City Guide New York, April 6th, 2023

WELCOME

From the PUBLISHER OF CITY GUIDE

Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps.

You have arrived at the United States’ epicenter of culture, attractions, theater, dining, and more. When you wander through the neighborhoods, you’ll discover historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and other memory makers. Whatever your pleasure, a jam-packed few days or a leisurely visit, City Guide will make navigating your stay easier—after all, we’ve been helping visitors make the most of the Big Apple for 40 years. In these pages you can discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and many activities that will delight, educate, and entertain you. If you’re looking for more information visit cityguideny.com to find thousands of “fun to sees.”

NYC is back and stronger than ever, with new shopping destinations, five observatories, boats, buses, over 100 theaters, some of the world’s finest museums, and many great pop-up venues. Have a great time and welcome to our city.

Yours sincerely,

David L. Miller

From the MAYOR OF NEW

As mayor of New York City, I am thrilled to join City Guide in welcoming you to this amazing city. Since 1982, City Guide has been the premier publication for visitors planning a trip to the Big Apple.

The tourism industry this past year has looked very different than in previous years. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed tourism virtually to a halt, leaving a significant impact on the $72 billion industry and the 400,000 jobs it supports. Annual visitors to our city dropped from a record high of 66.6 million in 2019 to 22.3 million in 2020. As our city embarks on the path to recovery, bringing the tourism sector back better than ever is one of my top priorities.

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How do we attract visitors back to our city? By reminding them of all New York City’s unique treasures. From our lush parks to our worldclass cultural institutions, our diverse cuisine to our one-of-a-kind shopping, our historic architecture to our vibrant nightlife, this city has something to offer for everyone, in every borough. No matter where you go, I’m confident you’ll have a memorable experience – and we can’t wait to welcome you back with open arms.

Yours sincerely,

Eric Adams

VIBRANT TIMES SQUARE

Visit while the Broadway rush is on and you’ll know instantly why the Times Square crossroads are nicknamed “The Center of the Universe.” On any given day hundreds of thousands of people pass through, with a revamp making the plaza at Times Square—bounded by 42nd and 47th Streets on Seventh Avenue and Broadway—more pedestrian-friendly than ever. Snap pictures, take in the splashy supersigns, and peoplewatch for free. You’ll observe plenty of street performers, as well as people peddling tickets to attractions and shows.

The neighborhood may be full of celebrities, but there’s only one place that guarantees star-spotting: Madame Tussauds New York

Experience famous moments with representations of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, and world leaders. New to the attraction is the Glow Gala, an immersive celebration of NYC’s glamorous gala scene.

The newest destination in the neighborhood is The Museum of Broadway

This interactive, experiential museum leads guests through a visual history of Broadway.

Groundbreaking moments, from the 1700s through the present, can be explored through costumes, props, photos, and videos.

For a taste of Broadway with your meal, check out Ellen’s Stardust Diner. You’ll find great

food and drink in addition to live performances from the famous singing waitstaff, who continue a long line of Broadway actors who have made Ellen’s their launching pad.

Awe-inspiring rock memorabilia lines the walls at the Hard Rock Cafe, where you can dine down on the likes of Legendary Steak Burgers, baby back ribs, and grilled chicken Caesar salads. For a touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle, Margaritaville New York is a perfect Times Square destination. While looking out over the lights of the neighborhood, you’ll be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise or any of their signature island-inspired dishes. Step into spacious 1950s-style eatery Havana Central for a mojito and classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja There’s also a great happy hour and live Latin music on Thursdays and Fridays. Bond 45 is known for its vegetable antipasto bar, loaded

up with market vegetables, plus fabulous veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza.

Nearby Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. There’s also limited-edition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma, and seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen.

When you’ve had your fill of checking out the crowds and the marquees, head a little ways west for even more dining options like the fabulous Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine on Restaurant Row.

Top row L to R: Margaritaville, the Hard Rock Cafe, subway lines converging at the Times Square station, Madame Tussauds New York, fans enjoy the mural homage to the immortal Pelé inside his store. Inset left: Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Inset above: newcomer The Museum of Broadway. Inset right: Havana Central serves up festive drinks and great Cuban hospitality.

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ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM MANHATTAN

WHALE WATCHING TRIPS

See humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, and MORE aboard a luxury catamaran!

NYC TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET

Take a direct, high-speed ferry from NYC to your favorite destinations in New England on select weekends throughout the summer.

Or drive to New Bedford, MA where ferries to the islands run daily, April through October

CRUISES TO SANDY HOOK

Spend a day relaxing on one of the Jersey Shore’s finest beaches.

RIDE TO THE SANDBOX

The beach bar of your dreams is only a 40 minute boat ride away. Live music, food trucks, and NYC views!

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Chief Executive Officer: David L. Miller

SALES & MARKETING

Eli Marcus

Executive Director: Vincent Timpone

Director of Strategic Partnerships: Linda Pierce

Managing Director | Marketing: Sheri Lapidus

PUBLISHING

Director | Content Management: Ethan Wolff

Director | Creative Development: Wendy Tittel

Theatre Editor: Griffin Miller

Contributor: Evan Levy

OPERATIONS

Director | Operations Management: Ray Winn

Director | Order Management: Heather Gambaro

FINANCE

Chief Financial Officer: David Friedman

SIGHTSEEING

Immerse Yourself in the World’s Greatest Views

New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with five world-class observatories to choose from. See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Recent additions have made visits here better than ever. The Observatory Experience exhibition space is loaded with Instagram-ready displays that show visitors the building up to today.

For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. After a minute’s ride, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, and on out to New Jersey’s

ports and skylines. Pro tip: there’s excellent dining and drinking at ONE Dine, with seasonally inspired menus and unbeatable views.

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line below your feet. (Extra thrills can be found with City Climb, the highest external building climb in the world, which lets you scale from the observatory to the skyscraper’s top on open-air platforms and stairs.)

Across town near Grand Central, SUMMIT

One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through 3 levels of multi-sensory interactions. At night, the art installations are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story making the attraction a beacon of energy, visible to all of New York City and beyond.

For immersion in the Art Deco glory of

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Top: views from New York Harbor of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan are among the city’s most breathtaking. Image courtesy Statue City Cruises.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS MAP

Need assistance planning your sightseeing route? Numbers correspond to the attraction’s Manhattan location.

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Manhattan, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock is your destination. There are both indoor and outdoor viewing areas here—for the latter, transparent safety-glass panels allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park.

Some of the ultimate perspectives on NYC can be found right across the Hudson at Dream Wheel New Jersey. Soar 300 feet into the sky for unique views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. While you’re there, you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium at the adjacent American Dream mall.

When you want to pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, athletes, and A-list stars, Madame Tussauds in Times Square is your destination. In addition to being “the world’s greatest wax museum,” you can immerse yourself in adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film

& Experience and the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game.

Near Grand Central you can be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game Find clues and solve puzzles as a team on your way to completing a mission. There are five rooms to choose from and a Game Guide is available at all times during your adventure.

Downtown along the East River, two centuries of New York City come together at The Seaport. This district blends quaint cobblestone

streets with contemporary shopping and dining. There are also incredible perspectives on the Brooklyn Bridge and the water. The South Street Seaport Museum is also here, telling the story of “Where New York Begins” through art, artifacts, and a fleet of historic vessels. Don’t miss the area’s latest addition, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. Legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has filled a historic two-story space with retail, restaurants, and an impeccably stocked central market with locally sourced seafood, meats, cheeses, seasonal produce, chef-grade pantry staples, and rare ingredients.

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

When you arrive on Liberty Island, you’ll

ON THE WATER

find the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views are joined by a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Opened in 1892, Ellis Island was the gateway for 12 million newly minted Americans. Some 40% of the U.S. population traces their ancestry here. Visitors can explore the grand French Renaissance style main building and The National Immigration Museum.

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 on the flight deck are 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic. Kids will love the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea.

New York City grew so fast thanks to its access to shipping and its waterways remain vibrant parts of city life. The views back to skylines and landmarks are even more impressive. City Cruises (above) offers great ways to dine along the skyline. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy chef-prepared, plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views. Or enjoy an upbeat buffet experience with DJ music and views from the open air roof deck on the Spirit of New York. Another opportunity to get out on the water comes from Seastreak. You’ll cruise in comfort for local getaways (including whale watching tours!) with climate-controlled cabins, an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar (the city views are every bit as spectacular as the wildlife).

SIGHTSEEING

FD Financial District

T Tribeca

NH NoHo

LES Lower East Side

SH SoHo

AMERICAN DREAM NJ

LI Little Italy

GV Greenwich Village

EV East Village

CH Chelsea

MD Meatpacking District

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com

Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities at new mall American Dream is jawdropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Located less than five miles from Times Square.

ARTECHOUSE CH

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

In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find the new immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art quite like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)

CITY CRUISES CH

Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork

Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises throughout the year, along with narrated sightseeing tours and cocktail cruises. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. The NYC Downtown Sightseeing Cruise is back on the water as is the Alive After Five cocktail cruise. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from four convenient locations.

DREAM WHEEL NEW JERSEY NJ

American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326; dreamwheelnj.com

Take a quick trip across the Hudson for ultimate perspectives on NYC. Soar 300 feet above the Garden State for unique views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The Dream Wheel holds 27 completely enclosed, climate-controlled Gondolas. Rides are 25 minutes long and the technology is state of the art—the wheel doesn’t even stop to board, it turns continuously. (The mall also boasts world-class shopping, dining, and a gigantic indoor theme park.)

MW Midtown West

ME Midtown East

TD Theater District

TS Times Square

UES Upper East Side

EDGE MW

UWS Upper West Side

H Harlem

EH East Harlem

Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, towers the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride. True thrill seekers can opt for City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW

20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world. Ride to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings. Access to the remagined 102nd floor observatory is also available, with more breathtaking views in every direction.

THE ESCAPE GAME NEW YORK CITY ME

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.

HALL DES LUMIÈRES

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49 Chambers St. (Broadway-Elk St.), halldeslumieres.com

Art meets technology inside the soaring landmark space of the former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank. The Beaux-Arts interior bursts into color and light in immersive experiences, which show off cutting-edge mapping technology. Up next: Destination Cosmos

The Immersive Space Experience

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM MW

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

Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Explore the aircraft carrier itself plus the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde. The ship is docked right on the river, along Pier 86—a publicly accessible pier that’s part of the Hudson River Park Trust.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS

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; enjoy an Audience with the Royal Family; and thrill to the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game. Make more Famous Moments @nycwax.

NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM BK

99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org

Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info

Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, and easily accessible by subway, the New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation. Go to nytransitmuseum.org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store.

ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY FD

285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Obser-vatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.

SEASTREAK ME

E. 35th St. and Pier 11, Manhattan/Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands, 326 Shore Dr., Highlands, NJ, 800-BOAT RIDE (800-262-8743); seastreak.com

The most comfortable way to explore the area: climate controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar. Hop aboard for summer Whale Watching or getaways to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and more. The most civilized way to get into the city from New Jersey: ride from Highlands and take advantage of specials like history tours and sunset cocktail cruises.

STATUE CITY CRUISES FD

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com

Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 mintues from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. New to Liberty Island is the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.

SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT ME

45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com

Blending art, technology, architecture, and thrill, takes the concept of “observation deck” to new heights through three levels of interactions. An immersive storytelling studio brings stunning AIR designed by Kenzo Digital, which creates the illusion of boundless space.

TIN BUILDING FD

96 South St. (Pier 17); 646-868-6000, tinbuilding.com

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling new culinary destination in Lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport. Astride the Brooklyn Bridge and anchoring the Seaport, you’ll find multiple restaurants, bars, and an impeccably stocked central market, full of local meats, cheeses, seafood, and produce.

TOP OF THE ROCK MW

30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com

Sweeping, unobstructed open-air views from the 67th-70th floor observation deck. Multi-media exhibits and Art Deco splendor.

For more sightseeing info, including the city’s top bus tours and great spring activities, check out cityguideny.com/sightseeing

THIS WEEKIN THE CITY 3.30-4.6

ONGOING

Fotografiska New York is a museum experience for the modern world. A new exhibition here looks at a New York City original creation Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious takes in a massive outpouring of creativity, starting in the Bronx in 1973, and drawing on African, Latino, and Caribbean American contributions. Laid out by chronology and geography, focus areas include the early years, East Coast, West Coast, the South, and the newer wave of artists who have emerged since the mid-aughts. Among interwoven themes, the exhibition highlights the role of women in hip-hop, the “four elements of hip-hop” (rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti),

and several debated “fifth elements” including fashion and beatboxing. Ephemera complements the photography to create a vibrant portrait of a New York City-born culture that went on to sweep the world. 281 Park Ave. S. (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-433-3686, fotografiska.com/nyc

For a taste of the tropics in Times Square, Havana Central has you covered. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes halfprice empanadas. (Diners must purchase a drink with 3 empanadas max per drink.) Available in the bar, Monday-Friday 4-7pm, with your choice of beef, chicken, cheese, shrimp, or ropa vieja. There’s also $7 Happy Hour red sangrias plus classic

mojitos and margaritas. 151 W. 46th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-3987440, havanacentral.com

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Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive. This week you’ll also find the Shop Local NYC pop up market. More than one-hundred independent artists, designers, craft-makers, and vintage and antique dealers will be on hand, both indoors and out. Come hungry! There are great artisanal bites as well. It’s all for a good cause, as the bazaar’s profits go to supporting local schools. 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

“LL, LL Cool J” by Jesse Frohman. Courtesy of Fotografiska New York and copyright of the artist.

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Indulge your senses at City Winery New York City, perfectly sited on the Hudson River waterfront. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages

most every night. Food is no afterthought, as the kitchen turns out wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced meals. Every Sunday morning brings

ONGOING

the Beatles Brunch with Strawberry Fields. Live music meets an unlimited brunch buffet, with bottomless brunch cocktail packages available; children get in free. Also on Sunday, at 8pm, don’t miss legendary singersongwriter Al Stewart with his band The Empty Pockets. Monday brings Chip Taylor (“Angel of the Morning”) and Tuesday you’ll find two more legends at Acoustic Songs & Stories Featuring Marcia Ball and Tinsley Ellis 125 11th Ave. (15th St., on Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork

After a long Covid pause, the crown of Lady Liberty is once again open to visitors. This icon requires a 162-step climb (there is no elevator) but will reward you with an entirely unique perspective on the city. Along a double-helix spiral staircase you’ll see the intricate engineering that keeps the statue standing, capped by 25 windows overlooking New York Harbor. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get here, leaving from the southern tip of Manhattan for a short but spectacular trip through the harbor.On Liberty Island you can also explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849), cityexperiences.com

THIS WEEK IN THE CITY

ONGOING

Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game. You and your team will find clues and solve puzzles on your way to completing a mission. Have fun, use your brain, and work together as you follow clues to escape the room in 60 minutes. The Escape Game’s convenient location near Grand Central will let you choose from five different rooms: The Heist, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Playground, and Special Ops: Mysterious Market. Begin with a quick video to brief you on your mission and cover some basic guidelines, and then after that it’s up to you (a Game Guide is available at all times throughout the adventure). 295 Madison Ave. (btw. 40th & 41st Sts.), 917-970-1360, theescapegame.com/newyorkcity

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From jazz and rock to electronic to soul and funk to international music, Drom stands tall as a beacon of diverse music in the East Village. Sample the world from within an authentic New York space this week as Natu Camara brings her unique blend of West African rock and soul on Saturday, April 1st. Sunday you can celebrate the culture and resilience of the Iraqi people with Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers Ensemble featuring Maqam vocalist Hamid Al-Saadi. The high-energy pop sounds of the Silver Arrow Band (pictured here) take over Drom for a free show on Tuesday, April 4th. 85 Ave. A (btw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-1157, dromnyc.com

This is a must see in NYC - and not just the views! The story that’s told, in so many wayswas as impressive to us as the sights from the 86th floor. Interactive, innovative and creative storytelling that was genuinely entertaining.

Tripadvisor reviewer, November 2021

IN AND AROUND

CENTRAL

Visitors come for a unique combination of calming forests, fields, and water features, along with classical design and the energy of the active New Yorkers who use it as their back yard. Central Park has been one of Manhattan’s distinguishing features since 1858, when the first portion opened. Following the plan of designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, creation involved installing 36

Central Park is the world’s greatest urban oasis, attracting 42 million people every year.

PARK

bridges and arches and half a million plants and trees—all the landscapes were built by hand. Today you can find culture, history, and activities on top of a fresh-air respite from the concrete and steel of the city.

LANDMARKS

Sheep Meadow» (right) An amazing 15 acres of grass (where sheep once grazed)

ACTIVITIES

Central Park’s beloved carousel is one of the largest in the world, and it has survived over a century. There are 57 hand-carved horses for the choosing.

AROUND THE PARK

Some of the city’s biggest attractions can be found just steps outside the park’s boundaries.

Upper West Side» The American Museum of Natural History is close by, with gems, dinosaurs, a planetarium, and other wonders of the natural world.

Although small in scale, the Central Park Zoo is long on charm. Some 130 species can be found here, including snow leopards and penguins. For littler explorers, the adjacent Tisch Children’s Zoo allows for petting, feeding, and other interactions.

At Columbus Circle» The Museum of Arts and Design explores the overlaps of art and craft.

Upper East Side» “Museum Mile” tracks alongside the park on Fifth Avenue. Among the institutions here are:

» The Metropolitan Museum of Art

» The Jewish Museum

» The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

» Museum of the City of New York

» Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

On the southern side of the park you’ll find horsedrawn carriages which will tour you through the park to the evocative soundtrack of clomping hooves.

can be found along the southwestern edge of the park. It’s the park’s most popular lawn for sunbathing New Yorkers—great for picnics and people watching. It’s close to the famous Tavern on the Green, which serves upscale meals in a converted sheepfold.

Strawberry Fields» (above) Beatles fans descend on this memorial on the west side of the park, with acres of greenery and the photo-op-friendly “Imagine” tilework.

Cleopatra’s Needle» This is the oldest man-made object in Central Park—3,500 years old in fact, originally carved to stand in front of

the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis, Egypt.

Belvedere Castle» This landmark sits atop one of the parks highest points, providing breathtaking views of the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond, and the Ramble.

Bethesda Terrace» An elegant spot in the center of the park, with one of the largest fountains in the city. The statue in the center, Angel of the Waters, was the only one commissioned as part of the original park plan. Just west of here is the Bow Bridge, with graceful lines that make it one of the park’s most photographed features.

culture

NYC has museums and immersive experiences with something for everyone, from art to theatre to the city itself.

Downtown shows off the city’s more cutting edge side, with a broad range of institutions. Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. You can also grab a drink at the XR Bar. On view now is

MAGENTAVERSE, highlighted by an audiovisual exploration of Viva Magenta, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023. (Pantone selected the color for its evocations of fearlessness, exuberance, and optimism.) The experience draws inspiration from nature, NASA, and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Nearby in Chelsea is the Rubin Museum of Art, dedicated to the art and culture of the

Himalayas. You can get an overview of the Rubin’s collection in current exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art, which introduces visitors to the main forms, concepts, meanings, and traditions of Himalayan art.

Further downtown you’ll encounter the only museum in the city dedicated to contemporary art, the New Museum, which was founded in 1977 to showcase the work of underrepresented artists. Currently on view is a full-building immersion in Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined, with painting, collage, drawing, sculpture, and film by the Kenyan-born American artist.

Deeper on the Lower East Side is the Tenement Museum, a time capsule of immigrant life in the early boom years of New York City. The museum can be accessed through tours of restored apartments, reflecting a variety of eras and cultures.

In the Financial District, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum features two core exhibitions at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex downtown. A memorial exhibition—In Memoriam—pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 WTC bombing. On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls.

The historic neighborhood of Gramercy hosts Fotografiska New York, a museum experience for the modern world. It’s known for world-class photography, eclectic programming, and surprising new perspectives. Visit now to catch Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious, with photos and ephemera celebrating a movement that began in the Bronx in 1973 and went on to sweep the globe.

Near Grand Central stands The Morgan Library & Museum, a showcase for both its holdings of rare books and manuscripts and its exquisite Italian Renaissance-style palazzo setting. The nearby AKC Museum of the Dog holds a treasure trove of canine art and artifacts, from watercolors and prints to bronzes and ceramics.

The Upper East Side is home to some of the most famous institutions in the world.

The Frick Collection is known for its focus on European sculpture and decorative arts, as well as Old Master paintings. While its permanent location is closed for renovation, a selection can be seen at Frick Madison, where the holdings benefit from the fresh perspective provided by a very modernist, mid-1960s temporary home.

Celebrating works of art created in Austria and Germany, the Neue Galerie focuses on important movements of the 20th century. Inside an immaculate Beaux-Arts mansion you’ll find decorative objects and famous paintings by the likes of Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee, and Egon Schiele.

Also on uptown’s Museum Mile is The Jewish Museum, founded in 1904 to enhance appreciation of Jewish culture and history. On view now is The Sassoons, which follows four generations of the Jewish Sassoon family around the globe. More than 140 works collected from the early 19th century though World War II populate the exhibit, not only charting the history of the family but also the major issues of the times.

Further uptown is The Museum of the City of New York, which interprets, celebrates, and documents New York—past, present, and future. The latest show here is New York Now: Home, A Photography Triennial, with images on the concept of home representing perspectives as diverse as the city itself.

Across town on the Upper West Side is the city’s oldest museum, the New-York Historical Society Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), on view now, highlights the artist’s powerful silhouette-like imagery and prompts a reconsidering of American legacies.

Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Fashion-inspired shows have been a hit here of late, including the current Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, which shows off the creativity, elegance, and excitement of the legendary French designer. Also on view are historic Brooklyn dwellings and art that ranges from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces.

EXPLORE THE BIG 4

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is fresh off a lengthy expansion and renovation project. A must-see for even the most casual art fan, six levels here cover an immense range of contemporary and modern art. Works include prints and illustrated books, architecture, design and drawing, paintings and sculpture, and photography and video installations. World-famous art by Warhol, van Gogh, Monet, Kahlo, and Picasso can all be found, joined by intriguing temporary exhibitions.

The Met Museum displays some of the greatest cultural treasures in the world, representing every category of art from just about every country from every time period spanning the Stone Age to the present. The museum houses some of the finest American art in the world, as well as an impressive collection of European, Greco-Roman, and Ancient Egyptian art. You can lose yourself for hours here; if you need to recharge, The Temple of Dendur somehow manages to be simultaneously epic and chill.

Holding down a large patch of land just off Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869 and still carries on its mission of discovering and interpreting the natural world. Families love exploring the acres of exhibits here, in addition to the futuristic sphere of The Hayden Planetarium. One of the most popular destinations in the museum is the fourth floor, where you’ll find 100 dinosaur specimens, a small sample of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.

The Guggenheim Museum (above) is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. Completed in 1959 after 16 years of construction, it’s home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus intriguing special exhibitions. The building itself belongs in a museum—one of the world’s most famous structures, spiraling upward in sinuous curves.

THE BOX SHOPPING OUTSIDE

COCKPIT USA

For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments are encouraged in order to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive, but are not required. 5 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

GRAND BAZAAR NYC

Sundays on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! Come hungry: there are great artisanal food options as well. Open 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

Open daily in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. 112 W. 44th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com

LINHART DENTISTRY

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40

years. Patients come from around the world, many 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 and a luxurious seating area. Linhart Dentistry provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency care. 230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

PELÉ SOCCER

Times Square’s Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. There’s also limitededition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma, and seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen. 1560 Broadway (btw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com

SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS

Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 40 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, American whiskeys and bourbons—including their own Barrel Picks. One of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine and champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm. 59 E. 54th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com

SHOPIN THE CITY

By Evan Levy

One of the city’s great pleasures is exploring its stores—and by extension, its neighborhoods. In Lower Manhattan don’t miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus (above). The world-class collection of shops here is definitely about time—or it will be, when you peruse the selection of timepieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. You’ll also find the perfect writing implement at Mont Blanc along with major players like Apple and Banana Republic.

A little ways north is the perennially chic SoHo, which retains its cult status with a focus on the cutting edge (Y3 Concept Store, with clothing by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto; the trendy A.P.C, with an emphasis on stylish basics like denim, outerwear, and sweatshirts).

Just to the east sits Nolita, a small-scale neighborhood with boutiques like Love Adorned, with jewelry and home goods, and Supreme, known for its collaborations with musicians and designers.

Upmarket shoppers flock to the Meatpacking District, where women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia, perfume at Bond No 9, and men’s and women’s boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market.

Just uptown from there is one of the city’s newest shopping—and must see—destinations: Hudson Yards Beyond the Edge features gifts and collectibles, many created just for Hudson Yards; Carmen Sol is on a mission to

make its eco-conscious “jelly” material a staple with its shoes, bags, and jewelry.

Right off Central Park you’ll find The Shops at Columbus Circle, where MAC, Moleskine, Montmartre, and Michael Kors beckon, while newer outposts like Lululemon and CAMP offer ways to work out or work in time for creativity.

Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed (they’re classics, after all). Head to the former, arguably New York’s most famous street, for a who’s who of designer fashion. From Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. Madison Avenue’s names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti

Another Midtown East legend is Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, the luxury department store legend, which is nearby on Lexington Avenue.

Near Times Square, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing for nearly half a century. Sports fans won’t want to miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store.

Grand Central Terminal is not just one of the city’s most inspiring public spaces, it’s also an excellent place to shop, with great souvenirs from the New York Transit Museum and local favorites like Jacques Torres Chocolate and ingredient specialists Spices and Tease. No matter what you’re looking for, you can track it down in NYC.

Above: Shopping at the Oculus

SHOPNEW YORK CITY

Nothing puts more pep in your step than some timely city shopping. Boasting well-curated boutiques, world-famous department stores, and legendary shopping districts, every corner of the city offers seasonal and perennial merch. Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Columbus Circle, The Seaport, NoHo, and SoHo all have unending delights—no matter what your pleasure!

–Wendy Tittel

OFF THE CUFF : : Jewelry shopping doesn’t get any more artistic than when tacking it onto your museum trip. Stroll the Museum of Arts and Design and then beeline to their incredible shop where you’ll encounter exotic designer jewelry of every shape and texture, like this Stockholm cuff from Turkish designer Lika Behar. This open network of oxidized silver and hammered 24K gold dazzles as diamonds dance among its strands ($2,290). 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7700, thestore.madmuseum.org

DON’T CALL ME A TAXI : : The one cab in NYC that’s easy to catch and just as sought after— Lego’s tribute to utter frustration is a fun way to remember a shopping trip through New York City. Made of durable plastic and assembled by you, this display piece will spur conversation once you get home. And you can curse at it all you want. (Fare: $9.95). 636 Fifth Ave., 212-245-3248, lego.com/en-us

APRIL SHOWERS : : Be dry of body, clear of conscience. Shop The Canvas at Oculus (and at the Seaport) and encounter ethical brands like Scarabaeus Sacer. Established in 2018, this homegrown Egyptian advocacy apparel brand and sourcing company specializes in sustainable, ethical, premium quality clothing and home textiles. The Trench Coat is inspired by refugee journeys through extreme weather conditions—forced to leave their homes and loved ones and resiliently withstand whatever challenges that come their way. The body is made of upcycled medically treated dead-stock polyester ($245). Oculus,185 Greenwich St., LL3110; Seaport, 93 South St., thecanvas.global

THE BETTER TO SEE YOU WITH MY DEAR : : From the style capital comes your next pair of statement glasses courtesy of Moscot. This family-owned NYC business of over 5 generations offers more than a century of optical experience. They specialize in high-quality eyewear and your opportunity to visit them in person is NOW! Try on Lemtosh unisex frames and discover your inner cool. Many, many (25!) colors and 3 widths to choose from make this experience quite comfortable and bespoke. Handcrafted using Italian acetate, diamond rivets, keyhole bridge. World-wide shipping makes it a viable proposition ($320). Various locations including 188 Columbus Ave., 646-380-2036, moscot.com

CAUTION! CONTENTS MAY BE HOT : : These ubiquitous cups have fueled many a New Yorker’s caffeine addiction! Own your own ceramic replica as developed by Graham Hill, memorializing one of New York’s most ephemeral icons. Offered by Poster House, this iteration creatively serves many lives—as a mug, water cup, or the perfect place to “grow something.” The original “Anthora” paper cup designed in 1963 by Leslie Buck, featuring Greek motifs and two shields, boasts the cheerful declaration, “We are happy to serve you.” Gaze cheerfully upon it all the way home ($16). 119 W. 23rd St., 917-722-2439, posterhouse.org

HOARD MORE BOOKS : : Rooted to the feeling when you leave that great museum experience? We get you. Our top recommendation? Hoard more books. Especially covetable is the New Museum’s catalog from acclaimed artist Wangechi Mutu’s “Intertwined” exhibition ($69.95). On view through June 4th, the installation showcases the Kenyan-born American’s disciplines across painting, collage, drawing, sculpture, and film. Discover the entire New Museum’s treasure trove of tomes, some proclaiming art is the highest form of hope. We heartily concur. 235 Bowery, 212-219-1222, newmuseum.org

Broadway Your Way: A Visitor’s Guide

By Griffin Miller

It’s no secret that Times Square is the nerve center of New York’s Theater District, a bustling hub of photo ops and pop-up performances from which adjoining streets branch into a promised land of Broadway shows. In the Big Apple, year-round performance options are unequalled,

but this time of year congratulations are in order since you’re able to scope out Broadway’s newest productions during prime time. A dozen+ shows are set to open over the next few weeks!

The jaw-dropping roster of 2023 Tony contenders includes an unusually large number of musical revivals: Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’, revitalized for the 21st century by

original production cast member Wayne Cilento; Lerner and Loewe’s CAMELOT, with an updated book by Aaron Sorkin (West Wing; To Kill a Mockingbird), starring Phillipa Soo (Hamilton), Tony winner Andrew Burnap (The Inheritance), and Jordan Donica (My Fair Lady); Parade, starring Tony winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Micaela Diamond (The Cher Show), which had a sold-out run at New York City Center before moving to Broadway; and a full-orchestra throw-back version of Sweeney Todd, led by Grammy and Tony nominee Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) in the title role, alongside Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (You Can’t Take It With You; Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales) as the bloodthirsty meat pie maven, Mrs. Lovett. In terms of new musicals, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest— Bad Cinderella -- having already racked up rave reviews in the U.K., has not only landed on Broadway, but is giving the familiar fairy tale a modern day run for its happily ever. Shucked, on the other hand, offers theatregoers a generous helping of homegrown Nashville

humor from Tony- winning writer Robert Horn (Tootsie), set to a score by Grammy-winning country music songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Rounding out the category this spring is New York, New York, featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-winning team of John Kander & Fred Ebb (Chicago; Cabaret), with additional lyrics by Pulitzer and Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton; In the Heights), and a book by Tony nominee David Thompson (The Scottsboro Boys). Helming the production as both director and choreographer is five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman (The Producers; The Scottsboro Boys), who’s recruited Donna Zakowska (a.k.a. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Emmy-winning costume designer) to ensure the show’s 1946 backdrop is fashionably accurate.

New plays—and here we’re talking adaptations, as well as original dramas, comedies, and dramadies—are also generating major interest from ticket buyers. For example, Emma Donoghue’s theatrical adaptation of her best-selling novel/Oscar-winning film, Room, arrives on Broadway with Tony winner Adrienne

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Left: Cody Jamison Strand as Book of Mormon’s Elder Cunningham. Photo: Paul Coltas. Below: Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ revitalized for the 21st century. Photo: Julieta Cervantes.

THEATER MAP

What’s playing where on the great white way

18

40 & Juliet (Stephen Sondheim Theatre)

39 Aladdin (New Amsterdam)

21 Bad Cinderella (Imperial Theatre)

33 A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Musical (Broadhurst Theatre)

22 Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (Music Box Theatre)

9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)

1 Camelot (Vivian Beaumont Theater)

8 Chicago (Ambassador)

23 A Doll’s House (Hudson Theatre)

38 Fat Ham (American Airlines Theatre)

3 Funny Girl (August Wilson Theatre)

31 Good Night, Oscar (Belasco Theatre)

10 Hadestown (Walter Kerr)

19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)

37 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)

28 Kimberly Akimbo (Booth Theatre)

11 Leopoldstadt (Longacre Theatre)

27 Life of Pi (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre)

29 The Lion King (Minskoff)

4 MJ The Musical (Neil Simon Theatre)

24 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld)

36 New York, New York (St. James Theatre)

26 Parade (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

13 Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)

34 The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic)

2 Pictures From Home (Studio 54)

25 Prima Facie (Golden Theatre)

11 Room (James Earl Jones Theatre)

41 Shucked (Nederlander Theatre)

15 SIX (Lena Horne Theatre)

28 Some Like It Hot (Shubert Theatre)

14 Summer, 1976 (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)

17 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)

35 The Thanksgiving Play (Helen Hayes Theatre)

6 Wicked (Gershwin Theatre)

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Warren (Tina–The Tina Turner Musical) in a maternal role of immense compassion and resilience. Similarly, Yann Martel’s best-seller Life of Pi has had a life on both screen and stage. Its Olivier-winning adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti is now in residence at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre with original U.K. cast members. Another London import, Suzie Miller’s solo drama Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) in her Broadway debut, arrives in New York after playing to sold-out houses and stellar reviews across the pond.

Back-peddling into the past are two plays premiering just days apart. Summer, 1976, 47 years retro with serious celebrity clout, is set during the Bicentennial and stars award-winning actors Laura Linney (The Big C; John Adams; My Name Is Lucy Barton) and Jessica Hecht (Special; Friends; A View From the Bridge). Good Night, Oscar skews two decades earlier to 1958 when The Tonight Show host Jack

Paar’s guest du jour was the unpredictable actor/pianist/ wit, Oscar Levant, played by Emmy winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace). And should you wish to ratchet up humor another notch or three, you’ll want to angle your funny bone towards James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prizewinning Fat Ham, a seeming spoof on Hamlet with a builtin undercurrent of tragedy; the farce-on-steroids hilarity of an amateur theatre production, Peter Pan Goes Wrong; and Larissa FastHorse’s satirical comedy—starring Tony winner Katie Finneran, D’Arcy Carden, Scott Foley, and Chris Sullivan—in which a way-woke acting troupe finds itself caught up in a madcap mess when trying to mount The Thanksgiving Play

ENTRANCES, EXTENSIONS, & EXITS

»Hadestown Turns On The Heat as Three of Its Stars Re-Up: having recently revisited this phenomenal musical to see Lillias White, Tom Hewitt, and Jewelle Blackman bring down the

A PRODUCER’S LIFE

The early chapters of legendary producer Julian Schlossberg’s bio Try Not to Hold It Against Me remind me of a 1940s black & white movie: spunky kid growing up in a New York neighborhood pals around, gets into scrapes, learns life lessons, etc. As the book progresses, however, it turns vivid technicolor, shining a klieg light on a cinematictheatrical-celebrity-spangled life. Mr. Schlossberg shares it in short, episodic chapters spanning decades of eclectic, insightful, and captivating showbiz memories. Five bravos and a standing ovation. beaufortbooks.com/try-not-to-hold-it-against-me

house playing Hermes, Hades, and Persephone respectively, I’m pleased to report all three have extended their contracts. White and Hewitt have signed on through June 4th, while Blackman’s final show will be June 25th. What can I say, these are not-to-bemissed performances, so reserve your seats ASAP!

»Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Maintains the Magic: wands at the ready and first-tier cast in a holding pattern. All in all, excellent news for theatregoers whose love of the books and films demands a spectacular transition to live theatre. A recent visit to the Lyric Theatre—necromanced into an otherworldly/interactive space to explore pre-show and intermission—had me transfixed. Harry Potter (Steve Haggard) and Draco Malfoy (Aaron Bartz) have grown into dads, while their sons Albus (Joel Meyers) and Scorpius (Erik C. Peterson) are Hogwarts BFFs whose entanglement in a wild and dangerous pursuit endangers the

wizarding world. Prepare to be transported…literally!

»The Book of Mormon Recently Celebrated Its 12th Broadway Birthday: the revolving door of actors in the roles of Elders Price and Cunningham in the Tony-winning musical— currently filled by Kevin Clay and Cody Jamison Strand—is impressive. But did you know two former cast members can be seen on New York stages? Tony winner Matt Doyle (Company) who once filled Elder Price’s shoes at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre is Little Shop of Horrors’ current Seymour, while Parade’s Ben Platt has played both pivotal Elders. Hello!!

»A Doll’s House Adds A Week: with Oscar winner Jessica Chastain leading the cast of Amy Herzog’s new version of the Ibsen classic, is it any wonder the show extended time on Broadway? The play will now

run through Saturday, June 10th, but I wouldn’t hesitate to reserve seats.

»Chicago’s Newest Roxie Hart: as of April 10th, Olivia Holt has made her Broadway debut in the long-running Kander & Ebb revival. Known for playing Kate Wallis in the Freeform series Cruel Summer, Holt will be razzle-dazzling in the iconic musical for eight weeks only, departing the role on June 4th.

»Pictures From Home Concludes Limited Engagement: three of theatre’s most compelling performers—Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wannamaker—bring Larry Sultan’s emotionally complex photo memoir to life…but only through April 30th. Worth checking out.

»Funny Girl Posts Cast Extensions & Closing Date: good news/bad news for Funny Girl fans. In the plus column, headliners Lea

Michele (Fanny Brice), Ramin Karimloo (Nick Arnstein), Jared Grimes (Eddie Ryan), and Tovah Feldshuh (Mrs. Brice), have signed on to play their roles through September 3rd; on the negative side, that date is also when the show will be exiting Broadway.

»Little Shop of Horrors’ Current Audrey Adds a Month to Her Run: producers of the popular Off-Broadway revival recently announced Maude Apatow of HBO’s Euphoria will continue on with the show through the end of April.

»The Phantom of the Opera’s Grand Finale: recordbreaking, history-making, Broadway’s longest running musical takes its final curtain call on Sunday, April 16th, marking the end of an era, but graciously leaving behind 35 epic years of “Music of the Night”. Adieu.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Prepare to be transported… literally!

Photo by Matthew Murphy

THEATER

OUR THEATER SECTION is listed alphabetically, with an icon indicating the type of performance corresponding to the key below.

KEY COMEDY DRAMA MUSICAL EVENT

broadway & JULIET

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new musical asks what would happen next if Juliet ditched her famous ending for a fresh start and a second chance at life and love—her way.

ALADDIN

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

(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.

BAD CINDERELLA

Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; badcinderellabroadway.com

(2 hrs., 25 mins) In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s contemporary take on the classic fairy tale, all is perfect in the kingdom except for one stubborn peasant: Cinderella!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

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

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) With his break into songwriting in the 1960s and meteoric rise in the 1970s—and plenty of crushing disappointments and mega-triumphs along the way—Neil Diamond has been a superstar for five decades. How did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time? The answer awaits in this electrifying musical set to his era-defining smash hits.

BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’

Music Box Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dancinbway.com

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) This 21st-century revamp celebrates the art form Fosse loved, perfected, and changed forever. Featuring his most inventive—and also seldomperformed—choreography.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com

2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals, from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone of South Park fame. The show follows a couple of wide-eyed Mormon missionaries whose first official assignment takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane in all the right places!

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CAMELOT

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

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Lerner & Loewe’s celebrated musical about King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot has been reimagined for the 21st-century by award-winner Aaron Sorkin. In previews for a 4/13 opening.

CHICAGO

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

1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” sparkles with Bob Fosse’s choreographic legacy.

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; adollshousebroadway.com

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(1 hr., 50 mins., no intermission) Amy Herzog’s thrill ing revamp of Ibsen’s drama about a married woman who dramatically defies tradition stars Oscar winner Jessica Chastain.

FAT HAM

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; fathambroadway.com

(95 mins., no intermission) In this Pulitzer-winning dramedy, a college kid is grappling with identity when their father’s ghost shows up demanding they avenge his murder. In previews for a 4/12 opening.

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FUNNY GIRL

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; funnygirlonbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 50 mins.) This first Broadway revival of the celebrated Fanny Brice musical bio/romcom features a new book by Harvey Fierstein.

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; goodnightoscar.com

(1 hr., 40 mins., no intermission) In 1958, actor/pianist/ subversive wit Oscar Levant leaves The Tonight Show audiences howling and censors scrambling. Previews begin 4/7 for a 4/24 opening.

HADESTOWN

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com

2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This unique and stunning musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin follows the overlapping mythical love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone. The action unfolds in both a stylized New Orleans setting and Hades’ Underworld stomping ground. For the score, think New Orleans jazz melded with American folk.

HAMILTON

Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com

2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) This megahit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us.com

2018 Tony, Best Play (3 hrs., 30 mins.) This visually spectacular show begins where the films end, with the friendship between Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son, Scorpius—BFFs whose magical misadventures involve Time-Turner shenanigans and a mysterious friend. Familiar characters plus a new generation of Hogwarts students make this a must-see.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kimberlyakimbothemusical.com

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) A bright and funny Jersey teen happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. But even with family secrets and possible felony charges, she’s determined to find happiness.

LEOPOLDSTADT

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; leopoldstadtplay.com

(2 hrs., 10 mins., no intermission) Tom Stoppard’s passionate drama of love and endurance follows one extended family from 1899 into the mid-1950s.

LIFE OF PI

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

(2 hrs., 10 mins.) In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 16-year-old Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and Royal Bengal tiger. Who will survive? In previews for a 3/30 opening.

THE LION KING

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com

1998 Tony, Best Musical (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 his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.

MJ THE MUSICAL

Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 35 mins.) This musical bio looks into Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

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

2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A gleefully flamboyant take on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie; add a love triangle, Bohemians and aristocrats rubbing elbows, Toulouse-Lautrec, and over 70 songs!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; newyorknewyorkbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) In this Kander & Ebb love letter to the title city, it’s 1946 and a group of performers and makers have big dreams…but do they have what it takes to succeed? In previews for a 4/26 opening.

PARADE

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

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Georgia, Jewish newlyweds Leo and Lucille face a test of faith and devotion when Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; pangoeswrongbway.com

(2 hrs.) The hilariously inept Cornley Drama Society battles tech mishaps and cast disputes during a performance of J.M Barrie’s tale of kids and pirates in Neverland. In previews for a 4/19 opening.

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

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

1988 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The legendary thriller about a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Thru 4/16.

PICTURES FROM HOME

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., picturesfromhomebroadway.com

(105 mins, no intermission) A comic and dramatic portrait of a mother, a father, and the son who photographed their lives. Starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker. Thru 4/30.

PRIMA FACIE

Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; primafacieplay.com

(90 mins., no intermission) An unexpected event forces Tessa, a brilliant young barrister, to confront the lines where patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge. Previews begin 4/11 for a 4/23 opening.

ROOM

James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; roombroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kidnapped as a teen, Ma has been locked inside a purpose-built room for 7 years. Her 5-year old son’s imagination keeps him happy, but for Ma it’s time to escape. Previews begin 4/3 for a 4/17 opening.

SHUCKED

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-921-8000; shuckedmusical.com

What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two Nashville superstars? A hilarious farm-to-fable musical about, well, corn. In previews for a 4/4 opening.

SIX

Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; sixonbroadway.com

(80 mins., no intermission) From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the 6 wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st-century girl power.

SOME LIKE IT HOT

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

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) After witnessing a mob hit, two musicians flee Chicago by joining an all-girl band—will gangsters and/or love be their undoing?

SUMMER, 1976

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com

As the country celebrates its Bicentennial, two young women navigate motherhood, ambition, and intimacy. Previews begin 4/4 for a 4/25 opening.

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; sweeneytoddbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in Stephen Sondheim’s musical about a pie shop owner and vengeful barber who wreak havoc on London’s Fleet Street.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; 2st.com

(90 mins., no intermission) An effort to mount a Thanksgiving school pageant that finally gives voice to Native Americans triggers a madcap feast of everything right, wrong, and woke in America. In previews for a 4/20 opening.

WICKED

Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., 877-250-2929; wickedthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-hued; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular. Wicked takes the world of Oz’s fairy tale roots and replants them into an eyepopping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.

off-broadway

BLUE MAN GROUP

Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-258-3626; blueman.com

(105 mins.) Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter, and surprises. 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn.

CUISINE CORNER

NY ITALIAN: MANGIA!

WEST SIDE STORIES

On a vibrant stretch of Broadway right across from Lincoln Center, Upper West Side legend Cafe Fiorello features a timeless interior finished in warm wood, brass, and mirrors. Updated Italian classics from the kitchen begin with a 50-item hot and cold antipasto bar, followed by stellar seafood, steak, veal, and pasta. With interiors inspired by

a Tuscan artist’s studio, Trattoria Dell’Arte brings clever design to a vibrant spot in Midtown West. You’ll find the city’s largest antipasto bar, along with signatures like veal chop Parmigiana and the 101 Layer Lasagna. Bond 45 holds down a roomy, rustic-chic space inside the stylish Deco confines of the Hotel Edison. The resturant is best known for its antipasto bar, which offers a rotating selection of market-fresh veggies. You’ll also find an expansive menu that

includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza.

The USA Brooklyn Delicatessen turns back the culinary clock to slower times. Locations in Times Square and Midtown West serve New

Top: pasta twirling at Midtown West standout Masseria dei Vini. Above right: celebs are drawn to the classics at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, family-run since 1944. Left: Roman-style pepperoni pizza is a signature at USA Brooklyn Delicatessen.

CUISINE WORLD BEAT

York classics, including memorable Roman-style pizza pies.

New York restaurants come and go, but Patsy’s Italian Restaurant is forever. The famed eatery—which only has one location, right in the heart of midtown—has been around for nearly 80 years and is only getting better. Dishes like stuffed artichokes, eggplant Parmigiana, and spaghetti

and meatballs are as rich and flavorful as ever.

At La Masseria, close by Broadway shows, you’ll find a first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional and modern. Inspirations come from the region of Puglia (the heel of Italy’s “boot”), crafting simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes.

Spinoff Masseria dei Vini is

known for its Neapolitan style pizza crafted with a Ferrara wood-burning oven. Seafood and fresh homemade pastas are complemented by an extensive wine list, mainly from Italy but without ignoring the rest of the world.

DESSERT

When you’re ready for a sweet ending to Little Italy ad-

ventures, Caffé Palermo is your destination. Here since 1973, this must-stop downtown legend is hosted by Baby John, The Cannoli King. His cannolis keep to that perfect balance between sweet cream and satisfying crunch, making them the best in the city. There’s unbeatable cappuccino and espresso as well.

TRAVEL THE WORLD IN NYC

HEAVENLY HELL’S KITCHEN

The recent arrival of Chi Restaurant in Midtown West is one of the most significant Chinese restaurant openings in the city in decades. The kitchen turns out elevated takes on Chinese cuisines, mainly from Szechuan regions, but also taking in Cantonese, Hunan, and Beijing. Small plates, including a large dim sum selection, are great for sharing. (You’ll find Asian specialty drinks at the

luxurious bar.)

One of NYC’s best bets for pre-theater dining is Restaurant Row (46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues). A highlight is Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine. Tastes are inspired by the kitchens of the islands, using recipes handed down for generations. The atmosphere blends the bright colors of the Caribbean with vibrations of reggae and soca.

TIMES SQUARE

You can take a Cuban vacation in the middle of Times Square at Havana Central. Authentic, home-cooked food is served in a lively 1950s-inspired setting. The atmosphere gets even better with live Latin music Thursday and Friday nights. Experience the Roaring Twenties with grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at bar-restaurant Gatsby’s Landing. A globally

inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pastas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees.

GREEKING OUT

Nerai brings a taste of Greece to Midtown East. Experience the fresh flavors of the Aegean with a range of refined seafood dishes, hummus, housemade feta, and grilled pita bread. (Nerai’s wine program holds the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.)

Above left: a bounty of creative cuisine at Chi Restaurant. Bottom left: Havana Central serves up the tropics in a glass. Above right: stylish surrounds for a globally inspired menu at Gatsby’s Landing. Right: Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine brings the flavors of the islands to Restaurant Row.

STEAK ICONIC HOUSES

HERE’S THE BEEF

For a memorable meal, it’s hard to beat the classic experience of a New York steakhouse. The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and

house’s own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish.

The grill gets the spotlight at nearby spinoff Benjamin Prime, turning out USDA primae dry-aged steaks. (There’s also a great seafood

Prime tomahawk steaks and much more at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

for generations. Look for fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and, of course, stellar steaks. A fixture in the Theater District near the Gershwin Theater since 1999, The Palm Midtown is a natural dining destination before or after a show. A second location, The Palm Tribeca, is just steps away from the Financial District, the Hudson River, and Battery Park.

Strip House brings soaring steak to a bi-level space near Bryant Park. The interior is siren-red and accented with vintage black and white photography, but the star of the show is the namesake New York strip. It’s served in 20-ounce portions with the bone in, coated with a generous layer of salt and pepper, and complemented by a bulb of garlic and a sprig of rosemary. Cuts like the dry-aged Porterhouse for two and the grass-fed filet mignon are sure to impress as well. For an accompanying glass of wine, note that

Surf meets turf at Benjamin Prime, serving prime filets and some of the freshest seafood in the city.

Strip House earned a coveted Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2022. There’s a second location near Union Square, Strip House Downtown, with a similar inviting look and standout steaks. At the garden level downtown, the Speakeasy serves beer, wine, cocktails, and the full dinner menu, for those who prefer a more intimate experience.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse reflects the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, including cuts like filet mignon, a bone-in filet, and Prime New York Strip. There’s also as fine imported wagyu beef. Seafood fans can choose from shrimp cocktail, jumbo lump crab cake, and tuna tartare, among a fresh seafood selection. The interior features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. The experience blends classic and contemporary, with an innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene. In Midtown West, sleek Bar 12-21 offers a sophisticated gathering place to enjoy a signature Mortini and Bar Bites. There’s also a second Lower Manhattan location, near the 9/11 Memorial.

DINING

CUCINA 8½ MW $$$

9 W. 57th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-829-0812, cucina812.com | ITALIAN

An elevated experience of rustic Italian cuisine in midtown’s architecturally stunning Solow Building. A winding staircase opens to a spacious dining room and bar area. Chef Michael D’Armi takes inspiration from New York and Italian culinary traditions, with many tableside presentations. Housemade pastas and pizzas, creative crudo, a smart wine list, and Negroni variations among the cocktails.

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE

STEAKHOUSE TD $$$

1221 Ave. of the Americas (48th-49th Sts.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAKHOUSE

$ Inexpensive/Mostly $15 & under

$$ Mostly $15-$35

$$$ Mostly $35 +

theater district/midtown west

BOND 45 TS $$

221 W. 46th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com | ITALIAN

One of the great restaurants from The Fireman Hospitality Group, best known for its antipasto bar, which offers a rotating selection of market-fresh veggies. You’ll also find an expansive menu that includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza. Breakfast served daily. Expansive rustic-chic space inside the stylish Deco confines of the Hotel Edison. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10pm, FriSat. 7am-11pm.

BROOKLYN DINER MW $$

212 W. 57th St. (Broadway-7th Ave.), 212-977-1957, brooklyndiner.com | AMERICAN

A classic New York experience awaits at this central spot inspired by “the old neighborhood in Brooklyn.” Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with diner favorites like Reubens, burgers, chicken soup, and pot pies. Lighter fare like tacos, teriyaki salmon, and entree salads as well. Outdoor patio seating available. Additional location near Times Square at 155 W. 43rd St., btw. 6th Ave. & Broadway.

CHI RESTAURANT TD $$

492 9th Ave. (37th-38th Sts.), 212-918-1470, chirestaurantnyc.com | CHINESE

One of the most significant Chinese restaurant openings in New York City in decades. Luxurious and delicious Chinese cuisines mainly from Szechuan regions, but including Cantonese, Hunan, and Beijing. Finest, freshest ingredients. Asian specialty drinks at luxurious bar. Three private party rooms. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is an energetic and luxurious three-story restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near Times Square and Radio City Music Hall. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center, this unforgettable NYC steakhouse treats guests to an exceptional experience through chef-driven cuisine, world-class wines, and unparalleled hospitality.

ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$

1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN

The show goes on at this popular Times Square spot for delicious food, drinks, and live performances. Located in the heart of the Theater District, Ellen’s has been a staple in the Broadway community since 1987, known for their famous waitstaff singing popular musicals while visitors enjoy a meal. The iconic diner brings in visitors from all over the world, with its retro and nostalgic memorabilia.

GATSBY’S LANDING TS $$$

120 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-597-2850, gatsbyslanding.com | NEW AMERICAN

Experience the Roaring Twenties with the splendor of grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at this restaurant-bar in the heart of Times Square. Expertly executed, globally inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pastas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees. Bar-lounge offers wines, beers, and creative cocktails to please all tastes. Pre- and posttheater dining daily.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles to contemporary stars. Don’t miss weekend brunch 11am-3pm, with bottomless mimosas and faves like chicken ‘n’ waffles and build-your-own scrambles.

DINING

HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$

151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN

Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food—but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 4-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Now offering outdoor dining! Live Latin music every Thurs. 6-9pm and Fri. 7-10pm.

JASMINE’S CARIBBEAN CUISINE TD $$

371 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-964-5337, jasminecaribbeancuisine.com | CARIBBEAN

Restaurant Row newcomer inspired by the bright colors of the Caribbean. Quaint outside area in addition to upbeat main dining space. The kitchens of Dominica, Antigua, St. Thomas, Trinidad, and Jamaica influence the cuisine, drawing on family recipes handed down across generations. Don’t miss house specials like jerk jazzy wings, with fruit-filled cocktail blends to complement. Happy Hour Tues.-Fri., 4-7pm.

LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$

235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 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, and charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS $$

560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com | AMERICAN

A touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle. While looking out over Times Square, be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or any of their signature island-inspired dishes. This two-story tropical oasis also features signature margaritas, along with a wide selection of cool concoctions.

MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$

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

A first-rate Italian menu blends traditional and modern. Beautiful dishes from Puglia, many of which incorporate seafood and fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass and a large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

THE PALM RESTAURANT–MIDTOWN TD $$$

250 W. 50th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-333-7256, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

A dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. Enjoy a spectacular meal before or after a show or catch up with friends, celebrate family milestones, and close business deals. Broad menu includes fan-favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and steaks. Open Sun. 4–9pm, Mon.-Sat. 11:30am–10pm. Follow us on social @PalmRestaurant.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$

236 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com | ITALIAN

A Theater District “must go” renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan cuisine is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, stuffed artichoke, eggplant Parmigiana, and calamari stuffed with seafood. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys. com for updated hours). All cards.

REDEYE GRILL MW $$

890 7th Ave. (56th St.), 212-541-9000, redeyegrill.com | AMERICAN

Upscale dining featuring an elevated outdoor patio with prime views of Carnegie Hall and midtown. Classic American brasserie scene, with polished nickel and leather, warm tones, and original Red Grooms artwork. Gourmet menu features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and sushi, with house specialties like the spicy tuna burger and scallops casino. Save room for banana cream pie!

STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE TS $$$

15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the namesake cut isn’t the only thing to marvel upon…our walls are adorned with original Studio Manassé prints of 1930s burlesque stars. Our signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts enjoyed in a bi-level space for lunch, dinner, and private dining.

TRATTORIA DELL’ARTE MW $$

900 7th Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-245-9800, trattoriadellarte.com | ITALIAN

The largest antipasto bar in the city, accompanied by signature Italian dishes including veal chop Parmigiana, chicken pepperoni Parmigiana, and the classic 101 Layer Lasagna. Interior features include funky oversize sculptures, in a space inspired by an artist’s studio in Tuscany. All in the heart of midtown!

DINING

USA BROOKLYN DELICATESSEN MW $

200 W. 57th St. (7th Ave., btw. 56th-57th Sts.), 212-757-5757, brooklyndelicatessen.com

AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD

The USA Brooklyn Delicatessen turns back the culinary clock to a slower time, when our tastes were simpler. It’s the kind of real food you crave. Hot sandwiches and comfort food with a laid-back ambiance. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our menus feature EGGFACE sandwiches at breakfast; for lunch and dinner enjoy offerings ranging from hot pastrami, corned beef, and turkey to chicken soup and salads.

upper west side

CAFE FIORELLO UWS $$

1900 Broadway (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-595-5330, cafefiorello.com | ITALIAN

New Yorkers’ go-to for visits to Lincoln Center. Upper West Side legend features a lively outdoor cafe and a timeless interior finished in warm wood, brass, and mirrors. Updated Italian classics from the kitchen begin with a 50-item hot and cold antipasto bar. Excels in seafood, steak, veal, and pasta.

chelsea

CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH $$

25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork | AMERICAN

Indulge your senses at new flagship location in Hudson River Park, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events all under one roof. Live music or comedy can be found on one of the two stages every night of the week—you can expect to find national touring acts in an intimate setting. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and enjoy special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop. Great views of NYC’s newest park, Little Island.

east village

STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL

LOUNGE EV $$$

13 E. 12th St. (University Pl.-5th Ave.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Iconic NYC restaurant providing innovative food in a burlesque atmosphere, for a high-end steakhouse experience. Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and an extensive wine list. Limited seating is also available in the attached Speakeasy for those who prefer a more intimate dinner and cocktail experience.

financial district

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE FD $$$

World Trade Center, 136 Washington St. (Cedar-Albany Sts.), 212-608-0171

mortons.com | STEAK/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.

noho

CATCH’N ICE CREAM NH $

65 Bleecker St. (Broadway-Lafayette St.), 646-449-9552, catchnicecream.com | DESSERT

The #1 ice cream creator, Dylan Lemay, is throwing and catching artisan ice cream balls at his newly opened store, CATCH’N Ice Cream in NoHo, New York. Visit us and catch your next favorite flavor of ice cream! Or try our unique Behind the Counter experience—make your own ice cream ball, coat it in chocolate, and roll in your favorite toppings! Open 7 days from noon to late.

tribeca

THE PALM RESTAURANT—TRIBECA T $$$

206 West St. (Warren-Chambers Sts.), 646-395-6393, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. A place to not only enjoy a spectacular meal but also catch up with friends, close business deals, and celebrate family milestones. Located in the heart of its storied neighborhood, enjoy a wide array of menu options such as the fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and steaks. Open Sun.-Mon. 4-9pm, Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 4-10pm. Follow us on social @PalmRestaurant.

gramercy park

PETE’S TAVERN GP $$

129 E. 18th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-473-7676, petestavern.com | AMERICAN

NYC’s oldest original bar and restaurant, known as “The Tavern O. Henry Made Famous,” just 5 minutes from Union Square. Relive Pete’s colorful history, dating back to 1864, as you view the original photos and memorabilia displayed throughout the establishment. Serving from lunch through late-night dinner featuring the best comfort dishes and specialties. Wide selection of tap beers, cocktails, spirits and wines. Experience our award-winning decorations this holiday season. Instagram @petestavernnyc.

DINING

midtown east

BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$

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, the grill gets highlighted at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 sq. ft. space houses an expansive main dining room and now offers outdoor dining.

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

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

Founded in 2006, Benjamin Restaurant Group is still family owned and operated and a top area culinary destination. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj treat each guest like family. Defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dryaged beef grilled to perfection, enjoyed in the cozy main dining room or outdoor patio. Open for breakfast, Mon.-Fri. 7:30-11am, serving Fiorentine omelettes, Belgian waffles, and, of course, steak & eggs.

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

551 5th Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315, mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE

Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts: the ideal place for a memorable dinner. With a true blend of classic and contemporary, the ambiance is unmatched. From our innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene, to the elegant, sophisticated dining rooms, Morton’s can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. Look for raw bar specials and butcher-cut features like the tomahawk ribeye, dry-aged bone-in K.C. strip, and wagyu filet. Visit our website for the latest chef features and hours.

NERAI ME $$$

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

Refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team turns out a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Be transported from the bustling streets of NYC 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.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

158 E. 48th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN

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 roasted Nova Scotia halibut.

financial district

TIN BUILDING FD $-$$$

96 South St. (Pier 17), 646-868-6000, tinbuilding.com | RESTAURANTS AND FOOD HALL

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling new culinary destination in Lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport and the culmination of chef Jean-Georges

Vongerichten’s lifetime desire to open his own marketplace. Astride the Brooklyn Bridge, the two-story building offers multiple restaurants with open kitchens, innovative retail concepts, and an impeccably stocked central market with locally sourced produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, and rare ingredients.

greenwich village

HOUSTON HALL GV $

222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com | RESTAURANT AND BEER HALL

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. A top spot for Happy Hour, revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri. from 4pm-7pm. The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels with warm cheddar ale dip. Signature cocktails include Espresso Martinis and Moscow Mules, joined by a variety of craft beers on tap, with seasonal specials and plenty of lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA.

little italy

CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $

148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN

Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by and 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.

AF TER HOURS

Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps.

Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJdriven nightclubs all around the city. If you’re looking for a neighborhoody pint you’ll find plenty of options in midtown. NYC is also full of opportunities to take advantage of the city’s vertical nature. Ophelia Lounge perches 26 stories high in Midtown East, full of rich Art Deco style. Craft cocktails look to the glory of the space during its ‘20s and ‘30s heyday (the views are worthy, too).

Near Times Square, you can rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and

an awe-inspiring memorabilia collection at Hard Rock Cafe. Nearby Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting. There’s live Latin music every Thursday from 6-9pm and Fridays from 7-10pm. For a touch of the tropics, check out Margaritaville New York, where you’ll find a vacation state of mind while looking out over Times Square.

The singular vision of star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten plays out downtown at the new Tin Building. Twelve restaurants and three bars make this a great nightlife destination; don’t miss the Chinese-inspired speakeasy stylings of the House of the Red Pearl, hidden

Top: the elegant Ophelia Lounge.

behind an Asian specialty shop.

City Winery New York City at Hudson River Park combines great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, where the food can be paired with a great glass of wine. Two stages host music and comedy. On Sundays, don’t miss the Strawberry Fields: Ultimate Beatles Brunch

For world-class musicianship, look to Jazz at Lincoln Center. Intimate venue

Dizzy’s Club was built to maximize the sound of live jazz—shows nightly.

The East Village has its own destination for eclectic music in Drom. Programming varies from jazz, rock, electronic, and funk to international. Drom is also home to Schtick A Pole In It, NYC’s best (and only) comedy/pole dancing show. For a taste of the city’s history, check out Pete’s Tavern. NYC’s oldest original bar and restaurant is just 5 minutes from Union Square.

Gotham Comedy Club shows can feature big names like NYC’s own Marlon Wayans.

The rosewood bar, tin ceiling, tile floors, and bar room booths are all original, in place since 1864. (Pete’s most famous regular was O. Henry who penned his masterpiece, “Gift of the Magi”, in Booth 3.)

We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham AllStars.

In the back of easy-going midtown bar Grisly Pear you’ll find the theater-like Grisly Pear Comedy Club, which brings in comedians from late night shows on top of new talent and the occasional star drop-in. The bar and kitchen stay open late.

NIGHTLIFE

OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing.

GRISLY PEAR MW

243 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-529-3808, thegrislypear.com

LEGEND

CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH

25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork

Indulge your senses at this Hudson River Park flagship, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events all under one roof. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages most every night. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and enjoy special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop.

DROM EV

85 Ave. A (5th-6th Sts.), 212-777-1157, dromnyc.com

From jazz and rock to electronic to soul & funk to international, a beacon of diverse music in the East Village. “New York’s premier venue for world music” (Wall Street Journal) also features a bar, kitchen, and lounge, in addition to the roomy main space. Live concerts are the strength here, with other happenings that include burlesque, film, dance, DJs, and stand-up.

GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB CH

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

Whether it’s date night, an evening with the boys, a girls night out, or even a good place to take your mother-in-law, Gotham has a show for you. Great laughs from top-tier professionals are joined by delicious pub food, a huge liquor selection--including 30 kinds of vodka--and an actual wine list. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with a 2-beverage minimum.

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Great food and drinks in a classy yet easy-going Midtown bar. In the rear is the theater-like Grisly Pear Comedy Club, where you’ll see comedians from late night shows, Netflix, Comedy Central, and BET, on top of occasional star drop-ins and the best new talent in the city. Come for dinner and a drink up front in the bar, or eat and drink while you catch a show (don’t miss made-to-order donuts!). Bar and kitchen open late.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york

Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles grace the walls along with more contemporary items. Recently opened Rock Shop features authentic Hard Rock merchandise. Bottomless mimosa brunches every Sat.-Sun. 11am-3pm!

HOUSTON HALL GV

222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. A top spot for Happy Hour, revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri. from 4pm-7pm. The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels. Signature cocktails include Espresso Martinis and Moscow Mules, plus craft beers on tap, with seasonal specials and plenty of lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER MW

10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org

One of the world’s premiere destinations for jazz. The Rose Theater hosts performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—the world-renowned trumpeter and composer serves as the managing and artistic director here. Also in the complex is intimate venue Dizzy’s Club (shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thurs.-Sat.), expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS

560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com

A touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle. While looking out over Times Square, be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or signature island-inspired dishes.

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