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Autumn is all about beginnings. Here is how I start fresh for the season! >>TRIP PLANNER A Broadway show garners rave reviews; a sleek new bar from a famed restaurant team; an über-hip downtown boutique.

Shows, ticket information, cabarets, jazz clubs, concerts, events, sports

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A horse show, world-class tennis, art fairs, food festivals and more this month.

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SIZZLING-HOT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

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WHAT’S TRENDING IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND MUCH MORE!

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The Japanese-born American designer is known for dressing film stars and first lady Michelle Obama, but here he gives away savvy fashion secrets for the traveler. Plus, great sample sales to know about!

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DINING+ DRINKING

Eateries organized by neighborhood, bars and restaurants in the Boroughs

8 Hot Dates

Carla M. Ruben Caterer to captains of industry and celebrities alike, Carla Ruben gives us a taste of her favorite places in New York.

ENTERTAINMENT

12 Neighborhoods

Washington Heights, with its laid-back street traffic, famous Revolutionary battle, historic theater and cool restaurants and bars, is quickly becoming the next hot place to roam in NYC. BY JONI SWEET

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MUSEUMS+ ATTRACTIONS

Major art museums, must-see sights, historical treasures

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As heartbreaking as it is for me to say good-bye to my pink glitter flip-flops for the season, autumn brings its own special charms. For my parents, who loved driving into Manhattan from Brooklyn for a Saturday night date, it was all about the new shows on Broadway, visiting a buzzed-about boutique and dining at a restaurant they just read a review of in The New York Times (pre-Yelp). If you are looking to check out what is new in New York this month, here are some ideas. For me, some new clothes, a hip-hop musical and a cocktail lounge from the wine director of one of the city‘s top restaurants usher in a great fall season. For my full New York itinerary, go to wheretraveler.com.

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AS CHIC AS IT GETS Madison Avenue always will be the go-to Manhattan expanse for white-glove designers, both established and new. Jitrois recently opened a shop on this tony street, offering avant-garde haute designs for both men and women, such as the label’s signature stretch leather dresses, skirts and jackets.

HAMILTON TURNS HIP I have been anticipating the opening of Hamilton on Broadway for months now. Adapted from Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, it stars Phillipa Soo (above, left) and writer-composer Lin-Manuel Miranda himself (above, right) in this story of Hamilton and his legendary peers via rap music.

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Last September, Aldo Sohm, the wine director at Le Bernardin, NYC’s finest seafood restaurant, opened up his eponymously named wine bar; one year later, bartenders haven’t stopped pouring and the crowds haven’t stopped pouring in.

Fine wines are paired here with small plates of French-inspired classics.

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SEPT. 23-28: North Food Festival Top Nordic chefs take over part of the West Village for a multiday celebration of New Nordic Cuisine, a gastronomic movement described by The New York Times as “earthy and refined, ancient and modern, both playful and deeply serious.” The festival dives into specific influences by focusing on a different country each day (Sept. 24: Sweden, 25: Finland, 26: Iceland and 27: Denmark). The full schedule of cooking demonstrations, pop-up dinners, cocktail parties and other events is available at nordicfoodfestival.org.—Joni Sweet

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1 US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS > THRU SEPT. 13 Tennis stars compete at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens. usopen.org

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NYC celebrates all things food this month. Hope you brought your appetite!

SEPT. 813 HONEY WEEK NYC venues buzz with cooking classes, apiary tours, honey-themed dinners and a festival (Sept. 12). nychoneyweek.com

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SEPT. 10 TASTE OF THE VILLAGE Local restaurants, like Village Taverna, Margaux, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill and Rasa, offer food tastings and wine in Washington Square Park. villagealliance.org SEPT. 1020 FEAST OF SAN GENNARO This Little Italy festival features authentic foods, eating contests and entertainment. sangennaro.org

ROLEX CENTRAL PARK HORSE SHOW > SEPT. 2327 This equestrian event features competitions and shows, including Arabians, dressage and jumping. cphs.coth.com

SEPT. 17 HARVEST IN THE SQUARE Attendees sample dishes made from fresh produce from the Union Square Greenmarket for the 20th anniversary of this event. harvest.unionsquarenyc.org

3 TRIBUTE IN LIGHT > SEPT. 11 An installation near the World Trade Center site projects two blue beams four miles into the sky in memory of the 9/11 victims. mas.org

6 NEW YORK FILM FES TIVAL > SEPT. 25OCT. 11 Lincoln Center hosts film screenings, including the premiere of Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk. filmlinc.org

SEPT. 26 TASTE OF GRAMERCY Discover the flavors of Gramercy Park with samples from more than 20 local restaurants. gnaonline.org

4 90S FEST > SEPT. 12 Musicians from the 1990s, including Coolio, Lisa Loeb and Blind Melon, induce nostalgia at this Brooklyn festival. 90sfest.com

7 MUSEUM DAY LIVE! > SEPT. 26 NYC museums offer free admission. Go online for tickets and a list of participating institutions. smithsonianmag.com

SEPT. 2627 NEW YORK COFFEE FEST A barista contest, workshops and free samples celebrate coffee culture. newyorkcoffeefestival.com

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TADASHI SHOJI The designer talks fall fashion and shares his tips for staying stylish on the road.

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For more than 30 years, Tadashi Shoji’s namesake collection of special-occasion dresses has made women around the globe—Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, first lady Michelle Obama and countless wedding-party members among them— look and feel beautiful. Between trips to his offices in New York and Shanghai, the Japanese-born American designer sat down with Where at his Los Angeles headquarters to discuss his inspirations, aspirations and packing tips.

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What was the inspiration behind your fall 2015 collection?

The beauty of flying. But I didn’t want to do the regular uniform, the goggles. It’s about flying and the feather and bird, all those mixing.

Mechanical flying is very interesting. So we started collecting all the pictures and inspiration. That part is fun for me ... But usually, when our regular customers have to go to a cocktail party or black tie [event] or wedding, they don’t care about my inspiration. When they put on a dress and feel so pretty and so comfortable, that is most important.

What pieces are key for fall?

We do a lot of capes. And the capelet dress. Always very packable, easy to wear.

[The dresses are] twopiece, so you can wear [the capelet] with pants, you can wear a jacket or you can wear the miniskirt.

Do you think about travelers as you design?

Oh, definitely, because I never check things. In the airport, carrying a bag of heavy stuff is too much.

You have to edit. Edit out—same thing we do [for a] fashion show.

Women especially.

Do you have any other packing tips?

It’s easiest if you do a theme of color. If you do black, then maybe accessorize with scarves or shoes in a different color. In the summertime, it’s all white, or blue and white. Color coordinate and you can interchange all the occasions, all the items.

What essential item should be in a chic traveler’s suitcase?

One time, when I was coming back from New York to Los Angeles, this guy [was wrapped] in his own cashmere throw. Oh, that is so chichi, so cool, I think!

What are the perfect ingredients for your suitcase?

Driver slip-on shoes, drawstring pants and then T-shirts and a cardigan in the summertime. And in the wintertime, a down jacket. Everything you can smash, make tight and, still, it’s OK, doesn’t wrinkle.

When choosing shoes for travel, how do you bridge the gap between style and comfort?

[My priority is] definitely comfort. But, you know, I do bright color, this kind of driver slip-on shoes. My

favorite pair is red. Red or blue. Even in black attire, if you wear red shoes, it gives you an “I’m dressed up” kind of feeling.

Other than clothing, is there any essential item that you always travel with?

Not only during travel, but definitely the iPhone and iPad. What’s next?

Branching out all different lines. Like now, we are coming out with the mini-Tadashi Shoji girls’ line for 2 years to 10 years old.

Occasion dresses, like wedding flower girl or party dresses.

If you could wake up tomorrow in any part of the world, where would it be?

Morocco. I went to Andalusia in Spain, and I tried to go to Morocco that time.

Didn’t happen. I did a Moorish theme one time, so maybe I should go there.

Is there anyone you would like to dress but haven’t?

When [my publicist] came to work for us last year …

I told her, “You have to dress Michelle Obama.” And it happened! So maybe I can dress a queen of England.

[Laughs.] Maybe Princess Kate. I think maybe the next dream is if she wears our dresses. It’s a real big thing, I think!

In New York, Tadashi Shoji’s designs can be found at Bloomingdale’s (1000 Third Ave., 212.705.2000) and Saks Fifth Avenue (611 Fifth Ave., 212.753.4000).

Sample Sale!

NYC is known for its sample sales, where savvy fashionistas can pick up designer duds at up to 90 percent off retail prices. Here are two great ones in Manhattan: The Flatiron District’s 260 Fifth Ave. offers up apparel, home goods and workout gear, while at SoHo’s 151 Wooster St., shoppers can pick up edgy fashions and accessories. (For both, go to 260samplesale .com). For more on these and other sample sales around town, visit racked.com or mizhattan.com.

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Washington Heights LOCALS LOVE IT for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful Hudson River views, but travelers are now venturing to this uptown area to take in historic sites, nosh on Latin American fritters, see live entertainment and relish the mild weather in lush parks. The expansive neighborhood, where George Washington led troops to battle against the British in 1776, lacks the manic traffic found downtown, making it the perfect place in Manhattan to hop on a bike and see the cityscape. Who knew Washington Heights has so much to do?—Joni Sweet UNITED PALACE THEATRE The lavish lobby, filigreed walls and opulent ceiling that feels plucked out of Game of Thrones are reason enough to swing by the United Palace Theatre (4140 Broadway, 212.568.6700). But the splendid space, which was built in 1930 as the last Loew’s “Wonder Theatres” movie palace, hosts performances, movie screenings and other special

events that draw people to Upper Manhattan. In celebration of Uptown Fashion Week, the United Palace Theatre hosts fashion shows from international designers at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10-11. The theater also pays tribute to female stars, such as Shirley Temple, Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe, who came out of Fox Studios’ early locations in New Jersey, Manhattan and Hollywood, with The

Women of Fox Film Festival. It kicks off Sept. 20 with evening screenings of Bright Eyes and A Fool There Was. LOCAL’S FAVORITE DINING When I venture north of my neighborhood, Harlem, to Washington Heights, I crave a lunch of crisp empanadas (savory Latin American pastries stuffed with meats, cheeses and veggies) and fresh fruit shakes (banana-papaya, please!) at Empanadas Monumental (4093 Broadway, 212.923.9300). For dinner options, I consulted my colleague, Web Editor Lynn Rickert, a former resident of Upper Manhattan, who raved about Le Chéile (839 W. 181st St., 212.740.3111).

The Irish pub offers an eclectic mix of bar bites (chicken wings, fried calamari), burgers (beef, lamb, turkey or veggie), traditional Irish fare (bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie) and tons of fresh vegetable sides.

THE LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE One of the only lighthouses still standing in the city, The Little Red Lighthouse (Fort Washington Park, nycgovparks.org) charms observers with its short stature and cheerful red paint. It once helped boats avoid shipwreck at Jeffrey’s Hook,

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which saw an increase in water traffic during the 19th century. When the George Washington Bridge opened in 1931, the 40-foot structure became obsolete and was later decommissioned and scheduled for auction. However, Hildegarde

PHOTOS: THE LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE, MALCOLM PINCKNEY; KAZZA, LADE’ ADEMU-JOHN; MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION, TOM STOELKER/COURTESY MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION

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Fruity wine cocktail at Kazza

Swift’s 1942 children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse led to an outpouring of support from the public, who sent letters and money to the Coast Guard. The beacon was then donated to the Parks Department, which keeps it in its original location to serve as a symbol of a quaint time in NYC history.

AFTER-DARK HANGOUT Pick your poison based on quality at Washington Height’s new wine bar, Kazza (708 W. 177th St., 646.476.7887), which categorizes its reds and whites according to good, better and best. The friendly, knowledgeable servers know the menu well and can help find the perfect wine to pair with food options like goat cheese flatbread, mushroom empanadas and roasted red pepper hummus. You also can’t go wrong with the red or white sangrias, bursting with fresh fruit. The cozy, dim space provides the perfect setting to chat with locals.

MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION Visit the Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terr., 212.923.8008), the oldest surviving house in Manhattan, to catch a glimpse of how elite New Yorkers lived 200 years ago. Built in 1765 as a summer villa for Colonel Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Philipse, the mansion later became George Washington’s headquarters for five weeks during the American Revolution. The last occupant before

the residence was converted into a museum in 1904 was Eliza Jumel, a fiercely independent and somewhat eccentric businesswoman who made her own fortune in real estate at a time when it was rare for women to be in business. Her ghost is now rumored to haunt the halls and beautifully preserved rooms, which showcase the French influence on Jumel’s interior design tastes. The hand-painted wallpaper is particularly exquisite.

HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA In a city filled with so many museums, the Hispanic Society of America (613 W. 155th St., 212.926.2234) is certainly a hidden gem, visited by just 20,000 people on average each year. It houses a collection of paintings, sculpture, textiles and other arts that celebrate the cultures of Spain, Portugal and Latin America in a glorious Beaux Arts building with red-walled interiors. Don’t miss the Sorolla Room, an octagonal gallery ringed by larger-than-life murals that depict a panoramic vision of Spain, province by province.

THE CLOISTERS The northern branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts visitors with its collection of mystical Unicorn Tapestries, a seven-part series that illustrates the hunt of the elusive creature in wool, metallic

threads and silk. But there’s a lot more to see at The Cloisters (99 Margaret Corbin Dr., 212.923.3700), which is devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.

Highlights include gardens filled with wildflowers that reflect a 12thto-15th-century idea of the perfect garden; mesmerizing stained-glass windows; a complete deck of playing

The Cloisters

cards from the 15th century; and Treasures and Talismans: Rings From the Griffin Collection (thru Oct. 18), an exhibit of fascinating, and at times morbid, rings and jewelry from the late second-third century to the 16th century. The surrounding Fort Tryon Park also provides fantastic views of the river and a welcome escape from the bustling city, complete with picnic-ready grassy lawns.

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16-Dec. 20, with the U.S. premiere of Rice (above), in which the danc-

Broadway Openings DAMES AT SEA (Previews begin

Sept. 24, opens Oct. 22) The musical comedy, a loving parody of Busby Berkeley’s 1930s backstage movies, sings, laughs and taps its way to a happy ending. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$144.50. www.damesatseabroadway.com. 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 FOOL FOR LOVE (Previews begin Sept.

15, opens Oct. 8) In Sam Shepard’s blistering drama, two former lovers, played by Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda, meet in a run-down motel to rehash their past and perhaps build a future together. Times/prices vary. www.manhattantheatreclub.com.

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Reawakening ers’ abstract movements evoke those of farmers working in a rice paddy. BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, 718.636.4100, Sept. 1619 at 7:30 p.m.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 THE GIN GAME (Previews begin Sept.

23, opens Oct. 14) The revival of D.L. Coburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play stars James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson as Walter and Fonsia, elderly residents of a nursing home, who bond (and do battle) over games of gin rummy. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. $75-$141. www.the gingamebroadway.com. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 OLD TIMES (Previews begin Sept. 17,

opens Oct. 6, closes Nov. 29) The new production of Harold Pinter’s play about a reunion in a remote country

The Deaf West Theatre’s new and acclaimed production of Spring Awakening (this page) is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken-and-sung English.

cottage that turns into a power grab features Clive Owen as the odd man out in a triangle, with Kelly Reilly as his wife and Eve Best as a mysterious friend of hers from the past. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $67$137. www.roundabouttheatre.org.

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. Map 1, F5 SPRING AWAKENING (Previews begin

Sept. 8, opens Sept. 27, closes Jan. 9) The revival of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2007 reinvents the pop/rock show about lost innocence and youthful angst. Mon-Tues, Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. (additional performance Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.).

Beginning Sept. 21: Mon-Tues, Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2

PHOTOS: CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN IN RICE, GIA TO; DEAF WEST THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF SPRING AWAKENING, ©2015, KEVIN PARRY

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E n t E r ta i n m E n t & 7 p.m. $59-$149. www.springawaken ingthemusical.com. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5

Broadway ALADDIN (2 hrs 20 mins) Disney The-

Single-handedly raises the originality factor –and cool quotient– of musicals on Broadway.” “

atrical 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. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. $57.50-$142.50. www.alad dinthemusical.com. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5 AMAZING GRACE (2 hrs 30 mins) The

new musical follows Englishman John Newton, from slave owner to spiritual convert and author of the world’s most popular hymn. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65-$139. www.amazing gracemusical.com. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (2 hrs 30 mins)

An American painter falls in love with a young French woman in post-World War II Paris in the musical based on the 1951 MGM movie and set to a score

by George and Ira Gershwin. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $47-$147. www .americaninparisbroadway.com. Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, at W. 47th St., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 BEAUTIFULTHE CAROLE KING MUSICAL  (2 hrs 20 mins) The hit musical traces

the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as an aspiring composer from Brooklyn to her success as an international chart-topper. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$169. www.beautifulon broadway.com. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 THE BOOK OF MORMON (2 hrs 30 mins)

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Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent musical comedy hit. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $99-$175. www.bookofmormonthe musical.com. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 CHICAGO (2 hrs 30 mins) In the Tony

Award-winning revival, two alluring jailbirds named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m.

Beginning Sept. 7: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 & 7 p.m. $49.50-$147. www.chicagothemu sical.com. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5

FINDING NEVERLAND (2 hrs 35 mins)

In the new musical, playwright J.M. Barrie’s career is floundering when he meets a widow and her four adventurous young sons. Inspired by the boys’ antics, he creates the world of Neverland and a character named Peter Pan. Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$147. www.findingneverlandthe musical.com. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 FUN HOME (1 hr 45 mins, no intermis-

sion) The 2015 Tony Award-winning musical, about the coming-of-age of a lesbian, is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.

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sheep of the aristocratic D’Ysquith family will do anything to become the next earl in the award-winning musical. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$137. www.agentlemansguidebroadway .com. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 HAMILTON (2 hrs 40 mins) America’s

past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today in the new musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $57-$167. www.hamiltonbroad way.com. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5

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shy student at the Christian Puppet Ministry in a Texas small town, creates a hand puppet named Tyrone, whose irreverent personality soon takes charge in Robert Askins’ black comedy. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$137. www.handtogod broadway.com. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (1 hr 35

mins, no intermission) The groundbreaking rock musical about the life, loves and (botched) sex-change operation of Hedwig Robinson stars Taye Diggs. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $47-$142. www.hedwig broadway.com. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5

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JERSEY BOYS (2 hrs 30 mins) The songs

of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tell the story of how the blue-collar quartet rose to become one of the nation’s most beloved pop-music sensations. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $47-$172. www.JerseyBoysBroadway .com. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5 w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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the Guide THE KING AND I (2 hrs 55 mins) A 51-

member cast and 29-piece orchestra bring to life the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about the unconventional relationship between the king of Siam and the Welsh schoolteacher hired to instruct his many wives and many more children. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $87-$162. www.kingandi broadway.com. Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, D4 KINKY BOOTS (2 hrs 20 mins) A down-

on-its-heels shoe factory is given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen, in the musical with songs by Cyndi Lauper. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$167. www.kinkyboots themusical.com. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 LES MISÉRABLES (2 hrs 50 mins) One of

the world’s most popular musicals has been restaged, drawing inspiration not only from Victor Hugo’s epic novel, but also from the author’s paintings. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$152. www.lesmiz.com/broadway. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5

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goers of all ages sing along at the runaway hit stage version of Disney’s beloved animated movie. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. $89-$189. www.lion king.com. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5 MAMMA MIA! (Closes Sept. 12) (2 hrs

30 mins) The disco-flavored music of Swedish pop group ABBA is integrated into the story—set in Greece—of a bride-to-be searching for the father she never knew. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $49-$140. www.mamma mianorthamerica.com. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 MATILDA THE MUSICAL (2 hrs 40 mins)

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30 mins) Three sailors on shore leave have only 24 hours to tour NYC—and fall in love—in the revival of the classic musical comedy. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $49-$160. www.onthetown broadway.com. Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5

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mins) Broadway’s longest-running musical tells the tragic story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young soprano. Mon 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., WedSat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $27-$167. www.phantombroadway.com. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 SOMETHING ROTTEN! (2 hrs 30 mins)

This original musical comedy is about the world’s very first musical comedy, written by Nick and Nigel Bottom in 1595 England as an antidote to all that Shakespeare. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $15.95-$142. www.rotten broadway.com. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 WICKED (2 hrs 45 mins) The hit musi-

cal, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, imagines Oz as a land of strife, where a young, green-hued girl named Elphaba is branded the Wicked Witch of the West. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $82-$157. www.wickedthemusical .com. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, E5

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Lecesne plays every character in a small Jersey Shore town affected by a youngster who suffers the consequences of being true to himself.

Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $85. www.absolute brightnessplay.com. Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F4

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RUTHLESS! (1 hr 30 mins, no intermis-

sion) The Bad Seed meets Gypsy in the newly revised camp classic: a backstage musical comedy about terrifyingly talented tykes and their equally terrifying mothers. Mon & Fri 8 p.m., Thurs 7 p.m., Sat 1:30 p.m. $69.50. www .ruthlessthemusical.com. St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 UGLY LIES THE BONE (Previews begin

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Mamie Gummer stars in Lindsey Ferrentino’s world-premiere play. Tues-Fri 7 p.m., Sat & Sun 1:30 & 7 p.m. $25. www.roundabouttheatre.org. The Black Box Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St.,124471 btw Sixth &Client SeventhElephant Eye Theatricals Description 1/3pg 4C Job Number aves., 212.719.1300. Map 1, F5 Last Saved 7-31-2015 10:14 AM / Visual Artist Steve Gordon / Peter Gunther / Page# 1/ Printed At None

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mances by some of the nation’s hottest stand-up comics. Highlights: Sept.

3-6: Damon Wayans. Sept. 12: Artie Lange. Sept. 17-19: Jim Norton. Sept.

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E n t E r ta i n m E n t charges vary. www.carolines.com. 1626 Broadway, btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.757.4100. Map 1, F5 54 BELOW The nightclub, restaurant

and cocktail lounge presents up to three shows nightly. Highlights: Sept.

1: Anthony Rapp. Sept. 7, 10-12: Linda Lavin. Sept. 16-19: Will Swenson.

Sept. 23-24: Josh Grisetti. Sept.

25-26: Micky Dolenz. Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Amanda McBroom. Times/prices vary. www.54below.com. 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. Map 1, E5 JOE’S PUB The intimate performance

space is in the Public Theater. Highlights: Sept. 9-12, 24: DanceNow. Sept. 25-26, 28-30: Gad Elmaleh.

Times/prices vary. www.joespub .com. 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl., 212.539.8778. Map 1, J7

Dance+Music JOYCE THEATER The respected venue

welcomes renowned modern-dance companies from the United States and abroad. Highlights: Sept. 22-27: Camille A. Brown & Dancers. Sept. 29Oct. 4: Batsheva Ensemble. Times/prices vary. www.joyce.org. 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. Map 1, I5 METROPOLITAN OPERA (Sept. 21-May

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21, 24, 28: Otello. Sept. 23, 26 (evening): Turandot. Sept. 25, 29: Il Trovatore. Sept. 26 (matinee): Anna Bolena.

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Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. Map 1, D4 NEW YORK CITY BALLET (Sept. 22-Oct.

18) One of the world’s most distinguished ballet companies presents classic, contemporary and new works in repertory during its fall 2015 season.

Highlights include Peter Martins’ full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake (Sept. 22-29). Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$164. www.nycballet .com. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. Map 1, D4 w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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preeminent orchestra. Highlights: Sept. 18: The Art of the Score: Film Week at the Philharmonic: On the Waterfront (Leonard Bernstein). Sept. 19 & 21: The Art of the Score: Film Week at the Philharmonic: The Godfather (Nino Rota). Sept. 24: Opening Gala Concert of the 2015-2016 season with Lang Lang, piano. Sept. 25-26: Alan Gilbert conducts R. Strauss. Sept. 30: Alan Gilbert conducts Beethoven and Brahms with Emanuel Ax, piano. Times/prices vary. www.nyphil.org. Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. Map 1, D4

Jazz Clubs BIRDLAND “The jazz corner of the

world” is how Charlie Parker described this club. Highlights: Sept. 1-5: Cyrus Chestnut Trio. Sept. 8-12: Arturo O’Farrill. Sept. 15-19: The Royal Bopsters Project + Guests: Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, Andy Bey, Bob Dorough, Sheila Jordan. Sept. 22-26: Coltrane Revisited. Sept. 24: Anthony de Mare: Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim From the Piano. Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Nicholas Payton. Sets 8:30 & 11 p.m.

Music charges vary, $10 food or drink minimum. Dinner nightly (5 p.m.-1 a.m.). www.birdlandjazz.com. 315 W. 44th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.3080. Map 1, F4 BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB The best and

brightest have performed here, including the late Dizzy Gillespie. Highlights: Sept. 1-6: Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band. Sept. 8-13: Roy Hargrove. Sept. 15-16: Lou Donaldson.

Sept. 17-20: Roberta Gambarini. Sept.

22-27: Jose James: The Music of Billie Holiday. Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Trio 3. Times/ prices vary. www.bluenote.net. 131 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. Map 1, K6 DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA The intimate

club boasts a stunning stage backdrop: the glittering Manhattan skyline.

Highlights: Sept. 1: Michael Mwenso.

Sept. 2: Charenée Wade. Sept. 3: Louis Hayes. Sept. 4: Jimmy Cobb Quartet.

Sept. 4-5: Tootie Heath: The Whole Drum Truth. Sept. 6: Kenny Barron Quartet. Sept. 10-13: The Cookers.

Sept. 18-20: Carmen Lundy. Sept.

23-24: Gary Bartz at 75. Sept. 25-27: 22

Bryan Carter plays the music of Ray Mirman. Sept. 22-23: Of Monsters Charles. Sets 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Lateand Men. Sept. 24: Passenger. Sept. night sessions Tues-Sat after 25-26: Tedeschi Trucks Band. last artist set. Cover charges Sept. 29-30: Josh Groban.

Times/prices vary. www $20-$45, $10 minimum. .beacontheatre.com. 2124 Dinner served nightly.

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866.858.0008. Map 1, C3 Jazz at Lincoln Center, Find more clubs in Broadway & W. 60th St., wheretraveler.com MADISON SQUARE GAR 212.258.9595. Map 1, D4 DEN The entertainment listings VILLAGE VANGUARD For 80 and sporting venue hosts years, one of NYC’s most presconcerts in its arena. Highlights: Sept. 5: Ricardo Arjona. Sept. 12: tigious jazz clubs. Highlights: Sept.

Death Cab for Cutie. Sept. 16-17: 1-6: Miguel Zenon Quartet. Sept. 8-13, Madonna. Sept. 19: Daddy Yankee.

15-20: Bill Charlap Trio. Sept. 22-27: Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio. Sept. 29-Oct. Times/prices vary. www.thegarden 4: Ravi Coltrane Quartet. Every Mon: .com. Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Times/prices 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. Map 1, G5 vary. www.villagevanguard.com. 178 RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL The Art Deco Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th landmark is one of the world’s most sts., 212.255.4037. Map 1, J5 beautiful concert halls. Highlights: Sept. 25: The Decemberists. Sept. 26: Brian Regan. Sept. 28: Ben Howard.

Sept. 29: Hozier. Times/prices vary.

B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL Dedicatwww.radiocity.com. 1260 Sixth Ave., at ed to the musical legend, who died on W. 50th St., 866.858.0008. Map 1, F5 May 14, 2015, this intimate space has been in Times Square for 15 years and features live music nightly. Highlights: Sept. 4-5: Ramin Karimloo. Sept.

BROADWAY FLEA MARKET AND GRAND 8: Belinda Carlisle. Sept. 12: Gloria AUCTION (Sept. 27) Broadway and Gaynor. Sept. 18: Chante Moore. Sept.

Off-Broadway’s biggest stars come 19: Bobby Whitlock & Coco Carmel.

Sept. 21: Wishbone Ash. Sept. 22-23: out to help sell costumes, original Lalah Hathaway. Sept. 24: Eddie scripts, rare photographs, posters, Palmieri Salsa Orchestra. Sept. 25: playbills and more to raise funds for Jeffrey Osborne. Sept. 26: New York Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 10 Burlesque Festival. Times/prices vary. a.m.-7 p.m. www.broadwaycares.org/ Every Sat : Beatles Brunch. Every Sun: fleamarket2015. Shubert Alley and W. Gospel Brunch. www.bbkingblues 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., .com. 237 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & 212.840.0770. Map 1, F5 Eighth aves., 212.997.4144. Map 1, F5

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of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlights: Sept. 12: Scorpions.

Sept. 19: Madonna. Sept. 25: R. Kelly.

Sept. 26-27: Ariana Grande. Times/ prices vary. www.barclayscenter.com.

620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. Map 3, E6 BEACON THEATRE Pop-music concerts and other acts. Highlights: Sept. 3-6: Tyler Perry’s Medea on the Run. Sept.

12: Gipsy Kings. Sept. 15: Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. Sept. 18: Alabama. Sept. 19: Sturgill Simpson.

Sept. 21: Star Talk Live! with Neil

deGrasse Tyson and co-host Eugene

ELECTRIC ZOO: NEW YORK’S ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL (Sept. 4-6) Electronic

music rocks the outdoor stages in Randall’s Island Park. 1-11 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Single-day passes, as well as two- and three-day combo passes available. www.electriczoofestival.com.

Randall’s Island Park, 1 Randall’s Island Rd., Randall’s Island, 888.512.7469.

FEAST OF SAN GENNARO (Sept. 10-20)

Italians celebrate their cultural and religious heritage on the streets of Little Italy. Highlights include processions (Sept. 12 at 2 p.m., Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.), live music (nightly and all day SatSun), ethnic food (daily), a pizza-eating competition (Sept. 11 2-3 p.m.) and a

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Mulberry St., btw Canal & Houston sts.; Hester & Grand sts., btw Baxter & Mott sts., 212.768.9320. Map 1, L7-M7

NEW YORK GIANTS The football Giants,

2012 Super Bowl champions, play home games at the state-of-the-art MetLife Stadium. Highlights: Sept. 20: Atlanta Falcons. Sept. 24: Washington Redskins. Times/prices vary. www .giants.com. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 800.745.3000.

NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL (Sept. 25-

Oct. 11) The 53rd noncompetitive—no prizes are awarded—celebration of international film talent. Highlight: Sept. 26: The opening-night film is The Walk, co-written and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Times/prices vary. www.filmlinc.com. Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway, at W. 65th St. Map 1, D4; Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave. Map 1, D4; Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave. Map 1, D4

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mersive experience and live escape game center features several curated rooms. Participants have 60 minutes to complete a game, using clues, pass6/26/15 2:23 PM words and missing puzzle pieces. Daily (hours vary). $30 per person. Advance reservations required. www.escapeentertainment.com. 39 W. 32nd St., 4th fl., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 646.964.5783. Map 1, G6 FRAMES BOWLING & BILLIARDS LOUNGE The modern, state-of-the-art

35,000-square-foot entertainment center offers 28 bowling lanes, a billiards lounge, a Ping-Pong lounge, two full-service sports bars, live music and dancing. Bowling: Mon-Thurs noon-11 p.m., Fri noon-2 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Prices vary. www .framesnyc.com. 550 Ninth Ave., at W. 40th St., 212.268.6909. Map 1, F4 NEW YORK CITY FCThat’s football as in

soccer, the world’s most popular sport.

New York’s professional Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, featuring players from the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Africa, plays its 2015 home matches at Yankee Stadium. Highlights: Sept. 16: Toronto FC. Sept. 19: San Jose Earthquakes. Times vary. $25$250. www.nycfc.com. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., 855.776.9232.

NEW YORK JETS New York’s Men in

Green tackle the opposition on their home turf. Preseason highlight: Sept.

3: Philadelphia Eagles. Regular season highlights: Sept. 13: Cleveland Browns.

Sept. 27: Philadelphia Eagles. Times/ prices vary. www.newyorkjets.com.

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 800.745.3000.

NEW YORK LIBERTY New York’s

professional women’s basketball team, playing in the Eastern Conference of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), has the home court advantage. Highlights: Sept. 1: Atlanta Dream. Sept. 3: Chicago Sky. Sept. 9: Connecticut Sun. Sept. 11: Washington Mystics. Times/prices vary. www.wnba .com/liberty. Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.465.6073. Map 1, G5 NEW YORK METS The Amazin’s step up to home plate. Highlights: Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Philadelphia Phillies.

Sept. 14-16: Miami Marlins. Sept.

18-20: New York Yankees. Sept. 21-23:

Atlanta Braves. Times/prices vary. www .newyorkmets.com. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Queens, 718.507.8499.

NEW YORK YANKEES The Yanks take on

the competition as the 2015 baseball season winds down. Highlights: Sept. 4-6: Tampa Bay Rays. Sept. 7-9: Baltimore Orioles. Sept. 10-13: Toronto Blue Jays. Sept. 24-27: Chicago White Sox. Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Boston Red Sox. Times/prices vary. www.newyorkyan kees.com. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., Bronx, 718.293.6000.

US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Aug. 31-Sept. 13) The premier tennis tournament in the United States and one of four Grand Slam events in the world features the sport’s top players.

Times/prices vary. www.usopen.org.

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Take a trip to this Alphabet City spot for savory and sweet Indian street-food specialties, such as on-the-bone goat curry and papadi chaat (pictured, left to right).

Of note, the ginger and green chili spiced yogurt kebab, served

Chelsea+ Meatpacking District MORIMOTO Japanese. Enjoy fine

dishes such as oyster foie gras and tuna pizza. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www .morimotonyc.com. 88 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.8883. $$$$ Map 1, I4

in beet juice, is a vibrant introduction to any meal here. A self-serve case holds a selection of refreshing craft beers, from well-known to gluten-free brews. www.babu jinyc.com. 175 Ave. B, at E. 11th St., 212.951.1082. Map 1, J8

aves., 212.462.1000. $$$ Map 1, I5; and one other NYC location.

Chinatown+Little Italy LA ESQUINA Latin American. An alu-

minum-sided taqueria serves elevated Mexican fare. B, L & D (daily). www .esquinanyc.com. 114 Kenmare St., btw Centre & Lafayette sts., 646.613.7100. $$ Map 1, L7

Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse N.Y.C. A steak and seafood haven nestled in Grand Central Terminal. www.michaeljor dansnyc.com. 23 Vanderbilt Ave., btw E. 43rd & E. 45th sts., 212.655.2300. Map 1, F6

.com. 209 Mulberry St., at Spring St., 212.300.5838. $$ Map 1, L7; and two other NYC locations.

East Village ALDER Modern American. Dishes of-

fered include oxtail stew. D (Mon-Sun), Brunch (Sun). www.aldernyc.com. 157 Second Ave., btw E. 9th & E. 10th sts., 212.539.1900. $$ Map 1, D18

THE RED CAT New American. Fresh

seasonal cuisine in a warm setting.

L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.theredcat.com. 227 10th Ave., btw W. 23rd & W. 24th sts., 212.242.1122. $$$ Map 1, J4

NICE GREEN BO Chinese. A zero-

frills establishment specializes in soup dumplings. L & D (daily). www .nicegreenbo.com. 66 Bayard St., btw Elizabeth & Mott sts., 212.625.2359. $

ARTICHOKE Italian. A popular spot for

pizza. L & D (daily). www.artichokepizza .com. 328 E. 14th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.228.2004. $$ Map 1, J7; and two other NYC locations.

Map 1, M7 SOCARRAT PAELLA BAR Spanish/Tapas.

The signature saffron rice dish comes in eight varieties such as carne with short ribs. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.socarratrestaurants.com.

259 W. 19th St., btw Seventh & Eighth

TARTINERY French. Updated bistro

fare in a chic modern space. Dishes on the menu include sandwiches on rustic bread and fresh soups. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.tartinery

LE MIDI BAR & RESTAURANT Classic French. A cozy restaurant in an open-

air space. Traditional French country fare is on the menu with such succulent dishes as coq au vin and escargot. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat &

ON THE WATER Munch and sip classic American fare and libations with a view of the East River at Watermark Bar (www.watermarkny.com).

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Garment District DISTRICT TAP HOUSEAmerican. Beer

lovers can choose from 50 different varieties on tap along with several bottled craft brews. L & D (daily). www.dis tricttaphouse.com. 246 W. 38th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.221.1822. $$ Map 1, G5 HOOTERSAmerican. Hooters Girls,

known for their cheery personalities, serve up such classic comfort foods as grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers. L & D (daily). www.originalhooters .com. 155 W. 33rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.695.9580. $$ Map 1, G5 STELLA 34 TRATTORIA Italian. This

modern trattoria serves pastas, pizzas and piccoli piatti (signature small plates). L & D (daily) www.patinagroup .com. Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., 6th fl., at Seventh Ave., entrance on W. 35th St. & Broadway, 212.967.9251. Map 1, G5

wines. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.barawine.com. 200 Lenox Ave., at W. 120th St., 646.756.4154. $$ Map 1, M2

Greenwich+ West Village GRADISCA RISTORANTE Italian. A

candlelit establishment featuring Italian specialties. D (nightly). www .gradiscanyc.com. 126 W. 13th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.691.4886. $$$ Map 1, J5

HARLEM SHAKE American. A burger

and shake joint designed to emulate a retro diner. Visitors choose from a large menu of burgers and shakes.

B, L & D (daily). www.harlemshakenyc .com. 100 W. 124th St., at Lenox Ave., 212.222.8300. $ Map 1, L2

HORCHATA Mexican. Patrons sip spiked

versions of the namesake rice drink. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.hor chatanewyork.com. 470 Sixth Ave., btw W. 11th & W. 12th sts., 212.243.8226. $$ Map 1, J5 SEVILLA RESTAURANT AND BAR Spanish. Known for its seafood, veal and

paella dishes. L & D (daily). www.sevil larestaurantandbar.com. 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189. $$ Map 1, K5

Harlem

RED ROOSTER HARLEM American.

Scrumptious comfort foods with a Swedish twist by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.redrooster harlem.com. 310 Lenox Ave., at E. 126th St., 212.729.9001. $$ Map 1, L2

Lower Manhattan+ Financial District CIPRIANI WALL STREET Italian. Guests

BARAWINE French. Savory French fare

is paired with a range of international

dine on Italian classics while sipping signature Bellinis. L & D (Mon-Fri). www.cipriani.com. 55 Wall St., btw Wil-

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Guidelines This directory, grouped by neighborhood, is a compendium of establishments recommended by the editors of Where Magazine and includes all advertisers.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 46-47.

PRICE SYMBOLS Price range is noted by dollar signs, which refer to the approximate cost of an appetizer and main course, usually at dinner. All major credit cards are accepted, unless noted otherwise.

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390 Park Avenue at 53rd Street Open Monday to Saturday www.casalever.com 212.888.2700

liam & Hanover sts., 212.699.4096. $$$ Map 1, O7; Cipriani Downtown, 376 W. Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.343.0999. Map 1, L6; Cipriani Dolci, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Vanderbilt aves., 212.973.0999. Map 1, F6 DINA RATAAmerican. Seasonal plates

and elevated classics. B & L (daily), D (Mon-Sat). www.newyork.wallstreet .andaz.hyatt.com. Andaz Wall Street, 75 Wall St., at Pearl St., 212.590.1238. $$-$$$ Map 1, O6

JOIN THE EVOLUTION OF CUBAN CUISINE.

P.J. CLARKE’S ON THE HUDSON American. The downtown location of

the famed bar and restaurant offers skirt steak and cedar-wrapped salmon.

L & D (daily). www.pjclarkes.com.

Brookfield Place, 200 Vesey St., at West St., 212.417.7000. $$ Map 1, N6; and two other NYC locations.

Midtown East+ Murray Hill

Restaurant/Tapas Bar Live music Saturday/Sunday brunch Open lunch, dinner

CASA LEVER Italian. Located in a classic

piece of Modernist architecture—Gordon Bunshaft’s Lever House—this spot serves immaculate Milanese dishes, such as red beet tortelli, breaded veal and seafood stew. B & L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sat). www.casalever.com. 390 Park Ave., entrance on E. 53rd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.888.2700. $$$$ Map 1, E6 DARBAR Indian. This inviting bi-level

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ROC RESTAURANT

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TRIBECA

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The evolution of Cuban Cuisine®

www.rocrestaurant.com

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Dining with a transethnic touch, from spicy shrimp curry to potato croquettes stuffed with goat cheese. L & D (daily). www.darbarny.com. 152 E. 46th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. $$ Map 1, F7 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. B & D (daily), L (Mon-Fri), Brunch (Sun). www .davios.com. 447 Lexington Ave., btw E. 44th & E. 45th sts., 212.661.4810. $$$ Map 1, F7 MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Steak House. An array of fine steak and sea-

food entrées are served at this upscale national chain. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.mortons.com. 551 Fifth Ave., at 45th St., 212.972.3315. $$$$ Map 1, F6; 136 Washington St., btw Cedar & Albany sts., 212.608.0171. Map 1, 06 THE SEA FIRE GRILL Seafood/American. Upmarket contemporary dishes

emphasize the diverse flavors of fish. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.theseafire grill.com. 158 E. 48th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.935.3785. $$$$ Map 1, F7

Rockefeller Center FOGO DE CHÃO Brazilian Steak House.

The taste of Southern Brazil can be savored in a cavernous room. L (MonFri), D (nightly). www.fogodechao.com.

40 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.969.9980. $$$ Map 1, E6 KELLARI TAVERNA Greek. This vast,

traditional restaurant serves a wide array of Hellenic dishes. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.kellari.us. 19 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.221.0144. $$$ Map 1, F6 NYY STEAK Steak House. The upscale

restaurant (NYY stands for New York Yankees) features USDA prime dryaged beef. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.nyysteak.com. 7 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.307.7910. $$$ Map 1, E6 THE WAYFARER Seafood/Steak House.

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SoHo+NoLIta ANTIQUE GARAGE Turkish. An airy

place, with mirrors and chandeliers, serves mezes. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.antiquegaragesoho .com.

41 Mercer St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.1019. $$ Map 1, L7 BALTHAZAR French. A beloved French

SANCTUARY T Modern American. All

food and drink creations are made with fresh tea leaves. B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.sanctuaryt.com. 337B W. Broadway, btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.941.7832. $$ Map 1, L6

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Theater District+ Hell’s Kitchen ACADEMIA BARILLA Italian. A cafeteria-

style dining room is decorated with hanging plants and warm wood paneling. Visitors have a choice of a range of Italian fare and can purchase packaged products to bring home for meals with the famiglia. B, L & D (daily). www.academiabarilla .com.

1290 Sixth Ave., btw W. 51st & W. 52nd sts., 646.559.2206. $$ Map 1, E6; 1065 Sixth Ave., btw W. 40th & W. 41st sts., 646.665.3816. Map 1, F6 CHEZ JOSEPHINE French-American.

A colorful restaurant bursting with the energy of 1930s Paris calls upon the memory of the seductive singer/ actress Josephine Baker. L (Sat & Sun), D (Tues-Sun). www.chezjosephine.com.

414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925. $$ Map 1, F4 GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR American. The bold flavors of television

personality Guy Fieri are on the menu with such dishes as bourbon brown sugar chicken wings. L & D (daily).

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Dining Classic French Cuisine Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Prix-fixe menus & happy hour available

www.guysamerican.com. 220 W. 44th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.532.4897. $$ Map 1, F4 HARU Japanese. Fusion dishes, such

as white tuna tataki in a tangy lemon soy vinaigrette, are served along with fresh sushi rolls and platters of sashimi.

L & D (daily). www.harusushi.com. 205 W. 43rd St., at Broadway, 212.398.9810. $$$ Map 1, F5; 433 Amsterdam Ave., at W. 81st St., 212.579.5655. Map 1, B4; 1329 Third Ave., btw E. 76th & E. 77th sts., 212.452.2230. Map 1, B7; 280 Park Ave., at E. 48th St., 212.490.9680. Map 1, F6; 1 Wall St. Court, at Broad St., 212.785.6850. Map 1, O6; and two other NYC locations.

empire in a David Rockwell-designed dining room. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.noburestaurants.com/new -york. 105 Hudson St., at Franklin St., 212.219.0500. $$$ Map 1, M6. NOBU FIFTY SEVEN Japanese. The flagship’s grandiose Uptown sister. L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly). www.noburestaurants .com/fifty-seven. 40 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000. $$$ Map 1, M6. NOBU NEXT DOOR Japanese. Walk-ins are welcome at this

more accessible outpost. D (TuesSat). www.noburestaurants.com/next -door. 105 Hudson St., btw Franklin & N. Moore sts., 212.334.4445. $$$ Map 1, M6 ROC Italian Seafood. An upscale Italian

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specialty burgers and fries. L & D (daily). www.heartlandbrewery.com.

127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848. $ Map 1, F5 HEARTLAND BREWERY & CHOP HOUSE American. Handcrafted

beers and a hearty steakhouse menu. L & D (daily). www.heartland brewery .com. 127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 646.366.0235. $$ Map 1, F5; 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.563.3433. Map 1, H6 ; 625 Eighth Ave., at W. 41st St., 646.214.1000. Map 1, H5 PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian.

Open since 1944, this mainstay specializes in authentic Neapolitan cuisine.

L & D (daily). www.patsys.com. 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. $$ Map 1, E5 VICTOR’S CAFE Cuban. Island classics in

a colorful dining room with palm trees.

L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .victorscafe.com. 236 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.586.7714. $$$ Map 1, E5

TriBeCa BÂTARD New American. Inventive

Modern European cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails and fine wine in a relaxed setting with warm lighting. D (Mon-Sat). www.batardtribeca.com.

239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. $$$$ Map 1, M6

restaurant serves up favorites including fettuccine Bolognese and roasted branzino with limoncello sauce over sautéed zucchini, fava beans, peas and mint. Perfect for people watching, the restaurant features a patio for dining alfresco. L (Mon- Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.rocrestaurant .com. 190A Duane St., at Greenwich St., 212.625.3333. $$ Map 1, M6 TRIBECA GRILL Contemporary American. The famed Robert De Niro/

Drew Nieporent collaboration offers hearty fare and a 20,000-bottle wine list. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.myriadrestaurantgroup .com. 375 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900. $$$ Map 1, N6

Upper East Side CAFE BOULUD Global. The menu at

Chef Daniel Boulud’s relaxed restaurant covers categories such as classic fare, market-driven dishes and world cuisine. L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.cafeboulud.com. The Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.772.2600. $$$ Map 1, B6 DANIEL French. Chef Daniel Boulud’s

contemporary French cuisine is served in an elegant space. D (Mon-Sat).

Jacket required; tie preferred. www .danielnyc.com. 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033. $$$$ Map 1,D6 DRUNKEN MUNKEY NYC Indian. Bar

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338 E. 92nd St., btw First & Second aves., 646.998.6400. $$ Map 1, A7

.com. 102 Norfolk St., btw Rivington & Delancey sts., 212.228.5098. $$ Map 1, K7 BEMELMANS BAR Ludwig Bemelmans,

Upper West Side BOULUD SUD Mediterranean. Chef

Daniel Boulud serves up exotic dishes.

L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .bouludsud.com. 20 W. 64th St., btw Central Park West & Broadway, 212.595.1313. $$$$ Map 1, D4 JEAN GEORGES French. The master

chef’s eponymous establishment carries items such as foie gras brûlée.

L & D (daily). www.jean-georges.com.

Trump International Hotel & Tower, 1 Central Park W., btw W. 61st & W. 62nd sts., 212.299.3900. $$$ Map 1, D5

creator of the Madeline book series, painted the murals in his namesake bar.

Jazz singers and live piano on most nights. Open Sun-Thurs noon-1 a.m., Fri-Sat noon-1:30 a.m. www.rosewood hotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york/ dining/bemelmans-bar. 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave., 212.744.1600. $$ Map 1, B6 DEATH & CO. Mixologists serve a

menu of artful cocktails. Sun-Thurs 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri & Sat 6 p.m.-2 a.m. www .deathandcompany.com. 433 E. 6th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.388.0882. $$ Map 1, K7 LAZY POINT A small beach hamlet on

ROBERT Contemporary American.

Refined dishes served in a colorful dining room. L & D (daily). www.robertnyc .com. Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl., at Eighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730. $$ Map 1, D5

The Boroughs BLEND ON THE WATER Latin/Global.

Gliobal and Latin flavors come together in a modern space. Brunch & D (daily). www.blendonthewater.wix.com/ blendonthewater. 4540 Center Blvd., at 46th Ave., Long Island City, Queens, 718.606.9851. $$ Map 1, E9

Long Island serves as inspiration for both the name and chilled-out atmosphere of this recently opened lounge, which offers refreshing handcrafted cocktails. www.lazypointnyc.com. 310 Spring St., btw Renwick & Greenwich sts., no phone number. $$ Map 1, L5 MINUS 5 ICE BAR Baby, it’s hot outside,

so bundle up in a parka and gloves (provided) while downing cool cocktails. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-midnight, FriSat 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.minus5experi ence.com. New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Ave., btw W. 53rd & W. 54th sts., 212.757.4610. $$ Map 1, E5 ROOF AT PARK SOUTH This relaxed

FORREST POINT International. An

elephant-mural-faced, late-night spot.

D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.for restpoint.com. 970 Flushing Ave., btw Bogart St. & Wilson Ave., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.366.2742. $-$$ LONGBOW PUB & PANTRY Welsh.

Patrons nosh on dishes like bangers

and mash. B & Brunch (Sat & Sun), L & D (daily). www.longbownyc.com. 7316 Third Ave., btw 73rd & 74th sts., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, 718.238.7468. $$

Bars+Lounges THE BACK ROOM This popular bar is

tucked behind a “Lower East Side Toy Company” front. Open 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. most nights. www.backroomnyc 30

rooftop hotel bar offers up casual summer bites, like mushroom pizza, green gazpacho and Popsicles, along with upscale cocktails and views of the Manhattan skyline. Noteworthy libations include overproof piña colada. www.roofatparksouth.com. 125 E. 27th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 212.204.5222. Map 1, H7

Times Square • Theatre District

SIXTYFIVE Dress up and enjoy the

view from the top of the world at the Rainbow Room’s newest lounge, while sipping classic cocktails (Negroni) and contemporary concoctions (Room With a View, made with El Dorado 15-year rum, Cointreau, Foggy Ridge First Fruit Cider and nutmeg). www .rainbowroom.com/sixtyfive. 30 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.632.5000. Map 1, F6

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Shopping Rizzoli Bookstore After more than a year without a home, this iconic bookstore has finally settled into a gorgeous new space—complete with dreamy wallpaper by Fornasetti and dark wooden bookshelves filled with oversize art books and novels. www.rizzoliusa.com. 1133 Broadway, at W. 26th St., 212.759.2424. Map 1, H6

Accessories+Footwear ALTMAN LUGGAGE Open since 1920,

this store offers name-brand luggage, including Tumi, Samsonite and Titan, plus business cases, leather goods and high-end writing instruments. www .altmanluggage.com. 135 Orchard St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.254.7275. Map 1, K8

Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.3200. Map 1, E5 GOORIN BROS. HAT SHOPVintage-style

hats, including cloches, gatsbys, flat caps and fedoras, star at this long-running family endeavor. www.goorin.com.

337 Bleecker St., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.256.1895. Map 1, K5; and various other NYC locations.

212.477.3796. Map 1, L7; and two other NYC locations.

SHOE PARLORThe family-run shop

offers dress and casual shoes and boots, from labels such as UGG Australia, Skechers, Hunter and Clarks, at attractive prices with a helpful staff on hand. www.shoeparlor.com. 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.582.0039. Map 1, E5

HENRI BENDEL This chic emporium of

to connect people to creativity by printing colorful, abstract work from commissioned artists on slip-ons and sneakers for men, women and children. www.bucketfeet.com. 266 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.226.8102. Map 1, K7 CITISHOES This family-owned men’s

store sells dress and casual shoes from brands such as Church’s, Alden and Paraboot. www.citishoes.com. 445

accessories offers sophisticated luxury products in imaginative designs and splashy colors. www.henribendel.com.

712 Fifth Ave., btw 55th & 56th sts., 212.247.1100. Map 1, E6 MOSCOT Frames for prescription lenses

and sunglasses, made in a variety of materials ranging from rectangular acetate to thin aviator-style metal, are available at this NYC institution, which is 100 years old. www.moscot .com. 108 Orchard St., at Delancey St.,

SHOEGASM Trendy footwear from

famous designers, including TOMS, Jessica Simpson, Chinese Laundry and Sperry. www.shoegasm.com. 383 Broadway, btw White & Walker sts., 212.925.3800. Map 1, M6; and various other NYC locations.

Apparel ACNE STUDIOS The Swedish-based line

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designer Stacey Bendet for her cutting-edge dresses, pants and tops. www.aliceandolivia.com. 431 W. 14th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 646.747.1232. Map 1, I4; and various other NYC locations.

Bene Rialto—Shoppers can discover

rotating selections of apparel and accessories from emerging designers at this multifloor marketplace for stylish men and women. www.benerialto.com.

13 W. 38th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.246.5984. Map 1, G6 Brooks Brothers— Since 1818,

this respected clothier has offered high-quality conservative apparel and accessories. www.brooksbrothers .com. 346 Madison Ave., at E. 44th St., 212.682.8800. Map 1, F6; and various other NYC locations.

Cynthia Rowley— Printed tops, flowy

skirts, trendy dresses and more from the fashion-forward designer. www.cynthia rowley.com. 376 Bleecker St., btw Charles & Perry sts., 212.242.3803. Map 1, J5; and one other NYC location.

M0851—This Montreal-based leather

specialist crafts sleek and functional bags, accessories, jackets and outerwear out of high-end raw materials from around the world. www.m0851 .com. 415 W. Broadway, btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.431.3069. Map 1, L6 Nu New York— This NYC-exclusive

boutique offers a selection of sophisticated apparel in basic colors as well as eye-catching prints. www.nunewyork .com. 827 Broadway, btw E. 12th & E. 13th sts., 212.477.7377. Map 1, J6; and two other NYC locations.

help customers find the perfect size and style of swimwear from high-end brands. A selection of resort wear, flipflops, accessories and sunscreen is also available. www.everythingbutwater .com. 1060 Madison Ave., at E. 80th St., 212.249.4052. Map 1, B6 International Playground—This

edgy store features trendy apparel and accessories from NYC-based designers. www.internationalplayground.com.

463 Broome St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.228.2700. Map 1, L6 John Varvatos— Inspired by rock stars,

this famous designer offers men luxurious and sporty apparel, plus accessories, shoes and cologne. The store also offers personal wardrobe services, made-to-measure clothes and on-site tailoring. www.johnvarvatos.com. 765 Madison Ave., btw E. 65th & E. 66th sts., 212.760.2414. Map 1, D6; and two other NYC locations.

company’s sleek boutiques carry the complete line of bold, high-quality makeup. www.narscosmetics.com. 971 Madison Ave., btw E. 75th & E. 76th sts., 212.861.2945. Map 1, C6; and various other NYC locations.

Paintbox— This nail studio offers wom-

en a way to beautify their nails by curating a selection of 50 polishes each season, along with a lookbook of nail art designs, which include add-ons such as studs, glitter and foil. www.paint-box .com. 17 Crosby St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 212.219.2412. Map 1, L7

Robin’s Jean— French designer Robin

Chretien creates his denim collection for men, women and children in stylish washes and flattering cuts. www.robinsjean.com. 60 Grand St., btw Wooster St. & W. Broadway, 212.226.2191. Map 1, L6 A Second Chance—A favorite of stylists

and the fashion-savvy, this consignment shop offers designer items at a fraction of the original price, including dresses and handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and other big names. www.asecondchanceresale.com. 11091111 Lexington Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041. Map 1, K6; and one other NYC location.

7 for All Mankind— The ubiquitous

Everything But Water— Fit specialists

NARS Boutique— The cosmetics

denim brand’s boutique is stocked with jeans in dozens of washes, colors, styles and cuts, as well as button-down shirts, trousers and bags. www.7forallmankind .com. 347 Bleecker St., at W. 10th St., 212.255.2705. Map 1, J5; and various other NYC locations.

Beauty+Health Bond No. 9 New York— The boutique

carries a fragrance collection devoted to NYC neighborhoods, plus candles and body products. www.bondno9 .com. 9 Bond St., btw Lafayette St. & Broadway, 212.228.1732. Map 1, K7; and various other NYC locations.

Rouge New York— Actress Stephanie

March founded this cosmetics salon to offer women access to professional makeup artists. www.rougeny.com. 130 Thompson St., btw Prince & Houston sts., 212.388.1717. Map 1, K5

Books Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks—This

bookshop stocks out-of-print and antiquarian cookbooks, along with epicurean literature and obscure treasures for foodies. www.bonnieslotnickcook books.com. 28 E. 2nd St., btw Second Ave. & Bowery, 212.989.8962. Map 1, K7 Idlewild Books— The inventory of trav-

el logs, location guides and travel-related literature from around the globe is categorized by country. www.idlewild books.com. 12 W. 19th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.414.8888. Map 1, I6 St. Mark’s Bookshop— New arrivals

constantly replenish the shelves at this East Village staple since 1977. www.stmarksbookshop.com. 136 E. 3rd St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.260.7853. Map 1, K7 Strand BookStore— New, used,

out-of-print and rare books on nearly every subject of interest are housed in this well-established warehouse. www .strandbooks.com. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. Map 1, J7

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C.—

Dr. Linhart offers treatments in all areas of dentistry, including implants, root canal and periodontal care, along with laser tooth whitening. www.drlinhart .com. 230 Park Ave., Ste. 1164, at E. 46th St., 212.682.5180. Map 1, F6

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home furnishings, special sizes and cosmetics. www.barneys.com. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900. Map 1, D6 BERGDORF GOODMAN Brimming with

the latest creations from high-end designers, this store offers exclusive clothing, accessories and cosmetics for fashion-forward femmes. A men’s store is across the street. www.bergdorf goodman.com. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. Map 1, E6 BLOOMINGDALE’SWhile the Midtown

original carries everything for men, women and the home, the SoHo branch focuses on designerwear and accessories. www.bloomingdales .com. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000. Map 1, D7; 504 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.729.5900. Map 1, L6 BROOKFIELD PLACEThis shopping cen-

ter has high-end apparel and accessories brands, along with bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. www .brookfieldplaceny.com. 230 Vesey St., at West St., 212.417.2445. Map 1, N5

Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000. Map 1, E6 THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE

Numerous luxury stores, such as L.K. Bennett, Wolford and BOSS Hugo Boss, can be found inside the sevenstory atrium in the Time Warner Center. www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com.

10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300. Map 1, D5

Flea Markets+Markets BROOKLYN FLEA Furniture, jewelry,

clothing and more from local artists are on offer at this flea market. www .brooklynflea.com. Various hours and locations, check website or call 718.928.6033.

CHELSEA MARKET A huge indoor

market offering shops and services. In addition to fresh produce, cheese and baked goods, there are gift shops and sample sales. www.chelseamarket.com.

75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.652.2110. Map 1, J4 GREENFLEA MARKET This year-round

CENTURY 21 Deep discounts (up to 65

percent off) on designer apparel and footwear for men, women and children, along with cosmetics, electronics and housewares. www.c21stores.com. 1972 Broadway, btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts., 212.518.2121. Map 1, C4; 22 Cortlandt St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.9092. Map 1, N6; and two other NYC locations.

LORD & TAYLOR Cutting-edge and

classic clothing and accessories for men, women and children are found at the oldest specialty store in the United States. www.lordandtaylor.com.

424 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. Map 1, G6 MACY’S HERALD SQUARE “The world’s

largest department store“ offers tons of clothing, plus accessories, beauty products and more. www.macys.com.

151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. Map 1, G5 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE A luxury depart-

ment store carrying designer apparel, accessories and home decor items, plus cosmetics and fragrances. www.saksfifthavenue.com. 611 34

indoor/outdoor flea market offers a huge range of merchandise, including home furnishings, vintage apparel, ethnic handicrafts and more. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Open rain or shine. www.greenfleamarkets.com. Columbus Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. Map 1, B4

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SUGAR HILL MARKETThis monthly

pop-up market gives Harlem’s indie designers and makers a chance to sell their artisanal goods and foods. Check the website for hours and dates. www .sugarhillmarketnyc.blogspot.com. 259 W. 132nd St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. & Frederick Douglass blvds.

Gifts+Home A.I. FRIEDMAN This 12,000-square-foot

shop stocks creative products and gifts for crafts, art projects and home decorating. www.aifriedman.com. 44 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.243.9000. Map 1, I6 HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER Robotic

vacuums, smartphone accessories and ultrasonic jewelry cleaners, as well as

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MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 46-47.

Turkish bathrobes, manual typewriters and precision pedicure systems, are offered at this emporium of tech goods and home items. www.hammacher .com. 147 E. 57th St., btw Third & Lexington Aves., 800.421.9002. Map 1, E6 M&M’S WORLD NEW YORK A shop for

paraphernalia inspired by the beloved candies, such as T-shirts, drinkware and candy dispensers. www.mmsworld .com. 1600 Broadway, btw W. 48th & W. 49th sts., 212.295.3850. Map 1, 5E MENDEL GOLDBERG FABRICS In busi-

ness since 1890, this textile mecca specializes in European couture fabrics. www.mendelgoldbergfabrics.com. 72 Hester St., btw Allen & Orchard sts., 212.925.9110. Map 1, L8 SCULLY & SCULLY Established in

1934, this shop features fine gifts and housewares, including Baccarat crystal and Limoges and Gien porcelain.

Customers will also find antique lamps, fine leather goods and clocks. www .scullyandscully.com. 504 Park Ave., at W. 59th St., 212.755.2590. Map 1, E6 STARBRIGHT FLORAL DESIGN This

emporium stocks more than 500 varieties of flowers and plants and delivers across the NYC area. www.starflor.com.

150 W. 28th St., 2nd fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 800.520.8999. Map 1, H5 ZARIN FABRICS & HOME FURNISHINGS

Family-owned and operated since 1936, Zarin showcases fine fabrics by leading manufacturers at affordable prices. www.zarinfabrics.com. 69 Orchard St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.925.6112. Map 1, L8

Jewelry CITIZEN WATCHThis watch store offers

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limited-edition models and tickers from Japan. www.citizenwatch.com.

1500 Broadway, btw W. 43rd & W. 44th sts., 212.658.1518. Map 1, F5 ERICA WEINER This local designer

digs through 20th-century New England factory warehouses to find one-of-a-kind chains and charms. www .ericaweiner.com. 173 Elizabeth St., btw Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.334.6383.

Map 1, L7; and one other NYC location.

can be downloaded on an app, offers deals at Midtown businesses. www .eastmidtown.org/passport.

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VOILÀ CHOCOLATThis

store offers chocolatiering classes at innovative workstations. www .voila-chocolat.com.

221 W. 79th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.920.8799. Map 1, B3

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GSHOCK STOREThis innovative

watchmaker offers colorful, sporty watches. www.gshock.com. 454 W. Broadway, btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.533.8700. Map 1, K6 MAURICE BADLER FINE JEWELRY Fine

jewelry from famous designers fill this established jewelry shop. www.badler .com. 485 Park Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 800.622.3537. Map 1, D6

Sporting Goods

diamonds, gold, silver and more— all of which come wrapped in the signature robin’s-egg blue boxes. www .tiffany.com. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000. Map 1, E6; and two other NYC locations.

TOURNEAU This store boasts 8,000-

plus styles of timepieces from top watchmakers, such as Rolex, Cartier and Omega, among others. www .tourneau.com. 1095 Sixth Ave., at W. 42nd St., 212.278.8041. Map 1, F5; and two other NYC locations.

WEMPE JEWELERS Fifth Avenue’s only

official Rolex dealer offers an impressive collection of other watch brands as well, such as A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard and Panerai. Also on hand is gold and diamond jewelry. www .wempe.com. 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. Map 1, E6

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athletes with apparel, accessories and shoes for runners, cyclists and more. www.citysports.com. 390 Fifth Ave., at 36th St., 212.695.0171. Map 1, G6; and two other NYC locations.

features a wide selection of NBA merchandise. www.nba.com/nycstore.

590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.515.6221. Map 1, F6 THE NEW BALANCE EXPERIENCE STORE

Trained specialists help customers find their perfect shoe size at this athletic store. www.newbalance.com. 150 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. Map 1, I6

school hosts interactive demonstrations led by NYC chefs. www .degustibusnyc.com. 151 W. 34th St., 8th fl., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.239.1652. Map 1, G5

Tech+Music AC GEARS Innovative electronic prod-

ucts are sold in this sleek, high-tech Japanese gadget shop. www.acgears .com. 69 E. 8th St., btw Broadway & University Pl., 212.260.2269. Map 1, J6 ACADEMY RECORDS & CDS Rare CD

albums and vinyl records, in genres ranging from theatrical to country, can be found here. www.academy-records .com. 12 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.242.3000. Map 1, I6

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NORMAL Normal sculpts earbuds customized to fit shoppers’ ears. www .nrml.com. 150 W. 22nd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.600.4423. Map 1, I5

Toys+Games AMERICAN GIRL PLACE The store fea-

tures not only collectible dolls, but also clothing, accessories and design-ityourself tees for them. www.american girl.com. 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. Map 1, F6 THE LEGO STOREThe store inspires kids

with specialized building blocks, Lego sets and other merchandise. www.lego .com. 200 Fifth Ave., btw 23rd & 24th sts., 212.255.3217. Map 1, I6; and three other NYC locations.

gaming paradise that carries Nintendo merchandise, with exclusive items and all the latest video games. www.ninten doworldstore.com. 10 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 48th St., 646.459.0800. Map 1, F6

Vintage Clothing NEW YORK VINTAGE High-end designer

vintage clothing and apparel fill this beloved store. www.newyorkvintage.com.

117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.647.1107. Map 1, H5 PEOPLE OF 2MORROWThis bohemian

More than 100,000 tech-related products, including cameras, binoculars and lenses. www.bhphotovideo .com. 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.239.7765. Map 1, G4 42ND STREET PHOTO This elec-

EAST MIDTOWN PARTNERSHIP A

tar mecca showcases guitars by legendary brands like Fender and Gibson. www.gtrstore.com/show room. 141 W. 28th St., 4th fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.460.8472. Map 1, H5

NINTENDO® WORLD An interactive

B&H PHOTO, VIDEO & PRO AUDIO DE GUSTIBUS COOKING SCHOOLThis

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CITY SPORTS This shop caters to urban

THE NBA STORE This sports shop TIFFANY & CO. The famous store carries

ment. www.42photo.com. 378 Fifth Ave., btw 35th & 36th sts., 888.810.4242. Map 1, G6

tronics hub specializes in digital cameras and videography equip-

store carries vintage apparel and accessories. www.peopleof2morrow .com. 65 Franklin St., at Oak St., Brooklyn, 718.383.4402. Map 1, H10 TOKIO 7 This consignment boutique

stocks refreshing styles, from classic vintage to funky designs. www.tokio7 .net. 83 E. 7th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.353.8443. Map 1, J7

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Art by the Sea More than 30 prominent contemporary artists have contributed to Coney Art Walls, a new outdoor museum of street art under the shadow of the famed Cyclone roller coaster in Coney Island.

Museums AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HIS TORY Dinosaur skeletons, fossils,

dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals, meteorites and more fill the exhibition halls. The Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater are here, too. Highlight: Thru Jan. 3, 2016: Life at the Limits: Stories of Amazing Species. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Suggested admission: $22 adults, $17 seniors/students (with ID), $12.50 ages 2-12. www.amnh.org.

Central Park West., at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. Map 1, B5 BROOKLYN MUSEUMAncient Egyptian

and contemporary American art, among other specialties, are housed in a 560,000-square-foot Beaux Arts

Practically Perfect Among the art stars who have created original, site-specific murals are Kenny Scharf, Daze, Crash, Roa and Maya Hayuk (above). www .coneyartwalls.com. 3050 Stillwell Ave., Coney Island, Brooklyn

building. Highlight: Thru Oct. 4: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Wed 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Suggested admission: $16 adults, $10 seniors (62+)/students, visitors 19 and under free. www.brook lynmuseum.org. 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. Map 3, F9

Rare artifacts associated with the Mary Poppins series of children’s books, including author P.L. Travers’ umbrella (above), are on display in an exhibition at the New York Public Library (p. 40).

ELLIS ISLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION Millions of immigrants

entered the U.S. on this historic island between 1892 and 1954. Visitors, who are curious about their ancestors, can consult the archives of the American Family Immigration History Center.

Open daily. Free. www .libertyellisfoun dation.org. 212.363.3206. Map 1, P6 FISHER LANDAU CENTER FOR ART The

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO The art and

cultural heritage of the Caribbean and Latin America are celebrated at this center of Latin pride. Highlight: Thru Oct. 17: Rodriguez Calero: Urban Martyrs and Latter Day Santos.

Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Suggested admission: $9 adults, $5 seniors/ students, children under 12 free. www .elmuseo.org. 1230 Fifth Ave., at 104th St., 212.831.7272. Map 1, N3

extensive private art collection of Emily Fisher Landau, which includes 20th-century and contemporary prints, paintings and sculpture from major American artists, such as Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, Jenny Holzer, Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Cy Twombly and others, is housed in a converted industrial building, a former parachute-harness factory. Highlight: Thru Jan. 4, 2016: w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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Altered Appearances. Thurs-Mon noon-5 p.m. Free. www.flcart.org. 38-27 30th St., btw 38th & 39th aves., Long Island City, Queens, 718.937.0727.

FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM Once

the gathering place for 18th-century American revolutionary leaders, the building now functions as a museum of Early American history and culture.

Highlight: Thru Jun. 1, 2016: Defining Lines: Maps From the 1700s and Early 1800s. Mon-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat & Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors (65+)/students/children 6-18, children 5 and under free. www.frauncestavern museum.org. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778. Map 1, O7 THE FRICK COLLECTION The former

residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick houses one of the world’s most magnificent collections of Old Master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts. Highlight: Thru Apr. 24, 2016: From Sèvres to Fifth Avenue: French Porcelain at The Frick Collection. TuesSat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students, pay what you wish Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Children under 10 not admitted. www.frick.org. 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700. Map 1, C6 GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, SOLOMON R.

One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral structure houses a permanent collection and special exhibitions. Highlight: Thru Oct. 12: Doris Salcedo. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students, children under 12 with an adult free, pay what you wish Sat 5:45-7:45 p.m. www.guggenheim.org. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. Map 1, A6 INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

The USS Intrepid aircraft carrier displays historic aircraft, interactive exhibits, flight simulators and the space shuttle Enterprise. Highlight: Thru Jan. 10, 2016: Hubble @ 25. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

General admission: $24 adults, $20 seniors (62+)/college students, $19 youths 7-17, $17 veterans, $12 children 3-6, free children under 3 and U.S. military personnel. www.intrepidmuseum .org. Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. Map 1, F3 38

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ical artifacts, ceremonial objects, photographs, works on paper and art exhibits explore Jewish diversity and culture. Highlight: Thru Sept. 27: Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television.

Fri-Tues 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7.50 students, children 18 and under and Sat free, pay what you wish Thurs 5-8 p.m. www.thejewishmuse um.org. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. Map 1, P3 THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill this encyclopedic museum. Highlight: Sept. 18-Jan. 3, 2016: Kongo: Power and Majesty. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Suggested admission: $25 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $12 students, children under 12 with an adult free. www.met museum.org. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. Map 1, B6 THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

The research library and museum exhibits rare manuscripts, books and drawings. Highlight: Thru Nov. 15: Exploring France: Oil Sketches From the Thaw Collection. Tues-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+)/students/children under 16, children 12 and under and Fri 7-9 p.m. free. www.themorgan .org. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. Map 1, G6 THE MUSEUM AT FIT Fashion is

celebrated through public programs and exhibitions of contemporary and historic clothing, avant-garde accessories, textiles and other visual materials.

Highlight: Thru Nov. 14: Global Fashion Capitals. Tues-Fri noon-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.fitnyc.edu/ museum. Seventh Ave., at W. 27th St., 212.217.4558. Map 1, H5 MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN The

process of transforming materials into expressive objects is celebrated at this center for innovative arts and crafts.

Highlight: Thru Sept. 30: Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design,

Midcentury and Today. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs & Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students, children under 18 free, pay what you wish Thurs 6-9 p.m. www.madmuseum .org. 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. Map 1, D5 MUSEUM OF MODERN ART One of

the world’s greatest repositories of 20th-century art contains masterpieces

by Picasso and Matisse, a sculpture garden and an extensive film collection. Highlight: Sept. 14-Feb. 7, 2016: Picasso Sculpture. Mon-Thurs, Sat & Sun 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $14 students, children under 16 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. www.moma.org.

11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. Map 1, E6 MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

New York City’s past, present and future are illustrated through paintings, photographs and more. Highlight: Thru Jan. 3, 2016: Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks.

Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Suggested admission: $14 adults, $10 seniors/ students, children under 19 free. www .mcny.org. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. Map 1, N3 MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE The

art, history and technology of film, TV and digital media are explored through exhibitions, programs and the nation’s largest permanent collection of moving-image artifacts. Highlight: Thru Jan. 31, 2016: How Cats Took Over the Internet. Wed-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat & Sun 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. $12 adults, $9 seniors (65+)/ students, $6 ages 3-12, children under 3 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. www.movingim age.us. 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN One of the few branches of

the Smithsonian Institution located outside Washington, D.C., this is the nation’s first museum to promote Native American history, culture, languages and arts in exhibitions culled from the Smithsonian’s extensive collection of decorative and functional ethnographic objects, including beadwork and moose hair embroidery.

Highlight: Thru Jan. 10, 2016: Glittering World: Navajo Jewelry of the Yazzie

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Guidelines This directory, grouped by category, is a compendium of establishments recommended by the editors of Where Magazine and includes all advertisers.

DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS:

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NEW YORK CITYPASS The discount pass provides access to the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, plus a choice of three (out of six) other attractions. Passes are sold at participating attractions. $114 adults, $89 children ages 6-17. www.citypass.com.

888.330.5008.

AMERICAN ART IS NOW AT HOME IN THE MEATPACKING

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 46-47.

Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street whitney.org #NewWhitney

Family. Sun-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. www.nmai .si.edu. 1 Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. Map 1, O6

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consists 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: Daily 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Museum: Sun-Thurs 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (last entry 6 p.m.), Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.). Museum admission: $24 adults, $18 seniors (65+), veterans, college students, $15 youth (7-17), children under 6 and Tues 5 p.m.-close free. www.911memorial .org. Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.312.8800. Map 1, N6

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town house is dedicated to 20thcentury German and Austrian fine and decorative art and design. Highlight: Thru Sept. 7: Gustav Klimt and Adele Bloch-Bauer: The Woman in Gold.

Thurs-Mon 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $20 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/students, first Fri of the month 6-8 p.m. free. Children under 12 not admitted, children 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. www.neuegalerie.org. 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. Map 1, A6 w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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NEW MUSEUM Contemporary cutting-

edge art by international artists. Highlight: Sept. 16-Jan. 17, 2016: Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits. Tues-Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $16 adults, $14 seniors (65+), $10 students, under 18 free, pay what you wish Thurs 7-9 p.m. www.newmuseum.org. 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. Map 1, K7 NEWYORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSE UM & LIBRARY The permanent collec-

tion of this cultural institution features more than 60,000 objects and works of art focused on the history of New York.

Highlight: Thru Oct. 12: The Hirschfeld Century: The Art of Al Hirschfeld. TuesThurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $19 adults, $15 seniors/educators, $12 students, $6 children 5-13, children under 4 free, pay what you wish Fri 6-8 p.m. www .nyhistory.org. 170 Central Park West, at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400. Map 1, B5 NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Exhibits

covering literary, historical, philosophical and fine art themes are on view at the nation’s most famous library in the block-long Beaux Arts Stephen A. Schwartzman Building, whose entrance is famously guarded by twin stone lions, Patience and Fortitude. Mon, Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues & Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Beginning Sept. 13: Mon, Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues & Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. Free. www.nypl.org. Fifth Ave., at 42nd St., 917.275.6975. Map 1, G6 9/11 TRIBUTE CENTER Recovered

objects, photographs, oral stories, films and personal effects displayed in the museum’s galleries offer visitors the chance to pay their respects to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, NYC terrorist attacks. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery admission: $15 adults, $10 seniors/students/military, $5 children 6-12. www.tributewtc.org. 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. & Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184. Map 1, O6 RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART Paintings,

books, artifacts, textiles and more from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions. Highlight: Thru Feb. 8, 2016: Becoming Another: The Power of Masks. Mon & Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., 40

Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/students, children under 12, Fri 6-10 p.m. and seniors (65+) first Mon of the month free. www.rmanyc.org.

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$27 adults, $23.50 seniors (65+), $19.50 children 3-11. Separate admission to The Hunger Games: The Exhibition tion: $29.50 adults, $27.50 (seniors 65+), $22.50 children 3-11. www.discoverytsx .com. 226 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., Visit more sites in 866.987.9692. Map 1, F5

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THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM Dedicated

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to African-American and African art. Highlight: Thru Oct. 25: Stanley Whitney: Dance the Orange. Thurs-Fri noon-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. $7 adults, $3 seniors/students, children under 12 and Sun free. www.studiomuseum .org. 144 W. 125th St., btw Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. blvds., 212.864.4500. Map 1, M2 WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

The museum’s new home contains more than 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Highlight: Thru Sept. 27: America Is Hard to See. Sun, Mon & Wed 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs-Sat 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $22 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students, children under 18 free, Fri 7-10 p.m. pay what you wish. www.whitney.org. 99 Gansevoort St., btw Greenwich & West sts., 212.570.3600. Map 1, J4

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

This fabled Art Deco skyscraper, completed in 1931, offers unrivaled views from its 86th and 102nd floors. Daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Main deck (86th floor) admission: $32 adults, $29 seniors (62+), $26 children 6-12, under 5 free. Main & Top decks (86th floor & 102nd floor) admission: $52 adults, $49 seniors (62+), $46 children 6-12, under 5 free. www.esbnyc.com.

350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. Map 1, H6

THE HIGH LINE The mile-long elevated

park and public promenade offers views of the Manhattan skyline, perennial gardens and plantings, a lawn, public art displays, seating and a steel walkway. Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. www.thehighline.org. Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. Map 1, J4-H4 MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK The

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.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. General admission: $19.95 adults, $17.95 seniors (65+), $12.95 ages 3-12, under 2 free. “Total Experience” tickets: $33.95 adults, $28.95 seniors (65+), $23.95 ages 3-12, under 2 free. www.bronxzoo.com. 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.220.1500.

DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE Immersive,

innovative exhibitions for all ages.

Highlights: Body Worlds: Pulse, Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (thru Sept.

7) and the world premiere of The Hunger Games: The Exhibition. Sun-Wed 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (final entry 45 mins before closing). Separate admission to Body Worlds: Pulse and Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.:

NYC incarnation of the British-based wax museum features lifelike sculptures of celebrities, entertainers, sports figures and politicians, plus a state-ofthe-art 4-D theater with virtual special effects. Sun-Thurs 9 a.m.-10 p.m., FriSat 9 a.m.-midnight. Beginning Sept.

7: Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $37 adults, $30 children 4-12, children under 4 free. www.nyc wax.com. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. Map 1, F5 NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Lush

gardens, walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden offer an escape from the city. Highlight: Thru Nov. 1: Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life.

Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Groundsonly admission: $13 adults, $6 seniors (65+)/students, $3 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. All-garden pass (grounds plus exhibitions): $20 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/students, $8 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. Free grounds admission all day on Wed

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ONE WORLD OBSERVATORYThe three-

level indoor observatory, located at the top of One World Trade Center, is New York’s newest sky-high attraction, with floor-to-ceiling windows affording uninterrupted views in every direction. Daily 9 a.m.-midnight (last ticket sold at 11:15 p.m.). $32 adults, $30 seniors (65+), $26 children 6-12, children 5 and under free.

Tickets are timed admission for a specific time and date. www.oneworldob servatory.com. 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776. Map 1, N6 RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQUARE The famed “odditorium”

presents such unusual displays as shrunken heads and torture devices.

Daily 9 a.m.-1 a.m. $29.95 adults, $22.95 children 4-12. www.ripleysnewyork .com. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.398.3133. Map 1, F5 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: THE EXHIBITION  Go behind the scenes of NBC’s

iconic, 40-year-old TV show, Saturday Night Live, at this full-scale, in-depth exhibition showcasing set pieces, props, costumes, masks and interactive materials. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (last ticket sold one hour before closing). $29 adults, $26 children 5-11 p.m. www.snltheexhibition.com.

Premier on 5th, 417 Fifth Ave., btw 37th & 38th sts., 646.979.4120. Map 1, G6 STATUE OF LIBERTY The 151-foot-tall

statue in New York Harbor is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom.

Open daily. Free. www.libertyellisfoun dation.org. 212.363.3206. Map 1, P6 TOP OF THE ROCK The outdoor obser-

vation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center in Midtown welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above the street. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 p.m.). $30 adults, $28 seniors (62+), $20 children 6-12. The “Sun & Stars” combination ticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day, during daylight hours and at night: $45 adults, $30 children 6-12. www .topoftherocknyc.com. 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. Map 1, E6 w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Guests learn about Orthodox Jewish culture on neighborhood tours highlighting historical shuls such as the Bialystoker Synagogue (pictured).

Location/times/length/prices vary. www.nycjewishtours .org. 212.374.4100.

Transportation

JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals.

24/7. For reservations, log on to www .goairlinkshuttle.com. 212.812.9000.

ven and Fairfield, Connecticut. Trains operate daily from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. www.mta.info/mnr. 212.532.4900.

AMTRAK Passenger trains stop at

CARS CO Competitive rates on trans-

portation to airports, around town or out of town. 24/7. www.mycarsco.com.

800.800.6757.

CITI BIKE Rentable bikes from docking

stations. $9.95 24-Hour Access Pass, $25 Seven-Day Access Pass. www.citi bikenyc.com.

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Trains run

on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic landmark. www .mta.info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Stores: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dining concourse: Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www .grandcentralterminal.com. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. Map 1, F6

NEW YORK WATER TAXI This commuter

taxi cruises the Hudson and East rivers daily. All-Day Access Pass: $31 adults, $19 children 3-12. Under 2 free per ride.

Routes/times vary. www.nywatertaxi .com. 212.742.1969.

NJ TRANSIT Provides frequent bus and

train service to points throughout New Jersey, including Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium. www.njtransit.com. 973.275.5555.

LONG ISLAND RAIL ROADThis rail

service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including all holidays). For pricing and schedules, go to www.mta .info/lirr or call 511 and say “LIRR.”

PENN STATION City buses and subways

converge with commuter rail services and national rail services. www.amtrak .com. Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6401. Map 1, H5

METRONORTH RAILROAD Offers trips GO AIRLINK NYC Door-to-door rides,

saving fuel and money, to and from

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Through September, book a Saver Fare 14 days in advance and save 25 percent off Acela travel between NYC and Washington, D.C. through Oct. 31. www.amtrak.com. 800.872.7245. Penn Station, Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.7373. Map 1, H5

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the Guide tion booths and windows, ATMs and shops throughout the terminal. www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/port -authority-bus-terminal.html. Eighth Ave., from W. 40th to W. 42nd sts., 212.564.8484. Map 1, F5 SUPERSHUTTLE Vans transport travel-

ers on shared rides from home, office or hotel to LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports. www .supershuttle.com. 800.258.3826.

Tours BIG APPLE GREETER Local, multilingual

volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of New York City on two-tofour-hour jaunts. Visit www.bigapple greeter.org. For more information, call 212.669.8159.

CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Magnificent views of the Big Apple skyline and landmarks can be seen on sightseeing cruises. Times/ prices vary. www.circleline42.com.

Cruises depart from Pier 83, at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave. For schedules, call 212.563.3200. Map 1, F3 CITY SIGHTSEEING NEW YORK On

90-minute Midtown and Twilight sails, passengers glide past iconic sights. www.citysightseeingnewyork.com. For departure points, times and prices, call 212.445.7599. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St. Map 1, G3 CITYSIGHTS NY Hop-on, hop-off

double-decker bus tours by day and night allow passengers to experience Manhattan. Prices vary. www .citysightsny.com. Visitors Center: 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves. (inside the lobby of Madame Tussauds), 212.812.2700. Map 1, F5 GRAY LINE NEW YORK SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter. Times/prices vary. www.new yorksightseeing.com. Gray Line Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. Map 1, F5 GROUND ZERO TOURTwo-hour walking

tours offer a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Daily tours start at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Chapel (209 Broadway, btw Fulton & w w w.wh e re t rave le r.c o m

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646.801.9113. Map 1, N6 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALLACCESS TOUR Tour one of the world’s

most famous sports and entertainment arenas. Daily 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $26.95 adults, $18.95 seniors, $17.95 children 12 and under. www.thegarden .com. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 212.465.6741. Map 1, H5 MANHATTAN BY SAIL Public sails

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877.523.9849. Map 1, P6 SUGARTOOTH TOURS Dessert tours

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ABOUT SUBWAYS NYC Transit’s subway system operates 24 lines designated by either a route number or letter. Serving 468 stations along 660 miles of track, approximately 6,400 air-conditioned subway cars will take you to almost anywhere in the city faster than a taxi and at a fraction of the cost.

Subways run every 2-to-5 minutes during rush hours, 10-to-15 minutes during the day and about every 20 minutes between midnight and 5 a.m.

Signs above the platform edge tell you which trains stop there and the direction of travel. Signs on the front of the train identify the route. Subway maps are hung at stations and in every subway car.

Subway station entrances display the routes that stop there; some entrances only provide service in one direction (for example, uptown only or downtown only), so be sure you check before you pay.

Station booth agents can answer questions and sell MetroCard, NYC Transit’s electronic farecard.

Subway stations also have MetroCard vending machines. They accept credit/debit cards or cash.

ABOUT BUSES Approximately 5,900 air-conditioned buses provide reliable service on over 300 routes to almost anywhere in the city. Bus stops are located about every two blocks on street corners and are marked by a sign pole with a bus emblem and route number.

While some buses run 24 hours a day, most operate between 5 a.m. and 2 a.m. Bus schedules and route maps are posted on most bus stops. All buses are equipped with wheelchair accessible lifts. Check the sign on the front of the bus. If you’re not sure it’s the bus you want, ask the bus operator.

ABOUT FARES The base subway and local bus fare is $2.75 per ride, payable by MetroCard. Buses also accept exact change (but no dollar bills or pennies).

METROCARD You can buy MetroCards at any subway station booth. MetroCards are also available at MetroCard vending machines, which are found in many subway stations and at neighborhood stores. Look for the MetroCard sign in store windows or visit www .mta.info/metrocard for a store near you.

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My New York

Carla M. Ruben

[Founder/Creative Director, Creative Edge Par ties] For over 20 years, Carla Ruben’s company, Creative Edge Parties, has been cooking up festive eats for gatherings both intimate and huge, with clients that have included the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Beyoncé and Calvin Klein. Here is Ruben’s recipe for great living in NYC. What inspired you to start Creative Edge Parties in the first place?

I was working in public relations, mostly planning special events. Many of my clients were not-for-profits, and I quickly realized that the focus of their events was in the wrong place.

They were putting a lot of money into very mediocre events, and, unfortunately, were never getting the outcome they had hoped for. I knew there was a way to do it better and that I could help get them their

Are you from New York originally?

I am originally from Princeton, New Jersey. My father worked in New York City though, and my grandmother lived here. They were both very involved in several cultural arts institutions, so we were always taking trips into the city.

Favorite places to go in NYC? My must-dos, of the moment, include: Le District at Brookfield Place, the Brooklyn Museum, late-night ramen at Takashi and walking around the Garment District: There’s always inspiration there. And I’m so excited that the new Whitney Museum has opened up in my neighborhood.

If you were to recommend to a visitor, who has never been to NYC, three “must-go-tos” to visit, that aren’t typical, what would they be?

Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, every weekend through November—there is so much to see and eat! And, take a Citi Bike down the West Side Highway to the High Line and have lunch in Koreatown: tons of great spots to try!

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MY PERFECT DAY Morning: I jump on a Citi Bike (love those things!) and head down the West Side Highway to take a Pilates class in Battery Park City. Then I like to grab a late breakfast at Beaubourg at Le District in Lower Manhttan: I always go for the delicious Le Croque Madame and a cup of coffee.

Afternoon: In the spring, I hop on the subway and head out to Brooklyn. I like to start off at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden: I love the Cherry Blossom Esplanade. Then I make my way to Fort Greene for lunch at Martha’s with a nice craft beer, of course. The vibe over there is cozy yet funky with great food: The egg over spicy pork with the scallion pancake is my go-to.

Evening: If I’m not working an event, I love catching a show, and there is always something new to see at the Public Theater, plus I’m a huge fan of [the nightclub there] Joe’s Pub. Afterward, I like to enjoy a casual dinner with friends at someplace like Jeepney for authentic Filipino food, Cosme for cocktails and Mexican fare with a twist, or Bâtard for the octopus “pastrami” and a glass of wine. And to cap it off, for cocktails with a view, I love Top of the Strand in Midtown (atop the Strand Hotel). Amazing cocktails designed by mixologist Juan Coronado along with stunning bird’s-eye views of the Empire State Building! It is absolutely a moment to die for!

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desired results. It’s so funny, when I first opened Creative Edge Parties, because of clients’ previous experiences with catering companies, their expectations were so low! Their first question was always: “Will the food be hot?” That’s when it all clicked, and I knew I could help people create simple, brilliant events.

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