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Cover Story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Your Golden Ticket to Wonka Mania BY GRIFFIN MILLER Interesting kid, Charlie Bucket, the young hero of Broadway’s latest familyfriendly sensation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He lives in a single parent home. Sort of. While his mom (Emily Padgett) works numerous jobs, the two share their home with all four of Charlie’s grandparents—who have retired (literally) to one seriously gridlocked bed. Not that they mind. In fact, aside from their diet of deceased vegetables and a lack of heat, they seem to enjoy their tucked-in lives.
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his character’s purple jacket, green plaid pants, and orange vest. And while he’s no slouch when it comes to bedazzling his chocolatecraving fans with snappy patter and footwork, Borle’s Wonka is laced with deliciously subtle hints of menace that the kids in the audience wolf down like fistfuls of Halloween minis. During the show’s ingenious Act II Factory Tour, Charlie’s fellow Golden Ticket holders—a kaleidoscope of spoiled brats, each accompanied by an equally loathsome parent— tend to ignore instructions and restrictions (no surprise there). Meanwhile, Charlie— kind, inventive and polite—is blown away by the onslaught of Wonkian delights from the Chocolate Lagoon to the Mixing, Nut, and TV Rooms (and, as it turns out, each venue represents a surprise elimination round). Charlie, as it happens, brings along his wonderfully quixotic Grandpa Joe as his John Rubinstein’s Grandpa Joe and family in Roald Dahl’s plus-one adult, marking the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 91-year-old spinner of tall Still, it’s clear from the beginning of tales’s first time out of bed in 45 years. this delectable new musical fantasy— “Of everyone in the show, the most with roots in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel normal are probably Charlie and his and the two film versions—that Charlie mom,” says stage and screen veteran will somehow get his hands on one of John Rubinstein, who plays Grandpa five coveted golden tickets for a tour Joe. “Every other character is larger of the newly opened Wonka Chocolate than life.” Factory and a chance to win “a lifetime As for creating his role, the Tonysupply of Wonka chocolate.” More winning actor says he picked up some of important to Charlie, though, is he’ll get to meet his idol: mysterious confectionary maestro Willy Wonka, embodied by two-time Tony winner Christian Borle in a performance that’s as colorful as
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the character’s idiosyncrasies growing up, listening to his parents’ friends describe their travels. “These colorful and famous people would sit around for hours telling story after story,� recalls Rubinstein, whose father was famed pianist Arthur Rubinstein and his mother a celebrated New York hostess and patron of the arts. To these recollections Rubinstein has added other layers to Grandpa Joe. “Before going into the factory he sees Wonka as a superstar and he’s dazzled. But as Act II progresses, the shine gets tarnished,� he says. “Even with all the slapstick comedy that goes on, there’s truth and tragedy.� Wonka’s duplicitousness aside, the show itself—especially once we’re in
the factory and swept up in the musical numbers—is, in every sense of the word, awesome. And don’t get me started on the joy derived every time the adorable Oompa-Loompas make an appearance. And clearly I’m not the only one to get swept away by the indulgent treats that keep coming at you in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Audiences can’t get enough. “From beginning to end they carry us on their shoulders with their delight—oohs, aahs, screaming and clapping‌like few shows I’ve ever been involved in,â€? says Rubinstein. “Clearly, it’s not your average children’s show. There’s a madness to it. Maybe that’s why we’re selling out.â€?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is playing at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St. For tickets call 877-250-2929 or visit CharlieOnBroadway.com.
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Tissot Chrono XL, another trendy option for the fashion lover. The Tissot Chrono XL is characterized by its 45mm case. The contemporary Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and the chronograph function are the perfect additions to its urban style. With a wide selection of straps and dials, the Tissot Chrono XL will definitely make a statement no matter which one you choose. All collections available at our Tissot boutiques. Midtown: 666 Fifth Ave. (btw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 646-669-7894; Times Square: 1515 Broadway (btw. 44th & 45th St.), 646-678-4930; Westfield World Trade Center: 185 Greenwich St. (Albany St.), Balcony Level C1, 212-732-0334, us.tissotshop.com
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The Aura frame is the digital photo frame reinvented—a combination of smart technology and modern design. Features ultra highresolution display, motion-sensor controls, and easy new ways to share. 1304 Madison Ave. (btw. 92nd & 93rd Sts.), 212-289-7367, sfeldmanhousewares.com
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Eloise Venetian Ball Scarf. Our rawther fancy Eloise Venetian Masked Ball Scarf depicts the climactic scene by Hilary Knight in Eloise Takes a Bawth, a fantasia of multiple Eloises, operatic extravaganza, aquatic excess, and gastronomical abundance ($150).Tiffany Dragonfly Porcelain Mug and Keepsake Box. Our vibrant Louis C. Tiffany Dragonfly porcelain mug and keepsake box is adapted from the blue Dragonfly Shade in the museum’s collection. The blue and gold dragonflies glide over oval jewels ($20). 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org
Cariloha Bamboo NYC
Indulge in natural luxury with the softest bedding on the planet™! Cariloha sheets are made of eco-friendly bamboo and are softer than 1,000-thread-count cotton. Visit the store and get $40 off your sheet purchase. FREE shipping to your home! Bamboo apparel and fitness wear, too. 637 Broadway (btw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-674-0555
Martinique Jewelers
Available at Martinique Jewelers!! The perfect gift for fans of the Disney movie Frozen: the Frozen Snowflake Ornament and the charming snowman character Olaf. Both pieces are superbly crafted in clear and colored crystal with incredible attention to detail. 750 Seventh Ave. (btw. 49th & 50th Sts.), 212-262-7600, MartiniqueJewelers.com
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Madame Tussauds New York
New York City’s Madame Tussauds in Times Square is turning famous fun into fashionable fun with our brand new Project Runway experience! Get a ticket for someone special—book today! 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 866-841-3505, madametussauds.com
Museum of Arts and Design
Which would you like beside you on your night table, your telephone or a beautiful handcrafted clock? These Nomon clocks are designed by Jose Maria Reina and handcrafted in Barcelona. They have precision German UTS quartz movement, use AA batteries, and are completely silent. Available with polished brass or graphite steel faces, both with walnut wood hands. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org
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Official FDNY Job Shirt. Our #1 seller. Keep the cold out in this cotton-fleece 1/4� zip pullover. Embroidered FDNY maltese cross on front with official FDNY emblem patch on the left arm. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, FDNYShop.com
Linhart Dentistry
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Who better to design a custom oral care line than internationally renowned NYC cosmetic dentists, Dr. Jan Linhart and Dr. Zachary E. Linhart, of the highly acclaimed Linhart Dentistry? The doctors have developed these unique products with over 35 years of their dental expertise; the Linhart products are available directly to you at linhart. nyc. These extraordinary products will not only keep your smile spectacular and healthy, but also beautify your bathroom! 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com
VR World
Give the gift of VR! VR World is the largest virtual reality attraction in North America and features 50+ VR experiences spanning all genres from art and film to games and flight simulators. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays noon to 10pm, Sundays and Mondays noon to 8pm. 4 E. 34th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802, vrworldnyc.com
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Propel Star Wars Quadcopters: Propel’s Star Wars drones are hobbysized replicas of your favorite Star Wars flyers. Choose between a TIE Fighter, X-Wing, or Speeder Bike and pilot missions for the Rebel Alliance or the Dark Side. In addition to being hand-detailed, movie-authentic replicas, each drone can fly at speeds of 35 mph and perform tricks; they feature “weapon” systems that let you battle your friends. 420 Ninth Ave. (34th St.), 800-606-6969, bhphotovideo.com
Guggenheim Store
This holiday season find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, including the Guggenheim Collection Kandinsky Watch at the Guggenheim Store. Visit the store located inside the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed museum and shop on our award-winning website. Price: $35. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 800-329-6109, guggenheimstore.org
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
The city’s longest continuously operating outdoor market is New York’s headquarters for weird, bizarre, and truly unique gifts. Where else in Manhattan (or anywhere else) can you get: four-foot mermaid carvings, giant bronze head sculptures, original British Invasion paraphenalia (Beatles posters and buttons), handpainted competition skateboards, 19th-century Valentines, Wonder Woman masks, and leather jackets from the guy who made the Rolling Stones’s tour jackets. Open weekends. 39th St. & Ninth Ave., 212-220-0239, annexmarkets.com
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Super Mario Odyssey™. For: Nintendo Switch™. Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities—like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies—to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans! This special edition Nintendo Switch™ hardware bundle includes a download code for the full game, red left and right Joy-Con controllers, and a Super Mario Odyssey-themed Nintendo Switch™ carrying case. ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ with Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief. © 2017 Nintendo. Super Mario Odyssey and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo. MSRP: $379.99. Available at (while supplies last): 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 646-459-0800, NintendoNYC.com
One World Observatory
One World Observatory, the indoor observatory at the top of One World Trade Center, presents “Winter ONEderland: A Holiday Experience Above It All”–a seasonal transformation that transports visitors on a journey that culminates with a visit to the observation deck, complete with holiday treats, thematic dining options, and a photograph with Santa. In the gift shop you’ll find ornaments and many more great gift ideas. For more information, tickets, and Santa’s schedule, please visit OneWorldObservatory.com. 285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, OneWorldObservatory.com
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NYC’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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235 E. 51st St. (Second-Third Aves.), 212-486-7090 jacksplaceny.com “The Wireless Professionals” with a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. Their mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers at the lowest prices possible. Brand names include HTC, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Pantech, and Nokia.
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Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.
• Largest selection of Harley-Davidson Jackets, T-shirts, and Accessories • Excellent Prices, Value & Service • Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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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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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.
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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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Nestled in the heart of New York, our PANDORA stores are stocked with a full selection of jewelry, including the Disney collection. Our exclusive 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Big Apple Charm is engraved with NYC. While enjoying everything NYC has to offer, don’t forget to take home your piece of the Big Apple and other NYC exclusive charms and continue to make your bracelet as unique as you are.
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HOUSEWARES “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.
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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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Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes. 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
Available in an array of colors, Birkenstock’s iconic Gizeh thong sandal has signature footbed and a refined, minimalist style. Handcrafted in Germany for over 200 years, Gizeh comes with a fully adjustable buckle for perfect fit and comfort. Full selection available.
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230 Park Ave. at 46th St., Suite 1164 212.682.5180 | drlinhart.com
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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.
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.
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A consumer retail space like no other, the HBO Shop offers an array of quality branded merchandise inspired by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites like The Sopranos and Sex and the City.
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Indulge in natural luxury with the softest bedding on the planet™. Cariloha fabrics are made of eco-friendly bamboo and are softer than 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton. Check out our “crazy” soft bedding, bath, apparel, and athletic wear! Feel the difference for yourself and get $40 off sheets with FREE shipping to your home!
Since 1848, Hammacher Schlemmer has served customers’ needs in ways that no one else does or can. From its humble beginnings on the Bowery, it has gone on to introduce the world to the pop-up toaster, the electric razor, and now The Killer Whale Submarine, a two-person watercraft that breaches and submerges just like the Orcinus orca after which it’s designed. Flagship store 2017 holiday hours: thru 12/3, Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun. 11am-6pm; 12/4-12/23, Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm, Sun. 10am-7pm; 12/24 9am-5pm; 12/25 closed; 12/26-12/30, Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; 12/31 10am-5pm; 1/1/18 closed.
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89 E. 42nd St. at Park Ave., grandcentralterminal.com info@grandcentralterminal.com Opened in 1913, Grand Central is a Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece with 44 train platforms, subway access, shops, dining, events, and audio and guided tours for those with a passion for history. From Nov. 13 through Dec. 24, 40 artisan vendors set up in Vanderbilt Hall, with a focus on American-made and handmade products. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list at this exceptional indoor holiday market.
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48th St. & Rockefeller Plaza, 646-459-0800; NintendoNYC.com Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you!
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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com Largest fine art/antiques mall in the U.S., with three beautiful floors of over 70 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every art & antique category. Impressive collections of European, American, African, and Asian antiques with a wide variety of furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings, tapestries, rugs, plus fine art, vintage jewelry, and Japanese & Chinese works of art and antiquities. Buy or sell—we welcome visitors 7 days a week.
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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique. Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services & 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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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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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art & science of dentistry for over 30 yrs. Patients come from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area & other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency service!
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Season’s Greeting: The Best of NYC Performing Arts December. The 12th through the 17th sees Trisha Brown Dance Company showcasing three dances that illuminate Brown’s connection to music. From the 19th through the 31st, MacArthur Award-winning tap dancer Michelle Dorrance leads a performance of Myelination, accompanied by original live music. (A family matinee takes place on December 23rd.) 175 Eighth Ave. (19th St.), 212-691-9740, joyce.org
Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions. NEW YORK CITY BALLET
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A highlight of the season is the New York City Ballet.
Dreams come to life when Tschaikovsky’s iconic melodies begin to play. As the clock chimes midnight, a brave young girl turns the tide in a battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, and a blizzard of ballerinas reveal a wonderful world of confection. This holiday season, be swept away by the magic of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, performed by the world-renowned New York City Ballet. The New York Times says, “Balanchine’s classic production felt like coming home.” David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center (Columbus Ave. & 63rd St.), 212-496-0600, nycballet.com/nutcracker THE JOYCE THEATER The city’s destination for contemporary dance, The Joyce Theater in Chelsea hosts compelling performances this
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Be entranced at one of the world’s cultural jewels: the Metropolitan Opera.
Celebrate the World’s Greatest Singers on the World’s Greatest Stage at the Metropolitan Opera. Unforgettable performances await, as the winter season sees productions of the likes of Norma, Madama Butterfly, Requiem, The Magic Flute, Le Nozze di Figaro, Hansel and Gretel, Thaïs, and The Merry Widow, which has its season premiere on December 14th. See the Met Opera’s website for complete details. Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000, metopera.org
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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On View Now Image: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917). Pierre de Wiessant, Monumental Nude (detail), 1886, cast 1983. Cast by Fonderie de Coubertin, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse. Bronze, 78¼ x 44¾ x 36½ in. (198.8 x 113.7 x 92.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Gift of the B. Gerald Cantor Collection, 86.310. (Photo: Justin Van Soest)
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2 E. 91st St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is America’s only museum dedicated to historical and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. Located in the landmarked Andrew Carnegie mansion on Museum Mile and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive through interactive experiences, unique temporary exhibitions, and installations of the permanent collection.
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200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. 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 Proof: Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.
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218 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.-Broadway), 866-811-4111 downtonexhibition.com
Based on the beloved television show Downton Abbey, be transported to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments and sets from the show’s six-season run, including Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen and the servants’ quarters. General Adult tickets start at $30.
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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest. Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse 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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945 Madison Ave. (76th St.) 212-535-7710 metmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art was already one of the most expansive museums in the world, but in early 2016 it added a separate location devoted to modern art. Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer completed the building in 1966; Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed is currently on display. Closed Mon. Recommended admission: $25.
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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com
1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org
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.
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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225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org
1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, along with special exhibitions. Current shows include Art and China after 1989: Theater of the World, a fascinating lookx at experimental art within the context of global changes. Closed Thurs. $25; students/ seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.
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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.
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250 Bowery (E. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-857-0000 icp.org 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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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. New exhibitions include Studio Views: Craft in the Expanded Field, which highlights interdisciplinary artists creating large-scale, immersive, and community-engaged installations. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.
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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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26 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com National Geographic Encounter is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, it’s a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters. Visitors will get the chance to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and learn about the latest science of the oceans.
NEUE GALERIE UES 1048 Fifth Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; neuegalerie.org This museum is devoted to early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design. Closed Tues. & Wed.
NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM SH 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Sun.-Tues., 10am-6pm, Wed.-Thurs., 10am–8pm, Fri., 10am–5pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.
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278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Walk in to the renovated 1904 firehouse in Manhattan’s artsy SoHo district, and you’ll be greeted by real city firemen who are passionate about the museum, its history, and your enjoyment. Among its many fascinating and important artifacts is a fire engine built in New York around 1790.
NEW MUSEUM SH 235 Bowery (Prince St.), 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org New York’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art with exhibitions that showcase innovative & experimental work from around the world. Closed Mon. $18.
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11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org 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 Barnett Newman’s Vir Heroicus Sublimis* (*shown above; 1950–51, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller, ©2016 Barnett Newman Foundation/Artists Rights Society [ARS], New York). Don’t miss temporary exhibition Items: Is Fashion Modern?, which looks at clothing and accessories that have impacted both fashion and culture. 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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Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W at Fordham Rd.), Bronx, or by Metro-North Railroad to Botanical Garden Station, 718-817-8700; nybg.org One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. All-Garden Pass pricing starts at adults $23; seniors/students (w/valid ID) $20; children (2-12) $10; children (under 2) and members free; (prices higher on weekends and holiday Mondays).
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150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; rmanyc.org This museum specializes in art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Exhibitions reflect the historical significance of Himalayan art and explore connections with other world cultures. Closed Tues. $15; seniors/students/ artists with ID, $10; under 12, free.
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3600; whitney.org 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.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM Boerum Pl. and Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, 718-694-1600; mta.info/museum
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 20thcentury 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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Home to transit lore and memorabilia, the New York Transit Museum is housed in an authentic 1930s subway station. Their collection includes historic subway cars, various styles of the turnstile, a working signal tower, and an exposed bus interior that doubles as a small theater. The museum also features interactive activities for children, such as a pretend dynamite detonator for excavating subway tunnels and a hands-on fuel station. Closed Mon. $10.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM LES 12 Fulton St., 212-748-8600; southstreetseaportmuseum.org
South Street provides visitors with a glimpse into a past where 18th- and 19th-century buildings line stone paved streets and sea-laden breezes waft off the river.
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19 Fulton St. (Water & Fulton Sts.), 212-732-8257 southstreetseaport.com The 200-year-old South Street Seaport, in the historic Seaport District between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is your gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district with high-masted sailing ships, exciting cultural events, and a unique collection of 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.
THE FRICK COLLECTION UES 1 E. 70th St. (5th Ave.), 212-288-0700; frick.org Inside this French neoclassical-style mansion that belonged to steel industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, you’ll find one of the world’s greatest art collections, which includes major works by Titian, Rembrandt, Bellini, El Greco, Vermeer, Velazquez, Boucher, Goya, Turner, Van Dyck, Renoir and Holbein, complete cycles of painted wall panels by Fragonard and Boucher, all displayed in 16 galleries.
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Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. (50th-51st Sts.), Ticketmaster at 866-858-0007; rockettes.com /christmas Make time for joy with the ultimate New York holiday experience at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase. Take your seats in the art deco splendor of historic Radio City Music Hall® as the Rockettes® put on a show that’s a unique New York Christmas tradition sure to become an unforgettable memory for your whole family.
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Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Celebrate the World’s Greatest Singers on the World’s Greatest Stage at the Metropolitan Opera! Be part of the extraordinary 2017-18 season, featuring 25 incredible productions in performance six days a week from September through May. Metopera.org.
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David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St., 212-496-0600; nycballet.com Dreams come to life when Tschaikovsky’s iconic melodies begin to play. As the clock chimes midnight, a brave young girl turns the tide in a battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, and a blizzard of ballerinas reveal a wonderful world of confection. This holiday season, be swept away by the magic of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, performed by the world-renowned New York City Ballet. The New York Times says, “Balanchine’s classic production felt like coming home.” Performances Nov. 24-Dec. 31. nycballet.com/nutcracker
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NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE Newly opened, NFL Experience Times Square takes visitors on a hero’s journey from fan to player to champion 365 days a year. Highlights include: • Step into “The Stadium” and transport yourself onto the playing field with a fully immersive, 4D film that lets you experience all the hits, speed, snow, and wind of an NFL game. • See yourself in the game—literally! NFL Experience’s digital mirror lets fans “Suit Up” to go full motion on gameday in their favorite NFL team’s uniform! • Learn strategy from a hologram of a great football mind. Study the X’s and O’s, huddle up in a VR experience, read the defense, and get the play off, all while the coach is yelling from the sidelines. • Test your skills as an NFL quarterback by passing to your favorite receiver and comparing stats against your team’s QB. • Augmented reality cameras let guests celebrate a Super Bowl win like a pro on the 50 yard line. Take a photo with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, explore all 51 Super Bowl rings, and even show off your own Touchdown Dance! • Stock up on exclusive NFLX swag and check out NFLX Eats with “stadiumchic” concession carts inspired by all 32
teams! 20 Times Sq. (Seventh Ave. at the corner of 47th St.), 212-216-0908, nflexperience.com RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQ. Every year, at 11:59pm on December 31st, people from all over the world are focused on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. Millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the old year and celebrate the beginning of the new. Now you can get up close and personal with the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!—Times Square! Press the button yourself and ring in the New Year every day of the year. A home to rare artifacts and thrilling interactive exhibits, Ripley’s is for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the unexpected and the unbelievable. 234 W. 42nd St.(btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com STATUE CRUISES The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable
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A SLICE OF BROOKLYN BUS TOURS The Original Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights runs every night in December (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). This three and a half hour tour highlights the festive homes of Dyker Heights, an Italian-American section of Brooklyn that boasts the most extravagant holiday light show you’ve ever seen. A Slice of Brooklyn knows the homeowners personally and escorts guests around like family. The multimedia presentation includes vintage Christmas variety specials with the likes of Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby. Departs from Union Square in Manhattan. (Beyond seasonal tours, pizza and chocolate lovers can also enjoy great Brooklyn tours: call 212-913-9917 or visit asliceofbrooklyn.com.)
Holiday lights like you’ve never seen them before on A Slice of Brooklyn’s exclusive tour.
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TOP OF THE ROCK New York is a vertical city and there’s no place better to take it in than the incredible Top of the Rock, a stunning perch atop Rockefeller Center. State-of-the-art features include reserved-time tickets, multimedia exhibits, an indoor viewing area (cozy for colder days), and transparent safetyglass panels that allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s iconic landmarks. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-NYC-ROCK, topoftherocknyc.com
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
After a decade-plus of grieving, healing, and resilience, the 9/11 Memorial Museum marks a monumental change to the city—one that invokes forward thinking and hope, transforming the spaces left in the New York City skyline. Since its opening in May 2014, the museum has welcomed over seven million visitors. Expanded over roughly eight acres of the 16-acre site, the memorial portion includes two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down eight sides. In the spaces the towers previously occupied, there’s a cleared space for gatherings and special ceremonies called the Memorial Plaza, with over 400 swamp white oaks and the “Survivor Tree,” a Callery pear nursed back to health following the attacks. The museum includes two core exhibitions at the foundation, or bedrock, of the historic complex. The memorial exhibition—In Memoriam—pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of what happened on 9/11 at the three attack sites and around the world. It also explores what led up to the terror strikes, examines the immediate aftermath, and shows how 9/11 continues to shape our world. 180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org
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World Trade Center (enter at Liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).
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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from 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. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Tour.
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CitySightseeing Visitor Center, Pier 78, 455 12th Ave. @ 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingcruises.com CitySightseeing Cruises is a fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join us on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, we’ve got the perfect cruise for you.
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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com
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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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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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350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards Winner. $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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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.
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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. 2008-2009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee.
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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2009 Concierge Choice Awards Winner.
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National Geographic Encounter is not a museum, exhibit, movie, aquarium, or virtual reality; instead, it’s a new kind of immersive experience that guests can walk through as they share stunning ocean encounters. Visitors will get the chance to virtually interact with creatures of the deep like sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and great white sharks, and learn about the latest science of the oceans.
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Introducing NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE! The only attraction that takes you on a hero’s journey from fan to player to champion! Opening in November 2017, this brand new, immersive experience in the heart of Times Square gets you closer to the NFL than ever before with an incredible 4D theater, over 20 interactive activities, and the Vince Lombardi Trophy on display 365 days a year!
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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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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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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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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-398-3133 ripleysnewyork.com. Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, & the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.
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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.
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30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and more. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.
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4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); statuecruises.com Offering Harbor Tours and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Multiple daily Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours depart from Battery Park every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 8:30am-4pm. Ferries depart daily from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.
The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.
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Holiday Buzz: 2017 Edition!
BY GRIFFIN MILLER
Hop aboard a holiday legend: the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®.
With giant-sized Christmas trees, snowflakes, and menorahs lighting up the month of December all over the Big Apple, it’s good to know that Broadway and Off-Broadway are keeping up Great Festive Expectations, from music to intimate interactive holiday gatherings to family-fabulous fun stuff. Naturally, annual New York traditions bring their special glow to the season—I refer, of course, to the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® (rockettes.com/christmas) and New York City Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® (nycballet. com)—but there is another wide and whirling winter constellation of exciting and surprising shows to add to your seasonal wish list, beginning with the only official holiday show on Broadway: Home for the Holidays. Imagine three reality TV music show winners (Candice Glover, Josh Kaufman, and Bianca Ryan) filling the August Wilson Theatre with the songs of the season, alongside Oscar-nominee Danny Aiello and YouTube sensations Peter Hollens and Evynne Hollens, 74 www.cityguideny.com
all hosted by The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe. Act fast, however, since this show, like the holidays, ends too soon (holidaysonbroadway.com; thru 12/30)! As for Off-Broadway, here’s a selection for everyone: naughty and/or nice! KID STUFF: Elf the Musical. From Will Ferrell film to The Theater at Madison Square Garden stage, this lovable tale of a real kid raised as an elf is a multi-generational pleaser, for sure (theateratmsg.com/elf; 12/13 to 12/29). Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid, now in its 16th year, follows the Kid across snow, encounters, and a loving surprise twist. (axiscompany.org; 12/1 to 12/17); A Christmas Carol—The Musical brings the Dickens’ classic to life, Scrooge, ghosts, Tiny Tim, and all! (scroogeinthevillage.com; thru 12/30) ADULTS ONLY: Oy Vey in a Manger: The Kinsey Sicks. A delicously blasphemous musical involving a 2,000-year-old manger and Jewish-Gentile mayhem in outrageous drag and four-part harmony.
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(sohoplayhouse.com; 12/7 to 12/24). Who’s Holiday: in this irreverent parody, Lesli Margherita plays a middle-aged Cindy Lou Who reflecting on her Grinch-ian encounter and life thereafter (telecharge. com; thru 12/31). In The Imbible: Christmas Carol Cocktails, Scrooge time travels with acapella accompaniment to mix cocktails with Christmas Spirits (imbible.nyc; thru 12/30). And we can’t leave out This Is Real: A Christmas Nightmare, i.e., Psycho Clan’s ho-hohorrifying interactive kidnapping in which Santa and Krampus are the evil perpetrators. Yuletide yikes (thisisreal.nyc; thru 12/23). EVERYONE: It’s a Wonderful Life is a stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved holiday film about despondent George Bailey’s Christmas journey to a future in which he’d never been born (irishrep. org; thru 12/31). Winter Rhythms 2017 is a 12-night celebration of 22 different shows and 100+ performers, including Chita Rivera and Jim Dale (urbanstages. org; 12/12 to 12/23). A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House Museum: John Kevin Jones reprises his popular solo Charles Dickens performance inside a 19th-century New York home (summonersensemble.org; thru 12/31). THE RIDE: 6th Annual Holiday Edition: original seasonal music, videos,
and hilarious hosts support dazzling holiday performances that audiences watch from their motor coach’s floor-toceiling glass windows. A magical must-do (experiencetheride.com; thru 1/7)! NOW & THEN Hello, Dolly! Tony-winner Bette Midler may be departing the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi on January 14th, but don’t expect tickets to this hit-and-ahalf musical to be any easier to come by, since her replacement is the crème de la crème of Broadway superstars: two-time Tony recipient Bernadette Peters. “I cannot imagine leaving Dolly Levi in better hands…” says Midler. “[Bernadette] has created more historic roles in more legendary musicals than any living Broadway star, and most of the dead ones, too.” Peters begins performances January 20th, prior to a February 22nd opening night. Once on This Island. Kicking off December in style (opening night being 12/3) is the first-ever Broadway revival of the Olivier-winning/Tony-nominated musical by the Tony-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Anastasia). Unlike anything else on Broadway this season and a totally different production from the original, the show stars Tony winner Lea Salonga as one of the island gods.
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• Farinelli and the King (From 12/5) • John Lithgow: Stories by Heart (From 12/21)
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• The Children (12/14) • Once on This Island (12/3) • The Parisian Woman (11/30) • SpongeBob SquarePants (12/4)
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com (Opened 11/9/17) (90 mins., no intermission) After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals. In the end, the musical celebrates the ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Starring Tony Shalhoub. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
• A Clockwork Orange (12/2) • Cats (12/30) • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1/14) • Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (1/1) • Home for the Holidays (12/30) • Junk (1/7) • Miss Saigon (1/14)
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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
THE BOOK OF MORMON 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 Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
ANASTASIA
Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; anastasiabroadway.com (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 exaristocrat set out to find her family. 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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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; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything. Performances begin on time; no late seating. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; CharlieOnBroadway.com
FARINELLI AND THE KING
(Opened 4/23/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Roald Dahl’s famous tale now on Broadway, celebrated inventor of sweet treats, Willy Wonka, opens his mysterious factory to the lucky few who find a golden ticket inside one of his candy wrappers. One of them is Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. In the tour of Wonka’s “candytorium”, Charlie -- accompanied by his Grandpa Joe -- and the other winners, find themselves in a magical, musical, Oompa-Loompa filled world of pure imagination! Starring Tony winners Christian Borle and John Rubinstein. Mon. & Tues., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Wed. & Sun., 1; Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/14)
(2 hrs., 30 mins.) King Philippe V of Spain (Mark Rylance) is plagued by insomnia. The queen, desperate for a cure, hears of Farinelli, a castrato with a voice so divine that it captivates all who hear it. Astonished with Farinelli’s singing, Philippe begs him to stay. But will Farinelli, choose a life of solitude over fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe? Tues., 7; Fri.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 12/5)
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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
THE CHILDREN
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; Manhattantheatreclub.com (100 mins., no intermission) This acclaimed London import is set in a remote cottage on the British coast where a couple of retired nuclear engineers are living a quiet life. Outside, the world is in chaos following a devastating series of events. When an old friend turns up at their door, they’re shocked to discover the real reason for her visit. Tues., Wed. & Sun., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; farinelliandthekingbroadway.com
HAMILTON Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) 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. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hellodollyonbroadway.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 4/20/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) 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. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; LatinHistoryBroadway.com
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; HolidaysOnBroadway.com (90 mins., no intermission) (Opened 11/21/17) Candice Glover (American Idol’s season 12 winner), Josh Kaufman (The Voice’s season 6 winner) and Bianca Ryan (America’s Got Talent’s season 1 winner) perform over 25 seasonal songs. Hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe (The Bachelorette, season 11), the show features a special appearance by Oscar-nominee Danny Aiello and YouTube sensations Peter Hollens & Evynne Hollens. Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 1 & 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)
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THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 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. & Wed., 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 6:30; Sat.,2; Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
M. BUTTERFLY
American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow creates a singularly intimate evening. With equal measures of humor and heart, he evokes memories of family, explores and expands the limits of the actor’s craft, and masterfully conjures a cast of indelible characters from classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P. G. Wodehouse. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 12/21)
JUNK
Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Opened 11/2/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) It’s 1985 and Robert Merkin of the upstart investment firm Sacker Lowell, has proclaimed “debt is an asset,” a concept that propelled him to dizzying heights. Promoting his belief in the infallibility of markets, he sets in motion is a financial civil war pitting magnates against workers, lawyers against journalists and, ultimately, everyone against themselves. Starring Steven Pasquale. Tues. & Thurs., 7:00; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
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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(Opened 11/15/17) (95 mins., no intermission) Inspired by the lack of Latinos in his son’s American history lessons, John Leguizamo searches for a Latin hero for his son’s school project. From the Aztec empire to Revolutionary War Latin patriots and beyond, he breaks down the 3,000 years between the Mayans and Ricky Ricardo. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; mbutterflybroadway.com (Opened 10/26/17) (2 hrs.) David Henry Hwang’s Tony winning play charts the scandalous romance between a married French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer, a love story of international espionage and personal betrayal. Their 20-year relationship blurred the boundaries between male and female and east and west while redefining the nature of love and the cost of deceit. Starring Oscar nominee Clive Owen. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
METEOR SHOWER
Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; MeteorOnBroadway.com (Opened 11/29/17) (90 mins., no intermission) Amy Schumer makes her Broadway debut in this play by Steve Martin. It’s a hot night in Ojai, California and Corky and her husband Norm are having Laura and Gerald over for dinner. But rather than an evening of polite small talk, the two couples find themselves in a marital free-fall matched in velocity and peril by smoldering space rocks tearing through the sky. Tues., Thurs., & Sun. 7; Wed., Fri. & 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., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Sun., 4; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Circle in the Square, 235 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; OnceOnThisIsland.com (Opened 12/3/17) (90 mins., no intermission) A highly anticipated Broadway revival, the story follows Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, she sets out on a quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart, guided by the powerful island gods, including Erzulie played by Tony winner Lea Salonga. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
THE PARISIAN WOMAN
Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., 646-975-4619; ParisianWomanBroadway.com (Opened 11/30/17) (90 mins., no intermission) Dark humor and drama collide in this new play by Beau Willimon (House of Cards) set in Washington, D.C. where powerful friends are the only kind worth having, especially today. At the center is Chloe (Uma Thurman), a charming socialite coming to terms with politics, her past, her marriage, and an uncertain future. Also starring Josh Lucas and Tony winner Blair Brown. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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
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(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; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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(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. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 877-259-2929; brucestpringsteen.net/broadway (Opened 10/12/17) (2 hrs., no intermission) Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic performance he describes as “…just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music. Some of the show is spoken, some of it is sung. It loosely follows the arc of my life and my work.” Call or visit website for playing schedule. Please note Mr. Springsteen will only be performing five shows a week.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway @ 47th St., 877-250-2929; SpongebobBroadway.com (Opened 12/4/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Stakes are higher than ever as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The spirit of beloved animated character SpongeBob and his friends to come to life with fabulous music, song and theatricality! For kids four and up. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat. 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
WAITRESS
Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop— until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness. Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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20TH CENTURY BLUES
Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; 20thcenturyblues.com
(80 mins., no intermission) In this solo comedy written and performed by Drew Droege, Josh, and Brennan are about to get married – but the night before becomes a drunken, drug-fueled riot when Gerry arrives furious that their invitation says “Please refrain from wearing bright colors or bold patterns.” Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
BULLDOZER: THE BALLAD OF ROBERT MOSES
Theatre at St. Clement’s, 423 W. 46th St., 866-811-4111; bulldozer.nyc
Four women meet once a year for a photo shoot chronicling their changing selves as they navigate love, careers, children, and world events. But when the photographs have the potential to go public, they’re forced to confront who they are, what they’ve become, and how they’ll deal with what lies ahead. Tues.-Fri., 7:30; Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
(100 mins., no intermission) A new rock musical that dramatizes Master Builder Robert Moses’ evolution from a young idealist fervent with a desire to build the greatest city in the world to a power-insulated enemy of the people – corrupted, lost, and alone. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200 avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life!. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
AWAKE AND SING!
Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14 St., 646-395-4310; newyiddishrep.org (2 hrs.) The Bergers, a lower middle-class, three-generation Jewish family, are living in a Bronx apartment during the Depression. In Yiddish with English supertitles – the play zeroes in on playwright Clifford Odets’ impulse to let Jewish immigrants speak of struggle, poverty and survival in their own language and speech rhythms. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/24)
BLUE MAN GROUP Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com
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(1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. This ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and offthe-chart physical comedy. An international sensation-- yet the best way to truly understand their popularity is to see them yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.
Radio City Music Hall, Avenue of the Americas at 50th St., 800-840-9227; rockettes.com/christmas
(90 mins., no intermission) A one-of-a-kind tradition where the unmistakable spirit of Christmas in New York comes alive. The 2017 production features stunning Rockettes dance numbers, magnificent costumes and state-of-the-art technology. Since their debut in the Christmas Spectacular in 1933, the Rockettes have danced into the hearts of millions and spread Christmas cheer to people of all ages..Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/1)
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; aclockworkorangeplay.com This hit London import based on Anthony Burgess’s 1962 dystopian novel tracks little Alex and his gang of Droogs. Orgiastic, ultra-violent, sexual and relevant, the play is an unapologetic celebration of the human condition. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/2)
THE DEAD, 1904
American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Ave., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org In this new adaptation of James Joyce’s novella set in an authentic Victorian mansion, theatregoers attend the Misses Morkan’s holiday party, move from room to room, listen to music, watch dances, dine on a meal inspired by the menu in the book, and observe the characters’ interactions. (Premium ticket holders are seated with the actors, to experience the dinner scene from within. Tues. & Thurs. & Sun., 7; Wed. & Fri., 8; Sat., 5 & 8:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
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DESCRIBE THE NIGHT
Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org In 1920, Russian writer Isaac Babel wanders the countryside with the Red Cavalry; 70 years later a KGB agent spies on a woman and falls in love; and in 2010, an aircraft carrying most of the Polish government crashes in Smolensk, Russia. This new play by Rajiv Joseph traces the stories of seven men and women connected by history, myth and conspiracy theories. Tues., 7; Wed.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/24)
ELF THE MUSICAL
Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Ave., 866-858-0008; theateratmsg.com/elf Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he’s actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and toy-making ineptitude cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New Yorkers connect with their inner elf. Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 6; Tues.-Fri. & Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 12/13 to 12/29)
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY
St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; friendsmusicalparody.com It’s a seemingly typical day at Central Perk -- New York’s only coffee shop -- until an unexpected runaway bride with beautiful hair enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear. Wed., 8; Thurs., 7; Fri., 10pm; Sat.,7:30 & 10; Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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.
HOT MESS Jerry Orbach Theater, The Theater Center, 1627 Broadway @ 50th St., 212-307-4100; HotMessThePlay.com In this romantic comedy, Max and Elanor are soul mates having revealed every crazy and embarrassing quirk to each other. However, while Elanor has discussed her ex-boyfriends with him, he hasn’t quite mentioned his. Sometimes in order to find yourself, you have to get lost. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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THE IMBIBLE: A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING
New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) A 10,000-year journey by raconteur Anthony Caporale through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and music by The Backwaiters. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
THE IMBIBLE: CHRISTMAS CAROL COCKTAILS
Roy Arias 777 Theatre, 777 8th Ave. bet. 47 & 48 Sts., 800-447-7400; imbible.nyc
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(1 hr., 45 mins.) It’s the morning after Scrooge’s spectral visits and our hero is determined to celebrate by throwing a party “just like old Fezziwig!” Summoning Marley back for some additional help, they depart on another trip through time and space, this time with acapella accompaniment, to mix cocktails past, present and future under the tutelage of three Christmas Spirits. Tickets include 3 holiday drinks. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 5. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)
IN & OF ITSELF
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 spellbinding show! Executive producer Neil Patrick Harris presents this theatrical experience that’s directed by Frank Oz. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
JASON BISHOP: BELIEVE IN MAGIC
New Victory Theater, 646-223-3010; newvictory.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) Master illusionist Jason Bishop’s quick wit, jaw-dropping tricks and engaging audience participation makes each festive performance unique and unforgettable. Expect more than a dozen acts boasting one remarkable illusion after another! Recommended for ages 6 & up. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/30)
JERSEY BOYS
New World Stages, Stage 1; 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; JerseyBoysNewYork.com
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(2 hrs., 30 mins.) The behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, just four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – one that made them an international sensation all over again. Featuring all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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THE LAST MATCH
Laura Pels Theatre, W. 111 W 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (90 mins., no intermission) You’ve given it all to reach the top of your game. Now where do you go from here? That’s the question at the heart of this new play set during the semifinals of the US Open as Tim Porter, the aging all-American faces hot-headed rising star Sergei Sergeyev, conflicted about facing his hero. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/24)
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; theatrerow.org
It’s 1958 at the Springfield High prom where we meet The Wonderettes: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. Experience their lives and loves from prom night to their 10 year reunion, as they perform such ‘50’s and ‘60’s classics as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party,” and more. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
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.
PETER PAN
Duke Theatre, 229 W. 42 St., 646-223-3010; dukeon42.org Innovative theatre troupe Bedlam’s new production of J.M. Barrie’s iconic 1904 play about the Darling children who follow Peter Pan and Tinker Bell to Neverland. A cast of six inhabit 25 characters including pirates, the Lost Boys, Mermaids and the maniacal Captain Hook. Age 14 & up. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 12/23)
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Cherry Lane Theatre, 36 Commerce St., 212-352-3101; primarystages.org/shows/current-season/pride-andprejudice (2 hrs., 25 mins) A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic romance. Elizabeth Bennet faces mounting pressure to secure a suitable marriage but is marriage in the cards for her? Still, the irritating, self-involved, vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aristocratic Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn. Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/6)
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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. “Any Potter fans visiting New York City must take in this play.”—Hypable. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat. , 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD
Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane,800-982-2787; Redrosesgreengold.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) This jukebox musical brings the music and lyrics of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter to the stage. Set in 1920s Cumberland, the show tells the fantastical and comedic tale of Jackson Jones and his family of swindlers as they gamble their way to love and riches. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2:30. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
SHADOWLANDS
Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fpatheatre.com (2 hrs., 20 mins.) The first New York revival of William Nicholson’s award winning play following the unlikely love story between Oxford scholar/Christian apologist C.S. Lewis and much younger Joy Davidman, a Jewish-American writer, former Communist and Christian convert. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
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.
SPAMILTON
47th Street Theater/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St., 212-279-4200; spamilton.com (80 mins., no intermission) 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. (Thru 1/7)
STOMP
Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world 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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Winner 2004 Tony Award Triple Crown Best Musical. Best Score. Best Book. AvenueQ.com
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Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., 866-811-4111; SweeneyToddNYC.com
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(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.
THE WOLVES
Lincoln Center Theaters, Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (90 mins., no intermission) Playwright Sarah DeLappe’s Pulitzer Prize finalist follows a girls¹ high school soccer team as they go through their warm ups. Navigating big questions and waging tiny battles with adolescent warrior vigor, the show offers a portrait of nine American girls who just want to score some goals. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 1/7)
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Bill’s Bar & Burger MW FD GV $$ Dave & Buster’s Times Square TS $$ David Burke at Bloomingdale’s UES $$ David Burke Kitchen SH $$$ Dianne and Elisabeth TS $-$$ Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar TS $$ HB Burger TS $-$$ Heartland Brewery TS MW $$ Planet Hollywood TS $$ Society Cafe GV $$
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Angus Club Steakhouse ME $$$ pg. 108 Ben & Jack’s Steak House MW ME $$$ 106 Benjamin Steakhouse ME $$$ 110 Benjamin Steakhouse Prime ME $$$ 108 Bobby Van’s TS ME FD $$$ 112 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House TS $$$ 114 La Rivista featuring Broadway Joe Steak TS $$n 116 Morton’s ME FD $$$ 110 Royal 35 Steakhouse ME $$$ 110
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NYC’s Newest Steak Destination: Angus Club Steakhouse BY MERRILL LEE GIRARDEAU
supreme 35-day dry-aged porterhouse fall apart in your mouth. (In other words, don’t pour on the steak sauce just yet.) Every steak comes with creamy whipped mashed potatoes and the vegetable du jour. (Creamed spinach is an excellent, and popular, side.) THE SURF. Fresh seafood is prepared with the same care that goes into the beef; crab cake, shrimp cocktail, and crispy calamari make scrumptious appetizers. For a soup option, go with the creamy lobster bisque. The pièce de résistance? Truffle macaroni and cheese with a lobster add-on is as richly memorable as it sounds. LUNCH. For a midday treat, come to Angus Club for their prix fixe lunch, which comes with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Standouts include the French onion soup and Canadian bacon appetizers. In addition to the fabulous rib-eye, entree selections include delectable Norwegian salmon. For THE LOOK. Angus Club’s elegant dining rooms feature art deco-inspired design. dessert, do as the locals: we recommend the New York cheesecake. The interiors have big city sophistication, HAPPY HOUR. On weekdays from 4 to although the friendly staff ensures you’ll find plenty of charm. Intimate and roman- 7pm, head to Angus for dollar oysters and half-off beer, wine, and cocktails. Come grab tic evenings are easy to come by here. Angus also has two floor’s worth of seating an early-evening martini or a Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon, and settle in. (If the and can be reserved for private parties scent of steak makes you stay for dinner, in individual dining rooms or across an don’t say we didn’t warn you.) entire floor, depending on the size of your group. THE TURF. Chef Edward Avdyli hand selects the beef for Angus Club’s outstanding steaks. Using only USDA Prime, cuts like filet mignon, prime rib, and the Come over to Midtown East for some of the best steak of your life. At Angus Club Steakhouse, you’ll find beautiful cuts of beef, whether you’re craving ribeye, porterhouse, or even lamb chops. The meat is butchered on the premises and dry-aged for maximum flavor. If red meat’s not your thing, the menu expands to super-fresh seafood and entree salads.
Some of the best steak of your life...
135 E. 55th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-588-1585, angusclubsteakhouse.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. FOGO DE CHÃO
tan’s hip NoMad neighborhood (there’s also a just-reopened location in Midtown East), 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; 219 E. 44th St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.), 212-682-5678, benandjackssteakhouse.com OBICÀ MOZZARELLA BAR PIZZA E CUCINA
Experience the gaucho way of grilling at Fogo de Chão.
Fogo de Chão’s first churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse) in New York City holds down a prime three-level location near Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art. In 1979, Fogo began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, its gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of its 16 cuts of meat and offer continuous tableside service. A gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and an awardwinning wine list complete a memorable experience. 40 W. 53rd St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-969-9980, fogodechao.com
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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 Manhat-
Top-quality ingredients lead the way at Obicà.
If you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà. A welcoming staff leads diners through a genuine Italian experience, centered on fresh mozzarella di bufala Campana DOP, flown in directly twice a week from artisanal cheesemakers in Campania. Complementing that mozzarella are homemade pastas, organic produce, and airy pizzas. Look for specials like this month’s radicchio rosso, a great addition to a delicious pizza or a salad with burrata and oranges. 928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com SPIRIT CRUISES AND BATEAUX NEW YORK For an epic New York dining experience, get out on the water. The bountiful buffets and non-stop DJ music of Spirit Cruises,
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on top of stunning skylines, provide a oneof-a-kind thrill. Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, Europeaninspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant brunch, lunch, and dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline and Statue of Liberty views. Both ships disembark from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, near W. 23rd St. on the Hudson. Spirit Cruises, 866-483-3866, spiritcruises.com; Bateaux New York, 866-817-3463, bateauxnewyork.com
and refined casual-dining experience, all featuring flavorful, light, American café favorites like salads, soups, and sandwiches. 1000 Third Ave. (59th St.), 212-705-3800, burkeinthebox.com BRAZIL BRAZIL
DAVID BURKE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S
Enjoy an all-weather back garden and authentic Brazilian favorites at Brazil Brazil.
Enhance a shopping trip with the sophistication of David Burke at Bloomingdale’s.
Located on the main floor of a legendary shopping destination, David Burke at Bloomingdale’s offers uptown style and sophistication. An approachable upscale café serves fresh, seasonal, and creative takes on classic dishes. The eat-in or takeout restaurant offers both a quick-serve
With outdoor dining, a cozy vibe, and great eats, you’ll find a special experience no matter the occasion at Brazil Brazil. Authentic Brazilian dishes fill the menu, including favorites like frango Copacabana (sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms), feijoada (a classic black bean stew), and camarao no coco (sautéed shrimp with mushrooms and coconut milk in a fresh coconut shell). Live Brazilian music on Friday and Saturday evenings makes the atmosphere that much more authentic and inviting. 328 W. 46th St. (btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 212-957-4300, brazilbrazil46.com
PLANET HOLLYWOOD Dine among the stars and immerse yourself in Hollywood history at Times Square’s Planet Hollywood. This December, the restaurant gets in the spirit of the season with “Holidays in Hollywood,” featuring festive decorations (among the memorabilia you’ll find Kris Kringle’s suit from Miracle on 34th Street). There’s also classic holiday film clips, the songs everyone loves, and featured “Naughty or Nice” holiday beverages. The menu boasts an eclectic mix of favorites, including pastas, salads, sandwiches, and award-winning burgers. 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com
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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.
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GROTTA AZZURRA LI $$ 177 Mulberry St. (Broome St.), 212-925-8775 bluegrotta.com | ITALIAN
Since 1908, favorite of Enrico Caruso and 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!
CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $
148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN
42 E. Broadway (Catherine St.), 212-966-6002 hwayuannyc.com | CHINESE One of New York’s legendary upscale Chinese restaurants and a Chinatown institution. Sprawling three-floor space, with over 160 seats. Classics like spicy cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, Peking duck, Sichuan kung po chicken , and over 80 other options including Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings, Sichuan-style whole fish, and an entire raw bar with oysters and shrimp cocktail. F train to E. Broadway stop.
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Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by. Open 7 days 10:30am til late.
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125 Mulberry St. (Canal-Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com | ITALIAN
“Family” owned institution since 1975 in the heart of Little Italy. Serving the finest cuisine in a stunning atrium garden setting. Charming additional rooms ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Neighborhood staple spares nothing to deliver highest quality ingredients. One of the most innovative, interesting menus in NYC. Extensive a la carte menu appeals to even the pickiest of palates. Wide variety of prix fixe menus for private dining rooms. Lunch/dinner served seven days.
LUNELLA RISTORANTE LI $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | ITALIAN 89 Bayard St. (Mulberry St.), 212-732-8988 | CHINESE Authentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown with some of the best soup dumplings in the city. Great Peking duck. Expansive dim sum menu packed with New York’s favorite steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried appetizers. Full bar. Open 7 days 11:30am-10:15pm. Cash only.
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Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)
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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 52 E. 41st St. btw Park & Madison Aves. 212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6
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23 E. 40th St. btw Park & Madison Aves. 212.338.0818
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132 Mulberry St. (Hester-Grand Sts.), 212-431-7545 umbertosclamhouse.com | ITALIAN Famous since 1972. Actors, sports figures, politicians, musicians, and other celebs all flock here. Legendary “Hot, Medium & Mild Sauce” simmered to perfection for hours. Exciting dishes like linguine with white clam sauce and seafood Marechiaro. Renowned raw bar. Open seven days lunch/dinner. Try their famous cocktails, sangria, or wine by the glass.
SOHO
DAVID BURKE KITCHEN SH $$$
23 Grand St. (Sixth Ave.), 212-201-9119 davidburkekitchennyc.com | AMERICAN Authentic, regionally sourced and thoughtfully selected market-fresh cuisine. Pays homage to the craft of 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.
52 W. 13th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-300-4525 societycafenyc.com | AMERICAN Hidden inside Walker Hotel Greenwich Village is Society Cafe, a new market-to-table restaurant by rising-star chef Christopher Zabita. Relying on the farmers of the nearby Union Square Green Market, Chef Zabita creates an evolving, seasonal menu that is sustainable and locally sourced. The dining room features a warm fireplace with accents of walnut, leather, and teal for a modern-yetsophisticated setting. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Join us for happy hour with halfpriced drinks Mon.–Fri 5–7pm! Reservations suggested.
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38 Carmine St. (Bedford-Bleecker Sts.), 212-243-0388 carmanyc.com | ASIAN FUSION A hidden gem in the heart of the West Village. Rated No. 1 Best Soup Dumpling in the City by SinoVision. Offers creative and tasty new Asian tapas, housemade dim sum, signature sake cocktails in the floral garden—a pleasure to spend your autumn days! Open 7 days lunch and dinner, until 11pm Fri.-Sat. Wine/beer/sake only, accepts major credit cards.
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.
MONTE’S GV $$
CHELSEA BATEAUX NEW YORK CH 97 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | ITALIAN
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A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group.
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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!
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255 Fifth Ave.(btw. 28th & 29th Sts.) 212.532.7600 219 E. 44th St.(btw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) 212.682.5678 www.benandjackssteakhouse.com
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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.
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BEN & JACK’S STEAK HOUSE MW ME $$$
16 W. 51st St. (5th Ave.), 212-705-8510; 22 Ninth Ave. (W. 13th St), 212-414-3003; 85 West St. (Albany St.), 212-894-3800, billsbarandburger.com | AMERICAN Bill’s exploded onto NYC’s burger scene in ’09 with its original Meatpacking District location, becoming an instant hit with burger junkies and locals. Rockefeller Center location opened in ’10 with 400 seats, making it the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. Every burger, shake, and fry, in dozens of varieties and counting, is made fresh daily.
BLUE SEAFOOD BAR MW $$
856 Ninth Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-757-7511 blueseafoodbar.com | SEAFOOD
255 Fifth Ave. (28th-29th Sts.), 212-532-7600 219 E. 44th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-682-5678; benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Experience a steak house like no other! Ben & Jack’s serves up generous portions of steak house favorites to a very satisfied clientele. Enjoy delicious salads, exceptional prime dry-aged steaks and chops, including the restaurant’s signature Porterhouse for one, two, three or four, fresh seafood, mouthwatering side dishes and exquisite desserts. An excellent wine menu complements any food choice. Reservations recommended. All credit cards accepted. Open for lunch/dinner daily. Private dining rooms available.
BEVY MW $$$
Fine Mediterranean seafood and tapas, craft beers, cocktails, and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Focused on fresh, wild, and organically cultivated fish and seafood. The menu encompasses small plates, crudo, and quality cured meats like Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra,” extending to brick oven pizza, artisanal cheeses, and an oyster bar with both East and West Coast oysters.
MASSERIA DEI VINI MW $$$
887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.
153 W. 57th St., 3rd Fl. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-897-2188 bevynyc.com | NEW AMERICAN
TOPAZ NOODLE BAR MW $
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, woodpaneled walls, ombre rugs, antique backlit mirrors. The quintessential New York experience–bright lights, big city.
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.
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129 W. 56th St. (Sixth-Seventh Aves.), 212-247-2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com | THAI
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You can “cut the meat with your fork” “excellent” dry-aged Angus beef (natch) with “properly done” sides & “exceptional” wines
135 E. 55 St. (Lexington/3rd Aves) 212.588.1585 www.angusclubsteakhouse.com
The go-to place in CHINATOWN for dim sum, soup dumplings and THE BEST CHINESE CUISINE
Vietnamese/Japanese Cuisine Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11 Open 7 days • 11:30am-11:30pm 234 W 48 St • 212-247-8318 www.annamnyc.com
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ZIBETTO ESPRESSO BAR MW ME $
1385 6th Ave. (56th St.), 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.), 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.) zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN
A signature collection of USDA Prime steaks dry aged in-house for 35 days using pink Himalayan salt.
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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ANGUS CLUB STEAKHOUSE ME $$$
Where classic steakhouse influences meet elevated sophistication. 1 E 35 Street (5th & Madison Aves.) 212.804.7276 royal35steakhouse.com
135 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-588-1585 angusclubsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD This classic American steakhouse with a touch of luxury offers a selection of USDA Prime Black Angus beefsteak, all dry-aged on-site for 30-35 days, plus seafood specialties. Angus Club Steakhouse’s elegant dining rooms feature art deco design. The two-floor restaurant has five private dining rooms available for customized parties and special events—all provide an intimate, elegant, and romantic ambiance.
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME ME $$$
23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
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Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.
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Modern Japanese & Traditional Kaiseki
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Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi
114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm
Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!
$9.95 lunch, Dinner from $15
234 W 48th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-265-0828 • dingtimesquare.com
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ALLORA RISTORANTE ME $$$
MORTON’S ME FD $$$
145 E. 47th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-754-9800 alloranyc.com | ITALIAN Classic Italian-American restaurant and bar in the heart of midtown. Enjoy delicious, robust collection of entrées— many of which are prepared tableside, like the bistecca di manzo à la Diane or the flambéed desserts. Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail or select a wine from the vast array of vintages. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If the weather cooperates, enjoy a drink at their rooftop bar, Allora Alto.
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$
52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
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.
ROYAL 35 STEAKHOUSE ME $$$
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-3rd Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | INDIAN Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge on the East Side. Highly rated by Zagat, Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. A lavish $14.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes every day is served 11:30am-4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.
DARBAR GRILL ME $
157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | INDIAN Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm. Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar. All cards.
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 inhouse 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.
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OBICÀ MOZZARELLA BAR, PIZZA E CUCINA $$ 928 Broadway (21st-22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754; 590 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-2217; obica.com | ITALIAN
Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.
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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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Classics like spicy cold sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, peking duck, Sichuan kung po chicken & over 80 options. F train to East Broadway
42 East Broadway (Catherine Street) (212) 966-6002 • hwayuannyc.com
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234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | VIETNAMESE/JAPANESE Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.
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!
BOBBY VAN’S TS ME FD $$$
BUCA DI BEPPO TS $$
135 W. 50th St.; 230 Park Ave.; 131 E. 54th St.; 120 W. 45th St.; 40 Central Park S.; 25 Broad St.; bobbyvans.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN
Established in 1969, Bobby Van’s now boasts 8 locations in New York City, 2 in Washington, DC, and the original in Bridgehampton, Long Island. Serving only the finest USDA dry-aged prime beef, selected seafood and lobsters starting at 3 lbs. Private dining for corporate or special events. Naturally fine food, service, and attention to detail are what sets them apart.
CURRY INDIA TS $$
148 W. 49th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 917-261-4902 | INDIAN In the heart of Times Square, sits on longtime site of the Ceylon India Inn, the oldest Indian restaurant in New York City, established in 1915. Serves a wide range of exquisite authentic Indian curries, where fresh vegetables come in pairs deftly flavored with exotic spices. Chicken tikka with a savory, orange-colored sauce, roast chicken bright red from the tandoori, poori bread is extravagantly inflated—just waiting to be poked!
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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 3rd flr., 646-495-1996; daveandbusters.com | AMERICAN Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place in Times Square to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch Sports. Eat the latest chefcrafted dishes. Drink with friends at one of our bars. Play the hottest interactive games. Watch your favorite teams on game day. You can have it all under one roof! Visit daveandbusters.com/new-york for FREE $20 game play (with purchase of $20 game play*)! Open 7 days, 11am-late.
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A Market To Table American Restaurant In The Heart Of Greenwich Village
153 W 57th Street, 3rd Floor 212.897.2188 • bevynyc.com
52 West 13th Street | 212-300-4525 societycafenyc.com
Wine and Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Hell’s Kitchen Sun.-Thurs. 5pm-Midnight • Fri. & Sat. 5pm-1am 644 10th Avenue (btwn 45th and 46th Street), 917-472-7808
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Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven
Locally Sourced Farm Fresh Ingredients
Farm to Table•New American Cuisine Open 7 days 11am til 1am • Wood Fired Oven 628 10th Ave. (44-45 St), 212-582-6300, The-Marshal.com
Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy
887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com
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FOGO DE CHAO TS $$$
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE TS $$$
40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAZILIAN 1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Steak house redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes. Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended. All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.
Internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse utilizing the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco. The menu features selections of fire-roasted steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy lighter options with the Weekday Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brunch. Seafood options also available. Our New York location features four semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more information.
GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN AND BAR TS $$
DIANNE AND ELISABETH TS $-$$ 644 10th Ave. (45th-46th Sts.), 917-472-7808 dianneandelisabeth.com| AMERICAN
Wine and cocktail bar in Midtown West. Named after the mothers of the owners, so you know it’s a labor of love. Fresh, farm-to-table approach at an affordable price. Cheese and charcuterie, mix and match small and large plates. Lots of creativity: think Hudson Valley duck wings confit, chimichurri-roasted shrimp and grits, steak bavette, langostino poppers. Save room for dessert, ice cream sandwiches, cranberry-apple fritters, house-made fudge, and “lemon three ways.” Sun.Thurs. 5pm-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-1am.
DING CHINESE RESTAURANT TS $$
234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | CHINESE
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220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-532-4897 guysamerican.com | AMERICAN From Guy Fieri’s signature bold flavors and creative spins on American dishes, to its buzzing bar scene, you’ll find a truly memorable dining experience in Times Square. Menu items include Sangria Glazed Shrimp 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 features beers brewed locally by Heartland Brewery, creative cocktails. and a California-heavy wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
HB BURGER TS $-$$
127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN “The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only fullservice burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.
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132 Mulberry Street (Hester & Grand Sts.) 212.431.7545 umbertosclamhouse.com • Open 7 days til late Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!
Visit Little Italy & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI King!
A gem of a find in Little Italy!
Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, poultry & more 173 Mulberry Street (between Grand & Broome Sts.) www.lunellas.com (212) 966-6639
Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com
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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; Fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AMERICAN With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.
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LA MASSERIA TS $$-$$$
235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.
LA RIVISTA FEATURING BROADWAY JOE STEAK TS $$
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Family owned since 1982, this gem serves traditional Italian favorites with a contemporary twist. Guests are treated like part of the family. Out-of-this-world homemade pasta like fettuccine with lobster. Pizza with flour imported from Italy and San Marzano tomatoes in a wood-fired Neapolitan-style oven. Perfect before theatre or Radio City. Gluten-free options. Lunch, dinner daily.
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Steakhouse First rate USDA dry-aged steaks, the freshest seafood & lobsters and more BOBBY VAN’S GRILL: BOBBY VAN’S STEAKHOUSE: 135 W. 50th St. 230 Park Ave. 120 W. 45th St. 131 E. 54th St. • 25 Broad St. BOBBY VAN’S: 40 Central Park South (59 St.)
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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD / ITALIAN The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.
PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TS $$
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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Fine Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant
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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.
1385 6th Ave (on 56 St) • 501 5th Ave (on 42 St) 1221 6th Avenue (on 48th St) • 1 Park Ave (btw. 32-33 Sts) zibettoespresso.com • Zagat Rated
Fine Indian Cuisine
FRESH, WILD & ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED FISH & SEAFOOD 856 9th Ave. (55th-56th Sts.) 212.757.7511 BLUESEAFOODBAR.COM
Obicà brings classic and regional Italian cuisine to the new levels of taste of contemporary gourmets.
contemporary. fresh. authentic. Italian. Obicà Flatiron • 928 Broadway/21st St • (212)777.2754 Obicà Madison • 590 Madison Ave/56th St • (212)355 2217
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One of Midtown’s best Thai cuisines with fresh premium quality & authentic ingredients. Though just steps away from 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
Carnegie Hall & Central Park, you will feel like you are in Thailand!!!
129 W. 56 St. (6 & 7 Aves.) | 212.247.2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com
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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.
1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet. Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes - unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0100 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal. Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozen-style lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada. Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.
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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Rated BEST Soup Dumpling in the CITY–SINOVISION
We have to be good. We are in the location of the oldest Indian restaurant in NYC…circa 1915! 148 W 49th St. (6th & 7th Aves.) (917) 261-4902
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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. Upcoming performances include Sleigh Soiree (12/2), The Lennie Watts & Those Girls Christmas Extravaganza (12/8, 12/15), Richard Holbrook: The Many Moods of Christmas (12/11, 12/17), Millie Grams: A Very Millie Christmas (12/16), and the Bronwyn Rucker Annual Christmas Show (12/22). Noon on Sunday 12/10 and 12/17, don’t miss the Broadway Matinee! full cabaret show, complete with a 3-course prix fixe and optional bottomless mimosas. 343 W. 46th St. (btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 212-757-0788, donttellmamanyc.com
LOL TIMES SQUARE COMEDY CLUB Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week sees shows for both locals and visitors alike. On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including family-friendly shows in the first slot of the schedule. Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 121). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.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 Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. (12/8-12/9), Late Night with Conan O’Brien regular Tom Papa (12/15-12/16), Comedy Central fixture Robert Kelly (12/22-12/23), A Very Jewish Christmas (12/24), and Top Gear USA host Adam Ferrara (12/29-12/31). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com
INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. The return of fan favorite Old Red Nose Ale in late November marked the start of the holiday season in NYC. This deep mahogany ale is rich with orange and ginger, a hearty malt mose, and a roasted chestnut flavor, available at all Heartland locations: the twostory, 450-seat HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY MIDTOWN WEST, HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOUSE, and HB BURGER. heartlandbrewery.com
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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.com A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm. Enjoy entry to both with one ticket. Use promo code CITYGUIDE for 50% off tickets!
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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.
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4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.
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208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com
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Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).
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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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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
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Lower Manhattan CE2
CHELSEA
PATH
Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT
Highline Park
STUYVESANT TOWN
GRAMERCY
PATH
Zephyr & New York Water Taxi
Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services
Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries
LIBERTY ISLAND
Ma nha ttan
Bro okl yn Ba tte ry
Tun nel
Brid ge
MANGIN
FDR DR
AVE D
AVE C
ST
R RD FD
Staten Island Ferry
ELLIS ISLAND
SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL
AVE B
AVE A
CH ER RY
ST JAMES PL
GO LD ST
ST
Zephyr & New York Water Taxi
WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST
WILLIAM ST
T ES IDG BR
OE NR MO
PEARL ST
BATTERY PL
2ND AVE ERY BOW
BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH
CENTRE ST
Battery Park
1ST AVE
3RD AVE
MERCER ST
CHURCH ST
ST SON HUD
T ST WES
NORTH END AVE
L YP TER BAT
Museum at Eldridge St
ST
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Skysraper Museum
CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER
Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST
PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange
D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH
3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL
DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21
GREENWICH ST
GTON WASHIN
RECTOR ST W THAMES PL
LIBERTY
TON ST E HOUS
ST ON DIS MA
City Hall City Hall Park
E 8TH ST
ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU
ST
WARREN ST PARK PL MURRAY ST PARK PL MURRAY ST BARCLAY ST VESEY ST VESSEY ST One World Observatory
E 1ST ST
T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV
ICH ENW GRE
CHAMBERS ST
Tompkins Sq. Park
ST ER RK MA
WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings
WARREN ST
ALPHABET CITY
E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST
SPRING ST
LISPENARD ST WALKER ST
N RISO HAR
Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH
NOLITA PRINCE ST
CROSBY ST
BROOME ST GRAND ST
E ST OOR NM
E 5TH ST
NOHO
BROADWAY
SPRING ST
T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO E D S TRY ST S E V T HT S LAIG RT ST E HUB
CE RRA R TE RIVE
WOOSTER ST GREENE ST
ST
MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY
N GTO HIN WAS
ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Children’s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum
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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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Flatiron Hall
This beer hall has a Victorian-style 25ft bar from the Commodore Hotel in downtown Manhattan from 1870. Now it’s a hot-spot for locals to meet up and get unique dishes and fresh brewed craft beer. 38 W. 26th Street
HB Burger
Named one of the top 5 burger joints in NYC, HB Burger features over 10 different burger options and has a great array of craft beer with reasonable pricing for all to enjoy. 127 W. 43rd Street
Houston Hall Formerly a turn of the century garage, Houston Hall is the largest beer hall in NYC. This popular place has become the city’s magnet for fun loving beer lovers to get top notch bar food and steins of beer that quench any thirst. 222 W. Houston St.
Heartland Brewery
Heartland is New York’s first american-style brewpub, serving up award-winning brews made in NYC. Multiple locations: Empire State, Midtown West, Times Square & Theatre District
Bernheim & Schwartz Located in the Upper West Side, this beer hall & restaurant is a favorite for Columbia students and locals. Try the Saturday & Sunday brunch- shrimp and grits with a refreshing pale ale. 2911 Broadway
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