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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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1.25 J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973), dust jacket design for The Hobbit [April 1937], pencil, black ink, watercolor, goache. Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien Drawings 32. © The Tolkien Estate Limited 1937.

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Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can find Grand Bazaar nYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! You’ll find one-of-akind fashion, crafts, collectibles, and artisanal bites. This Sunday, you’ll also find the jewelry Bazaar, just in time for Valentine’s. Browse artistic jewelry makers, from experienced to emerging, and vintage and antique dealers. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

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 CarMen, which has been a Met favorite since its 2009 premiere. Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine reprises her remarkable portrayal of opera’s ultimate seductress, a triumph in her 2017 debut performances, with impassioned tenors Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna as her lover, Don José. Omer Meir Wellber and Louis Langrée share conducting duties for Sir Richard Eyre’s powerful production. Metropolitan Opera House (Columbus Ave. & 63rd St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org

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ongoing Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at New York’s own MuseuM of arts and desiGn. MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, 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. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org

A thrilling exhibition at the BrooKlYn MuseuM brings together for the first time the disparate practices of more than 60 Black artists from the revolutionary years of 1963 to 1983. soul oF a nation: art in the age oF BlaCk Power offers an unparalleled opportunity to see these extraordinary creations side by side. Among the 150 works on display you’ll find a diversity of expression, including figurative and abstract painting, prints, and photography; assemblage and sculpture; and performance art. Although the political and social justice perspectives may vary, the show is tied together by a universal spirit of aesthetic innovation. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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Cover Story Oh Pretty Woman: Andy Karl Gives New Life to a Classic Role

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Andy Karl and Samantha Barks make a legend their own in Pretty Woman. Andy Karl has something of a history when it comes to Broadway shows based on hit movies. In 2014 he was seen as a bulked-up Rocky Balboa in the musical Rocky. Three years later he picked up an Olivier Award in London for his take on jaded weathercaster Phil Connors in Groundhog Day. He eventually brought that character to Broadway, making unforeseen headlines when he tore his ACL during previews. Notably, his performance in both shows netted him Tony Award nominations for Leading Actor in a Musical. Fast-forward to July 20, 2018 and the first preview of Pretty Woman. Karl is back on the Great White Way, this time channeling Edward Lewis, a character made famous on celluloid by Richard Gere nearly 30 years ago. To his credit and talent, Karl hasn’t created a carbon copy of Gere’s corporate raider who eventually learns to love himself. “The show is a journey, particularly Edward’s journey away from everything he’s known—money, the boardroom, and routine,” says Karl. “Vivian represents the freedom he’s never allowed himself to have. She makes him see the wonder of the world through her eyes.” In Pretty Woman, Karl’s choices as an actor and a singer are nuanced and exciting. With a nod to the ‘90s when the film was released, he explains, “I have the freedom onstage to make this beloved story something that’s even bigger and happier today.”

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Of course, the somewhat improbable rich man/working girl pairing makes for a wonderful fairy tale, and it’s the chemistry between Vivian and Edward that brings authenticity to the up and down romance as it unfolds. British actress Samantha Barks, best known for playing Éponine in the Les Miserables film, imbues Vivian with unbridled esprit: she’s a dreamer who sees—and sings—her future as “anywhere but here.” Indeed, Vivian’s spark, energy, and fresh take on everything she encounters becomes the catalyst for Edward’s transformation. Observes Karl, “It’s an upward climb for Edward—who is actually terrified of heights—to find love in ways he couldn’t have imagined.” At every performance the charismatic Karl skillfully fleshes out the essence of a conflicted guy with impressive vocals in songs like “Freedom” and “Something About Her”—credit here going to Jim Vallance and Canadian pop sensation Bryan Adams, who created the pop-country score. Meanwhile, Tony winner (Kinky Boots) Jerry Mitchell’s direction and choreography deftly keep the show moving through a storyline that’s been tweaked around the edges but still retains the film’s core delights. From

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ing this story. Even if they don’t know the movie, which is something I often hear at the stage door, they get it. “And they all thank me for this show and tell me that it’s so much fun—and fun is definitely something we value today.”

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iconic moments to familiar lines to Bark’s costumes (by Gregg Barnes) calling to mind those worn by Julia Roberts’ Vivian, precedents are respected, without relying solely on imitation. The supporting cast is also dynamite, particularly Vivian’s hooker cohort, Kit de Luca, brought to life by Karl’s Tony-nominated reallife wife Orfeh (Legally Blonde), who brings a street-smart savvy to the role in addition to powerhouse vocals. Like Vivian, Kit is determined to fulfill her dreams. “Pretty Woman is about strong, empowered women who stand their ground and the men who are freed by them,” says Karl. “That’s a story that’s more meaningful than ever to women today.” Karl recalls the enormous buzz surrounding Pretty Woman well before its opening. “It’s the title that people know,” he explains. “They come from every country already lov-

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CARNEGIE HILL PHARMACY Carnegie Hill Pharmacy is a haven for travelers. The pharmacy can translate foreign prescriptions and find the right over-thecounter product for people visiting from other countries. Carnegie Hill sells European and domestic beauty products. They carry brands such as MoroccanOil and SkinCeuticals among their rich selection. They also have the popular Elgydium toothbrush and offer lots of items in travel sizes. 1721 Broadway (btw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-246-0020

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FEDERICO SALON & SPA Experience the best of beauty at Federico Salon & Spa. A master of style and technique, contemporary hairstylist Frederico Calce has created captivating looks for A-listers and runway models. His team of international talents are experts in cutting, coloring, hair extensions, and beyond. Having a beauty emergency? To the rescue is Federico Salon Direct (914-882-2978)— delivering a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week. 57 W. 58th St., 2nd Fl. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-262-3027, federicosalon.com

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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 knowledge-

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. Two Manhattan locations, Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-6439760; Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave.), 212-273-3267

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DAVE’S NEW YORK Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, Dave’s New York is known for its excellent selection of “Americana” clothing— both rugged and casual—for men, women, and children. Shoppers can browse American icons like Carhartt, Columbia, Dickies, Levi’s, The North Face, Schott, Timberland Pro, and more. The store has a friendly, multilingual staff that is eager to help. 581 Sixth Ave. (btw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-989-6444, davesnewyork.com

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sionist Box—a tribute to the Impressionist painters—and a Japanese matcha truffle box. Visit their Tea Salon and feel like you’ve entered an old-time speakeasy, where you can indulge in high tea, champagne, wine, and chocolates. (There’s a new midtown location, too.) 484 Broome St. (Wooster St.), 212-925-6999; The Kitano Hotel New York, 66 Park Ave. (38th St.); mariebelle.com

HBO SHOP Situated on the north side of Bryant Park, the HBO Shop will utterly delight fans of the network’s shows, from Sex and the City to Westworld. You’ll find merchandise from other HBO favorites, too, including Vinyl and Silicon Valley. While we wait impatiently for the Game of Thrones grand finale, shop great items from The Realm, including Stark t-shirts, figurines, and even a Longclaw umbrella. 1100 Ave. of the Americas (btw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 212-512-7467, hboshop.com

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Indulge in sweet offerings of ganache, truffles, hot chocolate, and beyond at MarieBelle New York. Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman believes that life is about the leisure and happiness we find in food, art, and beauty. Indulge in her sweet offerings of ganache, chocolate bars, truffles, hot chocolate, and beyond at SoHo’s MarieBelle New York. Items are packaged to perfection, so they make ideal gifts. The collection includes a colorful Impres-

Where else but New York can you get an appointment with the Official Dentist of Miss Universe? Linhart Dentistry is one of the premier dental practices in Manhattan, with Dr. Jan Linhart and his son, Dr. Zachary Linhart, leading a team of experts that offer a full spectrum of cosmetic and restorative dental services. Empathy and commitment to quality service are core values of the Linhart family, and the principles by which they guide this cutting-edge group of dental professionals. 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD Hershey’s Chocolate World is the place to go in NYC for chocolate lovers of all ages. Located in the heart of Times Square, the new store is nearly three times larger than the previous. You’ll find Hershey’s largest permanent s’mores experience where they serve warm, made-to-order s’mores from an authentic camper. At Hershey’s Kitchens Bakery, indulge in a chocolate-filled brownie or peanut butter blossom cookie. Get cozy with a refreshing Hershey’s Melted Hot Chocolate. You can also create a custom mix of Hershey’s products at the Amazing Candy Machine and design a personalized Hershey bar wrapper with your picture or logo on it! Open daily, 9am-midnight. 701 Seventh Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, hersheys.com

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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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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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686 Lexington Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-355-3003 376 Broadway (White St.), 212-233-4369; harley-davidson.com NYC’s largest genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes boutique. Harley-Davidson of New York carries genuine HarleyDavidson leather jackets and pants, vests, chaps, boots, shoes, T-shirts, watches, and limited edition collectibles. 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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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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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com

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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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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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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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).

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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 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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1100 Ave. of the Americas (42nd St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com 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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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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701 7th Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, hersheys.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.

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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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. Deliveries til 9pm.

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carNegie Hill pHarMacY MW 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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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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own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection that will surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. Through February 3rd, catch Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power; on February 8th the much-anticipated Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving opens. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors, open artist studios, Bookcases of inlaid Circassian walnut are just the beginan award-winning store, and an ning of the treasures at the Morgan Library & Museum. iconic restaurant, Robert, with Just a 10-minute walk from Grand Central spectacular views of Central Park. Currently Terminal, the Morgan Library & Museum on view is MAD Collects: The Future of serves as a museum, research library, Craft Part 1, featuring more than 50 works musical venue, architectural landmark, and of craft, art, design, and jewelry acquired historic site. Exhibitions currently on view for the permanent collection over the past include Plein Air Sketching in the North, By five years. The exhibition is in tandem with Any Means: Contemporary Drawings from The Burke Prize 2018: The Future of Craft the Morgan, and Tolkien: Maker of MiddlePart 2, also on display. 2 Columbus Circle earth, a rare look at a master storyteller (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), through J.R.R. Tolkien’s original illustrations, 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org family photographs and memorabilia, maps, draft manuscripts, and designs related to INSIDER TIPS The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for Silmarillion. 225 Madison Ave. (btw. 36th & select hours on the first Friday of every month, usu37th Sts.), 212-685-0008, morganlibrary.org ally in the early evening. See CityGuideNY.com’s article “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details BROOKLYN MUSEUM on how to enjoy complimentary admission at various Brooklyn has become a tourist destinaNew York institutions all seven days of the week. tion to rival Manhattan, complete with its

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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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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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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 Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving (opening Feb. 8), then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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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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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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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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, and the just-opened Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, a year-long show celebrating the ongoing legacy of artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Now open 7 days with evening hours on Tues. & Sat. $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.

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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 Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world before it added this separate location devoted to modern art. Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer completed the building in 1966; Julio Le Parc 1959 is on display through Feb. 24th. Closed Mon.

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.

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

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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.

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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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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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278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Walk into this renovated 1904 firehouse and you’ll be greeted by real city firemen who are passionate about the museum, its history, and your enjoyment. Among its many fascinating and important artifacts is a fire engine built in New York around 1790. Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, $10 adults, $5 children.

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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 here, with four centuries of history and art, plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. The NYHS 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. Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow and Meditations in an Emergency, by the museum’s first artist-in-residence, Bettina von Zwehl, are among current exhibitions. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $21; seniors: $16; students: $13; children 5-13, $6.

SEAPORT DISTRICT NYC FD 19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of shops and restaurants.

WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3600; whitney.org The most cutting-edge of the major art museums in New York, recently moved downtown. Designed by Pritzker Prizewinning architect Renzo Piano, the building itself is worthy of a trip, conceived as a laboratory for artists. Provoking exhibitions and an enviable collection of 20th-century American masterworks provide the baseline, with artist talks, gallery tours, and screenings on the docket. Closed Tues. $25, $18 for students and seniors, free for kids under 18.

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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

Madame Tussauds features floor after floor of interactive entertainment, with over 200 uncanny wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports. Also at Madame Tussauds in Times Square you’ll find the brand-new Mission: Undead, where you’ll take on the assignment of preventing a zombie apocalypse. The experience combines the thrill of a roller coaster with the kinetic action of a video game and the cinematic twists and turns of a zombie movie. From 3-D glasses to custom-built chairs that are designed to move with the game, “7D” technology will wow you with seven different layers of special effects (age 13+ to play). 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), madametussauds.com

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Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed 7 million visitors. Of the museum’s two permanent exhibits, In Memoriam pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 at the three U.S. attack sites and around the world, exploring the events before and after, and the attacks’ ongoing relevance. The memorial portion includes two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down eight sides. 180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org

CiTYSiGHTSeeiNG NeW YORK Get all of the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing. You can mix and match your way to a complete New York experience, with more than 90 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals

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ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, Hop-Off ferry tour. Passes are available in digital or physical format and available for one to seven days; check the website for complete details. 212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

Spectacular views from dawn to dusk at Top of the Rock. See all of New York and beyond from the incomparable heights of One World Observatory.

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CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES For more than 70 years, Circle Line has been showing visitors the best sights of NYC, including the only cruise that goes all the way around the island of Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. Brand new state-of-the-art Empire Class ships have recently launched, providing quieter rides, better sound for the personable onboard guides, bigger windows, improved climate control, and more outdoor deck space. Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. at Twelfth Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.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

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. With an attraction this popular, OWO’s alltimed-entry system is a major advantage. Computerized ticketing ensures wait times are always kept manageable. You can buy your ticket on the spot, or in advance online. You’ll see some fast facts as you make your way to the elevators, confirming the superlatives: at 1,776 feet, One World Trade is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere; with over 45 tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. After a minute’s ride and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Jersey and Queens recede in distant horizons. Helicopters zip by like hummingbirds, well below the floor-to-ceiling windows. The skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan—some of which once claimed title to the tallest building in the world—cluster below your feet like toys. Observatory hours daily are 9am-10pm, with the last ticket sale at 9:15pm. Admission is $34 for adults, $32 for seniors above age 65, and $28 for children between ages 6 and 12. Kids 5 and under get in free. Admission for 9/11 family members, rescue, and recovery workers is free, and active and retired members of the US military get special discounts. 285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, OneWorldObservatory.com

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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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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).

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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251 Spring St. (Varick St.-6th Ave.); colorfactory.co 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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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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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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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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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.

Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.

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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. 43 for a coupon good for $5 off any Gold adult ticket, with fast VIP lane admission and entry to MARVEL SUPER HEROES 4D.

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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!

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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. Also expect sea turtles and cownose rays, and even a touch tank. The nation’s oldest aquarium is also home to the NY Aquarium 4D Theater; Conservation Halll; the Aquatheater, an outdoor arena where sea lions perform tricks; and the Sea Cliffs, where you can see penguins, otters, seals, and sea lions. 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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455 Fifth Ave. (40th St.), 212-340-0833; nypl.org The beautiful beaux-arts building (completed in 1911) beckons one and all to enter and admire its architectural beauty and visit its interesting exhibitions. As a research library, its books and rare treasures make it one of the world’s most important.

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-398-3133 ripleysnewyork.com. 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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SpySCape MW 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com 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.

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928 8th Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 212-549-1941 spyscape.com SPYSCAPE is the world’s preeminent spy museum and experience, opened February, 2018 in midtown. 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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4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com 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.

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); statuecruises.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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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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The U.N.’s one-hour guided tours offer an opportunity to discover the fully renovated United Nations Headquarters, and get insight into the organization’s vast array of initiatives. A visit may give you access to the General Assembly in session. This is the most iconic room of the U.N., where all its 193 Members States are represented and negotiate resolutions. During your visit, you’ll also see illuminating pieces by artists from around the world. (Tours are not given on weekends, but the building is still open to visitors.)

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Funny, Fearless, Fabulous: It’s Showtime! By GRIFFIN MILLER Don’t count on finding them weaving through Times Square or chowing down on 99-cent storefront pizza slices, but if seeing celebrities in their natural habitat is on your NYC bucket list, you probably won’t be disappointed just walking (or dining) in the Theater District. And newsflash: theater is a primo star-gazing spot: Broadway…Off-Broadway… Off-Off. Maybe they’ve come to see friends perform, but most likely it’s because theater is alive, provocative, inspiring, enchanting, and in their blood. My personal list of “stars spotted at the theater” includes everyone from Tobey Maguire and Elijah Wood to Bette Midler, Mel Brooks, Joel Grey, Allison Janney, and Mariska Hargitay (not all at the same show). And, of course, Cher was paparazzied from all angles when she made her way down the aisle of The Cher Show.

which she stood next to Chilina Kennedy (who plays King) for the curtain call, belting “I Feel The Earth Move” with the cast. “This musical has been such a magical experience,” said King. “What a night! It was amazing to be a part of this.”

CASTING NEWS In recent years, actress Patricia Kalember playied recurring roles on Power; Orange Is the New Black, and Madam Secretary. Vintage-wise, she’s known for thirtysomething and Sisters. And as of Jan. 29th, she’ll be returning to theater replacing Christine Lahti as Gloria Steinem in Off-Broadway’s Gloria: A Life. “As a lifelong feminist, Gloria Steinem has been an inspiration to me for years,” said Kalember. “Her activism and sharp intelligence are needed now, more than ever.” Directed by Tony-winner Diane Paulus and written by Tony-nominee Emily Mann, the show moves from Steinem’s activism and personal life in Act I to an Act II Talking Circle that invites theatergoers “to carry the themes of the play into a conversation of their own.”

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One fine day: Carole King shares the stage with Chilina Kennedy in Beautiful. Occasionally, you might even find yourself at a performance where a notable does something, well, notable. Which is what happened mid-January at the fifth anniversary performance of Beautiful when Carole King appeared at the piano during the musical’s final moments and sang “Beautiful,” after

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Little kids get to celebrate February with some familiar furry faces when Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic takes over the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden (Feb. 15th through the 24th). The show stars Elmo (looking to ace magic tricks), Cookie Monster, and Gonger (tackling the art of baking), Big Bird (discovering shadow puppetry), Grover (exploring primary colors), and more—all to an infectious soundtrack!

With multiple new shows launching over the next few months (March alone has seven, including Hillary and Clinton starring Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow, a revival of Burn This with Keri Russell and Adam Driver, and the musical Beetlejuice based on the film of the same name. Of this month’s newcomers, these three have my attention:

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Be More Chill. Sure, Broadway is currently a musical high-school hotbed, what with Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, and The Prom, but this Off-Broadway sellout has moved up the theater food chain with #MillennialsLoveMe already in place. Kiss Me Kate. Fans of Tony winner Kelli O’Hara are going to be all over this classic musical based on The Taming of the Shrew— as are theatergoers who know her costar, Will Chase, from HBO’s Sharp Objects and/ or YouTube Red’s Impulse.

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Before the houselights dim signaling the prologue to Jez Butterworth‘s Olivier Awardwinning The Ferryman, a large man walks onto the stage’s graffiti-stained alley set. I can’t see if there’s another character just out of my sightline, so for me this guy is prequel to the prologue, marking the only time in this profoundly populated work I experience any sense of aloneness. Once the show begins others arrive, formulating the setup that will eventually spill into a farmhouse in Northern Ireland where the multi-generational Carney clan is preparing for their annual harvest celebration. Raucous shenanigans aside (and there are plenty), lurking behind every plot twist and poetic monologue are fresh and fermented Irish Republican issues. It’s late summer, 1981, and incendiary personal and political affairs acutely define the Carney’s harvest home. Pater familias of the epic brood is Quinn, a compelling Paddy Considine, member of the acclaimed London cast who opted to unfurl this heart-stamping masterwork on Broadway. Characters range from infant to elderly, the latter a trio of diverse siblings—Uncle Pat (Mark Lambert), Aunt Pat (Dearbhla Molloy), and Aunt Maggie Far Away (Fionnula Flanagan)—who spin the past on their own

terms to the delight of Quinn’s kids who thrive on everything from Aunt Pat’s political rants to Aunt Maggie’s wistful lost love memories. Brilliantly directed by Sam Mendes, daybreak comes on an intimate scene between Quinn and his sister-in-law Caitlin (a luminous Laura Donnelly), who has lived with the family along with her son, Oisin, since the disappearance of her husband/Quinn’s brother 10 years earlier. The interaction morphs into a trickle of family and others until the stage bursts with food, music, whiskey, dance, lust, fury, sadness, and danger—the latter courtesy of IRA stalwart “Muldoon” (Stuart Graham) and his goons. Sprawling as the action may seem, it arrives in cozy pockets of concurrent news—the discovery of the body of Caitlin’s husband; Republican hunger strike deaths at Maze Prison—and a day of revelry officially kicked off by the search for the escapee dinner goose, ultimately retrieved by the Carney’s slow-witted giant of a neighbor, Tom Kettle (Justin Edwards), and brought to a closure of consequences. Note: A predominantly American cast steps in on Feb. 19th with Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James as Quinn and Tony winner Shuler Hensley as Tom Kettle. Tony winner Blaire Brown joins the cast as Aunt Maggie Far Away on April 16th.—G.M.

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True West. A die-hard Sam Shepard fan, this would be high on my list even if the leads weren’t Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano.

Paddy Considine as family head Quinn in the Olivier Award-winning The Ferryman.

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 50) and theatre listings (p. 52).

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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial)

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Aladdin (New Amsterdam)

Anastasia (Broadhurst)

The Band’s Visit (Ethel Barrymore)

Be More Chill (Lyceum)

Beautiful (Stephen Sondheim)

The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)

The Cher Show (Neil Simon)

Chicago (Ambassador)

Choir Boy (Samuel J. Friedman)

Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld)

Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box)

The Ferryman (Bernard B. Jacobs)

Frozen (St. James)

Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)

King Kong (Broadway)

Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld)

Kiss Me Kate (Studio 54)

The Lion King (Minskoff)

Mean Girls (August Wilson)

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My Fair Lady (Vivian Beaumont)

Network (Belasco)

The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic)

Pretty Woman: The Musical (Nederlander)

The Prom (Longacre)

To Kill a Mockingbird (Shubert)

True West (American Airlines)

Waitress (Brooks Atkinson)

Wicked (Gershwin)

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• Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (From 2/28) • Be More Chill (From 2/13) • Kiss Me Kate (From 2/14)

OPENINGS • True West (1/24)

CLOSINGS • Choir Boy (2/24) • Kinky Boots (4/7) • Network (4/28)

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

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imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th st., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) With their signature dance moves and harmonies, the Temptations reached the top of the charts with 14 No. 1 hits. Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, set to the beat of such songs as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Mon.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/28)

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New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd st., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com

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(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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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.

bE mORE CHILL

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th st., 212-239-6200; BeMoreChillMusical.com (2 hrs., 20 mins.) When average teen Jeremy discovers the Squip (a pill that makes you ultra-cool), his desire to be popular is pitted against his struggle to remain true to himself. An edgy, original musical comedy looking at issues like depression and bullying through the lens of sci-fi, horror and teen flicks. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sun, 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. (From 2/13)

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(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.

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

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stephen sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd st., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (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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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 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.

choir boy

Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com (Opened 1/8/19) (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., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 2/24)

come From away

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com

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(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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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.

the Ferryman

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; theferrymanbroadway.com (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.

FroZen

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

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.

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GERSHWIN THEATRE, 222 West 51st St. WickedtheMusical.com

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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. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues. & Thurs., 7; Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/7)

kiss me, kate!

A sparkling classic boasting onstage romance, backstage passion, comedy (high & low) and a hilarious dash of the Bard’s Taming of the Shrew. The dynamite Cole Porter score includes “Too Darn Hot,” “So in Love,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”. Tues.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/14)

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Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 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. Wed.-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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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. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 4/28)

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

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(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.

Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 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.

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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 self-discovery 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 smalltown Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they are ready to kick-ball-change the world. 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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Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com

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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Sheen Center’s Black Box Theater, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; sheencenter.org Eugene O’Neill’s only comedy follows the young son of the local newspaper publisher, his romance with the girl next door, and his loving family in a small Connecticut town on July 4, 1906. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 2/17)

alice by Heart

(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; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

true west

Newman Mills Theater, Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, 511 W. 52nd St., 212-352-3101; mcctheater.org WWII, the London Blitz: Alice and her friend Alfred escape into “Alice’s Adventures…” and head down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. The show explores first love, loss, moving forward and celebrating life, even in the harshest of times. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/30)

tHe american tradition

American Airline Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Opened 1/24/19) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) 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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(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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

13th Street Repertory Company, 50 W. 13th St., newlighttheaterproject.com In this absurdist play set in Antebellum America, slaves Eleanor and her husband, Bill, are escaping to Pennsylvania -- until Bill is stolen. With a Glock-19 and her fair skin, Eleanor sets out to rescue him by any means necessary. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 2/16)

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avenue Q 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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Irene Diamond Stage, Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-244-7529; signaturetheatre.org

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In this satire set in Golden Age Hollywood, Vera Stark, maid to an aging star, lands a role in an antebellum epic starring her boss. While Vera’s portrayal of a slave is groundbreaking, scholars and film buffs grapple with the impact race had on her career. Tues.-Fri. & Sun., 7:30; Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 1/29)

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When Della’s late-best-friend’s daughter asks her to make a cake for her upcoming wedding to a woman, Della is forced to question her deeply held judgmental beliefs. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/12)

Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane, 800-745-3000; ColinQuinnShow.com In his new show, the satirical sage from Brooklyn lays bare the absurdities, hypocrisies and calamities on both sides of the political divide. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sun., 6:30; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 3/3)

fiddler on tHe roof in yiddisH

Stage 42, 422 W 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fiddlernyc.com (3 hrs.) The celebrated musical, set in 1905 in a Jewish village in czarist Russia, centers on dairyman Tevye and his family as his three oldest daughters marry men he has increasing difficulty accepting. With English & Russian supertitles. Mon.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/11)

Gazillion bubble sHow

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (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. (Thru 3/31)

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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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.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fpatheatre.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) As Sir Thomas More refuses to recognize Henry VIII’s divorce and role as head of the Church of England, the play reveals the risk of speaking truth to power and political will vs. moral conviction. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 2/24)

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

(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.

marys seacole

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Claire Tow Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org Mary, an ambitious Jamaican woman, has adventures spanning oceans and eras, from a Crimean War battlefield to a contemporary nursing home. The play explores what it means to be a woman who is paid to care. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 2/9)

merrily we roll alonG

Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roudabouttheatre.org Roundabout’s company in residence, Fiasco Theater, reimagines Sondheim with its personal and passionate take on his musical about three of showbiz friends who fall apart and come together over 20 years. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

naked boys sinGinG

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

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nassim

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.

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New World Stages, 340 W.50th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (2 hrs.) The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion & a corpse that can’t play dead: a classic murder mystery... and a mystery how it got this far! Mon., Wed. & Sun., 8; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/11)

tHe Price of tHomas scott

Beckett Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; theatrerow.org/beckett

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(2 hrs.) Mr. Scott has long hoped to sell the family business so he and his loved ones can pursue their dreams. But when a buyer plans to turn the shop into a dance hall, Scott hesitates as he finds dancing immoral. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(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.

sesame street live! make your maGic

New York City Center, Stage II (131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; NYCityCenter.org

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Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, 866-858-0008; msg.com/sesame Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new adventure live on stage. Elmo is inspired to learn a magic trick when he meets magician extraordinaire Justin, who has come to Sesame Street to perform a magic show. But there’s one problem…Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (2/15 to 2/24)

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 performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

suPerHero

Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; 2ST.com A fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. By the Tony and Pulitzer-winning composer of Next to Normal and the Tony-winning writer of Red. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 1/31)

tevye served raw

Playroom Theatre, 151 W. 46th St., 800-838-3006; TevyeServedRaw.com Sholem Aleichem’s Tevye stories were the basis of Fiddler on the Roof. This show with music presents some of these stories plus scenes from Aleichem’s own Yiddish stage version. Performed in English & Yiddish with English supertitles. Mon.-Wed., 7. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (1/28 to 2/13)

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

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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

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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 2/24)

WE ARE THE TIGERS

Theater 80, 80 St. Mark’s Place, 866-811-4111; tigersmusical.com This teen pop-rock musical follows a dismally low-ranking team of cheerleaders trying to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer. Mon., 7; Wed-Sat., 8; Sun., 6; Sat., 4; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 2/7)

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Creative Cooking Meets East-Side Elegance at the New David Burke Tavern

BY Merrill lee Girardeau

Inside an elegant townhouse on the Upper East Side, celebrity chef David Burke invites you to drink, dine, and relax. David Burke Tavern features a seasonally minded menu of artful cocktails and robust proteins like lobster steak, Wagyu pot roast, and Burke’s signature “Clothesline” candied bacon. The first floor features the bar, topped with white marble beneath dark wood paneling. Along the wall is a cozy banquet where you can enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail. The current wine list shows a strong preference for Californian and French labels, whether you’re hankering for a Cabernet from Bordeaux or a Californian Chardonnay. Upstairs is the dining room, where Burke’s playful presentations and proteins steal the show. Start with the Clothesline Bacon, or the crab cake pretzel with Old Bay tomato jam, or the steamed angry lobster dumplings with spicy tomato sauce, lemon confit, and basil. Take a cue from the Humpty Dumpty statuettes around the restaurant, and order the Caesar salad with a soft egg to top it off. (Famously, eggs are one of Burke’s bestutilized ingredients.) Another favorite Burke ingredient, Himalayan pink salt, adds flavor to both the food and the decor. Steaks like the 40-day dry-aged porterhouse are aged with Himalayan salt bricks. The Himalayan Salt Room, available for private events, features the same signature pale-pink salt bricks along the wall. Dinner entrees include “duck, duck, duck,” a three-way take that brings together roast breast, barbecue wing, and dumpling, with a

stir fry on the side. Porterhouse for two (dryaged 40 days), roasted chicken with pistachio ravioli, and branzino with vinaigrette and crispy artichokes are additional temptations. An exceptional bar food you might find in a Williamsburg hole-in-the-wall, the Hipster Fries come loaded with bacon, shishito peppers, and parmesan. Don’t worry—there’s a craft beer list at the bar to pair with your potatoes. The “Daily Market Menu” will make you an every day regular, with specials that range from Tuesday pork shank to Wednesday Dover sole to Sunday’s slow-cooked bison. Happy Hour runs every day from 4-7pm with $10 burgers, fries, and cocktails. Sunday Brunch is from 11am to 3pm, sided with cocktails like a Bloody Mary, a Bloody Maria, or an Angry Mary. David Burke Tavern is participating in Winter Restaurant Week through February 8th, with discount combo menus. The tavern is a short walk from attractions like Central Park, Bloomingdales, and The Shops at the Plaza. Chef David Burke has opened a range of dining establishments across the city, and has also worked with world-renowned chefs like Daniel Boulud and helmed the famed River Cafe in Brooklyn. Burke has appeared on “Top Chef Masters,” written best-selling cookbooks, and won James Beard awards for his contributions to the industry. Stop by David Burke Tavern and you can taste for yourself!

David Burke invites you to drink, dine, and relax...

David Burke Tavern is located at 135 E. 62nd St. (btw. Lexington & Park Aves.). Call 212-988-9021 or visit davidburketavern.com for reservations.

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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.

EmpirE StEak houSE

fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline and Statue of Liberty views. Both ships disembark from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, near W. 23rd St. on the Hudson. Spirit Cruises, 866-483-3866, spiritcruises. com; Bateaux New York, 866-817-3463, bateauxnewyork.com

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The finest steak and a sumptuous setting at Empire Steak House. 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 Brooklyn’s Peter Luger, they went out on their own, bringing warmth and hospitality to their restaurants. At Empire Steak House, you’ll find the finest cuts of steaks, freshest seafood, and a premium selection of 400+ wines, all in a beautiful surrounding with exceptional service. Two convenient locations in midtown: east side near Grand Central and west side in the Theater District. 151 E. 50th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-582-6900; 237 W. 54th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-586-9700, EmpireSteakHouseNYC.com

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For an epic New York dining experience, get out on the water. The bountiful buffets and non-stop DJ music of Spirit Cruises, on top of stunning skylines, provide a one-of-a-kind thrill. Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant brunch, lunch, and dinner cruise features creative dining,

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

Saar iNDiaN BiStro

Find pre-theater perfection at Saar Indian Bistro. Hemant Mathur, the Michelin-starred chef behind restaurants like Devi and Tulsi, has embarked on a new culinary venture with Saar Indian Bistro. Saar is not your typical neighborhood Indian restaurant. Mathur, who was born in Jaipur and has worked in world-class restaurants from Delhi to Mexico to Germany, places northern Indian cooking at the forefront of the menu and presents it with an upscale twist. Think tender lamb kebab with papaya and black

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pepper chicken with dosa (rice crepes) and coconut chutney. Saar is conveniently within walking distance of most Broadway shows, and its Pre-Theater deal offers diners a fantastic sampling of the menu at reasonable prices. 241 W. 51st St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.)., 646-609-2142, saarnyc.com

TANNER SMITH’S

tury New York drinking house. From the bar, artfully created cocktails join a rotating craft beer selection and a smart wine list. You can dine on pub classics like fish ‘n’ chips, burgers, and a dynamite jalapeño mac ‘n’ cheese. Also sliders, grilled flatbreads, salmon au poivre, tacos, and fresh salads. The menu is great for sharing: you’ll find a long list of creative small plates in addition to charcuterie boards. The cheese boards are sourced from artisanal New York legend Murray’s Cheese! 204 W. 55th St. (btw. Seventh Ave. & Broadway), 646-590-2034, tannersmiths.com

CHINA RIVER

Classic New York meets a contemporary scene at Tanner Smith’s in midtown. Beloved midtown spot Tanner Smith’s takes its inspiration from local tradition, with a main bar area styled as an early 20th-cen-

New to Times Square, China River serves exceptional Sichuan cuisine. A lengthy menu offers rice-based dishes, soups, Tasty Pots, sizzling plates, and pan-fried noodles, and other entrees divided by protein. Veggie-lovers can choose from fresh tastes like broccoli with spicy garlic sauce or the beloved mapo tofu, with thin slices of pork and a spicy black bean sauce. The space features a two-level dining room with a full bar on the lower level.

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It’s a great stop for a relaxed lunch, especially with its daily selection of affordable lunch specials. It’s also great for dinner, whether a casual night out or before seeing The Phantom of the Opera right across the street. 258 W. 44th St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 646-767-0854, ChinaRiver258.com

IL corTILe

hard rock cafe Hospitality and authenticity await at Little Italy’s IL Cortile.

The historic façade of the Hard Rock Cafe entices from the center of Times Square. Get your evening festivities started by rocking your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Times Square location. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Billy Joel, The Ramones, and Elvis grace the walls alongside more contemporary items, including stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Dine down on the likes of famous fajitas, cowboy rib-eyes, and hickory-smoked St. Louis-style ribs. 1501 Broadway (btw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrock.com

IL Cortile is a family-owned restaurant that’s been a Little Italy institution since 1975. Exposed brick and ample greenery make for a special meal in the stunning atrium garden. Charming additional rooms are ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. This neighborhood staple delivers the highest quality ingredients across a broad menu available for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Look for classics like homemade fettuccini with wild mushrooms and sweet sausage, flavor-packed puttanesca, veal scaloppini, and stuffed filet mignon in a rich tomato sauce. 125 Mulberry St. (btw. Canal & Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com

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an’nam If you’re looking for a great value in the Theater District, head to An’nam, which serves up a tasty takes on Japanese and Vietnamese for lunch and dinner seven days a week. On the Japanese side, you’ll find favorites like dumplings, skewers, and tempura, plus superfresh sushi and sashimi. Spring rolls, beef noodle soup, stir-fries, and curries head up the Vietnamese list. Look for plenty of lowprice lunch specials, including teriyaki bento boxes. Service is friendly and the space is stylish, contemporary, and right in the middle of everything. 234 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com

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Enjoy “a farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” at La Masseria. If you crave Italian and want to dine before or after a show, look no further than Theater District favorite La Masseria. Take your choice of 11 delectable pastas, 12 meat and fish dishes (including branzino, Mediterranean sea bream, and grilled t-bone veal chops with fresh herbs), on top of super-fresh salads and daily specials. 235 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com

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Del Frisco’s Double eagle steakhouse New York

A soaring space with steak to remember: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York boasts the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of legendary steaks and seafood. Don’t miss the new addition of an elevated wagyu beef program, joined by classic steaks, chops, and seafood. The award-winning wine program is worthy of the food. 1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

PatsY’s italiaN restauraNt

Patsy’s was Frank Sinatra’s favorite. It will be yours, too. Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez or George Clooney—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. One and only location. Celebrating its 75-year anniversary! 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com

THE SEA FIRE GRILL

the sea Fire grill specializes in contemporary American seafood, with a focus on highlighting the fish itself. The results are clean and honest presentations of the highest quality locally sourced seafood. Raw bar favorites include daily East and West Coast oysters and chilled lobster. Appetizers like jumbo lump crab cakes and yellowfin tuna tartare are sure to impress. The seafood menu wouldn’t be complete without a surf ‘n’ turf, featuring dry-aged steaks in a process perfected by steakhouse impresarios. Signatures also include East Coast black sea bass and lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. Cocktails and wines—as well as a variety of beer and sake selection—have been carefully selected to enhance each menu item. The sleek interior of tile floors, shimmering blue lighting, and mirrored accents gives the space a modern edge. The main dining room takes its cues from a classic steakhouse, with dark wood floors, wainscoting, and a roaring marble fireplace. The Sea Fire Grill’s superior service, delicious cuisine, and cosmopolitan vibe have contributed to their highly ranked Zagat scores. Open daily for dinner from 4 to 11pm and for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:30pm. 158 E. 48th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.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.

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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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“’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 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.

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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.

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

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 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.

wAGAmAmA mE $$

morton’S mE Fd $$$

605 3rd Ave. (39th St.); 210 5th Ave. (26th St.), 212-920- 6233; 55 3rd Ave. (11th St)., 917-636-6030; wagamama.us | JAPAnESE

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.

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Fresh spin on Asian fusion cuisine with a modern twist. Dishes prepared with the best raw ingredients, whether it’s a bowl of hearty ramen, sizzling teppanaki, steaming donburi, or a selection from the extensive vegan menu. Wildly popular eatery, with locations worldwide, has developed a cult following thanks to its egalitarian “Bowl to Soul” philosophy: wholesome, fresh food and a welcoming environment. Lively, fun ambiance and an innovative drink program with Japanese whiskeys, matcha brews, sakes, specialty Asiantwist cocktails, mocktails, and more. Follow along on social media @wagamama_usa.

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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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16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800 billsbarandburger.com | AMERICAN

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.

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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.

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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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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

PRIME STEAKS SINCE 1978

MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

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

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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 $$

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.

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 $$

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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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.

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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | SteAK / SeAfood / ItAlIAN The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad. 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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887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | 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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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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235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ItAlIAN

236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.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.

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.

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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

Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat.

NEW YORK MIDTOWN 15 West 44th Street 212 . 336 . 5454

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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 dining 85

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Most exciting LIVE Jazz/Blues in Midtown!! 737 9th Ave (49 & 50 St) (917) 409-5868 www. thesoundbiterestaurant.com

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152 E 46 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 157 E 55 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 212.681.4500 • darbarny.com 212.751.4600 • darbargrill.com like us on Facebook.com/DarbarIndianRestaurant

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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15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th aves.), 212-336-5454; 13 e. 12th St. (5th ave.-University Pl.), 212-328-0000 striphouse.com | STeaK/SeaFOOd Indulge all senses when experiencing this famed New York City steakhouse. An innovative menu paired with an extensive wine list features signature prime cuts of beef and the dining room is striking with siren-red interior and black and white vintage photography.

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

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

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

Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi

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

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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

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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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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, beef and lamb burgers, and a dynamite jalapeño mac ‘n’ cheese. Also sliders, grilled flatbreads, salmon au poivre, 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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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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Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

IL Cortile Ristorante

125 Mulberry Street (Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide Owned by the legendary music duo Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

Live entertainment + Fine Dining

Tues-Sat since 1995

254 West 72nd Street (Broadway/West End Ave) 212.579.0222 sugarbarnyc.com Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

Visit Little Italy & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI King!

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

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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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

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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! Open Sun.-Fri. for lunch, 7 days for dinner.

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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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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, where 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.

Star Band—this is the longest-running open mic night in NYC, where the best talent and celebrities participate. 254 W. 72nd St. (btw. Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.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 93). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com

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Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant, established by the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. Performances run from R&B/soul to jazz to Caribbean to traditional African rhythms. On Tuesdays, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels. Wednesdays belong to the R&B and jazz of Electrikana. On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through with the Sugar Bar All

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 The Danny Mixon Trio (1/25), Jazz Vocalist TAEKO (1/26), and Sunday Evening Jazz with Guitarist Jamie Fox (1/27). Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm is live blues night! 737 Ninth Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 917-409-5868, thesoundbiterestaurant.com

GOTHam COmedy CLub 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 rising NYC talent Sam Morril (1/25-1/26), Sullivan & Son creator and star Steve Byrne (2/1-2/2), MADtv’s Aries Spears (2/7-2/10), a live shoot for The Gotham All-Stars Live Taping Hosted by Yannis Pappas (2/21), and Chelsea Lately’s Michael Yo (2/222/23). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the 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. For nights out downtown, don’t miss FLATIRON HALL and HOuSTON HALL, two great beer halls with full menus and unique signature small dishes like pastrami Reuben spring rolls, made with pastrami from NYC’s legendary Carnegie Deli. 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. Enjoy entry to both with one ticket. Use promo code CITYGUIDE for 50% off tickets!

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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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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.

GettinG tO BrOOklyn 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: • The risqué variety show Dirty Circus takes over The House of Yes on Wed., Jan. 30. • Chris Gethard brings his comedy to local pub Union Hall on Thur., Jan. 31, and Wed., Feb. 20. • In-demand DJ Gryffin performs at Brooklyn Steel Fri.-Sat., Feb. 1-2. • R&B queen Toni Braxton can be found at the historic Kings Theatre on Thur., Feb. 7. • The Ladies Night R&B Super Jam brings Brian McKnight, Faith Evans, Lil’ Kim, and more to the Barclays Center on Fri., Feb. 15.

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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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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

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

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

Queensboro Bridge

NewYorkSightseeing.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON 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

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

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

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

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

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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER 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

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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