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2018 CONCIERGE CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS AND WINNERS • Tourist Attraction: Brooklyn Museum; Intrepid Sea, Air • Family Friendly Experience: American Museum & Space Museum; One World Observatory; Tenement of Natural History; Bronx Zoo; Ellen’s Stardust Museum; Whitney Museum of American Art Diner; Gulliver’s Gate; The New York Botanical Garden; The Rink at Rockefeller Center • Tour: Big Bus; CitySightseeing New York; Entertainment Cruises/Spirit Cruises & Bateaux; The Levys’ Unique New York!; Manhattan by Sail • Steakhouse: Benjamin Steakhouse; Bobby Van’s; Keens Steakhouse; Smith & Wollensky; Strip House

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This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the world’s most famous patch of ice, The Rink aT RockefelleR cenTeR. Take advantage of a package deal, like a VIP dining and skating combo that includes great seats for the Christmas speCtaCular starring the radio City roCkettes®, which is back for its holiday residency at Radio City Music Hall (the season’s final performance is January 6th).

While you’re in the area, you can’t miss the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 72-foot-tall Norway spruce from Wallkill, New York, which shines through January 7th. For the ultimate perspective on the city, head up to the Top of The Rock observation deck, a stunning perch atop Rockefeller Center.

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Before abstract art was a speck in Kandinsky’s eye, the painter Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was pioneering non-representational painting in Sweden. A spiritualist who claimed to communicate with the dead, af Klint worked in near-obscurity, forbidding her paintings to receive public exposure until 20 years after her passing. Discover Hilma af Klint, a woman before her time, at the new Solomon R. GuGGenheim muSeum exhibition hilma af klint: paintings for the future. Over 170 of af Klint’s non-figurative paintings are on display, richly colored and often staggering in scale. Many pieces play with geometry and floral shapes that seem to swim across the canvas. As af Klint worked on her series The Paintings for the Temple, she envisioned a spiral temple as their eventual home. She got her wish over a century later with this eye-opening exhibition at the Guggenheim. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

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The restaurant’s already massive movie memorabilia collection sees extra holiday film mementos added for December, joined by over-the-top decorations and special visits from Santa. Holidays in Hollywood runs through New Year’s Day. 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com

One of the world’s great cultural attractions is the MetroPolitan oPera, which hosts an array of incredible performances. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken the musical reins of the Met this year, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director.

Among the highlights of the season is the Met’s version of tHe MaGiC Flute. Now a holiday tradition, Julie Taymor’s beloved production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s enchanting fairy tale returns in its abridged, English-language version for families.

Soprano Kathryn Lewek reprises her hairraising rendition of the malevolent Queen of the Night. Metropolitan Opera House (Columbus Ave. & 63rd St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org

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The ball itself is a wonder: nearly six tons, covered in Waterford crystals, with more than 16 million colors. It’s been a Times Square tradition since 1907.

Let Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York pour you some bubbly to celebrate 2019.

Right in the neighborhood, Applebee’s hosts “New Year’s Eve’s Biggest and Best Parties” in two of the biggest Applebee’s in the world. Both parties offer an all-inclusive evening of a lifetime including top-shelf premium open bars, a chef’s selection of passed hors d’oeuvres and buffet dinner selections, DJs and dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Pending security conditions on the evening, guests even have the option to exit the restaurant and experience the ball drop live and in person from the street at midnight—not a bad way to ring in 2019!

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or even a premium all-included bar. Another possibility for laughing your way into the new year is Gotham Comedy Club, which presents two shows from Mike Yard, winner of Comedy Central’s Get Up, Stand Up comedy competition.

Madame Tussauds New York in the heart of Times Square is home to 200+ lifesized wax figures, plus several themed experiences including the Marvel Superhero Experience, A-List Party Room, and Music Zone. Festivities begin at 7pm for New Year’s Eve and family and VIP packages are available.

Enjoy Times Square without the crowds from the comfort of Elsie Rooftop on Broadway. You’ll have views of the ball from the rooftop’s 25th floor. Hors d’oeuvres, a premium open bar, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight will make it a night to remember.

You can find a futuristic extravaganza in Times Square as Metropolis: A Portal to Tomorrows takes over Sony Hall inside the Paramount Hotel. International DJs and live performances bring a space that’s been described as “a cross between a church, an opera house, and a bordello” to life.

New Hell’s Kitchen hot spot The Sound Bite Restaurant delivers a very tasty mix of Cajun, Southern, and Italian flavors. On New Year’s Eve, they’ll be serving a four-course dinner, party favors, a champagne toast, and live coverage from Times Square! Live music features Wynton Marsalis protégé Drew Anderson & Newtet.

Obicà Mozzarella Bar, Pizza e Cucina is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant in the Flatiron District. This New Year’s Eve, Obicà will be turning back the clock to a time of discos, afros, and classic rock. See out 2018 at this ‘70s-themed party, which

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Midtown favorite Benjamin Steakhouse will be offering a special menu for New Year’s Eve. A lavish, four-course prix fixe menu (plus sides) will be served, complete with DJ and an open bar. Entree options include rack of lamb, dry-aged USDA prime rib-eye steak, twin lobster tails, and Chilean sea bass.

The all-new David Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. On New Year’s Eve you can find two prix fixes seatings full of creativity like lobster “chowder,” bison & rock shrimp scampi, and duck with endive a l’orange.

The expansive setting of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York reflects the rhythm and energy of midtown. For New Year’s Eve, enjoy a four-course prix fixe with temptations like a 45-day dry-aged prime strip, a 14-day dry-aged lamb with mint chimichurri, and Ora King salmon with caviar butter.

The city’s two Morton’s The Steakhouse locations will offer seasonal specials like a 10oz filet served with bone marrow and cocktail the Holiday Bliss, with prosecco, cranberry, and passion fruit.

You can finish out 2018 on a peaceful note at the New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace, an annual performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine that was started by Leonard Bernstein in 1984.

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Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10pm) as 2018 comes to a close. A four-mile run begins on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display.

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FDNY FIRE ZONE The FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center has great souvenirs of New York’s Bravest, including toys, shirts, and outerwear. It’s also a multimedia fire safety learning center providing fun, lifesaving lessons from real live FDNY firefighters. Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” explore a life-like fire engine and fantastic collectibles, and leave with something vital: free 9-volt batteries for fire detectors. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyfirezone.org

MIDtOWN COMICS Midtown Comics is a wondrous place for all things comic and graphic. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels, and a huge selection of back issues await you. On the second floor, past dozens of figures from Batman to the latest Godzilla incarnation, you’ll find t-shirts, glasses, model kits, and so much more. Employees are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, too.

200 W. 40th St. (Seventh Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.); 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.); 212-302-8192, midtowncomics.com

JACK’S PLACE Jack’s Place, “The Wireless Professionals,” is an authorized repair center for pretty much all phone makes and models. One of the most well-known cellphone and smartphone repair shops around, Jack’s Place has a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. The mission here is simple: to provide the best products and service at the lowest prices possible. Jack’s Place has a repair service that provides same-day fixes for all phones—don’t

let a technology snafu spoil your trip!

235 E. 51st St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.), 212-486-7090, jacksplaceny.com

SChuMER’S WINE & LIquORS Schumer’s has been holding down a prime spot in midtown for over 30 years, serving locals and visitors with the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. They also have a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac, and American whiskeys. A large supply of chilled wine and champagne is always ready.

59 E. 54th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com

CENtuRY 21 DEPARtMENt StORE

Up to 65% off retail 100% of the time at New York legend Century 21.

Smarten up your wardrobe with the latest trends (at a fraction of the price) at Century 21 Department Store. You’ll find over 15 departments of quality designer merchandise at up to 65% off retail, including designer fashions for men, women, and kids. A New York shopping legend! 22 Cortlandt St. (btw.

Church St. & Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (btw. 66th & 67th Sts.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com

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PANDORA, one of the leading names in jewelry for more than 30 years, offers women across the world a universe of high quality, hand-finished, modern and genuine jewelry products at affordable prices. Known primarily for their vast selection of iconic charms (and beautiful bracelets to wear them on), PANDORA makes it easy to express your personal style in your own unique way. Taken together, the charms create a personal collection of special moments that makes you who you are. PANDORA Jewelers has two Manhattan locations, Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

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545 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-457-3120; nba.com/nycstore

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The only place for basketball fans of all 30 teams to find their favorite gear is at NYC’s NBA Store. Beyond offering the most extensive selection of team merchandise available, fans can customize their own jersey, beat the clock in pop-a-shot, create their own trading card, and much more, making the NBA Store a can’t-miss destination.

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com

581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs

by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.

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You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy this boutique stocked with these legendary American-classic MotorClothes. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm. Sun., 10am-7pm.

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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com Largest fine art/antiques mall in the U.S., with three beautiful floors of over 70 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every art & antique category. Impressive collections of European, American, African, and Asian antiques with a wide variety of furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings, tapestries, rugs, plus fine art, vintage jewelry, and Japanese & Chinese works of art and antiquities. Buy or sell—we welcome visitors 7 days a week.

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200 W. 40th St. (7th Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.), 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.), 212-302-8192. Shop online at midtowncomics.com Choose from 3 spacious, friendly locations, where everything related to comics can be found. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels & a huge selection of back issues await you. A comprehensive selection of action figures, statues, collectibles, & much more. Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Check website for store hours.

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235 E. 51st St. (Second-Third Aves.), 212-486-7090 jacksplaceny.com “The Wireless Professionals” with a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. Their mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers at the lowest prices possible. Brand names include HTC, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Pantech, and Nokia.

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For over 50 years, Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan has provided top designers at up to 65% off retail 100% of the time. You’ll find everything from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel to footwear, handbags, housewares & more at this landmark shopping destination. A must-see for tourists and a mainstay for veteran NYers. Come in and score big on all the top designers at NY’s #1 Zagat-rated off-price store—you might even catch a celebrity or two!

Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea Flea presents 135 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, ephemera, decorative arts, vintage clothing, jewelry, and other antique and vintage items including Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. Near Flatiron Building, Eataly, and Madison Square Park. $1 admission is the best deal in town! Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.

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22 Cortlandt St. (Church St.-Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (66th St.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com

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• Largest selection of Harley-Davidson Jackets, T-shirts, and Accessories • Excellent Prices, Value & Service • Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm

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Columbus Ave. at 77th St., 212-239-3025; GrandBazaarNYC.org Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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356 7th Ave., 3rd Fl. (29th-30th Sts.), 646-484-6727 antaskinspa.com Best of slimming and anti-aging body and face treatments in NYC. We have high quality equipment in body contouring and cellulite, Endermologie LPG, Velashape, Pressotherapy, Ultrasound Cavitation. Customized massages and facials, laser hair removal, waxing. Compare…very reasonable rates! 15% off with City Guide’s ad.

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1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020 An immaculate pharmacy specializing in hard-to-find products & the best European brands with a unique selection of the best sundries & cosmetics, European & domestic beauty products, custom medication compounding, and more. Featuring hard-to-find brands like Anthony Logistics, Dr. Hauschka, Phyto, Tocca, Caudalie, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.

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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique.

Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services and treatments. Having a beauty emergency? Federico Salon Direct is a 24-hour service that delivers a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week (914-882-2978).

A consumer retail space like no other, the HBO Shop offers an array of quality branded merchandise inspired by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites like The Sopranos and Sex and the City.

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701 7th Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, hersheys.com

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art & science of dentistry for over 30 yrs. Patients come from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area & other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency service!

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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com

Located in the heart of Times Square, our new store is nearly three times larger and features new chocolate experiences for everyone to enjoy. Mix and match your favorite HERSHEY’S products at the Amazing Candy Machine, or get creative and design your own personalized HERSHEY’S chocolate bar wrapper. Enjoy HERSHEY’S largest permanent s’mores experience where we serve gooey, made-to-order s’mores from our authentic camper. Then, enjoy warm baked treats and unique beverages at HERSHEY’S Kitchens Bakery. Open daily, 9am–midnight.

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Every Sunday, 10am-5:30pm 77th St. & Columbus Ave.

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LONdON JEWELERS Fd Westfield World Trade Center: Oculus, Main Level/C2, 212-381-9455; londonjewelers.com From humble 1926 beginnings in a Glen Cove storefront, London Jewelers has evolved across four generations into an ever-growing family of fine jewelry and timepiece boutiques across Long Island—and now, downtown Manhattan. Experience London Jewelers’ signature collections within an all-new 2,400-sq.-ft. destination in the Oculus, or any of their Long Island locations: Americana Manhasset 516-627-7475, Wheatley Plaza 516-621-8844, Glen Cove 516-671-3154, East Hampton 631-329-3939, or Southampton 631-287-4499.

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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 30 years at this location, specializing in the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. There’s also a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac & American whiskeys.

They have one of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine & champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm.

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48th St. & Rockefeller Plaza, 646-459-0800; NintendoNYC.com Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!

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A family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods.

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PANDORA Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.), 212-273-3267; PANDORA Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760 Nestled in the heart of New York, our PANDORA stores are stocked with a full selection of jewelry, including the Disney collection. Our exclusive 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Big Apple Charm is engraved with NYC. While enjoying everything NYC has to offer, don’t forget to take home your piece of the Big Apple and other NYC exclusive charms and continue to make your bracelet as unique as you are.

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155 Prince St. (West Broadway), 212-673-6155; 1111 Lexington Ave. (77th-78th Sts.), 2nd floor, 212-744-6041; asecondchanceresale.com

666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 1515 Broadway (44th-45th Sts.) 646-678-4930; 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty-Vesey Sts.), 212-732-0334; us.tissotshop.com Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections.

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A passion for style & technique in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.

57 W 58 St. 2nd Fl. (btw. 5th & 6th Aves.)

212.262.3027 federicosalon.com

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SoHo store: 484 Broome St. (Wooster St.), 212-925-6999; MarieBelle at The Kitano Hotel: 66 Park Ave. (38th St.), 212-885-7177, mariebelle.com MarieBelle New York is considered a hidden SoHo gem with a history of 20 years creating luxury chocolates and hot chocolate that is recognized as the world’s best. Shop our store for delectable gifts or visit our Tea Salon and feel like you’ve entered an old time speakeasy to enjoy high tea, sip champagne, or delight with wine and chocolates.

Mon- Thurs. 11am–7pm, Fri.–Sun. 11am–8pm.

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and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Currently on view is MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. The exhibition is in tandem with The Burke Prize 2018: The Future of Craft Part 2, also on display. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org

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The New-York Historical Society presents four centuries of history and art, plus a Children’s History Museum, in a gracious space on the Be entranced by the architecture of one of the world’s Upper West Side. Billie Jean King: great buildings: the Guggenheim Museum.

The Road to 75 (through Jan. 27) and Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow Housed in an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright are among the current exhibitions. Harry spiraling building, the Guggenheim MuPotter: A History of Magic commemorates seum contains one of the world’s finest the beloved series’s 20th anniversary with collections of modern and contemporary historical manuscripts and artifacts, joined art, including works by Picasso, Matisse, by original materials from J.K. Rowling’s and Modigliani. Currently on view is Hilma archives. Be sure to see the Gallery of af Klint: Paintings for the Future, which Tiffany Lamps, with its glass staircase shows the work of a visionary Swedish designed by Czech architect Eva Jiricná—a artist who created abstract art that was stunning juxtaposition of glassworks old and decades ahead of its time. A companion new. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th show, R.H. Quaytman: + x, Chapter 34, Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org features contemporary abstractions.

1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org INSIDER TIPS

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A website for the intellectually curious, ThoughtGallery.org covers the top talks, screenings, and tours at places like the Met, the MoMA, and the Brooklyn Museum. Get free updates at thoughtgallery.org/join.

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Explore The Iconic Brooklyn Museum and Its Collection of Ancient & Modern Masterpieces.

Botanic Garden Combo is available, Daily Tours & Family Fun, Free Days, Restaurant Reservations, and Subway & Parking On-Site.

Open Late Thursdays.

Pay What You Wish.

ShOWS: American Art, Ancient Egyptian Art, European Art, Elizabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Contemporary, Asian and Islamic permanent art collection available.

718.638.5000 BrooklynMuseum.org

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2 e. 91st St. (5th-Madison aves.), 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is America’s only museum dedicated to historical and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. Located in the landmarked Andrew Carnegie mansion on Museum Mile and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive through interactive experiences, unique temporary exhibitions, and installations of the permanent collection.

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200 eastern Pkwy. (Washington ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. Connect with a unique cultural experience: the world-class collection here ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs.

Get a combo ticket to include Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th ave.); colorfactory.co Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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Visit China Institute’s Gallery to see an array of images from renowned photographers and learn the geography, history, legends, and culture that are associated with Chinese mountains in the renowned exhibit “The Art of the Mountain.” Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm (free 5-8pm); Sat. 11am-5pm; closed Sun., major holidays.

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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest.

Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse the store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad for $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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MAD collects THE FUTURE OF CRAFT PART 1

89 E. 42nd St. (Park Ave.), 212-464-8255; grandcentralterminal.com/tours Famed terminal’s official tour! One-hour self-guided audio tours take visitors across historic points, including the famous Whispering Gallery and astronomic ceiling, the Biltmore Room, and the iconic information clock. Learn the fascinating backstory of the original 1913 construction, and Jacqueline Kennedy’s efforts to save the landmark from demolition in 1968. Shopping and food court available, too.

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museum of arts and design 2 COLUMBUS CIRCLE | 212.299. 7777 | MADMUSEUM.ORG

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, showing visionary abstraction by a pioneering Swedish artist. A companion show, R.H. Quaytman: + x, Chapter 34, features contemporary abstractions. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.

• Learn lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest like how to escape from/prevent a fire • Try on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” learn about the FDNY, & search for your hometown patch • Children enjoy exploring life-like fire engine • Browse store for unique FDNY gifts 34 W 51ST STREET • 212.698.4520 FDNYSMART.ORG/FIREZONE

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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org

Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the musical reins of the Met, becoming the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director this season and conducting a new staging of La Traviata and revivals of Pelléas et Mélisande and Dialogues des Carmélites. Performances of Aida, La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Falstaff, The Magic Flute, Otello, and Tosca only scratch the surface of the spectacular 2018-19 season.

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The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, and Eastern art.

Closed Mon. As of March 1, 2018, New York State residents are pay-as-you-wish; otherwise, mandatory admission fees are $25 adults and $17 seniors; under 12 free.

thE MUSEUM of thE city of nEW york UES 1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org The Museum of the City of New York is the place to learn about the city’s past, celebrate its present, and contemplate its future. Explore NYC through one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs designed to reflect the city’s character. Don’t miss New York at Its Core, the first-ever Museum exhibition to interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.

MUSEUM of jEWiSh hEritAgE fd 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Sun.-Tues., 10am-6pm, Wed.-Thurs., 10am–8pm, Fri., 10am–5pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.

thE MUSEUM of ModErn Art MW 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. A century after its founding, the Morgan maintains a unique position in the cultural life of New York City and is considered one of its greatest treasures. Closed Mon. $20.

One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Barnett Newman’s Vir Heroicus Sublimis. For temporary exhibitions, don’t miss the cheeky installation work of Bruce Nauman: Disappearing Acts, thru Feb. 18. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; 16 & under: free.

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Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include MAD Collects: The Future of Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired for the permanent collection over the past five years. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-AsYou-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. Take $10 off admission with City Guide’s coupon on page 1!

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Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18$22; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to here, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive, and right across the street from Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Billie Jean King: The Road to 75, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, and Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow are among current exhibitions. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

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SPYSCAPE The world’s preeminent spy museum and experience is SPYSCAPE. This unique destination pulls visitors into the secretive universe of intelligence agents, codebreakers, investigative journalists, and hacktivists.

Combining world-class artifacts, storytelling, and personalized experiences, SPYSCAPE allows visitors to explore their own spy skills, and learn what kind of spy they’d be.

Expert advisers include former members of renowned hacking collectives and former station chiefs and directors of intelligence agencies. 928 Eighth Ave. (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-549-1941, spyscape.com

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If you’d like to take in the city from the highest vantage points, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Popular options include The New Yorker Tour, a 15-minute ride that shows off the magic of Manhattan, getting up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty.

Experience the beauty of Central Park, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as few ever see them! Call 212-355-0801 for reservations or visit heliny.com

StAtUE CrUiSES The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll experience amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines. 201-604-2800, statuecruises.com

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With over 500 exhibitions, many of them world-famous relics, there’s something to hold anyone’s attention at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. (Robert Ripley himself tracked down many of the items in the collection—he was a long-time presence in New York.) New to the attraction is Ripley’s Relic, which leads explorers underground to

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solve a series of puzzles together. Unlike other escape rooms, this adventure moves from one mysterious environment to the next, laid out by set designers bringing a Hollywood flair.

234 W. 42nd St.(btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com

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Spectacular views from dawn to dusk at Top of the Rock.

Be transfixed by the seas in 3D at National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey.

Encounter is an immersive adventure across the ocean, from the South Pacific to the coast of California. Instead of taking animals out of their homes, Encounter’s groundbreaking technology transports you to theirs, using stunning photorealistic animation that lets you access rarely witnessed moments. On this walkthrough experience, visit a luminous coral reef at night, witness a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, and find yourself in the middle of a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall, where you’ll hear breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. 226 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-308-1337, natgeoencounter.com

color Factory The collaboratively produced art experience Color Factory takes inspiration from the colors of the city, guiding visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include a walkable infographic leading to your “secret color,” a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come in for color! 251 Spring St. (btw. Varick St. & Sixth Ave.); colorfactory.co

New York is a vertical city and there’s no place better to take it all in than the incredible top of the rock, a stunning perch atop Rockefeller Center.

You’ll find state-of-the-art features such as reserved-time tickets (meaning you won’t need to spend hours standing in line), multimedia exhibits, an indoor viewing area (nice and cozy for colder days), and transparent safety-glass panels that allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the rivers, and all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above).

This crown jewel of NYC sightseeing also boasts two crystal installations by Swarovski and the jaw-dropping Sky Shuttle elevators.

Outfitted with transparent glass ceilings, the Sky Shuttles let riders view their own rapid acceleration through the building’s shaftway as they zip their way towards the light and open air above. The Grand Viewing Deck on the 69th floor offers unparalleled views of the city, with visibility reaching some 30 miles on a clear day.

The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors to experience a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan in all of its glory. This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. Open daily 8am-midnight. Admission $36 adults, $34 seniors above age 62, $30 children 6-12.; kids 6 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

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World trade center (enter at Liberty & greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery.

2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from year-round: the classic 2.5-hour Best of NYC Cruise, which goes all the way around Manhattan; the 1.5-hour Landmark Cruise; the 1-hour Liberty Cruise; or the 2-hour evening Harbor Lights Cruise. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best Tour.

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CitySightseeing Visitor Center, Pier 78, 455 12th Ave. @ 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingcruises.com CitySightseeing Cruises is a fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join us on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, we’ve got the perfect cruise for you.

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218 W. 57th St. (Broadway-7th Ave.), 855-316-8306 trollstheexperience.com Sprawled across multiple floors, the new interactive adventure DreamWorks Trolls The Experience will thrill fans of the movie Trolls and pretty much any kid who likes to dress up, bang on things, collect glitter, or dance.

From the “Hair We Go Salon” to the “Poppy’s Best Day Ever!” celebration and beyond, families can journey together through a colorful Troll world. Kids create their own scrapbook during the course of their visit, and they’ll get to keep several additional souvenirs of their journey.

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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours.

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20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100 esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards Winner. $37-$39 adult; $35$37 seniors (62+); $31-$33 youth (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).

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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th Ave.); colorfactory.co Welcome to Color Factory: a collaboratively produced art experience in NYC. This multisensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, guides visitors through 16 participatory installations. Highlights include ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color,” a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room. Put on your favorite hue and come to us for color! Buy tickets at colorfactory.co/tickets.

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89 E. 42nd St. at Park Ave., grandcentralterminal.com info@grandcentralterminal.com Opened in 1913, this historic train terminal is a majestic Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece with 44 train platforms, a central subway station in Midtown Manhattan, 68 shops, 35 dining options, and about 75 events annually. 750,000 visitors daily. Audio and guided tours are available for those with a passion for history.

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777 Eighth Ave. (47th-48th Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46th-47th Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours.

Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner. 20082009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee.

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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2018 Concierge Choice Awards Winner.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place where you can become a SUPER HERO and CELEBRITY all in the same day! There are no ropes or boundaries holding YOU back! Pose “in a moment in time” with all your favorite iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, film & TV icons, and world leaders.

Interactive entertainment includes becoming a SUPER HERO in Madame Tussauds’s MARVEL 4D Film & Experience, and going face to face with an animatronic KING KONG in the Kong Skull Island Experience. See pg. 15 for a coupon good for $5 off any Gold adult ticket, with fast VIP lane admission and entry to MARVEL SUPER HEROES 4D.

Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18$22; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com 226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to California. Encounter’s groundbreaking technology doesn’t take animals from their homes, transporting you instead with stunning photorealistic animation of rare moments in nature. Walk through to find a luminous coral reef, a battle between ferocious Humboldt squid, a magnificent 3-D feeding frenzy, and much more. The adventure continues in Exploration Hall with breathtaking stories from National Geographic ocean photographers and explorers. Dive into an ocean of fun in the heart of Times Square without getting wet!

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World.

These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, and from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded; visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

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NEW yoRK AquARIuM Surf Ave. & W. 8th St., Coney Island, Brooklyn 718-265-FISH; nyaquarium.com Thousands of exotic aquatic creatures reside in naturalistic habitats beside the ocean in Brooklyn’s Coney Island.

The newest draw here is Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, which shows off 100 shark species, teeth bared for all to see. You can also expect sea turtles and cownose rays, and even a touch tank. The nation’s oldest continuously operating aquarium is also home to the NY Aquarium 4D Theater; Conservation Halll; the Aquatheater, an outdoor arena where you can watch sea lions perform tricks; and the Sea Cliffs, where you can see penguins, otters, seals, and sea lions lounging on the rocks. Open 365 days a year.

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234 W. 42nd St., 212-221-0853; theridenyc.com THE RIDE is a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan where New York City’s iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Discover the excitement and wonder of New York’s most noted locations as audience members face sideways looking out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3,000 LED lights, & surround sound, THE RIDE is the world’s only moving theater.

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Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, and the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.

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This unique destination pulls visitors into the secretive universe of intelligence agents, codebreakers, investigative journalists, and hacktivists. Combining worldclass artifacts, storytelling, and personalized experiences, SPYSCAPE allows visitors to explore their own spy skills and attributes, and learn what kind of spy they’d be.

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The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City.

Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and more. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

Statue CruiSeS FD 4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com

Offering Harbor Tours and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Multiple daily Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours depart from Battery Park every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 8:30am-4pm. Ferries depart daily from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.

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The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. returns as Chicago’s smooth-talking Billy Flynn.

Once the ball has dropped in Times Square and the Rockettes have hung up their wooden soldier costumes for another year (Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes® ends its run on January 6th), it’s time to zero in on the classic shows and sweep of stars that mark the New York theatre scene during the month of January.

A-list celebrities with TV-cred are front and center in Network, the pedal-to-metal, behind-the-scenes TV drama featuring two Emmy winning headliners. Bryan Cranston is known for his finely etched portrayal of Walter White on Breaking Bad. On stage at the Belasco, he’s delivering the kind of searing performance that may well earn him his second Tony Award. His co-star is Tatiana Maslany, whose tour de force work on Orphan Black sent her career soaring not only onstage but also in the recent film Stronger opposite Jake Gyllenhaal.

Sharing the spotlight is Tony Goldwyn, known most recently to viewers for his seven POTUS seasons on Scandal.

On the pop music front, fans of Aussie recording star Cody Simpson can catch him in his Broadway debut as Dmitry opposite Christy Altomare’s Anya in the gorgeous— costumes, sets, projections, performances— musical Anastasia, based on the 1997 animated film with Meg Ryan and John Cusack.

The hit musical Waitress is inching up on its third-year Broadway anniversary. The show’s creator, Sara Bareilles, will return to the role of small-town pie-baker Jenna on

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January 7th alongside Gavin Creel, who’s playing Dr. Pomatter. (Creel is fresh from his Tony-winning performance as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler.) Notably, Bareilles and Creel will remain with the show for a solid spell: through February 3rd.

And speaking of happy returns, from January 7th-February 10th, Chicago is welcoming back Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. as Billy Flynn, the glam and suavely duplicitous lawyer who serves up courtroom razzle dazzle from the moment he steps onstage.

Meanwhile, Tony nominee Adam Pascal is looking at a far shorter run when he takes over the leading man role in Pretty Woman: The Musical from Andy Karl for six days: January 15th-20th. Says Pascal, “I always love a reason to come back to Broadway, so singing this score opposite Samantha Barks, in this sexy, romantic musical for eight performances was a no-brainer.”

Finally, from the world of sports comes former NFL running back Tiki Barber, who will be joining the company of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots in the role of Don from January 21st-March 3rd.

Barber says of his Broadway debut, “I was very fortunate to be part of the New York Giants for 10 years and feel incredibly lucky to be joining another New York institution: Broadway.” And if you haven’t seen Kinky Boots yet, I urge you to score your tickets ASAP since the show is slated to close on April 7th, having played 2,507 regular performances and 34 previews.

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RevieweR’s Beat: THE WAVERLY GALLERY

Brigitte Lacombe

There’s something very Twilight Zone about memory plays, which tend to backpedal cautiously, ultimately revealing the tears in time’s gauze-coated filter.

Oscar-winning playwright Kenneth Lonergan’s tack with The Waverly Gallery is far more pragmatic, offering audiences a theatrically enhanced time capsule inspired by his grandmother’s descent into dementia… and her actual Greenwich Village art gallery.

In Lonergan’s script—a Pulitzer Prize finalist—even Daniel, a young version of himself played by Lucas Hedges, doesn’t gloss over things, admitting he was “stingy” with his visits to the gallery because “once you went in there, it was kind of tough getting out again.”

A strong Tony contender after more than half a century away: Elaine May in The Waverly Gallery.

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Portrayed by writer/actress/comedic legend Elaine May, Daniel’s effusively chatty grandmother, Gladys Green, comes into sharp focus even as her mind atrophies.

And May is brilliant. Rising from octogenarian ashes, she shuttles blithely between yesterday and today: a hearing-aid-challenged phoenix raconteur in search of an audience.

Gladys’ daughter Ellen (Tony winner Joan Allen) and her husband always seem in a holding pattern, waiting for the next brain cell to drop. As for humor, much of it comes from Gladys’ repetitive ramblings…which are tinged with pathos. I kept thinking of Byron: “And if I laugh at any mortal thing, tis that I may not weep.”

The young artist who Gladys takes under her wing, Don, as played by Michael Cera, is a character always one beat behind: fascinating and maybe a tad sinister. Overall, the cast is flawless; believable to a fault. It’s a haunt-

ing and unforgettable evening of theatre… unless, of course, we forget.

RevieweR’s Beat: AmERicAn Son In drama, real time is a double-edged sword.

Because it’s theatre, momentum needs to be addressed. Because it’s human, the characters are equired to evolve, in what?

Ninety minutes? Wrap your head around that, Darwin.

American Son, Christopher DemosBrown’s provocative new work, is set in the waiting room of a Miami police station where Kendra, an African-American mother, looks for answers about her missing teenage son.

It’s not only real time, but set in the near future: “Shortly after 4:00 AM on a day this coming June,” suggesting that tomorrow will be as socially unbalanced as today… and yesterday. You can’t erase history. And it is always about race.

Kendra—Kerry Washington in a starkly persuasive performance—sees her anxiety amped with the entrance of a young white police officer, Paul Larkin (Jeremy Jordan), whose insistence on evasive protocol rankles, as do his attempts at empathy—especially to Kendra, a psychology professor. “You keep saying ‘I understand; I share your concerns.’

Is that from some HR training video or something?,” she asks.

The arrival of Scott (Steven Pasquale), Kendra’s estranged husband and father of their missing son, Jamal, adds a welcome twist: not only is he white, he’s an FBI agent with a military background. Through “onecop-to-another” banter he’s able to elicit info undisclosed to Kendra, which seemed as much sexist as racist.

Pasquale and Washington’s chemistry is moving, even when the timely script and cogent direction by Tony winner Kenny Leon veer off mark. Do Kendra’s emotions always align with significant disclosures? Does Scott’s behavior consistently mesh with his FBI training? Admittedly, these points pale under the overall scope, which ignites an essential conversational spark—even without the gratuitous “Discussion Guide” tucked into the program.

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 52) and theatre listings (p. 54).

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Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; anastasiabroadway.com

• True West (From 12/27)

(Opened 4/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The creators of Ragtime transport us from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris as a young woman tries to discover the mystery of her past.

Humor, romance and and suspense follow her as she faces a Pygmalion-like transformation at the hands of two conmen – one young and dashing, the other an ex-aristocrat.

Pursued by a Soviet officer, she and her companions set out to find her family. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

OPENINGS • Choir Boy (From 1/8) • To Kill a Mockingbird (12/13)

CLOSINGS • American Son (1/27) • Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song (1/6) • Head Over Heels (1/6) • The Lifespan of a Fact (1/13) • Mike Birbiglia’s The New One (1/20) • Once On This Island (1/6) • The Play That Goes Wrong (1/6) • School of Rock (1/20)

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ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com

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2018 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals and celebrate – at least for one night –the way music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Based on the 2007 film of the same name. Tues.- Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical.

With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AmericanSonPlay.com (Opened 11/4/18) (90 mins., no intermission) A police station in the middle of the night... parents of a missing teen caught in our national divide, their worst fears hanging in the balance. With Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. (Thru 1/27)

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(Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHE bOOk Of mORmON eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, are the masterminds behinds this off-the-charts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane (literally) the show is truly an ongoing Broadway phenom! Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; TheCherShowBroadway.com (Opened 12/3/18); (2 hrs., 40 mins.) So much Cher it takes 3 women to play her: from kid singer to pop star to icon.

Featuring 35 hits and famous Bob Mackie costumes. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed,, Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 10/21/18) (3 hrs., 15 mins.) Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farm’s annual harvest: a day working the land/a night of feasting. And an unexpected visitor. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 1; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.

Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(Opened 3/22/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Disney’s hit animated film about two sisters separated by a mysterious secret comes to life in this dazzling stage adaptation that begins in childhood and takes audiences far into a world of snowy wonder. As Elsa, in her ice castle, struggles to harness her powers, her fearless sister, Anna, embarks on an epic journey -- aided by handsome mountaineer Kristoff and hilarious snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. , 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com

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Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com (95 mins, no intermission) In this play with music, a student waits to take his place as the leader of his legendary school’s celebrated gospel choir. But can he make his way if he sings in his own key? Tues., Wed., & Sun., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything.

Performances begin on time; no late seating. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com

hamilton Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/ war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America’s fiery past alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton & Aaron Burr. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

harry Potter and the cursed child Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 212-305-4100; harrypottertheplay.com/us 2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) Shown in two separate parts, the play shows Harry working at the Ministry of Magic while grappling with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs. Meanwhile, Albus, the youngest of his three children, struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted – all the while hanging at Hogwarts with his newfound best friend and fellow conflicted kid: Draco Malfoy’s son, Scorpius.. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

harvey Fierstein’s torch song Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; torchsongbroadway.com (Opened 11/1/18) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Fiercely funny and heart- wrenching, the play Arnold Beckoff’s odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit, but a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Starring Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl.. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

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Head over Heels

Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; TheHudsonBroadway.com (Opened 7/26/18) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) This mash-up of posh and punk featuring the music of the Go-Go’s is an Elizabethan romp where a royal family must prevent a prophecy of doom their kingdom. Expect mistaken identities, scandal and self-discovery Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; kingkongbroadway.com (Opened 11/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new mega-musical follows an ambitious young actress and a maverick filmmaker as they voyage from 1930s Manhattan to an uncharted island to make and movie and, as it happens, capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen: King Kong. At the center of this theatrical reimagining is a 2,000- pound, 20-story gorilla, arising from the stage of the Broadway Theatre in a brilliant mix of robotics, puppetry and stagecraft.

Unlike the 1933 movie upon which it’s based, the young woman Kong falls in love with, risks everything to help him.

Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

kinky boots

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com 2013 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/24/13) (2 hrs., 25 mins.)

Inspired by a true story and the film of the same name—with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein—the story follows Charlie Price, heir to a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Unlikely inspiration to saving the family business comes to Charlie via Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, the two discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; lifespanofafact.com (Opened 10/18/18) (95 mins., no intermission) Fact-checker Jim Fingal’s job is upgraded when he’s assigned an important essay by John D’Agata. The problem: much of it is fabricated. With Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones and Daniel Radcliffe. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/13)

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1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba, and the characters in his life -- young lioness Nala, BFFs Timon and Pumbaa, his villainous uncle Scar (who employs a gaggle of hyena henchmen) -- and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Tues.- Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

mean Girls

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; meangirlsonbroadway.com (Opened 4/8/18) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cady may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her new suburban home. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on a trio of lionized frenemies led by the ruthless Regina. But when Cady devises a plan to dethrone Regina, she learns you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Notably, Tina Fey, who wrote the film version on which the show is base, also penned the Broadway script!

Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun. 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

mike birbiGlia’s tHe new one Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St, 212-239-6200; thenewone.com

(Opened 11/11/18) (80 mins., no intermission) About his hilarious show, writer/performer Birbiglia says, “It’s about somebody’s youth. Not mine… I won’t tell you any more than that.” Tues.- Thurs. & Sun., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/20)

my Fair lady

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 4/19/18) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical is back in a lavish new production. The storyline follows Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” The classic score features “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “The Rain in Spain”.

Starring Tony winners Laura Benanti, Norbert Leo Butz and Rosemary Harris and Tony nominee Harry Hadden-Paton.

Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

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Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; NetworkBroadway.com (Opened 12/6/18) (2 hrs., no intermission) Fading news anchor Howard Beale becomes the biggest thing on TV after he unravels live on air. Hilarious and harrowing, this revamp of the 1976 film stars Bryan Cranston. Wed.-Sat., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Circle in the Square, 235 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; OnceOnThisIsland.com

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2018 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 12/3/17) (90 mins., no intermission) In this Broadway revival, the story follows a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, she sets out on a quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

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1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

One of Broadway’s greatest attractions, Gaston Leroux’s thriller following a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure who loves her, has achieved legendary status as the longest running Broadway show of all time.

Experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night” in its full iconic splendor.

Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly musical theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.

tHe Play tHat Goes wronG

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

Pretty woman: tHe musical

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 877-250-2929; prettywomanthemusical.com (Opened 8/16/18) (2 hs., 25 mins.) This modern spin on “Cinderella” follows Vivian, a diamond in the rough working girl who dreams of a better life. A star-crossed meeting with Edward, a shrewd corporate raider, goes from simple business transaction to charming romance and a journey of selfdiscovery for both. This clever theatrical take on the famous 1990 film, stars Samantha Barks, Tony-nominee Andy Karl and his real-life wiefe, Tony winner Orfeh. Tues, & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHe Prom

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ThePromMusical.com (Opened 11/15/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This new musical comedy about the power of love (and a good 11 o’clock number) focuses in on so much more than just a high school dance.

When Broadway’s brassiest performers hear a student is unceremoniously sidelined from a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they are ready to kickball-change the world. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

scHool of rock—tHe musical Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com

(Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Based on the hit Jack Black film, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie. With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon., Tues. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/20)

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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centers on one of the most admired characters in American literature: lawyer Atticus Finch (Jeff Daniels). Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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American Airline Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org Sam Shepard’s play about two brothers holed up at their mother’s: screenwriter Austin (Paul Dano) and lowlife Lee (Ethan Hawke), as they wrestle with big issues—and each other. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness.

Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; thewaverlygalleryonbroadway.com (Opened 10/25/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Poignant, often hilarious, the play tracks the final years of a feisty grandmother’s (Elaine May) battle against Alzheimer’s and its effect on her family. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/27)

wicked Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire.

Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life! Adult humor prevails, so puppets notwithstanding, this one’s not for little kids! Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3.Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

black anGels over tuskeGee

Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com The story of the Tuskegee Airmen: six men on a journey to become U.S. Army Air Forces pilots. From their struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, and brotherhood. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

blue man Group Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. An ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenomenon, the production combines music, paint drums, high-tech shenanigans and off-the-wall physical comedy.

An international sensation, yet the best way to understand their popularity is to see them up close and personal at Astor Place Theatre -- where it all began! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org Set in Southern Appalachia, this dark comedy follows a progressive high school teacher with a rage problem. Tues. & Sun., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/27)

cHristmas spectacular starrinG tHe radio city rockettes® Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. at 50th St., 866-858-0007; rockettes.com/Christmas

Digital projections that cover Radio City’s proscenium arches transport audiences from the North Pole to Central Park to a manger in Bethlehem. All-new projections for fan favorites, such as “The 12 Days of Christmas,” “Nutcracker” and “Here Comes Santa Claus,” and new finale “Christmas Lights,” plus expanded the projections for “New York at Christmas”, make the perfect backdrop for the iconic Rockettes and Santa, while the “Living Nativity” still boasts the original Christmas light: the North Star! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)

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THE BAND’S VISIT MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID YAZBEK BOOK BY ITAMAR MOSES BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY BY ERAN KOLIRIN DIRECTED BY DAVID CROMER

Telecharge.com • oEthel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St. THEBANDSVISITMUSICAL.COM

“A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN!” - EW

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Atlantic Stage 2, 330 W. 16thSt., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org A raucous , gender-bending retelling of the rise and fall of Pasadena’s most groundbreaking 80s rockers told through the lens of an out of work MTV-VJ. Tues.-Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (1/10 thru 2/10)

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com

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(70 mins.) This eye-popping production offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soap-bubble creations accompanied by fantastic lighting effects, including a jaw-dropping laser show! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

GLORIA: A LIFE

Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; GloriaThePlay.com Five decades after Gloria Steinem (Christine Lahti) began raising her voice for equality, her vision is as urgent as ever.

The first act is her story; the second is our own. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE

Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., 866-811-4111; LennyBruceOnStage.com (90 mins.) Ronnie Marmo wrote and stars in this solo show chronicling the personal and professional life of the most controversial comedian of all time. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/25)

THE IMBIBLE: A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) This groundbreaking Off-Broadway production takes 21 and older theatregoers on 10,000-year journey through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and world-class cappella music. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Original, immersive and overflowing with info and laughs, the show also comes in a matinee version: Day Drinking: The Brunch Musical featuring a Bloody Mary Bar, Irish Coffee and a seasonal Bellini.

Cheers! Call or visit website for tickets & playing schedule.

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(60 mins., no intermission) Outrageous & hilarious revue featuring a score of original songs & six gorgeous guys au natural -- a winning combo if ever there was one! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200 nakedboyssinging.com

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Jersey boys

New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard, and fans couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage and on vinyl, behind-the-scenes was a far different story. Featuring all their hits, from “Sherry” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” to “Walk Like A Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

tHe JunGle

St. Ann’s Warehouse, 45 Water St., Brooklyn 866-811-4111; stannswarehouse.org Meet The Jungle, the short-lived, self-governing society that emerged within a French refugee camp. Take a seat in an Afghan Café, where those fleeing war and persecution created warm hospitality amidst squalor and danger. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/27)

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Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com/Shows-Events (90 mins., no intermission) Three one-acts by Tony-nominee Neil LaBute: The Fourth Reich; and two world premiers: Great Negro Works of Art and Unlikely Japan. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (1/10 thru 1/27)

maestro

Duke on 42nd St., 229 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010; romanticcentury.org Arturo Toscanini’s refusal to perform in Italy and Germany and his trips to Palestine to conduct an orchestra of Jewish refugees made global headlines. This moving work draws from both his personal letters and the music of his contemporaries. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 2/9)

tHe marvelous wonderettes Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; themarvelouswonderettes.com

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(2 hrs.) It’s Springfield High’s 1958 prom and the Wonderettes: four girls with big hopes, mega dreams and amazing voices that rock the jukebox classics “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “It’s My Party” and more! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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New York City Center, Stage II (131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour follows unique format -- no rehearsals; a different guest actor at each show; a sealed envelope; a surprises at every turn -- to explore the power of language to unite us all. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

newsical tHe musical

Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; newsicalthemusical.net (90 mins., no intermission) An ever-evolving mockery of all the news that’s fit to print, this high octane musical revue serves up infectious melodies with razor-sharp lyrics and biting satire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Perfect crime

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfectcrime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in murder. Enter the inspection who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Puffs, or: seven increasinGly eventful years at a certain scHool of maGic and maGic

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story. Told from the perspective of three Hufflepuffian heroes just trying to get through magic school. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

sleeP no more

The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., 866-811-4111 sleepnomorenyc.com (3 hrs.) Punchdrunk’s immersive theatrical experience based on Macbeth takes audiences through aspects of the original story via a multi-floor, multi-room journey that plays out differently for everyone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

stomP

Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world causing a sensation at each of their appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical perfor- mance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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tHat cHemistry sHow Playroom Theater, 151 W. 48th St., 8th Fl., 866-811-4111; thatchemistryshow.com (80 mins., no intermission) A candle that moves water, a hydrogen bomb, a genie in a bottle -- these and more make up this funny, ingenious show led by “mad scientist” Borislaw Bilas! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Playroom Theater, 151 W.46th St., 866-811-4111; sciencetheatercompany.com

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A show tracing the history of inventions from 1850 to the present with hands-on demos of early recordings, film, steam engines, toys and a multitude of other inventions that lead up to our current world. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHat PHysics sHow Playroom Theater, 151 W. 48th St., 8th Fl. 866-811-4111; thatphysicsshow.com (90 mins., no intermission) Physics demonstrator David Maiullo offers audiences segments on motion, momentum, vacuum, friction, energy, density, fluid motion, sound & light waves, temperature and more! (ages 6 & up). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

trick or treat

59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org In this dark comedy set on Halloween, a distraught husband, a nosy neighbor, and a dark secret set the wheels in motion for a night of confrontation, mystery, and relentless suspense. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/12)

wicked clone or How to deal witH tHe evil: tHe cinema musical

American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St., 212-581-3044; indiggotwins.com

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Transylvania-born identical twins, Gabriela and Mihaela Modorcea turn the vampire cliché upside down in their musical that combines theatre with film and features 21 pop-gypsy compositions. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/13)

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Jazz, Journalists, and Vibrant Southern Cooking From Julian Phillips and The Sound Bite BY MARI GOLD

“The Sound Bite was 30 years in the dreaming up and a hit right out of the box,” says Julian Phillips of his new hotspot restaurant–cummusic venue in Hell’s Kitchen. Phillips, executive chef of The Sound Bite, menu magician, and former newsman, opened the restaurant almost a year ago with his wife, the highly regarded jazz singer Barbara King.

Phillips credits his grandfather, a former Navy chef, with imbuing him with a fascination for all things food. “My grandparents lived in Springfield, Massachusetts,” Phillips recalls, “and we visited them all the time. I’d watch my grandfather in the kitchen and later take a flyer on my own.”

The Queens born and reared Phillips also confesses to a fascination with supermarkets, where he looks around, buys what strikes his fancy, and takes ingredients home to experiment with. “Spices are my thing,” he admits.

“I love how great seasoning can lift a dish to a new level.”

A creative foodpreneur, Phillips is also a veteran news reporter and anchor with stints on WNBC, WCBS, and WPIX, as well as Fox & Friends, where he was the first AfricanAmerican male anchor/host. The Sound Bite’s walls are adorned with photos of the news industry’s biggest names, as well as jazz icons. Drinks at the boite further the theme with titles such as “The Anchor,” “Headliner,” and “The Live Shot.” (The restaurant is even equipped for live broadcasting.)

The blackened wings on the menu are among Phillips’–and diners’—favorites, crafted

with a Cajun/Southern/Italian twist that’s made extra-vibrant with signature sauces like Cajun remoulade, puttanesca, and BBQ. The Southern smoked mac ‘n’ cheese is another popular offering, with authentic toppings like alligator sausage, blackened shrimp, andouille sausage, or chicken. Emphasizing creative comfort food, the menu also includes all manner of burgers, salads, and pastas, plus Southern-fried or blackened catfish. Sunday brunch brings popular “build-your-own” frittatas.

Besides showcasing great eats and journo style, Phillips and King have made sure that The Sound Bite offers excellent music. In addition to Monday jam sessions featuring fatherand-son duo Ashby and Drew Anderson (Drew being a protégé of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis), Tuesdays bring cabaret music in the Great American Songbook style, while Wednesdays highlight “bourbon and blues” with a band and $6 bourbon specials. On some evenings Barbara King lets loose the warm, smoky voice that has made her a hit at notable venues including Birdland, The Iridium, The Water Club, Jazz Standard, and the Lenox Lounge.

“We take pride in hosting young, up-andcoming jazz artists,” notes Phillips. “With The Sound Bite, where there is music seven nights a week, we have lots of time to feature both well-known and brand-new talent.”

Showcasing great eats and journo style...

The Sound Bite is located at 737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.). Call 917-409-5868 or visit thesoundbiterestaurant.com for more information.

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Cuisine Corner

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New York Dining: New Tastes and Classic Faves From local seafood to timeless steakhouses to contemporary creative kitchens, New York’s restaurants are serving some of the world’s finest food.

burrata from Puglia, and wild boar salami.

928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com

PLANET HOLLYWOOD

In New York City you can find an authentic experience anywhere—even in Times Square.

The city loves Szechuan cuisine and Ding Chinese Restaurant serves memorable takes on it, including house favorites like wontons, shredded beef, smoky wok-tossed chicken, and double-cooked pork belly. A long list of nightly dinner and weekday lunch specials, including several combo deals, makes Ding a rare bargain in this part of town. 234 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828, dingszechuanrestaurant.com

Priceless memorabilia meets memorable burgers at Planet Hollywood.

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Dine among the stars and immerse yourself in Hollywood history at Times Square’s Planet Hollywood. Be sure to stroll around the restaurant and check out the massive movie memorabilia collection before diving into a menu with an eclectic mix of favorites, including pastas, salads, sandwiches, and award-winning burgers. Food is not an afterthought here—a kitchen crew of 60 churns out the dishes offered on a voluminous menu dominated by huge portions of unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, and more. 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com

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If you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà. A welcoming staff leads diners through a genuine Italian experience, centered on fresh mozzarella di bufala Campana DOP, flown in directly twice a week from artisanal cheesemakers in Campania.

Complementing that mozzarella are homemade pastas, organic produce, and airy pizzas. Look for specials like the winter menu, which includes Neapolitan peppers, smoked

Be transported at the elegant midtown kaiseki restaurant Suzuki.

It’s always exciting to open up a new frontier of experience, like the Japanese haute cuisine known as kaiseki. Midtown destination Suzuki is one of the few places in New York to offer kaiseki, showcasing menus of eight or more interconnected courses. The beauty of the presentations works like a frame on a painting, heightening appreciation for the craft on display. (A sushi counter in back, Satsuki, is helmed by Toshio Suzuki, who helped introduce sushi to the U.S.) 114 W. 47th St. (btw.

Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-278-0010 (Suzuki), 212-278-0047 (Satsuki), suzukinyc.com

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VILLA MOSCONI Villa Mosconi keeps true to its authentic Italian origins thanks to Chef Pietro Mosconi, who’s on the board of the Chef de Cuisine Association. Mosconi’s traditional dishes are served in three dining areas, including a sundrenched Four Season Garden. Expect large portions of red-sauce pastas and classic meat and seafood entrées, all at wallet-friendly prices. The excellent wine list provides a perfect accompaniment. 69 MacDougal St. (btw.

W. Houston & Bleecker Sts.), 212-673-0390, villamosconi.com

ChAzz PALMINterI ItALIAN reStAurANt “Only the best if my name is on it,”says Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, and he delivers with his namesake restaurant. Partnered with Empire Steak House, Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant serves classic Italian dishes like grilled calamari, pappardelle with ragu, linguini alla vongole, and vitello tre funghi. The house’s lengthy wine list focuses on Italian selections, joined

by cocktails made with Palminteri’s own BiVi vodka—the first Sicilian vodka. 30 W. 46th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-355-5540, chazzpalminterinyc.com

Fresh seafood and classic Italian dishes await at Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant.

MONte’S Monte’s serves bold, spirited, robust Italian classics—Italian Mama cooking, a bit better than Mama made it. Spaghetti and meatballs leads the parade, along with hearty, earthy favorites like lasagna, manicotti, minestrone, prosciutto, parmigianas, and Marsalas. The ambiance and surroundings ring as true as

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the food: a welcoming, cozy nook of a restaurant that happily sticks to the traditional rather than what’s trendy and temporary. (There’s a reason this has been a Village favorite since 1918!) 97 MacDougal St. (btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 212-228-9194, montes1918.com

VIDA VERDE

and “Serious Eats,” HB Burger is not your average burger joint. Choose from a series of specialty burgers, including tuna, bison, veggie, and Kobe beef. There’s also great salads and “Must Trys” that range from fried pickles to Reuben spring rolls to fresh-cut Idaho fries. Fresh-brewed house beers make a perfect accompaniment. 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-575-5848, hbburger.com

ZIBEttO EspREssO BAR

A great mezcal and tequila selection within stylish surrounds at Vida Verde.

Vida Verde brings the tastes, colors, sounds, and scents of Mexico to Midtown West. NYC cocktail culture meets flavorful, shareable bites with contemporary twists here. Look for fine brunches, lunches, dinners, and late-night food like guac, tacos, and quesadillas. Boozy Brunchacha, a 90-minute bottomless brunch, happens every weekend from 11am to 4pm.

They also offer late-night happy hours for food and drink. Prix fixe lunch is another deal worth seeking out: $20 gets you an appetizer and an entree! 248 W. 55th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-657-0565, vidaverdeny.com

Zibetto may be a coffee shop, but there’s no ordinary drip coffee served here. The beans are a custom blend, specially roasted in Bologna, and baristas demonstrate the skill, expertise, and many hours of training it takes to pour a perfect cup. To accompany you’ll find pastries, fresh salads, and hand-pressed panini made with ingredients from the best providers in the world. 1221 Sixth Ave. (on 48th St.), 212-332-2648; 1385 Sixth Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505; 501 Fifth Ave (on 42nd St.), 646-838-6364, zibettoespresso.com

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ZAVO Zavo brings sumptuous seafood together with high-end cocktails (Pear Mule, anyone?) on the Upper East Side. Inside is an architecturally ambitious space, with dramatic lines and vantages, finished in leather, marble, and crystal.

The Mediterranean-accented menu is full of fresh seafood and New American favorites.

You’ll also find performances on select nights, with acrobats, fire-eaters, and burlesque in the upstairs lounge. 1011 Third Ave. (btw. 60th & 61st Sts.), 212-753-5500, zavonyc.com

HB BURGER Named one of the Top 5 Burgers in NYC

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The best of Puglia, and the wines to go with it, await at Masseria dei Vini.

Masseria dei Vini (“Masseria of Wines”) is an upscale spot from Midtown favorite La Masseria. (In the region of Puglia, in southern Italy, “masserias” are fortified farmhouses, many now transformed into restaurants and hotels). The menu blends traditional with modern without one overpowering the other.

Look for beautiful dishes from Puglia, with plenty of fish and shellfish, fresh homemade pastas, and gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza from a Ferrara wood-burning oven. There’s an extensive wine by the glass program and

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a large selection of bottles—mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

887 Ninth Ave. (btw. 57th & 58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com

HASWELL GREEN’S

the heart of the Theatre District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Lunch specials are only $9.95 and served seven days a week. All your favorites are here, with memorable versions of soups, seafood, noodle and rice classics, beef, pork, chicken, and duck. Also the best dim sum in midtown!

157 W. 47th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-429-8277, hongkongstation47.com

BILL’S BAR & BURGER

Beer hall casual meets craft cocktails with plenty of Irish hospitality along the way: haswell Green’s.

The iconic New York decor at Haswell Green’s includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.” As savvy with a craft beer as with a craft cocktail, the bartenders will serve your new favorite drink while you listen to live music, which plays nightly. Eats include wood-fired pizzas, sourdough pretzel bites, and classic New York sandwiches like pastrami and falafel. Also open for brunch. 240 W. 52nd St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-245-2801, haswellgreens.com

HONG KONG STATION Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine awaits at Hong Kong Station in

setting a new new York standard: Bill’s Bar & Burger.

Since Bill’s popped onto the scene in ’09, it’s been raising the New York City’s standards for quality burgers. Bill’s has a menu 13 burgers strong, all with freshly ground beef patties that are hand-pressed every day in the kitchen.

From the Konichiwa to the Ranch Hand, find your flavor, grab a shake, and chow down.

(The Rockefeller Center location boasts 400 seats, making it the largest stand-alone burger joint in the country.) Rockefeller Center, 16 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-705-8510; Financial District, 85 West St. (btw. Albany & Carlisle Sts.), 212-894-3800; billsbarandburger.com

Morton’s the steakhouse Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for its USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. For a memorable dinner in the heart of midtown, a wide-open, modern, and stylish dining room offers a great atmosphere whether you’re dining with a group or sharing a romantic dinner for two. Choose from filet mignon, porterhouse steak, signature-cut prime New York strip, Maine lobsters, poultry dishes, and all the classic sides. 551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St. (W. Houston St.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com

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97 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italian A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group. The service is superior, and the staff will make you feel as if you are part of the family.

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148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | deSSert, italian Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by. Open 7 days 10:30am til late.

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125 Mulberry St. (Canal-Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com | italian

69 Macdougal St. (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0320; villamosconi.com | italian An NYC favorite in the heart of famous Greenwich Village.

Villa Mosconi is renowned for serving great homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Enjoy their beautiful four-season garden, the perfect complement to their sublime Italian delights.

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“Family” owned institution since 1975 in the heart of Little Italy. Serving the finest cuisine in a stunning atrium garden setting. Charming additional rooms ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.

Neighborhood staple spares nothing to deliver highest quality ingredients. One of the most innovative, interesting menus in NYC. Extensive a la carte menu appeals to even the pickiest of palates. Wide variety of prix fixe menus for private dining rooms. Lunch/dinner served seven days.

Benjamin SteakHouSe me $$$

lunella riStorante li $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | italian

52 e. 41st St. (Park-Madison aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | SteaK/SeafOOd

Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)

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Peter Luger alumni Benjamin Prelvukaj and Chef Arturo McLeod have combined over 30 years of experience to create Benjamin Steak House, conveniently located near Grand Central Station in the century-old Chemist Club Building.

From the beautifully marbled cuts of dry-aged beef to the impeccably refined Old World service and charm, Benjamin Steak House prides itself in providing a quality dining experience in an elegant midtown setting.

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204 W 55th St • 646-590-2034 MON - SUN : 8AM - 4AM

248 W 55th St • 646-657-0565 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

240 West 52nd St • 212-245-2801 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

307 W 47th St • 646-918-6923 MON - SUN : 11AM - 4AM

“’Professional’ staffers who’ll make you ‘feel like a regular in no time.’” - Zagat “Plenty of aged prime perfectly grilled beef, other meats, seafood” - Bob Lape

7 Days Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 151 East 50th St. • 212.582.6900 237 West 54th St. • 212.586.9700 EmpireSteakHouseNYC.com

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23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood

151 E. 50th St. (3rd-Lexington Aves.), 212-582-6900 237 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-586-9700 EmpireSteakHousenYC.com | StEAK/SEAfood

Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

Built on the nearly 40 year journey of a trio of brothers who came to New York with a determination to succeed and a strong work ethic they credit to their father. Learning the trade at Peter Luger, they went out on their own, bringing warmth and hospitality to their restaurants. Finest cuts of steaks, freshest seafood, a premium selection of 400+ wines, all in a beautiful surrounding with exceptional service. Two convenient locations in Midtown: East Side near Grand Central, West Side in the Theatre District.

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152 E. 46th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | indiAn Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge on the East Side. Highly rated by Zagat, Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. A lavish $14.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes every day is served 11:30am4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.

dArBAr Grill mE $

157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | indiAn Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm.

Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar.

All cards.

551 fifth Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | StEAKHoUSE/SEAfood Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood at their Financial District location as well, located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

oBicà mozzArEllA BAr, PizzA E cucinA mE $$

928 Broadway (21st-22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754; 590 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-2217; obica.com | itALiAn

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Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 52 E. 41st St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME

THE SEA FIRE GRILL

23 E. 40th St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.338.0818

158 E. 48th St. btw Lexington & Third Aves.

212.935.3785

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FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.5 SERVICE 4.6

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Modern Japanese & Traditional Kaiseki

Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

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Discover traditional Japanese courses at Suzuki Kaiseki. 5 course meals starting at $50

BEST CHINESE IN THEATRE DISTRICT Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi

157 West 47 Street (6th & 7th Aves.)

646.429.8277 • hongkongstation47.com Lunch /Dinner 7 days

114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.)

212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm

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158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Pancetta Wrapped Wild Striped Bass.

16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800 billsbarandburger.com | AMERICAN Bill’s exploded onto NYC’s burger scene in ’09, becoming an instant hit with burger junkies and locals. Rockefeller Center location opened in ’10 with 400 seats, making it the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. Every burger, shake, and fry, in dozens of varieties and counting, is made fresh daily.

BucA Di BEppo TS $$

ThEATrE DiSTricT An’nAm TS $

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | vIETNAMESE/jApANESE Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island applebees.com | AMERICAN Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

Pro tip: breakfast served 7am–noon daily at both 42nd St. & 50th St. locations!

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Whether you’re hosting a group event, celebrating a special occasion or planning a business dinner, you’ll enjoy Buca’s authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two or more and Buca Large feeds four or more. Catering available for delivery and to go. Call for details! Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-midnight.

chAzz pAlminTEri iTAliAn rESTAurAnT TS $$$

30 W. 46 St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-355-5540; ChazzpalminteriNYC.com | ITALIAN Classic Italian dishes like grilled calamari, pappardelle with ragu, linguini alla vongole, and vitello tre funghi. New dishes include a classic plate of spaghetti & meatballs, tagliatelle con quattro formaggi. Large wine list focuses on Italian selections and beverage list offers local craft beers and cocktails made with Palminteri’s own BiVi vodka—the first Sicilian vodka. “Only the best if my name is on it”—Chazz Palminteri. Seven days breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

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Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!

2 course Lunch $12.95 (Mon-Fri) 3 course Dinner $22.95 (7 days)

234 W 48th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-265-0828 • 212-265-2225 dingtimesquare.com

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307 W. 47th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-918-6923 dutchfreds.com | AMERICAN

chiinA riVEr tS $$

Brings together the character of Hell’s Kitchen past with the buzz of its present in an upbeat spot. House specialty is craft cocktails with a twist: watching the bartenders at work is almost as much fun as tasting their efforts. Menu covers shareable plates and classic faves: beer-battered Brussels sprouts, fish tacos, Angus beef burgers, stone oven flatbreads. Weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm.

258 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-767-0854 ChinaRiver258.com | ChINESE

hArd rock cAFE tS $$

Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high-quality fresh ingredients.

Three floors of dining in the heart of Times Square and the Theater District, right across from Phantom of the Opera and other Broadway shows. Szechuan cuisine from spicy to mild featuring some of the best dim sum in all of New York, all handmade from scratch. Lunch from $10-$12, dinner a la carte.

dEl FriSco’S doublE EAglE StEAkhouSE nEw York tS $$$

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AMERICAN

1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | StEAK/SEAfood

hASwEll grEEn’S tS $$

Steakhouse redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes.

Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended. All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

ding chinESE rEStAurAnt tS $$

Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.

240 W. 52nd St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-245-2801 haswellgreens.com | AMERICAN Beer hall casual meets craft cocktails with a healthy dose of style and Irish hospitality along the way. Roomy, bi-level space with a stage for nightly live music—don’t miss “The Broadway Band Sessions.” Kitchen excels in wood-fired cooking. Great spot for a pre- or post-theater bite or drink.

Industrial Revolution touches in the design, with exposed brick and piping. Iconic New York decor includes a map of Central Park, a focal point of the career of the original Haswell Green, a city planner sometimes called “the Father of Greater New York.”

hb burgEr tS $-$$

127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN

Theatre District’s go-to place for wide array of authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fresh Szechuan and dried pot delicacies, personal hot pots.

Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. Two-course prix fixe lunch $12.95; 3-course prix fixe dinner $22.95. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.

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234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | ChINESE

“The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only full-service burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

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Modern AMericAn restAurAnt

by AwArd-winning celebrity chef dAvid burke

Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven

Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy

887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com

135 east 62 st. (Park & lexington Aves.)

(212) 988-9021 davidburketavern.com

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Vietnamese/Japanese Cuisine Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11 Open 7 days • 11:30am-11:30pm 234 W 48 St • 212-247-8318 www.annamnyc.com

2 NYC LOCATIONS Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

Downtown Marriott 212-894-3800

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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AmerICAN With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine.

Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ItAlIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | SteAK / SeAfood / ItAlIAN 157 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-429-8277 hongkongstation47.com | CHINeSe Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine in the heart of the Theater District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Best dim sum in midtown. Lunch specials only $9.95! Serves lunch and dinner 7 days: soups, congee, seafood, noodle and rice favorites, casserole, vegetable, beef, pork, chicken, and duck.

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Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.

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40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BrAzIlIAN

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Internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse utilizing the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco. The menu features selections of fire-roasted steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy lighter options with the Weekday Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brunch.

Seafood options also available. Our New York location features four semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more information.

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887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ItAlIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas.

Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

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236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | itAliAn Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theatre District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944.

Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Open daily, lunch & dinner. All cards.

Szechuan Cuisine • Best Dim Sum in midtown Only high quality fresh ingredients Near most Broadway shows Lunch $10-$12, dinner a la carte

258 W 44 St (B’way & 8th Ave) • (646) 767-0854 ChinaRiver258.com

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | AmericAn For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet.

Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes -- unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

saaR InDIan BIstRO ts $$ 241 W. 51st St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-609-2142 saarnyc.com | indiAn SAAR, meaning the “essence of something,” is a modern Indian bistro in midtown Manhattan helmed by celebrated tandoor master chef Hemant Mathur and his wife, acclaimed pastry chef Surbhi Sahni. The 64-seat restaurant and bar showcases authentic regional comfort food in a cozy, eclectic setting inspired by Chef Mathur’s home city of Jaipur. Service includes lunch, high tea, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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the sound bite ts $$ 737 9th Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 917-409-5868 thesoundbiterestaurant.com | CAJuN/SOuThERN A Cajun, Southern Italian affair! Chef Julian’s famous blackened wings with putanesca, pesto, garlic, voted “Best Wings in NY State” by Insider Food. World-renowned jazz/ blues artists nightly. Sink your teeth into some good ol’ mac ‘n’ cheese topped with shrimp, lobster, or alligator sausages, plus Creole-style zucchini, catfish po boys. Dinner 7 days!

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1385 6th Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505 ; 221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 212-332-2648; 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.) 646-838-6364; zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0010 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal.

Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozen-style lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada.

Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.

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204 W. 55th St. (7th Ave.-Broadway), 646-590-2034 tannersmiths.com | AMERICAN Beloved midtown spot takes inspiration from local tradition, with main bar area styled as an early 20th-century New York drinking house. Artfully created cocktails join a rotating craft beer selection and smart wine list. Pub classics like fish ‘n’ chips, grilled hanger steak, beef and lamb burgers. Also sliders, grilled flatbreads, tacos, and fresh salads. Menu is great for sharing: find a long list of creative small plates plus charcuterie boards. Cheese boards sourced from artisanal New York legend Murray’s Cheese.

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248 W. 55th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 646-657-0565 vidaverdeny.com | MExICAN

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Vida Verde brings the tastes, colors, sounds, and scents of Mexico to Midtown West. NYC cocktail culture meets flavorful, shareable bites with contemporary twists here. Tacos, guacamole, and one of the best brunches in the city. Excellent tequila and mezcal selection. Open 7 days, 11am-4am. Don’t miss Vida Verde’s Margarita Rooftop, an oasis of vibrant, hand-painted murals with a tempting selection of 10 margarita flavors.

254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy.

Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village.

Tues. thru Sat. from 5pm.

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20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212787-5656; opening soon: 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.) theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCh American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy the Bromberg brothers’ 25+ years of renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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Owned by the legendary music duo Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

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A Cajun, Southern Italian Affair!

Live entertainment + Fine Dining

Tues-Sat since 1995

254 West 72nd Street (Broadway/West End Ave) 212.579.0222 sugarbarnyc.com

Obicà brings classic and regional Italian cuisine to the new levels of taste of contemporary gourmets.

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Obicà Flatiron • 928 Broadway/21st St • (212)777.2754 Obicà Madison • 590 Madison Ave/56th St • (212)355 2217

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Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com

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Michelin starred chefs Hemant Mathur & Surbhi Sahni bring acclaimed Indian cuisine to Times square 241 W 51st Street • 646.609.2142 • saarnyc.com

If you are looking for authentic Italian coffee in the coffee wasteland that is midtown, look no further.

We serve coffee just like they do in Italy - straight up with minimum of fuss, with tasty panini & Italian pastries.

1385 6th Ave (on 56 St) • 1221 6th Avenue (on 48th St) 1 Park Ave (btw. 32-33 Sts) • zibettoespresso.com

135 E. 62nd St. (Lexington-3rd Ave.), 212-988-9021 davidBurkeTavern.com | AMERICAN Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Stately townhouse on UES showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare— often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples, and beyond, including Steamed Angry Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, BBQ bison short ribs, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks utilize Burke’s patented dry-aging technique. Food matched by thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktail program!

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1011 Third Ave. (60th-61st Sts.), 212-753-5500 zavonyc.com | MEdITERRANEAN One-of-a-kind elegant fine dining, drinks, and extravagant live entertainment at one of NYC’s very best restaurants.

Outstanding Mediterranean menu features seafood, salads, steaks. Surf ‘n’ turf kebobs with shrimp, scallops, and filet mignon; Lobster Thermidor; 18-oz rib-eye; Porterhouse for two. Also raw bar, creative cocktails, and a lengthy wine/champagne list. All in a stunning, opulent interior with Italian marble, leather seats, and crystal chandeliers.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-391-7414; 205 W. 50th St. (Broadway), 212-262-2400; other locations in East Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, & Staten Island applebees.com | AMERICAN Offering a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare and classic drinks. 50th St. location is the World’s Biggest, serving quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Broadway in upstairs dining rooms.

Pro tip: breakfast served 7am–noon daily at both 42nd St. & 50th St. locations!

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Magic, Music, and Laughter Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC—our “Everything to Do” section lists thousands of events, organized by key categories like “Comedy,” “Dining & Nightlife,” “Pop & Rock,” and “Blues & Jazz.”

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with open mic performances featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band. 254 W. 72nd St. (btw. Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

THe sOuNd biTe resTauraNT New Hell’s Kitchen hot spot The Sound Bite, from Emmy-winning news anchor Julian Phillips, provides a fresh space to mingle over drinks, live jazz, and a fusion of tasty Cajun, Southern, and Italian fare. Upcoming shows include jazz favorites on solo piano by Harry Miller on Sunday, January 6, from 6 to 9 pm.

Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm is live blues night! 737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 917-409-5868, thesoundbiterestaurant.com

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Find laughter at all hours at LOL Times Square Comedy Club.

Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week sees shows for both locals and visitors alike.

On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including familyfriendly shows in the first slot of the schedule.

Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 92).

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Gotham Comedy Club presents today’s hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting.

Upcoming highlights include the Gotham All-Stars Live Taping Hosted by Yannis Pappas (12/26-12/27), New Year’s Eve with Mike Yard (12/31), author/comedian/musician Joe DeRosa of Dave Chappelle’s “Block Party Tour” (1/4-1/5) , Comedy Central star Pablo Francisco (1/10-1/12), and Bronx native and former Saturday Night Live cast member Dean Edwards (1/18-1/19). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

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The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the two-story, 450-seat HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY MIDTOWN WEST, HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOuSE, and HB BuRgER. heartlandbrewery.com

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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.com A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm.

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With three locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Three locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

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Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).

Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. Sip a cocktail and relax into the R&B, blues, jazz, Caribbean, and traditional African music that plays most every Tuesday through Saturday night here. Thursdays are Open Mic Nights, featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band.

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn A Golden Moment for Tourism in Brooklyn

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By ETHAN WOLFF

Epic river and bridge views await in Dumbo, Brooklyn—home to the restored masterpiece Jane’s Carousel.

Distinctiveness and authenticity are two of the most appealing qualities of New York City. To find both of these qualities in concentrated form, more and more visitors are looking across the East River to Brooklyn. If it were a city on its own and not a part of New York, Brooklyn would be the fourth-largest in the country (it will pass Chicago for slot number three within the next couple of years). Although it’s a quick trip by boat, car, or train from Manhattan, you’ll find Brooklyn has evolved its own unique feel, evident in its food, drink, music, theater, art, and style.

Dozens of new hotels have been added to the Brooklyn mix, joined by bigleague sports, big-time concerts, and nine restaurants impressive enough to hold 2019 Michelin stars. Over 60 performing, visual, and media arts organizations call the new Brooklyn Cultural District home, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Theater for a New Audience, and BRIC Arts. Nearby is St. Ann’s Warehouse and a burgeoning waterfront hub in Dumbo. Further afield you’ll find Kings Theatre, an Art Deco palace that still sparkles from its $95 million renovation. At the end of the borough, classic destination Coney Island is still going strong, with a major new attraction in the 115 marine species that swim through the just-opened Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit

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at the New York Aquarium.

Brooklyn has its own world-class cultural institution, too: the Brooklyn Museum.

Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection waiting to surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. The museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is the first public space of its kind in the U.S. You can spend hours losing yourself in the 23 American period rooms, which include one of the city’s original homes, the Jans Martense Schenck House, which has been a part of Brooklyn since 1676.

Right across the way is the expansive escape of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Even in the off-season, you’ll find lovely acres for strolling, and indoor conservatories that show off the diversity of aquatic, desert, tropical, and warm temperate environments.

Prospect Park is next door, designed by the same master planners that made Central Park—only they learned from their mistakes there when it came time to create the Brooklyn version. In addition to rolling hills and waterfalls, there’s a charming zoo.

New attractions and unique experiences...

Brooklyn has long been a destination for fine dining, but never more so than today. Drawing on the high standard set by pioneers like The River Café, establishments from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge are attracting ever higher numbers of travelers. Williamsburg and Fort Greene have vibrant nightlife scenes known worldwide—it’s no wonder rents in both places have begun to eclipse Manhattan’s.

If you pay a visit to Brooklyn, you’ll probably want to limit yourself to a neighborhood or two—the borough is too sprawling to take in as a whole without several days (see the next page for more on the key neighborhoods). One option is to walk the Brooklyn Bridge from lower Manhattan, which will drop you off at the cusp of Brooklyn Heights (historic houses, great views) and Dumbo (more great views, park access, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1922 carousel right on the water).

For a more avant-garde scene, Williamsburg is the place to go. Art galleries, music venues, and pioneering bars and restaurants proliferate here.

The area’s creative scene spills over into neighboring Greenpoint and Bushwick.

There’s great shopping in Downtown Brooklyn, which has several big retailers, not too far from showpiece new stadium Barclays Center. You can catch a world tour here, kids’ programming, or professional basketball with the Brooklyn Nets and professional hockey with the New York Islanders (they split their home games between Brooklyn and Long Island).

For smaller-scale Brooklyn, the combined neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens (sometimes known as BoCoCa) have well-preserved vintage streets and tons of boutique shopping. Park Slope has a similar appeal, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops when you need a quick pick-me-up.

This is a golden moment for Brooklyn tourism, the borough welcoming guests with new attractions, unique experiences, and ready accessibility. For visitors seeking out the Brooklyn version of “the real New York,” there’s never been a better time.

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BY BOAT. New York Water Taxi offers regular ferry service to Brooklyn, leaving from three piers in Manhattan (42nd Street in midtown and Battery Park and the South Street Seaport downtown) and connecting to Dumbo on the Brooklyn waterfront. As a bonus, the ride from midtown features up-close views of the Statue of Liberty!

If you’re looking for more great views— and a little shopping thrown in— New York Water Taxi also runs a daily shuttle from Wall Street’s Pier 11 in Manhattan to IKEA Brooklyn in the Red Hook neighborhood.

BY SUBWAY. Extensive subway coverage connects Brooklyn with Manhattan (you can reach Brooklyn from Queens, but with much less connectivity).

Major Subway Options for Visitors: The J M Z and L lines connect to Williamsburg and Bushwick.

The B D N Q lines connect to Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, and Prospect Heights, ending at Coney Island.

The 2 3 and A C trains connect to Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. The 2 3 also provides service to the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park.

The 4 5 train provides service to Downtown Brooklyn.

The F train connects to Dumbo, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Park Slope, and out to Coney Island.

The G train does not travel to Manhattan, but it does connect Greenpoint with Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, and Park Slope. (It also connects with Long Island City in Queens.)

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn Key Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

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Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities.

Here’s a guide to some great destination neighborhoods, each with its own character, culture, and favorite pizza parlor.

Brooklyn Borough Hall, at the center of the American success story that is Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn As the name suggests, Downtown Brooklyn is the business district of the borough, home to municipal buildings (none lovelier than the 19th-century Borough Hall), offices, residences, and lots of shopping. To that end, hit Nordstrom Rack and Century 21 for deals on designer goods and Fulton Mall for outlets and other shopping. Located above Century 21 in the City Point building, Alamo Drafthouse gives you a multiplex experience with full meals and drinks at your seat, while the basement bursts with local food vendors at DeKalb Market Hall. Visit Livingston Manor for excellent craft cocktails and the plaza of MetroTech Commons for rotating art exhibitions and live music. The original outpost of Junior’s Cheesecake is nearby on

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Flatbush Avenue with one of the borough’s best desserts.

williamsBurg One of the borough’s best-known and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the brand-new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple store on busy Bedford Avenue! Check out the vintage shops lining Bedford as well (take a detour to Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl.

You can also watch an indie film and eat a burger simultaneously at Nitehawk Cinema.

ProsPect HeigHts A spoke around the hub of Prospect Park, Prospect Heights is sandwiched between Park Slope and Crown Heights on the north end of the gigantic green space after which it’s named. If you’re checking out Prospect Park for the first time, you’ll want to enter the park through Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Avenue, where the lovely Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch ushers in visitors with some pomp and circumstance. Taste Iranian barbari bread with yogurt dip at Sofreh; prosciutto-fig pizza at Amorina; Weather Up’s dependable craft cocktails; and the country’s best chocolate cake (according to Food & Wine, at least) at Little Cupcake Bakeshop.

Park sloPe Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what

coming uP in Brooklyn For getting out in the city, Brooklyn rivals Manhattan. You can check out the thousands of activities going on in NYC at City Guide’s Everything to Do page (cityguideny.com/events). Among the highlights coming up in Brooklyn: • Talib Kweli does a DJ set at Brooklyn Bowl with special guests NiKo iS and K’Valentine on Thursday, Dec. 27. The Jayhawks bring their alt country sound Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 18-19.

• Emo-punk band Panic! at the Disco performs at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

• Third Eye Blind performs at The Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

• R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton performs at the legendary Kings Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 19.

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we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusaders-in-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Sushi Katsuei, and lip-smacking Asian fusion at Talde.

BoCoCa BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.

With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses.

For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find fine locally made clothing at Kaight, as well as must-try “pitzas” and falafel at Bedouin Tent. You’ll find more shopping and great food on Smith Street.

Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc. Browse at Woods Grove, Modern Anthology, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali.

fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel nearly a century old.

Brooklyn HeigHts If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). Take a tour of the Brooklyn Historical Society, a small museum housed in an 1881 structure replete with a gorgeous library. You can learn about the subway and bus systems of the city at the New York Transit Museum. You’ll find the most noteworthy businesses on Montague Street, including Dellarocco’s Wood Fired Pizza. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip. new Jersey

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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

W 39TH ST W 38TH ST W 37TH ST

Port Authority Bus Terminal

W 36TH ST Macy’s

Herald Square PATH

W 35TH ST

Penn Station Madison Square Garden

Bryant Park

E 31ST ST

E 32ND ST

E 33RD ST

E 34TH ST

E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

Empire State Building

Union Sq. Park

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

E 7TH ST

E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

gJFK & LGA

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 8TH ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

ST SON HUD

E 1ST ST

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

ST MARKS PL

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

TON ST E HOUS

urg Williamsb Bridge

QUEENS

W 43RD ST

W 41ST ST

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

W 34TH ST W 33RD ST W 32ND ST W 31ST ST

Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

PATH

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

1ST AVE

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

W 30TH ST W 29TH ST W 28TH ST W 27TH ST W 26TH ST W 25TH ST W 24TH ST

W 23RD ST W 22ND ST W 21ST ST W 20TH ST W 19TH ST W 18TH ST

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST E E NW W 11TH ST ICH AV E

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

NOLITA PRINCE ST

DR FDR

W 17TH ST W 16TH ST W 15TH ST

W 14TH ST Whitney Museum T ST OOR SEV T GAN S ATIO HOR T ES JAN H ST 2T W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES

AR ST ER CH 0TH PH 1 W STO RI CH

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

N GTO HIN WAS

K CLAR ST TON OUS KING ST N ST WH

AVE C

Chelsea Piers

TH H PA PAT

AVE B

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

St

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE ERY BOW

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE

LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

2ND AVE

UNIVERSITY PL

MERCER ST

AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

11TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID S E W

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carl Shurz Park

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

E 96TH ST E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST E 89TH ST E 88TH ST E 87TH ST

E 86TH ST E 85TH ST E 84TH ST E 83RD ST E 82ND ST E 81ST ST E 80TH ST

E 79TH ST E 78TH ST E 77TH ST E 76TH ST E 75TH ST E 74TH ST E 73RD ST

E 72ND ST E 71ST ST E 70TH ST E 69TH ST E 68TH ST E 67TH ST E 66TH ST

Tramway

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

C

T

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

Queensboro Bridge

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W 96TH ST W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST W 87TH ST

W 86TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake

East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 58TH ST

TURTLE BAY

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

W 85TH ST W 84TH ST W 83RD ST W 82ND ST W 81ST ST W 80TH ST

W 79TH ST

Strawberry Fields Sheep Meadow

The Pond

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

United Nations

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

YORK AVE

FD

212.812.2700

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 41ST ST E 40TH ST

1ST AVE

W 78TH ST W 77TH ST W 76TH ST W 75TH ST W 74TH ST W 73RD ST

W 71ST ST W 70TH ST W 69TH ST W 68TH ST W 67TH ST W 66TH ST

Lincoln Center

W 65TH ST W 64TH ST W 63RD ST W 62ND ST W 61ST ST W 60TH ST

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University

W 51ST ST

W 52ND ST

W 53RD ST

W 54TH ST

W 55TH ST

W 56TH ST

W 57TH ST

W 58TH ST

W 59TH ST

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

W 50TH ST

E 48TH ST E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal

5TH AVE

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE RESTAURANT ROW

W 49TH ST CLINTONHELL’S KITCHEN W 48TH ST

W 47TH ST

W 46TH ST W 45TH ST W 44TH ST W 43RD ST

7TH AVE

C

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

DOUBL DOU BLE-DE E-DE CK E R BUS TO U RS I N MA MANHAT NHAT TA N A ND BRO O K LY N

EENS

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

C RU I SE S ARO U ND MA NHAT TA N

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

E 116TH ST E 115TH ST E 113TH ST

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

E 109TH ST E 108TH ST E 107TH ST E 106TH ST E 105TH ST E 104TH ST E 103RD ST E 102ND ST E 101ST ST E 100TH ST E 99TH ST E 98TH ST E 97TH ST

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

1ST AVE 1ST AVE E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE W 109TH ST W 108TH ST W 107TH ST W 106TH ST W 105TH ST W 104TH ST W 103RD ST W 102ND ST W 101ST ST W 100TH ST W 99TH ST W 98TH ST W 97TH ST

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

R RD FD

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

ST

WARREN ST PARK PL MURRAY ST PARK PL MURRAY ST BARCLAY ST VESEY ST VESSEY ST One World Observatory

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ICH ENW GRE

CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO E D S TRY ST S E V T HT S LAIG RT ST E HUB

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Children’s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

a ew

BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

PATH

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

5TH AVE

W 8TH ST

CANA L ST

fN

UNIVERSITY PL

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

TO T RIS BARROW S ST CH TON

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

New School

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

ST SON HUD

SE GAN IO ST AT HOR ST Whitney JANE ST Museum 2TH W 1 NE ST U H BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R CH W 1 HE P

TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd en 3 ok q b S Ho nal ur Jo

E 14TH ST

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST WIC HA VE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST

PEA RL ST

W 14TH ST

East River Park

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