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The Plan Let’s get started

The Guide The best of the City

4 Editor’s Itinerary

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A hearty sandwich, some great museum-gazing and a supersmooth cocktail.

Shows, ticket information, n bars, cabarets, concerts, events, sports

>>TRIP PLANNER Lunch at Luke’s Lobster, an afternoon in the American Museum of Natural History and a very dry martini with olives and a twist.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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GALLERIES & ANTIQUES

Antiques shops and centers, commercial fine art galleries and auction houses

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Art fairs, basketball games, rock concerts and more.

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SHOPPING

80 My New York Robert Levin A New York City entrepreneur talks about the challenges of running a business in NYC.

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Fashion, décor, gifts, t jewelry, spas, department stores, sporting goods, toys

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MUSEUMS + ATTRACTIONS

Major art museums, must-see u sights, historical treasures

8 Uncaged A bird’s-eye view of the city.

BY JONI SWEET

12 Nightlife ON THE COVER

This plate of Black-throated Mangos is on view at The New-York Historical Society.

CONNECT WITH US

Hot spots after hours.

BY WILLIAM FRIERSON

14 Dining Food trends ‘round town.

BY WILLIAM FRIERSON

16 Broadway It’s showtime, folks!

BY FRANCIS LEWIS

18 Beautifying Shops and spas to pretty up.

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BY TROY SEGAL

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DINING

Eateries organized by neighborhood, plus restaurants in the Outer Boroughs

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TRANSPORTATION + TOURS

Travel services, getting around, o limousines, tours

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A Whale of a Good Time Planning a day in New York is a little bit like asking a kid to pick out one piece of candy at Dylan’s Candy Bar: a delightful, but excruciating exercise. But, if I must, I must. I decided this time to start my day with a bite to eat at Luke’s Lobster at the Plaza Food Hall, move on to an afternoon of whales and biodiversity on the Upper West Side (the American Museum of Natural History) and end with a cocktail at the King Cole Bar & Salon at the St. Regis in Midtown. Bottoms up: another “excruciating” job completed! For my full New York City itinerary, go to wheretraveler.com.

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>> MORNING For the sweets lover, there is a lot to choose from at the Plaza Food Hall: Vive la Crêpe, Three Tarts and FB Patisserie, to name a few. For those, like me, whose food preferences tend toward things like meaty seafood, it’s an early lunch: a lobster roll and pickle at Luke’s Lobster.

>> AFTERNOON As a little girl, I remember being wowed by the 94-foot-long fiberglass whale in the Hall of Ocean Life and cowed by the triceratops in the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs. Today, the museum still pulls me in: These days, I am drawn to the fascinating Hall of Biodiversity.

>> EVENING The King Cole Bar at the St. Regis hotel has been a magnet for the city’s rich, famous and thirsty since 1948. After a recent renovation, the bar is back, its clubby, plush ambience intact: I love visiting for a cold Belvedere martini, straight up, with olives and d a twist, please.

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SPRING SCENE

Uncaged Naturalist John James Audubon bridged the gap between science and art with his lifelike depictions of birds. The NewYork Historical Society Museum & Library showcases his winged beauties in Audubon’s Aviary: Parts Unknown, thru May 26.

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PHOTOS: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON, “BACHMAN’S WARBLER VERMIV ORA CAHMANII, STUDY FOR HAVELL PL. 185, 1833,” PUR CHASED FOR THE SOCIE T Y BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION FR OM MRS. JOHN J. AUDUBON, 1863.17.185 WITH MARIA MAR TIN; NE W YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, COUR TESY OF THE NE W YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

Bird Fever Visitors fly in from far and wide to soak up spring in NYC. But humans aren’t the only ones eager for a bite of the Big Apple—dozens of species of birds flock to Central Park in April, making it one of the best places for observation in North America.

With avian-inspired art and arboreal grounds in full bloom, the city has come down with a case of bird fever. And things are just heating up. By Joni Sweet

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trap on a pair of binoculars and some sneakers— we’re going on safari in Central Park k (Fifth Ave., btw 59th & 110th sts.). The mission: Spot as many birds as possible.

It’s a game of “I Spy,” with birding expert Robert DeCandido as the guide, and April one of the best times to try it.

“Central Park is a large green space smack in the middle of an island—an island that does not have many other significant green spaces—so birds looking for a habitat that they can operate in end up there after migrating all night, “ says DeCandido, aka Birding Bob, who has hosted birdwatching tours of Central Park for more than 20 years. “In April, waterfowl are heading north—everything from Wood Ducks to Buffleheads and even Common Loons. By late in the month (after Apr. 20), the great migration of neotropical passerines is approaching New York City, when Prothonotary Warblers and Black-throated Blue Warblers and American Redstarts can be spotted.”

DeCandido invites the public to join him for walks in the park every Sunday,

Breathe in fresh air at the New York Botanical Garden.

a guide isn’t the only way to see winged beauties— independent adventurers can borrow Central Park Conservancy birding kits, which include binoculars, guidebooks, maps and sketching materials, from Belvedere Castle (mid-Park at 79th St.). DeCandido recommends heading to the Ramble—Central Park’s

New York City Audubon, a grassroots organization dedicated to the preservation of avians and their habitats, suggests bird enthusiasts spend time at Riverside Park k (Riverside Dr., btw W. 72nd & W. 129th sts.) and Inwood Hill Park (Seaman Ave., btw Dyckman & W. 218th St.) while in Manhattan.

The Bronx blooms in the spring, with lush, green parks and opportunities to see living creatures. The New York Botanical Garden (Bronx River Pkwy., at Fordham Rd., 718.817.8700) celebrates the season with The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary (thru Apr. 21) and excellent birding opportunities at its Twin Lakes.

For a more kid-friendly birding experience, head to the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Blvd., at E. Fordham Rd., 718.367.1010), where BlueBellied Rollers, Helmeted Curassows and Cuban Amazon Parrots squawk at the year-round World of Birds exhibit.

As for Queens, the coasstal areas of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife m Refuge (Cross Bay R Blvd., btw E. 6th 9 more tips for birdRd. & 165th Ave.) ing in Central Park have been called a h at wheretraveler largest “birder’s paradise,” .com wooded with more than area, located 330 sspecies sighted here in recent decades. between 73rd & 78th sts.—for a chance to While in the borough, pay a see much wildlife. visit to the Victorian garden and bird sanctuary at the Voelker Orth Museum (149Nests by Nabe With more than 280 species, 19 38th Ave., at 149th Pl., Central Park offers birding 718.359.6227), which attract experiences that rival those orioles, mockingbirds and of national parks, but other hummingbirds. areas of the city also boast Red-tailed Hawks, Northplenty of feathered friends, ern Flickers, mallards and European Starlings regularly as well as flora and fauna.

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along with other times listed on his website (bird ingbob.com). Those looking to take nature strolls in Central Park during the week can sign up with the American Museum of Natural History (register at amnh .org), which has teamed up with ornithologists to help nature lovers identify birds making NYC stopovers on the Atlantic Flyway bird migration route.

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flock to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (150 Eastern Pkwy., btw Empire Blvd. & President St., 718.623.7200), which is also one of the best places for viewing cherry blossoms outside of Japan. The garden celebrates these pink and white blooms with more than 60 events and performances during its Sakura Matsuri festival (Apr. 26-27).

A colony of Quaker Parrots (also known as Monk Parakeets), whose origins remain unknown, can be observed near Brooklyn College (2900 Bedford Ave., at Campus Rd., 718.951.5000) and Green-Wood Cemetery y (25th St. & Fifth Ave., Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, 718.768.7300).

During monthly birding safaris, tour guide Steve Baldwin (brooklynparrots.com) helps visitors spot members of the mysterious flock.

Staten Island’s 2,000 acres of freshwater wetlands and 3,000-acre second-growth forest, known as the Greenbelt, provide habitat to Purple Sandpipers, Peregrine Falcons, Snow Bunting and Great Horned Owls. Highlights here include Great Kills Park k (Hylan Blvd., btw Fairlawn & Chesterton aves.), Wolfe’s Pond Park (Hylan Blvd., btw Holten & Cornelia aves.) and Conference House Park k (Satterlee St., at Clermont Ave.).

Art Takes Flight As the skies, trees and shores fill with colorful creatures of feather, the NYC art scene takes notice with avian-inspired works this month. In Audubon’s Aviary: Parts Unknown (thru

"Just come out to admire the different types of birds. Enjoy the experience of energy, flashing colors and spring in Central Park.”

–Robert DeCandido

Birders take a walk with the American Museum of Natural History.

PHOTOS: RUDDY DUCK , R OBER T DECANDIDO, PHD; NATURE WALK , ©AMNH/R. MICKENS; AR T IN THE PARKS, COUR TESY OF THE AR T STUDENTS LEAGUE OF NY

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WHERE NOW New May 26), the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library y (170 Central Park West, at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400) not only displays John James Audubon’s detail-rich, handcolored prints and watercolors, but brings them to life, via audio samples of the depicted species’ calls and songs, provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Avian themes also pervade Art in the Parks, an initiative of the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, with a number of bird-related pieces on view this month. Van Cortlandt Park k (Broadway, W. 240th St. to Caryl Ave., Bronx) hosts “Flock,” a 15-foot swirling sculpture. In Queens, the Rockaway Barrier Beautification Project (Shorefront Pkwy., btw Beach 74th & Beach 107th sts.) captures the freedom of birds and surfer vibes in a mural comprised of three installations: Jade Chan’s “In Flight,” depicting silhouettes of stark white birds on a cerulean background; Patty Harris’

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“Ride the Wave,” illustrating surfers taking on the ocean; and John Garcia’s untitled painting of birds on an abstract sea of cool blues and purples. Brooklyn sculptor Petros Chrisostomou also takes inspiration from the spring migration with “Sky Feather, “ his first large-scale work in NYC, slated to debut this month on Lenox Ave., btw W. 124th & W. 125th sts. The giant feather stays on view for a year.

Luxe jeweler Fabergé is laying over 200 eggs, sending folks on a Big Egg Hunt (thebigegghunt.org, Apr. 1-25).

Created by artists, designers and even chefs, the two-anda-half-foot sculptures are “hidden” in interiors around town, then will nest together on display for the final week at Rockefeller Center, before being auctioned off for charity.

So, even if winged creatures aren’t usually your thing, catching a case of bird fever may be a worthwhile way to soar into spring.

Birds in flight inspire art at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

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NIGHTLIFE Boy Toys Pop duo The Weather Girls sang it right, “It’s raining men! Hallelujah, it’s raining men!” The lyric pretty much sums up the allure of the New York Boylesque Festival (B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., nyboylesquefestival.com, Apr. 26), a sexy blend of vaudeville, striptease and comedy glorifying one thing: the male figure. Expect drag queens, tiny thongs and pelvic gyrations. Keep those ogling eyes open.—William Frierson

Drunken Shakespeare

Veteran Venue Branches Out When it comes to the city’s contemporary concert sites and dance spots, few are as iconic as Webster Hall. Now, the entertainment hub’s owners are looking to please a more clubby crowd with Slake (251 W. 30th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.695.8970), a new venture with a name that literally means “to satisfy.”

Boasting three levels, big dance floors, labyrinthine hallways and live acts, this destination seeks to slake your after-dark thirst.—W.F.

The Slipper Room (167 Orchard St., at Stanton St., 212.253.7246) is no stranger to risqué cabaret, regularly hosting boundarypushing acts, from racy aerial Live DJs spin at Slake. work to striptease. This month’s show is no exception: Shotspeare’s Romeo & Juliet liet (Apr. 23 & 24) reinventss SMOOCH! The Bard’s classic as a Matt Morgan dishes raunchy, interactive, on Shotspeare (and booze-drenched kissing Lindsay experience. DirecLohan) at where tor Matt Morgan has traveler.com. few reservations abou ut getting silly with a serious ious work: “Shakespeare wrote for the people—he was bawdy, bold and liked to push acceptable norms,“ he notes. “So I just try to follow his lead.” His advice to the audience? “Come with an open mind, ready to laugh—and with a designated driver!”—W.F.

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The Slipper Room is known for provocative performances.

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A tasty trend is gaining steam in NYC: restaurants shaping i entire ti menus around single ingredients. Be it all bacon, exclusively biscuits or nothing but potatoes, these new niche eateries satisfy cravings.—William Frierson BACON The smell of frying pork belly could make even the proudest man beg. At BarBacon (836 Ninth Ave., at W. 55th St., 646.362.0622), you don’t have to: The joint was built to deliver the porcine pleasure’s addictive allure, highlighting artisanal takes on the breakfast staple in bacon flights (with flavors from hickory-smoked pepper to maple to jalapeño— no, you’re not dreaming).

If pig isn’t your thing, don’t run squealing: Lamb, turkey and vegan strips are served up, too.

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POTATOES The name says it all: Potatopia (378 Sixth Ave., btw Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St., 212.260.4100), a quick-service eatery specializing in tuberbased plates, is a utopia for spud seekers. Starchy snacks have punny titles, such as “I Think Therefore I Yam” (sweet potato, Asiago, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic aioli).

FOOD FAIRS The culinary-minded get catered to this month during events showcasing the best of NYC foodie culture.

Taste of the Nation NYC Now in its 27th year, and attracting such industry giants as Danny Meyer and Dana Cowin, this festival highlights cuisine and cocktails from 75 notable city chefs and bartenders in a bi-level venue.

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BISCUITS They sop up sauce, sit seductively next to fried chicken and make Southerners swoon. Now, the king of carbs gets a throne of its own at the East Village’s Empire Biscuit (198 Ave. A, btw E. 12th & E. 13th sts., 646.682.9529), serving takes on the namesake buns (country-style or all-butter) 24 hours a day, from farm favorites (with sausage gravy) to elevated foodie iterations, like the Magleberry (goat cheese and blackpepper-butter with cranberry jam).

The Nugget Spot’s pretzel-crusted chicken

NUGGETS Remember those chicken nuggets from your school cafeteria?

These aren’t those. The Nugget Spot (230 E. 14th St., btw Second & Third aves., 646.422.7346) gets creative with the dish, coating chicken morsels in a crunchy cereal crust with spiced butterscotch dip and rolling pork nuggets in coconut shards with sweet-and-sour sauce. Go (nug)get some.

CHICKEN FINGERS Antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken strips are dressed up on a mammoth-sized list of 30 rotating flavors and served “naked” (grilled), baked or fried at Sticky’s Finger Joint (31 W. 8th St., btw Seventh Ave. So. & Waverly Pl., 212.777.7131). With options like Buffalo-balsamic-maple and sauces such as chocolate-chipotle-bar-be-cue, you may need a napkin or 10.

Queens Taste 2014 The flavor of the borough via offerings from some 50 area eateries and beverage purveyors. Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, Queens, 718.263.0546 x12, itsinqueens.com TIME: Tues., Apr. 29, 6-9 p.m.

PRICE: $100

PHOTOS: EMPIRE BISCUIT, JASON SHAFTON; THE NUGGE T SPOT, JEREMY BALES; TASTE OF THE NATION NYC, MADISON FREEMAN; QUEENS TASTE, DOMINICK TOTINO

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Daniel Radcliffe is The Cripple of Inishmaan.

BROADWAY You can say this for Daniel Radcliffe: He’s no one-trick pony. The cute little boy who grew up before moviegoers’ eyes as Harry Potter in the film series (2001-2011) has matured into a 24-year-old serious actor determined to put his past glory, if not behind him, then in perspective. Extending his repertoire, while perfecting an Irish brogue, Radcliffe returns to the Great White Way for the third time when he opens this month in Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan (above, with Sarah Greene) at the Cort Theatre. But there is irony in his choice of play. His character, “Cripple” Billy Claven, wants to be in the movies.—Francis Lewis AWARDS SEASON

Stargazing

TONY TIME If theater is your passion, then Broadway is always in fashion— especially this month, when 12 plays and musicals open. Why so many in so short a time frame? To be eligible for a 2014 Tony Award, a show must open on or before Apr. 24. Nominations are announced on Apr. 29, and then the race is on to the gala ceremony, hosted by Hugh Jackman on Jun. 8 at Radio City Music Hall.—F.L.

Toni Collette stars in The Realistic Joneses.

Luminaries from the big and small screens light up Broadway. Is your fave among them?

• Oscar gold shines when two-time winner Denzel Washington is onstage in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun. • Proving she’s no hostage to network drama, Toni Collette breaks free in The Realistic Joneses. Her co-

stars? Another TV vet, Dexter’s Michael C. Hall, who’s sure to make a killing in live theater; and Marisa Tomei, Oscar’s Best Supporting Actress of 1992.

• In Woody Allen’s tuner, Bullets Over Broadway, y Zach Braff scrubs up well—and sings and dances.—F.L. For details, turn to theater listings, beginning on p. 22.

PHOTOS: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, JOHAN PERSSON; TONI COLLE T TE; NICK HADDO W

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GIVE ME SOME SKIN, BABY! West Coast fave Will Leather Goods (29 Prince St., at Mott St., willleathergoods.com) debuts a stand-alone store— ”a new version of the old-time leather shop,” says founder Will Adler. Sporting a rugged, woodsy vibe, “like Portland, Or-

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IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE The new, jazzy-looking branch of The Red Door, Elizabeth Arden’s iconic spa, emphasizes expedited services, all done in under 60 minutes—from cunningly named, targeted treatments (“Westside Eyeway,” “Lady Liperty”) to customized foundations. 200 Park Ave. So., at E. 17th St., 212.388.0222

skins and colorful canvases in handcrafted bags, belts, accessories and a new line of vegetable-dye, made-in-Mexico huarache sandals (below).

Like all Will’s goods, they come with a lifetime guarantee.

Spring Cleanings A ROOM WITH A VU One might think that Vu Hair is named for the skyline views afforded by its locale, a cozy aerie on the 21st floor of The Peninsula New York (700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.903.3081).

But actually, the young salon bears the moniker of owner Vu Nguyen, an experienced runway stylist famed

for his cuts: “makeovers that suit your personality, but also give you a more modern look,” he says. Adorned with marble counters and a large, dramatically grained monkeypod wood table (sporting magazine-app-loaded iPads instead of traditional paper magazines), it’s a space that invites clients to linger, as Vu and staff do everything from blowouts to highlights to one of those transformative cuts.

BLOSSOM TIME ‘Tis the season of sakura, when cherry trees parade their delicate pink and white flowers. Celebrate with a recently launched line from Rituals Cosmetics that’s infused with rice milk, sugar and cherry fragrance—all organic substances, as is the Dutchbased brand’s wont. The Sakura Collection is in bloom, along with makeup and fragrances, at Rituals’ first American store (231 Lafayette St., at Spring St., 212.966.7100, left). t

Sparkle like stars past (Liz Taylor) and present (J Lo)—bling brand Marina B now has a NYC jewelry box (30 E. 57th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.644.1155).

PHOTOS: THE RED DOOR, COUR TESY OF RED DOOR SPA; RITUALS, STUAR T TRAC TE; HUARACHE SANDALS, COUR TESY OF WILL LEATHER GOODS

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APR. 16-27: Tribeca Film Festival Hollywood, move over. This month, the movie magic happens in Lower Manhattan, as a global group of cinematic talents—from both big studios and small indies—present new features, shorts and documentaries. Don’t expect the viewing experiences to be conventional: The Tribeca Drive-In (above), a popular satellite event, turns the World Financial Center Plaza into an open-air theater/block-party bonanza. Various Downtown venues, www.tribecafilm.com

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Art Events for Any Aesthete

1 AFFORDABLE ART FAIR > APR. 36 Paintings, sculptures and photographs by emerging and established artists—priced from $100 to $10,000, with more than half under $5,000—at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion.

ABAA NEW YORK AN TIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR > APR. 36 Rare books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera from some 200 dealers are presented at the Park Avenue Armory, including Tim Burton’s “Elephant Fez”

THE AIPAD PHOTOG RAPHY SHOW > APR. 1013 Eighty photography galleries present historic and contemporary works at the Park Avenue Armory.

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5 BROOKLYN ZINE FEST > APR. 2627 Mini-magazines by indie artists and creative captionworkshops at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

(above, 1983) from Utah’s Ken Sanders Rare Books.

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ARTEXPO NEW YORK > APR. 46 Over 400 artists, galleries and publishers showcase works, from prints to ceramics and glass art, at Manhattan’s Pier 94.

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Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour hits Brooklyn’s Barclays Center like a wrecking ball

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April Fools’ Day! Go prank someone Encores! The Most Happy Fella opens at New York City Center

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Peter Serkin with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center

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Tartan Day Parade marches up Sixth Ave.

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Danny Brown at Music Hall of Williamsburg

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The Wanted at Beacon Theatre

Juan Gabriel at Madison Square Garden Last chance to see Lady Gaga at Roseland Ballroom

Bullets Over Broadwayy opens at St. James Theatre

Last chance to see the Stephen Petronio Company at Joyce Theater

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Masterworks Festival Chorus and New York City Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

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Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks at Barclays Center

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I Break Horses at the Mercury Lounge

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New York International Auto Show opens at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

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Brooklyn Folk Festival at the Bell House (also Apr. 18 & 20)

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch opens at Belasco Theatre

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National Spa Week begins at various venues

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Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White opens at David H. Koch Theater Carla Bruni performs her music at Town Hall Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival begins at Brooklyn Botanic Garden The Knife at Hell’s Kitchen’s Terminal 5

PHOTOS: TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, COURTESY OF TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL; TIM BURTON, “ELEPHANT FEZ,” COURTESY OF KEN SANDERS RARE BOOKS

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Hats Off to Broadway Broadway is renowned for its generosity, on and off the stage, and the annual Easter Bonnet Competition is proof positive. Six weeks of fundraising culminate in two starstudded, all-singing, all-dancing matinee performances, open to the public and featuring bonnets, of course. Last year’s event raised $4,250,542 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.840.0770 x268, Apr. 21 & 22

Broadway Openings A RAISIN IN THE SUN LC408(In previews,

opens Apr. 3, closes Jun. 15) The revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play about three generations of an AfricanAmerican family living on Chicago’s South Side stars Denzel Washington.

Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 8: Tues & Thurs

7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$149. www .raisinbroadway.com. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 ACT ONE LC5084(In previews, opens Apr. 17,

closes Jun. 15) Playwright/director Moss Hart’s best-selling rags-to-riches autobiography inspired James Lapine’s new play. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed

& Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 22: Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $77$137. www.lct.org. Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, D4 BULLETS OVER BROADWAY LC21840(In pre-

views, opens Apr. 10) Woody Allen has adapted his 1994 movie comedy about

PHOTOS: EASTER BONNET COMPETITION, MONICA SIMOES; SLEEP NO MORE, THOMAS KAINE

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LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER Alexa Ray Joel makes her Café Carlyle debut Apr.1-12, while dad—Billy Joel—rocks Madison Square Garden Apr. 18.

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an aspiring playwright into LA ADY DAY AT EMERSON’S a musical featuring songs BAR & GRILL LC81054(In previews, B from the 1920s. Mon-Sat opens Apr. 13, closes Jun. o 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.

1) (1 hr 30 mins) The tuCheck out Beginning Apr. 15: Tues multuous life of jazz singer & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, FriBillie Holiday (portrayed wheretraveler.com’s Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2

by Audra McDonald) is told b bar listings p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $52-$147. through the songs that made her famous. Tues, Thurs-Sat www.bulletsoverbroadway .com. St. James Theatre, 8 p.m.., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & p.m. $97 $97-$157. $ www.ladydayonbroad Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 way.com. Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & CABARET LC6084(In previews, opens Apr. 24) Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5 Michelle Williams makes her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the revival OF MICE AND MEN LC1840(In previews, opens of the Kander and Ebb musical, starApr. 16, closes Jul. 27) The revival of ring Alan Cumming as the Emcee.

John Steinbeck’s play (adapted from his 1937 novella) stars James Franco Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. and Chris O’Dowd as two migrant $47-$162. www.roundabouttheatre workers whose dream of owning an .org. Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., acre of land turns into a nightmare.

212.719.1300. Map 1, E5 Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$137. www.ofmiceand CASA VALENTINA LC87940(Previews begin Apr. menonbroadway.com. Longacre The1, opens Apr. 23) In Harvey Fierstein’s atre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & new play, set in 1962, a group of hetEighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 erosexual white-collar men vacation in a Catskill Mountains bungalow comTHE REALISTIC JONESES LC4180(In previews, munity, where they relax dressed as opens Apr. 6) Toni Collette, Michael women. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. Schedule portray neighbors in Will Eno’s new can vary. $67-$125. www.manhattan American play. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & theatreclub.com. Manhattan Theatre Sat 2 p.m. Beginning Apr. 8: Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 Club, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $39-$135. www.the Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 realisticjoneses.com. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN LC67940(Previews aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 begin Apr. 12, opens Apr. 20, closes THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN LC27940(Previews Jul. 20) Hollywood comes to a remote begin Apr. 1, opens Apr. 21) In Eric Irish island in Martin McDonagh’s play, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Tues-Sat 8 Coble’s dark comedy, octogenarian p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 7 p.m.

Alexandra (Estelle Parsons) barri(Time change: Apr. 20 at 2 p.m.). cades herself in her Brooklyn home, threatening to blow it and herself up, Beginning Apr. 22: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., if her children send her to a nursing Sun 3 p.m. $27-$142. www.crippleof home. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Apr. 22: inishmaan.com. Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed 7:30 p.m., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65-$135. www.velocityofautumn HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH LC9084(In prebroadway.com. Booth Theatre, 222 W. views, opens Apr. 22) (1 hr 40 mins, no 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 intermission) The Broadway premiere of John Cameron Mitchell (book) and Stephen Trask’s (music and lyrics) VIOLET LC51840(In previews, opens Apr. 20, closes Aug. 10) A disfigured young groundbreaking rock musical about the life and loves of transsexual Hedwoman (Sutton Foster) searches for a wig Robinson stars Neil Patrick Harris faith-based transformation in the musical set in the image-conscious 1960s. in the title role thru Aug. 17. Mon-Sat 8 p.m. (Time change: Apr. 12 & 26 at 7 & Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m., 10 p.m., Apr. 19 at 2 & 8 p.m.). $49-$154. $67-$152. www.roundabouttheatre www.hedwigbroadway.com. Belasco .org. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 212.719.1300. Map 1, F5

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UP!

Broadway A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER LC197304(2 hrs 20 mins) In the new

musical comedy, the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family will do anything to become the next earl, even murder his nearest and not-so-dearest relatives.

Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99$137. www.agentlemansguidebroad way.com. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 AFTER MIDNIGHT LC572304(1 hr 30 mins, no

intermission) The Jazz Age lives again in this new musical revue celebrating Harlem’s Cotton Club. Tues-Thurs 7:30

SPOTLIGHT

Masquerade Celebrities who want to hide in plain sight can do so with ease at Sleep No More (p. 29), the interactive Off-Broadway show, where everyone— famous or not—wears a white mask. The action is set in the fictional McKittrick Hotel during a performance of Macbeth.

Playgoers go from room to room until the very end, when masks come off over cocktails in the Manderley Bar. So, that was Matt Damon standing next to you all along?

BIG HAIR, BIG BIRTHDAY Audiences just can’t stop believing in Rock of Ages. On Apr. 7, the hit rock musical, set in 1987, celebrates its fifth birthday.

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Entertainment Guidelines The dates, hours and prices in these listings are subject to change. Furthermore, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows can close after Where® goes to press. It is therefore best to call to confirm if the show of your choice is still running. For even more entertainment choices, visit us online at www.wheretraveler.com.

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. unless otherwise noted.

MAP LOCATIONS The references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for Broadway and Off-Broadway events, can be purchased at the individual box offices or through ticket agencies such as CenterCharge (212.721.6500) for Lincoln Center events, Telecharge (212.239.6200), Ticket Central (212.279.4200) and Ticketmaster (877.250.2929). Service fees vary.

Independent brokers, such as Continental Guest Services (212.944.8910, 800.299.8587, www.continentalguestservices.com), help with securing hard-to-obtain tickets for shows, sports and concerts.

For information, up-to-the-minute news, tickets and discount offers for Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals, go to www.broadway.com.

The Broadway Ticket Center (Times Square Visitors Center, 1560 Broadway, btw W. 46th and W. 47th sts. Map 1, F5) provides information about special events.

Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

At givenik.com, 5 percent of the ticket price (discount, full or premium) goes to the charity of the ticket buyer’s choice.

Day-of-performance discount tickets for many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows may be purchased by credit card, cash or traveler’s checks at the three TKTS booths in Times Square (Father Duffy Square, W. 47th St. & Broadway. Map 1, F5), in Lower Manhattan (at the corner of Front & John sts. Map 1, N7) and in Brooklyn (1 Metro Tech Center, at the corner of Jay St. & Myrtle Ave. Map 3, D4). Times Square: For sameday evening shows: Mon, Wed-Sat 3-8 p.m., Tues 2-8 p.m., Sun 3-7 p.m.; for same-day matinee performances: Wed & Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 7-Day Fast Pass: Return within seven days of a TKTS purchase, with your TKTS stub, and walk up to Window #1 thereby avoiding long lines.

Lower Manhattan: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Brooklyn: For same-day evening and next-day matinee performances: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, log on to www.tdf.org.

p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $60-$142. www.aftermid nightbroadway.com. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 ALADDIN LC7064(2 hrs 45 mins) Disney’s

Written by Based on the Screenplay of the Film BULLETS OVER BROADWAY by

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Telecharge.com or 212.239.6200 St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St. @BulletsOverBway BULLETSOVERBROADWAY.COM

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Entertainment magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and songs from the 1992 animated feature. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59.50-$125.50. www.aladdin themusical.com. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5 ALL THE WAY LC21640(3 hrs) Bryan Cranston of

TV’s Breaking Bad d makes his Broadway debut as President Lyndon Johnson in Robert Schenkkan’s new play about the passage of a landmark civil rights bill. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $57-$142. www.allthewaybroadway .com. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, E5 BEAUTIFULTHE CAROLE KING MUSICAL  LC4210(2 hrs 20 mins) The new musical

traces the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as Carole Klein, an aspiring composer from Brooklyn, to her international success as Carole King, chart-topping sensation.

Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $75-$152. www.beautifulonbroadway.com.

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 THE BOOK OF MORMON LC391270(2 hrs 30 mins)

Two Mormon boys are on a mission in Africa in the irreverent Tony Awardwinning musical comedy. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $69-$175. www.bookofmor monthemusical.com. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY LC470(2

hrs 35 mins) An Iowa housewife (Kelli O’Hara) and a National Geographic photographer (Steven Pasquale) fall in love in the new musical, based on the novel by Robert James Waller. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$141. www .bridgesofmadisoncountymusical.com.

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 CHICAGO LC06841(2 hrs 30 mins) In the Tony

Award-winning revival of the vaudeville musical, two alluring jailbirds named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 & 7 p.m. $69-$146.50. www.chicagothemusical .com. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5

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Entertainment CINDERELLA LC38104(2 hrs 30 mins) The

ultimate rags-to-riches, makeover fairy tale boasts a score by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Tues 7 p.m., Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Thurs & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $45$147. www.cinderellaonbroadway.com.

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, at W. 53rd St., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5 IF/THEN LC0184(2 hrs 30 mins) In the new

musical, a woman on the verge of 40, played by Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, rebuilds her life in New York, where opportunities and choices are seemingly endless. Tues & Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$142. www.ifthenthe musical.com. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 JERSEY BOYS LC768410(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 KINKY BOOTS LC57104(2 hrs 20 mins) Cyndi

Lauper has written the music and lyrics for the new musical about a down-on-its-heels shoe factory given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $87-$157. www.kinkybootsthemu sical.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. Ramin Karimloo stars as Jean Valjean. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$145. www.lesmis.com/broadway. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 THE LION KING LC968410(2 hrs 30 mins) The-

atergoers sing along at the runaway hit stage version of Disney’s animated movie, enjoying songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as spectacular masks and dazzling puppets. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $80-$142. www.lion king.com. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5

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Entertainment MAMMA MIA! LC52140(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.mammamianorthamerica.com.

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 MATILDA THE MUSICAL LC4710(2 hrs 40 mins)

The hit musical, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s book, follows a precocious young girl as she triumphs over her indifferent parents and a monstrous headmistress. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$147. www.matildathe musical.com. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 MOTHERS AND SONS LC31640(1 hr 30 mins, no

intermission) Twenty-five years after the death of her gay son from AIDS, a mother (Tyne Daly) comes to terms with his lifestyle when she visits his former partner, who is now married to another man. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59-$137. www.mothersandsonsbroad way.com. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL LC67104(2 hrs 45 mins)

The story of music mogul Berry Gordy Jr. and his Motown record label, which set toes tapping in the second half of the 20th century. Tues-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$167. www.motownthemusical .com. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5 NEWSIES LC786051(2 hrs 30 mins) Newsboys go

on strike when publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer threatens their hardscrabble livelihood in Disney’s fact-based musical set in New York at the turn of the last century. Mon-Wed 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$125. www.newsiesthemusi cal.com. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5 ONCE LC6928410(2 hrs 30 mins) An Irish musi-

cian and a Czech immigrant meet, compose and fall in love in the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 2007 movie of the same name. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $60-$157. www .oncemusical.com. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5

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Entertainment THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA LC678410(2 hrs

30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running show tells the tragic story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young singer, whisking her away to his mysterious chambers. Mon 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $27-$167. www.thephantom oftheopera.com. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 PIPPIN LC0714(2 hrs 35 mins) There is “Magic

to Do” in the first Broadway revival of the 1972 musical about a prince’s search for his “Corner of the Sky.” Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69-$157.50. www .pippinthemusical.com. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 ROCK OF AGES LC58270(2 hrs 15 mins) A young

rocker is eager for his big break, a small-town girl chases her dreams and a Hollywood club faces its demise in this late-1980s-era musical. Mon, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $70-$165. www .rockofagesmusical.com. Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5 ROCKY LC1640(2 hrs 35 mins) Small-time

Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa takes on heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the new musical based on the 1977 Oscar-winning movie. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $79-$143. www .rockybroadway.com. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, at W. 50th St., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5 WICKED LC0841(2 hrs 45 mins) This hit

musical—a prequel to The Wizard of Oz—imagines Oz as a land of strife, where a young, green-hued girl named Elphaba is branded the Wicked Witch of the West. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., ThursSat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $56.25-$156.25. www.wickedthe musical.com. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, E5

Off-Broadway THE AMAZING MAX AND THE BOX OF INTERESTING THINGS LC16054(Closes Apr. 19)

(65 mins, no intermission) This magic show is for the entire family. Sat 3 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. Schedule can vary; call to confirm. $35.50-$59.50. www.theamaz ingmaxlive.com. MMAC Theater, Man hattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 W. 60th St., btw Amsterdam & West End aves., 866.811.4111. Map 1, D4

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Academy Award ® Winner

ESTELLE PARSONS

Tony Award® Winner

STEPHEN SPINELLA

Entertainment BLUE MAN GROUP LC68410(1 hr 45 mins, no

intermission) The trio of bald blue life-forms utilizes high-energy music, props, splatters of paint, comedy and pantomime as it stretches the limits of performance art. Now in its 23rd anniversary year with new material. Mon-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2, 5 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 5 p.m.

Schedule can vary. $85-$99. www.blu eman.com. Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., btw E. 4th St. & Astor Pl., 800.982.2787. Map 1, J7 FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING (1 hr 40 mins) The popular

musical parody show returns with favorite spoofs of current Broadway shows and spot-on burlesques of brand-new shows as they open. MonTues 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m. $29-$79. www .forbiddenbroadway.com. Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F4 SLEEP NO MORE LC9504(up to 3 hrs) In this

BOOTH THEATRE 222 W. 45th St. I Telecharge.com 212-239-6200 I VelocityofAutumnBroadway.com

immersive, interactive theater piece, mask-wearing audiences wander at will and at their own pace through an abandoned 1930s luxury hotel, eavesdropping on scenes and characters that conjure up Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Entry times Sun-Thurs 7:30, 7:45, 8, 8:15 & 8:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 7, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8, 11, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 & 11:59 p.m. $75-$95. www.sleepno morenyc.com. The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 866.811.4111. Map 1, H4

Bars/Lounges BAR 54 LC85L 04 ocated 54 floors above street

level, this indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge is the city’s highest, mixing craft cocktails with impeccable skyline views. Sun-Thurs 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri & Sat 5 p.m.-2 a.m. www.timessquarehyatt .com. Hyatt Times Square Hotel, 135 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.364.1234. Map 1, F5 BOULTON & WATT T LC2504 he industrial-chic

corner pub is a warm and cozy spot for a “Pickleback,” a shot of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey chased by a shot of pickled beet juice. Mon-Thurs 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri 5 p.m.-4 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.-4 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.boulton andwattnyc.com. 5 Ave. A, at E. 1st St., 646.490.6004. Map 1, K8 MINUS 5 ICE BAR LC73B 04 aby, it’s cold inside,

so bundle up in your parka, hat and gloves (provided) and admire the ice sculptures and architecture (everything here is made of Canadian ice)

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Entertainment while downing really cool cocktails.

Sun-Thurs 1 p.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat noon-2 a.m. www.minus5experience .com. New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Ave., btw W. 53rd & W. 54th sts., 212.757.4610. Map 1, E5 VIN SUR VINGT T LC3504 he intimate wine

bar pours 50 wines by the glass from the Loire Valley, Bordeaux and other regions in France. Mon-Fri 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat & Sun. www.vinsur20nyc.com.

201 W. 11th St., at Greenwich Ave., 212.924.4442. Map 1, J5

Cabarets + Comedy Clubs CAFÉ CARLYLE T LC03941 he sophisticated Up-

per East Side cabaret features French cuisine pre-show and a bevy of live musical performers. Highlights: Apr. 1-12: Alexa Ray Joel. Apr. 15-19: Lucie Arnaz. Apr. 22-May 3: Tommy Tune.

Every Mon thru Jun. 16: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Times/music charges vary. www .rosewoodhotels .com/en/carlyle/dining/cafe_carlyle. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel New York, 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave., 212.744.1600. Map 1, B6

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Hig ghlights: Apr. 3: Guys and Dollss in concert, with Nathan D comedy from some of LLane, Patrick Wilson, Sierra the nation’s hottest Boggess, Megan Mullally and headliners and upthe Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

Find more clubs in and-coming talents.

Apr. 4: The New York Pops.

A wheretraveler.com Apr. 9: Mitsuko Uchida, piano.

A Times/cover charges Apr. 11-12: Munich PhilharmonA vary, two-drink minilistings ic O Orchestra, conducted by Lorin mum. www.carolines Maazzel, with Emanuel Ax, piano .com. 1626 Broadway, btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., s (Apr. 11) (Apr 11), and Karita Mattila, soprano 212.757.4100. Map 1, F5 (Apr. 12). Apr. 24: Julio Iglesias. Apr. 26: Carnegie Hall Family Concert: 54 BELOW T LC823510 he subterranean nightclub/ Natalie Merchant. Times/prices vary. restaurant /cocktail lounge presents up www.carnegiehall.org. W. 57th St., at to three shows nightly. Highlights: Apr. Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800. Map 1, E5 6 & 20: Roslyn Kind. Apr. 7: Honeymoon in Vegass starring Tony Danza JOYCE THEATER T LC45910 he respected venue and more. Apr. 15-19: Sibling Rivalry welcomes renowned modern-dance companies. Highlights: Apr. 1-6: with Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Wendy Whelan: Restless Creature. Apr. Callaway. Apr. 22 & 24-26: Melissa Errico. Times vary. Cover charges $30-$70, 8-13: Stephen Petronio Company. Apr. food & drink minimum. www.54below 15-27: Ballet Hispanico. Apr. 29-May 4: .com. 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Limón Dance Company. Times/prices Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. Map 1, E5 vary. www.joyce.org. 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. Map 1, I5 CAROLINES ON BROAD WAY S LC839410 tand-up

NIGHTLIFE

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Dance + Music CARNEGIE HALL T LC05941 he 2013-2014 season

is the venerable concert hall’s 122nd.

METROPOLITAN OPERA T LC859410 he Met’s

2013-2014 season features new productions as well as repertory favorites.

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Entertainment Apr. 2. 5 (mat), 10, 14, 18: La Bohème.

Apr. 3, 7, 11, 16, 19 (mat), 24: Arabella. y Apr. 4, 9, 12, 15, 19: Madama Butterfly.

Apr. 5, 8, 12 (mat): Andrea Chénier. r Apr. 17, 22, 26, 29: I Puritani. Apr. 21, 25, 28: La Cenerentola. Apr. 23, 26 (mat), 30: Così fan tutte. Times/prices vary. www.metopera.org. Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. Map 1, D4 NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC T LC16940 he 2013-

2014 season of New York’s preeminent orchestra is under the baton of Music Director Alan Gilbert. Concerts: Apr. 2-5, 10-12, 24-26. Times/prices vary. www.nyphil.org. Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. Map 1, D4 THE SILVA DANCE COMPANY LC5104(Apr. 11 &

19) The New York-based contemporary and modern dance troupe presents Raiz, a work using martial arts and set to Afro-Brazilian rhythms (capoeira).

Performances 7:30 p.m. $20. www .cadny.org. Martha Graham School, 55 Bethune St., at Washington St., 352.226.0056. Map 1, J4 THE TOWN HALL T LC569410 his concert hall

boasts an eclectic lineup of performers. Highlights: Apr. 5 & 11: A Prairie Home Companion, with Garrison Keillor. Apr. 10: Chick Corea, solo piano.

Apr. 14: Nana Mouskouri. Apr. 15: Rufus Wainwright. Apr. 24: Carla Bruni.

Times/prices vary. www.thetownhall .org. 123 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.840.2824. Map 1, F5

Jazz Clubs BIRDLAND “ LC69410 The jazz corner of the

world” is how Charlie Parker described this club. Highlights: Apr. 1-5: Regina Carter’s Southern Comfortt CD release.

Apr. 8-12: Jane Monheit. Apr. 15-19: Pat Martino Organ Quartet. Apr. 22-26: James Carter Organ Trio. Apr. 29-May 3: Steve Kuhn Trio. 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 T LC769410 he best and

brightest have performed here, including the late Dizzy Gillespie. Times/ prices vary. www.bluenotejazz.com.

131 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. Map 1, K6 DIZZY’S CLUB COCACOLA S LC869410 leek

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Entertainment that also boasts a stunning stage backdrop: the glittering Manhattan skyline.

Times/prices vary. www.jalc.org/dizzys.

Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.258.9595. Map 1, D4 SMALLSďšź T LC6370 his tiny jazz club offers at

least three live acts nightly, for a cover charge of $20, no drink minimum.

Nightly 7:30 p.m.-4 a.m. www.smalls jazzclub.com. 183 W. 10th St., at Seventh Ave. So., 212.252.5091. Map 1, J5 VILLAGE VANGUARDďšź LC07941One of New

York’s oldest and most prestigious jazz clubs. Times/prices vary. www .villagevanguard.com. 178 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037. Map 1, J5 ZINC BAR LC61750Jazz with a world and Latin

twist is found at this subterranean, candlelit Greenwich Village club with an Art Deco ambience and a guest list that has included Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Thelonius Monk. Live music nightly 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun-Thurs 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-3 a.m.

Prices vary. www.zincbar.net. 82 W. 3rd St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.477.9462. Map 1, K6

Special Events CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: AMALUNAďšź LC048( Thru

May 18) With a nod to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Cirque du Soleil’s latest acrobatic and special-effects extravaganza imagines an island ruled by women that is invaded by a band of shipwrecked young men. Times/ prices vary. www.cirquedusoleil.com/ amaluna. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Flushing, Queens, 800.450.1480.

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GRAND GOURMET: THE FLAVOR OF MIDTOWNďšź LC579410(May 1) Guests sample

signature dishes from up to 35 notable restaurants and lounges. Proceeds beneďŹ t homeless service programs.

7-9:30 p.m. $125 general admission (entry at 7 p.m.), $350 VIP admission (entry at 6:15 p.m.). www.grandcentralpart nership.org. Grand Central Terminal, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave. Map 1, F6

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HEART AND LIGHTSďšź LC8740( Thru May 4) The

all-new 90-minute show features The Rockettes in a salute to New York City. Times vary. $49-$149. www .heartandlights.com. Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 866.858.0007. Map 1, F5

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SPA WEEKďšź LC307(Apr. 21-27) Spas throughout

the city offer treatments, such as massages and facials, at a discounted price

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Entertainment of $50 per treatment. For participants, visit www.spaweek.com.

Sports + Activities BROOKLYN NETST LC074 he professional

basketball team has the home-court advantage. Highlights: Apr. 1: Houston Rockets. Apr. 4: Detroit Pistons. Apr. 11: Atlanta Hawks. Apr. 13: Orlando Magic. Apr. 15: New York Knicks.

Times/prices vary. www.nba.com/ nets. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. Map 3, E6 NEW YORK KNICKS T LC679410 he hoopsters

regular season comes to a close.

Highlights: Apr. 4: Washington Wizards. Apr. 13: Chicago Bulls. Apr. 16: Toronto Raptors. Times/prices vary. www.nba.com/knicks. Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 877.465.6425. Map 1, G5 NEW YORK METS T LC79410 he Amazin’ Mets

play 2014 home games at Citi Field in Queens. Highlights: Apr. 2-3: Washington Nationals. Apr. 4-6: Cincinnati Reds. Apr. 18-20: Atlanta Braves. Apr. 21-24: St. Louis Cardinals. Apr. 25-27: Miami Marlins. Times/prices vary. www.newyorkmets.com. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Queens, 718.507.8499.

NEW YORK YANKEES T LC879410 he 2009

World Series Champions take on the competition in their 2014 home-game season. Highlights: Apr. 7-9: Baltimore Orioles. Apr. 10-13: Boston Red Sox. Apr. 15-16: Chicago Cubs. Apr. 25-27: Los Angeles Angels. Apr. 29-May 1: Seattle Mariners. Times/prices vary. www.newyorkyankees.com. Yankee Stadium, 44 E. 161st St., btw River & Jerome aves., Bronx, 718.293.6000.

RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY T LC18305 he casino is the first of its kind

in the city and features 5,000-plus slot machines and electronic table games, plus restaurants (RW Prime, Genting Palace, the Aqueduct Buffet and a food court) and complimentary nightly entertainment. Daily 8 a.m.-4 a.m. www.rwnewyork.com. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801.

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Latin Longevity Venezuelan-born modernist master and former political activist Oswaldo Vigas is 87 years old, yet his career is still hitting new heights. In his first NYC solo exhibit, Transfigurations: Paintings From the ‘60s and ‘70s (thru Apr. 19), 15 signature works that blend geometry, abstraction and Latin cultural references are showcased, including ”Aguiladora,” an oil on canvas (above, 1972). ¡Viva el artista! Dillon Gallery, 555 W. 25th St., btw 10th & 11th Aves., 212.727.8585

Antiques Shops/Centers ANTIQUE TEXTILES GALLERY A collec-

tion of antique textiles that span many cultures and historical periods, including styles such as Art Deco, Persian embroidery and wax batik. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.antiquetextilegallery .com. 332 Bleecker St., btw W. 10th & Christopher sts., 212.794.8807. Map 1, K5

BAXTER & LIEBCHEN A warehouse

stocked with an assortment of 20thcentury furniture and housewares, from mod armchairs to welded metal wall art to ceramic serving dishes to nostalgic knicknacks to copper desk lamps.

Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. www.baxterliebchen.com. 33 Jay St., at Plymouth St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718.797.0630. Map 1, N9

BROWNSTONE TREASURES The array

of vintage artifacts at this shop centers around retro 1960s-inflected home décor, apparel, furnishings and miscellany (from pop art pieces to yesterday’s records to pottery to pulp fiction books to swanky neckties). Sister store Yesterday’s News is nearby. Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.brownstonetrea sures.com. 220 Court St., btw Baltic &

PHOTOS: OSWALDO VIGAS, “AGUILADORA,” COURTESY OF OSWALDO VIGAS; KEN CURRIE, “TRANSFIGURATIONS 5,” COURTESY OF FLOWERS GALLERY

Galleries+Antiques

PARK ART Iván Navarro’s This Land Is Your Land, three “water tower” sculptures with mirrored interiors, is on view in Madison Square Park, thru Apr. 13.

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Galleries+Antiques 209 Elizabeth St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.941.4800. Map 1, K7

Guidelines The dates and hours in these listings are subject to change. For these and even more choices, visit us online at www.wheretraveler.com.

THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER More than 100 established

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. unless otherwise noted.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

WANT

ART SHOW

GALLERIES & ANTIQUES DISTRICTS In general, commercial art galleries and antiques shops are concentrated in five areas of Manhattan:

galleries on three levels offer an encyclopedic selection of rare and intriguing objects from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, includEurope ing ffurniture, silver, antique jew welry and sculpture.

THE Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., M Sun noon-6 p.m. www S .the-maac.com. 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. Map 1, E7

20th St., 3rd fl., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.439.1700. Map 1, I4 POP INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES

A collection with a fun vibe, featuring pop art by Jean-Michel Basquiat. MonSat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appointment. www.popinter national.com. 473 W. Broadway, at E. Houston St., 212.533.4262. Map 1, K6

SPOTLIGHT

EXPERIENCE? Turn to p. 20

The Upper East Side. Madison Ave., aand surrounding streets, is a rich hunting ground for the collector of fine art and antiques.

57th St. The stretch btw Madison & Sixth aves. is of special interest to the art lover.

The most notable buildings here are 40 W. 57th St. (btw Fifth & Sixth aves.); 724 Fifth Ave. (btw 56th & 57th sts.); 745 Fifth Ave. (btw 57th & 58th sts.); the Fuller Building (41 E. 57th St., at Madison Ave.); and the Crown Building (730 Fifth Ave., btw 56th & 57th sts.).

Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.

These are unquestionably two of Manhattan’s hottest art districts. Contemporary paintings, sculpture and video installations prevail, with only a few antiques shops. Art galleries are mainly located btw W. 14th & W. 29th sts. and btw 10th & 12th aves. A multitude of galleries can be found on W. 20th, W. 21st, W. 22nd, W. 24th, W. 25th & W. 26th sts.

SoHo. Though SoHo has ceded its title as Manhattan’s art epicenter to Chelsea, many outstanding galleries remain in this neighborhood, where the cast-iron buildings are works of art themselves. Greene & Wooster sts. and W. Broadway are important thoroughfares for the art-minded.

The East Village and Lower East Side.

Shops along two streets—Broadway, btw E. 10th & E. 13th sts., and E. 10th St., btw University Pl. & Broadway—specialize in fine furniture and accessories. Offbeat art exhibitors cluster on Rivington, Orchard, Eldridge and Chrystie sts., as well as on Bowery.

Warren sts., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718.237.1838. Map 1, P10

Art Galleries A

AFA F AFA Fantastical, whimsical and surreal art, including conceptual animation work, from creative minds both established and emerging, including Pierre Matter, Joe Sorren, Kirk Reinert, Tom Everhart, Tim Burton and painter Nicoletta Ceccoli. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.afanyc .com. 54 Greene St., at Broome St., 212.226.7374. Map 1, L6 BOSI CONTEMPORARY International in

scope, this gallery presents both established and emerging artists. TuesSat 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and by appointment. www.bosicontemporary.com. 48 Orchard St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 212.966.5686. Map 1, L8 DANZIGER GALLERY Founded

in 1990, this gallery puts an emphasis on photography, exhibiting artists whose work illustrates the modern significance of the photo in our society. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.danzigergallery.com. 527 W. 23rd St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.629.6778. Map 1, H4 DILLON GALLERYWith an interest in

the personal meaning behind the artists’ work, the gallery represents international contemporary creatives working in an assortment of mediums.

Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.dillongall ery.com. 555 W. 25th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.727.8585. Map 1, H4

A Sly Poke Spanish Old Masters, such as Velázquez, made sport of their day’s elite, injecting portraits with subtle jabs at the vain values and absurd rituals of the royal court.

Ken Currie takes up this mantle, rendering modern portraits of powerfullooking types with a similarly satiric eye. His works, including “Transfigurations 5,” (above, 2013), are on view at Flowers Gallery (this page), thru Apr. 26.

ELIZABETH STREET GALLERY A reno-

vated 1850s firehouse is the home of a collection of furniture, art and objects from various periods, including folk art furniture, ancient Greek and Roman statuary and 19th-century French and American ironwork. Plus, a picturesque sculpture garden. Mon-Sat noon-6 p.m. www.elizabethstreetgallery.com.

FLOWERS GALLERY U.K.-based curator

Angela Flowers showcases paintings, prints and photography by established and emerging artists—such as Robert Polidori, Glen Baxter and Carol Robertson—in her New York outpost. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.flowersgallery.com. 529 W.

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GALLIC EYE The French Embassy presents ART 2 (www.frenchculture.org), a festival exploring issues affecting art today, at various venues, thru Apr. 30.

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It’s playtime in bustling Grand Central Terminal, where new retail store PIQ offers an array of quirky, vibrant toys hand-selected from around the world. Alongside the kitschy collectibles and amusing games are stationery, art, kitchen gadgets, mobile technology accessories and even purses, making the niche store appealing to people of all ages.

PIQ, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.867.0969, www.piqproducts.com

Accessories + Footwear ALTMAN LUGGAGE (Men, women)

The family-owned store offers a large selection of name-brand luggage, including Tumi, Samsonite and Titan Luggage, plus small leather goods, high-end watches and an assortment of writing instruments. www .altmanluggage.com. 135 Orchard St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.254.7275. Map 1, K8 CITISHOES (Men) This family-owned

footwear store sells sophisticated dress and casual shoes, from brands such as Church’s, Edward Green, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Alden and Mephhisto. www.citishoes.com. 445 Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.3200. Map 1, E5

CLARKS  (Men, women) Comfortable

footwear on offer at this store includes loafers, hiking shoes and dress boots. www.clarksusa.com. 363 Madison Ave., at E. 45th St., 212.949.9545. Map 1, F6; and one other NYC location.

THE FRYE COMPANY (Men, women, children) The brand known for its

vintage-inspired boots occupies a 3,600-square-foot space. www .thefryecompany.com. 113 Spring St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.226.3793. Map 1, L6 PORSCHE DESIGN (Men, women)

Fans of the sports car go for the name-brand sunglasses, gloves and luggage in this super-sleek gallery store. www.porsche-design.com. 624 Madison Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th

sts., 212.308.1786. Map 1, E6; 462 W. Broadway, btw Prince and W. Houston sts., 212.475.0747. Map 1, K6 SHOE PARLOR (Men, women, children)

The family-run shop offers dress and casual shoes and boots, from labels such as Frye, UGG Australia, Skechers, Hunter, Timberland, Blundstone, Converse, Dr. Martens 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 SPACE COWBOY BOOTS (Men, women)

This Western specialty shop in NoLIta has its walls lined with the finest handmade cowboy boots, hats, belts and buckles, featuring brands like Lucchese, Stallion and Comstock Heri-

PHOTOS: PIQ, © PIQPRODUCTS.COM; KRYSOS + CHANDI BRACELET, LUCAS ZAREBINKSI

For Your Amusement

SCENT-SATIONAL The developer of perfumes for Avon and Burberry now helps visitors craft personalized fragrances at The Scentsorium (p. 38).

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items at a fraction of the original price, including dresses and handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior. www .asecondchanceresale.com. 11091111 Lexington Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041. Map 1, B7; 155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155. Map 1, K6

For these and even more shopping choices, visit www.wheretraveler.com.

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. before the area code.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

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Scandinavian designer incorporates bright colors and eye-catching prints into women’s clothing, pillows and curtains. www.gudrunsjoden.com. 50 Greene St., btw Broome & Grand sts., 212.219.2510. Map 1, L6 LISA PERRY  (Women) Bright, modish

dresses in bold colors and simple geometric prints are joined by a lifestyle collection consisting of bedding, pillows, towels and placemats. www .lisaperrystyle.com. 988 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 212.431.7467. Map 1, B6

SPOTLIGHT

Sleepyheads can find tailored pajama sets, comfy robes and accessories for shut-eye in a variety of colors and prints at this company’s East Coast flagship. www.bedheadpjs.com. 252 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.233.4323. Map 1, K7 BROOKS BROTHERS (Men, women, children) Since 1818, this well-respect-

ed clothier has been known for its superior-quality conservative clothing and accessories. www.brooksbroth ers.com. 901 Broadway, at E. 20th St., 212.228.3580. Map 1, I6; and seven other NYC locations.

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outdoor clothing from this British company, which was founded in 1894 and is under warranty to Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family. The label’s oiled Egyptian cotton jackets last a lifetime, and to ensure that they do, the firm offers reproofing, repair and alteration services. www.barbour.com. 1047 Madison Ave., btw E. 79th & E. 80th sts., 212.570.2600. Map 1, B6; and one other NYC location.

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Apparel A SECOND CHANCE (Women) A favorite

of stylists and the fashion-savvy, this consignment shop offers designer

CLIFFORD MICHAEL (Men, Women)

Known for its selection of high-quality leathers and shearling coats, both in stock and made to order, Clifford Michael also features an exclusive collection of women’s suits and dresses. www.cliffordmichael.com. 805 Third Ave., btw E. 49th & E. 50th sts., 212.326.9500. Map 1, E7 DESIGUAL (Men, women) This whimsi-

cal Spanish label’s graphic-print T-shirts and dresses pop against the store’s black walls. www.desigual.com.

594 Broadway, btw Prince & Houston sts., 212.343.8206. Map 1, K7; and two other NYC locations.

GALERIE SAINT GIL (Women) Stylish

apparel, such as blouses and dresses, plus handbags and accessories for the modern, sophisticated woman. www .saintgil.com. 60 W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.664.9700. Map 1, E5;

Funky Fresh Jewelry line Krysos + Chandi takes pride in crafting its bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings in Brooklyn, but it draws inspiration from the Far East. The jewel-toned palette of its Nima Tassel Bracelet reflects the vibrancy of India, while the funky threaded fringe looks like it was plucked straight out of a market in China. Explore the brand’s colorful collection at Still House (p. 40).

SILVER SCREEN Fashion documentarian Frédéric Tcheng screens Dior and I, a new film on the famous French label, at the Tribeca Film Festival on Apr. 17.

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Shopping RAFEL SHEARLING (Men, women)

The wholesale and retail shearling manufacturer crafts warm and versatile coats and jackets in a variety of styles. www.rafel.com. 216 W. 29th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.564.8874. Map 1, H5 WINK (Women) Clothing, hip handbags

and funky accessories fill the racks at this fashionable Upper East Side store. www.winknyc.com. 1050 Lexington Ave., btw E. 74th & E. 75th sts., 212.249.2033. Map 1, C7; and two other NYC locations.

Audio + Music 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 HALCYON THE SHOP A music store

and gallery offering contemporary electronica, house, techno, soul, funk and avant-garde sounds. www .halcyontheshop.com. 57 Pearl St., at Water St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718.260.9299. Map 3, C3 J&R MUSIC AND COMPUTER WORLD

The block-long store offers the very latest music, computers and personalized service. www.jr.com. 23 Park Row, btw Ann & Beekman sts., 212.238.9000. Map 1, N7

HARMON FACE VALUES This Bed Bath

& Beyond subsidiary offers personal care products, including cosmetics, shampoo, lotion and cleansers, for men, women and kids. The shop also carries an array of on-the-go accessories and travel-sized products. www .harmondiscount.com. 675 Sixth Ave., at W. 22nd St., 212.243.3501. Map 1, I6 THE NEW YORK SHAVING COMPANY

Traditional shaves, shaving classes and locally made grooming products are provided in a vintagelike setting. www.nyshavingcompany.com. 202B Elizabeth St., btw Prince & Spring sts., 212.334.9495. Map 1, L7; and two other NYC locations.

THE SCENTSORIUM Fragrance expert

Sue Phillips invites guests to her cozy TriBeCa workshop to discover the intricacies of scent and create their own perfumes. By appointment only. www.scenterprises.com. 85 Franklin St., btw Broadway & Church St., 917.449.1134. Map 1, M6

Cameras + Computers B&H PHOTO, VIDEO & PRO AUDIO More

than 100,000 tech-related products, including top-of-the-line cameras, computers, binoculars, lenses, professional lighting and presentation equipment. www.bhphotovideo .com. 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.239.7765. Map 1, G4 LEICA STORE NEW YORK SOHO New

Beauty + Health THE ART OF SHAVING Razors, brushes,

oils, soaps, creams and gels are among the offerings at this shaving mecca. www.theartofshaving.com. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.9410. Map 1, D5; and five other NYC locations.

CENTRAL PARK ASTROLOGY This spiri-

tual center offers a variety of readings, including tarot cards, crystal balls and tea leaves. www.innerhealing-inc.com.

30 Central Park So., Ste. 1A, btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.682.6765. Map, 1 D6

York’s only purveyor of Leica cameras and equipment, plus binoculars and accessories, an in-house gallery, classes and seminars. The store also buys and sells used equipment. www.kurlandphoto.com. 460 W. Broadway, btw Prince & Houston sts., 212.475.7799. Map 1, K6 MAKERBOT The first retail outlet from

the global leader in 3-D printing features a fun photo booth that immortalizes its subject in a 3-D portrait. www.makerbot.com/retail-store. 298 Mulberry St., btw Houston & Bleecker sts., 347.457.5758. Map 1, K7

Dept. Stores + Centers

DOCTORS 24 HS This 24-hour medical

concierge service offers patients a way to avoid a long wait at a crowded emergency room by having a doctor visit their hotel room. Board-certified physicians are available to assist with medical emergencies, prescriptions and other health issues. www.doctors 24hs.com. 855.362.2447.

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with the latest from luxe designers, including Dolce & Gabbana, Ippolita and Stella McCartney, this store offers exclusive clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry for fashion-loving femmes. A men’s store is across the street. www.bergdorfgoodman.com.

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Shopping 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. Map 1, E6 BLOOMINGDALE’S The store’s Interna-

tional Services Desk/Visitors Center has consultants who speak more than 35 languages and offers a complimentary coat check, personal shoppers and a free gift with purchase. While the Midtown original carries everything for men, women and the home, the SoHo branch focuses on hip designerwear and accessories from brands like Alice + Olivia and Theory. www.bloom ingdales.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 CENTURY 21 Deep discounts (up

to 65 percent off) on everything from famous designer apparel for men, women and children to quality 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.

EAST MIDTOWN PARTNERSHIP A

complimentary Passport card gives holders direct access to deals at a myriad of Midtown restaurants, shops, art dealers, spas and fitness centers. www.eastmidtown org/passport.com.

212.813.0030.

MACY’S HERALD SQUARE “The world’s

largest department store“ lives up to its reputation, encompassing a full city block. The recently refurbished, 100-year-old space contains a mammoth variety of merchandise—designer clothing by Kenneth Cole, French Connection and Calvin Klein—plus shoes and accessories for men, women and children, beauty products and home furnishings. www.macys.com.

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

partment store carrying designer apparel, accessories and home décor items, plus cosmetics and fragrances. www.saksfifthavenue.com.

611 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 and Wolford, can be found inside the seven-story atrium in the Time Warner Center. www.theshops atcolumbuscircle.com. 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300. Map 1, D5

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Shopping Flea Markets + Markets

and buy NBC-logo items from hit programs. www.nbcuniversalstore .com. 30 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 49th St., 212.664.3700. Map 1, F6

BROOKLYN FLEAďšź Furniture, jewelry,

bicycles, clothing and more from more than 150 local artists are on offer, plus an assortment of exciting foods. www .brooklynea.com. 80 N. Fifth St., at Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Map 3, D7

SAINTďšşPETERSBURG GLOBAL TRADE HOUSEďšź From Russia with love: This

venue offers a variety of handcrafted items, ranging from textiles to porcelain to cookware to matryoshka dolls, representing different decorative arts traditions in different parts of the country. www.fromrussia.com.

261 Fifth Ave., btw 28th & 29th sts., 212.433.2999. Map 1, H6

GREENFLEA MARKETďšź This year-round

indoor/outdoor market offers a huge range of merchandise, including new and antique home furnishings and collectibles, Hollywood memorabilia, jewelry, ethnic handicrafts, books, clothing for men, women and children, a farmers market and prepared-food vendors. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free, rain or shine. www.greeneamarkets .com. Columbus Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. Map 1, B4

STARBRIGHT FLORAL DESIGNďšź Located

in the heart of the Flower District, this emporium stocks more than 500 varieties of owers and plants and delivers fresh owers across the New York City area. www.staror.com. 150 W. 28th St., 2nd ., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 800.520.8999. Map 1, H5

MALCOLM SHABAZZ HARLEM MARKETďšź

Traditional African textiles, crafts, clothes and ďŹ gurines. 52 W. 116th St., btw Fifth Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd., 212.685.8131. Map 1, M2

STILL HOUSEďšź Decorative items for

the home, funky jewelry, colored vases and pieces from both local and international designers line the wooden shelves and ďŹ ll the glass cases of this contemporary cabinet of curiosities. www.stillhousenyc.com.

117 E. 7th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.539.0200. Map 1, J8

Gifts + Home DYLAN’S CANDY BAR The colorful

duplex shop stocks a bountiful assortment of gourmet candies, sweets and chocolates. www.dylanscandybar .com. 1011 Third Ave., at E. 60th St., 646.735.0078. Map 1, D7

Jewelry + Watches CRUCIANIďšź This Italian store crochets

HAMMACHER SCHLEMMERďšź Known for

innovation, this historic retailer was the ďŹ rst to offer such imaginative products for travel, home and personal care as the pop-up toaster and electric shaver. www.hammacher.com. 147 E. 57th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 800.421.9002. Map 1, E6 M&M’S WORLD NEW YORKďšź A shop

for various paraphernalia inspired by the beloved candy-coated chocolates, such as T-shirts, drinkware, candy dispensers and special holiday items. www.mmsworld.com. 1600 Broadway, btw W. 48th & W. 49th sts., 212.295.3850. Map 1, 5E MENDEL GOLDBERG FABRICSďšź In busi-

ness since 1890, this textile mecca specializes in European couture fabrics of the highest quality, including a large selection of eveningwear materials, as well as made-to-order designs from the staff. 72 Hester St., btw Allen & Orchard sts., 212.925.9110. Map 1, L8 NBC EXPERIENCE STOREďšź Visitors can

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temporary jewelry for the modern woman is displayed in this new, petite boutique that features a gigantic King Kong statue. www.iosselliani.com. 4 W. 29th St., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 212.686.2211. Map 1, H6 SOBRALď&#x161;ź Colorful art jewelry, including

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by Brazilian designer Carlos Sobral, is made from recycled resin and other environment-friendly materials.

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Shopping boxes. www.tiffany.com. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000. Map 1, E6; and one other NYC location.

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, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-Le Coultre 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

Sporting Goods

IDLEWILD BOOKS An inventory of travel

writing, travel guides and literature from around the globe is categorized by country; classics and kids’ books are also stocked. www.idlewildbooks.com.

12 W. 19th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.414.8888. Map 1, I6 KIDDING AROUND A whimsical

independent store stocking toys, clothes, gifts and party favors from hundreds of name-brand distributors. www.kiddingaroundtoys.com.

Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St. at Park Ave., 212.645.6337. Map 1, F6; 60 W. 15th St., at Sixth Ave., 212.645.6337. Map 1, I6

ADIDAS SPORT PERFORMANCE Span-

ning 29,500 square feet, the brand’s sports performance outpost offers gear for athletes of all sports. www .adidas.com. 610 Broadway, at Houston St., 212.529.0081. Map 1, K7 THE NBA STORE This sports shop

features the widest selection of NBA merchandise a hoops fan could ever imagine, including jerseys, footwear, basketballs and gifts. www.nba.com/ nycstore. 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.515.6221. Map 1, F6 THE NEW BALANCE EXPERIENCE STORE

Trained fit specialists help customers discover their perfect shoe size at this athletic apparel and footwear store.

Shoppers can also design their own sneakers at the customization station. www.newbalance.com. 150 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. Map 1, I6 SUPER RUNNERS SHOPShoppers find

a selection of shoes from brands such as Adidas, Newton Running, Mizuno, Nike and New Balance. www.superrun nersshop .com. 745 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.398.2449.

Map 1, F5; and six other NYC locations.

Toys, Books + Games AMERICAN GIRL PLACE The recently

expanded store features not only collectible dolls, but also fashionable clothing, accessories and design-ityourself tees for them, along with a bookstore and café. Guests also enjoy a personal shopping area, doll hair salon and photo studio. www.ameri cangirl.com. 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. Map 1, F6 BOOK CULTURE Genres carried at this

bookstore include nonfiction, poetry, history and travel. www.bookculture .com. 536 W. 112th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.865.1588; and one other NYC location.

MARY ARNOLD TOYS This old-fash-

ioned toy store carries all the latest toys, as well as classic favorites, without the fuss and crowds at big chain stores. www.maryarnoldtoys.com. 1010 Lexington Ave., btw. E. 72nd & E. 73rd sts., 212.744.8510. Map 1, C7 MCNALLY JACKSON An independent

shop offering books, magazines, a café and literary events. www.mcnallyjack son.com. 52 Prince St., btw Mulberry & Lafayette sts., 212.274.1160. Map 1, K7 NINTENDO® WORLD An interactive

gaming paradise that features Nintendo Wii kiosks and carries an extensive selection of merchandise. www.ninten doworldstore.com. 10 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 48th St., 646.459.0800. Map 1, F6 RIZZOLI Illustrated books on photogra-

phy, art, fashion and architecture, plus newspapers and CDs, are housed in a sophisticated librarylike setting. www .rizzoliusa.com. 31 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.759.2424. Map 1, E6 THE SCHOLASTIC STORE Offering

books, toys, videos, games and art and craft supplies, plus meet ’n’ greets with popular characters from famous literature. www.scholastic.com/sohostore.

557 Broadway, btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.343.6166. Map 1, L7 STRAND BOOK STORE New, used,

out-of-print and rare books are housed in this multilevel warehouse, which also hosts many book signings. www .strandbooks.com. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. Map 1, J7

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Museums+Attractions Museums+Attractions

WRITTEN BY JONI SWEET; EDITED BY FRANCIS LEWIS

Approximately 140 objects, manuscripts and paintings explore the relationship between Tibetan medicine and Buddhism in Bodies in Balance (thru Sept. 8). Visual art, including images of protectors (left), has played an integral role in transmitting and advancing the traditional science of healing. The exhibit borrows a page right out of a chooseyour-own-adventure book: Visitors take a questionnaire to determine which of the three forces—wind, bile or phlegm—dominates their composition and then follow a corresponding path that highlights the most relevant objects for them to see. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000, www.rmanyc.org

Museums AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM On

view are quilts from the museum’s collection. Tues-Sat noon-7:30 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. Free. www.folkartmu seum.org. 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Ave., btw W. 65th & W. 66th sts., 212.595.9533. Map 1, D4 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Artifacts at this renowned

museum include rare gems, meteorites and vertebrate fossils. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Suggested admission $22 adults, $17 seniors/students (with

ID), $12.50 children 2-12. www.amnh .org. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. Map 1, B5 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. Tues-Sat 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.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structure is the repository for world-class art and exhibits. It also hosts performances, lectures and film screenings. Thru Apr. 23: Kandinsky in Paris. Thru May 14: Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video. Thru Sept. 1: Italian Futurism, 1909-1944: Reconstructing the Universe. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. $22 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

PHOTOS: BODIES IN BALANCE, COURTESY OF THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART; TORAH CASE, COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON D.C.

Pathways to Tibetan Healing

INNOVATION Learn more about the Empire State Building (p. 45) from a new multimedia tour of four educational areas, available on a handheld device.

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Museums+Attractions Guidelines Many museums have bookstores and gift shops, as well as restaurants conducive to either a quick bite or leisurely meal. For these and even more choices, visit us online at www.wheretraveler.com.

Dates, hours and prices in these listings are subject to change; call to confirm.

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. unless otherwise noted.

DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS: NEW YORK CITYPASS The discount pass provides access to six of New York’s top attractions, including the Empire State Building, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and a two-hour Circle Line harbor cruise or trip to Ellis and Liberty islands via Statue Cruises, for one low price.

Passes are sold at any of the participating attractions. $106 adults, $79 children ages 6-17. www.citypass.com. 888.330.5008.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOG RAPHY This center, which contains

more than 100,000 prints, was founded in 1974 by photographer Cornell Capa and is devoted to all aspects of historical and contemporary photography.

Tues-Thurs, Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $14 adults, $10 seniors/students, children under 12 free, Fri 5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. www .icp.org. 1133 Sixth Ave., at W. 43rd St., 212.857.0000. Map 1, F5 INTERNATIONAL PRINT CENTER NEW YORK Nonprofit institution dedicated

to the exhibition and understanding of fine art prints. www.icpny.org. 526 W. 26th St., Rm. 5A, btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.989.6069. Map 1, H4 THE JEWISH MUSEUM Archaeological ,

Go to

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.metmuseum.org.

1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. Map 1, B6

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artifacts, ceremonial objects, photographs and art exhibitions explore Jewish diversity. 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, Thurs 5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. www.the jewishmuseum.org. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. Map 1, P3

THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSE UM The facility houses a research

library and museum featuring three of the extant copies of the Gutenberg Bible, as well as rare manuscripts, books and drawings. 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

Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and collections of American, European and Far Eastern art and more fill this museum. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,

NEWYORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY This cultural

institution features more than 60,000 objects and artworks focused on NYC history. Thru May 26: Audubon’s Avi-

SPOTLIGHT

MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE: A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST

Exhibitions and events celebrate the lives of Holocaust victims. Sun-Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 adults, $10 seniors (65+), $7 students, children under 12 and Wed 4-8 p.m. free. www .mjhnyc.org. Battery Park City, 36 Battery Pl., btw West St. & First Pl., 646.437.4202. Map 1, P5 MUSEUM OF MODERN ART One of

the world’s greatest repositories of 20th-century art showcases masterpieces by van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse, a sculpture garden and a film collection. 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. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Suggested admission $10 adults, $6 seniors/students, $20 families (max. two adults), children under 12 free. www.mcny.org. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. Map 1, N3 NEW MUSEUM Boasting seven levels of

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. Map 1, K7

gallery space, this museum explores cutting-edge art by American and international artists. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $14 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students, under 18 and Thurs 7-9 p.m. free. www.newmuseum.org. 235

Living Legacy The Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (this page) strives to increase awareness of Jewish life and identity in the 20th and 21st centuries through events and displays of artifacts, such as Torah cases (above). In communities throughout the Middle East, Jewish families house the holy scroll in a wooden or metal case, which is known as a Tik.

SING-ALONG The New Museum (this page) hosts events on voice this month: a panel discussion on Apr. 3 and a performance by Joseph Keckler on Apr. 25.

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Museums+Attractions ary: Parts Unknown. Thru Jun. 15: Bill Cunningham: Façades. Tues-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $18 adults, $14 seniors/ educators, $12 students, $6 children 5-13, children under 4 free. www.nyhis tory.org. 170 Central Park West, at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. Map 1, B4 9/11 TRIBUTE CENTER Recovered

objects, photographs, films and personal effects allow visitors to pay tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery admission: $17 adults, $12 seniors/students/military, $5 children 6-12. Gallery admission and guided walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial: $22 adults, $17 seniors, students/military, $7 children 6-12. www.tributewtc.org. 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. & Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184. Map 1, O6 ROSE CENTER FOR EARTH AND SPACE

Home to the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, Heilbrunn Cosmic Pathway, Cullman Hall of the Universe and Scales of the Universe Walkway.

Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., first Fri of the month 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Museum: Suggested admission $22 adults, $17 seniors/students, $12.50 children 2-12.

Museum & Space Show: $27 adults, $22 seniors/students, $16 children 2-12. www.amnh.org/rose. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West, entrance on W. 81st St., 212.769.5200. Map 1, B5 WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

The museum focuses on modern and contemporary artwork by renowned American artists. Wed-Thurs, Sat & Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 1-9 p.m. $20 adults, $16 seniors (65+)/students/ ages 19-25, children 18 and under free, pay what you wish Fri 6-9 p.m. www .whitney.org. 945 Madison Ave., at E. 75th St., 212.570.3600. Map 1, C6

Attractions BODY WORLDS: PULSE The exhibition

uncovers the mysteries of the human body through plastination, a technique which preserves donated human specimens for the purpose of education.

Sun-Tues 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Final entry 1 hr before closing). $27 adults, $23.50 seniors, $19.50 children. www .discoverytsx.com. Discovery Times Square, 226 W. 44th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.987.9692. Map 1, F5 CENTRAL PARK The popular urban

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Museums+Attractions .centralparknyc.org. Highlights include Central Park Zoo, Fifth Ave., at 64th St., 212.439.6500. Map 1, D6; and Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon, who lived nearby, Central Park West, at W. 72nd St. Map 1, C5 EMPIRE STATE BUILDING One of NYC’s

tallest buildings offers views from the 86th and 102nd floors. A saxophonist plays Thurs-Sat (10 p.m.-1 a.m.). Observatory open daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m. (last elevator ascends at 1:15 a.m.). Main deck (86th floor) admission: $27 adults, $24 seniors (62+), $21 children 6-12, under 5 free. Main & Top decks (86th floor & 102nd floor) admission: $44 adults, $41 seniors (62+), $38 children 6-12, under 5 free. www.esbnyc.com. 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.736.3100. Map 1, H6 MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK

The wax museum features lifelike sculptures of celebrities. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $36 adults, $29 children 4-12, children under 4 free. www.nycwax.com. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. Map 1, F5 NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL

Within the original footprints of the Twin Towers are waterfalls and parapets inscribed with the names of the victims from the 9/11 attacks. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., last entry at 5 p.m. Free visitor passes are required in advance by registering online or calling 212.266.5200. www.911memorial.org. 1 Albany St., at Greenwich St., 212.312.8800. Map 1, N5 STATUE OF LIBERTY The 151-foot statue

was a gift from France. Statue Cruises operates a daily ferry service to Liberty Island: 201.604.2800, www.statuecruis es.com. www.nps.gov/stli. Map 1, P6 TOP OF THE ROCK The observa-

tion deck at the top of Rockefeller Center offers vistas 70 floors above the ground. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 p.m.). $27 adults, $25 seniors (62+), $17 children 6-12.

The “Sun & Stars” combination ticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day, from 8 a.m.-midnight; $40 adults, $22 children 6-12. www .topoftherocknyc.com. 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. Map 1, F6

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WRITTEN BY WILLIAM FRIERSON IV; EDITED BY LOIS LEVINE

Quaint Café When the neighborhood deli closes, most people seek their close-to-home eats elsewhere. Not restaurateur Nick Cervera and his wife, Chef Lupe Elizalde. The two turned a shuttered deli into Hudson Café, a casual spot serving coffee and Balthazar-baked pastries in the morning, panini and artisanal sandwiches in the afternoon and, come dinnertime, starters, such as a roasted beets salad with orange, toasted pistachio and goat cheese (left), and mains, such as Moroccan spiced lamb shank with scented couscous. Transformative and d tasty. Hudson Café, 628 Hudson St., btw Jane & Horatio sts., 212.390.1744

BLOSSOM DU JOUR Vegan. An

“alternative fast food” eatery, where a menu of veggie dishes, from seitan Philly cheese steaks to kale salads to bean burgers to green smoothies, can be grabbed to-go or eaten at counter-style seating. B, L & D (daily). www.blossomdujour.com. 259 W. 23rd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.229.2595. $ Map 1, H5 COLICCHIO & SONS American. Frisée

salad with egg, bacon and Champagne vinaigrette amid wine racks and stacked firewood. L & D (daily). www.craftrestaurantsinc.com. 85 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.400.6699. $$$$ PD Map 1, I4

TRESTLE ON TENTH  European. The

sociable Swiss brasserie—situated across from the High Line—is a gathering place for those seeking comforting, casual fare and international wines from small producers. Plus, a quaint garden dining area. B, L, D (daily), brunch (Sat & Sun). www.trestleon tenth.com. 242 10th Ave., at W. 24th St., 212.645.5659. $$ FF Map 1, H4

Chinatown NEW BO KY RESTAURANT Vietnamese.

Soups brim with such ingredients as sliced pork, shrimp balls and pig intestines, and are served in a stark dining room. B, L & D (daily). www.bokynyc .com. 78-80 Bayard St., at Mott St., 212.406.2292. $ FF Map 1, M7

TASTY DUMPLING Chinese. Beijing-

style boiled dumplings are stuffed with pork and chives in a no-frills space.

B, L & D (daily). 54 Mulberry St., btw Worth & Bayard sts., 212.349.0070. $ FF Map 1, M7 VEGETARIAN DIM SUM HOUSE Chinese.

More than 200 vegetable- and grainbased dishes range from “shark fin” dumplings and hot to spicy bean curd.

L & D (daily). www.vegetariandimsum .com. 24 Pell St., btw Doyers & Mott sts., 212.577.7176. $ Map 1, M7

East Village BUENOS AIRES Argentinean. A native

of South America, Owner Karina De Marco opened this spirited, warm

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Chelsea

WHISKEY A GO-GO Check out whiskylive.com for whiskey tastings and a complete dinner, Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, Apr. 9.

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Dining Guidelines This directory is arranged by neighborhood. For further details and more restaurant choices, visit us online at www.wheretraveler.com.

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. before the area code.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

RESERVATIONS Making advance reservations for most restaurants is highly recommended.

THEATER DINING If dining before an 8 p.m. curtain, it is advisable to make dinner plans for around 5:30 p.m. to ensure a relaxed meal and sufficient time to arrive at the theater (traffic in the Broadway Theater District is particularly heavy beginning about one hour before curtain time).

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. $ $$ $$$ $$$$

20 and below 21-35 36-50 51 and above

OTHER SYMBOLS FF PD 2

Family-friendly restaurant Private dining room Open late (2 a.m. or later) Wheelchair accessible

restaurant to offer a taste of her fiery homeland’s cuisine, including bife de chorizo (grilled shell steak), plus an extensive list of Argentinean wines and an outdoor patio. The décor, featuring dark wood chairs, candles, exposed brick, framed mirrors, cowhides and black-and-white photos of Buenos Aires, evokes the history and charm of the “Paris of South America.” L & D (daily). www.buenosairesnyc .com. 513 E. 6th St., btw aves. B & A, 212.228.2775. $$ Map 1, K8 DBGB KITCHEN & BAR French.

This Chef Daniel Boulud outpost— which boasts a chic downtown décor— offers diners 12 hearty varieties of housemade sausage and more than 20 craft beers on tap. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .dbgb.com. 299 Bowery, btw E. Houston & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. $$ PD Map 1, K7

EMPELLÓN COCINA Modern Mexican.

Chef Alex Stupak, formerly of WD-50, spins upscale Mexican with an inventive twist, including Scotch eggs with chicken chorizo and masa tempura and sea scallop tacos with caramelized cauliflower, all served in a contemporary space. Drinks are potent, and there is a nightly buzz as the place fills with fashionable Manhattanites. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.empellon .com. 105 First Ave., btw E. 6th & E. 7th sts., 212.780.0999. $$. Map 1, K7

Flatiron District EATALY Italian. The regional diversity of

Italy is the emphasis at this busy hybrid of enormous supermarket and restaurant collective (including eateries such as the rooftop beer garden Birreria and seafood specialist Il Pesce). L & D (daily). www.eataly.com. 200 Fifth Ave., at 23rd St., 212.229.2560. $$ FF Map 1, I6

D (daily). www.arkrestaurants.com. 485 10th Ave., at W. 37th St., 212.842.1110. $$ Map 1, G4 FRANKIE & JOHNNIE’S STEAKHOUSE Steak. The friendly, attentive staff

at this staple’s two NYC locations serves a menu of juicy steaks, veal chops and grilled chicken. L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sat). Complimentary limo service provided to and from the Midtown area and the restaurant. www.frankieandjohnnies.com. 32 W. 37th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.947.8940. $$$ FF Map 1, G6; 269 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.997.9494. Map 1, F5

SPOTLIGHT

GRAMERCY TAVERN American.

Guests experience the comfort of a late19th-century American inn and savor such cuisine as duck breast and confit with pickled ramps. Main dining room: L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). Tavern: L & D (daily). www.gramercytavern.com. 42 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.477.0777. $$$$ FF PD Map 1, I6 SD26 RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Italian. Across from picturesque

Madison Square Park, diners find nutritional balance in American interpretations of Italian dishes—such as uovo in raviolo (single soft egg-yolk ravioli finished with white truffle butter)—in a 14,000-square-foot space, designed

by Massimo Vignelli, with red and gold accents. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.sd26ny.com. 19 E. 26th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.265.5959. $$ PD Map 1, H6

Garment District BRYANT PARK GRILL New American.

An elegant outpost, with seasonal patio and rooftop dining, situated in bucolic Bryant Park, serves dishes such as crispy duck confit and fish ‘n’ chips. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .arkrestaurants.com. 25 W. 40th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.840.6500. $$$. Map 1, F5 CLYDE FRAZIER’S WINE AND DINE American. The unique style of a legendary

Knick is embodied in this trendy spot, featuring a free-throw court and serving salmon with vanilla-bourbon butter. L &

Vegan Dream The “fast food” concept immediately brings to mind bloated bellies and burger grease. Blossom Du Jour (p. 46) delivers an alternative spin on the idea, serving a 100 percent vegan menu with environmentally friendly selections—from savories (a Cajun-spiced seitan melt with dairy-free cheese) to smart sweets (assorted gluten-free cupcakes, above)—packaged e to-go. It’s a verifiably meatfree feat. Not all cravings are carnivorous.

HYBRID TREAT Lines are forming outside Dominique Ansel Bakery (p. 52) for a taste of the fabled cronut. Hint: Arrive early.

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Dining STELLA 34 TRATTORIA Italian.

This modern trattoria—equipped with three wood-burning ovens named after three of Italy’s active volcanoes (Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli)— serves Neapolitan pizzas, house-made pastas and piccoli piatti (signature small plates). Convenient for a postshopping meal. L & D (daily). www.pa tinagroup.com. Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., 6th fl., at Seventh Ave., entrance on W. 35th St., 212.967.9251. $$-$$$. Map 1, G5

Gramercy Park CHEF 28 Asian. Japanese and Chinese

favorites—from sushi rolls and sashimi to Peking duck and Sichuan-style shredded beef—plus the featured house specialty: Neptune’s Duo (scallops, prawns and vegetables in garlic sauce). L & D (daily). www.chef28 .com. 29 E. 28th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Madison Ave., 212.685.8871. $ PD Map 1, H6 PRANNA Asian. Pan-Asian delights,

such as Singapore crab chili, in a space that doubles as a chic cocktail lounge.

L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sun), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.prannarestaurant.com.

79 Madison Ave., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 212.696.5700. $$ PD Map 1, H6 VIC & ANTHONY’S STEAKHOUSE Steaks. Jumbo lump crab cakes or

maple-glazed quail can serve as a starter for a juicy porterhouse for two or domestic Kobe beef at this wellseasoned, steak-savvy stop. Plus, an edgy, modern décor. L & D (Mon-Sat). www.vic andanthonys.com. 233 Park Ave. So., btw E. 18th & E 19th sts., 212.220.9200. $$$ Map 1, I6

Greenwich Village CAFÉ ESPAÑOL Spanish. Savory flavors

of Spain sing in classic paellas, pork chops and seafood, such as whole Canadian live lobsters and lobster fra diavolo. Nearby Salon de Tapas (190 Sullivan St., at Bleecker St., 1.212.505.8475) serves a variety of small plates. L & D (daily). www.cafeespanol .com. 172 Bleecker St., btw Sullivan & MacDougal sts., 212.505.0657. $ FF PD Map 1, L6 THE CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ FrenchAmerican. This landmark restaurant/

cabaret embodies the lively spirit of the Village, offering innovative cuisine (from a locally smoked salmon plate to miso- and brown-sugar-glazed pork loin), a classic country dining room and a downstairs entertainment lounge (with acts ranging from jazz to poetry

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Dining readings). B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

29 Cornelia St., btw W. 4th & Bleecker sts., 212.989.9319. $$ PD Map 1, K5 GARAGE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ American. Seafood, steaks, quesadil-

las and burgers are favorites on the contemporary menu at this multilevel dining space. Live jazz seven days a week; 16-piece big band Mon & Tues; Sat & Sun brunch special with live jazz.

No cover, no minimum. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .garagerest.com. 99 Seventh Ave. So., at Christopher St., 212.645.0600. $$ FF PD Map 1, K4 HUDSON CAFÉ New American. Café by

day, restaurant by evening. This spot serves steamed mussels in mustardfennel broth and classic beef Bourguignon in a cozy, casual space formerly inhabited by a neighborhood deli. B, L & D (daily). www.hudsoncafenyc.com.

628 Hudson St., btw Jane & Horatio sts., 212.390.1744. $ Map 1, J4 SEVILLA RESTAURANT AND BAR Spanish. Open 365 days a year, this local fa-

vorite, known for its superb service and reasonable prices, has been family-run since 1941 and is celebrated for its seafood (scallops with white wine), veal (with almond sauce) and paella dishes, as well as a tantalizing guava with cream cheese dessert. L & D (daily). www.sevillarestaurantandbar.com. 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189. $$ FF Map 1, K5 SUGAR AND PLUMM Dessert. The sister

location of the posh patisserie’s Upper West Side flagship offers specialty smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes and ebelskivers (a pancakelike Danish delicacy). Plus the recently opened “The Back Room at Sugar and Plumm,” offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Daily (Tues-Sun). www.sugar andplumm.com. 257 Bleecker St., at Cornelia St., 212.388.5757. $ Map 1, K5

Harlem BIER INTERNATIONAL International. A

menu of German snacks and hearty burgers and sandwiches pair with global drafts and local craft brews, including Sugar Hill Blond Ale, in an industrial space with communal seating. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.bierinternational.com. 2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd., at W. 113th St., 212.280.0944. $ DINOSAUR BARBQUE American.

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Dining STILL eatery, serving finger-lickin’ pulled pork and ribs. Patrons can purchase tangy sauces, rubs and other items to take home. L & D (daily). www.dinosaurbar bque.com. 700 W. 125th St., at 12th Ave., 212.694.1777; 604 Union St., btw 3rd & 4th aves., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 347.429.7030. $$ FF HARLEM PUBLIC American. Guests sip

beverages from mason jars at this hip, homey spot with communal seating and a menu featuring items such as fried pickles. L & D (daily). www.harlempub lic.com. 3612 Broadway, at W. 149th St., 212.939.9404. $$

Little Italy DA NICO Italian. Northern and Southern

Italian specialties include pesto gnocchi, eggplant rigatoni, zucchini pizza, stuffed grilled lobster and broiled veal chop. L & D (daily). www.danico ristorante.com. 164 Mulberry St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.343.1212. PD $$ Map 1, L7

(daily). www.jacks wifefredas.com. 224 Lafayette St., btw Spring & Kenmare sts., 212.510.8550. $ Map 1, L6

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LA ESQUINA Latin American. An aluminum-sided,

counter-service taqueria serves veal tongue tacos and grilled fish quesadillas with Mexican truffle and roasted corn. B (Mon-Fri), L & D (daily). www.esquinanyc .com. 114 Kenmare St., btw Centre & Lafayette sts., 646.613.7100. $ Map 1, L7

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salad and vegetable curry bowls with couscous at this casual eatery. B, L & D

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flock here for a taste of Chef Wylie Dufresne’s trademark cooking, characterized by unique fusions, such as green olive and white chocolate sauce over Mediterranean sea bass. Call well in advance of the evening you want to go. D (nightly). www.wd-50.com. 50 Clinton St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.477.2900. $$$ PD Map 1, L8

ANTIBES BISTRO French/Mediterranean.

Refined fare—from truffle-roasted asparagus to country duck pâté—served in a romantic space with exposed brick and wooden tables. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.antibesbistro.com. 112 Suffolk St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.533.6088. $$ Map 1, K8 LORELEY German. Modeled after the

JACK’S WIFE FREDA Mediterranean/ American. Matzo ball soup, Greek

roast beef with dumplings and braised red cabbage. L & D (daily). www.loreleynyc.com.

7 Rivington St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery, 212.253.7077.

S $$ $ Map 1, K7; and one other NYC loca ation.

typical beer hall restaurants of Cologne, this German eatery offers over a dozen imported draft beers and serves such dishes as vinegary herb-marinated

Lower Manhattan/ Financial District CIPRIANI WALL STREET Italian.

Guests dine on Italian classics— such as spinach sage ravioli and veal milanese—while sipping signature Bellinis. B, L & D (Mon-Fri). www .cipriani.com. 55 Wall St., btw William & Hanover sts., 212.699.4099. $$$ PD Map 1, O7; Cipriani Downtown, 376 W. Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts.,

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Dining 212.343.0999. Map 1, L6; Cipriani Dolci, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Vanderbilt aves., 212.973.0999. Map 1, F6 IL GIGLIO Italian. Lavish portions of

Northern Italian staples are preceded by complimentary antipasti. L (MonFri), D (Mon-Sat). www.ilgigliorestau rant.com. 81 Warren St., btw W. Broadway & Greenwich St., 212.571.5555. $$$ Map 1, M6 P.J. CLARKE’S ON THE HUDSON American. The downtown location of the

famed bar and restaurant offers chilled oysters and cedar-wrapped salmon served with market vegetables. B, L & D (daily). www.pjclarkes.com. World Financial Ctr., btw Liberty & Vesey sts., 212.285.1500. $$ FF PD Map 1, N6; and two other NYC locations.

Meatpacking District BEAUMARCHAIS French. Named after

French Renaissance man Pierre Beaumarchais, this brasserie’s kitchen offers dishes such as Maine lobster poached in saffron and roasted Long Island duck. D (Mon-Sat), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.brasseriebeaumarchais.com. 409 W. 13th St., btw Ninth Ave. & Washington St., 212.675.2400. $$$. Map 1, J4 DOS CAMINOS Mexican. South-of-the-

border spice is given a modern rebirth in Mexican French toast and inventive guacamoles. L (Mon & Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.doscaminos .com. 675 Hudson St., at W. 14th St., 212.699.2400. $$ Map 1, J4; and three other NYC locations.

MORIMOTO Japanese. The Iron Chef

himself, Masaharu Morimoto, devises such dishes as oyster foie gras in this gargantuan, 12,000-square-foot space with minimalist décor. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.morimotonyc.com. 88 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.8883. $$$$ Map 1, J4

Midtown East DARBAR Indian. This inviting bi-level

restaurant and lounge presents dishes with a transethnic touch, from spicy shrimp curry to lemon-basmati rice to lamb kebabs. L & D (daily). www.dar barny.com. 152 E. 46th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. $$ FF PD Map 1, F7 DARBAR GRILL Indian. Southeast Asian

flavors in dishes for vegetarians (slowsimmered yellow lentils sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin and onions) and meat lovers (chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic and

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Dining cream cheese); specializing in tandoori dishes (baked in a clay oven). L & D (daily). www.darbargrill.com. 157 E. 55th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.751.4600. $$ FF Map 1, E7 MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Steaks.

Pepper-crusted beef carpaccio, baked escargot and Maine lobster cocktail are among appetizers that can precede an array of steak and seafood entrées, such as centercut prime rib eye and honey-chiliglazed salmon fillet. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.mortons.com. 551 Fifth Ave., at 45th St., 212.972.3315. $$$$ PD Map 1, F6; 136 Washington St., btw Cedar & Albany sts., 212.608.0171. Map 1, 06.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL Seafood/American.

Contemporary dishes emphasize the flavors of fresh, seasonally sourced fish—whole Maine lobsters stuffed with crabmeat—in a space with a sleek, modern bar and an elegant dining room lined with dark walnut wine racks; also serves USDA prime, dryaged steaks and chops. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.theseafiregrill.com.

158 E. 48th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.935.3785. $$$$ Map 1, F7

Murray Hill FRANCHIA Korean. Inside this serene

refuge, diners can experience vegetarian fare, such as ginger fried rice and sweet corn-cilantro pancakes. L & D (daily). www.franchia.com. 12 Park Ave., btw E. 34th & E. 35th sts., 212.213.1001. $$ Map 1, G6 LE PARISIEN BISTROT French. Comfort

food for Francophiles prepared by Chef Johnathan Masse in a space with classic French charm. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .leparisiennyc.com. 163 E. 33rd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.889.5489. $$ Map 1, G7 WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE Steaks.

Large portions of USDA-prime steaks, plus wild salmon, yellowfin tuna and lobster, are served in a dramatic vaulted dining room with a bar that is always lively. L & D (daily). www.wolf gangssteakhouse.net. 4 Park Ave., at E. 33rd St., 212.889.3369. $$$$ Map 1, H6; and three other NYC locations.

Rockefeller Center FOGO DE CHÃO Brazilian Steak. The

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cal bull and Tex-Mex cuisine, such as barbecue chicken, brisket chili nachos and slow-cooked baby back ribs, are on offer at this subterranean saloonstyle restaurant. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.johnnyutahs.com. 25 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.265.8824. $$ PD Map 1, E6 ROCK CENTER CAFÉ American. Diners

enjoy slow-roasted salmon, crab and risotto cakes and turkey tenderloin with a prime view of the Ice Rink and gilded Prometheus statue. B (Mon-Fri), L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.patinagroup.com. Rockefeller Center, 20 W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7620. $$$ FF PD Map 1, E6

SoHo/NoLIta ANTIQUE GARAGE Turkish. A former

auto-repair shop, this airy, bi-level place brims with mirrors, chandeliers, rugs and other antiques and serves such skillfully prepared small plates and platters as meatballs with white kidney bean salad and seafood pasta. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.antiquegaragesoho.com. 41 Mercer St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.1019. $$ Map 1, L7 DAVID BURKE KITCHEN American.

Denim banquettes and a blackened steel-top bar create a rustic yet modern atmosphere for Chef David Burke’s locally sourced menu. B, L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .davidburkekitchen.com. The James New York, 23 Grand St., at Sixth Ave., 212.201.9119. $$$ Map 1, L6 DOMINIQUE ANSEL BAKERY Bakery.

Baked goods and sweet treats— from miniature meringues to flaky croissants—as well as sandwiches, soups and salads. B & L (daily). www .dominiqueansel.com. 189 Spring St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts., 212.219.2773. $ Map 1, L5

Theater District CHEZ JOSEPHINE French-American.

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Dining the memory of the seductive singer/ actress Josephine Baker. Nightly live piano music accompanies a menu of escargot with herbs and garlic and down-home fried chicken. D (TuesSun), live piano brunch (Sun). www .chez josephine.com. 414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925. $$$ Map 1, F4 CHURRASCARIA PLATAFORMA Brazilian Steak. Feast like a gaucho at this

lively Brazilian steak house, where cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken are ceremoniously brought to the table and individually carved, rodízio-style.

An expansive salad bar satisfies vegetarians while cachaça—a staple liquor in Brazil that’s distilled from sugar cane juice—flows freely at the bar. L & D (daily). www.churrascaria plataforma.com. 316 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.245.0505. FF $$-$$$ Map 1, F4 DB BISTRO MODERNE French-American. A tried-and-true American staple,

the venerable burger, gets a contemporary reimagining with French flair in the “original db burger” (sirloin meat filled with braised short ribs, foie gras and black truffle on a Parmesan bun).

Other signatures include crispy duck confit. B (daily), L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.dbbistro.com.

City Club Hotel, 55 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.391.2400. $$$ FF PD Map 1, F6 GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR American. The big and bold flavors

of television personality Guy Fieri are served in the heart of Times Square on a menu that includes such dishes as buttermilk-brined chicken tenders coated in crunchy, crushed pretzels and chipotle shrimp with Cajun hot links over penne pasta. L & D (daily). 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 lemon soy vinaigrette, are served along with fresh sushi and 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; 1 Wall St. Court, at Broad St., 212.785.6850. Map 1, O6; and two other NYC locations.

HB BURGER  American. This shrine to

the art of burger-making offers variations on the classic that range from a buffalo-style beef burger laced with

melted blue cheese and topped with hot sauce to a spicy Cajun crab cake burger served with Old Bay mayo.

The eatery, boasting two bars, also offers sandwiches, salads and pub fare. L & D (daily). www.heartlandbrew ery.com. 127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848. $ FF Map 1, F5 HEARTLAND BREWERY & CHOPHOUSE American. Steaks, chops, hearty pub

fare and seasonal, handcrafted beers are served in a warm, rustic atmosphere. L & D (daily). www.heartland brewery.com.127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 646.366.0235. $ FF, PD Map 1, F5; 625 Eighth Ave., at W. 41st St., 646.214.1000. Map 1, F4; 35 Union Square W., at E. 17th St., 212.645.3400. Map 1, I6; 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.563.3433. Map 1, G6 KELLARI TAVERNA Greek. This vast,

traditional restaurant has a contemporary wine-cellar décor and serves a wide array of Hellenic dishes. Prix fixe pre- and post-theater D $31.95 (4-7 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight). L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.kellari.us. 19 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.221.0144. $$$ FF Map 1, F6 THE MARSHAL American. Seasonal

ingredients inspire the farm-to-table menu—featuring wood-oven-baked dishes, from free-range whole chicken for two to meatloaf with brisket, beef chuck, sirloin, roasted peppers, spinach and mozzarella—in a homey, rustic and narrow space located blocks from Times Square. L & D (daily). www. the-marshal .com. 628 10th Ave., btw W. 44th & W. 45th sts., 212.582.6300. $-$$ Map 1, F4 NOBU FIFTY SEVEN Japanese. Chef

Nobu Matsuhisa’s largest outpost features a dramatic and enticing David Rockwell design and signature dishes, including miso-glazed black cod and yellowtail with jalapeño, as well as new dishes from the hibachi table and wood-burning oven. L (Mon-Fri), D & Bar/Lounge (nightly). www.myriadres taurantgroup.com. 40 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000. $$$$ PD Map 1, E6 PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian. Open since 1944, this friendly

family-run restaurant, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra and his friends, specializes in heaping portions of authentic Neapolitan cuisine, including a wide variety of pastas. L & D (daily). www .patsys.com. 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. $$ FF PD Map 1, E5

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Dining UTSAV INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Indian. Guests feast on gin-

ger rack of lamb, stir-fried lamb with coconut and curry leaves, tandoori halibut, kurkuri bhindii (fried okra) and Goan-style spicy chicken cooked with roasted spices. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet, daily noon-3 p.m., $18.95; Broadway special three-course dinner, daily 5:30-7:30 p.m., $32. Lunch-box specials—vegetarian, $8.50; nonvegetarian, $10.50. L & D (daily). www .utsavny.com. 1185 Sixth Ave., entrance on W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.575.2525. $$ Map 1, F5 VICTOR’S CAFE Cuban. Classic

fare from the island nation of Cuba includes ropa vieja (shredded Black Angus steak in a bed of plantains), adobo-marinated prime beef tenderloin over fire-roasted pepper and Creole jumbo shrimp. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.victorscafe .com. 236 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.586.7714. $$$ FF PD Map 1, E5 WORLD YACHT American/Seafood.

Diners sail around NYC and take in spectacular skyline views while sampling freshly prepared cuisine. www .worldyacht.com. L (Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). Pier 81, W. 41st St., on the Hudson River, 212.630.8100. $$$$ Map 1, F3

TriBeCa NOBU NEW YORK Japanese. At the

crown jewel of Nobu Matsuhisa’s vast restaurant empire, the renowned chef’s inventive and modern cuisine— including celebrated signatures such as yellowtail with jalapeño and black cod with miso—is served in an escapist, Japanese-countryside-style, David Rockwell-designed dining room (featuring birch tree pillars, a wall made of river stones and soothing earth tones).

L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.myriad restaurantgroup.com. 105 Hudson St., at Franklin St., 212.219.0500. $$$ FF PD Map 1, M6 NOBU NEXT DOOR Japanese. A haven

for savvy diners who crave Nobu’s elevated Japanese cuisine. Reservations are now taken, but tables are also availible for walk-ins, making the Nobu experience accessible to everyone. Hugely popular for its raw bar. D (nightly). www.myriadrestau rantgroup.com. 105 Hudson St., btw Franklin & N. Moore sts., 212.334.4445. $$$ Map 1, M6 TRIBECA GRILL American. The bras-

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Dining this landmark restaurant, owned by Robert De Niro and restaurateur Drew Nieporent, are served in a space buzzing with excitement that is quintessentially New York. Dishes include short rib ragu with sheep’s milk and ricotta, and the extensive wine list has repeatedly earned the Wine Spectator Grand Award. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.myriadrestau rantgroup.com. 375 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900. $$$ FF PD Map 1, N6

Upper East Side CAFÉ BOULUD French. The menu

at Chef Daniel Boulud’s much-applauded informal restaurant features classic fare (French onion soup with Gruyère cheese, chives and sourdough croutons), market-driven dishes (veal cheek cannelloni with sweet potatoes and rutabaga) and world cuisine (short rib beef dumplings with an orange glaze and ponzu vinaigrette).

L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.cafeboulud.com. The Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.772.2600. $$$ PD Map 1, B6

CITRUS American/Asian. Sushi chefs

prepare raw-fish creations in front of a vast, glowing amber wall, while other entrées incude three-pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna with citrus salsa. D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.josiesnyc .com. 320 Amsterdam Ave., at W 75th St., 212.595.0500 $$ PD Map 1, B4 ROBERT Contemporary American.

In a colorful, sculptural dining room overlooking beautiful and historic Central Park and Columbus Circle, diners sample complex, modern dishes.

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

Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl., at Eighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730. $$ FF PD Map 1, D5

The Boroughs ANTICA PESA Italian. The essence of

Old Rome in traditional dishes—such as slow-roasted pork loins and glazed portobello mushroom tarts—can be sampled in a chic, modern dining room with occasional live jazz. D (nightly). www .anticapesa.com. 115 Berry St., at N. 8th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 347.763.2635. $$$ THE BLACK WHALE American. A quaint,

DANIEL French. Chef Daniel Boulud’s

contemporary cuisine—duck terrine with red-wine-poached Forelle pear; bread-crusted Artic char; chorizostuffed rabbit saddle—is served in an elegant, modern space with grand neoclassical accents. D (Mon-Sat).

Jacket required, tie preferred. www .danielnyc.com. 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033. $$$$ PD Map 1, D6 SFOGLIA Italian. This charming, rustic

eatery makes use of local produce, serving dishes such as fennel soup with crab and dill. L (Tues-Sat), D (nightly). www.sfogliarestaurant.com.

1402 Lexington Ave., at E. 92nd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033. $$$$ PD Map 1, D6

Upper West Side BOULUD SUD Mediterranean. Cel-

ebrated Chef Daniel Boulud sources flavors from the shores of Southern France to the coast of North Africa.

(The grapefruit givré is a must-try!)

Also on-site are Bar Boulud—a casual and elegant bistro with an outdoor terrace—and Épicerie Boulud—a market offering artisanal meats, cheeses and baked goods. The L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.bouludsud. com. 20 W. 64th St., btw Central Park W. & Broadway, 212.595.1313. $$$$ Map 1, D4

nostalgic spot for hearty surf ‘n’ turf with a lovely garden. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.theblack whalefb.wix.com/theblackwhaleci. 279 City Island Ave., at Hawkins St., City Island, Bronx, 718.885.3657. $$ DUMONT American-French. Vintage

décor adds to the charm of this intimate restaurant famous for its hefty burgers. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.dumontrestaurant .com. 432 Union Ave., btw Devoe St. & Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.389.2060. $$ RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY Various. Appetites aroused by

a day of gambling can be satisfied at a number of on-site eateries. AQUEDUCT BUFFETAn all-you-can-eat affair. L & D (daily), 1st fl. $$; GENTING PALACE Dim sum and entrées. L & D (WedSun), 2nd fl. $$$; RW PRIME STEAK HOUSEPrime steaks and a wine bar.

L & D (daily), 2nd fl. $$$$ www.rwnew york.com. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., btw 114th St. & Aqueduct Rd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801.

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Party Like It’s 1925 While not legal, the secret bars of the Roaring ‘20s offered a party scene still iconic today.

Think: all-night gatherings behind closed doors and that element of danger that excites the night. You can party like it’s 1925 on Take Me Out’s Prohibition Tour. Guests jump into a limo at Union Square before darting to three modern speakeasies, concealed at the end of dark alleys and behind hidden doors in cafés. Take Me Out works with the exclusive bars to arrange immediate access with no lines or cover charges. Prohibition may have been repealed 81 years ago, but the era continues to shape New York’s contemporary nightlife scene. Take Me Out, Mon-Sat, 877.313.1815, www.takemeoutnyc.com

GO AIRLINK NYC Up to 10 airline pas-

and eco-friendly engines, this chauffeured car service offers competitive rates on transportation to airports, around town or out of town. Membership subscribers receive substantial discounts. 24/7. www.mycarsco.com.

800.800.6757.

sengers can share door-to-door rides, saving fuel and money, to and from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals with this efficient airport transfer service. Meet-and-greet service for airport pickups is available. 24/7. For more information or reservations, call 212.812.9000. www.goairlink shuttle.com.

CITIBIKE Bicycles available for rent for

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Trains run

CARS CO. With lime-green automobiles

30-minute intervals from various docking stations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. $9.95 24-Hour Access Pass, $25 7-Day Access Pass. www .citibikenyc.com.

on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic Beaux Arts landmark, which celebrated its centennial in 2013. For a complete list of schedules and prices, visit 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.grandcentral terminal .com. 87 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.340.2583. Map 1, F6 MEGABUS.COM Double-decker coach-

es with reclining seats, Wi-Fi, climate controls and wheelchair accessibility depart daily from W. 34th St., btw 11th & 12th aves., traveling to cities in Canada and the northeastern United States, including Baltimore, Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Atlantic

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HOOFING IT Tour company Walks of New York (p. 59) celebrates National Walking Day (Apr. 2) with abbreviated versions of its new NYC tours, thru Apr. 7.

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Transportation+Tours Guidelines This section contains information on traveling around the city and its environs, tours and lots more. For these and even more choices, visit us online at www.where traveler.com.

All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. unless otherwise noted.

MAP LOCATIONS Note that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 60-62.

STREET FINDER To find the Manhattan street nearest a number on any avenue, cancel the last figure. Divide the remainder by 2 and add the key number given below—the result is the nearest street. 500 Fifth Ave., for example: Cancel the 0, divide the 50 by 2, add the result (25) to Key No. (17) and the answer is 42nd Street.

Avenue A..............................................................................................3 Avenue B...............................................................................................3 Avenue C..............................................................................................3 Avenue D..............................................................................................3 First Avenue.......................................................................................3 Second Avenue.............................................................................3 Third Avenue .................................................................................10 Fourth Avenue................................................................................8 Fifth Avenue (Below No. 200)........................................13 Fifth Avenue (Above No. 200).......................................17 Fifth Avenue (775-1286)................................Deduct 18 Sixth Avenue (Below Central Park).....Deduct 12 Seventh Avenue (Below Central Park)..................12 Seventh Avenue (Above Central Park) ................20 Eighth Avenue (Below Central Park) ......................10 Ninth Avenue................................................................................13 Tenth Avenue................................................................................14 Eleventh Avenue .......................................................................15 Convent Avenue....................................................................127 Lenox Avenue...............................................................................10 Lexington Avenue....................................................................22 Madison Avenue........................................................................26 Park Avenue....................................................................................35 Park Avenue South .....................................................................8 St. Nicholas...................................................................................110 York Avenue.......................................................................................4 Central Park West .....................................................................60 Columbus Avenue...................................................................60 West End Avenue......................................................................60 Amsterdam Avenue...............................................................60 Broadway..................................................................... y Deduct 30 Riverside Drive (Below No. 567)..................................72 Riverside Drive (Above No. 568) .................................78

Pier 44 (W. 44th St.), Pier 17 (South Street Seaport), Brooklyn Bridge Park (DUMBO, Brooklyn) and others.

All-Day Access Pass: $30 adults, $19 children 3-12. Under 2 free per ride.

Routes/times vary. www.nywatertaxi .com. 866.985.2542.

PENN STATION At one of the nation’s

busiest transit hubs, city buses and subways converge with commuter rail services to New Jersey and Long Island and national rail services to Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston and other destinations. www.amtrak.com.

Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6401. Map 1, H5 SUPERSHUTTLE  Bright blue and yellow

vans transport travelers on shared rides from home, office or hotel to LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports. www.super shuttle.com. 800.258.3826.

Tours + Destinations BIG APPLE GREETER Local, multilingual

volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of New York City when they lead two-to-four-hour jaunts through the city’s neighborhoods. Free excursions are available both by foot and by subway. Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the visit. For more information, call 212.669.8159. www.bigapplegreeter.org.

BIG ONION WALKING TOURS Offering

two-hour journeys through historic New York neighborhoods on the MultiEthnic Eating, Greenwich Village, Gangs of New York and Immigrant New York tours. Dates/times vary. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+)/students/ military. Additional $5 for eating tour. www.bigonion.com. 888.606.9255.

BROADWAY UP CLOSE Hour-and-a-

half tours led by professional working actors explore “behind-the-scenes” Broadway. Dates/times vary. $30. Tours depart from outside the Nederlander Theatre, W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves. www.broadwayupclose .com. 917.841.0187. Map 1, F5 CARNEGIE HALL TOURS Guided tours

City and Toronto. Ticket prices start at $1. www.megabus.com.

NEW YORK WATER TAXI Luxury seating

is available on this commuter taxi, which cruises the Hudson and East rivers daily, making stops that include

of the world-famous performance venue are given Mon-Fri at 11.30 a.m., 12:30, 2 & 3 p.m., Sat at 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Sun at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the box office 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 children under 12. www.carnegiehall

.org/tours. 881 Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.903.9765. Map 1, E5 CIRCLE LINE DOWNTOWN One-hour

cruises aboard the New York Water Taxi offer pristine views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. $30 adults, $19 children 3-12. www.circleline downtown.com. Pier 17, South Street Seaport, btw Fulton & South sts., 212.742.1969. Map 1, O8 CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Views of the Big Apple skyline can be seen on one of the fully narrated cruises of New York Harbor. Full Island, Semi-Circle, Harbor Lights and Liberty cruises and more are available. Times/ prices vary. www.circleline42.com.

Cruises depart from Pier 83, at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212.563.3200. Map 1, F3

Taxi Tips • There are no taxi stands. Hail a cab by extending your arm and whistling or shouting “Taxi!”

• Most taxis in NYC are yellow, but there are green cabs that serve riders north of E. 96th and W. 110 sts., and in the outer boroughs. boroughs • Cabs indicate they are available by illuminating their rooftop medallion numbers.

• Hailing a cab between 4 and 6 p.m. or around 5 a.m. can be difficult—these are the times of day when drivers change shifts.

• Passengers have a right to specify any destination in NYC’s five boroughs, Nassau and Westchester counties or Newark Airport.

• Know the cross streets of your destination and nearby landmarks.

• Tipping at least 15 percent is customary.

• There are surcharges 8 p.m.-6 a.m. daily and 4-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. • There is no charge to stow bags.

• Obtain a receipt from your driver.

NAME YOUR PRICE There are no mandatory fees to explore NYC by bus, bike or foot on an excursion with Free Tours by Foot (www.freetoursbyfoot.com).

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Transportation+Tours CITYSIGHTS NY Hop-on, hop-off

double-decker bus tours by day and night allow passengers to experience Manhattan from the top (Harlem) to the bottom (Battery Park), with visits to Brooklyn as well. Frequent departures daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK On

90-minute Midtown and Twilight sails, passengers glide past the city’s most iconic sights. Land-and-sea packages are also available. www .citysightseeingnewyork.com. For departure points, times and prices, call 800.669.0051. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St. Map 1, G3 GRAY LINE NEW YORK SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter, such as the 48-hour, hopon/hop-off double-decker bus tour that offers scheduling flexibility and includes the Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop and Brooklyn Loop. Citywide transportation, individual, group and one-day packages are also available.

Tours are available in 11 languages.

Times/prices vary. www.graylinenew york.com. Gray Line Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. Map 1, F5 GREENWOOD CEMETERY GUIDED TOUR Visitors to this burial ground

can explore the beautifully landscaped 478 acres on their own or learn about the cemetery’s history on a two-hour guided trolley tour every Wed and on the second and fourth Sun of each month, 1 p.m. $15. Daily visiting hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.green-wood .com. 25th St. & Fifth Ave., Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, 718.768.7300.

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALLACCESS TOUR This tour of one of the world’s

most famous sports and entertainment arenas takes visitors on an exploration of the totally revamped and modernized venue. Highlights include VIP areas, locker rooms and an exhibition on the greatest moments in the landmark’s 130-year history. Daily 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $17.95-$26.95. www .MSGAllAccessTour.com. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008. Map 1, H5 NEW YORK CITY CHOCOLATE TOURS

Groups earn tasty chocolate rewards on walking tours. The New Cuisine Chocolate Tour journeys to Downtown chocolate shops, while the Luxury Chocolate Tour treats guests to samples from the Upper East Side.

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Transportation+Tours Thurs-Sun, times vary. $50-$70. www .sweetwalks.com. 917.292.0680.

NEW YORK CITYPASS Visit NYC attrac-

tions with a discount booklet, with which holders skip lines and save 40 percent on costs. Attractions are the Empire State Building Observatory, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (or Top of the Rock), American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and either a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise or the Statue of Liberty. Booklets are valid for nine days. $106 adults, $79 children ages 6-17. Purchase online or at any CityPass attraction. www .citypass.com. 888.330.5008.

RADIO CITY STAGE DOOR TOUR Radio

City Music Hall’s secrets are revealed on a guided one-hour tour that explores the venue’s Art Deco interiors and introduces visitors to one of the Rockettes. Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $19.95 adults, $15 seniors (62+)/children 12 and under. www.radiocity.com/tours.

For tickets, visit the Radio City Sweets & Gifts Shop, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 800.745.3000. Map 1, F5 STATUE CRUISES Ferries carry visitors

to the Statue of Liberty National Monument 100 times a week, with National Park Service rangers on board to regale passengers with their expert knowledge. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. Audio tour included. www.statuecruises.com.

201.604.2800. Map 1, P6 UNITED NATIONS Forty-five minute

tours of the building and grounds are conducted by an international staff.

Tickets are available online only and are not sold on-site. Tours: Mon-Fri 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $16 adults, $11 seniors (60+)/students, $9 children 5-12.

Children under 5 not admitted. visit un.org. Visitors entrance: First Ave., at E. 43rd St., 212.963.8687. Map 1, F8 WALKS OF NEW YORK This group offers

immersive explorations of popular attractions, along with activity-driven excursions, such as photography tours. Dates/times/prices/departure points vary. www.walksofnewyork.com.

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New York Robert Levin

MY PERFECT DAY

[ C EO , R S L Media] Robert Levin, who founded the magazine The New York Enterprise Report in 2003 to serve the needs of growth-minded business owners, has recently started a new media company, RSL Media, which provides content marketing solutions for small-business owners in the New York City area.

Robert Levin

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Morning Go for a Run An early run, say three or four miles, around my neighborhood, Riverdale, in the Bronx. It has a nice combination of hills and a never-ending number of amazing properties to check out. It is an area that is different from any other in New York. It is so beautiful and so rural.

What made you want to start up a media company for small-business owners in the first place?

I’ve always believed that entrepreneurs and business owners should be viewed as heroes in the United States, and I wanted to help them.

Also, I felt it was time for me to start my own business.

What was the challenge in starting a small business?

Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I started with nothing other than an idea and some money I had stashed away.

The challenges: Finding people who share your vision, building the “product,” getting your first few customers and convincing yourself that you are doing the right thing.

Why do you live in New York?

Other than time away for college, I have lived in New York City or its suburbs my entire life. There is no place in the world that has the vibrancy and energy of New York.

What’s your favorite thing to do during downtime?

What’s downtime? I love a run in the ‘hood, which used to be Central Park but now is Riverdale. I like exploring Van Cortlandt Park and Wave Hill with my family, as well a taking a ride to the Hudson Valley.

Where are the “must-sees” that you would advise for a visitor?

Take a walk in Central Park, then walk to Times Square: It will feel like another world. Get a pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen and visit Grand Central Terminal. It is breathtaking, and it also has a variety of places to grab a quick—or slow—bite.

Explore the Central Park Ramble [a 38-acre woodland landscape situated between the park’s lake and the Great Lawn] with the kids, and then take the subway downtown for a filling lunch at Hill Country Chicken on W. 25th St. and Broadway. Or, we might go to Kobeyaki on Seventh Ave. and W. 27th St. for some terrific Japanese food.

Evening Dining and Then Some I enjoy the view of the Hudson River and Palisades from my living room while having a family dinner (sometimes with friends). Maria, my wife, is a great cook! A late-night option would be to check out a cool band at the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, or the Highline Ballroom on W. 16th St. As I also love New Orleans funk, I might try and find what funk band might be playing somewhere in the city.

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