IN New York - January 2015

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Huston Bares All

ANJELICA HUSTON’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH NYC

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SKYLINE Big happenings around town

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FOOTLIGHTS Theater news

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IN STORE The retail scene

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Loving Anjelica

BY HARRY HAUN

Anjelica Huston talks about shopping, dining and filming in NYC.

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City of Reinvention

BY NAOMI SERVISS

What’s new at some of our favorite stores and eateries? Read all about it.

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Art for Art’s Sake A month of memorable art, from galleries, museums and special shows.

On the Cover What secret does Anjelica Huston share with us about what she did in the middle of Times Square? See p. 12.

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HOT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN IN JANUARY

by Francis Lewis

“I had something nobody else could do—I sang in a way that separated me—and, when you’re trying to get noticed, you play your trump card,” says Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter, who plays not just his trump card, but the whole deck as the opening act of the new season of Lincoln Center’s acclaimed series, American Songbook in the Appel Room. | Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, Broadway &

Don’t Miss

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Renée Fleming is The Merry Widow. Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000

Cheyenne Jackson of Glee and 30 Rock makes his Café Carlyle cabaret debut. The Carlyle hotel, 35 E. 76th St., 212.744.1600

The world’s top-seeded squash players compete in the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Terminal. tocsquash.com

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PHOTOS: RENÉE FLEMING IN THE MERRY WIDOW, BRIGITTE LACOMBE/METROPOLITAN OPERA; BILLY PORTER, JOHN GANUN; DOUG ELKINS CHOREOGRAHY, ETC., CHRISTOPHER DUGGAN; JACK WHITE, MARY ELLEN MATTHEWS; PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NEW YORK BOAT SHOW, COURTESY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NEW YORK BOAT SHOW; MAGDALENE ANYANGO N. ODUNDO, “VESSEL,” 1990, ALTHEA MORIN/BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Garden Party

Recipe for a Dance

For a survey of contemporary music—where it’s going, where it’s been and where it’s at—the place to be is Madison Square Garden.

From soulful Sam Smith (Jan. 15) to still-groovin’-after-allthese-years Fleetwood Mac (Jan. 22) to alt-rock icon Jack White (below, Jan. 30), there’s a live concert in just about every genre. | Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008

To call choreographer Doug Elkins the chef de cuisine of modern dance is not as far-fetched as it may at first seem. “I tend to make [a ballet] the way, maybe, you make a meal with friends,” he has said. “It’s a question of adding different ingredients to the work process.” For “Hapless Bizarre” (right), a flirty vaudeville for six performers receiving its New York premiere this month, Elkins has raided the larder, adding physical comedy to hip-hop and seasoning with a pinch of Buster Keaton and a dash of Jackie Chan. The result? A terpsichorean stew that is as cheeky as it is irresistibly fun. | Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc., Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave., 212.242.0800, Jan. 7-11

Out of Africa

With a view to discovering previously undetected historical, thematic and aesthetic relationships, major museums often temporarily reinstall their permanent collections. Museumgoers are the obvious beneficiaries of this practice, which is exemplified by Double Take: African Innovations, Brooklyn Museum’s experimental rethink of a part of its considerable holdings in African art and artifacts. For example, the exhibit’s curator has paired several seemingly dissimilar works, including two terra-cotta pieces: a fragment of a male head, ca. 550-50 B.C.E., by an anonymous Nok-culture artist and Magdalene Anyango N. Odundo’s 1990 abstract, but female-form vessel (left). Since pottery has long been considered women’s work in Africa, many scholars now theorize that the ancient object, like its 20th-century counterpart, may have been created by a woman artist. | Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000, thru December

JAN. 17 The Brooklyn Nets take on the Washington Wizards. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 800.745.3000

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JAN. 21-25 The Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show sets sail at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. 655 W. 34th St., 212.216.2000

JAN. 23-25 Globe-trotters can plan their next adventure at The New York Times Travel Show. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 877.779.3210

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THEATER NEWS by Francis Lewis

King of the Sea

Eight performances a week, Hugh Jackman (right) as a loner fly fisherman in Jez Butterworth’s play The River guts, cleans, seasons, cooks and then eats a sea trout. Providing the catch of the day for Jackman’s riveting stage business is F. Rozzo & Sons.

Established in New York in 1900, and still family-owned and operated, Rozzo is no ordinary fish purveyor. Its A-list clientele reads like a Who’s Who of city restaurants and has included such notable stalwarts as Aureole, Nobu, Le Cirque, Daniel, Chez Josephine, ‘21,’ Marea and Le Bernardin. | The River, Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212.239.6200

Neon lights on Broadway are so yesterday.

Times Square now boasts the world’s largest and most technologically advanced digital LED screen, unveiled at the end of last year on the facade of the New York Marriott Marquis hotel (right). Its stats are staggering.

Measuring 330 feet in length, the eight-story sign is just a few feet shy of a football field.

As to high resolution, 24 million pixels see to that. Want to place an ad there? The cost is about $2.5 million for four weeks. | 1535 Broadway, btw W. 45th & W. 46th sts.

“How do we hold on to what’s eternal when life is difficult and times are challenging?

What is the bigger picture in life?”—Christine Ebersole ponders these questions, and more, in her acclaimed cabaret act, Big Noise From Winnetka, so named because the actress/singer grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. But just how big a noise is she? Try two Tonys for Best Actress in a Musical (42nd Street, 2001; Grey Gardens, 2007). 54 Below, 254 W. 54th St., 646.476.3551, Jan. 21-24, 28-31.

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In Tune on Bway A Delicate Balance, Edward Albee’s family drama, is the first homegrown American production British actress and Tony Award winner Lindsay Duncan (below) has done on the Great White Way. It’s also the first play, anywhere, in which she plays the accordion onstage. “I think you’re being generous when you say ‘play,’” she laughs. “It was terrifying [at first]. Now I’m terribly fond of my accordion. But let’s not get carried away. It’s caused much mirth among my friends.” For more about Lindsay Duncan, the play and her temporary life in the West Village, go to innewyork.com/edi torsblog. | A Delicate Balance,

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212.239.6200

PHOTOS: LINDSAY DUNCAN IN A DELICATE BALANCE; CHRISTINE EBERSOLE, COURTESY 54 BELOW; HUGH JACKMAN IN THE RIVER, RICHARD TERMINE

Boffo Billboard

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THE AFTER-DARK SCENE by William G. Frierson IV

Prismatic Nights

The year is 1934 and a Rolls-Royce glides through Rockefeller Center toward the Rainbow Room. A handsome couple step out and head up to the 65th floor, where city elites toast as a big band plays. Flashforward to 2015, and the scene is largely the same—if not more glamorous after a full renovation marking the end of the fabled supper club’s five-year hiatus, introducing enlarged windows and a new adjacent cocktail lounge called SixtyFive.

Your head’s not spinning: That’s just the rotating dance floor. | Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plz., 65th fl., 212.632.5000

Read Up

Lounge in the Sky

writers, but after a Hemingway (rum, lime, mint, Champagne) in the heated “greenhouse” terrace, almost anyone can muster up a few poetic lines. | Bookmarks Lounge, Library Hotel, 299 Madison Ave., 14th fl., 212.980.9476

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Not everyone lives for the weekend. Those looking for a spirited weeknight in Midtown can hit The Skylark—open Mon-Fri—a 7,000-square-foot lounge (by renowned design firm Meyer Davis) with a retro-meets-modern aesthetic and blue and velvet accents.

There are glowing views of the skyline, notably of the Empire State Building—and while we’re betting there’s no giant ape climbing it these days, you can still order a King Kong (Amaro Montenegro, aquavit, agave, absinthe, lime, chocolate bitters, muddled banana) and pretend. The Skylark (gin, vodka, St. Germain, Blue Curaçao, lemon, brandied cherry) is a nice complement to small plates, including mac ‘n’ cheese “cupcakes” topped with tomato confit and kale. | The Skylark, 200 W. 39th St., 30th fl., 212.257.4577

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PHOTOS: RAINBOW ROOM (2), BART BARLOW; BOOKMARKS LOUNGE, COURTESY HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS

If the primary things you associate with libraries follow the lines of study sessions, stern, bespectacled librarians and dusty tomes, it’s time to reassess. Bookmarks Lounge at the Library Hotel (where floors are named after Dewey Decimal System categories) brings together the literary and the lush.

The crowd is more post-work business types than prose

IN NEW YORK | JANUARY 2015 | INNEWYORK.COM | FOR DETAILS ON OTHER AFTER-DARK SPOTS, TURN TO ENTERTAINMENT (P. 26) AND VISIT INNEWYORK.COM

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THE RETAIL SCENE by Joni Sweet

Travel Tokens Nicole Parker King hunted in nearly 50 countries for perfect keepsakes before deciding to design her own. Enter Jet Set Candy, her line of destination-inspired jewelry that shuns the tackiness of typical souvenirs. Her NYC collection captures sites, like the Empire State and Chrysler buildings (right), in 14-karat gold.

Finally, chic souvenirs to remember the places we love. | Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 212.705.2000

No Fur Necessary

Wool isn’t the only way to keep warm—local designer (and animal advocate) Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart produces limited-edition dress coats (like the one below) using high-tech, waterproof fabric that insulates the body. The youthful designs of Vaute Couture take on striking silhouettes (billowing capes, belted motos, boxy car coats) and bold colors (baby pink, ruby, emerald, cognac). At press time, Vaute was searching for a home after its lease in Brooklyn ended, so check the website for details on pop-ups (or to shop online). | VauteCouture.com

Unabashed Guys

Traditional British tailoring takes on young urban trends at the new Kent & Curwen store on Madison Avenue.

Guys can shop a vast selection of staple items—like the striped shirt and black trousers pictured above— along with bold leather statement jackets, like a belted moto in sunshine yellow, a durable forest green piece with ribbing on the sleeves and a navy blue one with zippered pockets.

As with the most sophisticated menswear, the beauty of these garments is in the details. | Kent & Curwen, 816 Madison Ave., 212.879.2346

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Fringe Binge

A tiny storefront bursts with downtown fashion vibes at NoLIta’s recently opened Ramy Brook. While the madein-New York brand’s contemporary womenswear collection contains essential classics like the sleeveless silk blouse and the little black dress, the handbag line of boho-chic fringed purses (above), opal snakeskin-printed pouchettes, haircalf bucket bags and color-blocked totes is the showstopper at this boutique. | Ramy Brook, 22 Prince St., 212.775.0690

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PHOTOS: KENT & CURWEN, COURTESY KENT & CURWEN; NECKLACE, COURTESY JET SET CANDY; COAT, BALARAMA HELLER; BAG, COURTESY RAMY BROOK; BOOT, COURTESY BAND OF OUTSIDERS; BLANKET, COURTESY BRORA

Proudly British

Prepster Love Affair

Los Angeles-based Band of Outsiders marries timeless preppy to avant-garde hipster at its new brick-and-mortar SoHo shop. Women can casually layer solid and striped sweaters over this season’s coveted midi skirts, keep warm in funky, faux fur biker jackets and give slim corduroy trousers a leg up by slipping on prune jodhpur ankle boots (above). Rebellious guys who want to add character to classic suiting need look no further: The 11-yearold brand has put together a stark black option with tiny white polka dots and a two-piece denim set with big navy dots for the winter. Traditional shoes, like loafers and saddles, also get a contemporary upgrade with cutouts, bright colors and unexpected fabrics for extra flair. | Band of Outsiders, 70 Wooster St., 212.965.1313

British cashmere brand Brora snuggles into the Upper East Side at a 600-square-foot Carnegie Hill flagship. A centuries-old Scottish mill produces the cashmere for Brora’s vintage-inspired pieces, like blankets, sweaters and robes, which come in at least 18 seasonal colors for men and women. The heritage brand also makes use of other fabrics, like tweed, silk and wool, for its sophisticated apparel lines, which include super cute overalls, sweaters and winter gear for tots. The knits come in mostly classic cuts, allowing the wearer to look chic and stylish for the life of the long-lasting garment. | Brora, 1204 Madison Ave., 212.426.1101

Understated Elegance

Madison Avenue glitters brighter these days. Philadelphia fine jeweler Paul Morelli, whose white diamond dangle earrings were recently worn by Rihanna at the CFDA Fashion Awards, has opened a 2,000-square-foot space on the Upper East Side. The master of intricate designs tends to use tiny gems to mimic the beauty of natural phenomena— clusters of blue moonstones in the earrings pictured here give the impression of floating bubbles, while his Pebble Waterfall Necklace links smooth gold clusters with cabochoncut pink tourmalines, aquamarines, diamonds and pink sapphires to evoke “pebbles awash on the seashore.” In celebration of the new boutique, Morelli launched a 24-piece collection called “La Grange,” which layers ornate stones to create shimmering mosaics on bangles, earrings and more. | Paul Morelli, 895 Madison Ave., 212.585.4200 INNEWYORK.COM | JANUARY 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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Born to Hollywood royalty, a noble Anjelica Huston talks Broadway, Madison Avenue and stepping into church.

By Harry Haun

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ong-stemmed (5 feet 10 inches tall) and elegant, Anjelica Huston of the legendary Hollywood Huston family has vamped her way through an assortment of witches, bitches, grifters, ghoulish matriarchs and Mafia princesses—83 roles in 47 years, on big screens and small— and she just keeps going.

Anjelica missed meeting her grandfather and Hollywood legend Walter Huston by 15 months. He died two days past his 67th birthday in April of 1950, and she was born July 8, 1951, in Santa Monica to director John Huston and his wife, Enrica Soma. Her aristocratic nose and bearing come from her mother, the fourth of John Huston’s five wives, an Italian-American socialite/model/prima ballerina. One of her half brothers, Danny, is a well-known actor, and the other, Tony, fathered an actor (Jack Huston of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire).

Her father put her in pictures in 1967, doubling for Deborah Kerr’s hands in Casino Royale, which he was directing. Next, he gave her the lead, opposite an equally untested Assi Dayan, in a medieval spectacle called A Walk With Love and Death (1969).

After that, she studied acting, snagged a few roles in boyfriend Jack Nicholson’s films and was ready when her father ushered her into stardom as the scorned and cunning Maerose Prizzi in 1985’s Prizzi’s Honor, for which she won an Oscar. She also made history, becoming Hollywood’s only third-generation Oscar winner. (Her father and grandfather struck their Oscar gold for 1948’s The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.)

Then followed several more films, including two with the ultimate NYC director, Woody Allen (Crimes and Misdemeanors, 1989 and Manhattan Murder Mystery, 1993). Also on her résumé are The Grifters (1990), The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and in between, her directing debut, Bastard Out of Carolina (1996).

In recent years, she made a big splash on NBC’s television show Smash, playing the martini-slinging, forthright Broadway producer, Eileen Rand (the show was cancelled after two seasons). This past summer, Huston filmed The Master Cleanse with Oliver Platt, planned for release later this year.

Your home is Los Angeles, but you’ve lived in New York before, haven’t you? I mostly lived in Gramercy Park when I was here in the 1970s, and, when I made Prizzi’s Honor, I lived at the Essex House and The Carlyle.

Do you visit New York much? I visit whenever I can—at least four or five times a year. For me, New York is phones ringing, ideas, dates, dinners, loud places with lots of noise, busy streets, shopping.

Do you have a favorite neighborhood here? I love the Upper West Side. I love to walk across Central Park.

Where do you like to shop? Well, there’s just nothing better than Madison Avenue. I love it! I don’t even need to go into the shop. I’m just completely happy windowshopping. I also love Bergdorf’s. I’m more of a boutique shopper, though.

Do you see a lot of theater when you’re in town? Yes: I’m very lax about seeing theater in Los Angeles. For some reason, it’s just not as much fun as when you pour out on the pavement with the rest of the theatergoers and have to decide if you’re going to Joe Allen or Bar Centrale and you know you’re going to see everyone who is working on Broadway that night. It’s so exciting.

Have you found a favorite restaurant in New York yet? Marea near Columbus Circle. I go there particularly when lovely, rich friends take me. It’s expensive.

Do you have places you like to go just to walk around? I love The Cloisters. I just find it to be a very beautiful, peaceful section of New York, right on the outskirts of Manhattan where you can take a little departure from the city. I like to dip into churches along the way.

Obviously, there’s nothing like St. Patrick’s [Cathedral] for a nice recharge.

Let’s talk about Smash for a minute: That was quite a view from the top you got, coming to Broadway that way, cast as a big Broadway producer on a television series. Yes, but I chose the two years that had major hurricanes, Sandy and Irene—that was a bit daunting—and to work in those early mornings in the winter in New York was pretty demanding.

But it had its moments! There was one day when we were working in Times Square and I was in my trailer stark naked, changing into my costume. I peeked out of my blind. The place was teeming. Neons were flashing. It was great. Then I thought, ‘How many people can actually say they were naked in Times Square?’

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“For me, New York is phones ringing, ideas, dates, dinners, loud places with lots of noise.”

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CLASSIC VENUES GET A RETOOLING FOR A BRIGHT 2015. BY NAOMI SERVISS New ew York is full of classic institutions that pull in a torrent of visitors and locals because of stellar reputations—five-star restaurants, magnificent art museums, trendsetting retailers. But even well-established sites need a face-lift or a change in creative design from time to time. Below is a sampling of well-known spots that have added something"new" for the New ew Year.

Take a peek!

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CULTURE SHIFT

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (2 E. 91st St., 212.849.8400) celebrates the New Year with its newly renovated 16,000square-foot facility. The museum, housing more than 210,000 objects spanning 30 centuries, now showcases temporary exhibitions as well as its permanent collection.

Its inauguration is being celebrated in the new third-floor gallery, with an exhibit called Tools: Extending Our Reach. Drawn from the Smithsonian’s vast collection, the exhibit asks: Why do tools come into being and why do they look the way they do?

A Process Lab offers visitors an opportunity to play designer, and the Immersion Room allows them to digitally explore the extensive wallpaper collection by projecting designs on the walls.

Elsewhere, the permanent collection melds contemporary and historic design in seven newly preserved galleries on the second floor.

The Jewish Museum (1109 Fifth Ave., 212.423.3200) not only continues its Masterpieces & Curiosities series, but also brings a taste of the old neighborhood with an outpost of Russ & Daughters, a renowned kosher restaurant that’s been a fixture on the Lower East Side for a century. The decision to include this restaurant was simple: Russ & Daughters is an iconic piece of New York’s culinary heritage, and reflects the museum’s commitment to exploring

art and Jewish culture, from historical to contemporary.

Visitors to the museum can, of course, explore objects that highlight the breadth and diversity of the collection, from an Alfred Stieglitz photograph to a Moroccan wedding costume.

These intimate exhibitions provide new insights into works from the museum’s collection— contextualizing, examining and rethinking pieces that are surrounded by other artworks and documents.

The Frick Collection (1 E. 70th St., 212.288.0700) has hired a new associate curator, Aimee Ng. She was the guest curator of The Frick’s critically acclaimed 2014 exhibition, The Poetry of Parmigianino’s “Schiava Turca,” which explored the scope of female portraits in the Italian Renaissance.

How will her vision affect the collection? “The Frick is a special place that has two sides, consistent with its history and freshness,” says Ng, who starts in February. “The kind of visitors here have changed over the past five years. I think a lot of students are coming because of outreach and a lot of educational programs,” she adds. “I would like to bring to light part of the permanent collection that has been underat-

Opposite page: A 1966 bulb lamp and an image of the Immersion Room in the revamped Cooper Hewitt. Above: Late-19th-century Moroccan marriage dress from The Jewish Museum’s permanent collection; the museum now also houses a famous café.

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SHOPPING MAKEOVERS

Above: Frends Taylor gold headphones from Birdcage. Below: The new Fragrance Library at Saks Fifth Avenue offers a wide array of high-end colognes, perfumes and more.

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Meanwhile, on the retail scene, Saks Fifth Avenue (611 Fifth Ave., 212.753.4000) has aromatic changes in the air with its new Fragrance Library in the flagship store. Besides a large assortment of designer fragrances—Agent Provocateur Fatale, Armani Si, Jimmy Choo, Prada Candy, Ralph Lauren Romance, Tom Ford Black Orchid and Givenchy Dahlia Divin, to name just a few—the new, sleek white-on-white installation includes a “Fragrance Librarian,” who assists customers in choosing a fragrance for their personal style, and a mobile library cart gifting station, which offers special gift-wrapping services.

Lord & Taylor (424 Fifth Ave., 212.391.3344) recently launched Birdcage, a concept shop that features hot

new designers and artisans. Products range from jewelry and cosmetics, to home, tech and apparel from 30 brands, including Alex Woo, A Peace Treaty and Campos. The shop was designed to attract customers who enjoy discovering new trends. “Birdcage was something different, something innovative, and the new shop celebrates this,” says Lord & Taylor’s vice president and fashion director, Stephanie Solomon.

There’s incentive to visit the Bronx now that Macy’s (1441 Metropolitan Ave., 718.828.7000) has moved in.

With its three floors, trendy fashions and open-concept design, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to explore Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and on-trend cosmetic and contemporary fashion brands. “We were thrilled to introduce a brand-new store in the Bronx.” says Randy Scalise, regional director of stores for Macy’s.

“This location gives residents and visitors to the Bronx easy and convenient access to the wide assortment of brands they have come to know and love.”

How about Brooklyn? If you need a good reason to shop there, try this on: The first Brooklyn outpost of J. Crew

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tended.” Of particular interest are The Frick’s British portraits. “These portraits have not seen much attention in the last couple of decades. It would be exciting to explore them in a new light.”

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(234 Wythe Ave., 718.384.3027) has staked a claim in this popular borough.

The beautifully designed space (6,000 square feet) offers classic J. Crew looks for men, women and kids. Take notice of the original hardwood ceiling beams, a digital mural, a “living” wall of plants, and work from local artists.

Look for curtains made from moving blankets. The move into Brooklyn was inspired by the ongoing love affair the public has with this trendy borough.

Another must-visit is Tiffany & Co. (725 Fifth Ave., 212.755.8000), which announced in September the appointment of Francesca Amfitheatrof as design director, overseeing the design of all product categories. She brings a background in jewelry design and silversmithing, and has designed jewelry collections for Chanel, Fendi and others. “[Tiffany is] unfettered by historical style or schools of design. We create with a freedom to make—and break— our own rules. It is my task to create a single voice for the whole brand, as it’s

so vast, you can lose yourself. Every piece has to have an intent, and they all have to speak the same language,” Amfitheatrof notes.

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It’s not just cultural and retail institutions that have been made over. The following restaurants have spruced up, renovated or added a twist or two of new flavors.

Ariana Restaurant (138-140 W. Houston St., 646.678.4334), a oneof-a-kind modern Russian establishment in SoHo, recently began a series that brings classical music to your dining experience. Executive Chef Vitalii Kovalev and six-time Grammy Award-winner-turned-restaurateur Ariana Grinblat offer diners live music and a five-course dinner pairing experience.

The Classical Music/Contemporary Cuisine Series (which includes two cocktails and a vodka shot) presents a 30-minute live concert followed by a

Top: A glimpse at the interior of the new J. Crew store in Brooklyn. Above: Tiffany T bracelets in 18-karat yellow gold are part of the first collection from the brand’s new design director Francesca Amfitheatrof.

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dard brunch fare, with assorted cold cuts and cheeses, pasta dishes and ovenbaked eggs in tomato sauce.

Or feast at the newly launched brunch at Barchetta (461 W. 23rd St., 212.255.7400). “We opened for brunch because the neighborhood demanded it,” says Chef Dave Pasternack. “Brunch is a little more creative. Highlights include a seasonal frittata, our lobster roll, a delicious crispy flounder sandwich and some solid egg dishes.”

In celebration of its 10th anniversary late last year, the much-heralded restaurant Asiate (80 Columbus Circle, 212.805.8881) has introduced updated menus and a stylish new interior. Under the direction of Chef de Cuisine Angie Berry, the new interiors include a color palette showcasing panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Chef Berry has also reinvented the menu, drawing inspiration from farm-fresh flavors she experienced growing up. Highlights include Hudson Valley foie gras, butterpoached Maine lobster and a two-

PHOTOS: BARCHETTA BRUNCH PLATE AND INTERIOR, ALICE GAO; ASIATE DISH, FRANCESCO TONELLI; ALDO SOHM WINE BAR, DANIEL KRIEGER

Chelsea’s contemporary trattoria Barchetta boasts an innovative brunch menu, which can include lobster rolls, colorful salads and flatbread with Asian pear and prosciutto.

five-course meal. The concert program, usually held on Wednesdays, includes at least one work by a classical Russian composer. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a meet-and-greet in the lounge, where guests enjoy a specialty cocktail before heading into the Skylight Room at 7:30.

Why such an undertaking?

“I wanted to offer something truly unique to my patrons,” says Grinblat. “Something that I wouldn’t even know where to find elsewhere.”

If it’s brunch with an Italian twist you’re after, check out Dopo East (345 E. 62nd St., 646.484.6548). A neighborhood restaurant that responded to requests from customers to offer brunch has also renovated the back garden, enclosing it for all-weather dining. The Italian-flavored brunch (Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.) differs from stan-

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Left: Asiate’s creative seafood offerings include lobster tail under a gelatin disk with a corn purée.

Below: The sleek Aldo Sohm Wine Bar is named after Le Bernardin‘s highly regarded sommelier.

course prix fixe lunch with scallop sashimi and turbot.

Elsewhere, Le Bernardin’s master sommelier has opened his eponymously named wine bar, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar (151 W. 51st St., 212.554.1143).

“It was a great opportunity to have fun with Aldo and do something different without compromising our commitment to Le Bernardin,” says Chef Eric Ripert, who is also involved in the bar.

And speaking of Le Bernardin (155 W. 51st St., 212.554.1515), a new pastry chef has recently joined the famed restaurant. Thomas Raquel, named to Zagat Chicago’s 30 Under 30 list in 2013, has created new desserts for the menu, like kataifi-filled (almond and walnut pastry in syrup) squash crémeux with bourbon sabayon, candied cranberry and spiced ice cream; and a dish of roasted figs, warm mascarpone almond cake, jalapeño and vanilla ice cream.

Now you know why we are the city that never sleeps.

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From winter shows to museum presentations to gallery exhibits, January is the artful month in New York City!

01.05 Before it closes (last few days: Jan. 5-10), make sure to catch Picasso & Jacqueline: The Evolution of Style. Works done by Picasso during his last two decades are on display at the Pace Gallery. Jacqueline Roque, the muse-turned-wife, is captured through paintings such as “Woman in Armchair (Jacqueline)” (left, 1962), sculptures, ceramics and more. 32 E. 57th St., 212.421.3292

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PHOTO: “WOMAN IN ARMCHAIR (JACQUELINE),” ©2014 ESTATE OF PICASSO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK/PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAUDE GERMAIN

for art’s sake

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PHOTOS: “VIEW OF THE TEMPLE OF NEPTUNE,” PLATE X, COURTESY OF THE TRUSTEES OF SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM; “FLOWING ORANGE MATTE AND GUN METAL GLAZE VASE,” COURTESY HAGGERTY CERAMICS; “LES BAIGNEUSES,” COURTESY TOJ GALLERY; NECKLACE, COURTESY WARTSKI

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Take in a wide range of styles at The New York Ceramics & Glass Fair, including “Flowing Orange Matte and Gun Metal Glaze Vase” (left, 2014), made with rare materials native to California, and “Les Baigneuses” (right, ca.

1949), an example of French Art Deco. Jan. 21-25, Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., newyork ceramicsandglassfair.com

The annual Winter Antiques Show is upon us, delivering its usual dazzling pieces, such as this aquamarine and diamond platinum necklace by Olga Tritt, ca. 1935. Jan. 23-Feb. 1, Park Avenue Armory, 67th St. and Park Ave., winterantiquesshow.com.

“View of the Temple Neptune” (left, ca. 1777-78), by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, is one of a series of drawings on loan from Sir John Soane’s Museum in London to the Morgan Library thru May 17. 225 Madison Ave., 212.685.0008

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PHOTOS: “TWO HAYMAKER WOMEN,” COURTESY ERIC GILLIS; “EAT,” COLLECTION RENNERT’S GALLERY, NEW YORK

Tom Ungerer’s provocative political posters such as “Eat” (right, 1967), are only one example of his far-reaching gifts: He is also known as an awardwinning author/illustrator of children’s books, an art designer for advertising campaigns for The New York Times and an illustrator of erotic drawings. A large sampling of his work is on view at The Drawing Center Jan.16-Mar. 22. 35 Wooster St., 212.219.2166

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Contemporary artist Robert Kushner is especially known for his work in pattern and decoration, creating pieces in a wide range of mediums, from public mosaics to paintings for antique book pages.

Examples of his works, such as “Blue Succulents” (right, 2014), oil, acrylic and palladium leaf, can be found at the DC Moore Gallery, Jan.8-Feb. 7. 535 W. 22nd St., 212.247.2111

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PHOTOS: “A SPRING DAY AT FLORENCE FROM SAN MINIATO,” COURTESY GUY PEPPIATT; “BLUE SUCCULENTS,” COURTESY OF DC MOORE GALLERY, NEW YORK

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Master Drawings New York showcases works from more than 30 of the world’s leading dealers representing artists working in pencil, pen and ink, chalk and charcoal, oil on paper and watercolors.

Works on view include “Two Haymaker Women” (far left, 1890), by Henry Van de Velde, and “A Spring Day at Florence From San Miniato” (left, 1882), by William Callow R.W.S. Galleries on and around Madison Ave. Jan. 24-31, masterdrawingsinnewyork.com

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

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Lunar New Year Parade & Festival, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, betterchinatown.com

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Last chance to see El Greco in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, metmuseum.org (from Nov. 4)

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New York City Kids Food Festival, Bryant Park, kidsfoodfestival.com (also Mar. 1)

Dianne Reeves, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Rose Theater, lincolncenter.org (also Feb. 14)

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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Madison Square Garden, thegarden.com (also Feb. 17)

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New York City Beer Week, multiple venues, newyorkcitybrewersguild .com (thru Mar. 1)

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The Original LGBT Expo, Javits Center, thelgbtexpo.com (also Feb. 28)

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The Orchid Show, New York Botanical Garden, nybg.org (also Feb. 28-Apr. 19)

NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, The Metropolitan Pavilion, nycvegfoodfest.com (also Mar. 15)

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Asia Week New York, multiple venues, asiaweekny.com (thru Mar. 21)

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fifth Ave., btw 44th & 79th sts., nycstpatricksparade.org

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair, Park Avenue Armory, nyantiquarianbook fair.com (thru Apr. 12)

Affordable Art Fair, The Metropolitan Pavilion, affordableartfair.com (thru Mar. 29)

Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, bbg.org (thru Apr. 26)

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Brooklyn Folk Festival, St. Ann’s Church, brooklynfolkfest.com (thru Apr. 19)

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Art Expo New York, Pier 94, artexponewyork .com (thru Apr. 26)

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your personal concierge™ W New York–Times Square

Spencer Howard Concierge W New York–Times Square 1567 Broadway 212.930.7400

New Year in New York

PHOTOS: THE CLOISTERS MUSEUM AND GARDENS, COURTESY THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART; DOUGHNUTS, ©VEER

A television favorite is on Broadway, people drop their trousers on subways and doughnuts rule. Spencer Howard, concierge, W New York–Times Square, shares what’s new in New York this month.

For the new year, what new things have you seen around town? Expect a huge year for movies-turned-Broadway shows.

Honeymoon in Vegas, which stars Tony Danza, officially opens this month. Visitors need to make a few trips to NYC this year, since other terrific screen-to-stage transfers to anticipate include Diner, American Psycho, An American in Paris, Rear Window, The First Wives Club and Bull Durham. There is also Hamilton, The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

a hip-hop history piece about the life and times of Alexander Hamilton that previews this month. On the food front, 2015 will be the year of the craft doughnut. Doughnut Plant, Dough, DunWell Doughnuts, The Cinnamon Snail and Dough Loco are primed to battle it out for pastry dominance. Get ready to pack on a few pounds. And, finally, spring in New York is a must-visit this year because the Observatory at One World Trade Center opens. It might not be for the weak-of-stomach, though: The state-of-the-art elevators will take you 1,250 feet in the air in less than 60 seconds!

Besides the obvious mustsee NYC attractions, what are three underrated gems

by Mackenzie Allison

you’d recommend for a guest to see/visit? I think the Upright Citizens Brigade is a completely underappreciated piece of NYC entertainment that deserves much more credit than it gets. I have never left a performance at UCB without my stomach hurting from laughing.

Go for the first time, or see it again!

Scott’s Pizza Tours is my new obsession. As a New Yorker and a pizza fanatic, I pride myself on my pizza knowledge. Scott blew me out of the water with not only his grasp of the history and culture of pizza, but also his passion for the subject.

And because he gets so many repeat guests, he rarely ever does the same exact tour twice!

Fort Tryon Park, in my opinion, is the most beautiful park in NYC. Between The Cloisters Museum and Gardens, The Heather Garden and the view of the Hudson River, people miss out if they don’t take the time to see this natural beauty.

What are three must-attend events in January? Here’s a great deal for mom and dad: During Kids’ Night on Broadway (Jan. 9-15), children 6-18 can see a Broadway show for free, as long as they are accompanied by a full-paying adult.

And for something utterly hilarious and unexpected, keep an eye out for The No Pants Subway Ride, this year on Jan. 11. This was started by an improv group called Improv Everywhere. It’s a flash mob that involves tens of thousands of people in 60 cities all over the world dropping trousers on the subway at the same exact time. Finally, I am super excited to see rocker Sam Smith at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 15.

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BROADWAY OPENINGS Constellations Manhattan Theatre Club, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. constel lationsbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Jan. 13, closes Mar. 15) Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson make their Broadway debuts in Nick Payne’s romantic play about the relationship between a beekeeper (Gyllenhaal) and a university scientist (Wilson) whose field is

quantum cosmology. The stars may align for this couple, but is it choice or destiny that brings and holds them together and will mortality eventually tear them apart? Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m.

Schedule can vary. $67-$140. H14

Honeymoon in Vegas Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. honeymoonbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Jan. 15) (2 hrs 30 mins) What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—except when

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The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 56-58)

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it’s in a fun-filled new musical comedy starring Tony Danza and based on the movie of the same name. Mon, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Fri & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Jan. 6: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69-$152. H15

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Aladdin C0L46N 7 ew Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. aladdinthemusical.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and the Oscar-winning songs from the 1992 animated feature. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59.50-$125.50. H14 Beautiful–The Carole King Musical C0L421Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. beautifulonbroad way.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) The hit musical traces the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as Carole Klein, an aspiring composer from Brooklyn, to her global success as Carole King, chart-topping sensation. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$169. H14 The Book of Mormon C0L97231Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. bookofmormonthemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission in an irreverent musical comedy that only Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of Comedy Central’s South Park, could dream up.

Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $69-$175. H13 Cabaret C0L486Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (Closes Mar. 29) (2 hrs 30 mins) The revival of the Kander and Ebb musical set in Berlin in the 1930s stars Alan Cumming as the Emcee and Emma Stone (thru Feb. 1) as Sally Bowles. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $47-$162. H13 Chicago Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. chicagothemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) In the Tony Award-winning revival of the vaudeville musical, two alluring jailbirds (and femmes fatales) named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 & 7 p.m. $49.50-$147. H13 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. curiousincidentonbroadway.com.

(2 hrs 35 mins) A brilliant 15-year-old autistic boy, accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, uncovers the truth about the crime—and his family. Simon Stephens’ Olivier Award-winning play is adapted from the novel by Mark Haddon.

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entertainment A Delicate Balance John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. adelicatebalancebroadway.com.

(Closes Feb. 22) (2 hrs 55 mins) Long-married Agnes and Tobias comfort their 36-year-old daughter, give shelter to their next-door neighbors and cope with Agnes’ alcoholic sister. The revival of Edward Albee’s drama stars Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins and Martha Plimpton. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $60-$155. H14 Disgraced Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. disgracedon broadway.com. (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) A Muslim-American lawyer and his artist wife invite another couple to their Upper East Side home for dinner. Polite chitchat takes a serious turn when questions of race are brought to the table. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $50-$138. H14 The Elephant Man Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. elephantmanbroadway.com. (Closes Feb. 15) (1 hr 55 mins) Bradley Cooper is Joseph Merrick, a severely deformed 19th-century Englishman, who is doomed to an existence in a traveling freak show as The Elephant Man. A normal life seems to be out of Merrick’s reach until a London surgeon and a beautiful actress befriend him. Based on a true story. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $79-$169. H14 A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder C0L43W 791 alter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. agentle mansguidebroadway.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) In the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Monty Navarro, the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family, will do anything to become the next earl, even murder his nearest and not-so-dearest. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$137. H13 Hedwig and the Angry Inch C0L489Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. hedwigbroadway.com. (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) The Tony Award-winning Broadway premiere of John Cameron Mitchell (book) and Stephen Trask’s (music and lyrics) groundbreaking rock musical about the life, loves and (botched) sex-change operation of Hedwig Robinson stars Michael C. Hall thru Jan. 18. Mitchell assumes the title role beginning Jan. 21. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Jan. 19-25: Wed-Thurs 8 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 & 10 p.m.

Beginning Jan. 26: Tues-Thurs 8 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 & 10 p.m. $47-$142. H14 If/Then C0L418Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. ifthenthemusical.com. (2 hrs 35 mins) In this musical, a woman on the verge of 40, played

by Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, rebuilds her life in New York, where opportunities and choices are seemingly endless. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$142. H14 It’s Only a Play Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (thru Jan. 18), 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200; Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

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(beginning Jan. 23), 241 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. itsonlyaplay.com. (2 hrs 35 mins) Terrence McNally’s critically praised comedy, full of insider jokes and mercilessly funny jabs at theater folk, is about the fraught opening night of a disastrous new Broadway play. On Jan. 7, Tony and Emmy Award winner Martin Short, two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran and Maulik Pancholy (TV’s 30 Rock) join Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, F. Murray Abraham and Micah Stock in the star-studded revival. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$147. H14

Jersey Boys C0LA 41876 ugust Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. JerseyBoysBroadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) The songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—”Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Rag Doll,” among others—tell the story of how the blue-collar quartet rose to become one of the nation’s most beloved pop-music sensations. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $47-$172. H13 Kinky Boots C0L4751Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. kinkybootsthemusical.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Cyndi Lauper has written the music and lyrics and Harvey Fierstein the book for the hit musical about a down-on-its-heels English shoe factory given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen. Lauper picked up a 2013 Tony Award for her score, while the show walked off with the top prize: Best Musical of 2013. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $87-$157. I14 The Last Ship Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. thelastshipbroadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) After traveling the world, a young man returns to the shipbuilding community in England where he grew up and which is now in jeopardy. Sting, who has written the songs for the new musical, performs in the show thru Jan. 10. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$147. H13 Les Misérables C0L4318Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. lesmis.com/broadway. (2 hrs 50 mins) One of the world’s most popular musicals has been restaged for this revival, drawing inspiration not only from Victor Hugo’s epic novel, but also from the author’s paintings. Ramin Karimloo stars as jean Valjean, with Will Swenson as Javert and Cassie Levy as Fantine. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$145. H14 The Lion King C0L41896Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. lionking.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Disney’s megahit family-friendly musical—now in its 18th year and the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history—features revolutionary puppetry, vibrant costumes and melodious songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, including “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. $80-$142. H14 INNEWYORK.COM | JANUARY 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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entertainment Mamma Mia! C0L425B 1 roadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. mammamianorthamerica.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) On a Greek isle on the eve of her wedding, a bride tries to uncover her father’s identity in this long-running musical set to a score of pop group ABBA’s hits. Mon, Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $49-$140. H14 Matilda The Musical C0L47S 1 hubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. matildathemusical.com. (2 hrs 40 mins) A schoolgirl locks horns with her tyrannical headmistress and indifferent parents in the hit musical based on the children’s novel by Roald Dahl. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$147. H14 Motown The Musical C0L647L1 unt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. motownthemusical.com. (Closes Jan. 18) (2 hrs 45 mins) The unmistakable Motown sound drives the behind-the-scenes story of Berry Gordy, founder of Motown records, and the stars whose careers he launched. Tues, Thurs-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. $72-$167. H14 On the Town Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. onthetown broadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) New York, New York: It’s a helluva town for three sailors on shore leave with only 24 hours to tour the city—and fall in love—in the revival of the classic, with music by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $45-$160. H14 The Phantom of the Opera C0L64M 187 ajestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. thephantomoftheopera.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical—based on the novel by Gaston Leroux—tells the tragic story of a disfigured man, whose growing obsession with a soprano drives him to imprison her beneath the Paris Opera House. Mon 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $27-$142. H14 The River Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. theriveronbroadway.com. (Closes Feb. 8) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Jez Butterworth’s drama, set on a moonless night and in a remote cabin on a cliff above the titular river, is about a solitary man (Hugh Jackman) who has placed his passion for fly fishing above any human connection. TuesThurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $35-$175. I13 Rock of Ages C0L7258Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. rockofagesmusical.com. (Closes Jan. 18) (2 hrs 15 mins) The long-running musical about the near-demise of a Hollywood rock club is set to songs from 1980s megabands, including Journey, Styx and Twisted Sister, among others. Mon, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $70-$165. H14 Side Show St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. sideshowbroadway.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Set in

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the 1920s and 1930s, the revival of the 1997 musical, directed and revised by Academy Award winner Bill Condon, recounts the true story of conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $49-$155. H14

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Wicked C0L418Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. wickedthe musical.com. (2 hrs 45 mins) The musical tale about popular Glinda and green-skinned Elphaba follows the momentous paths they take in the years before Dorothy’s arrival in the land of Oz. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $56.25-$156.25. I13 You Can’t Take It With You Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. youcanttakeitwithyoubroadway .com. (Closes Feb. 22) (2 hrs 15 mins) The 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama went to George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s evergreen comedy about three generations of the eccentric Sycamore family, who collect snakes, make fireworks, harbor revolutionary tendencies and dance ballet. Complications ensue when the youngest daughter brings her fiancé’s straightlaced parents home for dinner. James Earl Jones heads the revival’s cast. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$152. H13

OFF-BROADWAY+BEYOND 50 Shades! The Musical — The Original Parody C0L48The Elektra Theatre, 300 W. 43rd St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves. 866.811.4111. 50shadesthe musical.com. (1 hr 30 mins) Christian and Anastasia sing, dance and make love (as only they know how) in the jocular musical parody of the international best-selling erotic novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. Tues-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2, 5 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $49-$79. I14 Hamilton The Public Theater, Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl., 212.539.8500. publictheater.org. (Performances begin Jan. 20, closes Mar. 22) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony Award winner for In the Heights, has written the book, music and lyrics for a new musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton—a look at America’s past but told through the sounds of today. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 8 p.m. (No performance Jan. 27). $95. E18 Into the Woods Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (In previews, opens Jan. 22, closes Mar. 22) Using only 10 actors and a single piano, Fiasco Theatre has reimagined Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairy tale-based musical about wishes that do (and don’t) come true. Tues-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $99. H14 A Month in the Country Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., btw Third & Forth aves., 212.352.3101. classicstage.org. (Previews begin Jan. 9, opens Jan. 29, closes Feb. 22) Comic and erotic complications ensue when a handsome young tutor arrives at a quiet country estate.

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entertainment New Black), Anthony Edwards (ER), Annabella Sciorra (The Sopranos) and Tony Award winner Elizabeth Franz. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 3 p.m. (Additional performances Jan. 14 & 21 at 2 p.m.). $75. E18

Wayra: Fuerza Bruta C0L458D 7 aryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., at Union Sq. E., 212.239.6200. fuerzabrutanyc.com. (1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) Fuerza Bruta is back; the audience stands (theater seats have been removed) at this immersive performance-art experience that features stunts, both brand-new and revisited.

Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 & 10 p.m., Sun 7 p.m.

Beginning Jan. 6: Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 & 10 p.m., Sun 7 p.m. $99. F17 Wiesenthal Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200. wiesenthaltheplay.com. (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) The new one-person play about Simon Wiesenthal, written by and starring Tom Dugan, tells the story of the man who is often referred to as the “Jewish James Bond” because of his efforts on behalf of all victims of injustice. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69. I14

CABARETS+COMEDY CLUBS The Broadway Comedy Club C0L53 71 18 W. 53rd St., at Eighth Ave., 212.757.2323. broadwaycomedy club.com. Top stand-up comedians perform at this Times Square venue. Several shows nightly.

Times/prices vary. I13 Café Carlyle C0L9431The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel New York, 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave., 212.744.1600. rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/ dining/cafe_carlyle. This sophisticated cabaret features French cuisine pre-show. Highlights: Jan. 13-24: Cheyenne Jackson. Jan. 27-Feb. 7: Bettye Lavette. Every Mon Jan. 12-Jun. 15: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band.

Times/prices vary. F10 Comedy Cellar C0L1 9517 17 MacDougal St., btw W. 3rd St. & Minetta Ln., 212.254.3480. comedycellar .com. The Greenwich Village spot is known for unexpected appearances from such famous comedians as Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes.

Shows nightly. Times/prices vary. G19 The Cutting Room C0L419644 E. 32nd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.691.1900. thecuttingroomnyc .com.The nightclub is co-owned by actor Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law & Order) and famed for its mix of live acts. Times/prices vary. F15 54 Below C0L52138254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. 54below.com. The subterranean nightclub, restaurant and cocktail lounge presents up to three shows nightly.

Highlights: Jan. 2-4: Barb Jungr. Jan. 6: Amy Spanger. Jan. 7 & 14: KT Sullivan and Jeff Harner Sing Sondheim. Jan. 9: Broadway Loves Celine Dion starring Jeremy Jordan and others. Jan. 15: Kander and Ebb and All That Jazz. Jan. 16-17: Sondheim Originals: Ann Morrison, Pamela Myers and Chip Zien. Jan. 21-24, 28-31: Christine Ebersole. Times/prices vary. H13 Galapagos Art Space C1 0L6152 6 Main St., at Water St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718.222.8500. galapagosart space.com. Performances at this hipster

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American Songbook in The Appel Room C0L942T 6 he Appel Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. americansongbook .org. (Jan. 28-Feb. 28) Celebrating the diversity of American popular song, Lincoln Center’s acclaimed series returns for its 16th season.

Highlights: Jan. 28: Billy Porter. Jan. 29: Norm Lewis: Who Am I? Jan. 30: John Reilly & Friends.

Jan. 31: Reich and Sondheim: In Conversation and Performance, featuring Kate Baldwin, Michael Cerveris and others. 8:30 p.m. (except Jan. 28 & 29 at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.). Prices vary. I12 Carnegie Hall C0L9541W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800. carnegiehall.org. The 2014-2015 season is the venerable concert hall’s 123rd.

Highlights: Jan. 15: Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Jan. 17: Marilyn Horne Song Celebration. Jan. 23: Gidon Kremer, violin, and Daniil Trifonov, piano.

Jan. 27-28: Mariinsky Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev. Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti. Times/ prices vary. H13 Distinguished Concerts International New York C0L5163Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800. dciny.org. The producing entity presents diverse programs performed by leading musicians. Highlights: Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.: Misatango: A Tango Mass from Argentina. Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.: The Peacemakers: The Music of Karl Jenkins. Prices vary. H13 Jazz at Lincoln Center C0L74T 53 ime Warner Center, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. jalc.org.

Lincoln Center’s state-of-the-art jazz complex.

Highlights: Jan. 9-10 in the Rose Theater: Birth of the American Orchestra with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Jan. 16-17 in the Appel Room: Bill Frisell: When You Wish Upon a Star, music from film and television.

Jan. 29-31 in the Rose Theater: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis plays music by Duke, Dizzy, Trane and Mingus. Times/ prices vary. I12 Joyce Theater C0L1 9541 75 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. joyce.org. The respected venue welcomes dance companies from the United States and abroad. Highlights: Thru Jan. 4: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Jan. 6-10: BodyTraffic. Jan. 7-11: Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc. Jan. 13-18: The Royal Danish Ballet: Principals and Soloists. Jan. 21-Feb. 1: Parsons Dance.

Times/prices vary. H17

Stay Connected Parks throughout NYC’s five boroughs now offer free or limited-free public Wi-Fi service for laptops, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. For participating parks, their hot spots and details on how to connect, visit nycgovparks.org/facilities/wifi.

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Metropolitan Opera C0L3572Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. metopera.org.

The world-famous opera company’s 2014-2015 season features new productions as well as repertory favorites. Highlights: Jan. 1, 3 (matinee), 8: Hansel and Gretel. Jan. 2, 5, 10 (matinee): Aida. Jan. 3 (evening), 6, 9, 13, 17 (matinee), 20, 23, 28, 31 (evening): The Merry Widow. Jan. 7, 10 (evening), 14, 17 (evening), 21, 24 (evening): La Traviata. Jan. 12, 16, 22, 27, 31 (matinee): Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Jan. 15, 19, 24 (matinee): La Bohème. Jan. 26, 29: Iolanta/Duke Bluebeard’s Castle. Times/prices vary. I12

talented performers define this intimate club.

Highlights: Jan. 2-4: Peter Bernstein Quintet, featuring Brad Mehldau and Greg Hutchinson.

Jan. 7-11: Marcus Roberts’ Modern Jazz Generation. Jan. 16-18: Walter Blanding: Tick Tock. Jan. 23-25: Carlos Henriquez. Jan. 29-Feb. 1: Pharoah Sanders. Sets 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Late-night sessions Tues-Sat after last artist set.

Cover charges $20-$45, $10 minimum. Dinner served nightly. I12

Village Vanguard C0L1 9471 78 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037. villagevan guard.com. One of New York’s most prestigious jazz clubs. Highlights: Thru Jan. 4: The Bad Plus.

Hill Country Live C0L5281630 W. 26th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.255.4544. music.hillcountryny .com. A showcase for American roots music is located within a Texas barbecue restaurant.

Times/prices vary. G16 (Le) Poisson Rouge C0L1 3517 58 Bleecker St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.505.3474. lepoissonrouge.com. Film, jazz, classical music, dance parties, art exhibits and more are on the schedule. Every Fri: Saved by the ’90s, a party with The Bayside Tigers. Every Sat: Back to the Eighties dance party and show with Jessie’s Girl. Times/prices vary. G19 Madison Square Garden C0L95461Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. thegarden .com. Concerts and other events in the arena.

Highlights: Jan. 2-3: Harlem Globetrotters. Jan. 9: Billy Joel. Jan. 15: Sam Smith. Jan. 22: Fleetwood Mac. Jan. 30: Jack White. Times/prices vary. H15

New York City Ballet C0L4263David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. nycballet.com. (Jan. 20-Mar. 1) The distinguished ballet company performs classic, contemporary and new works in repertory.

Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$159. I12 New York Philharmonic C0L1A 964 very Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. nyphil.org. New York’s preeminent orchestra is under the baton of Music Director Alan Gilbert. Highlights: Jan. 8-10, 13: Ravel, Nielsen and Tchaikovsky. Jan. 15-17: Verdi’s Requiem. Jan. 22-24: Mozart and Shostakovich.

Jan. 28-31: Emanuel Ax, piano, performs Chopin.

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16-17: Umphrey’s McGee. Jan. 23: The Tragically Hip. Jan. 28: Billy Idol. Jan. 30: John Oliver. Jan. 31: Video Games Live. Times/prices vary. J11

Terra Blues C0L421 89 49 Bleecker St., btw La Guardia Pl. & Thompson St., 212.777.7776. terrablues.com.

The joint is jumpin’ to acoustic acts nightly 7-9:30 p.m.; electric bands rock out nightly 10 p.m. until closing. Prices vary. F19

SPECIAL EVENTS Kids’ Night on Broadway358 kidsnightonbroad way.com. (Jan. 9-15) Children 6-18 can experience a Broadway show for free, when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Restaurant and parking discounts are also offered.

Shen Yun Performing Arts C0L7981David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 800.818.2393. shenyunperformingarts .org. (Jan. 9-18) Classical Chinese dance, song and music. Wed-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., Sun 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. $80-$300. I12

Jan. 6-11: Kurt Rosenwinkel Quartet. Jan. 13-18: Fred Hersch Trio + 2. Jan. 20-25: Fred Hersch, solo piano. Jan. 27-Feb. 1: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Times/prices vary. H18

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The New York Times Travel Show C0L4295Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., at 11th Ave.. 877.779.3210. nytimes.com/travelshow.

(Jan. 23-25) Adventurers find travel deals and giveaways at this expansive travel show, featuring 500 exhibitors from more than 150 nations, plus travel seminars and workshops, food tastings and cultural stage performances.

Travel professionals only: Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Public: Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $17, children under 18 free. K15

Birdland C0L9641315 W. 44th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.3080. birdlandjazz.com. “The jazz corner of the world” is how Charlie Parker described this club. Highlights: Thru Jan. 3: The Birdland Big Band. Jan. 9-10: Joe Lovano Village Rhythms Band. Jan. 12-17: Jane Monheit. Jan. 22-24: Dena DeRose. Jan. 27-31: Steve Lippia Sinatra Centennial. Sets 8:30 & 11 p.m. Music charges vary, $10 food or drink minimum. Dinner nightly (5 p.m.-1 a.m.). G18

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill C0L9421237 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.997.4144. bbkingblues.com. This Times Square club is dedicated to the musical legend. Highlights: Jan. 2: A Darlene Love Christmas. Jan. 10: David Cassidy. Jan. 13: Melanie. Jan. 23: Jeffrey Osborne. Jan. 30: Robert Cray Band. Every Sat at noon: Beatles Brunch. Every Sun at 1:30 p.m.: Sunday Gospel Brunch. Times/prices vary. H14

Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show C0L3728Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., at 11th Ave., 212.216.2000. nyboatshow .com. (Jan. 21-25) Yachts, cruisers, fishing boats and personal watercrafts, as well as electronics, engines and more are on display. Wed-Fri noon-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 adults & over 16, free for children 15 and under when accompanied by an adult. K15

Barclays Center C0L46 7 20 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. barclayscenter .com. Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlights: Jan. 2: Katt Williams. Jan. 16: Dillon Williams. Jan. 25: Linkin Park. Jan. 29: Chris Brown, Trey Songz and Tyga.

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Under the Radar Festival C0L5T13 he Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl., 212.539.8500. undertheradarfestival.com. (Jan 7-18) Diverse and cutting-edge new plays and performance pieces from the United States and around the world. Schedule and times vary. $25 per show, $75 five shows. E18

Beacon Theatre C0L2 941 124 Broadway, at W. 74th St., 866.858.0008. beacontheatre.com. A classic Upper West Side theater has been revamped to house pop-music concerts and other acts.

Highlights: Jan. 15: Dancing With the Stars. Jan.

Winter Jazzfest winterjazzfest.com. (Jan. 8-10) More than 100 groups, including 400 top jazz musicians, jam in 11 venues in and around Greenwich Village. Highlights include marathon nights on Jan. 9 & 10 (5 p.m.-2 a.m. each night).

Blue Note Jazz Club C0L1 79641 31 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. bluenotejazz.com. The best and brightest perform here. Highlights: Thru Jan. 4: Chris Botti.

Jan. 6-11: Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane and Gerald Clayton Trio. Jan. 20-25: Pat Martino Organ Trio and Larry Coryell/Vic Juris Duo. Times/prices vary. G18 Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola C0L96418Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.258.9595. jalc.org/ dizzys. Sleek furnishings, low lighting and

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The Mariinsky Theatre of St. Petersburg BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave., btw St. Felix St. & Ashland Pl., Brooklyn, 718.636.4100. bam.org. (Jan. 14-24) The renowned opera and ballet company presents a rarely seen opera and three programs of ballet classics and contemporary works during its 10-day residency at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Times/prices vary. AA23

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Brooklyn Nets C0L47Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. nba.com/nets. The professional basketball team has the home-court advantage. Highlights: Jan. 5: Dallas Mavericks. Jan. 7: Boston Celtics. Jan. 9: Philadelphia 76ers. Jan. 12: Houston Rockets. Jan. 14: Memphis Grizzlies. Jan. 17: Washington Wizards. Jan. 26: Portland Trail Blazers. Jan. 30: Toronto Raptors. Times/prices vary. AA23 New York Knicks C0L6M 9471 adison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 877.465.6425. nba.com/knicks. The hoopsters’ 2014-2015 home-game season is in full swing.

Highlights: Jan. 2: Detroit Pistons. Jan. 4: Milwaukee Bucks. Jan. 8: Houston Rockets. Jan. 10: Charlotte Hornets. Jan. 19: New Orleans Pelicans. Jan. 23: Orlando Magic. Jan. 26: Sacramento Kings. Jan. 28: Oklahoma City Thunder. Times/prices vary. H15 New York Rangers C0L395Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.465.6741. nyrangers.com. The professional hockey team takes to its home ice. Highlights: Jan. 3: Buffalo Sabres. Jan. 13: New York Islanders. Jan. 20: Ottawa Senators. Jan. 29: Montreal Canadiens. Jan. 31: Carolina Hurricanes.

Times/prices vary. H15 Resorts World Casino New York City C0L51 138 10-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801. rwnewyork.com. The casino is the first of its kind in the city and features 5,000-plus slot machines and electronic table games, plus restaurants (RW Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Genting Palace), a food court and nightly entertainment. Daily 10 a.m.-4 a.m.

TICKET SERVICES Continental Guest Services C0L9478 1 00.299.8587, 212.944.8910. continentalguestservices.com.

This longstanding agency, located in select city hotels, sells tickets for Broadway shows, concerts, sporting events, attractions, museums, airport shuttles, tours, restaurants and more.

New York CityPASS 888.330.5008. citypass .com. Six attractions (American Museum of Natural History, choice of Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum or Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Empire State Building, choice of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise or Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island) at great savings. Ticket booklets from any U.S. travel agent, online or at participating attractions are good for nine days from first use. $109 adults, $82 children ages 6-17.

TKTS Father Duffy Square, Broadway & W. 47th St. in the Theater District; South Street Seaport, at the corner of Front & John sts. in Lower Manhattan; 1 MetroTech Center, at the corner of Jay St. & Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. tdf.org. Discount ticket booths for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows; up to 50 percent off full price. H14, D22, A23

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1 The woodwork over the bar almost reads like a shrine at this new Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, watering hole and eatery, where patrons sip drinks underneath a 30-foot-high skylight amid modern design touches. A back room sports a DJ booth and stage for visiting live acts, ranging from funk to jazz. | Sisters, p. 37 2 Steakhouse favorites, from prime cuts of beef to elegant seafood dishes, including crispy-skin salmon, are served in a dining room at the base of the Empire State Building. | State Grill and Bar, p.

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RECENT OPENINGS Dina Rata–American Andaz Wall Street, 75 Wall St., at Pearl St., 212.590.1234.newyork .wallstreet.andaz.hyatt .com. Seasonal plates and elevated classics (burgers slathered with foie gras) replenish diners lounging in leather banquettes on iconic Wall Street. Breakfast daily, lunch & dinner Mon-Sat; $$ F23 Galli– C0L572Italian 98 Rivington St., at Ludlow St., 212.466.0888. gallirestaurant.com; and one other NYC location. The new counterpart to its SoHo

sister serves classic Italian cuisine (baby arancini, chicken Francese, eggplant Parmesan) with contemporary style in a space with white walls and black floors. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ D19

Limani– C0L572Greek/Mediterranean C0L596445 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.858.9200. limaniny.com. The Long Islandbased, seafood-focused restaurant expands to Rockefeller Center, presenting raw bar delicacies, traditional Greek plates (flaky spanakopita, pan-fried cheese, lamb chops) and fresh fish (pink snapper for two, swordfish steak, wild shirmp) in an 8,000-square-foot, white dining room with glowing blue accents and dramatic, ocean-inspired artwork. Lunch Sun-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G13

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CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Marea– C0L572Italian Seafood 240 Central Park So., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.582.5100. marea-nyc.com. Chef Michael White’s fish and shellfish dishes—lump crabmeat with melon and prosciutto—are served in a room designed to resemble a yacht (the name translates from the Italian for “tide”). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, I12 brunch Sat-Sun; $$$

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4 The financial towers along Wall Street can seem intimidating, but this area hideaway offers a homey respite. | Dina Rata, p. 36 5 The popular Long Island restaurant branches out, setting up shop in Rockefeller Center with an extravagant decor complimented by Mediterranean-inspired seafood. | Limani, p. 36

The Park Room Restaurant– C0L348Continental The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park So., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.521.6655. parklanenewyork.com. Seafood (yellowfin tuna carpaccio) and meats are served against a scenic Central Park backdrop. Breakfast, lunch, dinner G12 daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ South Gate– C0L348Modern American JW Marriott Essex House, 154 Central Park So., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.484.5120. southgaterestau rantnyc.com. An elegant menu is presented in a chic space, with a cream and brown color scheme and prime park views. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ G12

CHELSEA Buddakan– C0LM 3196 odern Asian 75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.6699. budda kannyc.com. The majestically expansive space serves updated dim sum (hoisin-glazed pork belly with spicy shallots, lobster egg rolls) and inventive entrées such as kung pao monkfish, ginger-crusted lamb chops and wok-tossed black H18 pepper rib eye. Dinner nightly; $$$ Cookshop– C0LS 94135 easonal American 156 10th Ave., at W. 20th St., 212.924.4440. cookshopny .com. Chef Marc Meyer prepares sustainable cuisine with Mediterranean flavors (spit-roasted rabbit) at this corner outpost with an open kitchen. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E15

Lyfe Kitchen– C0L572Health Food 248 W. 55th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.265.5933. lyfekitchen.com. Founded by former fast-food executives in California, this quick-service eatery serves healthful dishes (crafted in part

by Oprah Winfrey’s former personal chef Art Smith) that are all under 600 caleries each, from quinoa-buttermilk pancakes to salmon with tomato and fennel. Gluten-free and vegan options. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $ H13 Sisters– C0L572New American 900 Fulton St., btw Washington & Waverly aves., Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, 347.763.2537. sistersbklyn.com. A bar/ resto/café hybrid moves into a space formerly inhabited by a hardware store of the same name, offering charcuterie plates, beers on tap, duck cassoulet and regular live music. The

Empire Diner– C0L4A 951 merican 210 10th Ave., at W. 22nd St., 212.596.7523. empire-diner.com. The iconic, 24-hour, 1940s-style eatery—featured in Manhattan and Home Alone 2—gets a second coming, with Chef Amanda Freitag helming the J16 kitchen. Lunch, dinner daily; $

CHINATOWN Fiat Cafe– C0L78431Italian 203 Mott St., btw Spring & Kenmare sts., 212.969.1809. fiatcafenyc.com.

Bruschetta crostini, antipasti, salads, panini, pasta, chicken tossed with lemon caper sauce and a simple yet elegant bagel and lox, along with a mouthwatering wine list in a cozy space with a hip, vintage feel and a youthful clientele.

E21 Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $$ Peking Duck House– C0L4835Chinese 28 Mott St., btw Pell & Worth sts., 212.227.1810; and one other

NYC location. pekingduckhousenyc.com. In a simply decorated dining room, the namesake classic roast duck is served with housemade pancakes, green scallions, cucumbers and plum sauce. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E21

Vegetarian Dim Sum House– C0L78451Chinese 24 Pell St., btw Bowery & Mott sts., 212.577.7176. vegetariandimsum.com. Wheat gluten and bean curd create mock-meat versions of classic dishes.

Brunch, lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $$ E21

EAST VILLAGE DBGB Kitchen & Bar–French C0L952 137 99 Bowery, btw E. Houston & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. dbgb .com. A Chef Daniel Boulud outpost—which boasts a chic, downtown decor—offers diners 12 varieties of housemade sausage and more than 20 craft beers on tap, plus juicy burgers and succulent shellfish platters. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E19 Root & Bone–American 200 E. 3rd St., btw aves. B & A, 646.682.7080. rootnbone.com. Rural America, in flavor and character, is conjured up by a restaurant that aims to revive a nation’s buried culinary roots. Country boys and girls at heart are catered to with elevated interpretations of down-home dishes, from “Grandma Daisy’s angel biscuits” with honey-roastedchicken jus, fresh thyme and toasted-benneseed sea salt to braised short ribs meat loaf.

Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $ D18 Schnitz– C0L45831International 177 First Ave., at E. 11th St., 646.861.3923. schnitznyc.com. A brick-and-mortar extension of the popular Smorgasburg food stand, this tasty tribute to the breaded and fried cutlet serves up sandwiches, such as the Grumpy Russian (pork loin, pickled cherries, Gorgonzola) in a quick-service atmosphere. Lunch, dinner daily; $ D18

FINANCIAL DISTRICT Cipriani Wall Street– C0L6914I7 talian 55 Wall St., btw William & Hanover sts., 212.699.4099. cipriani.com. A historic building with towering Greek Revival architecture creates an aura of exclusivity as guests sip signature Bellinis and dine on elegant, traditional cuisine.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon-Fri; $$$ E18 Fraunces Tavern– C0L43A 15 merican 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.968.1776. frauncestavern.com.

Founded in 1762, this historic locale, where Gen. George Washington, the nation’s first president, bade farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War, features a selection of traditional American comfort foods, such as smoked haddock chowder and roasted half chicken with duck fat parsnips. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F23 White Street 221 W. Broadway, btw Barclay & Vesey sts., 212.944.8378. whitestreetnyc.com.

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FLATIRON+UNION SQUARE+GRAMERCY ABC Kitchen– C0L5A 186 merican 35 E. 18th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.475.5829. abchome.com. Enjoy Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s regionally grown, organic cuisine in a room constructed with salvaged and recycled building materials. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F17

Gramercy Tavern–American C0L95742 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.477.0777. gramercytavern.com. Guests experience the comfort of a late-19th-century American inn at this popular society staple, and savor such cuisine as halibut with broccoli and beans, and duck breast and confit with pickled ramps.

Main dining room: Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly. Tavern: Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ F16 Marta–Contemporary Italian 29 E. 29th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Madison Ave., 212.651.3800. martamanhattan.com. Restaurateur Danny Meyer made an even bigger name for himself with Shake Shack’s burgers, but now he’s dabbling in another adored dish: pizza. Expect pizza with ultra-thin crusts, rabbit meatballs and negronis. Call for hours; $-$$ F16

GARMENT DISTRICT Keens Steakhouse–Steakhouse C0L417 69 2 W. 36th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.947.3636. keens .com. Established in 1885, this historic steak sanctuary—with the smoking pipes of historical greats lining the ceiling—is a stately setting for a signature mutton chop dish or a juicy prime steak. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G15 Seoul Garden–Korean C0L74319234 W. 32nd St., 2nd fl., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 212.736.9002. seoulgarden32.com. Silken tofu is homemade, pancakes are mixed with seafood and meats are seared on tabletop grills at this authentic eatery hidden on the second floor of a Midtown building. Lunch, dinner daily; $-$$ G15 State Grill and Bar–Steakhouse Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Ave., btw W. 34th & W. 35th sts., 212.216.9693. patinagroup.com. A stately stop for steaks and seafood nestled at the base of the Empire State Building, with leather booths and Art Deco touches. Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ G15

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When two former executives of one of the United States’ most-popular fast-food burger chains get together to start a new counter-service culinary venture, diners might expect the menu to be beef-laden, sauce-slathered and dripping with fat. Not so. Tempting diners with light but flavorful dishes, including the crisp and colorful flatbread pictured here, this West-Coast import caters to the health-conscious customer in a casual atmosphere. | Lyfe Kitchen, p. 37

Chef Warren Baird’s spot, where national history serves as his culinary inspiration: “I’m sick of American food getting a bad rap.” Baird serves monthly family-style “heritage dinners” that explore different time periods, and includes a seductive duck hash (served in a cast-iron skillet) and moist ricotta pancakes (smothered in lemon curd) on his brunch menu.

Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ H18

Greenwich Project–American C0L4237947 W. 8th St., btw Washington Sq. W. & Sixth Ave., 212.253.9333. greenwichprojectnyc.com. Inside a town house adorned with pop art—with a bar on the ground floor and a full restaurant upstairs—guests savor dishes such as crab salad and lobster cavatelli with ramps and crayfish. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ H18 Horchata– C0L4M 1576 exican 470 Sixth Ave., btw W. 11th & W. 12th sts., 212.243.8226. horchatanew york .com. Patrons sip spiked versions of the namesake rice drink while noshing on contemporary takes on traditional plates in a space with communal tables and a distressed tin ceiling.

Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $ G18

HARLEM The Cecil– C0L94318African/Asian/American 210 W. 118th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. & Eighth Ave., 212.866.1262. thececilharlem.com. A blue neon sign welcomes patrons into a glamorous space, with African artifacts, serving a menu highlighting Africa’s influence on global cuisine. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ H5 Chéri– C0L4532French 231 Lenox Ave., btw W. 121st & W. 122nd sts., 212.662.4374. cheriharlem.com.

Contemporary takes on traditional dishes are featured on three-course dinners in a homey yet elegant space with a piano, fireplace, sofas, garden and terrace. Dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ G5 Dinosaur Bar-B-Que–American C0L7 694 00 W. 125th St., at 12th Ave., 212.694.1777; 604 Union St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 347.429.7030. dinosaurbarbque .com. Barbecue thrives north of the MasonDixon Line at this Southern-style eatery, serving finger-lickin’ pulled pork and ribs.

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LITTLE ITALY Ferrara Bakery & Cafe– C0L94318Italian C0L461 97 95 Grand St., btw Mott & Mulberry sts., 212.226.6150. ferraracafe.com. An iconic, fifth-generation dessert haven specializes in pastries, biscotti and espresso. It should be said: Cannoli are a must in this bakery. Open daily; $-$$ E20 Il Cortile– C0L94318Italian C0L61 7 25 Mulberry St., at Hester St., 212.226.6060. ilcortile.com. Linguine alla pescatora with lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari and mussels can be sampled in a brick-walled space with a charming indoor garden area. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E20 Pellegrino’s– C0L94318Italian C0L1 467 38 Mulberry St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 212.226.3177. pellegrinos ristorante.com. Specialties from both northern and southern regions (Roman egg drop soup with spinach, shrimp and asparagus in creamy spaghetti and pan-seared sea scallops) are served at tables that spill onto the sidewalk at this quintessentially “Little Italy” eatery. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E20

LOWER EAST SIDE Antibes Bistro– C0L4156F 8 rench 112 Suffolk St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.533.6088. antibesbistro.com. In a cozy and elegant dining room, reminiscent of a villa in Normandy, guests savor delicate spices and herbs in complex dishes. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; C19 $$ Birds & Bubbles–American 100B Forsyth St., btw Broome & Grand sts., 646.368.9240. birdsandbubbles.com. Opposites attract, and that’s the case at this low-meets-high sanctuary for fried chicken and champagne.

Southern classics are given a modern twist by Chef Sarah Simmons. Dinner Tues-Sun; $$ D21 Dirty French–French The Ludlow, 180 Ludlow St., btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 212.254.3000. dirtyfrench.com. Classic French cuisine gets spiced up with Moroccan and Orleanian influences in a spacious, wood-filled space with

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Friend of a Farmer– C0L216American 77 Irving Pl., btw E. 18th & E. 19th sts., 212.477.2188. friendofafarmerny.com. Inspired by co-owner Terry Morabito’s rural upbringing, this rustic nook exudes country charm (the dining room looks like a grandmother’s cottage) with simply prepared dishes. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F17

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Bagatelle– C0eLnF 4168r7F rench/Mediterranean 1 Little W. 12th St., btw W. 9th & Washington sts., 212.484.2110. bagatellenyc.com. Part formal dining experience, part club excursion, this restaurant with multiple international locations serves French-inflected dishes, such as foie gras sliders. As night approaches, strobe lights rise and a previously subdued dining room transforms into an energetic dance party. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ I17 Catch– C0L4168N 7 ew American 21 Ninth Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.392.5978. emmgrp.com. Top Chef Season 3 winner Hung Hunyh creates a seafood-centric menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences—broken into categories such as “big fish” (crispy whole snapper)—in a warm, expansive space. Dinner nightly; $$$ I17 Old Homestead Steakhouse– C0L65374Steak House 56 Ninth Ave., btw W. 14th & W. 15th sts., 212.242.9040. theoldhomesteadsteakhouse.com.

Prime cuts, such as filet mignon and sirloin steak au poivre, have been served in this historic bastion of red meat since 1868. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$ J17

MIDTOWN EAST Benjamin Steak House– C0L34S 1 teak House Dylan Hotel, 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.297.9177. benjaminsteakhouse.com.

Executive Chef Arturo McLeod prepares six cuts of USDA prime steaks—dry-aged on the premises—and succulent seafood options, including buttery half-lobster—at this classic spot. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F14 Charlie Palmer Steak 3 E. 54th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.559.8440. charliepal mer.com. A modern dining room where guests sample steaks, chops and seafood dishes, from bone-in New York strip steak and Colorado lamb chops to buttered Maine lobster with crab stuffing to thyme-roasted striped bass with sweet onion-pepper relish. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ F13 Darbar C0L1 5816 52 E. 46th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. www.darbarny.com. This inviting bi-level restaurant and lounge presents dishes with a transethnic touch, from spicy shrimp curry to potato croquettes stuffed with goat cheese to reshni kebab (chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic and cream cheese). Lunch, dinner daily; $$ F14 San Martin– C0L642I1 nternational 143 E. 49th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.832.0888. sanmartin restaurantny.com. Spanish melds with Italian in European specialties—including paella valenciana and veal Marsala—that are served in a bright dining room with colorful banquettes. Live jazz, first Tues of every month 6-9 p.m. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E1

MURRAY HILL Kailash Parbat– C0L4I576 ndian 99 Lexington Ave., at E. 27th St., 212.679.4238. kailashparbatny.com.

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Kokum– C0L4I951 ndian 106 Lexington Ave., btw E. 27th & E. 28th sts., 212.684.6842. kokumny.com. The tastes of South India, simmered into dishes such as lentil-coconut soup and lamb saag with spinach and ginger, in a sleek, narrow dining room. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E16 The Peacock– C0L4B 951 ritish/American 24 E. 39th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 646.837.6776. thepeacocknyc.com. This charming restaurant serves English dishes (rabbit pie with apple cider). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F15

Rainbow Room 30 Rockefeller Plz., 65th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.632.5000. rainbowroom .com. The storied rooftop bar and restaurant returns after a five-year hiatus, delivering retro cuisine (from oysters Rockefeller to roasted Long Island duck to beef Wellington), live entertainment amid skyline views. Reservations only (at least 60 days in advance). Dinner Mon, brunch Sun; $$$$ G13 Rock Center Café– C0L347American Rockefeller Center, 20 W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7620. patinagroup.com. Original Warhol prints, an outdoor café at Rockefeller Center and bold dishes make this restaurant modern and memorable. Breakfast Mon-Fri, lunch Mon-Sat, G13 dinner nightly; $$$ The Sea Grill– C0L347Seafood Rockefeller Center, 19 W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7610. patinagroup.com. Ocean fare, such as succulent shellfish platters, jumbo crab cakes and butter-poached Arctic char, served in an elegant, spacious restaurant within iconic Rockefeller G13 Center. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$

SOHO+NOLITA Il Mulino Prime–Italian Steak House 331 W. Broadway, at Grand St., 212.226.0020. A SoHo oasis for modern takes on Italian classics like chicken parmigiana, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ F20. Trattoria Il Mulino–Contemporary Italian 36 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.777.8448. ilmulino.com. A casual counterpart to its sought-after, Uptown sister restaurant, this lively dining room draws young, stylish crowds with an elegant menu of antipasti (chef’s selection of cured meats and cheeses), wood-fired pizza, salads, soups, pastas, and meat and fish dishes (filet mignon with grilled asparagus to Chilean sea bass). The sleek space features a mural on the back wall, a modern industrial vibe and stainless steel accents. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ E17. Il Mulino New York–Italian 86 W. 3rd St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.673.3783; and one other NYC location. A leader in NYC’s Italian cuisine scene serves hearty dishes from Italy’s Abruzzi region in the West Village. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ G19.

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Williamsburg in Brooklyn has a thriving gay scene, and the newest comer to the ‘hood was designed to turn things up a notch. Opened by proprietors of queer Manhattan standbys Eastern Bloc and Bedlam, Lovegun’s two stories, weekly parties, guest DJs and visiting nightlife names draw Manhattanites to this dance factory off the L train. | Lovegun, p. 41

cook.com. With a name representing both the spot’s home street (”Ken” for Kenmare) and the talent in its kitchen (”Cook” for the in-house chefs), this restaurant serves a menu of signature dishes (from oysters Rockefeller to fried chicken) in a space with pressed tin ceilings, vintage leather banquettes and polished brass decor elements. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E19

Sanctuary T C0L723337B W. Broadway, btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.941.7832. sanctuaryt.com. This calming retreat boasts a full kitchen and bar where dishes pair well with more than 80 different types of teas. Cocktails are infused with natural ingredients such as jasmine, elderflower and rose petals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F19

THEATER DISTRICT+HELL’S KITCHEN The Back Room at One57 153 W. 57th St., 3rd fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.897.2188. hyatt .com. A sleek and modern dining room, with a black, cream and brown color scheme, serves fine steaks and updated classic entrées (maple-brined pork with gingered fruit and chickpea pancakes). Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ G12 Brasserie 8 1/2– C0L972F 15 rench 9 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.829.0812. brasserie812.com. Patrons experience a modern, art-filled ambience—including a sweeping staircase and stained-glass work by Fernand Léger—and contemporary French fare. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner nightly, brunch Sun; $$ G13 Chez Josephine–FrenchefrF 414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925. chezjosephine .com. A Broadway tradition since 1986, Chez Josephine is a tribute to the legendary Josephine Baker, with live music and a tantalizing menu served in a sexy, stylish setting. Dinner Tues-Sun., live piano brunch Sun; $$ I14 Churrascaria Plataforma– C0L31B 49 razilian Rotisserie Steakhouse 316 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.245.0505. churrascaria plataforma.com. Tender cuts of meat and prime

poultry are carved tableside by attentive servers at this haven for Brazilian eats. Plus, a lively bar serving the Latin American nation’s most famous cocktail export, the caipirinha (fresh lime, sugar, ice and cachaça). Lunch, dinner daily; I13 $$$

Le Bernardin– C0L5729Seafood 155 W. 51st St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.554.1515. le-bernardin .com. Red snapper with smoked sweet paprika sauce and sautéed codfish with leek and grape parfait are among French-born Chef Eric Ripert’s specialties at this fine dining destination. Lunch H13 Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$ Sardi’s– C0L5281Continental 234 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.221.8440. sardis.com. Since 1921, this legendary restaurant—known for its humorous celebrity caricatures—has provided a festive pre- and post-theater experience. Dishes include jumbo lump crab cakes and grilled sirloin steak. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sun; $$ H14 The Wayfarer 101 W. 57th St., at Sixth Ave., 212.691.0030. wayfarernyc.com. A modern and elegant dining room—just blocks from Central Park and outfitted with mod light fixtures, high ceilings and comfy booths—serves an elevated menu of fresh seafood dishes (think: deconstructed lobster bisque, oysters, crispy-skin salmon and grilled prawns), prime steaks and strong cocktails. Brunch, lunch Sat-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$-$$$$ G13

TRIBECA American Cut– C0L45786Steak House 363 Greenwich St., btw Franklin & Harrison sts., 212.226.4736. americancutsteakhouse.com. Iron Chef winner Marc Forgione expands to TriBeCa with a luxurious and manly steak house, featuring an Art Deco decor and a tantalizing steak coated in pastrami spice. Dinner nightly; $$$ H21 Bâtard– C0L4589New American 239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. myriadrestaurant group.com. European-inflected fare (dishes such as octopus “pastrami,“ turbot with organic egg yolk and black olive tortellini) is offered

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Racines NY–French 94 Chambers St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.3400. racines nycom. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients at this French resto and wine bar, serving elegant dishes (lamb with fennel, artichoke with salsa verde, gnocchi with rosemary) and a selection of international, organic wines in a space with exposed brick and clean, white accents. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ F21

UPPER EAST SIDE Daniel– C0L769French 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033. danielnyc.com.

The namesake establishment of celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud, who has received multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation celebrating his skills, offers refined diners elevated fare (duck terrine with basil-poached peach) in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$ F12 Drunken Munkey NYC– C0L9687Indian 338 E 92nd St., 646.998.6400. drunkenmunkeynyc.com.

Imbibing gets the imperial treatment at this hub of colonial-era cocktails, an Upper East Side bar and eatery inspired by the tastes and aesthetics of British-occupied India. Cocktails can be paired with curries and South Asian savories.

Dinner nightly; $$ E8 Serendipity 3– C0L9I6185 nternational/American 225 E. 60th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.838.3531. serendipity3.com. Open since 1954, this sweet spot—which has attracted big names throughout its 60-year history, from Jackie O to Cher—is known for its challah bread BLTs. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E12

UPPER WEST SIDE Lincoln Center Kitchen Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.874.7000. lincolncenterkitchen.com.

American classics are given global touches by Chef Ed Brown at this restaurant located within Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Lunch Fri-Sat matinee dates only, dinner Tues-Sat; $$$$ I12 Per Se– C0L9687French Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9335. perseny.com. Easily among the most exclusive restaurants in the city, this high-end venue serves tasting menus. Dress to impress. Reservations required. Lunch Fri-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$$ I12 Robert C0L639Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl., at Eighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730. robertnyc.com. In a colorful, sculptural dining room overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle, diners sample dishes that can include crispy ricotta gnocchi with spinach, pancetta and blue cheese sauce; and filet mignon with foie gras mousse and shaved truffles. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$-$$$$ I12

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718.255.1947. astorroom.com. Paying homage to Astoria’s role in film’s great Silent Era, this opulent 3,000-square-foot supper club, complete with a grand marble staircase and original tiling, serves throwback fare, such as oysters Rockefeller and lobster thermidor.

Nightly live music. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$

The Gorbals Space Ninety 8, 98 N. 6th St., btw Berry St. & Whythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.387.0195. thegorbalsbk.com. Inside the new Urban Outfitters complex (which has become a symbol of rapid gentrification), a menu by Top Chef Ilan Hall is divided into catagories such as “coop” (chicken schnitzel with toasted cream pomme purée), “stream” (pickled mussels with saffron and saltwort), “field” (fermented celery broth with apples and crispy Parmesan) and “barn” (bacon-wrapped matzo balls with horseradish-mayo). Dinner nightly; $$

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Luksus 615 Manhattan Ave., btw Nassau Ave. & Driggs St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718.389.6034. luksusnyc.com. Translating to ‘luxury’ from Danish, this restaurant, housed in the back of Tørst beer hall, serves modern and elemental tasting menus by Chef Daniel Burns. Dinner Tues-Sun; $$$

BARS+LOUNGES The Campbell Apartment C0L426G 18 rand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., btw E. 42nd & E. 43rd sts., 212.953.0409. hospitalityholdings.com.

The former private office and salon of 1920s tycoon John W. Campbell is now a cozy and atmospheric Belle Epoque-style cocktail den located in Grand Central Terminal. Cocktails, whether proprietary or classic, are made with care by experienced, formally dressed bartenders. Strict dress code (jacket/business casual) applies. Mon-Thurs noon-1 a.m., Fri-Sat noon-2 a.m., Sun noon-midnight. F14 Lovegun 617 Grand St., btw Lorimer & Leonard sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, no phone or website.

Neon lights and go-go boys draw colorful characters at this Williamsburg gay bar. It’s more about the vibe and energetic crowds than bespoke cocktails here. Nightly 5 p.m.-4 a.m.

Pouring Ribbons 225 Ave. B, 2nd fl., btw E. 13th & E. 14th sts., 917.656.6788. pouringribbons .com. An insider’s spot, this cocktail bar excels at fine mixology, with a menu of complex house cocktails—from After Laughter (Dorothy Parker gin, lemon, Aperol, egg white, Giffard Pamplemousse) to Dueling Banjos (two types of bourbon, lemon, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, corn milk) —in a warm and casual space.

Reservations strongly recommended. Nightly 6 p.m.-2 a.m. C18 Ward III C0L41631 2 11 Reade St., at West Broadway, 212.240.9194. ward3.com. What’s your preference? Vodka or gin, sweet or savory, crisp or full, ginger or clove? Tell the bartender your taste, and he’ll custom-create a cocktail for you in this dimly lit lounge with tufted leather banquettes, exposed brick walls and antique mirrors. Mon-Fri 4 p.m.-4 a.m., Sat 5 p.m.4 a.m. G21

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RECENT OPENINGS Broken English 56 Crosby St., btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.219.1264. brokenenglishjewelry .com. A popular fine jewelry store from Los Angeles brings a curated selection of pieces from more than 50 contemporary designers, along with a collection of sophisticated vintage jewelry, to its new East Coast flagship. F20 Fox & Jane Salon 104 W. 83rd St., at Columbus Ave., 646.478.7948; and three other NYC locations. foxandjanesalon.com. This chic hair salon has expanded uptown with an inviting, two-story space that offers everything from basic trims to full makeovers. I9

Josie Natori 253 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 646.684.4934. natori.com. Modern, ready-to-wear apparel in a palette of dark heather gray, antique cream and vermilion red fills this NoLIta boutique, which is inspired by Russian culture. E20 Normal 150 W. 22nd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.600.4423. nrml.com. With 10 3-D printers lining the perimeter of its Chelsea flagship store, Normal sculpts tailor-made earphones customized to fit shoppers’ ears and design preferences. H17 Polo Ralph Lauren C0L47 576 11 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 646.774.3900; and various other NYC locations.

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Stuart WeitzmanC0L14956 625 Madison Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 212.750.2555; and four other NYC locations. stuartweitzman.com. This native New York designer produces innovative shoes and handbags. F13

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Tender ButtonsC0L6394 143 E. 62nd St., at Lexington Ave., 212.758.7004. tenderbuttons-nyc.com. This museumlike boutique is filled with a vast selection of old and new fasteners, including European couturier and blazer buttons. I12

Kate Spade SaturdayC0L4796 152 Spring St., btw Wooster St. & W. Broadway, 212.431.3123. saturday.com. First launched in Tokyo in March 2013, Kate Spade takes her line of carefree clothing, eye-catching bags, bold accessories, funky jewelry and travel gear for women to a SoHo storefront. G20

United NudeC0L9653 25 Bond St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.420.6000. unitednude.com.

Architecture-inspired and futuristic footwear for men and women is available in such bright hues as neon green and turquoise. E19

LimoLand C0L61873829 Washington St., btw Gansevoort & Little W. 12th sts., 888.546.6174. shoplimoland .com. Casual men’s hoodies, tees, sweaters, outerwear and more come in vibrant colors and geometric patterns. I18

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Lisa Perry C0L6379 4 88 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 212.431.7467. lisaperrystyle.com. Bright, modish, 1960s-inspired dresses in bold colors and simple geometric prints are joined by a lifestyle collection consisting of bedding, throw pillows, stationery, towels and more. F10

Altman LuggageC0L5146 135 Orchard St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.254.7275. altmanluggage.com.

A large selection of brand-name baggage, including Tumi and Samsonite, plus watches, writing instruments and small leather goods. D20 CitiShoesC0L17945 445 Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.3200. citishoes.com. Casual and dress shoes for men from such brands as Church’s, Alden, Mephisto and Rockport. F13 Fine and Dandy Shop 445 W. 49th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.247.4847. fineanddandy shop.com. This specialty boutique offers thousands of ways for dapper guys to add flair to their wardrobe with its stock of made-inAmerica accessories, including whimsical lapel pins, printed pocket squares, bow ties, stylish hats, old-fashioned grooming supplies and one-of-a-kind vintage items. I14 Florsheim Shoe Shop 444 Madison Ave., btw E. 49th & E. 50th sts., 212.752.8017. florsheim .com. Established in 1892, this Chicago-based men’s footwear company creates stylish shoes, such as the popular Riva slip-on dress shoe and zippered boots, for a customer base of “entrepreneurs and self-starters in big cities and small towns.” F14 Goorin Bros.C0L41837 337 Bleecker St., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.256.1895; and two other NYC locations. goorin.com. The San Francisco-based, family-owned millinery creates classic hat styles in rich fabrics for men, women and children. H18 Henri Bendel C0L4687 5 12 Fifth Ave., btw 55th & 56th sts., 212.247.1100. henribendel.com. This chic emporium of women’s accessories, gifts, handbags and more offers sophisticated luxury products in imaginative designs. F13 Moscot C0L411 392 08 Orchard St., at Delancey St., 212.477.3796; and two other NYC locations. moscot.com. Frames for prescription lenses and sunglasses are made in materials ranging from acetate to thin aviator-style metal at this NYC institution, which is 100 years old. D20 Porsche Design C0L712624 Madison Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.308.1786; 465 W. Broadway, btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.475.0747. porsche-design .com. The sturdy yet sleek collection of products includes stylish apparel for men and women, durable luggage, high-tech phones and sporty timepieces. F12, G19 Shoe ParlorC0L7241 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.842.0574. shoeparlor.com. Men and women find a variety of footwear styles, including UGG boots, Clarks Wallabees, Jeffrey Campbell clogs and Skechers sneakers. H13

Cockpit USAC0L3285 15 W. 39th St., 12th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.1616. cockpitusa.com. Classic American contemporary and replica clothing for men, women and children inspired by military garb of all eras—including leather flight jackets made in the USA—available at the line’s showroom. By appointment only. G14 Everything But WaterC0L456 1060 Madison Ave., at E. 80th St., 212.249.4052. everythingbutwater .com. Fit specialists at this Upper East Side boutique help customers find the perfect size and style of swimwear from brands such as Mara Hoffman, Miraclesuit, ViX Swimwear and Eco Swim. A selection of resort wear, flip-flops, accessories and sunscreen are also available. F10 FigueC0L495 268 Elizabeth St., at E. Houston St., 212.380.7970. figue.com. The first NYC storefront of luxury fashion and lifestyle brand Figue boasts an array of ready-to-wear clothes, purses, leather goods and accessories with a bohemian, exploration-inspired feel. E20 Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave., btw W. 122nd & W. 123rd sts., 646.707.0070. harlemhaber dashery.com. The retail outpost of 5001 Flavors, a custom clothing company for celebrities, artists and athletes, offers limited-edition apparel, signature accessories and stylish sneakers, only available at this boutique. G5 IntermixC0L68391 1003 Madison Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.249.7858; and seven other NYC locations. intermixonline.com. Trendy fashions from such designers, jewelers and shoemakers as Helmut Lang, Mulberry, Brian Atwood, Yigal Azrouël, Stella McCartney and Missoni are available at this shop. F10 IntimacyC0L4685 1252 Madison Ave., at E. 90th St., 212.860.8366; and various other NYC locations. myintimacy.com. The staff at this underwear, lingerie and swimwear store, which carries high-quality brands such as Marie Jo L’Aventure, Freya and Panache, is trained to help women find their perfect size during fitting sessions. F8 John VarvatosC0L784 765 Madison Ave., btw E. 65th & E. 66th sts., 212.760.2414; and two other NYC

locations. johnvarvatos.com. Luxurious but sporty jackets, trousers and other apparel, plus accessories and footwear for men. F11

Maximilian Fur Salon at Bloomingdale’s C0L315Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 4th fl., at E. 59th St., 212.705.3335. maximilian.com. Full-length coats and shorter jackets by top designers including Bisang, Dennis Basso, Elie Tahari, Féraud, Michael Kors and Zac Posen are available. Services include restyling, redesigning, storage, cleaning and alterations. E12 Rafel Shearling C0L74216 W. 29th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.564.8874. rafel.com. The wholesale and retail shearling manufacturer crafts warm and versatile coats and jackets in a variety of styles. H16 A Second ChanceC0L6428 1109-1111 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041; 155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155. asecondchanceresale.com. The upscale consignment shop carries gently used designer handbags, clothing, jewelry and accessories from such brands as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton, as well as clothing for femmes. E10, G19 Ted Baker London C0L329595 Fifth Ave., btw 48th & 49th sts., 212.317.1514; and two other NYC locations. tedbaker.com. The British lifestyle brand offers cheekily designed and tailored garments for both men and women, as well as accessories. G13

BEAUTY+HEALTH Bond No. 9 New YorkC0L58429 9 Bond St., btw Lafayette St. & Broadway, 212.228.1732; and three other NYC locations. bondno9.com. An extravagant perfume house, where more than 40 scents are named after NYC’s neighborhoods, thoroughfares, public greens and more. E19 Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C.C0L58731 230 Park Ave., Ste. 1164, at E. 46th St., 212.682.5180. drlinhart .com. An official dentist of the Miss Universe Organization, Dr. Linhart specializes in cosmetic and restorative procedures and offers his own INNEWYORK.COM | JANUARY 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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ralphlauren.com. This well-known American designer’s recently opened flagship offers three floors of clothing, including the complete Polo menswear collection and Polo women’s line, along with the brand’s first coffee shop. F13

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shops+services Pearlinbrite™ laser tooth whitening. Patients can receive treatments in the Continental Room, a luxurious private suite. F14

Graceful Services & Graceful SpaC0L3581 Graceful Spa, 205 W. 14th St., 2nd fl., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.675.5145; Graceful Services, 1095 Second Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 57th & E. 58th sts., 212.593.9904. gracefulservices.com.

Traditional Chinese and Thai, plus prenatal massage, stretching, immunity boosting and circulation-stimulating treatments, body scrubs, facials are these spas’ specialty. H12, E13 Wellington Hair SpaC0L4315 119 W. 23rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.206.7962. wellingtonhairspa .com. With over 20 years of experience, stylist Patrick Wellington offers precision cuts and trims, color and chemical services, intensive treatments and natural hair care styles, all geared toward an African-American clientele. H16

BOOKS Idlewild BooksC0L3156 249 Warren St., btw Smith & Court sts., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718.403.9600; and one other NYC location. idlewildbooks.com.

This independent bookshop specializes in travel literature and guidebooks on destinations throughout the world. A24 St. Mark’s Bookshop C0L41389136 E. 3rd St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.260.7853. stmarksbookshop .com. New arrivals constantly replenish the shelves at this East Village staple, which also hosts literary events. E18 Strand BookstoreC0L574 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. strandbooks.com. New, used, out-of-print and rare books are housed in this well-established warehouse. E18

DEPT. STORES+CENTERS Barneys New YorkC0L32496 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900. barneys.com.

Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers, plus shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares. F12 Bergdorf GoodmanC0L32749 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. bergdorfgoodman.com.

Designer labels, accessories and cosmetics and the 2,000-square-foot Chanel boutique, in a setting overlooking The Plaza Hotel. G12 Bloomingdale’sC0L3294 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000; 504 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.729.5900. bloomingdales.com.

Couture and ready-to-wear fashions, gifts and accessories. Amenities include a coat check and translators. International Visitors’ Information: 212.705.2098. E12, F20 Century 21C0L31295 1972 Broadway, btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts., 212.518.2121; 22 Cortlandt St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.9092; and two other NYC locations. c21stores.com. Shoppers can save up to 65 percent on designer apparel for men, women and kids, as well as makeup, shoes, accessories and more. F22, I11 Lord & Taylor C0L964 1 24 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. lordandtaylor.com. Cuttingedge and classic clothing and accessories for

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Macy’s Herald SquareC0L36 Broadway, at W. 34th St., 212.695.4400; Event information: 212.494.4495; Puppet Theatre (large groups): 212.494.1917. macys.com. The world’s largest department store is bursting with designer clothing, luggage, accessories and furniture.

Personal shopping is also available. G15 Saks Fifth AvenueC0L362 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000. saksfifthavenue.com. The landmark department store offers a mélange of top designer fashions, plus home decor items, handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and unique editions of designer fragrances by Burberry and Maison Martin Margiela. G13 The Shops at Columbus Circle Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300. theshopsatcolumbus circle.com. This retail and dining complex features more than 40 stores, including Hugo Boss and Montmartre, along with the Restaurant and Bar Collection and a park-view atrium. I12

FLEA MARKETS+MARKETS Brooklyn Flea Schedule and location varies, see brooklynflea.com for up-to-date information.

C0L53Furniture, jewelry, bicycles, clothing and more from over 150 local artists are on offer, plus exciting food from local vendors.

Chelsea Market C0L7 67 5 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts. 212.652.2110. chelseamarket.com. A huge indoor market offering a wide variety of shops and services. In addition to fresh produce, meats, cheese and everything else edible, there are cafés, gift shops and the indie designer marketplace Artists & Fleas. J17 Greenflea C0LColumbus 594 Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. greenfleamarkets.com.

This market offers a range of merchandise, including new and antique home goods, jewelry, books, clothing and food vendors. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free, rain or shine. I10

GIFTS+HOME ABC Carpet & Home C0L796888 Broadway, at E. 19th St., 212.473.3000. abchome.com. One of the largest carpet and rug stores in the world also offers home furnishings, including antiques, reproduction furniture and accessories. F17 Hammacher Schlemmer C0L5821 97 47 E. 57th St., btw Third & Lexington Aves., 800.421.9002. hammacher.com. This innovative, historical retailer was the first to offer such imaginative products for travel, home and personal care as the pop-up toaster and electric shaver. E13 Just BulbsC0L438 220 E. 60th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.888.5707. justbulbsnyc.com.

Just as the name suggests, this store sells a selection of lightbulbs in various sizes, types, colors and shapes. E12 The Shop at The Standard, High Line 444 W. 13th St., btw Washington St. & 10th Ave., 212.645.4646. standardhotels.com. Located in a INNEWYORK.COM | JANUARY 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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Starbright Floral DesignC0L321 150 W. 28th St., Studio 201, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 800.520.8999. starflor.com. Over 500 types of flora, including rare and unusual blossoms, as well as chocolates and gift baskets. Event-planning is a specialty. Shipping available. H16

JEWELRY Tiffany & Co. C0L727 6 27 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000.; and two other NYC locations. tiffany.com. The world-famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, sterling flatware, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all of which come wrapped in the signature robin’s egg blue boxes. F12 TourneauC0L341 510 Madison Ave., btw E. 52nd & E 53rd sts., 212.758.5830; 12 E. 57th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.758.7300. tourneau .com. The world’s largest authorized purveyor of fine timepieces offers more than 8,000 styles from top international watchmakers, including Ferragamo and TAG Heuer. F13, F12 Wempe JewelersC0L3415 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. wempe.com. Fifth Avenue’s only official Rolex dealer also offers pieces from other prestigious brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Baume & Mercier, plus jewelry such as gold earrings, diamond rings, silver charms, pearl necklaces and precious gems. G13

SPECIAL SERVICES AIRE Ancient Baths C0L913588 Franklin St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.274.3777. ancientbathsny .com. Visitors experience relaxation through a thermal treatment inspired by Greek and Roman baths, including illuminated hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room, massages and hot marble benches. F21 The Carlton Hotel 88 Madison Ave., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 212.532.4100. carltonhotelny .com. David Rockwell designed hundreds of guest rooms at this hotel, which also features four new specialty suites that connect to offer space for a small gathering or cocktail reception. F16

The New Balance Experience Store C0L461 5 50 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. newbalance .com. Trained fit specialists help customers discover their perfect shoe size at this 4,000-square-foot space. Shoppers can also design their own sneakers at the customization station. G17

TECH & MUSIC B&H Photo, Video, Pro AudioC0L79468 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.444.6615. bhphotovideo.com.

More than 100,000 tech products, including cameras, camcorders, film and tripods. I15 GTR Store Showroom 141 W. 28th St., 4th fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.460.8472. gtrstore.com. This guitar mecca, which offers a fully stocked bar made out of amps, showcases more than 400 guitars by legendary brands like Fender, Gibson and D’Angelico. Staff can assist with all music-related needs. G16 MakerBot C0L412298 Mulberry St., btw Houston & Bleecker sts., 347.457.5758. makerbot.com/ retail-store. The retail outlet from the leader in 3-D printing features a photo booth that immortalizes its subject in a 3-D portrait. E19

TOYS+GAMES American Girl Place New YorkC0L3816 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. americangirl.com.

In addition to the popular doll collection, there are accessories, matching doll-and-girl apparel, a complete line of books and fun programs and events. Guests can also enjoy a photo booth and doll hair salon. G13 FAO SchwarzC0L5931 767 Fifth Ave., at 58th St., 212.644.9400. fao.com. Home of the famous Dance-On Piano, this toy emporium delights with stuffed animals, a second-floor LEGO section, endless choices of toys and dolls, and numerous interactive areas. G17 kidding aroundC0L4862 60 W. 15th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.645.6337; Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.972.8697. kiddingaroundtoys.com.

This family-owned store specializes in toys and games, clothes, gifts and party favors for boys and girls of all ages. F17, F14

Shop With Rox shopwithrox.nyc. Fashionista Roxanne Hauldren customizes personal shopping tours for any age, size, style and budget. Clients can score discounts on designer clothes, check out sample sales and gain access to showrooms.

Online reservations are recommended, but last-minute tours are sometimes available. Email shopwithrox@gmail.com or call 917.239.7233.

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New York VintageC0L196 117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.647.1107. newyorkvintage .com. High-end designer vintage from such labels as Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. H16

Labor Skate ShopC0L428 46 Canal St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 646.351.6792. laborskateshop.com.

Skateboarder James Rewolinski offers a variety of deck brands, as well as wheels, board parts, hats, T-shirts and tote bags. C20 NBA StoreC0L3571 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.515.6221. nba.com/nycstore. Team jerseys, basketballs, gifts and shoes fill this arena-style sports emporium. G13

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Narnia C0L71 534 61 Rivington St., btw Clinton & Suffolk sts., 212.979.0661. narniavintage.com. This small vintage boutique is a treasure trove of apparel, boots, bags and jewelry from design stars of the last century, including Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. C19

Tokio 7C0L4162 83 E. 7th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.353.8443. tokio7.net. This consignment boutique stocks classic vintage and funky designs, by both high-end labels and up-andcoming East Village designers. D18

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MUSEUMS 1 An immersive exhibition of classic model trains, scenic elements and toys keep the festive spirit going thru Feb. 22 with Holiday Express: Toys and Trains From the Jerni Collection. | New-York Historical Society, p. 50 2 Patience, Paper, Pen and Brush: Botanical Artwork by Dick Rauh, thru Jan. 27, displays the intricate, architectural nature of plants, like this Long-Leaved Bear’s Breech, as seen through the art and chapbooks of a fellow of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium Society. | Brooklyn Botanic Garden, p. 50 3 More than 300 dynamic images, including Herbert Bayer’s “Humanly Impossible,” capture the richness of the photography scene between the First and Second World Wars in Modern Photographs From the Thomas Walther Collection, 1909–1949, thru Apr. 19. | Museum of Modern Art, p. 50

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American Airpower MuseumC0L362 Republic Airport, 1230 New Highway, at Farmingdale Rd., Farmingdale, L.I., 631.293.6398. americanairpow ermuseum.com. Features a vast selection of hangars built during World War II and operational warplanes from WWII battles. Thurs-Sun 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 veterans/seniors (65+), $5 children 4-12, under 4 free.

American Folk Art Museum 05 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Ave., btw W. 65th & W. 66th sts., 212.595.9533. folkartmuseum.com. Offers exhibits of Americana, crafts and collectibles, dating from the 18th century to today. Tues-Sat noon-7:30 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.; Free. I12 American Museum of Natural HistoryC0L365 Central Park W., at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100.

amnh.org. Guests explore halls filled with dinosaur skeletons, historical dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals (including a rare 2-foot-long jade slab) and more. Thru Aug. 9: Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Suggested $22 adults, $17 seniors/ students (with ID), $12.50 ages 2-12. I10

Asia Society and Museum C0L594725 Park Ave., at E. 70th St., 212.288.6400. asiasociety.org.

Lectures, exhibitions and public events promote understanding among the people and institutions of the United States and Asia.

Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students (with ID), children under 16 and Fri 6-9 p.m. free. F11 Brooklyn MuseumC0L367 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. brooklynmuseum.org. Multiple

PHOTOS: LUTS TOY COMPANY FLOOR TOY TRAIN SET, COURTESY THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE JERNI COLLECTION; DICK RAUH, “ACANTHUS BALCANICUS (SYN. HUNGARICUS) LONG-LEAVED BEAR’S BREECH,” COURTESY DICK RAUH; HERBERT BAYER, “HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE,” © 2014 ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK/VG BILD-KUNST, BONN; JEWELRY, ©SERVETTE OVERSEAS LIMITED 2013, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Cooper Hewitt 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. cooperhewitt.org. Located in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, this recently renovated Smithsonian museum aims to redefine how visitors interact with exhibits by using groundbreaking technology to help historic as well as contemporary design come alive. Sun-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7 students (with ID), under 18 free, Sat 6-9 p.m. pay what you wish. F9 Ellis Island Immigration Museum 05 Ferry (Statue Cruises): 201.604.2800. ellisisland.org.

Visitors seeking their heritage are welcomed on this historic island to view artifacts and exhibits, and take an audio tour. Open daily; Free.

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4 Glittering jewels from India demonstrate the changing styles from the Mughal period to the early 20th century in Treasures From India: Jewels From the Al-Thani Collection, thru Jan. 25. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this page

Fraunces Tavern Museum 0316 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778. frauncestavern museum.org. Built in 1719 as a residence for the merchant Stephen Delancey, the building houses Revolutionary War-era manuscripts, regular exhibitions and period rooms. Daily noon-5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 seniors (65+)/ages 6-8/students, under 5 free. F23 The Frick Collection 1 E. 70th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.0700. frick.org.

Oriental rugs, furnishings and paintings by old masters, including Rembrandt and François Boucher, are on display in the former home of Henry Clay Frick. Thru Feb. 1: El Greco at The Frick Collection. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students, Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. pay what you wish; children under 10 are not admitted. G11

permanent collections containing more than 1 million objects, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to American and European contemporary art, are housed in this Beaux Arts building. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., first Sat of every month (except Sept.) 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Suggested $16 adults, $10 seniors (62+)/students, visitors 19 and under free, first Sat of every month (except Sept.) 5-11 p.m. free.

Children’s Museum of ManhattanC0L5314 212 W. 83rd St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.721.1223. cmom.org. Interactive exhibitions for parents and their children, such as EatSleepPlay: Building Health Every Day and Adventures With Dora and Diego, promote learning, fun and healthy habits. Tues-Fri, Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; $11 adults/children, $7 seniors, under 1 and first Fri of each month 5-8 p.m. free. J9

Grey Art Gallery C0L6431 8 00 Washington Sq. E., at University & Waverly pls., 212.998.6780. nyu.edu/ greyart. The fine arts museum of New York University emphasizes the historical and cultural aspects of art. Tues, Thurs-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Suggested admission $3. F18 Guggenheim MuseumC0L136 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. guggenheim.org. One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous spiraling landmark celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009.

Thru Jan. 7: Zero: Countdown to Tomorrow, 1950s-60s. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; $22 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/ students (with ID), under 12 free, Sat 5:45-7:45 p.m. pay what you wish. G8 International Center of PhotographyC0L4673 1133 Sixth Ave., at W. 43rd St., 212.857.0000. icp.org. More than 100,000 photographs are in the permanent collection of this museum and

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumC0L4673 Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. intrepidmuseum.org. The famed aircraft carrier offers multimedia presentations, exhibits and flight simulators, the submarine USS Growler, British Airways Concorde and space shuttle Enterprise.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; General admission: $24 adults, $20 seniors (62+)/college students, $19 children ages 7-17, $17 veterans, $12 ages 3-6, under 3, retired military and active duty free. K14 The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. thejewishmuseum.org.

A noted repository of paintings, sculpture, drawings, films, theater and concerts exploring 4,000 years of Jewish culture. Fri-Tues 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7.50 students, under 18 and Sat free, Thurs 5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. G8 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. metmuseum.org.

Known for its vast collections of American, medieval, Oriental, Oceanic, Islamic and ancient arts, plus the Costume Institute, galleries of 19thand 20th-century European paintings and sculpture and rotating exhibitions. Thru Feb. 1: El Greco in New York. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Suggested $25 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $12 students (with ID), under 12 with adult free. G9 The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. themorgan.org.

The priceless collection of books, manuscripts, drawings and prints includes three extant copies of the Gutenberg Bible. Thru Jan. 25: Cy Twombly: Treatise on the Veil. Tues-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+)/students/ages 13-16, under 13 with adult and Fri 7-9 p.m. free. F15 The Museum at FIT C0L3Seventh Ave., at W. 27th St., 212.217.4558. fitnyc.edu. Fashion is celebrated through programs and exhibitions at this institution dedicated to noteworthy designers, couture garments and textiles. Tues-Fri noon-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Free. H16 Museum of Arts and DesignC0L36 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. madmuseum.org. The transformation of materials into expressive objects is explored at this center for innovative arts and crafts. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students, children under 18 free, Thurs & Fri 6-9 p.m. pay what you wish. F13 Museum of Chinese in AmericaC0L457 215 Centre St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 212.619.4785. mocanyc.org. The culture, history and struggles of Chinese people in the U.S. are presented through exhibits, films and performances. Tues & Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; INNEWYORK.COM | JANUARY 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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The Cloisters Museum and Gardens Fort Tryon Park, 99 Margaret Corbin Dr., at Fort Washington Ave., 212.923.3700. metmuseum.org.

This branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art features medieval art. Daily 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Suggested $25 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students, under 12 free with adult. G9

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Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the HolocaustC0L1594 Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl., btw West St. & First Pl., 646.437.4202. mjhnyc.org. Created in 1997 as a memorial to Holocaust victims. Sun-Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m., eve of major Jewish holidays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors (65+), $7 students, under 12 and Wed 4-8 p.m. free. F23 The Museum of Modern Art 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. moma.org.

More than 150,000 modern and contemporary works, including sculpture, photographs, drawings and paintings, plus 22,000 films, are in the collection of this museum. Thru Feb. 8: Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs. Mon-Thurs, Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $14 students, under 16 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. G13

Museum of the Moving ImageC0L52914 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888. movingimage.us. The art, history and technology of film, television and digital media are explored through artifacts. Wed-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; $12 adults, $9 seniors (65+)/students, $6 ages 3-12, under 3 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. AA10 National Museum of the American IndianC0L8316 1 Bowling Green, across from Battery Park, 212.514.3700. nmai.si.edu. Celebrating Native American culture in exhibitions culled from the Smithsonian Institution’s extensive collection of ethnographic objects. Sun-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Free. F23 Neue Galerie New YorkC0L59143 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. neuegalerie.org.

Early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design by Egon Schiele, Otto Dix and others.

Thurs-Mon 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/students, first Fri of each month 6-8 p.m. free; children 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult, children under 12 are not admitted. G9 New MuseumC0L784 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. newmuseum.org.

Focusing on innovation, this museum exhibits pieces by cutting-edge artists. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, under 18 free, Thurs 7-9 p.m. pay what you wish. D20 New-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryC0L9316 170 Central Park W., at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. nyhistory.org. This institution, devoted to the history of New York, houses photographs, Hudson River School landscapes and more. Thru Apr. 19: Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion. Tues-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $18 adults, $14 seniors/educators, $12 students, $6 ages 5-13, under 5 free. I10

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That Kodak Moment: Picturing the New York Fairs, thru Feb. 8, showcases photographs, albums, scrapbooks, books, ephemera and works of art, including “Moondeck Roof of Eastman Kodak Pavilion, New York World’s Fair,” by an anonymous creator, which serve as artifacts of the “Moon Roof,” an “otherworldly attraction” atop the Eastman Kodak building at the 1964 World’s Fair. | Queens Museum, this page

New York Transit MuseumC0L362 Boerum Pl., at Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, 718.694.1600. mta.info/mta/museum. Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum explores the impact of NYC’s public transportation system.

Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Reservations required for tours/special events; $7 adults, $5 seniors (62+)/ages 2-17 with adult, under 2 and Wed seniors free.

9/11 Tribute CenterC0L3642 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. & Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184. tributewtc.org. Recovered objects and narratives by family members of victims offer an outlet to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $17 adults, $12 seniors/ students/military, $5 children 6-12. G22 Paley Center for Media, TheC0L47 25 W. 52nd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.621.6800, paleycenter .org. This space focuses on the impact of media technology, and houses a collection of media from as early as the 1950s. Wed, Fri-Sun noon-6 p.m., Thurs noon-8 p.m.; Suggested $10 adults, $8 seniors/students, $5 under 14. G13 Queens Museum New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 718.592.9700. queensmuseum.org. One of the permanent attractions at this museum, which hosts regular temporary exhibitions, is “The Panorama of the City of New York,” a 10,000square-foot, exquisitely detailed scale rendering.

Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m.; $8 adults, $4 seniors/ students, children under 12 free.

Rose Center for Earth and Space/ American Museum of Natural HistoryC0L362 Central Park W., enter on W. 81st St., 212.769.5200. amnh.org/rose. Home to the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, Scales of the

Universe Walkway and Cullman Hall of the Universe. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Suggested $22 adults, $17 seniors/students, $12.50 ages 2-12; Museum and space show: $27 adults, $22 seniors/students, $16 ages 2-12. I10

Rubin Museum of ArtC0L4957 150 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000. rmanyc.org.

Paintings, books, artifacts and more explore Himalayan heritage. Mon & Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 seniors (65+)/ students, children under 12, Fri 6-10 p.m. and seniors (65+) first Mon of the month free. H17 The Studio Museum in Harlem C0L561 8 44 W. 125th St., btw Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., 212.864.4500. studiomuseum.org.

Dedicated to African-American and African art, the permanent collection boasts more than 1,600 paintings, drawings, mixed-media works and installations. Thurs-Fri noon-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.; $7 adults, $3 seniors/students, under 12 and Sun free.

ATTRACTIONS Brooklyn Botanic Garden C0L99 517 90 Washington Ave., at President St., Brooklyn, 718.623.7200. bbg.org. Fifty-two acres showcase more than 11,000 different kinds of plants. Tues-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 seniors (65+)/students, Tues and children under 12 free.

Empire State BuildingC0L3487 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. esbnyc.com.

Views of NYC from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. At night, the building’s top-tier LED lights commemorate holidays and events. A virtual thrill tour, New York Skyride, is on the 2nd fl. (separate admission). Audio tours available in

PHOTO: ANONYMOUS, “MOONDECK ROOF OF THE EASTMAN KODAK PAVILION,” COURTESY JOHN RICCARDELLI

Museum of the City of New YorkC0L5914 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. mcny.org.

The city and its history are on display in more than 1 million paintings, photographs and artifacts.

Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Suggested $20 families, $10 adults, $6 seniors/students, under 12 free. F7

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seven languages. Daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Main deck (86th floor) admission: $29 adults, $26 seniors (62+), $23 children 6-12, under 5 free; Main & Top decks (86th floor & 102nd floor) admission: $46 adults, $43 seniors (62+), $40 children 6-12, under 5 free. G15

The High Line Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. thehighline.org.

C0LT 5681 he mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers a spectacular view of gardens and the Manhattan skyline. Section 2, btw W. 20th & W. 30th sts., features The High Line’s lawn, a wildflower field, public art displays and a steel walkway. Open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. J15-18 Madame Tussauds New YorkC0L4835 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. nycwax.com. The renowned wax museum features lifelike figures of celebrities and politicians. Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; $36 adults, $29 ages 4-12, under 3 free. H14 National September 11 Memorial & MuseumC0L415879 Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.312.8800.

911memorial.org. The must-see memorial consists of cascading waterfalls set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001. The names of the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center are inscribed on parapets. The memorial: Daily 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Free. Museum hours Sun-Thur 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (last entry 6 p.m.), Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.); Museum admission: $24 adults, $18 seniors, (65+), U.S. veterans, college students; $15 youth (7-17); children under 6 and Tues 5 p.m.-close free. G22 New York Botanical Garden C0L48572900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. nybg.org. This attraction offers an escape from the city with miles of lush gardens and walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden.

Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Grounds-only admission: $13 adults, $6 seniors/students, $3 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free; All-garden pass (grounds plus exhibitions): $20 adults, $18 seniors/students, $8 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free; Free grounds admission all day Wed and Sat 9-10 a.m.

Statue of LibertyC0L315 Ferry: 201.604.2800. nps .gov/stli. The Frédéric Bartholdi-designed, 151-foot tall neoclassical sculpture, dedicated in 1889, has become an iconic symbol of the nation and a worldwide beacon of liberty. Broken shackles around her feet signify independence while her torch represents enlightenment. Open daily; Free.

Top of the Rock C30 0L57 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. topoftherocknyc.com. Open 365 days a year, the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above the ground. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 p.m.); $29 adults, $27 seniors (62+), $18 children 6-12. The “Sun & Stars” combination ticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day, 8 a.m.-midnight; $42 adults, $24 children 6-12. G13

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ANTIQUES STORES+CENTERS 1 Takashi Murakami’s In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow —containing new paintings and sculptures, including “The Birth Cry of a Universe,” 2014—is on view thru Jan. 17. | Gagosian Gallery, p.

53 2 Since the 1960s, Barbara Nessim’s illustrations—surveyed in this retrospective— have appeared in magazines, from Time to Rolling Stone to Esquire. She’s known for racy feminine figures, as well as empowering feminist portraits, such as “Star Girl Banded With Blue Wave,” 1966, a silk screen on canvas. | Barbara Nessim: An Artful Life, p. 53 3 Threads of Metamorphosis: Fabric Pictures by Sigmar Polke, featuring “The Raven,” 1996, is on view thru Jan. 15. | Nahmed Contemporary, p. 53

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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.C0L35 The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Galleries 55, 56 & 58, at E. 55th St., 212.223.4600. flyingcranesantiques.com. Japanese art from the Meiji period. Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. E13 The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center C0L356 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. the-maac.com. More than 100 dealers offer furniture, African artifacts and other fine pieces.

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Manhattan Rare Book Co. C0T L4718 he Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Gallery 90, at E. 55th St., 212.326.8907. manhattanrarebooks . com. Rare and antique books spanning six centuries. By appointment. E13

Only Authentics The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Gallery 6, at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. the-maac.com. Vintage purses, including a large collection of Chanel and Hermès pieces, as well as luxury items by brands from Bottega Veneta to Louis Vuitton.

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Call to ensure gallery is open. E13 Scholten Japanese ArtC0L73195 145 W. 58th St., Ste. 6D, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.585.0474. scholten-japanese-art.com. A rich collection of fine Japanese works—wood-block prints, netsuke, prints, paintings—with an emphasis on the Edo period. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment. G12 Showplace Antique + Design Center C0L316 40 W. 25th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.633.6063.

PHOTOS: TAKASHI MURAKAMI, “THE BIRTH CRY OF A UNIVERSE,” ©2014 TAKASHI MURAKAMI/KAIKAI KIKI CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT MCKEEVER / COURTESY GAGOSIAN GALLERY; BARBARA NESSIM, “STAR GIRL BANDED WITH BLUE WAVE,” COURTESY THE ARTIST; SIGMAR POLKE, “THE RAVEN,” ©THE ESTATE OF SIGMAR POLKE / ARS, NEW YORK

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PHOTOS: TAKASHI MURAKAMI, “THE BIRTH CRY OF A UNIVERSE,” ©2014 TAKASHI MURAKAMI/KAIKAI KIKI CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT MCKEEVER / COURTESY GAGOSIAN GALLERY; BARBARA NESSIM, “STAR GIRL BANDED WITH BLUE WAVE,” COURTESY THE ARTIST; SIGMAR POLKE, “THE RAVEN,” ©THE ESTATE OF SIGMAR POLKE / ARS, NEW YORK

ART GALLERIES Amsterdam WhitneyC0L41395 511 W. 25th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.255.9050. amsterdamwhitney gallery.com. Fine art from artists working all over the world include Andrey Aranyshev’s oil portraits and Davy Krux’s color-saturated photography. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. J16 Bitforms C0L4231 9 31 Allen St., btw Rivington & Kenmare sts., 212.366.6939. bitforms.com. Installation pieces, mixed-media creations, photography and paintings by progressive, contemporary artists, as well as midcareer and historic creatives. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. D19 CANADAC0L41856 333 Broome St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery, 212.925.4631. canadanewyork.com. The works of contemporary, international artists— David Askevold, Matt Connors, Jason Fox—are seen in monthly exhibitions. Aesthetic trends here lean toward the offbeat and radical. Closed Jan. 1-9. Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m. E20 David ZwirnerC0L37 519, 525 & 533 W. 19th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.727.2070; and one other NYC location. davidzwirner.com. This major dealer represents 43 estates and contemporary artists. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and by appointment. F20 Dominique LévyC0L37 909 Madison Ave., at E. 73rd St., 212.774.2004. dominique-levy.com. A longtime fixture on the auction and Upper East Side art scenes, Dominique Lévy opened her own gallery in September 2013, showcasing postwar masters, such as John Chamberlain and Andy Warhol. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. F11 Fountain GalleryC0L382 702 Ninth Ave., at W. 48th St., 212.262.2756. fountaingallerynyc.com.

An environment for painters and sculptors living and working with mental illness to experiment and exhibit their creations. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. I14 Gagosian Gallery 555 W. 24th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.741.1111; and two other NYC locations. gagosian.com. This gallery, owned by Larry Gagosian, considered to be an art world kingmaker, exhibits modern and contemporary works. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 Howard Greenberg GalleryC0L465 Fuller Building, 41 E. 57th St., 14th fl., at Madison Ave., 212.334.0010. howardgreenberg.com. Vintage and contemporary international photography from both renowned and midcareer artists. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. F13

Nahmad Contemporary 980 Madison Ave, 3rd fl., btw E. 76th & E. 77th sts., 646.449.9118. nahmadcontemporary.com. Specializing in

contemporary works, this gallery was founded

by Joseph Nahmad, whose family has been dealing in art since the late 1950s. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. F10

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nyshowplace.com. More than 200 antiques dealers exhibit European and American furniture, textiles, art, jewelry, silver, bronze, rare stamps and decorative accessories. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. G16

RH Contemporary Art C0L458437 W. 16th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.675.4200. rhcontempo raryart.com. Contemporary international artists are showcased, including Troika, Oskar Schmidt, Nathan Baker, Srijon Chowdhury, Gao Brothers, Stephan Dill and others. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J17

AUCTION HOUSES+SPECIAL SHOWS Barbara Nessim: An Artful Life BGC Gallery at The Bard Graduate Center, 18 W. 86th St., btw Central Park West & Columbus Ave., bgc.bard .edu/gallery. An early adopter of the computer as an artistic tool, Barbara Nessim has worked in many mediums, from digitally generated pieces to paint. Four decades of her career are examined during this retrospective held in a six-story town house devoted to the study of decorative arts. Select works for sale. Thru Jan. 11: Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Suggested admission: $7 general, $5 seniors. I9 Christie’s Rockefeller Plz., W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.636.2000. christies.com.

Founded by James Christie, this world-renowned institution has been holding auctions since the late-18th century. Highlights: Jan. 23: American Furniture. Jan. 28: Renaissance Art. F12

Master Drawings New York E. 64th to E. 81st sts., btw Madison & Fifth aves., masterdraw ingsnewyork.com. The Upper East Side becomes a showroom for international dealers in drawings during this art festival that spans several blocks. Jan. 24-31: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 2-6 p.m. Free. F9-F12 New York Ceramics & Glass Fair Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., btw First & Second aves., newyorkceramicsandglassfair.com.

Porcelain, pottery, glass, cloisonné and enamel—from the 17th to 21st centuries— are sourced from 36 galleries and curators and showcased during this annual event for collectors. Jan. 21-25: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20. D11 Sotheby’sC0L345 1334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000. sothebys.com. The famed auctioneers sell fine art, antiques, jewelry and more. Highlights: Jan. 23: Important American & Decorative Arts. Jan. 23-25: Americana. D11 Winter Antiques Show Park Avenue Armory, Park Ave., at E. 67th St., 718.292.7392, winteran tiquesshow.com. The 61st annual show features more than 70 international exhibitors and experts in American, European and Asian fine arts. Jan. 23-Feb. 1: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat noon-8 p.m., Sun & Thurs noon-6 p.m. $25 (includes catalog). F12

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1 The only authorized Statue of Liberty ticket vendor transports passengers to the landmark on triple-deck ferries. | Statue Cruises, p. 55 2 An hour-long tour of this restored Art Deco theater includes the chance to meet a worldfamous Rockette. | Radio City Stage Door Tour, p. 55 3 Once the tallest structure in the world, the Woolworth Building now invites visitors to see its beautiful hand-painted ceiling murals on a tour of the lobby. | Woolworth Building Lobby Tours, p. 55

TRANSPORTATION Commonwealth Limo C0L4162commonwealthlimo .com, 866.770.1677. Luxury chauffeured transportation throughout the NYC metro area offering a variety of vehicles, such as stretch limousines and executive vans that can seat up to 13 passengers.

Empire CLS 800.451.5466.

C0L4195 empirecls.com.

Uniformed drivers chauffeur executives, dignitaries, celebrities and other VIPs around town and to and from airports. The fleet includes the latest models of Navigators, Mercedes-Benz sedans, stretch limos, buses and minivans.

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Go Airlink NYC C0L212.812.9000.

6154 goairlinkshuttle .com. Airline passengers can share door-todoor rides to and from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals with this transfer service.

Grand Central Terminal C0L457E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. grandcentralterminal.com. Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic Beaux Arts landmark, which celebrated its centennial in 2013. For schedules and prices, visit mta.info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Stores: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Dining concourse: Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. F14 Long Island Rail Road C0Lmta.info/lirr. This rail service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, takes visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica, Queens, to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For more information, call 511 and say “LIRR.” New York Water TaxiC0L316 866.985.2542. nywatertaxi.com. Service between piers in Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, making stops at places such as Pier 84 (W. 44th St.), Pier 16 (South Street Seaport) and Pier 1 (Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO). Times/prices vary.

NJ Transit 973.275.5555. njtransit.com. NJ Transit provides bus and train service between New Jersey and New York, including train service to Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium.

SuperShuttle C0L587800.258.3826. supershuttle .com. Vans transport travelers on shared rides from home, office or hotel to LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports.

TOURS Big Apple Greeter C0L212.669.8159.

5891 bigapple greeter.org. Local, multilingual volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of NYC on two-tofour-hour jaunts. Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the visit.

Citysightseeing Cruises New York Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599. citysightseeingnewyork.com. On 90-minute Midtown and Twilight sails, passengers glide past the city’s most iconic sites. Times vary. $29 adults, $18 children 3-11. K15 Fashion Window Walking Tour C0L45839windows wear.com/tours. This two-hour journey immerses visitors in NYC’s fashion industry and offers info on window designs. Departs 3 p.m.,

PHOTOS: STATUE OF LIBERTY, ©ISTOCK; RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, HOLLY KOFFLER; WOOLWORTH BUILDING LOBBY, THOMAS MCGOVERN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Wed-Sun from Macy’s Herald Square. $34.99 per ticket, with discounts for groups.

Gray Line New York Sightseeing C0L5836Gray Line Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. graylinenewyork.com.

Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter, including the 48-hour, hop-on/hop-off double-decker bus tour. Times/prices vary. I14 Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour C0L64589Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008.

MSGAllAccessTour.com. This tour goes behind the scenes of the totally revamped arena. Most days 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., but check website for varied hours. $26.95 adults, $18.95 seniors/ students, $17.95 children. H15 Radio City Stage Door Tour C0L512For tickets, visit the Radio City Sweets & Gifts Shop, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 212.247.4777. radiocity.com/ tours. Radio City Music Hall’s secrets are revealed on a guided one-hour walking tour.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $24 adults, $18 seniors (62+), $17 children 12 and under. G13 Rockefeller Center Tour C0L586430 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 50th St., 212.698.2000. rockefellercenter .com/tour. The famous skating rink, statues of Prometheus and Atlas and more are featured on this walking tour. Tours run daily, every 30 minutes, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., excluding 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $17. G13 Spirit Cruises C0L513Cruises depart from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, at W. 23rd St. & the West Side Hwy., 866.483.3866. spiritcruises.com. Patrons enjoy views of the city skyline, along with dining, dancing and entertainment, while cruising through New York Harbor and along the Hudson and East rivers. Times/prices vary. K16 Statue Cruises C0L514201.604.2800. statuecruises .com. Ferries take visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. F24 Sugartooth Tours C0L4368s ugartoothtours.com.

917.856.6761. Dessert tours of bakeries and ice cream shops in small groups, led by a pastry connoisseur. Tours, times vary. $50 per person.

United Nations C0L94V 15 isitors entrance: E. 47th St., at First Ave., 212.963.8687. visit.un.org. Forty-five minute tours of the building and grounds are conducted by an international staff. Tickets are available online only and are not sold on-site.

Tours: Mon-Fri 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $18 adults, $11 seniors (60+)/students, $9 children 5-12.

Children under 5 not admitted. D14 Woolworth Building Lobby Tours 233 Broadway, at Park Pl., 203.966.9663. woolworth tours.com. Guided 30- to 90-minute tours of this elegant, historic building. Dates/times vary. $15-$45 per person. F22

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About Buses There are approximately 5,900 air-conditioned buses on over 300 routes. Buses stop at street corners about every three blocks. Look for signposts marked with a bus emblem and route number. Most buses operate btw 5 a.m. and 2 a.m., while certain buses run 24 hours a day. Select Bus Service on First and Second aves. (btw South Ferry & E. 126th St.), as well as 34th St. (from the FDR Dr. to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center), requires riders to pay their fares prior to boarding and to enter through any of three doors. Schedules and maps are posted at stops.

About Subways There are 24 subway lines designated by either a route number or letter, serving 468 stations. Round-the-clock, air-conditioned service is provided seven days a week. Subways run every 2-5 mins. during rush hours, 10-15 mins. during the day and about every 20 mins. btw midnight and 5 a.m. Stops are clearly posted and subway maps are on view at stations and in every car.

Cost of Ride Whatever the distance, the base fare is $2.50 per ride, payable by MetroCard or exact change for buses (no bills or pennies); subways accept only the MetroCard. There are two kinds of MetroCards: 1) Unlimited Ride—$30/ seven consecutive days and $112/30 consecutive days; 2) Pay-Per-Ride— Purchase a multiple-ride MetroCard and receive a 5 percent bonus, as well as free transfers from subway to bus, bus to subway, or bus to bus within a two-hour period. Buy MetroCards at subway station booths and vending machines, train terminals and 3,500 stores throughout NYC. Pay for Select Bus Service with a MetroCard or coins (exact change only) at fare collection machines at designated bus stops. For assistance in English and Spanish: 718.330.1234.

Getting Around The maps indicate MTA bus and subway routes. Each line is in a different color.

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brooklyn beat COBBLE HILL by If you want to get a true taste of “brownstone Brooklyn,” take the quick ride from downtown Manhattan to the tree-lined neighborhood of Cobble Hill, where you’ll find historic 19th-century town houses, excellent boutique shopping and some of the best food the city has to offer. Cobble Hill is a walkable square mile—a mix of quaint, low-rise residential buildings and small businesses, although chains like Lululemon Athletica and J. Crew (and the Wall Street types they cater to) have recently been snapping up real estate.

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Bookcourt The Owl’s Head

Award-Worthy Eats

A few years ago, Bon Appétit named Battersby (255 Smith St., 718.852.8321) one of the 10 best new restaurants in America, and the postage-stamp-size eatery has been packed to the hilt ever since. The dish that put this seasonal, farm-totable spot on the map is its kale salad, so consider what it is able to do with truly delicious ingredients like Berkshire pork and pasta. For more critically acclaimed Cobble Hill grub, head to La Vara (268 Clinton St., 718.422.0065), a killer tapas joint, or Pok Pok NY (117 Columbia St., 718.923.9322), a Thai-by-way-of-Portland, Oregon spot in the Columbia Street Waterfront District whose crispy, spicy wings have developed a cult following. Both restaurants earned well-deserved Michelin stars within the past year. If it’s comfort food you crave, Brucie (234 Court St., 347.987.4961), which serves modern Italian food in a subterranean space as 1990s hip-hop music plays, won’t disappoint. The menu is always changing, but if the tagliatelle with roasted Brussels sprouts is available, don’t miss it.

Brooklyn has developed quite a reputation for its locally made, artisanal products, and it sometimes feels like the point of origin for Etsy’s entire inventory. Stock up on everything from jewelry to hand-screened tees to small-batch mayo at By Brooklyn (261 Smith St., 718.643.0606), a friendly shop that exclusively carries items made in the borough it’s named for. This is a great place to pick up one-of-a-kind presents and souvenirs.

Readers of all ages fall in love with Bookcourt (163 Court St., 718.875.3677), the cozy, well-curated kind of bookshop that makes you reconsider doing all your book shopping on Amazon. The staff recommendations are always spot-on, and a robust events calendar features readings and talks by writers such as Martin Amis, Jane Smiley and Gary Shteyngart. There are tons of great places to score clothes and jewelry on Smith Street, but Bird (220 Smith St., 718.797.3774) has the best selection of high-quality, although decidedly not cheap, pieces representing the boho/ hipster/normcore aesthetic that Brooklyn is now so well known for.

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Khao Soi at Pok Pok NY

Cocktail Hour in Cobble Hill

For a nightcap to write home about, check out Clover Club (210 Smith St., 718.855.7939), a dark, dramatic bar with a speakeasy vibe and some of the most expertly mixed cocktails you can find in the city. Just down the street, Char No. 4 (196 Smith St., 718.643.2106) and its “wall of whiskey” is a bourbon aficionado’s dream. 61 Local (61 Bergen St., 718.875.1150) is the perfect spot to recount the day’s adventures while guzzling a pint of craft beer (the bar stocks only local, regional brews) at a communal table.

PHOTOS: BOOKCOURT, COURTESY OF BOOKCOURT; KHAO SOI, EVAN SUNG

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