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THE GUIDE Entertainment 17 Shopping 22 Explore 23 Attractions 24 Dining 25
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One Block: Chelsea
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Is Joni Mitchell’s 1960s hit “Chelsea Morning” on your playlist? The song, and the neighborhood that was its inspiration, should be.
The crystal chandeliers in the Metropolitan Opera House put on a dazzling show before the curtain goes up. COURTESY METROPOLITAN OPERA
The editor knows better than to play favorites. But, when it comes to the city of his birth, he can’t help himself. Check these out.
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he other day, an awesome sight stopped me in my tracks at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and E. 42nd Street. That’s where One Vanderbilt, supertall at 1,401 feet, is under construction. (FYI: The tallest building in NYC is still One World Trade Center, which rises to a patriotic 1,776 feet.) Above me, a massive steel beam hovered, paused in its transition from street level to—what?—the 60th of 67 floors. Then it started to move, slowly, dangling from the crane that was pulling it upward. Stop and start the process went, rhythmically like a dance. Eventually, the beam reached its destination and was safely pulled out of sight. The show was over. Until the next beam. This month’s WhereTraveler New York is all about favorite things (p. 10). Favorite museums, cultural events, restaurants and neighborhoods, like Chelsea (p. 14). As you will gather from the above, I have a “thing” for skyscrapers. What native New Yorker doesn’t? Skyscrapers are in our DNA. Most of all, I like being a sidewalk superintendent, watching these engineering marvels as they go up and, perversely perhaps, as they come down. I have my eye on the former HBO building at the northeast corner of Sixth Avenue and W. 42nd Street. It’s being stripped of its green-glass facade. Take a look. No hard hat required.
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Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE CITY? WHY? A: I love that NYC is
always changing. I’ve been here for 20 years, and I feel more at home here than back in my hometown of Chicago. I love all that NYC has to offer, from shows to nightlife to new and exciting restaurants to community events that bring the city together. Q: FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT(S) FOR A SPECIAL MEAL? A: Smith & Wollensky,
America’s premier steak house, is known for its prime rib; Samba Kitchen serves delicious Brazilian cuisine; and Adda delivers amazing Indian food in Sunnyside, Queens. Visit Canaletto for authentic Italian food in Midtown or Benito’s in Little Italy. Loi is my favorite for farm-to-table Greek, and Tokyo Record Bar has a hip Japanese tasting-menu experience. Q: WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL OR DIFFICULT REQUEST YOU’VE RECEIVED FROM A GUEST? A: I had guests request a
helicopter to take them to Long Island, find a restaurant for a party of 50 in the off-season, and bring them all back to Manhattan in one day. Q: WHAT IS YOUR BEST TIP FOR VISITING NEW YORK LIKE A LOCAL, WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST-TIMER HERE OR A RETURNING VISITOR? A: Trust your concierge
to give you the most up-to-date attraction information. Also, explore family-owned restaurants and shops for a more authentic NYC experience. Q: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN THE CITY ON YOUR DAY OFF? A: I love to walk around
Astoria or Long Island City, Queens. I also hang out a lot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, because I love the eclectic restaurants, and the nightlife down there is always exciting. EXPERT TIP
Grab a few cocktails at sunset while capturing the perfect selfie at Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
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The wait is over. Closed since June 16, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is poised to unveil its expanded and revitalized campus and the reinstallation of its world-renowned collection. True to its mission as a cutting-edge museum, MoMA has reinvented itself. Painting, sculpture, architecture, design, media, photography, performance, film and works on paper will now interact and be displayed together. Let the experiment begin. www.moma.org
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Fall for Dance Festival Oct. 1–13 Twenty dance companies from the U.S. and abroad are on their toes at New York City Center. www .nycitycenter.org
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Archtober Oct. 1–31 A monthlong celebration of architecture and design in NYC’s five boroughs. www .archtober.org Carnegie Hall Oct. 3 The famed venue’s 2019–2020 season opens with a gala featuring The Cleveland Orchestra. www .carnegiehall.org New York Comic Con Oct. 3–6 The Javits Center hosts the mother of all pop-culture conventions. www.new yorkcomiccon.com African Restaurant Week Oct. 4–20 Participating restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens offer discounted prix fixe traditional and African-inspired menus. www.nyarw.com Blood Manor Oct. 4–Nov. 9 How brave are you? Roam the corridors and enter the themed rooms of this haunted house in Lower Manhattan to find out. www.bloodmanor.com Elsie Fest Oct. 5 The alfresco festival in Central Park features stars and songs from stage and screen. www.elsiefest.com
New York Pizza Festival Oct. 5 & 6 Every type of pizza known to man can be sampled in the Bronx’s Little Italy. www.nycpizzafestival.com Wine & Food Festival Oct. 10–13 An oenophile and gourmand’s citywide taste of heaven. www.nycwff.org Margaret Mead Film Festival Oct. 17–20 A showcase for documentary films at the American Museum of Natural History. www.amnh.org/mead Fotografiska New York Oct. 18 The contemporary photography museum opens in the Flatiron District. www .fotografiska.com/nyc Open House Weekend Oct. 18–20 Buildings in the five boroughs, usually off-limits to the public, unlock their doors for tours and talks. www.ohny/weekend
ABOVE: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE PRINCIPAL DANCER MISTY COPELAND PREMIERES A SOLO WORK AT THE FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL. BELOW, CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: CHEERS TO THE NEW YORK CITY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL; FOTOGRAFISKA NEW YORK OPENS WITH AN EXHIBITION OF PHOTOS BY ELLEN VON UNWERTH; IT’S NO JOKE: THE VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE ATTRACTS MILLIONS OF SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS.
IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair Oct. 23–27 Printmaking rules at the Javits Center’s River Pavilion. www.ifpda.org NY Cabaret Convention Oct. 28-31 The Great American Songbook is in good voice at the Rose Theater. www .mabelmercer.org Halloween Parade Oct. 31 Greenwich Village’s annual fright fest is ghoulish fun. www.halloween-nyc.com
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FAVORITE THINGS 101 SPRING STREET, 5TH FL., JOSH WHITE. ARTWORK: DONALD JUDD, “UNTITLED,” 1963, ©JUDD FOUNDATION. LICENSED BY VAGA, NEW YORK. DONALD JUDD FURNITURE, ©JUDD FOUNDATION. DAN FLAVIN, “UNTITLED,” 1970, ©2019 STEPHEN FLAVIN/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, “MR. PRESS,” 1961, ©2019 FAIRWEATHER & FAIRWEATHER LTD/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK; A DANCER IN THE OPENING SCENE FROM ACT I OF PUCCINI’S “MADAMA BUTTERFLY,” KEN HOWARD/METROPOLITAN OPERA; WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, ©NIC LEHOUX, COURTESY WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Is there anything I don’t like about New York City? Plenty. But this is not the place to kvetch. This is a story about places and events that please me—and hopefully you. Francis Lewis
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begin by saying straight out: I like museums. And to be specific, house museums, which are invariably small, choice and, yes, homey. NYC has four at the top of my list. I like the Merchant’s House Museum (www .merchantshouse.org) in the East Village because an actual family, the Tredwells, lived there in the 19th century. It is virtually unchanged since 1832—and possibly haunted. Lots of fun that. I revere The Frick Collection (www.frick.org) because if I could live anywhere in the city, it would be here, in industrialist Henry Clay Frick’s limestone mansion on Fifth Avenue, among his Holbeins, Gainsboroughs and Rembrandts. I’m a sucker for Old Masters. The Morgan Library & Museum (www.themor gan.org) is where this bookworm wants to burrow into financier J.P.
Morgan’s vast collection of tomes and artworks. I never leave The Morgan’s stellar gift shop without a new addition to my own library, such as it is. The museums above can hardly be called minimalist. And that’s fine with a pack rat like me. But inside every pack rat, there is a minimalist gnawing to get out. Perhaps that’s why I am drawn to 101 Spring Street, the five-story cast-iron home and studio of 20th-century minimalist Donald Judd in SoHo (www.juddfoundation .org). So uncluttered, so spare, so exactly as it was when the artist occupied it and installed works by himself and his contemporaries Dan Flavin, John Chamberlain, Frank Stella and others. Judd’s thumbprint is everywhere. In March 2020, the revamped Museum of Modern Art (www.moma.org), which reopens
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on Oct. 21 and is another favorite, if large treasure house, mounts a major, not-to-be-missed Judd retrospective. If a chamber ensemble of museums can rock my boat, imagine what the full orchestral splendor of Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera (www .metopera.org) can do. Especially when a grand opera by Puccini, like “Madama Butterfly” and “Turandot,” is on the slate. As the house lights dim before a performance, the 12 Austrian crystal chandeliers that ring the auditorium slowly ascend 65 feet to the gilded ceiling. Pure magic.
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Space-age in appearance, the lights are affectionately called Sputniks. The raising of the Sputniks is more than a ritual; it’s a Met tradition. My tradition after a night at the opera is a burger and a pint of Guinness at old-world saloon P.J. Clarke’s (www .pjclarkes.com) across the street. But if I want a restaurant to treat me as grandly as the Metropolitan Opera does, it’s Aureole (www .aureolenewyork.com) hands down. On the fringes of the hyperactive mob scene that is Times Square and the Theater District, Charlie Palmer’s Aureole is a bastion of quietude (I refer to its sanctum sanctorum—the formal dining room, not the livelier Liberty Room). Service is effortless, the food delicious and elegantly plated. The only drawback: Aureole isn’t open for post-theater dining. (I’ll allow myself one kvetch in this article.) Whenever I need to clear my head, I take a walk. New York is a great
walking city. If I want to sightsee while I move the limbs, I cross the Brooklyn Bridge, always entering from the Manhattan side. The pedestrian walkway is 1.3 miles long; A round-trip—Manhattan-BrooklynManhattan—clocks in at an hour. Check out the panorama at sunset. If it’s reflection I seek, Hudson River Park (www.hudsonriverpark .org), especially the stretch from Houston Street south to Battery Park City, is just the ticket. Families romp on the lawns, while I mosey along, making sure to tip my hat, as a gentleman should, to the Statue of Liberty (www.nps.gov/stli) in the not-so-far-away distance. I love the Hudson, whether it laps at my feet here in the park, or is as pretty as a picture on the other side of the plate-glass windows of the Whitney Museum of American Art (www .whitney.org). There’s nothing still about the life of the Hudson. You can
use the Whitney in the Meatpacking District as a jumping off point for a jaunt along The High Line (www .thehighline.org). I do. Needless to say, I like New York buildings. Buildings that soar, like the Empire State Building (www .esbnyc.com). Buildings that look like they’re ready for take-off, like sculptural, birdlike World Trade Center Transportation Hub designed by Santiago Calatrava. And buildings that go where no building has gone before, like condominium tower 217 W. 57th St. on Billionaire’s Row (www.centralparktower.com). And finally, my most favorite thing in New York. From its roof, I have unimpeded views to the north, south, east and west. I can stand in total isolation and embrace all that I see. But, sorry, it’s not open to the public. It’s my secret place. You’ll just have to find your own. Easy enough to do in a city like New York.
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Chelsea was once industrial in nature. Today, former factories have been incorporated into a trendy culinary landscape. Enjoy “dressed-up” comfort food (Cafeteria), a Portuguese coffee shop (Frankie Portugal) and Asian-Italian bites (Momofuku Nishi).
After restaurant hopping, head out to the shops. Chelsea is home to the Fashion Institute of Technology, so it’s filled with fashion-forward pop-ups (Story), cozy bookstores (192 Books), as well as a market for foodies-in-training (Chelsea Market).
The nightlife scene here is eclectic, offering hidden speakeasy bars (Bathtub Gin) with full menus and personalized cocktails (The 18th Room). As well as more laid-back experiences (Porchlight) with down-home Southern eats and first-rate cocktails.
Chelsea boasts numerous art galleries exhibiting work by significant artists (Pace), as well as a megacomplex for recreation (Chelsea Piers) and a new public art space on the High Line (at the Spur).
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119 Seventh Ave., 212.414.1717, www.cafeteriagroup.com
151 W. 34th St., 212.695.4400, www.macys.com/social/story
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62 Chelsea Piers, 212.336.6666, www.chelseapiers.com
457 W. 17th St., 212.792.9200, www.frankieportugalcoffee.com
192 10th Ave., 212.255.4022, www.192books.com
134 Ninth Ave., 646.559.1671, www.the18throom.com
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Porchlight
232 Eighth Ave., 646.565.4109, nishi.momofuku.com
75 Ninth Ave., 212.652.2111, www.chelseamarket.com
271 11th Ave., 212.981.6188, www.porchlightbar.com
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Broadway Openings DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA (Previews begin Oct. 4, opens Oct. 20) (1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) The theatrical concert includes songs from pop/rocker Byrne’s 2018 album of the same name, as well as songs from Talking Heads and his solo career. Byrne performs onstage with an ensemble of 11 musicians. Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 855.801.5876, www .americanutopiabroadway.com
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THE INHERITANCE (Previews began Sept. 27, opens Nov. 17) (Part I: 3 hrs 15 mins; Part 2: 3 hrs 20 mins) Matthew Lopez’s epic two-part play is set in 21st-century New York, where three generations of gay men search for a sense of community. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.theinher itanceplay.com THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL (Previews began Sept. 20, opens Oct. 16) (2 hrs 5 mins) Adapted
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FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME (Previews began Sept. 13, opens Oct. 2) (1 hr 25 mins, no intermission) Hip-hop, improvisational theater, music and vocal stylings make up the fast-paced show. The cast takes suggestions from the audience and spins them into humorous bits, instantaneous songs and riffs, and fully realized musical numbers. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.free stylelovesupreme.com THE GREAT SOCIETY (Previews began Sept. 6, opens Oct. 1) Robert Schenkkan’s play dramatizes Lyndon B. Johnson’s turbulent term as president of the United States. Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200, www.greatsocie tybroadway.com
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THE ROSE TATTOO (Previews began Sept. 19, opens Oct. 15) The Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ Tony Award-winning Best Play of 1951 stars Marisa Tomei as Serafina, a grieving widow who finds love and passion again. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300, www.roundabouttheatre.org
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LINDA VISTA (Previews began Sept. 19, opens Oct. 10) Wheeler, 50 years old, divorced and in the throes of a midlife crisis, strikes out on his own to become the man he wants to be in Tracy Letts’ comedy for adults. Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.541.4516, www.2st.com
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Broadway AIN’T TOO PROUD— THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS (2 hrs 30 mins) The new biomusical captures the unmistakable harmonies, signature dance moves and personal stories of the legendary R&B group. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.aint tooproudmusical.com
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BEAUTIFUL–THE CAROLE KING Page # 1 MUSICAL (Closes Oct. 27) (2 hrs 20 mins) The long-running show Inks Approvals chronicles the rise of the Cyan CD Jaysinger/songwriter. Stephen Magenta CW None Yellow Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd AD JARED Black StudioSt., Bo btw Sixth & Seventh aves., Used Swatches Acct Evan/Vanessa 212.239.6200, www.beautifulon Black Proofrd Joe F. C=79 M=73 Y=75 K=93 broadway.com Prod Jolene PSD BLACK
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BEETLEJUICE BEAUT-YLW 2 (0.18.100.0) (2 hrs 30 mins) A demented, rambunctious spirit named Beetlejuice wreaks havoc in the musical comedy based on the popular 1988 film. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. Print Adwww Slug 51st sts., 212.239.6200, .beetlejuicebroadway.com T:4.1875”
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ALADDIN (2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and songs from the 1992 animated feature. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717, www.alad dinthemusical.com
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BETRAYAL (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox make their Broadway debuts in the revival of Harold Pinter’s play about the dissolution of an extramarital affair and a marriage. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th
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St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.be trayalonbroadway.com THE BOOK OF MORMON (2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent musical comedy. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.bookofmor monmusical.com CHICAGO (2 hrs 30 mins) It’s the Roaring Twenties and two alluring jailbirds attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.chicagothemusical.com
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COME FROM AWAY (1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 commercial airplanes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. How the passengers and the town adjusted to a changed world on Sept. 12 is at the heart of this upbeat musical. Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.come fromaway.com DEAR EVAN HANSEN (2 hrs 30 mins) In the acclaimed musical, Evan, a socially awkward high-school senior, goes from outsider to cool guy when he fabricates emails between himself and a classmate who committed suicide. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.dearevan hansen.com DERREN BROWN: SECRET (Closes Jan. 4) (2 hrs 30 mins) Derren Brown puts his individual spin on mind reading, persuasion and psychological illusion. Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200, www.der renbrownsecret.com FROZEN (2 hrs 15 mins) Disney’s animated feature is now a stage work, with new songs and story material added. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717, www.frozenthemusical.com
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HADESTOWN (2 hrs 25 mins) Two classic love stories are set to a New Orleans beat in the 2019 Tony-winning musical. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hadestown.com HAMILTON (2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today in the musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hamil tonbroadway.com HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD (Part One, 2 hrs 40 mins; Part Two, 2 hrs 35 mins) Harry Potter is all grown-up in this two-part dramatic spectacle. Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929, www.harry pottertheplay.com THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM (1 hr 20 mins, no intermission) André and Madeleine, his wife of 50 years, are in the twilight of their lives in Florian Zeller’s play, starring Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.man hattantheatreclub.com THE LION KING (2 hrs 30 mins) Theatergoers of all ages sing along at the hit stage version of Disney’s animated movie. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717, www.lionking.com MEAN GIRLS (2 hrs 30 mins) Tina Fey has written the book for the hit musical about teenage rivalry in high school. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.meangirls onbroadway.com MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (2 hrs 35 mins) With Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie for inspiration, the musical celebrates truth, beauty, freedom
and l’amour. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929, www .moulinrougemusical.com OKLAHOMA! (2 hrs 45 mins) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1943 musical is reinvented for the 21st century. Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.oklahomabroadway.com THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running musical—now in its 32nd year—is a crowd-pleasing spectacle. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.phantombroadway.com TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (2 hrs 35 mins) Harper Lee’s novel has been adapted for the stage. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.tokilla mockingbirdbroadway.com TOOTSIE (2 hrs 35 mins) The Tony Awardwinning musical comedy is based on the 1982 movie. Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.toot siemusical.com WAITRESS (2 hrs 30 mins) Sara Bareilles wrote the score for the musical about a waitress with an exceptional talent for baking. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.wait ressthemusical.com
Gerard Alessandrini lampoons such current Broadway hits as “Moulin Rouge,” “Beetlejuice,” “Tootsie,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and stars including Billy Porter, Ben Platt, Bette Midler and others. The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., btw Columbus Ave. & Broadway, 212.279.4200, www.forbidden broadway.com KILLING AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE (Sept. 24-Oct. 13, Oct. 31-Nov. 3) John Kevin Jones stars as the master of horror in a solo performance of four of Poe’s chilling works. Merchant’s House Museum, 29 E. 4th St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 866.811.4111, www.summoners ensemble.org LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Previews began Sept. 17, opens Oct. 17, closes Nov. 24) (2 hrs 15 mins) The horror/comedy/ rock musical—about a nerdy florist, the love of his life and a voracious human-eating plant—returns in an intimate revival. Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle star. Westside Theatre Upstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200, www .littleshopnyc.com THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (2 hrs) Everything that could comically go wrong does when a college drama society puts on a 1920s murder mystery. New World Stages, Stage 4, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200, www .broadwaygoeswrong.com
WICKED (2 hrs 45 mins) A green-hued girl is branded the Wicked Witch of the West in the musical, now in its 17th year. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.wick edthemusical.com
ROCK OF AGES (2 hrs 15 mins) A small-town girl and her big-city boyfriend join forces to save a Sunset Strip rock club from demolition in this hit musical propelled by rock ballads and power anthems from the 1980s. New World Stages, Stage 3, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200, www.rock ofagesmusical.com
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CARNEGIE HALL Carnegie Hall’s 2019–2020 season is the venerable concert hall’s 129th. Highlights: Oct. 3:
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Opening Night Gala with The Cleveland Orchestra. Oct. 4: The Cleveland Orchestra. Oct. 11: Sphinx Virtuosi. Oct. 15: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Oct. 17: Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Oct. 18: The New York Pops. Oct. 23: Standard Time with Michael Feinstein. Oct. 25 & 26: Munich Philharmonic. Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800, www .carnegiehall.org JOYCE THEATER The respected venue, devoted exclusively to modern and contemporary dance, welcomes renowned companies from the United States and abroad. Highlights: Oct. 1-6: Ballet X. Oct. 8-12: Shantala Shivalingappa. Oct. 15-20: A.I.M. Oct. 22-27: “The Day.” 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800, www.joyce.org
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NEW YORK CITY BALLET (Sept. 17-Oct. 13) Highlights of the company’s fall 2019 season include works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, Christopher Wheeldon and other choreographers. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600, www.nycballet.com
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NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC The city’s preeminent classical-music orchestra is under the direction of Jaap van Zweden. Concerts: Oct. 3-5, 7, 18, 19, 22, 24-26, 30 & 31. David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656, www.nyphil.org
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METROPOLITAN OPERA The world-famous opera company presents its 2019–2020 season, featuring new productions as well as repertory favorites. Oct. 1, 4, 8, 12 (evening): “Macbeth.” Oct. 2, 5 (evening), 19 (evening), 22, 26 (matinee): “Manon.” Oct. 3, 6, 9, 12 (matinee), 19 (matinee), 23, 26 (evening), 31: “Turandot.” Oct. 5, 10, 13, 16: “Porgy and Bess.” Oct. 11, 15, 18: “Madama Butterfly.” Oct. 20, 24, 29: “Orfeo ed Euridice.” Oct. 25, 30: “La Bohème.” Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000, www.metopera.org
Jazz Clubs JAZZ STANDARD An eclectic lineup of worldclass artists performing classic jazz to funk, R&B, blues and more, plus Blue Smoke restaurant’s award-winning barbecue. Highlights: Oct.3-6: Sullivan Fortner Trio. Oct. 10-13: Gerald Clayton Quartet. Oct. 17-20: Yes! Trio. Oct. 25-27: Christian Sands Highwire Trio. 116 E. 27th St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.576.2232, www .jazzstandard.com
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VILLAGE VANGUARD Since 1935, this intimate Village stalwart has been one of New York’s most prestigious jazz clubs. Highlights: Oct. 1-6: Barry Harris Trio. Oct. 8-13: Fly. Oct. 15-20: Donny McCaslin Quintet. Oct. 22-27: Billy Hart Quartet. Every M: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. 178 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037, www.village vanguard.com
Pop/Rock Venues BARCLAYS CENTER Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlights: Oct. 2: Sandy & Junior. Oct. 5: The Avett Brothers. Oct. 11: Bon Iver. Oct. 15: The Black Keys. Oct. 17: The Chainsmokers. Oct. 19: Maná. 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000, www.barclayscenter.com BEACON THEATRE A classic Upper West Side theater has been revamped to house pop-music concerts and other acts. Highlights: Oct. 1, 2, 4 & 5: Tedeschi Trucks Band. Oct. 6: Zaz. Oct. 8: Deep Purple: The Long Goodbye Tour. Oct. 15-16, 18-19, 22: Steely Dan. Oct. 25-26: Jerry Seinfeld. Oct. 30: Pink Martini. 2124 Broadway, at W. 74th St., 866.858.0008, www.msg.com/beacon-theatre MADISON SQUARE GARDEN A major entertainment and sporting arena in Midtown Manhattan. Highlights: Oct. 2: Carrie Underwood. Oct. 4: Maluma. Oct. 6-7: Phil Collins. Oct. 8: Chance The Rapper.
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Oct. 13: Sara Bareilles. Oct. 14-15: Post Malone. Oct. 19: The Original Misfits. Oct. 25: Billy Joel. Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008, www.msg.com/ madison-square-garden RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL The Art Deco landmark is a beautiful and comfortable concert hall. Highlights: Oct. 1-2: Maggie Rogers: Heard It in a Past Life World Tour. Oct. 3: Incubus. Oct. 8: Mercy Me. Oct. 12: Wilco. Oct. 15-16: Kacey Musgraves. 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 866.858.0008, www .radiocity.com
SHOPPING Antiques THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER More than 100 established galleries on three levels offer an encyclopedic selection of antiques, fine art, decorative accessories, silver and jewelry from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400, www.the-maac.com SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DESIGN CENTER More than 200 antiques dealers on four floors exhibit European and American furniture, art glass, textiles, silver, fine and costume jewelry, pottery, vintage clothing and more. 40 W. 25th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.633.6063, www .nyshowplace.com
Art Galleries CASTELLI GALLERY Postwar American art, including pop, minimalism and conceptual. Thru Nov. 23: “Ethereal/Ephemeral: Keith Sonnier in the Sixties.” 18 E. 77th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.249.4470; 24 W. 40th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.360.3352, www.castelligal lery.com PACE The gallery represents significant international artists and estates of the 20th and 21st centuries. Thru Oct. 19:
“David Hockney: La Grande Cour, Normandy” and “David Hujar: Master Class.” Thru Oct. 26: “Alexander Calder: Small Sphere and Heavy Sphere.” 540 W. 25th St., btw W. 24th & W. 25th sts., 212.421.3292, www .pacegallery.com THROCKMORTON FINE ART Specializing in Latin American contemporary and vintage photography, as well as pre-Columbian artworks, Chinese jade and Asian antiquities. Sept. 26-Nov. 16: “Anderson & Low: Rituals—Spiritual—Physical.” 145 E. 57th St., 3rd fl., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.223.1059, www.throckmorton-nyc.com VITO SCHNABEL PROJECTS The contemporary art gallery represents artists including Laurie Anderson and Walton Ford. Thru Nov. 1: “Gus Van Sant: Recent Paintings, Hollywood Boulevard.” 43 Clarkson St., 1A, btw Hudson & Greenwich sts., 646.386.2246, www.vitoschnabel.com
Department Stores BARNEYS NEW YORK Apparel for men and women from the world’s top designers. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900, www .barneys.com BERGDORF GOODMAN The iconic emporium’s separate men’s and women’s stores offer designer labels, accessories and cosmetics. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.73000, www.bergdorfgoodman.com BLOOMINGDALE’S A fashion hub carrying designer clothing, jewelry, accessories and more. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000, www .bloomingdales.com MACY’S HERALD SQUARE The store spans a full city block. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400, www.macys.com NEIMAN MARCUS This is the renowned store’s first-ever brick-and-mortar flagship in NYC. 20 Hudson
Yards, at 10th Ave. & W. 33rd St., www.neimanmarcus.com NORDSTROM NYC FLAGSHIP (Opens Oct. 24) Merchandise in the seven-floor, 320,000-square-foot store includes clothing, accessories, shoes, beauty, children and home. W. 57th St. & Broadway, www.nordstrom.com SAKS FIFTH AVENUE The women’s shoe salon is so big, it occupies an entire floor of this flagship location. 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000, www.saks fifthavenue.com
Jewelry MARTINIQUE JEWELERS In Times Square since 1963, this fine jeweler sells Alex and Ani bangles, exclusive sterling silver NYC charms by Pandora, the Thomas Sabo collection, and timeless diamond and 18karat gold pieces. 750 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.262.7600, www.martinique jewelers.com TIFFANY & CO. Diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, sterling flatware, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all wrapped in signature robin’s-egg blue boxes. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000, www.tiffany.com
Shopping Centers BROOKFIELD PLACE High-end apparel and accessories brands for men, women and kids, plus bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 212.978.1698, www.brook fieldplaceny.com EMPIRE OUTLETS The only outlet shopping center in New York City. 55 Richmond Ter., Staten Island, www.empire outlets.nyc THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS AT HUDSON YARDS Luxury and specialty stores fill this multifloor retail and dining
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destination. 20 Hudson Yards, at 10th Ave. & W. 33rd St., www .hudsonyardsnewyork.com THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE There are more than 60 stores and fine restaurants under one roof, plus bars, a Central Park-view atrium, art installations, special events and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300, www.theshops atcolumbuscircle.com WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER Top-tier stores include Apple, Roberto Coin, Longines and Stuart Weitzman. 185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982, www.westfield.com/westfield worldtradecenter
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NJ TRANSIT NJ Transit is your ride to Newark Liberty International Airport, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, the Jersey Shore and more. Buy tickets in advance with NJ Transit’s Mobile App. 973.275.5555, www.njtransit.com
Tours CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES Year-round day and night boat tours around Manhattan Island. Times/prices vary. Pier 83, W. 42nd St., at the Hudson River, 212.563.3200, www.cir cleline.com
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GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this landmark, which celebrated its centennial in 2013. For schedules and prices, visit www .mta.info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 am-2 am. Within the terminal, there are 60 shops and 35 dining options. Store and restaurant hours vary. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583, www .grandcentralterminal.com
CITYSIGHTS NY Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours of Manhattan by day and night. Visitors Center: 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts., 212.812.2700, www .citysightsny.com MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORK TOURS The two-hour walking tours are architectural forays through historic districts and landmark buildings. Dates/times vary. 212.935.3960, www.mas.org STATUE CRUISES Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. 877.523.9849, www.statuecruises.com
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1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700, www.frick.org
am-6 pm. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008, www .themorgan.org
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Frank Lloyd Wright’s landmark structure houses works of modern and contemporary art. Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm, Tu & Sa until 8 pm. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500, www .guggenheim.org
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART The expanded and reimagined museum reopens to the public on Oct. 21. 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400, www.moma.org
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art, plus fashion, fill this world-renowned encyclopedic museum. Open Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F & Sa 10 am-9 pm. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710, www .metmuseum.org
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM A place for reflection and remembrance. Memorial: Open daily 7:30 am-9 pm. Free. Museum: Open Su-Th 9 am-8 pm (last entry 6 pm), F & Sa 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7 pm). Museum entrance: 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.266.5211, www .911memorial.org
THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM The private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan is now a research facility and museum featuring rare books, manuscripts, drawings and prints. Open Tu-Th 10:30 am-5 pm, F 10:30 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY This cultural institution features more than 60,000 objects and works of art focused on the history of New York City and New York State. Open Tu-Th, Sa
10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 170 Central Park West, at Richard Gilder Way (W. 77th St.), 212.873.3400, www .nyhistory.org WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 20th-century and contemporary American art and artists. Open M, W, Th & Su 10:30 am-6 pm, F & Sa 10:30 am-10 pm. 99 Gansevoort St., btw Washington & West sts., 212.570.3600, www.whitney.org
Sights EMPIRE STATE BUILDING EXPERIENCE Wraparound views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. Open daily 8 am-2 am. 20 W. 34th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.736.3100, www .esbnyc.com THE HIGH LINE A 1.45-mile-long elevated park and promenade. Open daily 7 am-10 pm. Free. Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th
Museums AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Exhibition halls are filled with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas and more. The Hayden Planetarium is here, too. Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100, www.amnh.org FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM A museum of Revolutionary War history and culture. Open M-F noon-5 pm, Sa & Su 11 am-5 pm. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778, www.fraunces tavernmuseum.org THE FRICK COLLECTION Old Master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts in an early-20th-century limestone mansion. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. Children under 10 are not admitted.
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aves., 212.500.6035, www.the highline.org ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY The three-level indoor observatory is at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Open daily 9 am-9 pm (last ticket sold at 8:15 pm). One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776, www .oneworldobservatory.com TOP OF THE ROCK The open-air observation deck welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above street level. Open daily 8 am-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 pm). 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 877.692.7625, www .topoftherocknyc.com
DINING Downtown Manhattan
KATZ’S DELICATESSEN— Jewish/American. This iconic spot has been serving pastrami, corned beef, knishes, pickles and more since 1888. B, L & D (daily). 205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St., 212.254.2246, www .katzsdelicatessen.com NOBU DOWNTOWN— Japanese. Celebrated dishes on Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature menu include yellowtail with jalapeño and black cod with miso. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 195 Broadway, btw Dey & Fulton sts., 212.219.0500, www .myriadrestaurantgroup.com PAPATZUL—Mexican. The rustic bar and cantina in SoHo, with scrubbed wood floors and Mexican movie posters on the wall, is known for its shrimp ceviche, skirt steak tacos and chicken enchiladas washed down with red or white sangria
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GOLDEN UNICORN— Chinese. Authentic dim sum in a spacious, festive and bustling Chinatown restaurant. L & D (daily). 18 E. Broadway, btw Market & Catherine sts., 212.941.0911, www.goldenuni cornrestaurant.com
and a host of margaritas. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). 55 Grand St., btw Wooster St. & W. Broadway, 212.274.8225, www .papatzul.com
Bleecker St, 212.255.1962, www.viacarota.com
PEASANT—Italian. Chef/ owner Frank DeCarlo mans the open kitchen, with its brick wood-fired ovens, rotisserie and grill, dishing out such signature preparations as grilled orata, spit-roasted suckling pig and house-made pastas. D (Tu-Su). 194 Elizabeth St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.965.9511, www .peasantnyc.com
BLUE SMOKE—Barbecue. Traditional Southern cooking, served family-style. Blue Smoke is a no-tipping restaurant; hospitality is included. Live jazz nightly in the Jazz Standard downstairs. L & D (daily). 116 E. 27th St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.447.7733, www.bluesmoke.com
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PRUNE—American. Chef/ owner Gabrielle Hamilton whips up a compact menu of creative, unpretentious American bistro fare like grilled trout and roasted duck breast. Dutch-style pancakes hit the spot at the ever-popular weekend brunch in the 20-year-old East Village hole in the wall. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 54 E. 1st St., btw First & Second aves., 212.677.6221, www.prunerestaurant.com SEVILLA RESTAURANT AND BAR—Spanish. This local favorite, with gold leather banquettes and white tablecloths, has been family-run since 1941. The cozy spot is known for its genteel service, large tapas menu, seafood paella, pitchers of sangria and guava with cream cheese dessert. James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classic Award. L & D (daily). 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189, www.sevilla restaurantandbar.com TRIBECA GRILL— Contemporary American. The Robert De Niro/Drew Nieporent collaboration offers robust fare and an award-winning international wine list. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). 375 Greenwich St., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900, www.myriadres taurantgroup.com VIA CAROTA—Italian. The West Village gastroteca is oldworld Tuscan in ambience, food and decor. Chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi were jointly named Best Chef in NYC at the 2019 James Beard Foundation Awards. L & D (daily). 51 Grove St., btw Seventh Ave. So. &
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GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT— Seafood. The eatery is revered for its selection of oysters and casual ambience under a stunning vaulted tile ceiling. L & D (M-Sa). Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., lower level, at Park Ave., 212.490.6650, www .oysterbarny.com HOOTERS—Contemporary American. Comfort food (wings, ribs, burgers) is served in a bi-level space, across from Madison Square Garden. L & D (daily). 155 W. 33rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.695.9580, www .originalhooters.com JOE ALLEN—American. Pre- and post-theater dining is a tradition at this warm go-to, known for its comfort food (calf ’s liver, meat loaf, shrimp and grits), celebrity clientele and collection of posters of Broadway shows that have flopped. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). 326 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.6464, www.joeallen restaurant.com JUNIOR’S RESTAURANT— American. The legendary Brooklyn cheesecake baker offers more than 10 creamy varieties of the dessert, as well as deli sandwiches, barbecue and a full menu of breakfast fare. B, L & D (daily). W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.302.2000; 1626 Broadway, at W. 49th St., 212.365.5900. www.juniorscheesecake.com MOLYVOS—Greek. Diners feast on elegant versions of Hellenic specialties—moussaka; stuffed red peppers with
basmati rice, eggplant, tomato and manouri cheese; charcoal grilled whole fish with lemon and olive oil emulsion; and, of course, hummus and tzatziki spreads—in an Aegian-inspired dining room. L & D (daily). 871 Seventh Ave., btw W. 55th & W. 56th sts., 212.582.7500, www .molyvos.com PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT—Italian. This family-run restaurant (since 1944), a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra, specializes in Neapolitan cuisine, including penne alla vodka and gnocchi with meat sauce. L & D (daily). 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491, www .patsys.com RUSSIAN SAMOVAR— Russian. Inside a charming banquette-lined main room, diners take in traditional comfort food—borscht, pelmeni, chicken Kiev, beef stroganoff— and the hideaway’s popular flavored vodkas. Live music nightly keeps the party going. Keep your eyes peeled for pro
Russian hockey player sightings. L (Tu-Su), D (nightly). 256 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.757.0168, www .russiansamovar.com
Uptown Manhattan BARNEY GREENGRASS— Deli. Founded in 1908, this timeless, traditional “New Yawk” deli specializes in smoked and fresh fish, creative omelets and halvah. It’s casual and there are no frills, but it’s popular with locals of all stripes nonetheless. B & L (Tu-Su). 541 Amsterdam Ave., btw W. 86th & W. 87th sts., 212.724.4707, www.barneygreengrass.com CAFE LUXEMBOURG— French. This glamorous Art Deco Upper West Side bistro serves all the classics: cassoulet, steak tartare, coq au vin, steak frites, moules frites and more. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 200 W. 70th St., btw Amsterdam & West End aves., 212.873.7411, www.cafe luxembourg.com
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HEIDELBERG—German. Smoked bratwurst with potato salad is served at this family-run staple from the 1930s and one of the last German restaurants in NYC. Biergarten downstairs. L (W-Su), D (nightly). 1648 Second Ave., btw E. 85th & E. 86th sts., 212.628.2332, www .heidelberg-nyc.com
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P.J. CLARKE’S— American. Burgers, steaks and shepherd’s pie in a saloon environment across the street from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. L & D (daily). 44 W. 63rd St., btw Broadway & Columbus Ave., 212.957.9700, www.pjclarkes.com
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RED ROOSTER HARLEM— American. Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised Chef/owner Marcus Samuelsson serves refined comfort foods, like hot honey yardbird and seafood jambalaya. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., 212.792.9001, www.red roosterharlem.com
Brooklyn OXOMOCO— Contemporary Mexican. Specialty tacos made with homemade tortillas are served in a comfortable, airy space with high ceilings. Brunch & D (daily). 128 Greenpoint Ave., btw Franklin St. & Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, 646.688.4180, www.oxomoconyc.com
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PETER LUGER STEAK HOUSE—Steak House. The restaurant, established in 1887, specializes in porterhouse steaks. Cash, U.S. checks (with valid photo ID) and debit cards only. L & D (daily). 178 Broadway, at Driggs Ave., Williamsburg, 718.387.7400, www.peterluger.com
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FLEX MUSSELS—Seafood. Pots of mussels are served in a variety of sauces, from classic (white wine, herbs and garlic) to exotic (Thai with curry coconut broth, lemongrass, coriander, lime, garlic and ginger). D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 174 E. 82nd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.717.7772, www.flexmussels.com
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This month’s top picks for shopping, attractions and more THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE New York City’s unrivaled destination for style and sophistication, featuring more than 50 iconic retail shops; one of the largest collections of Michelinstarred restaurants; the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York, inclusive of a world-class spa; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Whole Foods Market; and Equinox Fitness Club. Broadway and W. 59th St., Guest Services: 212.823.6300, www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com
CONEY ISLAND BREWERY Take the subway to the “playground of the world” to visit Coney Island Brewery, located on Surf Avenue in the heart of Coney Island. Stop by for a pint, a flight, merchandise or a couple of growlers to-go, and be sure to catch one of our free brewery tours. With eight house-brewed beers on tap that rotate regularly, there’s always something new to try. 1904 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, 718.996.0019, www.coneyislandbeer.com
TRIBECA GRILL A NYC hospitality landmark in its third decade, Tribeca Grill continues to play a starring role in the vibrant downtown-dining scene. Owned by famed restaurateur Drew Nieporent and Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, the Grill provides an engaging NYC dining experience, enhanced with a Grand Award-winning wine list and great people-watching. 375 Greenwich St., 212.941.3900, www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com
IL BISONTE Il Bisonte opened its first NYC flagship store in Manhattan this spring. The collection includes a wide range of small leather goods featuring unlined interiors. Although the colors change, the style and the quality of the Il Bisonte craftsmanship are one-ofa-kind. Our end-of-season annual event is currently going on. Select merchandise is 50% off the original price. 381 Bleecker St., 212.633.0334, www.ilbisonte.com
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND Watches of Switzerland in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood offers the discerning watch consumer a special shopping experience. With an unparalleled collection of luxury timepieces, vintage timepieces, as well as an in-house cocktail bar, Watches of Switzerland has become a global destination for watch collectors and enthusiasts. 60 Greene St., 646.973.3363, www.watchesofswitzerland.com
PARTING SHOT
Nordstrom, Here I Come! When the traffic light at the intersection of Madison Avenue and E. 25th Street turns red, this fashionista in a Valentino little black dress takes the opportunity to touch up her makeup. But when the light turns green, it’s full speed ahead to Nordstrom’s luxe NYC flagship (p. 22).
People will stare, make it worth their while.
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