf on Wall Street. He and his wife Mary, moved to the area, were members of wealthy New York society and frequently entertained dignitaries passing through New York, such as George Washington. Mary’s most famous party was held on September 15, 1776 as the Battle of Manhattan was getting underway at Kips’ Bay. Five British warships surprised the untrained colonial troops and sent them scattering northwest in disorderly retreat. British troops followed close behind, hurling insults at the undisciplined behavior of the Americans. According to legend, Mary Murray invited the British commander General Sir William Howe and his men to rest and enjoy a pot of tea. Their time spent in the company of Mrs. Murray and her charming daughters allowed the Americans to escape. The next day, they would triumph over the British in the Battle of Harlem Heights.

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As the city began to expand further uptown and encroach upon the area, in the mid 1800’s, the Murray family registered with the city surveyor the “Murray Hill Restriction”, which banned the building of any structures other than “brick or stone dwellings.” This restriction was the bane of real estate developers for the next 100 years. The restriction did not anticipate the development of apartment buildings and the neighborhood fought together against these developments many times with limited success. Many notable citizens have lived in this area including John Pierpont Morgan and his son JP, a noted American financier, banker and philanthropist. Today Murray Hill remains home to many wealthy older residents as well as young professionals. The thriving restaurant and bar scene along Third Avenue is testament to the younger demographic moving in. Due to the neighborhoods’ proximity to the United Nations headquarters and the availability of old mansions, many countries operate embassies in the Murray Hill area. For more information please visit: murrayhillnyc.org

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The Theatre District

f nonstop around-the-clock action and excitement are on your list, the Theater District may just be the place for you. This area of NYC is home to numerous Broadway, off Broadway and off off Broadway theaters, restaurants, hotels, retailers, recording studios, theatrical agencies, costume characters and just about anything on your list. This neighborhood has had various nicknames, such as “The Great White Way” (because the area was so brilliantly illuminated by white lights), “Broadway,” “The Rialto,” “The Street” and “The Main Stem” since 1883. It extends from approximately West 40th Street to West 54th Street, from west of Sixth Avenue to east of Eighth Avenue, and includes Times Square. An area known as Theatre Row is an area on 42nd Street from Ninth Avenue to Eleventh Avenue, which includes many Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theaters. Many an aspiring star have come from all over the world for an opportunity to perform on one of the many stages here. At 1500 Broadway between 43rd and 44th Streets, the Good Morning America news show is performed live each weekday. Passers by can view the show in progress from the studio's street level windows.

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The theaters and performers, who have been a part of the many world famous productions, have also been great philanthropists during some of the city and country’s hardest times including both World Wars, the Great Depression and 9/11 by organizing food and fund drives, entertaining members of our military and assisting less fortunate members of the performing arts community. The title and lyrics to the song ”Bright Lights, Big City,” by bluesman Jimmy Reed certainly applies to the Theater District. For more information: timessquarenyc.org

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Times Square

Times Square serves as a nerve center of activity in the city for locals, visitors, performers and spectators. Much of what constitutes modern American culture has been invented and reinvented, tested and displayed in the few blocks that make up the Times Square district.

Times Square begins at the junction of Broadway (now converted into a pedestrian plaza) and Seventh Avenue and stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. It has been nicknamed “The Crossroads of the World” and “The Center of the Universe.” Until 1904, Times Square was known as Longacre Square, after Long Acre in London, where the carriage trade in that city was centered. The name changed after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building – now called One Times Square. This is the site of the annual ball drop on New Year’s Eve, a tradition which began on December 31, 1907. Each year, an estimated one million people in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding a collective farewell to the departing year, and expressing our joy and hope for the year ahead. The most popular spectacles of Times Square have always been free – the dazzling electrical signs that gave Broadway its reputation as “The Great White Way.” Over the course of the past hundred years, Times Square has become an outdoor laboratory for new ways to communicate and advertise.

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Times Square is the only neighborhood with zoning ordinances requiring building owners to display illuminated signs. The neighborhood actually has a minimum limit for lighting instead of the standard maximum limit. The density of illuminated signs in Times Square now rivals that of Las Vegas. Officially, signs in Times Square are called “spectaculars” and the largest of them are called “jumbotrons.” Times Square is also where American news was made. It was here that writers like Walter Winchell and Damon Runyon perfected their punchy reporting style, the gossip column, and the use of slang, that redefined what news was – how it was to be written and reported, and what counted. Now ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Reuters, Viacom, Condé Naste, and of course the New York Times are all here. This area is home to the best known Broadway Theaters, many retailers, music clubs and restaurants. No one can visit NYC without seeing Times Square at least once and it serves as many visitors’ introduction to the city. For more information: timessquarenyc.org

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Statue of Frederick Douglass in Harlem

Harlem

Harlem has played a significant role in the history of New York City. The area is located Uptown

between the East and Hudson Rivers, with its northern border at 155th Street and a less clearly defined southern border near the lower 100’s. The neighborhood has a very rich history in music, entertainment and culture. Its influence continues in many ways today. Harlem has served as a Dutch military outpost in the 17th century, a farming village, revolutionary battlefield, an industrial suburb and a nerve center of African-American culture. This area is home to over 400 churches and faith is a prominent part of the local heritage. Many of these are large, historic and even designated landmarks such as St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. During the 1920's and 1930’s a major burst of creativity, known as the “Harlem Renaissance,” played a major role in the worlds of music and entertainment. The Savoy Ballroom, Cotton Club and the Apollo were host to some of the greatest and most innovative musicians in history. Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday and a long list of others were all regular performers in these clubs, as well as many speakeasies that populated the area.

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Popular Hip Hop stars including Tupac Shakur, Kurtis Blow and P. Diddy all sport Harlem roots. The popular dances Harlem Shake and Chicken Noodle Soup also originated here. In addition to the venues already mentioned, the Museum of the City of New York, Morningside Park and the James Bailey House are located in this neighborhood. Recently, Harlem has become known for several new popular upscale and casual dining destinations and the area has been experiencing some very positive additions to the local landscape. This community still celebrates the arts, culture and a social legacy that earned Harlem a unique place in New York and American history and its role in the future. For more information please visit: thenorthstarharlem.com

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The Upper East Side

anhattan’s historic Upper East Side is one of the city’s most colorful and exciting yet quiet neighborhoods. It is one of the most expensive areas to live and is home to the city’s most luxurious shopping. The area is commonly regarded as the area between Central Park and the East River running from E. 59th Street to E. 96th Street. Many of the city’s most prestigious and well known museums are located here along what is commonly known as Museum Mile. This stretch of Fifth Avenue runs from E. 82nd Street to E. 110th Sreet. The Solomon R. Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jewish Museum of New York and six other unique museums all call this area home. You’ll find no more intense retail therapy than the 1.5 miles along Madison Avenue from E. 57th Street to E. 86th Street. Many of the world’s greatest designers have chosen the Upper East Side as a home for their flagship boutiques. Every shopper’s fantasy comes alive as boutiques featuring Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Christian Louboutin, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Loro Piana, Michael Kors, Missoni, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and Valentino line the street. Most of these shops and boutiques are located on the ground floor of residential buildings which helps to maintain a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere throughout the area.

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Some of the city’s finest art galleries and collections can also be found along Madison Avenue. Here the Acquavella, Dominique Levy and Gagosian galleries proudly display their collections for art enthusiasts. Madison Avenue is also home to The Met Breuer (pictured above), The Met’s new space for Modern and Contemporary art. To compliment all of these sensory pleasures, there are many exciting dining options available featuring various cuisines and settings that capture and incorporate the personality of the neighborhood. Several world renowned chefs, such as Daniel Boulud, have chosen to locate their most impressive dining rooms in the Upper East Side. The Upper East side has historically been a nerve center for NYC high society. The Rockefellers, Roosevelts, Carnegies and Kennedys have all lived here. Current stars Madonna and Mariah Carey both have residences in this area. The history and charm of the area can be felt in each and every block. Once you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the neighborhood you’ll understand why it is a such an integral part of New York City. For more information please visit: madisonavenuebid.org

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The Upper West Side

his very residential area offers a respite from Midtown’s frantic pace. Many brownstone buildings and luxury apartments line the streets and the atmosphere is much calmer than most other areas of the city. The boundaries are essentially defined as the area between the Central Park and the Hudson River between W. 59th and W. 116th Streets. The area offers a great opportunity to experience Central Park as well as the American Museum of Natural History. Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle anchor the south end of the neighborhood, while Columbia University does the same in the north. Many consider this area an intellectual and cultural hub. In addition to Lincoln Center and the AMNH, The American Folk Art Museum, Beacon Theater, Julliard School of Music and Avery Fisher Hall, home of the New York Philharmonic, all call the Upper West Side home. The infamous Dakota luxury apartment building located at W. 72nd Streets and Central Park West has been home to many celebrities including John Lennon, Lauren Bacall and Leonard Bernstein. Many of the neighborhood’s restaurants offer outdoor dining, weather permitting, which is an excellent and relaxing exercise in people watching. The Upper West Side also offers a significant opportunity for some extensive Retail Therapy. You’ll find famous names

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alongside unique boutiques along Columbus Ave and Broadway from 68th to 84th Street. Bloomingdale’s recently joined the neighborhood opening a new outlet at 72nd and Broadway in 2015 in a 25,000 sq ft showroom with three floors. Some of your favorite movies were probably filmed in this area. The list of those that were made or set here is very long but here are a few: Ghostbusters, Fatal Attraction, I Am Legend, Men In Black II, Panic In Needle Park, Rosemary’s Baby, Spider Man and Vanilla Sky. Television has also found the Upper West Side to be a desirable place for dramas and sitcoms such as Sex And The City and Will & Grace. Comedian George Carlin grew up here near W. 121st. Street. There is much happening in the Upper West Side, in spite of it’s laid back demeanor. Take a casual stroll up Columbus Avenue, visit Central Park, relax and enjoy the view. For more information please visit: westsiderag.com

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Chinatown

he largest population of ethnic Chinese citizens outside of Asia reside here. If fact, the city now has more than one Chinatown. You can find communities by that name in Brooklyn and Queens, but Manhattan's Chinatown still ranks as the city's Chinese historic and cultural center. Located in Lower Manhattan between Broadway and Seward Park, Chinatown has areas that can feel like they're a world away from the rest of New York. The sidewalk food vendors along Mott or Grand Street offer an unforgettable array of sights, sounds and smells. The neighborhood's eateries range from modest to magnificent and draw foodies from all over the city. On Canal Street, you can find vendors selling watches, hats, handbags, and knick-knacks of all shapes and sizes. In some cases you might recognize the labels, though it's just possible that a few items may not have been produced by the authorized manufacturer. For a more formal and in-depth look at the culture, visit the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) which uses

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multimedia displays to tell the story of Chinese immigrants from the 1850â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through today, including exhibits from contemporary Chinese-American artists. There is no better place to experience the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year than in New York City. Both of these festivals last for several days and include very colorful and traditional parades. The Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival are both highlights of the Chinese New Year celebration. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, 2018 will be the Year of the Dog. A visit to Chinatown offers travelers an authentic glimpse into another culture. For more information please visit: explorechinatown.org

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Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is one of New York’s most popular neighborhoods and its history is among the city’s

most colorful. “The Village” has been historically unconventional. Pronounced “GRENN-itch” and sometimes referred to as “the Village”, the neighborhood occupies the area of Manhattan from Houston Street north to 14th, and from Broadway west to the Hudson River. Some New Yorkers use the terms Greenwich Village, Village and West Village synonymously. The East Village, however, is an entirely separate neighborhood from the West Village. This area just north of what is considered the Lower East Side has, since the 1950’s, been very attractive to musicians, artists and beatniks and has become the center of the counter culture in New York. Several artistic movements, including Punk Rock, originated in the East Village. The area is bounded by Third Avenue and the Bowery to the West, the East River to the east and runs between 14th and Houston Street. The Village has always been cutting edge. “Grin’wich”, as it was once known, became a home for artists, bohemians and radicals. In the late 1800’s, the Village developed a reputation for lawlessness that led New York City police commissioner Teddy Roosevelt to order crackdowns in the neighborhood. The Village has also been home to groundbreaking 20th century writers, musicians and artists like Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan.

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Plenty of art and entertainment can be found in the Village. Legendary clubs like The Blue Note on West 3rd and The Village Vanguard on 7th Avenue South still present some of the finest jazz performers in the world. The Bitter End on Bleecker Street has hosted numerous Grammy award winning artists and famous comedians. Area coffee shops, clothing boutiques, book and record stores all offer unique experiences and certainly deliver the neighborhood’s personality. There are plenty of dining options as well, many of them serving food items as eclectic as the neighborhood around them. Overall, the Village’s dining choices range from the quintessential NYC dining experience to casual pizza by the slice. A menu for everyone here! The vibrant cultural scene, low crime rate and well-preserved historic homes are part of why the Village is home to some of the most sought after residential real estate in New York City. Many of the residential buildings are single-family walk-ups, mid-rise apartment buildings and row-houses from the 19th century. No visit to NYC is complete without a stroll through the Village! For more information please visit: villagealliance.org

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Little Italy

t is impossible not to feel the rich history here in Little Italy, as you walk along the narrow streets among turn-of-the-century buildings. This small slice of Manhattan was a starting point for many Italian immigrants who fled Italy during the late 1800’s due to the country’s oncoming poverty and unemployment. The area was initially a re-creation of a Neapolitan village complete with its own language, rules, customs and financial institutions. After World War II, many of the residents of Little Italy began moving to Brooklyn, Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey. The neighborhood lies west of Bowery, east of Lafayette Street., between Kenmare and Canal Streets and has always been a popular spot for both tourists and local residents. Mulberry Street between Canal and Broome Streets is filled with Italian restaurants and various shops. You’ll find an unlimited number of authentic dining options here that many times feature handmade and homemade recipes dating back generations. If you’re looking for the best sole dishes or finest cannoli you’ll ever have, they will be found here. Several Italian food stores can be found along Grand Street, as well. In September of every year, Little Italy is host to the San Gennaro festival which is the best known and longest running

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street festival in NYC. This 11+ day event attracts over a million people from New York and the rest of the world to the neighborhood. The streets are decorated for many blocks and the neighborhood becomes very festive. The festival features over 300 street vendors, arcade games and fun for children, including carnival rides. Nolita (North of Little Italy), just blocks north of Little Italy along Mulberry Street., was once considered a part of Little Italy, but many of the Italian residents have moved out of the area. Today many upscale boutiques and restaurants can be found there. The traditions and personality of the neighborhood are very evident and you’ll find yourself captivated by it immediately. For more information please visit: littleitalynyc.com

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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side of NYC has historically been a working-class home to various groups of immigrants

until its recent gentrification. However, for the past 10 or 15 years the area has become one of the trendiest parts of the city offering a melting pot of art, culture and exquisite dining. The Lower East side is commonly regarded as the area bounded by Houston Street to the North, Canal Street to the South, Bower to the West and the East River. It is just north of Chinatown, east of Nolita and south of the East Village. Prior to the Revolutionary War, this was home to James Delancey’s farm, which is how Delancey and Orchard Streets came to be named. After the war was over, his land was confiscated due to his being a loyalist to the Crown. As one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, it has traditionally been one of the most ethnically diverse. It is best known perhaps as a center of Jewish culture as it was the city’s largest Jewish neighborhood in the early 1900’s. During the same time, downtown Second Avenue was known as “Yiddish Broadway.” This heritage is still reflected in the various shops along Hester, Essex and Grand Streets.

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There are still a few well known Jewish destinations located here, including Katz’ Delicatessen and many historically significant synagogues still operate in the neighborhood. The local Tenement Museum helps to keep the area’s history intact by promoting tolerance and a historical perspective on the ‘immigrant experience.” Many of the city’s hippest boutiques, hottest dining spots and exciting nightspots can now be found here and the area is a trend setting barometer for the rest of the city. Famous residents who do or have called the Lower East Side home include: James Cagney, Bugsy Siegel, Lou Reed, Zero Mostel, Lady Gaga, George Gershwin and Fiorello LaGuardia. For more information, please visit: thelowdownny.com

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Lower Manhattan

ower Manhattan has quickly become the city’s fastest growing and most exciting neighborhood. New residential and commercial developments, hotels  and a long list of historically significant and recently finished tourist attractions make this part of New York City an absolute must do on any visit. In the past, this area has been best known as home to the Financial District, but this is only a small part of Lower Manhattan’s personality. The South Street Seaport, New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and City Hall can be found alongside numerous new fashionable dining and retail establishments, museums and family friendly adventures. Being the first part of New York City to be settled, in the early 1600’s, the history here is very rich indeed. Today, this history can be experienced alongside some of the city’s newest and most exciting destinations. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which pays tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, and the recently finished One World Trade Center are the latest additions to the area. The observatory at the One World Trade Center offers the newest and most breathtaking views of the city and is a multi dimensional experience in and of itself. Many of the city’s most desirable dining options are sprouting up in all parts of Lower Manhattan and these are complimented by high end shopping, including the most current and popular designers and jewelers. The many restaurants and pubs along Stone Street (still an actual stone street!) are complimented by the historic charm of the area. The streets are a little more tricky than the familiar grid north of 14th St. but that helps provide the neighborhood with a more distinctive personality. A visit to Lower Manhattan offers something for everyone and those of all ages. A day spent here will provide a deep and impressive look at New York City’s foundation with an exciting view of the city’s future direction. For more information and a complete list of activities and destinations please visit: downtownny.com

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The Meatpacking District

The Meatpacking District is a 20 square block, 24-hour neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan, flanked by Chelsea Market to the north and Horatio Street to the south. This neighborhood offers a vivid and thorough look into New York’s past, present and future. Fashion and graphic designers, architects, artists and creative industry corporate headquarters have moved in alongside meatpacking plants, creating a destination known for cutting edge fashion, design, food, and culture. The area is an epicenter of activity, offering a wide range of restaurants and nightlife venues. Persons seeking quality food, music and atmosphere flock to the neighborhood. Yet the area retains its character; historically through its architecture and cobble stone streets, and generally, with its eclectic mix of businesses and a nearby community of active residents and visitors from every community in New York City and the around world. The earliest development of the area came in the mid-19th century. Before that it was the location of Fort Gansevoort. The irregular street patterns in the area resulted from the clash of the Greenwich Village street system with that of the Commissioners' Plan of 1811, which sought to impose a regular grid on the undeveloped part of Manhattan island. By 1900, the area was home to 250 slaughterhouses and packing plants, and by the 1920’s, what had been a neighborhood based on a mixture of marketplaces became more tightly focused

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on meatpacking and related activities. Beginning in the late 1990’s, the Meatpacking District went through a transformation. High-end boutiques catering to young professionals and hipsters opened as well as highly respected restaurants and nightclubs. Amongst the greatest changes in recent history was the establishment of the world renowned High Line. The High Line’s arrival brought a whole new amenity to the neighborhood, where visitors are able to walk on this “park in the sky” from Gansevoort Street through the Meatpacking District and further north. With the park’s arrival and success, a whole new cadre of visitors from the around the world have descended upon the neighborhood. Top-tier hotels have risen to serve this new clientele, keeping the foot traffic near, while the stores, restaurants, bars and boutiques keep them occupied, sated and engaged. The future continues to hold promise for the Meatpacking District. The Whitney Museum of American Art, one of the City’s most well respected art institutions, relocated here in 2015. This community continues to work together to take the Meatpacking District to the next level, all the while honoring and making history. For more information please visit: meatpacking-district.com

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Nolita

olita is derived from “NOrth of Little ITAly” and is a small neighborhood defined as the area bounded in the north by Houston Street, in the east by Bowery, Broome Street to the south and Lafayette Street to the west. This area is east of SoHo, south of NoHo, west of the Lower East Side and, of course, north of Little Italy. This neighborhood was long regarded as part of Little Italy but many of the original Italian residents have moved out bringing an influx of young professionals, upscale restaurants and retail boutiques. A concentration of these restaurants and boutiques can be found along Mulberry, Elizabeth and Mott Streets between Houston and Spring Streets, Many notable celebrities do or haved live in the area including David Bowie and Iman, Gabriel Byrne, John Mayer, Vanessa Carlton and Moby. Acclaimed director, Martin Scorsese grew up in this neighborhood on Elizabeth Street.

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The famous Feast of San Gennaro festival is held every September along Mulberry Street between Houston and Grand Streets which runs directly through Nolita and Little Italy. A scene from this event was included in the Godfather Part III. St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral is located here at the corner of Mott, Mulberry and Prince Streets. This was the original site of St. Patrick’s Cathedral before it moved uptown to its current location on Fifth Avenue in Midtown, in 1879. Like much of New York, Nolita offers a glimpse of the past right alongside the most current. This small and cozy neighborhood offers a very exciting and unique experience for all ages.

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The District in undergoing a historic renaissance that will create a spectacular New York experience. Opening in 2017, seven buildings on several city blocks, including the new Pier 17 building, will fully reopen with 365,000 square feet comprising over 80 new shops and restaurants filled with culinary, fashion, entertainment and cultural offerings designed to captivate New Yorkers. As part of the ongoing effort to revitalize the Seaport District, the Fulton Market Building, scheduled to open in mid-2016, will feature iPic Theaters, an eight-screen, 500seat luxury movie theater. The Howard Hughes Corporation announced the signing of the renowned New York bookstore McNally Jackson, opening on Schermerhorn Row in 2017, and a partnership with renowned chef and restaurateur JeanGeorge Vongerichten to introduce a food market and flagship restaurant to the neighborhood, reminiscent of the Seaport’s rich history as a center of food and commerce. The new Pier 17 will be highlighted by a one-and-a-half-acre rooftop that will hold up to 4,000 people for concerts and special events – becoming a premier boutique entertainment venue. The pier will showcase stunning views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan. Committed to creating a unique destination for New Yorkers and visitors alike, The Howard Hughes Corporation has also brought an enticing collection of programs to the Seaport focused on food, fashion and culture. The District has become home to the popular Smorgasburg food vendors and Seaport Studios, a fashion forward retail shop curated in partnership with Women’s Wear Daily featuring a rotation of emerging and cutting edge designers, as well as other unique shops including CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund winner Brother Vellies and Northern Grade marketplace. Overall, the Seaport District currently offers over 50 authentic shops and restaurants in an unparalleled historic setting, with many more to come. For more information please visit: southstreetseaport.com

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he Seaport District, nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district bustling with over 50 unique shops and restaurants and rich cultural activations and events.

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SoHo To claim to be the heart and soul of such a

All of this comes with the magical backdrop of some of the city’s most historical buildings, cobblestone streets (well, only one left now) and an avant garde atmosphere. Truly one of the hippest places in the city. SoHo is a shortened version of “South of Houston,” Houston being pronounced “how-stun.” The area is bounded by Houston Street on the North, W. Broadway to the West, Canal Street to the South and Crosby Street on the East. SoHo is surrounded by the neighborhoods of the West Village, Little Italy and Tribeca. By the late 1800’s this area was home to many textile factories, but as these industries followed the move of the population further uptown smaller similar companies moved in. During the 1960’s and 1970’s artists flocked here and helped establish the current avant-garde vibe. The large spaces with natural light and low rent were exactly what these artists were seeking at the time. It later became a destination for tourists looking for expensive and fashionable clothing and beautiful architecture. Property in SoHo is now some of the most sought after in New York. SoHo is also home to the largest collection of buildings with cast iron facades in the world. (Louisville, KY is the second largest) Many celebrities call this part of town “home” and it is very common to see them amongst the locals and in the neighborhood shops, boutiques and restaurants. Many movies and fashion photographers choose SoHo as a backdrop due to its unique feel. “Spiderman”, “Men In Black”, “Ghost”, “Raising Helen” and “After Hours” are just a few of the films that have been shot on location here. SoHo is an essential destination to visit, while in New York and holds a bountiful and unforgettable experience for all who venture here. The hipster vibe with the mixture of retail, fashion and fun make the perfect combination. Bloomingdale’s Soho (pictured here) offers a special curated selection for the hip, Soho shopper. For more information please visit: sohonyc.com

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large and diverse city is certainly bold, but SoHo rises to the occasion. This is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city featuring an incredible variety of trendy retail options, some of the world’s finest art galleries and restaurants of many styles.

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Tribeca

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of the city’s best known and most popular neighborhoods, Tribeca is home to many notable celebrities. The name is an acronym from "Triangle Below Canal Street.” The triangle is bounded by Canal Street, West Street, Broadway, and Vesey Street on the lower west side of Manhattan. The area was among the first residential neighborhoods developed in New York beyond the boundaries of the city during colonial times, with residential development beginning in the late 18th century. By the mid-19th century the area transformed into a commercial center, with large numbers of store and loft buildings constructed along Broadway in the 1850’s and 1860’s. By the 1960’s Tribeca's industrial base had all but vanished. The predominance of empty commercial space attracted many artists to the area in the 1970’s. Since the 1980’s, large scale conversion of the area has transformed Tribeca into an upscale residential area. It enjoys minuscule crime levels, great schools, tons of transit, well-planned waterfront access, and light-filled loft-type apartments in painstakingly rehabbed industrial buildings. Tribeca suffered financially after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but government grants and incentives helped the area rebound fairly quickly. The Tribeca Film Festival was co-founded by Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal in 2002 to help contribute to the longterm recovery of lower Manhattan after 9/11. The festival celebrates New York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca is also a very popular filming location for many movies and television shows. Tribeca is home to numerous fine dining establishments, Duane Park and Hudson River Park, the second largest park in NYC, as well as many architectural treasures. For more information visit: tribecacitizen.com

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Union Square

Union Square is one of the busiest areas of NYC. Located near the NYU campus, this neighborhood

lies between Broadway and 4th Avenue and runs from E. 14th St up to E. 17th St. In the middle of these boundaries is Union Square Park. Opened in 1839, the park was redesigned by Frederic Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux in 1872 to accommodate mass gatherings of New Yorkers. Statues of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Ghandi and Marquis de Lafayette can be found in this National Historic Landmark. The Rialto, was New York City’s first “Theater District” beginning in the 1870’s. The theaters gradually moved further uptown into the new and undeveloped area it now occupies in Midtown. The Rialto was named after the commercial district in Venice. Union Square is home to many diverse dining and shopping destinations and is one of NYC’s most popular destinations. It is also home to the Union Square Greenmarket and the city’s street chess scene. The Greenmarket offers produce from area farmers and the variety of fruits and vegetable found here is substantially larger than what can be found in a typical supermarket. The

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Union Square Holiday Market is held here every holiday season and is one of the most popular holiday experiences in NYC. For chess players, there is always an opportunity to test your skills at one of the many table set up along 14th Street. There is a tremendous amount of foot traffic here due to the 14th St./Union Square subway station located beneath the square. This station is the city’s fourth busiest subway station. Union Square is a good representation of the city’s diversity and serves as somewhat of downtown’s Times Square. The NYU campus is very near Union Square as is the popular music venues Webster Hall and Irving Plaza. Union Square has a long history of serving New Yorkers as a favorite gathering place and a wonderful spot for a relaxing afternoon in the park. For more information visit: unionsquarenyc.org

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The Bronx

s the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs, the Bronx is an easy subway ride from Manhattan and home to major attractions like Yankee Stadium, the world famous Bronx Zoo and the 50-acre New York Botanical Garden. It also happens to be the place where hip-hop was born and today serves as home to a thriving community of poets, writers, musicians, artists and dancers, along with plenty of parks, fabulous restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions. The area known as the Bronx is divided by the Bronx River into the West Bronx, which is a hillier section closer to Manhattan, and the East Bronx, which is a flatter area that is closer to Long Island. It is the only borough located primarily on the mainland and lies just north of Manhattan and Queens and just south of Westchester County. From enjoying outdoor adventures and delicious seafood at Pelham Bay, to exploring the Art Deco architecture of the Grand Concourse thoroughfare, or sampling the colorful pastries, cured meats, fresh fish and other culinary delights offered at family-owned shops in what locals like to call “the real Little Italy,” which is found along Arthur Ave. and 187th Street in the Belmont section of the Bronx, visitors can experience a wide range of cultural and historical attractions. According to TripAdvisor the Bronx is “the greenest of New York City’s boroughs.” While here, check out Van Cortlandt Park, a 1,146-acre recreation area offering boating, horseback riding, tennis and the oldest public golf course in the U.S. Also, the public garden at Wave Hill offers sweeping views of the

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Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades, along with paths winding through dense wildflowers and a pool adorned with water lilies and lotus blossoms. Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees and opened its gates in 2009. The original stadium was located across the street and was open from 1923-2008. The current stadium holds a maximum of over 54,000 fans. Like its original home, Yankee Stadium also hosts numerous non-baseball events throughout the year, as it is also the home of New York City Football Club of the MLS, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl for college football, concerts and boxing matches. Yankee Stadium has also made an initiative to “Go Green” as LED lights are used for the stadium lights and the plumbing fixture in the stadium saves about 3.1 million gallons of water per year. The 1.4 million Big Apple residents who call this area home already know what is just waiting for others to discover– a neighborhood, with a beat all it’s own, that is undergoing a cultural renaissance marked by impressive urban renewal. For more information please visit: Bronxnet.org

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Brooklyn

Outside of Manhattan, Brooklyn is probably New York City’s most talked about and trendy borough. You may have heard of and wondered where Williamsburg, Park Slope, Gowanus, Bed-Stuy, Prospect Park and Brooklyn Heights were located. Now you know! Brooklyn is New York’s most-populated borough and is located southeast of Manhattan across the East River. If it were an independent city, Brooklyn would be the fourth largest city in the US. It is convenient and accessible from any part of Manhattan. The Barclays Center, Brooklyn Nets and the Brooklyn Academy of Music call Brooklyn home. Williamsburg is an enclave of hipsters and independent culture that features many of New York’s most creative restaurants, fashion outlets, music venues and a thriving nightlife. East River State Park is a favorite among locals especially in the warmer months of the year. Park Slope represents the more traditional history of Brooklyn with brownstone buildings and tree lined streets. Many people choose to raise families here. Prospect Park was laid out by Central Park’s design team of Olmstead and Vaux.

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Bed-Stuy features some must-see architecture and many residents here can trace their family origins back to the initial waves of migration in the early 20th century. At Brooklyn’s more southern points, you’ll find Brighton Beach and Coney Island, both popular destinations in the warmer months of the year. Throughout Brooklyn you’ll find a distinct culture and many of its neighborhoods are ethnic enclaves. Brooklyn features some of New York’s most creative restaurants and activities. Many of the area’s vacant warehouses have been reclaimed and are home to various cafes, galleries and nightlife. Brooklyn is a must see and do for any visitor to appreciate its contribution to New York City’s personality. For more information please visit: explorebk.com

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Queens

The borough of Queens offers many delightful activities and is just a short ride from Manhattan. Flushing, Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills and Jackson Heights come together to make up Queens. Queens is the fourth largest of NYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five boroughs and the easternmost. This borough is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world and also features the most diversified economy of the five boroughs. The Chinese population in Flushing is greater than Chinatown in Manhattan. Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Both JFK and LaGuardia airports, Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets, Rockaway Beach and Flushing Meadows Park. Forest Hills is home to the annual US Open Tennis Championships and the Aqueduct Racetrack. The Kaufman Arts District, Astoria Park, New York Hall of Science, Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Queens Botanical Garden are additional stops not to be missed. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel grew up together in Forest Hills. Long Island City was once a hot bed of manufacturing but

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is now a nerve center for the local art scene. This neighborhood offers fabulous views of the Manhattan skyline. The Museum of the Moving Image is also located in Long Island City. Of course, like the rest of the city, the cultural diversity of the area permeates the numerous dining options available. Nearly every imaginable cuisine is to be found with most destinations offering a unique and authentic touch to their respective menu items. There is much to see and do here and it would take far more than a day to explore all of Queens. However, it is a short ride from the city by car or train. Queens is a large part of the personality of New York City and offers an enlightening experience even on a short visit. For more information please visit: qns.com

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Staten Island

taten Island is the southernmost part of both New York City and the State of New York. It is connected to New York City by the Staten Island Ferry as it is the only borough not connect via the MTA subway system. Staten Island is NYC’s greenest borough, most historically rich and least populated. On Staten Island you’ll find lovely beaches, gardens, museums and many stellar attractions. The Greenbelt, located here, is NYC’s largest forest preserve complete with wetlands, parks and hiking trails, all available for year round use. The views of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan from Staten Island are quite memorable. The area has many ties to George Washington and the Revolutionary War. Fort Wadsworth is still standing and offers an

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interesting visit complete with tunnels, fortresses, passageways and fortifications all with a fabulous view of Manhattan. The many ethnic enclaves residing here help provide a diverse and exciting dining repertoire. Staten island is a perfect getaway for the day or the weekend! For more information please visit: silive.com

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Outdoors In The City

Y photo of The High Line courtesy of Friends of The Highl Line

ou may not immediately think of the Great Outdoors when visiting New York City, but there are actually many exquisite outdoor destinations here.

Central Park is, of course, an essential. This is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, though. Many parts of town feature their own special green spaces. Bryant Park, in Midtown, is a hub of activity and is actually built over the archives of the New York Public Library. Washington Square Park is a center of cultural activity in Greenwich Village. Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan, faces New York harbor and is a great spot to spend an afternoon. The world renowned High Line is a recent and very popular addition to the city’s parks. Visitors are able to walk on this “park in the sky” from Gansevoort Street through the Meatpacking District all the way to Hell’s Kitchen. New York is also home to some very interesting and famous outdoor sculptures. Many national and international historical personalities and events have been immortalized throughout the city. Patriots George Washington and Ben Franklin make appearances as do Mahatma Gandhi and Confucius. The city is also full of architectural highlights. Buildings of every style and design era are abundant in every part of the city. The SoHo neighborhood, by itself, features the largest collection of cast iron facades in the world. The beauty and history of the city is evident everywhere you look. What was old yesterday is new today and you never know what’s around the corner!

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Ellis Island From 1892 through 1954 more than 12 million immigrants searching for a better life passed through the halls of Ellis Island. Over 100 million Americans can trace their history to immigrants whose story here started at Ellis Island. The island was sometimes referred to as the “Island of Hope” being the first stop on a pilgrimage to new opportunities and experiences. For others, it was sometimes known as “Island of Tears” as some families separated when individuals were denied entry. The typical visit for most immigrants to Ellis Island only lasted between three and five hours. About 20% of the immigrants who came through had to spend the night until their cases could be cleared the

next day. Although inconvenient, many of the immigrants found their stay at Ellis Island much more comfortable than the cramped and severe conditions they experienced in “steerage” during their trip to America. Ellis Island was restored in the 1980’s and is now the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The museum is a symbol of our nation’s immigrant history and heritage. The exhibits at the museum chronicle Ellis Island’s role in immigration history and displays them in the context of its time. Four centuries of immigration to America are represented here. For more information please visit: nps.gov/elis/index.htm

Bryant Park One of the greatest public spaces in the world, Bryant Park offers a rich and dynamic visual, cultural and intellectual outdoor experience for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets, this park offers a quiet spot in the midst of bustling Midtown. The New York Public Library serves as the park’s eastern boundary and the park itself is built above the library’s archives. With a low crime rate, the park is typically filled with office workers, city visitors on the weekends, and revelers during the holidays. Daily attendance counts often exceed 800 people per acre, making it one of he most densely occupied urban parks in the world. One of the park's most impressive features is a large lawn that is the longest expanse of grass in Manhattan south of Central Park. Besides serving as a popular lunch spot for midtown office workers and a place of rest for tired pedestrians, the lawn also serves as the seating area for some of the park's major events, such as the HBO/Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. Each holiday season, Bryant Park is home to the Bank of America Winter Village, one of the city’s essential holiday experiences. Bryant Park has made appearances in many movies including Ghostbusters, I Love My Wife (starring native New Yorker Chris Rock) and Sex In The City. This park was the original host of Fashion Week before it relocated to Lincoln Center. For more information please visit: bryantpark.org

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Battery Park The Battery’s strategic location at the prow of Manhattan enabled it to serve many dynamic roles in the City’s history. Located at the confluence of the Hudson and East Rivers, the Dutch settled here in 1623, and the first “battery” of cannons was erected to defend the young city of New Amsterdam. Battery Park is home to numerous memorials of various sizes, most of them dedicated to military leaders and events to commemorate the Battery as a hub of military activity for the city. In 1855, prior to Ellis Island, Castle Garden, situated inside the Park, became the world’s first immigrant depot. Today, ferries dock at its shore to pick up and deliver visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and all summer long concerts play on its grounds. The park’s location at the southern tip of Manhattan makes it a classic starting point for walking tours through the city.

The Sphere, a former monument to World Peace, was salvaged from the 9/11 disaster and is now being displayed at Battery Park in Hope Garden. Don’t be surprised or confused if you cross paths with one of the parks most colorful residents... a turkey named Zelda! Zelda has been a character at the park since 2003.The turkey is called Zelda after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wife, who supposedly roamed the area around Battery Park during one of her many breakdowns. Battery Park offers a quiet and relaxing space to enjoy history and the outdoors while being in the midst of the most current city on the planet. For more information please visit: thebattery.org

Washington Square Park Washington Square Park is a landmark of Greenwich Village. Home of the Washington Park Arch, the park's fountain area has long been one of the city's popular spots for residents and tourists. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs. It has been a marsh, cemetery, parade ground, gathering spot for avant-garde artists, a battleground for chess enthusiasts and a playground for canines and children. The original concept of the arch in 1889, was to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president of the United States The original plaster and wood arch was so popular that in 1892 a permanent Tuckahoe marble arch was erected as a permanent replacement. The rectangular park is filled out with dog runs, two playgrounds, Teen Plaza (for formal staged events), and an area in front of the Alexander Holley statue used for impromptu magic shows, acoustic folk concerts, and the like. For more information please visit: nycgovparks.org/parks/washingtonsquarepark

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photo of The High Line courtesy of Friends of The Highline

The High Line Certainly, one of the most exciting recent additions to the city’s landscape is the very popular High Line. The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. Running between Gansevoort and West 34th Streets, the High Line is now over one mile in length, connecting three neighborhoods, the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, along the west side. Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. It is now the nonprofit conservancy working with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to make sure the High Line is maintained as an extraordinary public space and works to raise the essential private funds to support more than 90 percent of the park’s annual operating budget. The High Line design team, consisting of James Corner Field Operations (Project Lead), Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and planting designer Piet Oudolf, created a sequence of varied environments within a cohesive and singular landscape. The High Line features a series of varied environments consisting of dense plantings of flowers, trees, tall grasses, sundecks, benches, waterfalls, thickets, wildflowers and grasslands to provide a year round experience for visitors. The High Line is also home to various food vendors during the warmer months of the year and serves as an outdoor gallery for many great pieces of art including statues, paintings, sculptures and videos.

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In addition to the wonderful sights and activities available on the High Line, it also offers some incredible views of the city, Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty. The Diller-von Furstenberg Sundeck features many comfortable lounge chairs from which to experience a very memorable sunset. It goes without saying that the High Line also offers some great people watching for those inclined. Access to the High Line is possible via any of the access points listed below. The High Line is fully wheelchair accessible. • • • • • • • • • •

Gansevoort Street 14th Street (elevator access) West 16th Street (elevator access) West 18th Street West 20th Street West 23rd Street (elevator access) West 26th Street West 28th Street & 11th Avenue West 30th Street (elevator access) West 34th Street & 12th Avenue (ramp access)

For maps and other valuable information regarding the High Line please visit: thehighline.org or call 212-206-9922

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Central Park Central Park may well be the most famous park in the world. Its 840 acres include nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures, 36 bridges and arches and a zoo! This man-made-wonder was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux after they won a competition for the opportunity to improve and expand the park in 1858. The work was completed in 1873. The park has gone through many ups and downs during its lifetime. Since 1980 the park has been under the consistent care of the Central Park Conservancy. Their charge has been to return and retain the park to its original splendor as America's first and foremost major urban public space, as envisioned by its 19th-century designers. Central Park offers art, recreation and related activities of many kinds. Traditional activities such as carriage rides and the Carousel are still favorites of locals and visitors. You can discover the Park's history, ecology and design on year-round, volunteer-led walking tours. Central Park is a sports enthusiast's

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paradise and offers everything from baseball to croquet, row boating, basketball, rock climbing, ice skating, boating and birding. This is a fantastic place to enjoy the great outdoors. Several iconic monuments, sculptures and landmarks are located here. One of the most fascinating is Cleopatra’s Needle, a red granite Egyptian obelisk. This obelisk is one of a set of three, the other two currently located in London and Paris. Exactly how the obelisk found its way to New York City is not entirely clear but it arrived in New York in July 1880. It took thirty-two horses, hitched in sixteen pairs, to pull the obelisk to the park and was erected in an official ceremony on January 22, 1881. Some of the world’s greatest photo opportunities are available in Central Park. Its many bridges, especially the Bow Bridge at Cherry Hill, are extremely photogenic. Central Park serves as New York City’s backyard and a fabulous sanctuary from the city’s typically fast pace. For more information please visit: centralparknyc.org

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