CULTURE & ART ADMISSION: General: $16 Thurs & Fri 6 – 9pm: Pay-What-You-Wish TUESDAY - SUNDAY: 10am – 6pm THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 10am – 9pm CLOSED MONDAY WHERE: 2 Columbus Circle New York, New York 10019 212-299-7777 HOW TO GET THERE: A/B/C/D/1 to Columbus Circle at 59th Street; N/R/Q to 57th Street and 7th Avenue F to 57th Street and 6th Avenue
Featuring over 450 pieces of fashion jewelry by designers such as Miriam Haskell, Marcel Boucher, Balenciaga, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Gripoix, this exhibition is an eye-opening display of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, many of them one-of-a-kind, from the collection of Barbara Berger. The daughter of an American diamond merchant, Berger began her collection of some 4,000 bijoux de couture when she purchased a pair of Chanel earrings at a French flea market as a teenager. She went on to assemble one of the largest collections of couture jewelry in the world. The Berger collection and this exhibition are virtual encyclopedias of this exciting and provocative era of fashion history.
BONUS: Go on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm for an Artist-Led Tour. Explore the exhibition with participating artist and jeweler David Mandel, who will lead a free tour as imaginative as the artworks on view.
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WHAT: This pop-up exhibit on New York‘s Garment District has opened in a temporary space in the center of the area it is celebrating. Focusing on the architectural and urban history of the Garment center – it deliberates on how this area, once home to the largest concentration of skyscraper factories in the world and more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs, has changed dramatically yet remains one of the city‘s most authentic neighborhoods. A perfect spot to buff up on New York City‘s fashion history. WHEN: WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY: 12pm – 6pm ADMISSION: $5 WHERE: The Skyscraper Museum 1411 Broadway New York, NY 10018 HOW TO GET THERE: N/Q/R/7/1/2/3 to Times Square – 42nd St, or B/D/F/M to 42nd St – Bryant Park
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“The exhibition looks at the creativity and resistance to oppression expressed by LGBTQ subcultural styles.”
SEPTEMBER 13TH – JUANUARY 4TH TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 12pm - 8pm SATURDAY: 10am – 5pm *CLOSED SUNDAY, MONDAY FREE
WHERE: Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology Seventh Avenue at 27th Street New York, NY 10001 212-217-4530 HOW TO GET THERE: The 1 to 28th Street or C / E to 23rd Street
BONUS: There is no denying that gay male designers have had a huge impact on the fashion industry, from Yves Saint Laurent‘s Le Smoking suit to Cristobal Balenciaga‘s baby doll dresses. This exhibit at the Museum at FIT explores the contributions gay fashion designers have made to the industry by showcasing more than 100 pieces with a focus on androgyny, idealism, and styles that may have at one point been considered socially unacceptable.
Check out the Retrospective exhibit also at FIT in the Fashion and Textile History Gallery. This exhibit explores fashion‘s relationship with its own history, focusing on the fact that even though the fashion cycle‘s speed is more rapid than ever, the past is often used as a point of reference.
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Fashion comes to the Museum of Chinese in America with Front Row: Chinese American Designers and Shanghai Glamour: New Women 1910s – 40s. With Shanghai Glamour the museum explores early 20th century shanghai through the lens of its women and their clothes. The exhibit is made up of three themes: femme fatale, femme savante and femme du monde. Front Row traces and celebrates the rise of Chinese American designers who made their marks in NYC such as Anna Sui, Yeohlee Teng, Vera Wang, and Vivienne Tam. WHERE: 215 Center Street New York, NY 10013 212-619-4785 ADMISSION: $10 WHEN: MONDAY: closed FRIDAY – WEDNESDAY: 11am – 6pm THURSDAY: 11am – 9pm
The New York home and studio of the late American artist Donald Judd is now open to the public after a three year restoration. The five story residence where Judd lived and worked from 1968 until his death in 1992 and amassed a collection of over 500 artworks has been restored by the New York based Architecture Research Office aiming to preserve Judd‘s vision for the building. The exhibit includes pieces by Judd himself, as well as words gifted by artist-friends such as Claes Oldenburg, Carl Andre and Dan Flavin, plus older artworks by Marchel Duchamp, Ad Reinhardt and more. Guided visits will be offered for small groups by appointment through an online ticketing system and by telephone. WHERE: 101 Spring Street New York, NY 10012 212-219-2747 WHEN: Guided visits are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. Visits run approximately 90 minutes and are lead by Artist Guides. Maximum of 8 people. $25 per person.
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American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at West 79th Street New York, NY 10024 212-769-5000 Subway: B/C to 81st Street, 1 to 79th St
Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue at East 89th Street New York, NY 10128 212-423-3500 Subway: 4/5/6 to 86th Street
Lower East Side Tenement Museum 103 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 212-975-3786 Subway: B/D to Grand St, F to Delancey St, J/M/Z to Essex St
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street New York, NY 10028 212-535-7710 Subway: 4/5/6 to 86th Street
The Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street Between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, NY 10019 212-708-9400 Subway: B/D/F/M to 47th/50th streets/Rockefeller Center
Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street New York, NY 10021 212-570-3600 Subway: 6 to 77th Street
RETAIL WHAT: Visit the Lower East Side on Saturdays for vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious food. The Hester Street Fair returns for its fourth season, bringing an open-air market to the corner of Hester and Essex Streets, paying homage to the historic pushcart market that was held here many years ago. The fair is open every Saturday from 10am to 6pm. WHEN: Saturdays 10am – 6pm WHERE: Hester and Essex Streets New York, NY 10002
HOW TO GET THERE: F/J/M/Z to Delancey or F to East Broadway
“An exciting new retail experience on New York’s Upper East Side” WHAT: A multi brand, multi category boutique. WHERE: 18 East 69th Street New York, NY 212-288-1338 HOURS: Mon-Wed: 10am-6pm Thurs & Fri: 10am – 7pm Sat & Sun: 12pm – 6pm HOW TO GET THERE: 6 Train to 68th Street – Hunter College
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The Project no. 8 travel/hotel store opened at the Ace Hotel New York in February 2010. The store offers a particular version of a travel and hotel shop, carrying an assortment of printed matter, candy, clothing, accessories and curiosities by manufacturers and designers including Chester Wallace, Bless, Mühlbauer, Maison Martin Margiela, and Various Projects. Project No.8 may be in a hotel but it is definitely an anti-souvenir shop. WHERE: Project No. 8 22 West 29th Street New York, NY 10016 212-725-0008 Bakery Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9am – 9pm SATURDAY – SUNDAY: 10am – 8pm Started in 2008 as an artisan hub for designer information and fashion resource, Assembly New York is a men's and women's mid luxury select shop, featuring international independent designers (such as A Detacher, Alexander Yamaguchi, and Black Crane) as well as curated relevant and unique vintage. Many of the articles are the result of collaborations with designers and are exclusive to their NY location and website. WHERE: Assembly New York 170 Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002 212-253-5393
STORE HOURS: 12pm – 8pm, Seven Days a week
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The ultimate house of beauty, MiN New York's Apothecary & Atelier curates niche brands, fragrances, and curiosities for both men and women. They even have a bespoke service where a specialist will assist in selecting the perfect fragrance, gifts, or grooming tools for you.
A collaborative concept space featuring over 2300 square feet of womenswear, menswear, and lifestyle collections by the likes of Acne, Margaret Howell, Bernard Wilhelm, Patrik Ervell, among others, as well as their own Creatures of Comfort label. A playful mix of the avant garde stands side-by-side with elegant basics. But this is not just a clothing store – COC supports monthly happenings that engage artists, designers, publishers, and friends.
WHERE: 117 Crosby Street New York, NY 10012 212-206-6366
WHERE: 205 Mulberry Street New York, NY 10012 212-925-1005
HOURS: Sunday – MONDAY: 12pm – 6pm TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 11am – 7pm
HOURS: MONDAY – SATURDAY: 11am – 7pm SUNDAY: 12pm – 6pm
BEAUTY
WHERE:
Flatiron 4 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011 212-561-5392
Tribeca 180 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 212-561-5392
Check www.thedrybar.com for 3 other NYC locations
WHAT:
Drybar is a brand new ―blow dry bar‖ concept created around a very simple idea: No cuts. No color. Just blowouts for only $40. A fabulous alternative to the pricy luxury salons and drab discount chains, get pampered without the guilt. Not to mention while you are having your hair done, you will be entertained by your favorite chick flicks such as The Notebook, with a glass of champagne in hand.
WHAT: ITS FINALLY HERE! MARC JACOBS BEAUTY has launched and the first store dedicated solely to MJ Beauty has opened on Bleecker Street. The store showcases the entire color cosmetics collection, as well as fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetic cases. Check out the heavy black granite table, which is the store‘s centerpiece and where makeup artists — who have all been trained at Sephora University — will work on clients. Go get your MJ Beauty on!
WHERE:
385 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10014
HOURS:
12pm – 8pm, Seven days a week
NYC ATTRACTIONS In 1912 Nabisco sandwiched the Oreo here; since 1997, however, the space has evolved from a bakery landmark to a gourmand's mecca. Original factory floors and winding halls of exposed brick preserve the industrial feel of the original occupant, but Chelsea Market is hardly about utility shopping nowadays with its destination bakeries like Amy's Bread, Eleni's, and Sarabeth's, fresh produce and prepared foods from Buon Italia, and takeout from Thai Wholesale and Ronnybrook Milk Bar. That Asian powerhouses Buddakan is situated here only underscores the location's culinary importance as do the Food Network headquarters upstairs where Iron Chef is filmed. WHERE: Chelsea Market 75 9th Avenue btwn 15th & 16th streets New York, NY 10011 The Staten Island Ferry provides 20 million people a year (60,000 passengers a day not including weekend days) with ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. The 5 mile, 25 minute ride provides a majestic view of the New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! From the deck of the ferry you will have a perfect view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You'll see the skyscrapers and bridges of Lower Manhattan receding as you pull away and coming into focus again as you return. WHERE: Staten Island Ferry 4 South Street New York, NY 10002 212-253-5393
FERRY HOURS: The ferry runs around the clock, every 15 minutes during rush hour every half hour or hour during nights and weekends
SUBWAY: 1/4/5/J/R/Z trains to Whitehall Terminal
Bakery Hours: MONDAY – SATURDAY: 7am – 9pm SUNDAY: 8am – 8pm
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One of New York City‘s top attractions, check out the Brooklyn Flea for antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers. Now in its fifth year, the Flea has grown into a New York City institution, garnering local, national, and international press for its diversity of vendors, for the quality of food and merchandise, for the inclusive community aspects of the market's atmosphere, and for the economic stimulus the market provides to both vendors/entrepreneurs and local businesses. Fort Green Flea Saturday 10am – 5pm Goods & Food – 150 Vendors 176 Lafayette Ave (btwn Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave)
Williamsburg Flea Sunday 10am – 5pm Goods & Food – 150 Vendors East River State Park 90 Kent Avenue at N 7th St
Subway Subway C to Lafayette Ave. L to Bedford Avenue G to Clinton-Washington Ave. B/D/Q/N/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave.-Pacific St
The founders of the Brooklyn Flea opened this glutton‘s paradise after their first runaway success. This food only market, Smorgasburg, is full of greenmarket stalls and flea stalwarts like Porchetta, Pies ‗n‘ Thighs, and Mimi and Coco NY. The newest and hottest item at Smorgasburg is the Ramen burger – but be prepared to wait in line for this new delicacy. Smorgasburg Williamsburg Saturday 11am - -6pm All Food – 100 Vendors East River State Park – 90 Kent Ave at N 7 St Subway L to Bedford Avenue Smorgasburg Dumbo Sunday 11am – 6pm All Food – 75 Vendors Tobacco Warehouse – 30 Water St Subway F to York St, A/C to High St
EATS WHERE:
Umami Burger 432 6th Ave, btwn 9th & 10th Street New York, NY 10011 212-677-8626
HOURS: SUNDAY – THURSDAY: 11am – 11pm FRIDAY – SATURDAY: 11am – 12am
WHAT:
Here is all you need to know: umami is the elusive 5th taste (beyond sweet, sour, salty and bitter) that translates roughly to ―deliciousness‖. The famous Los Angeles based restaurant just opened in NYC in July and crowds of eager New Yorkers have lined up to try what some have deemed the ―finest burger in the land‖. These are not your regular NYC burgers. They have theatrical names like the Greenbird, Truffle Burger, Port & Stilton Burger and a veritable blizzard of addictive, umami-rich toppings such as shitake mushrooms, parmesan crisps, truffles, and port wine.
WHAT: The Bromberg Brothers have done it again, this time with a casual East Village restaurant specializing in Southern-style fried chicken. As their fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes at the original Blue Ribbon restaurants, this next step seems only natural. Fried Chicken at Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen costs $26 but here you can order individual pieces for just a few dollars each. With sides such as fried beans and onion rings. Not to mention the house made ice cream, Mexican coke, and sweet tea.
WHERE:
28 East 1st Street, entrance on 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10003
HOURS:
11am – 2am. Seven days a week
BONUS:
Check out Koji Kusakabe‘s curated vintage shop EXTRA around the corner where you will find hand-picked unusual objects ranging from Post Overalls clothes to furniture and folk art.
EATS WHAT: From celebrated chef, Andre Carmellini, comes a brasserie perfectly timed to catch the wave of French-food nostalgia that has been building all over the city. Sit down for plates of fresh oysters, newfangled versions of duck au poivre, and twirls of skinny golden frites, or stop buy to the boulangerie upfront for fresh baked croissants and delicious coffee. And don‘t forget about the cocktail bar where you can grab a French aperitif or a glass of wine from their all French wine list. A great choice for Brunch!! WHERE: Lafayette Grand CafĂŠ and Bakery 380 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003 212-533-3000
WHAT: Gemma is a more familiar kind of Italian restaurant with dining rooms that convey equal parts rustic and chic bonhomie. The menu features fashionable crudi, crunchy crostini, and wood-fired pizzas. Also a great option for Brunch, grab a classic Bloody Mary, the brioche French toast with mascarpone cheese, and sit outside people watching the cool kids of the East Village. WHERE: Gemma at the Bowery Hotel 335 Bowery at 3rd Street New York, NY 10003 212-505-9700
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WHAT: Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world at 42,500 square feet. Located in the heart of the Flatiron District, Eataly provides the unique opportunity for customers to shop, eat and learn. A collaboration between Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianisch and Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti, Eataly has seven eateries offering pizza, pasta, meat, fish, vegetables, Panini, gelato, pastries and coffee, plus a newly-opened rooftop beer garden, Birreria. The market sells the same quality products used by the chefs: cured meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, handmade pasta, pasties, coffee and tea as well as dried pastas, sauces and olive oil. A cooking school, bookstore and housewares section make it even easier to bring Italy to your home. WHERE: 200 Fifth Avenue at 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 212-229-2560
WHEN: 10am – 11pm, Seven Days a Week
Subway: N/R to 23rd Street
SWEETS
The magical cronut is the main attraction at Dominique Ansel. This deep fried croissantdonut hybrid is the first of its kind – and we promise it is worth all of the hype. With only 300 made a day, they sell out fast, so be sure to go when the sun rises! WHERE: Dominique Ansel Bakery 189 Spring Street, btwn Thompson & Sullivan 212-219-2773 Bakery Hours: MONDAY - SATURDAY: 8am – 7pm SUNDAY: 9am – 7pm
Candy is made the old fashioned way, by hand, at Papabubble conjuring wistful memories of your upbringing, but with a quick sample of flavors such as lavender, eucalyptus and lime salt chili, this is not your childhood candy store. WHERE: Papabubble 380 Broome Street, btwn Mott & Mulberry New York, NY 10013 212-966-2599
STORE HOURS: MONDAY: CLOSED TUES - SAT: 12pm – 9pm SUNDAY: 12pm – 6pm
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Pouring Ribbons is a hub for cocktail obsessives. Bartenders will walk you through customizable tastings, at this new cocktail hub from Alchemy Consulting. Their unique matrix menu allows a means of communicating what the drinks are about without supposing that the guest knows as much as the server. The list is varied, featuring everything from Tiki riffs to stirred classics, and the service is tops. Snacks from Beecher‘s Handmade Cheese are available here as well. WHERE: Pouring Ribbons 225 Avenue B 2nd Floor New York, NY 10009 917-656-6788
This new rooftop bar is located at the McKittrick Hotel, home of the longrunning interactive theater hit Sleep No More. Designed with greenery and twinkling lights, go for the view but stay for the delicious alcoholic punches served in copper bowls and sling cocktails inspired by the show. Not just for drinks, this hotspot has a great menu, priding themselves on supporting local, sustainable and organic practices whenever possible. Reservations recommended for dinner. WHERE: Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel 530 West 27th Street New York, NY 10001 212-904-1883
HOURS: Daily, Noon till Late
HOURS: Daily, 6pm – 2am
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WHERE:
Wythe Hotel 80 Wythe Ave at N 11th Street Williamsburg, NY 11249 718-460-8006 ROOFTOP HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 5pm – 2am SATURDAY – SUNDAY: 2pm – 2am
HOW TO GET THERE: L Train to Bedford
WHAT:
This new NYC hotspot is housed in a renovated factory building on the Williamsburg waterfront and blends the grunge of Brooklyn industrialism perfectly with lux hospitality. Grab a drink at the Ides Rooftop on the 6th floor and you will enjoy more than just the incredible view. Don‘t forget to check out the floor-to-ceiling illustration of the history of Brooklyn in the lobby.
WHAT: What was once the Water Taxi Beach has been redone as the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club. This new outdoor establishment has kept its predecessors sand and brought in craft beers, live music, pink pong, foosball, and a menu of beer garden favorite snacks. There's even a life-size chess board! You wont be disappointed with the spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge as you sip your drink on a glowing lounge chair (Really, the lounge chairs light up)!
WHERE:
89 South Street South Street Seaport New York, NY 10038
WHEN:
12pm – 3am, Seven days a week
HOW TO GET THERE:
2/3/4/5/A/C/J/Z train to Fulton Street E to World Trade Center
EATS & DRINKS Soaked at the Mondrian Soho A cool rooftop bar with a great view! 9 Crosby Street Between Grand St & Howard St New York, NY 10013 212-389-0000 Subway: 4/5/6/N/R/J/Q/Z to Canal
Katz’s Delicatessen NYs oldest and maybe best delicatessen 205 East Houston Street At Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002 212-254-2246 Subway: F to Second Avenue
The Spotted Pig NYs 1st and most loved gastro pub 314 West 11th Street At Greenwich Street New York, NY 10014 212-620-0393 Subway: 1/2 to Christopher St
Pommes Frites Authentic Belgian Fries with over 30 sauces 123 2nd Avenue Between 7th St and 8th St New York, NY 10003 212-674-1234 Subway: 6 to Astor Place, N/R to 8th Street
Shake Shack Danny Meyer’s famous burger shack 11 Madison Avenue At Madison Square Park New York, NY 10010 212-889-6600 Subway: N/R to 23rd Street
Apotheke Handcrafted cocktails in an apothecary 9 Doyers Street Between Division St & St James Place New York, NY 10013 212-406-0400 Subway: J/N/Q/Z/4/5/6 to Canal St
Death & Co A speakeasy of high-end cocktail culture 433 E 6th Street Between Ave A and 1St Ave New York, NY 10009 212-388-0882 Subway: 6 to Astor Place, F to 2nd Avenue
Doughnut Plant Mark Israel’s designer doughnut shop 379 Grand Street Between Essex Street and Norfolk Street New York, NY 10002 212-505-3700 Subway: M/J to Essex Street
Experimental Cocktail Club A Parisian cocktail den in NYC 191 Crystie Street Between Rivington St & Stanton St New York, NY 10002 Subway: J/Z/ to Bowery, F to 2nd Ave
Joe’s on Carmine Real Deal New York Pizza 7 Carmine Street Between Essex Street and Norfolk Street New York, NY 10014 212-366-1182 Subway: A/B/C/D/E/F/M to West 4th Street
Murray’s Bagels Bagels so fresh they don’t need toasting. 500 Avenue of the Americas At 13th Street New York, NY 10011 212-462-2830 Subway: 1/2/3/F/M/L to 14th St
The Fat Radish Fashionable veggie-centric LES haunt. 17 Orchard Street At Canal Street New York, NY 10002 212-300-4053 Subway: F to East Broadway