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New York is ready with celebratory brunches, cruises, and specials to ensure this Mother’s Day is a day that Mom will never forget. Take advantage of the colorful landscape of spring with a visit to THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN for their MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND GARDEN PARTY on both Saturday and Sunday. Food trucks, tours, story readings, and family-friendly musical performances on the Daffodil Hill Stage are all on the docket. DAVID BURKE KITCHEN boasts an interior inspired by its SoHo surroundings, blending cool industrial simplicity with the rustic warmth of a country barn. Mother’s Day look for creativity on the menu as a three-course prix fixe touches on lobster and caviar scrambles, bialy egg sandwiches, and piña colada pancakes.

(Moms get a complimentary champagne or bellini.) If you’re looking for a view with your meal, get out on the water with one of the city’s great cruises. SPIRIT CRUISES leaves from Chelsea Piers with tasty buffets for brunch and dinner cruises, on top of incredible skyline perspectives. For an elegant plated brunch or Mother’s Day dinner, cruise on BATEAUX, with live music and dancing— on top of more of those spectacular views.

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Cover Story Amra-Faye Wright Takes the Stand in Chicago

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Amra-Faye Wright keeps Velma vital in Broadway’s Chicago.

Chill the Champagne...get out the confetti....pump up the volume on the Grammy-grabbing cast recording: the irresistible hit revival of Chicago has celebrated its 20th Broadway birthday.

Those in the Chicago loop are more than familiar with Amra-Faye Wright—a veteran of the hit musical who has played the role of Velma Kelly on five continents and will be rejoining the Broadway cast on May 15th. Savvy as they come regarding the longrunning production and its characters, Wright’s love affair with Chicago dates back to when she was a teenager living with her family in a small town in South Africa.

“When I was 17, I came across the songs from the original production, so I had been singing them for years by the time I first saw the London production in 2000,” recalls Wright. Barely a year later, in 2001, she joined the London cast as Velma and by 2005 found herself shuttling between London’s West End and Broadway in the role.

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cast, which makes sense since it reflects more life experience. I loved that,” says Wright.

With her lanky limbs, whiteblond hair, and masterful way of putting across Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography—lovingly revived and polished by Fosse protégé Ann Reinking for the revival—Wright is inching up on cult status among Chicago fans. Certainly she ranks among the show’s top Velmas, having played the role opposite a formidable list of celebrity Roxies, including Reinking, Christie Brinkley, Rumer Willis, and Brandy Norwood.

For those unfamiliar with the Broadway script—or the film version starring Renee Zellweger as Roxie and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma— Chicago is set in the 1920s and kicks off with shameless vixen-housewife Roxie offing her lover when he tries to end their affair. From there it’s all media

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frenzy as she becomes the headline attraction of Cook County’s Jail’s femme fatale rogues’ gallery, stealing the media spotlight—and A-list lawyer Billy Flynn—away from the prison’s star murderess, a severely disgruntled Velma.

“I think the problem with Velma’s character is you’ve got to find the humanity and vulnerability in someone bold and brassy and seemingly in control,” says Wright, whose long involvement as Velma (including an eight-performance week) would seemingly pose a problem when it comes to keeping the role fresh.

Even after 16 years of channeling the seductive inmate off and on Wright has never lost her fascination with the

undercurrent of what makes Velma tick.

“In the show, there aren’t any places where she actually reveals herself to the audience, so it’s up to me to find what lies underneath—the deeper core. I love to remember that in every performance.

It’s what makes the character interesting to me,” notes Wright.

And, of course, there’s the show’s killer score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, which serves up one blockbuster number after another, including the musical’s dynamite opener, “All That Jazz,” sung by Velma.

“I love that iconic moment at the top of the show when I step off the top of the stairs and slow-walk forward,” says Wright. “No other show has that kind of grand entrance...it’s brilliant.”

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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 True Blood. You’ll find merchandise from other HBO shows, too, including Vinyl and Silicon Valley. We may have to wait until July for the next installment of Game of Thrones, but you can find some

Top designers and rock-bottom prices at Century 21.

Smarten up your wardrobe with the latest trends (at a fraction of the price) at Century 21 Department Store. You’ll find over 15 departments of quality designer merchandise at up to 65% off retail, including designer fashions for men, women, and kids. A New York shopping legend! 22 Cortlandt St. (btw. Church St. & Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (btw. 66th & 67th Sts.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com NHL POWERED BY REEBOK

Grab authentic gear at the NHL Powered by Reebok flagship shop.

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We’re in the thick of the National Hockey League playoffs, and to find the world’s only NHL store you have to head to the heart of Manhattan. A must-visit for any hockey fan, the NHL Powered

by Reebok flagship shop boasts customizable jerseys, apparel, and footwear for all 30 NHL teams, plus interactive displays including the latest NHL video games.

The store is frequented by the NHL’s top stars and the historic Stanley Cup trophy.

On your way out visit the world’s only NHL-themed Starbucks. 1185 Sixth Ave. (btw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 212-221-6375, nhl.com/info/nhl-store HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD

York fashion they’re open until midnight, should you be feeling a late-night craving.

1593 Broadway (48th St.), 212-581-9100, hersheys.com NINTENDO NY The 10,000-square-foot Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is a gamer’s paradise, and now even better, fresh off a major renovation—your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With dedicated gaming goodness spread over two floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Wii U console 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! 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 646-459-0800, NintendoNYC.com

Hit the sweet spot: Hershey’s Chocolate World.

The sweetest experience in Times Square, Hershey’s Chocolate World lets visitors experience the latest confectionary creations by the company. Make your own chocolate bar wrappers, taste the newest temptations, and mix together your favorite Hershey products. In classic New

Find a gamer’s paradise at Nintendo NY.

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REEBOK Reebok pioneered the fitness movement and the company is still pioneering today. Reebok stores (Midtown and Union Square) are staffed with experts that will help you find the right gear for your workouts and can drive you toward better health and performance through in-store activities. New to Reebok is the Reebok Floatride Run, the company’s most technically advanced running shoe to date, which provides an unprecedented level of comfort and performance. The shoe features lightweight Floatride Foam technology, which helps runners float through their run. 420 Fifth Ave. (37th St.), 212-395-9614; 1-3 Union Sq. W. (14th St.), 212-206-7641; stores.reebok.com

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1185 Sixth Ave. at 47th St., 212-221-6375; nhlstore.nhl.com The world’s only NHL store is located in the heart of Manhattan. A must-visit for any hockey fan, the NHL flagship store includes customizable jerseys, apparel, and footwear for all 30 NHL teams, and interactive displays including the latest NHL video games! Store is frequented by the NHL’s top stars and historic Stanley Cup trophy. On your way out visit the world’s only NHL-themed Starbucks!

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420 Fifth Ave. (37th St.), 212-395-9614; 1 Union Square West (14th St.), 212-206-7641; stores.reebok.com 581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

At Reebok we take pride in providing our community with fitness footwear and apparel for any activity. From studio leggings to CrossFit footwear we have what you need to look good while working hard. We believe the best version of ourselves is created by inspiring one another to get moving together. For a full list of U.S. Reebok locations, go to stores.reebok.com.

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686 Lexington Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-355-3003 harley-davidson.com

200 W. 40th St. (7th Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.), 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.), 212-302-8192. Shop online at midtowncomics.com

New York City’s largest genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes boutique. Harley-Davidson of New York carries genuine Harley-Davidson 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.

Choose from 3 spacious, friendly locations, where everything related to comics can be found. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels & a huge selection of back issues await you. A comprehensive selection of action figures, statues, collectibles, & much more. Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Check website for store hours.

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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!

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50 W. 23rd St. (5-6 Aves.), 212-689-1111; datavis.com DataVision is redefining retail with their new, fully interactive store in one of NYC’s busiest shopping corridors.

Featuring a full selection of computers, software, peripherals, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, personal video players, TVs, handhelds, GPS solutions, desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, wireless LAN, carrying cases, mobile phones. Authorized internet/retail dealer for most major brands. Open until 8pm.

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

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W. 39th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves. and W. 25th St. btw.

6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; annexmarkets.com Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen markets offer up to 185 dealers combined, selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, ephemera, the decorative arts, antique furnishings and décor, and more. Designers, artists, and lovers of antiques shop here. Hell’s Kitchen: Sat. & Sun. 9am–5pm; Chelsea: Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.

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Columbus Ave. at 77th St., 212-239-3025; GrandBazaarNYC.org Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/ photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com 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, Main, 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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1304 Madison Ave. (92nd-93rd Sts.), 212-289-3961; sfeldmanhousewares.com NYC’s oldest Housewares Store, S. Feldman’s has been the hub of Carnegie Hill since 1929. This “hidden gem” is visited by shoppers from all over the world in search of unique, unusual gifts that will delight and surprise.

Stocks over 10,000 items in a small space, which must be seen to be believed. Family-owned and -operated for 4 generations, Feldman’s offers unparalleled quality and customer service. Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.

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PANDORA Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.), 212-273-3267; PANDORA Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9761 pandora.net

273 Bleecker St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-675-2157 umanovguitars.com

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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.

One of NYC’s oldest & most respected guitar stores, and the favorite choice of collectors, pros, & discerning shoppers.

Choose from hundreds of new & vintage guitars, including Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, & more. Amps & effects pedals are also well-represented. Their on-site service center provides perfect set-ups on all of their guitars. Worldwide shipping. Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm.

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750 Seventh Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 212-262-7600 martiniquejewelers.com Fine jewelers in New York’s Theatre District since 1963.

Martinique Jewelers carries the largest selection of Pandora Charms in Times Square, including special NYC Pandora Charms. They also carry Alex and Ani, Thomas Sabo, and Swarovski. They feature a large selection of 14kt and 18kt gold and diamond jewelry.

851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039 shoeparlor.com Sebago has been making handsome, classic footwear for men and women throughout the United States and in over one hundred countries around the world. At Shoe Parlor, they have offered their customers a wide variety of styles and widths for many years. They are open seven days a week. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 9am-6pm.

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NYC’s Oldest HOusewares stOre – siNCe 1929

“Hidden Gem” packed with over 10,000 items! visited by shoppers worldwide for unique, unusual gifts that delight & surprise. stocking stuffer destination for holiday gift-givers.

1304 Madison ave. (92nd st.) 212-289-3961 sfeldmanhousewares.com open 7 days

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851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039 shoeparlor.com Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered.

Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of sneakers for all occasions at Shoe Parlor. They are open seven days a week. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 9am-6pm.

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Linhart Dentistry has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 30 years in midtown Manhattan.

PearlinBrite® Laser WhiteninG • Veneers (2 days) • Implants • Root Canals • 24-Hour Emergency Care • Multilingual

Certified Medical Doctors offer Medical Services at your Hotel Room.

Let us take care of your medical needs and help you enjoy your vacation or business trip.

Linhart Dentistry One-stOp DentaL perfectiOn™

230 Park Ave. at 46th St., Suite 1164 212.682.5180 | drlinhart.com

24-hour in-room beauty service (914.882.2978)

expert in beauty

Luxurious salon

with extensive array of hair services & body treatments.

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

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1100 Ave. of the Americas (42nd St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com

851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039 shoeparlor.com It started 40 years ago with the #10061—a yellow boot called Timberland that became an icon. Its quality, authenticity, and rugged outdoor heritage continues with new collections crafted for today and available at Shoe Parlor in a variety of sizes and colors. Open seven days a week: Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 9am-6pm.

SPECIALTY STORES

The HBO Shop is a consumer retail space like no other, offering 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 Entourage, The Sopranos, and Sex and the City.

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48th St. & Rockefeller Plaza, 646-459-0800; NintendoNYC.com 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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1593 Broadway (48th St.), 212-581-9100 hersheyschocolateworld.com/locations/times-square The sweetest experience in Times Square. Enjoy the world’s best-loved confectionary brands at the HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD Times Square store. Located at the crossroads of the world, you can sample the newest Hershey’s products, customize your chocolate bar wrapper, create your favorite mix of Hershey’s products, and complete all of your shopping for anyone with a sweet tooth in your life! Open daily, 9am-midnight.

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Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 square feet of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Wii U console 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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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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NYC Largest Curated Weekly Market 77th St. & Columbus Ave. Every Sunday • 10am-5:30pm

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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com 666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 45 Wall St. (William-Broad Sts.) 646-964-5628, 1515 Broadway (44th-45th Sts.) 646-678-4930; 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty-Vesey Sts.), 212-732-0334; us.tissotshop.com Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections.

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 & treatments. Also located in the Benjamin Hotel, 125 E. 50th St., 3rd Fl., 212-207-4400. 24-hour service sends beauticians any hour of day or night to hotels (914-882-2978).

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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com 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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1-855-362-2447; doctors24hs.com Let us take care of your medical needs and help you enjoy your vacation or business trip. We work with travelers’ insurances. Doctors 24 HS will make special arrangements to bring a doctor to you in a timely manner. Do not wait for hours to be seen at a nearby hospital. Call us anytime and our excellent licensed doctors will help you feel better faster in the comfort of your hotel room.

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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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525 W. 42 St. (10th-11th Aves.), 212-473-3689; massageenvy.com/clinics/NY/Midtown-West.aspx National brand provider of professional and affordable massage and MURAD facial services. Offering full body customized massages with a full menu of massage modalities and enhanced offerings such as Sugar Foot Therapy, Aromatherapy, Deep Muscle Therapy and a signature Hot Stone Massage that is out of this world! Mon.-Fri. 8am10pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 9am-8pm.

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World-Class Art, History, and Design Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

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MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE— A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST

Be moved by the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Lower Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage celebrates the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those who perished in the Shoah. The museum’s three-story Core Exhibition doesn’t shy away from the atrocities that took place, but it also serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of Jewish culture. Using first-person histories and personal objects, the exhibition explains Jewish life before WWII, telling the story of confronting hatred and violence, and the struggle to endure the unimaginable. Rich with artifacts and film clips, MJH is an important institution worth visiting. Don’t miss artist Andy Goldsworthy’s beautiful living memorial, Garden of Stones. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl..), 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately

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sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors, open artist studios, an awardwinning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current exhibitions include Counter-Couture: Handmade Fashion in an American Counterculture, which positions revolutionary ‘60s and ‘70s pieces within a larger fashion history, reflecting inspirations like Art Nouveau and the Victorian era. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw.

Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM ICP, founded in 1974, is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. The ICP Museum’s new downtown home explores both the legacy and future of imagemaking through dynamic exhibition. On display now is Han Youngsoo: Photographs of Seoul 1956–63, the first major U.S. showing of work documenting Seoul’s dramatic transformation in the aftermath of the Korean War. 250 Bowery (btw. E. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-857-0000, icp.org

INSIDER TIPS Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for select hours on the first Friday of every month, usually in the early evening. See CityGuideNY.com’s article “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details on how to enjoy complimentary admission at various New York institutions all seven days of the week.

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

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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnyfirezone.org, 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 their store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad to receive $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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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. The Brooklyn Museum is your bridge to a unique cultural experience: world-class collection ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs. Get a combo ticket to include Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern, now on view, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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 such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus special exhibitions.

Current shows include Visionaries: Creating a Modern Guggenheim, a rare look at some of the institution’s key artists, with Max Ernst, René Magritte, and Alberto Giacometti among the masters on display. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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100 Washington St. (40 Rector St.), 2nd Fl., 212-744-8181 chinainstitute.org

250 Bowery (E. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-857-0000 icp.org

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Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, China Institute, designed by Pei Partnership Architects, represents the largest space devoted to Chinese culture in Manhattan.

China Institute Gallery, celebrating 50 years of excellence, is known for highly acclaimed thematic exhibitions of the finest Chinese works of art.

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The ICP Museum hosts up to six exhibitions annually; these focused presentations reflect the past, present, and future of imagemaking. Diverse public programs, lectures, workshops, and free tours for school groups accompany each show. Present this ad to receive $2 off an adult admission. Tues.–Sun., 10am–6pm; Thurs., 10am–9pm.

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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, Eastern & pre-21stcentury art. Sun.-Thurs., 10am-5:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am9pm. Recommended admission: $25.

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Celebrate the Met’s 50th Anniversary at Lincoln Center and experience the world’s greatest singers on the world’s greatest stage. The historic 2016-17 season features 26 incredible productions including Aida, La Traviata, and a new production of Romeo and Juliet. Call or visit website for tickets and more information.

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

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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.

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN (MAD) UWS

36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-5:30pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.

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2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current exhibitions include Counter-Couture: Handmade Fashion in an American Counterculture, which takes a fond look at ’60s-’70s fashion, when the ideals of self-sufficiency and self-expression were embraced by counterculture youth. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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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 $20; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $18; children (2-12) $8; children (under 2) and members free; (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).

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One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, and temporary exhibition The Valise, a collective artists’ project uniting seven South American artists with Argentine writer César Aira. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; children 16 & under and members: free.

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art–plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive and across the street from beautiful Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Tues.Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $20; seniors: $15; students: $12; children 5-13, $6.

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 Prize-winning 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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Lady Liberty and the skyline await aboard Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises.

CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises at 42nd Street has been offering incredible ways to enjoy NYC from the water for over 70 years. Their Best of NYC cruise, which takes you all the way around Manhattan, is two and a half hours of sightseeing gold. For a shorter trip, check out the Liberty Cruise, which gets you up close and personal with America’s most famous statue. Special combo packages provide access to Gray Lines’s five amazing loop tours in addition to a Circle Line Cruise. Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. at Twelfth Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.com

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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN® ALL ACCESS TOURTM On this 75-minute guided tour, visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at The World’s Most Famous Arena®. View the locker rooms of the Knicks®, Rangers®, and Liberty®, explore the Defining Moments exhibit, and relive history with the Garden 366 retrospective, which commemorates one moment in Garden history for every day of the year

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Hop on, hop off and immerse yourself in New York with Open Loop.

Enjoy the flexibility of Open Loop for unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus touring all across Manhattan (and even into Brooklyn). Catch all the architecture and landmarks on uptown and downtown loops, or enjoy the excitement of the city by night on the New York Night Tour. A new fleet of double-decker buses will have you cruising in comfort.

785 Eighth Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-371-6736, openloop.nyc MADAME TUSSAUDS King Kong has made his way back to New York, the city he once terrorized (at least in the movies). The legendary Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square welcomes a gargantuan animatronic Kong, towering over 18 feet high and providing the perfect NYC photo op. There’s also an entire KONG: Skull Island experience, which includes a journey through bamboo, vines, and forest, Mother Longlegs and her spider traps, and a sighting of the heroic Captain James Conrad (as played by Tom Hiddleston). While you’re there you’ll also encounter 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment, with over 200 amazing wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports.

234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 866-841-3505, madametussauds.com

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

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

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

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

Outfitted with transparent glass ceilings, the Sky Shuttles let riders view their own rapid acceleration through the building’s shaftway as they zip their way towards the light and open air above.

The Grand Viewing Deck on the 69th floor offers unparalleled views of the city, with visibility reaching some 30 miles on a clear day. The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors to experience a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan in all of its glory. This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. Open daily 8am-midnight. Admission $34 adults, $32 seniors above age 62, $28 children 6-12.; kids 5 and under free. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com

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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from yearround: 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.

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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. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

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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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com

Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!

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.

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350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com

216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.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. 2009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee. $32 adult; $29 seniors (62+); $26 youth (6-12); children 5 and under are free.

Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).

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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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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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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. 2009 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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212-531-1212, highqualitytours.com 89 E. 42nd Street 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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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. One World Observatory offers complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded on 9/11 and in the months after. Admission is administered by the 9/11 Tribute Center, a project of the September 11th Families’ Association that brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it. Visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

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785 Eighth Ave. (47th-48th Sts.), 212-371-6736 openloop.nyc Enjoy the flexibility of Open Loop for hop-on, hop-off bus touring all across Manhattan (and even into Brooklyn). Catch all the architecture and landmarks on uptown and downtown loops, or enjoy the excitement of the city by night on the New York Night Tour. A new fleet of double-decker buses will have you cruising in comfort.

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Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, & 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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19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), 212-SEA-PORT southstreetseaport.com The 200-year old South Street Seaport, located in the historic Seaport District in Lower Manhattan, nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of over 40 shops and restaurants. Cross South Street to Piers 16 and 15 and discover the best water views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. Board the several sightseeing boats and coaches departing there or simply relax and enjoy a cocktail.

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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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Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.

STATEN ISLAND FERRY FD 1 Whitehall St. (Battery Park), 718-727-2508; siferry.com Connects Whitehall Terminal near Battery Park in lower Manhattan to the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. The classic orange double- and triple-decker ferries run 24 hours year-round, and there’s never a fare. Where else can you get a free harbor cruise past the Statue of Liberty, with a gorgeous view of lower Manhattan? Free for pedestrians.

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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.

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

THE TOUR TS 234 W. 42nd St., 212-221-0853; thetournyc.com Let’s face it. There isn’t much variety available when choosing a New York City tour. You’re herded onto a crowded bus facing forward, straining your neck sideways, well that model is about to change! THE TOUR is born! A ninety-minute VIP experience, that whisks guests off into the iconic neighborhoods and landmarks that make NYC. Set your sights on Times Square and St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Herald Square. Guided by a TOUR Navigator, THE TOUR is the only discriminating choice. Sideways is the new sightseeing!!

1 E. 161st St., 646-977-8687; yankees.com/tours No trip to NYC is complete without visiting the home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees! Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or want exclusive access to different parts of the Stadium, this tour has something for everyone. Come up close to historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat or Lou Gehrig’s jersey. Embrace the Yankees’ winning tradition by seeing the team’s World Series rings and trophies. Visit the famous Monument Park that honors the greatest figures in Yankees history. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

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Matthew Murphy

Basketball fans eying the finals have nothing on theatre aficionados—and the stakes are just as high now that Tony season is upon us. And while you might think landing a shiny statuette is the carrot that entices big name players to Broadway each season, this just isn’t the case.

J. Harrison Ghee plays Lola in the bona fide Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots.

They come because they love the stage, especially the New York stage, where they can perform for an eclectic, global audience. Certainly it’s not the money that draws them: theatre paychecks are chump change compared to the ones superstars get from TV and films—the latter floating their theatre stints. Rather, it’s the opportunity to work with noted stage directors, actors, designers, orchestras…but mostly it’s the connection with theatregoers: the 56 www.cityguideny.com

adrenaline rush that comes from your applause, your laughter, your very electricity.

Jake Gyllenhaal, who once said “In a perfect world, I would love to do one play for every three movies,” exemplified this when he signed on for the limited run (2/11-4/23) revival of Sunday in the Park With George earlier this season. The show, which would prove itself a critical and audience success, eliminated itself as a Tony contender before it launched previews when producers announced: “…this extremely limited, special run…stands most appropriately outside of any awards competition.”

Overall, crossover star power is a proving a major factor this season with Tony, Oscar and Emmy winners skating across New York’s theatrical rink, both On- and Off-Broadway in a cavalcade of musical and play revivals.

There’s Glenn Close, the first to set up camp (in every sense of the word) when she returned to the Broadway stage last February as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, and, more recently, Bette Midler as Dolly Levy in the predestined blockbuster Hello, Dolly! costarring Tony and Emmy winner David Hyde, who (even though he runs the risk of being buried under Midler’s flounce, feathers, and vocal chords) manages to bring his own brand of theatrical bravura to the Shubert stage.

Meanwhile, Oscar and Tony winner Kevin Kline is delivering one of the season’s great comedic pleasures in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter, playing an aging 1930’s actor/bon vivant whose off-stage life is as profoundly overwrought as any on-stage plot.

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Way, Oscar winner Sally Field and Tony winner Joe Mantello are redefining Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie under Sam Gold’s stunningly unorthodox direction; Allison Janney (The West Wing; Mom) is starring in John Guare’s tantalizing Six Degrees of Separation; while Emmy-winners Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City) and Laura Linney (The Big C) are tag-teaming the female leads in Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes.

As you may have guessed, celebrity magnetism has plenty of OffBroadway pull as well with Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei Allison Janney connets in Six teaming up with Degrees of Separation.

Tony winner Lena Hall for a dizzying ride in Sarah Ruhl’s How to Transcend a Happy Marriage at Lincoln Center; Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU) and James Badge Dale (13 Hours) costarring in Pulitzer and Tony winner Robert Schenkkan’s (All The Way) Building the Wall at New World Stages; and a new take on Gogol’s The Government Inspector starring Michael Urie of Ugly Betty fame beginning performances at the Duke on 42nd Street starting 5/16.

con Theatre, this year it will be unrolling the red carpet where it belongs: Radio City Music Hall. As Shakespeare would say, “Huzzah!”

Around this time in my annual preTony column I list my Tony winner predictions. However, at this writing I’ve yet to see several of this year’s contenders, so rather than go out on an unfounded limb, I will simply urge you to keep you eyes on Ben Platt, the young star of Dear Evan Hansen, the Divine Miss M/Ms. Midler (who we’ll get to see on the Tonys even if tickets are out of our reach), and Come From Away, a phenomenal new musical with no big stars, just humongous heart.

On a final note, I’d like to remind anyone looking for a bona fide Tonywinning musical, several are currently up and running: The Book of Mormon (2011), Chicago (revival, 1997), Hamilton (2016), Kinky Boots (2013), The Lion King (1998) and The Phantom of the Opera (1988). And you can add to this a couple of first-time Broadway/ Andrew Lloyd Webber revivals that picked up Best Musical Tonys when they debuted: Cats (1983) and Sunset Boulevard (1995).

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Mark your calendars, everyone: the 71st Tony Awards broadcast will take place Sunday, June 11th from 8pm to 11pm, EST. As for the ceremony itself, unlike last year when it was uprooted from its traditional Rockefeller Center digs and relocated to uptown’s far smaller Bea-

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Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) A Doll’s House, Part 2 (John Golden) The Glass Menagerie (Belasco Theatre) Groundhog Day (August Wilson) Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) Hello, Dolly! (Shubert) Indecent (Cort) Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfeld) The Lion King (Minskoff) The Little Foxes (Samuel J. Friedman) Miss Saigon (Broadway) Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Imperial) On Your Feet! (Marquis) Oslo (Vivian Beaumont) The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum) Present Laughter (St. James) The Price (American Airlines) School of Rock (Winter Garden) Six Degrees of Separation (Ethel Barrymore) Sunset Boulevard (Palace) Sweat (Studio 54) Waitress (Brooks Atkinson) War Paint (Nederlander) Wicked (Gershwin)

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ALADDIN

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscarwinning score plus more written especially for Broadway.

Tue.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., 1; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

AMÉLIE, A NEW MUSICAL

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 877-250-2929; ameliebroadway.com (Opened 4/3/17) (1 hr., 50 mins.) The charmingly shy Amélie turns Montmartre into a world of her own while secretly orchestrating joy for those around her. After finding a mysterious photo album, she learns helping others is easier than embracing her own romance. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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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.

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

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• The Price (5/7) • In Transit (4/16)

COMEDY

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

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(Opened 4/26/17) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) In 1945, Donny Novitski and his band of WWII veterans look to fame and fortune via a radio contest for the next big swing band. With a young war widow as a singer, Donny sets off to get the group into shape.

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

BEAUTIFUL

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, wrote this hit musical comedy about a pair of wideeyed Mormon boys on a mission to an African village... with attitude. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

A BRONX TALE

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ABronxTaleTheMusical.com (Opened 12/1/16) (2 hrs.) Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical, set in 1960s in the Bronx, follows a young man caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring an infectious doo-wop score, this is a tale about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Directed by Oscar winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks. Starring Tony nominee Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway).

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

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; catsthemusical.com (Opened 7/31/16) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The international musical sensation by Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Broadway with Grammy® nominee Leona Lewis making her Broadway debut as Grizabella! Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the show tells the story of one singular night when a tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball, not just to rejoice, but to decide which cat will be reborn. Featuring the original Tony-winning sets and costumes, this beloved musical’s revival offers new generations the opportunity to experience the magic... and for others, to relive it once again! Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; CharlieOnBroadway.com (Opened 4/23/17) Roald Dahl’s famous tale stars Christian Borle as the magical maestro Willy Wonka whose coveted golden tickets offer a handful of winners access to his wonderous world of sweets. Mon. & Tues., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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

A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dollshousepart2.com (Opened 4/27/17) (90 mins., no intermission) In Ibsen’s 1879 play, Nora Helmer slams of the door of her home, leaving her husband and children behind. This sequel begins years later when a knock on the same door marks her return. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; glassmenagerieonbroadway.com (Opened 3/9/17) (2 hrs., 5 mins., no intermission) Oscar winner Sally Field and Tony winner Joe Mantello star in this revival of Tennessee Williams’s play -- the author’s most personal work -- about an aging southern belle, Amanda, and her two children: Tom, the narrator, and Laura, his emotionally timid sister. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

GROUNDHOG DAY

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; groundhogdaymusical.com (Opened 4/17/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cynical TV weatherman Phil Connors (Andy Karl) is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, PA, where he finds himself caught in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again. As each identical day plays out, he becomes increasingly despondent. Will he ever unlock the secret and break the cycle? Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & 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

COME FROM AWAY A NEW MUSICAL

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On 9/11/01, 38 planes were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland where locals stepped up to host the international strangers, leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat.,2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical exploration of a political mastermind. The unlikely founding father—bastard orphan, rebel, war hero, Treasury head and loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal—leads this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong friend and foe Aaron Burr. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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HELLO, DOLLY!

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hellodollyonbroadway.com

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(Opened 4/20/17) Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce star in a sparkling new version of the beloved musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. This first Broadway revival in more than 50 years pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion, hailed as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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INDECENT

Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; indecentbroadway.com (Opened 4/18/17) (95 mins., no intermission) Paula Vogel’s new work with music is inspired by the true story of the journey of a controversial play and the artists who risked their lives to perform it. This backstage drama celebrates art, indicts censorship, and explores an explosive historical moment. 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. 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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1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.

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

THE LITTLE FOXES

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com (Opened 4/19/17) Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternate lead roles in Lillian Hellman’s legendary play set in 1900 Alabama. It follows Regina and her ruthless clan, including her sister-in-law Birdie, as they clash trying to strike the deal of their lives. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

MISS SAIGON

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.) 212-239-6200; saigonbroadway.com (Opened 3/23/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon, this revival is an epic love story about the relationship between John, an American GI, and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman.

Orphaned by war, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work as a bar girl in a sleazy Saigon nightclub owned by a notorious wheeler-dealer known as “The Engineer.” John buys his friend Chris the services of Kim for the night — a night that will change their lives forever. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; greatcometbroadway.com (Opened 11/14/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) While visiting Moscow awaiting the return of her fiancé, Natasha’s position in society is compromised after being seduced by Anatole. But lonely outsider Pierre’s, (Josh Groban), love may prove key to her redemption. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

ON YOUR FEET!

Marquis Theatre, 46th St. bet. Broadway & 8th Ave., 877-250-2929; OnYourFeetMusical.com (Opened 11/5/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two amazing individuals who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international sensation. Get ready to dance to the smash hits “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “1-2-3,” “Live For Loving You,” “Conga,” and many more! 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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Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theatre, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

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(Opened 4/17/17) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) This play tracks the true story of the back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics leading to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords between the Israelis and Palestinians by shining light on individuals shaping world history. Starring Tony winners Jennifer Ehle and Jefferson Mays. Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 7; Wed. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

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 about a young soprano and the mysterious figure who loves her has achieved legendary status! Now’s the time to experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night.” Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest.

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

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

PRESENT LAUGHTER

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 877-250-2929; laughteronbroadway.com (Opened 4/5/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Noël Coward’s comedy, a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis is caught between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists. Starring Kevin Kline and Kate Burton. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 3/16/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) When Victor (Mark Ruffalo) returns to his childhood home to sell the remainder of the family estate, his wife (Jessica Hecht), brother (Tony Shalhoub) and a furniture dealer (Danny DeVito) arrive with their own agendas. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/14)

SCHOOL OF ROCK—THE MUSICAL

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com (Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie. With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon. & Tues., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; sixdegreesbroadway.com (Opened 4/25/17) (90 mins., no intermission) A young black con man insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy couple, but after finding him in bed with a hustler they turn detective to piece together the connections that gave him access to their lives. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

SUNSET BOULEVARD

Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway at 47th St., 877-250-2929; sunsetboulevardthemusical.com (Opened 2/9/17) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic stars Glenn Close in her Tony-winning role of faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond. When a young screenwriter enters her delusional world, he thinks he’s found a safe haven... until he tries to break free. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

SWEAT

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; SweatBroadway.com (Opened 3/26/17) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) Lynn Nottage’s new play follows a group of friends who spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets and laughs working at a factory. But when layoffs and picket lines chip away at their trust, they find themselves pitted against each other. 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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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning laugh-outloud musical. It tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life! Great for teens; discretion required for younger kids. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(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.

Starring Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles (starting 3/31), who wrote the show’s music and lyrics.

Tues.-Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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(Opened 4/6/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cosmetics titans/ fierce competitors Helena Rubinstein (Patti LuPone) and Elizabeth Arden (Christine Ebersole), both came from humble roots but they went on to define beauty standards for the first half of the 20th-century, building empires in a world dominated by men. Tues., 7; Wed.- Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is suitable for the whole loopy family. Orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys, this ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and off-the-chart physical comedy. Internationally, Blue Man Group’s shows have been called “innovative”, and “wildly entertaining”, but the only way to truly understand their popularity is to see the show for yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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Layon Gray’s historical drama is based on true events. Six men explore their collective struggle with Jim Crow, their intelligence, patriotism, dreams of an inclusive fair society, and brotherhood as they become the first African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com

BUILDING THE WALL

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-339-6200; buildingthewallplay.com (90 mins.) From Pulitzer and Tony winner Robert Schenkkan (All The Way) comes a provocative theatrical event written in a white-hot fury. In a time when shocking campaign rhetoric turns into real policies, the play urgently reveals the power of theater to question who we are and where we might be going. Starring Tamara Tunie (SVU) and James Badge Dale (13 Hours). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CAGNEY

Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; cagneythemusical.com

THE ANTIPODES

Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-244-7529; SignatureTheatre.org This play about people telling stories about telling stories. is the second production in Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker’s Signature Theatre residency. Tues.-Fri., 7:30; Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/28)

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St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com

(2 hrs.) This acclaimed new musical tracks James Cagney (Robert Creighton) from the streets of New York to his rise as one of the brightest stars of Hollywood. Featuring a score of both new George M. Cohan classics, including “Yankee Doodle Dandy”. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Thru 5/28)

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(85 mins., no intermission) Three days before Charles Whitmore’s Senate reelection he decides to tell the public exactly what’s on his mind, no filter. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

In Friends alumnus Matthew Perry’s bittersweet comedy, an alcoholic, an escort, a self-diagnosed neurotic and a wellintentioned dimwit walk into a bar... Broken and deeply flawed, they find their lives irreversibly entwined no matter how hard they try to break free of one another. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

THE FANTASTICKS Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; fantasticksonbroadway.com (2 hrs., 5 mins.) This long-running “boy meets girl” musical romance by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidts illustrates the pitfalls of love as orchestrated by two “feuding” fathers. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 6/4)

FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL

152 W. 71st St., 212-579-0528; vitaltheatre.org It’s the first day of Flight School, where they teach birds to fly. Penguin has the soul of an eagle but he wasn’t built to soar. Still, his spirit won’t be grounded! With some friends of a feather, and a little help on the technical parts, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Sat. & Sun., 11am. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/28)

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.

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Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org Tony winner Harvey Fierstein plays Beau, a pianist expat living in London. At the dawn of internet dating he meets Rufus, a young lawyer from a generation of gay men who believe happiness is as much their right as anyone else’s.

What Beau assumed would be just another fling grows into one of the most surprising and defining relationships of his life. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Duke on 42nd St., 229 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010; Dukeon42.org Gogol’s satire of small town bureaucracy hits the ground running when the crooked leadership of a provincial village discovers an undercover inspector is coming to root out corruption. To save themselves, the town weaves a loopy web of bribery, lies and utter madness. Starring Michael Urie (Ugly Betty). Tues. & Wed., 7:30; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (5/16-6/24)

HER OPPONENT

Jerry Orbach Theater, 1627 Broadway @50th St., 212-921-7862; heropponent.com Can experiencing what the 2016 U.S. presidential candidates said and how they said it through gender-reversed characters cause us to revisit our own biases and develop insights from different perspectives? After recreating excerpts of the debates, the play offers audiences an open post-show discussion. Wed. 8; Sat., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(90 mins., no intermission) The timeless story of antagonism between two brothers: Gerald, who stands in the sun, and Bob, who stands in Gerald’s shadow. When Bob finds himself in serious legal trouble, he turns to Gerald for rescue. When Gerald fails to deliver, years of simmering resentment boil over in a major confrontation. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/25)

PACIFIC OVERTURES Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., 212-352-3101; classicstage.org In Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical, Commodore Matthew Perry sails to Japan in 1853 on a mission to open trade relations at any cost. Meanwhile a samurai and a fisherman are caught up in the Westernization of the East.

Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/27)

PERFECT CRIME

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in a bizarre murder.

Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL

152 W. 71st St., 212-579-0528; vitaltheatre.org Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes and her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with “Pinkititis” that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only she can figure out a way to get out of this predicament! Sat. & Sun., 1pm. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/28)

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HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

Clurman Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; pressingmatters.info

When George (Marisa Tomei) and her husband hear about a polyamorous woman, they invite her and her two boyfriends to a party that alters the course of their lives.

Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 5/7)

Seven words map a young couple’s life… A woman is on a quest to move forward... A mother finds parenting an obstacle course… Three generations of women find a common voice… Chloe and Essie remember… Passengers await their final destination. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; inandofitselfshow.com Magical new ways of seeing the unseeable are explored as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today, and secrets imagined for tomorrow blend into one show. Executive producer Neil Patrick Harris presents this theatrical experience, directed by Frank Oz. Mon., Tues., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sun., 7; Sat., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org Richard Kettlewell is an old Etonian whose business ventures are failing. Over a weekend, his daughter returns from Russia, a communist; his ex-wife and mistress both turn up; and his butler wins big at the races. This J.B. Priestley classic is a funny, touching, perceptive look at 1930s England when it looked as if the social order might be changing. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, 866-811-4111 San Isidro has been without its doctor for 18 months. He has refused to look at a patient since the army took his wife away. But when a plague begins to ravage the countryside, the local priest convinces him to take action. Mon., Wed. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

SISTAS: THE MUSICAL St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; sistasthemusical.com (90 mins.) This musical journey of a multi-generational African-American family features the lyrics of songs made famous by artists like Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beyoncé and many others.

It tells of the struggles, the joy and the triumphs, of being Black in America and of being a woman in America, as told through the life of one woman and the women in her family. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SLEEP NO MORE

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

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Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., 212-362-2590; spamilton.com

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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 and caused a sensation at each of their international 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.

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Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., 212-868-4444; theaterforthenewcity.net Two works by George Tabori in repertoire. Mein Kampf is about the friendship between a young Adolf Hitler (trying to get into art school) and his Jewish roommate. In Jubilee, a neo-Nazi youth bent on defacing Jewish headstones is visited by a Jewish family and a gay couple who find deliciously sinister ways to goad him to moving on. Call or visit website for playing schedule (5/4-5/14)

VENUS

Pershing Square Signature Center, Irene Diamond Stage, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-244-7529; signaturetheatre.org Traveling from her home in southern Africa for a better life, Saartjie Baartman became an unfortunate star on the 19th-century London freak show circuit. Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks tracks her intensely devastating journey, honoring her life and examining the way we live and love today. Tues.-Fri., 7:30; Sun., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St., 866-811-4111; planetwongo.com (100 minutes) This wacky sci-fi musical comedy is about two astronauts who land on a planet of beautiful warrior women who have never seen men. Since the show is immersive, there is no separation between audience and actors. In fact it’s an interactive combination of comedy show and dance party in which theatregoers are encouraged to move around the space, drink, dance, play games and be part of the fun. Fri., 8; Sat., 7:30 & 10. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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From Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), a musical peek into his obsession with Hamilton and its score. The result? A hilarious send-up of Broadway’s biggest blockbuster!

Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(2 hrs., 40 mins.) Immersing audiences in a completely new theatrical experience, the Tooting Arts Club production of the classic tale of blood thirsty barber Sweeney Todd and resourceful pie shop proprietress Mrs. Lovett has been transplanted from London to New York City in a pie-shop setting (pies & beverages available for purchase in advance). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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No trip to New York City is complete without an impressive steak dinner that you’ll be talking about long after you’ve gone. Royal 35 Steakhouse delivers just that. Although it’s only been around since early 2017, already this charming-yetelegant steakhouse has established itself as a must-visit destination in NYC.

From impressively high ceilings and mahogany walls to dark leather banquets and wine bottle adorned walls, Royal 35 manages to convey both welcoming warmth and big city sophistication. White tablecloths add to the elegance. Along with a grand dining room, there’s a snug bar and an upper level private dining space that overlooks the ground floor.

While primarily a steakhouse, you’ll find an array of high-quality seafood here as well. The possibilities include jumbo lump crab cocktails, fresh oysters on the half shell, and yellowfin tuna tartare.

Royal 35’s soup and salads menu whets the appetite with favorites like French

onion soup and a wedge salad topped with tomato, blue cheese, and Canadian bacon.

When it comes to entrees, it’s hard to go wrong no matter what you choose. The double porterhouse steak for two, like all the steaks here, is dry aged in-house using pink Himalayan salt for 35 days (that “35” in the restaurant name doesn’t just refer to the street it’s on). Another signature is the Royal 35 seafood tower, loaded up with jumbo shrimp, oysters, Maine lobster, tuna tartare, and clams on the half shell.

They’re joined by twin lobster tails, prime bone-in rib eye, grilled Chilean sea bass, rack of lamb, and filet mignon. Don’t like dilemmas? Go both beef and seafood with the surf ‘n’ turf special.

Should those wine bottles in the walls tempt you, you’ll find a smart list of vintages to complement your food.

California wines show off the best of Napa Valley, joined by European standouts.

Serious steakhouse pedigrees among the four partners are reflected in Royal 35’s stellar execution. Executive Chef Joseph Paulino has mastered the art of cooking at Michelin-starred restaurants (you might recognize his name from his stint on Top Chef). Last but certainly not least, Sherif Nezaj is working full-time behind the bar. With nearly a half-century of experience, you can bet he knows how to mix any drink in the book to perfection.

“A must-visit destination in NYC...”

1 E. 35th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 212-804-7276, royal35steakhouse.com

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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 offer many opportunities to dive into world-class cuisine.

HARD ROCK CAFE

made infamous in When Harry Met Sally.)

205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246, katzsdelicatessen.com PERA MEDITERRANEAN BRASSERIE When you step into Pera, you may be in midtown, but you feel like you’re entering the kind of sophisticated restaurant you would find in Istanbul. An authentic open Turkish kitchen is like a stage in the back, with the feel, flavors, and sounds of the region. For one of the best lamb experiences you may ever have, try the signature Lamb Adana, hand-ground daily and marinated with eastern Mediterranean spices.

303 Madison Ave. (btw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), 212-878-6301, peranyc.com

A former 1926 movie palace houses great bites and rock history at the Hard Rock Cafe.

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

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KATZ’S DELICATESSEN New York experiences don’t come any more authentic than Katz’s Delicatessen. This institution has been holding down a prime Lower East Side corner since 1888. Get your ticket to slow-cured corned beef and pastrami that’s the best in the city. (Enjoy the classic space, too,

New York sophistication meets Turkish flavor at Pera Mediterranean Brasserie.

SERENDIPITY 3 With a history as rich as its decadent desserts—including the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate—Serendipity 3 has enchanted millions of patrons since 1954. Original owner and founder Stephen Bruce still acts as the creative force behind the restaurant and general store, continuing to reinvent a whimsical world full of outrageous food, decadent desserts, and outlandish merchandise, located within a Tiffany-jeweled fantasy setting.

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225 E. 60th St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.), 212-838-3531, serendipity3.com

Mosconi’s traditional dishes in one of three dining areas, including the sun-drenched Four Season Garden. Expect large portions of red-sauce pastas and classic meat and seafood entrées, all at wallet-friendly prices. The excellent wine list provides a perfect accompaniment. 69 MacDougal St. (btw. W. Houston & Bleecker Sts.), 212-673-0390, villamosconi.com

Serendipity 3 has been making sweet dreams come true for over 60 years.

VILLA MOSCONI Villa Mosconi is celebrating over 40 years feeding Greenwich Village. This old world dining room keeps true to its authentic Italian origins thanks to Chef Pietro Mosconi, named president of the Chef de Cuisine Association in 2010. Eat up

Springtime is a great time to relax in Villa Mosconi’s Four Season Garden.

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8am and 11am, when $15.95 covers a full buffet of eggs, homemade French toast, home fries, bacon, fruit salad, yogurt, and cereal. Empire State Building: 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-563-3433; Midtown West: 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; Heartland Brewery & Chophouse | HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-366-0235, heartlandbrewery.com

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE

GROTTA AZZURRA Find Old World service and charm at Benjamin Steakhouse.

The staff at the stunningly beautiful Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster, for the best of both dining worlds.

Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. 52 E. 41st St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com HEARTLAND BREWERY Heartland Brewery has been brewing New York’s freshest craft beers since 1995, with three convenient locations across midtown.

Grab an award-winning pint of one of six classic brews or a seasonal favorite.

Alongside the beer you’ll find some seriously good grub. For a great weekend breakfast choice, check out the Empire State Building location Saturdays and Sundays between

Authentic Italian awaits at Little Italy’s Grotta Azzurra.

Founded in 1908, legendary Grotta Azzurra has counted Caruso and Sinatra among its fans. Today it’s a perfect destination for traditional Italian in the heart of Little Italy. White tablecloths and a warm atmosphere make for a great ambiance.

Don’t miss house signatures like lobster Fra Diavolo, homemade pastas, pizzas, and prime steaks and chops. Great prix fixe specials for lunch daily, early weeknight dinners. Mangia! 177 Mulberry St. (Broome St.), 212-925-8775, bluegrotta.com

BEN & JACK’S STEAKHOUSE In search of the holy grail of steaks, there are very few steakhouses in New York City where time-honored tradition stands alone: classic dishes prepared to perfection, prime dry-aged steaks, delectable seafood, and exemplary customer service. Ben & Jack’s, the carnivore’s paradise in Manhattan’s hip NoMad neighborhood, is built on those rare cornerstones of authenticity, quality, and consistency. An excellent wine list complements any food choice. 255 Fifth Ave. (btw. 28th & 29th Sts.), 212-532-7600, benandjackssteakhouse.com

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Applebee’s TS $ David Burke at Bloomingdale’s UES $$ Dave & Buster’s Times Square TS $$ David Burke Kitchen SH $$$ Dianne and Elisabeth TS $-$$ Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar TS $$ Hard Rock Cafe TS $$ HB Burger TS $-$$ Heartland Brewery & Chophouse TS MW $$ Planet Hollywood TS $$

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CHINO LATINO Asia de Cuba EV $$$

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GROTTA AZZURRA LI $$ 177 Mulberry St. (Broome St.), 212-925-8775 bluegrotta.com | ITALIAN Since 1908, favorite of Enrico Caruso & many celebs.

Pizzas, pastas, steaks, seafood, salads…something for everyone. Famous for lobster Fra Diavolo: whole lobster served over linguine with clams/mussels in spicy red sauce.

Breakfast 8:30-11:30am 7 days, Lunch Prix-Fixe $9.95 Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun $14.95, Early Dinner Prix-Fixe $16.95.

A legendary must stop in the heart of Little Italy!

LOWER EAST SIDE

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205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246 katzsdelicatessen.com | DELICATESSEN Feast on oversized hand-carved sandwiches at Katz’s Delicatessen, one of New York City’s best delis. Mingle with the many celebrities who dine here daily. Most meats are cured on premises. Open Mon.-Tues., 8am-10pm; Wed.-Thurs., 8am-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 8am-3am. All cards.

GREENWICH VILLAGE MONTE’S GV $$

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DAVID BURKE KITCHEN SH $$$

23 Grand St. (Sixth Ave.), 212-201-9119 davidburkekitchennyc.com | AMERICAN Authentic, regionally sourced and thoughtfully selected market-fresh cuisine. We pay homage to the craft of cooking and sharing hearty, rustic American food. The menu was inspired by morning visits to the green market, what is freshest in the region, and prepared with creativity and refined technique. Kitchen celebrates the integrity of ingredients at their peak, presented with a deft hand and served alongside the finest wines and spirits.

LITTLE ITALY CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $

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.

97 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | ITALIAN A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed 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.

VILLA MOSCONI GV $$

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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Voted Best Steakhouse

“...steak for everyone�-The New York Times

Steaks Dry Aged in large walk-in custom glass meat locker for 35 days using Ancient Pink Himalayan Salt.

255 Fifth Ave.(btw. 28th & 29th Sts.) 212.532.7600 Under Renovation: 219 E. 44th St.

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Dark leather tufted banquets.

Wine bottles adorn the mahogony wood walls.

1 E 35 Street (5th & Madison Aves.)

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BEN & JACK’S STEAK HOUSE MW $$$

TIO PEPE GV $$ 168 W. 4th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-242-6480 tiopepenyc.com | SPANISH Voted “Best Spanish Restaurant” by Resident Publications.

This “incredibly authentic” Spanish eatery has been serving “amazing Spanish cuisine” to the West Village since 1970.

A friendly and attentive atmosphere—come try wood-fired brick oven specialties like Iberian Coca and Paella. The drinks and affordable menu are something one can’t pass up; free wifi is offered, too. Tues.-Sun., 12pm-1am; Fri.Sat., 11:30am-3am.

EAST VILLAGE ASIA DE CUBA EV $$$

255 Fifth Ave. (28th-29th Sts.), 212-532-7600; benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD Experience a steak house like no other! Ben & Jack’s serves up generous portions of steak house favorites to a very satisfied clientele. Enjoy delicious salads, exceptional prime dry-aged steaks and chops, including the restaurant’s signature Porterhouse for one, two, three or four, fresh seafood, mouthwatering side dishes and exquisite desserts. An excellent wine menu complements any food choice. Reservations recommended. All credit cards accepted. Open for lunch/ dinner daily. Private dining rooms available.

BEVY MW $$$ 415 Lafayette St. (4th-8th Sts.), 212-726-7755; asiadecuba.com | CHINO LATINO New York pioneer representing the perfect culinary marriage of Latin and Asian ingredients, techniques, and flavors. Innovative menu is sophisticated yet whimsical—and above all, fun. Updated array focused on ceviches, small plates, salads, and wok and plancha specialties. Seductive space calls back to Havana’s gloried nightlife past.

BUENOS AIRES EV $$

513 E. 6th St. (Ave. A- Ave. B), 212-228-2775 buenosairesnyc.com | ARGENTINEAN A New Yorker’s favorite Argentinean restaurant. Succulent grilled meats, to-die-for empanadas, fresh pastas & more.

Known for their uncompromising choice of the finest cuts of beef, freshest vegetables—quality food at reasonable prices in a charming, warm, cozy atmosphere. Lunch & dinner 7 days.

153 W. 57th St., 3rd Fl. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-897-2188, bevynyc.com | NEW AMERICAN New American restaurant helmed by Chef de Cuisine Chad Brauze, a Culinary Institute of America alumnus who’s cooked with the likes of Thomas Keller & Daniel Boulud. Bevy enjoys close relationships with local producers, farmers, & artisans; seasonal dishes are elegant & rustic, focused on grilled fish & meats. Innovative craft cocktails and a smart wine list, too. Two intimate dining rooms with warm, wood-paneled walls, ombre rugs, antique backlit mirrors. The quintessential New York experience–bright lights, big city.

MIDTOWN WEST ZIBETTO ESPRESSO BAR MW $

TOPAZ NOODLE BAR MW $ 129 W. 56th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-247-2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com | THAI

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This popular midtown Thai gem near Carnegie Hall and Central Park will satisfy your taste buds with authentic, enticing flavors and hearty dishes. Casual, relaxed with very warm and attentive service. Best Lunch Special in midtown: Appetizer & Main Course starting at $9.95, choice of Chicken, Tofu, Vegetable, Shrimp, Squid, or Beef. Dinner moderately priced. Open 11:30am to 11pm 7 days.

1385 6th Ave. (56th St.), 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.), 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th St.); zibettoespresso.co | ITALIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

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Authentic Neapolitan Cuisine from the landmark restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra

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After perfecting the classic American Steakhouse, Benjamin Steakhouse is moving beyond beef to conquer seafood!

Enjoy our seasonally focused contemporary American seafood!

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At this “elite” East Midtown sibling to Benjamin Steak House, “off-the-boat-delicious” seafood is offered alongside “scrumptious” beef (natch) and an “extensive wine list”; it’s “not cheap”, but factor in “impeccable service” and a “tasteful”, “romantic” setting “complete with fireplace” and “gorgeous bar”, and fans “love this place” all the same.

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

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.

Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building.

Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

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MORTON’S ME FD $$$

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD 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.

DARBAR ME $ 152 E. 46th St. (Lexington-Third Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | INDIAN

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.

PERA MEDITERRANEAN BRASSERIE ME $$

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 11:30am-4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.

DARBAR GRILL ME $ 157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-Third 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.

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303 Madison Ave. (41st-42nd Sts.), 212-878-6301 peranyc.com | MEDITERRANEAN You may think you are on Madison Avenue, but when you step into Pera, you are entering the kind of sophisticated restaurant you would find in Istanbul. An authentic open kitchen is like a stage in the back with the feel, flavors, and sounds of the eastern Mediterranean. An international wine list showcases wines from the Mediterranean as well as other popular regions of the world. Sister location Pera SoHo at 54 Thompson St. (Broome St.), 212-878-6305.

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PRIME STEAKS. LEGENDARY SERVICE. Fine Wine • Private Dining • Exceptional Menu

1 E. 35th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 212-804-7276; royal35steakhouse.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD Sophisticated midtown destination is New York’s newest spot for steak. Signature items include sizzling steaks dry aged in-house using pink Himalayan salt, along with an extensive raw bar and seafood selection. California wines strong in Napa Valley joined by old-world European vintages. Classy and inviting surrounds thanks to high ceilings, mahogany walls, dark leather. Serious steakhouse pedigrees among the four partners reflected in stellar execution.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

Midtown 551 Fifth Avenue 212-972-3315

World Trade Center 136 Washington Street 212-608-0171

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

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Outstanding Spanish cuisine in Greenwich Village

THEATRE DISTRICT BENARES TS $$

240 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) 212-397-0707; benaresnyc.com | INDIAN A warm, minimal space sets the scene for lush Indian spices. Menu draws on the best of Indian dishes, with a focus on the cuisine of the western state of Utter Pradesh, where the city of Benares is located. Strong in vegetarian dishes, also seafood, meat, and signatures like sevai tomato kurma (vibrant seafood over noodles) and tandoori hen.

Excellent lunch buffet for $12.95!

Brunch, Lunch and DINNEr HAPPY HOUR 4-8pm daily 168 West 4th Street • 212-242-6480

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BOBBY VAN’S TS ME FD $$$

135 W. 50th St.; 230 Park Ave. (46th St.); 131 E. 54th St.; 120 W. 45th St.; 25 Broad St.; bobbyvans.com | STEAK/ SEAFOOD Established in 1969, Bobby Van’s now boasts 8 locations throughout the Northeast with five in Manhattan, 2 in Washington, DC & the original in Bridgehampton, Long Island. Serving only the finest USDA dry-aged prime beef, selected seafood & lobsters starting at 3 lbs. Private dining for corporate or special events. Naturally fine food, service & attention to detail are what sets them apart.

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1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Steak house 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.

DIANNE AND ELISABETH TS $-$$ 644 10th Ave. (45th-46th Sts.), 917-472-7808 dianneandelisabeth.com| AMERICAN

330 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-957-4300 brazilbrazil46.com | BRAZILIAN Prime Restaurant Row location in the Theatre District and near Times Square for the most authentic Brazilian experience in Manhattan. Color and music make for a great atmosphere to enjoy creative salads, fresh seafood, and exotic steaks. Take advantage of the flexibility of lunch, dinner, brunch, prix fixe, raw bar, and lounge menus. Perfect caipirinhas to complement. Live Brazilian music Friday and Saturday nights!

Wine and cocktail bar in Midtown West. Named after the mothers of the owners, so you know it’s a labor of love. Fresh, farm-to-table approach at an affordable price. Cheese and charcuterie, mix and match small and large plates. Lots of creativity: think Hudson Valley duck wings confit, chimichurri-roasted shrimp and grits, steak bavette, langostino poppers.

Save room for dessert, ice cream sandwiches, cranberry-apple fritters, house-made fudge, and “lemon three ways.” Sun.Thurs. 5pm-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-1am.

DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE TS $$

BUCA DI BEPPO TS $$

234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 3rd flr., 646-495-1996; daveandbusters.com | AMERICAN

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.

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Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place in Times Square to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch Sports. Eat the latest chefcrafted dishes. Drink with friends at one of our bars. Play the hottest interactive games. Watch your favorite teams on game day. You can have it all under one roof! Visit daveandbusters.com/new-york for more offers. Open 7 days, 11am-late.

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153 W 57th Street, 3rd Floor 212.897.2188 • bevynyc.com

Classic Seafood Steps From Lincoln Center Lobster Rolls, Crab Cakes, Oysters, Raw Bar, Pastas, Steaks & Happy Hour

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GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN AND BAR TS $$

FOGO DE CHAO TS $$$

40 W. 53 St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAZILIAN Internationally renowned Southern Brazilian Steakhouse began more than 37 years ago in Brazil. The menu features fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy a lighter option with Gaucho Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Seafood options also available. Features 4 semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar/ lounge that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more info.

220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-532-4897 guysamerican.com | AMERICAN From the crave-worthy menu featuring Guy Fieri’s signature bold flavors and creative spins on American dishes, to its buzzing bar scene, Guy’s Times Square restaurant promises a truly memorable dining experience. Menu items include Sangria Glazed Shrimp, Beer & Honey Porchetta, and Firecracker Chicken Wings, as well as desserts like the Salted Whiskey Caramel Fool. A demonstration kitchen features a flame-cooking rotisserie and a 12-foot wide chandelier showcasing a collection of Guy’s retired pots and pans. An exciting bar program will feature beers brewed locally by Heartland Brewery, creative cocktails and a California-heavy wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$

GLEASON’S TAVERN TS $$

206 W. 41st St. (7th Ave.), 212-302-2167 gleasonstavern.com | NEW AMERICAN/IRISH

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Steakhouse First rate USDA dry-aged steaks, the freshest seafood & lobsters and more BoBBy Van’s Grill: 135 W. 50th St. 120 W. 45th St.

BoBBy Van’s steakhouse: 230 Park Ave. 131 E. 54th St. • 25 Broad St.

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

HB BURGER TS $-$$

127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN “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 fullservice 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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Outstanding New American food. Lemon ricotta pancakes, steel-cut Irish oatmeal, salads, sandwiches, burgers, blackened catfish, crispy chicken breast, grilled NY strip, much more. 14 craft beers on draft, 55” TVs showing all games, hand-crafted cocktails. Happy hour midnight ’til closing. Open 7am ’til 4am, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

5 locations in manhattan also in Bridgehampton & Washington D.c.

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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 11am-midnight. All cards.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS $$

LA MASSERIA TS $$-$$$

1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN 235 W. 48th St., 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list.

Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TS $$

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.

THE MARSHAL TS $$-$$$

628 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-582-6300 the-marshal.com | FARM-TO-TABLE A Hell’s Kitchen favorite offering seasonal New American ingredients, natural preparation, and a knack for making farm-to-table dining casual, interesting, and fun. Popular entrees include Braised Beef Short Ribs, Wood Oven Roasted Meatloaf, Braised Lamb Shank, Bourbon Planked Seafood & much more. Open for lunch, brunch, pre-theatre & after theatre 7 days 11am to 1am.

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

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

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DAVID BURKE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S UES $$ 1000 Third Ave. (59th St.), 212-705-3800 burkeinthebox.com | AMERICAN

An approachable upscale café offering fresh, seasonal and creative takes on classic dishes. The eat-in or take-out restaurant offers both a quick-serve and refined casual-dining experience, all featuring a wide range of flavorful, light, American café favorites such as salads, soups, sandwiches and more.

Burke in the Box is a refreshing oasis for guests who won’t sacrifice flavor, or time.

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Famous since 1908 in heart of Little Italy

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Breakfast Lunch Prixe Fixe Dinner

177 Mulberry Street (at Broome Street) 212.925.8775 bluegrotta.com

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

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

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

contemporary. fresh. authentic.

Italian.

1385 6th Ave (56 St) • 501 5th Ave (on 42 St) 1221 6th Avenue (on 48th St) • zibettoespresso.com

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

• Zagat Rated

Fine Indian Cuisine

• GREAT AMBIENCE AND SERVICE • SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS

New-American food | 14 craft beers on draft 55” TV’s showing games | hand-crafted cocktails Happy Hour - Midnight til closing Open 7am til 4am - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner 206 W 41 St (7th Ave) 212.302.2167 | gleasonstavern.com

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

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Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

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Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com 225 E. 60th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-838-3531 serendipity3.com | DESSERT The home of decadent desserts—such as the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate—has been enchanting millions of patrons since 1954. Beginning with Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly & Cary Grant in the 1950s, the restaurant continues to attract the newest crop of hot young celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, and Tyra Banks.

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ED’S CHOWDER HOUSE UWS $$$

11:30am11:00pm 44 W. 63rd St. (Broadway), 212-956-1288; edschowderhouse.nyc | SEAFOOD

One of Midtown’s best Thai cuisines with fresh premium quality & authentic ingredients. Though just steps away from Carnegie Hall & Central Park, you will feel like you are in Thailand!!!

129 W. 56 St. (6 & 7 Aves.) | 212.247.2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com

Bringing Montauk to the heart of Manhattan, Ed’s Chowder House, located on the mezzanine level of the historic Empire Hotel, delivers the bounty of the Eastern shoreline to the Upper West Side, serving a refined yet casual take on regional seafood favorites in a breezy atmosphere. Think: raw bar, lobster rolls, crab cakes, pastas, and steaks. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Hospitality, Laughs, and Cabaret Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Historic taverns stand alongside the hippest new mixology bars. 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. DON’T TELL MAMA

A restaurant, cabaret, and much more at midtown’s Don’t Tell Mama.

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Don’t Tell Mama has been holding down a prime spot on Restaurant Row in the Theatre District since 1982. A veritable nightlife mall, you’ll find a piano bar, a restaurant, and two cabaret showrooms here. Upcoming shows include Karen Mason: Mason at Mama’s in May (5/75/8, 5/14-5/15, 5/21-5/22), the awardwinning impersonations of Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Live! (5/13), and Rebecca Rozzoni: With and Without the “H” showcassing the songs of Sarah Vaughn and Sara Bareilles (5/20). Every Sunday at noon and 2pm don’t miss Broadway “Boozy” Brunch, with a cabaret show and the option for bottomless bellinis, Bloody Marys, and mimosas.

343 W. 46th St. (btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 212-757-0788, donttellmamanyc.com

GLEASON’S TAVERN Right in the heart of Times Square, Gleason’s Tavern is a hospitable stop before or after curtain time, or to catch a game on one of the big flatscreens. Enjoy outstanding New American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner: lemon ricotta pancakes, steel-cut Irish oatmeal, salads, sandwiches, burgers, blackened catfish, crispy chicken breast, grilled NY strip, and much more. If you like pale ales, you’ll love the selection at Gleason’s, with more than a dozen carefully chosen beers on tap.

206 W. 41st St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-302-2167, gleasonstavern.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 Brooklyn’s own Yannis Pappas (4/204/22), Saturday Night Live alum Finesse Mitchell (4/28-4/29), Homo Comicus with Kate Clinton (5/3), Zoolander’s Godfrey (5/5-5/7) rapper/actor Chingo Bling (5/18), and Christina Pazsitzky of Chelsea Lately (5/19-5/20). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP The incredible artistry of Dale Chihuly is on display beginning April 22nd at THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. A new exhibition shows off stunning works of glass, integrated into the garden’s landscapes and landmark buildings. Starting April 29, Saturdays elevate the show’s drama with CHIHULY NIGHTS, with food, live music, and themed cocktails. The evenings run 6:30-10pm, providing the opportunity to experience the art at both dusk and night. 2900 Southern Blvd.

(Bronx Park Rd.), 718-817-8700, nybg.org

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343 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; donttellmamanyc.com This iconic entertainment destination has been holding down a prime spot on Restaurant Row in the heart of the Theatre District since 1982. A veritable nightlife mall, with 4 individual spaces: a piano bar, a restaurant, and 2 cabaret showrooms.

Stars from Bette Midler to Cuba Gooding Jr. have performed here. Must-see Broadway “Boozy” Brunch Sundays, $35 includes 3 courses, champagne, show; 12 & 2pm!

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BARS/RESTAURANTS GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN AND BAR TS $$

220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-532-4897 guysamerican.com | AMERICAN From the crave-worthy menu featuring Guy Fieri’s signature bold flavors and creative spins on American dishes, to its buzzing bar scene, Guy’s Times Square restaurant promises a truly memorable dining experience. Menu items include Sangria Glazed Shrimp, Beer & Honey Porchetta, and Firecracker Chicken Wings, as well as desserts like the Salted Whiskey Caramel Fool. A demonstration kitchen features a flame-cooking rotisserie and a 12-foot wide chandelier showcasing a collection of Guy’s retired pots and pans. An exciting bar program will feature beers brewed locally by Heartland Brewery, creative cocktails and a California-heavy wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

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208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com 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).

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HEARTLAND BREWERY TS MW $$

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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253 W. 125th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-531-5300; apollotheater.org Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.

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AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

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

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

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

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

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

Tramway

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Queensboro Bridge

T

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

YORK AVE

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

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

NYC ny c

C

1-844-400-PASS SightseeingPass.com

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

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

1-844-400-PASS SightseeingPass.c om

W 79TH ST

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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 59TH ST W 58TH ST

W 57TH ST W 56TH ST W 55TH ST W 54TH ST W 53RD ST W 52ND ST W 51ST ST

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST E 48TH ST E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

FD

SAVE UP TO 65% ON NYC’S BEST ATTRACTIONS

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

W 50TH ST

RESTAURANT ROW

7TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

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

W 47TH ST

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

BROADWAY

C

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

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

NYC ny c

EENS

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

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

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

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

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

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

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

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

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

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

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

All listings include a neighborhood icon, which corresponds to the key below.

Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

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

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

R RD FD

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

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

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

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

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

ST

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

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ICH ENW GRE

CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

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

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

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

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

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

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

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

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

a ew

BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

PATH

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

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

5TH AVE

W 8TH ST

CANA L ST

fN

UNIVERSITY PL

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

TO T RIS BARROW S ST CH TON

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

New School

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

ST SON HUD

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

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

E 14TH ST

W 13TH ST

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

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

MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST

PEA RL ST

W 14TH ST

East River Park

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