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Take a journey to the past at “Anastasia” on Broadway.
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Our favorite ways for spending February in New York.
10 CALENDAR
Dogs get their day, Fashion Week, an ice show and more.
14 INSIDER
A new boot company finds the perfect fit.
16 IN THE ‘HOOD Columbus Circle
18 ACROSS THE BRIDGE: BED-STUY
Cool shops, eats and shows.
20 SIDE SHOW
Step aside, entrée: There’s a new dish in town.
22 LOVE NESTS Bars built for lovers. WHERE 中文
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53 Explore
38 Food
55 Sights
44 Shop
58 Be Well
48 Art
61 Maps
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Bemelmans Bar, the perfect sweethearts’ spot. For more romantic bars, see p. 22.
COVER PROMOTION With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes and a soaring score, including “Journey to the Past,” “Anastasia” is a spectacular Broadway musical.
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I remember when Bedford-Stuyvesant was a section of Brooklyn to be avoided: Televised coverage of the gang and race riots erupting there in the 1960s and 1970s (during my formative years) is something I still remember vividly. But today, like so much of this borough, Bed-Stuy has a different identity, rich in cultural, retail and dining venues, and now a sought-after ZIP code for resident hipsters. You can read all about it in “Across the Bridge.” Elsewhere in this issue: A feature on how chefs are reinventing side dishes (no main course required!) and, being that it is Cupid’s Month (Valentine’s Day), a story on romantic city bars, along with the best chocolate retailers in town (most women I know insist chocolates trump all other aphrodisiacs). This is just a sampling of what’s on tap in this month’s Where–so read on!
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presents to swoon over (and I certainly hope my husband is reading this)! British lingerie retailer Rigby & Peller offers intimate apparel in lace, silk and satin. And who doesn’t love rich creams and lotions to give the skin some luster? Aveda, in Grand Central Terminal, has plant-based products for face and body, and the store often offers free, 20-minute facials, too, something worth checking out. You got that all, honey?
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Show Some Love
Strike a pose in front of “Window to the Heart” in Times Square (left), and post it on Instagram. 2
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Take the “A” Train
Hop a subway to Harlem and explore the neighborhood during Black History Month. 4
Get in the Groove
Check out 1960s music at Carnegie Hall and the turbulent era’s fashions at the Museum of the City of New York. Far out. 5
Go Malling
Beat the weather and indulge in some retail therapy in the city’s upscale indoor malls.
PHOTO: TIMES SQUARE “WINDOW TO THE HEART,” COURTESY ARANDA/LASCH + MARCELO COELHO WITH FORMLABS
Celebrate
Happy Chinese New Year (Feb. 16)! Welcome the Year of the Dog by chowing down in Chinatown.
February 11
Central Park Conservancy Ice Festival More than 6,000 pounds of ice are hand-carved into sculptures with chisels, electric chain saws and picks by ice-carving artists from Okamoto Studio in Astoria, Queens, replicating some of Central Park’s permanent bronze and stone monuments, during the Central Park Conservancy’s celebration of the park’s beautiful winter scenery. A sculpting station allows spectators to carve their own ice sculpture, while a free, all-ages, first-come, first-served silent disco (headphones are provided), with three DJs spinning tunes from various genres, kicks off the party at sunset. 10
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February 27
Kids’ Night on Broadway During this annual promotion held by participating Broadway shows, every adult admitted with a fullprice ticket is welcome to bring along one child, 18 years old or under, to be admitted for free. Promo tickets include restaurant and parking discounts, as well as other perks varying by theater.
PHOTOS: CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY ICE FESTIVAL, COURTESY CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY; KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY 2017, JEREMY DANIEL
February at a Glance
NYC Broadway Week January 16-February 4
Visit nycgo.com/broadwayweek for a list of Broadway shows offering 2-for-1 ticket deals and seat-upgrade options during this celebration of top-tier theater.
Kosher Food & Wine Experience February 5
More than 60 wineries showcase kosher wines and 20-plus gourmet food purveyors offer timehonored Jewish fare, as well as kosher takes on contemporary dishes from various cultures, during this 21-and-older celebration of Jewish culinary tradition, at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers.
Our Town’s Art of Food February 10
More than 25 of NYC's culinary leaders prepare exclusive dishes inspired by artwork at Sotheby's, at 1334 York Ave., during this annual event hosted by restaurateur Claus Meyer.
All Month Long
NFL Experience Super Bowl LII takes place on Feb. 4, but football fans can keep the season alive during an immersive and cinematic 4-D experience in the heart of Times Square, playing through a full NFL season using state-of-the-art, virtual-reality technology. Interactive games with physical elements—such as the “Quarterback Challenge” (above), monitoring participants’ speed, accuracy and completion percentage throwing an official NFL football—test fans’ skills. A gift shop sells official 2018 Pro Bowl jerseys, and the food court offers selections from various NFL stadiums. 12
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Day sessions for this famed dog show take place at Piers 92/94, 711 12th Ave., and night sessions at Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts.
New York International Children's Film Festival February 23-March 18 More than 125 new films for children ages 3-18 are showcased at various theaters throughout NYC. The four-weekend event includes feature and short films, premieres, parties and red-carpet events.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival February 25
The 19th annual edition of this parade begins at Mott & Canal sts. and heads toward the Manhattan Bridge, ending at Eldridge & Forsyth sts. next to Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
PHOTOS: BOY PARTICIPATING IN THE “QUARTERBACK CHALLENGE” AT NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE, COURTESY NFL EXPERIENCE; WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW 2017, STEVE SURFMAN
IN FEBRUARY
Goose Barnacle
STYLE
BOOTY ALERT Get ready for a new kind of boot
Like most entrepreneurs, Nolan Walsh, the co-founder of Thursday Boot Company, found inspiration out of necessity. “When my co-founder Connor [Wilson] and I were in Columbia Business School and looking to buy boots, we noticed a classic Goldilocks problem,” says Walsh. “Leather boots in stores were either too clunky or too delicate, and it was nearly impossible to find ones that were affordable, well-made, waterproof and ethically sourced.” So, Walsh and Wilson began making boots for themselves and their friends, running the e-commerce passion project out of a small office in NYC, before opening a showroom in the Flatiron District. “It’s a casual, fun environment: People can get a sneak preview of unreleased models and actually purchase products,” says Walsh. Thursday Boot sells styles for men and women, and rolls out versatile designs that can go from morning to evening and sunshine to rain because, according to Walsh, “In New York, you never know what the day is going to bring.”—Sonia Weiser 14
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Goose Barnacle is a favorite of Walsh’s for its “eclectic mix.” The men’s boutique is known for stocking sharp-looking clothes and accessories that range from casual weekend jeans to meeting-ready button-downs. Extra Butter is where Walsh goes for designer sneakers and Grade A customer service. And Outdoor Voices produces ethically made athletic clothing in breathable materials for men and women of all shapes and fitness levels. For more great
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PHOTOS: THURSDAY BOOT COMPANY SHOWROOM, COURTESY THURSDAY BOOT COMPANY; GOOSE BARNACLE AND OWNER DAVID ALPERIN, COURTESY DAVID ALPERIN
Where does Nolan Walsh like to shop?
Hailed for its opulent decor, fine Russian-infused Continental cuisine and afternoon tea, The Russian Tea Room never fails to impress. Marea is a refined, award-winning Italian restaurant; and Robert, the American restaurant on top of the Museum of Arts and Design, wows with views of Columbus Circle.
The Russian Tea Room
Toast sophistication with afternoon tea or a signature cocktail at the Ritz-Carlton’s Star Lounge. Vida Verde is the spot for Mexican cocktails, mescal and margaritas, along with a selection of Mexican classics. Tanner Smith’s harks back to the 1920s, with Prohibition-era decor.
The Star Lounge
150 W. 57th St., 212.581.7100 Marea 240 Central Park So., 212.582.5100 Robert 2 Columbus Cir., 212.299.7730
50 Central Park So.,212.521.6125 Vida Verde 248 W. 55th St., 646.657.0565 Tanner Smith’s 204 W. 55th St., 646.590.2034
The Shops at Columbus Circle is a bona fide NYC mall, where you’ll find shops ranging from Cole Haan to H&M, plus fine dining and even a Whole Foods. A few blocks east on Fifth Ave., brands like Gucci, Fendi, Valentino and Henri Bendel join flagships like Tiffany’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Bergdorf Goodman houses luxe clothing and accessories for all, along with home decor.
Legendary Carnegie Hall has hosted virtually everyone from The Beatles to Dave Brubeck. At Jazz at Lincoln Center, enjoy both formal concerts and tableside performances. The Museum of Arts and Design offers crafts-driven contemporary objects. Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14: Snap a selfie with your sweetie at Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture. Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800
lumbus Cir., 212.823.6300
212.258.9800
The Shops at Columbus Circle 10 Co Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Ave., 212.753.7300
Jazz at Lincoln Center 10 Columbus Cir., Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Cir., 212.299.7777
“LOVE” sculpture [From bottom] Carnegie
Sixth Ave. and W. 55th St.
Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium; Robert restaurant; a partial shot of the Columbus Circle area.
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PHOTOS: CARNEGIE HALL, ISAAC STERN AUDITORIUM/RONALD O. PERELMAN STAGE, ©JEFF GOLDBERG/ESTO; ROBERT, COURTESY ROBERT; DETAIL OF COLUMBUS CIRCLE, ISTOCK
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ACROSS THE BRIDGE Brooklyn is a trailblazer in innovative cuisines, and Bedford-Stuyvesant (BedStuy to locals) has become fertile ground for new chefs to set up shop. L'Antagoniste 238 Malcom X Blvd., 917.966.5300 (French cuisine and affordable happy hour specials) Peaches 393 Lewis Ave., 718.942.4162 (a modern Southern menu, with classics like shrimp and grits) Golda 504 Franklin Ave., 718.484.7065 (all-American fare with sophisticated, Middle Eastern twists)
These low-key neighborhood bars serve up strong, inventive cocktails, great beer and wine, as well as complete dinners, late into the night. Moloko 705 Myrtle Ave., 718.596.3624 (great happy hour specials, a full menu, open until 4 am; cash only) Dynaco 1112 Bedford Ave., no phone (dimly lit and rustic, with homemade cakes and pies; cash only) LunÁtico 486 Halsey St., 718.513.0339 (craft cocktails, live music and brunch served daily)
Bed-Stuy caters to residents and visitors with eclectic, homegrown shops showcasing a blend of cultures and influences. Peace & RIOT 401-403 Tompkins Ave., 347.663.6100 (upscale home decor and knickknacks with African and Caribbean influences)
Bed-Stuy, the former home of Jay-Z and Jackie Robinson, offers tree-lined blocks, historic architecture, and an artistic presence, from galleries to theaters.
Willoughby General 518A Willoughby
Ave., 212.964.7768 (vintage store with curated antiques and handmade goods) The Mixtape Shop 1129 Bedford Ave., 347.529.0222 (record shop and café specializing in indie soul, funk, Brazilian and more) [Clockwise from bottom] L‘Antagoniste; Frank
Richard Beavers Gallery 408 Marcus Garvey Blvd., 347.663.8195 (showcases works that deal with aspects of urban life)
Billie Holiday Theatre 1368 Fulton St.,
718.636.6995 (the historic community theater highlights new works from African-American writers)
Bed-Stuy Historic District Walk along Stuyvesant Ave. (explore the styles of 19th-century brownstones that include Queen Anne and Beaux Arts)
Morrison’s “Money, Power, Respect” at Richard Beavers Gallery; pillow from Peace & RIOT; The Mixtape Shop.
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PHOTOS: L‘ANTAGONISTE, COURTESY L‘ANTAGONISTE; FRANK MORRISON, “MONEY, POWER, RESPECT” COURTESY RICHARD BEAVERS GALLERY; DECORATIVE PILLOW, COURTESY PEACE & RIOT; THE MIXTAPE SHOP, COURTESY THE MIXTAPE SHOP
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Skip the main course and make a meal out of these hearty accompaniments. By Joni Sweet
WHEN YOU SIT DOWN with a menu, which part do you scan first? If you didn’t say, “the sides,” it’s time to reconsider your approach. Chefs across the city have transformed what was once the minor section of the menu from an afterthought into an intentional exploration of flavors and textures. Side dishes have evolved beyond their role of dressing up the entrée, with many diners now choosing one or two sides as the main event.
SOME STEAK WITH YOUR POTATOES? A little steak with your potatoes? While it might be best known for its strip steaks, rib-eye chops and ocean-fresh fish, Mastro’s steak house has another star at the table: its spuds. The trendy Midtown restaurant serves up nine distinct potato preparations, including a hefty one-pound baked potato, regular or sweet french fries,
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over-the-top lobster mashed potatoes and gooey scalloped potatoes with perfectly crisp edges. But if taters don’t tempt you, the rest of the sides on the menu might: Generous servings of sautéed broccoli and asparagus bring an earthy flavor, creamed veggies (both corn and spinach) deliver richness and roasted Brussels sprouts pack a pleasantly bitter punch. Indulge in a side of Alaska king crab black truffle gnocchi, and you might just say, “What entrée?” At first glance, Strip House in the East Village (there is also one in Midtown) looks like a classic American steak house, with plush leather chairs and white tablecloths. But this restaurant does things a bit differently—the scarlet walls, vintage photos of burlesque entertainers and low lighting make the place feel more like an old New Orleans bordello than a cavernous cow palace. It has also taken classic steakhouse
PHOTO: MEZZE AT AU ZA’ATAR, LIZ CLAYMAN
Side Shows
PHOTOS: ENDIVE BACON GRATIN, COURTESY THE LOYAL; FIXINS AT DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE, DANIEL KRIEGER; ALASKA KING CRAB GNOCCHI AT MASTRO’S, COURTESY MASTRO’S
Those staid and silent partners to your entrée (you know them as side dishes) have gotten a makeover and are now serious contenders for the plate’s spotlight. side dishes and elevated them with flavors you wouldn’t expect. Roasted Brussels sprouts come glazed with chili and maple, sautéed haricots verts has the pungent crunch of garlic chips and charred broccoli is served with melted miso butter. The real showstopper, though, is the crisp goose fat potatoes: a mound of diced potatoes, covered in poultry fat and cooked until they have a golden shell. One bite, and you’ll understand exactly why these are so tremendously popular.
DON’T CALL THEM SIDES When a chef has gone so far as to call his sides “accessories,” you know they’re anything but an afterthought. That’s exactly what chef and restaurateur John Fraser has done at The Loyal, his chic American brasserie in the West Village. While entrées are eclectic—like miso-honey chicken, pumpkin ravioli and black bass acqua pazza—the sides are equally alluring: duck-fat tots, salted lamb pilaf, endive-bacon gratin and pureed potatoes doused in lobster gravy. Look to the bar snacks menu for even more ways to, ahem, accessorize.
SIDES, SOUTHERN STYLE You can’t talk about barbecue without mentioning side dishes. The smoky, saucy meats depend on the flavors of what are known in the South as “the fixins” to create lip-smacking meals, which they do at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Harlem (there is also one in Brooklyn). The acclaimed restaurant offers at least a dozen sides that complement its pulled pork, brisket and beef ribs. Spicy nut toppings add a twist to roasted whipped potatoes; crispy coleslaw and mini iceberg wedges bring bursts of freshness, while barbecued beans with pork, mac ’n’ cheese and creamed corn satiate a barbecue-induced craving for comfort food. And soak up your ‘cue juices with fluffy cornbread muffins.
MEZZE MANIA The Middle East and Mediterranean regions have mastered the art of side dishes with mezze, a casual assortment of small plates that serve as either appetizers or the main course, promoting the notion of a side dish to the principal player on the table. Au Za’atar brings the mezze experience to an Arabian-French bistro in the East Village. Grab a group, and order a smattering of side-sized dishes, like tabouleh salad, spicy falafel, fries tossed in sumac and parsley, moussaka, beef-stuffed pastries, grilled halloumi and dips galore.
SIDES AND MORE SIDES Some restaurants in NYC take sides so seriously, they are the main event. Veggie-centric Westville features around 18 market sides on its regular menu and a few daily specials, depending on which of the six locations you visit. The decision won’t be easy one—you’ll need to choose from artichokes with Parmesan, Asian-style bok choy, garlic mashed potatoes, bacon-studded green peas, cauliflower dressed in tahini, and then some. Pick four, and you’ve got a plate full of goodness that will easily hold you until the next meal. Candle Cafe, a low-key vegan joint on the Upper East Side, offers a similar deal with its “Good Food Plate”—your choice of four sides and two dressings or sauces. Since the restaurant doesn’t use animal products, the kitchen’s creativity is channeled into some of the most flavorful plant-based foods in the city, most evident in its side dishes. Brussels sprouts coleslaw is tangy and fresh, quinoa pilaf is light and well-seasoned, collard greens with tempeh bacon bits taste like the real thing, and daily curries add a spicy kick to the menu of some two dozen sides. With so many options, you might never order a main course again.
S I D E S TO D I E FO R
(From top) Endive-bacon gratin from The Loyal; a variety of fixins at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que; Alaska king crab gnocchi at Mastro’s. (Facing page) A variety of Mediterranean mezzes at Au Za'atar.
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The Campbell Bar
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Romantic bars can be found Uptown, Downtown and all over this town. Here are some of our faves, snuggle-worthy for you and your plus one. By Joni Sweet
IN THIS MONTH OF LOVERS (Valentine's Day, Feb. 14), and in this city, long walks on the beach are not what you’re going to choose for a Hallmark moment. But cold winter nights are ideal for lingering over martinis in a cushy, atmospheric spot with your sweetheart. We picked a couple of places that will set the mood with seductive lighting, fancy cocktails and shareable treats.
PHOTOS: THE CAMPBELL BAR, COURTESY THE CAMPBELL BAR; LA MAISON DU CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH ALCOHOL, ©LAURENT ROUVRAIS
THE LIBRARY BAR Think a library can’t be sexy? Think again. The Library Bar at the Hudson New York lures couples with a parlorlike ambience and plenty of discreet nooks. Grab a drink (the bar’s namesake cocktail, made with Woodford Reserve, walnut liqueur and angostura bitters, is spectacular), then find a space that will set the tone for your date. Will it be intimate conversation near the fireplace? A friendly game of pool at the purple felt table? Or perusing Assouline art books on an English leather sofa? Or, heck, just find a spot anywhere and stare into each other’s eyes.
and you’ve got the makings of a date spot that would even impress Jay Gatsby.
BEMELMANS BAR Have a thirst for the glitzy world of Old New York? Nowhere can you get a better swig of it than at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle. Uniformed waiters deliver strong cocktails, and nightly live jazz keeps the mood bright. The 24-karat gold leaf ceilings and supple leather banquettes stand in stark contrast to the main attraction: colorful, whimsical murals of animals and Central Park-inspired scenes by “Madeline” children’s book creator, Ludwig Bemelmans.
THE SMILE
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If your idea of romance is a night in a country cabin, get yourself to The Smile. The subterranean bar and restaurant, with brick walls, rustic decor and mini-bouquets of wildflowers on wooden tables, exudes just that comfy village vibe. If you can, sit at the cozy table tucked under the window in the front, or bar seats that flank the stairs leading to the private dining area, and dig into plates of marinated goat cheese and steamed mussels. The decidedly unfussy bar menu, with classic cocktails, popular beers and a thoughtful selection of reds and whites by the glass, makes drink decisions a breeze, allowing you to devote more attention to the one you’re with.
This West Village bar and restaurant seems persistently lively, yet rarely overcrowded. It boasts Instragram-worthy design aesthetics, including vintage signage, checkered floors and whitewashed brick walls. And Dante’s really knows how to pour that romantic Italian drink, the Negroni. Bartenders mix nearly a dozen versions of the red-hued aperitif, and even offer it on tap. Savor a few of these, and you and your date might book a trip to Florence before you even leave the bar.
SPYGLASS ROOFTOP BAR Enamored of New York’s twinkling, towering skyscrapers? Take it all in at Spyglass Rooftop Bar, on the 22nd floor of the Archer Hotel. The Empire State Building dominates the view beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, putting on a display of Art Deco splendor worthy of a city postcard. Add in creative cocktails (like Spice Me Twice: rum, cardamom, citrus and egg white) and glamorous marble bar (with royal purple stools),
THE CAMPBELL BAR It’s pretty hard not to feel smitten by a building as stunning as Grand Central Terminal. Try experiencing it from The Campbell, the transportation hub’s swanky lounge. Let your mood dictate where you sit: The main bar is glorious, with a vintage feel, while the Campbell Palm Court’s palm trees create an alluring ambience for couples. Then, sample the bar’s classic cocktails—three versions of Old Fashioneds, Mules and Negronis, among other favorites. They’ll make a walk under the train station’s starry ceiling even more romantic at the end of the night.
M A D FO R C AC AO Don’t get caught emptyhanded on Cupid’s big day: Spoil your sweetheart with decadent treats from New York’s top chocolate shops. LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT This French sweets boutique churns out glistening bonbons and handmade truffles (above) that literally melt in your mouth. Rich flavors, like raspberry, mint and hazelnut, complement (rather than overpower) the addictive bitterness of dark and milk chocolates. KREUTHER HANDCRAFTED CHOCOLATE Michelin-starred Gabriel Kreuther’s chocolates are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Bonbons (in flavors like bananas Foster, peanut butter pretzel cassis and grapefruit yogurt) come speckled in vibrant colors and abstract patterns that would give Jackson Pollock a run for his money. STICK WITH ME SWEETS
Creamy fillings, in flavors like peanut butter and jelly, matcha green tea and yuzu, are stuffed inside domes of colorful chocolate at this shop. The confections come packaged in elegant book boxes that have made celebrities like Oprah swoon.
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Furla (芙拉) 驻足 Furla (芙拉), 在这家奢华意大利配饰 商店, 挑选一款心仪的 时尚皮包, 或是一双摩 登皮鞋。
645 Fifth Ave., 212.572.9945, us.furla.com
Wempe (维姆普) 在这座城市最著名的豪 华珠宝供应商的旗舰店 购物,这里占据 Fifth Avenue (第五大道) 约一 半的街区, 具有足够的空 间容纳 Rolex (劳力士) 和 Patek Philippe (百达 翡丽) 展厅。
The Eight Senses 最近一位时尚评论家写到, The Eight Senses 这家女装精品 店经营“低调而实用”的设计 商品。 这家用最简洁的色彩和 石头图案装饰的旗舰店经营简约 时尚的商品。 414 W. Broadway,
646.850.0770, theeightsenses.com
Stuart Weitzman (斯图尔特·韦茨曼) 在颁奖季的红毯上, 经常可见 Stuart Weitzman 优雅而舒适的衣 履: Jessica Alba (杰西卡· 奥尔芭) 和 Blake Lively (布莱克· 莱弗利) 等明星都曾穿过 Stuart Weitzman (斯图尔特·韦茨曼) 的性感凉鞋、靴子以及抢眼的 细高跟鞋。
The White Company (白色公司)
625 Madison Ave., 212.750.2555, stuartweitzman.com
700 Fifth Ave., 212.397.9000, wempe.com
The RealReal 如果您正在寻找奢侈品 寄售, 这家位于 Wooster Street (伍斯特大街), 经 营 Chanel (香奈儿) 和 Cartier (卡地亚) 等顶级设 计师品牌的各种八九成新 服装、珠宝和配饰的商店 一定可以满足您的心愿。 80 Wooster St., 212.203.8386, therealreal.com
Stephen F 这家瑞典男装设计品 牌 (入围去年国际新星大 赛决赛) 打造了得体而精 美的优质男装。 36 Little W. 12th St., 212.633.9100, stephen-f.com 24
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Museum of Arts and Design (艺术设计博物馆) 除欣赏 精湛无 比的设计和工 艺之外, 游客还可在其 中一个 Open Studio (开放 展室) 观察艺术家的 创作过程。 2 Columbus Circle, 212.299.7777, madmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art (大都会艺术博物馆) 埃及神庙真品、罗马雕塑 和 Vincent van Gogh (文 森特·梵高) 的艺术品只是 这座宏伟博物馆里众多藏 品的一小部分。 1000 Fifth Ave., 212.535.7710, metmuseum.org Whitney Museum of American Art (惠特尼美国艺术博物馆) 自 2015 年搬到 Renzo Piano(伦佐·皮亚诺) 设计的馆址以来, 该博物馆 内无价的艺术品及其设计 本身都备受推崇。 99 Gansevoort St., 212.570.3600, whitney.org
Museum of Modern Art (现代艺术博物馆) 自博物馆于 1929 年开馆以 来, 从 Pablo Picasso (巴勃罗·毕加索) 到 Andy Warhol (安迪·沃霍尔), 他 们的作品一直在挑战 着人们定义艺术的方式。 11 W. 53rd St., 212.708.9400, moma.org
American Museum of Natural History (美国自然史博物馆) 这里的恐龙化石藏品、 哺乳动物厅和两栖动物 厅闻名遐迩。Central
Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100, amnh.org
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (无畏号海空博物馆)
在 The view from Top of the Rock (巨石之巅) 上观看到的景色
Top of the Rock (巨石之巅) 位于 Rockefeller Center (洛克 菲勒中心 ) 顶部的观景 台距离地面 70 多层高, 游客可在此观览全景。 30 Rockefeller Plz., 877.692.7625, topoftherocknyc.com
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (大都会艺术博物馆) 里的希腊和罗马艺术画廊
Guggenheim Museum (古根海姆博物馆) Frank Lloyd Wright’s (弗兰 克·劳埃德·赖特) 设计的 螺旋式地标性建筑, 现代
和当代艺术作品尽在其中, 同时还举办临时展览。
1071 Fifth Ave., 212.423.3500, guggenheim.org
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (无畏号海空博物馆) USS 无畏号航空母舰堪称 国家历史地标, 它停 靠在 Hudson River (哈 德逊河)上, 从中可以进入 几个甲板。 Pier 86, 12th Ave., 212.245.0072, intrepidmuseum.org
One World Observatory (观景台) 站在西半球最高建筑顶部的三层室内观景台上, 极目远眺, 壮丽景致一览无遗。游客可搭乘电 梯上至 102 层, 电梯里的时移显示屏上介绍着 Manhattan Island (曼哈顿岛) 从十六世纪至今 的发展历程。 One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., 844.696.1776, oneworldobservatory.com
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Escape to Margaritaville (Previews begin Feb. 16, opens March 15) The songs of Jimmy Buffett—favorites like “Come Monday,” “Volcano” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” known to Parrotheads (as Buffett fans are called) the world over, plus new songs written especially for the Broadway show—infuse this musical-comedy cocktail set in the Caribbean, where the sun is hot and the drinks are frosty. The boy-meets-girl plot revolves around a laid-back bartender/singer, played by Paul Alexander Nolan (left), who falls in love with his total opposite: a career-driven ecologist, played by Alison Luff. Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929.
(Previews begin Feb. 23, opens March 25) Subtitled “A Gay Fantasia on National Themes,” Tony Kushner’s epic two-part play returns to Broadway for the first time since 1993 in a National Theatre of Great Britain production starring Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. CAROUSEL
(Previews begin Feb. 28, opens April 12) (2 hrs 45 mins) Rodgers & Hammerstein’s tragic musical about the romance between a n’erdo-well carnival barker and an innocent young woman features a lush, memorable score. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. FROZEN
(Previews begin Feb. 22, opens March 22) Disney’s
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2013 Oscar-winning feature, the most successful animated movie of all time, is now a fulllength stage work, featuring the original songs (including “Let It Go”), plus new songs and story material. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. THREE TALL WOMEN
(Previews begin Feb. 27, opens March 29) In Edward Albee’s 1994 Pulitzer Prizewinning play, an autocratic woman in her 90s (Glenda Jackson) ruminates on her long life, attended by a cynical 52-year-old caretaker (Laurie Metcalf) and visited by a 26-year-old representative of a law firm (Alison Pill). John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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(2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic
magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and the Academy Award-winning songs from the 1992 animated feature. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. ANASTASIA
(2 hrs 25 mins) In the familyfriendly musical, a mysterious young Russian woman with amnesia travels to 1920s Paris in search of her family and identity. Is she Grand Duchess Anastasia, the sole surviving daughter of the slain czar? Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. BEAUTIFUL–THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (2 hrs 20 mins)
The show chronicles the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as Carole Klein, an aspiring composer from Brooklyn, to her international success as Carole King, a top-of-the-charts sensation. Stephen Sondheim Theatre,
124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. THE BOOK OF MORMON
(2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that only Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of Comedy Central’s “South Park,” could dream up. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. A BRONX TALE
(2 hrs 10 mins) Chazz Palminteri has written the book for the musical, the original doo-wop score is by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, and Robert De Niro co-directs with Jerry Zaks. Now in its second year on Broadway. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. CHICAGO
(2 hrs 30 mins) Two alluring jailbirds attain stardom while
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singing about sex and corruption. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE CHILDREN
(Closes Feb. 4) (1 hr 50 mins, no intermission) Following a power-plant disaster, a long-married couple, both retired nuclear engineers, are living in a country cottage when a former colleague turns up unexpectedly with a surprising request. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. COME FROM AWAY
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
(2 hrs 30 mins) In the critically acclaimed musical, Evan, a socially awkward high-school senior, goes from outsider to cool guy when he fabricates emails between himself and a classmate who committed suicide. Winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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(Closes March 25) (2 hrs 15 mins) Three-time Tony Award winner Mark Rylance is King Philippe V of Spain in Claire van Kampen’s play with music. The king, an incurable insomniac, falls under the spell of Farinelli, a celebrated castrato with a hypnotic voice. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.239.6200. HAMILTON
(2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today
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(1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 commercial airplanes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. How the passengers and the town adjusted to a changed world on Sept. 12 is at the heart of this upbeat musical. Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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Shows in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. HELLO, DOLLY!
(2 hrs 35 mins) The revival of the 1964 musical comedy stars Bernadette Peters. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART
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Two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow puts on his storyteller’s hat in this solo show, weaving a personal narrative about his family and career while bringing to life classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P.G. Wodehouse that were first read to him as a child. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. KINKY BOOTS
(2 hrs 20 mins) Shoes make the man, and the drag queen, in the Tony Award-winning musical about acceptance, forgiveness and high heels. Music and lyrics are by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and the book is by Harvey Fierstein. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929. LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
(Closes Feb. 25) (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) Writer/actor John Leguizamo embarks on a journey through 3,000 years of Latino history in the Americas, from the Mayans to the Revolutionary War to today. Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. COME FROM AWAY
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(2 hrs 30 mins) Theatergoers of all ages sing along at the runaway hit stage version of Disney’s beloved animated movie. The show is now in its 21st year on Broadway.
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(1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) The revival of the 1990 musical takes place on an idyllic Caribbean island devastated by a great storm. A peasant girl from one side of the island falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Will true love win out over cultural differences? Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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(Closes March 11) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) An ambitious socialite (Uma Thurman) in an open marriage maneuvers her way through a changing political landscape in the new play by Beau Willimon (“House of Cards”), set in Washington, D.C., after the 2016 election. Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 855.801.5876. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
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(2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running musical, featuring a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, tells the tragic story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young soprano, whisking her away to his mysterious chambers beneath the Paris Opera House. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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(2 hrs 30 mins) It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but the kids at a prestigious prep school love it
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(2 hrs) Everything that could comically go wrong (including the Tony Award-winning set) does when the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society puts on a 1920s murder mystery. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200.
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when their wannabe-rockstar substitute teacher turns them into a rock band in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, with a book by Julian Fellowes. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
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(2 hrs 30 mins) When the undersea world of Bikini Bottom is threatened with extinction, SpongeBob SquarePants comes to its rescue in the family-friendly musical comedy based on the Nickelodeon TV program. The score features original songs by pop and rock royalty. Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, at W. 47th St., 877.250.2929. SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY
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(2 hrs, no intermission) “The Boss” makes his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic show. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave.
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(Previews begin Feb. 15, opens March 12, closes April 29) The headmaster of a
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(2 hrs 15 mins) People and puppets live together on a fictitious New York City block in this uproarious Tony Awardwinning musical for adults. New World Stages, Stage 3, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL
(Closes Feb. 19) (1 hr 45 mins) Step-siblings play the cruelest game of all, love, when they set out to destroy an innocent young girl in this musical stage adaptation of the 1999 cult movie. The score consists of pop and rock hits from the 1990s. Audiences 13+, theatergoers under 18 admitted only if accompanied by an adult. (Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.505.3474. FIRE AND AIR
(In previews, opens Feb. 1, closes Feb. 25) Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes revolutionized dance in the early 20th century. Tony Award winner Terrence McNally’s new play, in its world premiere, goes backstage and follows the tempestuous relationship between gay impresario Diaghilev and Nijinsky, his star dancer. Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., btw Third & Fourth aves., 866.811.4111. GOOD FOR OTTO
(Previews begin Feb. 20, opens March 8, closes April 1) A mental health clinic in rural Connecticut is the setting for David Rabb’s new play about an American community
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(In previews, opens Feb. 5, closes March 4) What’s the second best hangman in England to do on the day hanging has been abolished? That’s the starting-off point for Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning Best Play, now receiving its U.S. premiere. Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 866.811.4111.
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of 2006, which ran on Broadway for 11-plus years, returns to New York. The behind-the-scenes story of pop sensations, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, includes Print Ad Slug the group’s greatest hits, such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Oh What a Night.” New World Stages, Stage 1, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. PARTY FACE
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party: Your mother turns up with not only her own food but also the “right” person to be your new best friend. What’s a daughter to do? Oscar-winning actress Hayley Mills (“Pollyanna,” “The Parent Trap”) stars in the New York premiere of Isobel Mahon’s comedy. City Center Stage 2, 131 W. 55th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.581.1212. [PORTO]
(Jan. 28-Feb. 25) A woman relaxes in her local bar, where she feels at home. But when a handsome stranger walks in and orders a drink, her world is turned topsy-turvy in the romantic comedy by Kate Benson. WP Theater, 2162 Broadway, at W. 76th St., 866.811.4111. QUEENS
(Previews begin Feb. 10, opens Feb. 26, closes March 25) Two generations of immigrant women face off in Martyna Majok’s new play, which asks, “What cannot and should not be left behind?” Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. RELEVANCE
(Previews begin Feb. 1, opens Feb. 20, closes March 11) Generations clash when a renowned author and veteran feminist from an earlier era locks horns with social media’s leading cultural critic on race, class and gender. Tony Award winner Jayne Houdyshell and Pascale Armand play the rivals in JC Lee’s world-premiere play. MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St. , btw Bleecker & Hudson sts., 866.811.4111. SIGNATURE THEATRE
The Signature Theatre Company presents new plays and revivals in its permanent home, a state-of-the-art, Frank Gehry-designed multistage venue. Jan. 30-March 11: “Edward Albee’s At Home at
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the Zoo”: “Homelife” and “The Zoo Story.” Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.244.7529. SLEEP NO MORE
(up to 3 hrs) In this immersive, interactive theater piece, mask-wearing audiences wander at will and at their own pace through a 100,000-square-foot environment—an abandoned 1930s luxury hotel—eavesdropping on scenes and characters that conjure up Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 866.811.4111. SPACEMAN
(Feb. 22-March 13) Leegrid Stevens’ play is a characterdriven, immersive adventure about a female astronaut and her eight-month journey to be the first human to land and establish a new colony on Mars. The Wild Project, 195 E. 3rd St., btw aves. B & A, 866.811.4111. STOMP
(1 hr 40 mins) In a dazzling percussive performance, the eight-member cast conjures rhythm out of brooms, dustbins, hubcaps and more. Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., at E. 8th St., 800.982.2787. SWEENEY TODD
(2 hrs 45 mins) Bloodthirsty barber Sweeney Todd wreaks vengeance and Mrs. Lovett, his partner in crime, bakes “the worst pies in London” in the revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical. Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., at Seventh Ave. So., 866.811.4111.
DANCE+MUSIC
AMERICAN SONGBOOK IN THE APPEL ROOM
(Jan. 24-March 27) Celebrating the diversity of American popular song, Lincoln Center’s acclaimed series returns for its 19th season. Feb. 7: Stew & The
Negro Problem, with Heidi Rodewald. Feb. 8: Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer. Feb. 9: Aaron Tveit. Feb. 10: Rachel Bloom & Adam Schlesinger. Feb. 14: Lizz Wright. Feb. 15: Justin Vivian Bond: “Down on Creation: On Top of the World With The Carpenters.” Feb. 16: The Blind Boys of Alabama. Feb. 17: The Songs of Scott Frankel and Michael Korie, featuring Kelli O’Hara and Julian Ovenden. The Appel Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. CARNEGIE HALL
Carnegie Hall’s 2017–2018 season is the venerable concert hall’s 127th. Highlights: Feb. 1: Birkin Gainsbourg The Symphonic with Jane Birkin and Wordless Music Orchestra. Feb. 2: The New York Pops. Feb. 6: Matthias Goerne, baritone, and Danil Trifonov, piano. Feb. 7: Joshua Bell, violin, and Jeremy Denk, piano. Feb. 8: Nico Muhly and Friends. Feb. 9-10: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Feb. 14: Standard Time with Michael Feinstein. Feb. 15: Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Feb. 16: Philip Glass Ensemble. Feb. 22: Emanuel Ax, piano; Leonidas Kavakos, violin; Yo-Yo Ma, cello. Feb. 23-25: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Feb. 26: Mitsuko Uchida. Feb. 27: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Feb. 28: Piotr Beczala, tenor, and Martin Katz, piano. Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800. DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK
The creative producing entity presents diverse programs of music performed by leading musicians. Feb. 19 at Carnegie Hall: “Perpetual Light: The Requiems of Mozart and Duruflé.” Carnegie Hall, Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800. JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
The 2017–2018 season is Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 30th season. Feb. 9-10 in
the Rose Theater: Dianne Reeves. Feb. 23-24 in the Appel Room: Dave Douglas: “Dizzy Atmosphere.” Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. JOYCE THEATER
The respected venue welcomes renowned modern-dance companies from the United States and abroad. Jan. 30-Feb. 4: Compagnie Hervé Koubi: “What the Day Owes to the Night.” Feb. 6-11: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, a Dance Company. Feb. 13-25: Noche Flamenca: “Intimo.” Feb. 27-March 3: Wayne McGregor: “Autobiography.” 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. METROPOLITAN OPERA
The opera company presents its 2017–2018 season, featuring new productions as well as repertory favorites. Feb. 1: “Cavalleria Rusticana”/“Pagliacci.” Feb. 3 (matinee), 6, 9, 12, 15: “Il Trovatore.” Feb. 3 (evening), 7, 10 (matinee), 14, 17 (evening): “L’Elisir d’Amore.” Feb 5, 10 (evening), 13, 17 (matinee), 20, 23, 27: “Parsifal.” Feb. 16, 21, 24 (matinee): “La Bohème.” Feb. 19, 24 (evening), 28: “Semiramide.” Feb. 22, 26: “Madama Butterfly.” Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. NEW YORK CITY BALLET
(Thru March 4) One of the world’s most distinguished ballet companies presents classic, contemporary and new works performed in repertory. The full-length ballet “Romeo + Juliet” is performed this month. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. NEW YORK CITY CENTER
A former Shriners Temple, this performing arts venue hosts music, dance and theater events. Highlights: Feb.
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New York’s preeminent orchestra welcomes Jaap van Zweden, its Music Director Designate. Feb. 3: Young People’s Concert. Feb. 8-10: Antonio Pappano conducts Vaughan Williams, Britten and Saint-SaĂŤns, with Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, and Kent Tritle, organ. Feb. 1415, 17: Jaap van Zweden conducts Act I of Wagner’s “Die WalkĂźre.â€? Feb. 20: Lunar New Year Concert and Gala. Feb. 22-24: Joshua Gersen conducts Barber, Bernstein and Copland. Feb. 28: Jaap van Zweden conducts Brahms and Prokofiev. David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. THE TOWN HALL
“The People’s Concert Hall� boasts an eclectic lineup of performers. Highlights: Feb. 3: Wardruna. Feb. 15: Laurie Anderson: “All the Things I Lost in the Flood.� Feb. 16: Carla Bruni. Feb. 23: Fiorella Mannoia. Feb. 27: National Geographic Live!: “Anand Varma: Beauty and the Bizarre.� Feb. 28-March 1: “My Dad Wrote a Porno.� 123 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.840.2824.
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Food The Hygge at PHD Terrace Knit blankets and pillows, holly berry wreaths, birch tree branches and candelit hurricane lamps help transform this rooftop lounge for its winter theme, “hygge,” a Danish lifestyle concept encouraging coziness, warmth and togetherness, particularly during cold winter months. Seasonal menu specialties at this haven now include wheels of Brie, baked in fig jam and crowned with toasted walnuts (left;) and hot chocolate infused with Baileys and topped with ice cream. D (nightly) $$ Dream Midtown Hotel, 210 W. 55th St., btw Seventh Ave. & Broadway, 646.756.2044.
FORAGERS TABLE
Contemporary American.
This eatery, perched inside of Foragers Market, offers organic vegetables, sustainable fish and local meats, prepared in an open kitchen and integrated into such dishes as ricotta and mascarpone potato gnocchi with roasted butternut squash. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 233 Eighth Ave., at W. 22nd St., 212.243.8888; and two other NYC locations. THE NOMAD RESTAURANT
Contemporary French. In a
glass-enclosed atrium, guests dine on Chef Daniel Humm’s seasonal menu, including such dishes as suckling pig with pear confit, cabbage and mustard. B, L & D (daily). $$$ NoMad Hotel, 1170 Broadway, at E. 28th St., 212.796.1500. ROUGE TOMATE CHELSEA
Contemporary American.
Locally sourced and health-oriented culinary offerings, as well as more than 200 wines, including biodynamic, international and certified organic bottles, from a team that earned a 2018 Michelin star less than a year after opening. L (Tu-F), D (TuSu), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$$ 126 W. 18th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.395.3978.
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SANTINA
Italian. In a Renzo Piano-
designed space that often attracts celebrities, coastal Italian cuisine is the star with such fish-centric dishes as lobster Catalan and shrimp zingara. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 820 Washington St., at Gansevoort St., 212.254.3000.
EAST VILLAGE+ LOWER EAST SIDE
ICHIBANTEI
Japanese. This authentic spot with a late-night kitchen offers fried Japanese classics, such as karaage (boneless fried chicken) and pork yakiniku (barbecued pork belly sautéed with ginger sauce), alongside beer, wine and 11 different sake offerings. D (nightly). $$ 401 E. 13th St., at First Ave., 646.368.9755. KATZ’S DELICATESSEN
Jewish/American. This iconic
spot has been serving pastrami, corned beef, knishes, housemade pickles and other classics since 1888, and stays open around the clock F-Su. Tickets are given for purchase and seating; don’t lose them! B, L & D (daily). $$ 205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St., 212.254.2246. LIL’ FRANKIE’S
Contemporary Italian. Thin-
crust pizzas and a lengthy
menu of Italian specialty plates are on offer at this oldschool, cash-only, family-run joint, with a kitchen open until late and a long list of specials rotating daily. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 19 First Avenue., btw E. 1st & E. 2nd sts., 212.420.4900. VANESSA’S DUMPLING HOUSE
Chinese. A go-to for cheap and tasty Chinese food, Vanessa’s has been serving fresh, homemade dumplings to NYC since 1999. Soups, sesame pancakes, steamed buns, bubble tea and bags of frozen dumplings to take home are available. L & D (daily). $ 220 E. 14th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.529.1329; and two other NYC locations.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT+ LOWER MANHATTAN
DELMONICO’S
Steak House. Established in
1837, this historic steak house serves old-world signature dishes, including boneless rib eye, baked Alaska and creamy lobster with cayenne. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). $$$ 56 Beaver St., at S. William St., 212.509.1144. MARIACHI’S
Mexican. Mexican dishes—
mole poblano with black beans, Cajun shrimp tostadas—pepper the traditional menu of salads, sandwiches
and wraps. B, L & D (daily). $ 156 Chambers St., btw Greenwich St. & Broadway, 212.528.3175. NOBU DOWNTOWN
Japanese. Celebrated dishes
on Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s menu include yellowtail with jalapeño and black cod with miso and bigeye tuna tataki with truffle eryngii mushrooms. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ 195 Broadway, btw Vesey & Fulton sts., 212.219.0500. NOBU FIFTY SEVEN Japanese. The flagship’s grandiose Uptown sister. L & D (daily). $$$ 40 W . 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000.
FLATIRON+GRAMERCY
BARN JOO
Korean. Classic Korean plates—bulgogi mushroom hot pot; vegetable, beef or seafood jap chae—in a gastropub space serving house specialties like Korean-style corn dog and wagyu beef paella. L & D (daily). $$ 35 Union Square W., btw E. 16th & E. 17th sts., 646.398.9663; 34 W. 35th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.564.4430. ELEVEN MADISON PARK
American. Seasonal, refined
dishes on a customizable tasting menu are enhanced by a lengthy international wine list at this Gramercy Park gem, which was named the great-
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an off broadway hit since 1944
Food est restaurant in the world in 2017 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Organization. L (F-Su), D (nightly). $$$$ 11 Madison Ave., btw E. 23rd & E. 24th sts., 212.889.0905. UNION SQUARE CAFE
American. Danny Meyer’s hot
spot is known for such classics as tagliarini with summer squash and mushrooms, and olive oil poached halibut with squash ribbons, chanterelles and sungold tomatoes. L & D (daily). $$$ 101 E. 19th St., at Park Ave. So., 212.243.4020. UPLAND
patsy’s italian restaurant A New York landmark made famous by Frank Sinatra
Our only location is
236 W. 56th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-3491 patsy’s italian restaurant PatsysItalRest
Contemporary Italian/ Californian. Named after
Chef Justin Smillie’s northern California hometown, this trendy spot features Italian and coastal Californiainspired dishes, such as blistered shishito peppers with bottarga (cured fish roe) and a variety of housemade pastas. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 345 Park Ave. So., at E. 26th St., 212.686.1006.
GREENWICH VILLAGE+ WEST VILLAGE
GOOD STOCK
Soup & Sandwich. A vast
portfolio of housemade soups (e.g., red bean and chickpea chili, kimchi, roasted sweet potato and kale) on a menu that also offers locally sourced, freshly baked daily breads. L & D (daily). $ 31 Carmine St., btw Bedford & Bleecker sts., 646.649.5163. HUDSON CLEARWATER
enjoy the classic taste of patsy’s at home Patsy’s 100% All-Natural Pasta Sauces
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American. Heritage recipes,
featuring cured pork belly with grilled beets and creamy polenta, crispy duck breast with Swiss chard ragout, and black sea bass over mashed rutabaga, served in a romantic 1830s carriage house. B, L & D (daily). $$$ 447 Hudson St., at Morton St., 212.989.3255. SEVILLA RESTAURANT & BAR
Spanish. Open 365 days a
year, this local favorite, with gold leather banquettes and
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Food white tablecloths, has been family-run since 1941. The cozy spot is known for its seafood paella and guava with cream cheese dessert. L & D (daily). $$ 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189. TOKYO RECORD BAR
Japanese. Guests sample prix
fixe izakaya offerings in a tiny subterranean space while listening to a vinyl playlist, curated song-by-song by dining guests. Seating is at 6:30 and 8:30 pm, and the menu is offered à la carte after 10:30 pm. D (Tu-Sa). $$$ 127 MacDougal St., btw W. 3rd & W. 4th sts., 212.420.4777.
HARLEM
CHERI
French. Three-course dinners
are created daily in a homey yet elegant space with a piano, fireplace, sofas, garden and terrace. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 231 Lenox Ave., btw W. 121st & W. 122nd sts., 212.662.4374. MINTON’S
American. A tribute to
Minton’s Playhouse—a jazz hotbed and former inhabitant of the space, opened by Henry Minton in 1938—serves Southern Revival plates while live jazz plays. L (Su), D (nightly). $$ 206 W. 118th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. & Saint Nicholas Ave., 212.243.2222. RED ROOSTER HARLEM
American. Refined local com-
fort foods, such as coconut rice with lentils and papaya and blackened catfish with fried pickles, from Ethiopianborn Chef/owner Marcus Samuelsson, in a space named after a famed Harlem speakeasy. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., 212.792.9001.
MURRAY HILL+ MIDTOWN EAST+WEST
AGERN
Scandinavian. This restaurant uses Nordic techniques and
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flavors in dishes featuring wild and farmed ingredients from New York. Specialties include grilled monkfish, julesteg (braised pork loin) and red kuri squash. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). $$$$ Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Vanderbilt aves., 646.568.4018. CAFÉ CHINA
Chinese. Step back in time,
through heavy steel doors, to 1930s Shanghai at this vintage-outfitted restaurant with Michelin-starred Szechuan cuisine that includes dim sum and tea-smoked duck. L & D (daily). $$$ 13 E. 37th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.213.2810. DAVIO’S
Steak House. This Northern
Italian steak house known for superior service features regionally and seasonally inspired grill-focused cuisine, including Brandt Beef steaks, handmade pasta and fresh seafood, on a menu centered around fresh ingredients. A $33 three-course prix fixe “executive lunch” menu is on offer M-F, while a $45 prix fixe dinner menu is available nightly. B & D (daily), L (M-F). $$$ 447 Lexington Ave., btw E. 44th & E. 45th sts., 212.661.4810.
LUNCH & DINNER DAILY
HOOTERS
Contemporary American.
Comfort food (chicken wings, ribs, burgers) in a bi-level, wood-paneled space with big-screen TVs. L & D (daily). $$ 155 W. 33rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.695.9580. SEN SAKANA
Peruvian-Japanese. Japanese
and Peruvian cooking techniques fuse to form novelty offerings, such as tiradito (labeled “sashimi meets ceviche”) and black feather chicken skewers of neck, liver and tail. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$ 28 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.221.9560. TÍR NA NÓG
Irish/American. Dishes
with Celtic influences at
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Food this homey after-work watering hole—which was named in 2017 by the Irish Pubs Global Federation as North America’s best Irish gastropub for food—include Guinness-braised lamb with garlic mashed potatoes. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 315 W. 39th St., btw Eighth & Ninth Aves., 212.760.0072; 254 W. 31st St., at Eighth Ave., 212.630.0249.
ROCKEFLLER CENTER
BILL’S BURGER & BAR
American. Caramelized onions, American cheese, a housemade specialty sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickles accompany ground-freshdaily Pat LaFrieda beef on an English muffin, forming the burgery’s most popular sandwich, the Fat Cat. L & D (daily). $$ 16 W. 51st St., btw Fifth Ave. & Rockefeller Plz., 212.705.8510; and two other NYC locations. BY CHLOE.
Vegan. Chef Chloe Coscarelli
serves a 100 percent vegan and kosher menu, featuring spins on burgers like the guac burger, made with a bean, quinoa and sweet potato patty, and the classic burger, made with a tempeh, lentil, chia and walnut patty. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 1 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., no phone; and two other NYC locations. IL GATTOPARDO
Italian. Southern Italian
fare—pan-seared veal loin scented with wild fennel pollen from Felitto and served with porcini mushrooms and fingerling potatoes—in the landmarked Rockefeller town houses. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 13-15 W. 54th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.246.0412.
SOHO+LITTLE ITALY+ NOLITA+CHINATOWN
HOP KEE
Chinese. Open since 1968,
the dependably authentic Cantonese menu spans soups, fried rice dishes and
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Food seafood selections. L & D (daily). $$ 21 Mott St., at Mosco St., 212.964.8365. LUPE’S EAST L.A. KITCHEN
Contemporary Mexican.
California-style Mexican fare, with dishes such as chicken enchiladas mole poblano, served in a dark mole sauce made of 20 ingredients. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. B, L & D (daily). $$ 110 Sixth Ave., at Watts St., 212.966.1326. PRINCE STREET PIZZA
Pizza. This brick-walled NYC staple serves up a variety of square slices, but the longtime crowd favorite is the crispy pepperoni. Be prepared to stand in line for a classic New York Sicilian slice. L & D (daily). $$ 27 Prince St., btw Elizabeth & Mott sts., 212.966.4100. RAOUL’S
French. The nationally ranked
burger is offered off-themenu as soon as the kitchen opens at 5:30 pm, but only 30 orders of the famed sandwiches are served up nightly, and burgers are only available at the bar. This Parisian-style bistro also offers a variety of entrées, features its own wines and offers its burger in unlimited quantities during brunch service. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 180 Prince St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.966.3518. TAIWAN PORK CHOP HOUSE
Taiwanese. Tucked away in a Chinatown alleyway, this casual Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant serves a wide variety of rice dishes, including braised spareribs soup with vegetable rice and pork with pickled mustard greens and egg fried rice. B, L & D (daily). $ 3 Doyers St., btw Bowery & Pell St., 212.791.7007.
THEATER DISTRICT+ HELL’S KITCHEN
FRANKIE & JOHNNIE’S STEAKHOUSE
Steak House. This chophouse, 42 W H E R E I F E B R UA R Y 20 18
Lunch: 12 – 2:30pm | Dinner: 5:30 – 10:30pm
a New York institution that opened as a speakeasy in 1926, serves up juicy cuts of steak and is one of the few storied NYC steak houses that offers a classic steakhouse burger during dinner. L (TuSa), D (Tu-Su). $$$ 320 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.997.9494; 32 W. 37th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.947.8940. HB BURGER
American. Diners enjoy specialty burgers, housemade sodas, milkshakes and egg creams. L & D (daily). $$ 127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848. HEARTLAND BREWERY
American. A hearty steak-
house menu that includes St. Louis-style center-cut pork ribs alongside handcrafted beers. L & D (daily). $$ 127 W. 43rd St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 646.366.0235; and two other NYC locations.
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PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Italian. Open since 1944, this friendly family-run restaurant, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra, specializes in authentic Neapolitan cuisine. An all-day menu includes linguine puttanesca and a trio of ravioli. L & D (daily). $$ 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. UTSAV INDIAN BAR & GRILL
Indian. There is a cozy bar and outdoor seating on the lower level and, on the upper level, elegant decor and floor-toceiling windows, where you can enjoy savory traditional Indian flavors. Convenient for pre-theater dining. L & D (daily). $$$ 1185 Sixth Ave., entrance on W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.575.2525.
TRIBECA
BÂTARD
Contemporary European.
This space, which once housed Montrachet and Corton, serves up inventive Modern European cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and
PAELLA, SANGRIA, & FLAN, OH MY!
Serving up the best Spanish food NYC can offer since 1941 in the heart of Greenwich village.
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Food Burgundy wine in a relaxed setting with warm lighting and cozy banquettes. L (F), D (M-Sa). $$$$ 239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. MR. CHOW TRIBECA
Chinese. Beijing recipes are
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given contemporary influences to form a menu of upscale Chinese fare at the second NYC outpost of this posh global chain, where white-jacketed waiters serve diners in a sleek dining room. D (nightly). $$$$ 121 Hudson St., at N. Moore St., 212.965.9500; any one other NYC location. THALASSA
Greek. With blue lighting
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and billowing white sails, this nautical-themed restaurant boasts a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, organic produce and exotic seafood flown in daily from Greece, Hawaii, Spain and Portugal. D (nightly). $$$ 179 Franklin St., btw Hudson & Greenwich sts., 212.941.7661.
UPPER EAST SIDE+ UPPER WEST SIDE
AREPPAS
Venezuelan. Corn patties,
fluffy and made fresh daily, are stuffed with herbs and spices and varietals of meat, vegetables and cheeses, or served on their own with housemade salsa and garlic sauce offerings. B, L & D (daily). $$ 954 Third Ave., at E. 57th St., 212.355.3656. CAFE FIORELLO
Italian. Antipasti selections,
signature thin-crust pizzas, daily caught seafood and Roman classics are served in a pretty, wood-walled dining room. B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 1900 Broadway, btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.595.5330. LEXINGTON CANDY SHOP
American/Diner. This old-
school luncheonette is best known for its traditional diner menu and fresh egg creams. B, L & D (daily). $$ 1226 Lexington Ave., at E. 83rd St., 212.288.0057.
MARLOW BISTRO
Mediterranean. Homemade
squid ink cavatelli and octopus with French beans, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives and lemon-potato espuma are specialties on this highend Mediterranean menu, in a cozy, chic, brick-walled space across from the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 1018 Amsterdam Ave., at W. 110th St., 212.662.9020.
THE BOROUGHS
DOMINICK’S
Italian. There are no menus at this NYC institution with casual, communal tables and a familial vibe—just heaping portions of daily specials. Cash only. L & D (W-M). $$ 2335 Arthur Ave., btw Crescent Ave. & E. 186th St., Belmont, Bronx, 718.733.2807. ENOTECA MARIA
Italian. A daily rotation of
female chefs, the “Grandmas,” each from a different region of Italy, ensure a housemade menu of freshness, variety and authenticity. D (W-Su). $$$ 27 Hyatt St., at Stuyvesant Pl., St. George, Staten Island, 718.447.2777. KARCZMA
Polish. Hearty portions of
authentic Polish cuisine are on offer, including white borscht, served in a bread bowl alongside mashed potatoes with bacon. L & D (daily). $$ 136 Greenpoint Ave., btw Franklin St. & Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklym, 718.349.1744. KATSUNO
Japanese. Michelin reco-
mmended for 11 consecutive years, this tiny cove for authentic Japanese fare offers fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as such house specialties as grilled chicken thigh, snow crab and avocado salad, and poached egg soba noodles. D (W-Su). $$$ 103-01 Metropolitan Ave., btw 71st Dr. & 71st Rd., Forest Hills, Queens, 718.575.4033.
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Shop The Future Perfect Owner David Alhadeff selects home design objects, jewelry, toys, furniture, lighting and gift items from New York-based and international designers at the East Coast outpost of his homeware shop. The Boom collection, a sustainable and energy-efficient lighting series, exclusively designed for The Future Perfect by RUX Design of Long Island City, Queens, features Little Boom, Middle Boom, Big Boom and Double Boom (left). 55 Great Jones St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.473.2500.
ARTBAG
The store is known for expertly repairing and cleaning handbags, briefcases and leather garments. 1130 Madison Ave., at E. 84th St., 212.744.2720. FJÄLLRÄVEN
Outdoor gear, coats, active apparel and accessories, including the Swedish brand’s signature boxy backpacks. 38 Greene St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 646.682.9253; 262 Mott St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.226.7846.
minute sports scores and an archive of sports memorabilia—including a National Basketball Association championship trophy. 6 E. 57th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.891.6453. REEBOK FITHUB
The brand’s concept stores carry signature athletic apparel, footwear and accessories, and host in-store fitness activities. 420 Fifth Ave., btw 37th & 38th sts., 212.395.9614; 1 Union Sq. West, at E. 14th St., 212.206.7641; 1132 Third Ave., btw E. 66th & E. 67th sts., 212.535.2607.
IF SOHO
SHOEGASM
Cutting-edge fashions and fresh styles by young designers, such as Anait Bian, are featured here. 94 Grand St., btw Greene & Mercer sts., 212.334.4964.
Trendy footwear from brands such as Toms, Chinese Laundry and Sperry. 383 Broadway, btw White & Walker sts., 212.925.3800; and two other NYC locations.
KENNETH COLE
URBAN OPTICAL
The New York flagship provides hip and sophisticated styles for young professionals. 610 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 212.765.1951; and several other NYC locations.
Founded in 1995, this optometry office and eyewear boutique offeres eyeglasses, sunglasses and eye exams. 326 Seventh Ave., at 9th St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718.832.3513.
NIKETOWN
VANS DQM GENERAL
Selling shirts, sneakers, sweats and sportswear with the trademark swoosh for men, women and children, the store also boasts a huge flipper board with up-to-the-
NYC contemporary streetwear, skateboarding and fashion brand DQM teams up with the Californian skatewear professionals at Vans to open this surfing,
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skateboarding and casualwear boutique in SoHo. 93 Grand St., btw Mercer & Greene sts, 212.226.7776.
APPAREL
ALLURE LINGERIE
High-end lingerie, sleepwear and hosiery, including items from Cosabella and Wolford. 1324 Lexington Ave., btw E. 88th & E. 89th sts., 212.860.7871. A/X ARMANI EXCHANGE
Giorgio Armani’s line of affordable and accessible streetwear includes chic apparel and accessories for men and women. 645 Fifth Ave., at 51st St., 212.980.3037; and several other NYC locations. A BATHING APE
BURBERRY
The store offers the celebrated Burberry trench coat, along with a collection of cutting-edge clothing and accessories. 9 E. 57th St., btw Fifth & Madison aves., 212.407.7100; and several other NYC locations. THE EIGHT SENSES
An arty, industrial-chic ambience (curved metal racks, exposed silver pipes, stone motifs) serves as the home for this high-quality yet low-maintenance line of women’s clothing. 414 W. Broadway, btw Prince & Spring sts., 646.850.0770. HUMINISKA
BROOKLYN INDUSTRIES
Small-production, limitededition dresses cut and sewn in NYC’s Garment District, as well as handmade gowns and tops and a collection focusing on velvet, are on offer from this NYC-based designer of more than 25 years. 315 E. 9th St., btw First & Second aves., 888.908.0245.
Fresh styles for men and women from this NYC-based label include hats, hoodies and graphic t-shirts, as well as an array of hip bags—including the brand’s signature messenger bag—that come with a lifetime warranty. 290 Lafayette St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.219.0862; and several other NYC locations.
This men’s haberdashery carries a seasonal collection of ready-to-wear shirts, accessories and off-the-rack, limited-edition blazers and trousers. Custom shirts and bespoke suits also available. 225 Mott St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.680.8888.
The Japanese streetwear brand’s bright and bold printed tees, jackets and sweaters pop against the space’s white, minimalist interior. 91 Greene St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.925.0222.
LORD WILLY’S
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BOOKS
AMAZON
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar locations in NYC sell books exclusively, which are categorized by customer ratings and curators’ assessments. Gadgets, including the electronic personal assistant, Alexa, are also available. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts.; 7 W. 34th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves. Phone number for both locations: 206.266.2992. BARNES & NOBLE
Thousands of titles housed in a landmark NYC building, with events including lectures by authors and storytelling hours for kids. 33 E. 17th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.253.0810; and several other NYC locations. CORNER BOOKSTORE
This local treasure cultivates a well-edited collection for readers young and old. A knowledgeable staff hosts special events and provides thoughtful recommendations. 1313 Madison Ave., at E. 93rd St., 212.831.3554. DASHWOOD BOOKS
Books on contemporary photography from independent, international art publishers. 33 Bond St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.387.8520. DRAMA BOOK SHOP
Situated just a few blocks from the Theater District, this store features an extensive selection of play scripts and books on acting, theater, film and other performing arts, and hosts in-store scene readings. 250 W. 40th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.944.0595. KITCHEN ARTS & LETTERS
With more than 11,000 old, new and out-of-print English and foreign titles, this is the nation’s largest store devoted completely to books on food and wine. 1435 Lexington Ave., btw E. 93rd & E. 94th sts., 212.876.5550.
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STRAND BOOKSTORE
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
CHELSEA WINE VAULT
New, used, out-of-print and rare books are housed in this legendary literary warehouse, which also hosts book signings and readings. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452.
A luxury department store carrying designer apparel, accessories and home decor, plus cosmetics and fragrances. 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000; Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 646.344.6300. THE FUR SALON
Fine wines from Chile, Argentina, France and other prominent winemaking regions, as well as New York state wines and traditional spirits. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.462.4244.
AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
DYLAN’S CANDY BAR
Designer coats, capes and accessories—made from exotic skins, such as python, crocodile and sable—from designers, including Missoni and Zac Posen, plus restyling fur garments. 611 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.940.4465.
Fashion designer Ralph Lauren’s daughter, Dylan, is the proprietor of this threefloor candy emporium that offers chocolates, gummy bears, rock candy and more in various flavors and styles. 1011 Third Ave., at E. 60th St., 646.735.0078; and several other NYC locations.
DEPT. STORES+ CENTERS
BARNEYS NEW YORK
Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers. Shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares are also stocked. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900; and several other NYC locations. BERGDORF GOODMAN
Men and women can find designer labels, accessories and cosmetics in this iconic New York department store. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300, 888.774.2424. BROOKFIELD PLACE
The shopping center brings high-end apparel and accessories brands for men, women and kids, along with bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 212.978.1698. LORD & TAYLOR
Contemporary and classic clothing and accessories for all ages from over 400 designer brands can be found at the oldest specialty store in the U.S. 424 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. MACY’S HERALD SQUARE
The department store spans a full city block with clothing, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. THE FUR VAULT AT MACY’S Furs for every occasion from top designers can be found at this elegant salon. Services include restyling, storage, cleaning and alterations. Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., 5th fl., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.494.1227.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE MEN’S STORE
Saks’ outpost exclusively for designer menswear and apparel also features a monthly rotating brand-collaboration pop-up shop, custom fitting, a barbershop, personal leather footwear fitting and an instore coffee shop. Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 212.301.2440. THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE
This retail and dining complex features more than 40 stores, the world-class Restaurant and Bar Collection, a parkview atrium and art installations. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300.
THE FRICK COLLECTION MUSEUM SHOP
Books and catalogs, museum-inspired gifts—CDs, journals, tote bags, tin plates, paperweights and more. 1 E. 70th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.547.6848. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM STORE
Signature merchandise includes posters, books, apparel, jewelry, gifts and more marked with contemporary art and the museum’s world-famous spiral facade. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 800.329.6109. MCNULTY’S TEA & COFFEE CO., INC.
This shopping center features a stellar lineup of stores, including John Varvatos, L.K. Bennett and Roberto Coin. 185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982.
A coffee and tea lover’s paradise, this store, established in 1895, offers an extensive selection of choice coffees and rare teas from around the world, as well as the store’s own blends. 109 Christopher St., btw Bleecker & Hudson sts., 212.242.5351.
GIFTS, HOME+ SPECIAL SERVICES
THE SHOP AT THE STANDARD, HIGH LINE
The store holds educational seminars and tastings, and features extensive offerings of biodynamic, organic and kosher wines, sake and spirits. 399 Lafayette St., at E. 4th St., 212.674.7500.
Located in a boutique hotel, this sleek gift shop contains art books, accessories, gadgets, travel items and other items for the hip explorer. 444 W. 13th St., btw Washington St. & 10th Ave., 212.645.4646.
WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER
ASTOR WINES & SPIRITS
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JEWELRY
ALEX AND ANI
Owner and designer Carolyn Rafaelian offers eco-conscious jewelry at her first NYC boutique in SoHo. 425 W. Broadway, btw Spring & Prince sts., 646.484.5099. AUDEMARS PIGUET
The Swiss brand offers shoppers elegantly crafted watches in a variety of styles for men and women. 65 E. 57th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.758.8400. BUCCELLATI
The New York flagship store has three floors of retail space, allowing for a huge selection of timepieces, jewelry, silver and more. 714 Madison Ave., btw E. 63rd & 64th Sts., 212.308.2900. CARTIER
The palatial New York location of the French luxury design house offers exquisite jewelry, tableware, objets d’art, antiques and diamonds. 767 Fifth Ave., at 59th St., 212.457.3202; 828 Madison Ave., at E. 69th St., 212.472.6400. CITIZEN WATCH
This watch store offers a range of Eco-Drive, lightsource-powered timepieces from Citizen ranging in styles from sporty to classic. 1500 Broadway, btw W. 43rd & W. 44th sts., 212.658.1518. THE CLAY POT
This award-winning jewelry shop offers pieces from more than 75 artists and designers from all over the country. 22 Spring St., btw Elizabeth & Mott sts., 800.989.3579; 162 Seventh Ave., btw 1st St. & Garfield Pl., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.788.6564. FABRIZIO GIANNONE
Specializing in Brazilian gems, this Italian jewelry designer showcases his chunky cuffs, delicate druzy earrings and other glistening wears. 1031 Lexington Ave., btw E. 73rd & E. 74th sts., 212.628.2233.
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G-SHOCK STORE
The bi-level flagship location of this innovative watchmaker offers men and women the latest in its line of colorful, sporty timepieces, along with limited-edition collaborative products exclusive to the SoHo shop. 454 W. Broadway, btw. Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.533.8700. LAO FENG XIANG JEWELRY
This historic jeweler, with roots dating back to the 19th-century Quing Dynasty, offers Chinese-style baubles with Buddhist motifs and timeless settings for precious gemstones. Custom creations are available. 585 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.644.4168. MAURICE BADLER FINE JEWELRY
Fine jewelry from famous designers fill this established jewelry shop. 485 Park Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 800.622.3537. SOLANGE AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE
This British jewelry designer brings her eccentric style to a colorful boutique that carries pop-inspired pieces, including watches, necklaces and rings. 809 Madison Ave., at E. 68th St., 212.879.9100.
SPORTING GOODS+ FAN APPAREL
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
The Adidas offshoot specializes in streetwear and fashionable variations of the brand’s more classic looks. 115 Spring St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.966.0954. BURTON FLAGSHIP STORE
The hip and trusted snowboard apparel company provides warm layers and accessories, as well as tools and tuning. 69 Greene St., btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.966.8070. MODELL’S
Athletic apparel and equipment for men, women and
children include swimsuits, hiking boots, figure skates, boxing gloves and more. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.764.7030; and several other NYC locations. NEW YORK RUNNING COMPANY
Educated staffers help patrons find the right sneaker styles to improve performance. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Cir., 2nd fl., btw. W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.9626. THE NHL STORE
The National Hockey League flagship store offers apparel, jerseys, footwear and merchandise for all 30 pro hockey teams, visits from players and an NHL-themed Starbucks. 1185 Sixth Ave., at W. 47th St., 212.221.6375. PARAGON SPORTING GOODS
This only-in-New-York sports mecca carries equipment and clothing from major brands, including Timberland and Patagonia. 867 Broadway, at E. 18th St., 212.255.8889. THE TRACK & FIELD STORE
This Brazilian brand’s complete line of fitness apparel and accessories for men, women and children includes Lycra leggings, yoga mats, beach gear and fast-drying jackets, clothes and towels. 997 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 212.355.1944.
TECH+MUSIC
A-1 RECORD SHOP
Music lovers at this record store can browse a massive selection of records from all genres. The shop also buys and sells records, and produces its own radio show from inside the store. 439 E. 6th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.473.2870.
12th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.780.9166. BANG & OLUFSEN
Luxury home entertainment systems (both audio and video) known for their high quality and sleek designs. 927 Broadway, btw E. 21st & E. 22nd sts., 212.388.9792; and several other NYC locations. BOSE
The famous brand’s top-quality accessories for televisions, radios and music players are displayed in a chic showroom. 465 Broadway, btw Grand & Broome sts. 212.334.3710; and several other NYC locations. GENERATION RECORDS
An edgy selection of LPs, CDs and DVDs, as well as rare recordings, vintage vinyls, accessories and apparel. 210 Thompson St., btw Bleecker & W. 3rd sts., 212.254.1100. HOUSE OF OLDIES
A vinyl specialist since 1968, this shop carries rare and out-of-print records, including mint-condition LPs from the 1950s on. 35 Carmine St., btw Bedford & Bleecker sts., 212.243.0500. JAZZ RECORD CENTER
This jazz emporium carries a vast array of vinyl, as well as books and posters. 236 W. 26th St., Ste. 804, btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.675.4480. STEINWAY & SONS
The finest pianos in the world are sold here—and borrowed for concert use by some of the world’s greatest pianists. A gallery displays Steinway memorabilia and the climate-controlled “piano bank,” where Steinway grands are reserved for concert artists. 1133 Sixth Ave., btw W. 43rd & W. 44th sts., 800.783.4692.
ACADEMY RECORDS & CDS
T-MOBILE TIMES SQUARE
Rare CD albums and vinyl records in all mainstream genres can be bought and sold here. 12 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.242.3000; 415 E.
The wireless provider’s flagship store in Times Square sells internet devices, tablets, accessories and cellphones powered by iOS, Android,
Shop Windows Phone and Blackberry operating systems. 1535 Broadway, at W. 46th St., 646.350.4645.
TOYS+GAMES
ELOISE AT THE PLAZA
A perfectly pink haven for youngsters includes the Library Room—a reading area with computers and DVDs— the Fashion Room for all Eloise-related costumes and apparel, and the Tea Room, where guests can enjoy the Rawther Fancy Teas. Located in The Plaza. 768 Fifth Ave., at Central Park So., 212.546.5460. KIDDING AROUND
This family-owned store specializes in toys, costumes, clothes and games for children of all ages. The 15th St. store location boasts a Victorian design and mobile toy train traveling throughout the shop. 60 W. 15th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.645.6337; Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.972.8697. KIDROBOT
Collectible and limited-edition toys, art and apparel reflect urban culture and street fashion. 118 Prince St., btw Greene & Wooster sts., 212.966.6688. THE LEGO STORE
An 8-foot tall Statue of Liberty and NYC street scenes built from mini Legos inspire kids to create designs of their own. 200 Fifth Ave., btw 23rd & 24th sts., 212.255.3217; 620 Fifth Ave., at 50th St., 212.245.5973. NINTENDO® WORLD
An interactive gaming paradise that features Nintendo Wii kiosks, branded merchandise and all the latest video games. 10 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 48th St., 646.459.0800. THE RED CABOOSE
This hobby shop offers a wide array of preconstructed model trains, boats, cars and planes. 23 W. 45th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.0155.
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Art An American Master The Morgan Library & Museum (p. 50) raises the curtain on legendary playwright Tennessee Williams (left) and his creative process in the exhibition “Tennessee Williams: No Refuge but Writing,” on view Feb. 2–May 13. Using original drafts, private diaries, personal letters, paintings, production stills and photostory of such classics of 20th-century theater as “The Glass Menagerie,” “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
ART GALLERIES
ALEXANDER GRAY ASSOCIATES
The contemporary art gallery focuses on artistic movements and artists that emerged in the mid- and late20th century. Thru Feb. 10: “Hassan Sharif: Semi-Systems.” Feb. 22-April 7: “Kay Rosen.” Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 510 W. 26th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.399.2636. GLADSTONE 64
This townhouse gallery’s works by contemporary artists range from installations to sculpture. Thru March 3: “Amy Sillman: Mostly Drawing.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 130 E. 64th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 212.753.2200. HAUSER & WIRTH
With branches in Zürich, London and Los Angeles, this international gallery represents artists such as Paul McCarthy, Ian Wallace, Pipilotti Rist and Dan Graham. Feb. 1–April 7: “Allan Kaprow: Paintings New York.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 32 E. 69th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.794.4970. THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER
More than 100 established galleries on three levels offer an encyclopedic selection of antiques, fine art, decorative
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accessories, silver and jewelry from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Open M-Sa 10:30 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400.
Open Tu-Th 11 am-5 pm, and by appointment. 46 W. 90th St., 2nd fl., btw Central Park West & Columbus Ave., 917.952.7641.
MARLBOROUGH CONTEMPORARY
Founded in 1950, the gallery features artists from the postwar, second-generation New York School, as well as contemporary artists Sarah McEneaney and Jen Mazza. Thru Feb. 11: “Biala: Works From the Estate and the Harvey and Phyllis Lichtenstein Collection.” Open W-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 15 Rivington St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery, 212.262.5050.
This is the downtown NYC location of a leading international dealer in modern and contemporary art. Thru Feb. 10: “Survival Research Laboratories Inconsiderate Fantasies of Negative Acceleration Characterized by Sacrifices of a Nonconsensual Nature.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 545 W. 25th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.463.8634. THE OLD PRINT SHOP
American art from 1750 to 1950, as well as antiquarian maps, atlases and works by contemporary printmakers and photographers. Open Tu-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm. 150 Lexington Ave., btw E. 29th & E. 30th sts., 212.683.3950.
TIBOR DE NAGY GALLERY
TRITON GALLERY
Theatrical posters, including vintage and collectors’ items, from an extensive archive, plus custom framing. Open M, W-F noon-5:30 pm. 690 Ninth Ave., 6th fl., btw W. 43rd & W. 44th sts., 212.765.2472.
ART MUSEUMS
SUSAN ELEY FINE ART
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
The Upper West Side gallery provides a salon setting in which to view paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture by emerging and midcareer artists. Thru Feb. 22: “All Her Number’d Stars: Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures by Jason Noushin.”
The museum’s permanent collection of more than 8,000 objects, now housed and on view in the Long Island City gallery, focuses on works created by self-taught American artists in a variety of mediums and dating from the 18th century to today. The Long Island
City gallery is open M-Th 11 am-5 pm. Free. The museum’s space on the Upper West Side is reserved for monographs and themed exhibitions. The Upper West Side gallery is open Tu-Th, Sa 11:30 am-7 pm, F noon-7:30 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Free. 47-29 32nd Pl., Long Island City, Queens; 2 Lincoln Sq., Columbus Ave., at W. 66th St. Phone for both locations: 212.595.9533. BROOKLYN MUSEUM
Ancient Egyptian and contemporary American art, among other specialties, are housed in a 560,000-squarefoot Beaux Arts building. Open W 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-10 pm, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, first Sa of the month 11 am-11 pm. 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. COOPER HEWITT
Located in the former residence of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, this Smithsonian museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design. Open M-F, Su 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-9 pm. 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. THE FRICK COLLECTION
One of the world’s most magnificent collections of
PHOTO: IRVING PENN, “TENNESSEE WILLIAMS,” PHOTOGRAPH FOR VOGUE, APRIL 15, 1951, ©CONDÉ NAST, USED WITH PERMISSION OF GEORGE BORCHARDT, INC.
graphs, the exhibit tells the behind-the-scenes
Art old-master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts fills the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. Children under 10 are not admitted. 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structure is the repository for a world-class permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Open M-W, F, Su 10 am-5:45 pm, Sa 10 am-7:45 pm. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. ICP MUSEUM
Temporary exhibitions reflect the past, present and future of image-making and the role photography plays in society. Open Tu-W, F-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 250 Bowery, btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.857.0000. THE JEWISH MUSEUM
Find the best of the city
Archaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, photographs, works on paper and art exhibitions explore Jewish diversity and culture. Open Sa-Tu 11 am-5:45 pm, Th 11 am-8 pm, F 11 am-4 pm. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill this encyclopedic museum, which represents more than 5,000 years of artistic endeavor from every corner of the world. Open Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F-Sa 10 am-9 pm. Admission to the main building of The Metropolitan Museum of Art includes same-day admission to the museum’s two annexes: The Met Cloisters and The Met Breuer. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710.
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THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Initially the private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan, the facility now hosts temporary exhibitions in addition to being a research library and museum containing rare and priceless books, manuscripts, drawings and prints. Open Tu-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN
A center for innovative arts and crafts on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Open Tu-W, F-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
One of the world’s greatest repositories of late-19th-, 20th- and 21st-century works of art contains masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, a sculpture garden and an extensive film collection. Open daily 10:30 am-5:30 pm. 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK
The elegant townhouse museum is dedicated to 20th-century German and Austrian fine and decorative art and design by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Otto Dix and others. Open Th-M 11 am-6 pm. 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. NEW MUSEUM
Contemporary cutting-edge art in a variety of mediums by American and international artists. Open Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM
The former studio of Japanese sculptor and set designer Isamu Noguchi now houses his work, as well as an outdoor sculpture garden.
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Open W-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-6 pm. 9-01 33rd Rd., at Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens, 718.204.7088.
the 18th century. Feb. 28: Contemporary Edition. 20 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.636.2000.
101 SPRING STREET
DOYLE NEW YORK
The SoHo home and studio of minimalist Donald Judd (1928–1994) is a multistory, completely restored cast-iron structure. All artworks, including important pieces by Judd, Dan Flavin, Jean Arp, Kurt Schwitters, John Chamberlain and others, are displayed as originally installed by Judd. Open for 90-minute guided visits Tu, Th-F at 1, 3 & 5 pm, Sa 11 am, 1, 2 & 4 pm by reservation only. Reservations can be made online or by calling 866.811.4111. 101 Spring St., at Mercer St., 212.219.2747.
The auction house sells fine art, jewelry, furniture and more. Feb. 14: Doyle at Home. Feb. 20: Jewelry & Contents of Abandoned Safe Deposit Boxes. Feb. 21: Fine Jewelry. 175 E. 87th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.427.2730.
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART
Paintings, books, artifacts, textiles and more from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China and Mongolia. Open M & Th 11 am-5 pm, W 11 am-9 pm, F 11 am-10 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-6 pm. 150 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000.
PHILLIPS
This well-established auction house, founded in London in 1796, specializes in sales of contemporary art, photographs, editions, design, watches and jewelry. Feb. 28: New Now. 450 Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.940.1300. SOTHEBY’S
Fine art and collectibles go on the block at this longstanding auction house. Feb. 1: Fine Old Master and 19th-Century Paintings; Master Paintings Evening Sale. Feb. 2: Master Paintings and Sculpture Day Sale. 1334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000.
SCULPTURECENTER
SWANN AUCTION GALLERIES
The cultural organization is New York’s only nonprofit institution to champion contemporary sculpture in all its forms. Open Th-M 11 am-6 pm. 44-19 Purves St., btw Thomson & Jackson aves., Long Island City, Queens, 718.361.1750.
A family-owned auction house specializing in rare and antiquarian books and works on paper. Feb. 15: Icons & Images: Photographs & Photobooks. 104 E. 25th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 212.254.4710.
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
AD ART SHOW
Indoor galleries and outdoor spaces are devoted to temporary exhibitions and a renowned permanent collection of American art. Open M, W-Th, Su 10:30 am-6 pm, F-Sa 10:30 am-10 pm. 99 Gansevoort St., btw Washington & West sts., 212.570.3600.
AUCTION HOUSES
CHRISTIE’S
A prestigious auctioneer of fine art and antiques since
and connoisseurs. (Further details, including opening hours and admission charge, unavailable at press time.) Sotheby’s, 1334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000. AI WEIWEI: GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS
(Thru Feb. 11) The citywide exhibition by artist and human-rights activist Ai Weiwei transforms the security fence into a social and artistic symbol. Large-scale, site-specific sculptural works are installed in Central Park, Washington Square Park and the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, while interventions on top of and in between private buildings, on lampposts, newsstand kiosks and bus shelters are scattered across the city. Free. publicartfund.org/ai_weiwei_ good_fences_make_good_ neighbors. THE ART SHOW
(Feb. 28-March 4) Leading fine art dealers from the United States, who are members of the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), show and sell works from the late-19th century through today. Ticket proceeds benefit Henry Street Settlement, a New York social services organization. W-F noon-8 pm, Sa noon7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. $25 single-day admission. Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., at E. 67th St., 212.488.5550.
SPECIAL SHOWS
WHITEOUT
(Feb. 22-25) The selling exhibition is a showcase for more than 50 international contemporary artists working in advertising and commercial art, or with roots in advertising and commercial art, who aspire to take their careers to the next level. Participating artists will have their paintings, sculptures, photography, works on paper, mixed-media and video works featured on Artsy for a full year following the show, thereby increasing their visibility to collectors
(Thru March 25) Artist Erwin Redl’s commissioned public art project is a luminous white carpet of LED lights spread over Madison Square Park’s central Oval Lawn. Hundreds of transparent white spheres are suspended, two feet above the ground, from a square grid of steel poles and cabling; a computer-generated wave pattern animates the work, as do air currents. Open daily 6 am-midnight. Free. Madison Square Park, btw Madison & Fifth aves., btw E. 23rd & E. 26th sts., 212.520.7600.
Scene Winter Room at The Roof Wreaths and frosted branches greet bundled explorers at the entryway of this 29th-floor pop-up bar, where guests grab glimpses of Central Park and surrounding Midtown skyscrapers, and settle into snug blue couches outfitted with knit blankets and poofy pillows. Seasonal specialties include the Rooftop Toddy (left), spiced rum and hot apple cider, topped with a cinnamon stick. A Veuve Clicquot-sponsored champagne pop-up bar is on the heated rooftop terrace. Viceroy Central Park, 124 W. 57th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.707.8008.
BARS+LOUNGES+ BREWHOUSES
Station Sq., Forest Hills, Queens, 718.544.5000.
This enclosed, heated cabin atop the Eataly food hall is decorated as a Piedmont ski lodge, with wooden walls and a retractable roof, and open for business as a La Birreria pop-up venture during the winter months, serving house-brewed beers in an unusual space with excellent views of the Flatiron Building. 200 Fifth Ave., Roof, btw W. 23rd & W. 24th sts., 212.937.8910.
GRAND SALON AT BACCARAT HOTEL
BAITA BY BIRRERIA
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BARCADE
Arcade games and craft beer have been entertaining New Yorkers since 2004 at this chain of dimly lit gaming stations, where a full gastropub food menu complements more than 25 rotating craft brews and more than 50 classic arcade and pinball games. 148 W. 24th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.390.8455; and two other NYC locations. FOREST HILLS STATION HOUSE
Every Thursday at this self-declared “beer hall and whiskey den” features a cocktail challenge focused on the use of a random ingredient. Guests are encouraged to try new cocktails thought up and whipped up by competing bartenders. 10611 71st Ave., btw Austin St. &
Lush bouquets of red roses adorn the Baccarat Hotel’s grandiose second-floor lounge, where silk-covered walls rise 22 feet above the salon’s parquet floors. In a space illuminated by Baccarat chandeliers, wine and specialty cocktails are served in cut-crystal glasses. Food offerings range from modest (local burrata) to lavish (royal osetra caviar) and include a burger served with black truffle pâté. 28 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.790.8867. MCSORLEY’S OLD ALE HOUSE
Sawdust on the floor helps define this watering-hole landmark that opened in 1854 and first admitted women in 1970. Only house-brewed ales are served two glasses at a time, with two options: “light” or “dark.” 15 E. 7th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.473.9148. 123 BURGER SHOT BEER
This long-standing casual bar and eatery serves up a variety of low-budget treats, including burgers, fries, well drinks, shots and beer, all for less than $5 each. 738 10th Ave., btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.315.0123.
COMEDY CLUBS
GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB
National headliners, as well as up-and-comers, tickle the funny bone nightly in this cozy basement space. 99 MacDougal St., btw Bleecker St. & Minetta Ln., 212.777.5233. MAGNET THEATER
Improv comedy shows nightly. Free introductory classes in improvisation are also offered several times a week; no experience necessary. 254 W. 29th St., ground fl., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.244.8824. THE STAND
This laugh palace—a bi-level, brick-walled space—welcomes stand-up comedians from TV and the movies. 239 Third Ave., at E. 20th St., 212.677.2600. THE TRIAD
The Upper West Side theater and club features a variety of comedians, as well as musical performances and theater, with several shows nightly. 158 W. 72nd St., btw Columbus Ave. & Broadway, 212.362.2590.
DANCE CLUBS+RAVES
CIELO
Revelers groove to tunes spun by a rotating roster of international DJs at this Meatpacking District hot spot. 18 Little W. 12th St., btw Ninth Ave. & Washington St., 212.645.5700. OUTPUT
A suggested dress code of “Brooklyn is the New Black” and prohibited use of photography and recording devices set the tone for this Brooklyn deep house and techno club: Keep it simple and dance. 74 Wythe Ave., btw N. 11th & N. 12th sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 212.555.1212. ROSE GOLD
This subterranean cocktail lounge and dance hall, open from early evening to late night, outfitted in rose-toned neon lighting, transitions from a cocktail den to an experimental performance house and dance club as the evening progresses. 96 Morgan Ave., at Ingraham St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, no phone.
THE BOWERY ELECTRIC
EXPERIENCES+ ACTIVITIES
DJs and musicians thrill guests nightly at this multilevel performance and nightclub space. 327 Bowery, at E. 2nd St., 212.228.0228.
Rotating culinary class series—including Vietnamese street food and New Orleans cuisine—in a boutique
COOK SPACE
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event space in Brooklyn. 603 Bergen St., btw Vanderbilt & Carlton aves., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.230.8400. THE NEW YORK NIGHT LIFE
Experience nightlife in the “city that never sleeps” on curated excursions to NYC’s top bars, lounges and clubs. All-inclusive packages include transportation, entrance fees and drinks. 324 W. 47th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.338.0895. SAMSUNG 837
This interactive technology playground and store offers a multitude of experiential sessions, including beginners coding workshops, personal technology training appointments and free 4-D virtual reality sessions. 837 Washington St., at W. 13th St., 844.577.6969.
JAZZ+BLUES CLUBS
CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE
Nightly live jazz and jam sessions make this Uptown venue swing. 2485 Broadway, at W. 92nd St., 212.769.6969. IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
Big bands and jazz greats perform, and a concise food menu complements an elaborate wine list. 1650 Broadway, at W. 51st St., 212.582.2121. JAZZ STANDARD
World-class artists perform classic jazz to funk, R&B, blues and more, plus Blue Smoke restaurant’s award-winning barbecue. 116 E. 27th St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.576.2232. KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL
Top jazz musicians perform F & Sa from 9 pm at this comfy steak house and bar, a Greenwich Village staple since 1977. 33 University Pl., at E. 9th St., 212.228.8490. SMALLS
This tiny jazz club hosts at least three live acts nightly. 183 W. 10th St., at Seventh Ave. So., 646.476.4346.
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TERRA BLUES
This laid-back, second-floor joint hosts locally and nationally known blues acts nightly, as well as acoustic sets (solo guitar and vocals). 149 Bleecker St., btw La Guardia Pl. & Thompson St., 212.777.7776.
POP+ROCK VENUES
ARLENE’S GROCERY
Bands, from hard rock to indie, old-school to alt and country to punk, perform nightly at this Lower East Side music club and dive bar, housed in a former grocery and butcher shop. 95 Stanton St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 212.358.1633. GRAMERCY THEATRE
The intimate concert venue, a former movie house and Off-Broadway theater, offers general-admission standing room and seating. 127 E. 23rd St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.614.6932. MERCURY LOUNGE
This 250-person capacity concert hall and bar is known for launching such New York rockers as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol and The Strokes. 217 E. Houston St., at Ave. A, 212.260.4700. ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
Local musicians shine at this no-frills club with three stages featuring several sets nightly. 196 Allen St., btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 212.477.4155. S.O.B.’S
Artists performing live samba, reggae, hip-hop and Brazilian beats hit the stage, in a venue with a Latin fusion menu featuring items such as bistek Ipanema, feijoada and grilled ginger lime snapper in a banana leaf. 200 Varick St., at W. Houston St., 212.243.4940.
SPORTS: PLAY
CHELSEA PIERS
This multisport, 30-acre waterfront facility features two indoor ice-skating rinks, an indoor swimming pool, a golf driving range, gymnasium,
weight-training room, track, batting cages, the largest rock climbing wall in the Northeast and a full-service spa for men and women. W. 23rd St., at the Hudson River, 212.336.6666. CITY ICE PAVILION
NYC’s only rooftop ice-skating venue features an enclosed NHL-size rink. The New York Rangers-sponsored facility offers competitive ice hockey league play, open ice hockey sessions, skate rentals, skating sessions and lessons. 47-32 32nd Pl., at Van Dam St., Long Island City, Queens, 718.706.6667. FAT CAT
Jazz bands energize this underground billiards hall, which also offers table tennis, foosball, shuffleboard, massive chess tables, checkers and backgammon. 75 Christopher St., btw Seventh Ave. So. & Bleecker St., 212.675.6056. LOUIE’S SKATEBOARDING SCHOOL
Private lessons are available in individual sessions or in packages at this skateboarding school for all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Classes are held at the Bandshell in the middle of Central Park when weather permits, or at a private indoor space in Downtown Brooklyn. Central Park, 646.221.4652. SHAPE UP NYC
Burn calories at your own pace during drop-in fitness programs given throughout the five boroughs at various centers. Visit website for schedules and venues. nyc .govparks.org/programs /recreation/shape-up-nyc. SPIN NEW YORK
This 13,000-square-foot table tennis club features a lounge, pro shop, full bar and private room. Visitors can sign up for private and group lessons with internationally known coaches and players. 48 E. 23rd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.982.8802.
SUTTON EAST TENNIS CLUB
This tennis club for adults and juniors includes 45,000 square feet of enclosed and heated court space within a towering air structure under the Queensboro Bridge, as well as a pro shop offering tennis shoes, equipment, apparel and service. 488 E. 60th St., at First Ave., 212.751.3452. VANDERBILT TENNIS CLUB
The indoor facility includes a regulation-size hard court, junior court, two practice lanes and a fitness room. Instruction available. Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., btw E. 42nd & E. 43rd sts., 212.599.6500.
SPORTS: WATCH
BARCLAYS CENTER
Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena is home to the 2017–2018 New York Islanders and Brooklyn Nets, and regularly hosts live sports and entertainment events. Visit team websites for schedules and tickets. 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
The entertainment and sporting venue hosts concerts and live events in The Theater at MSG and in its arena, which is home to the 2017–2018 New York Rangers and New York Knicks, as well as various 2017– 2018 St. John’s Red Storm men’s collegiate basketball team home games. Visit team websites for schedules and tickets. Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. PRUDENTIAL CENTER
This multipurpose indoor arena in Newark, New Jersey, is home to frequent live entertainment events, the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and the Seton Hall Pirates men’s collegiate basketball team. Visit team websites for schedules and tickets. 25 Lafayette St., btw Mulberry & Broad sts., Newark, NJ, 973.757.6600.
Explore Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl Actors lead a three-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village bars, beginning at the White Horse Tavern (left), which opened in 1880 as a longshoreman’s hangout and later became a favorite of such writers as Jack Kerouac, James Baldwin and Norman Mailer. Learn about Welsh poet Dylan Thomas’ final drinking spree at the bar, among other White Horse Tavern tales, and discover why the area is known for its arty pubs. 212.613.5796.
TRANSPORTATION
AMTRAK
Guests travel in comfort on these passenger trains, stopping at stations throughout the country. Red Cap service is available for those who need assistance with their baggage. For more information, call Penn Station, Eighth Ave., 800.872.7245.
PHOTO: WHITE HORSE TAVERN, COURTESY GREENWICH VILLAGE LITERARY PUB CRAWL
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
Trains run on the MetroNorth railroad line to and from this majestic landmark. For schedules and prices, visit mta.info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 am-2 am. Stores: M-F 8 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. Dining concourse: M-Sa 7 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. GRAY LINE CITY SIGHTSEEING NEW YORK
Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter. Tours are available in 11 languages. The company also offers buses to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets seven days a week. Buses leave from the Gray Line New York Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD
This rail service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a
week and takes visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For pricing and schedules, go to mta.info/lirr or call 511 and say “LIRR” at any time. M & V LIMOUSINES
This limousine company offers transportation for weddings, airports, long-distance trips and more. 631.543.0908; 800.498.5788. METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
This railroad line departs from Grand Central Terminal and travels to 120 stations throughout seven counties in New York State. On weekdays, peak-period trains run every 20-30 minutes. 212.532.4900. NJ TRANSIT
This public transportation corporation provides frequent bus and train service to points throughout New Jersey, including Newark Liberty International Airport. Save time and buy tickets and monthly passes for all train, bus routes and light rail lines with NJ TRANSIT Mobile App™, MyTix. 973.275.5555. NYC FERRY
Ferry service along the East River to and from Lower Manhattan and Midtown and parts of Brooklyn and
Queens. Vessels offer charging stations, Wi-Fi and concessions. Adult one-way ticket, $2.75. Tickets purchased through the NYC Ferry app, the website or at a ticket vending machine available at ferry landings. ferry.nyc.
walking tours. Tours include Chinatown and Little Italy. Tours are rain or shine and last approximately two to three hours. Locations, schedules and prices vary. 646.681.3994.
PENN STATION
A history-rich, one-hour walking tour of the theater in which legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Michael Jackson have performed. Times vary; tours are held daily with a minimum of 20 people. M-F $17 Sa-Su $19. 253 W. 125th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Federick Douglass blvds., 212.531.5337.
City buses and subways converge with commuter rail services to New Jersey and Long Island and national rail services to Chicago, Miami and other destinations. Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6401. PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL
This bus terminal serves approximately 200,000 passengers on a typical weekday. 625 Eighth Ave., btw W. 40th & W. 42nd sts., 800.221.9903. SUPERSHUTTLE
Bright blue-and-yellow vans transport travelers on shared rides from home, office or hotel to LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports. 800.258.3826.
TOURS
AHOY NY TOURS & TASTING
Visitors enjoy samples of ethnic cuisine while learning about the history and community of culturally distinct neighborhoods on these
APOLLO THEATER HISTORIC TOUR
BIG APPLE GREETER
Local, multilingual volunteers show tourists New York City on two-to-four-hour jaunts through the city’s neighborhoods on free tours. Excursions are available by foot and subway. Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the scheduled visit. For more information, call 212.669.8159. CITYSIGHTS NY
Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours by day and night allow passengers to experience Manhattan from the top (Harlem) to the bottom (Battery Park). Frequent departures daily 8 am-6 pm. Prices vary.
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Explore Manhattan and Brooklyn on all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruises, with a minimum of four locations. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALL-ACCESS TOUR
This sports and entertainment arena tour includes VIP areas, locker rooms and more. Daily 10:30 am-3 pm. $26.95 adults, $18.95 seniors/ students, $17.95 children. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008. NEW YORK GALLERY TOURS
Participants explore galleries in one of three neighborhoods: the Lower East Side, Chelsea or DUMBO, Brooklyn. 917.250.0052. PATRIOT TOURS
Choose from a Revolutionary War, Hamilton or Civil War tour and learn about the role the city played in the founding of the United States and the Civil War. Schedules vary. $39.99 adult, $25.99 children. 917.716.4908. A SLICE OF BROOKLYN BUS TOURS
Tours depart from Manhattan and take visitors to iconic sites around the borough. Tours include the Neighborhood Tour, the Pizza Tour, and the Chocolate Tour. 212.913.9917. STATUE CRUISES
Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Packages include admission to the Statue of LIberty and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18.50 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. Audio tour included. 201.604.2800.
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Sights Hail to the Chief In NYC, every day—not just Feb. 19—is Presidents Day. George Washington was sworn in as the nation’s first president on the site of Federal Hall National Monument (this page). Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president, was born on E. 20th St. (p. 56); Ulysses S. Grant is the only president to be buried here. (Grant’s mausoleum, this page, is pictured left.) A meditative park, within view of the United Nations, honors Franklin D. Roosevelt (this page), the longest-serving leader of the United States.
DISCOUNTS
NEW YORK CITYPASS
The discount pass provides access to six major attractions at a saving of 40 percent off regular admissions. Passes are sold at participating attractions and are good for nine consecutive days from the first day of use. 888.330.5008.
ATTRACTIONS
FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL MONUMENT
The largest urban zoo in the United States provides natural habitats and environments for its 4,000 species, including snow leopards, lemurs and Western lowland gorillas. Open daily 10 am-4:30 pm. 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.220.1500.
This landmark structure, a former customs house, is on the site of the nation’s first capitol, where the Bill of Rights was adopted and George Washington took his presidential oath in 1789. Today, it contains artifacts from Colonial and early Federal New York. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm. Free. 26 Wall St., at Nassau St., 212.825.6990.
BRONX ZOO
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING EXPERIENCE
PHOTO: GRANT’S TOMB AT DUSK IN WINTER, NPS
Ocean, where they come face-to-face with humpback whales, great white sharks, sea lions and other creatures. Open Su-Th 10 am-10:30 pm, F-Sa 10 am-midnight (last ticket sold one hour before closing). 226 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.308.1337.
Wraparound views of New York from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. Open daily 8 am-2 am (last elevator ascends at 1:15 am). Every day, 100 visitors who book in advance can see the sun rise from the 86th-floor observatory. 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. ENCOUNTER: OCEAN ODYSSEY
National Geographic’s immersive experience is an underwater walk-through adventure that takes explorers into the depths of the Pacific
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOMS PARK
The memorial to President Franklin D. Roosevelt was inspired by Roosevelt’s 1941 “Four Freedoms” speech. The serene park, on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in the East River, contains a grassy expanse, two alleys of trees and a waterfront promenade: all leading to Jo Davidson’s monumental bronze head of Roosevelt set within a granite alcove. Open M, W-Su 9 am-5 pm. Free. Roosevelt Island, 212.204.8831.
GENERAL GRANT NATIONAL MEMORIAL
The granite-and-marble neoclassical mausoleum is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union army in the Civil War and 18th president of the United States. Visitor Center: Open W-Su 9 am-5 pm. Mausoleum: Open W-Su 10-11 am, noon-1 pm, 2-3 pm, 4-5 pm. Free. Riverside Dr., at W. 122nd St., 212.666.1640. GULLIVER’S GATE
The interactive, miniature world display features more than 300 built-to-scale models of well-known international landscapes and monuments, as well as hundreds of moving model trains, planes and people from past, present and future. The exhibit covers the globe, from NYC to Latin America to Europe to the Middle East to Asia. Open daily 10 am-8 pm (last entry at 6:30 pm). 216 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.235.2016. HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
The Federal-style home of Alexander Hamilton (1755– 1804)—a Founding Father of the United States and inspiration for the Broadway musical hit—is in Harlem’s Saint Nicholas Park. The property includes a visitor center,
permanent exhibits relating to Hamilton’s life and legacy, historically furnished rooms and landscaped grounds. Open W-Su 9 am-5 pm. Free. 414 W. 141st St., btw St. Nicholas & Convent aves., 646.548.2310. THE HIGH LINE
The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers views of the skyline, plus public art displays. Open daily 7 am-7 pm. Free. Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION
Built in 1765, this Palladianstyle house was used as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters in 1776; today, its rooms are furnished to recreate different periods in the mansion’s history. Open Tu-F 10 am-4 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. 65 Jumel Terrace, btw W. 160th & W. 162nd sts., 212.923.8008. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Lush gardens and walking trails, educational programs and free tours offer an escape from the city. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE
An immersive, interactive and cinematic 4-D experience
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encourages guests to play their way through a full NFL season using state-of-the-art, virtual-reality technology. Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm, F-Sa 9 am-midnight. 20 Times Square, 701 Seventh Ave., at W. 47th St., 212.216.0908. ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
The three-level indoor observatory at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere affords uninterrupted views in every direction. Open daily 9 am-8 pm (last ticket sold at 7:15 pm). One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776. ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL
Known as the spiritual home to New Yorkers and rescue workers in the months following Sept. 11, 2001, this historic chapel, completed in 1766, is where President George Washington worshipped on his Inauguration Day in 1789. Episcopal Church services on Sunday. Church and churchyard: Open daily 10 am-6 pm. Free. 209 Broadway, at Fulton St., 212.602.0800. STATUE OF LIBERTY
The 151-foot neoclassical statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, and is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy. Open daily. Free. 212.363.3200. THEODORE ROOSEVELT BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
The reconstruction of the boyhood home of the 26th president of the United States—the first president to be born in New York City (Donald Trump, the nation’s 45th president, is the second president to be born in the city; Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens)—includes period rooms, museum galleries and a bookstore. The period rooms can only be visited on guided tours, which
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are available every hour 10 am-4 pm (no tour at noon). Open W-Su 9 am-5 pm. Free. 28 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.260.1616. TOP OF THE ROCK
The observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above street level. Open daily 8 am-midnight (the last elevator ascends at 11:15 pm). 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 877.692.7625.
MUSEUMS
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Guests explore halls filled with full-scale dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals, meteorites and more. The Hayden Planetarium, with its immersive space show, is located in the museum’s Rose Center for Earth and Space. Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. ELLIS ISLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION
Millions of immigrants entered the U.S. on this historic island between 1892 and 1954. In addition to viewing artifacts displayed in the museum, visitors seeking their heritage are welcome to consult the archives of the American Family Immigration History Center. Open daily. Free. Ellis Island: 212.363.3200. FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM
George Washington bade farewell to his officers in 1783 at the end of the Revolutionary War in what is now a museum of Early American history and culture. Open M-F noon-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778. INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Historic aircraft, multimedia presentations, interactive exhibits and flight simulators,
plus the guided missile submarine USS Growler, British Airways Concorde and space shuttle Enterprise. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. MERCHANT’S HOUSE MUSEUM
The city’s only 19th-century family home that has been preserved intact is steeped in the rich history of Old New York, when the family of prosperous hardware merchant Seabury Tredwell resided here. The furnishings, decorative objects, clothing and personal memorabilia on display are all original. Open Th noon-8 pm, F-M noon-5 pm. 29 E. 4th St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.777.1089. MOUNT VERNON HOTEL MUSEUM & GARDEN
This institution, housed in a 1799 carriage house that became a hotel in 1826, takes visitors back to the days when midtown Manhattan was a country escape for New Yorkers living in the crowded city at the southern tip of the island. Open Tu-Su 11 am-4 pm. 421 E. 61st St., btw First & York aves., 212.838.6878. MUSEUM AT ELDRIDGE STREET
Located in the restored national historic landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, the museum presents the culture, history and traditions of Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side. Guided onehour tours are offered on the hour. Open Su-Th 10 am-5 pm, F 10 am-3 pm. 12 Eldridge St., btw Division & Canal sts., 212.219.0302. MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA
Artifacts, exhibits, events and archives chronicle the traditions, history, culture and experiences of people of Chinese descent living in the United States. Open Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 215 Centre St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 855.955.6622.
MUSEUM OF SEX
This museum is dedicated to the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. Open M-Th 10 am-9 pm, F-Sa 10 am-11 pm, Su 11 am-9 pm. 233 Fifth Ave., at 27th St., 212.689.6337. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
The permanent exhibition, “New York at Its Core,” is a high-tech look at the city’s 400-year history. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
The art, history and technology of film, television and digital media are explored through exhibitions, programs and the nation’s largest permanent collection of moving-image artifacts. Open W-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 10:30 am-6 pm. 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS
The first and only math museum in the nation offers more than 40 interactive exhibits appealing to both calculus stars and beginners in a 20,000-square-foot space. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. 11 E. 26th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.542.0566. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, this Smithsonian Institution branch promotes appreciation of Native American history, culture, languages and arts. Open daily 10 am-5 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm. Free. 1 Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
Within the original footprints of the Twin Towers are two massive pools consisting of 30-foot cascading waterfalls and parapets, on which
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Sights are inscribed the names of nearly 3,000 victims from the 9/11 attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, as well as the Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center bombing. Memorial: Open daily 7:30 am-9 pm. Free. Museum: Open Su-Th 9 am-8 pm (last entry 6 pm), F-Sa 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm). Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.266.5211. NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
Visitors view vintage subway cars, turnstiles, rotating art exhibitions and more in a 1930s subway station in Downtown Brooklyn. (There is an annex in Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal.) Open Tu-F 10 am-4 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. Boerum Pl. & Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, 718.694.1600. For the first time ever, you can explore the great Pacific waters and its wondrous creatures without leaving the island of Manhattan, in an extraordinary faceto-face experience that takes you on a journey you’ve never imagined. Dive into an undiscovered world teeming with life—from great white sharks and humpback whales, to Humboldt squids and sea lions. The unexpected lurks around every corner. You may never want to come up for air. It’s not a movie. It’s not virtual reality. We’re taking you out of your seats and into the sea.
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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY
Documents, photographs and other works of art focus on the rich history of New York City and New York State. Open Tu-Th, Sa 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 170 Central Park West, at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400. THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
Stainless steel floors and ceilings reflect the floor-toceiling exhibition cases in this space, which celebrates the city’s architectural heritage, its skyscrapers and ever-evolving skylines. Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 39 Battery Pl., btw Little West St. & Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 212.968.1961. TENEMENT MUSEUM
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Visitors can experience late-19th-century and turn-ofthe-20th-century immigrant life on a variety of guided tours of authentically preserved three-room tenement apartments. Tours daily 10 am-6 pm (last tour 5 pm). Visitor Center: 103 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420.
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Be Well Mario Badescu This well-known skin-care salon, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last November, is favored by celebrities (Martha Stewart, Naomi Campbell, Elizabeth Banks) for its range of fine services, including European facials, glycolic-acid and alpha-peeling treatments, and charcoal masks, along with body massages and hair removal. Badescu’s popular skin line includes toners, face and hand creams, and men‘s grooming products. 320 E. 52nd St., btw First & Second aves. 212.223.3728.
Traditional Eastern European and global treatments are blended with advanced beauty techniques in a quiet and sunny space. 140 W. 57th St., Ste. 710, btw Seventh Ave. & Broadway, 212.758.8867. AEDES PERFUMERY
An opulent space, decorated with lush plants and a crystal chandelier, presents perfumes, home fragrances, soaps, creams and more. 7 Greenwich Ave., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.206.8674, 888.233.3715. AIRE ANCIENT BATHS
Visitors experience relaxation through a number of thermal treatments inspired by Greek and Roman baths, including illuminated hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and massages. 88 Franklin St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.274.3777.
fering manicures, soothing pedicures, age-defying facials, precision haircuts and color correction. 139 E. 55th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.644.5500. ANGELO DAVID SALON
Colorist Angelo David developed and offers Couture Hair Extensions & Additions™— customized extensions and additions made from human hair—as well as corrective and volumizing color, cuts, laser hair removal, eyelash extensions and more. 420 Madison Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 48th & E. 49th sts., 212.883.6620. ANTHONY LEONARD SALON
Owners Anthony Palermo and Leonard Zagami, known for styling such celebrities as Madonna and Naomi Campbell, split the coloring and styling duties, respectively, and customize conditioning treatments for both men and women. 532 Madison Ave., at E. 54th St., 212.750.8100.
ALIBI NYC SALON
APHRODITE SKIN CARE
The airy salon invites customers to relax while getting a haircut, color, braiding, sculpting or more. 67 Greene St., Ste. 2, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.219.2806.
Noninvasive techniques are employed to soften, refresh and rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. 811 Lexington Ave., btw E. 62nd & E. 63rd sts., 212.486.0202.
ALLURE DAY SPA & HAIR DESIGN
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London-trained stylist Ben Yeo’s salon offers everything
from cuts and coloring to perms and special-event styling and hair treatments. Free consultations are also available. 166 Elizabeth St., btw Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.966.6001. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE
Shop Bumble and bumble products or get your hair cut, styled or colored at the salon’s uptown location. 146 E. 56th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.521.6500; and one other NYC location. CONTESTA ROCK HAIR
A salon with Italian flavor and a rock soul, this international brand offers cuts, styles, highlights and other hair treatments that cater to any artistic expression that men or women want. 535 Hudson St., at Charles St., 212.243.2901. CORNELIA SPA AT THE SURREY
Services include clarifying facials, hot stone massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, body polishing, detoxification and more, all inside the comfort of The Surrey hotel. 20 E. 76th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.358.3600. DERMALOGICA
The brand’s New York flagship offers skin analysis at the Skin Bar, professional skin treatments, plus its full
product line. 110 Grand St., btw Broadway & Mercer St., 212.219.9800. DRYBAR
This national chain offers a number of blowout styles at a range of prices and with a variety of add-ons, such as scalp massage and hair masks. 4 W. 16th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.561.5392; and several other NYC locations. ELIZABETH ARDEN RED DOOR SPA
At this sumptuous retreat named after the legendary beauty mogul, services include massages and facials, body wraps and scrubs, hairstyling and makeup applications. 663 Fifth Ave., btw 52nd & 53rd sts., 212.546.0200; and several other NYC locations. ESSIE FLAGSHIP SALON AT SAMUEL SHRIQUI
Located in the middle of a hair salon, the famed nail-polish line offers luxurious manicures and pedicures with its whimsically named, fashion-forward and chip-resistant polishes. 35 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.472.6805; and several other NYC locations. EVA SCRIVO SALON
Stylist and beauty expert Eva Scrivo invites visitors for a high-quality cut, coloring or
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styling session at one of her spacious salons. Luxurious spa services and makeup application are also available. 139 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 20th & 21st sts., 212.677.7315; and one other NYC location. THE FOUR SEASONS SPA
Deep tissue and Swedish massages are offered alongside antioxidant full-body scrubs, enzyme peels and Eastern treatments, such as Shiatsu and reflexology. Four Seasons Hotel, 57 E. 57th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.758.5700. FOX & JANE SALON
The salon, which now has four locations in New York City, offers cuts, a number of highlighting options—including balayage—texture treatments, extensions and special event hairdos. 104 W. 83rd St., btw Columbus & Amsterdam aves., 646.478.7948; and several other NYC locations. FRÉDÉRIC FEKKAI SALON
Clients at the relaxed SoHo hair salon receive contemporary cuts, highlights and expert makeup applications. Other services include waxing, manicures, pedicures and up-dos., plus the luxury line of Frédéric Fekkai hair products is also available. 394 W. Broadway, 2nd fl., btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.888.2600; and several other NYC locations. FRESH
Combining natural ingredients and modern alchemy, this beauty line offers skin, body and hair-care products, as well as fragrances and makeup. 57 Spring St., btw Mulberry & Lafayette sts., 212.925.0099; and several other NYC locations. GUERLAIN SPA
This luxurious spa features massages, body wraps, hot stone therapy, nail treatments and its exclusive facial massage technique, originally developed at the first Guerlain “Institut de Beauté” in Paris in
1939. Located inside the Plaza hotel. 1 W. 58th St., at Central Park So., 212.759.3000. HAIR ROOM SERVICE BY MICHAEL DUEÑAS
This celebrity stylist, whose clients include Mariah Carey, offers coloring, blowouts and more, all from the comfort of your hotel room. For information and to book an appointment, email info@hair roomservices.com. HALE ORGANIC SALON
This upscale salon prides itself on using products that are free of ammonia and artificial fragrances. 91 Franklin St., btw Franklin Pl. & Church St., 646.265.5886. HIBBA BEAUTY
Hair removal and shaping is the specialty at this beauty spot, which focuses on threading, waxing (using an in-house mixture) and sugaring based on skin type and sensitivity. Brow reformation and ayurveda facials are also available. 448 W. Broadway, 2nd fl., btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.260.4321; and two other NYC locations. ION STUDIO
Designed with recycled materials, this eco-friendly salon (where everything is recycled, including the hair) offers pocket-friendly cuts and color. 41 Wooster St., at Broome St., 212.343.9060.
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signature and specialty facial treatments, body treatments, manicures and waxing are done. 37 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.688.9400.
40 Broad St., at Exchange Pl., 212.792.6193.
L’OCCITANE
Amenities at this exclusive gym include indoor and outdoor fitness studios, laundry and towel service, and massage therapy. 480 Second Ave., at E. 27th St., 646.201.9387.
The South of France is the inspiration for the all-natural fragrances and bath, body and skin-care products for men and women found in this Flatiron flagship. 170 Fifth Ave., at 22nd St., 212.206.8860; and several other NYC locations. NUANSA SPA
This luxury boutique spa offers a menu of more than 20 treatments, including massages specifically for jet-lagged travelers, mothersto-be and couples, as well as facials and body scrubs. 605 Fifth Ave., 5th fl., btw 48th & 49th sts., 212.602.1500. OSSWALD
With a brand that dates back to 1921, this family-owned shop boasts a vast array of high-end fragrances and luxury skin-care products for men and women, along with candles, diffusers and bath accessories. 311 W. Broadway, btw Canal & Grand sts., 212.625.3111. RED MARKET SALON
JULIEN FAREL RESTORE SALON & SPA
This chic hair salon specializes in the Parisian technique, balayage, in which highlights are painted onto the hair without the use of foils, resulting in a more free-form look. 13 E. 13th St., 2nd fl., btw University Pl. & Fifth Ave., 212.929.9600.
A celebrity hairstylist has opened a 10,000-square-foot flagship and developed a “Power Beauty Menu,” which includes under- 60-minute treatments for hair, nails and body. The location also offers a men-only floor dedicated to grooming. 540 Park Ave., at E. 61st St., 212.888.8988.
The leading European beauty emporium carries a variety of makeup, skin-care and fragrance lines. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.9383; and several other NYC locations.
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Modeled after its sister spa in Paris, this 5,000-square-foot facility houses 10 treatment rooms, where a variety of
Guests rejuvenate and relax with custom-designed treatments, such as signature facials for men and women.
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Full-service gym with pool, racquet sports, classes, personal training and even babysitting services. 200 Park Ave., 3rd fl., at E. 45th St., 212.682.4440. ROSENBERG WELLNESS CENTER
Using innovative, nonsurgical techniques, this chiropractic care center offers relief from spinal and joint pain caused by long flights, athletic overexertion and injuries. 635 Madison Ave., btw E. 59th & E. 60th sts., 212.858.0015. SUTTON EAST TENNIS CLUB
This established tennis club for adults and juniors includes 45,000 square feet of court space, tennis clinics, and a Pro Shop, which offers tennis shoes, equipment, apparel and accessories. 488 E. 60th St., at First Ave., 212.751.3452. TMPL GYM
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, this high-tech fitness space is the latest from gym guru David Barton, offering a metabolic studio, virtual-reality spin studio, 30-foot video wall, 25meter saltwater pool, smart cardio machines, steam room, sauna, free weights and more than 20 group fitness classes. 355 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 917.521.6666. 24 HOUR FITNESS
This around-the-clock fitness center includes a steam room, whirlpool and group classes, from strength training to yoga. 225 Fifth Ave., at 27th St., 212.271.1002; and several other NYC locations.
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WHERE IN NEW YORK
We’re addicted to eating good stuff
Local influencers weigh in on where to feed their obsession with, well, food. We found these influencers raving about everything, from pancakes to pig’s feet, and lots in between. So, to do like the bloggers do and eat well in this town, read on. For more great restaurants in New York City, visit wheretraveler.com
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill This massive space in Brooklyn, with low lighting and bright colors, is made up of globally inspired small plates like bacon-wrapped dates. A fun place to bring a group and share interesting food. –Rayna Greenberg, onehungryjew.com
Yakitori Taisho It’s a raving cliché to pick a yakitori 64
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Martina Pizzeria Seemingly every concept Danny Meyer explores turns to platinum.
Customers at Martina order from a counter and await their food by way of a buzzer. Even when it comes to omnipresent pizza, Danny Meyer and team always have something new. –Sarah Zorn, restaurantgirl.com
Clinton St. Baking Company The blueberry pancakes here are probably the most renowned and dif-
ficult pancakes to get in the city. –Zoe Becker, eating.nyc
Periyali The Greek meatballs in cinnnamon-spiced tomato sauce are tasty, but I would return just for the charcoal-grilled, oh-so-tender, redwine-marinated octopus: Yes, it’s that good. –Bonnie Tandy Leblang, biteofthe best.com
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