Where New York - May 2017

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Our favorite ways for spending a May day in NYC.

12 CALENDAR

Fleet Week, food and art festivals, and Derek Jeter night at Yankee Stadium.

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A television news anchor dishes on his favorite eats around the city; top whiskey bars.

20 ACROSS THE BRIDGE

DUMBO—Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass—is one of Brooklyn’s coolest neighborhoods. Check it out.

22 HOT EATS

Three food trends in NYC restaurants you’re not going to want to miss.

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Covering this wildly diverse and eclectic city is great, but, as a commuter from New Jersey, I also relish the retreat back to the quiet, wooded areas of Princeton at the end of the day. There is one thing, though, that is sorely missed at home: really good food delivery. While the ’burbs are still relegated to your standard-to-mediocre Chinese food and pizza joints, here in the Big Apple virtually anything can be delivered to your hotel room, office or studio apartment at the touch of a phone or a click of the mouse. And if the place doesn’t deliver, they most likely offer takeout. Take, for example, a few weeks ago, when work overload brought about a full-on sushi yearning: Less than an hour later, I was happily munching on snow crab avocado rolls from Dai Hachi Sushi. Not in the mood for sushi? Try cabbage dim sum from Nom Wah Tea Parlor or spaghetti carbonara from Don Giovanni. The city that never sleeps is also the city that always eats.

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Dine Alfresco

Grab a beer and a bite at a picnic table on traffic-free Stone Street in the Financial District (pictured). 2

Cruise the Harbor

Treat mom to a Sunday brunch buffet aboard Manhattan by Sail’s schooner Shearwater. 3

Discover a ’Hood

May is Lower East Side History Month. Turn back the clock at the Tenement Museum. 4

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Break a Sweat

Exercise your options: Jog around Central Park’s Reservoir or hike Inwood Hill Park’s Blue Trail.

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See a Show

This is an exciting time to catch a Broadway play or musical: The 2017 Tony Award nominations are announced on May 2.

May 24-30

Fleet Week Give a New York welcome to sailors from across the nation and around the world during the 29th annual Fleet Week New York. The celebration of the maritime services allows citizens to meet U.S. Navy personnel, Marines and Coast Guardsmen—and their international counterparts—both on their ships and onshore at parades, concerts and restaurants. Activities include learning what life is like on their ships via tours, educational demonstrations, talks, exhibits and more. Check online at fleetweeknewyork.com for a schedule of events. 12

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May 6

Barbra Streisand The singing icon returns to her hometown of Brooklyn for a one-night-only concert at Barclays Center. Titled “Barbra Streisand, The Encore,” the performance spans six decades of her greatest hits, along with selections from her newest album. The show starts at 8 pm, so grab a ticket online while you can.

PHOTOS: FLEET WEEK U.S. NAVY BAND PERFORMS IN TIMES SQUARE, SHUTTERSTOCK; BARBRA STREISAND, ISTOCK

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IN MAY PEN American World Voices Festival May 1-7

More than 150 authors and artists gather in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx to speak at this international literature festival.

Derek Jeter Night May 14

Harlem EatUp! May 18-21

This food and culture festival offers several ways to sample Harlem’s eats, including the all-you-caneat-and-drink Ultimate Grand Tasting.

May 20-21

Ninth Avenue Food Festival

Billed as “two days of food and fun,” this popular food festival knows its strengths and flaunts them. Stretching along Ninth Ave., between W. 42nd & W. 57th sts., the event runs from 10 am to 6 pm each day and is essentially street after street of Greek barbecue, mini-doughnuts, Kobe beef burgers, Caribbean jerk chicken, Mexican tacos, Irish pub grub, Polish pierogi, Italian sausage and zeppoles, Spanish paella, teriyaki balls, lamb chili, French crepes, Louisiana Creole, Asian pot stickers, fried Oreos, something called “bacon galore” and more ethnic cuisine and desserts than fit on this page, but that you’ll be sure to fit in your stomach. There are also children’s rides and games, live performances and some shopping to round it all out. 14

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May 5-7

Frieze New York With art featured from more than 200 galleries, 30 countries and 1,000 artists, there is something for everyone at this annual fair on Randall’s Island (like this pigment print of rapper Snoop Dogg). Tickets ($10-$100) grant access to artist talks, art installations, workshops, gallery openings and more.

Taste of the Upper West Side May 19-20

Over 40 restaurants set up shop in a grand tent on Columbus Ave., showcasing seasonal favorites for this food festival/fund-raiser.

Women’s Lifestyle Expo May 20

Have an on-site spa treatment, shop for a chic new dress, enjoy nibbles and drinks, and network with powerful women at this event, showcasing the latest products and services.

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit May 27-29

This sidewalk art show and sale presents paintings in oil, acrylics and watercolor, plus mixed-media works, graphics, photography, sculpture and crafts.

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On Mother’s Day, the Yankees retire their last remaining single-digit uniform number: Derek Jeter’s No. 2.

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“This spot, on W. 106th St., is a local favorite for me. Beautiful service, very good food.” (Pictured: potato pizza).

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“I love this place. I go to the one across the street from the American Museum of Natural History on Columbus Ave., sit at the bar and order the omakase (tasting) menu.”

Even television journalists gotta eat

When chatting about restaurants over breakfast recently, Ron Claiborne, an ABC television news correspondent, declared adamantly, “Hey, I’m no foodie.” And when he ordered his eggs without bread (“I don’t really like bread, except for sourdough”), I was inclined to agree. But the more we talked, the more impressed I became with where Claiborne goes to chase down a meal when he’s not chasing down a story for “Good Morning America Weekend.” “I usually don’t do brunch, because I work weekends,” he explained. “But when I do, I like The Smith. It’s loud, but they have good short ribs hash. I grew up on grits, bacon and eggs, so I love grits, but they’re hard to find. I go up to Sylvia’s on weekdays, sit at the counter and order the salmon croquettes and grits.” And when Brooklyn Nets fan Claiborne is at the Barclays Center for a game? “Morgan’s Barbecue. Excellent ribs—great brisket!”—Lois Levine 16

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Redeye Grill

“The steak is great here. The fish, too, especially the Dover sole. The service is fantastic. The yellowtail sashimi is out-of-this-world good. Sometimes, it can get very crowded.” For more great eats in the city visit wheretraveler.com

PHOTOS: RON CLAIBORNE, IDA MAE ASTUTE/ABC; REDEYE GRILL, COURTESY REDEYE GRILL; SUSHI, COURTESY SUSHI OF GARI; MACCHINO POTATO PIZZA, CRYSTAL TAYLOR

Where does Ron Claiborne love to eat?

WILD WHISKEY Show me the way to the next whiskey bar

These days there are lots of spots around town with impressive whiskey selections. But what you’re seeking is not just a lot of whiskey (countries known for whiskey-making include Scotland, Canada, Japan and Ireland, and whiskey, by definition, also means bourbon and rye). What you want is a bar that really knows its whiskey. Fine & Rare, a handsome new Midtown spot, is that place. Owner Tommy Tardie converted a plain space into a luxe, multilevel bar decked out with reclaimed wood, and over 1,000 spirits of all kinds. You’ll find live jazz, cocktails, whiskey (and tequila) flights, and a bottle keep, where you can store your own bottle—with your name hand-stamped on a medallion. “I wanted to create a warm and welcoming environment,” says Tardie.—Robert Haynes-Peterson For more great places to drink in the city, visit wheretraveler.com

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Copper & Oak

A friendly staff lays out the details at one of the two narrow bars on over 600 brown spirits (including Japanese labels and aged tequilas). No cocktails (except for highballs), only straight spirits.

American Whiskey

Equal parts sports bar, after-work pub and serious whiskey den, American Whiskey slakes many a thirst with its 250-bottle whiskey menu.

PHOTOS: FINE & RARE BAR AND BARTENDER, ZANDY MANGOLD; COPPER & OAK, COURTESY COPPER & OAK; “EVERY DAY IS LIKE A SUNDAY COCKTAIL“ AT AMERICAN WHISKEY, JACKIE FREIBERG

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ACROSS THE BRIDGE From white tablecloth dining to sit-on-the-grass lobster rolls, DUMBO eats span the spectrum. Depending on what you’re looking for—and what you want to spend—you can grab a sandwich or experience an elaborate, six-course tasting menu.  The River Café 1 Water St., 718.522.5200 (skyline views, elegant dishes, caviar service)  Juliana’s 19 Old Fulton St., 718.596.6700 (popular coal-oven pizza)  Vinegar Hill House 72 Hudson St., 718.522.1018 (homey, farm-to-table, cast-iron chicken)

Check out books and art, shop at the historic renovated warehouse that is now Empire Stores, or browse vintage housewares and antiques.

 The Powerhouse Arena 28 Adams St., 718.666.3049 (books,events)  Empire Stores 53-83 Water St., no phone (shopping in an historic factory)

 Jacques Torres Chocolate 66 Water St., 718.875.1269 (truffles, ice cream, free samples)

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Nothing complements a day of exploring and shopping like a libation, and in DUMBO, you can have it any way you like. While the area is not chockablock with bars, you’ll have no trouble finding what you seek in the area’s restaurants or at these local watering holes.  Superfine 126 Front St., 718.243.9005 (warehouse setting, strong drinks)  68 Jay Street Bar 68 Jay St., 718.260.8207 (nofrills vibe, 2 pm weekday happy hours)  Olympia Wine Bar 54 Jay St., 718.624.7900 (wellpriced wines, charcuterie and cheese plates)

DUMBO is a compact neighborhood, but there’s lots to do both indoors and out. Rent a Citi Bike to take in the whole ’hood.

 Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1, Old Fulton & Furman sts., 718.222.9939 (riverfront esplanade, green space, ball fields)  Jane’s Carousel Dock St., 718.222.2502 (historic carved horses, located on the East River)  Bargemusic 1 Water St. at Fulton Ferry Landing, no phone, bargemusic.org (floating concert hall)

River Café at dusk; Jane’s Carousel; the Brooklyn Bridge; an event at The

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A close look at three of the hottest foods trending in NYC restaurants right now. By Meryl Pearlstein

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Remember when ordering chicken usually meant an ordinary grilled breast, or perhaps a plain paillard topped with greens? Or, if you were going vegetarian, searching for a (boring) nonmeat option of steamed vegetables? My, how culinary choices have changed: Noting today’s orientation toward mindful and healthful eating, here are three trends that are grabbing the attention of New York City diners. Chefs are reinventing chicken with innovative dishes cropping up on menus throughout the city. Despite having a name that belies an extensive food menu, Coffeemania leads the elevated chicken train, using a Josper grill-oven from Spain to create wings with a smoky, charcoal flavor. The gracious and talented Georgette Farkas turns rotisserie into an upscale experience at the eponymous Rotisserie Georgette, where all birds are roasted over

open flames, with sauces and garnishes on the side. Ethnic versions are plentiful, too. Korean chicken wings laced with ginger, garlic and red chili paste raise the heat at 5 Napkin Burger. Sfoglia sears up juicy chicken al mattone (under a brick), an Italian specialty, while Portuguese standout Lupulo dishes out impressively spicy chicken piri-piri cooked on a wood-burning grill. Completing the European tour, Little Frog Bistro’s tender coq au vin gives you a masterful version of the French staple as do the high-standard chicken creations at Antoine Westermann's Le Coq Rico, where chicken literally rules the roost (eggs and feathers decorate the walls) at the Parisian import. Don’t miss the Alsatian-inspired baeckeoffe with artichokes and Riesling jus. For more casual choices, chicken appears as a beef alternative at Shake Shack with a breaded chicken sandwich that’s pure bliss.

PHOTO: LADY DAY ROLL FROM NATSUMI TAPAS, ANDRIAS NICHO NUGRAHA

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PHOTOS: JOSPER GRILLED WINGS FROM COFFEEMANIA, ARMANDO RAFAEL; ABCV AVOCADO LETTUCE CUPS, COURTESY ABCV; CHICK’N SHACK SANDWICH, EVAN SUNG

Elevated chicken, crudo gone wild, dressed-up vegetables. The fried chicken craze isn't going away either. Take note of the long lines for both restaurant seating and takeout at tiny Root & Bone. In another sliver of a space, Birds & Bubbles on the Lower East Side serves up one of the city’s best Southern experiences, with sinfully tender dry-brined chicken dipped in buttermilk, pan-fried one piece at a time. Two other trends are catching fire in the city, one actually using no heat at all. Raw fish isn’t a stranger here, appearing on sushi menus for decades. But it’s the dressed-up versions and ethnic spins that have grabbed the attention of the healthconscious diner searching for new taste sensations. Latin America has brought wonderful raw fish choices to New York City. Some of the best are ceviches, fish simply cooked in citrus juices and tarted up with peppers, onions or even mangoes. Enrique Olvera’s Cosme takes wild striped bass and spikes it with poblanos, avocado and black lime, creating a modern Mexican version of Peruvian tiradito. European influences abound as well. Thinly sliced carpaccio is served four ways at Natsumi Tapas where Japanese meets Italian, or at Seabird with branzino slivers dressed with mint, citrus and jalapeños. Crudo, sashimi’s popular Italian cousin, enhances the silkiness of tuna, yellowtail and fluke with drizzles of salt, citrus, ginger and chili at Coarse and Rouge Tomate Chelsea in Manhattan and Lady’s in Brooklyn. French-inspired tartares get a photo-perfect update at Benjamin Prime, with a tuna and salmon duo jazzed up with citrus crème fraîche. But the newest entry in the raw-fish pool isn't actually new at all. Born in Hawaii to take advantage of the area’s bounty of fresh fish, poke has made a full- frontal attack on New York City, appearing in restaurants like Pokeworks and Sweetcatch Poke. There you create your own poke bowl (think: salad or breakfast bowls): Pick

your fish, toppings and seasonings, and you have a meal that’s healthy and personalized. There’s an Italian version of poke made with seaweed salad, tuna and shaved truffle at Davio’s in Midtown, and tuna poke wonton tacos at hipster haunts Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social. Finally, vegetables have moved up the food pyramid from ho-hum to hot. All-vegetable restaurants are the rage, like Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new abcV or the enduringly popular Dirt Candy, and while blistered shishitos seasonally heat up menus at The Wooly Public, it’s hard to find a restaurant that doesn’t have a dressed-up version of Brussels sprouts year-round. This once-maligned veggie is now so cool that it’s often referred to only as Brussels. Other contenders in the veggie category are cauliflower and combos bedecked like beauty pageant contestants. Notable are the crushed cauliflower at Harold’s Meat and Three, crowned with fried onions and pepper; Charlie Bird’s Sicilian version with hot peppers and mint; or the fiery ManchurianIndian florets at Tulsi. A side dish that can hold its own is the vegetable succotash at Tommy Bahama Restaurant, an island twist on the classic with haricots verts, carrots, corn, shiitakes and onions sautéed in jalapeño lime butter and adorned Monet-style with edible flowers. Now, that’s a dish that’s ready for its close-up.

W H AT ’ S G O O D ?

Clockwise from facing page: The Lady Day roll at Natsumi Tapas; Josper grilled wings at Coffeemania; abcV’s avocado lettuce cups; Shake Shack’s Chick’n Shack sandwich: chicken breast with buttermilk-herb mayo.

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The Hollywood actor/director channels gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. By Katie Labovitz

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TIM ROBBINS, appearing in The Town Hall’s May 5 concert performance of American author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s iconic article, “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved,” didn’t just grow up reading Thompson’s works—he lived them for a while. Like many of the baby-boom generation, actor/writer/director/musician Robbins took the words of Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72” to heart. “I loved him as a writer,” Robbins says. “We would test the limits of appropriate behavior in Las Vegas, let’s put it that way. And it was definitely inspired by Hunter.” Though born in California, Robbins and his three siblings were raised in Greenwich Village by equally artistic parents. “I was a city boy growing up,” he says. “I thought trees came out of concrete.” Robbins

returned to California to attend the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and then launched a critically acclaimed television and film career, starting with the television drama “St. Elsewhere” (1982). Bit parts in films like“Top Gun” (1986) soon turned into starring roles, including the minorleague baseball classic “Bull Durham” (1988), Robert Altman’s “The Player” (1992) and “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Robbins worked offscreen as well, writing and directing “Bob Roberts” (1992), which he also starred in; and “Dead Man Walking” (1995), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director and an Oscar for his then-partner, Susan Sarandon. His gripping turn in Clint Eastwood’s “Mystic River” (2003) earned him several Best Supporting Actor accolades, including an Oscar. “Marjorie Prime” (2017), Robbins’ latest film, co-starring Jon Hamm and Geena

PHOTO: TIM ROBBINS, ©PHILIPPE BIALOBOS

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PHOTO: “THE KENTUCKY DERBY IS DECADENT AND DEPRAVED,” ILLUSTRATION BY RALPH STEADMAN

“We would test the limits of appropriate behavior in Las Vegas, and it was definitely inspired by Hunter.” Davis, premiered this past January at the Sundance Film Festival. “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved” is the first piece of Thompson’s work that was coined “gonzo journalism,” distinctively subjective and personalized journalism. In this case, Thompson attended the 1970 Kentucky Derby to write an article and instead of focusing on the race—which he could not actually see from his location—he very opinionatedly reported on the debauchery surrounding the event. Robbins likens the piece to an exposé on Southern traditions. “Behind the glamour and nice hats lies an underbelly of ugliness,” Robbins explains. “That’s why I love this piece.” He became involved with the piece years ago when his friend, music producer Hal Willner, asked if he wanted to be part of an audiobook recording of the article. “He’s an incredibly talented producer and what he did with the piece is just extraordinary. He just always gets sound and the aural landscape of music, but also how words go with music.” Words with music is the perfect description of what to expect at his Town Hall performance, also produced by Willner. Robbins will be reading Thompson’s words set to Bill Frisell’s music, creating a live version of something akin to a radio play. And it will be the first time audiences see Robbins live in a while. The last time Robbins performed in the city was at Le Poisson Rouge with his band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, in 2011. Before that, he directed a run of his political satire “Embedded” at The Public Theater in 2004. The critically acclaimed play debuted the year prior at The Actors’ Gang in Los Angeles, where Robbins has served as artistic director since its inception in 1981. He continues to write and direct productions there, as well as teach through the nonprofit theater company’s Prison Project, which helps inmates increase self-esteem and tolerance.

When asked if he had a preference of what medium he worked in, he chuckles, “[I] just go with the flow. If I’m acting, I love acting. If I’m directing, I love directing.” These days, he’s on the West Coast doing a lot of both, acting in a new series for HBO, “Here, Now,” and directing The Actors’ Gang’s latest production, “Refugee Project.” When Robbins does spend time in NYC, it’s with his two sons from his relationship with Sarandon, Jack Henry and Miles. A huge hockey fan, Robbins likes to go to New York Rangers games. He also cheers on the Mets and enjoys the city’s great bookstores, citing The Strand as an important one to visit. And he has seen “Hamilton”—twice—calling it “an exciting, vital story.” He feels the same way about “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.” Says Robbins, “When [Thompson] exposes truth and he is angry, it’s writing that I believe is essential.”

A DAY AT T H E R AC E S

Above: Ralph Steadman’s sketch, which accompanied the original Hunter S. Thompson article in Scanlan’s magazine.

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文化版 Museum of Arts and Design 这栋建筑位于哥伦 布圆环上，占地 54，000 平方英尺，除了展示全世 界艺术家的设计和工艺精 品之外，博物馆内还拥有 开放式工作室，参观者 可以在此观察艺术家的 创作过程。2 Columbus Circle, 212.299.7777, madmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art 这座博 物馆收藏广博，范围宽 泛，是世界第四大博物 馆，真正的埃及神殿、 雕塑花园（包括 Rodin 最具代表性的作品）和 Vincent van Gogh、Salvador Dali、Claude Monet 及 Frida Kahlo 的画作只是 其中的冰山一角。1000 Fifth Ave., 212.535.7710, metmuseum.org Whitney Museum of American Art 这座博物馆 位于米特帕金区，是一座 致力于展示美国艺术的卓 越藏品库，自 2015 年搬到 由 Renzo Piano 设计的新 场地以来，无价的艺术作 品及其结构本身都成了这 里备受推崇的主要原因， 其中包括艺术家 Richard Artschwager 设计的四 个电梯，同时还拥有一个 剧院、阅读室、露台以及 更多。99 Gansevoort St., 212.570.3600, whitney.org

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American Museum of Natural History 这里的恐 龙化石收藏（包括长 122 英尺的雷龙骨架）、哺乳 动物厅和两栖动物厅举世 闻名，还有 Milstein Hall of Ocean Life（包括94 英 尺长的蓝鲸模型，高度直 抵天花板）以及 Theodore

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Roosevelt Memorial Hall （包括 Roosevelt 的青 铜雕塑）。Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100, amnh.org

Museum of Modern Art 对现代和当代艺术作品而 言，没有比被当地人称 为“MoMA”的博物馆更好 的展示之所了。自博物馆 于 1929 年成立以来（股市 崩溃不久之后），从 Pablo Picasso 到 Andy Warhol，

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现代艺术博物馆收藏的 Vincent van Gogh 的永恒之作《星夜》

从 Willem de Kooning 到 Roy Lichtenstein，他们的

作品一直在挑战着人们对 艺术的定义方式。 另外值 得注意的是博物馆内世界 一流的设计店，就位于街 道正对面。11 W. 53rd St., 212.708.9400, moma.org

Guggenheim Museum Frank Lloyd Wright 设 计的螺旋式地标性建 筑，现代和当代艺术作 品尽在其中，同时还 举办临时展览。1071 Fifth Ave., 212.423.3500, guggenheim.org

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 这座令人印象深刻的博物馆位于上东区的地标—— Andrew Carnegie 的豪华寓所内，由工业家 Peter Cooper 的孙女于 1897 年成立，馆 内藏有历史及当代设计作品，还可以操作临时装置并感受交互式体 验。从 4 月 7 日开始，博物馆将举办以室内设计、装饰艺术、珠宝、 时尚、艺术、建筑、音乐和电影为主题的“The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s”（《爵士时代： 1920 年代的美国风尚》）展览， 展出 400 多件稀世罕见的精美作品，充分表达这辉煌十年的多元和活 力。另外，博物馆还将同时举办“Jeweled Splendors of the Art Deco Era: the Prince and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan Collection”（《艺 术装饰时代的珠光宝气：萨德鲁丁·阿迦汗王子和王妃珠宝典藏》） 展览。2 E. 91st St., 212.849.8400, cooperhewitt.org

图片：惠特尼博物馆，ED LEDERMAN；丹铎神庙，埃及 1965 年赠予美国，1967 年授予大都会艺术博物馆，并于 1978 年安放在塞克勒之翼大厅；VINCENT VAN GOGH，《星夜》，1889 年，通过 LILLIE P. BLISS 的 遗赠获得；梳妆台和长凳，LÉON JALLOT（法国，1874-1967）设计；罗德与泰勒百货购得（美国纽约州纽约市）。图片：MATT FLYNN @SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

从精致高雅的设计博物馆到传统前卫的艺术剧院，这座城市汇聚了全世界最伟大的文化圣殿。

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Waitress (2 hrs 30 mins) Jenna, a waitress with an exceptional talent for baking, dreams of opening her own pie shop, but a loveless marriage and unexpected pregnancy threaten to hold her back. With the support of her co-workers, loyal customers and the handsome new doctor in town, will she fulfill her ambition and find happiness by the time the curtain falls? Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles (left), whose score for the hit musical was nominated for a 2016 Tony Award, steps in front of the footlights and makes her Broadway acting debut in the lead role thru June 11. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929.

(Previews begin May 18, opens June 22, closes Oct. 8) Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s adaptation of George Orwell’s novel about a dystopian future and a totalitarian regime arrives on Broadway from the United Kingdom. Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 855.801.5876.

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(2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and the Academy Award-winning songs from the 1992 animated feature. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. AMÉLIE

(1 hr 50 mins) Amélie (Phillipa Soo), a shy waitress, lives in her imagination in the new

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musical based on the 2001 movie of the same name. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. ANASTASIA

(2 hrs 20 mins) A mysterious young woman in 1920s Paris seeks her family and identity in the new musical. Is she Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia? Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

her early days as an aspiring composer from Brooklyn to her international success as Carole King, chart-topping sensation. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. THE BOOK OF MORMON

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(2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent musical comedy hit. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929.

(2 hrs 30 mins) World War II veterans seek fame and solace from the lingering horrors of the battlefield when they enter a radio contest to become America’s next big swing band. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

(2 hrs 10 mins) The doo-wop score for this musical, which takes place in NYC in the 1960s, is by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

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(2 hrs 15 mins) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical juggernaut has returned to Broadway to

delight new audiences. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is now a family-friendly musical. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. CHICAGO

(2 hrs 30 mins) Two alluring jailbirds named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. COME FROM AWAY

(1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 commercial airplanes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. How the passengers adjusted to a changed world on Sept. 12 is the basis of the upbeat new

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(2 hrs 30 mins) In the critically acclaimed musical, Evan, a socially awkward high-school senior, goes from outsider to cool guy when he fabricates emails that idealize the friendship between himself and a classmate who committed suicide. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2

(Closes July 23) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) After slamming the door on her past life at the end of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 “A Doll’s House,� Nora Helmer returns in Lucas Hnath’s new play, starring Laurie Metcalf. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE GLASS MENAGERIE

(Closes July 2) (2 hrs 5 mins, no intermission) Sally Field stars in the revival of the Tennessee Williams drama. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.239.6200. GROUNDHOG DAY

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(2 hrs 35 mins) A TV weatherman finds himself trapped inside a time loop, doomed to repeat the same day over and over again, in the new musical based on the 1993 movie. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. HAMILTON

(2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today in the hit musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. HELLO, DOLLY!

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Shows stars Bette Midler as the mischievously meddlesome matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and David Hype Pierce as crusty half-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

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(1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) Eleven New Yorkers hope to catch the express subway to success, love and happiness in the new a cappella musical. Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. INDECENT

(1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) Paula Vogel’s play with music is based on the true story about the scandalous 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance.� Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. KINKY BOOTS

(2 hrs 20 mins) Shoes make the man, and the drag queen, in the Tony Award-winning musical about acceptance, forgiveness and high heels. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929.

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(2 hrs 30 mins) Theatergoers of all ages sing along at the runaway hit stage version of Disney’s beloved animated movie. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. THE LITTLE FOXES

(Closes June 18) Lillian Hellman’s play about a Southern family at war with itself is a feast for its lead actresses, Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. MISS SAIGON

(2 hrs 40 mins) During the last days of the Vietnam War,

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(2 hrs 30 mins) Josh Groban makes his Broadway debut as Pierre in this sweeping musical love story based on Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

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(2 hrs 15 mins) The story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan is the rhythm that gets audiences on their feet at this infectious musical. Marquis Theatre, W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. OSLO

(2 hrs 55 mins) J.T. Rogers’ play tells the true story of the historic 1993 Oslo Accord between Israel and the PLO. Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

(2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running musical tells the tragic story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young soprano. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

(2 hrs) Everything that could comically go wrong does when the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society puts on a 1920s murder mystery. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. PRESENT LAUGHTER

(Closes July 2) (2 hrs 30 mins) A self-centered actor (Kevin Kline) is in the throes of a midlife crisis in Noël Coward’s comedy. St. James Theatre, 246

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(Closes May 14) (2 hrs 30 mins) In the revival of Arthur Miller’s 1968 play, two estranged brothers (Mark Ruffalo and Tony Shalhoub) meet to settle their late father’s estate. Danny DeVito co-stars. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. SCHOOL OF ROCK

(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 kick-ass rock band in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200.

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(2 hrs 15 mins) Jordan Berman plays the dating game in Joshua Harmon’s play about looking for love in NYC, but will he ever find the man of his dreams? Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.

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(2 hrs 25 mins) In the play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the challenge is

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Shows to stay afloat in a changing blue-collar work environment. Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. WAR PAINT

(2 hrs 30 mins) Beauty queens Helena Rubinstein (Patti LuPone) and Elizabeth Arden (Christine Ebersole) bare their souls—and claws—in the new musical. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. WICKED

(2 hrs 45 mins) The long-running musical imagines Oz as a land of strife, where a young, green-hued girl named Elphaba is branded the Wicked Witch of the West. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929.

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(Previews begin May 4, opens May 23, closes June 11) It’s Halloween, and Miranda (Amber Tamblyn in her New York theater debut) is a lost soul deeply in debt and on the run from a date who may be out to kill her. Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., btw Irving Pl. & Union Sq. E., 212.353.0303. '(55(1 %52:1 6(&5(7

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(Previews begin May 18, opens June 5) Matthew Perry, best-known as Chandler in the long-running TV sitcom “Friends,� has written and stars in a new comedy about four flawed, troubled and damaged people. MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel

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(Closes May 14) (1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) In Martin Sherman’s intergenerational gay love story, an expat pianist living in London (Harvey Fierstein) meets a younger lawyer through an internet dating service. Does their relationship have a future? The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl., 212.967.7555.

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(In previews, opens May 4, closes May 27) The revival of the Stephen Sondheim/ John Weidman musical about Commodore Perry’s 1853 mission to Japan and the westernization of the East

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(May 2-June 11) From the producer of “Sleep No More� comes this new immersive and environmental storytelling experience located under The High Line. Suitable for audiences 18 and over. 450 W. 14th St., btw Washington St. & 10th Ave. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

The Public Theater’s summer season of free Shakespeare in Central Park kicks off this month. May 23-June 18: “Julius Caesar.� Free tickets are distributed, two per person, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on the day of the performance and by random mobile lottery on the TodayTix app, also on the day of the performance. Delacorte Theater in Central Park, entrance at Central Park West & W. 81st St., 212.539.8500.

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(up to 3 hrs) Mask-wearing audiences wander at will and at their own pace through a 100,000-square-foot environment—an abandoned 1930s luxury hotel—eavesdropping 804: + !2;. on scenes and characters that conjure up Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.� The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 866.811.4111. SPAMILTON

(1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) If you can’t get tickets to Broadway’s biggest hit (“Hamilton�), this spoof is the

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Shows next best thing. The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., btw Columbus Ave. & Broadway, 212.362.2590.

“Vibrant, playful and infectious.

A LOVE LETTER TO NEW YORK CITY.” – The Star-Ledger

SWEENEY TODD

Photos: Joan Marcus & Cristobal Vivar

(2 hrs 45 mins) The Tooting Arts Club revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical creates a working pie-shop environment in which bloodthirsty barber Sweeney Todd wreaks vengeance and Mrs. Lovett, his partner in crime, bakes “the worst pies in London.” Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., at Seventh Ave. So., 866.811.4111.

DANCE+MUSIC

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

(May 15-July 8) The revered company pirouettes into Lincoln Center for its annual spring season. Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. CARNEGIE HALL

The 2016-2017 season is the venerable concert hall’s 126th. Highlights: May 4: Yefim Bronfman, piano. May 7: Emerson String Quartet and Maurizio Pollini, piano. May 9: The Philadelphia Orchestra. May 19: Murray Perahia, piano. May 21: Maurizio Pollini, piano. May 31: The MET Orchestra. Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800.

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The creative producing entity presents diverse programs of music performed by leading musicians. Highlights: May 26 at Carnegie Hall: “Celebration & Reflection.” May 28 at Carnegie Hall: Brahms’ Requiem. May 29 at David Geffen Hall: “With Strength & Joy.” May 30 at Carnegie Hall: Ian Gindes, piano. Carnegie Hall, Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800; David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.721.6500.

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Shows panies from the United States and abroad. Highlights: May 2-7: LimĂłn Dance Company. May 9-14: Richmond Ballet. May 16-28: Parsons Dance. 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. METROPOLITAN OPERA

The 2016-2017 season comes to an end on May 13. Highlights: May 1, 5, 9, 13 (matinee): “Der Rosenkavalier.â€? May 2, 6 (matinee), 10, 13 (evening): “Cyrano de Bergerac.â€? May 3, 6 (evening), 11: “Don Giovanni.â€? May 4, 8, 12: “Der Fliegende Holländer.â€? Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. NEW YORK CITY BALLET

AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO

(Thru May 28) One of the world’s most distinguished ballet companies presents classic, contemporary and new works in repertory during its spring 2017 season. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC

New York’s preeminent orchestra marks its 175th anniversary and the final season of Alan Gilbert as its music director. Concerts: May 3-6, 9, 11, 12-13, 19-20, 23, 25-27. David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. THE TOWN HALL

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Food Porter House Bar & Grill An impressive seafood, caviar and raw bar selection complements a variety of lamb, veal and USDA 28-day dry-aged beef choices served in a sleek haunt, with seasonal specialties like the LaFrieda-Urbani black truffle burger (left). The dish consists of a braised Pat LaFrieda short ribs patty, custom-blended with Urbani black truffles, topped with fontina cheese and red onion jam, and served on a brioche roll. L & D (daily). $$$$ 10 Columbus Cir., 4th fl., btw W. 58th & W. 59th sts., 212.823.9500.

CATCH

Seafood. “Top Chef” Season 3 winner Hung Huynh creates a seafood-centric menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences—broken into categories such as “rolled” (sushi roll with lobster, kiwi, pickled jalapeño and spicy mango), “cold” (salmon belly carpaccio) and “big fish” (crispy whole snapper)—in a warm, expansive space with copper, marble and wood details. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 21 Ninth Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.392.5978. MORIMOTO

Contemporary Japanese. “ Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto slices and dices gourmet sushi rolls, tempura, sashimi and other elaborate taste sensations in a casually chic setting. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ 88 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.8883. SALINAS

Spanish. Catalan and Coastal Mediterranean fare focuses on salt-brined seafood and tender meats. D (nightly). $$$ 136 Ninth Ave., btw W. 18th & W. 19th sts., 212.776.1990. SCARPETTA

Italian. This restaurant offers a regional Italian menu combining the simplicity of Italy’s cucina rustica with the

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refined flavors of fine cuisine. Top-quality ingredients are utilized in such dishes as short ribs and bone marrow agnolotti and branzino with clams and ramp vinaigrette. D (nightly). $$$ 355 W. 14th St., at Ninth Ave., 212.691.0555.

EAST VILLAGE

BOULTON & WATT

American. Named after the two great minds behind the steam engine, this establishment serves housemade duck ravioli, vegetarian “spaghetti and meatballs” (spaghetti squash and eggplant “meatballs”), and a variety of pickles in a rustic space with a steampunk decor (aged mechanical parts, bronze busts and exposed brick). L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 5 Ave. A, at E. Houston St., 646.490.6004. BRINDLE ROOM

Contemporary American. Salmon tartare or duck confit poutine can start off a meal of pan-roasted salmon or blackened pork loin. The spot is known for its steakhouse burger, topped with caramelized onions and American cheese. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 277 E. 10th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.529.9702. MIGHTY QUINN’S

Southern Barbecue. Combining the best barbecue methods

from Texas and the Carolinas, this casual American eatery serves up smoked sausage, spareribs, brisket, pulled pork and wings that can be paired with baked beans, buttermilk broccoli salad with bacon, and sweet potato casserole with maple syrup and pecans. L & D (daily). $$ 103 Second Ave., at E. 6th St., 212.677.3733.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT+ LOWER MANHATTAN

CIPRIANI WALL STREET

Italian. Inside a building with monolithic Greek columns, guests dine on Italian classics—such as spinach sage ravioli and veal milanese— while sipping signature bellinis. B, L & D (M-F). $$$$ 55 Wall St., btw William & Hanover sts., 212.699.4099; and one other NYC location. COWGIRL SEA HORSE

Mexican/Southern. This South Street Seaport eatery serves a mixture of Mexican and Southern comfort food, such as French toast rolled in Cap’n Crunch cereal and deep-fried. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 259 Front St., at Dover St., 212.608.7873. FRAUNCES TAVERN

American. Founded in 1762, the historic locale, where Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his officers, features down-home comfort foods, such as smoked

haddock chowder, roasted half chicken with duck fat parsnips, and linguine with shrimp, crab and squid. L (MF), D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.968.1776. NOBU DOWNTOWN

Japanese. Renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s crown jewel has a new home in FiDi. Dishes include yellowtail with jalapeño and black cod with miso, while brand-new menu additions range from bigeye tuna tataki with truffle eryngii mushrooms to uni oil yaki. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ 195 Broadway, btw Vesey & Fulton sts., 212.219.0500. NOBU FIFTY SEVEN Japanese. The flagship’s grandiose Uptown sister. L & D (daily). $$$$ 40 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000. THE WOOLY PUBLIC

Contemporary American. Grilled bacon “steak” and blistered Shishito peppers are a few of the offerings at this full-service restaurant and cocktail bar in the historic Woolworth Building. L (MF), D (M-Sa). $$ 9 Barclay St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.571.2930.

GREENWICH VILLAGE+ WEST VILLAGE

BLEECKER STREET PIZZA

Italian. The owner’s grandmother’s recipe for the Nonna

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an off broadway hit since 1944

Food Maria pie—fresh mozzarella, basil and marinara sauce— has been the highlight at this corner shop specializing in Tuscan-style thin-crust pizza since its opening in 2004. Choose from a plethora of domestic and international craft beers to enjoy when dining in. L & D (daily). $ 69 Seventh Ave. So., at Bleecker St., 212.924.4466. CHEFS CLUB COUNTER

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patsy’s italian restaurant A New York landmark made famous by Frank Sinatra

Our only location is

236 W. 56th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019

(212) 247-3491 patsy’s italian restaurant PatsysItalRest

enjoy the classic taste of patsy’s at home Patsy’s 100% All-Natural Pasta Sauces

bustling counter-service space introduces “fine-fast” dining, offering guests the opportunity to try rotating dishes conceptualized by world-renowned chefs (i.e., Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Magnus Hansson) and brought to fruition by the Chefs Club team in the restaurant’s open kitchen. B, L & D (daily). $$ 62 Spring St., at Lafayette St., 646.780.5456. KESTE PIZZA & VINO

Italian. Salads and panini accompany 43 artisanal-style wood-fired pizzas, served in a brick-walled space; gluten-free options. L & D (daily). $$$ 271 Bleecker St., btw Jones and Cornelia sts., 212.243.1500. SEVILLA RESTAURANT AND BAR

Spanish. Open 365 days a year, this local favorite, with gold leather banquettes and white tablecloths, has been family-run since 1941. The cozy spot is known for its genteel service, large tapas menu, seafood paella and guava with cream cheese dessert. L & D (daily). $$ 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189.

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AMOR CUBANO

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Cuban. Brick walls, wooden fans, colorful paintings and a straw-covered bar set the scene for flavorful dishes, such as ropa vieja (shredded skirt steak braised in garlic sauce and served in a plantain chip bowl), homemade chicken noodle soup and marinated whole fried red snapper. L

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Food (M-Sa), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). $$ 2018 Third Ave., at E. 111th St., 212.996.1220. BLVD BISTRO

Soul Food. In an Uptown town house, the flavors of Creole and Southern regions are prepared with classic French technique (Cajun rib eye, seven-cheese macaroni topped with apple-smoked bacon, fried turkey meat loaf). B (Sa), L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 239 Lenox Ave., at W. 122nd St., 212.678.6200. OLIVE GARDEN

Italian/American. NYC’s newest Olive Garden location offers its unlimited soup, salad and bread sticks to start the meal and appetizers such as crispy chicken ravioli supremo and classic stuffed mushrooms. Unlimited pasta dishes, such as lasagna or spaghetti with meat sauce, start at $11.99. L & D (daily). $$ 100 W. 125th St., at Malcolm X Blvd., 917.534.7937; 2 Times Sq., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.333.3254; 92-10 59th Ave., at 92nd St., Elmhurst, Queens, 718.458.0549; 505 Gateway Dr., Brooklyn, 718.348.1071. STREETBIRD ROTISSERIE

Soul Food. Celebrity chef

Marcus Samuelsson cooks up soul food (red velvet waffles with chicken and bourbon maple syrup) in an open space accented with vibrant art by Cey Adams, Anthony Vasquez and others. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd., btw W. 115th & W. 116th sts., 212.206.2557.

LITTLE ITALY+ CHINATOWN

DA NICO

Italian. Northern and Southern Italian specialties at this restaurant, which has served members of the New York Yankees, include pesto gnocchi, stuffed grilled lobster and eggplant rigatoni. L & D (daily). $$ 164 Mulberry St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.343.1212.

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Food NOM WAH TEA PARLOR

Chinese. Famous for homemade lotus and red bean paste that accompanies many of its dishes, this local favorite also serves classic steamed and fried dim sum, such as shrimp and snow pea dumplings, fried cruller rice rolls and Shanghai-style soup buns. L & D (daily). $$ 13 Doyer St., btw Bowery & Pell St., 212.962.6047. PHO BANG

Vietnamese. Traditional vermicelli and pho entrées fill the menu, as well as lemongrass-simmered beef and carrot stew, seafood and rice in a clay pot, and spicy and sour shrimp. L & D (daily). $ 157 Mott St., btw Grand & Broome sts.,212.966.3797.

LOWER EAST SIDE

BACARO

Drew Nieporent & The Myriad Restaurant Group Invite You to “Eat Downtown!” Great American Food & Wine 375 Greenwich St. | 212-941-3900 Winner of the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 2002

Modern European Dining 239 West Broadway | 212-219-2777 WINNER! Best New Restaurant in America 2015 James Beard Awards

Italian. Chef/owner Frank DeCarlo’s romantic Venetianstyle pub delivers flavorful small plates and pastas, as well as a lengthy wine list. D (Tu-Su). $$ 136 Division St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 212.941.5060. CLANCEY

Contemporary American. Located just off Delancey on Clinton Street—hence the name—this new restaurant and specialty cocktail and craft beer bar has inventive dishes, such as Yesterday Lo Mein (fresh cold noodles with crispy hot pork belly) and shrimp and grits (white speckled grits, special oils and shrimp). An eclectic drinks list is highlighted by the frozen Moscow mule. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 79 Clinton St., btw Suffolk & Attorney sts., 917.388.3575. IVAN RAMEN

Asian. Soup noodles are the Award-Winning New Style Japanese NEW LOCATION!

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195 Broadway | 212-219-0500

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star at Ivan Orkins’ shrine to the dish, where pickled daikon, whipped edamame hummus or pork meatballs can precede a piping bowl of ramen. L & D (daily). $ 25 Clinton St., btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 646.678.3859.

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Food MIDTOWN EAST

AMMA

Indian. Owner Anju Sharma pays tribute to an Indian mother’s kitchen at this authentic eatery, which features classic homestyle dishes, such as farm-raised Madras chicken and tandoor-grilled lamb chops. Starters include whipped edamame hummus, and main courses like chicken paittan are served with naan, rice and vegetables. L & D (daily). $$ 246 E. 51st St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.644.8330. DAVIO’S

Steak House. Since the original location opened in Boston in 1985, this restaurant has set up shop throughout the East Coast, serving a menu of Northern Italian dishes, from handmade pastas to steak and seafood. B & D (daily), L (M-F). $$$ 447 Lexington Ave., btw E. 44th & E. 45th sts., 212.661.4810. PERSHING SQUARE

American. Nestled underneath the overpass directly across from Grand Central Terminal, this bustling café and bar is known for its all-day breakfast (Belgian waffles) and brasserie fare (steamed mussels with Dijon mustard). B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 90 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.286.9600.

MURRAY HILL

LE PARISIEN BISTROT

French. Comfort food for Francophiles includes dishes such as braised duck with cassoulet beans and rainbow trout over Pinot Noir risotto in a space with classic French charm. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 163 E. 33rd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.889.5489.

THE WATER CLUB

American. Spectacular views of the East River provide a romantic atmosphere in which to dine on North American hard-shell lobster, grilled branzino, filet mignon and rack of lamb, among other savory dishes. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Su). $$$ 500 E. 30th St., at the East River, 212.683.3333.

ROCKEFELLER CENTER

OCEANA

Seafood. Executive Chef Ben Pollinger’s global menu tackles fish from every angle, from taro-wrapped dorade to a raw bar to whole stuffed wild striped bass served family style. B & L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ McGraw-Hill Building, 120 W. 49th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.759.5941. NYY STEAK

Steak House. The upscale

TED’S MONTANA GRILL

American. Designed to exude a turn-of-the-last-century Montana sensibility (mahogany paneling and pressed-tin ceilings), the grill honoring media mogul Ted Turner specializes in custom bison burgers, bison meat loaf and bison pot roast. L & D (daily). $$ Time-Life Building, 110 W. 51st St., at Sixth Ave., 212.245.5220.

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LADURÉE

French. Guests can pick up

joint also offers massive calzones, pastas and sandwiches. L & D (daily). $$ 517 Third Ave., btw E. 34th & E. 35th sts., 212.683.3933.

macarons from the retail counter or indulge in tea service and French-inflected fare such as foie gras in this ornately decorated Parisianstyle café with a ceiling

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TIMES SQ

127 43 ST AT B’WAY

restaurant owned by the New York Yankees has three locations—including in the Yankees’ ballpark—and features USDA prime dry-aged beef, fresh seafood and other dishes by Executive Chef John Schafer. Business attire recommended. L & D (daily). $$$ 7 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.307.7910; 1 E. 161st St., at River Ave., Bronx, 646.977.8325.

SAUCE

Italian. This old-school pizza

LUNCH & DINNER DAILY

Ravioli de Portobello

100 W. 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (917) 534-7937 • olivegarden.com

Food fresco. B, L & D (daily). $$$ 398 W. Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 646.392.7868. LOVELY DAY

Thai. Classic Thai dishes (curried chicken and vegetables over brown rice, fiery noodles with shrimp) as well as Irish breakfast options are served amid cozy red leather booths and light-colored wooden walls. Small and large dishes available. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 196 Elizabeth St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.925.3310. THE MUSKET ROOM

Contemporary New Zealand.

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396 West Broadway 646.392.7868 | laduree.com

FEED YOUR CUBAN SIDE. Extraordinary Cuban Cuisine. Awesome cocktails. Great vibe.

The evolution of Cuban CuisineÂŽ

In a sleek, bright and modern setting—white plank ceilings, distressed brick walls, wood-and-blue-leather seating—Chef Matt Lambert channels his New Zealand upbringing in dishes such as red doe “with flavors of gin� and quail with cherries, bread sauce and roasted onions. D (nightly). $$ 265 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.219.0764.

THEATER DISTRICT+ HELL’S KITCHEN

GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR

American. The big and bold flavors of television personality Guy Fieri are on a menu that includes such dishes as buttermilk-brined chicken tenders coated in crunchy, crushed pretzels and creamy mac ‘n’ cheese. L & D (daily). $$ 220 W. 44th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.532.4897. HB BURGER

American. Diners enjoy specialty burgers, housemade sodas, milk shakes, egg creams and “the world’s smallest hot fudge sundae.� L & D (daily). $$ 127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848.

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HEARTLAND BREWERY & CHOPHOUSE

American. Handcrafted beers, housemade sodas and a hearty steakhouse menu,

including free-range bison burgers. L & D (daily). $$ 127 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. HOOTERS

Contemporary American. It’s not just about the eats at this casual national chain—it’s about the high-spirited staff. Hooters Girls, who serve up comfort food (several varieties of chicken wings, ribs and burgers), in a wood-paneled space. L & D (daily). $$ 155 W. 33rd St., btw Sixth and Seventh aves., 212.695.9580. PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Italian. This friendly family-run restaurant, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra, specializes in authentic Neapolitan cuisine. An all-day menu includes linguine puttanesca and a trio of ravioli. L & D (daily). $$ 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. UTSAV INDIAN BAR & GRILL

Indian. There is a cozy bar and outdoor seating on the lower level and, on the upper level, elegant decor and floor-toceiling windows, where you can enjoy savory traditional Indian flavors. L & D (daily). $$$ 1185 Sixth Ave., entrance on W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.575.2525. VICTOR’S CAFÉ

Cuban. Island classics—ropa vieja (shredded Black Angus in tomato sauce, salted with pepper and onions), adobo-marinated prime beef tenderloin over fire-roasted pepper and Creole jumbo shrimp—in a colorful dining room with palm trees. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$ 236 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.586.7714.

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Contemporary European. This space, which once housed

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Food Montrachet and Corton, serves up inventive Modern European cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in a relaxed setting with warm lighting and cozy banquettes. L (F), D (M-Sa). $$$$ 239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. BOULEY

French/American. Chef and restaurateur David Bouley serves his renowned cuisine at this sophisticated establishment. Offerings include blue kale and sheep‘s milk gnocchi, chicken “en cocotte” and organic Long Island duck. L & D (M-Sa). $$$$ 163 Duane St., at Hudson St., 212.964.2525. TRIBECA GRILL

Contemporary American. The famed Robert De Niro/Drew Nieporent collaboration offers robust American fare and a 20,000-bottle list in a historic former warehouse with high ceilings, exposed brick and a warm vibe. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). $$$ 375 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900.

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EL PORRÓN

Spanish. Traditional and original dishes include paella prepared in the traditional manner “from scratch” and veal meatballs simmered in a leek, carrot, celery and tomato stew, garnished with slivered almonds. L & D (daily). $$$ 1123 First Ave., btw E. 61st & E. 62nd sts., 212.207.8349. GRÜNAUER BISTRO

Austrian. Traditional Austrian/ Viennese dishes such as Tafelspitz (root vegetables, creamed spinach, rösti potato, apple horseradish), complemented by an Austrian wine list and live piano music Th-Sa 9:30 pm. D (M-Sa). $$$ 1578 First Ave., at E. 82nd St., 212.988.1077. LEXINGTON CANDY SHOP

American/Diner. This old-

school luncheonette is best known for its traditional

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diner menu and fresh egg creams. B, L & D (daily). $$ 1226 Lexington Ave., at E. 83rd St., 212.288.0057. SUGAR FACTORY

Contemporary American. Diners mix savory and sweet at Sugar Factory, where choices run the gamut from chocolate-covered popcorn waffle cone ice cream shakes to housemade monster burgers. B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 1991 Broadway, btw W. 67th & W. 68th sts., 212.414.8700; 835 Washington St., btw Little W. 12th & W. 13th sts., 212.414.8700; 700 Eighth Ave., btw W. 44th & W. 45th sts., 646.954.5411.

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Serving up the best Spanish food NYC can offer since 1941 in the heart of Greenwich village.

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Contemporary American, Wine Bar. NYC’s only Finger Lakesbased wine bar offers more than 50 wines by the glass. The food menu has housemade specialties like crab and avocado dip and grilled watermelon salad, as well as mussels in four housemade broths. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$ 112-04 Queens Blvd., at 75th Rd., Forest Hills, Queens, 718.880.1478. THE QUEENS KICKSHAW

Contemporary American. The specialty—spruced-up grilled cheese sandwiches—gets the royal treatment at this Astoria-favorite hosting live music on the weekends. B, L & D (daily). $$ 40-17 Broadway, at 41st St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.0913. THE RIVER CAFÉ

American. This Michelinstarred DUMBO fixture offers panoramic views of the New York City skyline. Gruyère popovers, Gianduja pancakes, wagyu steak tartare and poached Nova Scotia lobster highlight the generous, rotating menu. Jackets required after 4 pm; ties preferred. B (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$$ 1 Water St., at Old Fulton St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718.522.5200.

1185 Avenue of the Americas. Enter at 46th St. btw 6th & 7th aves | 212.575.2525 | www.utsavny.com This bi-level restaurant in the heart of Times Square, offers an inventive Indian menu, a cozy lounge and lovely outdoor seating.

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Shop ID Menswear This Liberty-print, six-panel trucker cap is just one of several colorful pieces from the Brooklyn Hat Co.’s Summer 2017 Urban Essentials collection sold at this Brooklyn store. It also comes in several patterns, but this is the only one that lets you wear your Brooklyn pride. Additionally, the store carries bow ties, jewelry, accessories, outerwear, shirts and shoes, in popular brands like Happy Socks and Persol. 232 Bedford Ave., btw N. 4th & N. 5th sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.590.0790.

ACCESSORIES+ FOOTWEAR

BARTON PERREIRA

This California-based brand creates design-driven eyewear for men and women. 42 E. 66th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.628.2013. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA

Feminine footwear and quirky accessories attract celebrities like Katy Perry and Beyoncé. 22 E. 65th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.744.1842.

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JACK ROGERS

Browse 100-plus styles of embellished and embroidered leather shoes for men and women. 1198 Madison Ave., btw E. 87th & E. 88th sts., 212.259.0588. SHOE PARLOR

Men and women can find footwear for any occasion, whether a party or hiking. 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 866.446.9259.

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ÁGI BROOKS

Classic jackets, blouses, tunics and bags inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Age. 192 Spring St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.431.4717. CLOAK & DAGGER NYC

Vintage and designer pieces, accessories and an apothecary with perfumes, nail varnishes and bath products.

334 E. 9th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.673.0500.

site. 15 Mercer St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 212.391.6969.

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VERONICA BEARD

A gallery-style boutique of upscale, curated womenswear, shoes and accessories. 185 Mulberry St., btw Broome & Kenmare sts., 212.625.3380.

Elevated sportswear for women, including the brand’s signature Dickey jacket. 988 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 646.930.4746.

GROWN & SEWN

Straight and skinny-fit khakis for men anchor a collection that includes bags, belts, boots and shirts. 116 Franklin St., btw Church St. & W. Broadway, 917.686.2964. MY.SUIT

Men can customize suits, choosing styling, jackets and more. 360 Madison Ave., btw E. 45th & E. 46th sts., 646.214.5999; and two other NYC locations. NU NEW YORK

Sophisticated apparel in basic colors and eye-catching prints that flatter women of all sizes. 827 Broadway, btw E. 12th & E. 13th sts., 212.477.7377; and three other NYC locations. A SECOND CHANCE

Designer items—think: Chanel and Louis Vuitton—at deep discounts. 155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155; and one other NYC location. (3X1)

Custom denim in trendy styles for men and women— produced and tailored on-

STRAND BOOKSTORE

New, used, out-of-print and rare books are in this legendary literary warehouse, which also hosts book signings and readings. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452.

DEPT. STORES+ CENTERS

BOOKS

BARNEYS NEW YORK

Over 14,000 French and English titles by authors from 30 French-speaking countries. 972 Fifth Ave., at 79th St., 212.650.0070.

Luxe couture for men and women from top designers, plus shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900; and three other NYC locations.

ALBERTINE

HOUSING WORKS BOOKSTORE CAFE

Used books, a café, live events and workshops keep visitors busy; proceeds go directly to helping those living with HIV/ AIDS. 126 Crosby St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.334.3324.

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Designer labels, accessories and cosmetics for men and women in this iconic New York department store. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300.

KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORE

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Over 150,000 books, guidebooks, art books and periodicals on topics related to Japan and Japanese culture. 1073 Sixth Ave., btw W. 41st & W. 42nd sts., 212.869.1700.

A fashion hub since the late 19th century, with designer clothes, jewelry, handbags, accessories, shoes and more. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000; and two other NYC locations.

RIZZOLI BOOKSTORE

This bookstore, for some 50 years, a leading independent bookseller, has Fornasetti wallpaper and shelves of illustrated art books, nonfiction, children’s books and more. 1133 Broadway, at W. 26th St., 212.759.2424.

BROOKFIELD PLACE

The shopping center boasts high-end apparel and accessories brands for all ages, along with bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. 230 Vesey St., btw Liberty & West sts., 212.978.1698.

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LORD & TAYLOR

Contemporary and classic clothing and accessories for all ages from over 400 brands at the oldest specialty store in the U.S. 424 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. MACY’S HERALD SQUARE

This flagship of the country’s largest department store company spans a city block of clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty items, furniture and cookware. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400.

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ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOPS

This underground complex boasts over 100 shops with the latest in fashion, books, entertainment, jewelry, shoes, souvenirs and beauty. W. 48th to W. 51st sts., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.6868. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

A luxury department store carrying designer apparel, accessories, home decor, cosmetics and fragrances. 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH

Discounted designer fashions for men and women, plus a large selection of shoes, bags and accessories. 125 E. 57th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 212.634.0730; and three other NYC locations.

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THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE

This retail and dining complex features over 40 stores, the world-class Restaurant and Bar Collection, and an atrium with an impressive view of Central Park. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300.

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This shopping center features a stellar lineup, including John Varvatos, Kit & Ace, L.K. Bennett and Roberto Coin. 185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982.

GIFTS+HOME

A.I. FRIEDMAN

For over 85 years, this store has stocked art supplies, frames, stationery, sketchbooks, coloring books and more. 44 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.243.9000. AERO

A selection of antique and vintage furniture, as well as designer Thomas O’Brien’s own lighting, home and bathroom pieces. 200 Lexington Ave., btw E. 32nd & E. 33rd sts., 212.966.1500. AUTHENTIQUES PAST AND PRESENT

This small shop stocks vintage home goods, accessories, artwork and other antiques. 255 W. 18th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.675.2179. CENTRAL CELLARS

This wine and liquor store, directly across from Track 17 in Grand Central Terminal, offers bottles from around the world. 89 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.687.1300. GRACIOUS HOME

Designer home and hardware items, including bed linens, bath decor, lighting and kitchen appliances. 1210 Third Ave., at E. 70th St., 212.517.6300. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM STORE

Merchandise includes posters, books, apparel, jewelry and gifts. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 800.329.6109. JONATHAN ADLER

Sixties-mod furniture and home goods from the interior-design icon. 53 Greene St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.941.8950; and four other NYC lcoations.

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ROGER DUBUIS

A shop for paraphernalia inspired by the candies, such as T-shirts and candy dispensers. 1600 Broadway, btw W. 48th & W. 49th sts., 212.295.3850.

This luxury watch retailer combines traditional manufacturing techniques with avant-garde design in highend timepieces for men and women. 545 Madison Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.651.3773.

MOMA DESIGN STORE

Cutting-edge designs for the home, office and body, plus gadgets, toys and jewelry— selected by the Museum of Modern Art’s curatorial staff. 44 W 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.767.1050; and one other NYC location. THE SHOP AT NBC STUDIOS

Shop for merchandise from hit NBC shows, such as “Today,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers” and “The Tonight Show.” 30 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 49th St., 212.664.2754. STARBRIGHT FLORAL DESIGN

Over 500 types of flora, including rare blossoms, as well as chocolates and gift baskets. Event-planning and shipping are available. 140 W. 26th St., Studio 201, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 800.520.8999.

JEWELRY

ALISON LOU

The designer’s signature first collection is a playful one—bee and happy-face stud earrings and cry-baby signet rings. 20 E. 69th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.327.0900 THE CLAY POT

This award-winning shop features pieces from over 75 artists and designers. 22 Spring St., btw Elizabeth & Mott sts., 800.989.3579; and one other NYC location. MARTINIQUE JEWELERS

This fine jeweler offers Alex and Ani bangles, a Pandora boutique with exclusive charms, the Thomas Sabo collection, and timeless diamond and 18-karat gold pieces. Watch batteries and jewelry repair are also available. 750 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th and W. 50th sts., 212.262.7600.

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TIFFANY & CO.

The world-famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all wrapped in signature robin’segg blue boxes. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000; and two other NYC locations. WEMPE JEWELERS

Fifth Avenue’s only official Rolex dealer also carries brands such as JaegerLeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Baume & Mercier, plus jewelry that includes 18-karat gold earrings, diamond rings, silver charms, pearl necklaces, cameos and precious gems. 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000.

SPECIAL SERVICES

EAST MIDTOWN PARTNERSHIP

The East Midtown Partnership’s Passport gives cardholders access to deals at a multitude of Midtown restaurants, shops, art dealers, spas and fitness centers 212.813.0030. FAMILY CARE OPTIONS, INC.

This licensed, bonded and insured company connects travelers to babysitters, nannies, eldercare providers, dog walkers and pet caregivers. 212.748.8377.

SPORTING GOODS

ADIDAS ORIGINALS

The brand’s offshoot specializes in streetwear and variations of its classic looks. 115 Spring St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.966.0954. NHL POWERED BY REEBOK

The National Hockey League flagship offers jerseys, footwear and merchandise for all 30 pro teams, visits from

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Central Cellars has a wide variety of wines and liquors and specializes and carries Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.

Shop players and an NHL-themed Starbucks. 1185 Sixth Ave., at W. 47th St., 212.221.6375. SWEATY BETTY

The British fitness brand offers fashionable athleticwear for women. 1153 Madison Ave., at E. 85th St., 212.320.9724; and two other NYC locations.

TECH+MUSIC

ADORAMA

Electronics and equipment, including lenses, 3-D stereo cameras, tripods, polarizing filters and darkroom accessories. 42 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.741.0063. B&H PHOTO, VIDEO & PRO AUDIO

One-stop shopping for the newest technology at discount prices. 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 800.221.5743. SONY SQUARE

This showroom allows shoppers to interact with products, including audio devices, gaming systems, TVs and more. 25 Madison Ave., at E. 25th St., 212.833.8800.

TOYS+GAMES

AMERICAN GIRL PLACE NEW YORK

This shop offers historic and contemporary doll collections, doll accessories, matching doll-and-girl clothing, and a complete line of American Girl books. Within the store are a restaurant and a doll hair salon. 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. MIDTOWN COMICS

Thousands of graphic novels, trade paperbacks and back issues. 200 W. 40th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.302.8192; and two other NYC locations. NINTENDOÂŽ WORLD

An interactive gaming paradise featuring Nintendo Wii kiosks, demos, branded merchandise, exclusive items and the latest video games. 10 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 48th St., 646.459.0800.

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Pace Gallery A leading contemporary art gallery, with 10 locations around the world, including three in New York City, Pace represents a Who’s Who of artists, from Chuck Close and David Hockney to the estates of Louise Nevelson and Sol LeWitt. “Calder: Constellations,” an important exhibition of carved wooden sculptures made by gallery favorite Alexander Calder in the 1940s (left), is on view at Pace’s Midtown space thru June 30. Open Tu-Sa. 32 E. 57th St., btw Park and Madison aves., 212.421.3292.

ART GALLERIES

ACQUAVELLA GALLERIES

Nineteenth-, 20th- and 21st-century paintings and sculpture from such masters as Cézanne, Degas, Rothko, Lucian Freud and Damien Loeb. Open M-Sa. 18 E. 79th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.734.6300. DAVID TUNICK, INC.

Specialist in old-master and modern works on paper, including prints and drawings by Rembrandt, Goya, Rowlandson, Delacroix and Picasso. Open M-F. 13 E. 69th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.570.0090. J.N. BARTFIELD GALLERIES

American Western, sporting and wildlife paintings and bronzes. Open M-F. 60 W. 55th St., 5th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.245.8890. JUNE KELLY GALLERY

Abstract, figurative and contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics and photography by midcareer artists. Open Tu-Sa. 166 Mercer St., 3rd fl., btw Prince & Houston sts., 212.226.1660. THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER

More than 100 established galleries on three levels offer an encyclopedic selection of antiques, fine art, decorative accessories, silver and jewelry

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from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Open daily. 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. 303 GALLERY

Contemporary art by established artists, such as multimedia artist Doug Aitken, painter Sue Williams and sculptor Eva Rothschild. Open Tu-Sa. 555 W. 21st St., at 11th Ave., 212.255.1121.

ART MUSEUMS

BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Permanent collections include ancient Egyptian and contemporary American art. Open W-Su. 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. COOPER HEWITT

Located in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, this Smithsonian museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design. Open daily. 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. THE FRICK COLLECTION

The Henry Clay Frick mansion houses one of the world’s most magnificent collections of old-master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts. Open Tu-Su. Children under 10 not admitted. 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM

One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structure is the repository for world-class art and exhibitions. Open M-W, F-Su. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. THE JEWISH MUSEUM

Archaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, photographs, works on paper and art exhibitions explore Jewish diversity and culture. Open M-Tu, Th-Su. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill this encyclopedic museum. Open daily. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

Initially the private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan, the facility now houses a collection of rare and priceless books, manuscripts, drawings and prints. Open Tu-Su. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

A treasure house of 20th-century art also contains a sculp-

ture garden and an extensive film collection. Open daily. 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK

The elegant town-house museum is dedicated to 20th-century German and Austrian fine and decorative art and design. Open M, ThSu. Children under 12 not admitted, children 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. NEW MUSEUM

Exhibitions of cutting-edge art in a variety of mediums by American and international artists. Open Tu-Su. 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

More than 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square feet of outdoor exhibition space are devoted to temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection of American art and artists. Open M, W-Su. 99 Gansevoort St., btw Greenwich & West sts., 212.570.3600.

SPECIAL SHOWS

ART NEW YORK / CONTEXT NEW YORK

(May 3-7) The sister fairs, which share 170,000 square feet of exhibition space on

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Art Pier 94, present art from more than 150 galleries representing as many as 1,200 emerging, midcareer and cutting-edge artists from 50 countries. Pier 94, 12th Ave., at W. 55th St., 800.376.5850. FRIEZE NEW YORK

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(May 5-7) International art galleries and exhibitors present museum-quality displays of modern and contemporary works by emerging and iconic artists in a purpose-built structure on an island in the East River. Randall’s Island, 212.463.7488. KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE

(May 2-June 1) Eighteen top interior designers and architects transform a fourstory, neo-Georgian-style 1905 town house into a showcase for trendsetting ideas for the home, with room after room of fine furnishings, art and technology. Open daily. 125 E. 65th St., btw Lexington & Park aves. 1:54 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR

(May 5-7) Nineteen galleries from the United States, Europe and Africa showcase African and African diaspora artists. Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St., btw Van Brunt & Conover sts., Red Hook, Brooklyn, 718.596.3001. TEFAF NEW YORK SPRING

(May 4-8) The international art fair, with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art and design, makes its New York debut. Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., at E. 67th St., 212.370.2501. WASHINGTON SQUARE OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT

(May 27-29) A jury of fellow artists select the paintings, photographs, sculptures and crafts displayed and for sale in the biannual show on the sidewalks of Greenwich Village. University Pl., btw Waverly Pl. & E. 16th St., 212.982.6255.

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Scene Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Sleek furnishings, low lighting, talented performers and a stunning stage backdrop of the glittering Manhattan skyline have helped define this intimate club since it opened its doors in 2004. Late-night emerging artists sessions Tu-Sa 11:15 pm. Highlights: May 3-6: The Cookers. May 11-14: Juilliard Jazz Orchestra: “Music of Duke Ellington.” May 16-21, 23-28: Bill Charlap Trio. Dinner and cocktails served nightly. Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Cir., Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.258.9595.

This whiskey-lover’s dream houses more than 275 whiskeys, with a long list of house cocktails to complement the extensive list of liquors. Try a whiskey flight with a meal of beer-brined half chicken and finish up with a “happy ending,” the bar’s signature shot and drink combo. 247 W. 30th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.967.1070. BOOBIE TRAP

The name sounds punny, but it holds some truth. This joint in Brooklyn’s burgeoning Bushwick neighborhood features beer taps that protrude from a mannequin’s breasts. The atmosphere is divey-chic, with mismatched chairs, brightly colored lights, board games and breast-themed coloring books. Don’t expect fancy cocktails, but do expect cheap barbecue. 308 Bleecker St., at Irving Ave., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 347.240.9105. COPPER & OAK

A Lower East Side liquor-lover’s haven offering well over 200 brandies, more than 500 whiskeys, 50 tequilas, 40-plus rums, and a small but rotating food menu of snacks and sandwiches, including Texas-style pulled pork on baguette and a French hot dog. 157 Allen St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.460.5545.

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TRIBECA COMEDY LOUNGE

Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s first bar offers Southern-style bites and a craft cocktail menu, while specials, such as flasks of punch, can be enjoyed at happy hour. 271 11th Ave., btw W. 27th & W. 28th sts., 212.981.6188.

Situated beneath a restaurant serving brick-oven pizza, calamari and other homestyle Italian favorites, this brick-walled, candlelit and casually elegant room often showcases stand-up comedians from “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central, “Conan” and others. 22 Warren St., btw Broadway & Church St., 646.504.5653.

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COMEDY CELLAR

The Greenwich Village spot has been home to aspiring comics and top comedians since 1982, and is known for unexpected appearances from such famous comedians as Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle. Several shows nightly. 117 MacDougal St., btw W. 3rd St. & Minetta Ln., 212.254.3480. THE GREEN ROOM 42

The 120-seat, purple-hued music club features a 21-foot stage, grand piano and a lineup of singer/songwriters performing Broadway classics, contemporary and original material. Small plates and cocktails served. Highlights: May 1: Kennedy Caughell. May 4-6: Paul Iacono’s Psychedelic Playhouse. May 22: Kate Rockwell. Sundays at 1 pm: Bottomless brunch featuring The Skivvies. Yotel Hotel, 570 10th Ave., 4th fl., btw W. 41st & W. 42nd sts., 646.449.7790.

JAZZ CLUBS

BIRDLAND

“The jazz corner of the world” is how Charlie Parker described this club. Highlights: May 2-6: Joao Bosco. May 9-13: Curtis Stigers. May 1620: New York Voices 30th Anniversary Celebration. May 23-27: “Four Generations of Miles” with Jimmy Cobb, Mike Stern, Buster Williams and Sonny Fortune. May 30June 3: Ravi Coltrane. Dinner served nightly. 315 W. 44th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.3080. JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

Lincoln Center’s state-of-theart jazz complex in the Time Warner Center includes the Rose Theater, Appel Room, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame. Highlights: May 3-4 in the Appel Room: Michael Feinstein: “The Music of Mel Tormé.” May 5-6 in the Appel Room: John Scofield. May

19-20 in the Appel Room: Cécile McLorin Salvant. May 19-20 in the Rose Theater: “Count Meets Duke” featuring Wynton Marsalis, Vincent Gardner and Rodney Whitaker. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. VILLAGE VANGUARD

One of New York’s most prestigious jazz clubs, this West Village landmark has been in the same location since 1935. 178 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037.

POP/ROCK CLUBS+ VENUES

APOLLO THEATER

The historic Harlem venue has launched a myriad of legendary performers, including James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald and Michael Jackson. Highlight: May 13: Mo’Nique’s Mother’s Day Comedy Special with Tone X. Every W at 7:30 pm: Amateur Night talent competition. 253 W. 125th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Frederick Douglass blvds., 212.531.5300. BARCLAYS CENTER

Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlights: May 6: Barbra Streisand. May 12: Mother’s Day Good Music Festival with Tyrese, Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, KEM and Major. May 19: Future: Nobody Safe Tour.

PHOTO: DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA, LAWRENCE SUMULONG

BARS+LOUNGES

AMERICAN WHISKEY

Scene 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. BEACON THEATRE

A classic Upper West Side theater has been revamped to house pop-music concerts and other acts. Highlights: May 2-3: Ryan Adams & Band. May 18: Jerry Seinfeld. 2124 Broadway, at W. 74th St., 866.858.0008.

SPECIAL VENUES+ EXPERIENCES

DE GUSTIBUS COOKING SCHOOL

Located inside Macy’s Herald Square for more than 30 years, this cooking school invites students to learn about food and technique in interactive demonstrations led by renowned NYC chefs. Classes are available for purchase per diem or as part of a themed series, and all tickets include food tastings. 151 W. 34th St., 8th fl., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.239.1652. MURRAY’S CHEESE CLASSES

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Educational cooking, pairing and plating classes are available at this shop stocked with hundreds of imported and artisanal cheeses. Classes include mozzarella making, whiskey cocktails and cheese, and wine and cheese 101. 254 Bleecker St, btw Sixth Ave., & Seventh Ave. So., 212.243.3289. THE NEW YORK NIGHT LIFE

Experience nightlife in the “city that never sleeps” on curated excursions to NYC’s top bars, lounges and clubs. All-inclusive packages include transportation, entrance fees and drinks. 324 W. 47th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.338.0895.

SPORTS+ACTIVITIES

CHELSEA PIERS

212-258-9595 broadway at 60th st. 5th fl. new york, ny jazz.org/dizzys PHOTO BY LAWRENCE SUMULONG

This multisport, 30-acre waterfront facility features two indoor ice-skating rinks, an indoor swimming pool, a golf driving range, gymnasium, weight-training room, track, batting cages, the largest rock climbing wall in the Northeast

and a full-service spa for men and women. Hours/prices vary. W. 23rd St., at the Hudson River, 212.336.6666. NEW YORK CITY FC

New York City’s professional Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, featuring players from the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Africa, plays its 2017 home matches at Yankee Stadium. Highlights: May 7: Atlanta United FC. May 31: New England Revolution. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., at River Ave., Bronx, 855.776.9232. NEW YORK METS

Batter up! The Amazin’ Mets went the distance in 2015 and nabbed the National League Pennant. Will lightning strike again in 2017? Highlights: May 5-7: Miami Marlins. May 8-10: San Francisco Giants. May 19-21: Los Angeles Angels. May 23-25: San Diego Padres. May 29-June 1: Milwaukee Brewers. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Flushing, Queens, 718.507.8499. NEW YORK YANKEES

The storied Yanks take on the competition in their 2017 home-game season. Highlights: May 1-3: Toronto Blue Jays. May 11-14: Houston Astros. May 22-25: Kansas City Royals. May 26-28: Oakland Athletics. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., at River Ave., Bronx, 212.926.5337. SPIN NEW YORK

This 13,000-square-foot table tennis club features a lounge, pro shop, bar, restaurant and private room. 48 E. 23rd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.982.8802. TRAPEZE SCHOOL NEW YORK

The two trapeze school locations offer classes for beginner and advanced flyers including flying trapeze, balancing and acrobatics. Online advanced registration is required. Outdoor Lower Manhattan facility open MayOct. Pier 40, 353 West St., at Houston St., 212.242.8769.

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Sights New York Hall of Science Although designed primarily for children, this hands-on learning center appeals to the scientist in everyone. Visitors explore biology, physics, chemistry and technology through more than 450 permanent exhibitions, including the largest science playground in the United States (left). Here, slides, seesaws, sandboxes, climbing nets and metal drums help kids of all ages explore the principles of motion, balance, sight and sound. 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows, Corona, Queens, 718.699.0005.

This online Travel Coupon website offers discounts, coupons and promo codes for hotels, car rentals, shows, attractions, activities, airport shuttles and more. Discounts can be as much as 60 percent. NEW YORK CITYPASS

The discount pass provides access to a choice of six major museums and attractions at a saving of 40 percent off regular admissions. Passes are good for nine consecutive days from the first day of use. $122 adults, $98 children 6-17. 888.330.5008.

ATTRACTIONS

BRONX ZOO

The largest urban zoo in the United States provides natural habitats and environments for its 4,000 species, including snow leopards, lemurs and Western lowland gorillas. Open daily. 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.220.1500. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING EXPERIENCE

Wraparound views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor indoor and outdoor observatories of the Art Deco landmark. Open daily. 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. GULLIVER’S GATE

The interactive, miniature world display features more

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than 300 built-to-scale models of well-known landscapes and monuments, as well as moving model trains, planes and people from past, present and future. Visitors can take home miniature versions of themselves, thanks to a fullbody scanner and 3-D printer. Open daily. 216 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave. THE HIGH LINE

The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers a spectacular view of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline, gardens and public art. Open daily. Free. Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY

The three-level indoor observatory at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere affords uninterrupted views in every direction. Open daily. One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776.

STATUE OF LIBERTY

The 151-foot neoclassical statue, a gift from France to the U.S. in 1886, is a symbol of freedom and democracy. Open daily. Free. 212.363.3200. TOP OF THE ROCK

The observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above street level. Open daily. 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000.

MUSEUMS

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Dinosaur fossils (including the cast of a 122-foot-long titanosaur), dioramas and the Hayden Planetarium. Open daily. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100 ELLIS ISLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION

Millions of immigrants entered the U.S. on this historic island in New York Harbor between 1892 and 1954. Open daily. Free. 212.363.3200.

SEAGLASS CAROUSEL

FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM

Within a monumental glass and steel pavilion, shaped like a nautilus shell, 30 fiberglass fish spin and swim. Each ride lasts approximately 3.5 minutes. Open daily, weather permitting. The Battery, enter at State St. & Peter Minuit Plz.

George Washington bade farewell to his officers in 1783 at the end of the Revolutionary War in what is now a museum of Early American history and culture. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778.

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

The USS Intrepid aircraft carrier is home to historic aircraft, multimedia presentations, interactive exhibits and flight simulators, plus the guided missile submarine USS Growler, the British Airways Concorde and the space shuttle Enterprise. Open daily. Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM

The house in which jazz legend Satchmo lived for nearly 30 years is now a museum. Escorted tours (40 mins) are offered on the hour (last tour at 4 pm). Open Tu-Su. 34-56 107th St., btw 34th & 37th aves., Corona, Queens, 718.478.8274. MUSEUM OF SEX

The history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. Open daily. 233 Fifth Ave., at 27th St., 212.689.6337. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

New York City’s past, present and future are illustrated through paintings, photographs and more. Open daily. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN

Housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom

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Sights House, this Smithsonian Institution branch promotes Native American history and culture. Open daily. Free. 1 Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

Within the original footprints of the Twin Towers are two massive pools consisting of 30-foot cascading waterfalls and parapets, on which are inscribed the names of nearly 3,000 victims from the 9/11 attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, as well as the Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center bombing. Memorial and museum open daily. Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.266.5211. 1(:Čƒ<25. +,6725,&$/ 62&,(7< 086(80 /,%5$5<

More than 60,000 objects and works of art focus on the history of New York. Open Tu-Su. 170 Central Park West, at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400. 21$66,6 &8/785$/ &(17(5

Hellenic culture, from antiquity to today, is explored through exhibitions, family programs, concerts, lectures, readings, theatrical performances and films. Open M-Sa. Free. 645 Fifth Ave., at 51st St., 212.486.4448. 7+( 3$/(< &(17(5 )25 MEDIA

TV and radio programs from the 1950s on can be viewed or listened to at private consoles in the library. Open W-Su. 25 W. 52nd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.621.6800. TENEMENT MUSEUM

Turn-of-the-20th-century immigrant life on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is experienced on guided tours of authentically preserved tenement apartments. Tours daily. Visitor center: 103 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420.

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Explore Scott’s Pizza Tour Scott Wiener (third from left) has had a passion for pizza since he was a kid growing up in New Jersey, where weekly pizza runs became a family ritual. Some nine years later, after beginning his tour groups, Wiener and his team have taken some 46,000 pizza lovers on more than 3,500 tours. His tour company now includes a Greenwich Village Pizza Walk, Times Square Pizza Walk, Brooklyn PIzza Walk, his original Crosstown Pizza Walk in Little Italy and bus tours. Times/prices/locations vary. 212.913.9903.

Guests travel in comfort on these passenger trains, stopping at stations throughout the country. For more information, call Penn Station, Eighth Ave., 800.872.7245 CITIBIKE

Bikes available for rent for 30-minute intervals from various docking stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. $9.95 24-Hour Access Pass, $25.95 Seven-Day Access Pass. GO AIRLINK NYC/ MY SEDAN

Door-to-door shuttles and rides in vans, SUVs and sedans. For more information or reservations, call 877.599.8200. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic landmark. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. GRAY LINE CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK

Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter. Buses leave from the Gray Line New York Visitor Center. 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD

This rail service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week takes visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica,

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Queens, to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For getaway packages, pricing and schedules, go to mta.info/lirr or call 511 and say “LIRR” at any time. METRO-NORTH RAILROAD

This railroad travels to 120 stations throughout seven counties in New York State. For information about schedules and fares, call 212.532.4900. NJ TRANSIT

This public transportation corporation provides frequent bus and train service to points throughout New Jersey. Buy tickets for all train lines and monthly passes for bus routes and light rail lines with NJ TRANSIT Mobile App™, MyTix. 973.275.5555. PENN STATION

City buses, subways and Amtrak trains converge with commuter rail services to New Jersey and Long Island. Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts. PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL

The nation’s largest bus terminal serves some 200,000 passengers daily. Bus carriers include Academy, Greyhound, Megabus, Newark Airport Express, New Jersey Transit , Peter Pan and ShortLine Bus. 625 Eighth Ave., from W. 40th to W. 42nd sts., 800.221.9903

TOURS

BIG APPLE GREETER

HORNBLOWER CRUISES

Engaging walking, pedicab and bike tours of Manhattan’s largest urban park, including Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Great Meadow. Rentals available. Self-guided and custom tours also available. Times/prices/meeting locations vary. 718.419.3222.

A luxury cruise line offers a variety of sightseeing cruises. Launching from Pier 40 in the West Village, dinner and Sunday jazz brunch cruises are complete with iconic sights along the Hudson River, cocktails and dancing. Launching from Pier 15 in South Street Seaport, happy hour, lunch and late-night party cruises feature views of the New York Harbor, a live DJ and a wide range of libations and savory bites. Multilingual sightseeing cruises and private charters are also available. Prices/dates/times/ lengths vary. Hornblower Landing, Pier 40, 353 West St., at W. Houston St., 646.846.4803; East River Esplanade Pier 15, 78 South St., btw Fletcher & John sts., 646.760.1860.

CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK CRUISES

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALL-ACCESS TOUR

Explore Manhattan and Brooklyn on all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruises, with a minimum of four locations. Picture opportunities include the Statue of Liberty, panoramic views of Manhattan’s East and West Sides, and sailing under the Brooklyn Bridge. On 90-minute Twilight sails passengers glide past the city’s most iconic sights. Departure points/times/prices vary. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599.

This tour of one of the world’s most famous sports and entertainment arenas takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes exploration of the totally revamped and modernized venue. Highlights include VIP areas, the Chase Bridges, photographs of celebrities who performed and played at the Garden, the locker room of the New York Knicks and an exhibition on the greatest moments in its 30-year history. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008.

Local, multilingual volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of New York City when they lead two-to-four-hour jaunts through the city’s neighborhoods. Excursions, free, are available both by foot and by subway. Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the scheduled visit. For more information, call 212.669.8159. CENTRAL PARK TOURS

PHOTO: COURTESY SCOTT WIENER

TRANSPORTATION

AMTRAK

Explore METRO TOUR SERVICE

Licensed tour guide Mauricio Lorence leads walking tours of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Tours depart from the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Prices vary. Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave., btw Ashland Pl. & Felix St., Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Call 917.558.0089 for tour dates/ lengths/times. REAL NEW YORK TOURS

This highly rated tour offers up close and personal tours of the city, including the Lower East Side and Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Morningside Heights and Harlem; six-hour tours of the entire island from Central Park to Chinatown; and more. Group tours are available by subway and foot, and private tours are also available. Prices and schedules vary. 917.572.7017.

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STATUE CRUISES

Est. 1926

Hop-on, hop-off day cruises from Manhattan and Brooklyn Special 90-minute cruise, evening cruises

Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument 100 times a week, with National Park Service rangers on board to regale passengers with their expert knowledge. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. Audio tour included. 201.604.2800. TOURS OF THE CITY

Justin Ferate, author of the official New York City Tour Guide licensing exam, takes visitors via foot, limousine or bus to hidden gems of the city. Dates/times/prices vary. 212.223.2777. WOOLWORTH BUILDING

•Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours in Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn •Day excursions to Niagara Falls, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. •Tickets to all major attractions, museums and Broadway Shows •Shopping Excursion to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Designed by architect Cass Gilbert between 1910 and 1912 as Frank W. Woolworth’s NYC headquarters, the landmarked Woolworth Building was once the tallest building in the world. Public tours of the magnificent vintage lobby are available. A new restaurant, The Wooly Public, has opened on the ground floor. Prices for timed tours $20-$45. 233 Broadway, btw Park Pl. & Barclay St., 203.966.9663.

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Be Well Hibba Beauty Hair removal and shaping is the specialty at this beauty spot, which focuses on threading, waxing (using an in-house mixture) and sugaring based on skin type and sensitivity. Brow reformation and ayurvedic facials are also available. Founded by browologist Hibba Kapil, the three salons—in SoHo, Midtown East and Columbus Circle—are all-natural, organic and Indian-inspired. 448 W. Broadway, 2nd fl., btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.260.4321; and two other NYC locations. BELLISSIMO HAIR SPA

Intense 50-minute workouts at this boutique fitness center offer strength building, cardio and interval training. 1477 Third Ave., btw E. 83rd & E. 84th sts., 212.481.5300; and one other NYC location.

This stylish salon boasts a multicultural clientele and offers cuts, coloring, hair repair, extensions, special-occasion hairdos, spa parties and eyebrow shaping. 233 Mott St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.431.4936.

TMPL GYM

BENEFIT

This high-tech space features a metabolic studio, virtualreality spin studio, 25-meter saltwater pool, smart cardio machines, steam room, sauna and dozens of group classes. 355 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 917.521.6666.

The brand’s signature products, plus beauty services—brow shaping, lash and brow tinting, body and facial waxing, airbrush tanning and more. 454 W. Broadway, btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.796.1111; and several other NYC locations.

SALONS

ALIBI NYC SALON

BESU SALON & DAY SPA

Relax in this airy salon during cuts, coloring, braiding, sculpting and more. 67 Greene St., Ste. 2, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.219.2806.

Styling, coloring and hairrepair treatments, as well as facials, waxing, body wraps, massages and eyebrow threading are at this celebrity favorite. 234 Third Ave., btw E. 19th & E. 20th sts., 212.420.6565.

ANTONIO PRIETO SALON

A favorite of supermodels and beauty industry insiders, Prieto offers cuts, corrective color, extensions, retexturing treatments and more. 127 W. 20th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.255.3741.

CONTESTA ROCK HAIR

ASTOR PLACE HAIRSTYLISTS

A salon with Italian flavor and a rock soul (black-and-white decor, pounding club music) that offers styles, cuts and other hair services for men and women. 535 Hudson St., at Charles St., 212.243.2901.

Located in a large basement lined with photos of happy male and female customers showing off affordable cuts, color and perms. 2 Astor Pl., at Broadway, 212.475.9854.

Blowout styles at a range of prices. 4 W. 16th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves. 212.561.5392; and several other NYC locations.

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DRYBAR

ESSIE FLAGSHIP SALON AT SAMUEL SHRIQUI

Located in the middle of a hair salon, the famed nail-polish line opens its first outlet, providing luxurious manicures and pedicures with its whimsically named, fashion-forward, chip-resistant polishes. 35 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.472.6805. PINK LEMON PARK

High-end manicures and pedicures such as lemon whitening, deep cleansing massages, paraffin treatments, waxing and quality polishes—all with an emphasis on comfort and hygiene. 1335 Madison Ave., btw E. 93rd & E. 94th sts., 212.348.8890. ROMAN K. SALON

This salon offers fashion-focused cuts, styling and coloring, as well as body care treatments—manicures, facials, LED light therapy, body scrubs and herbal body wraps. 253 Fifth Ave., 5th fl., at 28th St., 212.951.1137; and one other NYC location. YVES DURIF SALON AT THE CARLYLE

A full-service hair salon that also offers extensions, manicures, makeup application, eyebrow shaping and accessories such as handbags and grooming products. 35 E. 76th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.452.0954.

SPAS+WELLNESS CENTERS

CORNELIA SPA AT THE SURREY

Indulge in facials, hot stone massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, body polishing, detoxification and more. 20 E. 76th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.358.3600. EXHALE MIND BODY SPA

Target the mind and body with fitness—yoga, cardio, barre—and healing therapies like facials, massages and acupuncture. 420 Park Ave. So., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 646.380.5330; and three other NYC locations. LINHART DENTISTRY

A celebrity favorite, Dr. Linhart specializes in cosmetic and restorative procedures. He offers his own Pearlinbrite™ laser tooth whitening, as well as Invisalign, color restorations, veneers, crowns, bridges, implants and iBraces. 230 Park Ave., Ste. 1164, at E. 46th St., 212.682.5180. THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

A Thai yoga suite with deep-soaking tub, amethyst crystal steam room and Zenlike tea lounge for further relaxation after a vitamin-infused facial, aromatherapy or shiatsu massage. 80 Columbus Cir., 35th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.805.8880.

PHOTO: HIBBA KAPIL THREADS A CLIENT’S EYEBROWS, COURTESY DANIELLE PEARCE/HIBBA BEAUTY

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Van Cortlandt Park I take my dogs on long runs in this Bronx park: It’s perfect for that. –Jeremy Lyman, co-founder, Birch Coffee

Central Park I get a coffee and just people-watch. –Josh Groban, singer, actor

Bryant Park It’s such a friendly place, and they have free activities, from ping-pong to

juggling lessons to ice-skating!

and see what’s new and fresh.

–Aidan Gemme, actor, “Tomorrowland,“ “Dora the Explorer”

–Sylvain Delpique, chef, ‘21’ Club

Washington Square Park Spend an hour here: You’ll have stories to tell. –Arianna Huffington, publisher, syndicated columnist

Union Square Market I like to go here, chat with farmers

Riverside Park This is a favorite, right next to the water. It has a playground, woods, a bike path. –Jennifer Hudson, singer/actress

West Side Bike Path I like cycling this path, riding over the George Wash-

ington Bridge. –Bruce Bromberg, partner, Blue Ribbon Restaurants

Central Park You’re in NYC, for goodness sake! Walk around Central Park—all of it! You will see outdoor yoga classes, people on a bench that probably met on Tinder, and one of my favorites: single dads with three screaming children. –Kathy Griffin, comedian

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 Local influencers weigh in on where to feed their obsession with natural world pursuits this month. Read why our parks are beloved (so much so, we have two different people raving about Central Park), what’s fun about a trip to a farmer’s market and more.

Famed entrepreneur and quintessential host Giuseppe Cipriani brings his family’s renowned history of service to New York City’s Financial District with Cipriani Club 55. Located in the historic Merchants Exchange building at 55 Wall Street, the restaurant is open noon to 10PM, Monday to Friday. Already a hot spot for power lunches, Cipriani Club 55 offers breakfast from 7AM to 10AM. An open-air terrace among the buildings granite columns is the perfect spot for a cocktail or a relaxed dinner with friends, overlooking the most powerful address in the world. Cipriani Club 55 features the signature Bellini, invented at Harry’s Bar in Venice by Giuseppe Cipriani Sr., as well as the original Carpaccio alla Cipriani, Baked Tagliolini with Ham, Calf’s liver alla Veneziana, the classic Vanilla Meringue cake and many other Venetian and Italian specialties. The bi-level restaurant seats up to 120 people, with room for 60 additional guests on the spacious outdoor terrace. On the main floor beautiful “La Murrina” Murano glass chandeliers, Peter Beard artwork on cork-paneled walls and travertine marble floor complete the luxe European experience.

Monday to Friday Breakfast 7AM-10AM Lunch and Dinner Noon-10PM 55 Wall Street New York, NY 10015 212-699-4098

The upper level of the restaurant offers intimate dining with a Russian white oak wood floor and brilliant-green Dominique Kieffer-upholstered chairs. Both the terrace and upper level of the restaurant are available for private functions.

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