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HOT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN IN APRIL by Francis Lewis
New York in the 1980s was a nonstop party, and photographer Tseng Kwong Chi (1950-1990) was on the guest list, snapping away at kindred spirits like Andy Warhol (below). | Tseng Kwong Chi: Performing for the Camera, Grey Art Gallery, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, 212.998.6780, Apr. 21-Jul. 11
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Gustav Klimt and Adele Bloch-Bauer: The Woman in Gold gilds the Neue Galerie New York. 1048 Fifth Ave., 212.628.6200
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PHOTOS: MASSAGE, ©ISTOCK; TSENG KWONG CHI, “ANDY WARHOL (NEW YORK),” C. 1986, COURTESY MUNA TSENG DANCE PROJECTS, INC., NEW YORK, AND ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY, EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK; ARTEXPO NEW YORK, ROBERT J. HIBBS; HERBIE HANCOCK, DOUGLAS KURKLAND; TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, COURTESY OF THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL; MAXIM LAURIN AND ALEXANDRA ROYER IN SÉQUENCE 8, STUDIO PASTIS
Nouveau Cirque In the postmodern circus world of Montreal’s Les 7 Doigts de la Main, there are no lions, elephants, tigers or clowns in baggy pants. A big top? No. Glitz and glam? Hardly. This is circus stripped and refined to its essence. Performers wear workout gear, not sequins and feathers. And what a workout they get. Multitasking artists, like Maxim Laurin and Alexandra Royer in Séquence 8 (below), the company’s latest offering, are as adept as dancers as they are as acrobats and masters of the aerial hoop. | Séquence 8 by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., 212.581.1212, Apr. 16-26
Art Bazaar Today’s emerging and midcareer artists can be tomorrow’s superstars, and that’s a fact enthusiastically endorsed by the tens of thousands of art lovers, connoisseurs, collectors and galleries who flock annually to the Hudson River shoreline for Artexpo New York (above). There are thousands of original contemporary works from around the world—paintings, drawings, prints, lithographs, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, art glass and more—on display and up for sale. Past exhibitors at the show, which has been a fine-art fixture on New York’s spring calender for 35-plus years, have included such major American players as Robert Indiana, Peter Max, Keith Haring, LeRoy Neiman, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. | Artexpo New York, Pier 94, 711 12th Ave., artexponewyork.com, Apr. 23-26
Two’s Company
Individually, Herbie Hancock (right) and Chick Corea are known— revered might be a better word—as virtuosos on the electric keyboard. Together, in 1978, the jazz innovators and longtime friends defied expectations, went old school and successfully toured the world as an acoustic piano duo. It’s taken 37 years for history to repeat itself, but their grand pianos are once again side by side on stages from Sydney and Seoul to Lisbon and New York. | Carnegie Hall, W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800, Apr. 9
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THEATER NEWS by Francis Lewis
Role of a Lifetime
Broadway Bounce
Moviegoers know Lesley Manville from director Mike Leigh’s films, such as Mr. Turner. Last summer, she flew as Flittle, a pixie, in Disney’s live action Maleficent. But there’s nothing pixieish about the English actress’ Helene Alving in Ibsen’s Ghosts (right), the role that won her the 2014 Olivier Award for Best Actress and now brings her to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). “Ibsen was so amazingly ahead of his time in the way he wrote for women,” Manville has said. Consider her character: the wife, then widow of a cruel debauchee. When her son, Oswald, was young, she sent him away, to shield him from her husband’s influence. But the sins of the father are visited upon the son: Oswald has hereditary syphilis. Dying, he begs his mother to put him out of his misery. Will she do it? | Ghosts, BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., Brooklyn, 718.636.4100, Apr. 5-May 3
Sometimes the simplest thing can lead an actor to his character. For 26-year-old Matthew Beard (below), shoes help transform him into 18-year-old Edward Sergeant in the Broadway revival of David Hare’s Skylight. Edward’s mother has just died and his father is behaving irrationally. Confused, he goes to see his father’s former mistress, asking questions and wearing “these great trainers,” the Yorkshireman
“I love that Doctor Zhivago is not a tidy kind of story: He’s married, she’s married, they have an affair. When people leave the theater, it gets them talking: ‘Of course, they had to be together.’ ‘No, he should never have left his wife.’ I love the idea that art can do that.”—Kelli Barrett (left) on playing Lara to Tam Mutu’s Yuri in the new Broadway musical Doctor Zhivago. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212.239.6200
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says, using the English word for sneakers. “These ridiculous, huge and bouncy ‘90s Nikes changed the character for me. They put this spring in Edward’s step, making him seem very young.” Beard has lots more to reveal at innewyork.com/ editorsblog—like why he loves New York and co-star Carey Mulligan’s Bolognese. | Skylight, John
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Double Duty
To bring An American in Paris, the Oscar-winning Best Picture of 1951, to the Broadway stage (left), Christopher Wheeldon, late of the Royal Ballet and a former soloist with New York City Ballet, wears two hats: He’s the show’s director and its choreographer. So, do the two Christophers get along? “Actually, I work well with myself … chuckle,” he says, “although I do have to look at the show objectively and be tough on myself as a choreographer. I always try to make things dance. The challenge has been balancing the storytelling in a way that allows the book scenes, songs and dances to work together as almost equal partners. You cannot get lost in your own pursuit for inventive movement.” What inventive moves did Wheeldon make the first time he came to NYC? Find out at innewyork.com/editorsblog. | An American in Paris, Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, 877.250.2929
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GREAT DINING EXPERIENCES by Lois Levine
“We consider ourselves Ameri-bean,” the friendly waiter informed me when I sat down at BTH, the Harlem eatery that sits next to Riverside Drive (with the Hudson River across the way). The restaurant, offers high-top and low-top tables, clubby lighting, a horseshoe-shaped bar and a loud, Latin-inflected playlist for the young, late-night crowd. The menu is a wild interpretation of “Ameri-bean.” Sliders with tantalizing sauces and cheeses, salmon with wild rice and pineapple (below), and satiny scallops sided with sweet polenta cakes are some of the offerings. | By the Hudson Restaurant & Lounge, 712 W. 125th St., 212.222.2841
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Artful Dining Exquisite vases of flowers, neutral colors, soft music and plush leather seats create a serene, elegant environment for Chef Shaun Hergatt’s food-as-art menu at Juni. Attention to detail in this restaurant is obvious. The moment I placed my handbag down, a black velvet footstool was whisked to my side so that I did not have to leave it on the floor. Water glasses were continually replenished, almost invisibly, as were crusty rolls, but the most impressive details were in the dishes: A recent midday meal consisted of aromatic, beautifully presented plates, such as a Montauk scallop, almond and garden radish (above), and black bass, sided with tapioca and Ibérico ham. For dinner, try veal tenderloin with white quinoa or perhaps squab with hibiscus and salsify. Lunch comes priced for two or three courses, dinner as four or six courses, and both meals offer tasting menus. Juni is a place not soon forgotten. | Juni, 12 E. 31st St., 212.995.8599,
Adventures in Dining If you are looking for a dining experience that is both eclectic and daring, then go no further than Chalk Point Kitchen. The restaurant mixes farm motif (gingham napkins, barn-woodplanked ceiling) with antique-shop chandeliers to create a comfortable, cheery room. Join the locals who pack the place each night for such eye-openers as grilled watermelon with feta cheese, a meaty squid and char tartare, and a branzino that rings Asian with a sweet brown sauce. You can toast to your health with a kale-infused martini and housemade pickles (no bread basket to slow you down), and, for dessert, cleanse your palate with a banana split or butterscotch pudding topped with popcorn. | Chalk Point Kitchen, 527 Broome St., 212.390.0327
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PHOTOS: CHALK POINT KITCHEN, COURTESY CHALK POINT KITCHEN; MONTAUK SCALLOP DISH, COURTESY JUNI; SALMON DISH, MYME MEDIA; PORTERHOUSE DISH, COURTESY HUNT & FISH CLUB; EGG AND CARROT DISH AND DOVETAIL INTERIOR, COURTESY DOVETAIL; FLATIRON HALL, COURTESY FLATIRON HALL
Timeless Digs Just like the little black dress or the crisp white cotton button-down, certain restaurant environments never go out of style, and instantly say class, all the way. Such is the case at Dovetail (right), where low lighting, brick walls and white tablecloths create that elegant and relaxed dining ambience. Your food options here are similarly simple and substantive: a rotating chef’s tasting meu (a recent lineup included three-cheese ravioli with truffles, and seared foie gras with graham crackers and huckleberries), a vegetable tasting menu, or à la carte choices that include cured carrots with field garlic and basil (above), venison with black trumpet mushrooms, and Berkshire pork with white sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Well done, all around. | Dovetail, 103 W. 77th St., 212.362.3800
You think beer is not an elegant drink? Try an Orange Blossom Light or a Lavender Saison at Flatiron Hall (below). Pair one of those with the warm deviled eggs for one high-class snack. | Flatiron Hall, 38 W. 26th St., 646.790.3200
A Star Is Born Not yet open a year, the Hunt & Fish Club is one of those restaurants that have made an instant impact. Walk through the small, jam-packed bar to a striking dining room, where you can’t help but be wowed by a mirrored ceiling dangling dozens of small lights and black- andwhite marble floors. Go with surf or turf, and you won’t be disappointed. Of particular note: a starter seafood salad, lemony and scrumptious, and a dry-aged porterhouse (above) worthy of a Tony Award. | Hunt & Fish Club, 125 W. 44th St., 212.575.4949
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THE AFTER-DARK SCENE by Robert Haynes-Peterson
Parlor Tricks Unlike Las Vegas spectacles, where bigger is always better, the intimate setting for the weekly shows of magician Steve Cohen (below)—a private suite inside The Waldorf Towers—puts you up close and personal with his sleight-of-hand effects and interactive mentalism. Cohen has entertained the likes of Woody Allen and Warren Buffett here for over a decade. Jackets and ties for gents. | Chamber Magic, The Waldorf Towers, 100 E. 50th St., 866.811.4111
If your image of hotel lobby bars is small spaces and inadequate lighting, check out The Lobby Lounge (above) on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental New York, bright and modern thanks to floor-to-ceiling views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. For a more intimate affair, head to MObar, inspired by Art Deco-themed NYC apartments. Kimono-clad staff escort you to an ornate booth or the tooled nickel-and-silver bar. Try the signature Gratification cocktail (Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne, Delamain Vesper Cognac, Grand Marnier Centenaire, yuzu, agave nectar). | Lobby Lounge/MO bar 80 Columbus Circle, 212.805.8800
The Bubbly Life
Whether pairing it with dinner, or blending it into cocktails, Champagne is not just reserved for special occasions. At Flûte Bar & Lounge (three locations: Midtown, East Side and Gramercy Park, above), sparkling wine is a way of life. These sophisticated spots offer flights and more than 100 sparkling options along with appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Enjoy live jazz each Wednesday night, and “Hot Gypsy Jazz” on Fridays at the Gramercy Park locale. | Flûte Bar & Lounge, 40 E. 20th St., 212.529.7870
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A “First Date:” scotch, dates, angostura bitters
Tucked inside Momofuku Ssäm, Booker and Dax is equal parts mad-scientist lab and craftcocktail lounge, where bartenders use liquid nitrogen, red-hot pokers and other fun toys. | Booker and Dax, 207 Second Ave., 212.254.3500
PHOTOS: “FIRST DATE,” GABRIELE STABILE; FLÛTE BAR & LOUNGE, COURTESY FLÛTE BAR & LOUNGE; STEVE COHEN, THOMAS CHURCHWELL
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Suited Up Recently, Dutch sculptor Folkert de Jong looked to Henry VIII’s personal armor at England’s Royal Armouries for inspiration. Choosing pieces tracking the king from cocky youth to portly stoic, de Jong translated 3-D scans into lifesize bronzes. In The Holy Land, de Jong groups Henry-infused sculptures, like “From Stately Throne” (below, 2014), with casts of contemporary firearms and mixed-media figures trapped in Plexiglas vitrines. | James Cohan Gallery, 533 W. 26 St., 212.714.9500, thru Apr. 25
Up Close and Personal
It was not painter Alice Neel’s (1900-1984) initial intent to share her drawings with the public. They were simply too personal. But drawing played an essential role in Neel’s storied five-decade career, fostering experimentation, informality and immediacy in her art. As for the friends, family and fellow New Yorkers she captured, you feel you know them— and their complex emotions —in “Hartley and Ginny” (above, 1970) and other renderings. A raging lover destroyed much of Neel’s early work, but Alice Neel Drawings and Watercolors 1927-1978 all but bursts with perceptive, under-the-skin portrayals. | David Zwirner, 537 W. 20th St., 212.727.2070, thru Apr. 18
Curtain Up
Mainstream culture embraces performance art by a Laurie Anderson or a Marina Abramovic`. But what about selftaught artists like Bill Anhang? A former Montreal engineer, Anhang dresses up in wearable light shows he fashions from cast aluminum armor outfitted with light-emitting diodes, electrical wiring and microprocessors (far left, 1987). In When the Curtain Never Comes Down, watch Anhang and 26 others as their rituals spring to life through videos, photographs and costumes like Deborah Berger’s knitted “Mask” (left, circa 1984). | American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square, 212.595.9533, thru Jul. 5
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Lizzie Chronicles Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss delights Broadway audiences in the first revival of The Heidi Chronicles. BY TINA DONVITO
AS PEGGY OLSON, a female advertising copywriter trying to break the glass ceiling on the 1960s-set AMC series Mad Men, Elisabeth Moss has captured audiences with her combination of moxie and naiveté. This month at the Music Box Theatre, she takes the lead role in the late Wendy Wasserstein’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Heidi Chronicles, which fol-
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lows the title character from the 1960s to the 1980s as she searches for love, fulfillment and gender equality. Although she now calls New York home, Moss, known as Lizzie to her friends, was born in Los Angeles to musician parents. Her first love was dancing, but she quickly moved to acting, scoring roles on Picket Fences and then much-lauded The West Wing while still
a teen. Her role on Mad Men has garnered her both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations over the course of the show’s seven seasons. Previously appearing on Broadway in a revival of David Mamet’s Speedthe-Plow, the in-demand actress also has no less than four movies in the can, including Truth with Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett.
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What are your favorite New York restaurants, shops and neighborhoods? I’ve been going to Cafe Fiorello, right across from Lincoln Center, for 20 years. I lived in the East Village for 12 years, and my favorite restaurant downtown is Gemma at the Bowery HoteI. It’s impossible to even know where to begin with the shopping, but I seem to have to live within a few blocks of a Where do you see yourself going next? Rag & Bone store! I just moved to the There are filmmakers I admire, like Wes Upper West Side. I have everything Anderson, the Coen Brothers and within a few blocks of me—the MetroWoody Allen, whose work I would love politan Opera House, incredible theto be a part of. There are also plays I aters, restaurants, shops, Central Park. hope I get the chance to do that I’m just getting to the right age for, like Hedda Can you share a great “New York moGabler and Frankie and Johnny in the ment” you’ve had? Last night, I decided Lune. I’d also love to do a mu- to walk home from the Upper East Side. Clair de Lune sical, something like Sunset Boulevard, I stopped at The Strand bookstall and that requires acting as well as singing. bought some books, and then I walked
PHOTOS: JASON BIGGS, ELISABETH MOSS AND BRYCE PINKHAM, JOAN MARCUS; ELISABETH MOSS IN RED DRESS, JASON BELL; ELISABETH MOSS ON MAD MEN, JORDIN ALTHAUS
started a film right after we wrapped the show, which enabled me to under understand there were other things to do. It wasn’t my grand plan to come to Broadway, but you can’t pass it up when someone offers you The Heidi Chronicles! Theater always strengthens you as an actor because it’s very disciplined and quite the marathon.
Opposite page, from left to right: Jason Biggs, Elisabeth Moss and Bryce Pinkham in The Heidi Chronicles. Right: Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in Mad Men.
How does it feel to be taking the lead role in The Heidi Chronicles? It’s thrilling and scary! Wendy Wasserstein is such a presence in New York theater, so I feel honored to be taking on this play. When I see the poster with my name, I still can’t wrap my head around it.
You first came to New York as a child to study ballet. It was a magical experience. My first summer was at Joffrey Ballet School when I was 11, and then I did two summers at The School of American Ballet. It started my love affair with New York. I lived in the dorms at Lincoln Center: My view was of the Why did you want to come back to Metropolitan Opera House. I had the Broadway after finishing Mad Men? I best apartment in New York!
across Central Park past the skating rink. It was twilight, the lights were coming on in the buildings and people were out walking even though it was a little cold. It was so beautiful. I wasn’t doing anything special but it was just such a New York moment for me. That happens so often here—you don’t need a special occasion to have a really special moment in New York. IN NEW YORK | APRIL 2015 | INNEWYORK.COM
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1. ’70S REVIVAL: The boho-glam fashion of the
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Me Generation is in full swing this spring. The WHITE LACE TOP WITH breezy style has never been easier to wear, with CHIFFON PANELS, $249, loose-fitting garments like maxi dresses, muumuus by Yoana Baraschi (The and bell-bottom jeans flattering all body types. The New York Look, 30 Lincoln Plaza) • BLACK music festival fashion gets a chic update with bold EMPROIDERED TULLE floral prints, funky fringe accents and suede in every CROP-TOP DRESS, color of the rainbow. $468, by Tadashi Shoji SHOP THE TREND: Designer Lisa Perry, queen of (tadashishoji.com) contemporary “mod” style, designs sleeveless swing dresses, futuristic jackets with transparent plastic layers and oversize red maxi dresses with stripes for her Upper East Side boutique (988 Madison Ave.). Shoppers can venture to the NYC outpost of French fashion house Chloé (850 Madison Ave.) for gauzy floor-length dresses that pair perfectly with the brand’s knee-high gladiator sandals and round sunglasses. LIE SANGBONG’s new boutique (30 Gansevoort St.) goes psychedelic with hippy butterfly prints on flowing gowns. The ’70s revival trend seems tailor-made for Valentino (693 Fifth Ave.), as the fashion house plays with paisley prints on collared dresses and clutches, along with feminine floral cutouts on skirts. And fringe is in focus at Proenza Schouler (822 Madison Ave.), with skirts that set style in motion with swinging strands of black, white and gray.
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2. G.I. JANE: Designers salute the armed forces this spring. But leave the camo to the soldiers—this style focuses on sophisticated solids of olive, navy and khaki. Utilitarian cuts get dressy upgrades, like trench coats with brass buttons, boxy dresses cinched at the waist with thick buckle belts, and uniform-style skirts with oversize pockets. Even fatigue pants are elevated when worn with crisp shirting and statement heels. Not ready to fully enlist? Toy with the trend by adding a patch to your favorite denim jacket. SHOP THE TREND: Marc Jacobs commandeers the army trend with sheeny green skirts, button-down shirts and cargo pockets galore at the SoHo boutique (163 Mercer St.). Swedish brand Acne Studios (33 Greene St.) deploys lengthy officer overcoats and high-waisted sailor shorts in its collection. Ralph Lauren (888 Madison Ave.) amps up military-style coats, vests and fitted trousers with pops of magenta, fuchsia, lemon and tangerine. Gucci (840 Madison Ave.) debuts two-tone denim dresses with long sleeves, arrowshaped belt loops and round buttons that look more high-powered general than troop in the field. 3. SHEER JOY: Fashionistas show some skin as the weather warms up, embracing edgy fabrics that rebel against lace’s traditionally sweet reputation. Body-wrapping garments showcase complicated laser-cut textiles, rather than old-fashioned, doily-style lace. Futuristic mesh windowpanes on structured shirts and miniskirts continue to up the sex appeal. Stick to monochrome black and white outfits for a no-fuss look that lets the beauty of the fabrics come through.
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PHOTOS: MICHAEL KORS, COURTESY MICHAEL KORS; ADRIANNA PAPELL, COURTESY ADRIANNA PAPELL; VALENTINO GARAVANI, COURTESY VALENTINO; MCM, COURTESY MCM; OLYMPIA LE-TAN, COURTESY OLYMPIA LE-TAN; CARLA LOPEZ, COURTESY CARLA LOPEZ; LIZZIE FORTUNATO, COURTESY JASON SAVAGE; PAULA MENDOZA, COURTESY PAULA MENDOZA; STEPHANIE KANTIS, COURTESY STEPHANIE KANTIS
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GLADIATOR SANDALS Roam like an ancient Roman oman in strappy leather sandals that can be dressed up or down. Step tep into sandals that buckle at the ankle for a casual style fit for shopping or strolling, or lace up kicks that tie just beneath the knee for a luxe look that transitions from day to night when paired with a gauzy spring maxi dress.
Judie gladiator sandal, $135, by MICHAEL Michael Kors (101 Prince St.)
Leather abyss gladiator, $1,875, by Valentino Garavani (693 Fifth Ave.) Lafayette sandal, $99, by Adrianna Papell (Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Ave.)
ROUND BAGS Circular shapes make a chic statement this spring, and it starts with the handbag. Whether you prefer a cross-body or a clutch, high-end designers have crafted smooth orbs and flat discs that work for anyone. Eye-catching color palettes, a range of fabrics and surreal accents (brass giraffe, anyone?) keep this trend cool. Say bye-bye to box bags.
Suede globe bag, approx. $2,525, by Olympia LeTan (olympialetan.com)
Velvet giraffe bag, approx. $450, by Carla Lopez (carlalopez.bigcartel.com)
Tambourine bag, $725, by MCM (100 Greene St.; 1 W. 58th St.)
Dresser necklace, $475, by Lizzie Fortunato (lizzie fortunato.com; similar styles at Intermix, 98 Prince St.)
CHUNKY CHOKERS Tuck away those long, dainty pendants from seasons past as architectural chokers take hold this season. Look out for modern sculptural designs that showcase vibrant gemstones or flatter the neckline and collarbone with grace.
Jarama choker emerald, $975, by Paula Mendoza (Owen, 809 Washington St.)
Hex neck wire, $485, by Stephanie Kantis (stepha niekantis.com; similar styles at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.)
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SHOP THE TREND: Balenciaga (148 Mercer St.) experiments with sporty, diamond-netted dresses and trench coats. Lace takes on geometric, architectural shapes in Erdem’s collection (sold at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.). Kardashian-favorite Balmain (sold at Barneys New York, 2151 Broadway) crafts bodyhugging dresses that reveal skin through cutout strips. And Swiss label Akris (835 Madison Ave.) defines this look with contrasting solid and sheer shapes that create mesmerizing silhouettes.
4. SIMPLY ZEN: It may be minimalist, but spring’s stark white fashion is anything but boring. Grecian togas, belted kimonos and versatile linen trouser-and-blouse sets offer an elegant contrast to the more intense elements of other trends. Look for billowing, belted dresses, accents of knots and ties, and the perfect pale shade (snow, ivory, cream) to highlight your natural skin tone. This is a trend that begs for bold accessories, so layer on necklaces, bangles and stacking rings without restraint. SHOP THE TREND: Linen dresses and two-piece cream sets with black statement belts from Marni (161 Mercer St.) turn the dojo into the catwalk. The Row (sold at Barneys New York) contemplates cream in a set of simple garments that wrap, tie and twist. Stella McCartney (112 Greene St.) effortlessly incorporates big buckles and ribbing into drapey dresses and skirt sets. Master of neutrals Eileen Fisher (166 Fifth Ave.) chooses white for soft tunics and buttoned blouses. Lisa Perry
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PHOTOS: LISA PERRY, COURTESY LISA PERRY; LIE SANGBONG, COURTESY LIE SANGBONG; BILLY REID, COURTESY BILLY REID; REISS, COURTESY REISS; MOSCOT, COURTESY MOSCOT; ERNEST ALEXANDER, COURTESY ERNEST ALEXANDER
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PHOTOS: LISA PERRY, COURTESY LISA PERRY; LIE SANGBONG, COURTESY LIE SANGBONG; BILLY REID, COURTESY BILLY REID; REISS, COURTESY REISS; MOSCOT, COURTESY MOSCOT; ERNEST ALEXANDER, COURTESY ERNEST ALEXANDER
Fashion for Him New collections from Billy Reid and Reiss exemplify what color expert Pantone describes as the “En Plein Air” palette for spring 2015. Guys should look for airy blues, forest greens, soft grays and even lavender as they shop. While color gets a boost, tailoring nods to loungewear; and it’s perfectly appropriate to pair crisp-cut jackets and blazers with relaxed denim, cuffed at the ankle. Finally, avant-garde floral prints for guys echo classic feminine styles as fashion continues to break down traditional gender barriers. Reiss (309-313 Bleecker St.)
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Simply Zen “JITNEY” COTTON DRESS, $422, by Carleen (carleen.us) • WHITE POPLIN MEN’S DRESS SHIRT, $215, by Craft
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For accessories, smart staples reign supreme for men. Guys can slip on a chic set of shades from 100-year-old optical expert MOSCOT (108 Orchard St.). Jet-setting gents can carry their travel essentials with ease in a stylish folio from Ernest Alexander (98 Thompson St.). And nd all fellows can look regattaready with an anchor wrap bracelet from Miansai (33 Crosby St.): yacht not included.
Everet sunglasses, $375, by MOSCOT
Zip portfolio, $165, by Ernest Alexander
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SPAS ON THE CUTTING
In this city, we become obsessed about what‘s hot in dining, fashion—and even spa treatments. Here’s the latest buzz on the trendiest ways to relax and beautify. By Troy Segal
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hile they may seem like islands of calm and tranquillity, day spas are affected by the winds of changing times, therapies and client tastes. Here are some trends in treatments that have evolved from novelty to near-ubiquity among New York’s leading beauty and wellness providers.
PHOTOS: HAMMAM ROOM AT SPA AT TRUMP, COURTESY OF TRUMP SOHO NEW YORK; TREATMENT ROOM AT GUERLAIN SPA, COURTESY GUERLAIN SPA
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Spas have been heading back to nature as of late, with elements from the earth and ocean playing a key role in treatments. When you opt for a sand quartz bed massage at Spa Nalai (Park Hyatt New York, 153 W. 57th St., 646.774.1210), you may be in a room 25 stories above Midtown, but you feel transported to the beach of a Greek island. The warmed sand molds to your body, thinly covered by a sheet, so limbs never become stiff, and the therapeutic aspect of the heat the sand distributes makes muscles more malleable during the massage. A poultice of sandy pebbles, periodically pressed on tight areas, acts as an extension of the therapist’s hands. Perhaps you prefer a sense of floating on the sea? A warmed water mat plays a key role in the Advanced Marine Biology Facial offered within the old-world elegance of the La Prairie Spa (The Ritz-Carlton, 50 Central Park So., 212.521.6135). While the mat gently cradles you, the aesthetician treats your face with a succession of serums and masks derived from micro-algae—rich in antioxidants—and other oceanic ingredients, such as seaweed (good for maintaining skin’s elasticity). The arms and legs get massaged, too, with other marine-rich tonics and hot sea stones. While the benefits of salt water (and things that grow in it) are well-known, increasing numbers of folk are swearing by the benefits of dry salt, or halotherapy: Breathing it in reputedly alleviates asthma, allergies and wet coughs (virus and bacteria, which thrive on moisture, hate its dehydrating effect); applying it to epidermis can improve conditions like ec-
zema and psoriasis. Halotherapy center Breathe Easy, located within the Oasis Day Spa (1 Park Ave., 212.254.7722), offers a chamber that resembles a beachy den. Leather recliner chairs sit on a floor covered with large Himalayan salt crystals; the walls glow with salmon-colored salt bricks and lamps made of salt rocks. A vaporizer gradually fills the air with micro-particles of salt, undetectable as they drift into lungs and onto the skin. In the course of a typical one-hour session, you can read, chat, listen to music—or have one of Oasis’ hour-long Swedish or deep tissue massages in a private alcove.
OUT OF THE EAST
The use of natural things—especially gritty things—is typical of traditional therapies from Asia and the Middle East. So another spa innovation is the embrace of ancient practices from these lands. In the last few years, for example, the number of spas and fitness centers offering a hammam (aka Turkish bath) experience, “a deep-cleansing ritual of heat, scrubbing and soaping, has only gained steam,” puns the 2015 Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast issued by Spafinder Wellness, a media and marketing company for the spa industry. Making such services its signature is the Spa at Trump (Trump SoHo New York, 246 Spring St., 212.842.5505), which immediately creates an Arabic ambience with its courtyardlike entryway, with Assyrian-style, shell-lined vaulted ceilings and gold marble fountain. Within its domed, mosaic-tiled treatment rooms, guests can opt for a service like the Moroccan Hammam: lying on a heated marble stone while the entire body is washed and exfoliated with a black olive soap and then covered with Ghassoul clay, which alleviates oiliness and tightens pores. Both products, along with the stone, are authentic to Morocco, Spa Director Nadine Shelf emphasizes. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental’s Clearing Factor Journeys treatment (80 Columbus Circle, 212.805 8880) takes guests’ torsos on a tour of cradle-of-civilization therapies. The leisure-
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Below: The Breathe Easy Center at the Oasis Day Spa allows visitors to do just that. Right: Men’s grooming and wellness services are becoming more popular at spas everywhere.
INNER WELLNESS
Healing is another theme on state-of-the-art spa menus. “Everything is about wellness in therapies today,” says Allan Share, president of the Day Spa Association, an industry trade group. “People don’t just want pampering—not that there’s anything wrong with that—but treatments that will make them feel better,” and provide systemic benefits as well. The Marilyn Monroe Spa (135 W. 45th St., 646.640.3830), for example, offers a facial that consists completely of massaging the 43 muscles in the face and around the collarbones with specialized techniques that encourage deep drainage of the lymphatic system and increased blood circulation—and, as a bonus, a glowing complexion (which lasts for days). Encouraging the elimination of fluids and other toxins is also the aim of the deep detox therapy recently introduced by Exhale (150 Central Park So., 212 561.7400). Ten EKG machinelike pads are placed around the stomach, thighs and backside; electric
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current is then applied at gradually increasing intensity (a somewhat pins-and-needles sensation). In addition to detoxifying, the stimulation can lead to a more toned shape, by causing the underlying muscles to contract and burn fat, as they do while exercising. In contrast, Bliss Spa (568 Broadway, 877.862.5477; and two other locations) relaxes muscles in its stretch therapy. Garbed in workout clothes, you lie on a table while the therapist elongates various muscle groups, using bands and belts to position them farther than you could do on your own. A 30- or 60-minute session not only alleviates tightness and soreness, but also improves flexibility.
HIS MANLY BROW
Spas and salons have been catering to the male of the species for some time now, of course. But one new wrinkle—or should we say antiwrinkle?—is the type of treatments they’re seeking: going beyond traditional massages and hot-towel shaves to seek antiaging or appearance-enhancing services. According to Danny Kerr, owner of Spiff for Men (750 Third Ave., 212.983.3240), his grooming salon in the last two years has seen an approximately 50 percent jump in demand for treatments, such as its 45-minute, deep-cleansing facial, designed (the menu reads) to fix “skin experiencing a premature aged look” with exfoliation, pimple extractions and a detoxifying mask. Spiff also offers an hour-long purifying back treatment, which includes a thorough rubdown to remove dry, dead skin. At unisex Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa (540
PHOTOS: BREATHE EASY CENTER, BRIAN ACH; MAN GETTING GROOMED, VEER
ly service begins with a scrub of fine Dead Sea salts (from the Middle East) and Kama oil (from India), and ends with a wrap of neem black clay (African in origin); in between, guests experience the Chinese version of cupping, in which heated domelike glass cups are briefly placed at strategic points on the body, creating a suction that draws impurities to the skin surface, where they can be massaged away. The method “allows the body to purify and refine itself,” explains Assistant Spa Director Nicole Yih. “You’re healing from the inside out.”
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Park Ave., 212.888.8988), menfolk now make up almost half the clientele and even have a floor of their own, a handsome, gray- and taupe-hued space with a modernistic barbershop vibe, stitched-leather walls and sleek Italian furnishings. Here, too, treatments that appear to turn back the clock are in demand, says Salon Director John Doran: facials, not unlike those on the women’s menu (except that aestheticians massage male visages with downward rather than upward strokes, paralleling the way beard hair grows), and—the salon’s specialty—hair services, like the salt & pepper camouflage. It’s a balayage technique that blends a color (close to a man’s natural hue) in and among gray hairs, “so the gray is less dominant,” Doran explains.
THE PERSONAL TOUCH
The idea of services and products “personalized for your skin type” has been around for a long time. But now, says Spafinder Wellness Global Media Director Betsy Isroelit, “technology has advanced to the point where spas are not just using prepackaged products that ‘fit’ you, but truly bespoke items— fresh ingredients, made right on the spot.” It doesn’t get any fresher than the custom color foundation at the Red Door’s makeup counter (200 Park Ave. So., 212.388.0222). First, you indicate whether you like your foundation sheer, medium or full, then whether you prefer a matte or a natural finish, and finally if your skin is dry, oily or normal. Then a video camera is held up to your cheek, your skin tone is analyzed, the results are uploaded into a computer, and, with the press of a few buttons, a bottle of your exclusive formula is mixed, shaken and stirred, while you watch. And
for the body: Did you know the French have identified three different kinds of cellulite? L’Institut Sothys (37 W. 57th St., 212.688.9400) does, and its signature slimming treatment has different serums to combat them. Depending on the type marring your thighs, tummy or tail, the aesthetician selects one— or concocts a combination—and applies them with a kneading motion. The therapy is typical of Sothys’ approach in “customizing treatments based on clients’ needs, rather than following protocols,” notes Spa Director Trena Ross.
BEAUTY EXPRESS
A vogue is also growing for services that are short but sweet. Within its Art Deco digs, Guerlain Spa (100 E. 50th St., 212.872.7200) offers the time-pressed a midday reprieve: a 25-minute massage that does a targeted number on troublesome body parts. With its new FaceBar, Ling Skincare (12 E. 16th St., 212.989.8833) offers a facial in a half hour, via an infrared energy tool whose warm rays help the applied serums penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production. Dermalogica in SoHo (110 Grand St., 212.219.9800), a futuristic flagship of the famed organic skincare line, cuts the time even further, with its 20-minute MicroZone treatments. Each of these mini-facials targets a different skin problem or need— and, since they don’t require appointments, appeal to the impulse spagoer. “You don’t have to undress; you don’t mess up your hair,” notes Dermalogica Director of Global Education Annet King. “And since it’s done in an open space, friends can come and chat, or shop, or have a treatment next to you.” Sand bed, customized foundation or a quickie facial— whatever trend intrigues you, there’s a place to check it out.
PHOTO: CUPPING TREATMENT, COURTESY THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL NEW YORK
At The Mandarin Oriental, you can experience the Chinese treatment of “cupping,” which brings impurities to the skin’s surface to be massaged away.
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May
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Frieze New York art fair, Randall’s Island, friezenew york.com (thru May 17)
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Five Boro Craft Beer Fest, Studio Square NYC, Long Island City, fiveborocraftbeerfest.com
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Grand Gourmet, Grand Central Terminal, grandcen tralpartnership.nyc
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Brooklyn Film Festival, multiple venues, brooklynfilmfestival.org (thru Jun. 7)
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The Governor’s Ball, Randall’s Island, governorsballmusicfestival.com (thru Jun. 7)
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American Crafts Festival, Lincoln Center, craftsatlincoln.org (also Jun. 7, 13 & 14)
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NYC PrideFest, Hudson St., btw Abingdon Sq. & W. 14th St., nycpride.org
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Billy Joel, Madison Square Garden, thegarden.com
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Lincoln Center Festival, Lincoln Center, lincolncenterfestival.org (thru Aug. 2)
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NYC Poetry Festival, Governors Island, new yorkcitypoetryfestival .com (also Jul. 26)
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by Mackenzie Allison
What are two interesting neighborhoods to spend the day off the island? Williamsburg, of course! The Brooklyn neighborhood looks like the East Village did 20 years ago, and there are a ton of hip restaurants, bars, funky shops and galleries adjacent to the Bedford A Ave. subway station. Shop vintage and handmade items on the weekends at Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg, and then head to the waterfront for Smorgasburg, Michael Bordenick Concierge which has a plethora of food trucks. The Surrey For shopping, the Shoe Market has 20 E. 76th St. some great footwear styles, and 212.288.3700 The Surrey’s sleek lobby Urban Outfitters’ new concept store, Space Ninety 8, features wares from NYC-centric vendors and more. Y You also have to go to Mast The city is blooming with history lessons around every corner of Brothers Chocolate’s flagship store, Manhattan, plus seafood and trendy shops off the island. Concierge an amazing foray into the world of Michael Bordenick shares his insights on things to do in April. chocolate. Even though it is not a trendy destination, City Island Besides the obvious must-see Also, check out the in the Bronx comes alive NYC attractions, what are three Mount Vernon Hotel Irish Hunger Memorial in spring and summer. hidden gems you’d recommend Museum & Garden, I love to eat seafood for a guest to see? which was built at Sammy’s Fish Box From Manhattan, hop on a in 1799 as a Restaurant. When I downtown-bound 6 train to the carriage house want to get “my crab Brooklyn Bridge stop. Stay on the by the estate’s on,” I head to Crab train when the conductor announces owner, William Shanty because I am the end of the line, and it will go T Robinson, and T. originally from Maryland around through the old City Hall later served as a and it reminds me of the Station, a time capsule replete with day hotel from 1826 Eastern Shore. Check out the Edwardian skylights and chandeliers. to 1833, when the Upper handful of little antiques stores, art East Side location was galleries and gift shops that dot City considered countryside. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden Island Ave. A Knowledgeable docents host daily tours of period rooms, What are some versatile stores and the attraction has a where visitors can revamp their beautiful garden, which hosts wardrobes for spring? concerts in the summer. If Uptown, Peter Elliot Blue is good for you are visiting the World men’s apparel. Barneys New York Trade Center site, the nearby has men’s and women’s clothing, Irish Hunger Memorial is also and I always stock up on men’s worth visiting. Designed by shoes there for spring. For discount Brian Tolle, stones from each shopping, Century 21 is always good of Ireland’s 32 counties are for socks, underwear, linens and positioned throughout the towels at its downtown location. striking memorial.
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BROADWAY OPENINGS Airline Highway Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. manhattantheatreclub.com. (Previews begin Apr. 1, opens Apr. 23) The residents (hookers, strippers, hustlers and philosophers) of the once glamorous, now run-down Hummingbird Motel in New Orleans gather for the “living funeral” of Miss Ruby, a dying burlesque performer. Joe Mantello directs the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production
of Lisa D’Amour’s new play. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. Apr. 21-26: Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs 6:45 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. Apr. 28-May 3: Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $67-$125. H14
An American in Paris Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, at W. 47th St., 877.250.2929. americaninparisbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 12) (2 hrs 30 mins) A struggling American painter/ex-G.I. meets and falls in love
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zhivagobroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 21) Boris Pasternak’s epic romantic novel, set during the last days of Czarist Russia, World War I and the Russian Revolution, has been adapted into a musical. Tam Mutu stars as Zhivago—idealist, physician and poet—whose affair with Lara (Kelli Barrett) is as tumultuous as its historical backdrop. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. (Time change: Apr. 28 & 30 at 7 p.m.). $42.50-$145. H13
Finding Neverland Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. findingneverlandthemusical.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 15) In the new musical, playwright J.M. Barrie’s career is floundering when he meets an attractive widow and her four adventurous young sons. Inspired by their antics, Barrie creates the world of Neverland and a character named Peter Pan, who soon captivates the world. Matthew Morrison of Glee stars as Barrie, with Laura Michelle Kelly as the widow and Kelsey Grammer as Charles Frohman, Barrie’s producer. Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$147. H14 Fun Home Circle in the Square Theatre, 1633 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. funhomebroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 19) (1 hr 45 mins, no intermission) The coming-of-age musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, subtitled “A Family Tragicomedy.” When Alison, a lesbian who came out in college, goes through her recently deceased father’s belongings, memories of her childhood lead to revelations about her father, an English teacher and undertaker who was also gay. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 28: Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $75-$150. I13
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Gigi Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. gigion broadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 8) The platonic friendship between a young woman, brought up to be a courtesan in Belle Époque Paris, and a wealthy but world-weary playboy blossoms into true love in the musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. The current revival, starring Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) in the title role, features a revised book by Heidi Thomas, the creator and writer of the hit BBC/PBS series Call the Midwife. Mon-Wed, Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 14: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri & Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $57-$147. H13 Hand to God Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. handtogodbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 7) (1 hr 55 mins) Jason, a shy teen and student at the Christian Puppet Ministry in a Texas small town, creates a hand puppet named Tyrone, whose irreverent personality soon takes charge in Robert Askins’ black comedy. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.
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It Shoulda Been You Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. itshouldabeenyou.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 14) Here comes the bride in the new musical comedy about the chaotic joining in holy matrimony of a man, a woman and two families from different backgrounds. David Hyde Pierce directs a cast headed by Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess and David Burtka. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. Beginning Apr. 21: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $57-$142. H14 The King and I Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. kingandibroad way.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 16) A 51-member cast and 29-piece orchestra bring to life the lavish revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about the unconventional relationship (for the 1860s) between the king of Siam and the Welsh schoolteacher hired to instruct his many wives and many more children. Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe makes his Broadway debut as the king opposite one of the Great White Way’s favorite leading ladies, Kelli O’Hara, as Anna Leonowens. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 21: Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $87-$162. I12 Living on Love Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. livingonlovebroadway.com. (Previews begin Apr. 1, opens Apr. 20, closes Aug. 2) All hell breaks loose when the maestro husband (Douglas Sills) of the world’s most famous opera singer— played by the world’s most famous opera singer, soprano Renée Fleming, in her Broadway debut—falls in love with the young woman (Anna Chlumsky) who is ghostwriting his mainly fictional memoirs. What’s a diva to do? Revenge is sweet when she hires her own handsome ghostwriter (Jerry O’Connell). Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. Beginning Apr. 21: Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. (No performance Apr. 26 at 3 p.m.). $25-$145. H13 Skylight John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. skylightbwy.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 2, closes Jun. 21) (2 hrs 20 mins) Following a sold-out run in London’s West End, where it received the 2014 Evening Standard Award for Revival of the Year, David Hare’s play crosses the pond for a limited engagement. Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan play former lovers, a restaurateur and a schoolteacher respectively, attempting a reconciliation. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 7: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $60-$149. H14 INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK
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Something Rotten! St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. rottenbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 22) (2 hrs 30 mins) In this new and completely original musical comedy, the time is 1595, and the place is England. How on earth are two ambitious playwriting brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, to rise to the top when plays by William Shakespeare dominate the stage? A fortune-teller has it on best authority that the future of theater, with a capital T, lies in singing, dancing and acting at the same time. Eureka: The Bottoms write the world’s first musical—and the rest is history. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. Beginning Apr. 27: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $79-$142. H14
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The Visit Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. thevisitmusi cal.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 23) (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) The final musical created by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the pair behind Cabaret and Chicago, deals with love, greed and revenge. The richest woman in the world, played by Chita Rivera, returns to the impoverished town of her birth. She will help its inhabitants build better lives, but only if they kill the man who seduced and abandoned her many years before. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 21: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$149. H14
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Wolf Hall, Parts 1 & 2 Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. wolfhallbroadway.com. (In previews, opens Apr. 9, closes Jul. 5) (2 hrs 45 mins, each play) Mike Paulton has adapted the acclaimed first two novels in Dame Hilary Mantel’s historical trilogy about Henry VIII into two full-length plays presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Part One: Wolf Hall concerns the married king’s dynastic search for a legitimate male heir and his infatuation with Anne Boleyn. In Part Two: Bring Up the Bodies, Anne has become Henry’s second queen, but she has failed to produce a male heir. Central to both plays is Thomas Cromwell, an ambitious politician of low birth and, for a time, the king’s fixer. Wed 2 & 7:30 p.m., Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. (Both parts are performed on Wed, Sat & Sun.). $150-$250 for both plays; single tickets available. H13
BROADWAY 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 The Audience Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. theaudiencebroadway.com. (Closes Jun. 28) (2 hrs 20 mins) Throughout her 60-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has held a weekly private meeting, called “the audience,” with each of her prime ministers. Helen Mirren stars in Peter Morgan’s play, which not only
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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. $99-$175. 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. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $27-$149. H14 Fish in the Dark Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. fishinthedark.com. (2 hrs 15 mins) For his Broadway debut, Larry David, forever immortalized for his work on TV as the co-creator of Seinfeld and the creator/star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, has not only written a new comedy, he’s also starring in it. The subject of the play should come as no surprise to David fans: It’s a comedy about a death in the family. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri & Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65-$155. 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. Jefferson Mays plays the eight relatives who stand in Monty’s way. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$137. H13 INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK 102328-XX-1608.indd 1 0415_IN_Entertainment_LO.indd 31
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Avenue Q C0L4185New World Stages, Stage 3, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. avenueq.com. (2 hrs 15 mins) People and puppets live together on a fictitious New York City block in this uproarious Tony Award-winning musical for adults. Mon, Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $72.50$92.50. I13 Chamber Magic: A Demonstration of Modern Conjuring C0L418Waldorf Towers, 100 E. 50th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 866.811.4111. chambermagic.com. (1 hr 30 mins) Steve Cohen, “The Millionaires’ Magician,” dazzles audiences (adults only) with such tricks as mind reading and object levitation in a luxurious private suite. Fri 7 & 9 p.m., Sat 2, 7 & 9 p.m. $85-$115. F13 Churchill New World Stages, Stage 5, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. churchilltheplay.com. (1 hr 50 mins) It’s 1946, and Winston Churchill ruminates on his life: his successes and failures as a wartime leader and prime minister, and his love of art, women, liquor and country. Ronald Keaton stars in the one-man play, which he adapted from the great man’s writings. Mon 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65. I13 Disenchanted! Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200. disenchantedmusical.com. (1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) Snow White an anarchist? That’s the premise of the adult musical comedy by Dennis T. Giacino that rewrites the Brothers Grimm, turning hitherto happily-ever-after princesses into take-charge liberated women. Poisoned apples be damned. Mon-Tues 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $89.50. I14 The Fantasticks C0L4283Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., at Broadway, 212.921.7862. fantastick sonbroadway.com. (2 hrs 5 mins) Off-Broadway’s longest-running musical tells the story of two star-crossed lovers and features such classic songs as “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” and “Try to Remember.” Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $83.50. I13 50 Shades! The Musical Parody C0L48The Elektra Theatre, 300 W. 43rd St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 866.811.4111. 50shadesthemusical.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
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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. (Closes Apr. 12) (2 hrs 40 mins) 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
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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. Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 & 10 p.m., Sun 4 & 7 p.m. $75-$89. F17
CABARETS+COMEDY CLUBS The Box C0L4561 39 89 Chrystie St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.982.9301. theboxnyc.com. Formerly a sign factory in the 1920s, this exclusive, intimate variety theater has a New Orleans-style decor—dramatic chandeliers and velvety balcony booths—and hosts mind-twisting, late-night acts, from human oddity shows to avant-garde striptease acts. Tues-Sat: Doors open 11 p.m., multiple shows from 1 a.m. Prices vary. D19 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 serves French cuisine. Highlights: Thru Apr. 4: Debbie Harry. Apr. 7-18: Lena Hall. Apr. 21-May 2: John Pizzarelli with Daniel Jobim. Every Mon: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Times/music charges 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, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle. Shows nightly. Times/cover charges vary, food & drink minimum. G19 The Cutting Room C0L419644 E. 32nd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.691.1900. thecuttingroomnyc .com. The nightclub, co-owned by actor Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law & Order), is known for its mix of live acts. Highlights: Apr. 4: Marty Balin. Apr. 11: The Cowsills 50th Anniversary Party. Apr. 16: Terry Reid. Apr. 18: Rock Le Cabaret, featuring Adrienne Haan. Apr. 23: Nashville to New York. Apr. 23: Ben Williams. Times/cover charges vary. F15 Duane Park C0L4231Duane Park, 308 Bowery, btw Houston & Bleecker sts., 212.732.5555. duaneparknyc.com. Seasonal American food with a Southern accent whets the appetite for jazz and burlesque entertainment at this swank supper club. Shows Tues-Sat. Times/prices vary. E19 54 Below C0L52138254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. 54below.com. The sub-
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DANCE+MUSIC Carnegie Hall C0L9541W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800. carnegiehall.org. This is the venerable concert hall’s 123rd season. Highlights: Apr. 1: Murray Perahia, piano. Apr. 9: Chick Correa and Herbie Hancock. Apr. 10: The New York Pops. Apr. 12: Les Violons du Roy / La Chapelle de Québec. Apr. 14: The Mutter-Bronfman-Harrell Trio. Apr. 15-17: Boston Symphony Orchestra. Apr. 16: Le Concert des Nations. Apr. 18: Carnegie Hall Family Concert: Take the Stage With Broadway Stars, featuring Jessie Mueller. Apr. 22: Dorothea Röschmann, soprano, and Mirsuko Uchida, piano. Apr. 23: Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Apr. 24: Richard Goode, piano. Apr. 28: New World Symphony, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas with Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin. Apr. 29: Audra McDonald, vocalist. Apr. 30-May 1: English Baroque Soloists, conducted by Sir John Eliot Gardiner with the Monteverdi Choir. Times/ prices vary. H13
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Distinguished Concerts International New York C0L5163Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800; Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.721.6500. dciny.org. The creative producing entity presents diverse programs of music performed by leading musicians. Highlights: Apr. 12 at 8:30 p.m. at Carnegie Hall: Grant Us Peace, featuring Mozart’s Mass in C Major and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. Apr. 13 at 7 p.m. at Avery Fisher Hall: Music of the Pacific Rim. Prices vary. H13, I12 Great Performers C0L1A 954 lice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, at W. 65th St., 212.721.6500. lcgreatperformers.org. This series showcases the vitality of the classical music scene. Highlights: Apr. 12: Sarah Connolly, mezzosoprano. Apr. 23: Les Arts Florissants. Apr. 29: Simon Keenlyside, baritone, and Emanuel Ax, piano. Times/prices vary. I12 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, multivenue jazz complex. Highlights: Apr. 10-11: Cécile McLorin Salvant sings Billie Holiday on the centennial of Holiday’s birth. Apr. 15-16: Michael Feinstein and Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks celebrate Frank Sinatra on the centennial of his birth. Apr. 16-18: Celebrating saxophonist and clarinetist Joe Temperley: From Duke to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Apr. 24-25: John Scofield and Taj Mahal celebrate Muddy Waters. Times/prices vary. I12 Joyce Theater C0L1 9541 75 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. joyce.org. The respected venue INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK
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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: Apr. 1, 4 (evening), 7, 10: Lucia di Lammermoor. Apr. 2, 6, 11 (matinee), 15, 18 (matinee), 22, 25 (evening): Don Carlo. Apr. 4 (matinee), 8, 11 (evening): Ernani. Apr. 9, 13, 17, 20: Aida. Apr. 14, 18 (evening), 21, 25 (matinee), 29: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci. Apr. 23, 28: Un Ballo in Maschera. Apr. 24, 30: The Merry Widow. Times/ prices vary. I12 New York City Center C0L1 9541 31 W. 55th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.581.1212. nycitycenter .org. This performing arts venue hosts music, dance and theater events. Highlights: Apr. 1 & 4: Björk. Apr. 8-11: Dance Theatre of Harlem. Apr. 16-26: Séquence 8 by Les 7 Doigts de la Main. Times/prices vary. H13 The Town Hall C0L1 96451 23 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.840.2824. the-townhall-nyc.org. “The People’s Concert Hall” boasts a varied lineup. Highlights: Apr. 9: Rhiannon Giddens. Apr. 11, 18 & 25: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Apr. 19: Mongolian String Quartet. Apr. 22: Mary Chapin Carpenter. Apr. 23: Gilberto Gil. Times/prices vary. H14
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JAZZ CLUBS 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 Apr. 4: Sheila Jordan with the Steve Kuhn Trio. Apr. 7-11: Eliane Elias. Apr. 14-18: James Carter Organ Trio. Apr. 28-May 2: Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra. Sets 8:30 & 11 p.m. Music charges vary, $10 food or drink minimum. Dinner nightly (5 p.m.-1 a.m.). G18 Blue Note Jazz Club C0L1 79641 31 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. bluenotejazz.com. The best and brightest have performed here, including the late Dizzy Gillespie. Highlights: Apr. 1-2: Nicholas Payton Trio featuring Buster Williams and Lenny White. Apr. 3-5: Kyle Eastwood. Apr. 7-12: Donald Harrison featuring Leo Nocentelli, Fred Wesley, Christian Scott and more. Apr. 14-19: Roy Hargrove. Apr. 21-26: NYC premiere: Michael Camilo “Three + Three.” Apr. 28-May 3: The Bad Plus. Times/prices vary. G18
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POP/ROCK CLUBS+VENUES B.B. King Blues Club & Grill C0L9421237 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.997.4144. bbkingblues.com. Dedicated to the musical legend. Highlights: Apr. 7-8: Incognito. Apr. 9: Jack Wagner. Apr. 10: Brian Culbertson. Apr. 16: Tower of Power. Apr. 17: Rufus. Apr. 24: Keith Sweat. Times/prices vary. Every Sat at noon: Beatles Brunch. Every Sun at 1:30 p.m.: Sunday Gospel Brunch. H14
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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 Madison Square Garden C0L95461Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. thegarden .com. The entertainment and sporting venue hosts concerts and other live events in its mammoth arena and The Theater. Highlights: Apr. 3: Billy Joel. Apr. 8-12 in The Theater: Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales. Apr. 17: Gabriel Iglesias. Apr. 18 in The Theater: Ron White. Times/prices vary. H15 Pianos C0L3681 9 58 Ludlow St., at Stanton St., 212.505.3733. pianosnyc.com. A former piano store turned chic rock club, this venue draws a hip crowd for live indie rock in a bi-level space. Times/prices vary. D19 Rockwood Music Hall C0L41 281 96 Allen St., btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 212.477.4155. rockwoodmusichall.com. Local musicians shine at this no-frills club with two stages featuring several sets nightly. Stage 1: Mon-Fri from 6 p.m., Sat & Sun from 3 p.m.; Stage 2: Nightly from 6:30 p.m. D19
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Macy’s Flower Show C0L546Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. social.macys.com/flowershow. (Thru Apr. 4) Massive displays fill the department store’s Broadway windows and main level with Art in Bloom, a floral spectacle. Free during store hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. G15
New York Mets C0L94C 71 iti Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Queens, 718.507.8499. newyorkmets.com. The Amazin’ Mets play 2015 home games at Citi Field in Queens. Highlights: Apr. 13-15: Philadelphia Phillies. Apr. 16-19: Miami Marlins. Apr. 21-23: Atlanta Braves. Apr. 30-May 3: Washington Nationals. Times/prices vary.
New York International Auto Show C0L615Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 11th Ave., btw W. 34th & W. 40th sts., 800.282.3336. autoshowny .com. (Apr. 3-12) A showcase of the world’s newest concept cars, sneak peeks, production models, plus test rides and vintage auto exhibitions. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $16 adults, $7 children under 12, under 2 free. K15 New York Spring Spectacular Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 866.858.0007. newyorkspringspectacular.com. (Closes May 3) The all-new show is a magical, heartwarming voyage around New York—from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park to the Metropolitan Museum of Art—starring the Rockettes, Laura Benanti and Derek Hough, and featuring one-of-a-kind puppetry and state-ofthe-art stagecraft and technology. Times vary. $50-$150. G13 The Orchid Show C0L72984New York Botanical Garden, Bronx River Pkwy., at Fordham Rd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. nybg.org. (Thru Apr. 19) Tens of thousands of exotic orchids fill the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory with color and fragrance. Ancillary events include care demonstrations, classes, music and orchids for sale. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All-Garden Pass: $20-$28 adults, $18-$26 seniors/students, $10-$16 children 2-12, children under 2 free. Spa Week C0L421spaweek.com. (Apr. 13-19) participating spas throughout Manhattan offer treatments, from massages and facials to Pilates, for $50 each during this biannual promotion. Go online for details. Tribeca Film Festival C0L9t4571 ribecafilm.com. (Apr. 15-26) Celebrities and movie lovers alike catch world premieres of foreign, documentary and independent films presented at this esteemed festival, held at various venues throughout New York City. Times, venues and prices vary.
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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 (Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, choice of Guggenheim Museum or Top of the Rock Observation Deck, choice of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise or Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, choice of 9/11 Memorial & Museum or Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) at great savings. Ticket booklets purchased online or at participating attractions are good for nine days. $114 adults, $89 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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Easter Parade C0L594 (Apr. 5) New York’s annual rite of spring is an informal happening, more a promenade than a parade, that follows no set route but traditionally peaks on Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 57th sts. The festivities reach a high point around noon as churches along the avenue let out and people flaunt their finery and Easter bonnets. G12-13
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1 Diners savor succulent steaks, plus wellflavored accompaniments at this Upper East Sider, where carnivores can opt for ateak, béarnaise or poivre sauce as the perfect pairing to selections from the steak bar menu, including the melt-in-your-mouth aged bone-in rib eye. | T Bar, p. 47 2 At this Flatiron District destination, Chef Enrique Olvera fuses Mexican flavors with seasonal ingredients from the Hudson Valley and surrounding New York region. (Pictured: mushroom and squash barbacoa, chilpachole, hoja santa). | Cosme, p. 43 3 A modern spin on a public house, this 56-seat East Village spot serves up casual food, well-crafted cocktails and a wide variety of affordable wines. | Alder, p. 43 4 This Midtown mainstay welcomes spring with the return of its colorful Fisherman’s Carpaccio. | Nerai, p. 46
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CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Marea– C0L572Italian Seafood 240 Central Park So., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.582.5100. marea-nyc.com. Creative shellfish dishes—lump crabmeat with melon and prosciutto—are served in a room designed to resemble a yacht. Lunch I12 Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ The Park Room Restaurant– C0L348Continental The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park So., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.521.6655. parklanenewyork.com. Seafood (yellowfin tuna
carpaccio) and meats are served against a scenic Central Park backdrop. Breakfast, lunch, dinner G12 daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$
South Gate– C0L348Modern American JW Marriott Essex House, 154 Central Park So., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.484.5120. southgaterestau rantnyc.com. Elegant dishes served in a chic space. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ G12
CHELSEA Buddakan– C0LM 3196 odern Asian 75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.6699. budda kannyc.com. The majestically expansive space serves updated dim sum and inventive entrées such as kung pao monkfish and wok-tossed black pepper rib eye. A trendy crowd frequents H18 the hip spot nightly. Dinner nightly; $$$
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CHINATOWN Fiat Cafe– C0L78431Italian 203 Mott St., btw Spring & Kenmare sts., 212.969.1809. fiatcafenyc.com. Bruschetta, crostini, antipasti, pasta 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. Breakfast, lunch, E21 dinner daily; Cash only; $$ Peking Duck House– C0L4835Chinese 28 Mott St., btw Pell & Worth sts., 212.227.1810; and one other NYC location. pekingduckhousenyc.com. In a simply decorated dining room, the namesake classic roast duck is served with housemade pancakes, green scallions, cucumbers and plum sauce. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E21
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Vegetarian Dim Sum House– C0L78451Chinese 24 Pell St., btw Bowery & Mott sts., 212.577.7176. vegetariandimsum.com. Wheat gluten and bean curd create mock-meat versions of classic dishes. Brunch, lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $$ E21
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PHOTOS: NAPOLEON DI TONNO, COURTESY ALFREDO 100; ARABELLE, COURTESY ARABELLE
Alder– C0L78451American 157 Second Ave., btw E. 9th & E. 10th sts., 212.539.1900, aldernyc.com. Helmed by Chef Wylie Dufresne, this modern 56-seat eatery serves pub cheese with pistachio-white fig, and black bass with charred leeks, potato and smoked yogurt. Dinner nightly, brunch Sun; $$ E18 DBGB Kitchen & Bar–French C0L952 137 99 Bowery, btw E. Houston & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. dbgb .com. A Chef Daniel Boulud outpost—which boasts a chic, downtown decor—offers diners 12 varieties of housemade sausage and more than 20 craft beers on tap, plus juicy burgers and succulent shellfish platters. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E19 Empellón Al Pastor–Mexican 132 St. Marks Pl., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 646.833.7039, empellon.com. At this East Village eatery, diners can expect fresh tortillas piled high with enticing ingredients, plus accoutrements like drunken black beans, braised kale and spicy pickled cabbage. Lunch, dinner daily; $ D18
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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) and twists on old favorites (sweet and sour chicken wings) at this corner outpost with an open kitchen. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E15
George Washington, the nation’s first president, bade farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War, features a selection of traditional American comfort foods, such as smoked haddock chowder and roasted half chicken with duck fat parsnips. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F23
White Street– C0L78451International 221 W. Broadway, btw Barclay & Vesey sts., 212.944.8378. whitestreetnyc.com. International flavors are fused on a menu that crisscrosses the globe—from spiced, braised short ribs with mustard puree and grits to hamachi tartare with hearts of palm—in a large dining room with stately touches in the shadow of City Hall. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F22
FLATIRON+UNION SQUARE+GRAMERCY Cosme– C0L5M 186 exican 35 E. 21st St., btw Broadway & Park Ave. So., 212.913.9659, cosmenyc.com. Diners feast on Chef Enrique Olvera’s contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine and wash it down with artisanal spirits at this inviting outpost. Dinner nightly; $$ 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; $$$$ F16 Trattoria Il Mulino–Contemporary Italian 36 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.777.8448. ilmulino.com. A casual counterpart to its Uptown sister restaurant, this lively place offers an elegant menu of antipasti, wood-fired pizza, salads, soups, pastas, and meat and fish dishes (filet mignon with grilled asparagus to Chilean sea bass). The sleek space features a mural on the back wall, a modern industrial vibe and stainless steel accents. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ E17
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Keens Steakhouse–Steakhouse C0L417 69 2 W. 36th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.947.3636. keens .com. This historic steak sanctuary—with the smoking pipes of historical greats lining the ceiling—is a stately setting for a signature mutton chop dish or a juicy prime steak. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G15
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; $$$ E18
Seoul Garden–Korean C0L74391234 W. 32nd St., 2nd fl., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 212.736.9002. seoulgarden32.com. Silken tofu is homemade, pancakes are mixed with seafood and meats are seared on tabletop grills at this authentic eatery hidden on the second floor of a Midtown building. Lunch, dinner daily; $-$$ G15
Fraunces Tavern– C0L43A 15 merican 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.968.1776. frauncestavern.com. Founded in 1762, this historic locale, where Gen.
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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 J16 coming. Lunch, dinner daily; $
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dining+drinking 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; $$$ G15
GREENWICH+WEST VILLAGE Horchata– C0L4M 1576 exican 470 Sixth Ave., btw W. 11th & W. 12th sts., 212.243.8226. horchatanewyork .com. Patrons sip spiked versions of the namesake rice drink while noshing on contemporary takes on traditional plates in a space with communal tables and a distressed tin ceiling. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $ G18 Il Mulino New York–Italian 86 W. 3rd St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.673.3783; and one other NYC location. ilmulino.com A leader in NYC’s Italian cuisine scene serves dishes from Italy’s Abruzzi region in the West Village. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ G19. Tertulia– SpSpanish 359 Sixth Ave., at W. 4th St., 646.559.9909. tertulianyc.com. Drawing inspiration from the cider bars of Asturias, Spain, Chef Seamus Mullen serves cider on tap, fire-grilled seafood, roasted suckling pig and 45-day aged prime rib. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$ H18
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, decorated with palette-knife portraits and African artifacts, serving a menu highlighting Africa’s influence on global cuisine. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ H5 Chéri– C0L4532French 231 Lenox Ave., btw W. 121st & W. 122nd sts., 212.662.4374. cheriharlem.com. Contemporary takes on traditional dishes are featured on three-course dinners in a homey space with a piano, fireplace, sofas, garden and terrace. Dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ 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. Patrons can purchase sauces, rubs and other items to take home. Lunch, dinner daily; $ K4
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
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and southern regions of Italy (Roman egg drop soup with spinach, shrimp and asparagus in creamy spaghetti and pan-seared sea scallops) are served at this quintessentially “Little Italy” eatery. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E20
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Antibes Bistro– C0L4156F 8 rench 112 Suffolk St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.533.6088. antibesbistro.com. In a cozy and elegant dining room, reminiscent of a villa in Normandy, guests savor delicate spices and herbs in complex dishes. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; C19 $$ 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; $$ D21 Galli– C0L572Italian 98 Rivington St., at Ludlow St., 212.466.0888; and one other NYC location. gallirestaurant.com. The counterpart to its SoHo sister serves classic Italian cuisine (baby arancini, chicken Francese, eggplant Parmesan) with contemporary style in a space with white walls and black floors. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ D19
MEATPACKING DISTRICT 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 the night wears on, strobe lights rise and a previously subdued dining room transforms into an energetic dance party. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ I17
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Catch– C0L4168N 7 ew American 21 Ninth Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.392.5978. emmgrp.com. Top Chef Season 3 winner Hung Hunyh creates a seafood-centric menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences—broken into categories such as “big fish” (crispy whole snapper)—in a warm, expansive space. Dinner nightly; $$$ 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 paired with shoestring potatoes, have been served in this historic bastion of red meat since 1868, where a giant brown-and-white cow replica, accompanied by a neon sign, hangs over the door. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$ J17
MIDTOWN EAST Alfredo 100– C0L34I1 talian 7 E. 54th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.688.1999. alfredo100.com. An homage to the original Alfredo restaurant in Rome, founded in 1914, this new flagship serves traditional dishes in a retro-meets-modern space, where a predominantly Italian team serves the namesake signature pasta amid murals by the late Al Hirschfeld. Lunch Sun, dinner nightly; $$-$$$ F13
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dining+drinking Benjamin Steak House– C0L34S 1 teak House Dylan Hotel, 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.297.9177. benjaminsteakhouse.com. Executive Chef Arturo McLeod prepares six cuts of USDA prime steaks—dry-aged on the premises—and succulent seafood options, including buttery half-lobster—at this classic spot. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F14
THEATER DISTRICT+HELL’S KITCHEN 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; $$ G13
Charlie Palmer Steak– C0L34S 1 teak House 3 E. 54th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.559.8440. charliepalmer.com. A modern dining room, where guests sample steaks, chops and seafood dishes, along with an impressive selection of wines. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ F13
San Martin– C0L642I1 nternational 143 E. 49th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.832.0888. sanmartinrestaurantny.com. Spanish melds with Italian in European specialties—including paella valenciana—served in a bright dining room with colorful banquettes. Live jazz, first Tues of every month 6-9 p.m. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E1
MURRAY HILL Ai Fiori– C0L642I1 talian 81S 07 etai Fifth Avenue, 400 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 36th & 37th sts., 212.613.8660. aifiorinyc.com. The cuisines of the Italian coast and French Riviera by Chef Michael White in a sleek, sophisticated dining room. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F15 Kailash Parbat– C0L4I951 ndian C0L49 576 9 Lexington Ave., at E. 27th St., 212.679.4238. kailashparbatny.com. The New York outpost of an international chaat house chain serves a veggie-focused, South Asian menu, with a selection of hard-to-find Sindhi specialties. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E16 The Peacock– C0L4B 951 ritish/American 24 E. 39th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 646.837.6776. thepeacocknyc.com. This charming restaurant serves English dishes (rabbit pie with apple cider). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F15
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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. Views of the seasonal ice-skating rink. Breakfast Mon-Fri, lunch Mon-Sat, dinner G13 nightly; $$$
Heartland Brewery & Chophouse–AAmerican C0L631 28 27 W. 43rd St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 646.366.0235; 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.563.3433; 625 Eighth Ave., at W. 41st St., 646.214.1000, heartlandbrewery.com. Handcrafted beers, house-made sodas and a hearty steakhouse menu, including lobster and shrimp ravioli, skirt steak and free-range mini bison burgers. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ H14. HB Burger, 127 W. 43rd St., 212.575.5848. Brews and burger variations. Lunch, dinner daily; $ H14
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; $$$
Le Bernardin– C0L5729Seafood 155 W. 51st St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.554.1515. le-bernardin .com. Red snapper with smoked sweet paprika sauce and sautéed codfish with leek and grape parfait are among French-born Chef Eric Ripert’s specialties at this fine dining destination. Lunch H13 Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$
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Sardi’s– C0L5281Continental 234 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.221.8440. sardis.com. Since 1921, this legendary restaurant—known for its humorous celebrity caricatures—has provided a festive pre- and post-theater experience. Dishes include jumbo lump crab cakes and grilled sirloin steak. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sun; $$ H14
New York. Reservations only (at least 60 days in advance). Dinner Mon, brunch Sun; $$$$ G13
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Il Mulino Prime–Italian Steak House 331 W. Broadway, at Grand St., 212.226.0020. ilmulino .com. A SoHo oasis for modern takes on Italian classics like chicken parmigiana, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ F20.
NYY Steak– C0L34S 1 teak House C0L57 89 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.307.7910. nyysteak.com. The upscale restaurant in the Yankees’ ballpark now has an outpost in Midtown, featuring USDA prime dry-aged beef, fresh seafood and other dishes by Executive Chef Robert Gelman. Business attire recommended. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G13
Ken & Cook– C0L413A 5 merican 19 Kenmare St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth sts., 212.966.3058. kenand cook.com. 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; $$ E19
Rainbow Room– C0L34A 1 merican 30 Rockefeller Plz., 65th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.632.5000. rainbowroom.com. The storied rooftop bar and restaurant returns after a five-year hiatus, delivering retro cuisine (from oysters Rockefeller to roasted Long Island duck to beef Wellington), live entertainment amid skyline views that are arguably the most romantic in
Sanctuary T– C0L34A 1 merican C0L723337B W. Broadway, btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.941.7832. sanctuaryt.com. This calming retreat boasts a full kitchen and bar where dishes pair well with more than 80 different types of teas. Cocktails are infused with natural ingredients such as jasmine, elderflower and rose petals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F19
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Churrascaria Plataforma– C0L31B 49 razilian Rotisserie Steak House 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 $$$
TRIBECA American Cut– C0L45786Steak House 363 Greenwich St., btw Franklin & Harrison sts., 212.226.4736. americancutsteakhouse.com. Iron Chef winner Marc Forgione expands to TriBeCa with a luxurious and manly steak house, featuring an Art Deco decor and a tantalizing steak coated in pastrami spice. Dinner nightly; $$$ H21 Bâtard– C0L4589New American 239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. myriadrestaurant group.com. Attentive and friendly waiters serve European-inflected fare (dishes such as octopus “pastrami,“ turbot with organic egg yolk and black olive tortellini) is offered in two-, three- and four-course tasting menus, and served in a
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Nerai– C0L34G 1 reek C0L8145 6 5 E. 54th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.759.5554, nerainyc.com. Chef Chris Christou works to capture the nostalgia of Grandma’s cooking, elevated with a modern flair, such as lamb chops with baby potatoes, asparagus and rosemary jus. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ F13
Chez Josephine–FrenchefrF 414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925. chezjosephine .com. A Broadway tradition since 1986, Chez Josephine is a tribute to the legendary Josephine Baker, with live music and a tantalizing menu served in a sexy, stylish setting. Dinner Tues-Sun, live piano brunch Sun; $$ I14
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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; $$$ F21
UPPER EAST SIDE Arabelle– C0L9N 6185 ew American Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York, 37 E. 64th St., at Madison Ave., 212.606.4647, arabellerestaurant.com. Recently refurbished, this Upper East Side gem offers refined dining in an elegant setting. Patrons enjoy afternoon tea service. Breakfast daily, lunch, dinner Tues-Sat, brunch Sun; $$$ F12 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; $$$$ F12 T Bar– C0L34S 1 teak House 1278 Mosn903adi Third Ave., btw E. 73rd & E. 74th sts., 212.772.0404. tbarnyc.com. A swank outpost for cocktails and prime cuts of meat, as well as yellowfin tuna tartar, and seared Spanish octopus. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ E10
UPPER WEST SIDE Lincoln Center Kitchen– C0L34A 1 merican Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plz., 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; $$$$ I12 Per Se– C0L9687French Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9335. perseny.com. This high-end venue serves only tasting menus in a refined atmosphere. Dress to impress. Reservations required. Lunch Fri-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$$ I12 Robert– C0L34C 1 ontemporary American C0L639Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl., at Eighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730. robertnyc.com. In a colorful, sculptural dining room overlooking Central Park, diners sample dishes that can include crispy ricotta gnocchi with spinach, pancetta and blue cheese sauce; and filet mignon with foie gras mousse and truffles. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$-$$$$ I12
THE OUTER BOROUGHS The Astor Room–American C0L4281Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th St., at 35th Ave., Astoria, Queens, 718.255.1947. astorroom.com. Paying homage to Astoria’s role in film’s great Silent Era, this opulent 3,000-square-foot supper club, complete with a grand marble staircase and
original tiling, serves throwback fare, such as oysters Rockefeller and lobster thermidor. Nightly live music. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$
The Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare– C0L34A 1 merican C0L9641200 Schermerhorn St., btw Hoyt & Bond sts., Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 718.243.0050. brooklynfare.com. Chef Cesar Ramirez presents a new, 20-course tasting menu daily at an intimate, 18-seat counter at this three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Reservations (parties of two or four only) taken at least six weeks in advance. Dinner Tues-Sat; $$$$
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The Gorbals– C0L34G 1 lobal Space Ninety 8, 98 N. 6th St., btw Berry St. & Whythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.387.0195. thegorbalsbk.com. Inside the new Urban Outfitters complex (which has become a symbol of rapid gentrification), a menu by Top Chef Ilan Hall is divided into catagories such as “coop,” “stream,” “field” and “barn” (bacon-matzo balls). Dinner nightly; $$ 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. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $-$$
BARS+LOUNGES The Back Room 102 Norfolk St., btw Rivington & Delancey sts., 212.228.5098. backroomnyc .com. Once an actual Prohibition-era speakeasy, this hidden bar brings back the past with an entrance hidden down an alley alongside a “Lower East Side Toy Company” front. Inside, beer is served in paper bags and cocktails in teacups. Sun-Mon 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues-Thur 7:30 p.m.-3 a.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.-4 a.m. D19 Booker & Dax 207 Second Ave., at E. 13th St., no phone. momofuku.com. A dimly lit cocktail bar, by the brains behind the celebrated Momofuku restaurant, delivers boundary pushing mixology (think: glasses chilled wtih liquid nitrogen and drinks heated via a 1,500-degree rod). Sun-Thurs 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri-Sat 5 p.m.-2 a.m. D17 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 elegant Belle Époque-style cocktail den in Grand Central Terminal. Strict dress code (jacket/business casual) applies. Mon-Thurs noon-1 a.m., Fri-Sat noon-2 a.m., Sun noonmidnight. F14 King Cole Bar and Salon C0L634St. Regis Hotel, 2 E. 55th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.339.6857. kingcolebar.com. The lavish, legendary bar has Maxfield Parrish’s 30-foot-long “Old King Cole” mural behind the bar and the signature cocktail, the Red Snapper, also known as a Bloody Mary, first mixed here in 1934. Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun noon-midnight. F13
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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 offers 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 Dune London 518 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 646.759.8409. dunelondon.com. This London-based fashion brand brings stylish accessories and footwear for men and women, including glittery oxfords, iridescent high heels and ballerina flats, to a new SoHo store. F20
The Gem Palace 971 Madison Ave., btw E. 75th & E. 76th sts., 212.988.1511. gempalacejaipur.com. This boutique’s saffron silk interior speaks to its origins and stocks collections of extravagant rings, bracelets, necklaces and other pieces developed in India by a family of jewelers. F11 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 M·A·C Cosmetics 853 Broadway, at E. 14th St., 212.388.9089; and various other NYC locations.
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Room & Board 236 W. 18th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.204.7384. roomandboard.com. This 48,000-square-foot, three-story megastore contains all the makings for a chic home, including furniture, decorative items, lighting, rugs, bedding and more. H17 Voilà Chocolat 221 W. 79th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.920.8799. voila-chocolat .com. The Upper West Side’s new chocolate atelier invites guests to hands-on chocolatiering classes in a friendly, welcoming space, complete with master chocolatiers and innovative workstations. Classes, which are usually less than an hour long, can be reserved online and walk-ins are welcome. The shop also offers ready-made chocolates, gourmet hot cocoa and giftable treats. J10
ACCESSORIES+FOOTWEAR 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
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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.
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 milliner creates classic and modern hat styles in rich fabrics for men, women and children. Shoppers can customize their hats with a selection of exotic feathers and vintage-style pins. 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 Space Cowboy Boots C0L52132 4 34 Mulberry St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 646.559.4779. spacecowboy boots.com. As a pioneer of Western-style fashion and custom designs, this NoLIta boutique boasts leather boots, hats, belts, buckles, bolo ties and T-shirts for the traditional and nontraditional cowgirl or cowboy. E19 Stuart WeitzmanC0L14956 625 Madison Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 212.750.2555; and four other NYC locations. stuartweitzman.com. This New York designer produces innovative shoes and handbags for a night on the town. F13 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 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
APPAREL Acne Studios C0L521933 Greene St., at Grand St., 212.334.8345. acnestudios.com. The Swedish line for men and women offers classically inspired high-end fashion in its 4,000-squarefoot flagship store. F20 Azaleas 140 Second Ave., btw St. Mark’s Pl. & E. 9th St., 212.228.5842. azaleasnyc.com. This East Village staple, which carries apparel and accessories, focuses on lacy lingerie, swimwear and undergaments. E18 Caché C0L1 1429 0 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th and W. 59th sts., 212.823.9693. cache.com. An array of evening and special-occasion attire for women, including gowns, dresses and two-piece suits, along with accessories. I12 Cockpit USAC0L3285 15 W. 39th St., 12th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.1616. cockpitusa.com. Classic American contemporary and replica clothing for INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK
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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 and Eco Swim. A selection of chic resort wear, accessories and sunscreen are also available for purchase. 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
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Grahame Fowler C0L1 3614 38 W. 10th St., at Greenwich Ave., 917.388.2444. grahamefowler.com. The British designer’s shirts for men are both functional and stylish, combining relaxed silhouettes and sharp cuts, while his printed accessories add bursts of color. G18 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 various other NYC locations. intermixonline.com. Trendy fashions from such designers 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 Lacoste C0L236575 Madison Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.750.8115; and two other NYC locations. lacoste.com. The iconic “croc” logo marks the classic polo shirts, denim, accessories and footwear of this sportswear line. F13
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LetarteC0L4896 1118 Madison Ave., at E. 83rd St., 646.429.9875. letarteswimwear.com. This Maui-based label brings its bohemian-inspired beachwear, including teeny bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, crocheted coverups and funky accessories, to its Upper East Side store. F9 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
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 Nanette LeporeC0L962 423 Broome St., btw Lafayette & Crosby sts., 212.219.8265; and one other NYC location. nanettelepore.com. Glamorous, yet romantic, creations include dresses, seasonal jackets, colorful handbags and suits. E20 Otte C0L1 196 21 Greenwich Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.229.9424; and four other NYC locations. otteny.com These cutting-edge boutiques pride themselves on stocking established designers, such as Alexander Wang, alongside up-andcoming brands. H18 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 bags, clothing and accessories from such brands as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton. 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 Pearlinbrite™ laser tooth whitening. Patients can receive treatments in the Continental Room, a luxurious private suite. F14 Fox & Jane Salon 104 W. 83rd St., at Columbus Ave., 646.478.7948; and three other NYC locations. foxandjanesalon.com. This chic hair salon offers everything from basic trims to full makeovers in an inviting, two-story space. I9 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 and facials are these spas’ specialty. H12, E13 Guerlain Spa Waldorf Astoria New York, 100 E. 50th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 19th fl., 212.872.7200. guerlainspas.com. This luxurious spa features 15 intimate treatment rooms for guests to enjoy massages, body wraps, hot stone therapy, nail treatments, makeup applica-
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KilianC0L458 804 Washington St., at Horatio St., 212.600.1298. bykilian.com. Kilian Hennessy, grandson of the founder of luxury goods group LVMH, showcases his scents and perfumed jewelry at his debut U.S. boutique. J18 The New York Shaving Co. 202B Elizabeth St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.334.9495; and one other NYC location. nyshavingcompany.com. Men recapture the traditional ritual of shaving with all-natural grooming products and an old-fashioned barbershop atmosphere. E19 Paintbox C0L45817 Crosby St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 212.219.2412. paint-box.com. This nail studio aims to beautify nails by curating a selection of 50 top nail polishes each season, along with a lookbook of nail art designs. A custom-built photo booth allows patrons to snap and share their manicures online. F20 Timeless, a Marilyn Monroe Spa 135 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.640.3830. marilynmonroespas.com. Located inside the Hyatt Times Square, this new spa offers massages, beauty treatments, hair styling, waxing and manicures in a classy space themed around its celebrity namesake. G15
BOOKS Albertine 972 Fifth Ave., btw 78th & 79th sts., 212.650.0070. albertine.com. French literary culture is the raison d’être for the Payne Whitney mansion’s new bookstore, which contains more than 14,000 French and English titles by authors from some 30 countries. F10
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Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks 28 E. 2nd St., btw Second Ave. & Bowery, 212.989.8962. bonnieslotnickcookbooks.com. This recently reopened shop stocks out-of-print and rare cookbooks, along with epicurean literature and obscure treasures that entice foodies. E19 Idlewild BooksC0L3156 249 Warren St., btw Smith & Court sts., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718.403.9600; and one other NYC location. idlewildbooks.com. This indie bookshop specializes in travel literature and guidebooks on far-flung destinations. 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 multitiered warehouse, which also hosts book signings and readings. E18
DEPT. STORES+CENTERS Barneys New YorkC0L32496 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900; and two other NYC locations. barneys.com. Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers, plus shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares. F12
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shops+services 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 men, women and children from over 400 designer brands are found at the oldest specialty store in the United States. G15 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
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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
Sugar Hill Market 259 W. 132nd St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Frederick Douglass blvds., sugarhillmarketnyc.blogspot.com. This monthly pop-up market gives Harlem’s indie designers and makers a chance to sell their hats, apparel, beauty products, artisan foods and more. Check the website for hours and dates. H3
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 Beam 240 Kent Ave., at N. 1st St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 646.450.1469. beambk.com. Describing its style as “a little bit midcentury, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll,” this Brooklyn store carries a selection of goods for the home, including one-of-a-kind items, statement pieces, accessories and funky furniture. BB19 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 MoMA Design Store C0L72644 W 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.767.1050; and one other NYC location. momastore.org. Cutting-edge designs for the home, office and body, along with fun gadgets, toys and jewelry, at this store are selected by the discerning eyes of the Museum of Modern Art’s curatorial staff. G13 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 Catbird C0L41632 95 19 Bedford Ave., btw N. 4th & N. 5th sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.599.3457. catbirdnyc.com. This shop boasts pieces from local designers such as Digby & Iona, Old Hollywood and Katrina LePenne, as well as gift items, home goods and personal care products. David Yurman C0L42712 Madison Ave., btw 63rd & 64th sts., 212.752.4255; and one other NYC location. davidyurman.com. The iconic jeweler’s flagship displays bangles, bracelets, necklaces and rings adorned with colorful gemstones. F12
Chelsea Market C0L7 67 5 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts. 212.652.2110. chelseamarket.com. A huge indoor market offering shops and services. In addition to fresh foods, there are gift shops and the indie designer marketplace Artists & Fleas. J17
Erica WeinerC0L476 173 Elizabeth St., btw Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.334.6383; and one other NYC location. ericaweiner.com. This NYC designer digs through 20th-century New England factory warehouses to find one-of-a-kind chains and charms for her collections of antique-style necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. E20
Greenflea C0LColumbus 594 Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. greenfleamarkets.com. This market offers a vast range of unique merchandise, including new and antique home goods, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, crafts, art pieces and food vendors. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free, rain or shine. I10
Reinstein|Ross Goldsmiths 30 Gansevoort St., at Hudson St., 212.226.4513; and one other NYC location. reinsteinross.com. Shoppers can watch goldsmiths at work in this workshop, which crafts jewelry using classical techniques, high-karat gold and distinctive gems. The attached gallery hosts art jewelry shows. I18
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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
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TECH & MUSIC B&H Photo, Video, Pro AudioC0L79468 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.444.6615. bhphotovideo.com. More than 100,000 cutting-edge tech products, including cameras, camcorders, film, tripods and professional lighting equipment. 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. 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 Vertu C0L3296610 Madison Ave., at E. 58th St., 212.371.8701. vertu.com. This luxury mobile phone maker uses quality materials such as sapphire crystals, jeweled bearings and leather in its phones, which are made in England. F12
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 baths, including illuminated hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and massages. F21
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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
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. G13
De Gustibus Cooking School 151 W. 34th St., 8th fl., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.239.1652. degustibusnyc.com. Now in its 35th year, this cooking school invites students to learn about food and technique in interactive demonstrations led by renowned NYC chefs. Classes are taught in a state-of-the-art classroom inside Macy’s Herald Square and include a coursed meal and wine. G15
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
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.
SPORTING GOODS 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 The New Balance Experience Store C0L461 5 50 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. newbalance .com. Trained specialists help athletes discover their perfect shoe size at this 4,000-square-
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Tiffany & Co. C0L727 6 27 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000; and two other NYC locations. tiffany.com. The famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all of which come wrapped in the signature robin’s egg blue boxes. F12
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
VINTAGE CLOTHING Edith Machinist C0L6231 8 04 Rivington St., btw Essex & Ludlow sts., 212.979.9992. edithmachinist.com. A vintage emporium filled with dresses, shirts, boots, pumps and more from every decade and price point. C19 Narnia C0L71 534 61 Rivington St., btw Clinton & Suffolk sts., 212.979.0661. narniavintage.com. This intimate vintage boutique is a treasure trove of apparel, boots, bags and jewelry from design stars of the last century, including Emilio Pucci and Gucci. C19 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
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MUSEUMS 1 A Japanese artist sculpts miniature landscapes out of found objects for his “Out of Disorder” series, on display in Takahiro Iwasaki: In Focus, thru Apr. 26. | Asia Society & Museum, this page 2 Fashioning the Body: An Intimate History of the Silhouette, Apr. 3-Jul. 26, examines the history of body-shaping garments, like this 18th-century whalebone corset. | The Bard Graduate Center, this page 3 Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian: Infinite Possibility. Mirror Works and Drawings 1974–2014, thru Jun. 3, takes an in-depth look at an Iranian artist’s abstract sculptures and works on paper. | Guggenheim Museum, p. 55 4 Paintings, like this selfportrait by Theresa Bernstein, complement historical objects on display in Masterpieces & Curiosities: Nicole Eisenman’s Seder, thru Aug. 9. | The Jewish Museum, p. 55
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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 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 & 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 The Bard Graduate Center C0L41 152 8-38 W. 86th St., btw Central Park W. & Columbus Ave., 212.501.3023. bgc.bard.edu. A six-floor town house, the Manhattan outpost of the Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., liberal arts college, contains four exhibition spaces, a lecture hall and research library dedicated to the study and history of decorative arts. Tues-Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, Thurs 5-8 p.m. free. I9
PHOTOS: TAKAHIRO IWASAKI, DETAIL FROM “OUT OF DISORDER” SERIES, COURTESY LEISE HOOK, ASIA SOCIETY; CORSET, COURTESY PATRICIA CANINO; MONIR SHAHROUDY FARMANFARMAIAN, “MIRROR BALL,” COURTESY FILIPE BRAGA/©FUNDAÇÃO DE SERRALVES–MUSEU DE ARTE CONTEMPORÂNEA, PORTO, PORTUGAL; THERESA BERNSTEIN, “SELF-PORTRAIT,” COURTESY THE JEWISH MUSEUM; JUAN GRIS, “MAN WITH OPERA HAT,” PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRAHAM S. HABER, 2012, ©THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM, NEW YORK; CATTLE CAMP, ©THE CARTER CENTER/E. STAUB
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renovated Smithsonian museum is on a mission to redefine how visitors interact with exhibits by using innovative technology to allow historic and contemporary design come alive. Sun-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $9 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. 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
1 1 Embracing Modernism: Ten Years of Drawings Acquisitions, thru May 24, honors this institution’s decision to collect modern and contemporary drawings, such as “Man With Opera Hat,” by Juan Gris. | The Morgan Library & Museum, this page 2 Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease, thru Jul. 12, examines the difficulties of tracking diseases, such as the spread of Guinea worm in Sudanese cattle camps (below). | American Museum of Natural History, p. 54
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Brooklyn MuseumC0L367 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. brooklynmuseum.org. A collection of more than 1 million objects, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to American and European contemporary art, is housed here. 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. Cooper Hewitt 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. cooperhewitt.org. Located in the former mansion of Andrew Carnegie, this
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, are on display in the former home of Henry Clay Frick. Thru May 17: Coypel’s Don Quixote Tapestries: Illustrating a Spanish Novel in Eighteenth-Century France. 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 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 is the repository for world-class art and exhibitions. Thru May 3: On Kawara–Silence. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students (with ID), under 12 free, Sat 5:45-7:45 p.m. pay what you wish. G8 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 and space shuttle Enterprise. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 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
Known for its collections of American, medieval, Oriental, Oceanic, Islamic and ancient arts, plus the Costume Institute, 19th- and 20th-century European paintings and sculpture. Thru Apr. 19: Thomas Hart Benton’s America Today Mural Rediscovered. 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 Jun. 7: Lincoln Speaks: Words That Transformed a Nation. 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 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 the victims of the Holocaust. Sun-Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 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 Jun. 7: Björk retrospective. 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
The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. thejewishmuseum.org. A noted repository of art, films, theater and concerts exploring 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
Museum of the City of New YorkC0L5914 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. mcny.org. The Big Apple 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
The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. metmuseum.org.
Museum of the Moving ImageC0L52914 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888. INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK
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Neue Galerie New YorkC0L59134 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, $14 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 NYC, houses photographs, Hudson River School landscapes and more. Thru May 10: Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight (Part III of The Complete Flock). Tues-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $19 adults, $15 seniors/educators, $12 students, $6 ages 5-13, under 5 free. I10 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.; $15 adults, $10 seniors/ students/military, $5 children 6-12. G22 Queens Museum New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 718.592.9700. queensmuseum.org. One of the main attractions at this museum 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.-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/ students, children under 12, Fri 6-10 p.m. and seniors (65+) first Mon of the month free. H17 Tenement Museum C0L1 516 08 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420. tenement
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ATTRACTIONS 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 buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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 offers a view of the city skyline. Section 2, btw W. 20th & W. 30th sts., features The High Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawn, a wildflower field, public art displays and a steel walkway. Open daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Free. J15-18 Madame Tussauds New YorkC0L4835 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. nycwax.com. The famous wax museum showcases lifelike figures of celebrities and politicians. Open daily, hours vary (most days 9 or 10 a.m. until at least 8 p.m.); $37 adults, $30 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 memorial has cascading waterfalls set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed in terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The names of the victims are inscribed on parapets. The memorial: Daily 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Free. Museum hours Sun-Thurs 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 Statue of LibertyC0L315 Ferry: 201.604.2800. nps .gov/stli. The FrĂŠdĂŠric Bartholdi-designed, 151-foot-tall sculpture, dedicated in 1889, has become a symbol of the nation. Open daily; Free.
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ANTIQUES STORES+CENTERS 1 Natan Dvir‘s photos (like this one, titled “DKNY”) reflect the impact the American Dream had on the Israeli photographer when he first came to NYC and saw the huge ads and billboards that envelop Manhattan. On view thru Apr. 30. | Anastasia Photo, p. 59 2 Philip Taaffe‘s “Glyphic Field,” 2014, demonstrates the artist as a master at synthesizing process and technique. On view thru Apr. 26. | Luhring Augustine Bushwick, p. 59 3 In his exhibit De Rerum Natura (Latin for “the nature of things”), Italian artist El Gato Chimney melds images of fantasy, occultism, folklore and alchemy, as exemplified by this work, “The Charlatan.” On view thru Apr. 30. | Stephen Romano Gallery, page 61
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B4 It Was CoolC0L9421 89 E. Houston St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth St., 212.219.0139. b4itwascool.com. American industrial and academic items from the early 20th century include Edison bulbs, Toledo drafting chairs and stools, exit signs, anatomy models, cafeteria tables and factory tool carts. Daily noon-7 p.m. D19 Demisch Danant C0L413542 W. 22nd St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.989.5750. demischdanant.com. Furniture from the 1950s thru 1980s, including Jean Pierre Vitrac’s metal and glass lighting and Rene-Jean Caillette’s wood and glass pieces. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat noon-6 p.m. J16 Demolition Depot C0L6432216 E. 125th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.860.1138. demolitiondepot
.com. This trove of reclaimed, architectural splendor includes vintage plumbing fixtures salvaged from demolished buildings. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. E5 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 including rare Japanese wood and ivory carvings. Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. E13
Hemingway African Gallery C0L94T 7 he Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Gallery 96, at E. 55th St., 212.838.3650. hemingway africangallery.com. Fine sculpture, artifacts, skins and jewelry are on display at this wholesale importer of African art. Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. E13
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Scholten Japanese ArtC0L73195 145 W. 58th St., Ste. 6D, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.585.0474. scholten-japanese-art.com. Housed in a renovated townhouse on the Upper East Side, this gallery offers a collection of fine Japanese works, with an emphasis on the Edo period. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment. G12
ART GALLERIES AFAC0L396 54 Greene St., at Broome St., 212.226.7374. afanyc.com. This showcase for fantastical and surreal artwork features a roster of both established and emerging artists, such as Tim Burton, Tom Everhart, Daniel Merriam, Anne Bachelier, and Brian and Wendy Froud. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. F20
Agora Gallery C0L85 915 30 W. 25th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.226.4151. agora-gallery.com. A contemporary art gallery dedicated to the promotion of national and international artists. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 Anastasia Photo C0L1 4637 66 Orchard St., at Stanton St., 212.677.9725. anastasia-photo.com. A gallery specializing in documentary photography and photojournalism. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. D19 Asya Geisberg Gallery 537B W. 23rd St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.675.7525. asyageisberg gallery.com. Writer and artist Asya Geisberg curates both young and internationally established artists dealing with culture and art history in their work. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.6 p.m. J16 Bertrand Delacroix Gallery 535 W. 25th St. btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.627.4444. bdgny.com. A diverse group of contemporary artists, including watercolorist Elizabeth Allison. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 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. 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
Forum Gallery C0L3T18 he Crown Building, 730 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 56th & 57th sts., 212.355.4545. forumgallery.com. Contemporary American and
European works, as well as 20th-century social realist and figurative art. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. G12
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The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center C0L356 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. the-maac.com. More than 70 galleries and shops offer furniture, jewelry, antique artifacts and other fine pieces from all seven continents. Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. E13
Hauser & Wirth C0L465511 W. 18th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.794.4971. hauserwirth.com. With branches in Zürich and London, this gallery represents artists such as Paul McCarthy and Dan Graham. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. F11 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
Howard Scott Gallery C0L41623529 W. 20th St., 7th fl., btw 10th & 11th aves., 646.486.7004. howard scottgallery.com. Contemporary art, including Rolf Behm’s colorful, mixed-media abstracts. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 Jack Hanley C0L3 71 27 Broome St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery, 646.918.6824. jackhanley.com. Emerging artists based in New York, Boston, Germany and Austria are featured. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. E20 Joseph Gross Gallery 548 W. 28th St., Ste. 232, btw 10th & 11th aves., 646.535.6528. josephgrossgallery.com. Contemporary artists who defy conventions of genre and mediums are displayed at this Chelsea showroom. Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. J16 Kent Fine Art 210 11th Ave., at W. 24th St., 212.365.9500. kentfineart.com. Contemporary artists, such as Dennis Adams and Llyn Foulkes, are represented in a space that also features historical exhibits. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 Koenig & Clinton C0L4526459 W. 19th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.334.9255. koenigandclinton.com. Emerging and midcareer artists, with an emphasis on German and American sculpture and paintings. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. J17 Luhring Augustine Bushwick 23 Knickerbocker Ave. btw Ingraham St. and Johnson Ave., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.386.2746. luhringaugu stine.com This outpost of the Chelsea art gallery offers exhibition space for large-scale installations and long-term projects. Thurs-Sun 11 a.m-6 p.m. Odetta 229 Cook St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn. odettagallery.com. A playful collection of contemporary painting, minimalist sculpture and glyphs with special attention to color fields and Buddhist concepts. Fri-Sun 1-6 p.m. and by appointment. RH Contemporary Art C0L458437 W. 16th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.675.4200. rhcontempo raryart.com. Contemporary international artists are showcased, including the Gao Brothers and Stephan Dill. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J17 INNEWYORK.COM | APRIL 2015 | IN NEW YORK
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This month’s top picks for shopping, entertainment, attractions and more ...
Kinky Boots
Started in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor painting in America, the American Watercolor Society is among the oldest and most prestigious art societies, and its annual exhibition is one of the premier art exhibits in the world. The 148th Annual International Exhibition, free and open to the public, will take place April 6 thru 25 in the galleries of the historic Salmagundi Club. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Ave., at 12th St., 212-206-8986, awsinc.org
Kinky Boots is the unforgettable Broadway sensation with music by Tony®- and Grammy®winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Based on true events, it tells an exuberant story about finding friendship, inspiration and passion where you least expect... proving that you change the world when you change your mind. Experience the uplifting power of this Tony-winning Best Musical that will raise your spirits to new heights! The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212-239-6200, kinkybootsthemusical.com
Jeanna de Waal as Lauren and Andy Kelso as Charlie in Kinky Boots, Photo by Matthew Murphy
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Eden Fine Art
NBA Store
Eden Fine Art is a major international art representative and sponsor, specializing in the publishing and distribution of paintings, sculptures and photography from select leading international artists, with a keen eye on colorful contemporary pop art. Eden Fine Art is an epicenter for art lovers, bringing together artists, galleries and collectors. Visit its flagship New York gallery in the midst of Midtown Manhattan today! 437 Madison Ave., corner of E. 50th St., 212-888-0177, eden-gallery.com
The NBA Store, located at 590 Fifth Ave., features a great selection of NBA merchandise. From jerseys to footwear to basketballs and gifts of all kinds, the NBA Store has everything a hoops fan could ever imagine. Follow the store on Facebook (NBA Store NYC) and Twitter (@nbastore). 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212-515-NBA1, nba.com/nycstore
Graceful Services
Tender Buttons
Graceful Services specializes in massage and offers a unique combination of traditional Chinese deep-tissue massage, including Swedish and Shiatsu techniques. In one hour, guests receive the benefits of three different types of massage enriched with the power of “Qi.” Qi-gong massage opens up vital points in the body to increase circulation, leaving you relaxed and energized. 1095 Second Ave., 2nd Floor, btw E. 57th & E. 58th sts., 212593-9904; 205 W. 14th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212-675-5145, gracefulservices.com
Housed in a tiny brick townhouse on a tree-lined street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Tender Buttons is a museumquality shop and a mecca for artists, designers and collectors from around the world. The shop carries an outstanding collection of sets of antique buttons: English silver, French silver, English Art Nouveau made by Liberty of London and Japanese Satsuma. 143 E. 62nd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212-758-7004, tenderbuttons-nyc.com
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Sargent’s Daughters 179 E. Broadway, btw Jefferson & Rutgers sts., 917.463.3901. sargents daughters.com. Named after painter John Singer Sargent, this gallery showcases artists who blend historical artistic lineage and modern innovation. Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m. C21 Soloway Gallery 348 S. 4th St., btw Keap & Hopper sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 347.776.1023. soloway.info. Founded and run by artists Tomer Aluf, Derek Franklin, Annette Wehrhahn and Emily Weiner. Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. Stephen Romano Gallery 111 Front St. btw Water & York sts., Stes. 208 & 202, DUMBO, Brooklyn, 646.709.4725. This gallery exhibits artists that come from the worlds of Outsider Art as well as cutting-edge contemporary artists such as El Gato Chimney and Erna Kd. Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m. and by appt. 33 Orchard 33B Orchard St., btw Hester & Canal sts., 347.278.1500. 33orchard.com. This gallery offers up its showroom to gallerists and curators who are without a permanent space. Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m. C20
AUCTION HOUSES+SPECIAL SHOWS AIPAD Photography Show Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., at E. 67th St., 202.367.1158. aipad.com. Works from 80 114014-AD-11.indd 1 international galleries include contemporary, modern and 19th-centrury photography. Apr. 15-19: Wed opening night preview, 5-9 p.m. Thurs 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $30 day pass, opening night preview $150-$250. F12
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American Watercolor Society ExhibitionC0L215 47 Fifth Ave. btw 11th & 12th sts., 212.206.8986. awsinc.org The 148th annual show consists of paintings by international artists. Apr. 6-25: Daily 1-5 p.m. Free. F18 Artexpo New York C0L215 Pier 94, 711 12th Ave., at W. 55th St., artexponewyork.com More than 400 artists and galleries exhibiting their work. Apr. 24-26: Fri noon-7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7 p..m, Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $20 day pass, $15 for students and seniors. J13 Christie’s Rockefeller Plz., W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.636.2000. christies.com. This famed institution has been holding auctions since the 18th century. Auctions include: Apr. 7: Don McLean’s American Pie: The Original Lyrics. Apr. 28: 19th-Century European Art. G14
Sotheby’sC0L345 1334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000. sothebys.com. The famed auctioneers sell fine art, antiques, jewelry and more. Auctions include: Apr. 1: The New York Sale. Apr. 16: Important Russian Works of Art, European Silver and Vertu. Apr. 23: American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture. D11
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1 Visitors can catch all the sites of Central Park this spring on a guided biking adventure with this tour company. | Central Park Tours, this page 2 This famous sports venue offers guests the chance to explore VIP areas, such as the locker rooms of the New York Knicks and Rangers, on a guided tour. | Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour, p. 63 3 Explore iconic jazz clubs around the city, including Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom and Minton’s Playhouse. | Big Apple Jazz Tours, this page
TRANSPORTATION Commonwealth Limo 866.770.1677. C0L4162 commonwealthlimo.com. Luxury chauffeured transportation throughout the NYC metro area in a variety of vehicles, such as stretch limousines and executive vans.
ed 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
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.
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.”
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 three weeks prior to the visit.
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.
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.
NJ Transit 973.275.5555. njtransit.com. Provides frequent train and bus service from NYC to points throughout New Jersey including Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium.
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Gray Line New York C0L516Buses leave from the Gray Line New York Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. newyorksightseeing.com. Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter, such as the 48-hour, hop-on/hop-off double-decker bus tour that includes the Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop and Brooklyn Loop. Citywide transportation, individual, group and one-day packages are also available. The company also offers buses to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. H14 Ground Zero Tour 911groundzero.com. Two-hour walking tours offer a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Guides point out obscure, yet beautiful, memorials and share stories of heroism. The reflective stroll includes skip-the-line access to the National September 11 Memorial Museum. Daily tours start at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. $69 adults, $59 children. G22 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 Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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 Walks of New York C0L4582 888.683.8671. walksof newyork.com. This group offers immersive walking explorations for history buffs, along with photography and dining tours. Prices/ dates/times/departure points vary.
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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 The base fare is $2.75 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 Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;$31/seven consecutive days and $116.50/30 consecutive days; 2) Pay-Per-Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Purchase a multiple-ride MetroCard and receive an 11 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
Kate Hooker is a lawyer and writer who fled the East Village for Brooklyn a few years ago in search of outdoor space and good kombucha.
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THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM (brooklynmuseum.org) is manageably-sized and diverse: Highlights include Judy Chicago’s landmark “Dinner Party” installation, the much-anticipated exhibition Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks, which is on view thru Aug. 23 (below); and a gift shop stocked with unusual souvenirs to bring back home. If the gift shop gets you in the buying mood, peruse small gifts and cards by local designers at Color BKLYN (colorbklyn.com); on-trend, if pricey, women’s clothes at O.N.A. (onanyc.com); and a fun collection of vintage wear at Hooti Couture (hooticouture.com). Still from A Conversation With Basquiat
Cherry Esplanade at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN (bbg.org), a massive 52-acre swath of meticulously maintained gardens containing over 200 cherry trees that are showcased annually at the popular Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival, slated for Apr. 25-26 this year.
All-Star Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams
BARCLAYS CENTER (bar clayscenter.com), which is easily accessible by almost every major subway line out of Manhattan, hosts Brooklyn Nets games (left) and other sporting and entertainment events. The area immediately surrounding Barclays is reminiscent of Times Square (think: noisy, crowded, chain eateries), so I would recommend literally moving on to greener pastures by walking up Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza and the magnificent Prospect Park (prospect park.org).
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As far as eats go, Prospect Heights has you well-covered. TOM’S RESTAURANT (782 Washington Ave., 718.636.9738), an old-school, family-owned diner beloved for its killer pancakes and egg creams, has been a neighborhood staple since 1936. Be prepared for long lines on the weekends, but the free coffee, cookies and orange slices that are passed out while you wait help ease the pain. For lunch on the go, you can grab an excellent sandwich or prepared food at BKLYN LARDER (bklynlarder.com) or STOCKED (stockedbrooklyn.com). But if you have time to sit, park it at CHUKO RAMEN (barchuko.com) and savor the incredible mentaiko mazemen special if it’s available that day.
PHOTOS: DERON WILLIAMS AND PLAYERS, NATHANIEL S. BUTLER/GETTY IMAGES; CHERRY ESPLANADE, REBECCA BULLENE, COURTESY BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN; STILL FROM A CONVERSATION WITH BASQUIAT, 2006, TAMRA DAVIS
PROSPECT HEIGHTS is one of Brooklyn’s tiniest neighborhoods, occupying some 40 square blocks between Fort Greene, Park Slope, Crown Heights and Prospect Park, but don’t let its diminutive size fool you. The neighborhood packs a serious punch in terms of sights to see and food to try per block ratio, so read on!
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