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You Talkin’ to Me?
From silver screen to stage, “A Bronx Tale” comes to Broadway as a musical co-directed by Robert De Niro.
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Interstellar
Out of this world gift ideas for the special people in your life.
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Best of 2016
The editors pick their personal favorites from a year filled to the brim with great dining, shows, shopping and nightlife.
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Julie Taymor’s production of Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” is the perfect stocking stuffer for the family. Sung in English, it lasts a fast hour and 45 minutes, and is filled with puppets, effects and, of course, great tunes. | Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, metopera.org, also Dec. 23, 26, 29 (matinee), 30 (matinee)
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PHOTOS: “THE MAGIC FLUTE,” KEN HOWARD/METROPOLITAN OPERA; JUSTIN BIEBER, CHRIS MCKAY/WIREIMAGE; LATKES, ©GREAT PERFORMANCES; “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER,” CHARACTER ARTS
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Just in time for Hanukkah (Dec. 24–Jan. 1), the humble latke (aka potato pancake) gets a gourmet makeover at the Latke Festival, a tasting event for charity held at the Brooklyn Museum. latkefestival.com
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9 Madison Square Garden spreads holiday joy at a gala Garden party to end all Garden parties: Z100’s Jingle Ball. The elite of pop and rock royalty—Ariana Grande, DNCE, Diplo, Niall Horan and the crown prince himself, Justin Bieber (above)—promise to raise the roof of the venerable venue’s arena. thegarden.com
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THRU DEC. 18 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” guides Santa’s sleigh to The Theater at Madison Square Garden for a limited engagement. Arrive early: There are pre-show carnival-style “Reindeer Games” galore. theateratmsg.com
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“10 … nine … ” It’s the countdown heard around the world as the old year noisily slips into the new and the Waterford crystal ball drops at midnight in Times Square. timessquarenyc.org
THEATER NEWS by Francis Lewis
Family Life Stephanie J. Block plays the ex-wife and mother of an unconventional family in Broadway’s “Falsettos” (below, with Christian Borle, left, and Anthony Rosenthal, center). Offstage, what she calls her “biological” family lives on the West Coast, while her “logical” family—”strong, honest, hilarious, courageous people who, like me, moved to NYC with a dream”—lives here. “One of my dearest, ‘logical’ family members gave me his family’s dining table after his mother passed away. That table, built by his father, sits in my home, where my husband [actor Sebastian Arcelus], daughter [Vivienne], ‘logical’ family and I gather to enjoy the holidays together.” | “Falsettos,” Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800.982.2787
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Social Equality Personified Much of “In Transit,” Broadway’s new a cappella musical, takes place on the New York City subway system. So, who better to ask about life on the rails than the show’s cast? Here’s what Telly Leung (below, second from right, and inset) loves about the subway: “On a crowded train, the millionaire Wall Street hedge fund guy stands next to the Chinese immigrant woman, who’s next to the Latina studying for her final exam, who’s next to the African-American yoga teacher, who’s next to the tall fashion model from London. I‘ve seen Meryl Streep on the subway. It’s the great social equalizer.” | “In Transit,” Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212.239.6200
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There’s a new star on the Great White Way: Denée Benton (left). A native of Florida, 24-year-old Benton comes to the plum title role in the musical “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” by way of “The Book of Mormon” in the West End and on the U.S. tour, and Lifetime TV’s “UnREAL.” There’s nothing unreal about the passion and powerful pipes Benton brings to the loving and lovable heroine, brought to life from the pages of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” | “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212.239.6200
PHOTOS: THE CAST OF “IN TRANSIT,” CRISTÓBAL VIVAR; CHRISTIAN BORLE, ANTHONY ROSENTHAL AND STEPHANIE J. BLOCK IN “FALSETTOS,” JOAN MARCUS; DENÉE BENTON IN “NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812,” EVGENIA ELISEEVA
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Above: Akashi’s kelp grouper shabu-shabu with spicy radish and scallion. Below, left: Rigatoni with meatballs at Mamo. Below, right: Davio’s steak ramen.
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WHAT’S TRENDING ON THE FOODIE SCENE by Lois Levine
“I just couldn’t help myself,” Chef Istvan Toth said, grinning from ear to ear, as he brought out not one, but two huge steaming bowls of steak ramen at Davio’s (447 Lexington Ave., 212.286.9819). This was after my colleague and I had already been treated to a starter of housemade potato chips dotted with Parmesan, two hefty appetizers and two main courses (one of which was a very filling cheeseburger). But clearly Toth was excited about this new addition to his Sunday night menu (I am convinced, at least in this town, that ramen has usurped kale as the new “it“ food). Toth’s recipe includes 24-hour roasted bone-marrow broth, house-made ramen noodles, Brandt beef sirloin, organic eggs and a whole lotta other goodness—a real filler-upper for a cold winter’s night. While I’m talking Asian, I‘ve gotta mention another notable spot, the latest in the luxe omakase (Japanese multicourse tasting menus) eateries, Akashi (14 Christopher St., 212.367.2067), an intimate, 500-square-foot restaurant with a minimalist design and ancient stone wall that makes it all feel very Zen, indeed. In fact, if intimate dining experiences are your fancy, Mamo (323 W. Broadway, 646.964.4641) is another great choice. Though the resto recently won the “Best Pasta 2016” award from Il Primo Manhattan (a competition sponsored by the pasta brand Pastificio Di Martino), there are plenty of other gems on the menu, namely the juicy, half-roasted hen I devoured the other day. On a final note, Happy Hour comes to brunch: Stanton Social (99 Stanton St., 212.995.0099), the hip Lower East Side restaurant and lounge, is offering a $25, 90-minute open bar during its weekend brunch (11:30 am-4 pm). Bottoms up!
PHOTOS: AKASHI KELP GROUPER, BRENT HERRIG; MAMO RIGATONI, EVAN SUNG
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Impero Caffè by Scott Conant opens at Innside New York in the bustling NoMad neighborhood, offering an all-day Italian menu in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Lunch and dinner feature a variety of antipasti and satisfying house made pastas, the hallmarks of Conant's soulful Italian cooking. In the morning, the space captures the spirit of a traditional Italian coffeehouse, offering guests pastries, cappuccinos and shots of espresso to start their day. Impero Caffè's sense of "sprezzatura", or an air of casual elegance, makes it a go-to spot for those who seek a relaxed and stylish destination to savor comforting fare and good company.
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THE RETAIL SCENE by Joni Sweet
Print Wonderland
Irish designer Orla Kiely’s brand of 1960s mod-style apparel and accessories has found a chic new home on Bleecker Street. While there’s a lot to love about her schoolgirl-inspired collared dresses and ladylike peacoats in houndstooth and pink-and-cream check, her colorblock purses with gold-chain straps (above) are downright covetable. | Orla Kiely, 372 Bleecker St., 212.755.8340
Threads for the High Seas If you’re looking for warm, well-designed apparel to ward off Old Man Winter’s wrath, North Sails will take care of you. The new flagship store in the Flatiron District offers high-performance garments, like this fullzip sweatshirt for men, designed for sailing, but stylish enough for city slicking. | North Sails, 108 Fifth Ave., 800.889.9950
Treasure Chest
L’Objet brings its distinctive brand of stylishly peculiar and surprisingly functional home decor to a new boutique in the West Village. Designer Elad Yifrach marries sultry with macabre in his signature decorative skulls, serpentine magnifying glasses and gilded bronze nesting tables handetched to look like crocodile skin. But the Bleecker Street boutique presents a lighter side to the brand, as well, with travel books, whimsical porcelain bunnies and luxurious tabletop games. | L’Objet, 370 Bleecker St., 212.659.0316
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Femme’s Fragrance Parisian perfume house Creed has created a partner for its best-selling men’s scent Aventus. With notes of green apple, patchouli, rose and lilac, Aventus for Her celebrates feminine strength. | Creed, 794 Madison Ave., 877.273.3344
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THE AFTER-DARK SCENE by Joni Sweet
Pasta Party
Dig in to oversize bowls of pastas, chicken parmigiana, brick-oven pizza and fresh Maine lobsters at LAVO’s Italian restaurant. Then, head downstairs and push back the tassel-adorned curtains to enter the popular subterranean nightclub and dance off those carbs. The decor is as decadent as the food upstairs, with a sunken dance floor, shimmering chandeliers, luxurious banquettes and disco lights galore. DJs spin dynamic dance tracks while club kids enjoy bottle service in the VIP area. If you haven’t yet made your New Year’s Eve plans, LAVO’s celebration with free-flowing cocktails promises to be a royal romp. | LAVO, 39 E. 58th St., 212.750.5588
Modern Disco
With a record store, coffee shop, restaurant and multifloor dance club, The VNYL has a little something for everyone. But the one thing tying the entire concept together is its 1970s inspiration. The VNYL (which stands for Vintage New York Lifestyle) evokes the Feel Good decade with a distinctive style throughout its chic lounges, like the one above, which includes salmon pink velvet couches, disco balls, wood-paneled walls and plenty of psychedelic palm trees. Fun and unpretentious, the nightclub doesn’t hold back creativity on its cocktail menu. Treat yourself to the Rosaline (Ilegal mezcal, Casamigos reposado, thyme liqueur, elderflower, watermelon-rosemary syrup and lemon). | The VNYL, 100 Third Ave., 917.675.7725
Visitors to the new iPic Theaters at the South Street Seaport will want to stay for a double feature. The luxury movie theater’s plush seating pods, which recline and come with a pillow and blanket, are perfect for snuggling up with your sweetheart on a chilly winter night. The “ninja-like” waiters will bring tasty snacks and cocktails (like the Elle Corazon, inset, with passion fruit, pomegranate, blood orange and bourbon barrelaged tequila) right to your seat. Did I mention the unlimited popcorn? | iPic Theaters, 11 Fulton St., 212.776.8272
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FASCINATING ART DISPLAYS by Terry Trucco
In an astute commentary on art’s insular community, Brooklyn artist Rob Pruitt posted separated-at-birth-style photos of celebrities paired with prominent art-world figures on Instagram. Fast forward to “Rob Pruitt’s Official Art World/Celebrity Look-Alikes Series®©TM,” a gallery show of Pruitt’s playful matchups transformed into diptychs on canvas and supplemented by a pocket-size publication of all 384 Instagram pairings, including Pruitt himself and Stefon (below, 2016). Says Pruitt of the project, “They’re about the Duchampian ease of making a portrait by pointing at a person’s doppelgänger.” Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, 291 Grand St., 212.627.5258, thru Dec 18
Telling Tales Surrealism, whimsy and the macabre commingle agreeably in the ambiguous worlds Katharina Wulff creates in her large-scale figurative paintings on view in “It Was This Moment.” Paintings like “Untitled” (above, 2012) are narratives, but the stories seem just beyond our grasp. Based in Marrakech, the Berlin-born artist mines her adopted city for backdrops and scenarios, setting her newest work in communal Moroccan settings like hotel lobbies and gyms. But the psychological depth her figures exude proves a unifying force throughout the show. Greene Naftali, 508 W. 26th St., 212.463.7770, thru Dec. 23
Off the Floor
It’s not a formal retrospective. But in this show of early and recent work, the trajectory of Joel Shapiro’s storied career as a master of minimalist abstraction is writ large. With painted pieces like “Untitled” (right, 1980), the first survey of Shapiro’s wood reliefs from the late-1970s showcases his formative ideas about color and mass. An on-site installation of suspended sculptures continues his explorations, defying the constraints of the ground and walls. Dominique Lévy, 909 Madison Ave., 212.772.2004, thru Jan. 7
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PHOTOS: “UNTITLED,” ©2016 JOEL SHAPIRO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK; “IT WAS THE MOMENT,” COURTESY KATHARINA WULFF AND GREENE NAFTALI, NEW YORK; “ROB PRUITT AND STEFON,” COURTESY ROB PRUITT AND GAVIN BROWN'S ENTERPRISE NEW YORK/ROME
Seeing Double
You? Talkin’ to Me
Robert De Niro moves into brand-new terrain, shifting careers (director)
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BY GWEN OREL You can’t even say the words without picturing the man: “You talkin’ to me?” And how many actors find their name in the title of a wistful pop song (Bananarama’s 1984 hit, “Robert De Niro’s Waiting”)? His expressive face, with its distinctive mole, has graced movie screens since 1965. He’s won two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the role of Vito Corleone in 1974’s “The Godfather Part II,” and Best Actor for the role of Jake LaMotta in 1980’s “Raging Bull.” He spoke, along with Angela Bassett, at the opening of the African American museum in Washington, D.C., in September 2016. You know who he is: the one and only Robert De Niro, and we’re talkin’ to him. From an early, haunting performance in “Bloody Mama” with Shelley Winters in 1970, the name De Niro has been a synonym for method acting in film: The aforementioned “Godfather” sequel. “Taxi Driver” (1976). “The Deer Hunter” (1978). “Raging Bull” (1980). “Goodfellas” (1990). And, more recently, “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012). His total immersion in his roles is legendary: He gained 60 pounds for “Raging Bull,” lived in Sicily to prepare for “The Godfather Part II” and learned to play the saxophone for 1977’s “New York, New York.” But did you know he also directs? He’s got two movie credits in directing: “A Bronx Tale” (1993) and “The Good Shepherd” (2006). Now he has earned one on Broadway: The 73-year-old New Yorker is co-directing the musical version of “A Bronx Tale” with Jerry Zaks, playing at the Longacre Theatre. The musical traces the coming-of-age of young Calogero, an Italian-American teenager growing up in the 1960s. It’s a time of innocent music about holding hands, and a time of open racial hostility, too. Calogero, called “C,” balances the appeal of two father figures: his own father, an ethical and honest bus driver, and Sonny, a glamorous, straight-talking mob boss. De Niro has lived with “A Bronx Tale” a long time: He first saw the semiautobiographical one-man show (called “A Bronx Play”), written and performed by Chazz Palminteri, in California in 1989. At the time, De Niro was looking for a film project to direct. “That was it,” De Niro says. “A lot of people were interested in doing it as a movie. It had a lot of heat at the time. Slowly we worked it out so that I would direct it.” Palminteri had other offers, but De Niro offered the playwright/actor a deal he couldn’t refuse: the role of Sonny. De Niro told Palminteri, “If you let me direct and take charge of the film, you’ll play Sonny, and I’ll play the father.” In the Broadway show, Nick Cordero plays Sonny. Cordero, who received a 2014 Tony nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his role in “Bullets Over Broadway,” originated the role when “A Bronx Tale” debuted at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, last year. But why a musical? The movie includes background music from Frank Sinatra, The Kinks, Dean Martin, The Flamingos, The Four Tops, James Brown, The Beatles and others. “I always felt it would be a great musical,” De Niro says. “It’s a natural. It just is.
The characters, the morality of About New York, it. The whole thing is just built for a musical.” De Niro says, “It’s Turning the movie into a a city you can feel, stage musical had its challenges: The team didn’t want to use where you can be the actual music of the period. “There was a transition period more liberated trying to figure it out,” De Niro continues. We saw that and more able to it’s not that easy. When I saw be yourself.” ‘Hamilton’ a while ago, I thought, ‘This is kind of what I was thinking of.’ That’s easier said than done,” De Niro laughs. Ultimately, they decided to create a score that combines 1960s pop, doo-wop, R&B and traditional Broadway music. The musical is set in the Bronx, and with its lingo and in-jokes, couldn’t be set anywhere else. Italian-American boys court their girls by whistling at them and then being cursed out on the street, the narrator says affectionately. The show’s opening number is “Belmont Avenue,” which includes a reference to the Bronx Bombers, aka the Yankees. The way De Niro describes the project, Jerry Zaks does much of the “heavy lifting,” and De Niro gives notes and collaborates, much as an artistic director of a resident theater does with a director. He almost plays down his own role in the show, speaking with a sincere and earnest humility. Despite his lifetime of awards, De Niro talks about his projects by naming everyone involved. He’s a member of the company, and it’s the show that counts. De Niro, who grew up in Greenwich Village and Little Italy, still raves about his hometown: “It’s a city that you can feel, coming from wherever you might come from, where you can be more liberated and more able to be yourself. There’s an excitement about it, a newness.” He even narrates an “I Love New York” promotional TV spot running now: “I’m Robert De Niro, and New York is my home. It’s the best place in the world to visit,” he says. De Niro, in fact, owns a hotel here in the city (The Greenwich Hotel), and European travelers will have the opportunity to stay at a De Niro hotel soon, too: This summer, he got the goahead for his London hotel, The Wellington. In his downtime, De Niro likes to spend time with his children and grandchildren in the city and in Gardiner, New York, where he maintains a home. While he won’t say exactly where he might be on any given day, a good bet is TriBeCa: He’s been investing in the downtown neighborhood since 1989. One of the producers of the Broadway musical is TriBeCa Productions—cofounded by De Niro. He also cofounded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, which has become one of the most significant film festivals in the world, attracting 3 million people every year. Elsewhere, you might find him at such restaurants as Locanda Verde in The Greenwich, Nobu or Tribeca Grill (the latter two co-owned with others). “It’s not because they’re my restaurants,” he says. “I just like them.”
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INTERSTELL AR A constellation of holiday gifts that are sure to please Venus (her), Mars (him) and either.
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Best of 2016
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PHOTO: KUMAMOTO OYSTER AT LE BERNARDIN, SHIMON & TAMMAR
Before we trumpet in the new year, we thought it would be fun to look back at our most memorable experiences of the past year. Here are what made our picks.
DINING Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in
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Greenwich Village, this intimate teahouse will never be found on “hottest NYC restaurants” lists. But the food at Bosie Tea Parlor is clearly made with lots of love. Last summer, I was treated to a sampling of spectacular dishes: One, a wild salmon cake made with sweet potato; and the other, a heavenly dish of roasted cauliflower in a cashew “cheese” sauce (no dairy used). And though I went for the savory, the sweet is actually why most visit, including melt-in-your-mouth macarons, tea cakes and 100 varieties of loose-leaf teas. I’ve been to The Lambs Club a few times over the past year: It’s fair to say it is my favorite pre-theater restaurant. A huge fireplace and red leather banquettes create a retro yet comfy vibe and the food—well, a Maine lobster with squid ink ravioli from months ago still lingers in memory. Speaking of memories, I still delight in thinking about the funky, urban experience of Birds & Bubbles. Tucked on a side street in Chinatown with a nondescript entrance and a precarious set of steep iron steps, the restaurant consists of two narrow rooms, very different in decor. I sat in the plainer of the two, but the elaborate meal more than made up for it, with a dish of elevated and succulent fried chicken in cornmeal batter. In this resto, it’s hard to say who the star is: the birds (including duck!), the bubbly (a nice variety of champagnes) or the biscuits and grits. And, finally, Le Bernardin: still my favorite top-tier sea palace in town. I adore watching the sommeliers necklaced with silver cups walk the dining room, ready to taste a bottle of wine to make sure it passes muster before moving to the lips of a customer.—Lois Levine Kumamoto oyster with osetra at Le Bernardin
Sliced duck at Birds & Bubbles
“Holiday Inn”
“Human Interest: Portraits From the Whitney’s Collection”
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THEATER Looking back over 2016, I see that four of my favorite nights out came courtesy of the Roundabout Theatre Company: “The Humans,” a taut family drama and hands down the year’s best new play; “Love, Love, Love,” an unsparing look at the baby-boom generation and the ruin it can leave in its wake; “She Loves Me,” the most deliciously, deliriously romantic musical bonbon; and “Holiday Inn,” a red, white and blue celebration from that evergreen songsmith, Irving Berlin. Nathan Lane leads a cast of NYC’s best character actors in the revival of “The Front Page” that flat out had me falling out of my seat with laughter. Is there anything Lane can’t do? I also took the opportunity to revisit four long-running, Tony Awardwinning musicals: “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Chicago,” “The Lion King” and “Avenue Q.” Age cannot wither these golden oldies and their infinite variety and charms. I even came to terms with “Cats,” newly purring in the second of what will surely be nine lives on Broadway. MUSEUMS What the Whitney Museum of American
Art abandoned—its Upper East Side Marcel Breuerdesigned fortress—for new digs in the Meatpacking District, the Metropolitan Museum of Art snapped up as a venue for exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Good move for the Met, good shows for both, especially the Whitney, which went big with a Stuart Davis retrospective and in your face with portraits from its collection. The Museum of Modern Art mounted a revelatory Degas exhibit; Francis Picabia is now under MoMA’s microscope. The ICP Museum opened a new home, while The Morgan Library proved yet again that it can do no wrong in my book. I mean, in a single year, shows on Albert Einstein, Rembrandt, Andy Warhol, Hans Memling, Charlotte Brontë. Where else but at the Morgan?—Francis Lewis
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NIGHTLIFE
Covering this city’s bars and afterdark entertainment this year was a sublime experience. The burlesque shows at Duane Park in the East Village showed me that dancers can do more than twirl and tease—these women have some serious pipes, and hearing them belt opera while stripping down to their skivvies was nothing short of spectacular. Mother of Pearl showed me that tiki bars can go upscale. This chichi spot transports you to a resort getaway, with swaying palm-leaf fans lining the walls, retro parrot upholstery and subtle tiki totem bar stools. The bar’s orchid-crowned cocktails, often served in novelty glasses like open-mouthed shark mugs and skull shooters, are as fun to look at as they are to drink. Finally, dancing the night away at Howl at the Moon made me feel like a teen again. The nightclub’s dueling piano players take requests for covers of everything from Top 40 hits and rap to oldies and TV theme songs. Experiencing this completely unpretentious spot was one of the most memorable nights I had in 2016.
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SHOPPING This city’s retail scene is always reinventing itself. Credo Beauty filled a gap in the mainstream cosmetics industry, bringing all-natural makeup that’s as pigmented and smooth as its conventional counterparts to a pleasant shop in NoLIta. Touring the New York Trunk Club’s gorgeous mansion, with luxurious men’s fitting rooms decorated by high-end fashion designers, was an experience fit for a king. Maison 10 debuted a cool concept shop in NoMad. The store rotates 10 products in 10 categories every 10 weeks, with a portion of proceeds going to 10 different charities. Game changer!— —Joni Sweet
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From a nautical clock gifted to President Ronald Reagan by Frank Sinatra sold at Christie’s to experiments in minimalism by Italian avant-garde architect Lauretta Vinciarelli at Totah, the art and objects in my favorite 2016 gallery shows and auctions transported me through time and cultures. Those pieces are no longer on exhibit, but you can join other art lovers at these top art spots with other equally fascinating pieces on view. Through Jan. 14, at Chelsea’s Paul Kasmin Gallery, take in works created on L’Impasse Ronsin, a Parisian alley that over the years housed an astounding number of seminal Surrealist artists, including Constantin Brancusi, Max Ernst and Larry Rivers. What I would give to have listened in on the chats between these artists while checking their mailboxes (crafted by sculptor Brancusi no less)! On view Dec. 9-12, fine examples of decorative glass from the Venetian collection of Chiara and Francesco Carraro are up for auction at Christie’s on Dec. 12. Lower East Side galleries are filled with inventive pieces by both contemporary artists and modernist icons. On view thru Dec. 22 at Kristen Lorello, Rome-based artist Giacinto Occhionero’s drips of spray paint on the back of transparent plexiglass resemble constellations on the other side. Nearby, at Totah, the spacey theme continues in “Cosmic Connections” (on view thru Dec. 18), a show of existential and mythical works by artists including Edward Hopper and Giorgio de Chirico.— Lorraine Rubio
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This 1922 peacock mosaic vase is on sale at Christie’s Dec. 12
“Princess X” by Constantin Brancusi, on view at Paul Kasmin Gallery
PHOTOS: GIACINTO OCCHIONERO, “DODGERS BLUE,”JEFFREY STURGES; UMBERTO BELLOTTO AND ARTISTI BAROVIER, “A UNIQUE PEACOCK MOSAIC VASE ON STAND,”©CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2016; “PRINCESS X,” COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND PAUL KASMIN GALLERY, PHOTOGRAPHY ELISABETH BERNSTEIN
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Out & About CONCIERGES MIXED & MINGLED AT SEVERAL POSH EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK CITY!
JITROIS, the French luxury leather designer, entertained concierges in its newest New York City location on Madison Avenue. Left, left to right: Olga Smirnova, Jitrois; Johannes Schaafsma, Four Seasons Hotel New York; Lewaa Abdulkhalek, Jitrois. Center, left to right: Joel Trevino, Library Hotel; Arman Soukiassian, Library Hotel. Right, left to right: Eleanor Brown, SIXTY LES, and guest. Inset: Interior of Jitrois.
OPERA GALLERY held a concierge networking event with members of the Madison Avenue BID where guests took in Andy Denzler’s dynamic “Suspend Reality” exhibition.
MOLTON BROWN, BROWN London’s bath, body and beauty connoisseurs since 1973, hosted concierges at its SoHo store to celebrate the launch of its newest scent, Rosa Absolute. Moroccan restaurant Le Souk catered. Left, left to right: Tom Bell, SIXTY SoHo, and guest; Molton Brown staff member. Right, left to right: John Paul Palace, Hotel Mela, and guest. Inset: Molton Brown display.
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Left, left to right: Thomas Adams, Millennium Broadway Hotel New York; Keoni Boyer, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park; Vera Haugerud, Isabel Marant; Darren Summer, The Bryant Park Hotel. Center: Interior of Opera Gallery. Right, left to right: Stephen Gross, Opera Gallery; Damien Simonelli, Opera Gallery.
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BROADWAY OPENINGS A Bronx Tale Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. abronxtalethemusical.com. (In previews, opens Dec. 1) In the 1960s Bronx, a gangster becomes a father figure for a young boy when he introduces him to the mob life. The original doo-wop score for this new musical is by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken and Tony nominee Glenn Slater. Robert De Niro co-directs with Jerry Zaks. H13
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Dear Evan Hansen Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. dearevanhansen.com. (In previews, opens Dec. 4) (2 hrs 25 mins) In the new musical, a socially awkward high-school senior goes from outsider to cool guy when he comforts the parents of a troubled teenager who has committed suicide. H14 In Transit Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. intransitbroadway.com. (In
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previews, opens Dec. 11) (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) The new a cappella musical follows 11 New Yorkers who hope to catch the express subway to success, love and happiness, but make local stops along the way. I13
Jitney Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. manhattantheatreclub.com. (Previews begin Dec. 28, opens Jan. 19, closes March 12) August Wilson’s play about a group of drivers of unlicensed taxicabs (jitneys) In 1970s Pittsburgh is produced on Broadway for the first time. H14 T:4.75”
The Present Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. thepresentbroadway.com. (Previews begin Dec. 17, opens Jan. 8, closes March 19) (3 hrs) When friends gather in a country house in post-Perestroika Russia to celebrate the birthday of a widow (Cate Blanchett), 20 years worth of blighted relationships fester. H14
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receives its first New York revival. Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Print Ad Slug show first opened in 1982 on Broadway. H13
The Cherry Orchard American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (Closes Dec. 4) (2 hrs 25 mins) Tony Award winner Stephen Karam (“The Humans”) has adapted Anton Chekhov’s 1904 drama about a Russian family forced to face reality. Diane Lane stars as the spendthrift Madame Ranevskaya, whose beloved cherry orchard is sold to pay her debts. H14 Chicago Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. chicagothemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) In the
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The Color Purple Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. colorpurple.com. (Closes Jan. 8) (2 hrs 35 mins) A young black woman triumphs over adversity in the early 1900s American South in the revival of the musical, based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. H14
Falsettos Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 800.982.2787. lct .org. (Closes Jan. 8) Set at the beginning of the AIDS crisis, the musical revival centers around a gay man named Marvin and his unconventional family: his wife, Trina; his son, Jason; his lover, Whizzer; his psychiatrist, Mendel; and the two lesbians next door. H13 Fiddler on the Roof Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, btw W. 52nd & W. 53rd sts., 212.239.6200. fiddlermusical.com. (Closes Dec. 31) (2 hrs 45 mins) The revival of the classic musical stars Danny Burstein as Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman—and the father of five daughters—struggling to get by in a traditional community in pre-revolution Russia. H13
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The Encounter John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. theencounterbroadway.com. (Closes Jan. 8) (2 hrs, no intermission) Conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, this immersive experience follows the true story of National Geographic photographer Loren McIntyre who, in 1969, was lost among the people of the remote Javari Valley in the Amazon rain forest. H14
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Heisenberg Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. manhattantheatreclub.com. (Closes Dec. 11) (1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) In a crowded London train station, a woman spontaneously kisses an older man’s neck, and the two strangers embark on a life-changing adventure in Simon Stephens’ play. H14 Holiday Inn Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.719.1300. round abouttheatre.org. (Closes Jan. 15) (2 hrs 15 mins) Life on a farm in Connecticut is a bit of a letdown for former song-and-dance man Jim
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entertainment until he meets talented schoolteacher Linda, and they turn the farm into an inn specializing in all-singing, all-dancing holiday entertainments. The musical features 20 of Irving Berlin’s most memorable songs. H13
The Humans Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. thehumansonbroadway.com. (Closes Jan. 15) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) In Stephen Karam’s Tony Award-winning play, unfulfilled dreams, questionable decisions and twists of fate rock the Blake family to the core when its six members gather over Thanksgiving dinner to give thanks and ponder the state of being human in an uncertain age. H14 The Illusionists—Turn of the Century Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, at W. 47th St., 877.250.2929. theillusionistslive.com. (Closes Jan. 1) A tour of the golden age of magic, this new edition of international illusionists showcases great conjuring tricks of the past as well as never-before-seen experiments. H14 Jersey Boys C0LA 41876 ugust Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. JerseyBoysBroadway.com. (Closes Jan. 15) (2 hrs 30 mins) The songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tell the story of how the blue-collar quartet rose to become a beloved pop-music sensation. H13 Kinky Boots C0L4751Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929. kinkybootsthemusical.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Cyndi Lauper has written the music and lyrics and Harvey Fierstein the book for the Tony Award-winning musical about a down-on-itsheels shoe factory given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen. I14
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. liaisonsbroadway.com. (Closes Jan. 22) (2 hrs 45 mins) Former lovers Le Vicomte de Valmont (Liev Schreiber) and La Marquise de Merteuil (Janet McTeer) play games of seduction and revenge in Christopher Hampton’s play, set in the 1780s and first presented on Broadway in 1987. H14
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The Lion King C0L41896Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. lionking.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Disney’s megahit family-friendly musical features revolutionary puppetry and vibrant costumes by Julie Taymor, as well as melodious songs by Elton John and Tim Rice. Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. H14
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Matilda The Musical C0L47S 1 hubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. matildathemusical.com. (Closes Jan. 1) (2 hrs 40 mins) An English schoolgirl locks horns with her tyrannical headmistress, the formidable Miss Trunchbull, and her indifferent, boorish parents in the acclaimed family-friendly musical based on the popular children’s novel by Roald Dahl. H14 Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. great cometbroadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) A 70-page
Oh, Hello Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. ohhello broadway.com. (Closes Jan. 8) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Comic duo Nick Kroll (Comedy Central’s “Kroll Show”) and John Mulaney (Netflix’s “The Comeback Kid”) star as alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, two opinionated, seventysomething bachelors from Manhattan’s Upper West Side. H14
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section of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” has been adapted into a musical by Dave Malloy. Josh Groban and Denée Benton make their Broadway debuts as Pierre and Natasha. H14
On Your Feet! Marquis Theatre, W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. onyour feetmusical.com. (2 hrs 15 mins) The story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan—their legendary partnership in life and in music—is set to such chart-toppers as “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “1-2-3” and others. H14 Paramour Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. paramour onbroadway.com. (2 hrs 15 mins) Cirque du Soleil’s first production created specifically for Broadway is set in Hollywood and tells the story of a beautiful young actress who must choose between love and her art. Featured in the grand-scale musical spectacle are actors, dancers, aerialists and acrobats. H14 The Phantom of the Opera C0L64M 187 ajestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. phantombroadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running show ever tells the tragic story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young singer, whisking her away to his chambers beneath the Paris Opera House. H14
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School of Rock Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. schoolofrockthemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but the kids at a prestigious prep school love it when their wannabe rock star substitute teacher turns them into a rock band in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical hit. H13
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Waitress Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. waitressthemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) A waitress in a diner (Jessie Mueller) bakes delicious, creative pies, but her private life is complicated by an abusive husband, an unwanted pregnancy and an affair with her doctor. Will she bake the perfect pie and find happiness? Sara Bareilles has written the musical’s score. H14
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Something Rotten! St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. rottenbroadway.com. (Closes Jan. 1) (2 hrs 30 mins) In this original musical comedy, the time is 1595, the place is England and plays by Shakespeare dominate the stage. A fortune-teller reveals that the future of theater lies in singing, dancing and acting at the same time. So, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom write the world’s first musical. H14
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entertainment themusical.com. (2 hrs 45 mins) Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, the long-running musical—a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz”— imagines Oz as a land of strife, where a young, green-hued girl named Elphaba is branded the Wicked Witch of the West. I13
OFF-BROADWAY+BEYOND Cagney Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd St.,, btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200. cagneythemusical.com. (2 hrs) The life of screen legend James Cagney—from mean streets of New York to vaudeville song-and-dance man to Hollywood tough guy and Oscar winner—is told via George M. Cohan songs associated with Cagney and original music and lyrics co-written by Robert Creighton, who also stars in the leading role. I14 The Dead, 1904 The American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Ave., at 81st St., 212.727.2737. irishrep.org. (Closes Jan. 7) Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz have adapted James Joyce’s short story, “The Dead,” into an immersive experience, which takes place in a ca. 1900 town house. Kate Burton heads the 12-member cast. Audiences are limited to 42 people at each performance. F9 Dead Poets Society Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., btw Third & Fourth aves., 212.352.3101. classicstage.org. (Closes Dec. 18) Tom Schulman has adapted his Academy Award-winning screenplay, about an unconventional English teacher at a tradition-bound, all-boys prep school, for the stage. Jason Sudeikis stars. E17 The Gazillion Bubble Show C0L53N 18 ew World Stages, Stage 2, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. www.gazillionbubble show.com. (60+ mins, no intermission) Masterful bubble tricks are performed by Fan, Deni, Ana, Jano and Melody Yang in this family-friendly, interactive show, now in its 10th year Off-Broadway. I13
Love, Love, Love Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (Closes Dec. 18) (2 hrs 5 mins) In Mike Bartlett’s dark comedy, two baby boomers meet, fall in love and marry during the heady 1960s, but what happens when the sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll of their youth wear off and they have children of their own? Can they cope and what are the consequences? H14 Nina Conti: In Your Face Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., at Seventh Ave. So., 866.811.4111. barrowstreettheatre.com. (Dec. 12-14, 16-18, 20-23) Accompanied by her raunchy puppet sidekick, the Monkey, ventriloquist Nina Conti—a master at improvi-
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Not That Jewish New World Stages, Stage 4, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. notthatjewish.com. (1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) From her youth in the Bronx to her first gig on a comedy stage to a WASP wedding to her writing days on TV’s “Roseanne” and “Mad About You,” actress and comedian Monica Piper has led a stageworthy life. Her solo autobiographical play shares the laughter and pain along the way. I13
Sweet Charity Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.279.4200. thenewgroup.org. (Closes Jan. 8) (2 hrs 30 mins) Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster stars as Charity Hope Valentine, a naive, eternally optimistic, looking-for-love dance-hall hostess, in the new production of the 1966 musical with a book by Neil Simon and songs by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields. J14
Spamilton The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., btw Columbus Ave. & Broadway, 212.362.2590. spamiltonnyc.com. (1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) If you can’t get tickets to “Hamilton” on Broadway, this spoof written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini, creator of “Forbidden Broadway,” is the next best thing. J11 Stomp C0L94O 1 rpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., at E. 8th St., 800.982.2787. stomponline.com. (1 hr 40
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That Golden Girls Show!—A Puppet Parody DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St., at Union Sq. E., 800.982.2787. thatgoldengirlsshow.com. (Closes Jan. 1) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Jonathan Rockefeller’s new comedy parodies the 1980s TV sitcom “The Golden Girls”—with puppets. Dorothy (queen of the put-down), Blanche (she of the hyperactive sex drive), Rose (from St. Olaf) and Sophia (known for her get-rich-quick schemes) once again share a house in Miami. F7
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iLuminate New World Stages, Stage 1, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. iluminate.com. (In previews, opens Dec. 1, closes Jan. 8) (1 hr 30 mins) The interactive, family-friendly musical entertains audiences with high-tech lighting effects and high-energy dance styles that range from hip-hop to Latin to breaking. I13
Britain’s Nina Conti, who makes her New York stage debut in “In Your Face” (this page), turns the classic art form of ventriloquism and voice-throwing on its ear. Just try to catch her moving her lips. Known for her raunchy, no-holds-barred humor, Conti (daughter of Tony Award-winning actor Tom Conti) involves the audience in every performance. Best leave the kids at home.
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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. The swanky supper club features murals by Marcel Vertès and serves French cuisine. Highlights: Thru Dec. 1: John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey. Dec. 2-31: Steve Tyrell. Dec. 5 &12: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. F10 Carolines on Broadway C0L941 318 626 Broadway, btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.757.4100. carolines .com. Performances by hot headliners and up-and-coming talents. Highlights: Dec. 2-3: Jerrod Carmichael. Dec. 8-11: Kevin Nealon. Dec. 15-18: Jeff Ross. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Spectacular. H13 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. E19 Feinstein’s/54 Below C0L52138254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. 54below .com. The Theater District’s subterranean nightclub, restaurant and lounge is underneath the former Studio 54 disco. Up to three shows nightly. Highlights: Dec. 6 & 13: A Well-Strung Christmas. Dec. 8: Gloria Reuben. Dec. 8, 12-14: Orfeh and Andy Karl: “Legally Bound.” Dec. 9-10: Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza. Dec. 11-12: Rory O’Malley: “Out of the Basement.” Dec. 14 & 28: Christine Pedi: “Show Bizness.” Dec. 15-18, 20-25, 27-30: Michael Feinstein: “A Holiday to Remember.” Dec. 19-24: Norm Lewis. Dec. 31 (early show 7 pm): “Charles Busch’s New Year’s Eve Show.” Dec. 31 (late show 11 pm): Annaleigh Ashford: “New Year’s Magic!” H13
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Carnegie Hall C0L9541Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800. carnegiehall.org. The 2016-2017 season is the venerable concert hall’s 126th. Highlights: Dec. 7: Daniil Trifonov, piano. Dec. 10: The Cecilia Chorus of New York with Orchestra: “A Bach Family Christmas.” Dec. 11: Vienna Boys Choir. Dec. 15: Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano. Dec. 16-17: The New York Pops: “Make the Season Bright.” Dec. 18: Carnegie Hall Family Holiday Concert: The New York Pops. Dec. 21: Oratorio Society of New York: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 22: Musica Sacra: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 23: The Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 24 & 28: New York String Orchestra.. H13 Jazz at Lincoln Center C0L74T 53 ime Warner Center, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. jalc.org. Lincoln Center’s state-of-the-art jazz complex in the Time Warner Center. Highlights: Dec. 9-10 in the Appel Room: Rosa Passos Quartet with Kenny Barron. Dec. 9-10 in the Rose Theater: Steve Miller: “T. Bone Walker: A Bridge From Blues to Jazz.” Dec. 14-18 in the Rose Theater: “Big Band Holidays” featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. I12
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Concerts C0L1 9541 000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.570.3949; and two other locations. metmuseum.org. The museum’s main building on Fifth Ave. and its two satellite locations, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters, host concerts for music lovers and the family throughout the holidays. G9 Metropolitan Opera C0L3572Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. metopera.org. The 2016–2017 season features new productions as well as repertory favorites. Dec. 1, 6, 10 (matinee), 14, 17 (evening), 21, 24 (matinee), 29 (evening): “L’Amour de Loin.” Dec. 2: “Aida.” Dec. 3 (matinee), 7, 10 (evening): “Manon Lescaut.” Dec. 3 (evening), 8: “La Bohème.” Dec. 5, 9, 13, 17 (matinee), 24 (evening), 28: “Salome.” Dec. 12, 16, 19, 22, 27, 30 (evening): “Nabucco.” Dec. 20, 23, 26, 29 (matinee), 30 (matinee): “The Magic Flute.” Dec. 31: “Roméo et Juliette.” I12
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Jazz Standard C0L31 627 16 E. 27th St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.576.2232. jazzstandard .com. Classic jazz, funk, R&B, blues and more, plus Blue Smoke restaurant’s barbecue. Every Monday: “Mingus Mondays” concert series. Highlights: Dec. 1-4: The Power Quintet. Dec. 8-11: Peter Bernstein Quartet. Dec. 15-18: The All-Star O’Rourkestra plays Frank Sinatra. Dec. 22-23: Holiday Swing featuring Michael Mwenso. Dec. 28-31: Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet. F16
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Village Vanguard C0L1 9471 78 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037. villagevan guard.com. One of New York’s most prestigious jazz clubs since 1935. Highlights: Nov. 29-Dec. 4: Donny McCaslin. Dec. 6-11: Barry Harris Trio. Dec. 13-18: Kenny Barron Trio. Dec. 20-25: Kenny Barron Quintet. Dec. 27-Jan. 1: The Bad Plus. H18
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: Dec. 10: Gloria Gaynor. Dec. 17, 23 & 26: A Darlene Love Christmas. Dec. 19: Jose Feliciano: Annual Holiday Feliz Navidad Show. Every Saturday at noon: Beatles Brunch. Every Sunday at 1:30 pm: Gospel Brunch. H14
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entertainment ENTERTAINMENT Barclays Center C0L46 7 20 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. barclayscenter .com. Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlight: Dec. 28: WWE Live Holiday Tour. Dec. 30-31: Kanye West: Saint Pablo Tour. AA24 Beacon Theatre C0L2 941 124 Broadway, at W. 74th St., 866.858.0008. beacontheatre.com. A classic Upper West Side theater has been revamped to house pop-music concerts and other acts. Highlights: Dec. 1: Straight No Chaser. Dec. 2: Jerry Seinfeld. Dec. 3: Cyndi Lauper & Friends: “Home for the Holidays.” Dec. 5, 7-8, 13-14: Mariah Carey: “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Dec. 30-31: Gov’t Mule. J11 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 arena and The Theater at MSG. Highlights in the Arena: Dec. 1: Stevie Nicks. Dec. 9: Z100’s Jingle Ball with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Charlie Puth, Niall Horan and more. Dec. 14: Louis C.K. Dec. 15: Andrea Bocelli. Dec. 17: Billy Joel. Dec. 26: WWE Live Holiday Tour. Dec. 28-31: Phish. Highlight in The Theater: Dec. 1-18: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” H15
SPECIAL EVENTS Gypsy of the Year Competition C0LN 671 ew Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.840.0770. broadwaycares.org. (Dec. 5-6) The 28th annual event is an all-singing, all-dancing variety show, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and featuring more than 200 ensemble singers and dancers (known as “gypsies”) from Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals. Awards are presented for the best presentation and for the Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring shows raising the most money. H14 New Year’s Eve at Liberty Warehouse 260 Conover St., Red Hook, Brooklyn, 646.927.9946. thelibertywarehouse.com. (Dec. 31) The gala black-tie evening at this waterfront venue includes a three-course surf-and-turf dinner, open bar, a fireworks display at midnight, ice skating and dancing to the Bobby Attiko Band and DJ Neza. Ages 21+. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop C0L372T8 imes Square, W. 42nd to W. 47th sts., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave. timessquarenyc.org. (Dec. 31) The world-famous Waterford crystal ball makes its descent down the flagpole atop 1 Times Square at 11:59 pm. Spectators are welcomed into the revelry area starting at 6 pm. H14 The New York Nightlife 324 W. 47th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.338.0895. thenew yorknightlife.com. Experience nightlife in the “city that never sleeps” on curated excursions to NYC’s top bars, lounges and clubs. All-inclusive packages include transportation, entrance fees and drinks. H14 NYCNewYears.com nycnewyears.com. Find scores of things to do and places to go on this website devoted to the most important night of the year, Dec. 31. Family as well as adults-only
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Paul Winter’s Winter Solstice Celebration C0L372T 84 he Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., btw W. 110th & W. 111th sts., 866.811.4111. solsticeconcert.com. (Dec. 15-17) The 37th annual festival of music and dance pays homage to the return of the sun after December’s longest night. The Paul Winter Consort is joined by the 25 dancers and drummers of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Featured performers include Gary Brooker, founder, composer and vocalist of the band Procol Harum; and gospel singer Theresa Thomason. J6 Progressive International Motorcycle Show C0L632Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., at 11th Ave. 800.331.5706. motorcycle shows.com. (Dec. 9-11) The two-wheel extravaganza features stunt shows, interactive family events, educational and do-it-yourself seminars, plus hundreds of street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, choppers, scooters, side-bysides, custom bikes, ATVs and more. K15 Radio City Christmas Spectacular C0L49Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 866.858.0007. radiocitychristmas.com. (Thru Jan. 2) This family-friendly holiday variety show features the high-kicking Rockettes, the world-famous precision dance team, who perform crowd-pleasing routines such as the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Favorite scenes include the “Living Nativity” and the reimagined “Rag Dolls” number, which debuted in 1940 and is set in Santa’s workshop. 3-D effects add to the enjoyment. Several shows daily. G13
SPORTS+ACTIVITIES Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park C0L731W 4 . 40th to W. 42nd sts., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.661.8870. wintervillage.org. (Thru March 5) Open daily free of charge, the outdoor ice-skating rink is the centerpiece of activities here, which include holiday gift shops and food vendors. G14 Brooklyn Nets C0L47Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. nba.com/nets. The professional basketball team has the home-court advantage. Dec. 1: Milwaukee Bucks. Dec. 5: Washington Wizards. Dec. 7: Denver Nuggets. Dec. 14: L.A. Lakers. Dec. 22: Golden State Warriors. Dec. 26: Charlotte Hornets. AA24 New York Giants C0L513M 4 etLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 800.745.3000. giants .com. The Giants, 2012 Super Bowl champions, play home games at state-of-the-art MetLife Stadium. Dec. 11: Dallas Cowboys. Dec. 18: Detroit Lions. New York Islanders Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 917.618.6700. newyorkislanders.com. The NHL franchise, founded in 1972, plays its 2016–2017 home games at Barclays Center. Dec. 4: Detroit Red Wings. Dec. 6: New York Rangers. Dec. 8: St. Louis Blues. Dec. 13: Washington Capitals. Dec.
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CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Beautique– C0L5A 72 merican 8 W. 58th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.753.1200. beautiquedining.com. Diners are transported to a space meant to resemble Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment. The backroom features velvet walls, a dazzling chandelier and a gold ceiling. D (M-Sa). $$$ G13
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Marea– C0L572Italian 240 Central Park So., btw Seventh Ave. & Broadway, 212.582.5100. marea-nyc.com. Lump crabmeat with melon and prosciutto is served in a posh room designed to resemble a yacht. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ I12 Quality Meats– C0L572Steak House C0L6257 W. 58th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.371.7777. quality meatsnyc.com. With its wood decor and meat-hook chandeliers, the industrial yet warm interior of this steak house harks back to the days of classic New York City butcher shops. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ G12
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The Wayfarer– C0L5A 72 merican 101 W. 57th St., at Sixth Ave., 212.691.0030. thewayfarernyc.com. A modern dining room serves an elevated menu of fresh seafood dishes, prime steaks and strong cocktails. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ G13
CHELSEA+MEATPACKING Catch– C0L572Seafood C0L4195321 Ninth Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.392.5978. catchrestaurants.com. “Top Chef” Season 3 winner Hung Hunyh creates a menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ I17 Colicchio & Sons– C0L5A 72 merican C0L645785 10th Ave., at W. 15th St., 212.400.6699. craftrestaurantsinc .com. Chef Tom Colicchio’s menu of farm-totable fare (scallops with bacon and succotash). Main dining room: D (nightly); Tap room: L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ J17
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Il Bastardo– C0L572Italian C0L1 35146 91 Seventh Ave., btw W. 21st & W. 22nd sts., 212.675.5980. nycrg.com /il-bastardo. A Northern Italian steak house and bustling brunch spot featuring exposed brick walls and such dishes as squid ink ravioli. L & D (daily), all-you-can-drink Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ H16 Impero Caffè 132 W. 27th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 917.409.5171. imperorestaurants .com. A soaring pearlescent column and a huge mural of figures made out of moss are part of this dramatic restaurant, which offers rustic pasta with artful platings and pairings. B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Su). $$$ H16 Studio Kraut– C0L5A 72 merican 160 Eighth Ave., at W. 18th St., 646.449.8150. studiokrautnyc.com. This bohemian bar and kitchen infuses the flavors of Berlin into its food and ambience. Guests enjoy sliced kielbasa on slider-size pretzel buns and beer-battered pickles. L (Tu-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ H17
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Redeye Grill– C0L5A 72 merican 890 Seventh Ave., at W. 56th St., 212.541.9000. redeyegrill.com. Steps away from Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center, a bustling dining room features Red Grooms artwork and live music nightly in the lounge. Guests nosh on creative sushi rolls, burgers and grilled steaks. L (M-F), D (nightly), B & Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ H13 Todd English Food Hall– C0L78451Various 1 W. 59th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves, 212.986.9260. theplazany.com/dining/todd-english-food-hall. The food hall, which shares the aesthetics of food specialty markets throughout the world, has
Asia Roma– C0L5A 72 sian/Italian C0L39240 Mulberry St., at Mosco St., 212.385.1133. asiaroma.com. This bi-level establishment offers an innovative menu with a side of karaoke. Signature dishes include chicken Asia Roma with prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and Chinese snow peas. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). $$ E21 Buddha Bodai– C0L572Chinese C0L9426135 Mott St., at Worth St., 212.566.8388. chinatownvegetarian.com. All-vegetarian offerings feature portabella in black pepper sauce and Singapore street rice noodles. L & D (daily). $$ E21 Hop Kee– C0L572Chinese C0L63421 Mott St., at Mosco St., 212.964.8365. hopkeenyc.com. A casual resto features family-style Cantonese delights:
roasted duck and pork lo mein, chicken with black bean sauce, and beef and bitter melon in oyster sauce. B & D (daily). $$ E21
La Esquina– C0L78451Mexican C0L381 2 14 Kenmare St., btw Centre & Lafayette sts., 646.613.7100; and one other NYC location. esquinanyc.com. An aluminum-sided, counter-service taqueria serves tacos and tortas, while the café serves braised lamb shoulder tacos and more from a generous menu. Evening reservations allow diners to explore the lively Latin speakeasy downstairs with nightly live DJ sets. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E20 La Nonna– C0L572Italian C0L61 72 34 Mulberry St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 212.334.6200. lanonnaristorante .com. Classics, such as fresh pizza and pasta in vodka sauce, are served at this cozy eatery with a 100-bottle wine list. L & D (daily). $$ E20 Lombardi’s– C0L572Italian C0L52133 6 2 Spring St., at Mott St., 212.941.7994. firstpizza.com. America’s first pizzeria has been serving its New York-style, coal-oven-fired slices for more than 100 years. L & D (daily). Cash only. $$ F20
EAST VILLAGE+LOWER EAST SIDE DBGB Kitchen and Bar– C0L5A 72 merican C0L5438299 Bowery, btw Houston & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. dbgb.com. Chef Daniel Boulud’s take on a traditional brasserie offers shellfish platters, meaty mains and Lyonnais-inspired fare, alongside more than 20 draft beers. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ E19 Katz’s Delicatessen C0L683205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St., 212.254.2246. katzsdelicatessen.com. Among New York’s oldest delicatessens, this iconic spot has been serving its famous pastrami, corned beef, knishes and other classics since 1888. Just be sure not to lose your meal ticket! L & D (daily). $$ D19 La Gamelle– C0L4589French 241 Bowery, at Stanton St., 212.388.0052. lagamellenyc.com. The traditional Gallic bistro (zinc bar, globe lights and tiled floor) lives on at this Lower East Side locale, whose equally quintessential menu features classic cooked fare, including wine-splashed mussels, and charcuterie. D (M-Sa), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ D19 Poco– C0L572Spanish C0L3 214 3 Ave. B, at E. 3rd St., 212.228.4461. poconyc.com. A neighborhood favorite for lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken paella, and red and white sangria pitchers. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ C19 Prune– C0L5A 72 merican C0L6254 E. 1st St., btw First & Second aves., 212.677.6221. prunerestaurant .com. At her homey, yet bustling resto, Chef Gabrielle Hamilton whips up creative yet unpretentious home cooking; the menu features fare like a mixed fry of rabbit leg and veal sweetbreads, along with black lentil salad with mint, parsley and scallion. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E19
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dining+drinking FINANCIAL DISTRICT+TRIBECA Atera– C0L572NNew ew American C0L521477 Worth St., btw Church St. & Broadway, 212.226.1444. ateranyc .com. The 18-course tasting menu changes with the seasons and can be accompanied by wine or reserve-wine pairings, tea or without alcohol at this posh, tiny tasting room in TriBeCa. D (M-F). $$$$ F21 Bâtard– C0L572NModeModern European C0L4589239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. myriadrestaurant group.com. This space, which once housed Montrachet and Corton, serves up inventive modern European cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and Burgundy wine in a relaxed setting with warm lighting. D (M-Sa). $$$$ G21 Cipriani Wall Street– C0L6914I7 talian 55 Wall St., btw William & Hanover sts., 212.699.4096. cipriani .com. Once the home of the National City Bank, this historic building with towering Greek Revival architecture is now a site for guests to sip signature Bellinis and dine on elegant, traditional cuisine. L & D (M-F). $$$ E18 The Odeon– C0L4589French C0L641 5 45 W. Broadway, at Thomas St., 212.233.0507. theodeonrestaurant .com. A warmly lit, Art Deco brasserie beckons guests to sip international wines and nosh on hearty French fare and late-night bites. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ G21
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Sarabeth’s– C0L4589American C0L743 91 39 Greenwich St., at Jay St., 212.966.0421; and four other NYC locations. sarabethrestaurants.com. Pastry chef and restaurateur Sarabeth Levine offers her upmarket comfort food, such as free-range BBQ chicken. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ G21
Bistango Ristorante–Italian C0L4 419 15 Third Ave., at E. 29th St., 212.725.8484; and one other NYC location. bistangonyc.com. While the menu changes seasonally, this restaurant is known for its generous selection of pizzas, pastas, desserts, cocktails and beer. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E16
Tablao– C0L4589Spanish C0L49361 Greenwich St., btw Harrison & Franklin sts., 212.334.4043. tablaonyc .com. Traditional plates from Spain—from tapas to seafood entrées—and pitchers of sangria are served in a colorful dining room with a wall of mirrors. Live flamenco shows (W & F). L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ G21
Cosme–Mexican 35 E. 21st St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.913.9659. cosmenyc.com. Small dishes integrating ingredients like bone marrow. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ F17
Tribeca Grill– C0L4589Contemporary American C0L33 91 75 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900. myriadrestaurantgroup.com. Though it’s now twentysomething, the famed Robert De Niro/ Drew Nieporent collaboration is still trendsetting, with robust fare and a 20,000-bottle wine list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). $$$ G21
FLATIRON+UNION SQUARE+GRAMERCY Adalya– MM ciex editerranean 55 Irving Pl., btw E. 17th & E. 18th sts., 646.896.1441. adalyanyc.com. Adventurous Mediterranean small plates with a healthy bent in a casual bar space.Dishes include braised short rib flatbread, seared octopus, and shrimp and arugula with fava beans. D (nightly). $$ E17
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Eleven Madison Park–New American C0L94211 Madison Ave., at E. 24th St., 212.889.0905. elevenmadisonpark.com. Seasonal, refined dishes are on the customizable tasting menu. L (F-Su), D (nightly). $$$$ F16 Upland–AmericanC0L3 345 Park Ave. So., at E. 26th St., 212.686.10006. uplandnyc.com. Named after the northern California town where Chef Justin Smillie grew up, this restaurant features such coastal-inspired dishes as blistered shishito peppers with bottarga (cured fish roe). L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E16
GARMENT DISTRICT Aceluck– C0L572Thai C0L41635530 Ninth Ave., btw W. 39th & W. 40th sts., 212.594.7083. No website. The intense flavors native to Thailand are found in crispy honey duck, tilapia with a chili lime garlic
sauce, lemongrass chicken and red curry snapper. There’s also a variety of noodles and fried rice dishes, as well as wok and curry options. L & D (daily). $$ I15
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Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse–Steak HouseC0L39 9 Penn Plz., at W. 33rd St. & Eighth Ave., 212.563.4444. patinagroup.com. Dry-aged steaks, veal and double-cut lamb chops— served with signature sauces—are balanced by generous grilled seafood offerings. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). $$ H15 Stella 34 Trattoria–Italian Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., 6th fl., at Seventh Ave., entrance on W. 35th St. & Broadway, 212.967.9251. patinagroup .com. This modern trattoria serves Neapolitan pizzas, housemade pastas and piccoli piatti (signature small plates). L & D (daily). $$ H15 Zoob Zib–Thai C0L41639462 Ninth Ave., btw W. 35th & W. 36th sts., 212.971.8530. aurazoobzib.com. This Thai noodle and beer bar fuses traditional dishes with such items as Korean-style marinated beef. L & D (daily). $$ I15
GREENWICH+WEST VILLAGE Bosie Tea Parlor– C0L9721T 5 eahouse C0L41651 73 0 Morton St., btw Bleecker St. & Seventh Ave. So., 212.352.9900. bosieteaparlor.com. This glass-front, Parisian-style teahouse serves classic salads, quiches, hearty vegetarian dishes, pressed sandwiches, pastries and a huge variety of teas. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ H19 Cafe Cluny– C0L572French C0L65284 W. 12th St., at W. 4th St., 212.255.6900. cafecluny.com. Frisée aux lardons, burrata toast and asparagus risotto with chives and pecorino cheese in airy dining rooms situated on a quiet, cobblestoned street. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ H18 da Tommy Osteria– C0L572Italian C0L61 5 4 Bedford St., btw Downing St. & Sixth Ave., 212.675.9080. datommy.com. Rustic Tuscan fare (spaghetti carbonara) goes with cocktails (limoncello and basil martini). L & D (daily). $$$ G19 Horchata– C0L572Mexican C0L44 1576 70 Sixth Ave., btw W. 11th & W. 12th sts., 212.243.8226. horchatanew york.com. Patrons sip spiked versions of the namesake rice drink and margaritas while noshing on contemporary Mexican at communal tables. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ G18 RedFarm– C0L572Chinese C0L46529 Hudson St., btw W. 10th & Charles sts., 212.792.9700; and one other NYC location. redfarmnyc.com. The menu, combining Chinese and American elements, features “Pac-Man” shrimp dumplings (which look like characters from the classic video game). D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$$ H18
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Amy Ruth’s– C0L78451Soul Food C0L61 82 13 W. 116th St., btw Lenox & Seventh aves., 212.280.8779. amyruths .com. Home-style soul-food dishes—from smothered pork chops to glazed ham and waffles—are named after renowned African Americans, such as President Barack Obama (BBQ, baked, smothered or fried chicken). B (Tu-Su), L & D (daily). $$ G5
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dining+drinking Café Ollin– C0L78451L atin C0L7481339 E. 108th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.828.3644. cafeollin.net. Named after a day in the Aztec calendar, this casual eatery offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas and sandwiches. L & D (daily). $ D6 Milk Burger–AmA er merican C0L78412051 Second Ave., btw E. 105th & E. 106th sts., 212.360.1988. milkburger.com. Potato buns hold black Angus beef with such toppings as grilled mushrooms and Muenster (portobello burger), jalapeño relish and melted Monterey jack cheese (jalapeño burger). L & D (daily). $$ E7 Red Rooster Harlem–FodS SsAul oul Food 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., redrooster harlem.com. Marcus Samuelsson’s celebrated neighborhood restaurant offers a boisterous, casual atmosphere; hearty menus that feature succulent fried chicken; and a subterranean jazz joint (Ginny’s Supper Club). L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ I4 Solomon & Kuff–Caribbean 2331 12th Ave., at W. 133rd St., 212.939.9443. solomonandkuff .com. Caribbean fare and a wide selection of rums in a space designed to look like an upscale tiki hut, with mixed-wood walls. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ K3
Agern–Scandinavian Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 646.568.4018. agernrestaurant.com. Nordic techniques and flavors in dishes such as fried barley porridge. D (nightly). $$$$ F14 Benjamin Steak House– C0L34S 1 teak House Dylan Hotel, 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.297.9177. benjaminsteakhouse.com. Six cuts of USDA prime steaks—dry-aged on the premises—and succulent seafood options. B (M-F), L & D (daily). $$$ F14 Benjamin Steak House Prime– C0L34S 1 teak House 23 E. 40th St., btw Park & Madison aves., benjaminsteakhouse.com. Sister restaurant of Benjamin Steak House, this steak haven serves up USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and more from the grill. L & D (daily). $$$ F15 Bistro Vendôme– C0L34F 1 rench C0L65405 E. 58th St., btw Sutton Pl. & First Ave., 212.935.9100. bistrovendo menyc.com. In a charming town house, guests savor classics—mussels, escargot, sole meunière, cassoulet and sautéed frog’s legs. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ D13 Crave Fishbar– C0L34S 1 eafood C0L49 18 45 Second Ave., at E. 50th St., 646.895.9585; and one other NYC location. cravefishbar.com. A rustic restaurant with elegant decor and a marble bar. Specialties include such dishes as grilled octopus with Chinese broccoli and cumin-mustard vinaigrette, lobster curry with eggplant and fresh bamboo shoots, as well as housemade squid-ink spaghetti. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). $$$$ E13 Delegates Dining Room– C0LI94135 nternational C0L61United Nations Building, visitors’ entrance at E. 46th St. & First Ave. For lunch reservations, call 917.367.3314. delegatesdiningroom-un.com. Go behind the scenes at the United Nations and
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Felidia– C0L347Italian C0L457243 E. 58th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.758.1479. felidia-nyc.com. Haute fare by celebrated chef Lidia Bastianich, such as roasted beet salad with goat cheese, baked Mediterranean sea bass with green onion and calf’s liver with faro polenta onion gratin, ensures the devotion of diners and critics alike. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ E13 Kellari Taverna–C0LeGG 94135r reek C0L1 624 9 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.221.0144. kellariny.com. This vast, traditional restaurant has a striking contemporary wine-cellar decor and serves a wide array of Hellenic dishes, including charcoal-grilled, freshly caught whole fish and lamb chops grilled in olive oil. Prix fixe menus are offered at each meal—check the website for further information. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$$ G14 The Sea Fire Grill– C0LS 94135 teak House/Seafood C0L41 513 58 E. 48th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.935.3785. www.theseafiregrill.com. Contemporary dishes emphasize the flavors of fresh, seasonally sourced fish—whole Maine lobsters stuffed with crabmeat, pancettawrapped wild striped bass with cockles—in an elegant dining room lined with dark walnut wine racks; also serves USDA prime, dry-aged steaks and chops (porterhouse for two, bone-in filet mignon, bone-in New York strip). L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). $$$ E13 Zengo– McA iex sian/Latin 622 Third Ave., at E. 40th St., 212.808.8110. richardsandoval.com/zengony. An artful blend of Asian-Latin styles and flavors. Chef/owner Richard Sandoval spins regional ingredients into appealing, balanced dishes designed for sharing. The vibrant decor fuses traditional and contemporary styles. L (M-F), D (M-Sa), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E14
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MURRAY HILL Ai Fiori– C0L572French C0L81L7 angham Place Fifth Avenue, 400 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 36th & 37th sts., 212.613.8660. aifiorinyc.com. Chef/owner Michael White serves French and Italian Riviera-inspired dishes, such as pan-seared sea scallops with smoked eggplant, olives and radishes. B & D (daily), L (M-F). $$$ F15 Banc Café– C0LI94135 rish C0L41964 2 31 Third Ave., btw E. 30th & E. 31st sts., 212.252.0146. banccafe.com. This café offers a wide variety, from pistachio-crusted chicken breast to a filet mignon baguette. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ E16 Brother Jimmy’s BBQ– C0LA 94135 merican C01 L146 81 Lexington Ave., at E. 31st St., 212.779.7427; and three other NYC locations. brotherjimmys.com. Southern BBQ favorites, such as hickorysmoked barbecued pork, chicken, ribs and beef, are served with traditional sides or between buns. L & D (daily). $$ E10 Café China– C0LC 94135 hinese C0L9411 8 3 E. 37th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.213.2810. cafechina nyc.com. Step back in time to 1930s Shanghai at this vintage-outfitted restaurant that offers a variety of wines and cocktails to complement the flavorful, Michelin-starred Szechuan cuisine that includes dim sum and tea-smoked duck. L & D (daily). $$$ F15 Le Parisien Bistrot– MF ciex rench C0L51163 E. 33rd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.889.5489. leparisiennyc.com. Comfort food for Francophiles prepared by Chef Johnathan Masse in a space with classic French charm. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ F15
ROCKEFELLER CENTER Brasserie Ruhlmann– MF ciex rench C0L69445 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.974.2020. brasserieruhlmann.com. French
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At Bar Primi, Chefs Andrew Carmellini and Sal Lamboglia de-emphasize main courses. Instead, their rustic Italian menu focuses on antipasti (stuffed meatballs, kale salad) and freshly made pastas, both traditional and seasonal. The homey bi-level venue also features a range of Italian vinos and digestivi. | 325 Bowery, at E. 2nd St., 212.220.9100, barprimi.com
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Limani– MM ciex editerranean 45 Rockefeller Plz., W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.858.9200. limani.com. Seated in modern white banquettes surrounding a sleek marine-inspired sculpture and water installation, guests enjoy Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes, such as grilled calamari stuffed with feta, Manouri and Kefalograviera cheeses. This spacious restaurant also features mezzes, such as grilled mushrooms, and succulent steaks, such as bone-in rib eye. L & D (daily). $$$ G13 Rainbow Room– C0L347American 49 W. 49th St., 65th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.632.5000, rainbowroom.com. The storied rooftop bar and restaurant delivers retro cuisine, live entertainment and spectacular skyline views. Call in advance for dinner schedule. Jackets required. Brunch (Su). $$$$ G13 The Sea Grill– C0L347Seafood Rockefeller Center, 19 W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7610. patinagroup.com. Ocean fare, such as shellfish platters and scallop ravioli, is served in an elegant space with views of Rockefeller Center. L & D (M-Sa). $$$ G13
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Del Frisco’s Grille– McA iex merican 50 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St. btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.762.0371. delfriscosgrille.com. This stylishly casual sister of Del Frisco’s has a more varied menu than its steakhouse sibling, specializing in grills and grub cooked in a wood-burning oven. The digs include a sweeping bar and a sprawling patio. $$$ G13
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SOHO+NOLITA Antique Garage– C0L972M 15 editerranean C0L4 4291 1 Mercer St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.1019. antiquegaragesoho.com. Tempting mezes, salads and traditional entrées, such as spicy beyti (ground lamb grilled on a skewer), in a raw space that was once a mechanic shop. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ F20 Aquagrill– C0L9721S 5 eafood C0L963210 Spring St., at Sixth Ave., 212.274.0505. aquagrill.com. Global offerings at this inviting restaurant include a citrusy Maine lobster salad and Casco Bay cod cakes, plus an award-winning wine list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ G19 Balaboosta– C0L972M 15 editerranean C0L685214 Mulberry St., btw Prince and Spring sts., 212.966.7366. balaboostanyc.com. From hummus to ceviche, flavors from the Middle East and Spain. Balaboosta is Yiddish for “homemaker.” L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E20 Coco & Cru–Australian 643 Broadway, at Bleecker St., 212.614.3170. cocoandcru.com. This café serves breakfast items all day, in addition to salads and sandwiches after noon. Try “the Aussie” burger—a burger with beets and a fried egg. Brunch & D (daily). $$ F19
THEATER DISTRICT+HELL’S KITCHEN Aureole– MNcewixNew American C0L581 6 Bryant Park, 135 W. 42nd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.319.1660. charliepalmer.com/aureole-newINNEWYORK.COM | DECEMBER 2016 | IN NEW YORK
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Bistecca Fiorentina Steak– C0LI94135 talian Steak House 317 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.258.3232. No website. A cozy, brick-walled space offers charbroiled steaks, hearty Italian fare, wine and pre-theater menu specials. L & D (daily). $$$ I14 Buca di Beppo– C0L347Italian C0L41 621 540 Broadway, at W. 45th St., 212.764.6527. bucadibeppo.com. This fun, casual and brightly colored Italian restaurant with photos of celebrities serves family-size portions of savory classics. Dishes for sharing include eggplant Parmesan. L & D (daily). $ H14 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. L (Sa-Su), D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Su). $$ I14 Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse– C0LS 94135 teak House C0L513 46 20 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.997.9494; and one other NYC location. frankie andjohnnies.com. The friendly, attentive staff won’t do you wrong at this veteran Theater District hang, known since 1926 for its juicy steaks, veal chops and grilled chicken. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). $$$ I14 Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen & Bar– C0L9721A 5 merican C0L4812 5 20 W. 44th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.532.4897. guysamerican.com. All-American foodie and television personality Guy Fieri offers a diverse spin on bar faves, such as Mongolian chicken wings and General Tso’s pork shank. L & D (daily). $$ H14 HB Burger– C0L9721A 5 merican C0L51 3249 27 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848. heartland brewery.com. Diners enjoy specialty burgers, fries, housemade sodas, milk shakes, egg creams and “the world’s smallest hot fudge sundae.” L & D (daily). $$ H14 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 free-range mini bison burgers. L & D (daily). $$ H14, G15, I14 La Rivista & Broadway Joe Steak–IaltI talian.,.Sth46W31. 313 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.245.1707. larivistanyc.com. Fine steak and traditional Italian fare in a warm, cozy setting have made this a showgoers’ favorite. L (M-Sa), D (nightly). $$$ I14 Nobu Fifty Seven– C0L4589Japanese C0L345640 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000. noburestau rants.com/fifty-seven. Enjoy upscale and creative fare in the spacious, glamorous Uptown sister of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s renowned Downtown spots. L (M-Sa), D & bar/ lounge (nightly). $$$ G12
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Old-world flavors paired with a contemporary attitude—as in the Maine lobster Benedict (above), one of the new breakfast items—characterizes the Mediterranean cuisine at Atrio. Savory dishes such as wild branzino and couscous paella are featured on the lunch and dinner menus at this modernistic eatery within a Battery Park City hotel. | Conrad New York, 102 North End Ave., at River Terrace, 646.769.4250. conradnewyork.com/atrio
Ocean Prime– C0LS 94135 teak House/Seafood 123 W. 52nd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.956.1404. ocean-prime.com. At this swank Midtown venue, the “ocean” is represented by exotic sushi rolls, raw bar offerings and cooked sea food, while the “prime” of course means steaks, broiled at 1200 degrees. Before 6:30 pm, diners can order a theater menu, which includes two courses and a choice of sides. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$$ H13 Patsy’s Italian Restaurant– C0L4589Italian C0L4182 2 36 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. patsys.com. Open since 1944, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra and many movie and music stars, specializes in authentic Neapolitan cuisine. L & D (daily). $$ I13 Planet Hollywood– C0L347American C0L631 52 540 Broadway, at W. 45th St., 212.333.7827. planethol lywoodintl.com. Filling sandwiches, juicy burgers and big salads are the main attractions at the Times Square link in the famed national chain devoted to film and television history. L & D (daily). $$ H14 Sardi’s–Continental C0L63234 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.221.8440. sardis .com. This legendary restaurant, known for its humorous celebrity caricatures and spacious yet clubby atmosphere, has been a Theater District staple since 1921. Dishes include jumbo lump crab cakes and grilled sirloin steak. L & D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Su). $$$ H14 Utsav Indian Bar & Grill– C0LI94135 ndian C0L61 379 185 Sixth Ave., entrance on W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.575.2525. utsavny.com. In a bi-level restaurant on a skywalk between two buildings, Chef Hari Nayak (the author of five cookbooks) fuses Indian flavors with his signature New York twist. Daily lunch includes an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, noon-2:30 pm. À la carte and three-course prix fixe dinner, daily 5:30-10:30 pm. L & D (daily). $$ H14
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UPPER EAST SIDE Cafe Luka– C0L9687Mediterranean C01 L491 319 First Ave., at E. 71st St., 212.585.2205. No website. This casual diner with wooden banquettes offers a generous menu of burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, chicken, seafood and Mediterranean specials, as well as a wide variety of breakfast options. B, L & D (daily). $$ D11 Candle Cafe– C0LVegVegan 1 514 54 Third Ave., btw E. 74th & E. 75th St., 212.537.7179; and one other NYC location. candlecafe.com A one-time juice bar has grown into an organic restaurant with an eco-friendly menu of daily specials that might include sweet potato curry, porcinicrusted seitan, as well as vegan juices, shakes and desserts. L & D (daily). $$ D10 Daniel– C0LVegFrench C0L646 31 0 E. 65th St., btw Madison & Park aves., 212.288.0033. danielnyc.com. Chef Daniel Boulud’s contemporary approach to Gallic cuisine—chorizo-wrapped monkfish tail and vodka-flambéed foie gras—is served in an elegant, regal space with grand neoclassical accents. D (M-Sa). Jackets required, ties preferred. $$$$ F12 Treadwell Park– C0L9687New American 1125 First Ave., at E. 62nd St., 212.832.1551. treadwellpark .com. Treadwell Park has 20 craft brews and ciders on draft. The menu features such savory dishes as the smoked brisket Reuben, house-smoked jerk chicken, giant hot dogs, burgers, smoked pork nachos and more. Folks can play ping-pong and pinball or catch the game on one of the 12 big-screen HDTVs. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ D12
UPPER WEST SIDE Bar Boulud– C0L9687French C0L4231900 Broadway, at W. 64th St., 212.595.0303. barboulud.com. A casual bistro by Chef Daniel Boulud serves seasonal fare—with an emphasis on signature terrines
striped bass). Regional beers wash down eat-in dishes, such as Baja fish tacos with citruscabbage slaw and chipotle-lime mayo. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$
Cafe Fiorello– C0LI94135 talian C0L1 5916 900 Broadway, btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.595.5330. cafefiorello .com. Antipasti selections, signature thin-crust pizzas, daily caught seafood and Roman classics are served in a wood-walled dining room across the street from Lincoln Center. L (M-F), D (nightly), B & Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ I12
Samui– C0LT 94135 hai 15 Vanderbilt Ave., btw Flushing Ave. & Brooklyn Queens Expy., Fort Greene, Brooklyn, 917.909.1032. samuibrooklyn.com. Near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a stylish resto featuring a colorful rainbow mural on the outside is named after a Thai island and features South Asian staples. D (Tu-Su). $$
Caffè Storico– C0LI94135 talian C0L1 5916 900 Broadway, btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.5 C0L5139New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. www.nyhistory.org/dine. This stately yet brightly colored dining room located in the New-York Historical Society features an Italian marble counter and such modern dishes from The Boot as ricotta and chickpea crostini and lobster ravioli with egg yolk, sea beans and tomato. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ I10
Sisters– C0LA 94135 merican 900 Fulton St., btw Washington & Waverly aves., Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, 347.763.2537. sistersbklyn.com. A bar/ resto/café hybrid has moved into a space formerly inhabited by a hardware store, offering charcuterie plates, beers on tap and live music. B, L & D (daily). $-$$
Jacob’s Pickles– C0LA 94135 merican C0L5148509 Amsterdam Ave., btw W. 84th & W. 85th sts., 212.470.5566. jacobspickles.com Comfort food classics—crisp sour pickles and buttermilk chicken with mushroom gravy—served in a modern, spacious room. B, L & D (daily). $$ J9 The Leopard at des Artistes–IaltI talian C0L4131 W. 67th St., btw Central Park W. & Columbus Ave., 212.787.8767. theleopardnyc.com. Featuring influences from Sardinia, Sicily, Campania and Apulia in an elegant dining room with wooden wall accents, specialties include grilled rib eye with tomato and basil, vegetable-filled tortelloni and couscous with shellfish ragout. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ I11 Per Se– C0LN94135New ew American C0L4521 9 0 Columbus Cir., 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9335. perseny.com. Easily among the most exclusive restaurants in the city, this high-end venue—with sweeping views of Central Park—serves tasting menus with seasonal flair in a dining room colored gray and brown. Elegantly presented dishes are served by a waitstaff dressed in formal suits. You, too, should dress to impress. Reservations required. L (F-Su), D (nightly). $$$$ I12
THE OUTER BOROUGHS The Bounty– C0LA 94135 merican 131 Greenpoint Ave., at Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 347.689.3325. thebountybrooklyn.com. Guests savor hearty seafood dishes, such as fish and chips or smoked trout spread on a baguette. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ BB16 Christos Steakhouse– C0LS 94135 teak House C0L62541-08 23rd Ave., at 41st St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.8400. christossteakhouse.com. This Hellenic chophouse prepares juicy grilled steaks with a Greek flair. You can pair them with mezzes, such as fried calamari. D (nightly). $$$ Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.– C0LS 94135 eafood 114 Nassau Ave., at Eckford St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718.349.0400. greenpointfish.com. This seafoodery stocks responsibly sourced and, when possible, local fare (from sea scallops to
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BARS+LOUNGES The 40/40 Club C0L5896 W. 25th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.832.4040. the4040club.com. Leave it to a rap entrepreneur to bring a club vibe to a sports bar. Jay Z’s luxurious multifloor arena-like space features dozens of flat-screen monitors, Italian marble floors and DJs spinning rap and hip-hop. Guests are encouraged to dress up on weekends. M-Su 5 pm-4 am. F16 Minus5° Ice Bar C0L43N 7 ew York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Ave., btw W. 53rd & W. 54th sts., 212.757.4610. minus5experience.com. It’s a bar and an experience: Bundle up in your parka, hat and gloves (provided), down cool cocktails and admire the interior, which is hand-carved entirely of Canadian ice. Su-Th 11 am-midnight, F-Sa 11 am-2 am. D18
Tuscan Steakhouse offering char-broiled porterhouse to share, plus pastas & pre-theater specials.
Mr. Purple HHotel Indigo, 180 Orchard St., btw Stanton. & Houston sts., 212.237.1790. mrpurple nyc.com. Sip classic cocktails (Old Fashioned with bourbon, orange and angostura bitters and demerara syrup) and specialty concoctions (Grape Expectations with tequila, concord grapes and honey) in an elevated lounge with views of Lower Manhattan. Su-Tu 11 am-2 am, W 11 am-3 am, Th-Sa 11 am-4 am. D18
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The Penrose 1590 Second Ave., btw E. 82nd & E. 83rd sts., 212.203.2751. penrosebar.com. Guests enjoy a lengthy bar menu with original cocktails, wine, beer and whiskey. Live music every Su at 8 pm. M-F 11:45 am-4 am, Sa-Su 10 am-4 am. E9 SPiN New York C0L4 9176 8 E. 23rd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.982.8802. newyork.wearespin .com. This spacious table-tennis club features a lounge, pro shop and bar. Visitors can sign up for private and group lessons. M-Tu 11 am-midnight, W 11 am-1 am, Th-Sa 11 am-2 am, Su 11 am-10 pm. Check website for peak and off-peak play rates. F17
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Wallet Gone Wild
From classic black bags in every size and striped tablet sleeves to braided belts and this purple giraffe-patterned Leoni wallet, Liebeskind Berlin’s SoHo shop has high-quality leather accessories for every style preference. | Liebeskind Berlin, 276 Lafayette St., 212.993.7894. usa.liebeskind-berlin.com
Complex Fun
Give a kid endless hours of fun with a K’NEX amusement park contruction set from Saks Fifth Avenue. This Ferris wheel building kit includes more than 8,500 colorful pieces and a plug-in motor with AC adapter to make this 14-inch-tall structure rotate round and round. | Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212.753.4000. saks.com
Holiday Blazer
New York-based contemporary clothing line Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet helps fashionistas look ready for holiday parties in no time with festive garments, like this fitted-shoulder blazer in the perfect seasonal shade of red. | Alice + Olivia, 755 Madison Ave., 646.545.2895. aliceandolivia.com
Innovative Collaboration
Artist Beatrix Ost has created a collection for Article 22, a brand that uses aluminum scraps from Vietnam War-era bombs to create luxe jewelry, like this delicate cuff. | Winter Village at Bryant Park, btw W. 40th & W. 42nd sts. and Fifth & Sixth aves, no phone. article22.com
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Barton Perreira 42 E. 66th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.628.2013. bartonperreira.com. This California-based brand creates designdriven optical eyewear and sunglasses for men and women. F12
This sophisticated men’s Calatrava timepiece from Patek Philippe, featuring an elegant white gold and ivory lacquered dial and black alligator strap, hasn’t gone out of style since its debut in 1932. Find this and other pieces at Tiffany & Co. | Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Ave., 212.755.8000. patek.com
Hudson’s Bay Barbie
Dressed in the Hudson’s Bay Company’s iconic striped coat and pencil skirt, this collectible Barbie and her pet poodle are ready for some holiday shopping at New York City department stores. | Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Ave., 212.391.3344. lordandtaylor.com
Feit 2 Prince St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth St., 212.226.8600; and one other NYC location. feitdirect.com. This luxury footwear company handcrafts minimal, modern sneakers, sandals, boots and slip-ons for men and women using high-quality leather and suede. E19 Fine and Dandy Shop 445 W. 49th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.247.4847. fineanddandy shop.com. This boutique offers ways for dapper guys to add fl air to their wardrobe with its made-in-America accessories, including lapel pins, pocket squares, ties, hats, old-fashioned grooming supplies and vintage items. I14 Fratelli Rossetti C0L328625 Madison Ave., at E. 58th St., 212.888.5107. fratellirossetti.com. Impeccable European style is the specialty at this boutique that outfi ts men and women in Italian leather shoes, belts, handbags and briefcases. F12 Furla 645 Fifth Ave., at 51st St., 212.572.9945. furla.com. This Italian brand has created eye-catching leather bags and accessories in vibrant colors for more than 80 years. F13
Bene Rialto 13 W. 38th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.246.5984. benerialto.com. Shoppers can discover rotating selections of edgy apparel, accessories, body products, home items and gifts from emerging independent designers at this multilevel marketplace for men and women. G15 Brooklyn Industries C0L695290 Lafayette St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.219.0862; and various other NYC locations. brooklynindustries .com. Fresh styles for men and women from this New York City-based label include signature hoodies and an array of hip bags that come with a lifetime warranty. E19 Chanel C0L1 31285 5 E. 57th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.355.5050; and various other NYC locations. chanel.com. Modern womenswear includes lightweight knits, fi tted blazers and bomber jackets, plus chic accessories, emblazoned with the interlocking “C” logo. F13 Cockpit USAC0L3285 15 W. 39th St., 12th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.1616. cockpitusa.com. Classic American contemporary and replica clothing for men, women and children inspired by military garb of all eras—including leather flight jackets made in the USA—available at the line’s showroom. By appointment only. G14
Goorin Bros. C0L41833 7 37 Bleecker St., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.256.1895; and various other NYC locations. goorin.com. Vintage-style hats, including American-made fedoras, fl atcaps, cadets, baseball hats and bowlers are stocked at this family-owned store. H18
Domenico Vacca 15 W. 55th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.290.6801. domenicovacca.com. This swanky store brims with high-end apparel and accessories for men and women and also includes an in-house tailor, beauty salon, barbershop and Italian café. G13
Henri Bendel C0L4687 5 12 Fifth Ave., btw 55th & 56th sts., 212.247.1100. henribendel.com. This chic emporium of women’s accessories, gifts, bags and more offers sophisticated luxury products in imaginative designs and splashy colors, as well as monogramming services. F13 Mulberry C0L4161 287 34 Spring St., btw Greene & Wooster sts., 646.669.8380; and various other NYC locations. mulberry.com. Founded in 1971, this British luxury brand offers fi ne leather bags, along with stylish hats, scarves, shoes, belts and more. F19 Punto Ottico C0L49 25 94B Madison Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.988.2677. puntoottico.it. This Italian boutique carries European sunglasses and eyeglass frames from designer brands, such as W-eye and Veronika Wildgruber. F10 Smythson of Bond Street C0L95416667 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.265.4573; and various other NYC locations. smythson.com. This
APPAREL A Bathing Ape C0L72991 Greene St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.925.0222. us.bape.com. The Japanese street-wear brand’s bright and bold printed tees, jackets, sweaters and more pop against the space’s white and glass minimalist interior. L6
Chrome Industries C0L72 51 38 Mulberry St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 646.792.7835. chromeindus tries.com. This sporty company produces rugged messenger, laptop and utility bags, as well as apparel and street shoes. E19
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high-end British leather goods and stationery boutique offers personalized cards, invitations and paper goods, as well as bags, wallets and passport covers. F12
Eileen Fisher C0L41 895 66 Fifth Ave., btw 21st & 22nd sts., 212.924.4777; and various other NYC locations. eileenfisher.com. Subtly colored garments, including denim, wrap pants, cardigans, silk skirts and vests, for women. G17 Ernest Alexander C0L5139 8 8 Thompson St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.775.1199. ernestalexander.com. Dapper button-downs, as well as the designer’s signature men’s bags and other accessories, are available at this fl agship. G20 Fivestory C0L5421 13 8 E. 69th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.1338. fivestoryny.com. This luxury boutique, located inside an Upper East Side town house, features high-end women’s apparel, accessories and jewelry pieces from renowned designers. F11
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shops+services The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue C0L312611 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.940.4465. thefursalon.com. Designer coats, capes and accessories—made from exotic skins, such as python, crocodile and sable— from designers, including Missoni and Zac Posen, plus restyling fur garments. G13 Grown & Sewn C0L71 564 16 Franklin St., btw Church St. & W. Broadway, 917.686.2964. grownandsewn .com. Straight and skinny fit khakis for men anchor the collection at this Downtown store, which also offers an assortment of bags, belts, boots and T-shirts. G21 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, accessories and stylish sneakers. 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 Kit & Ace 255 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 844.548.6223; and various other NYC store locations. kitandace.com. This store applies the sweat-wicking technology of athletic fabrics to minimalist apparel in modern silhouettes for male and female travelers. E19 Maximilian Fur Salon at Bloomingdale’s C0L315Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., 4th fl., at E. 59th St., 212.705.3335. maximilian.com. Full-length coats and shorter jackets by top designers including Bisang, Carolina Herrera, Dennis Basso, Elie Tahari, Féraud and Zac Posen are available. Services include restyling, redesigning, storage, cleaning and alterations. E12
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My.Suit C0L63 74 60 Madison Ave., btw E. 45th & E. 46th sts., 646.214.5999; and various other NYC locations. mysuit.com. This store allows men to customize made-to-measure suits, choosing between classic or trim styling, single- or double-breasted jackets and more. F14 Peruvian Connection 341 Columbus Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.1219. peruviancon nection.com. Specializing in apparel made from Alpaca wool and Peruvian cotton, this boutique sells cozy sweaters, T-shirts, dresses, jeans, coats, jewelry and home goods. I10 Pinkyotto C0L7428307 E. 9th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.533.4028; and various other NYC locations. pinkyotto.com. The helpful stylists at this local chain assist shoppers in creating original looks from the store’s in-house line of edgy, charming clothing for women. D18 Rag & Bone C0L1 3871 1 E. 68th St., at Madison Ave., 646.517.7586; and various other NYC locations. rag-bone.com. Rooted in Kentucky but influenced by British tailoring, the designer duo behind this emerging label creates classic yet modern collections for men and women. F11
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Roots 228 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 646.833.7417. roots.com. This Canadian
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Scotch & Soda C0L2 7961 73 Lafayette St., at Prince St., 212.966.3300. scotch-soda.com. Edgy Dutch fashions for men and women include velvet blazers with brocade collars, leather bomber jackets, plaid button-ups and belted coats. E19 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 Vaute 114 Stanton St., at Essex St., 917.388.3995. vautecouture.com. A specialist in outerwear, this NYC store offers made-in-NYC coats and apparel for men and women using recycled fabrics and vegan-friendly materials. C19 Veronica Beard 998 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 646.930.4746. veronicabeard.com. This American sportswear label’s new NYC flagship features casual women’s apparel, along with Bluemercury cosmetics, By Kilian candles and Assouline books. F10
BEAUTY+HEALTH Aedes Perfumery C0L735827 Greenwich Ave., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.206.8674. aedes .com. An opulent space, decorated with lush plantings and a crystal chandelier, presents perfumes, home fragrances, soaps, creams and more from high-end beauty brands. G18 Benedict Yeo C0L41 13896 66 Elizabeth St., btw Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.966.6001. benedictyeo.com. London-trained stylist Benedict Yeo’s salon offers cuts, color, special-event styling and hair treatments. E19 Credo Beauty 9 Prince St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth St., 917.675.6041. credobeauty.com. A beauty store that offers skincare products, face washes, cosmetics, soaps, scents and lotions, all vetted to ensure no harmful ingredients were used. E19 Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa C0L7426663 Fifth Ave., btw 52nd & 53rd sts., 212.546.0200; and various other NYC locations. reddoorspas.com. The makeup master’s legacy lives on at this sumptuous retreat, which offers facials, manicures, massages and hairstyling. F13 Linhart Dentistry058731 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 a luxurious private suite. F14 NARS C0L7395971 Madison Ave., btw E. 76th & E. 77th sts., 212.861.2945; and various other NYC locations. narscosmetics.com. The cosmetics boutique carries the cult-followed company’s complete line of bold, high-quality makeup, in a
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Osswald 311 W. Broadway, btw Canal & Grand sts., 212.625.3111. osswaldnyc.com. With a brand that dates back to 1921, this family-owned shop boasts a vast array of high-end fragrances and skincare products for men and women. F20
Brookfield Place 230 Vesey St., at West St., 212.417.2445. brookfieldplaceny.com. This shopping center brings high-end apparel and accessories brands for men, women and kids, along with bookstores, beauty shops and dining options, to the Financial District. G22
Salon Ziba C0L3964 1 85 Sixth Ave., at W. 12th St.; 200 W. 57th St., btw Seventh Ave. & Broadway; 50 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves. Call 212.767.0577 for appointments. salonziba.com. Hair services include cuts, color, chemical treatments, moisturizing scalp therapy, plus manicures, waxing and makeup application. G18, H13, G13
BOOKS Crawford Doyle Booksellers C0L961 23 082 Madison Ave., btw E. 81st & E. 82nd sts., 212.288.6300. crawforddoyle.com. The independent bookshop sells titles in a range of genres. It also carries rare books, signed copies and first editions. F10 Idlewild BooksC0L3156 170 Seventh Ave. So., at Waverly Pl., 212.414.8888; and one other NYC location. idlewildbooks.com. This independent bookshop specializes in travel literature and guidebooks on both near and far-flung destinations, organized by region. H18 Kinokuniya Bookstore C0L1 962 073 Sixth Ave., btw W. 40th & W. 41st sts., 212.869.1700. kinokuniya .com. This specialty store carries more than 150,000 books, all on topics related to Japanese culture, from practical travel guides to art books in Japanese and English. G15 192 Books C0L631 947 92 10th Ave., btw W. 21st & W. 22nd sts., 212.255.4022. 192books.com. A bright and orderly shop carrying many genres, including rare and out-of-print booka, also hosts readings, talks, signings and art exhibitions. J16 Rizzoli Bookstore 1133 Broadway, at W. 26th St., 212.759.2424. rizzoliusa.com. This iconic bookstore is located in a gorgeous space— complete with dreamy wallpaper by Fornasetti and dark wooden bookshelves filled with oversize art books and novels. G16 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 literary warehouse, which also hosts book signings and readings. E18
DEPT. STORES+CENTERS Barneys New YorkC0L32496 101 Seventh Ave., btw W. 16th & W. 17th sts., 212.264.6400; and various other NYC locations. barneys.com. Apparel for men and women from the world’s top designers, plus shoes, accessories and housewares. H17 Bergdorf GoodmanC0L32749 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. bergdorfgoodman.com. Designer labels, accessories, cosmetics and a 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 &
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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 find discount apparel for men, women and kids, as well as bags, shoes and more. F22, I11 Lord & Taylor C0L964 1 24 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. lordandtaylor.com. Cuttingedge and classic clothing, handbags, accessories and shoes for men, women and kids from more than 400 brands are found at the oldest upscale department store in the U.S. 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 department store offers top designer fashions, plus home items, handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and high-end designer fragrances. G13 The Shops at Columbus Circle Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300. theshopsatcolumbus circle.com. A high-end retail and dining complex featuring more than 40 stores, including Ted Baker and L.K. Bennett, along with the Restaurant and Bar Collection and a park-view atrium. I12 Westfield World Trade Center 185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982. westfield.com. This recently opened shopping center features a stellar lineup of stores, including John Varvatos, Kit & Ace, L.K. Bennett and Roberto Coin. G22
FLEA MARKETS+MARKETS Brooklyn Flea Schedule and location vary, see brooklynflea.com for up-to-date information. C0L53Furniture, jewelry, bicycles, clothing and more from over 150 local artists are on offer at this popular flea market, along with diverse food choices from local vendors. Chelsea Market C0L7 67 5 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts. 212.652.2110. chelseamarket.com. A huge indoor market offering shops and services, along with the indie designer marketplace Artists & Fleas. J17 Grand Bazaar NYC 100 10 W. 77th St., at Columbus Ave., 212.239.3025. grandbazaarnyc .org. This indoor/outdoor market offers a diverse range of items, including new and antique home goods, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, crafts, art pieces and food vendors. Su 10 am-5:30 pm. I10
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TurnStyle Enter at any corner of Eighth Ave. at W. 57th & W. 58th sts., 646.768.9222. turn-style .com. Subway riders fill their bellies and their shopping bags with foods and goods from vendors at this new underground marketplace, located at the Columbus Circle station. H12
shops+services warehouses to find one-of-a-kind charms for antique-style jewelry. E20
Martinique Jewelers C0L727 6 50 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.262.7600. martinique jewelers.com. In Times Square since 1963, this fine jeweler offers a vast array of popular jewelry, such as a full Pandora boutique with exclusive NYC charms, Alex and Ani bangles, the Thomas Sabo collection and timeless diamond and 18-karat gold pieces. H13 Solange Azagury-Partridge C0L35187809 Madison Ave., btw E. 67th & E. 68th sts., 212.879.9100. solange.co.uk. The British jewelry designer brings her eccentric style to this colorful boutique that carries pop-inspired pieces, including watches, necklaces and rings. F11 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 Wempe JewelersC0L3415 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. wempe.com. This 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 and precious gems. G13
SPECIAL SERVICES Chloé Johnston chloejohnston.com. 888.371.0527. Travel experts design bespoke itineraries, ranging from wine-tasting tours and culinary adventures to fashion experiences and flea market tours, in New York and abroad. Shop With Rox shopwithroxnyc.com. Using her relationships with Garment District vendors, fashionista Roxanne Hauldren customizes personal shopping tours for any age, style, size and budget. Email shopwithrox@gmail.com or call 917.239.7233 for reservations. Style Room C0L4326styleroom.com. 646.245.5316. Fashion expert Karen Parker O’Brien creates personalized shopping tours that include VIP access to designer showrooms.
SPORTING GOODS Lululemon Athletica C0L5492139 Broadway, btw W. 75th & W. 76th sts., 212.362.5294; and various other NYC locations. lululemon.com. This popular Canadian company offers a wealth of yoga and exercise apparel for every athlete. F9 NBA Store C0L3575 1 45 Fifth Ave., at 45th St., 212.515.6221. nba.com/nycstore. Basketballs, jerseys, gifts, sneakers and other merchandise fill this high-tech emporium of National Basketball Association gear. G14 Paragon Sporting Goods C0L48 317 67 Broadway, at E. 18th St., 212.255.8889. paragonsports.com. This sports mecca carries equipment and clothing from major brands, including Timberland and Patagonia. F17 Reebok FitHub C0L42420 Fifth Ave., btw 37th & 38th sts., 212.395.9614; and various other NYC
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Sweaty Betty 1153 Madison Ave., at E. 85th St., 212.320.9724; and various other NYC locations. sweatybetty.com. The British-based fitness brand offers fashionable athleticwear for women, including printed leggings, strappy sports bras, sweat-wicking yoga tops and sporty bags. F9
TECH+MUSIC AC Gears C0L742969 E. 8th St., btw Broadway & University Pl., 212.375.1700. acgears.com. Innovative electronic products, such as robotic pets, solar-powered lights and selfie sticks, are sold in this Japanese gadget shop. F18 Academy Records & CDs C0L1 4961 2 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.242.3000. academyrecords.com. Offers rare CDs and vinyl records, in genres ranging from rock to country. G17 B&H Photo, Video, Pro AudioC0L79468 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.444.6615. bhphotovideo.com. Discover more than 100,000 tech products, including cameras, camcorders, film, tripods and lighting equipment, at this megastore. I15 Lomography Gallery Store C0L942341 W. 8th St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.529.4353. lomography.com. This hip shop features vintagestyle cameras with color-splash flashes, fish-eye views and wide-angle lenses. G18 Olden Camera C0L5721263 Broadway, 4th fl., btw W. 31st & W. 32nd sts., 212.725.1234. Located in Herald Square, this shop accepts trade-ins and is stocked with new and used cameras, including Leicas and Hasselblads. G15 Sony Square C0L457225 Madison Ave., at E. 25th St., 212.833.8800. sony.com/square-nyc. Sony’s showroom allows shoppers to touch and play with innovative products, including audio devices, gaming systems, TVs and more. F16
TOYS+GAMES American Girl Place New YorkC0L3816 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. americangirl.com.
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Forbidden Planet C0L69832 Broadway, btw E. 12th & E. 13th sts., 212.473.1576. fpnyc.com. A massive stock of graphic novels and comics, plus games, DVDs, anime merchandise, key chains, patches, wallets and other fun, geeky gear. F18 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 and gifts for all ages. F17, F14 Midtown Comics C0L512 94 00 W. 40th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.302.8192; and various other NYC locations. midtowncomics.com. Thousands of graphic novels, trade paperbacks and back issues are offered at this retailer. H14 Playing Mantis C0L7432 N. Moore St., btw Varick & Hudson sts., 646.484.6845. friendlymantis.com. Wooden toys and natural fiber dolls and animals are inspired by diverse cultures. F21 The Red Caboose C0L42 967 3 W. 45th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.0155. theredcaboose.com. This hobby shop offers a wide array of model trains, boats, cars and planes. G14
VINTAGE CLOTHING Amarcord Vintage Fashion C0L6232 9 23 Bedford Ave., btw N. 4th St. & N. 5th sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.963.4001. amarcordvintagefashion .com. This boutique specializes in vintage pieces from the Victorian era to the 1990s. E19 Cobblestones C0L683 1 14 E. 9th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.673.5372. Patrons at this well-stocked consignment shop hunt for distinctive vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, including lace headpieces. D18 People of 2Morrow 65 Franklin St., at Oak St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718.383.4402. peopleof2 morrow.com. This airy, bohemian store carries vintage apparel and accessories, along with contemporary jewelry. BB16
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MUSEUMS American Folk Art Museum C0L5482 Lincoln Sq., Columbus Ave., at W. 66th St., 212.595.9533. folkartmuseum.org. The museum focuses on works created by self-taught (as opposed to formally trained) American artists in a variety of mediums and dating from the 18th century to today. Highlight: Thru Feb. 26: “Securing the Shadow: Posthumous Portraiture in America.” Tu-Th, Sa 11:30 am-7 pm, F noon-7:30 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Free. I11 American Museum of Natural HistoryC0L365 Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100.
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amnh.org. The museum’s halls are filled with a full-scale titanosaur cast, dinosaur fossils, dioramas, gems and more. The Hayden Planetarium’s immersive space show is here, too. Highlight: Thru Jan. 2: “Dinosaurs Among Us.” Daily 10 am-5:45 pm. Suggested admission: $22 adults, $17 seniors/students (with ID), $12.50 ages 2-12. I10
Brooklyn Museum C0L5948200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. brooklynmuseum.org. Ancient Egyptian artifacts, photography and American art are housed in a grand Beaux Arts building. Highlight: Thru Jan. 8: “Who Shot Sports: A
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Cooper Hewitt 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. cooperhewitt.org. Located in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, this Smithsonian museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design. Highlight: Thru April 16: “Scraps: Fashion, Textiles and Creative Reuse.” Su-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-9 pm. $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $9 students, under 18 free, pay what you wish Sa 6-9 pm. F9 El Museo del Barrio C0L1 415 230 Fifth Ave., at 104th St., 212.831.7272. elmuseo.org. The art and cultural heritage of the Caribbean and Latin America are celebrated at this center of Latin pride. Highlight: Thru Jan. 20: “Joiri Minaya: Redecode.” W-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. Suggested admission: $9 adults, $5 seniors/ students, children under 12 free. G7 Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration05 Ferry (Statue Cruises): 201.604.2800. libertyellisfoundation.org. Visitors seeking their immigrant heritage are welcomed on this historic island in New York Harbor to view exhibits, search archives 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, the building showcases Revolutionary War-era manuscripts, art and period rooms. Highlight: Thru Nov. 3, 2018: “History’s Treasures: Special Pieces From the Museum’s Collection.” M-F noon-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. $7 adults, $4 seniors (65+)/children 6-18/students, children 5 and under free. F23 The Frick Collection 1 E. 70th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.0700. frick.org. Paintings by old masters are on display in the former home of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Highlight: Thru Jan. 22: “Cagnacci’s ’Repentant Magdalene’: An Italian Baroque Masterpiece From the Norton Simon Museum.” Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. $22 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $12 students, pay what you wish Su 11 am-1 pm. Children under 10 are not admitted. G11 Guggenheim MuseumC0L136 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. guggenheim.org. A major architectural icon of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiraling landmark building houses a collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as temporary exhibitions. Highlight: Thru Jan. 11: “Agnes Martin.” Su-W & F 10 am-5:45 pm, Sa 10 am-7:45 pm. $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/ students (with ID), under 12 free, pay what you wish Sa 5:45-7:45 pm. G8 The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. thejewishmuseum.org. Art and artifacts, from antiquities to folk art to broadcast media, showcase Jewish culture and identity through a contemporary lens. Highlight: Thru Feb. 5: “John Singer Sargent’s Mrs. Carl Meyer and Her Children.” F-Tu, 11 am-5:45 pm, Th 11 am-8 pm. $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7.50 students, under 18 and Sa free, pay what you wish Th 5-8 pm. G8
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. metmuseum.org. Renowned for its encyclopedic collections of American, European, Oriental, Oceanic, Islamic and ancient arts. Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F-Sa 10 am-9 pm. Suggested admission (which includes same-day admission to the museum’s two satellites: The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters): $25 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $12 students, children under 12 with an adult free. G9 The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. themorgan.org. An Italian Renaissance-style palazzo, once the library of financier Pierpont Morgan, contains rare books, manuscripts, drawings, prints and other treasures. Highlight: Thru Jan. 2: “Dubuffet Drawings, 1935–1962.” Tu-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. $20 adults, $13 seniors (65+)/students/ages 13-16, under 12 with adult and F 7-9 pm free. F15 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 arts and crafts. Tu-W, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th-F 10 am-9 pm. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students, children under 18 free, pay what you wish Th 6-9 pm. F13 The Museum of Modern Art 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. moma.org. Modern and contemporary works, including sculpture, drawings, paintings, photography and films. Highlight: Thru March 19: “Francis Picabia: Our Heads Are Round So Our Thoughts Can Change Direction.” M-Th, Sa-Su 10:30 am-5:30 pm, F 10:30 am-8 pm. $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $14 students, children under 16 and F 4-8 pm free. G13 Museum of the City of New YorkC0L5914 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. mcny.org. NYC is on display in paintings, photographs and artifacts. The new permanent exhibition, “New York at Its Core,” is a three-gallery, high-tech look at the city’s 400-year history. Daily 10 am-6 pm. Suggested admission: $14 adults, $10 seniors/ students, under 19 free. F7 National Museum of the American Indian C0L561 2 Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. nmai.si.edu. One of the few branches of the Smithsonian Institution located outside Washington, D.C., this museum promotes Native American history, culture and arts. Highlight: Thru Oct. 8: “Circle of Dance.” Su-W, F-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm. Free. F23 National September 11 Memorial & MuseumC0L415879 Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.312.8800. 911memorial.org. The memorial features waterfalls set within the footprints of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed in terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Memorial: Daily 7:30 am-9 pm. Free. Museum: Su-Th 9 am-8 pm (last entry 6 pm), F-Sa 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm). Museum admission: $24 adults, $18 seniors (65+), U.S. veterans, college students, $15 children 7-17, children under 6 and Tu 5-8 pm free. G22 New Museum C0L57235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. newmuseum.org.
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Cutting-edge art in various mediums by U.S. and international artists. Highlight: Thru Jan. 15: “Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest.” W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. $16 adults, $14 seniors (65+), $10 students, under 18 free, pay what you wish Th 7-9 pm. D20
New-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryC0L9316 170 Central Park W., at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. nyhistory.org. Artifacts, photos, paintings, documents and more relating to the city’s history. Highlight: Thru Feb. 26: “Holiday Express: Toys and Trains From the Jerni Collection.” Tu-Th, Sa 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. $20 adults, $15 seniors/ educators, $12 students, $6 children 5-13, under 5 free, pay what you wish F 6-8 pm. I10 Rubin Museum of Art C0L1 4957 50 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000. rmanyc.org. Paintings, textiles and more from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Highlight: Thru Jan. 9: “Monumental Lhasa: Fortress, Palace, Temple.” M & Th 11 am-5 pm, W 11 am-9 pm, F 11 am-10 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-6 pm. $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/students, children under 12 free. First M of the month free for seniors; F 6-10 pm free for all. H17 South Street Seaport Museum C0L5612 Fulton St., btw Front & Water sts., 212.748.8600. southstreet seaportmuseum.org. New York City’s history as a world port and place of commerce is explored through photographs, paintings, historic ship models and other sea-related memorabilia. W-Su 11 am-5 pm. $12 adults, $8 seniors/ students, $6 children 6-17, under 5 free. D22 The Studio Museum in Harlem C0L561 8 44 W. 125th St., btw Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. blvds., 212.864.4500. studiomuseum.org. Dedicated to African-American and African art. Highlight: Thru Jan. 15: “Richard Hunt: Framed and Extended.” Th-F noon-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. $7 adults, $3 seniors/ students, children under 12 and Su free. H4 Tenement Museum C0LV 516 isitor center: 103 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420. tenement.org. Turn-of-the-20thcentury immigrant life on the Lower East Side is illustrated on guided tours of preserved tenement apartments. Daily 10 am-6 pm (last tour 5 pm). $25 adults, $20 seniors (65+)/ students, children under 6 not admitted. C20 Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort St., btw Greenwich & West sts., 212.570.3600. whitney.org. More than 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square feet of outdoor exhibition space are devoted to American art and artists. Highlight: Thru Feb. 5: “Dreamlands: Immersive Cinema and Art, 1905–2016.” M, W-Th, Su 10:30 am-6 pm, F-Sa 10:30 am-10 pm. $22 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students, children under 18 free, pay what you wish F 7-10 pm. I18
ATTRACTIONS Empire State Building ExperienceC0L3487 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. esbnyc .com. Views of NYC from the 86th- and 102ndfloor observatories. Daily 8 am-2 am. Main deck (86th floor) admission: $32 adults, $29 seniors
(62+), $26 children 6-12, children under 5 free. Main & top decks (86th floor & 102nd floor) admission: $52 adults, $49 seniors (62+), $46 children 6-12, children under 5 free. G15
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The High Line C0L568G 1 ansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. thehighline.org. The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and promenade, reclaimed from derelict railway tracks, offers views of the skyline, plus gardens and art displays. Daily 7 am-7 pm. Free. J15-J18 Madame Tussauds New York C0L548234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. nycwax.com. The NYC incarnation of the British-based wax museum features lifelike sculptures of celebrities, plus a state-of-the-art 4-D theater with virtual special effects. Su-Th 10 am-8 pm, F-Sa 10 am-10 pm. $37 adults, $30 children 4-12, children under 4 free. H14 New York Botanical Garden C0L48572900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. nybg.org. Miles of lush gardens and walking trails offer an escape from the city. Highlight: Thru Jan. 16: “Holiday Train Show.” Tu-Su 10 am-6 pm. All-garden pass (grounds plus exhibitions): M-F $20 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students, $8 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. Sa-Su: $25 adults, $22 seniors (65+)/students, $10 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. Free grounds admission all day W and Sa 9-10 am. One World Observatory One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776. oneworldobservatory.com. The indoor observatory is located on the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—1,250 feet above street level. Dining options available, plus a gift shop. Daily 9 am-8 pm (last ticket sold at 7:15 pm). $34 adults, $32 seniors (65+), $28 children 6-12, children 5 and under free. G22 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square C0L574234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.398.3133. ripleysnewyork.com. The NYC outpost of this famed “odditorium” presents such unusual displays as shrunken heads and decorated skulls. Among the interactive attractions is a vortex tunnel. Daily 9 am-1 am. $29.95 adults, $22.95 children 4-12. H14 Statue of Liberty libertyellisfoundation.org. The copper-clad neoclassical statue in New York Harbor, a gift from France to the United States, is a symbol of freedom and democracy. Open daily. Free. Statue Cruises (201.604.2800. statuecruises.com) operates a ferry to Liberty and Ellis islands. Top of the Rock C30 0L57 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. topofthe rocknyc.com. Open 365 days a year, the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas of the city some 70 floors above the ground. Daily 8 am-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11:15 pm). $32 adults, $30 seniors (62+), $26 children 6-12. The “Sun & Stars” combination ticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day: $47 adults, $36 children 6-12. G13
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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.C0L35 The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Galleries 55 & 58, at E. 55th St., 212.223.4600. flyingcranesantiques.com. Fine Japanese art from the Meiji period. M-F 10:30 am-6 pm. 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. M-Sa 10:30 am-6 pm. E13
Gramercy Vintage Furniture 61 Gramercy Park No., btw E. 21st & E. 22nd sts., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.477.7156. gramercyvintagefurniture.com. Home furnishings from the 19th to mid-20th centuries. M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su 1-6 pm. F16
Linda Horn Antiques C0L1 9624 327 Madison Ave., btw E. 93rd & E. 94th sts., 212.772.1122. lindahorn .com. At this fine uptown boutique, 19th-century European treasures can include Moroccan inlaid bone trunks and brass birdcages. M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. F8
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Apexart C0L52291 Church St., btw White & Walker sts., 212.431.5270. apexart.org. A nonprofit organization shows work by emerging artists. Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. F21 Asya Geisberg Gallery 537B W. 23rd St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.675.7525. asyageisberggal lery.com. Work by artists dealing with culture and art history. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 Barbara Mathes Gallery C0L52622 E. 80th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.570.4190. barbarama thesgallery.com. American and European modern and contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture. M-F 10 am-6 pm. F9 Benrubi Gallery C0L25 51 21 W. 26th St., 2nd fl., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.888.6007. benrubigallery .com. Twentieth-century and contemporary photography. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 Berry Campbell 530 W. 24th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.924.2178. berrycampbell.com. A gallery showcasing the work of postwar and Modernist artists, including Larry Poons and Judith Godwin. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 Blum & Poe 19 E. 66th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.249.2249. blumandpoe.com. Karel Appel and Kishio Suga are among the represented artists at this gallery with locations in Tokyo and L.A. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. F12
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Lost City Arts C0L961 3 8 Cooper Sq., btw E. 4th & E. 5th sts., 212.375.0500. lostcityarts.com. Sputnik-inspired chandeliers and geodelike sculptures are among the internationally sourced items at this Astor Place boutique. M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa noon-6 pm. E18 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, artifacts and other fine pieces from all seven continents. M-Sa 10:30 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. E13
Nelson & Nelson Antiques C0L7419The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., Gallery 58, at E. 55th St., 646.863.5146. nelsonandnelson antiques.com. Fine candlesticks and other sterling silver pieces are offered alongside Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian jewelry. M-F 11 am-5 pm. E13
ART GALLERIES Alexander and Bonin C0L4584 7 7 Walker St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.367.7474. alexander andbonin.com. International contemporary artists working in all mediums, such as Jorge Macchi, Emily Jacir and Ree Morton, are represented. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. F20 Anita Rogers Gallery 77 Mercer St., Ste. 2N, btw Broome & Spring sts., 347.604.2346. anitarogersgallery.com. A gallery showcase for
Casey Kaplan Gallery C0L2351 4 21 W. 27th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.645.7335. caseykaplangal lery.com. Showcased works include a range of provocative contemporary art from both established and emerging artists, such as Henning Bohl and Marlo Pascual, in a wide range of mediums. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J17 Catinca Tabacaru 250 Broome St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 212.260.2481. catincatabacaru .com. Catinca Tabacaru, a former human rights lawyer, showcases the work of international artists. Tu-Su 11 am-7 pm. D20 C24 Gallery C0L41582560 W. 24th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 646.416.6300. c24gallery.com. This Chelsea gallery features works from cities beyond the usual art centers, such as Mumbai. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 David Zwirner C0L35728525 W. 19th St., btw 10th Ave. & West St., 212.727.2070; and two other NYC locations. davidzwirner.com. Paintings, sculpture and conceptual photography includes works by Yayoi Kusama. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J17 Derek Eller Gallery oBmr30e300 Broome St., btw Eldridge & Forsyth sts., 212.206.6411. derekeller .com. Emerging and midcareer artists showcase new-age multimedia art and installations at this Lower East Side gallery. W-Su 11 am-6 pm. D20
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galleries+antiques gallery.com. A spacious contemporary art gallery showcasing colorful and spiritually uplifting works. Artists on the roster include Daniel Gastaud, Dori Levinstein and David Kracov. Daily 9 am-9 pm. F14
The 8th Floor C0L51 28 7 W. 17th St., 8th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.839.5908. the8thfloor.org. An exhibition space devoted to art that promotes social change in NYC and beyond. Tu-F 11 am-6 pm. Sa by appointment. F14 11R C0L51 28 95 Chrystie St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.982.1930. 11rgallery.com. A Lower East Side gallery showcasing contemporary art from both established and emerging artists. Tu-F 11 am-6 pm, Sa by appointment. E19 Fergus McCaffrey 514 W. 26th St., btw 10th and 11th aves., 212.988.2200. fergusmccaffrey .com. A gallery primarily showcasing the work of Japanese artists. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16
145 West 58th St., suite 6D New York, NY 10019 by appointment tel. 212.585.0474 scholten-japanese-art.com
The FLAG Art Foundation C0L5 954271 45 W. 25th St., 9th & 10th fls., btw 10th & 11th aves. 212.206.0220. flagartfoundation.org. Within the Chelsea Arts Tower, this nonprofit exhibition space showcases contemporary works from established and emerging international artists. W-Sa 11 am-5 pm. Free. J16 Foley Gallery C0L52759 Orchard St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 212.244.9081. foleygallery.com. Contemporary photography and works on paper, featuring pieces by Jerry Dantzic, Edward Mapplethorpe and Sage Sohier. W-Sa 11 am-6 pm. D20 Gagosian Gallery C0L155 3 22 W. 21st St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.741.1717; and five other NYC locations. gagosian.com. The NYC outpost of a global gallery—owned by Larry Gagosian, considered by many to be an art world kingmaker. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J17 Galerie Lelong C0L528528 W. 26th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.315.0470. galerielelong.com. Represents contemporary artists from America, Europe and Latin America, such as Jaume Plensa, Cildo Meireles and Emilio Perez. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 Ierimonti Gallery CW0L2 42. 4 W. 57th St., Ste. 501, btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.581.1619. ierimontigallery usa.com. This gallery shows work by artists including Ed Ruscha. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. G13 Jack Shainman Gallery C0L3264513 W. 20th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.645.1701; and one other NYC location. jackshainman.com. Works by artists such as Nick Cave and Carrie Mae Weems focus on political and social issues. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J17 Luxembourg & Dayan C0L43964 E. 77th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.452.4646. luxembourg dayan.com. In a four-story space, Daniella Luxembourg and Amalia Dayan showcase works by artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol. Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. F10 Lyles & King 106 Forsyth St., at Broome St., 646.484.5478. www.lylesandking.com. Mira Schor, Phillip Birch and Chris Hood are among the contemporary artists represented by this
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young Lower East Side gallery, a subterranean space run by Isaac Lyles and his journalist wife, Alexandra King-Lyles. W-Su noon-6 pm. D19
Mitchell-Innes & Nash C0L538534 W. 26th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.744.7400; and one other NYC location. miandn.com. Impressionist, modern and contemporary work by artists such as Anthony Caro, Roy Lichtenstein and Jack Tworkov. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. J16 Nohra Haime Gallery C0L574T2 he Crown Building, 730 Fifth Ave., 7th fl., btw 56th & 57th sts., 212.888.3550. nohrahaimegallery.com. This gallery represents contemporary American, European and Latin American artists who work in a variety of mediums. M by appointment, Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. F12 Pierogi Gallery C0L539155 Suffolk St., btw Stanton & Houston sts., 646.429.907. pierogi2000.com. A hip space showcases art in a variety of mediums. W-Su 11 am-6 pm. C19 Rosenberg & Co.C0L73195 19 E. 66th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves.,212.202.3270. rosenbergco.com. The New York City branch of a family-owned European gallery showcases modern and contemporary art. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. E11
Sandra Gering Inc. 14 E. 63rd St., 646.336.7183. sandrageringinc.com. Contemporary works, from Marc Ganzglass’ installation pieces to Leo Villareal’s light sculptures are this Upper East Side space’s focus. Tu-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. F12 Scholten Japanese ArtC0L73195 145 W. 58th St., Ste. 6D, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.585.0474. scholten-japanese-art.com. This gallery offers a collection of fine Japanese works and cultural objects with an emphasis on the Edo period. By appointment only. G12
Sean Kelly Gallery C0L5426475 10th Ave., at W. 36th St., 212.239.1181. skny.com. Diverse, unconventional and intellectually driven works from contemporary American and European artists. Tu-F 11 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm. J15
AUCTION HOUSES Christie’s C0L5724120 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.636.2000. christies.com. A prestigious auctioneer of fine art and antiques, founded in London in the 18th century. Call for viewing and sale hours. G14 Roland Auctions 80 E. 11th St., at Broadway, 212.260.2000. rolandsantiques.com. This family-owned auction house is full of gems for antiques hunters and art collectors alike. F17 Sotheby’s C0L1 2315 334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000. sothebys.com. Fine art and collectibles are up for auction. Call for viewing and sale hours. D11 Swann Auction Galleries C0L1 4687 04 E. 25th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 212.254.4710. swanngal leries.com. A family-run auction house, specializing in rare and antiquarian books and works on paper, hosts monthly auctions. F16
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The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 76-78).
Find yourself rollin’ on the river (both the East and the Hudson) on one of Bateaux New York and Spirit of New York’s swank, enclosed-deck ships. This month, along with regular tours, the line is offering several seasonally festive cruises. One after-dark trip focuses on holiday lights; another features lunch with Santa; others feature holiday gospel or Latin music. All offer a bounteous lunch or dinner buffet. | Spirit Cruises, p. 75
PHOTOS: SPIRIT CRUISES SHIP AND DINING ROOM, ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES NEW YORK METRO FLEET
TRANSPORTATION Amtrak C0L800.872.7245. amtrak.com. Penn Station, Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6400. Guests travel in comfort on these passenger trains, stopping at stations throughout the country. Travelers should arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the train is scheduled to depart. I15 Capricorn Luxury Travel C0L437718.729.3000. capricornluxury.com. This chauffeured car and limousine service has catered to high-end clientele since 1979, offering efficient and comfortable corporate and leisure travel. 24/7. Carmel Car & Limousine Service C0L5234 212.666.6666. carmellimo.com. Luxury sedans (late-model Lincoln Town Cars), limos, minivans and large passenger vans are all available by the hour and for airport transportation. Citi Bike C0L436citibikenyc.com. Bikes available for rent from various docking stations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. $12 24-Hour Access Pass, $24 Three-Day Access Pass.
Commonwealth Limo C0L48 7162 00.558.5466. commonwealthlimo.com. Luxury chauffeured transportation throughout the NYC metro area offering a variety of vehicles, such as stretch limousines and executive vans that can seat up to 13 passengers. Go Airlink NYC C0L212.812.9000. 6154 goairlinkshuttle .com. Door-to-door shuttles and rides in late-model vans, SUVs and sedans to and from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals. For reservations, call 877.599.8200.
Metro-North Railroad C0L52 18 12.532.4900. mta .info/mnr. Trains operate daily from 4 am to 2 am, arriving and departing from Grand Central Terminal. On weekdays, peak-period trains east of the Hudson River run every 20-30 minutes, while off-peak trains run every 30-60 minutes. On weekends, trains are available on the hour. New Jersey Transit C0L4851 973.275.5555. njtransit .com. Trains, buses and airport connections, all with online ticketing options to various cities and towns throughout New Jersey.
Grand Central Terminal C0L457E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. grandcentralterminal.com. Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this landmark. For schedules and prices, visit mta .info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 am-2 am. Stores: M-F 8 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. Dining concourse: M-Sa 7 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. F14
New York Water Taxi C0\L5246 212.742.1969. nywatertaxi.com. Commuter taxis cruise the Hudson and East rivers daily. All-Day Access Pass: $31 adults, $19 children 3-12. Under 2 free per ride. Routes/times vary. Check online for closed stops during the winter. Partners Executive Transportation 800.894.9414. partnersexecutive.com. Get around town effortlessly with courteous drivers. This car and limo service is available 24/7. Call 718.357.2400 for reservations.
LimoLiner 1301 Sixth Ave., 844.405.4637. limoliner.com. Bus service travels between Midtown Manhattan and Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood multiple times daily. Passengers can expect a movie, Wi-Fi, snacks and a meal, all included in ticket price. Pets allowed on select trips. Prices vary.
Penn Station C0L5E 213 ighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6401. amtrak.com. Subways converge with commuter rail and bus services to New Jersey and Long Island and national rail services. I15
Long Island Rail Road mta.info/lirr. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including all holidays), taking visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica, Queens, to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For pricing and schedules, go online or call 511 and say “LIRR” at any time.
Port Authority Bus Terminal C0L526 13 25 Eighth Ave., btw W. 40th & W. 42nd sts., 800.221.9903. panynj .gov/bus-terminals/port-authority-bus-terminal .html. Bus carriers available at this terminal include New Jersey Transit, Greyhound and ShortLine Bus. H14
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transportation+tours Roosevelt Island Tram E. 60th St. & Second Ave., 212.832.4583. rioc.ny.gov. Purchase an MTA MetroCard and then take a tram ride to historic Roosevelt Island. Departing every seven minutes, it crosses the East River, offering unusual photo ops of Manhattan en route. A visitor center with a helpful staff is adjacent to the tram station, and buses offer transport around the island. D12 Statue Cruises C0L511 4 .877.523.9849. statuecruises .com. Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument 100 times a week. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. Audio tour included. F24 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. Wings Air Helicopters C0L461 5 8 Hangar Rd. #200, White Plains, New York, 914.202.3440. wingsair .net. Operating a state-of-the-art fleet, this helicopter charter service offers scenic tours over NYC, air taxi services, aerial photography and flight lessons.
Learn the secrets and compelling history of Grand Central Terminal, one of America’s busiest and most famous transportation hubs, with this self-guided audio tour. Pick up an Orpheo device at the GCT Tour Window on the Main Concourse, and then explore the 103-year-old premises at your leisure. | Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour, C0L2583789 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 917.566.0008. grandcentralterminal.com
TOURS Big Apple Greeter C0L9b 518 igapplegreeter.org. In a program established in 1992, local volunteers highlight the ins and outs of New York City when they lead free two-to-four-hour jaunts tailored to your interests. Tours must be booked three weeks in advance. For more information, call 212.669.8159. Blazing Saddles blazingsaddles.com. 917.440.9094. See iconic Manhattan sites and get a great workout with this bike rental and tour service. Self-guided and guided tours are available. Times/prices vary. Bikes/tours depart from 93 South St. (South Street Seaport) and Pier 84 (Hudson River Park). D23, K14 Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises C0L58C 27 ruises depart from Pier 83, at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave. For schedules, call 212.563.3200. circleline42 .com. Magnificent views of the Big Apple skyline and landmarks can be seen on one of the fully narrated sightseeing cruises of New York Harbor. Times/prices vary. K14 City Wine Tours C0L4368citywinetours.com/nyc. Sip wines from every corner of the world at restaurants (many beloved by or known only to locals) on a two-hour walking tour of the West Village or SoHo. Sa and Su at 3 pm. $75. For more information, call 844.879.8799. CitySights NY C0L235V 87 isitors Center: 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves. (inside the lobby of Madame Tussauds), 212.812.2700. citysightsny .com. Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours by day and night allow passengers to experience Manhattan from the top (Harlem) to the bottom (Battery Park). Frequent departures daily 8 am-6 pm. Prices vary. H14 Citysightseeing Cruises New York Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599. citysightseeingnewyork.com. On 90-minute twilight sails, passengers glide past the city’s
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sparkling and most iconic sites. Times vary. $29 adults, $18 children 3-11. K15
Fashion Window Walking Tour C0Lwindows 45839 wear.com/tours. This two-hour journey immerses visitors in NYC’s fashion industry, offering information on department store window designs and where designers, such as Tory Burch and Michael Kors, got their starts. Departs 3 pm on Tu-F and noon on Sa from Macy’s Herald Square. $34.99 per ticket. Gray Line New York C0L516Buses leave from the Gray Line New York Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. newyorksightseeing.com. Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter let visitors discover NYC’s iconic sites. Prices vary. H14 Green-Wood Cemetery Guided Tour C0L45725th St. & Fifth Ave., Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, 718.768.7300. green-wood.com. Explore the beautifully landscaped 478 acres on your own or learn about the cemetery’s history (the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn was fought here) on two-hour guided trolley tours offered every W and on the second and fourth Su of the month. Check online for seasonal tours. Times vary. $15. Daily visiting hours are 7:45 am-5 pm. G16 Ground Zero Tour 646.801.9113. 911ground zero.com. Two-hour walking tours offer a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Guides point out solemn, 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 at 10:30 am and 2 pm. Prices vary. G22 Harlem Gospel and Jazz Tours C0L4835690 Eighth Ave., btw W. 43rd & W. 44th sts., 212.391.0900.
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harlemspirituals.com. Visitors take in Manhattan’s largest neighborhood, touring a Baptist church and hearing inspiring spirituals. Times/ prices vary. I14
Hornblower Cruises Hornblower Landing, Pier 40, 353 West St., at W. Houston St., 212.337.0001; East River Esplanade, Pier 15, 78 South St., btw Fletcher & John sts., hornblowernewyork.com. Launching from Pier 40 in the West Village, dinner and Sunday jazz brunch cruises are complete with iconic sights along the Hudson River. Launching from Pier 15 in South Street Seaport, happy hour, lunch and late-night party cruises feature views of New York Harbor. Multilingual sightseeing cruises and private charters are also available. Holiday cruises include Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) sails, New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) dinner and fireworks cruises, and a New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) champagne and jazz brunch cruise. Dates/ times/lengths of cruises/prices vary. H20, E23 Like a Local Tour likealocaltours.com. Visitors sample gourmet bites and libations on strolls around some of New York’s most beloved neighborhoods. Dates/times/prices vary. Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour C0L64589Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 212.465.6080. thegarden.com. This tour goes behind the scenes of the revamped arena. Most days 10:30 am-3 pm, but check website for varied hours. $26.95 adults, $18.95 seniors/students, $17.95 children. H15 Museum Hack museumhack.com. Quirky jaunts through NYC museums—for example, an interactive tour of the American Museum of Natural History and a Badass Bitches With Wine Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art—help make learning scientific facts and art history
fun. Customizable tours are available. Dates/ times/lengths of tours/prices vary. Book tickets through zerve.com/MuseumHack. For more information, call 800.778.5531.
The New York Beer and Brewery Tour 0 tourguidesofnewyork.com. See New York and taste beers brewed in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens on a 4.5-hour bus tour with several drop-off points in Manhattan. $125. New York Carriage Company nycarriages 0 .com. Horse-drawn carriages trot past the many landmarks of Central Park in all seasons. Book in advance for 30-minute, 50-minute and one-hour leisurely rides that depart from W. 59th St. & Central Park W. and from W. 67th St. & Central Park W. Prices vary. Rides are also available within the park without booking online. Stop at one of the two departure points to learn more. F13 Spirit Cruises C0L2C 951 helsea Piers, Pier 61, at W. 21st St. & the West Side Hwy., 866.483.3866; Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club, 1500 Harbor Blvd., btw Park Ave. & 19th St., Weehawken, New Jersey. spiritcruises.com. The Manhattan skyline is on the menu, along with dancing, and both fine and casual dining. Times/prices vary. J17
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New York Art Tours 877.839.4926. newyork arttours.com. Art critic Merrily Kerr leads walks through NYC’s gallery districts (Chelsea) and museums (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), giving context and information on the works on display. Customizable tours are available. Length of tours/prices vary.
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Sugartooth Tours 9 167C805L.436791 17.856.6761. sugartooth tours.com. Sinfully sweet dessert tours of NYC restaurants, bakeries and ice cream shops. Tours/times vary. $50 per person. Tastes of Chinatown Tour C0L728220 Canal St., at Baxter St., 347.559.0111. foodtoursofny.com. Discover Chinese culture and taste culinary specialties on foodie walking tours. Dates/ times/prices vary. Tours leave from Chinatown Tourism Kiosk. E20 Tea Tour at The St. Regis New York 2 E. 55th St., at Fifth Ave., signaturetravelnetwork .com. Tours of the grand, Gilded Age hotel (opened in 1904) conclude with afternoon tea. $75 per person. $105 per person includes cocktails or champagne with afternoon tea. Sa & Su 2 & 3:30 pm. Call 212.339.6857 for reservations. F13 Walks of New York C0L4582888.683.8671. walksof newyork.com. Walking explorations of New York City are geared toward history and architecture buffs, and are limited to intimate groups of no more than 12 people. Dates/times/departure points/prices vary. Woolworth Building Lobby Tours 233 Broadway, at Park Pl., 203.966.9663. woolworth tours.com. Guided tours of what was once the tallest building in the world allow visitors to learn about the history and architecture of this spectacular space. Dates/times/lengths vary. $20-$45 per person. F22
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About Buses There are approximately 5,900 air-conditioned buses on over 300 routes. Buses stop at street corners about every three blocks. Look for signposts marked with a bus emblem and route number. Most buses operate btw 5 am and 2 am, 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 469 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 am. 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 Ride—$31/seven consecutive days and $116.50/30 consecutive days; 2) Pay-Per-Ride—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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New York Ceramics & Glass Fair (thru Jan. 22), Bohemian National Hall, nyceramicsandglass.com
Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show (thru Jan. 29), Javits Center, nyboatshow.com
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Winter Jazzfest (thru Jan. 10), various venues, winterjazzfest.com
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Winter Antiques Show (thru Jan. 29), Park Avenue Armory, winter antiquesshow.com
Professional Bull Riders (thru Jan. 8), Madison Square Garden, thegarden.com
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The Barber of Seville (thru Feb. 11), Metropolitan Opera House, metopera.org
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat, Barclays Center, barclayscenter.com
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BroadwayCon 2017 (thru Jan. 29), various venues, broadwaycon.com
PHOTOS: SUNG HEE CHO, “BLUE BLOSSOM,” KOREA, C. 2016, TAMBARAN GALLERY AT THE WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW; THE WORLD’S FIRST BOAT SHOW AT NEW YORK’S GRAND CENTRAL PALACE IN 1905, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE NEW YORK BOAT SHOW; CARRIE GUSTAFSON, “VERMILLION MBOLA,” NEW YORK CERAMICS & GLASS FAIR, BILL TRUSLOW PHOTOGRAPHY; WINTER JAZZFEST, BART BABINSKI
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