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a nEw yORk sTaTE OF Mind Welcome to the city that never sleeps—and never ceases to amaze, inspire and exhilarate. Having selected one of the finest hotels for your stay, you are about to experience what I believe is the greatest metropolis in the world—a global center of finance, fashion, media, technology and the arts. I state this proudly: New York City is the world’s most cosmopolitan and influential metropolis. Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned visitor, the sheer amount of things to do in this bustling city is an almost bottomless well of sights, restaurants, attractions and more, historic, new and reinvented. Please allow this edition of Where GuestBook® New York to acquaint you with our city’s infinite pleasures. For starters, some of the world’s finest shopping awaits: top designers’ flagship stores on Madison and Fifth avenues, as well as in the Meatpacking District, SoHo and, more recently, the Financial District; trendy boutiques in Greenwich Village and on the Lower East Side; and dazzling baubles in the Diamond District and at world-class jewelry stores all over town. Theater fans can marvel at the amazing performances on Broadway, where 40 historic playhouses on the Great White Way present classic and contemporary dramas, revivals, comedies and musicals, often featuring talented newcomers and superstars of stage and screen. To the north, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the world’s leading cultural complex, entertains with a year-round schedule of classical music, ballet, theater, opera and jazz in more than 40 spectacular concert halls and public spaces on and off its revitalized campus. Culture and art reign supreme at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Frick Collection, The Morgan Library & Museum, Museum of Arts and Design, Rubin Museum of Art and on “Museum Mile,” a 23-block stretch of Fifth Avenue studded with nine world-renowned institutions, including the Museum of the City of New York, Jewish Museum, Neue Galerie, El Museo del Barrio, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Academy Museum &

NOT TO BE MISSED: THE ROsE cEnTER FOR EaRTH and spacE, aT THE aMERican MusEuM OF naTuRaL HisTORy, incLudEs THE spEcTacuLaR HaydEn spHERE and ExHibiTiOns THaT ExpLORE THE vasT RangE OF THE cOsMOs, THE 13-biLLiOn yEaR HisTORy OF THE univERsE, THE naTuRE OF gaLaxiEs and pLanETs, and MORE.

School of Fine Arts. On the Upper West Side, the American Museum of Natural History (which also houses the Rose Center for Earth and Space) is one of the largest and most important scientific and research institutions in the world. In 2015, the Whitney Museum of American Art moved from its Madison Ave. location to a dazzling new building Downtown. Situated between the High Line WHERE GUEST B OOK

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letter from the editor and the Hudson River on the West Side, the new museum includes some 60,000 square feet of exhibition space for its indoor and outdoor galleries. Art and antiques collectors will enjoy the many galleries throughout the city—located in Chelsea, SoHo, TriBeCa and the Lower East Side—showcasing everything from ancient to avant-garde art, as well as shops offering museum-quality antiques. (And if you are a beginning collector, you can get tips on how to shop for art in “The Newbie Collector” in this book.) Of course, you’ll have to make time to see our array of landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, South Street Seaport, Top of the Rock, Times Square, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the recently opened One World Observatory. Recognized as one of the foremost culinary capitals on the planet, New York City is home to a vast selection of restaurants, both casual and refined, contemporary and international cuisines, ranging from Afghani to Vietnamese, Nordic to Australian. For a taste closer to home, New York City steak and seafood houses are legendary, and many chefs are sourcing farm-to-table ingredients. When you only have time for a quick bite, do as the locals do and enjoy a slice of pizza, a pastrami sandwich on rye at a nearby deli or a gourmet treat from any of the trendy food trucks parked around town. After dinner and a show, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to dance away the night. Or just sit back and let the entertainment continue. Nightclubs, lounges, jazz and comedy clubs feature top headliners and tomorrow’s brightest stars. For help navigating Manhattan and its four sister boroughs (the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), start by speaking with the hotel concierge, who can offer information. In fact, all members of the hotel staff—from the bellmen to the general manager—are committed to ensuring that your visit to New York City is as rewarding and fulfilling as your stay at their hotel. On behalf of the staff at your hotel, I’m delighted you’re here. Now go paint this town red!

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first look Iconic sights around this great city.

iNDiGo WorlD Denim has come a long way from its industrial beginnings.

rhapsoDy iN blue All that glitters can be found at Tiffany & Co. BY LOIS LEVINE

DiNiNG DyNasties Iconic, world-renowned restaurants and restaurateurs first cooked up in NYC. BY JACKIE COOPERMAN

best iN shoW The must-see plays of the year, according to our proudly biased theater expert. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

siNfully sWeet Nothing tastes better after a haute dining experience than a haute dessert. BY KAREN TINA HARRISON

jazz city A personal tour of the coolest jazz clubs in town. BY NANCY J. BRANDWEIN

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The Whitney Museum of American Art moves downtown. BY TERRY TRUCCO

It’s time to buy some real art. Where do you begin? Right here. BY TERRY TRUCCO

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brooklyN beat Four über-cool neighborhoods that side of the Brooklyn Bridge. BY KATE HOOKER

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look book High quality items offered by some of the city’s top retailers and art galleries.

life after the yaNkees Baseball great Derek Jeter is not one to rest on his laurels. BY BOB CANNON

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spas oN the cuttiNG eDGe What’s trending in beauty treatments? We’re in the know. BY TROY SEGAL

oN the WaterfroNt Lower Manhattan, like you’ve never seen it before. BY WALECIA KONRAD

Here’s where the top mixologists in the city go for their nightcaps. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

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cOnTRiBUTORS Nancy J. Brandwein City of Jazz, page 74

As a writer, Nancy J. Brandwein is an avowed generalist, but one with a particular interest in everything New York City. Her column “Snack Attack” ran for four years in Manhattan Media’s community newspapers. With each article, and especially this piece on New York’s vibrant jazz scene, she has enjoyed introducing visitors to exciting facets of city life.

Bob Cannon

Life After the Yankees, page 96 Bob Cannon is Community Editor of The Montclair Times in New Jersey. As a performer, he has released Unbreakable Heart, an album of original music. To Yankees fans, though, he is a heretic, having been a lifelong member of Red Sox Nation. But as a devout member of the church of baseball, he recognizes that Derek Jeter is a world-class athlete.

Jackie Cooperman

Dining Dynasties, page 54 Jackie Cooperman has worked as a television producer, newspaper reporter and magazine editor in New York, London and Milan. Cooperman launched her career in Manhattan, working long hours with inspiring colleagues. “Each chef I spoke to shared a sense that the city rewarded their risks, and pushed them creatively,” Cooperman says.

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Brooklyn Beat, page 106 Born in Montreal, Lisanne began her artistic journey at the University of Quebec in Montreal, 18

Canada, where she studied visual arts. A New York City resident for nearly 10 years, she has worked with such clients as Condé Nast and Bergdorf Goodman. She enjoyed illustrating the Brooklyn feature, bringing to life the urban scene of this vibrant borough.

Karen Tina Harrison Sinfully Sweet, page 70

A New Yorker and former columnist for three city newspapers, Harrison edits global travel website luxurytravel.about.com. “On your next jaunt to the Big Apple,” she advises, “fly into LaGuardia in a left-side window seat not over the wing. The usual landing approach overlooking Manhattan is the greatest show on Earth.”

Bob Cannon

Robert Haynes-Peterson Bartender’s Choice, page 86

Robert Haynes-Peterson covers wine, cocktails and lifestyle and is certified by the American Sommelier Association and Pernod-Ricard’s BarSmarts Advanced program. His preferred tipple at home is a nice Shiraz or a scotch, but his advice when going out is be kind to bartenders: Offer to buy them a shot for the road.

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Kate Hooker

Brooklyn Beat, page 106 Kate Hooker is a lawyer and writer who spent over a decade in the East Village before moving to Brooklyn in 2010. One of Kate’s favorite things about living in Brooklyn is writing about its dynamic neighborhoods. When she isn’t working, Kate is trying out new restaurants and bars, riding her bike, seeing comedy shows and watching college basketball.

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cOnTRiBUTORS Ryan Michael Kelly Indigo World, page 46

Ryan Michael Kelly is a photographer based in New York City. Ryan has been commissioned to shoot advertising for clients that include Ann Taylor, Bloomingdale’s, Nike and others. He has also done numerous editorials for magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair Italy.

Walecia Konrad

On the Waterfront, page 102 Personal-finance writer and editor, former New York Times reporter and a New York resident for 34 years, Walecia Konrad spent much of her early career combing the streets of the Financial District for stories. Living across the river in Brooklyn, Konrad has watched Downtown transform itself into a vibrant neighborhood for natives and visitors.

Brian Scott Lipton Best in Show, page 60

Brian Scott Lipton has fond early memories of Broadway, seeing such great stars as John Davidson and Sandy Duncan (and a rather scary one of Ethel Merman!). He has written about theater for nearly 30 years, including an eight-year stint as editor-inchief of TheaterMania.com, and is executive producer of Row J, a theater-related program on TV’s The Jewish Channel.

Troy Segal

Spas on the Cutting Edge, page 90 While born in Louisville, Kentucky, Troy Segal consid20

ers herself an adopted native of New York City, living in the same neighborhood for 25 years. She has covered the beauty/wellness scene from the beginning of her career, writing stories for Business Week, Travel & Leisure, Savvy, IN New York and Where New York. Researching this story, she was fascinated to see how services reflect contemporary concerns and topical interests (holistic healing, Asian culture), while catering to feeling good.

Evan Sung

Dining Dynasties and Sinfully Sweet, pages 54 & 70

Terry Trucco

Evan Sung resides in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He has contributed photography to numerous publications, including The New York Times, Wine Spectator and Food & Wine. Sung has also shot over 25 cookbooks and is excited about the recent release of three cookbooks: Senegal by Pierre Thiam and Jennifer Sit; Tacos by Alex Stupak and Jordana Rothman; and Toast by Raquel Pelzel.

Terry Trucco

The Newbie Collector and The New Art House, pages 80 & 98 Picture New York without a flourishing art world jam-packed with museums, galleries and artists. “That’s like imagining the city without the Empire State Building,” says Trucco, a culture writer and founder of overnight newyork.com, an award-winning website featuring news of NYC hotels. A California-born New Yorker, Trucco visits museums, galleries, theater and the ballet whenever she can. “Art nourishes without the calories,” she says.

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first look Distinct New York City landmarks that not only present a study in contrasts but also define the very heart and soul of the metropolis.

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“Look where I lived! Four blocks from Lincoln Center. I used to play in the fountain. Believe me, that’s something you don’t ever forget.”

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The New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet and Metropolitan Opera all make their homes in this cultural complex, where you can thrill to the voices of Renée Fleming and Plácido Domingo and be dazzled by the nimble footwork of classical dance. American Ballet Theatre and Distinguished Concerts International also perform here. W. 62nd to W. 65th sts., btw Columbus & Amsterdam aves., 212.875.5000

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“The Empire State Building is the closest thing to heaven in this city.” DEBORAH KERR as Terry McKay, from the movie An Affair to Remember

Though “the closest thing to heaven,” has been usurped by One World Trade Center (which stands at 1,776 feet, some 300 feet higher), the skyscraper was listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World upon its completion in 1931. Today, visitors still have it on their must-see list, a sleek Art Deco icon whose upper floors change colors for holidays and other events. 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100 26

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“In 1913, one of the 20th century’s most majestic buildings was inaugurated in NYC— an extraordinary amalgam of technical sophistication and architectural wonder.”

Grand Central Terminal

Because Grand Central Terminal sits on a precious piece of Midtown real estate, its design integrity has sometimes been threatened. One development proposal, in 1960, would have divided the waiting room into four stories, with bowling alleys on the upper three. Soon after that project was attempted, Grand Central Terminal was designated a landmark, whose status again was almost voided in 1975, were it not for the efforts of such people as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. 89 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.340.2583

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“The first time I visit—being propelled upward a quarter of a mile in an elevator to One World Observatory—it is clear that something momentous is being promised.” EDWARD ROTHSTEIN, writer, The Wall Street Journal

One World Observatory

Located at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the three-level observatory is a heady experience. Visitors enter through the Global Welcome Center and ascend in sky pod elevators to the 102nd floor in less than 60 seconds, while watching a time-lapse video of the building of Manhattan from the 1500s to the present day. The Main Observatory, with floor-to-ceiling windows, affords uninterrupted views in every direction. One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776

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“A museum is a place where one should lose one’s head.” RENZO PIANO, Italian architect and engineer

The Cloisters

A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters museum and gardens, located in Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, is situated on a hill overlooking the Hudson River and is as breathtaking on the outside as it is on the inside. The building was constructed from five European abbeys: When you walk through its halls of medieval art and books and its peaceful, expansive gardens, you indeed feel like you are on hallowed ground. 99 Margaret Corbin Dr., 212.923.3700 32

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“A lot of public sculptures are set on a low base: I noticed that Columbus is really in a high position. That’s what attracted me. By raising up people’s eyes, you can see things from a different perspective.” TATZU NISHI, Japanese artist

Columbus Statue

This monument of the world’s most famous explorer, Christopher Columbus, was created by Italian sculptor Gaetano Russo and erected as part of New York’s 1892 commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the Americas. The marble statue sits atop a 70-foot granite rostral column decorated with bronze reliefs of Columbus’ famed ships, the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. W. 59th St. & Broadway 34

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“So when that ball drops at midnight, and it will drop, let’s remember to be nice to each other, kind to each other, and not just tonight but all year long.” HILARY SWANK as Claire Morgan, from the movie New Year’s Eve

Time does seem to begin at Times Square, site of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve party. The neighborhood that encompasses Broadway theaters, 27 ruby-red structural glass steps that sit atop the TKTS discount-ticket booth in Father Duffy Square and the dazzling lights and videos from surrounding buildings is also the place watched by millions around the world once a year, when the crystal ball descends during the last minute of Dec. 31. One Times Square, Broadway & 42nd St.

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The marble Washington Arch was designed by architect Stanford White and built in 1892. It is named after George Washington, who was inaugurated in New York City as the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789. Today, the arch serves as one of the city’s architectural jewels, sitting in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, which is populated by street performers, chess players and students who attend New York University, just across the street. Washington Square North

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This elevated park started out in 1934 as an industrial train line for the New York Central Railroad. In 2009, the first section of the new public space opened up to the public, with two more sections opening in subsequent years. Here, one can stroll the 1.45-milelong park and admire its wild landscape and planted trees, art exhibits, special events and views of the Hudson River and NYC street life. Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035

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A hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge and one of the oldest of its kind, the Brooklyn Bridge, which connects Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River and at night is enhanced with the twinkling lights from the New York skyline, has a romance to it that has been picked up on in countless films. The Green Goblin dangles Mary Jane Watson off the bridge in Spider-Man; the moon symbolically rises over it in Moonstruck; and Woody Allen romances Diane Keaton with the bridge as backdrop in Annie Hall. 44

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rhapsody in blue The story of the legendary Tiffany & Co. by Lois Levine

It all started in 1837. At that time, the Financial Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s narrow, cobblestoned streets were crowded with horses and carriages carrying fashion-minded ladies, dressed in silks, satins and bonnets, on their way to shops and social visits. It was in this neighborhood, at 259 Broadway, that 25-year-old Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young decided to open a stationery and fancy goods store. From that storefront developed Tiffany & Co., a name that would come to be known not only as the global standard for the finest in jewelry and silver, but also as the brand known for its list of firsts: the first American design house to be awarded the grand prize for silver craftsmanship (at the 1867 Paris Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair); the first American company to use the British silver standard in its products (92 percent pure); the first to found an American school of design (the Tiffany & Co. Silver Studio); and the first company to so fiercely protect its trademarked color blue for its gift boxes (Pantone No. 1837, to be exact) that no one else dare use it.

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Facing page: Tiffany Soleste emerald-cut engagement ring with matching band in platinum and Tiffany Victoria™ alternating bracelet in platinum with diamonds. This page, bottom: Fish bracelet with sapphires, red spinels and diamonds in platinum and 18-karat gold by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This page, top: Bracelet, and drawings of bracelet, from the 2015 Tiffany Blue Book, The Art of the Sea.

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Above, left: Design Director Francesca Amfitheatrof at work on the 2015 Blue Book, The Art of the Sea collection. Bottom, far left: A jeweler inspects a ring of sapphires and diamonds. Left: a brooch from the 2015 Blue Book. Above: A Tiffany butterfly brooch (diamonds and seed pearls in platinum) from Blue Book 2008, inspired by a 1901 original design. Facing page: The stone setter attaches the wings to the body of a platinum butterfly brooch.

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Over the past 150 years, Tiffany & Co. has established a customer base as dazzling as the jewelry and silver pieces it designs and sells. From Mary Todd Lincoln to members of the Vanderbilt and Astor families, from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Elizabeth Taylor, rich and famous women have coveted the company’s precious necklaces, earrings, bracelets and brooches. Tiffany created ceremonial swords for Civil War generals, Congressional Medals of Honor and, to this day, produces the National Football League Super Bowl Championship Trophy. Much of the credit goes to the company’s extraordinary design team. In 1956, Tiffany hired Jean Schlumberger, a world-class jewelry designer whose glittering pieces of birds, flowers and ocean life have become mainstays of the Tiffany aesthetic. In the 1970s, Elsa Peretti innovated a new look for the company with her clean, distinctive designs, such as her simple teardrop necklace; and in 1980, Paloma Picasso joined forces with Tiffany, creating a line of whimsical shapes, scribbles and zigzags of gold and sterling silver. Today, Tiffany & Co.’s most exceptional works are presented in The Blue Book, Tiffany’s annual preview of its most extraordinary jewels available for purchase for the coming year. In describing its pieces for 2015, The Blue Book noted simply that they capture “water’s soul, by turns shimmering and brilliant.” A perfect way to describe all things Tiffany.

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Dining Dynasties Some NYC restaurateurs have created restaurants so extraordinary they have morphed into mini-empires around the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the world. And it all started here! by Jackie cooperman

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For more than a generation, New York has drawn ambitious young chefs, lured by the city’s discerning eaters and its top-notch suppliers. In the past few decades, a number of the city’s greatest culinary champions have expanded their empires beyond Manhattan. Here, a look at how far they’ve come: Smyrna, New York, native Charlie Palmer grew up in a small farming community and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Right after graduating in 1979, Palmer found himself in the heart of NYC’s changing food culture, during the early days of “farm to table” at

La Côte Basque and The River Café. “[River Café owner] Buzzy [Michael O’Keeffe] hired me as a 23-year-old kid to be the executive chef,” he recalls. “I’m pretty sure he didn’t know my age.” From that precocious debut, Palmer opened his first restaurant, Aureole, in 1988 on the Upper East Side. He knew he had a hit. “Guests are laughing, talking, eating. When I first opened Aureole, it was like that every night. I’m proud to say that the new Aureole on W. 42nd St. and Charlie Palmer Steak on E. 54th St., as well as Charlie Palmer at The Knick in The Knickerbocker hotel, have that same feeling,” he notes. Still, Chef Palmer is the first to admit that it hasn’t always been easy. “New York is unlike any other city in the world. When you open a restaurant here, you have access to pretty much anything in terms of product, but you’re also subject to such scrutiny.” Not one to shy from a challenge, in 1999 Chef Palmer opened Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak in Las Vegas. “Vegas was alluring because it was so new and shiny. We could do the same kinds of food there as in New York, but with more theatrics,” he says. After Las Vegas, Chef Palmer brought his restaurants to Washington, D.C.; Reno; San Francisco; Sonoma County, where he also has hotels; and a hotel in Napa Valley with restaurant Harvest Table. Daniel Boulud still remembers the first time he set foot in the aforementioned French restaurant La Côte Basque in 1982. “I was fascinated by the power of the restaurant, the clientele, the wine list, the service. The whole thing was part of this group of classic French restaurants like La Caravelle, Lutèce, La Grenouille,” says Boulud. “I felt like New York was the town to be in to become a great chef.” And so the young Frenchman left his job as a private chef in Washington, D.C.; interned briefly at La Côte Basque; and went to work at the Polo Restaurant in the Westbury Hotel, working with other young chefs, including Alfred Portale and Thomas Keller. “That was a new generation of chefs who, like me, had learned with the great chefs of France and really wanted to do something different,” says Chef Boulud, who opened his eponymous restaurant in May 1993. The next year, the International Herald Tribune called Daniel one of the 10 best restaurants in the world. Boulud began to build his empire, moving Daniel to a new location, creating a cater-

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ing company, partnering with pastry chef François Payard and opening Café Boulud, Bar Boulud, DBGB Kitchen and Bar, db Bistro Moderne, Boulud Sud and Épicerie Boulud in New York City. Boulud has restaurants not only in the United States (Palm Beach, Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, Washington, D.C.), but around the world (Montreal, Toronto, London and Singapore). “What’s wonderful now is we have a steady clientele visiting New York from our other locations. When they go to our restaurants in another city, we have them in our 58

system. It becomes like an extended relationship everywhere they travel,” says Chef Boulud. For celebrity chef Bobby Flay, launching a restaurant in this city was exciting—but stressful. “It was both exhilarating and nerve-racking,” says Flay. “When I opened Mesa Grill in 1991 at the age of 25, I was too young to be scared. I didn’t know any better.” Since then, Chef Flay, who began as a 17-year-old working at Joe Allen’s restaurant, has attained a good deal of fame as a leading apostle of New American cuisine, but he’s not coasting. “New

A haute yet warm dining room at Aureole is the perfect atmosphere in which to experience Charlie Palmer’s always innovative New American cuisine.

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Aureole’s silky foie gras terrine of orange marmalade, candied ginger, cocoa nibs, Brazil nuts and toasted brioche.

York’s dining customers are the most sophisticated and demanding in the world,” he observes. “I never take for granted that people are going to show up.” After closing Bolo in 2007 and Mesa Grill in 2013, Chef Flay opened his Mediterranean-influenced restaurant Gato. He’s also rolled out Mesa Grill in Las Vegas and at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas; Bar Americain in New York City and at the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut; and some 20 Bobby’s Burger Palaces around the country. Alsatian-born Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten pre-

sides over a prodigious empire in New York City, but when he first arrived in 1986, he had to travel to Chinatown to find essential vegetables and spices. “There wasn’t much going on in terms of local farming. Union Square’s greenmarket was basically selling apples and potatoes,” he recalls. “Farmers came to me with a seed catalog and asked what I would like them to grow. I said, ‘the whole catalog.’” Despite these challenges, Chef Vongerichten thrived in 1980s Manhattan, working at Lafayette in the Drake Swissôtel and joining a coterie of striving new chefs in the city like Daniel Boulud, Gilbert Le Coze, David Bouley, Thomas Keller and Alfred Portale. After receiving four stars from The New York Times, Chef Vongerichten opened JoJo in 1991. Next came his Asian fusion restaurant Vong, whose concept he exported to London in 1995. From London, Vongerichten went to Hong Kong, and then opened Jean-Georges in Manhattan in 1997. His holdings outside the United States include Dune and Café Martinique in the Bahamas; Jean-Georges, Mercato and Chi-Q in Shanghai; Market in Paris and Los Cabos; Sand Bar and On the Rocks in St. Barths; and JG in Tokyo. Two decades ago, Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa was a pioneer, prompted by Robert De Niro to bring his miso-glazed cod and inventive Japanese-South American fusion menu from Beverly Hills to sleepy TriBeCa. “There weren’t many restaurants—or people—in the area,” he recalls. “We must have picked a great time to open, because Le Bernardin and Gramercy Tavern opened around the same time. Twenty years later, the three of us are still standing.” Now TriBeCa is booming, and Nobu runs two other Nobu restaurants in the city. His brand extends around the country and the globe in cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, London, Tokyo, Milan, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Dubai, Cape Town and Moscow. Chef Nobu says training in New York forced him to have extremely high standards. “People in New York are very direct. They know what they want and they expect to get what they pay for,” he says, adding that, in his early days, he found the city somewhat overwhelming. “I am no longer intimidated by New York, but I am still challenged by it,” he says. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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best in show One of New York’s most passionate theatergoers gives us his personal picks of the hit makers on Broadway. By BrIAN ScoTT LIpToN

Seeing approximately three dozen Broadway shows each year is primarily a privilege, but one that can sometimes weigh heavily on a writer. You can walk into the theater expecting the worst—there’s been bad buzz, you dislike a particular writer or performer, you saw the play before and didn’t like it. Sometimes, you’re feeling ill or exhausted. And sometimes even your greatest expectations end up being sadly lessened by the final curtain. Luckily for me, in the 20 years that I’ve been reporting on Broadway, the Great White Way has yielded some extraordinary experiences. Here’s hoping you feel the same about these eight shows!

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THE KING AND I

Kelli o’Hara and Ken Watanabe received top billing in the original cast of Lincoln center Theater’s production of The King and I.

Few stories are as familiar to me as that of how feisty British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens battles to modernize the outdated attitudes of the strong-willed king of Siam, having seen a half-dozen film and stage versions of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. But leave it to the ultra-savvy director Bartlett Sher, blessed with the almost infinite resources of Lincoln Center Theater, to provide such a visually memorable take on this timeless tale. From the giant boat that envelops the Vivian Beaumont Theater’s thrust stage in the show’s opening minutes to the sinuous snowflakes that fall from heaven

during the gorgeous “Small House of Uncle Thomas” ballet to the exquisite lavender gown designed by Catherine Zuber and worn by 2015 Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara as she dances with his majesty, the production offers marvelous moment after marvelous moment. The luxuries afforded here mean both the show and audience are truly getting the royal treatment.

ALADDIN Entering the New Amsterdam Theatre to see Aladdin, one of my three wishes was that I wouldn’t have to witness a theatrical misfire from Disney, who failed, in my opinion, to do justice to its animated gem, The Little Mermaid. Thankfully, my personal genie was willing to grant my deepest desire, offering up one of the most delightful musicals to hit the Great White Way. Director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw’s toe-tapping, lavishly costumed and remarkably humorous production had me flying high (even without my own personal magic carpet) for nearly two and a half hours. I reveled in the boyish antics of the quick-witted title character, hissed at the evil Jafar and his henchmen, and, above all, cheered (silently and otherwise) for the hilarious Genie, whose rapid-fire banter, breathtaking array of impressions and tireless energy make him a “friend” like no other you’ll ever know. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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ballads, Miranda serves up a wondrous soundscape that might revolutionize what we consider a 21st-century theater score. Meanwhile, his smart libretto breathes fiery life into everyone, from renowned politicians Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to consummate Revolutionary War heroes George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette to lesser-known personages of the Colonial era, particularly the enchanting Schuyler sisters. The moral of this story isn’t really about greed, pride or ego. It’s if you make truly great theater, the audience will come, maybe even more than once.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS For all of his extraordinary dancing ability, I always found Gene Kelly’s arrogance quite off-putting while watching

Facing page: Spend an Arabian night at Aladdin. This page: Thomas Jefferson (center, with cane) is one of the Founding Fathers you’ll meet in Hamilton.

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I wasn’t a bad student in American history; I just don’t remember very much of what my teachers taught me 40 years ago. (Really, history is like my least favorite category on Jeopardy!) Then again, they didn’t teach their subject with the same musical verve, sense of immediacy and groundbreaking in-your-face style that writer/composer/ actor Lin-Manuel Miranda and his super-talented collaborators (notably director Thomas Kail and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler) use in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Perhaps if they had, the story of this nation’s righteous—and self-righteous—first Secretary of the Treasury (superbly embodied by Miranda, the actor) might have been forever burned into my brain cells. Using everything from hip-hop and rap to contemporary love

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conflicted singer-dancer Henri Baurel and poor little rich girl Milo Davenport.

WICKED An enormous clock stands proudly, almost menacingly, on the stage of the Gershwin Theatre, but will time ever run out for Wicked? For more than a dozen years, this extravagant musicalization of Gregory Maguire’s imaginative novel, which crafts its own backstory on some of the most famed characters from Frank L. Baum’s Wizard of Oz books, has attracted SRO crowds, turning other producers green with envy. Even if you’re not a tween girl (or never were one, like me), the unlikely frenemyship of green girl Elphaba and pop-u-lar Glinda will strike a chord in the

Who’s the most pop-u-lar girl in Oz and on Broadway? Glinda in the hit musical Wicked.

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his greatest film. Which is why the Oscar-winning An American in Paris has always been among my least favorite MGM musicals. It was quite a different story at the Palace Theatre watching New York City ballet star Robert Fairchild turn love-struck yet slightly disillusioned World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan into a full-bodied (in every sense of the word) character in director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s gloriously romantic take on this classic film with a George and Ira Gershwin score. Thanks to Fairchild’s supple charm—and magnificent moves—I rooted really hard for a happy ending for Jerry and lady love Lise, even if one was really never in doubt. Moreover, Craig Lucas’ adaptation adds dimension to every character onstage, including embittered composer Adam Hochberg, W H E R E G UESTBO O K

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heart of anyone who has ever bonded deeply with another human being (or fought over the same love interest). The show’s spare-no-expense spectacle adds yet another dimension to this singular experience, as does Stephen Schwartz’s pop-inflected score.

THE LION KING

FUN HOME Nothing quite moves me the way the amazing Fun Home does at Circle in the Square. Little wonder the show was named Best Musical at the 2015 Tonys. All sorts of emotions—from unbridled joy to heart-filling sorrow—run strong throughout this remarkably sensitive adaptation

Act 1 of The Lion King opens as the sun rises over the Pride Lands and Rafiki sings “Circle of Life.”

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As I can personally attest, having first seen this Disney masterpiece with a severe case of jet lag, it is impossible to sleep through even a second of The Lion King, Julie Taymor’s masterful, magical adaptation of the beloved animated film. Nearly 20 years after its debut, Taymor’s unparalleled visionary skills as director and costume designer, complete with her jaw-dropping use of puppetry and masks, bring this powerful tale of loss, love and redemption to blazing theatrical life. You can actually feel

yourself transported to Africa, totally forgetting at times that you are sitting in a comfortable New York theater. Like many a Disney tale, The Lion King contains its share of sadness (the sudden death of Simba’s father) and scariness (those haunting hyenas), as well as a villain you love to hate. But fear not, the show remains an ideal vehicle for kids and adults alike. In the end, audiences from 5 to 85 leave the Minskoff Theatre with a sense of pure joy and “Hakuna Matata.”

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I walked out of the Ethel Barrymore Theatre at the end of Simon Stephens’ Tony Award-winning Best Play of 2015, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, all doubt had been erased from my mind. I felt complete compassion for the show’s protagonist, resilient-yet-often-terrified Christopher, torn between troubled parents, facing a world of strange sights and sounds, and determined to survive and flourish no matter the odds. Equally astounding is director Marianne Elliott’s stunning production, which blends stage design, projections, lighting and movement in ways rarely seen on any stage. Who can say if I have been changed for the better by seeing these and many hundreds of other Broadway shows in the past 20 years. But I have been changed for good!

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of Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel. We watch, almost helplessly, as Alison struggles to determine the connection between coming out as a lesbian in college and the suicide of her troubled, semicloseted gay father Bruce. But what makes Fun Home so universal is how it speaks to anyone who has tried to reconcile their own past with the present, or simply faced seeing the reality of their parents’ lives through the looking glass of adulthood. Every home, not just Fun Home, is that house of mirrors.

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sinfully sweet After a spectacular dinner, nothing but an extraordinary dessert will do. Here’s where to find it. By Karen Tina Harrison Photography by Evan Sung

Some might compare New Yorkers to fresh pastry: crusty on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside. Maybe that explains the local passion for dessert. After all, before the Big Apple birthed the Cronut, it invented New York cheesecake, baked Alaska and the Oreo. So, what’s cooking now? The latest craze is dessert bars: alluring cafés and boîtes that, unlike bakeries, stay open late for true believers. The places mentioned here welcome patrons until at least 11 p.m., so you can skip the dessert menu at the restaurant where you are dining and try something different. These are, after all, some of the best after-dinner sweet spots in town. You’d expect Northern Italian flair from a caffé, gelateria and pasticceria named for the patron saint of Milan and set amid Madison Avenue’s Italian designer boutiques. You’d be right. At Sant Ambroeus (1000 Madison Ave., 212.570.2211), fresh-baked, traditional Milanese dolci tempt sweet-toothed Upper East Siders and visitors. Cakes and tarts are displayed like jewels behind crystalline glass cases, and their flavors are just as refined. Nocciola and gianduia desserts spotlight hazelnut; a lemon tart is made with shortbread crust and filled with lemon cream;

and the Sant Ambroeus is an all-chocolate love affair. Another tradition reigns at The Champagne Bar at the Plaza (768 Fifth Ave., 212.546.5311). This swanky bar occupies the hotel’s marble-laden, chandelier-lit hall, where the original Champagne Porch hosted New York’s high-society crowd a century ago. Today, you don’t need white tie and tails to tipple. But you will need to be decisive, because The Champagne Bar’s festive fizz is poured in two seating areas, each with its own personality and Geoffrey Zakarian menu. One is a café whose tables take in Grand Army Plaza and its Pulitzer Fountain. Up a marble staircase, you’ll find a jazz bar (The Rose Club) and, up a few more steps, a couch-laden lounge. Your waiter will suggest bubbly and dessert pairings. The Champagne Bar’s signature Imperial Plaza cocktail, with champagne, honey and apricot brandy, mates merrily with a 20-layer crepe-and-crème cake. Diagonally across Central Park, Edgar’s Cafe (650 Amsterdam Ave., 212.595.6261) is an Upper West Side haunt for neighborhood regulars like Jerry Stiller, Debra Messing and artist Peter Max, whose fanciful drawings adorn Edgar’s walls. The café is named for Edgar Allan WHERE G UEST B OOK

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Opposite page: Raspberry chocolate martini with Chambord, Kahlúa and 80 percent dark chocolate truffle at AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar. This page: Mille crepes cake with six layers of thin crepes filled with fruit and cream at HARBS.

Poe, who wrote “The Raven” while living nearby; let Edgar’s host Ben di Benedetto point out the café’s blackbird imagery. And then indulge. A raven-dark chocolate truffle cake and liberally frosted carrot cake are among Edgar’s 40-plus desserts sourced from the city’s top bakeries. Have you said “nevermore” to tiramisu? The house version will restore your faith. A few miles Downtown, HARBS (198 Ninth Ave., 646.336.6888) brings modern Japanese café culture to the island’s Hudson River shores. Upfront, where its billowy cakes are sold, this cheery shop resembles a French patisserie. Its central room feels like an English tea parlor, and its sociable back room has the buzzy camaraderie of a New York java joint. HARBS’ delicate cakes and pies are handcrafted, baked on the premises and served in enormous wedges. Many are lavished with vanilla or chocolate cream, and some are layered with fruit. AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar (1 Seventh Ave. So., 212.365.2992) revives a bygone tradition: the Greenwich

Village coffeehouse, with cozy tables, art-covered walls and jazz wafting overhead. But the lift you get here isn’t from caffeine. It’s from cacao. AYZA celebrates chocolate’s seductive power: in intense truffles from chocolatier Jacques Torres, in chocolate fondue made from top-shelf Belgian bittersweet and in sophisticated chocolate martinis. Wines are chosen for their choco-compatibility, and, to make the point, they’re served with a truffle. Happily, there’s no escape from chocolate at AYZA. In the historic gathering place of Union Square, chocoholics unite at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar (841 Broadway, 646.467.8803). This temple to the cacao bean leaves no craving behind. Eight versions of hot cocoa can be made with milk, dark or white chocolate or a blend. The 24-page dessert menu covers everything chocolate and then some: sundaes, shakes, cookies, crepes, waffles and chocolate pizza with an ice cream snowball (on the kiddie menu). The place is open till 2 a.m. on weekends for those midnight urges. Max Brenner understands. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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city of jazz There is no better way to find some of the hottest music clubs in the city than to ask oh-so-cool jazz cat Michael Mwenso.

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Musicians’ Meccas Smalls (183 W. 10th St., 646.476.4346) looms large in the NYC jazz world. This basement venue “feels like the place where all the jazz musicians go,” says Mwenso, “like the soul of the jazz community.” Pianist and owner Spike Wilner says his club has “always been a place for younger 76

artists to get heard and cut their teeth.” With three sets a night, including a raucous wee-hours jam session, Wilner recommends jazz neophytes come early to take it all in—it also helps to get a seat. Wilner has also opened Mezzrow Jazz Club (163 W. 10th St., 646.476.4346) down the block: This 45-seat club, with a brand-new Steinway Concert A, fills a niche as the city’s only intimate piano listening room. The Village Vanguard (178 Seventh Ave. So., 212.255.4037) is where Mwenso, as a jazz-struck 16-yearold, heard legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean. “I LOVE the Vanguard,” he enthuses. The eclectic programs run the gamut from adventurous John Zorn to more mainstream Kenny Barron. Portraits of jazz greats line the walls, and on Mondays the big-band sound of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra is always a draw. The Jazz Gallery (1160 Broadway, 646.494.3625) is an even more serious place that Mwenso recommends. In fact, this award-winning venue operates in the conference room of an office building, with neither drinks nor tables. Yet for a small cover,

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When Sierra Leone-born Michael Mwenso was growing up in London, his mum took him to New York City every year to stoke his jazz fervor. As a youngster, Michael performed with James Brown for five years and ended up running jam sessions at London’s Ronnie Scott club. In 2010, Wynton Marsalis, managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and head of its “House of Swing,” handpicked Michael, then 26, to run the after-hours program at JALC’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Mwenso was dapper in a gray suit and twinkling ruby earring when I cornered him there between sets and got his virtual tour of the NYC jazz scene.

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and hip-hop to big-band leader Maria Schneider’s lyrical, evocative compositions that border on the classical. Next, Mwenso raves about Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Lounge (2751 Broadway, 212.864.6662), lauded for its sexy atmosphere—candlelight, antique chandeliers and velvet banquettes—and for Chef Patricia Williams’ Southwestern take on American food, as well as the lineup of artists in the tradition of Miles Davis’ post-bop period.

Ribs, Rhythm and blues Sometimes you want to have your jambalaya and jazz, too. JALC Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (10 Columbus Circle, 212.258.9595), comfy and spacious with impeccable acoustics, is the perfect place to dine on Southern standouts like cast-iron catfish. Here, host Mwenso attracts some of the most talented up-and-comers, especially to his late-night sets on Thursday and Saturday. “The younger cats come, and the dance party (Saturday) is just crazy!” Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th St., 212.576.2232) is another favorite of Mwenso’s. “I like it because it’s in the basement of Blue Smoke [restaurant], and I like the ribs,” he laughs. This venue also hosts a wide range of programming, from Grammy winner Robert Glasper’s fusion of R&B, jazz 78

nOtes On haRlem Of course, our “virtual” tour was not complete without a trip to Harlem, There, Mwenso directed me to Showmans (375 W. 125th St., 212.864.8941). Once host to Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton, Showmans is known for its bluesy hospitality. Travel west from Showmans down 125th Street, and check out the spot where Mwenso goes for inspiration: the pier near Harlem’s Fairway Market. “I like going to the [Hudson River] at 5 a.m. and listening to music, softly, on speakers.” The gentle lapping of the water and the twinkling lights across the river on the New Jersey shore are battery chargers for this jazzman in the city.

Roy hargrove (left) and marquis hill (right) jamming at the Jazz Gallery.

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you can see jazz cats on the verge of becoming lions. At Fat Cat (75 Christopher St., 212.675.6056), jazz musicians and NYU grad students spontaneously combust after midnight in this space that includes a pool table, PingPong, shuffleboard, a bar and a stage that hosts greats like 87-year-old drummer Jimmy Cobb. “I love it because I can go there at 3 a.m.,” Mwenso admits.

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This page: Nevet Yitzhak’s WarCraft. Facing page: Installation view of Lorenzo Vitturi’s Dalston Anatomy. Both artists from the Yossi Milo Gallery.

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the newbie collector Getting serious about buying serious art? Here’s what you need to know. by terry trucco

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Above, left: Martin Rico y Ortega’s “A Summer’s Afternoon, Venice,” from Howard Rehs’ gallery. Above, right: Luo Jianwu with his scroll, “Clear, Wondrous, Ancient, Strange,” from Kaikodo Asian Art.

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tor of Kaikodo Asian Art on the Upper East Side, suggests walking into a room filled with lots of different things. “If you go straight to what’s on the walls, you’re a paintings person. But if you find you’re not looking at the paintings, you’re an objects person and sculpture or antiques may be more interesting to you,” she says. Once you know what quickens your pulse, narrow your sights. Frequent the places that show what you like— specialty museums, art galleries, auction houses. Learn all you can about the art that attracts you and read up on it in periodicals and art history books. Auction houses allow you to inspect artworks closely and train your eye to spot the gem in a mass of uncurated pieces. “When you look at enough things, a sixth sense kicks in,” says Conover. Cultivating art world relationships is also important. “If a dealer sees you’re someone who’s interested, you can

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Contemplating a work of art from the comfort of your favorite sofa can be pure pleasure, even heavenly. An artwork you love, be it an iconic 19th-century landscape or a mind-teasing mixed-media piece by a promising unknown, carries a whiff of magic, a presence “not of an object but a voice,” as the French novelist André Malraux put it. For anyone who’s ever considered buying art, there’s no better place to start than New York, home to world-class museums, auction houses and art galleries. Yes, it takes money to collect, but most importantly what you need to get started is knowledge—of what you like, how to find it and what to watch out for as you go after it. As practice is to playing the piano, looking is to collecting. “The more work you see, the greater opportunity to see work that moves you,” says contemporary photography dealer Yossi Milo, whose namesake gallery is in Chelsea. Museums are an ideal place to discover what you love, particularly encyclopedic places like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Carol Conover, direcW H E R E G UESTBO O K

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Above, left: David Kracov’s 3-D metal sculpture, “Notebook,” from Eden Fine Art. Above, right: Beatriz Milhazes, “A Montanha, o gato, o cachorro, e o príncipe,” 1997, from the James Cohan Gallery.

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change every six weeks.” Some contemporary artists will accept commissions, creating art for a client, says Amos Frajnd, director of Eden Fine Art, known for upbeat contemporary art in Midtown. “A lot of people want an artwork to symbolize a milestone in life, like a 20th anniversary,” he notes. The upside of collecting art by a living artist is the thrill of acquiring work as it’s produced. You get to watch a career take shape (and perhaps soar). And the drawback? “You can’t be certain about an artist’s career path. Work that seems groundbreaking could be significantly less important when measured against time,” says Milo. Which is just one reason most dealers urge new collectors to buy what they love.

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learn a lot,” says Conover, whose expertise runs in Chinese art. Adds Milo, “If you develop a relationship with a gallery or are buying the work of young artists, it’s possible to ask for a courtesy discount.” Do preliminary research on the gallery, says dealer Howard Rehs, owner of Rehs Galleries in Midtown, specialists in 19th- and early-20th-century academic European paintings. “Every gallery has a specialty. Go to the website and see how involved with an artist the gallery actually is,” he says. Steer clear of dealers who switch specialties as tastes change. “Lots of dealers who used to sell 19th-century paintings now sell modern and contemporary because that’s where the action is,” Rehs says. Authenticity becomes a consideration with almost any work that doesn’t come directly from an artist’s studio or estate. Look for a letter of authenticity from an acknowledged authority on the artist, a listing in a catalogue raisonné or both. Ask if the gallery guarantees what it sells. Galleries are the best places to see new art, says dealer Jane Cohan of the James Cohan Gallery, specialists in contemporary art in Chelsea. “The artists have worked through their ideas over different works, and exhibitions W H E R E G UESTBO O K

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Bartender’s ChoiCe Where do the city’s best drink slingers go when they’re not working? by RobeRt Haynes-PeteRson

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Over the past decade or so, thanks to the craft cocktail movement and the advent of social media, the rise of the “star bartender” has created a paradigm shift in the profession. No longer for stereotypical out-of-work actors or surly lifers, bartending has become a respectable career option staffed by deeply knowledgeable professionals. Just as it’s worth finding out who styled your stylist’s hair, knowing where the best bartenders in town head when off shift provides an inside track to some of the best gin joints in the city. The fact is, much of the time, bartenders—especially those slinging complex $15 drinks—prefer to wind down with a quick beer and whiskey neat or a shot of Fernet-Branca before grabbing a few hours’ precious sleep. When they do venture out, their hangs tend to be either comfortable corner joints near home or venues as good as

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Left: Ivy Mix of Leyenda won the 2015 American Bartender of the Year award. Right: Her Major Moses, which includes Laird’s apple brandy and Lillet Rose.

the ones they service. It’s as much about enjoying a well-made drink as meeting up with old friends both behind and in front of the bar. “Is it wrong if I say Attaboy?” asks Otis Florence, flashing his signature smile. Florence honed his craft at the East Village’s elegant Pouring Ribbons until last year when he hitched his wagon to Attaboy (134 Eldridge St., no phone). Attaboy opened in 2013 in the space previously housing Milk & Honey, New York’s original neo-speakeasy. The overall feel now is lighter: less wood-paneling, tin-ceiling speakeasy and more Kubrick Contemporary. One wall sweeps seamlessly toward the ceiling before intersecting a beige brick wall behind the bar, which dominates the narrow front room with 10 seats now instead of four. “The drinks are always on point and everything is always delivered flawlessly,” Florence insists. He cites two classics: the Dark & Stormy (Gosling’s Black Seal rum, soda, lime juice and housemade ginger syrup) and the Negroni (gin, sweet vermouth and Campari). “Even though I work there, you can find me there as many nights a week as I can fit in.” If you’re a scotch fan, order a smoky Penicillin (blended scotch, honey syrup, lemon juice, ginger and an Islay Scotch whisky rinse). WHERE G UEST B OOK

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Not every mixologist stays so close to work. Very often, a bartender who’s pulled double shifts, tallied all the receipts, tested new recipes, and cleaned and prepped everything for the next day needs a decent late-night bite and a quick drink, preferably close to home. “I like The Penrose (1590 Second Ave., 212.203.2751),” says Houston transplant Adrienne Byard-Hastings, bar manager at the Roof at Park South Hotel (125 E. 27th St., 212.204.5222). “Not only is it near my apartment, but it has a great spirits selection and a cool little wine list. Here you can get terrific wines by the glass, which is an arena where bars are stepping up their game. Plus, they have a killer spiced beef sandwich, served late!” The rustic gastropub opened three years ago as part of a new wave of Upper East Side spots bringing some Downtown character to a neighborhood more commonly viewed as somewhat conservative. The Penrose can get crowded on weekends, but a selection of more than 60 whiskeys and an inventive food menu (friedoyster sliders dressed with bacon, pickles and rémoulade on fresh brioche minibuns, as well as crispy shishito peppers) make it worth the jostling. More recently, the UES became host to The Gilroy (1561 Second Ave., 212.734.8800), one of the most well-regarded bars in the city. James Menite, an award-winning bartender, vice president of the New York chapter of the U.S. Bartender’s Guild and bartender at the Palm Court Bar in the Plaza Hotel (768 Fifth Ave., 212.546.5300), is a regular at owner Josh Mazza’s comfortable corner spot. “They serve food really late,” says Menite. “They have a great lamb and a petite beef Wellington. Their specialty drinks are really good, and they always have great draft beer selections.” On the menu, there are a half-dozen riffs on the classic Negroni, like the Oaxaca (swapping out gin for mezcal) or the Old Pal (highlighting rye). While the gastropub bites and live music are a draw, Menite credits the hospitality of Mazza and his cohort Steven Laycock as the reason the spot is a frequent destination. Menite’s Palm Court is also worth swinging by. Here you’ll find craft cocktails from mixologist Brian Van Flandern and small bites designed by restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian. Highlights include a classic Hemingway Daiquiri (rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime, cherry juice) and the Gatsby Julep (Four Roses

bourbon, lime juice, a Hennessy VSOP cognac splash and mint served in a copper julep cup). If you’re feeling flush, try the $75 Johnnie Walker Blue Blood and Sand (Johnnie Walker Blue Label, blood orange juice, sweet vermouth) or the $3,000 Century Sidecar featuring 100-year-old Rémy Martin Louis XIII “Black Pearl” cognac, vintage Cointreau and lime juice, served in a Baccarat crystal coupe (yours to keep). Though Mazza, who recently opened the Seamstress bar (339 E. 75th St., 212.288.8033), launched The Gilroy specifically so he could have a decent drink close to home (he lives above the bar), he’s also a fan of nearby English-themed Jones Wood Foundry (401 E. 76th St., 212.249.2700). “It has all three things I need in a postwork refuge,” says Mazza. “Good food, good drinks and good chat.” The draft beer and wine lists are well- curated, “and the fish and chips are the best in the city by a margin.” But it’s socializing that Mazza finds especially appealing here. “It’s lively, and the bartenders are always personable and attentive. They know when to engage you and when to leave you be.” Not all the action happens Uptown of course; most of New York’s best “bartender bars” are still found south of 14th Street or in Brooklyn. Ivy Mix, cofounder of the international female-only bartending contest/breast cancer charity Speed Rack, and widely considered one of the city’s best bartenders (she won the 2015 Best American Bartender award at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans), spends her days in charge of the pan-Latino bar/restaurant at Leyenda (221 Smith St., 347.987.3260). The new space celebrates spirits and food from Mexico to Argentina in a relaxed atmosphere. The Tia Mia (mezcal, Jamaican rum, orange curaçao, lime and orgeat) is an easy-drinking introduction to this universe. When she’s not working, Mix supports friends around the city, but she also gravitates to Fort Defiance in Red Hook, Brooklyn (365 Van Brunt St., 347.453.6672). “I love it for all of its charm and ‘Not in NYC’ feeling,” says Mix of the trendy, off-the-beaten-path bar/restaurant. Editor’s Note: Bartenders are a creative, fluid lot. An interviewee’s workplace and after-work bar of choice may have shifted by the time you get to read this. Call ahead to make certain venues are open and available.

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Josh Mazza of the The Gilroy (left) creating an Oaxaca Negroni (below): mezcal, Campari and Italian vermouth.

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SpaS on the cutting edge In this city, we become obsessed about what’s hot in dining, fashion—and even spa treatments. Here’s the latest buzz on the trendiest ways to relax and beautify.

This page: The Hammam Room at Trump SoHo New York. Facing page: Chinese treatment of “cupping” at The Mandarin Oriental New York.

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While they may seem like islands of calm and tranquillity, day spas are affected by the winds of changing times, therapies and client tastes. Here are some trends in treatments that have evolved from novelty to near-ubiquity among New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading beauty and wellness providers.

On Land Or Sea Spas have been heading back to nature as of late, with elements from the earth and ocean playing a key role in treatments. When you opt for a sand quartz bed massage at Spa Nalai (Park Hyatt New York, 153 W. 57th St., 646.774.1210), you feel transported to the beach of a Greek island. The warmed sand molds to your body, thinly covered by a sheet, so limbs never become stiff, and the therapeutic aspect of the heat the sand distributes makes muscles more malleable during the massage. A poultice of

sandy quartz pebbles, periodically pressed on tight areas, acts as an extension of the therapistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands. Perhaps an oceanic-oriented service is more your style? At La Prairie Spa (The Ritz-Carlton, 50 Central Park So., 212.521.6135), Gifts From the Sea is a 90-minute treatment that features exfoliation, a mask and massage for the torso, and a cleaning mask and moisturizer for the face, with products derived from algae and other marine ingredients like seaweed and seawater. Elsewhere, increasing numbers of folk are swearing by the benefits of dry salt, or halotherapy: Breathing it in reputedly alleviates asthma, allergies and wet coughs; applying it to epidermis can improve conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Halotherapy center Breathe Easy, located within the Oasis Day Spa (1 Park Ave., 212.725.1138), offers a chamber that resembles a beachy den. Leather

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Out Of the east Another spa innovation is the embrace of ancient practices from Asia and Africa. Making such services its signature is the Spa at Trump (Trump SoHo New York, 246 Spring St., 212.842.5505), which immediately creates an Arabic ambience with its courtyardlike entryway, with Assyrian-style, shell-lined vaulted ceilings and gold marble fountain. Guests can opt for a service like the Moroccan Hammam: lying on a heated marble stone while the entire body is washed and exfoliated with a black olive soap and then covered with ghassoul clay, which alleviates oiliness and tightens pores. The Spa at Mandarin 92

Oriental New York’s Clearing Factor Journeys treatment (80 Columbus Circle, 212.805.8880) takes guests’ torsos on a tour of cradle-of-civilization therapies. The service begins with a scrub of fine Dead Sea salts (from the Middle East) and oil (from India), and ends with a wrap of neem black clay (African in origin); in between, guests experience the Chinese version of cupping, in which heated domelike glass cups are briefly placed at strategic points on the body, creating a suction that draws impurities to the skin surface, where they can be massaged away.

his Manly BrOw According to Danny Kerr, owner of Spiff for Men (750 Third Ave., 212.983.3240), his grooming salon in the last two years has seen an approximately 50 percent jump in demand for treatments for men, such as its 45-minute, deep-cleansing facial, with exfoliation, pimple extractions and a detoxifying mask. At unisex Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa (540 Park Ave., 212.888.8988), menfolk even

Left: the elegant cosmetics counter at elizabeth arden’s red Door spa. Right: Men’s grooming and wellness services are becoming more popular at spas everywhere.

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recliner chairs sit on a floor covered with large Himalayan salt crystals; the walls glow with salmon-colored salt bricks and lamps made of salt rocks. A vaporizer gradually fills the air with microparticles of salt, undetectable as they drift into lungs and onto the skin while you read, chat, listen to music.

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Dr. Jan Linhart has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 30 years in midtown Manhattan. With International patients coming into New York from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, Dr. Linhart was inspired to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square foot treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area and other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services as well as 24-hour emergency service!

EXPERTISE IN: • Veneers (2 days) • PearlinbriteTM Laser Whitening • Implants • Crowns • Root Canals • Periodontics • Oral Medicine • 24-Hour Emergency Care Russian, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Czech, Hungarian spoken A VISIT TO DR. LINHART CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. “IT’S ONE-STOP DENTAL PERFECTION” -New York Magazine

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have a floor of their own. Here, too, treatments that appear to turn back the clock are in demand, says Salon Director John Doran: facials, not unlike those on the women’s menu (except that aestheticians massage male visages with downward rather than upward strokes, paralleling the way beard hair grows), and—the salon’s specialty— hair services, like the salt-and-pepper camouflage.

signature slimming treatment to combat your particular cellulite. The aesthetician then selects one—or concocts a combination of serums—and applies them with a kneading motion. Sothys’ believes in “customizing treatments based on clients’ needs, rather than following protocols,” notes Spa Director Trena Ross.

Looking for that custom-tailored touch? It doesn’t get any fresher than the custom color foundation at the Red Door’s makeup counter (200 Park Ave. So., 212.388.0222). First, you indicate whether you like your foundation sheer, medium or full, then whether you prefer a matte or a natural finish, and finally if your skin is dry, oily or normal. Then a video camera is held up to your cheek, your skin tone is analyzed, the results are uploaded into a computer and, with the press of a few buttons, a bottle of your exclusive formula is mixed, shaken and stirred, while you watch. Sothys Spa (37 W. 57th St., 212.688.9400) offers a 94

A vogue is also growing for services that are short but sweet. Within its Art Deco digs, Guerlain Spa (100 E. 50th St., 212.872.7200) offers a 25-minute massage that does a targeted number on troublesome body parts. With its Instant Lift Bar, Ling Skincare (12 E. 16th St., 212.989.8833) offers a facial in a half hour, via an infrared energy tool whose warm rays help the applied serums penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production. Dermalogica (110 Grand St., 212.219.9800) cuts the time even further, with its 20-minute MicroZone treatments. Sand bed, customized foundation or a quickie facial: If it’s trending in spas, you’ll find it in NYC.

The Breathe easy center at the oasis Day spa allows visitors to do just that.

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Beauty & Wellness From anti-aging and detoxifying services to painless dentistry, here are three venues for rejuvenation & more.

L.RAPHAEL Your one-stop destination for all your beauty needs. Step inside the world of L.RAPHAEL—offering ultra-premium, technologically advanced skincare, beauty and anti-aging treatments for the world’s most discerning clientele. L.RAPHAEL is where five-star service meets a luxury-spa setting, and traditional holistic healing blends perfectly with breakthrough anti-aging technology. Beauty Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York 57 E. 57th St. | 212.350.6420 La Maison 4 W. 58th St. | 212.935.2000 www.L.RAPHAEL.com

MADISON DENTAL GROUP PC Dental Emergency? We can handle it. Our expert team of doctors is available seven days a week. Pain, swelling and cosmetic emergencies are all handled efficiently and effectively. Lost a crown or filling? No problem, we can help at our state-of-the-art facility, where we have the ability to get you back to normal quickly and painlessly! As one of Manhattan’s longest continually running dental practices, we have the wisdom and experience you need. Please call 212.935.9300 x303 and ask for Mary or simply follow the prompts to emergency. Madison Dental Group PC 515 Madison Ave., Suite 3900 212.935.9300 x303 www.madisondental.com

GREAT JONES SPA Restore your mind and body harmony. Great Jones Spa is a palatial downtown Manhattan sanctuary for wellness and serenity that features a 12,000-square-foot, three-story waterfall. While at the spa, which practices a philosophy based on Eastern concepts of spiritual harmony and balance, guests can regain their natural equilibrium through water cures and a multitude of luxurious, relaxing treatments—from facials and massages to detoxifying and cleansing services—all of which use products that are pure, natural and environmentally friendly. Great Jones Spa 29 Great Jones St. 212.505.3185 www.gjspa.com

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Owning his own team? “That’s the next goal,” says Jeter. “Calling the shots, not answering to someone: That’s what interests me.”

You’re 41. You’ve won five World Series championships. It’s made you wealthy beyond your wildest dreams. So, if you’re Derek Jeter, you can afford to kick back and take it easy, right? Guess again. The same drive that made the former New York Yankees captain a certain Hall of Famer and the leader of the most iconic franchise in sports has also pushed him to build a new life after baseball—in business. He has already put a foundation in place, the Turn 2 Foundation, which he founded in 1996. The Foundation has awarded more than $20 million in grants to help students find better educational opportunities and strive toward leadership roles. “It means everything to him,” his sister, Sharlee, has said. “This is what he wants to be remembered for.” Perhaps. But it’s going to take some doing to erase fans’ memories of his baseball exploits. Jeter was respected not only for his flawless professionalism on the field, but also for his classy, scandal-free public persona off it. Jeter was famously private during his ball-playing days. Most press inquiries were met with safe, patented answers. “Those simple answers have always stemmed from a genuine concern that any statement or opinion or detail might be distorted,” he says. Such caution is understandable; the former Yankees captain witnessed many teammates given a hard time by the press in what he calls “the toughest media market.” That’s one reason Jeter has founded The Players Tribune, which is described on its website, theplayerstribune.com, as “a new media platform that presents the voices of athletes.” There, fans can hear from players from every sport via videos, photos, podcasts and more. In other words, it’s a filter-free blog written by athletes, without any distortion or bias from reporters. “We just need to be sure our thoughts will come across the way we intend,” he says. Ever since May 29, 1995, the day he first donned Yankee pinstripes, Jeter has been aware of his place as a role model. With that in mind, he has launched Jeter Publishing, a partnership with Simon & Schuster. “My vision is to get it going,” says Jeter. “There obviously could be a snowball effect eventually. But first, you have to get it off the ground.” So far, the company has published three titles, and their

inspirational tone is a key part of their message. “I don’t think you just attach your name to anything that’s out there,” says Jeter. “It has to mean something.” For Jeter, it’s all about good deeds. In March, the Turn 2 Foundation raised over $1 million at his Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational golf tournament. “The support that went into making this a success is just remarkable. To be able to have as much fun as we did, while also helping make a difference in the lives of so many young people, is something I’m grateful for,” he says. So, while Jeter has kept busy, observers can’t help but wonder what comes next. Born Derek Sanderson Jeter on Jun. 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, but growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he became the Yankees starting shortstop in 1996, and led the team into one of its most successful stretches in franchise history, with four World Series titles in five years between 1996 and 2000. He also won the 1996 Rookie of the Year award, played on 14 All-Star teams and was one of the game’s most admired players. He was also one of its most marketable, with companies like Nike, Discover Card and Ford using his image for their ads. Through it all, he has somehow kept his personal life, well, personal. He has been linked over the years with actress Minka Kelly, singer Mariah Carey, former Miss Universe Lara Dutta and others. Most recently, he has been dating Sports Illustrated swimsuit-issue cover girl Hannah Davis: As we were going to press, news broke of their reported engagement. At his retirement party last year, Jeter said, “I want to have a family. I have the utmost respect for all these guys who have kids and families and being away. Time is important, and there are some things I look forward to doing.” One of those things just may be to make the leap from the playing field to the owner’s box. “He says that he wants to own a team one day. I trust him,” says his longtime teammate Mariano Rivera. “I believe that. One day, he will own a baseball team.” “That’s the next goal,” says Jeter. “Calling the shots, not answering to someone, that’s what interests me. I’d like to think I would be a good [owner].” And if Derek Jeter is holding the reins of any team, you can be sure it will be hard to beat. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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Call it a homecoming. On May 1, 2015, the Whitney Museum of American Art threw open the thick glass doors of its new house, an airy, asymmetrical piece of walk-in sculpture with five floors of galleries and four sweeping roof terraces in the Meatpacking District. But gaze southeast from the highest terrace, and you just might see the 98

top of 8 W. 8th St. It was in this squat Greenwich Village building in 1930 that Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875– 1942), a visionary philanthropist and sculptor, founded the city’s first museum of American art, spurred by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rejection of her gift of 600 works by American artists.

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from the ground up to meet its needs and aspirations. A building filled with possibilities is how Weinberg describes the new museum, and it’s hard to disagree. With 50,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space (nearly double that of its previous home), the Whitney is bursting with superlatives and built to multitask. Its fifth floor consists of the largest column-free museum gallery in New York— 18,000 square feet of space with movable walls so curators can partition special exhibitions as they please. Two floors are given over to selections from the permanent collection, a 21,000-work assemblage with deep holdings by the likes of Alexander Calder, Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns,

Robert Henri’s 1916 oil portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney depicts the museum’s founder as a self-assured “modern” woman.

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“Strange as it seems, no one had a real idea of American art at the time,” says Adam D. Weinberg, the Alice Pratt Brown Director of the Whitney. Just how dramatically that has changed can be seen in this splendid incarnation of the museum that has played no small part in the nurturing, understanding and propagation of American art from the 20th and 21st centuries. At a time when nearly every major art museum the world over has undergone renovations and expansions, the Whitney, having outgrown its most recent home Uptown in Marcel Breuer’s modernist art haven, received the ultimate gift—a spanking new $422 million Renzo Piano building created

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Twentieth-century masters are wellrepresented at the Whitney. Above, left: Charles Demuth, “My Egypt,” 1927. Above, right: Georgia O’Keeffe, “Music, Pink and Blue No. 2,” 1918.

Georgia O’Keeffe, Claes Oldenburg, Ed Ruscha and Cindy Sherman. Connecting lower and upper floors are four artfilled elevators designed by Richard Artschwager. Theaters and performance spaces abound, including a 170-seater with dazzling Hudson River views and another that opens onto an outdoor terrace. The terraces double as open-air galleries, presenting sculpture and art installations backdropped by pulse-quickening views of iconic New York sights like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and the neighboring High Line elevated park. Even the museum’s exterior walls can be transformed into art, as artist Mary Heilmann demonstrated in an inaugural, site-specific show that included a pair of hot pink

geometric forms that scaled the building’s north wall. But what’s on view is just a hint of what the Whitney encompasses. Housed within this masterstroke of steel, concrete and stone are a library, a conservation center, classrooms and the museum’s first works-on-paper study center—behind-the-scenes components that make the Whitney a 21st-century art laboratory. Add a roof café and Untitled, the stylish ground-floor eatery overseen by master restaurateur Danny Meyer, and the Whitney starts to feel like a full-service city of art. Bonus: The glass-enclosed ground floor, which embraces a gallery, bookstore and the restaurant, is open free of charge. Piano envisions the entry as a piazza, a gathering place that’s “open, accessible and unpretentious,” as he puts it. This is a museum that knows and celebrates its place, namely the hip, once-industrial neighborhood of waterfront warehouses and cobblestoned streets surrounding it. With reclaimed wide-plank floors and outdoor staircases that look like a collegial outgrowth of the High Line, the Whitney seems comfortable and utterly at home in Downtown New York. It’s almost as if it never left. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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on the waterfront Say hello to the new Lower Manhattan.

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It wasn’t long ago when Lower Manhattan was a crowded, dusty warren of narrow streets filled with Wall Streeters jostling their way to the exchanges and office towers. Visitors pushed through, too, but mostly to catch the Staten Island Ferry or boats to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The area’s pizza joints and dollar stores promptly closed after trading hours each day. All that has changed in recent years. These days, Lower Manhattan is a must-go destination for both visitors and the increasing number of NYC residents who call the southern tip of the island home. After the fall of the Twin Towers in 2001, and, 11 years later, the floods of Hurricane Sandy, Lower Manhattan has rebuilt and reinvented itself in ways that are both comforting and surprising. The renaissance takes place within one of the most historic districts New York has to offer. This is, after all, the site of New Amsterdam and the very beginnings of Gotham. The combination of old and new makes Lower Manhattan a dynamic time capsule incorporating all that New York has been and all that it promises to be.

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Before Ellis Island was built, Pier A Harbor House in Lower Manhattan was used as a port for immigrants.

One World Trade Center, the anchor of the new Downtown, is a shimmering, 1,776-foot office tower and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The eight glass isosceles triangles on the exterior can make the building look completely different depending on what angle you approach. Then there’s the view from the top. At One World Observatory (285 Fulton St., 844.696.1776), 1,250 feet above street level, visitors have an entirely new vantage point of the city. In the high-tech observatory, five “sky pod” elevators whisk visitors to the welcome center on the 101st floor in less than a minute. Back on the ground, not far from the new tower, is the more somber but engrossing National September 11 Memorial & Museum (180 Greenwich St., 212.312.8800). Two waterfalls and reflecting pools set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11. The museum includes artifacts and exhibits from and about the attack. On your way to or from the memorial and museum, you’ll likely wander by and wonder about the Oculus, the giant steel winged structure, parts of which are gradually opening to the public. The structure will serve as the main concourse to the new multibillion dollar World Trade Center Transportation Hub. The hub eventually will also house 225,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. WHERE G UEST B OOK

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The Wall Street area has finally found a food market to rival its financial markets. Le District, (225 Brookfield Pl., 212.981.8588) is a collection of French prepared food and grocery vendors in Brookfield Place, the former World Financial Center. Peruse the markets, then choose one of the three sit-down restaurants to sample the fare, perhaps with a glass of well-selected wine or imported beer. Or, head over to Hudson Eats (200 Vesey St.), also in Brookfield Place, the upscale food court featuring dozens of eateries, including Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque and Umami Burger, all with open seating and water views. Afterward, work off your meal shopping in the newly renovated retail space here, including luxury retailers such as Hermès, Burberry and Michael Kors. Farther south, also on the water, you can mix history, unprecedented harbor views and a dining experience to fit any schedule and wallet. Pier A Harbor House (22 Battery Pl., 212.785.0153) is a dining complex housed in the building that served as a station for the Harbor Police, then as the main port for immigration while Ellis Island was under construction. Stop by the first floor for a casual meal at the spacious Oyster Bar/Beer Garden with views of Lady Liberty so clear you’ll be tempted to reach out to 104

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CuLTure DownTown sTyLe Lower Manhattan hosts a rich assortment of intimate museums and intriguing landmarks, some fairly new and some as old as the Dutch settlers themselves. Explore these glorious cultural icons. SeaGlass Carousel at the Battery (State St., at Pearl St., 212.344.3491), housed in a nautilus shell and full of 30 sparkling, moving fish figures, is the latest addition to the ongoing revitalization of Battery Park. The National Museum of the American Indian (One Bowling Green, 212.514.3700), located in the historic U.S. Custom House, offers free-of-charge permanent and traveling exhibits that explore the native people of the Americas. End your visit with a slice of European history at the Irish Hunger Memorial (Vesey St. and North End Ave.). This tiered reproduction of an Irish landscape is a reminder of the Great Irish Famine in the 19th century and includes stones from each of Ireland’s 32 counties. So, whether you choose to eat, shop, explore or learn, Lower Manhattan gives new life to that fine adage, “Everything old is new again.”

Above: Brookfield place. Facing page, top: an aerial view of Lower Manhattan. Bottom left: The luminescent fish figures from the seaglass Carousel in The Battery. Bottom right: Le Bar, part of Le District, the French-inspired food hall at Brookfield place.

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WilliamsBurg Just a decade ago, Williamsburg was a gritty corner of New York City known for its cheap rents and indie leanings. Today, the area is a restaurant mecca dominated by luxury high-rise complexes and trendy boutiques. Williamsburg is easily accessible from Manhattan via the L train, and a day trip there will open the door to some of the best the city has to offer. One of the neighborhood’s most storied restaurant institutions, Peter Luger Steak House (peterluger.com), has been serving up its famous porterhouse for over 130 years, but recently, its burger has been getting raves, too. Music buffs should check out Rough Trade (roughtrade.com), a record store/concert venue, or the Music Hall of Williamsburg (musichallofwilliamsburg.com). Beer enthusiasts won’t want to miss a tour of Brooklyn Brewery (brooklynbrewery.com), and when it comes to watering holes, one of my favorite spots when I’m feeling fancy is Maison Premiere (maisonpremiere.com), which trades in oysters and absinthe, among other things. Finally, Catbird (catbirdnyc.com) is well-known for its high-end jewelry from independent designers.

Peter Luger Steak House has been serving up its famous porterhouse for over 130 years to locals, visitors and celebrities alike.

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Catbird is known for its excellent selection of unusual jewelry from local, independent designers like this “meow” bracelet.

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Prospect Heights is one of Brooklyn’s tiniest neighborhoods, but don’t let its size fool you. The neighborhood packs a serious punch in terms of shopping, sights (the Grand Army Plaza Memorial Arch!) and great food. The Brooklyn Museum (brooklynmu seum.org) is manageably sized and diverse: Highlights include Judy Chicago’s landmark “Dinner Party” installation and a gift shop stocked with unusual souvenirs to bring back home. For more small gifts, and cards by local designers, check out Color BKLYN (colorbklyn.com). On-trend women’s clothes can be found at O.N.A. (onanyc .com); and a fun collection of vintage wear at Hooti Couture (hooticouture.com). For a massive 52-acre swath of meticulously maintained gardens, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (bbg.org). Barclays Center (bar clayscenter.com), accessible by most major subway lines out of Manhattan, hosts Brooklyn Nets games and entertainment events. As far as eats go, Tom’s Restaurant (no website, 782 Washington Ave., 718.636.9738), an old-school diner beloved for its killer pancakes and egg creams, has been a neighborhood staple since 1936. At Chuko Ramen (barchuko.com), you’ll want to savor the incredible mentaiko mazemen special (if it’s available).

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Brooklyn Bridge Park has the most breathtaking views of the Lower Manhattan skyline. Cast-iron chicken is one of the rustic dishes you can expect at Vinegar Hill House.

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Take a ride (or just a picture!) of the exquisitely restored Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, a gift to the park from Jane and David Walentas.

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It’s worth a visit to DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), and it’s not just because it’s at the other end of a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. This onetime industrial neighborhood now boasts Brooklyn Bridge Park and a gorgeous carousel. All this and excellent food and shopping, too. The Stewart/Stand Design Store (stew artstanddesignstore.com) is filled with clever, design-forward gifts and tchotchkes. The PowerHouse Arena (powerhousearena .com) has a calendar of readings and panels with popular writers. And for men’s clothing and home goods, try Modern Anthology (modernanthology.com). As lines wrapping around the block can attest, the pizza at Grimaldi’s (grimaldis .com) is the stuff of legends. Inside scoop: Rival Juliana’s Pizza ( julianaspizza.com) doesn’t have the lines, but the pizza there is considered better by those in the know. For more refined dining, try Vinegar Hill House (vinegarhillhouse.com) with its vintage wallpaper and lanterns and scrumptious dishes like cast-iron chicken with shallots.

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Torst has a wide range of craft beer selections.

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Just a few blocks north of über-trendy Williamsburg, Greenpoint is a terrific combination of old and new—the area’s historically Polish roots are evident in diners that serve some of the best pierogi and kielbasas in the city alongside the newer sleek, modern restaurants and stylish boutiques. At the Peter Pan Donuts & Pastry Shop (peterpan donuts.com), doughnuts are so good Tina Fey quipped that, if she were a man, she would do unpublishable things to them. At Paulie Gee’s pizza (pauliegee.com), you can scarf down everything from a basic cheese pie to the Cherry Jones (dried cherries and orange blossom honey). Lomzynianka (lomzynianka .com) is an old-school spot famous for its stuffed cabbage, bigos and other traditional Polish fare. For a great beer selection, grab a pint at Tørst (torstnyc.com). Shoppers who dig an indie vibe will find plenty to peruse in this ’hood. One of my favorites is Beacon’s Closet (beaconscloset.com), which offers finely curated second-hand, antique and modern pants, dresses, tops and more. Wolves Within (wolveswithin .com) carries high-end “Brooklyn chic,” like wooden Swedish Hasbeens clogs and shibori-dyed scarves; and Alter (alterbrook lyn.com) is the perfect place for cool sunglasses. Finally, Word (wordbookstores.com) is one of those bookstores where you can get a recommendation for the perfect read.

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Wolves Within carries high-end “Brooklyn chic” apparel and shoes, like wooden Swedish Hasbeens clogs.

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Clockwise from above: The Platinum Wempe chronometerwerke Tourbillon (price upon request) features an anti-reflective Toricshaped Sapphire crystal & screwdown crown sapphire crystal case back. Manual winding movement, 40 hours Power reserve. 700 Fifth Ave., 212.397.9000, wempe.com

note of jasmine; and a vanilla base. 248 Elizabeth St., ciretrudon.com

The handsome, decorative Abd El Kader room spray ($190) by Cire Trudon has top notes of spearmint, lemon-yellow, blackcurrant bud, apple, ginger and clove; a middle

Paul Morelli’s 18-karat black gold Confetti Ring (price on request) sparkles with white, yellow, cognac and black diamonds. 895 Madison Ave., 212.585.4200, paulmorelli.com

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Timepieces from Tissot’s Chemin des Tourelles collection (women, $950; men, $1,100) offer contemporary design with an elegant case. 666 Fifth Ave., 646.669.7894, tissotshop.com

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The bracelet and earrings from the Princess Collection designed by Roberto Coin (prices on request) are available exclusively at Maurice Badler in textured 18-karat yellow, rose or white gold with shimmering white diamonds. 485 Park Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 800.622.3537, badler.com

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Clockwise from top left: The René Lalique Deux Figurines Clock (price on request), circa 1926, features two female figures with a floral wreath etched in glass. Metropolitan Fine Arts and Antiques, 10 W. 57th St., 212.974.2584, metroantiques.com

The handmade Herend “Bunny with Heart” ($295), at Scully & Scully, is hand-painted porcelain from Hungary with 24-karat gold accents. 504 Park Ave., 212.755.2590, scullyandscully.com The Six o’ Six Convertible boot ($650) from John Varvatos is extremely versatile, with an antique brass finish and lined with fine Italian tan calfskin. 315 Bowery, 212.358.0315; 765 Madison Ave., 212.760.2414; 122 Spring St., 212.965.0700, johnvarvatos.com WHERE GUEST B OOK

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Clockwise from top left: Top: Tangerine Squiggle velvet, poly/cotton blend ($120/yard); right: Teal Teardrop velvet, poly/cotton blend ($59/ yard); left: Purple Zebra poly/cotton blend ($45/ yard). Zarin Fabrics, 69 Orchard St., 212.925.6112, zarinfabrics.com Complete any look with the signature leather biker jacket (price on request) from karen Millen. 587 Fifth Ave., 212.334.8492, karenmillen.com

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The striking 18-carat Chandelier earrings ($17,225) by Wempe feature 88 brilliant cut diamonds, 4.66 ct., VVS. 700 Fifth Ave., 212.397.9000, wempe.com The TNY 44mm Aviator GMT in Stainless Steel ($825) is available at Tourneau TimeMachine, 12 E. 57th St., 212.758.7300, tourneau.com

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Clockwise from top left: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notebookâ&#x20AC;? (price on request) is a metal sculpture by David Kracov. Eden Fine Art, 437 Madison Ave., corner of E. 50th St., 212.888.0177, eden-gallery.com The New Montana City Bag Hard Handle Handbag ($655) by m0851 features an adjustable and removable strap, exterior flap and zip pockets, and interior leather organizer pocket and compartments. 415 W. Broadway, 212.431.3069, m0851.com Top to bottom: Yellow embroidered lace with application ($795/

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Clockwise from top left: Keith Haring’s “Untitled, 1989 (Cup Man)” (price on request). Hand-signed silkscreen, measures 28.75 x 20.75 inches. At Martin Lawrence Galleries, 457 W. Broadway, 212.995.8865, martinlawrence.com Shop Edward Green’s Dover in dark oak ($1,415), plus styles from Alden, Church’s English Shoes and other fine brands at CitiShoes, 445 Park Ave., 212.751.3200, citishoes.com The Stair Crazy watch ($395) from the SB Metropolis Collection, designed by 116

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