GUIDE TO NEW YORK
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OCTOBER 2018
EXPLORE
FALL FOLIAGE
DISCOVER
OPERA FOR DUMMIES
TRAVEL
TRAIN IT TO TARRYTOWN!
North Cove Sailing at Brookfield Place New York
4 EDITOR‘S NOTE 40 THE FIX
6 TOP 5
Our favorite ways for spending October in New York.
8 CALENDAR
The New York City Wine & Food Festival; home openers for ket d ho ke festival; and the annual NYC Halloween Parade.
10 IN THE ‘HOOD
Check out elegant and exclusive Gramercy Park.
12 ACROSS THE BRIDGE Take a train or car ride north to Tarrytown, New York for a visit to the headless horseman—if you dare.
14 FALL FOLIAGE
Delicious autumnal getaways, brought to you by the editors.
16 OPERA 101
October Where New York
18 Shows
32 Scene
24 Food
34 Explore
28 Shop
36 Sights
30 Art
38 Maps
VOTE
FOR YOUR FAVORITE NYC HOTEL and enter to win a $100 gift card see ad on p. 31 for details ON THE COVER North Cove S ii t Brook e d P e New York, where you can experience waterfront excursions, lessons, races and events.
Nicolette Robinson as Jenna in “Waitress” on Broadway.
COVER PHOTO: COURTESY NORTH COVE SAILING AT BROOKFIELD PLACE
Too hip for opera? You’d be surprised at how cool it can be.
E X P E R I E N C E T H E M AG I C OF
ON BROADWAY
St. James Theatre, 44th Street & 8th Avenue
Minskoff Theatre, Broadway & 45th Street
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New Amsterdam Theatre, Broadway & 42nd Street
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Pumpkins and ghost tours and food fests—oh, my! Many consider October one of the best months to travel to NYC (avoiding huge summer crowds and uncomfortable heat), but we simply love October because—well, it’s October. As you will soon see, we are passionate about everything going on this month, from the wacky (the annual Village Halloween Parade; a headless horseman) to the wonderful (we editors reveal our favorite spots outside Manhattan to enjoy the fall foliage). We also give you the rundown on what to do and where to go in chic Gramercy Park. Elsewhere, we explain why opera is not just music for your greataunt Fanny, but something we happen to think is really dope (and worth checking out while in town). Finally, we give you a rundown on some of the hi est co ee bars aroun so, grab yourse f a pumpkin cappuccino and read on!
Lois Anzelowitz Levine Editor, Where New York @wherenewyork
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Yummy
Broadway’s “Waitress” (left) dishes up harvest pies onstage—and mini pies to eat in the theater or take home. 2
Screen Gems
Film fans flock to the Museum of the Moving Image for exhibitions, screenings and Instaworthy artifacts. 3
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Soooo Cool
Cut a graceful figure on the ice rinks in Rockefeller Center and Central Park. 5
Shop Around
Brookfield Place, Westfield World Trade Center and The Shops at Columbus Circle— NYC’s malls tempt.
PHOTO: NICOLETTE ROBINSON AS JENNA IN “WAITRESS” ON BROADWAY, MATT MURPHY
Rush Hour
More than 750,000 people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day. Be one of them.
October 4-7
New York Comic Con This pop culture festival—the East Coast’s biggest celebration of comic books, anime, graphic novels, vi eo games, te evision an fi m raws rough y 200,000 fans to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, an hosts the astern Cham ionshi s of Cos ay. eynote guests inc u e fame toymaker an creator of the awn series, o cFar ane en avage an anie e Fishe from oy eets or an Nei e rasse yson. so, this year’s nime Fest, by nime o an New York Comic Con, ce ebrates a anese o cu ture a weeken ong at ier .
October 17, 19
Basketball Is Back The New York Knicks open their 2018-2019 season at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm against Jeremy Lin, Vince Carter and the Atlanta Hawks. Two days later, the Knicks face the Brooklyn Nets in a Friday night crosstown matchup, also the Nets’ home-season opener at Barclays Center.
For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/new-york-city/local-events
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PHOTOS: COSPLAY AT NEW YORK COMIC CON, COURTESY NEW YORK COMIC CON; NEW YORK KNICKS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, COURTESY MSG PHOTOS
October at a Glance
PHOTOS ELLIS ISLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION, COURTESY NATONAL PARK SERVICE ASSORTED MEATS AND CHEESE AT THE NEW YORK CITY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL, COURTESY GETTY IMAGES
October 12-14
Open House New York Weekend This citywide architecture celebration opens the doors to historical, contemporary, residential and industrial sites, with talks and tours from prominent New York City designers and builders. Most sites, including traditional visitor attractions (e.g., Ellis Island, pictured), are open for walk-in visitation, free of charge, while some require advance reservations. For the first time since the initiative’s inaugural New York weekend in 2003, the event expands to three days to feature Factory Friday: opening more than a dozen factories around New York City’s five boroughs, from botany spaces to distilleries.
IN OCTOBER New York Film Festival Sept. 28-Oct. 14
October 11-14
New York City Wine and Food Festival This citywide celebration of culinary arts and culture features expositions from some of the world’s best chefs during 80-plus e e t thro ho t the e oro h . A et ro eed e e t Food B k For New York Cit d the No Kid H r i .
Ai eT H , Walter Reade Theater d three E i or B i M roe Fi Ce ter the ter ho t t k d ree i o e t re , do e t rie , hort , e eri e t d re i .
National Hockey League Home Openers October 4, 6 The New York R er open their 2018-2019 season at Madison Square G rde o O t. 4, d the New York I der their B r Ce ter home-opener on O t. 6 oth i t the N h i e Pred tor .
Indigenous Peoples Celebration October 7-8
Fro to 4 , celebrate the indigenous eo e o A eri with i , e di io and camping at Meadow Fie d o R d I d.
New York Coffee Festival October 12-14 The Metro o it ho t o ee
P i io r e or .
TEFAF New York Fall October 27-31
The E ro e Fi e Art Fo d tio ir t The P rk A e e Ar or oe o e d de or ti e rt ro ti it to 1920.
NYC Halloween Parade October 31
P rt with i io o e t tor o Si th A e. ro S ri St. to W. 16th St., or dress up and march (enter t Si th A e. & C St.
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Gramercy Park is a quiet, pristine residential area with brownstones on treelined streets and its own private park. Fashionable farm-to-table restaurants draw crowds, and opulent cocktail joints host a buzzy after-work scene. Gramercy Tavern 42 E. 20th St., 212.477.0777 (seasonal cuisine with only a prix fixe menu) The House 121 E. 17th St., 212.353.2121 (formal menu in a restored 1854 carriage house)
Friend of a Farmer
77 Irving Pl., 212.477.2188 (modern American food with craft cocktails)
Gramercy Park isn't packed with designer labels or commercial chain boutiques. But there are a handful of must-visit eclectic clothing and jewelry stores and thrift shops that are worth a visit. City Opera Thrift 222 E. 23rd St., 212.684.5344 (thrift store with profits benefiting the NYC Opera)
Karen Karch Jewelry 38 Gramercy Park N., 212.965.9699 (luxe jewelry store) Vintage Thrift 286 Third Ave., 212.871.0777 (nonprofit vintage store)
Whether you prefer unpretentious pubs, sophisticated wine bars or cool cocktail lounges, Gramercy Park, also simply called Gramercy, offers a wide selection of essential drinking spots, each one presenting its own charm and aesthetic. Pete’s Tavern 129 E. 18th St., 212.473.7676 (vintage bar with Italian fare) Ampersand 294 Third Ave., 212.477.8100 (dimly lit spot with craft cocktails, brews and bar bites) Dear Irving 55 Irving Pl., no phone (time-traveling cocktail parlor with an elevated menu)
Theodore Roosevelt and Oscar Wilde are just two luminaries who resided in this posh neighborhood. Gramercy may be small, but it boasts world-class jazz bars, intimate theaters and a beatiful private green oasis.
Gramercy Theatre
127 E. 23rd St., 212.614.6932 (former cinema turned concert space) Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th St., 212.576.2232 (tiptop jazz with a Southern menu) Gramercy Park E. 21st St. and Lexington Ave. (one of two private parks in NYC)
[From bottom] Chicken potpie at Friend of a Farmer; Gramercy Theatre; Pete‘s Tavern.
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PHOTOS: FRIEND OF A FARMER, COURTESY FRIEND OF A FARMER; GRAMERCY THEATRE, COURTESY GRAMERCY THEATRE; PETE‘S TAVERN; COURTESY OF PETE‘S TAVERN
FIND THE BEST IN GRAMERCY PARK ONE BLOCK AT A TIME / FARAH LOPEZ
PROMOTION
THE WRIGHT
Photos: Top, Jennifer May; Bottom, David Heald Š The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
The Wright restaurant at the Guggenheim Museum is serving up more than just a unique setting this fall!
Enjoy the renowned burger, house-made pastas, delicious cocktails, seasonal desserts, and more. The Wright is the perfect beginning or end to your museum visit.
1071 Fifth Avenue, 212.423.3500 guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit
ACROSS THE BRIDGE
Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow offers the perfect complement of history, dining, shopping and nature. In October, Halloween reigns supreme with spooky tours of iconic haunted houses. The small towns also offer a solid mix of culinary options, from lofty eats to barbecue. The Twisted Oak 61 Main St., 914.332.1992 (small, elevated American bistro) Sweet Grass Grill 24 Main St., 914.631.0000 (casual, farm-to-table spot) Pik Nik BBQ 45 Main St., 914.631.5600 (laid-back eatery known for its woodsmoked brisket)
Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow has been a hotspot for years: It hugs the Hudson River and has fun, unusual shopping options, from hard-to-find books to cool consignment treasures. Bella’s Boutique 35 N. Broadway, 914.333.7778 (quaint boutique with refined apparel for women)
Trilogy Consignment 54 Main St., 914.631.3426 (designer clothing and accessories thrift shop)
Rutheny Jewelry
54 Main St., 914.271.0980 (Jennifer Rutheny’s handcarved jewelry and more)
Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow’s bar scene offers a diverse selection of watering holes. Microbreweries have found a popular home here, offering creative beer flavors. Comfy taverns are also abundant, and pair river views with strong cocktails.
Bridge View Tavern 226 Beekman Ave.,
914.332.0078 (casual tavern with Hudson River views) The Oath 5 Main St., 914.909.5148 (gastropub with 20 beers on tap) The Tapp 17 N. Broadway, 914.418.5454 (bar bites with craft cocktails and brews)
These Halloween-centric villages make the perfect day trip from Midtown. Visit this month and enjoy the headless horseman ride experience that happens every weekend.
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside 3 W. Sunnyside Ln., 914.631.8200 (estate of America’s “founding father of literature”) Sleepy Hollow 28 Beekman Ave., 914.366.5100 (legendary village full of beauty and folklore) Lyndhurst 635 S. Broadway, 914.631.4481 (iconic Gothic Revival mansion sitting on 67 acres)
[From bottom] Lyndhurst mansion; interior of Bella’s Boutique; Washington Irving’s Sunnyside.
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PHOTOS: LYNDHURST MANSION, COURTESY LYNDHURST; BELLA’S BOUTIQUE, COURTESY BELLA’S BOUTIQUE; WASHINGTON IRVING’S SUNNYSIDE, COURTESY WASHINGTON IRVING’S SUNNYSIDE
FIND THE BEST IN TARRYTOWN/SLEEPY HOLLOW ONE BLOCK AT A TIME / FARAH LOPEZ
Do what we do—take a quick trip north, west or east for some spectacular autumnal sights. By the editors of Where New York
COME FALL, there is plenty of vivid leafturning to enjoy in the Big Apple—the sugar and red maple trees in Prospect Park, Tupelo Meadow in Central Park—not to mention the variety of other autumnal events: craft pumpkin beer brews at bars and restaurants, fragrant pumpkin lattes at our top coffee bars. But New Yorkers also love a pilgrimage to nearby towns, where more theatrical presentations of the new season abound, in places like central New Jersey, upstate New York and eastern Long Island. Here are some of our favorites. LOIS ANZELOWITZ LEVINE: I raised my son in Princeton, New Jersey, and nearly every fall, when Max was between 2 and 12 years old, we would head out to one of the nearby farms or parks for events. Starting in late September, we would spend our weekends picking apples and pumpkins
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at Terhune Orchards, or making our way out of the giant corn maze at Howell Living History Farm. But our most memorable trips were visits to Washington Crossing State Park in nearby Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Steeped in some of the most iconic history of the American Revolution, the park was named after the crossing of the Delaware River by Gen. George Washington and his troops, on their way to attack Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. We used to walk through Continental Lane, a rough passage in the park’s wilderness, where a plaque reads, “Road over which Washington’s Army began its march to Trenton December 26 1776.” Our most cherished spot in the park, though, was Bowman’s Hill Tower. Rising 125 feet, we loved the regal view of the hilly treetops below, creating a leafy awning of golds and browns. My
PHOTO: BOWMAN’S HILL TOWER VIEW, COURTESY WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK
Harvest Havens
All the leaves are brown. And the sky is blue. And the wine is mellow. And there’s pumpkin brew!
PHOTOS: ICE CREAM MADE TABLESIDE AT BOCUSE RESTAURANT, CIA/PHIL MANSFIELD; THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA’S HYDE PARK CAMPUS, CIA/KEITH FERRIS; HARMONY VINEYARDS, COURTESY HARMONY VINEYARDS
son was also a fan of the park’s annual Autumn Encampment & Market, where “Colonial townspeople” in costume gather at marketplaces in the historic village of the park to sell their wares, while soliders run drills of Revolutionary War tactics (Oct. 13). An annual Brewfest offers ciders, sours and seasonal beers, along with food trucks and bonfires (this year, Oct. 27). FRANCIS LEWIS: In autumn, when I point the car north toward the Hudson Valley, are not the changing leaves redder, more golden, a deeper purple the farther away from Manhattan I drive? But upstate New York is not just about color in October. Only 50 miles separates the city from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where cadets are on parade Oct. 4 and 20; hiking trails and panoramic views abound in the Hudson Highlands (check out Bear Mountain for both); the main streets of Cold Spring and Hudson brim with antiques shops and galleries; and daytrippers can stroll or bike across the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park is a must, as is the Culinary Institute of America, just a mile or so from Springwood, FDR’s home, where the 32nd president of the United States served hot dogs to the king and queen of England in 1939. The seasonal classic French cuisine at CIA’s on-campus Bocuse Restaurant is grander than that, as befits the nation’s leading culinary college. Everything is prepped, cooked and served by students, and everything is four-star all the way, including the friendly ambience. Dia:Beacon, a 300,000-square-foot museum in a converted Nabisco box-printing factory, houses the Dia Art Foundation’s extraordinary collection of works from the 1960s to the present by Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Louise Bourgeois, John Chamberlain and the like. The art inside definitely gives the foliage outside a run for its money.
And if art lovers want to see, feel and breathe what truly inspired a leader of the celebrated mid-19th-century Hudson River School of landscape painters, then Olana— Frederic Edwin Church’s romantic Orientalist villa and 250-acre estate perched atop a hill in Columbia County—holds the key. Nature is at its most sublime here. DANIEL FRIDMAN: Only 45 years have passed since the Hargrave family planted Long Island’s first vineyard on the North Fork in Cutchogue. Since then, Long Island’s Suffolk County has been transformed into a premier destination for wine lovers in the northeast U.S., and is now home to more than 50 wine producers, some with multiple vineyards and some with vineyards up to 500 acres in size. I love going out here for wine tastings in the fall: I can pick apples, taste a variety of cabernets to take the chill off a brisk autumn day and watch the leaves turn, all at the same time. Harmony Vineyards is most convenient for wine exploration within relative distance of NYC, a 90-minute nonstop Long Island Rail Road ride from Penn Station to the town of St. James. Their harborside tasting room, in a gorgeous restored house built in 1690, holds Sunday brunch. Start here. Ten wineries are all within a short distance of each other along Main Road in the neighboring towns of Cutchogue and Peconic. Bedell Cellars, the most awardwinning vineyard in New York, offers deep, bold reds that often take up to an hour to aerate to their full potential. Walk a half mile to Raphael Winery, the most commercially successful vineyard on Long Island, known for blends and Cabernet Franc. One mile north, Osprey's Dominion boasts a portfolio of red wines that has filled the shelves in the trophy case since 2010. And last but not least, a drive north to Kontokosta Winery in Greenport, Long Island, with a breathtaking oceanfront vineyard, offers a relaxed tasting experience.
(From top) Ice cream handchurned tableside at the Culinary Institute of America’s Bocuse Restaurant; The Culinary Institute of America’s Hyde Park campus; Harmony Vinegards on Long Island. (Facing page) Bowman’s Hill Tower in Washington Crossing Park.
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Opera101 Think opera is long, boring and unrelatable, made for stuffy old people? Think again.
DRAMA QUEENS (AND KINGS)
(Above) The Metropolitan Opera House behind the Revson Fountain at Lincoln Center. (Facing page, from top) Christopher Maltman and Isabel Leonard in “Marnie;” a scene from Verdi’s “Aida.”
OPTIONS FOR LIVE entertainment in the city are varied, but you can easily check off the top ones: Broadway shows, a concert at Carnegie Hall, a rock band at the Beacon, a jazz set at the Blue Note. But what about opera? For many, opera is a forbidding realm, where you can’t understand what anybody is saying, but they say it real loud. It’s expensive, you won’t get it, it sounds boring or worse—you may laugh. Not true! After you read through our myth-busting items below, we hope you’ll treat yourself to a night at the Metropolitan Opera House. We promise, no tux or gown required.
YOU NEED TO KNOW ITALIAN, FRENCH OR GERMAN Non! Nein! Nyet! Although the world’s best-known operas tend to be in Romance languages, people have been singing opera in our mother tongue since opera’s birth in the 1600s. English was good enough for 17th-century English composer
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Henry Purcell (“Dido and Aeneas”), and it’s good enough for Jennifer Higdon today (the composer of the American opera “Cold Mountain”). As for new opera, American composers outstrip their European counterparts in terms of volume and popularity. Renowned poets such as Robert Pinsky and playwrights like Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage (“Sweat”) have dabbled in libretto writing. This year’s much-anticipated opera “Marnie” (based on the Winston Graham novel, which also inspired the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film with Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren) will be sung in English at the Met. And anyway, even if you do find yourself at “La Bohème” or “Don Giovanni,” it’s standard practice at the Met to have English supertitles projected on the back of the seat in front of you.
IT’S WAY TOO EXPENSIVE Yes, orchestra seats at the Met can make Broadway seem like a bargain. If you’re
PHOTO: LINCOLN CENTER, COURTESY LINCOLN CENTER
By David Cote
Ready to take the plunge and revel in those high notes? Here’s a look at what’s happening this month at the Metropolitan Opera House: AIDA. Giuseppe Verdi’s
grand opera is about Aida, a captured Ethiopian princess, and the Egyptian military commander who struggles between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt.
PHOTOS: ISABEL LEONARD AND CHRISTOPHER MALTMAN, VINCENT PETERS/MET OPERA; SCENE FROM “AIDA,” MARTY SOHL/MET OPERA
LA BOHÈME. Giacomo
Puccini’s masterpiece tells the story of a tragic love affair between a poor poet and a seamstress in 19th-century Paris.
on a budget and willing to take a risk, try rush tickets, only $25 and offered daily on the Met website. Some of the tickets are in prime locations, and they can be yours on a first-come, first-served basis for all performances. Other than that, if you’re only there for the great music (or have a handy set of binoculars), you can purchase Family Circle and Balcony seats for some operas for less than $100 a ticket.
THE CA T I ALL FAT EUROPEANS
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This is probably the, ahem, biggest misconception of all, that opera stars are plus-size behemoths in ridiculous robes and horned helmets. Yes, legendary diva Maria Callas struggled with her weight, and American soprano Deborah Voigt didn’t hide the fact that she underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2004. But the truth is, opera sees itself as a showbiz industry in the same universe as pop and Broadway musicals, and that means looks matter. Singers are often cast to fit the role, and American training programs are turning out younger, fitter singers—who can even act! (A rarity in the “park and bark” standard of many performances.) Of course, a great voice trumps any dress size. Still, the talent pool hasn’t been this ethnically diverse and goodlooking in a long time. American mezzosoprano Isabel Leonard and soprano Julia Bullock are magazine-cover gorgeous, and
LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST. Puccini’s love story, set in the Wild West, is about a gun-toting heroine and the outlaw she falls for. MARNIE. A woman
two of the world’s hotterst tenors are Jonas Kaufmann and Juan Diego Flórez. There’s even a blog (“Barihunks”) to track opera’s sexiest baritones.
IT ABOUT I A HA OTHI TO O
I AR A ITH REALIT
True, many of the classics of the genre— Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” and Strauss’ “Salome”—do involve magical creatures and naughty aristocrats, but operas have evolved like the rest of culture over the past century. Just as 19thcentury Western dramatists like Henrik Ibsen explored social realism, opera has started focusing on ordinary folks. American opera over the decades has dramatized suburban discontent (“A Quiet Place”), a civil-rights icon (“X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X”) and the transgender experience (“As One”). So, go on, take the plunge: We bet you’ll be walking out of Lincoln Center saying, “I can’t believe it: I really like opera!”
embezzles from her employers, only to be blackmailed into a loveless marriage. Music by American composer Nico Muhly. SAMSON ET DALILA.
Camille Saint-Saëns’ Old Testament story involves the revolt of the Hebrews, an Adonis-like Samson, the bewitcher Dalila and a bad hair day to trump all bad hair days. TOSCA. Puccini’s great-
est melodrama centers around a political refugee, the artist trying to hide him and the woman in love with the artist. It doesn’t end well for anyone, but then again: It’s opera!
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Shows
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Carnegie Hall The concert venue launches its 2018–2019 season with a gala opening night (Oct. 3), featuring the San Francisco Symphony, led by Michael Tilson Thomas, and superstar vocalists Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald (left). The excitement continues when tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes center stage (Oct. 5), the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique plays Berlioz (Oct. 14 and 15) and The New York Pops orchestra channels its inner Elvis (Oct. 19). The Mariinsky Orchestra closes the month (Oct. 31) with Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” usually associated with Christmas, but not out of place (or tune) on Halloween. Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800.
(Previews begin Oct. 6, opens Nov. 4) The teenage son of an African-American mother and a white father has gone missing in the new drama by Christopher Demos-Brown. Will his parents’ worst fears be realized? Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale star. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE FERRYMAN
(Previews begin Oct. 2, opens Oct. 21) (3 hrs 15 mins) A hit in London’s West End, Jez Butterworth’s comedy drama, which won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Play, is set in rural Northern Ireland in 1981 at harvest time. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. KING KONG
(Previews begin Oct. 5, opens Nov. 8) Beauty tames the beast in the new musical,
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based on the 1932 novel by Merian C. Cooper. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, btw W. 52nd & W. 53rd sts., 212.239.6200. THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
(Previews began Sept. 20, opens Oct. 18) How can a fact-checker (Daniel Radcliffe) find the truth when the nonfiction article by an important author (Bobby Cannavale) he’s working on is mostly made up? Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE PROM
(Previews begin Oct. 23, opens Nov. 15) (2 hrs 15 mins) An Indiana high schooler wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, but can’t. When four far-from-publicity-shy Broadway actors and a press agent hear of her plight, they come to her rescue in the new musical comedy. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
TORCH SONG
(Previews begin Oct. 9, opens Nov. 1) (2 hrs 30 mins) Harvey Fierstein’s comedy drama about a young gay man (Michael Urie), who wants to find happiness with a husband and a child, was first produced in 1982 on Broadway, where it won the Tony Award for Best Play. The Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE WAVERLY GALLERY
(Previews began Sept. 25, opens Oct. 25) Elaine May, Joan Allen, Lucas Hedges and Michael Cera star in Kenneth Lonergan’s memory play about a family in crisis. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
BROADWAY
ALADDIN
(2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with
romance, special effects and the Academy Award-winning songs from the 1992 animated feature. New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. ANASTASIA
(2 hrs 25 mins) In the familyfriendly musical, a mysterious young Russian woman with amnesia travels to 1920s Paris in search of her family and identity. Is she the sole surviving daughter of the slain czar? Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE BAND’S VISIT
(1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) An Egyptian police band is in Israel to give a concert in the 2018 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. BEAUTIFUL–THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL (2 hrs 20 mins)
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Shows The show chronicles 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, a top-of-the-charts sensation. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. BERNHARDT/HAMLET
(Closes Nov. 11) (2 hrs 20 mins) Janet McTeer stars in Theresa Rebeck’s play about famed actress Sarah Bernhardt, who, in 1899, prepares for her most challenging role, that of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. THE BOOK OF MORMON
(2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission to save souls in Africa in the irreverent, 2011 Tony Award-winning musical comedy hit. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. CHICAGO
(2 hrs 30 mins) Two alluring jailbirds attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption in Broadway’s longest-running American musical. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. COME FROM AWAY
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(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. DEAR EVAN HANSEN
(2 hrs 30 mins) In the critically acclaimed musical, Evan, a socially awkward high-school senior, goes from outsider to cool guy when he fabricates emails between himself and a classmate who committed
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Shows suicide. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. FROZEN
(2 hrs 15 mins) Disney’s 2013 Oscar-winning feature, the most successful animated movie of all time, is now a full-length stage work. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. HAMILTON
(2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hip-hop sounds of today in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. 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 play, which can be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening), on two consecutive evenings or separately. Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. HEAD OVER HEELS
(2 hrs 10 mins) Posh meets punk in the new musical romp that rocks to hit songs from The Go-Go’s songbook. Hudson Theatre, 139-141 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 855.801.5876. KINKY BOOTS
(2 hrs 20 mins) Shoes make the man, and the drag queen, in the 2013 Tony Awardwinning musical about acceptance, forgiveness and high heels. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 877.250.2929. THE LION KING
(2 hrs 30 mins) Theatergoers of all ages sing along at the runaway hit stage version of Disney’s beloved animated
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(2 hrs 30 mins) Tina Fey has written the book for the musical, based on her screenplay for the 2004 movie of the same name about teenage rivalry in high school. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. T:4.1875”
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(2 hrs 55 mins) The classic 1956 Lerner & Loewe musical, based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” returns to Broadway, featuring a 29-piece orchestra. Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. THE NAP
(1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) In Richard Bean’s new comedy thriller, a promising young snooker player enters a tournament, where he is encouraged to fix a frame. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Page #1 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200.
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(2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s Print Ad Slug longest-running musical. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
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(Closes Jan. 6) (2 hrs) Everything that could comically go wrong does when a college drama society puts on a 1920s murder mystery.
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Shows Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
(2 hrs 30 mins) The romantic musical comedy is based on the 1990 movie of the same name. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. SCHOOL OF ROCK
(Closes Jan. 20) (2 hrs 30 mins) The kids at a prestigious prep school love it when their substitute teacher turns them into a rock band in the musical hit. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY
(Closes Dec. 15) (2 hrs, no intermission) “The Boss” won a 2018 Special Tony Award for his Broadway debut in a solo acoustic show. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave.. SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
(1 hr 40 mins, no intermission) More than 20 hit songs tell the backstory of the disco diva’s life. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. WAITRESS
(2 hrs 30 mins) Sara Bareilles has written 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. WICKED
(2 hrs 45 mins) A young, green-hued girl is branded the Wicked Witch of the West in the long-running musical. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929.
DANCE+MUSIC
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
(Oct. 17-28) The revered company pirouettes into
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Shows Lincoln Center. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
(Oct. 1-13) International dance companies showcase a wide range of dance styles and traditions. New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.581.1212. JOYCE THEATER
Modern-dance companies from the U.S. and abroad. Sept. 24-Oct. 13: NY Quadrille. Oct. 17-21: Sankofa Danzafro. Oct. 23-25: Pontus Lidberg Dance. Oct. 27-28: Jonah Bokaer Choreography with Charles Renfro. Oct. 30-Nov. 4: Garth Fagan Dance. 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. METROPOLITAN OPERA
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The world-famous opera company presents new productions as well as repertory favorites. Oct. 1, 5, 9, 13 (matinee), 16, 20 (matinee): “Samson et Dalila.” Oct. 2, 6 (matinee), 11, 15, 18: “Aida.” Oct. 3, 6 (evening), 10, 13 (evening): “La Bohème.” Oct. 4, 8, 12, 17, 20 (evening), 23, 27 (matinee): “La Fanciulla del West.” Oct. 19, 22, 27 (evening), 31: “Marnie.” Oct. 25, 29: “Tosca.” Oct. 30: “Carmen.” Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. NEW YORK CITY BALLET
(Sept. 18-Oct. 14) The company’s 2018 fall season includes programs devoted to works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and 21st-century choreographers. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
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New York’s preeminent orchestra. Concerts: Oct. 4-6, 10, 12-13, 16-18, 20, 25-27, 31. David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656.
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Food BarBacon While Chef/owner Peter Sherman prepares to open his second NYC baconary in the heart of bustling Union Square later this year, he continues to sling an elaborate, extensive menu of creative pig-based fare, such as a housecured lamb bacon Reuben (left), a platter of housemade bacon sausages, spicy bacon chili with bourbon cornbread, four artisanal housecured bacons (with a complementing beer flight)—plus, weekend bottomless brunch. 836 Ninth Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 646.362.0622.
BLACK BARN CAFÉ, SHOP & BAR
American. Chef/owner John Doherty spruces up dishes with his own line of jams, jellies, spices and sauces. L & D (daily). 448 W. 16th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.620.0041; 19 E. 26th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.265.5959. MOKBAR
Korean. Ramen, Korean small plates and housemade kimchi are on offer at this noodles-insoup specialist. L & D (daily). Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 646.775.1169; 212 Flatbush Ave., at Bergen St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 347.987.3042. ROUGE TOMATE CHELSEA
American. More than 200 bi-
odynamic, international and certified organic wine bottles complement locally sourced, health-oriented culinary and housemade cocktail offerings, at this modern, colorful and subtly elegant Michelinstarred restaurant. D (M-Sa) 126 W. 18th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.395.3978.
EAST VILLAGE+ LOWER EAST SIDE
KATZ’S DELICATESSEN
Jewish/American. This iconic spot has been serving pas-
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trami, corned beef, knishes, housemade pickles and other classics since 1888, and stays open around the clock F-Su. Tickets are given for purchase and seating; don’t lose them! B, L & D (daily). 205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St., 212.254.2246. PIG AND KHAO
Filipino/Thai. Southeast
Asian-inspired offerings— Hainanese duck; pork head with chili and a whole egg; ground pork with ramen noodles and crispy anchovies—are served in an intimate space from a wife/chef and husband/sous chef duo. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 68 Clinton St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.920.4485. VESELKA
Ukrainian. A late-night East
Village institution since 1954, this 24-hour Ukrainian diner serves up handmade pierogi and renowned borscht, alongside conventional American classics. B, L & D (daily). 144 Second Ave., at E. 9th St., 212.228.9682.
FIDI+TRIBECA+ LOWER MANHATTAN
GRAFFITI EARTH
Contemporary Indian/Persian. In his elegant 20-seat dining room, Chef/owner Jehangir Mehta serves shiitake panna cotta with long pepper squid and garlic coconut soup with
chickpea caviar. D (Tu-Sa). 190 Church St., at Duane St., 212.542.9440. JUNGSIK
Contemporary Korean. French
and Spanish influences shape the cutting-edge cooking techniques of Michelinstarred, Seoul-born Chef Yim Jung Sik. D (M-Sa). 2 Harrison St., at Hudson St., 212.219.0900. RACINES NY
French. Elegant dishes made
with market-fresh ingredients (lamb with fennel, artichoke and black olives with salsa verde) are served in a clean, exposed-brick space with a long, marble-top bar. D (M-Sa). 94 Chambers St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.3400.
FLATIRON+GRAMERCY
COTE
at Daniel Humm’s standout, which was named the greatest restaurant in the world by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Organization in 2017. L (F-Su), D (nightly). 11 Madison Ave., btw E. 23rd & E. 24th sts., 212.889.0905. JUNOON
Contemporary Indian. Expertly
prepared, creative dishes from Executive Chef Akshay Bhardwaj, spiced and cooked in a clay oven, open fire pit or handi (a deep pot), or over a griddle or stone in this expansive, palatial restaurant, which is NYC’s only Indian restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. L & D (daily). 27 W. 24th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.490.2100.
GREENWICH+ WEST VILLAGE
JOHN’S OF BLEECKER STREET
Korean Steak House. A wide array of prime and specialty cuts are served as part of a daily rotating “butcher’s feast,” alongside housemade stews, at this Korean steak house boasting a 2018 Michelin star less than one year after opening. D (M-Sa). 16 W. 22nd St., btw Broadway & Fifth Ave., 212.401.7986.
Pizza. This no-frills, no-slices institution has been serving brick-oven pizza to New Yorkers since 1929. High ceilings, wooden booths and lines typically out the door characterize the walk-in-only experience. L & D (daily). 278 Bleecker St., at Jones St., 212.243.1680.
ELEVEN MADISON PARK
Thai. A tucked-away bar
American. Seasonal, refined dishes on a customizable tasting menu are on offer
KIIN THAI
serving housemade cocktails complements this simple, homey restaurant serving
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Thai specialties like pandan wings with honey chili sauce. L & D (daily). 36 E. 8th St., btw Greene St. & University Pl., 212.529.2363. KUBEH
Middle Eastern. Specialties
include Syrian codfish kubeh in tomato, fennel and arak soup, and beef kubeh in beet broth. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). 464 Sixth Ave., at W. 11th St., 646.448.6688.
HARLEM
RED ROOSTER HARLEM
American. Ethiopian-
born Chef/owner Marcus Samuelsson’s neighborhood spot is named after the famed Harlem speakeasy. Refined, local comfort-food dishes include coconut rice with lentils and papaya, and blackened catfish with fried pickles. L (MF), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., 212.792.9001.
MINTON’S
American. A tribute to
Minton’s Playhouse—a jazz hotbed and former inhabitant of the space, opened by Henry Minton in 1938—serves Southern Revival plates in a lounge-lizard atmosphere while live jazz plays regularly. L (Su), D (nightly). 206 W. 118th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. & Saint Nicholas Ave., 212.243.2222.
star menu that uses wild and farmed ingredients from upstate New York, with specialties such as sablefish and salt-and-ash-baked beetroot. B & L (M-F), D (nightly). Grand Central Terminal, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Vanderbilt aves., 646.568.4018.
nyc.com for hours and vendors. Urbanspace Vanderbilt, E. 45th St. & Vanderbilt Ave., northeast corner, 646.747.0810; Urbanspace 570, 570 Lexington Ave., at E. 51st St., 917.546.0102; Urbanspace Garment District, Broadway, btw W. 39th & W. 41st sts. No phone.
HOOTERS
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
Contemporary American.
presented plates of sushi, sashimi and other varieties of fish are on offer at Harlem’s only Michelin-star restaurant. D (Tu-Su). 381 Lenox Ave., at W. 129th St., 646.706.0555.
Comfort food (chicken wings, ribs, burgers) in a bi-level, wood-paneled space with plentiful TVs, across from Madison Square Garden, in the pub-grub brand’s original and only Manhattan location. L & D (daily). 155 W. 33rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.695.9580.
MURRAY HILL+ MIDTOWN EAST+WEST
Various. These busy food halls
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Japanese. Beautifully
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IL GATTOPARDO
Italian. Southern Italian
fare—pan-seared veal loin scented with wild fennel pollen from Felitto—on a menu offering rotating housemade pasta specials and more than 10 dessert items, including house-baked pastries. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 13-15 W. 54th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.246.0412. MORRELL WINE BAR & CAFE
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Food complement country or classic charcuterie, and crab and avocado salad. L (daily), D (MSa). 1 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.262.7700. ROCK CENTER CAFÉ
American. Tall-window views
of the Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink—which opens for the season Oct. 8—set the scene for a menu offering a specialty burger blended in-house with chuck and Black Angus short ribs. B, L & D (daily). 20 W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7620.
SOHO+LITTLE ITALY+ NOLITA+CHINATOWN
THE BARI Contemporary Japanese/Korean. This sprawl-
taurant, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra, specializes in authentic Neapolitan cuisine. L & D (daily). 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491. RUSSIAN SAMOVAR
Russian. Inside a charming
banquette-lined main room hosting regular live piano music during dinner service, this hideaway offers diners traditional comfort food (e.g., borscht with sour cream, pelmeni) and a collection of flavored vodkas. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 256 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.757.0168. SUSHI SEKI
ing, bright fusion restaurant offers varying types of platters of raw fish alongside hearty Korean meat dishes, on a very lengthy menu. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). 417 Lafayette St., btw E. 4th & E. 8th sts., 646.869.0383.
Japanese. More than 20 cuts
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Pizza. One of the most cov-
eted slices in New York City is the crispy and spicy pepperoni slice, a crowd favorite that draws huge lines out the door of this snug, brickwalled pizza cove that stays open until 4 am on weekend nights. L & D (daily). 27 Prince St., btw Elizabeth & Mott sts., 212.966.4100. RAMEN LAB
Japanese. This walk-in-only,
fast-casual counter serves authentic Japanese ramen— made with Sun Noodle noodles in rotating broths formulated by guest chefs from regions of Japan and the U.S.—to up to 10 diners at a time in standing-room-only digs. D (Tu-Sa). 70 Kenmare St., btw Mott & Mulberry sts., 646.613.7522.
THEATER DISTRICT+ HELL’S KITCHEN
PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Italian. Open since 1944, this friendly family-run res-
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of raw fish—at the bar as part of a mini or full omakase, or during dinner service, at this Theater District staple. D (MSa). 365 W. 46th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.262.8880; and two other NYC locations.
Lunch: 12 – 2:30pm | Dinner: 5:30 – 10:30pm
CIBO E VINO
Northern Italian. Chef Zivko
Radojcic curates a menu of Mediterranean-inspired Italian specialties, such as housemade wild mushroom tortellini with truffle emulsion and snap peas, inside a homey, wood-paneled room with high ceilings and windows facing exposed-brick walls. Brunch & D (daily). 2418 Broadway, at W. 89th St., 212.362.0096.
1185 Avenue of the Americas. Enter at 46th St. btw 6th & 7th aves | 212.575.2525 | www.utsavny.com This bi-level restaurant in the heart of Times Square, offers an inventive Indian menu, a cozy lounge and lovely outdoor seating.
FLEX MUSSELS
Seafood. Fresh mussels are
served in a wide variety of broths, including Thai with curry coconut, lemongrass, coriander, lime, garlic and ginger, or more classic wine options like white wine and garlic. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 174 E. 82nd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.717.7772; 154 W. 13th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.229.0222. MARLOW BISTRO
Mediterranean. Squid-ink
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an off broadway hit since 1944!
Owned and operated by the Scognamillo Family from the landmark restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra
cavatelli and octopus with French beans are specialties in this brick-walled space. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa & Su). 1018 Amsterdam Ave., at W. 110th St., 212.662.9020. SUSHI OF GARI
Japanese. Chef Masatoshi
PATSY
“Gari” Sugio artfully arranges assorted sashimi and exquisite sushi. D (Tu-Su). 402 E. 78th St., at First Ave., 212.517.5340; and two other NYC locations.
THE BOROUGHS
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Greek. This no-frills, no-men-
Our only location is 236 W. 56th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue
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us, cash-only veteran of Astoria’s long-tenured Greek community is across the street from Bohemian Beer Garden and offers fresh fish in homey digs or on an outdoor patio, and finishes all meals with free housemade dessert. 24-02 31st St., at 24th Ave., Astoria, Queens, 718.932.1510. ENOTECA MARIA
Italian. A daily rotation of
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international female chefs, the “Nonnas,” ensure a daily rotating housemade menu of variety and authenticity, at this cash-only, renowned NYC destination. L & D (ThSu). 27 Hyatt St., at Stuyvesant Pl., St. George, Staten Island, 718.447.2777. JOHNNY’S REEF
Seafood. This cash-only, coun-
ter-service spot overlooking Long Island Sound at the tip of City Island has been serving deep-fried freshly caught seafood since 1950. L & D (daily). 2 City Island Ave., at Belden St., Bronx, 718.855.2086. OXOMOCO
Contemporary Mexican.
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Specialty tacos are made with homemade tortillas and served in a comfortable, white, airy space with plentiful natural light, high ceilings, live ivy and a bright and spacious backyard. D (Tu-Su). 128 Greenpoint Ave., btw Franklin St. & Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 646.688.4180.
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Shop Apiterra Honey In this era of organic, all-natural, non-GMO, vegetarian superfoods, this Brooklyn-foundedand-based brand is buzzing. Pure, raw honey is poured in small batches with only sun-dried fruits and spices (never sugar) added. Flavors— each made with three or fewer ingredients— include Detox Matcha, Energy Acai & Blueberry and four others. Available at Whole Foods, Brooklyn Fare in West Village, Westerly Natural Market, Sahadi’s in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, and online. apiterrahoney.com.
ANYA HINDMARCH
Carrying both classic and whimsical designs, the London-based designer’s store stocks leather handbags, cosmetic cases, journals, scarves and other accessories. 795 Madison Ave., btw E. 67th & E. 68th sts., 646.852.6233. BAGGU
A line of reusable shopping bags in a variety of shades, prints and patterns, including neon and stripes. 242 Wythe Ave., No. 4, at N. 3rd St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 800.605.0759. FILSON NYC
Seattle-based brand Filson’s New York outpost offers sturdy bags, iconic coats, apparel for men and women, accessories and other goods. 40 Great Jones St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.457.3121.
APPAREL FIVESTORY
This luxury boutique features high-end apparel, accessories and jewelry pieces from such designers as Cushnie et Ochs, Balmain and Thakoon. 18 E. 69th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.1338. GROWN & SEWN
Straight and skinny-fit khakis for men anchor the collec-
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tion that also includes bags, belts, boots and T-shirts. 116 Franklin St., btw Church St. & W. Broadway, 917.686.2964. NEW YORK VINTAGE
High-end designer vintage in good condition from such labels as Yves Saint-Laurent and Chanel. 117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.647.1107. 20 PEACOCKS
The men’s shopping destination mixes shirts from the store’s own multicolored Peacock Tales label with those of esteemed Italian designers. Custom shirts available. 99 Madison Ave., at E. 29th St., 718.674.5873.
BOOKS
BOOK CULTURE
This independent bookseller carries literature, poetry, nonfiction and children’s books and hosts in-store events. 536 W. 112th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.865.1588; 2915 Broadway, btw W. 114th & W. 115th sts., 646.403.3000; 450 Columbus Ave., btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts., 212.595.1962. BOOKMARC
Designer Marc Jacobs fills blond wood shelves with fashion books, novels, art supplies, journals, totes and tech accessories. 400 Bleecker St., at W. 11th St., 212.620.4021.
BOOKS OF WONDER
Bibliophiles of every age head to this children’s literature haven to browse its stock of rare collectors’ editions and childhood classics. 18 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.989.3270; 217 W. 84th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.989.1804. DASHWOOD BOOKS
Books on contemporary photography from independent, international art publishers. 33 Bond St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.387.8520. 192 BOOKS
A bright and orderly shop carrying books of many genres, including rare and out of print, hosts group readings, discussions, signings and art exhibitions. 192 10th Ave., btw W. 21st & W. 22nd sts., 212.255.4022.
DEPT. STORES+ CENTERS
BARNEYS NEW YORK
Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers, such as Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Ogle and Fendi. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900 ; and three other NYC locations. BERGDORF GOODMAN
Women can find designer labels, accessories and cosmetics in this iconic New York
department store. The John Barrett hair salon is located in the store, and the men’s store is directly across the street. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. BLOOMINGDALE’S
A fashion hub carrying designer clothing, jewelry, accessories and more. 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000; and two other NYC locations. BROOKFIELD PLACE
The shopping center brings high-end apparel and accessories brands for men, women and kids, along with bookstores, beauty shops and dining options. 230 Vesey St., btw West & Liberty sts., 212.978.1698. CENTURY 21
Deep discounts on designer apparel for men, women and children, cosmetics, shoes and housewares. 22 Cortlandt St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.9092; and three other NYC locations. LORD & TAYLOR
Contemporary and classic clothing and accessories from over 400 designer brands can be found at the oldest specialty store in the U.S., which will be closing this location in early 2019. 424 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344.
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ACCESSORIES+ FOOTWEAR
Shop MACY’S HERALD SQUARE
The department store spans a full city block with clothing, accessories and home decor, plus cosmetics and fragrances. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
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A luxury department store carrying designer apparel, accessories and home decor, plus cosmetics and fragrances. 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000. THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE
This high-end retail and dining complex features more than 40 stores and the world-class Restaurant and Bar Collection. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300.
SPORTING GOODS
MODELL’S
Athletic apparel and equipment for men, women and children. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.764.7030; and several other NYC locations. NBA STORE
Team jerseys, basketballs and footwear fill this arena-style sports emporium of National Basketball Association merchandise. 545 Fifth Ave., at 45th St., 212.457.3120.
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TIFFANY & CO.
The world-famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, sterling flatware, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all of which come wrapped in signature robin’s-egg blue boxes. 727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000; and two other NYC locations.
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Fine jewelry from famous designers fill this established jewelry shop. 485 Park Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 800.622.3537.
This historic spot in Lower Manhattan offers a riverside marketplace with more than 20 retailers and the Seaport Museum shops. Pier 17, Fulton & South sts., 646.822.7672.
This shopping center features a stellar lineup of more than 100 stores, including John Varvatos, Breitling, Montblanc, Apple, Kit & Ace and Roberto Coin. 185 Greenwich St., btw Vesey & Barclay sts., 212.284.9982.
HOURS: MON - SAT: 9AM - 8PM | SUN: 9AM - 6PM
MAURICE BADLER FINE JEWELRY
The French luxury design house offers equisite jewelry, tableware, objets d’art, antiques and diamonds. 767 Fifth Ave., at 59th St., 212.457.3202; and one other NYC location. FRED LEIGHTON
Estate jewelry from the 18th to 20th centuries is aglitter with opals, diamonds, sapphires, moonstones and emeralds. 773 Madison Ave., at E. 66th St., 212.288.1872.
PARAGON SPORTING GOODS
This only-in-New-York sports mecca carries equipment and clothing from major brands, including Timberland and Patagonia. 867 Broadway, at E. 18th St., 212.255.8889. TENT & TRAILS
The 6,000-square-foot outdoor-gear store boasts hightech specialty clothing and durable footwear, in addition to tents, lanterns, sleeping bags and more. 21 Park Pl., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.1760. UPPER 90 SOCCER QUEENS
This soccer emporium with outposts in three boroughs offers players and fans customizable club and country jerseys, cleats and a wide variety of equipment. 34-23 38th St., btw 34th & 35th aves., Astoria, Queens, 646.416.9821; and two other NYC locations.
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Art Fine Art & Antiques Show (Oct. 26-29) The fair, under the auspices of the Art and Antique Dealers League of America (AADLA), features two dozen galleries and dealers in old master drawings, 18th-century English furniture, School of Paris paintings, books, jewelry and more. Ceramics specialist Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge will show a set of 12 Piero Fornasetti malachite plates (left), each decorated in gold with a table accessory. Wallace Hall, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 980 Park Ave., at E. 84th St., aadlafair.com.
An extensive collection of contemporary and vintage photography, with an emphasis on artists who push conventional boundaries. Thru Oct. 27: “Aspen Mays,” new images and photograms. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 980 Madison Ave., btw E. 76th & E. 77th sts., 212.249.6100. LISSON GALLERY
The international contemporary art gallery, with locations in London and New York, represents minimal and conceptual artists, such as Sol LeWitt and Richard Long, and British sculptors, such as Anish Kapoor and Richard Deacon. Thru Oct. 27 at W. 24th St.: “Carmen Herrera: Estructuras.” Thru Oct. 27 on 10th Ave.: “Hugh Hayden: Border States.” Both locations: Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 504 W. 24th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.505.6431; 138 10th Ave., btw W. 18th & W. 19th sts., 212.505.6431. LMAK GALLERY
Contemporary works in all mediums, including drawings, painting, photography, video/film and sculpture, by artists from around the world. Thru Oct. 21: “Liz Collins: Conduition.” Open W-Su 11 am-6 pm. 298 Grand St., btw Allen & Eldridge sts., 212.255.9707.
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NOHRA HAIME GALLERY
International contemporary artists active in painting, sculpture, photography, conceptual art and multimedia installation. Oct. 10-Nov. 10: “Sophia Vari: Forms and Colors Continued/Color and Scale.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 500 W. 21st St., at 10th Ave., 212.888.3550. OWEN JAMES GALLERY
Global contemporary art, with a focus on emerging and midcareer artists from the United States, Europe and Asia. Thru Oct. 13: “David Sandlin: Age of Enlightenment.” Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 59 Wooster St., 2nd fl., btw Broome & Spring sts., 718.395.4874.
ART MUSEUMS
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
The museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibits feature works created by self-taught American artists dating from the 18th century to today. Open Tu-Th, Sa 11:30 am-7 pm, F noon-7:30 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Free. 2 Lincoln Sq., Columbus Ave., at W. 66th St., 212.595.9533. BROOKLYN MUSEUM
Ancient Egyptian and contemporary American art, among other specialties, are housed in a 560,000-squarefoot Beaux Arts building.
Open W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-10 pm. 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN DESIGN MUSEUM
Located in the former residence of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, this Upper East Side museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design. Open M-F, Su 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-9 pm. 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. THE FRICK COLLECTION
One of the world’s most magnificent collections of old-master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts fills the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, a limestone mansion built between 1912 and 1914. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. Children under 10 are not admitted. 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.288.0700. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structure is the repository for a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Open M-W, F & Su 10 am-5:45 pm, Sa 10 am-7:45
pm. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. ICP MUSEUM
Temporary exhibitions at the International Center of Photography examine the past, present and future of photography and the role photography plays in society. Open Tu-W, F-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 250 Bowery, btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.857.0000. THE JEWISH MUSEUM
Archaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, paintings, photographs, works on paper and art exhibitions explore Jewish diversity and culture. Open Su-Tu, F-Sa 11 am-5:45 pm, Th 11 am-8 pm. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Greek and Roman galleries; vast fashion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and renowned collections of American, European and Far Eastern fine and decorative art fill this encyclopedic museum. Open Su-Th 10 am-5:30 pm, F-Sa 10 am-9 pm. Full-price admission includes admission to The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Cloisters and The Met Breuer for three consecutive days. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710.
PHOTO PIERO FORNASETTI STOVIGLIE MALACHITE PLATES, 1950S 1960S, COURTESY EARLE D. VANDEKAR OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE
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Art THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Formerly the private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan, the facility is now a research library and museum containing rare and priceless 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 am-6 pm. 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN
A center for the display and promotion of innovative arts and crafts. Open Tu-W, F-Su 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
One of the world’s greatest repositories of late-19th-, 20thand 21st-century works of art also contains a sculpture garden and an extensive film collection. Open M-Th, Sa-Su 10:30 am-5:30 pm, F 10:30 am-8 pm. 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK
The elegant townhouse museum is dedicated to 20th-century German and Austrian fine and decorative art and design. Open Th-M 11 am-6 pm. 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. NEW MUSEUM
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Contemporary cutting-edge art by American and international artists. Open Tu-W, F-Su 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Indoor galleries and outdoor spaces are devoted to temporary exhibitions and a renowned permanent collection of American art. 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.
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Scene Union Pool This multipurpose drinkery and music venue’s slogan is “dive in,” and while there isn’t a pool, there’s plenty to do until the lights come on at 4 am. A long and winding wooden barroom has bar stools and couches upon entry, but lines out the door are for the venue’s colorful, summer-themed, outdoor back patio, with plentiful benches, a separate bar and the always busy El Diablo Tacos food truck; Or for live bands performing almost nightly, downstairs in the music hall or outside on the patio stage. 484 Union Ave., at Meeker Ave., Williamsburg,
Brooklyn, 718.609.0484.
ANGEL’S SHARE
Enter this intimate drinks parlor through the side door of an upstairs restaurant. The sleek venue doesn’t allow standing room or parties larger than four, and has ceilings painted with biblical characters. 8 Stuyvesant St., 2nd fl., btw Third Ave. & E. 9th St., 212.777.5415. BROOKLYN KURA
NYC’s first sake brewery brews, barrels, bottles and pours craft sake from the tap in a brand-new taproom with a brief but pairing-oriented food menu, open F-Su. Industry City, 68 34th St., btw Second & Third Aves., Sunset Park, Brooklyn, 347.766.1601. FINBACK BREWERY
In a space with lofty ceilings, communal picnic tables and a marble-top bar, food delivery from local businesses is encouraged, as are small tasting pours for guests to sample signature and specialty brews from this local craft heavyweight. 78-01 77th Ave., at 78th St., Glendale, Queens, 718.628.8600. HOLIDAY COCKTAIL LOUNGE
This dimly lit, subterranean cocktail bar in the heart of St. Marks Place is a swanky lounge with divey vibes, a
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horseshoe-shaped bar and menu of upscale pub fare, in a space that once housed a Prohibition-era drinkery. 75 St. Marks Pl., btw First & Second aves., 212.777.9637. KEUKA KAFE: A WINE BAR
NYC’s only Finger Lakes-based wine bar offers more than 50 wines by the glass, makes housemade sangria with soju and offers free wine tastings with food pairings every first Monday of the month. 112-04 Queens Blvd., at 75th Rd., Forest Hills, Queens, 718.880.1478.
specialty cocktails until 3 am nightly, in Kips Bay, a short walk from E. 35th St. & FDR Dr., a major NYC ferry station hub. 360 Third Ave., btw E. 26th & E. 27th sts., 917.261.7441.
COMEDY CLUBS
THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB
Top stand-up comedians from Sirius XM Radio, Comedy Central and more perform several shows nightly at this Times Square venue. 318 W. 53rd St., at Eighth Ave., 212.757.2323.
RUDY’S BAR & GRILL
COMEDY CELLAR
This Hell’s Kitchen staple has been serving NYC since the end of Prohibition, and indulges guests in a free grilled hot dog per drink order. 627 Ninth Ave., btw W. 44th & W. 45th sts., 646.707.0890.
The Greenwich Village spot is known for unexpected appearances from such famous comedians as Chris Rock, Colin Quinn, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle. Several shows nightly. 117 MacDougal St., btw W. 3rd St. & Minetta Ln., 212.254.3480.
THE SEVILLE
Suede sofas and leather bar stools offer seating in a sleek setting for live jazz music during the week and weekend DJs, at this Midtown cocktail bar and lounge with a steamy atmosphere. 22 E. 29th St., at Madison Ave., 212.226.2833.
COMIC STRIP LIVE
STAY GOLD
Stand-up and open-mic nights rule at this popular venue, where an 18-year-old Eddie Murphy started out. Shows nightly. 1568 Second Ave., btw E. 81st & E. 82nd sts., 212.861.9386. E9
A lilac marble-top bar, a spacious outdoor garden and cozy, vintage sofa seating offer up to 40 guests ample space to enjoy handcrafted
Situated beneath a brick-oven pizzeria and restaurant that also feeds patrons of the
TRIBECA COMEDY LOUNGE
comedy lounge, this casually elegant, brick-walled and candlelit room showcases a range of famous stand-up comedians. 22 Warren St., btw Broadway & Church St., 646.504.5653.
DANCE CLUBS+RAVES
AVANT GARDNER
This tri-level, 80,000-squarefoot, day-and-night, 6,200person-capacity venue consists of a warehouse-style, climate-controlled indoor space with high ceilings, sofas, chandeliers and a stateof-the-art sound system, an outdoor space with towering palm trees and a roof deck offering views of the Empire State Building, and an indoor space with hand-carved, wood-paneled walls and 15-foot ceilings. 140 Stewart Ave., btw Meserole & Randolph sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, avant-gardner.com. No phone. BLACK FLAMINGO
This supervenue opens at noon daily, serving a full menu of authentic Tex-Mex fare that includes tacos of seared mofongo or vegan sausage marinated in tofu. A weekday happy hour from 6 to 8 pm offers $4 tacos, beer and champagne, and a full-service specialty cocktail bar drives the energy that turns this restaurant into a bumping nightclub,
PHOTO: UNION POOL BACKYARD TACO TRUCK, COURTESY UNION POOL
BARS+LOUNGES+ BREWHOUSES
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open Th-Sa until 4 am. 168 Borinquen Pl., btw Keap & S. 2nd sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.387.3337. CIELO
Revelers groove to tunes spun by a rotating roster of international DJs at this Meatpacking District hot spot. 18 Little W. 12th St., btw Ninth Ave. & Washington St., 212.645.5700. HOME SWEET HOME
Nightly DJs keep an eclectic crowd flocking to this subterranean bar with a disco ball. 131 Chrystie St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.226.5708. 1 OAK
The name of this mega-club is an acronym for “one of a kind.” Patrons sit, dance and frolic under a ceiling made of raw oak slats, while an outdoor lounge accommodates smokers. 453 W. 17th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.242.1111. OUTPUT
A suggested dress code of “Brooklyn is the New Black” and prohibited use of photography and recording devices set the tone for this Brooklyn deep-house and techno club. 74 Wythe Ave., btw N. 11th & N. 12th sts., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 212.555.1212.
JAZZ+BLUES CLUBS
BIRDLAND THEATER
The new, 100-seat performance space below Birdland Jazz Club offers a varied entertainment program, including cabaret, jazz, dance, burlesque, comedy and performances by Broadway stars and limited-run Off-Broadway productions. 315 W. 44th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.3080. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE
Nightly live jazz and jam sessions make this Uptown venue swing, and Mediterranean dishes keep fans satiated. 2485 Broadway, at W. 92nd St., 212.769.6969.
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Sleek furnishings, low lighting and talented performers define this intimate club that also boasts a stunning stage backdrop: the glittering Manhattan skyline. Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Cir., Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.258.9595.
IRVING PLAZA
This 1,025-capacity, rock-music venue frequently hosts intimate and off-the-cuff performances by major artists, the likes of which have included The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Eminem. 17 Irving Pl., btw E. 15th & E. 16th sts., 212.777.6800.
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Fast approaching its 100th birthday (it was established in 1919), this dive bar by day and club by night swings to live jazz and blues. 55 Christopher St., btw Sixth Ave. & Seventh Ave. So., 212.929.9883.
The entertainment and sporting venue hosts concerts and live events in The Hulu Theater at MSG and in its arena, which is home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, who begin their home-game seasons this month. Check team websites for schedules and tickets. Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 212.477.4155.
SHOWMANS
Jiving since 1942, everyone from Lionel Hampton to Grady Tate has performed at this old-school Harlem jazz emporium. 375 W. 125th St., btw St. Nicholas & Morningside aves., 212.864.8941.
POP+ROCK VENUES
BARCLAYS CENTER
Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena hosts regular live music events by major commercial performers and is home to the New York Islanders and Brooklyn Nets, who begin their home-game seasons this month. Check team websites for schedules and tickets. 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. BOWERY BALLROOM
Host to indie and alternative bands and frequent solo acoustic performing artists, this 575-capacity Beaux Arts theater has a subterranean bar and is known for its acoustics. 6 Delancey St., at Bowery, 212.533.2111. GRAMERCY THEATER
This intimate concert venue, a former movie house and Off-Broadway theater, offers general-admission standing room and seating for up to 500 total guests. 127 E. 23rd St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.614.6932.
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The largest standing-room music hall in the Midtown area welcomes a mix of musicians and has a rooftop smoking deck. 610 W. 56th St., btw 11th & 12th aves., 212.582.6600.
SPORTS: PLAY
CHELSEA PIERS
This multisport, 30-acre waterfront facility features two indoor ice-skating rinks, an indoor swimming pool, a golf driving range, weight-training room, track, batting cages, the largest rock climbing wall in the Northeast U.S. and a full-service spa. W. 23rd St., at the Hudson River, 212.336.6666. CITY ICE PAVILION
NYC’s only rooftop ice-skating venue features an enclosed NHL-size rink. The New York Rangers-sponsored facility offers competitive ice hockey league play, open ice hockey sessions, skate rentals, skating sessions and lessons all year long. 47-32 32nd Pl., at Van Dam St., Long Island City, Queens, 718.706.6667. FAT CAT
Multiple live nightly jazz bands energize this under-
Scene
ground pool hall nightly, which also offers table tennis, foosball, shuffleboard and board games until 5 am. 75 Christopher St., btw Seventh Ave. So. & Bleecker St., 212.675.6056. SPIN NEW YORK
This 13,000-square-foot table tennis club, owned in part by ping-pong aficionado Susan Sarandon, features a lounge, pro shop and bar, plus a full food menu and private trainers for players of all levels. 48 E. 23rd St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.982.8802.
SPORTS: WATCH
NEW YORK CITY FC
Captain David Villa leads the fourth-year Major League Soccer club in its 2018 home matches at Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., at River Ave., Bronx, 855.776.9232. NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants, Super Bowl champions in 2007 and 2012, play two of their 2018 home games this month, including a matchup with their archrival, the reigning Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles. Oct. 11: Philadalphia Eagles. Oct. 28: Washington Redskins. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 800.745.3000. NEW YORK JETS
New York’s Men in Green tackle the opposition on their home turf during the 2018 pro-football season, including three straight home games this month. Oct. 7: Denver Broncos. Oct. 14: Indianapolis Colts. Oct. 21: Minnesota Vikings. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 800.745.3000. NEW YORK RED BULLS
The two-time Major League Soccer Supporters Shield champions take on the 2018 competition at their state-ofthe-art arena. Red Bull Arena, at Cape May St. & Frank E. Rodgers Blvd., Harrison, N ew Jersey, 877.727.6223.
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Born in a bedroom of the family home in 1840, Gertrude Tredwell was the youngest of the Tredwell family’s eight children. She died at the age of 93, the last member of the family to occupy the house. Today, people say that doors slam, floorboards creak and voices (like Gertrude’s) call out on the Candlelight Ghost Tour at this former residence, now a museum. Do you have the courage to take the tour? 29 E. 4th St., btw Lafayette St. & the Bowery, 212.777.1089.
Guests travel in comfort on these passenger trains, stopping at stations throughout the country. Refreshments available on board. For more information, call Penn Station, Eighth Ave., 800.872.7245. CITI BIKE
Bikes available for rent for 30-minute intervals from various docking stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey and Queens. $3 for one ride (up to 30 minutes), $12 for 24-Hour Access Pass. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic landmark. For schedules and prices, visit mta.info/mnr. E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD
This rail service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week takes visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For pricing and schedules, go to mta.info/lirr or call 511 and say “LIRR” at any time. ETRO
ORTH RAILROA
This railroad travels to 120 stations throughout seven
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counties in New York State. 212.532.4900. NJ TRANSIT
NJ Transit is your ride to Newark Liberty International Airport, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, the Jersey Shore and more! Buy your tickets in advance with NJ TRANSIT’s Mobile App. 973.275.5555. 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, Miami and other destinations. Eighth Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.630.6401. ORT AUTHORIT BU TERMINAL
The nation’s largest bus terminal serves approximately 200,000 passengers from across the nation on a typical weekday. 625 Eighth Ave., from W. 40th to W. 42nd sts., 800.221.9903.
TOURS
available both by foot and by subway. Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the scheduled visit. For more information, call 212.669.8159.
ers. Tours take place twice a week on Tu (6:30 pm) and Sa (10 am) thru Oct. 31. No need to make a reservation. 91 Gansevoort St., at Washington St., 212.500.6035.
CENTRAL PARK TOURS
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALL ACCE TOUR
Engaging walking, pedicab and bike tours of Manhattan’s largest urban park, including Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Great Meadow. Rentals available. Times/prices vary. Btw 59th St. & 110th St. btw Fifth Ave. & Central Park W., 718.419.3222. CIT RU
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City Running Tours offers personalized and group running tours tailored to the needs of both tourists and natives. Check website for information, or call 877.415.0058, ext. 11. cityrunning tours.com. CIT I HT EEI OR CRUI E
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Explore Manhattan and Brooklyn on all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruises, with a minimum of four locations. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599
BIG APPLE GREETER
HI H LI E TOUR
Local, multilingual volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of New York City when they lead two-to-four-hour jaunts through the city’s neighborhoods. Excursions, free, are
Enjoy a free tour of this fascinating elevated park, once the site of the New York Central Railroad and now filled with artworks and wild and preserved trees and flow-
This tour takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes 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. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008. ETRO
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This tour company offers a wide variety of tours around the city, including all-day private tours, half-day vehicle tours, a Gangster and Crime Tour, Greenwich Village, Lower East Side and Chinatown Food Tours and others. 516.652.4527. THE E OR BEER A BRE ER TOUR
These beer-lover tours include The Signature Tour, a 4.5-hour tour in a luxury van, where you will visit four breweries, drink a wide variety of local craft beers, learn how beer is made and more. The Express Tour is a three-stop, three-hour tour which begins at McSorley’s Old Ale House
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Explore and also includes transportation and snacks. 265 Bowery, btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 646.552.4718. SPIRIT CRUISES
The Manhattan skyline is on the menu, along with dancing, entertainment and fine and casual dining. The all-glass “Bateaux New York” is known for its gourmet elegance and live jazz; “Spirit of New York Cruises” is a hip floating bistro with a disco and live show. Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, at W. 21st St. & the West Side Hwy., 866.483.3866; Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club, 1500 Harbor Blvd., btw Park Ave. & 19th St., Weehawken, NJ. STATUE CRUISES
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Ferries carry visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum daily, with National Park Service rangers on board to regale passengers with their expert knowledge. Daily departure times from Battery Park. 201.604.2800. URBAN OYSTERS NYC WALKING TOURS
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Visitors can explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard or sample Williamsburg’s finest beer and food on the Brewed in Brooklyn walking tour, while learning about the importance of historical preservation and sustainability. For more information, call 347.618.8687. WOOLWORTH BUILDING
Designed by architect Cass Gilbert between 1910 and 1912 as Frank W. Woolworth’s NYC headquarters, the landmarked Woolworth Building was once the tallest building in the world. Long closed to the the public, tours of the magnificent vintage lobby are now available. Custom tours and private group photographer tours are also available. The Wooly Public restaurant is on the ground floor. 233 Broadway, btw Park Pl. & Barclay St., 203.966.9663.
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Sights Harry Potter Forever Twenty-one years after the first Harry Potter book was published, the boy wizard is still the man of the hour. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (p. 20), winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play, is the toast of Broadway. And now the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library (p. 37) has conjured up “Harry Potter: The History of Magic,” an exhibition opening Oct. 5. Muggles can expect magical objects from the past, illustrations (left) and original material from HP author J.K. Rowling’s archives.
The discount pass provides access to six major attractions at a saving of 42 percent off regular admissions. Passes are sold online or at participating attractions and are good for nine days from the first day of use. citypass.com.
ATTRACTIONS
BRONX ZOO
The largest urban zoo in the United States provides natural habitats and environments for its 4,000 species, including snow leopards, lemurs and Western lowland gorillas. Open M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5:30 pm. 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.220.1500. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Wraparound views of New York City from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. Open daily 8 am-2 am (last elevator ascends at 1:15 am). Every day, 100 visitors who book in advance can see the sun rise from the 86th-floor observatory. 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. THE HIGH LINE
The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers views of the Manhattan skyline, gardens and public art displays. Open daily 7 am-10 pm. Free. Gansevoort
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to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENCOUNTER: OCEAN ODYSSEY
The immersive and interactive experience is an underwater walk-through adventure that takes explorers into the depths of the Pacific Ocean, where they encounter a life-size humpback whale and witness a battle between predatory Humboldt squid. Open Su-Th 10 am-9 pm, F-Sa 10 am-10 pm (last ticket sold one hour before closing). 226 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.308.1337. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Miles of impressively lush gardens and walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden offer an escape from the city. Open Tu-Su 10 am-6 pm. 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. NFL EXPERIENCE TIMES SQUARE
An immersive, interactive and cinematic 4-D experience encourages guests to play their way through a full NFL season using state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, with live physical elements. Open Daily 10 am-8 pm (last
entry 7 pm). 20 Times Square, 701 Seventh Ave., at W. 47th St., 646.863.0088. ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
The three-level indoor observatory at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere affords uninterrupted views in every direction. Open daily 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. SPYSCAPE
The interactive experience includes a museum of spy artifacts and immersive spy challenges, such as encryption, deception, surveillance, hacking and special ops. A typical visit lasts approximately 1.5-2 hrs, and is recommended for adults and teens. Open M-F 10 am-9 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-9 pm (last entry 7:30 pm). 928 Eighth Ave., at W. 55th St., 212.549.1941. STATUE OF LIBERTY
The imposing 151-foot neoclassical statue in New York Harbor, designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy. Open daily. Free. 212.363.3200.
TOP OF THE ROCK
The observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas some 70 floors above street level. Open daily 8 am-12:30 am (the last elevator ascends at 11:55 pm). 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 877.692.7625.
MUSEUMS
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Guests explore halls filled with full-scale dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals, meteorites and more. The Hayden Planetarium, with its immersive space show, “Dark Universe,” is located in the museum’s Rose Center for Earth and Space. Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm. Central Park West, at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM
General George Washington bade farewell to his officers in 1783 at the end of the Revolutionary War in what is now a museum of Early American history and culture, complete with period rooms and exhibitions. A tavern is on the ground floor. Open M-F noon-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778.
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Historic aircraft, interactive exhibits and flight simulators, plus the guided missile submarine USS Growler, British Airways Concorde and space shuttle Enterprise. Open M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm. Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
The permanent exhibition, “New York at Its Core,” is a high-tech look at the city’s 400-year history. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, this Smithsonian Institution branch promotes appreciation of Native American history, culture, languages and
arts. Open M-W, F-Su 10 am-5 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm. Free. 1 Bowling Green, at Broadway, 212.514.3700. NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
Within the original footprints of the Twin Towers are two massive commemorative pools consisting of 30-foot cascading waterfalls and parapets, on which are inscribed the names of nearly 3,000 victims from the 9/11 attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, as well as the Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center bombing. The museum uses interactive technology, narratives and artifacts to tell the story of 9/11. 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 at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.266.5211.
E OR HI TORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY
New York’s first museum, established in 1804, houses documents, photographs and works of art that focus on the rich 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. 9/11 TRIBUTE MUSEUM
Recovered objects, photographs, oral stories, films and personal effects displayed in the museum’s galleries offer visitors the chance to pay their respects to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, NYC terrorist attacks. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 10 am-5 pm. Walking tours, which last approximately 75 minutes and are in English, are led by survivors, family members, rescue and recovery workers,
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volunteers and local residents of Lower Manhattan who experienced 9/11. Tours: Daily 11 am, noon, 1, 2 & 3 pm. 92 Greenwich St., at Rector St., 866.737.1184. THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
Exhibits celebrate the history of tall buildings and skylines, with a focus on New York City’s architectural heritage. Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 39 Battery Pl., btw Little West St. & Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 212.968.1961. TENEMENT MUSEUM
Visitors can experience late-19th-century and turn-ofthe-20th-century immigrant life on a variety of guided tours of authentically preserved three-room tenement apartments. Tours daily 10 am-6 pm (last tour 5 pm). Visitor Center: 103 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420.
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WHERE IN NEW YORK
We’re addicted to caffeine. Of course! We’re New Yorkers!
Whether you hail from Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, or Brussels, Belgium, if you are serious about your java, then o w t to d the absolute best while in town. With that in mind, we scoured social media to listen in on the coffee conversations—at least, the ones we agree with! For more great coffee in the city, visit wheretraveler.com
Culture Espresso The female cashier is fantastic! The cranberry cookie and the vanilla chai latte is great, too!
I had cold brew with oat i k, de ite ood choice. I got soy cappuccino before and it was one of the best coffees ever.
–Desrin M., Bronx, New York
–Haeri S., Queens, New York
The associates were friendly and prompt. I had a comfy latte and a ham and cheese croissant. It was amazing.
Zibetto Espresso Ordered a cappuccino to stay and I felt like I was back in Italy. If I lived in NYC, I wo d de ite be a regular.–Crystal C.,
–Ethan T., Orlando, Florida
Oakland, California
Birch Coffee Got a cold brew, nice and fresh, and only 50 cents more for a large! Also, I love the napkins!–Sean P., Los Angeles, California
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It reminds me of an actual espresso shop in Italy. There is a long white marble bar that you stand along and sip
your espresso. It is full of light. I love it.–Dan C., New York, New York
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Very strong without the burnt taste Starbucks has.–Chris L., Paterson, New Jersey
They offer a free cupping every Tuesday morning. I dragged myself out of bed in time and was treated to some great coffee. What the hell else is FREE in New York? –Rob P., San Diego, California
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A latte at Stumptown Coffee Roasters