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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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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 (visible above at the southern tip of the island). 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 and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, and on out to New Jersey’s ports and skylines.
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SIGHTSEEING The World’s Greatest Views & More
The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors 360° panoramas of Manhattan in all its glory. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world.
New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it. For immersion in the Art Deco glory of 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 (you can’t fully appreciate the scale of it until you see it from above).
See the Empire State Building (above left) for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Recent addi tions have made visits here better than ever.
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.
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 cityguideny.com/sightseeing 13
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 adven tures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game Times Square also entices with the new
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 throughout the adventure.
The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. While you’re in the neighborhood, check out The Vessel, a monumental sculpture that’s great for photoAcrossops.town near Grand Central, SUMMIT
RiseNY, a first of its kind attraction that com bines a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic aspects of New York. Take in galleries like Finance, Fashion, and Film before going on a exhilarating ride that has your feet dangling over NYC landmarks.
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, the Manhattan skyline, and the American Dream mall. The wheel holds 27 completely enclosed and climate-controlled Gondolas, including two VIP Gondolas with leather bucket seats and custom LED light shows.
Clockwise from above: jaw-dropping perspectives await at One World Observatory; cruise New York Harbor with Statue City Cruises; be the hero of your own adventure at The Escape Game; soar 300 feet into the sky in a climate-controlled Gondola at Dream Wheel New Jersey.
For another point of view on New York’s waterways, look to NYC’s legendary Intrepid. Founded in 1982, the 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 (right), the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display are 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic.
FLYING HIGH ON THE WATER
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 (right) 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).
14 Everything To Do NYC 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 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 trace their ancestry here. Visitors can explore the grand French Renaissance style main building and The National Immigration Museum. If you’d like to see the sights of the city from an even higher vantage point, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Book one of their tours taking off from Lower Manhattan—The New Yorker Tour (12-15 minutes), The Ultimate Tour (17-20 minutes), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 minutes)—and get immersed in the beauty of the city as few ever experience it.
gJFK & LGA 51 Broadway BroadwayAve.9thAve.10thAve.11th Ave.FifthAve.Sixth Ave.Fifth Ave.ParkAve.Madison Ave.Lexington Ave.3rd Ave.2nd Ave.1st CanalSt. E. 14th St.W. 14th St. E. 23rd St.W. 23rd St. E. 34th St.W. 34th St. E. 42nd St.W. 42nd St. E. 72nd St.W. 72nd St. E. 59th St.W. 59th St. 2 6 3 4 1814 23 19 10 31 25363534 37 38 394647 50 424344 29 27 33 GreenwayBikePath 16 11 40 7 49 20 48 41 15 9 TOURS & ATTRACTIONS MAP Need assistance planning your sightseeing route? Numbers correspond to the attraction’s Manhattan location. 21 28 17 125 1 Liberty Island 2 Ellis Island 3 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries 4 Staten Island Ferry 5 Helicopter Flight Services Tours 5 Seastreak 6 Museum of Jewish Heritage 7 National Museum of the American Indian 8 City Cruises 9 The Oculus 10 9/11 Memorial Museum 11 One World Observatory 12 The Seaport 13 Hall des Lumières 14 Washington Square Park 15 ARTECHOUSE 16 City Cruises 17 Fotografiska New York 18 Empire State Building 19 MSG/Penn Station/NJ Transit 20 Hudson Yards 21 Edge 22 Seastreak 23 The Morgan Library & Museum 24 The Escape Game New York City 25 Bryant Park 25 New York Public Library 26 AKC Museum of the Dog 27 Grand Central Terminal 28 SUMMIT One Vanderbilt 29 Madame Tussauds New York 30 RiseNY 31 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum 31 Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises 33 United Nations Guided Tours 34 Radio City Music Hall 35 Top of the Rock 36 Rockefeller Center 37 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 38 Museum of Modern Art 39 Carnegie Hall 40 Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) 41 Central Park Zoo 42 Metropolitan Museum of Art 43 Guggenheim Museum 44 Cooper Hewitt 45 The Jewish Museum 46 Central Park 47 Lincoln Center 48 New-York Historical Society 49 Grand Bazaar NYC 50 American Museum of Natural History Ave.8th 45 26 24 22 13 30 1 8 cityguideny.com/sightseeing 15
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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 Gar den State for unique views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The Dream Wheel holds 27 completely enclosed, climate-controlled Gondolas.
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, barbe cue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Located less than five miles from Times Square.
OUR SIGHTSEEING SECTION lists destinations alphabetically, with neighborhood icons corresponding to the key below. Top of the Rock.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com
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 plat ed 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.
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. Visitors ride up to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings, the Empire State Building won’t let you down. Access to the remagined 102nd floor observatory is also available, with more breathtaking views in every direction.
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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.)
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 cre ate a cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)
ARTECHOUSE CH 439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.); artechouse.com
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HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES TOURS FD Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com See NYC from high above its bustling streets. Choose from three tours—The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (17-20 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in sights like the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Cen tral Park, the GW Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and the Financial Center as few ever experience them. East Side Side
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HALL DES LUMIÈRES FD 49 Chambers St. (Broadway-Elk St.), halldeslumieres.com Set in Lower Manhattan’s former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, Hall des Lumières brings the BeauxArts landmark back to life with art that complements the ornate interior. The inaugural exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion, brings the Austrian symbolist painter’s most iconic works to life with the help of cutting-edge mapping technology.
THE ESCAPE GAME NEW YORK CITY ME 295 Madison Ave. (40th-41st Sts.), TheEscapeGame.com/NewYorkCity917-970-1360; 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.
EastHarlemHarlem LEGEND GET ON THE WATER WITH SEASTREAK! ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM MANHATTAN See beaches.Shore’sofrelaxingSpendcatamaran!aboarddolphins,whales,humpbackbottlenoseandmorealuxuryadayononetheJerseyfinestTake a high speed ferry to your favorite vacation destinations in New England FOR MORE INFO: SEASTREAK.COM OR CALL (800) BOAT RIDE WHALE WATCHING TRIPS CRUISES TO SANDY HOOK NYC TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET 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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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. NJ TRANSIT MW njtransit.com973-275-5555;
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 trans portation 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 nytransitmuseum.org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store. cityguideny.com/sightseeing 19 For more sightseeing info, including the city’s top boat rides and great activities, check out cityguideny.com on your desktop, tablet, or phone.
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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. You can also check out the subma rine Growler and the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea.
Traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Air port or to MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, or the Jersey Shore? NJ TRANSIT is the convenient hasslefree way to get where you’re going in New Jersey. Frequent service from Penn Station New York makes it easy. Buy your tickets in advance using your smart phone with the NJ TRANSIT Mobile AppTM, free from the App StoreSM and Google PlayTM
The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and Art Deco splendor.
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There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky.
STATUE CITY CRUISES FD 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com
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 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 the Thurs. and Sat. night NYC Sunset Cocktail Cruise.
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 three interactive gal leries that tell the statue’s history in thought-provoking ways. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destina tion that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600pound copper flame.
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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.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY FD 285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com
RISENY TS 160 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 601-228-2201; riseny.co RiseNY is a first of its kind attraction, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic NYC. Take in galleries dedicated to Finance, Skyline, TV/Radio, Fashion, Music, Broad way, and Film, before going on an exhilarating ride that has your feet dangling over NYC landmarks.
TOP OF THE ROCK TS 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com
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THRU 9.25 More than a million people every year make their way to the historic streets of Little Italy to experience the Feast of San Gennaro, NYC’s largest and longest-running Italian festival. Now celebrating its 96th anniversary, religious processions, parades, live music, and authentic Italian eats highlight the festivities.
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As New York waterways get healthy, bottlenose dolphins, seals, sea turtles, and even whales are paying visits to the city. You can check out all of the maritime action on Seastreak, which has encountered charismatic humpback whales on 85% of its nature trips. Whale Watching tours leave directly from Manhattan on Saturdays and Sundays (weekday tours also leave from Manhattan via a ferry ride to Highlands, NJ). This is a comfortable ride 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). You can also hop aboard for local getaways to destinations like Sandy Hook Beach, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard, and seasonal specials like the Thursday and Saturday night NYC Sunset Cocktail Cruise, leaving from New Jersey. Also on the Jersey side is The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach, a casual beach bar with great cocktails and bites matched to stunning views. E. 35th St. and Pier seastreak.comBOATShoreTerminalManhattan/Seastreak11,FerryatHighlands,326Dr.,Highlands,NJ,800-RIDE(800-262-8743);
The 2022 Feast starts on Thursday, September 15th and runs through Sunday, September 25th. San Gennaro legends like deep-fried Oreos, sausage ‘n’ peppers, and zeppole (a beloved Italian pastry) are all available, along with new favorites from the neighbor hood’s latest generation of cafes and restaurants.
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The 2nd Annual Pizza Eating Competition takes place on Friday, September 23rd at 2pm, and the 5th Annual Meatball Eating Competition is slated for Sunday, September 25th at 1pm. Figli di San Gennaro (Children of San Gennaro), a community organization, now runs the Feast, keeping alive the original spirit of September 19, 1926, when new immigrants from Naples celebrated their city’s patron saint, Saint Januarius, and the day in 305 A.D. when he was martyred. The Feast of San Gennaro runs daily 11:30am-11pm, extended to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. There is free music (most nights 7-9:30pm) and free music and/or food talks (every afternoon 2-5pm) on the Festival Stage at the corner of Grand and Mott Streets. The festival takes place on and around Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets in Little Italy. The Feast brings the world to Little Italy and Little Italy to the world. sangennaronyc.org
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Now on view is Life of a Neuron, which draws on decades of neuroscience research to create a cellularlevel journey through the human brain. Come explore the intersections of art and science and discover new layers of a universal human experience—the story of ourselves. The main instal lation is joined by additional immersive artworks. You can also grab a drink at the newly opened XR Bar, an extended reality bar powered by the ARTECHOUSE XR App. The bar is open Monday, Thursday, and Friday 3-10pm, Saturdays and Sundays noon-10pm. 439 W. 15th St. (btw. 9th & 10th Aves.), artechouse.com New York City is famous for its gala culture. For the first time ever, you can immerse yourself in the scene right in Times Square. The Madame Tussauds flagship holds 19 celebrities, includ ing new and never-before-seen wax figures of Ariana Grande and P. Diddy, at the just-opened Glow Gala. Many of the figures, including RuPaul, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry, are wearing illuminated, show-stopping looks inspired by New York’s legendary Met Gala. The exhibition comes to life with state-of-the-art projection technology and dramatic lighting, choreographed to a New York City-centric soundtrack. Floral walls and neon art provide a perfect backdrop for photo ops. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), nycwax.com
You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience.
Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE
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New York’s cultural realm never stops moving. Gramercy Park now boasts Fotografiska New York, a museum experience for the modern world. Span ning diverse photographic genres, Fotografiska features six floors of exhibitions and a vibrant atmosphere that includes drinks and music. Downtown, the Jackie Rob inson Museum opened to the public in early September. Arti facts, images, and video bring to life the courage of the Hall of Famer who broke base ball’s color line and starred as a Brooklyn Dodger.Moynihan Food Hall
Next to Hudson Yards is anoth er new development with plenty of shopping and dining options, Manhattan West. This month saw opening night for the new Deco-inspired variety show hall Midnight Theatre Access to the area is provided by the newly opened Moynihan Train Hall. The station pro vides an inspiring example of public space, with tons of din ing options at the new Moyni han Food Hall. (Downtown also boasts a massive new food hall—culinary legend Jean-Georges Vongerichten is behind the new markets, counters, bars, and restau rants of The Tin Building.)
Hudson Yards launched with 28 acres on the west side of Manhattan that include a pho togenic monumental sculpture (“The Vessel”), luxury shop ping, an arts space, restau rants, residences, offices, and 14 acres of public space. It’s also home to Edge, a new observation deck with a glass floor overlooking The High Line from a heart-racing 100 stories up. (Adventure seekers can scale the top of the build ing itself with City Climb.)
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Over in Times Square, RiseNY ia a first of its kind attraction that combines a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate the icons of New York. Among the city’s most established attractions there are changes as well. The Empire State Building has a recently opened Observa tory Entrance, which leads to the brand-new Observatory Experience. Instagram-ready displays show visitors the building through the ages. Up at the top there’s a new, fully enclosed 102nd floor observa tory with 360-degree views.
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For fresh air aficionados, the city’s newest park is Little Island. An artificial island on the Hudson River near The High Line (top), the park offers a graceful layering of lawns, paths, and plant life.
Just a blink away from Man hattan on the Jersey side, new attraction the Dream Wheel came online in April. While you’re there you can check out American Dream, a massive new combo of amusement park, water park, dining, shopping, and more. Hop a Statue City Cruises ride to Lady Liberty and you can explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Living his tory and breathtaking views come together in a $100 mil lion destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.
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The Vessel Art meets tech at the inaugural Hall des Lumières exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion. The Austrian sym bolist painter’s most iconic works come to life using cut ting-edge mapping technol ogy in a landmark space that launched just this month. Next to Grand Central, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill to take the concept of an “observa tion deck” to new heights.
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The Upper East Side is home to the many institutions of the Museum Mile, including the Jewish Museum, founded in 1904. Ongoing exhibition Scenes from the Collection features nearly 600 works that range from antiquities to contemporary art, from a 1721 Italian marriage contract to a Kehinde Wiley portrait— many on view for the first time. Don’t miss the incredible art of New York: 1962-1964, on view now (above). The nearby Museum of the City of New York explores the city’s past, present, and future.
Across town, the New-York Historical Society offers four centuries of history and art. Don’t miss the transformed fourth floor, where a special permanent gallery holds a detailed re-creation of the White House Oval Office and the Gallery of Tiffany Lamps shows 100 illuminated examples within a jewel-like space.
NYC has well over 100 museums with something for everyone, from art to natural history to the story of the city itself.
A lock of Edgar Allan Poe’s hair, Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, Malcolm X’s briefcase, the real-life Winnie-the-Pooh: the New York Public Library holds a lot more than books. For the first time ever you can explore
Among midtown institutions, The Morgan Library & Museum serves as a museum, research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. Once the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan. it’s now home to an enormous collection of literary and historical works, with Rembrandt, Picasso, Dickens, Hemingway, and Gutenberg Bibles just a sampling of the collection.
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New exhibition Analog City: NYC B.C. (Before Computers) looks at the pre-digital tools, technologies, and professions that supported NYC as it exploded into a global metropolis.
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. A historical exhibition tells the story of what happened on 9/11 at the three attack sites in the U.S. and around the world. It also explores what led up to the terror strikes, the immediate aftermath, and the ways 9/11 continues to shape our world.
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. Now on view is Life of a Neuron, which draws on decades of neuroscience research to create a cellular-level cityguideny.com/cultural-arts 27
a selection of the 56 million items in the collection at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures
Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Just 20 minutes from Manhattan you’ll find a priceless collection that will surprise you with its range, from ancient Egypt to European masterpieces to a feast of decorative art. There’s even a section dedicated to feminist art, including the iconic ‘70s installation The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago.
Opposite: Currently on display at the Jewish Museum, Andy Warhol, Two Marilyns, 1962 Acrylic, silkscreen ink, and pencil on linen. 20 1/8 x 27 in. (51.12 x 68.58 cm). The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Collection, The Broad © 2022 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Marilyn Monroe™; Rights of Publicity and Persona Rights are used with permission of The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), a branch of the Smithsonian dedicated to Native American cultures throughout the Americas, stands nearby. Ongoing exhibition Native New York asks “What makes New York a Native place?” through explorations of a dozen locations in present-day New York.
On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls.
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
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Holdingexhibitions.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 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 both epic and chill.
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Fotografiska New York is a museum experience for the modern world. It’s a destination to discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, and surprising new perspectives. Open late every day, the philosophy is “Have fun. Stay late. Get deep. Spill your drink.“
The Guggenheim Museum is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. Completed in 1959 (after 16 years of construction), the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus intriguing special exhibitions. The building itself belongs in a museum—one of the world’s most famous structures, spiraling upward in sinuous curves.
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Nothing beats our city for fall 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, and SoHo all have unending delights—no matter the weather!
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HIGH FLYING : : Honor history with the 37J1 aviator jacket—first issued in the 1920s to the earliest US Navy carrier pilots and worn all the way through the earliest days of WWII. This modern version is all khaki cotton twill—ready for the cooler weather ahead. Cockpit USA’s re-creation of this naval history staple is on par with the originals. Lightweight breathable camo mesh lining, two front flap pockets, side entry pockets, and two inside pockets complete you ($284). 15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor, 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com
SUGAR RUSH : : When you get the calling, indulge your endorphins with this box of adorable souvenir-patterned chocolates from Marie Belle New York. These handmade gourmet ganache treats will stir lingering memories of your trip and your good decision-making skills. Patterns include NY icons the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, and taxicabs ($54). 484 Broome St., 212-925-6999, mariebelle.com
31 WHO SAID NEW YORKERS AREN’T FRIENDLY? : : Pump up our rep when you take home some love with the Very Big Hug Blanket from the Brooklyn Museum. Whether you wrap yourself up in it, or share the sentiment with a loved one, this blanket shows off New York’s soft side. Approx. 44 x 68 in., not including fringe, 100% cotton. Toss it in the washing machine when you get home. Made in the U.S.A. by Calhoun & Co. Created from illustrations and artwork by founder Kerry Stokes ($108). 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, 718-638-5000, shop.brooklynmuseum.org
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Above: Find over 700,000 square feet of shopping in the shadow of The Vessel at Hudson Yards. One of the city’s great pleasures is exploring its stores— and by extension, its neighborhoods. Here are our picks for must-see, must-shop spots all around NYC.
Starting in Lower Manhat tan, you won’t want to miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus. The world-class collection of shops here is definitely about time—or it will be, when you peruse the selection of time pieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. You’ll also find the perfect writing implement from Mont Blanc along with major players like Apple and Banana Republic.Alittle 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). Try Broken English for a mix of new and estate jewelry and peruse Alexander Wang’s New York flagship for minimalist fashion mastery.Justto 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 andUpmarketdesigners.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.
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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 the CAMP stores offer ways to work out or work in time for creativity. Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed (they’re clas sics, after all). Head to the for mer, 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. Basketball fans can shop at the newly reopened flagship NBA Store on Fifth Avenue as well. (Soccer fans shouldn’t feel left out—it’s not too far to the Pelé Soccer store on Broadway.) On Madison Avenue, names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti 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 Tor res Chocolate and ingredient specialists Spices and Tease If outlet shopping is your preference, NYC finally has a destination of its own. Empire Outlets is right on the other side of a Staten Island Ferry ride and full of favorite brands including H&M, Banana Republic Factory, and Nor dstrom Rack. On the New Jersey side, The Mills at Jersey Gardens is the Garden State’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores all under one roof. No matter what you’re searching for, you can track it down in NYC. Check out these finds, then discover your own.
Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practic ing 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 Con tinental 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
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Open seven days a week in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; seri graphs 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
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For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been repro ducing 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. Appoint ments are required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive. 15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-5751616, cockpitusa.com
GRAND BAZAAR NYC Every Sunday 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, grandba zaarnyc.org
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Just a blink away from Manhattan on the Jersey side is American Dream (above), which brings together amusement park, dining, and mall shopping. Among endless options are Aritzia, Foot Locker, H&M, Lululemon, Primark, Evereve, Mango, and Zara, plus flagships of Sephora, Ulta, Altar’d State, and Uniqlo. 1 American Dream Way, East Ruther ford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com
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The Museum of Arts and Design, which is dedicated to superb craft, brings equally compelling design to its store. Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, bags, and toys on the ground floor of MAD’s Columbus Circle location. You can take home your favorite Kandinsky print from the Guggenheim Store, located in the famous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed museum on the Upper East Side. The ground floor shop offers a curated collection of art books, design objects, prints, and accessories. There’s always a tasteful collection of objects paying homage to the museum itself, including ever-popular abstracted rotunda t-shirts and hood ies. The Jewish Museum‘s collection (below) ranges from archaeological artifacts to contemporary artists. The museum shop here has both cheeky gifts and refined Judaica. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (above) offers three retail experiences; the flagship Museum Store, adjacent to the lobby, features a 30-foot high wall display with over 2,000 publications. There are also second and sixth floor shops, which focus more on exhibition-specific items. The Met Store is a destination unto itself, nearly as vast as the collection of art it represents. The store’s primary location on the main floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains a fine jewelry counter and a wide range of books, apparel, accessories, and design objects. There are also out posts throughout the museum with special exhibition merchandise. The Brooklyn Museum rewards visitors with a fascinating journey through thousands of years of art history. The journey continues in the institution’s well-curated museum store, located in the ground floor of its Beaux-Arts home. You’ll find cheeky nods to New York life, Brooklyn-specific items, and an array of art books, posters and prints, decorative housewares, and toys. It’s pretty fitting that The Morgan Shop is packed with fascinating books. Located in midtown, The Morgan Library & Museum preserves the printed word inside the former home of Gilded Age financier J. Pierpont Morgan. The shop carries exhibition mementoes in addition to that great selection of publications.
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Holding down a large patch of land just off Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is dedicated to discovering and interpreting the natural world. The Museum Shop is the flagship here, with three levels of unique gifts. You can pick up educational books and kits, jewelry inspired by world cultures, puzzles, museum apparel and memorabilia, and stuffed animals. The museum has additional retail opportuni ties in its Exhibition Shops, Cosmic Shop, and Dino Store.
You can spend an entire trip to New York just in museums, absorbing collection upon collection of art and artifacts. The city’s museum stores let you take that museum experience—often too fleeting—with you.
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By Griffin Congratulations—youMiller have arrived in the Big Apple during Broadway Prime Time, a.k.a. the start of the 2022-2023 theatre season! New shows are in previews, starry opening nights are just around the corner, and current hits are skyrocket ing in popularity. And adding to the excitement is the fact that a few of these shows are welcoming VIP newcomers to their casts. Hadestown, for one, is celebrating Tony winner Lillias White’s return to Broadway as the first female performer to take on the pivotal role of Hermes.
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“She’s a total legend, has an earth-shattering voice, and will bring a grace and warmth to the role that is completely her own,” says director Rachel Chavkin, adding, “Hadestown is a myth, and so we’ve always felt these characters can mold to whomever is playing them and take on
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cityguideny.com/theater 37 new life and meaning with each new actor/ spirit.” Saturated with Greek gods and their story threads, and playing out against a stylized, contemporary New Orleans backdrop, the originalproductionTony-winningalsofeaturescastmembers Patrick Page (Hades), Reeve Carney (Orpheus), and Eva Noblezada (Eurydice), in addition to Jewelle Blackman (Persephone), who joined the company last April. Over at Funny Girl, Glee alum Lea Michele is the new Fanny Brice, while Tony nominee Tovah Felshuh has stepped into the role of her mom, Mrs. Brice. Meanwhile, history is being made at Chicago, where Angelica Ross (American Horror Story; Pose) can be seen playing Roxie Hart through 11/6—making her the first openly trans woman to assume a leading role on Broadway.
Moving a few Theater District blocks uptown, 2011’s Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, is spinning its manically irreverent wheels as it follows two young Mormon dudes assigned to a village in Uganda. Culture colli sion! Fabulous produc tion numbers! Prudes beware—or better still, become converts to Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s divine comedic profanity.Alsoin the winners’ circle is Myles Frost who picked up this year’s Best Actor in a Musical Tony, channeling the best of Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical. Trust me, you do not want to miss this extraordinary musical bio teeming with Jackson hits and insight into the little kid who became the King of Meanwhile,Pop. Kinky Boots, the acclaimed Harvey Fierstein-Cyndi Lauper musical, is kicking up its stiletto heels once again in a stellar Off-Broadway revival boasting the same feel-good vibes that won it Tony, Grammy, and Olivier trophies! MAGICALLY ENDOWED
For those with a passion for hocus-pocus, get ready for Broadway’s trio of enchanted and enchant ing shows, starting with Disney’s Aladdin, where a show-stopping Genie grants wishes while mesmerizing theatregoers in the biggest, baddest, glitz-o-rama number on Broadway.AsforPotterheads (and Above: Lillias White takes on Hermes in Hadestown. Photo by James Alexander of Sneakpeek Photography. Left page: Hadestown’s Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada.
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SPEAKING MUSICALS…TONY-WINNINGOF …there are currently nine on Broadway. Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge!, and A Strange Loop all scored statuettes post-2014, joining a quartet of shows that have been around at least a decade (or in the case of all-time champ The Phantom of the Opera, nearly three and a half decades). First runner up with a 1996 opening night is Chicago, but it wasn’t until a year later, almost to the day, that Disney’s The Lion King scored the biggest theatrical triumph of the 20th-century’s final decade. If you’ve yet to see The Lion King—or if it’s been a while—expect an opening that spellbinds, overlap ping music with serendip ity of movement. Prepare to be drawn deeper and deeper into the Pride Lands’ anthropomorphized world of family, friends, enemies, and emotions. In return visits, I’m always struck by just how timeless this show is nearly 25 years on and counting.
38 Everything To Do NYC TKTS: 25-50% Off Tickets (the day of the show) 18 THEATER MAP What’s playing where on the great white way 37 1776 (American Airlines Theatre) 39 Aladdin (New Amsterdam) 25 Almost Famous (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre) 20 Beetlejuice (Marriott Marquis Theatre) 9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) 8 Chicago (Ambassador) 27 Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld) 14 Cost of Living (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre) 23 Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box) 22 Death of a Salesman (Hudson Theatre) 3 Funny Girl (August Wilson Theatre) 10 Hadestown (Walter Kerr) 19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) 38 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric) 36 Into the Woods (St. James Theatre) 40 Kinky Boots (Stage 42) 35 The Kite Runner (Helen Hayes Theatre) 11 Leopoldstadt (Longacre Theatre) 29 The Lion King (Minskoff) 4 MJ The Musical (Neil Simon Theatre) 24 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld) 5 The Music Man (Winter Garden Theatre) 34 The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) 13 The Piano Lesson (Ethel Barrymore Theatre) 15 SIX (Brooks Atkinson) 21 A Strange Loop (Lyceum Theatre) 25 Topdog/Underdog (John Golden Theatre) 6 Wicked (Gershwin) EAV6TH TIMES SQUARE 55TH ST 54TH ST 53RD ST 52ND ST 51ST ST 41ST ST56TH ST 45TH ST 40TH ST 44TH ST 43RD ST 49TH ST 48TH ST 47TH ST 46TH ST 42ND ST 50TH ST EAV8TH EAV7THAYBROADW 4 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 20 35 38 2301 37 26 27 28 29 34 32 54th St. 55th53rdSt.St.52ndSt.51stSt.50thSt.49thSt.48thSt.47thSt.46thSt.45thSt.44thSt.43rdSt.42ndSt.41stSt.Radio MusicCityHallRockefellerCenterNew StagesWorld EighthAve. SeventhAve. Broadway AmericastheofAve. 910 17 24 32 22 39 25 34 Times Square Restaurant Row 13 Lincoln Center, 65th St. between Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.1A 18 23 3 3 1B 2 3 117 31 12 S:4.5" S:1.75" T:4.5" T:1.75" B:4.5" 41 40 Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St. (Dyer Ave.) 37 21
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• Topdog/Underdog. 2002’s Pulitzer Prize two-hander by Susan-Lori Parks centers on two brothers and their history.
• Leopoldstadt. Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Awardwinning latest spans decades in 20th-century Vienna.
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• Cost of Living. Martyna Majok’s 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning play contrasts two disabled individuals and their caregivers.
• Death of a Salesman. Revival of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer and Tony-winning classic told from the perspective of a Black family.
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ENGLISH NOT REQUIRED They’re bold, they’re bald, they’re blue, and they splat ter reality with hilarity at every turn.wide-eyed-sci-fi-esquepaint-drum-pounding-They’re Blue Man Group—seen by 35 million people worldwide, but NYC is homebase numero uno. See them in the historic venue where their comedic cobalt empire continues to run gloriously amok!
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• Almost Famous. Cameron Crowe penned book and lyrics for this musical based on his Oscar-winning screenplay about a teen journalist touring with a rock band.
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WORTH CHECKING OUT… Should your visit fall between 9/5 and 9/25, you have the potential to land 2-for-1 tickets to 21 Broadway productions, including some new show previews. The fall’s NYC Broadway Week ( broadway-weeknycgo.com/ ) is behind this sweet deal, but you’ll need to act quickly as these seats go super-fast.
• 1776. A female, non-binary, and trans cast revives the Tony-winning musical about the leadup to the Declaration of Independence.
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Potterhead wannabes), you definitely need to check out the spectacular follow-up to J.K. Rowling’s iconic books: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, at the Lyric Theatre, with lobby and shops that encompass the wizarding world’s coolest elements while complementing the eye-popping wizardry on stage. Brilliant.
• The Piano Lesson. This first revival of August Wilson’s Tony and Pulitzer-winning work stars Samuel L. Jackson.
Finally, there’s Wicked, a musical so imaginatively tantalizing it’s become a magnet for multiple viewings. No surprise, since it features two young witches—social outcast Elphaba (head to toe green) and adored Glinda (poster child for “Popular”)—in a unique friendship that soars, bringing you along for a ride that, literally, defies gravity.
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Playing schedules vary, call or visit websites for the latest information. broadway 1776 American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org With this “revolutionary” revival of 1969’s Tony-win ning musical you may never think about our country— who we are and why—the same way again. Previews begin 9/16 for a 10/3 opening.
BEETLEJUICE Marriott Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; beetlejuicebroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) An edgy take on life and afterlife: the diabolically scruffy title ghost insinuates himself with a girl who’s befriended the (deceased) former owners of her family’s new home.
ALMOST FAMOUS Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; almostfamousthemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Based on the iconic 2000 film, this new musical tracks a teenage journalist’s time touring with an up-and-coming rock band in the early 1970s. Previews begin 10/3 for a 11/3 opening.
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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 writ ten especially for Broadway.
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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 Broad way’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals comes from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone—the duo behind South Park. 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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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 the songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade” and “People” and a new book by Harvey Fierstein.
HAMILTON Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.)
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 Mitch ell 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’ stomping ground, The Underworld. As for the score, think New Orleans jazz melded with American folk music.
1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Iconic Bob Fosse choreography, murder, headlines, Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and “all that jazz”!
COME FROM AWAY Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (100 mins., no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host, leading to an extraordinary cama raderie unaffected by language barriers and clashes in culture. Based on these actual events comes one of Broadway’s most unique, uplifting, and unforget table musicals. Thru 10/6.
COST OF LIVING Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com (100 mins., no intermission) Four lives intersect in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the complexity of care and being cared for, and the ways we need each other. Previews begin 9/13 for a 10/3 opening.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This multiaward-winning contemporary musical follows a high school kid who always felt like an invisible outsider until a tragic event thrusts him into the center of controversy and he’s given the chance to be some body else. Unique and deeply personal, the show illustrates how a little lie can change everything— strinking a deeply personal chord with audiences from across the globe. Thru 9/18.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 855-801-5876; salesmanonbroadway.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke reprise their roles from the Old Vic revival of Arthur Miller’s classic, told from the POV of an African Ameri can family. Previews begin 9/17 for a 10/9 opening.
Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Trea sury head/founding father through a tale of America alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Told through a score of musical theatre, hiphop, jazz, and R&B.
Sterling Jarvis as Mafala Hatimbi and Kim Exum as Nabulungi, far left, Cody Jamison Strand as Elder Cunningham, far right, and company in The Book of Mormon Photo by Julieta Cervantes. (CONT’D)
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CHICAGO Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com
THE KITE RUNNER Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thekiterunnerbroadway.com (2 hrs.) Following a hit run in London, and based on Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 bestseller, this gripping play with music offers a moving tale of brothers, heart ache, and homeland.
THE MUSIC MAN Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; MusicManOnBroadway.com (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Hugh Jackman stars in this revival of the beloved musical about con man Harold Hill, Marian the librarian, and the promise of a marching band ”right here in River City.”
THE LION KING Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com
THE PIANO LESSON Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; pianolessonplay.com 2 hrs., 20 mins.) August Wilson’s Tony-winning play about a brother and sister at odds over the fate of an heirloom piano carved with the faces of their ances tors; stars Samuel L. Jackson. From 9/19.
The longest-running show in Broadway history is still playing—The Phantom of the Opera!
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1988 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Gaston Leroux’s thriller follows a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night.”
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.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 cre ated by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourish ing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., harrypotteronstage.com/us.com212-305-4100; 2018 Tony, Best Play (3 hrs., 30 mins.) Now a single night of exciting theatre, this visually spectacular production begins where the film series ends and follows 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 mustsee for HP fans.
LEOPOLDSTADT Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; leopoldstadtplay.com (2 hrs., no intermission) Tom Stoppard’s drama of love and endurance follows one extended family from 1899 to 50 years into the heart of the 20thcentury. Previews begin 9/14 for a 10/2 opening.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com
MJ THE MUSICAL Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This electrifying musical bio looks into Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. With over 25 of Jack son’s hits, as well as his signature moves and sound, the show comes with a staggeringly impressive pedigree: book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and direction/choreography by Tonywinner Christopher Wheeldon.
2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows as Baz Luhrmann’s innova tive film transforms into a glorious musical mash-up!
INTO THE WOODS St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; intothewoodsbway.com (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Direct from a sold-out New York run, this latest revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical enchants with beloved Brothers Grimm characters. Thru 10/16.
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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.
New York City has 41 Broadway theatres. Each has over 500 seats. They’re clustered around Broadway in the Theatre District. An Off-Broadway theatre has between 100 and 499 seats. There are approximately 65 Off-Broad way theatres, located all over Manhattan. The third tier of theatre in NYC is Off-OffBroadway, where the venues seat less than 100. Playing schedules vary, call or visit websites for the latest information.
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A STRANGE LOOP Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; strangeloopmusical.com 2022 Tony, Best Musical (100 mins., no intermission) Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical centers on Usher, a young gay playwright wrestling with the thoughts in his head.
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 expec tations 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.
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TOPDOG/UNDERDOG John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; topdogunderdog.com (2 hrs., 45 mins.) (2 hrs., 20 mins.) Susan-Lori Parks’ darkly comic fable centers on two brothers haunted by both the past and their obsession with three-card monte. Previews begin 9/27 for a 10/20 opening.
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KINKY BOOTS Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Harvey Fierstein and Cindy Lauper’s Tony, Grammy, and Olivier-winning musical in its OffBroadway debut! The show follows shoe factory owner Charlie, struggling to keep his family business alive, and Lola, a glam entertainer with a visionary idea: a line of sturdy stilettos for drag performers. Wildly upbeat, endlessly fun…everybody say yeah! and crazed stagehands barely scratch the farcical sur face of this hysterical histrionic performance!
SIX Brooks Atkinson 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 celebra tion of 21st-century girl power.
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For the ultimate dinner and a show experience you can’t beat New York City. The restaurants around Broadway excel in taste, hospitality, and getting your check squared away with plenty of time before the curtain rises.
Bacall’s (above) brings 1940s NYC and Hol lywood glamour to Times Square. This soaring brasserie was inspired by Lauren Bacall, who used to work nearby, and remains dedicated to the arts—the Backstage Players entertain guests Wednesdays through Sundays. Look for NYC specialties like pastrami egg rolls, potato latkes, classic cuts of prime meats, fresh seafood, a kids’ menu, and NY cheesecake for dessert.Theshow goes on at nearby Ellen’s Stardust Diner. The 1950s-themed restaurant has been around since 1987 and serves up classic diner fare amid retro vibes (founder Ellen Hart Sturm is a native New Yorker, crowned Miss Subways in 1959). Catch close up performances by staff joining a long line of Broadway actors who have made Ellen’s their launching pad. You can take a Cuban vacation in the middle of Times Square. Havana Central specializes in home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting— before or after the show, step into this spacious 1950s eatery for a mojito and some
Another touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle comes from Margaritaville Restaurant at Margaritaville Resort Times Square. While looking out over the bustle of midtown, be transported to a vacation state of mind with a Cheeseburger in Paradise, Volcano Nachos, or any of their signature island-inspired dishes. This two-story tropical oasis also features signature margaritas.
ropa vieja. Weekdays from 4-7pm enjoy Happy Hour drink specials and half-price empanadas at the bar with the purchase of a drink.
Prime Catch NYC has indoor and outdoor seating options, plus great hospitality at the bar. Entrée highlights include prime USDA dry-aged Pat LaFrieda meat, with house specialty Porterhouse and tomahawk cuts, and seafood picks like salmon or baked shrimp. Also near Times Square, Gatsby’s Landing turns out homemade pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and seasonal entrees in a space that calls back to the grandeur of the Roaring Twenties.
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One of NYC’s most famous spots for pre-theater dining is Restaurant Row (46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues). A highlight of the block is Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine. Tastes are inspired by the kitchens of the islands, using recipes handed down through the family for generations. The atmosphere blends the bright colors of the
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Nerai brings Greece to Midtown East. Experience the fresh flavors of the Aegean Sea with a range of refined seafood dishes, hummus, housemade feta, and grilled pita bread. You’ll also find an elegant escape, with a magical courtyard welcoming outdoor diners. (Nerai’s wine program recently received the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.)
Marathi Greek Bistro takes its name and inspiration from owner Andreas Koutsoudakis’ childhood summers along the lapping shores of Marathi beach in Crete. Marathi puts a creative, elevated spin on homestyle Cretan cooking with traditional items like Greek salads and spanakopita, joined by lobster pasta with ouzo flambé, Cretan-style smoked pork, and lemon chicken “ramen” soup.
Restaurant Row newcomer Sicily Osteria specializes in handmade pastas, traditional Sicilian street snacks, and seafood and meat dishes inspired by Sicily and the Mediterranean. Pizzas are fired in a rotating brick oven and desserts are all made in-house.
La Masseria’s nearby spinoff Masseria dei Vini features beautiful dishes from southern Italy, incorporating fish, shellfish, and fresh, homemade pastas, plus gourmet Neapolitanstyle pizza from a Ferrara wood-burning oven.
Chef Sal Scognamillo is the third generation of Scognamillos to sit at the helm. Family recipes remain largely unchanged, with stuffed artichokes, eggplant parmigiana, and spaghetti and meatballs as rich and flavorful as ever.
A little ways uptown is Cucina 8½, inside a sweeping space in the architecturally stunning Solow Building. Chef John Villa serves elevated takes on rustic Italian, drawing inspiration from New York and Italian traditions, with many tableside presentations. The pastas and pizzas are all prepared in-house; post-theater this is a great stop for the bar’s Negroni variations. New York restaurants come and go, but Patsy’s Italian Restaurant is forever. The famed eatery—which only has one location, in the heart of midtown—has been around for nearly 80 years and is only getting better.
Theater District favorite La Masseria serves up authenticity, with 11 delectable pastas, a dozen meat and fish dishes (including branzino, Mediterranean sea bream, and grilled t-bone veal chops with fresh herbs), on top of super-fresh salads and daily specials.
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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center. Look for USDA Prime and dry-aged steaks like the bone-in ribeye, as well as fine imported wagyu beef. Seafood fans can
The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. (The 2019 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best Restaurant Experience is Benjamin Steakhouse’s nearby spin-off Benjamin Prime. The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime dry-aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways.)
The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down 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 Midtown offers a roomy bi-level space near Bryant Park for lunch, dinner, and private dining. 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.
Strip House Downtown serves creative cuisine in a burlesque-inspired atmosphere with service that befits a high-end steakhouse experience. Signature selections include sizzling cuts of prime beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts. Seating is also available in the attached Speakeasy for those who prefer a more intimate dinner and cocktail experience.
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The city offers a world-class array of prime spots for prime beef, served up with the sophistication that only Manhattan can offer.
For a memorable meal, it’s hard to beat the classic experience of a New York steakhouse.
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NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE MIDTOWN 60 W 53 Street (5th & 6th Aves) NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE MEATPACKING 412 W 15 Street (9th & 10th Aves) $19.00 Wagyu Burger SALTBAE BURGER 220 Park Avenue South (18 St) NUSR-ET is an internationally acclaimed destination, serving celebrity clientele. Its globally praised, unique concept combines an innovative menu with impeccable service and great fun. ENJOY THE NUSR-ET EXPERIENCE A SPECTACULAR MEAT FEAST FOR ALL YOUR SENSES!! EXPERIENCE LUXURY DINING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Enjoy our DAILY Lunch Special from 12 noon - 6:00PM SALT BAE brings his mastery of meat to Union Square. Enjoy Wagyu burgers, full of character & flavor, with a side of fries—regular, truffle, or sweet potato options. Beer, wine, soft drinks, super decadent milk shakes: choose from Oreo, puf puf, or the over-the-top Saltbae Baklava Shake. ENJOY OUR HAPPY HOUR FOR BOTH LOCATIONS, AT BAR ONLY. NoonOpeningGrand5:00PM
choose from shrimp cocktail, jumbo lump crab cake, and tuna tartare among a fresh seafood selection.
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 9/11TurkishMemorial.chef Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, has brought the Nusr-Et Steakhouse experience to NYC. For an over-the-top steak night, you’ll find highly marbled authentic wagyu beef, sourced from top wagyu producers, and maybe some salt off the elbow from Salt Bae himself. In addition to the original Midtown West location, there’s now a butcher shop-steakhouse concept open in the Meatpacking District. Pro tip: don’t miss the lunch special daily from noon to 6pm.
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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 unparal leled hospitality.
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BACALL’S TS $$ 220 W. 44th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com
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HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$ 151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com
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STEAKHOUSE Brings ‘40s NYC and Hollywood glamour to Times Square. Soaring brasserie inspired by movie star Lau ren Bacall, who used to frequent the block. The restau rant is dedicated to the arts and brings in the Back stage Players to entertain guests Wednesdays through Sundays. NYC specialties like pastrami egg rolls, potato latkes, classic cuts of prime meats, fresh seafood, a kids’ menu, and NY cheesecake or 16-layer crepe cake for dessert.
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ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$ 1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com
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CUCINA 8½ TD $$$ 9 W. 57th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-829-0812, cucina812.com
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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 $$$ 120 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-597-2850, gatsbyslanding.com AMERICAN Experience the Roaring Twenties with the splendor of grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at this restaurant-bar in the heart of Times Square. Expertly executed, globally inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pas tas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees. Bar-lounge offers wines, beers, and creative cocktails to please all tastes. Pre- and post-theater dining daily.
HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$ 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york212-343-3355,|AMERICAN
Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Price less pieces from Elvis to The Beatles joined by more contemporary items. Don’t miss weekend brunch 11am-3pm, with bottomless mimosas and faves like chicken ‘n’ waffles and build-your-own scrambles.
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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 heated outdoor dining! Live Latin music every Wed. & Thurs. from 6-9pm.
JASMINE’S CARIBBEAN CUISINE TD $$ 371 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.) jasminecaribbeancuisine.com646-964-5337
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An elevated experience of rustic Italian cuisine in midtown’s architecturally stunning Solow Building. A winding staircase opens to a spacious dining room and a vast bar area. Chef John Villa takes inspi ration from New York and Italian culinary traditions, with many tableside presentations. Housemade pastas and pizzas, creative crudo, smart wine list, Negroni variations among the cocktails. Regional grappas from Italy are artfully displayed in dining room.
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CARIBBEAN Restaurant Row newcomer inspired by the bright col ors of the Caribbean. Quaint outside area in addition to upbeat main dining space. The kitchens of Dominica, Antigua, St. Thomas, Trinidad, and Jamaica influence the cuisine, drawing on family recipes handed down across generations. Don’t miss house specials like jerk jazzy wings, with fruit-filled cocktail blends to comple ment. Happy Hour Tues.-Fri., 4-7pm.
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cityguideny.com/restaurants 55 VISIT NEW ROASTERYSTARBUCKSYORK’SRESERVE® Explore spectacular and immersive coffee theater — Discover a one-of-a-kind view to the art, craft, and roasting journey of our most extraordinary coffees. Come and savor uniquely brewed coffee beverages, baked Italian classics from Princi, and expertly crafted cocktails. Join us and let us share our passion for coffee with you in the world’s greatest city. 9TH AVE & WEST 15TH ST @starbucksreserve_newyorkstarbucksreserve.com For Group Reservations Visit ellensstardustdiner.com 1650 Broadway & 51 st • 212.956.5151 HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS SINGING WAITSTAFF
MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$ 887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com |
STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE TS $$$ 15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454, striphouse.com
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The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. A place to not only enjoy a spectacular meal before or after a show but to also catch up with friends, celebrate family milestones, and close business deals. Enjoy a wide array of menu options such as the fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and steaks. Open Sun. 4–9pm, Mon.-Sat. 11:30am–10pm. Follow us on social @ PalmRestaurant.
STEAKHOUSE A meat feast for all of your senses. Turkish chef Nus ret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, brings the “one and only” Nusr-Et experience to NYC. Exquisite menu, fantastic smells, gorgeous presentations. Sushi rolls, market oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, Saltbae crab cake. Beef is primarily highly marbled authentic wagyu beef, sourced from the top wagyu producers around the world. Enjoy DAILY Lunch Spe cial from noon-6pm.
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PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$ 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), this landmark has been family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, calamari stuffed with seafood. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys.com for updated hours). All cards.
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LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$ 235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com
SICILY OSTERIA TD $$ 330 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-609-3417, sicilynyc.com | ITALIAN Restaurant Row newcomer brings in locals, tourists, and Broadway theatergoers. Versatile space with mul tiple dining experiences. Formal main dining room exudes rustic elegance, front dining room features expansive bar and bistro-style tables (perfect for casual dining), and there’s a lush patio garden oasis in back. Handmade pastas, traditional Sicilian street snacks, and seafood and meat dishes inspired by Sicily and the Mediterranean. Classic and Sicilian pizzas are fired in a rotating brick oven and desserts are all made in-house.
THE PALM RESTAURANT–MIDTOWN TD $$$ 250 W. 50th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-333-7256, thepalm.com |
PRIME CATCH NYC TD $$ 140 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-2288
“A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, invit ing decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia, and charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner.
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ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu blends traditional and modern. Beautiful dishes from Puglia, many of which incorpo rate seafood and fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass and a large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.
NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE MIDTOWN MW $$$ 60 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), nusr-et.com.tr
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JOANNE TRATTORIA UWS $$ 70 W. 68th St. (Columbus Ave.-Central Park W.), 212-721-0068, joannenyc.com
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ITALIAN Authentic Italian fine dining in a comfortable space. Family-owned trattoria will make you feel at home. Famous for meatballs, lasagna, and other New York City Italian classics. Weekly entertainment schedule, look for jazz guitar every Sunday 4:30-7pm. Lunch is served Wednesdays through Sundays and dinner nightly. The skylit backyard patio can host up to 27 for private parties. For reservations, TEXT “Reservation” to 212-721-0068. “Mangia bene vive bene.”
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STEAK/SEAFOOD Times Square/Theater District’s place for great steaks and chops (Porterhouse, bone-in NY strip and ribeye, lamb chops, filet mignon, veal chop, surf & turf) and fresh seafood (raw bar, shrimp cocktail, seafood tower, lobster, branzino, seafood pasta, salmon). Chicken or veal Parmesan or Milanese, juicy burgers, soups, sal ads, and more! Private dining. Happy Hour at bar all day, all day seven days at the bar; games on multiple screens.
STEAKHOUSE Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the name sake cut isn’t the only thing to marvel upon…our walls are adorned with original Studio Manassé prints of 1930s burlesque stars. Our signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and deca dent desserts enjoyed in a bi-level space for lunch, dinner, and private dining.
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BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$ 23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
STEAKHOUSE Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, brings the “one and only” Nusr-Et experience to NYC. Brand-new Meatpacking District location is a combined steakhouse and butcher shop concept. Pick your meat from the butcher shop and they cook it for you fresh. Special features include a $19 wagyu burger and fries, or get a prime NY Sirloin for only $35. Enjoy DAILY Lunch Special from noon-6pm.
CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $ 148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com
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, mod ern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebra tions, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial. noho
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 Hud son 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 set ting. 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 spe cial pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop. Great views of NYC’s newest park, Little Island.
Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with tra ditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister prop erty Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts, the grill gets high lighted 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.
The NY Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in the Meatpack ing District is a place to experience Starbucks like never before. Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee. Explore our extraordinary space where we roast our rarest coffees on-site. Join us for a hand-craft ed exclusive beverage, a coffee-inspired cocktail at our Arriviamo™ Bar, and freshly made Italian fare at Princi™.
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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 CAN NOLI 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. chelsea
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. midtown east
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financial district MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE FD $$$ World Trade Center, 136 Washington St. (Cedar-Albany Sts.), mortons.com212-608-0171|STEAK/SEAFOOD
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east village STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE EV $$$ 13 E. 12th St. (University Pl.-5th Ave.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com
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NUSR-ET STEAKHOUSE FABRIKA MD $ 412 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves), nusr-et.com.tr |
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STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY MD $ 61 9th Ave. (15th St.), starbucksreserve.com212-691-0531,|COFFEE
CATCH’N ICE CREAM NH $ 65 Bleecker St. (Broadway-Lafayette St.), 646-449-9552; catchnicecream.com
cityguideny.com/restaurants 59 Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy 887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com cityguideny.com/restaurants 79 • Coupons and Discounts • Activities and events going on in the Big Apple • Restaurant Reviews and Videos • Calendar of Events • Sightseeing and Tours LIKE US Facebook.com/CityGuideNYFacebook.com/CityGuideNYTODAY!
MARATHI GREEK BISTRO T $$ 200 Church St. (Thomas-Duane Sts.), 212-227-5100; marathinyc.com | GREEK Takes its name and inspiration from owner Andreas Koutsoudakis’ childhood summer memories spent along the lapping shores of Marathi beach in Crete. Personal touch adds warmth to creative, elevated home style Cretan cooking. Traditional items like Greek salads and spanakopita are joined by lobster pasta with ouzo flambé, Cretan-style smoked pork, and lemon chicken “ramen” soup. Space is bright and airy and staff is friendly, making for a memorable experience in Tribeca.
NERAI ME $$$ 55 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves), 212-759-5554, NeraiNYC.com
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE ME $$$ 551 5th Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315, mortons.com
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SALTBAE BURGER ME $-$$ 220 Park Ave. S. (18th St.), nusr-et.com.tr BURGERS Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, aka Salt Bae, brings his mastery of meat to a sit-down space near Union Square. Wagyu burgers are the focus here, full of char acter and flavor, with (of course) a side of fries—regular, truffle, or sweet potato options. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and super decadent milk shakes: choose from Oreo, puf puf, or the over-the-top Saltbae Baklava Shake.
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$ 52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.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 Mediterraneaninspired dishes. Be transported from the bustling streets of NYC to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experi ence our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality. We look forward to hosting you soon.
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THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$ 158 E. 48th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN Sseasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant-yet-classic experience where consis tency 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.
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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 inti mate dinner for two. Visit our website for the latest chef features and hours.
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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 dry-aged beef grilled to perfection, enjoyed in the cozy main dining room or outdoor patio.
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. Locat ed 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.
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Havana Central’s festive Happy Hour includes half-price empa nadas. (Diners must purchase a drink with 3 empanadas max per drink.) Available in the bar, Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, take your choice of beef, chick en, cheese, shrimp, or ropa vieja. There’s also $7 Happy Hour red sangrias plus classicTop: World-class DJs at Nebula. Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps.
Near Times Square, you can rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring music memo rabilia collection at Hard Rock Cafe. Priceless pieces from legends like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and Elvis Presley grace the cafe walls. Legendary steak burgers are house specialties, joined by favorite entrees like baby back ribs, grilled Norwegian salmon, and New York strip steak. For a touch of the tropics in the concrete jungle, Margari taville New York is the destina tion for you. While looking out over Times Square, you’ll be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise or a signature margarita. You can even take a Cuban vacation in Times Square.
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Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven night clubs all around the city. If you’re looking for a neighbor hoody pint you’ll find plenty of options in midtown; for a more raucous scene check out the profusion of vibrant bars in the East Village and on the Lower East Side. Upscale options can be found along the cobble stone streets of the Meatpack ing District while the West Village next door is joined by Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen as a historic hub of LGBTQ night life. (On the Brooklyn side, the possibilities in Williamsburg are every bit the equal of downtown Manhattan.) Music, performance, dancing, people watching—whatever your mood, NYC can match it.
Drom Programming varies from jazz, rock, electronic, soul, and funk to music.Drominternationalisalsohome to Schtick A Pole In It, NYC’s best (and only) comedy and pole dancing show. Up in Harlem, the stage of the historic Apollo Theater is once again filled with music and spoken word, including the world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo For a classic New York Continued on p. 66
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Get back to City Winery for delicious food, award-winning wines and world class music. mojitos and margaritas. The ultimate NYC nightclub experience is Nebula , newly opened in Times Square. Everything here is state of the art, from the DJs to the sound system to the massive dance floor. You’ll be awed by the innovative design, which features a shifting, oth erworldly ceiling with tilting videoNewpanels.Yorkis full of oppor tunities to take advantage of the city’s vertical nature. Oph elia 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).
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City Winery New York City at Hudson River Park combines great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. Close to Chelsea Market and The High Line, you can also take in excellent sightlines of the city’s newest park, Little Island. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, where the food is meant to be paired with a great glass of wine. Two stages host a stellar array of music and comedy. On Sundays, don’t miss the Strawberry Fields: Ultimate Beatles Brunch For more than 25 years, The Iridium near Times Square has served up an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. Order dinner and you’ll eat well here, despite the high caliber of
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In Midtown West, look out for Pebble Bar, a Rockefeller Center newcomer. Housed in a historic townhouse, it features seafood towers, bar snacks, and timeless cocktails.
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 flag ship, 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 pric ing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop.
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MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS 560 7th Ave. (40th St.), margaritavilleresorts.com212-221-3007,|AMERICAN
CAROLINES ON BROADWAY TS 1626 Broadway (49th-50th Sts.), 212-757-4100, carolines.com Presents up and coming comedic talent and national acts seven nights a week. Top headlining comedians are joined by emerging talent, live podcasts, and improv and sketch comedy. Dine during the set in the showroom or have a pre-show bite in the Supper Lounge and get VIP seating for the show. The kitchen turns out tasty sandwiches, pizzas, and entrees, in addition to specialty drinks. Forty years after it first opened as a cabaret, Carolines on Broadway has grown into one of the country’s top comedy brands, affirming its position as “The First Name in Comedy.”
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Moynihan Train Hall is the city’s newest civic space, with favorite dining options at the new Moynihan Food Hall. The centerpiece of the space is The Bar at Moynihan, a central gathering point to meet friends, wait for a train, or grab a bite to eat. The iconic American walnut and brass bar calls back to the grand railway stations of the last century, lit by a dramatic skylight and visible from the mezzanine. You’ll find a full service approach to wine, beer (cans and draft), and cocktails. Sun.-Tues. 10am-10pm, Wed.-Sat., 10am-midnight.
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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. This twostory tropical oasis also features (of course!) mar garitas along with a host of other cool concoctions.
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 happen ings that include burlesque, film, dance, DJs, and stand-up.
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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 deli cious 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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THE IRIDIUM TS 1650 Broadway (51st St.) 212-582-2121, theiridium.com
HARD ROCK CAFE TS 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york212-343-3355, 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!
THE BAR AT MOYNIHAN MW 351 W. 31st St. (8th Ave.), 917-730-6065, moynihanbar.com
GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB CH 208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com
The Iridium is a musical landmark famous for intimate experiences of the best rock, jazz, and blues artists in the world. In addition to its consistent draw of legend ary rock guitarists and jazz and blues musicians, The Iridium regularly showcases next generation talent spanning a variety of genres including folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret, and world music.
OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing.
DROM EV 85 Ave. A (5th-6th Sts.), 212-777-1157, dromnyc.com
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Manhattan’s biggest nightclub opening in years, pre senting a world-class space in the heart of Times Square. Hosts top line DJs spanning the spectrum of electronic music. No expense was spared in the huge dance floor, mezzanine, and lower level with three private club rooms. Visionary design transports guests into otherworldly immersive environments—the unbelievable movable ceiling with its tilting video pan els transforms the club each time the doors open.
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NEBULA TS 135 W. 41st St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-918-8117, nebulanewyork.com
Another comedy legend not to be missed is Carolines on Broadway. This Times Square institution has been presenting the best in live comedy since 1982, from established greats to stars of the future in the Breakout Artist Comedy Series. You can dine during the performance in the showroom or have a pre-show bite in the Supper Lounge, where they’ll hold complimentary VIP show seating for you.
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experience, check out The Bar at Moynihan, inside the new Moynihan Train Hall. In addition to a world of food hall dining options, this iconic American walnut and brass bar calls back to the grand railway stations of the past. You’ll find a full service approach to wine, beer, andWecocktails.alldeserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Leg ends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars and Comedy Juice
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Continued from p. 63 Global sounds, from jazz to rock and everything in between, await at Drom in the East Village. SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing. Today 208 West 23rd St. (7th & 8th Aves) New York, NY 212.367.9000 visit our site for upcoming shows gothamcomedyclub.com follow us
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• Every wonder why city buses don’t take paper money ? NYC Transit uses giant vacuums to empty fareboxes, which would turn that cash into confetti.
• No surprise here: the Times Square-42nd Street subway station is the city’s busiest. It’s the gateway to 65 million rides a year. • Need an alibi? MetroCard swipes are tracked and have been used in criminal defenses.
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A New York City taxi makes almost 800 trips a month. • If you laid out NYC’s subway tracks end to end you’d reach Chicago. • NYC Transit buses give 678 million rides every year. • The subway fleet travels 365 million miles a year.
• By law, there are exactly 13,587 taxis in NYC. But good luck finding even one when it rains.
