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WHAT’S NEW NYC is famous for its fast pace and continual change comes right along with it. The last couple of years have seen a series of exciting newcomers open their doors—including an entire new neighborhood. Hudson Yards launched in 2019 with 28 acres on the west side of Manhattan that include a photogenic monumental sculpture, luxury shopping, an arts space, restaurants, 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 beneath your feet. Next to Hudson Yards is another new development, Manhattan West, which opened just this fall. There’s culture, entertainment, and shopping here, plus some great dining options. Immersive culinary destination Citizens at Manhattan West provides a huge range of options, from fast-casual Asian fusion to a Spanish-inspired full-service restaurant created with threestar Michelin chef Dani García. New access to the area is provided by Moynihan Train

Hall, which opened at the beginning of the year. In addition to improved convenience, the station provides an inspiring example of public space. The city’s list of newcomers includes a brand-new park. Little Island opened in May to rave reviews for its graceful layering of lawns, paths, and plant life. An artificial island on the Hudson River near The High Line, the park offers concession stands, a stage, and an amphitheater. In the colder months timed entry requirements are waived: you can

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Right aside Grand Central Terminal is the city’s newest attraction. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is “The World’s Most Immersive Observatory Experience” and spaces here bring you into the fabric and architecture of the city in ways no other place can. For a food hall break in the neighborhood, The Hugh puts 17 restaurants (and live music) together at Citigroup Center.

A recent addition to the Crossroads of the World is Bacall’s Family Steakhouse, which combines ‘40s glamour and big-portion fare. The menu is inspired by the restaurant’s muse, starlet Lauren Bacall, and her JewishRomanian upbringing in New York City. Look for favorites like latkes and house-smoked brisket, accompanied by live sing-a-longs.

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Downtown is in the midst of a renaissance, with new culture spots and the architectural glory of shopping at the Oculus, just across from One World Observatory. Nearby, The Seaport’s cobblestone streets now play host to culture, new restaurant destinations, chic shopping, and the city’s largest outdoor bar.

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HANGING IN : : Precious Lucky Move talisman decorated with turquoise ($2,980)—its color alone is an invitation to travel. Sparkling reflections, radiance, and movement create an unmistakably modern piece. Messika Boutique, 20 Hudson Yards, 646-346-7592, messika.com

NYC is a shopper’s paradise, with well-curated boutiques, world-famous department stores, and legendary shopping districts. Head to Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Columbus Circle, SoHo, Empire Outlets on Staten Island, or just around the corner you’re staying on.

PROJECT! : : Whimsical illustrated love stories are inspiration for the MTA Arts & Design Missed Connections 1000-Piece Puzzle ($19.95) by artist Sophie Blackall. Finished Puzzle Size: 39”x19”. New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex & Store, 89 E. 42nd St., 212-878-0106, nytransitmuseumstore.com

TOE TAPPIN’ : : Walk through New York’s streets in style thanks to the opening of Swiss label Le Majordome’s first Manhattan flagship, offering up custom-made and ready-to-wear menswear styles for all occasions (starting from $415). Their M58 Galosh Derby has two-loop hiking lacing and coarsely grained calfskin from France. 485 Madison Ave., 646-906-3787, lemajordome.ch/us

DECADENCE HAS NO LIMITS : : The iconic Parisian patisserie Marvelous by Fred entices with its decadent Mini Merveilleux gift boxes, which boast 16 mini cakes ($45) elegantly displayed in a gold, foil-lined box. Available at 37 Eighth Ave., 917-475-1992, marvelousbyfred.com

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WHO’S COOLER THAN YOU : : Treat yourself to Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Explorer in Oystersteel and yellow gold ($10,800). See in the dark like a superhero with its distinctive black dial and characteristic 3, 6, and 9 numerals with a chromalight display. Watches of Switzerland, 20 Hudson Yards, 212-319-8040, watchesofswitzerland.com

WINE TIME : : After Hours Wine Tote by Tembo NYC ($110), a collaboration with Brooklyn-based graffiti artist Caty Wooley, available at the Guggenheim Store. 1071 Fifth Ave., 800-329-6109, guggenheimstore.org

LIGHT IT UP : : Ceramic candle from L’or de Seraphine pays homage to Bloomingdale’s 59th St. signature checkboard floor pattern. Infused with essential oils and featuring notes of Sandalwood, bergamot, musk and amber ($36). 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000, bloomingdales.com

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY : : Fendi’s striking orange satin crêpe dress ($4,700) with marble motif printed all over in orange plus asymmetric hem: let the dress do the talking for you. 500 W. 33rd St., RU129, 646-559-6560, fendi.com

DYED IN THE WOOL : : MUJI’s Undyed Wool Room Boots ($49.90) are a cozy gift that anyone would appreciate during the winter season. These stylish yet practical boots are machine washable, made from a wool and polyester blend. Available at the SoHo store, 455 Broadway & other locations, 212-334-2002, muji. com/us

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While New York has no shortage of great attractions, one of its pleasures is definitely exploring its stores (and by extension, its neighborhoods). We’ve rounded up a list of the must-shop, must-see neighborhoods, and yes—you can set store by it. By Evan Levy Starting in Lower Manhattan, 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 timepieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. You’ll also find leather goods by Smythson, the perfect writing implement from Mont Blanc, and a way to indulge your whimsical side with a visit to Toytoise, which offers beautifully designed racecars, rockets, and other toys on the go. 16

Next, head a little ways north to 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; and Supreme, known for its collaborations with musicians and designers, including Louis Vuitton). Try Broken English for a mix of new and estate jewelry, and don’t forget the classics— Three Lives & Company Book-

store offers a brick and mortar haven for booklovers. Upmarket shoppers flock to the Meatpacking District, where women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia, perfume at Bond No 9, and men’s and women’s boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market. Head uptown to one of the city’s newest shopping—and must see—destinations: Hudson Yards. Tech lovers should check out b8TA, which sells the most advanced tech products available, from a cordless blender to an ”invisible” wire-

Above: High-end shopping meets show-stopping architecture at the Oculus.

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“Find an opportunity or two to treat yourself” less charger. Beyond the Edge features gifts and collectibles, many of which were created just for Hudson Yards; while Carmen Sol is on a mission to make its eco-conscious “jelly” material a staple with its shoes, bags, and jewelry. Feeling sporty? Then you’ll want to find your way to the NHL Store in Manhattan West, where fans can access merchandise from all 32 NHL teams. Just 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, and work in some time for creativity.

Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed (they’re classics, after all). Head to the former, arguably New York’s most famous street, for a who’s who of designer fashion. From Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. 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, some of the 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 plus local favorites like Jacques Torres Chocolate and 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 Nordstrom 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. You never know what’s in store.

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This immaculate pharmacy is consistently rated among NYC’s best. They specialize in hard-to-find products and the best European brands. Look for a unique selection of sundries and cosmetics, beauty products, custom medication compounding, surgical supplies, braces, and children’s strollers. The staff is expert and enthusiastic and there’s quick delivery. Featuring brands like Dr. Hauschka, Phyto, Tocca, Mason Pearson, and Caudalie. Open Mondays through Saturdays. 212-534-1300

H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

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

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LINHART DENTISTRY

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40 years. Patients come from around the world, many accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a luxurious seating area. Linhart Dentistry provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency care. 230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC (above), the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! You’ll find unique fashion, collectibles, furniture, and handmade jewelry. Come hungry: there are great artisanal food options as well. It’s all for a good cause, as 100% of profits are donated to 4 public schools, benefiting 2,000 children. Be sure to check out special events and pop-up markets most weeks. Open 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

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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. The Museum of Arts and Design (above), 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 hoodies. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 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 outposts throughout the museum where you can purchase items specific to special exhibitions. The Brooklyn Museum rewards visitors with a fascinating journey through thousands of years of art history. The journey continues in the institution’s wellcurated 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. 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. Among several stores here, The Museum Shop is the flagship, with three levels of unique gifts. Spaces include a gallery, a reading and viewing room, and all kinds of discovery for children. 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 opportunities in its Exhibition Shops, Cosmic Shop, and Dino Store. —Merrill Lee Girardeau

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For the 30th year, The New York Botanical Garden lays out the tracks for its Holiday Train Show. Explore a miniature wonderland of 175 New York landmarks—including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Rockefeller Center—all made with natural ingredients like acorns, pine cones, and seeds. The scene is cozy inside the historic Enid A. Haupt

Conservatory (which is itself represented with a model of its own). At night, the garden lights up for GLOW, a mile-and-a-half long light show. Colorfully lit paths and trees, thousands of LEDs, illuminated plant stories, and whimsical installations reflect the surrounding gardens. Special combination tickets with the Holiday Train Show are available; outdoor bars

and the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up have drinks and other refreshments. On select nights you’ll also find ice sculpting and music around the grounds. The garden, just a 20-minute Metro-North ride from Grand Central Terminal, features a collection of more than one million plants. 2900 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, 718-8178700, nybg.org

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A magical wonderland awaits visitors with the return of the New-York Historical Society’s Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection. The exhibition displays toy train engines and stations dating from the turn of the 19th century to the WWII era, showcasing the evolving designs of American and European toymakers. New for this year are toys that have not been on view for several years, including a rare Grand Station (1904–08) from German toymaker Märklin. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

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Art and celebrity come together at Andy Warhol: Photo Factory, an unprecedented survey of the legendary artist’s work behind the camera. The show pays homage to Warhol’s iconic New York

City studio and doubles as an intimate visual diary of his life. All six categories of Warhol’s film-based work are represented, including Polaroid portraits of stars; lesser-seen gelatin silver prints; Polaroid collages

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex. This gateway to America for millions of people is accessible again via Statue City Cruises—the only way to access Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Opt for the Hard Hat Tour Ticket and see the other side of history on a 90-minute guided tour of the hidden part of Ellis Island. In addition to a rare look at abandoned places, the ticket includes round-trip ferry service and audio Tours of Liberty and Ellis Islands. The art exhibition “Unframed—Ellis Island,” by renowned French artist JR, is on display throughout the hospital complex. The Hard Hat Tour Ticket allows you priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue to save time at the departure point. On Liberty Island you can explore more history at the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849), cityexperiences.com

created for publications like Vogue Paris and Mondo Uomo; 16mm “Screen Tests” from the mid-1960s; photo booth strips taken in Times Square in the 1960s; and Warhol’s most recent stitched photographs series, the final body of his work exhibited before his death in 1987. You’ll find the space as compelling as the work, inside Fotografiska, a New York newcomer offering a mix of worldclass photography, eclectic programming, elevated dining, and surprising new perspectives. 281 Park Ave. S. (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-433-3686, fotografiska. com/nyc cityguideny.com/events 23

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History Lives Downtown New York’s history, or at least the European-influenced portion of it, begins downtown. This is the oldest permanently inhabited part of Manhattan, and over the years it’s seen stints as a Dutch fort town, a British outpost, a center of the American Revolution, and the first capital of the United States. The story of New York and the story of America are told here. Although the city has been remade many times over since then, important traces remain, including Federal Hall, constructed on the site where George Washington took the first presidential oath of office; St. Paul’s Chapel (1766), where Washington worshipped; and Fraunces Tavern, where Washington bid farewell to his officers at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. All three of these spots are close to Wall Street, both a (surprisingly cramped) literal street and how we describe the financial industry centered in this bustling area. The nearby Charging Bull statue by Arturo Di Modica attracts plenty of daily visitors, as does Kristen Visbal’s Fearless Girl statue in front of the neoclassical New York Stock Exchange. Nearby, the cobblestones of Pearl Street and Stone Street boast great eating and drinking. Battery Park, at the very tip of Manhattan, holds Castle Clinton, an original battery for the defense of

Above: An early rendition of Fraunces Tavern. Left: Immigrants joining the American melting pot via Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, 1905. Below: Fearless Girl. Left page: The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.

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New York Harbor. It’s now the base for Statue City Cruises, the only way to reach two of the area’s top historic attractions: the Statue of Liberty (you won’t truly appreciate Lady Liberty until you see her up close) and Ellis Island. When you’re exploring Liberty Island you’ll want to check out the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Living history and breathtaking views come together in 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. Ellis Island was the historic gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S.—40% of Americans can trace an ancestor here. On a visit today you can immerse yourself in the immigrant story inside a fully restored French Renaissance Revival station. From the Battery it’s a quick walk to the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. This institution celebrates the lives and traditions of both those who

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum features two core exhibitions at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex. 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. On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls.

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L to R: Family-friendly Battery Park. The impressive rotunda of the National Museum of the American Indian. Panoramic views at One World Observatory. Inset: History fills the streets of The Seaport.

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survived and those who perished in the Shoah. Nearby is the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), a branch of the Smithsonian dedicated to Native American cultures throughout the Americas. Rotating exhibits fill the landmark Beaux Arts U.S. Custom House, completed in 1907—don’t miss the domed ceiling of the rotunda, one of the masterpieces of Spanish engineer Raphael Guastavino. Across the street is Bowling Green, the oldest public park in the city, still surrounded by its original 18th-century fence. A great way to get complete perspective on downtown is a visit to One World Observatory, 102 flights up at One World

Trade Center. The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, a trip on the world’s fastest elevators will show you Manhattan’s development in 60 seconds. At the top there are jaw-dropping views of downtown—not to mention two rivers, New York Harbor, the midtown skyline, and out into New Jersey and the boroughs. On the east side, the South Street Seaport Museum has a collection of historic ships and structures. On weekends you can take a free tour of the National Historic Landmark 1908 Lightship Ambrose. There’s all kinds of dining and shopping along the East River in The Seaport. It’s next to Pier 6, the home of Helicopter Flight Services, which provides the ultimate views of all this history. Three ride options allow you to experience the skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as few ever see them.

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CULTURE When it comes to culture, New York is hard to beat. From art to history to design, the city’s institutions are packed with exhibits that provoke, intrigue, and entertain. Here are our picks for the can’t-miss shows of the season. 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 Winniethe-Pooh: the New York Public Library holds a lot more than 28

books. For the first time ever you can explore a selection of the 56 million items in the collection with the opening of the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures.

The art of Surrealism sparked in Paris around 1924, putting dreams and the unconscious ahead of the mundane. From those French beginnings, the movement has always had a Western

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European association, but its scope is actually global. Get the real story at the new Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Surrealism Beyond Borders. Networks that “span Eastern Europe to the Caribbean, Asia to North Africa, and Australia to Latin America” will be considered, in an assemblage of dramatic imagery. The show continues through January 30th. Newcomer Fotografiska New York presents a museum experience for the modern world. Spanning diverse photographic genres, you’ll find six floors of exhibitions, which currently include Anders Petersen: Color Lehmitz, an intimate look at documentary-style work done in gritty late-1960s Hamburg; the literary work of Sarah Moon in At the still point, curated by the photographer for Fotografiska (through February 6th); and Andy Warhol: Photo Factory, with over 120 images, many rare and neverbefore-seen (through January 23rd). Far from a stuffy institution, the attitude here is “Have fun, stay late, get deep, spill your drink.” Brooklyn has become a tourist destination to rival Manhattan, complete with its own world-class institution: the Brooklyn Museum. Current exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams traces the groundbreaking legacy of the House of Dior. Look for over 200 couture garments as well as photos, videos, and accessories. Craft was once at the margins of the art world, but today it’s recognized

Top: The Museum of Arts and Design puts craft Front and Center. for the unique power of its expression. Assembled from the eclectic richness of the Musem of Arts and Design’s permanent collection, Craft Front & Center brings together more than 70 works. Engagement with fine art is evident as is craft’s own revolutionary power. The show will be up until February 13th. ARTECHOUSE holds down a cavernous space in the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market. On view now is Machine Hallucination by Turkish artist Refik Anado. The show was created with New York architecture in mind, submerging viewers in waves of imagery. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections combine with sound design to create a cinematic experience. The exhibition continues through January 17th. To get a sweeping series of interpretations of the city itself, look to the Upper West Side’s New-York Historical Society. Scenes of New York City: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection is a major new exhibition with works

by the likes of Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, and Georgia O’Keeffe, comprising 130 city views in all. Chelsea’s Rubin Museum of Art has a mission of presenting and preserving Himalayan art. The newest addition here is an interactive space, The Mandala Lab, which is oriented around five immersive experiences, drawing on film, scent, sound, and a sculpture that invites collective breathing. In addition to the kid catnip of the American Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection (dinosaurs, anyone?), there are tempting temporary shows as well. Celebrating its 23rd year at the museum, The Butterfly Conservatory transforms the coldest day, inviting visitors to mingle with hundreds of fluttering, iridescent butterflies among tropical flowers and lush green vegetation. You can also be among the first people to see “Okavango Blue,” a rare and nearly flawless 20-carat blue diamond. The centerpiece of a new Okavango Blue Diamond exhibition of diamonds from

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Clockwise: Blue diamonds are forever at the Museum of Natural History. Dior in the house at the Brooklyn Museum. Vasily Kandinsky prevailing at the Guggenheim Museum. Photo Credits: page 66 Botswana, it’s on view in the revamped Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems. You can learn more about the region and the science behind diamonds. Or you can just go be dazzled. Uptown’s exquisite Neue Galerie has recently reopened all its rooms for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Newly on view is Modern Worlds: Austrian and German Art, 1890–1940, which shows off several favorite pieces from the museum’s permanent collection—Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele BlochBauer I (better known as ”The Lady in Gold”) is a standout. Look for other major fine art 30

works of the era matched by equally elegant design. Vasily Kandinsky was one of the pioneers of abstraction in western art. The Guggenheim is currently highlighting his work in Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle. The exhibit is mounted in reverse chronological order, starting with late-life paintings and proceeding back in time along the Guggenheim’s spiral. Paintings, watercolors, and woodcuts drawn from the museum’s extensive Kandinsky collection illuminate the journey of an artist looking into the transcendent potential of abstract forms. Soft Water Hard Stone, the fifth New Museum Triennial,

brings together works across mediums by 40 artists and collectives from around the world. You’ll find it sprawled across the spaces of the museum’s modern home, downtown on the Bowery, through January 23rd. Drawing from the collection of financier and philanthropist Mohammed Afkhami, Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians—The Mohammed Afkhami Collection presents works by 23 artists from Iran and its diaspora that probe themes like sociopolitical conflict, gender, and spirituality. It can be found at the Asia Society and Museum on the

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Right: Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986), Study for “Brooklyn Bridge”, 1949. Charcoal and black and white chalk on paper. Photo credits: page 66 Upper East Side. A little further uptown, The Museum of the City of New York explores the city’s past, celebrates its present, and imagines its future. The ongoing exhibition New York, New Music: 1980–1986 looks at the city’s diverse performers of the early ‘80s—from Run DMC to the Talking Heads, and Madonna to John Zorn— as a lens to focus on the broader cultural scene, including media outlets, venues, record labels, fashion, and visual arts that cross-pollinated in the city in those years. Building on The Morgan Library & Museum’s tradition of highlighting outstanding institutions abroad, Van Eyck to

Mondrian: 300 Years of Collecting in Dresden focuses on the exceptional drawing collection of the Kupferstich-Kabinett, Dresden. The museum’s strength in Northern Renaissance and Baroque drawings is showcased through works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Hans Holbein the Younger, Rembrandt, and Rubens, joined by more recent work by the likes of Goya, Klimt, and Otto Dix. The exhibition is up through January 23rd. Jasper Johns sent shock waves through the art world when he first began to show in the late 1950s. He helped spark movements like Pop art, Minimalism, and Conceptualism and remains active as

an artist today. Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror at the Whitney Museum of American Art (through February 13th) is the most comprehensive retrospective ever devoted to his art. The show mixes iconic pieces with work being shown for the first time.

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Immerse Yourself in the World’s Greatest Views

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New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it. The past few months have brought on two new observatory options, joining three legends already here, not to mention the skyline-showcasing rides on our buses and boats. The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet.

A champagne bar lets you toast the city, in addition to the dining at Peak, a restaurant and lounge on the 101st floor. Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, the brand-new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three levels of multi-sensory interactions. An immersive storytelling studio is behind the stunning AIR designed by Kenzo Digital, which creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, the magic of AIR dramatically shifts as TRANSCENDENCE 1, 2, and AFFINITY are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light

and sound story, turning the installation into a beacon of energy, visible to all of New York City and beyond. For immersion in the art deco glory of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock is your destination. There are both outdoor and indoor viewing areas here—the latter nice and cozy for colder days. Outside, transparent safety-glass panels allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above). 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. See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know

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immediately why the skyscraper has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Recent additions have made visits here better than ever. The new Observatory Entrance begins the adventure, leading up to the Observatory Experience. This new exhibition space is loaded with Instagram-ready displays that show visitors the building through the years and how the structure is used today. Those looking for the ultimate Empire State Building visit can opt for 102nd floor tickets, which lead to a fully enclosed space with views in all directions—on a clear day, you can see five states! For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. After a minute’s ride 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. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous destinations in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll get amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines. If you’d like to take in the sights of the city from an even higher vantage point, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Take one of their three tours— The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (1720 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in the beauty of the city as few ever experience it.

FLYING HIGH 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, 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.

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Liberty Island Ellis Island Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries Staten Island Ferry Helicopter Flight Services Tours The Seaport Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust One World Observatory The Oculus 9/11 Memorial Museum China Institute Washington Square Park Whitney Museum ARTECHOUSE City Cruises Fotografiska New York Empire State Building MSG/Penn Station/NJ Transit Hudson Yards Edge The Morgan Library & Museum Bryant Park New York Public Library Grand Central Terminal SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Madame Tussauds New York Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises FDNY Fire Zone Radio City Music Hall Top of the Rock Rockefeller Center St. Patrick’s Cathedral Museum of Modern Art United Nations Guided Tours Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Central Park Zoo SPYSCAPE Carnegie Hall Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) Metropolitan Museum of Art Guggenheim Museum Cooper Hewitt Central Park Lincoln Center American Folk Art Museum New-York Historical Society Grand Bazaar NYC American Museum of Natural History Yankee Stadium Tour

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WHAT’S NEW »Continued from p. 13

stroll right in from 6am-8pm. New York’s cultural realm never stops moving. Gramercy Park now boasts Fotografiska New York, a museum experience for the modern world. Spanning diverse photographic genres, Fotografiska features six floors of exhibitions, plus eclectic programming and a vibrant atmosphere that includes music on every floor. Like so many this year, The Frick Collection got involved with a renovation. While its historic home next to Central Park is spruced up, the art can be found in the contemporary confines of the former Met Breuer on Madison Avenue. A limited run here presents a chronological and geographic survey representing the likes of Goya, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Classical art against modern architecture makes for an engaging mashup. A new Irish Arts Center in New York opened its doors in early December to a state-of-the-art Hell’s Kitchen facility. The inaugural season of programming will feature theatre, dance, music, and poetry. New York got its firstever flight simulation ride in December. RiseNY gives visitors the feeling of flying as a bird’s-eye-view tour glides over city landmarks. Dips,

Top: Little Island. Above, Room 24: Four grand panels of Fragonard’s series The Progress of Love are shown together at Frick Madison in a gallery illuminated by one of Marcel Breuer’s trapezoidal windows. This view shows two of the 1771–72 paintings, with two later overdoors visible in the next gallery. Photo: Joe Coscia. turns, and soars mix with wind, mist, and scent to make for a full sensory experience. Among the city’s most established attractions there are changes as well. The Empire State Building has a recently opened Observatory 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 observatory, with climate controlled 360-degree views. Hop a Statue City Cruises ride to Lady Liberty and you can explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Living history and breathtaking views come together in 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.

FANTASTIC BEASTS The flagship Harry Potter New York is now open in the Flatiron District with the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products under one roof. In-store experiences include a Wand Shop and the Butterbeer Bar, which will liven up your Insta feed with glowing Butterbeer bottles “floating” over the bar and Butterbeer moving magically overhead through copper pipes.

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OUR SIGHTSEEING SECTION lists destinations alphabetically, with neighborhood icons corresponding to the key below. FD Financial District

MD Meatpacking District

T Tribeca

MW Midtown West

C Chinatown

ME Midtown East

LES Lower East Side

TD Theater District

SH SoHo LI Little Italy

TS Times Square UES Upper East Side

GV Greenwich Village

UWS Upper West Side

EV East Village

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CH Chelsea

EH East Harlem

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.), artechouse.com In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find the new immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art quite like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create an almost cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)

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 can take a 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.

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 the beauty of the city as few ever experience it.

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Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, towers the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride.

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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. Includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, plus 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic.

NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM

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 US devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation. Go to nytransitmuseum.org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store.

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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. Catch 360° sights of the city and beyond, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 mintues from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.

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45 E. 42nd St. (Fifth-Park Aves.), summitov.com Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, the brand-new SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights. At night, the magic dramatically shifts in a one-of-a-kind light and sound story, turning into a beacon of energy, visible to NYC and beyond.

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30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multimedia exhibits, and art deco splendor.

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BROADWAY

Ringing in Broadway’s New Year! By Griffin Miller

Cheers, darlings! Broadway 2022 has arrived in an adrenaline-fueled blaze of glory thanks to a dynamic December of previews and openings. In fact, ever since the resurgence of New York theatre this past summer, audiences have been privy to a lush collage of mind-blowing musicals, provocative dramas, and outrageous comedies. And it just keeps getting better! Take for instance December 6th, when the highly anticipated Michael Jackson musical MJ, introducing Myles Frost (pictured above) as the King of Pop, launched its first preview. 38

Adding to the show’s buzz was the arrival of pop megaartists Rich + Tone Talauega, who worked with Jackson for years, starting as dancers with the HIStory World Tour. “Their first-hand knowledge both of Michael’s life on tour and movement languages is invaluable and informed the authenticity of our show,” said Tony winner Chris Wheeldon, MJ’s director/choreographer. Speaking of recent previews, the white-hot revival of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man hit the stage of the Wintergarden Theatre on December 20th with a staggering count of six

Tony-winning actors. Starting with leads Hugh Jackman as con-man “Professor” Harold Hill, and Sutton Foster playing small-town librarian Marian Paroo, the other cast members boasting Tony bling are Jefferson Mays and Jayne Houdyshell as Mayor and Mrs. Shinn; veteran Irish stage actress Marie Mullen as Marian’s mom; and Shuler Hensley as Hill’s sidekick Marcellus Washburn. At the helm? Four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks, who also directed this season’s wild musical farce Mrs. Doubtfire, starring the outrageously wonderful Rob McClure. A week earlier, Lincoln Center Theatre’s Flying Over Sunset celebrated its official opening. One of the season’s most mind-bending entrees (literally), the new musical

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is set in 1950s Hollywood and imagines a scenario in which film star Cary Grant (Tony Yazbeck), novelist Aldous Huxley (Harry Hadden-Paton), and playwright/politician Clare Booth Luce (Carmen Cusack) share a trip…on LSD. Featuring a book and direction by Pulitzer/Tony winner James Lapine, and a score by Pulitzer/Tony winner Tom Kitt (music) and Tony nominee Michael Korie (lyrics), this blissfully unique production (including stunning visuals!) is a limited engagement ending on February 6th, so grab your tickets ASAP. Another show well worth checking out before its fleeting run wraps up on January 16th is Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s new play, Clyde’s. Manned by a handful of ex-cons, a truck-stop sandwich joint holds both promise and insults, the latter delivered by proprietress Clyde, Uzo Aduba, in a profane fusillade of zingers. Still, as one would hope in these prickliest of

Above: Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk in Stephen Sondheim’s Company. Right: Brittney Johnson will make history in February when she becomes the first Black actor cast full-time as Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked. Photo by Joan Marcus. times, humor and humanity prevail. Atticus Metamorphosis January 5th: Greg Kinnear becomes Broadway’s Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s gripping stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. He takes over for Jeff Daniels, who originated the role in 2018. “There is nothing in the Greg Kinnear IMDb credits that you

will find that will suggest that I am in any way an obvious choice for taking on this role,” Kinnear told the Associated Press. “This will all be a new endeavor for me. I welcome it and I’m thrilled about it.”

SONDHEIM: A BRIEF FAREWELL For all my years covering theatre, I never met nor interviewed Stephen Sondheim. Naturally I wrote about him and the shows that comprise his legacy. I saw him on the street…in the theatre…chatting with colleagues. I was there when he spoke so poignantly at the opening of the Broadway theatre bearing his name. The theatre that, like all Broadway houses, dimmed its lights to honor the man and his genius. I mourn alongside those who knew him, those who only knew of him, those who only knew the music. In the audience watching the reimagined Company —aided and abetted by Sondheim himself, who saw theatre as I always have: something that needs to change with the times, to take risks, to grow—and, despite the upbeat moment on stage, the tears came. Like so very, very many right now, I am, to quote the master, “sorry-grateful.” —GM Stephen Joshua Sondheim, March 22, 1930 to November 26, 2021

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THEATER MAP What’s playing where on the great white way 23 Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial)

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Come From Away (Gerald Schoenfeld)

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Dear Evan Hansen (Music Box)

Flying Over Sunset (Vivian Beaumont)

Girl From the North Country (Belasco)

Hadestown (Walter Kerr)

Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)

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Jagged Little Pill (Broadhurst)

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The Lion King (Minskoff)

MJ The Musical (Neil Simon Theatre)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld)

Mrs. Doubtfire (Stephen Sondheim)

The Music Man (Winter Garden Theatre)

The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic)

SIX (Brooks Atkinson) Skeleton Crew (Samuel J. Friedman

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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

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To Kill a Mockingbird (Shubert)

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broadway AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; AintTooProudMusical.com

(Opened 3/21/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unfolds in this new musical, from how they met to the conflicts that threatened to tear them apart. With signature dance moves and harmonies, they topped the charts with 14 No. 1 hits. Theirs is a story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

ALADDIN

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

THE BOOK OF MORMON

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mins.) Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, are the masterminds behind this off-thecharts hilarious musical comedy about a pair of wideeyed Mormon boys whose first assignment as missionaries takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org (Opened 10/27/21) Sharon D Clarke reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance as Caroline, an African-American maid whose world of 1963 Louisiana ripples with change. With songs and imagination, the Broadway revival explores how even the simplest acts can shake the earth. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Thru 1/9/22.

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200, chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters that stop at nothing to get what they want! A mustsee that sparkles with Bob Fosse’s choreographic legacy. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CLYDE’S

Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200, 2st.com (Opened 11/22/21) (1 hr., 35 mins.) The New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Lynne Nottage’s new work centers on life in a truck stop staffed by former inmates. Described as both moving and funny, Clyde’s

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COME FROM AWAY

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. One of Broadway’s most impressive and uplifting musicals, ever! Worth noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; companymusical.com (Opened 12/9/21) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical has been given a gender revamp! At her 35th birthday party, all of Bobbie’s friends are wondering why can’t she find the right man, settle down and have a family? With a gamechanging makeover for a modern-day Manhattan, the show’s score includes “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive.” Starring Tony winners Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA COMEDY

is supported by the Art for Justice Fund. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Thru 1/16/22.

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St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., americanutopiabroadway.com

(Opened 10/20/19) (1 hr., 45 mins.) Former Talking Heads frontman Byrne and his enormously talented ensemble of musicians from across the globe return for a limited run thru March 6th, once again serving up a unique blend of concert and theatricality. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

FLYING OVER SUNSET

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; flyingoversunset.com (Opened 12/13/21) In the 1950s, playwright/diplomat Clare Booth Luce, actor Cary Grant, and writer Aldous Huxley experimented with LSD. In this new musical they come together, and under the influence of the drug, confront the mysteries of their lives and their world. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; NorthCountryonBroadway.com (Opened 3/5/20) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) 1934. A time-

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weathered guesthouse in America’s heartland. Only a song can shake off the dust for one group of wayward souls. As they pass in and out of each other’s lives, their stories awaken. Conor McPherson (The Seafarer) wrote and directed this reimagining of Bob Dylan’s music as roof-raising ensemble pieces and stirring solos. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

HADESTOWN

MJ THE MUSICAL

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

(Opened 2/1/22) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) The new musical bio featuring over 25 Michael Jackson hits comes with a staggeringly impressive pedigree: book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and direction/choreography by Tony-winner Christopher Wheeldon. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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

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

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

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

2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America’s fiery past alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE

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

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us.com

2018 Tony, Best Play (Opened 4/22/18) A much anticipated reopening arrives with a major change: instead of two separate plays, HPATCC has been reconfigured into a single night of theatre. What hasn’t changed is the show’s introduction of a new generation of Hogwarts students and, naturally, their magical adventures. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL

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

2020 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 7/25/19) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows, reveling in the decadent ambiance. Baz Luhrmann’s film take on La Bohème is transformed onstage to a musical mash-up extravaganza. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; mrsdoubtfirebroadway.com (Opened 12/5/21) After losing custody of his kids in a messy divorce, Daniel Hillard creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now—one that proves we’re better together. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE MUSIC MAN

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; MusicManOnBroadway.com

(Opened 12/5/19) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Alanis Morissette’s Grammy-winning album provides the score for this critically acclaimed musical, with a book by Oscar and Tony winner Diablo Cody. The musical centers around a seemingly perfect suburban Connecticut family who must choose between maintaining the status quo and facing a litany of harsh truths. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Opened 2/10/22) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Meredith Willson’s beloved musical comedy returns to Broadway with an all-star cast led by Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. When con man Harold Hill arrives in River City to sell the townspeople the promise of a marching band, he gets more than he bargained for—including romance with Marian the librarian. No surprise this is one of the season’s hottest tickets! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE LION KING

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated

1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Gaston Leroux’s thriller follows a beautiful

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

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

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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; SIXonBroadway.com (Opened 3/12/20) (80 mins., no intermission) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SKELETON CREW

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; ManhattanTheatreClub.com (Opened 1/21/22) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Tony winner Phylicia Rashad stars in Dominique Morisseau’s engrossing drama set in 2008 Detroit against the backdrop of a failing automotive factory. Under the direction of Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this Broadway premiere explores a tight-knit family of workers forced to deal with a piercing level of uncertainty, impacting personal loyalties and the need for security, all while blurring the line between blue and white collar. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night”. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St. slaveplaybroadway.com (Opened 12/2/21) (2 hrs.) Playwright Jeremy O. Harris’s groundbreaking work returns with members of the original Broadway cast, having received a record 12 Tony nominations. The only newcomer to the cast is Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Kaneisha, a role Harris wrote for the actress when he was a student at Yale School of Drama. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Limited engagement thru 1/23/22.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN

Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; thoughtsofacoloredman.com (Opened 10/13/21) (1 hr., 40 mins.) Keenan Scott II’s Broadway premiere of Thoughts of a Colored Man tracks the inner voices and lives of Black men in the 21st century through “spoken word, slam poetry, rhythm and humor.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; TinaOnBroadway.com

(Opened 11/7/19) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) From humble Tennessee beginnings to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Featuring Ms. Turner’s most loved songs, the show soars as it celebrates her resilience, talent, and star power. Not to be missed!Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com (Opened 12/13/18) (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Playwright Aaron

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Sorkin has transformed Harper Lee’s iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about racism and childhood innocence into an unforgettable stage drama. Set in Alabama in the 1930s, the play centers on lawyer Atticus Finch and his defense of an unjustly accused young black man. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Call or visit website for playing schedule.

TROUBLE IN MIND

(1 hr., 35 mins.) Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious—and voracious—plant, suddenly he’s thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; RoundaboutTheatre.org (Opened 11/18/21) (2 hrs., 10 mins) Alice Childress’s groundbreaking look at racism, ego, and identity in the theatre industry was originally slated to premiere on Broadway in the 1950s. Finally, and about time, it’s arrived. Funny, powerful, and real, it follows an experienced Black stage actress (Tony winner LaChanze) through rehearsals for a Broadway show. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Thru 1/9/22.

WICKED

Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (Opened 6/10/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. This long-running fantasy is based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

off-broadway IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY? Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St. istherestillsexinthecity.com

Sometimes your most fabulous character is yourself. In her new one woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell (author of Sex and the City and the “OG Carrie Bradshaw”), shares her remarkable philosophy through stories of fashion, literature, sex, and New York City while pouring cosmos in Manolos. “Yes, Candace Bushnell really did live the Sex and the City life and created a cultural phenomenon.”—The Washington Post. Call or visit website for playing schedule. Limited run thru 2/6.

JERSEY BOYS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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

STOMP

Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by urban street life, Stomp has traveled the world, causing a sensation at every arrival. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, luggage, and airborne drumsticks fill the stage with the energizing beats of an inventive stage show blending dance, music, comedy, and theatrics. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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like latkes and matzoh balls; family platters include housesmoked brisket, a Lower East Side veal chop, and stuffed trout. Live music sing-a-longs nightly! 220 W. 44th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com

MASSERIA DEI VINI Masseria dei Vini (“Masseria of Wines”) is an upscale spot from midtown favorite La

Masseria. (In the region of Puglia in southern Italy, “masserias” are fortified farmhouses, many now transformed into restaurants and hotels.) The menu blends traditional with modern without one overpowering the other. Look for beautiful dishes from Puglia, with plenty of seafood, fresh homemade pastas, and gourmet Neapolitan-style pizzas from a Ferrara wood-

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burning oven. There’s an extensive wine by the glass and bottle selection—mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world. 887 Ninth Ave. (btw. 57th & 58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com

CASA DEL TORO Imaginative Mexican cuisine meets a vibrant setting in Hell’s Kitchen. A handsculpted marble bar draws you in to cavernous dining rooms leading to a tented and heated rear garden. Toprate tacos, NY strip asada, killer margaritas. Live aerialist performances every Sat. and Sun. at 8:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:30pm. 626 Tenth Ave. (btw. 44th & 45th Sts), 212586-0811, casadeltorony.com

HAVANA CENTRAL Take a Cuban vacation in the middle of Times Square! Havana Central serves homecooked Cuban food. Before a Broadway show, or after a stop at a Times Square attraction, step into this spacious 1950s eatery for a mojito and some ropa vieja. Happy Hour at the bar every weeknight, with half price empanadas. Now offering heated outdoor dining! 151 W. 46th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212398-7440, havanacentral.com

have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while dishes like the spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez or George Clooney—Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com

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and yellowfin tuna tartare will impress. Look for seasonal fresh catches, prepared thoughtfully, like the Alaskan king crab legs and roasted Nova Scotia halibut. There are also steaks and chops to take advantage of Benjamin’s ample USDA prime expertise (don’t miss the surf ‘n’ turf combo).158 E. 48th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212935-3785, theseafiregrill.com

CAFFÉ PALERMO When you’re ready for a sweet ending to Little Italy adventures, Caffé Palermo is your destination. Here since 1973, this must-stop downtown legend is hosted by Baby John, The Cannoli King. His cannolis keep to that perfect balance between sweet cream and satisfying crunch, making these the best in the city. You’ll also find the finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, Italian cookies, lobster tails, and unbeatable cappuccino and espresso. 148 Mulberry St. (btw. Grand & Hester Sts.), 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

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Top-rate seafood and steaks right in the heart of the Theater District. A great stop pre or post-Broadway or while out in Times Square. Indoor and outdoor seating options, great hospitality at the bar. Nice spot to watch Knicks, Rangers, Giants, Jets, college football, soccer, and more. Prime USDA dry-aged Pat LaFrieda meat, with house specialty Porterhouse and tomahawk cuts. Grilled

CLASSICS BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 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. It’s no surprise Benjamin Steakhouse won “Best Steakhouse” at the 2018 Concierge Choice Awards. 52 E. 41st St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com

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salmon and baked shrimp on the seafood side. Thoughtful wine list or opt for a cocktail like a spicy watermelon margarita. Open daily 11am11pm. 140 W. 46th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 646-649-2288

THE RIBBON American cuisine with classic French influences is what you’ll find at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side. This quintessential New York dining experience features a large reserve wine list and craft cocktails; bites include spit-roasted meats, seafood, and everything from a thick burger and prime rib to a composed salad—basically something for everyone, with affordability that keeps regu-

lars coming back week after week. 20 W. 72nd St. (btw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656, theribbonnyc.com

HARD ROCK CAFE Get your evening festivities started by rocking your senses with tantalizing food and drinks at the Hard Rock Cafe’s Times Square location. Priceless pieces from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana grace the walls alongside more contemporary items like stage costumes worn by Madonna and Gwen Stefani. Dine down on the likes of Legendary Steak Burgers, baby back ribs, and grilled chicken Caesar salads. The Rock Shop is open, plus don’t miss Drag Brunch on Sunday

mornings! 1501 Broadway (btw. 43rd & 44th Sts.), 212343-3355, hardrock.com

LE PRIVÉ On 10th Avenue in the Theater District find “French dining, redefined.” Bistro Le Privé brings escargots, beignets, salad Nicoise, and a range of classic French dishes to the comfort of a redceilinged dining room decked with chandeliers. Perfect for both pre-theatre diners as well as the weekend brunch crowd. Wine list boasts a breadth of French labels, including several Champagnes, on top of speakeasystyle cocktails at the bar. 626 10th Ave. (btw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 212-837-2795, lepriveny.com

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DINING

OUR DINING SECTION lists restaurants by neighborhood, beginning with the southern tip of Manhattan and moving north, and west to east.

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little italy CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $

148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by and say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by.

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luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family. Benjamin defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection. Enjoy their sizzling steaks in their cozy main dining room, or heated outdoor patio.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, and roasted Nova Scotia halibut.

theater district/times square APPLEBEE’S TS $

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

BACALL’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE TS $$

BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$

220 W. 44th St. (Boadway-8th Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com | STEAKHOUSE

Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts, the grill gets highlighted at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 sq. ft. space houses an expansive main dining room and now offers heated outdoor dining.

CASA DEL TORO TD $$

23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

Brings ‘40s glamour and big-portion fare to Times Square. Newly opened, the menu is inspired by the restaurant’s muse, starlet Lauren Bacall, and her Jewish-Romanian upbringing in New York City. Look for favorite starters like latkes and matzoh balls, family platters of house-smoked brisket or duck confit. Dani Luv, troubadour of the former Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse on the Lower East Side for over 20 years, performs live sing-a-longs nightly.

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

626 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-586-0811, casadeltorony.com | MEXICAN

Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro area’s premier culinary destinations. Offering exceptional food and service in

Authentic Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in Hell’s Kitchen. Imaginative cuisine in vibrant and sensuous setting, putting forward impeccable style, invigorating dishes, and unbounded hospitality. Upon entering, a provocative, curved, hand-sculpted marble bar immediately seduces—an intense oasis where fire is

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

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injected into both the space and the cocktails. Cavernous dining rooms lead up to floor-to-ceiling glass doors along the venue’s best-kept secret: a beautiful rear garden, home to a majestic, 6-ft. Spanish toro. Indoor dining plus two outdoor areas including a tented and heated backyard garden.

ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$ 1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN

The show goes on at Ellen’s Stardust Diner! The popular Times Square spot has reopened its doors 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.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$ 1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles grace the walls along with more contemporary items. The 708-seat restaurant boasts a unique outdoor space above the building’s historic marquee, which hosts private parties amid the excitement of Times Square. Recently opened Rock Shop features authentic Hard Rock merchandise.

HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$

151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Live Latin music: you come to Havana Central 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!

LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$

235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia, and 54

charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner.

LE PRIVÉ TD $$$

626 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-837-2795; lepriveny.com | FRENCH Redefining French dining with elegant style, charming ambiance, exquisite dishes, and gracious hospitality. Victorian era-inspired dining room features ornate chandeliers hanging from lofty ceilings, permeated with tantalizing aromas of French cuisine. Bar is a ready host for gatherings of all types; an arousing forum for culture, intellectualism, business, romance, and even mischief. Menu is both comforting and alluring; offering classic French dishes as well as opportunities for new, exciting culinary experiences. Unmatched hospitality. Attentive/knowledgeable staff.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS $$ 560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com | AMERICAN

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

MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$

887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$

236 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com | ITALIAN Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theater District and 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, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Lunch/ dinner Tues. to Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys.com for updated hours). All cards.

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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

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140 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-2288 STEAK/SEAFOOD

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Times Square and Theater District’s place for great steaks and chops (Porterhouse, bone-in NY strip, tomahawk, lamb chops, filet mignon, veal chop, bonein ribeye, surf & turf) and fresh seafood (oysters, clams, raw bar, shrimp cocktail, seafood tower, lobster, branzino, seafood pasta, grilled salmon). Chicken or veal Parmesan or Milanese, juicy burgers, soups, salads, and more! Private dining. Happy Hour, watch sports on their multiple screens.

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upper west side THE RIBBON UWS $$

20 W. 72nd St. (Central Park W.-Columbus Ave.), 212-787-5656, theribbonnyc.com | AMERICAN/FRENCH American cuisine with French influences. Quintessential New York dining experience, featuring an extensive bar selection and delights for all palates, including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Blue Ribbon classics. Enjoy renowned hospitality in a comfortable and elegant setting. Zagat and Michelin recommended.

SUGAR BAR UWS $$

254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com | AMERICAN Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. A magnet for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy. Enjoy delicious Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, cheeseburgers, etc., or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village. Tues.-Sat. from 3pm, Sun. from noon.

CASA DEL TORO

An authentic Mexican restaurant

626 10 Ave (44-45 St) casadeltorony.com 212-586-0811

A Real Cuban Hideway! Large Groups Welcome!

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In the Heart of Times Square, Near all Broadway Theaters! *Per NYC Mandate proof of Covid-19 vaccination & photo ID required to dine indoors.

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

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236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | itAliAn Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theater District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Open daily, lunch & dinner. All cards.

Planet HOllyWOOD ts $$

Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com

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

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AND THEATER DISTRICT’S PLACE FOR GREAT STEAKS, FRESH SEAFOOD, HAPPY HOUR, AND WATCHING SPORTS

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AFTER H Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs all around the city. If you’re looking for a neighborhoody 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 the Lower East Side. (On the Brooklyn side, the possibilities in Williamsburg are every bit as endless.) Upscale options can be found along the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District while the West Village 58

next door is joined by Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen as a historic hub of LGBTQ nightlife. Music, performance, dance, people watching—whatever your mood, NYC can match it. Live music has returned to NYC, with indie rock venues peppered around downtown; The Bowery Ballroom and The Mercury Lounge are two longrunning favorites. Brooklyn’s answers for live music include

the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Steel, and Brooklyn Bowl (yes, you can knock down pins while the band is playing). Among newer spots, the revamped roof at 66 park atop The Kitano Hotel New York is now open for light bites and signature drinks, with both indoor and outdoor options showing off epic views of the midtown skyline. Downtown has its own ample supply of

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HOURS Upper Left: Global sounds, from jazz to rock and everything in between, await at Drom in the East Village. Above: Stars like Sheryl Crow can be found at The Iridium. Left: Brad Williams is just one of the comedians performing sets at Carolines on Broadway in the coming weeks. Sheryl Crow image courtesy of Jim Belmont.

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spots for a modern cocktail. The Bar Room at Tom Colicchio’s Temple Court is located beneath The Beekman’s stunning, nine-story Victorian era hotel atrium and provides a singular New York setting for savoring a handcrafted cocktail. In Times Square, Havana Central has Caribbean vibes crossed with

New York energy. Head to the bar there for a Monday-Friday 4-7pm Happy Hour. Half-price homemade empanadas come with a range of fillings and there are $7 drink specials that include classic mojitos, margaritas, and red sangria. For another touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle, Margaritaville New York is the destination 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 60

signature margarita. For more than 25 years, musical landmark The Iridium has been hosting intimate experiences of the world’s best rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. The venue is back open, just above Times Square, and booking acts like YES Tribute Band Total Mass Retain on January 10th; Jane Getter Premonition featuring Vernon Reid and “the fieriest frettboarding female ever to strap on a Stratocaster” on January 12th; swing and ska purveyors the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on January 16th; English guitar legend Albert Lee on January 20th21st; NYC-based ensemble the Ed Palermo Big Band on January 24th; Electric Miles featuring trumpeter Randy Brecker on January 28th-29th; pop craftsman Marshall Crenshaw on February 6th; and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard on February 9th. Downtown has its own destination for eclectic, compelling music. The programming at the East Village’s Drom runs from jazz, rock, electronic, soul, and funk to international music. The weeks ahead bring high-energy ensemble work from The Silver Arrow Band (January 4th and 18th, February 1st, 8th, and 15th); New Orleans funk influences meeting brass fusion for Jambalaya with NOTUS on January 5th and February 2nd; Shades of Django featuring: Stephane

Wrembel on January 16th; and percussion mastery from Carlitos Padron & Rumberos Del Callejon on January 27th. We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. Look for touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars and the New Talent Showcase. Top LGBTQ and LGBTQ-adjacent comics can be found January 19th with Homo Comicus. Stand up comic Phil Hanley, a veteran of the late-night talk show circuit, performs sets on February 4th and 5th. 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, with nightly shows that run from established greats to stars of the future in the Breakout Artist Comedy Series. NYC-based comic Shane Gillis, named an “Up-Next” Comic at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, will be here January 6th-8th; 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan brings his “Working It Out” set January 13th-15th; comedian Ryan Davis’s internet show has generated more than 100 million views—see why on January 20th-22nd; Donnell Rawlings, known for his hilarious sketches on Chappelle’s Show, takes the stage January 27th-29th; and Brad Williams (Fun Size, Daddy Issues) gets top billing February 5th-6th.

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BROOKLYN Brooklyn is home to vibrant communities. Here’s a guide to some great destination neighborhoods, each with its own character, culture, and favorite pizza place. By Merrill Lee Girardeau DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN As the name suggests, Downtown Brooklyn is the business district of the borough, home to municipal offices, residences, and lots of shopping. To that end, hit Nordstrom Rack for deals on designer goods and Fulton Mall for outlets and other discount shopping. The City Point build64

ing has an Alamo Drafthouse, a multiplex experience with full meals and drinks at your seat, while the basement bursts with local food vendors at DeKalb Market Hall. Visit Livingston Manor for excellent craft cocktails and the plaza of MetroTech Commons for rotating art exhibitions and live music. The original outpost of Junior’s, a diner that’s home to the “World’s Most Fabulous

Cheesecake,” is nearby on Flatbush Avenue. WILLIAMSBURG One of the borough’s bestknown and most crowded areas, the waterfront portion boasts the new Domino Park, luxury apartment buildings, and trendy bars and restaurants. There’s even an Apple Store on busy Bedford Avenue! Check out the vintage shops

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lining Bedford (a great detour is weekend market Artists & Fleas on North 7th); you can dance a little, bowl a little at nearby Brooklyn Bowl. You can also watch an indie film while dining down on a burger at Nitehawk Cinema. PROSPECT HEIGHTS A spoke around the hub of Prospect Park, Prospect Heights is sandwiched between Park Slope and Crown Heights on the north end of the gigantic green space after which it’s named. If you’re checking out Prospect Park for the first time, you’ll want to enter through Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Avenue, where the lovely Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch ushers in visitors with some pomp and circumstance. Savor Iranian barbari bread with yogurt dip at Sofreh; prosciutto-fig pizza at Amorina; Weather Up’s dependable craft cocktails; and the country’s best chocolate cake (according to Food & Wine, at least) at Little Cupcake Bakeshop. PARK SLOPE Aptly named, Park Slope sits on the gradual hill to the west of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park backyard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful historical brownstones (head down Prospect Park West and you’ll see what we mean), lots of families, and community treasures like bar/comedy club Union Hall and ever-fabulous, no-reservations Italian bistro Al Di La. This restaurant is located

on the main drag of the neighborhood: Fifth Avenue. Its northernmost point is Barclays Center, a massive performance space, sports arena, and transit hub, while farther south you’ll find shops like consignment haven Beacon’s Closet and the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. for caped crusadersin-training. Discover new reads at Community Bookstore, omakase sushi at Sushi Katsuei, and lip-smacking gourmet pizza at newcomer Crosta. BOCOCA BoCoCa is better known as three separate, neighboring areas: Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. BoCoCa is bordered to the east by Park Slope, to the south by Red Hook and Gowanus, and to the north by Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. With the area’s booming real estate and tourism have come a flood of new businesses. For the best of the neighborhood, walk down Atlantic Avenue toward the water, where you’ll find boutiques and must-try “pitzas” at Bedouin Tent. More great shopping and food are waiting on bustling Smith and Court Streets. Start with brunch at Cafe Luluc, then browse at Woods Grove, Article&, and Books Are Magic. Wind down the day at the tiki bar Zombie Hut. A historically Italian neighborhood, Carroll Gardens also boasts Jay-Z and Beyonce’s favorite pizza at Lucali. DUMBO Dumbo stretches between the bases of the Brooklyn and

Manhattan Bridges (the nabe’s acronym stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). A former manufacturing area on the East River, Dumbo slowly gained pedestrian traffic with the 1977 arrival of the Michelin-starred restaurant with a milliondollar view: The River Café. A vibrant community has since sprung up, including pizza parlors Grimaldi’s and Juliana’s. (Grimaldi’s is more popular, but many argue Juliana’s has the better pies.) Brooklyn Bridge Park is the site of endless photo ops with the Manhattan skyline and two bridges in the background, as well as fixtures like the vintage Jane’s Carousel, a working carousel that’s one century old. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS If you’re going to walk any Brooklyn neighborhood, walk Brooklyn Heights. This coveted corner just south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of BoCoCa inspires endless oohs and aahs with its impeccable streets full of cheery window boxes, historical homes, and shady trees. Former residents include Truman Capote (70 Willow St.) and Norman Mailer (142 Columbia Heights). You can explore historic subways and buses at the very handson New York Transit Museum. Some of the nabe’s most noteworthy businesses cluster on Montague Street, including wood-fired pizza mastery at Dellarocco’s of Brooklyn. Make your way over to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for stunning skyline views of Manhattan’s southern tip.

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Giving Credit Page 28: Gustav Klimt, Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Neue Galerie New York. Acquired through the generosity of Ronald S. Lauder, the Heirs of the Estates of Ferdinand and Adele Bloch-Bauer, and the Estée Lauder Fund. Page 30: Top: Photo of diamond: the Okavango Diamond Company. Gallery shot: D. Finnin/©AMNH. Left: Vasily Kandinsky, Dominant Curve (Courbe dominante), April 1936 (detail). Oil on canvas, 129.2 × 194.3 cm. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim

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Port Authority Bus Terminal

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Guggenheim Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Hunter College

Gracie Mansion

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Lincoln Center

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

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Key to NYC

COVID POLICIES

New York takes COVID and health seriously and as a result you will find the city safe and welcoming. If you arrived here from abroad chances are good you’re already vaccinated, but domestic travelers should take note: you will be asked for proof of vaccination before you’re allowed indoors. NYC rules require proof of at least one shot for entry inside, and that includes gyms, museums, theatres, cinemas, arenas, and restaurants. The “Key to NYC” program also requires that people working in these places be vaccinated, so you can go in with reassurance—the city’s push for safety has helped accelerate its recovery from the pandemic. IDs are being checked to confirm a match between vaccine information and individuals. Kids ages 5-11 have been added to the list of those required to show proof of vaccination; younger children are exempted. Acceptable proofs of vaccination include a CDC Vaccination Card; an NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record; the NYC COVID Safe App; the CLEAR Health Pass; or New York State’s Excelsior Pass. If your proof is a paper card, photocopies or digital images are permitted. If you have not been vaccinated, you can still enjoy outdoor dining and other out-ofdoors explorations around the city. Masks are required on subways and buses and at press time for other indoor activities. (When eating and drinking masks can be removed, of course.) Expect to see the majority of New Yorkers complying with mask recommendations and most venues to carefully confirm your vaccination status.

VACCINATION AND MASK POLICY FOR BROADWAY SHOWS The owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theatres will require vaccinations for audience members, as well as performers, crew, and theatre staff, for all performances at least through at least February 28, 2022. Masks will also be required for audiences inside the theatre, except while eating or drinking in designated locations. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Guests 12 and older will also need to be Fully Vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine AND present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. (Guests 12-18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID, no photo required.) For international guests TWO doses of any “mix and match” combination of an FDA or WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine are acceptable. Guests under 5 will need to show a negative COVID test. Guests ages 5-12, when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult, may enter the theatre with ONE of the following: • proof of ONE dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine at least 14 days before the performance date OR • a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed by a medical provider within 72 hours of the performance start time OR a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time (test results must clearly show the date and time of the test.) 74

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