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Lilli Cooper updates Julie Nichols across from Santino Fontana’s Michael Dorsey in Tootsie. The transformation of cantankerous actor Michael Dorsey into outspoken actress Dorothy Michaels is a definite high point for audiences taking in the celluloid-to-musical adaptation of Tootsie—but trust me, it’s only one in a caboodle of high points. The others include the show’s spot-on book by Robert Horn, and David Yazbek’s mind-blowing score (ballads, fast-paced patter songs, cheesy— and not so cheesy—show biz numbers). Add in Scott Ellis (direction) and Denis Jones (choreography), a collaboration made in madcap heaven, and you’re almost there. Except for the cast. Santino Fontana in the “title” role may be brilliant as the show’s comedic fulcrum but he’s well met with the likes of Reg Rogers, Julie Halston, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Andy Grotelueschen, John Behlmann, and Lilli Cooper. I last saw Cooper in SpongeBob SquarePants playing Sandy Cheeks and she was the most adorable thing on Broadway. Now she’s bringing a different sort of adorableness to the role of Julie Nichols, the leading lady caught up in a convoluted romance. And while the name and love interest remain the same, much has changed with her character from the original 1982 motion picture starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange. “Our version of Julie is very different than the film’s version. She isn’t a mother, nor is she in a relationship with her director. She’s a strong, independent woman who is incredibly passionate about her work,” says Cooper,

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going on to note, “This shift has definitely made it easier to make her completely my own.” Indeed, in addition from changing the genre from soap opera to Broadway musical, other concessions have been made to a contemporary context. “There are certain problematic themes, which in 1982 were not as much in the forefront of people’s minds,” Cooper observes. “I’ve been asked before ‘why this story,’ ‘why now,’ ” she continues. “And I don’t think we’d be able to do it without the genius of this creative team fully immersing our story in today’s social climate. Our show completely takes into account the world we live in today and broaches the subjects of the #MeToo movement and feminism head on.” And as it happens, farce—diving for cover in lady’s underthings, say—when intertwined with savvy lyrics and dialogue, offers maximum bang for both the message and hilarity buck. As for any hint of angst, that’s pretty much covered by unemployed actors bemoaning—accurately I might add— doomed auditions and put-upon lives. For them, romance is an elusive perk. So when Michael/Dorothy falls for Julie, it almost

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comes as a surprise, with the relationship taking twists and turns that Fontana and Cooper navigate nicely. “I definitely think the chemistry of our characters has gotten stronger the more we’ve worked on them,” says Cooper, who describes her costar as a dream scene partner. “The beauty of the story we’re telling is that it is a love letter to the theater, and the life of actors. We’ve had many meta moments where we as actors discussed ways to make our show the best it can be, after rehearsing a scene where our characters, as actors, have just discussed ways to make their show the best it can be. Life imitates art.” Meanwhile, the idea of crafting a stage production (within a stage production) after a

film can, possibly, lead to a backdoor homage or two. Look for a Robin Williams The Birdcage choreographic crossover and a salute to Mr. Hoffman in The Graduate at the end (lovely and subtle…wait for it). The show soars in myriad ways and no one feels it more than Cooper herself. “While sticking to the DNA of the film, our version of Tootsie is completely its own: updated, relatable, and truly hilarious. We dare anyone to sit in that audience and not laugh through the entire show,” she says. “And what steps it up to the next level is that our story is deeply moving. It’s about the sacrifices we make in order to do what we love, and what we learn from our mistakes along the way. At its core it’s a love story, not just between Michael and Julie, but the love for our craft.”

Tootise will play its final performance Sunday, January 5th and will launch a North American Tour in October in Buffalo, New York. Tootsie is playing at the Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway off 46th St. For reservations call 800-745-3000 or visit TootsieMusical.com.

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Hershey’s Personalized Wrappers. Celebrate the holiday season with a personalized Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar wrapper. Choose from a variety of themed holiday designs, add one of your favorite photos, and you have a perfect gift or holiday memento. Available in-store at Hershey’s Chocolate World Times Square or online at myhersheysbar. com. 20 Times Sq. (701 Seventh Ave. on 47th St.), 212-581-9100, hersheys.com

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Find uniquely formulated smile care products designed and developed by the Official Dentists of Miss Universe! Try Linhart today by visiting linhart.nyc. 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

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The Grand Holiday Bazaar is the best place to shop from local independent artisans, makers, and vintage dealers—150+ vendors indoors and outdoors. Everything is one-of-a-kind and limited edition and can’t be found elsewhere. Sundays at Grand Bazaar NYC. 100 W. 77th St. (at Columbus Ave.), 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

FDNY Fire Zone

Throwback FDNY Tee. Everybody loves a classic! This throwback FDNY Tee will quickly become your new favorite. FDNY Shop & Fire Zone exclusive. Price: $19.95. The FDNY Shop is located inside the FDNY Fire Zone—Fire Safety Learning Center. Every purchase helps the FDNY Foundation provide life-saving initiatives that keep you and your family safe. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyshop.com

Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Find a beautiful selection of menorahs as well as books and other gift items for Hanukkah at the Pickman Museum Shop in the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl..), 646-437-4313, mjhnyc.org

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This holiday season, gift the extraordinary side of coffee with the Roastery Revealed Guided Tour and Tasting Experience, exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City! For more information please contact nycroasteryevents@starbucks.com. 61 Ninth Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531, starbucksreserve.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.” This is the third annual installment of a seasonal transformation that begins with a Skypod elevator journey and culminates with a visit to the observation deck. The experience comes complete with holiday decor, thematic dining options, and even a visit with Santa on his sleigh. 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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And so the renowned countdown begins! Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to experience NYE in NYC at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square. Count down the clock with Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift and take your best NYE photo while overlooking the famous ball drop in Times Square. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), madametussauds.com/newyork

Planet Hollywood

The perfect gift this holiday season is a Planet Hollywood Gift Card. Purchase at Planet Hollywood or online at planethollywoodintl. com/gift-cards/. Visit the restaurant in Times Square for Holidays in Hollywood through the end of December, featuring special memorabilia, themed holiday menu items, over-the-top decorations, and special visits from Santa. 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com

Hornblower Cruises & Events Celebrate magical views of New York Harbor this holiday season! From sophisticated dining to party cruises and sightseeing experiences, create unforgettable experiences with friends and family. Departures available from Pier 15 and Pier 40. 646-576-8400, hornblower.com

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.

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

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

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200 W. 40th St. (7th Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.), 64 Fulton St. (gold St.), 212-302-8192; shop online at midtowncomics.com The NYC comic book experience! Three great locations, where everything related to comics can be found, including graphic novels, collectibles, action figures, Japanese imports, and more! Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Present this ad and save 10% off your entire purchase! In-store only, some exceptions may apply. Expires 12/31/2019.

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22 Cortlandt St. (Church St.-Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (66th St.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com For over 50 years, Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan has provided top designers at up to 65% off retail 100% of the time. You’ll find everything from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel to footwear, handbags, housewares & more at this landmark shopping destination. A must-see for tourists and a mainstay for veteran NYers. Come in and score big on all the top designers at NY’s #1 Zagat-rated off-price store—you might even catch a celebrity or two!

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29 W. 25th St. btw. 6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; chelseafleanyc.com Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea Flea presents 135 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, ephemera, decorative arts, vintage clothing, jewelry, and other antique and vintage items including Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. Near Flatiron Building, Eataly, and Madison Square Park. $1 admission is the best deal in town! Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–7pm.

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“The Wireless Professionals” with a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. Their mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers at the lowest prices possible. Brand names include HTC, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Pantech, and Nokia.

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

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

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

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57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique. Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services and treatments. Having a beauty emergency? Federico Salon Direct is a 24-hour service that delivers a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week (914-882-2978).

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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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MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KID’S SHOE STORE OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES! Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes.

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.

Always innovating in sport and style, FILA makes a statement with designs that marry form and function.

The Timberland Garrison Field men’s hikers are fully waterproof and feature cushiony footbeds for all-day, all-terrain adventure available at Shoe Parlor.

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New York City’s first and only outlet center is now open on Staten Island! Empire Outlets holds down a beautiful waterfront spot just steps from the free Staten Island Ferry. Just a short ride from Manhattan you’ll find scores of designer stores and more, including Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sporting Goods, Gap Factory, H&M, Jockey, Nike Factory, and Old Navy—all with deeply discounted goods you can’t find elsewhere. Nordstrom Rack has launched, with more stores coming on all the time!

Lladró, the 21st-century artistic porcelain brand. For more than 60 years, Lladró has deployed its unparalleled knowhow in the field of porcelain in its only factory in the world, in Valencia. Each piece is delicately made by sculptors and artisans in an entirely handcrafted process that combines age-old techniques with its own unmistakable palette of colors. Lladró also explores the vast creative potential of porcelain in collaborative projects with renowned contemporary artists and designers. The brand’s universe embraces sculptures, lighting, and objects for the home and interior design, as well as jewelry.

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851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039; shoeparlor.com Whether you’re walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week. Mon. 10am-8pm; Tues.-Wed. 10am-7pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm.

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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 30 years at this location, specializing in the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy. There’s also a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac & American whiskeys. They have one of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine & champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm. Deliveries til 9pm.

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701 7th Ave. on 47th St., 212-581-9100, hersheys.com Located in the heart of Times Square, our new store is nearly three times larger and features new chocolate experiences for everyone to enjoy. Mix and match your favorite HERSHEY’S products at the Amazing Candy Machine, or get creative and design your own personalized HERSHEY’S chocolate bar wrapper. Enjoy HERSHEY’S largest permanent s’mores experience where we serve gooey, made-to-order s’mores from our authentic camper. Then, enjoy warm baked treats and unique beverages at HERSHEY’S Kitchens Bakery. Open daily, 9am–midnight.

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155 Prince St. (West Broadway), 212-673-6155; 1111 Lexington Ave. (77th-78th Sts.), 2nd floor, 212-744-6041; asecondchanceresale.com A family owned and operated luxury resale boutique featuring pre-owned pieces by designers like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. ASC is known for selling a refined selection of contemporary and vintage designer goods.

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World-Class Art, History, and Design who perished in the Shoah. The museum’s three-story Core Exhibition doesn’t shy away from the atrocities that took place, but it also serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of Jewish culture. Don’t miss artist Andy Goldsworthy’s beautiful living memorial, Garden of Stones. The museum’s new exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. explores the legacy of history’s deadliest mass murder site through more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs, many being shown for the first time ever in North America. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl..), 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org Loïc/Flickr

Here are some of the top current shows among the city’s extraordinary array of cultural institutions.

Be entranced by the architecture of one of the world’s great buildings: the Guggenheim Museum.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Housed in an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright spiraling building, the Guggenheim Museum contains one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Kandinsky, and Modigliani. Among the shows on view is Artistic License: Six Takes on the Guggenheim Collection, the museum’s first ever artist-curated exhibition, exploring the museum’s collection in six distinct thematic presentations. Take advantage of extended hours—the museum stays open until 8pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, guggenheim.org

MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE— A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST Lower Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage celebrates the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those

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Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection that will surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. Among current exhibitions are the multimedia look at the French-born street artist JR in JR: Chronicles and the dazzling design retrospective Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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

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

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AmErICAn Folk ArT muSEum uWS 2 lincoln Sq. (Columbus ave./W. 65th St.), 212-595-9533 folkartmuseum.org Founded in 1961, this charming Upper West Side institution is dedicated to traditional and contemporary folk art from around the world. Currently on display is Memory Palaces: Inside the Collection of Audrey B. Heckler, which displays some of the most significant artists of the U.S. self-taught art field.

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100 Washington St. (rector-Carlisle Sts.), 2nd Fl. 212-744-8181; chinainstitute.org With a dynamic history that stretches across the 20th century, China Institute is devoted to enhancing cross-cultural understanding. The gallery promotes the appreciation of Chinese culture through exhibitions and lectures. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm (free 5-8pm); Sat. 11am-5pm; closed Sun., major holidays.

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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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radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth ave. (50th-51st Sts.), ticketmaster at 866-858-0007; rockettes.com/christmas Experience wonder like never before with the ultimate New York City holiday celebration at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase. Radio City Music Hall® transforms into a magical winter wonderland where the sights and sounds of Christmas surround you, and the legendary Radio City Rockettes® dazzle on the Great Stage. This New York Christmas tradition is sure to become an unforgettable memory with your loved ones. Runs November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020!

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200 eastern Pkwy. (Washington ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan, connect with a unique cultural experience: a world-class collection that ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions and award-winning programs are here as well. Get a combo ticket to include current exhibition Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion, then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. (For the Cardin exhibition’s run, the museum’s full-service restaurant The Norm has morphed into an outpost of Maxim’s, Cardin’s famed Art Nouveau legend in Paris.) Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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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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Explore The Iconic Brooklyn Museum and Its Collection of Ancient & Modern Masterpieces. Botanic Garden Combo is available, Daily Tours & Family Fun, Free Days, Restaurant Reservations, and Subway & Parking On-Site. Open Late Thursdays. Pay What You Wish. ShOWS: American Art, Ancient Egyptian Art, European Art, Elizabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Contemporary, Asian and Islamic permanent art collection available. 718.638.5000 BrooklynMuseum.org

MULTIMEDIA FIRE SAFETY LEARNING CENTER

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

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

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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 before it added this separate location devoted to modern art.

MEtropolitAn MuSEuM of Art uES 1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, and Eastern art. Currently on display among temporary exhibitions is The Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambition of Maximilian I (thru 1/5/20), examining European armor at the dawn of the Renaissance. As of 2018, New York State residents are payas-you-wish; otherwise, mandatory admission fees are $25 adults and $17 seniors; under 12 free. Closed Mon.

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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest. Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse the store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad for $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock. Currently on view is Artistic License: Six Takes on the Guggenheim Collection (thru 1/12/20) and Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, a year-long show celebrating the ongoing legacy of artist Robert Mapplethorpe (thru 1/5/20). Now open 7 days with evening hours on Tues. & Sat. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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Columbus Ave. at 63rd St., 212-362-6000; metopera.org Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to the musical reins of the Met, beginning his second season as the Jeannette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director. Stagings of Porgy and Bess, Manon, Macbeth, La Bohème, Tosca, Turandot, Rosenkavalier, Cosi fan tutte, Madama Butterfly, and Rosenkavalier only scratch the surface of the spectacular 2019-20 season. Pictured: a dancer in the opening scene from Act I of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera.

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2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. Current shows include Vera Paints a Scarf, which celebrates the work of artist Vera Neumann (1907-1993), and The World of Anna Sui, looking at the contemporary American fashion designer. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337; natgeoencounter.com Dive into a virtual ocean where high tech meets the deep sea. National Geographic Encounter is a new, interactive entertainment attraction in Times Square that journeys through the Pacific Ocean over one incredible night, where you see, hear, and feel what it’s like to be under the sea and encounter its greatest wonders. Only in NYC can visitors escape the jaws of a 50-foot humpback whale, laugh through a kelp forest maze, play with mischievous sea lions, and encounter a luminous coral reef, sharks, dolphins, and a battle between vicious squid—all without getting wet! Take $10 off with City Guide’s coupon on page 1.

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A short walk from midtown mainstays like Grand Central and the Empire State Building, the Morgan began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan. Today, the Morgan serves as a museum, research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. Current exhibitions include Verdi: Creating Otello and Falstaff—Highlights from the Ricordi Archive (thru 1/5/20) and John Singer Sargent: Portraits in Charcoal (thru 1/12/20). The Morgan is home to an exquisite collection of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and works of art which represent a repository of ideas and creativity from 4000 BC to the present.

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One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, expanded, reimagined, and reopened in the fall of 2019. Permanent collection displays cover the periods 1880s-1940s, 1940s-1970s, and 1970s-present. Highlights include Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.

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

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36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; auschwitz.nyc This groundbreaking exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs, from over 20 institutions and museums around the world. Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the history of Auschwitz and its role in the Holocaust ever presented in North America, and an unparalleled opportunity to confront the singular face of human evil—one that arose not long ago and not far away. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Polish, Hebrew, and Russian. Sun.-Thurs., 10am-9pm, Fri 10am-5pm; Untimed Tickets: $25; Timed Tickets: $16; seniors (65 & up): $12; students: $10.

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.

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

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CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK Get all of the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing. You can mix and match your way to a complete experience, with more than 100 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for 5 double-decker loops, Woodbury Common shopping, or a horse and carriage ride. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts. For amazing water vantages, CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, Hop-Off ferry tour. Passes are available for 1-7 days. 212-812-2700, sightseeingpass.com

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Founded in 1982, the legendary aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic. Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072, intrepidmuseum.org

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that turns the streets of NYC into a stage. Journey through midtown as the city’s landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Don’t miss the seasonal entertainment of THE RIDE: EighthAnnual Holiday Edition. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), theridenyc.com

ARTECHOUSE Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience ARTECHOUSE, a new immersive art space. Now on display is “Machine Hallucination” by Los Angelesbased Turkish artist Refik Anadol. Let light and sound wash over you as an algorithm generates a data universe of architectural hallucinations in 512 dimensions. (There’s also an augmented reality “AR bar” with multi-sensory mocktails.) 439 W. 15th St. (btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves.), artechouse.com

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQ. With over 500 exhibitions, many of them world-famous relics, there’s something to hold anyone’s attention at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square. (Robert Ripley himself tracked down many of the items in the collection—he was a long-time presence in New York.) New to the attraction is Ripley’s Relic, which leads explorers underground to solve a series of puzzles together. Unlike other escape rooms, this adventure moves

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from one mysterious environment to the next, laid out by set designers bringing a Hollywood flair. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com

COLOR FACTORY The collaboratively produced art experience Color Factory takes inspiration from the colors of the city, guiding visitors through 16 participatory installations. Some of the interaction is physical, like a dance party with a shifting-color floor. Some of it is personal, like the room-sized flow-chart questionnaire that leads you to your signature color. Some of it is artistic, in the way that art can lead you to see things in a fresh way—even something as ever-present as color. (The attraction’s mix of exploration, photo ops, and treats works just as well for adults as kids.) 251 Spring St. (btw. Varick St. & Sixth Ave.); colorfactory.co

HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES If you’d like to take in the city from the highest vantage points, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Popular options include The New Yorker Tour, a 15-minute ride that shows off the magic of Manhattan, getting up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty. Experience the beauty of Central Park, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as few ever see them! Call 212-355-0801 for reservations or visit heliny.com

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Liberty Island Ellis Island 3 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries 3 5 6 28 New York Water Taxi 5 12 28 Hornblower Cruises & Events 4 Helicopter Flight Services Tours 4 Staten Island Ferry 6 South Street Seaport 7 Museum of Jewish Heritage 8 One World Observatory 9 The Oculus 10 9/11 Memorial Museum 11 China Institute 13 Washington Square Park 15 Whitney Museum 16 Spirit Cruises/Bateaux New York East SideFlea Market 17 Upper Chelsea UES 18 Empire Upper WestState Side Building UWS MSG/Penn Station/NJ Transit H19 Harlem 20 Hudson Yards 22 The Morgan Library & Museum 23 Bryant Park 24 New York Public Library 25 The Escape Game New York City 26 Grand Central Terminal 27 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square 27 Madame Tussauds New York 28 Pip’s Island 29 Nat’l Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey 30 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum 31 Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises 32 Gulliver’s Gate 33 Gray Line Sightseeing Tours 34 Radio City Music Hall 35 Top of the Rock 36 Rockefeller Center 37 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 38 FDNY Fire Zone 39 Museum of Modern Art 40 United Nations Guided Tours 41 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center 42 Central Park Zoo 43 SPYSCAPE 44 Carnegie Hall 45 Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) 46 Metropolitan Museum of Art 47 Guggenheim Museum 48 Cooper Hewitt 49 Central Park 50 Lincoln Center 51 American Folk Art Museum 52 New-York Historical Society 53 Grand Bazaar NYC 51 American Museum of Natural History 54 55 Yankee Stadium Tours 1

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World trade Center (enter at Liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. 2017 Concierge Choice Awards winner for best Cultural Institution. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

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

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.), artechouse.com

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

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

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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game! Here’s how it works: you and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Find yourself breaking out of prison, finding hidden gold, saving the day, and more! If you’re looking for something fun and unique, make sure to go to The Escape Game located in Midtown Manhattan.

See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2018 Concierge Choice Awards Winner.

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

Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org

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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Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport; Pier 78 in midtown, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com See unparalleled skyline views from the water aboard one of Hornblower’s breathtaking sightseeing cruises. The See NYC Sightseeing Cruise, departing from Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, is the best way to view the Statue of Liberty and icons like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center—all in 1 hour! Enjoy live onboard English narration or follow along in one of 9 languages with the Hornblower AudioTour Guide app. Also, Hop-On, Hop-Off Cruises from midtown to Lower Manhattan, featuring 90 minutes of must-see sights!

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

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234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars. Immerse yourself in the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and fly with your favorite super heroes; enjoy an Audience with the Royal Family, including the Duke & Duchess of Sussex; save the world from a zombie apocalypse in the all-new experience Mission: Undead; and party in style and count down the new year in the NYE in NYC Experience. Make more Famous Moments @nycwax.

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226 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-308-1337 natgeoencounter.com Dive into a virtual ocean where high tech meets the deep sea. National Geographic Encounter is a new, interactive entertainment attraction in Times Square that journeys through the Pacific Ocean over one incredible night, where you see, hear, and feel what it’s like to be under the sea and encounter its greatest wonders. Only in NYC can visitors escape the jaws of a 50-foot humpback whale, laugh through a kelp forest maze, play with mischievous sea lions, and encounter a luminous coral reef, sharks, dolphins, and a battle between vicious squid—all without getting wet! Take $10 off with City Guide’s coupon on page 1.

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973-275-5555; njtransit.com Traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport or to MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, or the Jersey Shore? NJ TRANSIT is the convenient hassle-free way to get where you’re going in New Jersey. Frequent service from Penn Station New York makes it easy. Buy your tickets in advance using your smart phone with the NJ TRANSIT Mobile AppTM, free from the App StoreSM and Google PlayTM.

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4 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Ave. at 33rd St.), 866-858-0008, knicks.com The New York Knicks play every game at Madison Square Garden fueled by the energy of 19,000 blue and orange faithful. While you’re here in New York, you’ll want to catch every dunk, every block, and the roar of the crowd live when Knicks basketball takes center stage at the World’s Most Famous Arena. Visit Knicks.com and get your tickets today!

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, and from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. Complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded; visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

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As one of the most successful NHL franchises in the country, the New York Rangers have built a winning legacy at Madison Square Garden. Featuring talented players from across the globe, the Rangers’ fast-paced game draws sell-out crowds on a nightly basis. And set in Midtown Manhattan above Penn Station, MSG is an easy trip for anyone visiting New York City. NEWYORKRANGERS.COM for more info.

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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, and the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.

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928 8th Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 212-549-1941 spyscape.com SPYSCAPE is the world’s preeminent spy museum and experience, opened February, 2018 in midtown. This unique destination pulls visitors into the secretive universe of intelligence agents, codebreakers, investigative journalists, and hacktivists. Combining worldclass artifacts, storytelling, and personalized experiences, SPYSCAPE allows visitors to explore their own spy skills and attributes, and learn what kind of spy they’d be.

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

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The Holiday Spirit Rocks Off-Broadway—And On! By GRIFFIN MILLER

A holiday tradition like no other: the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. New York City is the ultimate holiday mecca. If you doubt it, look around at the explosion of revelers who arrive here every December to take part in the camaraderie, pageantry, and excitement of the season. Store windows celebrate holiday traditions from around the world and bursts of festive lights make streets and sidewalks shimmer. If this leaves even a scintilla of doubt about what a totally big deal the Big Apple is this time of year, allow me to point you in the direction of holiday theatre and a selection of my personal year-end favorites.

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers to sparkling tap dances and kick-lines. You can also expect Santa’s annual arrival in the city, as well as the reverent beauty of the Living Nativity. rockettes.com/christmas (Thru 1/5) George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. This annual highlight of Lincoln Center’s holiday festivities brings together all 90 of New York City Ballet’s dancers, 62 musicians, and 125 youngsters in alternating casts, to bring the timeless tale of a young girl who turns the tide in a battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice. nycballet.com (11/29 thru 1/5).

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A Christmas Carol. From an acclaimed run at London’s Old Vic comes this stunningly conceived and staged production. Interactive overtones, Christmas carols, and reimagined ghosts have arrived on Broadway, backed by the talents of four Tony winners: playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), director Matthew Warchus (Matilda), actors Andrea Martin (Pippin) and LaChanze (The Color Purple). Starring as Ebenezer Scrooge is Campbell Scott (House of Cards, Dying Young)—a role played by his father, George C. Scott, on film in 1984. achristmascarolbroadway.com (Thru 1/5) Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Before reaching its jaw-dropping grand finale (drones, aerialists, and digital projections), this ultimate holiday blockbuster showcases all things Rockettes from the

The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays. For the last five years this annual crowdpleaser has showcased a sleight-of-handful of the planet’s celebrated razzle-dazzlers, each with a specialty—Mentalist, Trickster, Inventor, etc. They’re funny, slick, stupefying, and part of Broadway’s winter gift to theatergoers. ticketmaster.com (Thru 1/5) Latina Christmas Special. Cuban-American playwright Diana Yenez presents this funny and touching look at friendship through the prism of a trio of Latina BFFS. Think tequila, music, laughs, and Feliz Navidad reminiscences of Christmas dramas past. latinachristmasspecial.com (12/13 thru 12/31) The Santa Closet. Jeffrey Solomon’s revised revival of his 2009 pseudo-documentary looks at what happens when Mr. Claus shares his true sexual identity with the media.

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CHRISTMAS CAROLING OFF-BROADWAY

A Christmas Carol at The Players Theatre. The Players Theatre is a place where kids can be themselves as they take in beloved stories that can sometimes be too grown-up. Not so with this version of Dickens’ holiday tale of miserliness and redemption, which won’t overwhelm sensitive souls…you know the story and now you can share it. theplayerstheatre.com (12/4 thru 12/22) A Christmas Carol in Harlem. With its signature uptown style, Classical Theatre of Harlem offers a 21st-century twist on the classic tale in which real estate mogul Scrooge learns the value of neighborhood and friendship when three specters show up for a life-changing Christmas Eve. cthnyc.org/ ccih (12/4 thru 12/21) A Christmas Carol, Oy! Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa. Three dozen marionettes pay homage to all things holiday through the lens of Dickens’ familiar tale in this puppet show featuring “Old World accents and New World inclusiveness” via English, Jewish, African, American, and Czech winter rituals and customs. theaterforthenewcity.net (12/19 thru 1/5)

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Ten years after its original run, Solomon’s show is LGBTQ current and seasonably gay! housesonthemoon.org (12/3 thru 12/22) Slava’s Snowshow. Clowns plus crazyunpredictable visuals plus hilarious vignettes captivate adults and leave children awestruck. This is Slava’s zany universe of red noses, floppy hats and feet, and a riot-ofbubbles-climax highlighted by a mondo indoor snowstorm! And don’t get me started on the giant orbs sent bouncing through the audience...slavassnowshowbroadway.com (Thru 1/5) ‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil. This modern spin on the famous poem whisks young Isabella into a surreal world filled with imagination, fun, and no shortage of lovable characters as Cirque delivers unforgettable holiday magic. cirquedusoleil.com/twas-the-night-before (12/12 thru 12/29)

Bah! Humbug! Campbell Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol on Broadway.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY DELIGHTS Paddington Gets in a Jam. Little ones will relish this sweet, madcap comedy featuring puppets by Rockefeller Productions. The story centers on what takes place when lovable, accident-prone Paddington runs out of sugar while making his favorite marmalade jam. paddingtongetsinajam.com (12/13 thru 3/8) Peter & the Wolf with Isaac Mizrahi. The designer with personality plus directs and narrates Sergei Prokofiev’s musical phantasmagoria—performed by Ensemble Signal—in which each character is represented by a different instrument. Adding to the choreographed fun at the Guggenheim Museum are costumes by Mr. Mizrahi himself! worksandprocess.org (12/7 thru 12/15) Pip’s Island: The Lighthouse Rescue.Everything that makes little ones’ eyes light up is front and center at this pop culture phenom boasting an interactive storyline with live actors, music, and even some problem-solving. It’s an open run and in a five-star world merits six. pipsisland.com The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Experience. Another interactive show brings the captivating world of Eric Carle’s colorful book to life for even the tiniest of tots. Featuring puppets, activities, and a photo op with no less a luminary than the Very Hungry Caterpillar! seaportmuseum.org/hungrycaterpillar (11/29 thru 12/29)

For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 68) and theatre listings (p. 70).

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• Grand Horizons (From 12/20) • A Soldier’s Play (From 12/27) • West Side Story (From 12/10)

CLOSINGS • A Christmas Carol (1/5) • Derren Brown: Secret (1/4) • Forbidden Broadway (12/1) • Freestyle Love Supreme (1/12) • The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays (1/5) • The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (1/5) • Oklahoma! (1/19) • Slava’s Snowshow (1/5) • The Sound Inside (1/12) • Tootsie (1/5) • Waitress (1/5)

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(Opened 4/25/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager who is obsessed with death. Lucky for Lydia her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away her insufferable parents, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and the biggest sandworms Broadway has ever seen. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

thE bOOk Of mORmON eugene O’neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, are the masterminds behind this off-the-charts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda where cynicism is the tongue-in-cheek way of life for the poverty-riddled residents. Divinely profane, the show is an ongoing Broadway phenom thanks to infectious performances and a first rate score. Classic musical comedy with a wickedly twisted cachet! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 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.

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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com (Opened 3/21/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unfolds in this new musical, from how they met to the conflicts that threatened to tear the group apart. With signature dance moves and harmonies, they topped the charts with 14 No. 1 hits. Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, set to the beat of such songs as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AChristmasCarolBroadway.com This timeless — and timely — tale of redemption welcomes theatergoers of all ages into an immersive holiday experience brimming with Christmas spirit. Featuring dazzling staging, moving storytelling and 12 cherished Christmas carols, the acclaimed London import stars Campbell Scott (House of Cards) as Ebinezer Scrooge alongside Tony winners Andrea Martin and LaChanze. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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(Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(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.

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Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; AmericanUtopiaBroadway.com

(Opened 10/20/19) (100 mins., no intermission) This unique concert performance marks a cultural milestone in the worlds of music and theatre. Pop/rock innovator David Byrne (Talking Heads, Here Lies Love) shares the spotlight with a diverse ensemble of 11 musical artists from around the globe. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

dear evan Hansen

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. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

derren brown: secret

2019 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/17/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two intertwining love stories—Orpheus and Eurydice and the King Hades and his wife Persephone -- form the basis of this genre-defying new musical blending American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to create an epic journey to the underworld and back. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

Harry Potter and tHe cursed cHild Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us

Cort Theatre, 131 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; DerrenBrownSecret.com (Opened 9/15/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide with his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, and psychological illusion. Now, the U.K./Netflix star brings his talents to Broadway. Not recommended for children under 12. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/4)

Freestyle love suPreme

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; FreestyleLoveSupreme.com (Opened 10/2/19) (85 mins., no intermission) An electrifying crew launches audience suggestions into a freestyle, hip-hop, improvisational comedy ride. In short, each performance is unique and includes surprise guest appearances from Broadway icons like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Chris Jackson, James Monroe Iglehart and others! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 866-870-2727; frozenthemusical.com (Opened 3/22/18) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Disney’s hit animated film about two sisters separated by a mysterious secret comes to life in this dazzling stage adaptation that begins in childhood and takes audiences far into a world of snowy wonder. As Elsa, in her ice castle, struggles to harness her powers, her fearless sister, Anna, embarks on an epic journey -- aided by handsome mountaineer Kristoff and hilarious snowman, Olaf -- to bring her family together. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com

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In this new play about the unpredictable and enduring nature of love, Bill (James Cromwell) and Nancy (Jane Alexander) have been married 50 years. But just when they’re settling into their new home in Grand Horizons, Nancy suddenly wants out, leaving their two sons to cope with the shocking news. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 12/23)

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

tHe illusionists – maGic oF tHe Holidays

Neil Simon Theatre 250 W, 52nd St., 800-982-2787; ticketmaster.com (2 hrs., 10 mins.) Back in New York by popular demand, this mind-blowing holiday spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the world’s most incredible illusionists: Chris Cox (The Mentalist), Paul Dabek, (The Trickster), Kevin James (The Inventor), Hyun Joon Kim (The Manipulator), Sos & Victoria Petrosyan (The Transformationalists), Enzo Weyne (The Unforgettable), and VERBA Shadow Theatre. A non-stop show of thrilling and sophisticated magic! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45thSt., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com

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(Opened 7/25/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Enter a world of splendor and romance -- a world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and love. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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THE INHERITANCE

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheInheritancePlay.com (Opened 11/17/19) Matthew Lopez’s Olivier Award-winning two-part epic re-envisions E. M. Forster’s “Howards End” to 21st-century New York. It follows the interlinking lives of three generations of gay men searching for a community of their own – and a place to call home. Call or visit website for running times and playing schedule.

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Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; JaggedLittlePill.com (Opened 12/5/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s Grammy-winning album and featuring such songs as “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know” – as well as new songs written for the show -- this new musical follows a seemingly perfect family who must choose between maintaining the status quo and facing harsh truths about themselves, their community, and the world around them. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE LIgHTNINg THIEF: THE PERCy JACKSoN MUSICAL Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; LightningThiefMusical.com (Opened 10/16/19) (2 hrs.) As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Based Rick Riordan’s bestseller, this original rock musical is about embracing the superpowers inside all of us. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba, and the characters in his life -- young lioness Nala, BFFs Timon and Pumbaa, his villainous uncle Scar -- and his journey from precious cub to king of the jungle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; OklahomaBroadway.com 2019 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 4/7/19) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Following a sold-out run Off-Broadway, director Daniel Fish’s critically acclaimed take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is sexy, sinister and unforgettable. Set in rural Oklahoma in 1907, the iconic score includes the title song as well as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “ Surrey With the Fringe on Top”. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/19)

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 following a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure who loves her, has achieved legendary status as the longest running Broadway show of all time. Experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night” in its full iconic splendor. Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly musical theatre at its finest. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SLAVA’S SNowSHow

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; slavassnowshowbroadway.com (100 mins.) It’s been a decade since this award-winning winter-themed celebration of the holiday season had delighted New York audiences. Created by performance artist Slava Polunin, Snowshow juggles playfulness with pathos. Evanescent lighting, gibberish vs. actual speech, an ongoing flirtation with inanimate objects – all add up to a unique theatrical experience. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; SlavePlayBroadway.com (Opened 10/6/19) (2 hrs., no intermission) In this antebellum fever-dream, fear and desire entwine in the shadow of the Master’s House: Jim trembles as Kaneisha handles melons in the cottage, Alana perspires in time with the plucking of Phillip’s fiddle in the boudoir and Dustin cowers at the heel of Gary’s black boot in the barn. Nothing is as it seems, yet everything is as it seems. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org 1944. A black Sergeant is murdered on a Louisiana Army base, and one tenacious investigator must race against his white leadership to unravel the crime before they unravel him. A hair-raising drama that reverberates with mystery as Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece rockets onto Broadway for the first time. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 12/27)

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Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; SoundInsideBroadway.com (Opened 10/17/19) (90 mins., no intermission) Bella Baird (Mary-Louise Parker) is an accomplished professor at an Ivy League university who prizes her solitude. But when she faces a challenge she cannot tackle alone, she allies herself with Christopher, a brilliant and mysterious student. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/12)

tina: tHe tina turner musical

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; TinaOnBroadway.com (Opened 11/7/19) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) From humble Tennessee beginnings to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Fresh from an acclaimed London run, TINA debuts on Broadway with its star, Tony-nominee Adrienne Warren. or visit website for playing schedule.

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Set in Alabama in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning story of racism and childhood innocence centers on American literature’s noble- minded lawyer, Atticus Finch (Ed Harris). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tootsie

Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 800-745-3000; TootsieMusical.com (Opened 4/23/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This sparkling new musical comedy tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until he’s inspired to show up at an audition as actress Dorothy Michaels and lands a starring role in a new Broadway musical. Based on the hit 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman, this show-within-a-show farce -- featuring some of NYC’s most celebrated musical theatre performers -- is as hilarious as it is heartwarming. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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west side story

Broadway Theatre, Broadway at 53rd St., 212-239-6200; westsidestorybway.com The highly anticipated revisionist revival of the Jerome Robbins/Arthur Laurents/Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim masterwork storms onto Broadway under the direction of Ivo van Hove with new choreography by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. The Romeo and Juliet tale centers on two New York gangs and the barriers they impose on young lovers Tony and Maria. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 12/10)

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. This long-running fantasy musical is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s, 54th St. & Lexington Ave. (entrance on 54th), 212-935-5820; yorktheatre.org

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(Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In this hit musical comedy, Jenna (Katharine McPhee) is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a love-less 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. (Thru 1/5)

An unforgettable evening in the theater featuring a collection of songs from the two-time Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist. The genius of Yeston’s songs -intricate yet emotional, cerebral yet romantic, clever yet unendingly melodic--is coupled with an outstanding cast (to be announced soon!) for a memorable evening showcasing the myriad sides of the writer’s repertoire. Showstoppers from Nine, Grand Hotel, Titanic, Phantom, and Death Takes a Holiday intertwine with premieres of new songs from the Yeston songbook to show off his immense breadth of style -- from the hilarious to the deeply moving. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/29)

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

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Magician and cruciverbalist David Kwong brings immersive puzzles, cryptology and illusions to NYC. Preshow you must answer 4 questions before entering Riverdale estate’s cryptic library where nothing is as it seems. Is it possible The Enigmatist knows what you think before you do? Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/11)

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

Stage 42, 422 W 42nd St., 212-239-6200; fiddlernyc.com

(1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is a romp and a half orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued alien dudes. An ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenomenon, the production combines music, paint drums, snacks, high-tech shenanigans and unpredictable physical comedy. An international sensation, yet the best way to understand their popularity is to see them up close and personal at Astor Place Theatre where it all began! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(3 hrs.) A new adaptation of the celebrated musical based on Shalom Aleichem’s short stories following the dairyman Tevye ad his family. Set in a small Jewish village in 1905 czarist Russia, the story centers on Tevye’s three oldest daughters who marry men he has increasing difficulty accepting. Directed by theatre icon Joel Grey, the show features easy to read English and Russian supertitles. Trust me, no matter how may times you’ve seen the English version, you haven’t experienced the real Fiddler on the Roof until you’ve heard it in Yiddish! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

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Public Theater, Anspacher theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555, publictheater.org Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner’s scorching new version of his 1985 play that suggests the possibility of the Reagan counter-revolution eventually giving rise to American fascism. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/15)

cHristmas spectacular starrinG tHe radio city rockettes® Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., 800-982-2787; Rockettes.com/Christmas ((90 mins., no intermission) Beloved by generations of families and starring the incomparable Radio City Rockettes, the Christmas Spectacular is where the magic of Christmas in New York comes alive. The 2019 production combines traditional dance numbers and stunning costumes with cutting edge technology that extends the scenery beyond the stage to transport audiences from their seats right to the center of the action – from the North Pole, to Central Park, to a manger in Bethlehem. A timeless must-see for anyone seeking out the ultimate holiday experience! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/5)

tHe crucible

forbidden broadway: tHe neXt Generation Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St., 212-279-4200; forbiddenbroadway.com Gerard Alessandrini’s musical theatre spoof is back with send-ups of Hadestown, Moulin Rouge, Tootsie, Beetlejuice, , and more, as well as Broadway stars like Billy Porter, Karen Olivio and Alex Brightman – plus turns by Bette Midler, Andre de Shields, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and several surprises. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/1)

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Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; darylroththeatre.com A raw and transporting new version of the classic tale of unrequited love and ghostwritten letters, Cyrano tells the story of a proud man who, believing himself unlovable, agrees to woo the woman he loves for another. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/22)

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (70 mins., no intermission) This eye-popping show offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soapbubble creations -- accompanied by fantastic special effects and lighting at the hands of an acclaimed bubble artist. Unlike any other production – on or Off-Broadway – Gazillion Bubble Show offers a magical world that dazzles from start to finish. And speaking of finishes, expect a jaw-dropping bubblicious grand finale! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Arthur Miller’s classic work set during the accusations hurled at the innocent during the 17th century Salem witch trials was written as an allegory for the era of anticommunism fostered by McCarthyism in the U.S. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/29)

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(1 hr., 50 mins., no intermission) Birthed from a series of interviews with over fifty members of the Jewish and Black communities, the Drama Desk award-winning work translated their voices verbatim, and in the process revolutionized the genre of documentary theatre. As much provocation as it is exploration, this landmark play was conceived and written by Anna Deavere Smith. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/15)

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Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St., 800-838-3006; connellytheater.org

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Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker St., 212-925-2812; SheenCenter.org (90 mins.) In this solo show, actor Ken Jennings (Sweeney Todd) shares the eyewitness details from John’s personal experience with Jesus as if for the first time and as it was originally told by the Beloved Disciple, so that contemporary theatregoers may have a personal encounter this Christmas season. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/29)

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HALFWAY BITCHES GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN Atlantic Theater Company/Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., 866-811-4111; atlantictheater.org Pulitzer-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis’s new play focuses on the harrowing, humorous, and heartbreaking inner workings of a women’s halfway house in New York City. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/22)

THE IMBIBLE: A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) This ultra-fun musical sweeps audiences along a 10,000-year journey through history and across the globe, accompanied by three cocktails and world-class a cappella music! Showcasing the science behind cocktails and spirits, the show also includes beer-brewing and alcohol-distilling demonstrations. The immersive show also comes in a weekend matinee version: DAY DRINKING: THE BRUNCH MUSICAL— featuring a Bloody Mary Bar, authentic Irish Coffee and Bellini. In it, four friends battle today’s over-scheduled world to carve out time for brunch and learn the stories behind brunch and brunch drinks. And, through 12/28, there’s CHRISTMAS CAROL COCKTAILS (at The Producers Club Theaters, 358 W. 44th St.), highlighting the history (and drinking) of holiday quaffs, past, present and future when Scrooge looks to throw a holiday party and calls on Marley’s ghost for help. Call or visit website for playing schedules.

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(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons began their road to stardom as four guys from Jersey with a sound nobody had ever heard – and soon fans couldn’t get enough. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage and on vinyl, their behind-the-scenes lives were a far different story. From Belleville, NJ to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this Tony-winning bio includes such chart-topping hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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COME FROM AWAY Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley

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John Paris, an infamous trial lawyer, brings in a DA office star, Karen Lukoff, to help win a high-profile case. After an alcohol-fueled victory celebration, their attraction slides down a slippery slope changing their lives forever. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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(90 mins) Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling and Katsura Sunshine is the world’s only Western Rakugo Master. Now, in a special Holiday Rakugo, Katsura shares three charming tales guaranteed to delight the whole family: The Zoo, Momotaro and Jugemu. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (December only)

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

Kirk Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-279 4200; nakedboyssinging.com

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Westside Theatre, Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd., 212-239-6200; littleshopnyc.com Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious – and voracious – plant, suddenly he’s thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/19)

love actually? tHe unautHoriZed musical Parody

(90 mins., no intermission) An ever-evolving mockery of all the news (“fake” and otherwise) that’s fit to print, this high-octane musical revue serves up infectious melodies with razor-sharp lyrics and biting satire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe office! a musical Parody

Jerry Orbach Theatre, The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; theofficemusicalparody.com

Jerry Orbach Theatre, The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; loveactuallyparody.com. This new musical comedy based on the 2003 film follows nine couples tackling love during the holiday season. Today the questions still fly: Will Karen recover from Harry’s affair? Who’s this guy Mark, and why is he hitting on his best friend’s wife? Do you really need to speak the same language before proposing marriage? Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/14)

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Classic Stage Company: 136 E. 13th St., 866-811-4111; classicstage.org A terrifyingly prophetic tale of revenge, murder, and madness, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy ominously traces the fallout when the darkest side of humanity cheats its way into a position of power. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/15)

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

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

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In this unauthorized spoof of the TV sitcom “The Office”, it’s a typical morning at Scranton’s third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 1/19)

Perfect crime

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

PiP’s island: tHe liGHtHouse rescue 400 W. 42nd St. (Ninth Ave.), 212-609-1372; pipsisland.com

(Opened 4/12/19) (60 mins.) Sometimes a show for kids hits all the right notes: good concept, cool actors, interaction, and fun music. And once in a very blue moon a production offers all of the above plus 21st-century pop culture goodies (graphic novels, web series, escape rooms, video games, etc.) on top of live actors, a propulsive storyline, and creative problem solving. The result is an all-immersive theatrical experience for young audiences. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous thanks in part to a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion and a corpse that can’t play dead. It may be a classic murder mystery, but the real mystery is how it ever made it to the stage! This hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes earned its NYC comedic stripes on Broadway before transferring to its current Off-Broadway home where it continues to trigger non-stop laughter! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Irish Repertory, McLucas Studio Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org A homely, tomboyish pumpgirl at a rundown gas station in rural Ireland becomes obsessed with the local racetrack star, a situation that threatens more than the feelings of his disenchanted wife. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/29)

rock of aGes

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; rockofagesmusical.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The iconic Tony nominated Broadway musical returns to the New York stage to celebrate its 10th anniversary! The hit show tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. But when the bar where rock reigns supreme is set to be demolished, it’s up to these wannabe rockers and their band of friends to save the day. The show’s score features such ‘80s rock anthems and power ballads as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, 511 W. 52nd St., 646-506-9393; mcctheater.org

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Chef Harry scores a mention in a food magazine with his signature scallops, but refuses to recreate his masterpiece for the masses. Add a business partner seeking profit, a restaurant consultant, and a waiter with big dreams, and all goes to hell in Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Starring Raul Esparza (SVU). (Thru 12/22)

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The McKittrick hotel, 530 W. 27th St., 866-811-4111 sleepnomorenyc.com

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(90 mins., no intermission) A musical journey of a multigenerational African-American family using the lyrics of songs made famous by artists like Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Beyoncé and many others. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(3 hrs.) Punchdrunk’s immersive theatrical experience based on Macbeth takes audiences through aspects of the original story via a multi-floor, multi-room journey that plays out differently for everyone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., 866-811-4111; sciencetheatercompany.com (80 mins., no intermission) A candle that moves water, a hydrogen bomb, a genie in a bottle -- these and more make up this funny, ingenious show. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Playroom Theater, 151 W. 46th St., 8th Fl. 866-811-4111; thatphysicsshow.com (90 mins., no intermission) A physics demonstrator offers audiences segments on motion, momentum, vacuum, friction, energy, density, fluid motion, sound & light waves, temperature and more. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

tHe underlyinG cHris

Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-246-4422; ST2.com A life-affirming and high-spirited look at how a person comes into their identity, and how sometimes it’s life’s tiniest moments that most profoundly change our lives. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/15)

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Pershing Square Signature Center, Irene Diamond Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St., 212-279-4200; signaturetheatre.org Danger waits just underneath the surface in Horton Foote’s Pulitzer-winning drama about an aging couple whose lives are turned upside down once again when a figure from their son’s past shows up in town. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 12/15)

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A Steak to Remember at Strip House BY Merrill lee Girardeau Strip House brings soaring steak, sides, and dessert to two central locations in Manhattan. The original downtown space, awarded two stars by the New York Times, stands near Union Square, while midtown offers mouthwatering pan-seared steaks at a bi-level stunner near Bryant Park and Grand Central.

The star of the show at either location is the namesake New York strip, served in delectable 20-ounce portions with the bone in. This rich, juicy piece of meat is coated with a generous layer of salt and pepper and served with a bulb of garlic and a sprig of rosemary, as are all other Strip House steaks. Cuts like the Porterhouse for two and rack of lamb with Maître d’Hôtel butter are also sure to impress even the pickiest carnivore. Your steak will be presented with table-side carving for an added flourish. Classic Strip House sides include the creamed spinach with black truffle and crispy

potatoes fried in goose fat. But potatoes come in many forms here, such as the garlic-herb fries, potatoes au gratin, and baked potato with sour cream, bacon, and cheddar. It’s a hard choice, but trust us: all are worth a try. Start your meal with a savory jumbo lump crab cake, made with pickled celery root, sea lettuce, and chipotle aioli. Other standout seafood offerings include the jumbo shrimp cocktail, the “seafood plateau” with its array of raw seafood, and the outsized Maine lobster entree, served broiled or steamed. For dessert, Strip House offers cheesecake, Key lime pie, baked Alaska, and a chocolate cake that’s 24 layers strong and covered with creamy, bittersweet chocolate ganache. Save room. Both Strip House locations are designed with vivid red walls and banquet seating. An homage to the double-entendre name, the interiors also feature photographs of 1930s burlesque stars. You’ll engage with a generous, knowledgeable waitstaff during your stay and certainly won’t leave hungry. This is an upscale meal, but the atmosphere stays laidback and friendly. Strip House earned the coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2019. Ask your server about their deep catalogue of reds, whites, and roses during your dinner at either location or at the Speakeasy below the dining room at Downtown. Nestled into the garden level, the Speakeasy is marked with street signage and serves wine, beer, cocktails, and a full dinner menu. (Strip House has an additional location in Vegas if you’re visiting that Strip anytime soon!)

An upscale meal, but the atmosphere stays laid-back and friendly...

Strip House Downtown is located at 13 E. 12th St. Call 212-328-0000 or visit striphouse.com/venues/ downtown for reservations. Strip House Speakeasy is located at 11 E. 12th St. Call 212-838-9197 or visit striphouse.com/venues/speakeasy for reservations. Strip House Midtown is located at 15 W. 44th St. Call 212-336-5454 or visit striphouse.com/venues/midtown for reservations.

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

menu dominated by huge portions of unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, and more. 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827, planethollywoodintl.com

HEARTLAND BREWERY

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From three convenient locations in midtown (including spin-off HB Burger), Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine (they’ve been brewing New York’s freshest craft beers since 1995.) Stop in and grab a pint of their award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. You’ll find a relaxing, casual atmosphere for pre-theater lunch and dinner, or a great place to take a break before tackling Times Square or climbing the Empire State Building. Empire State Building: 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-563-3433; Heartland Brewery & Chophouse | HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-366-0235, heartlandbrewery.com

PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Priceless memorabilia meets memorable burgers at Planet Hollywood.

Dine among the stars and immerse yourself in Hollywood history at Times Square’s Planet Hollywood. Be sure to stroll around the restaurant and check out the massive movie memorabilia collection before diving into a menu with an eclectic mix of favorites, including pastas, salads, sandwiches, and award-winning burgers. Food is not an afterthought here—a kitchen crew of 60 churns out the dishes offered on a voluminous

Spicy, savory, salty, and delicious to the last drop: the ramen at Ichiran Times Square. World-class ramen has a new home in Times Square. After smash successes in New York with locations in Brooklyn and Herald Square, the new Ichiran Times Square has debuted its signature tonkotsu. In addition to the main dining room, this new location features a downstairs space which accommodates up to 105 people in private dining booths amid stylish 1960s Japan-inspired design. Ichiran is distinct for its tonkotsu ramen, which comes with a proprietary (read: secret) sauce called hiden no tare, an aged hot sauce made with 30 ingredients including togarashi pepper. Combined, the soup is spicy, savory, salty, and delicious to the last drop. 152 W. 49th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-964-4294, ichiranusa.com

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 seasonal Market Table, authentic

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Brazilian side dishes, and an award-winning wine list complete a memorable experience. 40 W. 53rd St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-969-9980, fogodechao.com

BILL’s BAR & BURGER Since Bill’s popped onto the scene in ’09, it’s been raising the city’s standards for quality burgers. Bill’s has a menu 13 patties strong, all with freshly ground beef that’s hand-pressed every day in the kitchen. From the Konichiwa to the Ranch Hand, find your flavor, grab a shake, and chow down. (The Rockefeller Center location boasts 400 seats, making it the largest stand-alone burger joint in the country.) Rockefeller Center, 16 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-705-8510; Financial District, 85 West St. (btw. Albany & Carlisle Sts.), 212-894-3800, billsbarandburger.com

from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez or George Clooney—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. One and only location. Celebrating its 75-year anniversary! 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com

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ThE NEw YoRk sTARBUcks REsERvE RoAsTERY Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee. The interior design here draws from New York City itself to create a distinct ceiling of squares and rectangles, with pipes carrying beans roasted on-site. In addition to Starbucks’ rarest coffees, you can get a hand-crafted drink, a coffee-inspired cocktail at the Arriviamo Bar, or freshly made Italian fare at Princi. There’s even a retail shop. 61 Ninth Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531, starbucksreserve.com

PATsY’s ITALIAN REsTAURANT Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down

Affordable and flavorful meet at Hong Kong Station. Beautiful bamboo-decorated ambiance with excellent and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine awaits at Hong Kong Station in the heart of the Theater District. The place to go before, during, or after theater. Lunch specials are only $9.95 and served seven days a week. All your favorites are here, with memorable versions of soups, seafood, noodle and rice classics, beef, pork, chicken, and duck. Also the best dim sum in midtown! 157 W. 47th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-429-8277, hongkongstation47.com

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE NEW YORK Del Frisco’s Double Eagle steakhouse boasts the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of legendary steaks and seafood. Don’t miss Del Frisco’s new wagyu program, which features three-ounce selections from Japan, Australia, and Texas, highlighting tender, marbled, superflavorful beef. All are served without steak sauce—just black and red Himalayan salts to bring out the subtle flavors. 1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

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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 4.5 DÉCOR 4.1 SERVICE 4.5

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23 E. 40th St. btw Park & Madison Aves. 212.338.0818

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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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“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.

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 located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

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22 Battery Pl. (little West St.), 212-785-0153, Piera.com | SeaFOOd Located where Battery Park meets the Hudson River, The Oyster House is a multi-experiential food and beverage destination with Manhattan’s finest sunsets and water views. Inspired by the old oyster houses of New York and the fish market traditions of Lower Manhattan, The Oyster House at Pier A is a free-flowing space designed for convivial eating and drinking, surrounded by a promenade with tables for outdoor dining.

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tribeca: 363 Greenwich St. (Harrison-Franklin Sts.), 212-2264736; Midtown: 109 e. 56th St. (lexington-Park aves.), 212388-5277; americancutsteakhouse.com | SteaK/SeaFOOd Pays homage to the best original and aspirational New York dining experience—the steakhouse. LDV Hospitality and Chef-Partner Marc Forgione capture the nostalgic glamour of NYC and adapt this ambiance to today through tableside experiences and a menu that mixes steakhouse classics with New York signatures like pastrami-rubbed ribeye.

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NEW YORK 2 NYC LOCATIONS Rockefeller Center 212-705-8510

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MIDTOWN 15 West 44th Street 212 . 336 . 5454

DOWNTOWN 13 East 12th Street 212 . 328 . 0000

SPEAKEASY 11 East 12th Street 212 . 838 . 9197

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

Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi

114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm

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97 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | italiaN Pier 40 (353 West St.) in the West Village; Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport, 212-206-7522; hornblower.com | aMeriCaN Hornblower’s Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise redefines brunch, providing you and everyone in your family an exclusive new way to dine. Enjoy our bountiful brunch buffet of classic breakfast favorites as well as chef-selected specialties, accompanied by free-flowing mimosas. Combined with our live world-class jazz band and award-winning onboard DJ, you’ll never look back at traditional land-locked brunch spots again. A unique dining experience—overlooking the city skyline and iconic NYC landmarks.

A romantic Italian restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village. Vintage establishment has been around since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group. The service is superior, and the staff will make you feel as if you are part of the family.

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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com | aMeriCaN 615 Hudson St. (W. 12th St.), 917-675-6454, laventuranyc.com | aMeriCaN The go-to place in the historic West Village. Casual vibe, brick walls, authentic New York feel. Something on the menu for all tastes! Lamb burger, swordfish Milanese, fettuccine, jerk sunchoke kebabs, hot chicken sandwich. Save room for marscarpone cheesecake or dark chocolate ganache! Cozy up to the lively bar for some of best cocktails in the city. Breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner/happy hour.

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 & 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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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com | aMeriCaN

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 fourseason garden, the perfect complement to their sublime Italian delights.

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Great American fare. Classic cocktails/top quality beer. Times Square’s best sports bar.

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7 days Lunch/Dinner 146 W. 47 Street (6th & 7th Aves.) (646) 649-3587 longacrenyc.com

Exceptional Dim Sum * Lunch specials $9.95

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Midtown: 109 E. 56th St. (Lexington-Park Aves.), 212-388-5277; tribeca: 363 Greenwich St. (Harrison-franklin Sts.), 212-226-4736 americancutsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood American Cut pays homage to the best original and aspirational New York dining experience—the steakhouse. LDV Hospitality and Chef-Partner Marc Forgione capture the nostalgic glamour of NYC and adapt this ambiance to today’s modern social life through tableside experiences and a menu that mixes steakhouse classics with New York signatures like pastrami-rubbed ribeye.

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146 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-3587, longacrenyc.com Great American fare with a modern edge, serving burgers, salads, sandwiches, filet mignon, much more. Classic cocktails/top-quality beer. Times Square’s best sports bar. All top sports including NFL, MLB, soccer, PPV MMA/boxing on numerous state-of-the-art audio/video TVs. 3 floors for private parties; lunch/dinner 7 days. Best brunch in midtown runs from coconut cream pancakes to chicken ‘n’ waffles.

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At his Pan-Latin Manhattan restaurant, acclaimed chef PJ Calapa debuts a menu inspired by a childhood spent in his grandmother’s kitchen in Brownsville, Texas. The new restaurant is an equally loving nod to the cuisines of Central and South America, where classic dishes prove Calapa has a talent for flavorful, South of the Border cuisine.

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Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro area’s premier culinary destinations. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family. Benjamin’s defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection.

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23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | StEAK/SEAfood Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

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135 east 62 st. (Park & lexington Aves.) (212) 988-9021 davidburketavern.com

MIDTOWN 551 Fifth Ave. 212.972.3315

WORLD TRADE CENTER 136 Washington St. 212.608.0171

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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.

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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55 E. 54th St. (park-Madison Aves), 212-759-5554 NeraiNYC.com | GREEK/SEAFOOD

Experience refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team provides a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Nerai will transport you from the bustling streets of New York City to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experience our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality. We look forward to hosting you soon.

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

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

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

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

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1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Steakhouse redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes. Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended. All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards. 2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CuBAN 40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BrAzIlIAN Internationally renowned Brazilian Steakhouse utilizing the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco. The menu features fire-roasted steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails, and an awardwinning wine list. Enjoy lighter options with the Weekday Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brunch. Seafood options, too. New York location features four semi-private/ private dining areas and a two-level bar that is perfect for Happy Hour.

Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Featuring live Latin music five days a week—you come to Havana Central for the food but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour every Monday–Friday, 4-7pm. Enjoy a $14.95 Rapido Lunch option during the week, or indulge in an $18 Bottomless Brunch every Sunday. Reservations recommended but walk-ins always welcome.

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1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355 hardrock.com | AmErICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and Elvis grace the walls along with more contemporary items. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square.

From three convenient locations in midtown (including spin-off HB Burger), Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our awardwinning craft beer or take a growler to go. A relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theater lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before tackling Times Square or climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Near all theaters!

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

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

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152 W. 49th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-964-4294 ichiranusa.com | JAPANESE

Tonkotsu ramen (pork-bone broth) specialty restaurant MY featuring private dining booths and customizable ramen. Our newest location in Times Square on West 49th Street CY boasts 1960s Japan-era decor with the same service and ramen you know and love. Also open at 132 W. 31st St., CMY 212-465-0701, and Bushwick, Brooklyn! We use only the finest ingredients and the most advanced techniques develK oped by our master artisans.

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

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313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707 larivistanyc.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD / ITALIAN The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.

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887 Ninth Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888 masseriadeivini.com | ItAlIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

259 W. 42nd St. (Corner of 42nd & 8th), 212-776-9100; PatricksNYC.com | AMERICAN Patrick’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new classic from the creators of Tony’s DiNapoli. Serving Pat LaFrieda burgers and USDA prime steaks alongside some of NYC’s best oysters, craft beers, and cocktails. Perfect for casual dining, private events, and hanging at the bar. Open 11:30 am-midnight (1am Fri.-Sat.); private dining, walk-ins, and reservations accepted. Free live Irish music Thurs. evening 7-10:30pm.

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Redefining French dining with elegant style, charming ambiance, exquisite dishes, and gracious hospitality. Victorian era-inspired dining room features ornate chandeliers hanging from lofty ceilings, permeated with tantalizing aromas of French cuisine. Bar is a ready host for gatherings of all types; an arousing forum for culture, intellectualism, business, romance, and even mischief. Menu is both comforting and alluring; offering classic French dishes as well as opportunities for new, exciting culinary experiences. Unmatched hospitality. Attentive/knowledgeable staff.

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236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | italian Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theater 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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All-dAy cAfé/reStAurAnt in West Village where three minds in the food/beverage world came together to create a space that is all the rave in the neighborhood & makes the journey to it worthwhile for all.

615 Hudson St. (West 12 St.)

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | american For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet. Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes -- unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

STRIP HOuSE TS $$$

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

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

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

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

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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN

Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy. Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village. Tues. thru Sat. from 5pm.

114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0010 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal. Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozenstyle lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada. Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.

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20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656; 220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCh American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy the Bromberg brothers’ 25+ years of renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

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220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 44.theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in an elegant setting that pays homage to old New York. The menu is signature Bromberg Brothers, utilizing their eclectic take on traditional dishes. Highlights include spit-roasted meats and a raw bar with oysters, clams, king crab, lobster, and caviar. Lots of great items for theater-bound kids. Extensive bar program features over 98 whiskeys, a 117-bottle wine list, and craft cocktails. A live DJ and weekend party brunch add the perfect vibes to this midtown spot.

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1385 6th Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505 ; 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th), 212-332-2648; 1 Park Ave. (32nd-33rd Sts.), 929-431-3787, zibettoespresso.com | ITALIAN

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Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

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135 E. 62nd St. (Lexington-3rd Ave.), 212-988-9021 DavidBurkeTavern.com | AMERICAN Modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. Stately townhouse on UES showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare— often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples, and beyond, including Steamed Angry Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, BBQ bison short ribs, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Candied Bacon. Himalayan salt brick-aged steaks utilize Burke’s patented dry-aging technique. Food matched by thoughtfully curated wine list, craft beers, and specialty cocktail program! Open Sun.-Fri. for lunch, 7 days for dinner.

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Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

IL Cortile Ristorante

125 Mulberry Street (Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide

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If you are looking for authentic Italian coffee in the coffee wasteland that is midtown, look no further. We serve coffee just like they do in Italy - straight up with minimum of fuss, with tasty panini & Italian pastries.

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Magic, Music, and Laughter Welcome to the world capital of nightlife, where legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC.

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asHFOrd & simPsON’s suGar bar Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar is an intimate, full-service restaurant from the late Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. On Tuesdays, catch Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin’ But The Blues” open mic, which welcomes performers of all levels; that’s followed by the R&B of Motown Wednesdays with Darius Booker. On Thursday nights, guest hosts rotate through with the Sugar Bar All Star Band—the city’s longest-running open mic. 254 W. 72nd St. (btw. Broadway & West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com

THe iridium Find laughter at all hours at LOL Times Square Comedy Club. Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week sees shows for both locals and visitors alike. On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including 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 107). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com

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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 Sirius radio host, author, and podcaster Tom Papa (12/6-12/7), Last Comic Standing finalist Jeff Dye (12/1312/14), Brooklyn’s own Mike Yard (12/20-21), and A Very Jewish Christmas (12/24). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

For 25 years, musical landmark The Iridium has been hosting intimate experiences of the world’s best rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. This month look for The Ed Palermo Big Band Presents A Very Proggy Christmas performing prog-rock faves (12/9), the Harlem Blues Project (12/10), Slim Jim of the Stray Cats with his Slim Jim Phantom Trio (12/12), John Waite of 1984 smash “Missing You” (12/13-12/14), the Beatles tribute performance Strawberry Fields: Holiday Show (12/26), legendary saxophonist Pharoah Sanders (12/27-29), and multi-platinum R&B and soul singer-songwriter Macy Gray (12/30-12/31). 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.), 212-582-2121, theiridium.com

New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. The food is excellent, too—see for yourself at the HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOuSE and HB BuRgER. For nights out downtown, don’t miss FLATIRON HALL and HOuSTON HALL, two great beer halls with full menus and unique signature small dishes like pastrami Reuben spring rolls, made with pastrami from NYC’s legendary Carnegie Deli. heartlandbrewery.com

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OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists restaurants by neighborhood, beginning with the southern tip of Manhattan and moving north, and west to east. FD Financial District T

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LOL features the BEST local & out of town professional comics. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Magic Shows

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MW Midtown West ME Midtown East

LES Lower East Side

TD Theatre District

SH SoHo

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LI Little Italy

UES Upper East Side

GV Greenwich Village

UWS Upper West Side

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CH Chelsea

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127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 646-366-0235; 5th Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; HB Burger: 127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848, hbburger.com heartlandbrewery.com | AMERICAN

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From three convenient locations in midtown (including spin-off HB Burger) offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. A relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theater and a great place to take a break before tackling Times Square or climbing the Empire State Building. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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

hendriCks rooFtoP MW 25 W. 38th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 833-436-3745, hotelhendricksny.com/rooftop-bar-manhattan With two rooftop bars, one for sultry summer nights and one for year-round cocktails and conversation, Hotel Hendricks rewrites the rules on NYC nightlife. Swing by for a seasonal craft cocktail and we think you’ll agree: Hotel Hendricks is home to the best rooftop bars in Manhattan. Sun.-Wed. 5-11pm, Thurs.-Sat. 5pm-2am.

PatriCk’s restaurant & oyster bar ts 259 W. 42nd St. (Corner of 42nd & 8th), 212-776-9100; PatricksNYC.com | AMERICAN

208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).

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Patrick’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new classic from the creators of Tony’s DiNapoli. Serving Pat LaFrieda burgers and USDA prime steaks alongside some of NYC’s best oysters, craft beers, and cocktails. Perfect for casual dining, private events, and hanging at the bar. Open 11:30 am-midnight (1am Fri.-Sat.); private dining, walk-ins, and reservations accepted. Free live Irish music Thurs. evening 7-10:30pm.

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220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-944-2474 44.theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN Upper West Side favorite The Ribbon has arrived in the Theater District in an elegant setting that pays homage to old New York. The menu is signature Bromberg Brothers, utilizing their eclectic take on traditional dishes. Highlights include spit-roasted meats and a raw bar. Extensive bar program features over 98 whiskeys, a 117-bottle wine list, and craft cocktails. Check out the chic lounge Blue downstairs. Lives DJ and weekend party brunches add the perfect vibes to this midtown spot.

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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!

295 Madison Ave. (40th-41st Sts.), 917-970-1360, TheEscapeGame.com/NewYorkCity Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game! Here’s how it works: you and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Find yourself breaking out of prison, finding hidden gold, saving the day, and more! If you’re looking for something fun and unique, make sure to go to The Escape Game located in Midtown Manhattan.

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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES® MW

Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. (50th-51st Sts.), Ticketmaster at 866-858-0007; rockettes.com/christmas Experience wonder like never before with the ultimate New York City holiday celebration at the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase. Radio City Music Hall® transforms into a magical winter wonderland where the sights and sounds of Christmas surround you, and the legendary Radio City Rockettes® dazzle on the Great Stage. This New York Christmas tradition is sure to become an unforgettable memory with your loved ones. Runs November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020!

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ASHFORD & SIMPSON’S SUGAR BAR UWS

254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.) 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. Sip a cocktail and relax into the R&B, blues, jazz, Caribbean, and traditional African music that plays most every Tuesday through Saturday night here. Thursdays are Open Mic Nights, featuring the Sugar Bar All Star Band.

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1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-582-2121, theiridium.com A musical landmark centered near the heart of Times Square, serving New York City concertgoers for the past 20 years with the best in experiencing live rock, jazz, and blues artists. Some of the most iconic musicians who have played this intimate venue include the late Les Paul, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, and The Rolling Stones’ Mick Taylor and Charlie Watts, among many others.

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

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Epic river and bridge views await in Dumbo, Brooklyn—home to the restored masterpiece Jane’s Carousel. Distinctiveness and authenticity are two of the most appealing qualities of New York City. To find both of these qualities in concentrated form, more and more visitors are looking across the East River to Brooklyn. If it were a city on its own and not a part of New York, Brooklyn would be the fourth-largest in the country (it will pass Chicago for slot number three within the next couple of years). Although it’s a quick trip by boat, car, or train from Manhattan, you’ll find Brooklyn has evolved its own unique feel, evident in its food, drink, music, theater, art, and style. Dozens of new hotels have been added to the Brooklyn mix, joined by bigleague sports, big-time concerts, and nine restaurants impressive enough to hold 2019 Michelin stars. Over 60 performing, visual, and media arts organizations call the new Brooklyn Cultural District home, including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Theater for a New Audience, and BRIC Arts. Nearby is St. Ann’s Warehouse and a burgeoning waterfront hub in Dumbo. Further afield you’ll find Kings Theatre, an Art Deco palace that still sparkles from its $95 million renovation. At the end of the borough, classic destination Coney Island is still going strong, with a major new attraction in the 115 marine species that swim through the just-opened Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit

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at the New York Aquarium. Brooklyn has its own world-class cultural institution, too: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection waiting to surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. The museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art is the first public space of its kind in the U.S. You can spend hours losing yourself in the 23 American period rooms, which include one of the city’s original homes, the Jans Martense Schenck House, which has been a part of Brooklyn since 1676. Right across the way is the expansive escape of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even in the off-season, you’ll find lovely acres for strolling, and indoor conservatories that show off the diversity of aquatic, desert, tropical, and warm temperate environments. Prospect Park is next door, designed by the same master planners that made Central Park—only they learned from their mistakes there when it came time to create the Brooklyn version. In addition to rolling hills and waterfalls, there’s a charming zoo.

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Brooklyn has long been a destination for fine dining, but never more so than today. Drawing on the high standard set by pioneers like The River Café, establishments from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge are attracting ever higher numbers of travelers. Williamsburg and Fort Greene have vibrant nightlife scenes known worldwide—it’s no wonder rents in both places have begun to eclipse Manhattan’s. If you pay a visit to Brooklyn, you’ll probably want to limit yourself to a neighborhood or two—the borough is too sprawling to take in as a whole without several days (see the next page for more on the key neighborhoods). One option is to walk the Brooklyn Bridge from lower Manhattan, which will drop you off at the cusp of Brooklyn Heights (historic houses, great views) and Dumbo (more great views, park access, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1922 carousel right on the water). For a more avant-garde scene, Williamsburg is the place to go. Art galleries, music venues, and pioneering bars and restaurants proliferate here. The area’s creative scene spills over into neighboring Greenpoint and Bushwick. There’s great shopping in Downtown Brooklyn, which has several big retailers, not too far from showpiece new stadium Barclays Center. You can catch a world tour here, kids’ programming, or professional basketball with the Brooklyn Nets and professional hockey with the New York Islanders (they split their home games between Brooklyn and Long Island). For smaller-scale Brooklyn, the combined neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens (sometimes known as BoCoCa) have well-preserved vintage streets and tons of boutique shopping. Park Slope has a similar appeal, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops when you need a quick pick-me-up. This is a golden moment for Brooklyn tourism, the borough welcoming guests with new attractions, unique experiences, and ready accessibility. For visitors seeking out the Brooklyn version of “the real New York,” there’s never been a better time.

GettinG tO BrOOklyn BY BOAT. New York Water Taxi offers regular ferry service to Brooklyn, leaving from three piers in Manhattan (42nd Street in midtown and Battery Park and the South Street Seaport downtown) and connecting to Dumbo on the Brooklyn waterfront. As a bonus, the ride from midtown features up-close views of the Statue of Liberty! If you’re looking for more great views— and a little shopping thrown in— New York Water Taxi also runs a daily shuttle from Wall Street’s Pier 11 in Manhattan to IKEA Brooklyn in the Red Hook neighborhood.

BY SUBWAY. Extensive subway coverage connects Brooklyn with Manhattan (you can reach Brooklyn from Queens, but with much less connectivity). Major Subway Options for Visitors: The J M Z and L lines connect to Williamsburg and Bushwick. The B D N Q lines connect to Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, and Prospect Heights, ending at Coney Island. The 2 3 and A C trains connect to Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. The 2 3 also provides service to the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park. The 4 5 train provides service to Downtown Brooklyn. The F train connects to Dumbo, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Park Slope, and out to Coney Island. The G train does not travel to Manhattan, but it does connect Greenpoint with Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, and Park Slope. (It also connects with Long Island City in Queens.)

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Insider’s Guide brooklyn Key Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

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

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

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

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the “World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” is nearby on Flatbush Avenue.

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

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

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

coming uP in Brooklyn For getting out in the city, Brooklyn rivals Manhattan. You can check out the thousands of activities going on in NYC at City Guide’s Everything to Do page (cityguideny.com/events). Among the highlights this month in Brooklyn: • Manchester Orchestra: 10 Years of Mean Everything to Nothing at Brooklyn Steel, Saturday, Dec. 7. • Harry and the Potters’ 10th Annual Yule Ball at The Bell House (all ages) on Saturday, Dec. 14. • The Brooklyn Nutcracker at Kings Theatre for two shows, Saturday, Dec. 14. • 11th Annual Latke Festival at the Brooklyn Museum on Monday, Dec. 16. • Irish Tenors Christmas at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Tuesday, Dec. 17. • The Puss N Boots Christmas Extravaganza at the Music Hall of Williamsburg Friday, Dec. 20.

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

BoCoCa BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses. For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find fine locally made clothing at Kaight, as well as must-try “pitzas” and falafel at Bedouin Tent. You’ll find more shopping and great food on Smith Street. Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc. Browse at Woods Grove, Modern Anthology, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali.

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

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

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E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

Empire State Building

Union Sq. Park

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

E 7TH ST

E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

gJFK & LGA

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 8TH ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

ST SON HUD

E 1ST ST

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

ST MARKS PL

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

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

TON ST E HOUS

urg Williamsb Bridge

QUEENS

W 43RD ST

W 41ST ST

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

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

Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

PATH

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

1ST AVE

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

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

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

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

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

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

NOLITA PRINCE ST

DR FDR

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

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

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

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

N GTO HIN WAS

K CLAR ST TON OUS KING ST N ST WH

AVE C

Chelsea Piers

TH H PA PAT

AVE B

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE ERY BOW

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE

LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE

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

2ND AVE

UNIVERSITY PL

MERCER ST

AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

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

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

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

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carl Shurz Park

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

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

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

E 79TH ST

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

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

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

Tramway

Queensboro Bridge

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

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

W 86TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

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

W 79TH ST

Strawberry Fields East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 58TH ST

TURTLE BAY

212.812.2700

Sheep Meadow

The Pond

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

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

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

United Nations

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

YORK AVE

F T C LE

NewYorkSightseeing.com

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 41ST ST E 40TH ST

1ST AVE

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

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

Lincoln Center

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

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University

W 51ST ST

W 52ND ST

W 53RD ST

W 54TH ST

W 55TH ST

W 56TH ST

W 57TH ST

W 58TH ST

W 59TH ST

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

W 50TH ST

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

New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal

5TH AVE

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE RESTAURANT ROW

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

W 47TH ST

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

7TH AVE

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

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

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

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

EENS

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

E 125TH ST

Ward’s Island Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

Yankee Stadium Tours, 1 E. 161st St. Bronx

Jefferson Park

FDR DR

Marcus Garvey Park

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

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

E 96TH ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

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

SoHo

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST W 113TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

Lower East Side

W 110TH ST

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

Chinatown

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

TD Theatre District H Harlem CH Chelsea EH East Harlem MD Meatpacking District TS Times Square Greenwich Village MW Midtown West UES Upper East Side East Village ME Midtown East UWS Upper West Side

Little Italy

Tribeca

SH LI GV EV

Financial District

FD T C LES

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

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

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

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

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

Battery Park

T ES IDG BR

1ST AVE

PINE ST WALL ST

New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

GOVERNORS ISLAND

LIBERTY ISLAND

STATEN ISLAND

Empire Outlets

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

New York Water Taxi

Helicopter Flight Services

New York Water Taxi

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

2ND AVE ERY BOW

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

CH ER RY

3RD AVE

L YP TER BAT

R RD FD

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

BATTERY PL

W THAMES PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

RECTOR ST

LIBERTY

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

9/11 Memorial Museum

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

One World Observatory

WILLIAM ST

VESSEY ST

Museum at Eldridge St

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

TON ST E HOUS

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

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

ST SON HUD

CHURCH ST

T ST WES CE RRA R TE RIVE

MURRAY ST

E 8TH ST

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

PARK PL

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ICH ENW GRE

WARREN ST MURRAY ST PARK PL BARCLAY ST VESEY ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

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

CHAMBERS ST

ALPHABET CITY

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

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

WARREN ST NORTH END AVE

MERCER ST

GRAND ST

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST

Fire Museum

N RISO HAR

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO DES TRY ST VES T ST H LAIG RT ST E HUB

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO

E ST OOR NM

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

UNIVERSITY PL

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

PH TO T RIS BARROW S H ST C 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 HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 Y S W RR ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R E CH W 1

TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd n ke - 3 bo Sq o H 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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