Best of Manhattan 2014

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Make East Midtown Your Destination for… · Manhattan’s Best Dining & Nightlife · Manhattan’s Best Shopping & Accommodations · Manhattan’s Best Arts & Entertainment

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Editor’s Note

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BEST How do you find the best of anything in a city like New York? Ours is a city of secret finds and hidden gems. What was red-hot yesterday can seem passe today. The next best thing is almost always waiting somewhere just around the corner. But even in this place of continuous motion, some things nevertheless manage to stand out as simply the best, and once again we’ve worked to find them for you, in our annual Best of Manhattan list. Some things are best be-

cause of their longevity, like our ranking of the neighborhood’s best old restaurants or the ones owned across multiple generations. Others are best because they stand out as unusually different, like our tally of people-watching spots or our list of the most surprising places for art. Others make the list because they solve a problem we didn’t even know we had, like our list of the best new transit options. What we’ve tried to do, though, is compile a Best of list that will run counter to our city’s natural pull to move

on. Our goal has been to pick things we think will last. Credit once again goes to our list-making maven Mary Newman (she also compiled our summer guide, among others), who months ago started painstakingly researching and vetting our list-making. Thanks to her and to our readers, who keep us in touch with what we should be tracking and what we shouldn’t. They remain in a Best of category of their own. Kyle Pope Editor-in-Chief

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P.J. Clarke’s at Lincoln Square 44 W. 63rd St. between Columbus & Broadway Daily, 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m. www.pjclarkes.com 212-317 1616 P.J. Clarke’s has been serving New Yorkers after work drinks since 1884, and is now operating from three different locations. Their Lincoln Square bar offers a great variety of comfort food next door to the vibrant performances at Lincoln Center. This historic bar has held out through the Depression, both World Wars, and Prohibition. Frank Sinatra had table #20 reserved, and it has served cocktails to the likes of Jackie O, Nat King Cole, and Ted Kennedy. Check out their West Side location to enjoy some NYC history during your happy hour.

COCKTAILS AND ART Bemelmans Bar The Carlyle, 353 E. 76th St. Daily, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. If you are ever in the mood to experience what New York was like during the Jazz Age, make sure to stop into Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel. The bar is decorated by beautiful Art Deco paintings by Ludwig Bemelmans, for which he chose to be paid with a year and a half of accommodations at the Carlyle for himself over a cash payment. The night of JFK’s birthday party at Madison

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Square Garden, it is rumored that the hotel staff helped sneak Marilyn Monroe into the bar to celebrate with Kennedy and his friends. You will be

surrounded by beautiful art, a black granite bar, and a 24-karat gold leaf covered ceiling. It is the epitome of old time glamour, and well worth a visit.

Fraunces Tavern 54 Pearl St. at Broad St. Tuesday – Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. frauncestavernmuseum.org 212-425-1776 You can’t get more historical than George Washington, and this downtown bar and museum was where our country’s first president slept, drank, and bade farewell to his troops after the long fight for American Independence in 1783. The building was restored to its colonial appearance by William Mersereau in 1907, standing in gorgeous red brick in its downtown location. The property was originally purchased by Samuel Fraunces in 1762, who later turned it into the New York Chamber of Commerce. You can choose to visit one of the many historical rooms, including the Long Room, where Washington gave his farewell speech to the Sons of the Revolution, or the Flag Room where you will find some of the country’s first flags on display.

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Daniel Three Course prix-ďŹ xe $105 60 E. 65th St. between Madison & Park Monday – Saturday 5:30 – 11 p.m. www.danielnyc.com 212-288-0033 Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud has kept his 15-year-old agship restaurant open for so long thanks to the fresh seasonal menu changes, and a recent interior renovation. With white walls, crystal vases, and a sprawling centerpiece bookshelf guests are treated to an opulent atmosphere when dining at this uptown favorite. Make sure to try the Duo of Hamachi, paprikacrusted lobster tail, halibut baked on Himalayan sea salt, with kaffir-lime infused mango. If you are looking for a more laid back experience at Daniel, you can enjoy the front lounge which has a more relaxed dress code and offers the menu a la carte.

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BEST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SINCE 1908 Barney Greengrass 541 Amsterdam Ave. at 86th St. Tuesday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.barneygreengrass.com One of the longest lasting Jewish appetizing shops on the Upper West Side, Barney Greengrass has been serving up cheese blintzes, chopped liver, and caviar for over 100 years. Locals and tourists have been stopping in for their Nova Scotia salmon scramble and strong New York coffee for years. With so many uptown restaurants closing, you can stop by Barney’s for good food and an Old New York feeling that is hard to ďŹ nd lately. Don’t bring your credit cards on the weekend, they only accept cash on Saturday and Sunday!

DOWNTOWN BRUNCH Prune 54 East 1st St. at 1st Ave. Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. www.prunerestaurant.com 212-677-6221 This downtown restaurant has offered its guests one of the best brunches in the city since 1999. Owner Gabrielle Hamilton called her restaurant Prune after her own childhood nickname, and she has been serving up delicious food to the Lower East Side for years. Choosing from their list of innovative Bloody Mary’s is a great way to start your weekend; the Chicago Matchbox is highly recommended with its homemade lemon vodka and pickled Brussels sprouts. For dinner, make sure to try Hamilton’s noteworthy deep fried rabbit with buttermilk dressing.

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LOCALLY SOURCED LOTS OF LOCAL BEERS The Jeffrey 311 E. 60th St. at 2nd Ave. Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m., Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 a.m. 212-355-2337 www.thejeffreynyc.com Hidden underneath the Queensboro Bridge you can ďŹ nd this bespoke craft beer and cocktail bar. With one of the largest beer menus in the city, full of locally sourced draft, bottle and canned options, you won’t have trouble ďŹ nding a good beer to enjoy. Grab a seat at the bar inside, or in the backyard with the Govenor’s Island Gondola operating nearby. Featuring some of New York’s best breweries like Alphabet City Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, and Peekskill Brewery, it is an absolute must for any beer enthusiast.

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Buster’s CafĂŠ 892 Amsterdam Ave. at 104th St. Wednesday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 212-665-5045 www.bustersnyc.com You won’t ďŹ nd a menu with fresher ingredients in New York, and you can enjoy a meal with the conďŹ dence that all of the ingredients are locally sourced. Founder’s Fidel Hernandez and Glen Trickel have created a charming uptown eatery strictly from New York and New Jersey vendors. Featuring beef from Beechtree Farms in Hopewell, NJ and fresh bread delivered daily from Hudson Bread in North Bergen, NJ you can understand their efforts to support local farms. Although they are only open four days a week, it is worth making time in your schedule to stop by.

WINE ON TAP City Winery 155 Varick St. at Vandam St. Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Saturday 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. , and Sunday 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. 212-608-0555 www.citywinery.com All of New York’s wine lovers are heading downtown to Manhattan’s ďŹ rst full-service winery in decades. Above the lines of oak barrels in the basement, you will ďŹ nd an impressive 21,000 square foot wine bar and choose from a large selection of wines that are made in-house. In addition to the traditional winery tasting, you can enjoy a full meal from their family-friendly Sunday brunch, cheese courses, or locally sourced dinner menu. Inside the main dining room you will often ďŹ nd live musical performances and a warm, rustic dĂŠcor.

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MULTI-GENERATIONAL RESTAURANT TRUE FAMILY STYLE Isle of Capri 1028 Third Ave. at 61st St. Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 212-223-9430 www.isleofcapriny.com Originally opened in 1955 by Maria and Vincenzo Lamanna, this East Side restaurant is still run by their two daughters, who have continued their family’s tradition of good hospitality and home-cooked Calabrian food. The menu features simple and classic preparations of salmon alla caprese, porcini ravioli, and savory lamb chops. The back dining room is filled with genuine family photos, and with their generous portions this impressive little restaurant gives the term “family style” a whole new meaning.

FAMILY REOPENS FAMOUS DELI 2nd Avenue Deli 162 E. 33rd St. at Lexington Ave. Sunday - Thursday 6 a.m. – 12 a.m., Friday – Saturday 6 a.m. – 4 a.m. 212-689-9000 www.2ndavedeli.com After the original Lower East Side Location closed in 2006, Jeremy Lebewhol reopened this Jewish family deli on 33rd street. Taking cues from his uncle Abe, Lebewhol has created a new menu that blends traditional Jewish food like matzo ball soup with thick pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. You can also count on this family-run deli for some of the best catering in Manhattan. This New York staple has continued to serve authentic deli fare, paying a well-deserved tribute to its founder Abe.

TRADITION IN THE THEATRE DISTRICT Barbetta 321 West 46th St. at Eighth Ave. Tuesday – Saturday 12 – 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. 212-246 9171 www.barbettarestaurant.com Hidden beneath the 100-year-old façade and backyard garden you can find one of the longest standing family owned restaurants in New York. Barbetta was opened by Sebastiano Maioglio and is currently being run by Laura Maioglio, who is to thank for their famous outdoor garden. In addition to its history and over the top decorations, this long standing restaurant also serves fantastic traditional Italian food. While enjoying one of their hearty pasta dishes, you can scan the crowd for the many celebrities that frequent the dining room.

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MEDITATION UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS “A Room of Quiet” United Nations Headquarters 1st Ave. at 43rd St. Monday – Friday 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 a.m. Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $9-$18 212-963 4475 www.un.org In the original plan for the new Headquarters, a tiny room had been provided as a place dedicated to silence, where people could withdraw into themselves, regardless of their faith, creed or religion, but artist Dag Hammarskjöld wanted something more dignified. In his efforts he was supported by a group, composed of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, the “Friends of the UN Meditation Room,” who combined their efforts and provided the money for a room worthy of a world organization. The

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The Nicholas Roerich Museum 319 W. 107th St. at Riverside Dr. Saturday – Sunday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free 212-864 7752 Nestled right next to Riverside Park on West 107th Street is a tiny, lesser-known museum dedicated to a talented and prolific Russian artist, Nicholas Roerich. So prolific was Roerich that technically he was also an archeologist, costume and set designer, writer, philosopher and public figure. The Nicholas Roerich Museum is like a mini-Frick Collection but with a few exceptions; the museum is free, and all the artwork and artifacts were painted and discovered by Nicholas Roerich himself. Housed in this three-story Upper West Side town house are over 200 works of art ranging from paintings of the Himalayas to scenes from historical references to sketches from his early days designing sets for Russian ballets like The Rite of Spring composed by Igor Stravinsky.

Irish Hunger Memorial Vesey St. at North End Ave. Free 212-267-9700 Wedged between financial powerhouses and well-manicured parks, the Irish Hunger Memorial serves as a humble reminder that Manhattan’s southern tip was once the first glimpse of freedom for many immigrants. Opened in 2002 by the Battery Parks City Conservancy, this authentic tribute remembers the Great Hunger in Ireland (1845-52) and ongoing contemporary battles with hunger and oppression worldwide. The focus of artist Brian Tolle’s multi-layered design is an early 19th-century stone cottage from Ireland. Visitors enter the memorial through a dark granite corridor while voiceovers recount the horrors of the Irish Hunger, which resulted in one million dead and almost twice that many fleeing to the United States. Wall engravings address the poverty of famine victims through poems, and letters. From the interior, a concrete path winds up and out to a quarter-acre plot of barren land. This small piece of land displays a haunting beauty, with dry grass and delicate irises typical of bare Irish fields.

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October 29, 7:30 PM Professor Dan Blumberg in conversation with Dr. Matthew Levitt on homeland security in the 21st Century. Moderated by Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson.

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Fall Events

ARCHTOBER Architecture and Design Month October 2014 212-358-6108 jlazar@aiany.org www.archtober.com Check out the annual month-long festival Archtober, which celebrates New York architecture through various programs and exhibitions during the month of October. You can enjoy the different tours, lectures, ďŹ lms, and exhibitions that focus on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. The many participating organizations aim to raise awareness of the role design plays in our city, with recognition of the richness of New York’s built environment.

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Various Locations October 11 – October 12 Free www.ohny.org Get a glimpse of NYC’s rarely seen spaces—from boardrooms to bedrooms, crypts to clubs, factories to ďŹ rehouses, lighthouses to lookouts, monuments to mansions, skyscrapers to substatios with openhousenewyork, an event that will satisfy anyone’s inner snoop. Past tour spots have included the Four Seasons (the Phillip Johnson–designed restaurant, not the hotel), the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, the New York Academy of Medicine and even the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the intrepid among us. Plus, check out the talks, workshops and OHNY Kids tours.

CMJ MUSIC MARATHON Various Locations October 21 – October 25 Full badge $ 500, Student badge $314 www.cmj.com/marathon More than 1,000 bands will take over scores of New York City’s rock clubs during this massive annual celebration of indie music. Also on tap is the usual assortment of seminars, parties, meet-andgreets and panels. The event is famously cuttingedge, having showcased Arcade Fire, Lady Gaga and R.E.M. before they were stars. Check cmj.com as the festival approaches for updates on the schedule.

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School of Rock 439 E. 75th St. at York Ave. $420/month 212-249-7625 www.newyork.schoolofrock.com A great activity for any music-loving teen can be found at the Upper East Side School of Rock. Offering a number of both vocal and instrumental classes, camps, performances and workshops, this growing international franchise has been inspiring students to rock on stage and in life. Talented instructors meet with your teen teaching them musical skills for classic rock and popular music.

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PIZZA LOVER’S PARADISE Scott’s Pizza Tours Various locations depending on tour $30-$60 212-913-9903 www.scottspizzatours.com It is no secret that teenagers love pizza, so take your teen on one of the many fun tours offered by Scott’s Pizza Tours. It can be difficult finding common ground with any teenager, but we assure you they will love these interactive pizza tours. Choose the best tour for your family including the NYC Pizza Bus tour, Crosstown Pizza Walk, Greewich Village Pizza Walk, LES Pizza Walk, or the Brooklyn Pizza walk. Tour guide Scott Wiener is a young, energetic pizza enthusiast your teens are sure to laugh with along any of his personally led tours.

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URBAN TREEHOUSE FOR KIDS City Treehouse 129 W. 20th St. at 6th Ave. Trial class $20 www.citytreehouse.com When you run out of scheduled play dates this fall, bring your kids to a one-of-a-kind experience at City Treehouse. It is a nature-themed, indoor play center dedicated to providing opportunities through learning. The adorable play area is the city’s largest indoor water play area, designed as a treehouse hideout by a mother of twin girls. Sign up for classes on their website, and take advantage of their trial offer to see if this facility is a good match for your child.

MOVIES AT MOMA Museum of Modern Art 11 W. 53rd St. at 5th Ave. Free with museum admission 212-708-9400 www.moma.org Once a month MoMAscreens both new and classic live-action and animated films specifically chosen for kids. Brighten up the inevitable rainy day this fall by walking your kids through the general museum to see the colorful works of Andy Warhol and Monet before the film screening at noon. A MoMA educator finishes the screening with an open discussion of the film, offering your children a stimulating conversation about what they have just seen.

BEST CHILDREN’S EXHIBIT Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W. 83rd St. at Amsterdam Ave. $7-$12 212-721-1223 www.cmom.org The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is always a great place to bring your bored little ones on a rainy day, and we highly recommend the EatSleepPlay: Building Health Every Day exhibit. It is an interactive experience for both kids and parents featuring ways to create a healthier lifestyle together. All activities and information are based on the latest medical and behavioral research. Discover games and simple family routines that support and develop your brain’s ability to make healthier choices.

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Road Trips COUNTRY STORE AND FRESH APPLES Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard 130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 10560 $25 for a half bushel picking bag 914-485-1210 www.harvestmoonfarmandorchard. com This Westchester County farm’s goal is to provide the community with fresh, local, healthy food in a fun, happy atmosphere. During the fall they offer pick-your-own apples and throw a Fall Festival every weekend from Labor Day to Halloween. The winter months offer a chance to buy your own vegetable-fed, antibiotic and hormone-free broad breasted bronze turkeys fresh for Thanksgiving. Year round they stock their country store with 100 percent grass fed beef from Highland Cattle, their own farmfresh free-range eggs, local honey, local dairy and cheese products, local maple syrup and other country store items. Don’t forget the old-fashioned cider doughnuts, fresh baked pies and Green Mountain Coffee!

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hunting inside the park. Once it snows you can take advantage of their snowmobiling and crosscountry ski trails. This state forest also has historical Civil War memorials, and part of the forest is named after James L. Goodwin, one of the first Yale University School of Forestry graduates who began using modern forest management practices in the northeastern part of Connecticut. He also created and donated the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center to the state to educate the people of Connecticut regarding “general, wildlife and forest conservation.”

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Fitness BALLET FOR BEGINNERS Center for Dance and Body 428 E. 75th St. Single classes $42 212-517-8113 www.centerforbodyanddance.com Sign up for this amazing dance class, designed by the Center for Dance and Body’s founder Anna Lederfeind. The class incorporates Lederfeind’s unique ballet barre exercises and strength training-building techniques, all adapted for non-professional dancers. The class is filled with detailed and important background explanations of what each exercise will do for your muscles and your body as a whole.

BEST ORGANIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OVER 50 The Transition Network: TTN Newly retired? Changing careers? Personal challenges? Seeking new friends with similar interests? TTN provides cultural, educational, volunteer experiences and more for women 50 and forward.

Our difference: Activities take place in small groups based on interest and need. JOIN US - $100 a year brings you so much: Peer Groups - Members determine the content of discussions. The Caring Collaborative - Members discuss health issues and provide concrete assistance. Cultural and Educational Activities - Group excursions, workshops and issue oriented forums. Volunteer Opportunities - Curated, challenging activities. Email Shawndra.nycchapter@thetransitionnetwork.org and someone will get back with you to chat about why TTN is the Best Organization for Women over 50. Or explore our website: www.thetransitionnetwork.org

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NY Urban Professionals 155 W. 72nd St. at Amsterdam Ave. Volleyball and Basketball 212-877-3614 www.nyurban.com If you are looking for a fun and competitive sports league this fall, check out NY Urban Professionals. They offer men and women leagues for basketball and volleyball, competing at several Upper West Side gyms. Get your coworkers together and enter as a corporate team, or attend their fall Open Scrimmage on September 9th to meet other players and form a team on your own. Teams must acquire at least 10 players and pay a one-time fee of $1,349. Each team will play 8 regular season games, compete in playoffs, and each game includes trained score keepers and referees.

NYC Social 319 Lafayette St. Suite 212 $75 - $300 212-929-5535 www.nysocialsportsclub.com Since 2004, NYC Social has offered more than a dozen co-ed adult sports leagues, giving New Yorkers a great place to stay in shape, meet new people, and participate in team sports again. This league has the largest variety of sports, including basketball, bowling, corn hole, dodge ball, flag football, inner tube water polo, kickball, running and endurance, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, and bocce ball. The company guarantees a good time, and if you end up disliking the sport you have chosen, they allow you a free entry into any other sport league of your choice. Get some friends together, or join a team on your own and stay in shape while making new ones.

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Hobbies LEARN CALLIGRAPHY Society of Scribes School of Visual Arts Annex 213 E. 21st St. at 2nd Ave. $160 - $360 212-452-0139 www.societyofscribes.org Operating in New York since 1974, the Society of Scribes has offered hundreds of calligraphy classes and workshops teaching traditional texts like Italic, Roman Capitals, Modern Storybook Script, and now ways to create calligraphy on your computer. You can become a society member, reducing the prices for each class and workshop. The Society fosters the appreciation, understanding, and acceptance of calligraphy as a fine art by promoting the exchange of ideas through speakers, programs, workshops, exhibits, classes, and publications.

ZEN WEAVING SESSION Loop of the Loom 227 E. 87th St. at 2nd Ave. 1-day session $70 plus cost of materials 212-722-2686 www.loopoftheloom.com If you are a crochet fanatic, we recommend the Zen Weaving session at Loop of the Loom.You can experiment with ideas and materials without a time limit by weaving with a pre-set loom. You always get to take your creation home, and you can express yourself in a fun and therapeutic atmosphere.

OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Make Meaning 329 Columbus Ave. at 75th St. Single classes $30 212-362-0350 www.makemeaning.com If you enjoy visual art as an adult, it can be hard to find the time to sit down and create your own work. Make Meaning offers a fantastic adult open studio where you can enjoy a glass of wine while making your own ceramics. With instruction from their staff you can choose to make a ceramic tray, picture frame, measuring cup, egg tray, or tilt bowl. While socializing you can use their large variety of professional glazes, tools, and brushes. Classes fall every Saturday now through October 25th.

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Best Dining East Midtown Partnership, 2875 Third Avenue, Mezzanine, New York, NY 10022, 212.813.0030 With over 100 restaurants, East Midtown Manhattan has a menu for every palate and every budget. For decades, native New Yorkers and international visitors alike have recognized East Midtown as a culinary destination with few rivals. Dine in style at dozens of upscale restaurants, including Le Cirque, Harlow, The National, Amali, Le Colonial, Felidia, and Aquavit. Or grab a more casual (but no less delicious) meal at Bloom’s Tavern, The Carriage House, Pig ‘n Whistle, or the original P. J. Clarke’s. Better yet, when you carry a free East Midtown Passport card, you can get special cardholder benefits at almost 100 area businesses... including more than two dozen dining establishments! Visit www.EastMidtown.org/Passport<http://www.EastMidtown.org/Passport> for details.

Best Bank Ridgewood Savings Bank, www.ridgewoodbank.com. Ridgewood Savings Bank offers a full of array of retail banking and residential lending products and services. The experienced and attentive staff at Ridgewood’s two locations on the Upper East Side offer unparalleled customer service and personal attention. Branch Tech Specialists are available to demonstrate the Online and Mobile Banking features as well as remote deposit capture. A Tech Specialist is available to educate customers on the Bank’s portfolio of Digital Banking Products and Services. Ridgewood offers competitive rates on co-op and condo loans. Speak with a Mortgage Consultant to discuss current rates and terms. Ridgewood combines the level of personal service and attention to better understand customers’ financial needs with the convenience and speed of high-tech banking. Stop by either Ridgewood branch located at 1404 Second Avenue at 73rd Street or at 1646 First Avenue at 86th Street in Yorkville for all your banking needs or visit our website at www.ridgewoodbank.com.

Best Gourmet Market & Caterer Grace’s Marketplace, 212.737.0600, 1299 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Since 1985, Grace’s Marketplace has been an Upper East Side favorite, providing gourmet foods, catering services, and exceptional customer service to discerning customers and serious foodies. Stocked with an extensive variety of premium Italian, Mediterranean and specialty items, Grace’s is the “go-to” store for top quality products and prepared foods. It’s also the place to discover tomorrow’s food trends today, often giving new purveyors their first chance to come to market. Founded by Grace Balducci Doria and late husband Joe, Grace’s Marketplace remains a family owned business with children Joe Jr., Pina, Dino, Louie, Maria and husband Rusty, and grandchildren managing all day-to-day operations. They offer a truly curated shopping experience, where family members and expert staff personally try all products before anything is stocked on the shelves. “Family Tested, Neighborhood Approved” is their philosophy that continues with the launch of its new location at 1299 Second Avenue this month.

Best Weekend Getaway Doral Arrowwood Hotel & Resort, 877.270.2661, www.doralarrowwood.com. Westchester County’s Doral Arrowwood Hotel & Resort features 114 acres of rolling hills, open meadows, ponds and a nine hole Robert Von Hagge designed golf course as well as a heated indoor/ outdoor pool and a state of the art sports center with lighted tennis, squash and racquetball courts. The light airy Atrium Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner amid spectacular views through floor to ceiling windows, an award winning brunch, and the Saturday Night Buffet Dinner Dance featuring live entertainment. The PUB offers a place to relax and cheer on your favorite teams on our 14 HD flat screen televisions with a wrap around bar featuring a great selection of beers on tap. Located just 45 minute from Manhattan in nearby Westchester County in Rye Brook NY, Doral Arrowwood is the perfect location for your next weekend getaway. Call 877-270-2661 for reservations or visit www.doralarrowwood.com.

Best Global Education in New York City World Class Learning Academy, 44 E 2nd Street, New York, NY 10003, 212.600.2010 x 1060 World Class Learning Academy is the best global offering in the city. We are members of Nord Anglia Education, a premier learning provider with 31 international schools located in 13 countries across China, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Southeast Asia. Within the next twelve months, we are scheduled to open two new schools in Hong Kong and Dubai. In New York, we are located in a vibrant, family friendly neighborhood on the lower-east side. Our families come from around the corner and across the globe. We promise that students at WCLA will love learning, respect themselves and others, and be active participants and contributors to the world within our doors and across the globe. Our child-centered approach to learning encourages each child to be an active participant in his or her growth and set goals they are empowered to attain. We encourage families to visit to learn more about our unique offering.

Best Independent Jesuit School in Manhattan Loyola School, 980 Park Avenue, 212.288.3522 Founded in 1900, Loyola School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent, co-educational, college preparatory, secondary day school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With 200 students in grades 9-12, Loyola is a tight-knit community that values a holistic model of education. Loyola challenges its young men and women to become intellectually fulfilled, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. A Loyola education helps provide students with the strong foundation they’ll need to lead a successful and meaningful life. For additional information, please visit us at www.loyolanyc.org/admissions or call 646-346-8131.

Best - Most sophisticated learning environment The Family Schools, 212-688-5950 The Family School, founded in 1975, was established in an effort to provide diverse populations with a warn, inclusive, Montessori environment that fosters independence, creativity and tolerance. Today, The Family School and its satellite, Family School West, form a community of 200 plus students. In addition to degrees in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education, our faculty members are all Montessori certified. We are also affiliated with the American Montessori Society. In intimate, caring environments, each child is encouraged to work independently at his or her own pace with concrete, self -correcting teaching materials. Carefully trained and experienced teachers stand back observing,intervening if necessary, ready at all times to facilitate, encourage,remediate where needed and, most especially, catch a child at the special moment when he is ready to make the next leap forward - to a new level of mastery. The Family School on the East Side, for children 18 months to 12 years of age, offers Toddler, Preprimary and Elementary programs; full summer day camp, extended day and spring and holiday recess programs. Our beautiful and spacious one-room schoolhouse on the West Side is a Preprimary setting for children two and a half to six years old, offering six schedules and extended day. Through interacting with younger and older peers, our students develop leadership skills, self-confidence and grace and courtesy. They experience a true academic environment in which they are also exposed to a wide variety of Specials, including Chess, yoga, Martial Arts, Drumming, Art and multiple Foreign Languages weekly, giving them the opportunity to discover their passions, while developing a wide fund of knowledge. Our students are happy, responsible, well-rounded global citizens who view learning as fun. Our Founder and Headmistress, Lesley Nan Haberman, looks forward to introducing you to our community!

Best Church Marble Collegiate Church is a transformative place where you can become your best self. With roots reaching back almost 400 years, Marble’s congregation continues to grow and thrive in progressive and innovative ways; proving that church can be a diverse, inclusive, vibrant place of connection and community. Come and experience our message of Hope, Faith and Love that is at the heart of our church. From traditional Sunday Worship at 11am; to an after work contemporary service Wednesdays at 6:15pm, to Jazz service every first and third Friday of the month at 6:15pm or live stream with us online from wherever you are, there is something for everyone at Marble. To find out more visit us online at MarbleChurch.org or stop by in person. We do church the way you always hoped it could be.

Best Rabbi Andrea Frank Rabbi Andrea Frank assists those that are Jewish and interfaith, who are not members of a Temple or Synagogue and without the connection to a Rabbi. The majority of what her work is Officiate beautiful Jewish & Civil Wedding Ceremonies. Including, teaching couples on all the elements that make up their ceremony. Sponsored Content

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Best Gymnastics Chelsea Piers, 212.336.6520 Easily accessible from the Upper West Side, The Field House at Chelsea Piers offers Manhattan’s best and most comprehensive gymnastics programs for girls and boys. The 23,000 square-foot gymnastics center houses two unique 40’x40’ column-free gymnasium floors plus access to all Olympic event gymnastics equipment for girls and boys including vault, uneven bars, trampoline, balance beam, floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, parallel bars, and high bar. With a variety of fun-filled and age-appropriate gymnastics classes, the Field House provides an exciting and safe space where your young athlete can grow and develop as a gymnast. Little Athletes classes are available for children ages 12 months up to 5 years and incorporate the earliest aspects of skills development and physical fitness. For boys and girls ages 5 and up there are three class level options including Beginner/Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Advanced Training class is the perfect class for students with the athletic talent and experience to become a competitive gymnast, but who are unable to commit to a multiple day program. In all classes, a low student-teacher ratio ensures kids progress rapidly through each level. In addition to the beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, children with gymnastics experience who have demonstrated talent and a desire to continue at a more challenging level may be recommended for the Xcel Team Program or the USAG competitive team. The Xcel Team Program provides advanced level girls with competitive experiences without the full commitment necessary for the USAG competitive team. One of the most successful programs in the region, Chelsea Piers competitive team consistently places gymnasts in State, Regional, and National competitions for both boys and girls from beginner through Elite. No other gym has the space, expert instruction and vast program options quite like Chelsea Piers. For additional information or to learn more about Gymnastics at Chelsea Piers, visit the website www.chelseapiers.com/fh/youth/sports-classes/gymnastics.cfm or call 212.336.6520.

Best Alternative Wellness and Back Care Practice Mara Sokolsky, Alexander Technique Practice; www.marasokolsky.com; (646) 351-6075; Office – 94th & Lexington The Alexander Technique is a self-care method that teaches individuals to move through their lives with more comfort and less strain. The Technique can help with back problems, neck pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, bad posture and a host of other muscular skeletal issues. Also, it has a long tradition of being sought out by actors, musicians and dancers for its help with stage presence, voice production and repetitive movements. Mara Sokolsky, a certified Alexander Technique teacher with thirty years of experience, now teaches the Technique on the Upper East Side. Dr. John Austin of Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital writes: “Although a specific problem usually leads a person to try a course of lessons in the Alexander Technique, many people find the experience positive in diverse and unexpected ways - such as decrease in back pain and improvements in athletic performance, respiratory function, and stage presence, as well as an enhanced emotional well-being.�

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Open Mic HIDDEN MUSIC VENUE Session 73 1359 1st Ave. at 72nd St. Free Monday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday – Saturday 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. www.session73.com 212-517-4445 This great East Side restaurant also offers a fantastic music venue, with a great bar and live music all year round. Make it a date night, or bring a group of friends to Session 73. You can start the night having dinner, and then ďŹ nish it by dancing to live music. Every Tuesday night you can listen to the Cameron Hart Duo, a two-man jazz funk band that plays weekly. You can also check out their calendar to see a long list of other musicians, like the 80s cover band The Counterfeiters, or some classic rock performed by Cocky Sparrows. There’s something for everyone; it just depends on which night of the week you decide to stop by.

Dr Shoshana, 765 United Nations Plaza, NY, 212.949.6105 Your smile is important to us! We welcome you to come in for an exam and cleaning. We offer Bleaching, Dental Implants, and “Invisalign “ -the clear way to straighten teeth. Located in Midtown East close to Grand Central Station We accept many Insurances ..... call to find out: 212-949-6105. * ASK FOR “ DR. SHOSHANA�

Best Youth Sports Programs For All Ages and All Levels Yorkville Youth Athletic Association, 212.360.0022 Kids who play sports have experiences that never come up in the classroom. They learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and effort, and excel in ways they didn’t realize they could. The Yorkville Youth Athletic Association has been active in New York since 1968; today, more than 6000 children pre-K through high school take part in our recreational, developmental and travel QSPHSBNT .BOZ :PSLWJMMF BMVNOJ DPOUJOVF UP DPNQFUF BU UIF DPMMFHF MFWFM 4QPSUT XF PòFS JODMVEF t #BTFCBMM t #BTLFUCBMM t %PEHFCBMM t 'PPUCBMM øBH BT XFMM BT UBDLMF t )PDLFZ 4LBUJOH t -BDSPTTF t 4PDDFS t 5SBDL /FX t 8SFTUMJOH /FX 8F BMTP PòFS after-school activities for younger kids and a drama program for aspiring thespians. YYAA encourages all participants, regardless of innate ability, to develop a positive attitude and embrace values that will serve them well both on and off the playing field. To find out more, visit www.yyaa.org or call 212-360-0022.

Best Computer/Tech Service Les Seidman, 400 East 56th Street, Suite 30 – O New York, NY 10022, Office (212) 759-3049 Cell: (917) 657-7730 Finest customer service available in NYC when it comes to computer technical service/repairs or tutoring. We come to your home and will resolve most issues within an hour. Why waste your time calling overseas and not understand a word they are saying. Your time is too valuable. See our ½ page ad in today’s paper, and keep our contact information on file. References are available upon request. Visit us at: www.computernyctutor.com

Best Middle School Innovate Manhattan Charter School, 38 Delancey Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002 212.432.4310 In December 2009, a group of New York City educators began imagining a school that would meet the diverse and personal needs of NYC students. Out of those sessions, a school environment emerged: a meta cognitively rich one where students would receive a personalized education, where project- and inquiry-based learning would predominate, where teachers would deeply know their students, and where time was flexible and expectations high. Four years later, Innovate Manhattan Charter 4DIPPM *.$4 IBT CFDPNF B KPZ ESJWFO HPBM DFOUSJD TDIPPM JO UIF MPXFS FBTU TJEF PG /FX :PSL TFSWJOH NPSF UIBO TUVEFOUT With a blended and technologically enhanced curriculum and teachers who serve as coaches as well as content area specialists, students are challenged to set goals and strategies and move at their own pace. It also features mandarin as a second language and a dynamic after school and Saturday Steam program in partnership with the Educational Alliance.

Best Arena to see Top Performers Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382 Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Yearâ€? at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Yearâ€? at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Yearâ€? in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. From stars like BeyoncĂŠ, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake to Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum, there are hundreds of shows in their 10,000-seat Arena all year long. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com.

Best Framing and Gallery Brentano’s, 121 Crosby street, New York, NY 10012 Brentano’s provides a one-of-a-kind experience with our exclusive hand crafted frames and personalized service. We pride ourselves in understanding the creative alignment of art & frame that only custom framing can achieve. Our infinite selection of frames in exotic woods, gold & metal leaf, lacquer finishes, welded aluminum & steel or mouldings that range in style from period to traditional & contemporary, will be the perfect complement to your treasured art. Brentano’s unique and carefully curated gallery presents art works from old master to modern master artists. We specialize in the secondary market of several established artists including the works of George Condo, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro & Pablo Picasso to name a few. Brentano’s has a global clientele & offers its services to many galleries & dealers as well as private collectors in all areas of custom framing & fine art acquisitions. We look forward to your inquiries, visits and patronage.

Best Place to Learn Something New 92nd Street Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, 212.415.5500 New York Times bestselling authors, GrammyŽ award-winning musicians, curators from the Met and MoMA—these are the teachers you’ll meet at 92Y. Whatever your passion or interest, the right program is waiting for you here. Find out about all that’s In Session at 92Y—tours and excursions, travel abroad, tastings and classes in food and wine, languages, current affairs, crafts, languages, film and theatre, personal growth, art, music, dance and more! Visit 92Y.org/InSession

DOWNTOWN COMEDY Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 153 E. 3rd St. at Avenue A Free Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. www.east.ucbtheatre.com It is not uncommon to see a long line forming outside of the Upright Citizens Brigade in Chelsea, with dozens of fans waiting to see the comedy theatre that has supported many Saturday Night Live regulars. We suggest their downtown theatre that offers a free ticket to their open mic nights, happening the ďŹ rst and second Thursdays of the month. Stand-ups from all over New York are invited to come on down to UCB East to tell their latest jokes.

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The Sugar Bar 254 W. 72nd St. at West End

Ave. $10 Thursdays 9 p.m. info@sugarbarnyc.com 212-579-0222 This trendy uptown bar was opened by singer/songwriter Nickolas Ashford, of Ashford & Simpson in 1996, and has been attracting many famous faces with its weekly open mic nights and famous sugartinis.

Andre Smith and the Sugar Bar All Star Band host their Thursday night open mic, and it has welcomed famous guests like Stevie Wonder, Bruce Willis, Eddie Murphy, and Don King. It’s a great place to hear some great music, enjoy one of their decadent desserts, and potentially be seated next to a celebrity.

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Best Jeweler Murreys, 3rd Ave. bet. 79th & 80th Streets, 212.879.3690 Murreys Jewelers, a family business now in its third generation, has been serving loyal customers since 1936. Fully visible to clients entering the store Murreys ONSITE WORKSHOP is locally, nationally and internationally acclaimed. Murreys state of the art ONSITE WORKSHOP boasts 5 highly skilled jewelers, watchmakers, setter & stringer. Murreys bend over backwards service and superior workmanship - whether the staff are custom crafting diamond earrings for a discerning customer, or executing a minor repair to a cufflink - expect the best here in service, creativity and repair. The combined workshop talent boasts over 150 years of experience. Whether creating spectacular “event� pieces, repurposing out of date estate pieces or a simple repair it will always fall under Murreys motto of “finest quality�, great value and superior rapid service. The full line store features wonderful unique high fashion contemporary jewelry as well as timeless vintage estate treasures and time pieces.

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UPPER EAST SIDE ESCAPE Carl Schurz Park 1483 York Ave. at 84th St. Free 212-459-4455 www.carlschurzparknyc.org If you ever ďŹ nd yourself wanting to getaway from the city noise, make your way to this Upper East Side nature spot with a coffee or your new book. Carl Schurz Park is a 15.2-acre space that extends from East 84th Street to East 90th Street. The park was updated in the 1960s by a small group of neighbors, giving particular emphasis on its playground to offer local children a yard to run around in. There are plenty of gorgeous views of the waterfront, trees to offer some shade, and seating areas to chat with neighbors or relax alone. Thanks to its conservancy and their hard work, this gorgeous park continues to offer an East Side escape for local residents and visitors.

Solaria Riverdale, - 718.884.0770 Solaria Riverdale is a new 20-story full-service luxury condominium located twenty minutes to midtown, in Riverdale, an exclusive enclave in NYC just north of Manhattan, that offers an idyllic park-filled setting. Solaria Riverdale offers awe-inspiring protected vistas of the Hudson River, the Palisades, and the George Washington Bridge, with floor to ceiling window walls, and large one-to-five bedroom residences. Designer kitchens have spacious cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and Viking, Fisher & Paykel, and Dacor appliances. Enjoy personal luxury with a 5-fixture Master Bath with Jerusalem stone walls and floors, stone countertop and cherry vanity with dual sinks, Toto toilet and radiant-heated floors, deep Zuma soaking tubs with separate frameless glass-enclosed shower. Live along the Hudson River, convenient to shopping, horseback riding, golf, tennis, hiking, fine dining, and the finest public and private schools. The Solaria offers on-site parking, a fitness center, lounge, children’s playspaces, and private commuter transportation services. For more information, call 718.884.0770, or visit SolariaRiverdale.com.

Best Day Camp Camp Ramaquois, 30 Mountain Rd. Pomona, NY, 845-354-1600 CAMP RAMAQUOIS, “A day camp as complete as sleep-away camp�, situated on 44 magnificent acres in nearby Rockland County. From adventurous activities to creative arts to athletic activities, boys & girls, ages 3-15 experience a traditional day camp program filled with a variety of stimulating activities. Facilities include an air-conditioned indoor gym, group bunks with bathroom facilities, a 5-acre crystalline lake, 8 heated swimming pools, a splash park, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, hockey rinks, ball fields, a soccer field, a soccer rink, nature facility with petting zoo, special events & much more. 7 period programs planned for each age group. Junior Camp for 3-6 year olds has a separate campus with age-appropriate activities and facilities. Ramaquois offers our pre-teens and teens a regular camp program in combination with an optional personal choice travel program. Day trips planned for 3rd–10th graders; overnight trips planned for 6th-10th graders. 10th Grade Leadership Program. Hot lunch served in our air-conditioned dining room. Door to door air-conditioned mini-bus transportation provided using professional school bus drivers; a bus counselor provides safety, as well as planned activities on the bus. Ramaquois is a magical camp where children experience a sense of adventure, meet new challenges, create wonderful memories and make lasting friendships. Visit us as www.ramaquois.com or call 845-354-1600 to schedule a personal tour.

Best Cultural Gem of the Upper East Side The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street, 212-288-0700, www.frick.org. An Upper East Side cultural treasure, The Frick Collection features some of the most distinguished works of Western fine and decorative art from the early Renaissance through the late nineteenth century. At the museum housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849 -1919), visitors enjoy masterpieces by Bellini, El Greco, Rembrandt, Turner, Vermeer, Whistler, and others, as well as Renaissance bronzes and French eighteenth-century sculptures. Designed by Thomas Hastings of Carrère and Hastings and constructed in 1913-1914, the mansion was changed after Mrs. Frick’s death in 1931, with alterations and additions made by the architect John Russell Pope, and opened to the public 1935. That year, the Frick Art Reference Library one of the world’s greatest resources for art historical research - opened in an adjacent six-story building also designed by Pope. The Library is open to students, scholars, and public for free. For further information about the museum and library, visit frick.org

Best Art Show on the Upper East Side For more information www.graciesquareartshow.info THE 42ND ANNUAL GRACIE SQUARE ART SHOW COMES TO THE UPPER EAST SIDE ON SEPTEMBER 27 The Gracie Square Art Show, an annual tradition on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, enters its 42nd year. Held September 27th to 28th (10:00am - 5:00pm rain or shine), this prestigious show features professional artists offering gallery quality work including watercolors, oils, pastels, sculpture and photography. These artists come from both around the corner and across the country. The show is presented by the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy. The “Art Fair Source Book,� the acknowledged #1 Guidebook for Art Fairs and Festivals in the U.S. has ranked the Gracie Square Art Show in their top 100 for Sales of Fine Art at juried fairs and festivals. The extraordinary caliber of work available draws a wide audience of art collectors, patrons, critics and enthusiasts alike. The setting is Carl Schurz Park (86th Street and East End Ave.), which hugs the East River on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and is home to Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City mayors. Special Children’s Program: “Art for Kids.� Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th, 11:00am - 1:00pm. All revenues from artist booth fees go toward maintenance of Carl Schurz Park.

Best Gyms WILDLIFE IN MANHATTAN Muscota Marsh West 218th St. at Indian Rd. Free www.nycgovparks.org At this public green space, with a design inspired by tidal ats and mudways, you can enjoy the educational richness of the marsh from the wildlife observation deck, or venture on to a wooden deck stretching out to the waterway through the native water gardens. There are places to sit and host picnics across the river from the towering cliffs of the Spuyten Duyvil and the Palisades, which redden under the Manhattan sunset, especially in autumn. Because of the close proximity of the salt marsh and the freshwater wetlands, you’ll be able to spot beautiful

wading birds like the great blue heron and the snowy egret. You can also see leopard frogs andother creatures among the dramatic colors and textures of the marsh’s native plants. Not only is this area growing in biodiversity, but the restored salt marsh and wetlands also treat storm water runoff before it enters the tidal system, improving the quality of water emptying into the river.

HIDDEN DOWNTOWN GARDEN St. Lukes in the Fields 487 Hudson St. at Chirstopher St. Free 8 a.m. – Dusk www.stlukesintheďŹ elds.org This historical church offers some of the most distinctive and admired gardens in New

York City, comprising more than two-thirds of an acre of walks, lawns, and a ďŹ ne collection of garden standards and rare hybrids to create a beautiful hidden garden downtown. This green space, with its abundance of berries and owers, provides a small but important way station for migrating birds and butteries during the spring and fall seasons. Over 100 species of birds and 24 types of moths and butteries have been recorded. The Church of St. Luke in the Fields welcomes the public to its private gardens, and is open to the community as a place of relief. Food is allowed, but smoking and alcoholic beverages are not.The gardens are a pet-free zone; service dogs are not allowed on the South Lawn, for the sake of the children who play there.

The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, 212.336.6000, www.chelseapiers.com/sc Easily accessible from the Upper West Side, the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers is arguably the most unique full-service gym and fitness club in NYC. With more state-of-the-art sports facilities than any other club in New York City and programs taught by many of the country’s top sports and fitness instructors, the Sports Center will inspire you to achieve all of your sports and fitness goals. Featuring unsurpassed cross-training opportunities, the Sports Center includes a quarter-mile indoor track, NYC’s only indoor sand volleyball court, one of the biggest indoor rock climbing walls in the Northeast, a 25-yard pool overlooking the Hudson River, as well as one of the largest cardiovascular and strength training facilities in the country. In addition to an extensive selection of personal, group fitness and strength training programs, a tiered triathlon-training program and classes, the Sports Center offers wellness seminars, sport-specific training programs, multi-sport fitness programs and Paul Labrecque salon and spa services.

Best Organization For Professional Women 50 + XXX UIFUSBOTJUJPOOFUXPSL PSH t TIBXOESB OZDDIBQUFS!UIFUSBOTJUJPOOFUXPSL PSH THE TRANSITION NETWORK (TTN) is an inclusive community of professional women, 50 and forward, whose changing life situations lead them to seek new connections, resources, and opportunities. Founded in 2006, TTN has 12 chapters and is growing rapidly. TTN-NYC is the original, first chapter of this volunteer-led, nonprofit. TTN understands that our lives are a series of transitions: active parent to empty-nester‌ family member to caregiver‌ employee to entrepreneur or retiree‌ from who we are now to who we want to be next. Through programs, events and small group interactions, TTN women inspire and support each other as we continue to learn, engage and lead. JOIN TTN: CONNECT with diverse and interesting women, DISCOVER new perspectives and opportunities, and IMPACT your life and your community. TTN‌for women who continue to change the rules.

Best Autumn Crafts Festival 25th Annual Autumn Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center, October 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th 2014. 11AM to 8:30PM on Saturdays and from 10AM to 6:30PM on Sundays at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 64th Street in Manhattan. www. craftsatlincoln.org 973-746-0091. Two hundred and fifty master artisans from every region of the United States juried for quality of workmanship and uniqueness of design, will be at their displays at the 25th ANNUAL AUTUMN CRAFTS FESTIVAL at LINCOLN CENTER, in addition to continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations, fine food, a cafe’ and desserts. This exposition, with its diversity of unusual and highly skilled creations will be open to the public on the two consecutive weekends. ADMISSION IS FREE. Visitors will to view 25,000 finely crafted objects in porcelain, molded and dyed leather, precious jewelry, blown, stained and fused glass, sculpture, painting and photography plus designer fashions in silk, wool and other natural fibers, contemporary and traditional home furnishings and more from 39 states, as well as craft displays from Australia, Bolivia, Israel, France and Tunisia. Sponsored Content

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People Watching LONGSTANDING UPTOWN COFFEE SHOP Neil’s Coffee Shop 961 Lexington Ave. at 70th St. Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. 212-628-7474 This brightly lit, longstanding coffee shop is a staple on the Upper East Side, offering a great place to people watch. Grab some of their famous coffee while sitting at the bar, or in one of their cozy booths. With so many classic New York diners, coffee shops, and delis disappearing, Neil’s stands out as one of the best places to grab some eggs and see what’s happening in the neighborhood.

OLD SCHOOL NEW YORK SANDWICH SHOP Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop 172 5th Ave. at 23rd St. Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 212-675-5096 www.eisenbergsnyc.com This authentic sandwich shop has been around since 1929, and has a completely classic New York atmosphere including walls lined with celebrity photos, and a gorgeous marble bar running down the center of the restaurant. This is a great place to people watch, just take a seat next to their open kitchen while you enjoy a cup of matzo ball soup and a Reuben.

RIVERSIDE PARK CAFÉ Pier I Café 500 W. 70th St. at Riverside Park South Monday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. 212-362-4450 www.piericafe.com This west side café offers both amazing views, and an impressive outdoor seating area perfect for people watching. Alongside the Hudson River you can enjoy both the coffee bar and grill menus, and it’s a prime spot to watch the sunset. The restaurant is set up very casually, with an easy ordering system so they can retrieve food and beverages at your leisure.

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF OUR NEW LAW SCHOOL AND MCKEON UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENCE HALL, DESIGNED BY THE WORLD-RENOWNED ARCHITECTURAL FIRM PEI COBB FREED & PARTNERS.

The building was made possible in part by generous contributions of Fordham alumni and friends. Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham School of Law Gabelli School of Business Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Social Service Learn more about the schools and colleges at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus.

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Services EXTERMINATORS WITH EXPERIENCE Master Building Services 1585 2nd Ave. at 82nd St. Prices Vary www.nycpestandalltherest.com 212-300-4275 Master Building Services specializes in long-term solutions for eliminating pests from your home, apartment or building. With more than 28 years of experience in New York City, this is an exterminating company that’s small enough to give the personal touch, but large enough to show up with a crew that can tackle a 67-story building. Master Building Services also can seal up all insect and rodent points of entry to create a pest-free zone or “living in a bubbleâ€? solution.Service is fast, neat and professional. Whether you’re dealing with cockroaches, bed bugs or mice, Master Building Services can ďŹ nd the solution that works best for your situation.

JEWELRY REPAIR Murrey’s 1395 Third Ave. at 79th St. Prices Vary Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

www.murreys.com 212-879-3690 When your best jewelry breaks, it can be difficult ďŹ nding a place to trust your valuables. The jewelers at Murrey’s have been offering the quality jewelry repair since 1936. A third generation family owned business; they have more experience than almost any other jewelers in Manhattan. All work is done in their Third Avenue store, earning a reputation for handling items like custom crafted diamond earrings and making them look brand new.

RELIABLE EAST SIDE CLEANERS Maid of NY 850 Park Ave. at 77th St. $89-$339 www.maidofny.com 646-450-1204 Whether you are looking for help cleaning the apartment you’ve just moved into, or a weekly appointment to maintain a clean apartment, check out Maid of NY. Their modern business approach allows customers to pay and tip with credit cards, schedule appointments online, and offers an organizing service. It’s tailor made for New Yorker’s who are too busy to keep up with a cluttered apartment.

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Gallery-quality art for your home or office. The 42nd Gracie Square Outdoor

Art Show

East End Avenue from 84th to 88th Streets

Saturday, September 27th Free Admission Sunday, September 28th www.graciesquareartshow.info

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Citi Bikes www.citibikes.com Since the introduction of Citi Bike, Manhattan has enjoyed the freedom to ride past its infamous traffic. Sign up for a yearly membership for $95 now, as the membership fee will be raised to $140 in coming months. With the increased pricing, however, comes more locations in northern Manhattan this fall, almost doubling the number of docking stations from 6,200 to 12,000. Visit the Citi Bike website to find out where the new stations will be installed.

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DETAIL ORIENTED CLEANERS Polish Maid 390 West End Ave. at 79th St. Free first estimate www.polishmaidservice.com appointment@polishmaidservice.com 917-652-9038 Polish Maid Service is a well-trusted professional house cleaning business providing its services to customers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. With over four years of experience in the industry they are successful at responding to each customer’s individual needs. Polish Maids boast a reputation for being punctual, reliable, and having an eye for detail. The first estimate is free, to give you a better idea of what your apartment will cost, and what services they can offer you.

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BEST NEW CAB SERVICE Uber Prices Vary www.uber.com Download this popular phone application and enjoy its benefits of finding a cab in any borough, anywhere, anytime. Uber is one of the most downloaded car service apps, and can be used in all the major cities around the country. Choose from their range of car services including uberT, which finds both yellow and green cabs closest to you, and uberX, uberXL, uberBLACK, and uberSUV. Ranging in car quality and size, you can find exactly what your looking for. With the exception of uberT, you don’t have to swipe your credit card with the driver since you put your payment information in when signing up. You can also see your driver’s profile which includes their photo, user rating, and phone number to make your ride as safe as possible.

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Ride the City $95/ year www.ridethecity.com Navigating the city on your bike can be overwhelming for beginners, but we suggest using this incredible online resource. Ride the City offers riders an interactive map with pinpoints featuring bike shops, bike shares, and repair shops. You can also route your next trip by entering your start and end locations, choosing from their three options of safe route, safer route, and direct route. If you’re travelling out of New York, you can use his resource in a number of different cities including Amsterdam, Chicago, Miami, Portland, Boston, and more.

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AN APP FOR SPARE KEYS KeyMe 620 6th Ave. at 19th St. Prices vary www.key.me Losing the keys to your apartment can ruin your entire week, especially when most locksmiths cost upwards of $200 for re-entry. We suggest trying the innovative new way of duplicating your keys with the downtown company, KeyMe. You can download their App, take a picture of your key which can be easily duplicated in 30 seconds at one of their kiosks. If you have forgotten to take a picture, your roommate or spouse can send you a photo to use and it is easily uploaded to one of their kiosks. Kiosk Locations: 7-Eleven at E. 3rd & Bowery Bed Bath & Beyond at 19th St. and 6th Ave.

DOWNTOWN HANDYMAN SERVICES Handybook 134 W. 29th St. at 7th Ave. Prices Vary www.handybook.com 888-847-6036 The home services company Handybook has been getting rave reviews in The New York Times, Bloomberg News, and at the popular tech start up conference TechCrunch. Offering both cleaning and handyman services, this company uses trusted professionals who are all insured, and backgroundchecked. You can take advantage of their next day availability by booking online at their website www. handybook.com. Choose from their variety of services including furniture assembly, picture and shelf hanging, TV mounting, interior panting, plumbing, electrical work, and air conditioner installation.

BED BUG SPECIALISTS Bed Bug Busters! 646-567-9850 www.bedbugbustersny.com If you are experiencing every New Yorker’s nightmare, and fear you might have bed bugs, try calling these specialists. Use their free in-home consultation to determine if you do have bed bugs, and then let them discuss the necessary steps to exterminating your apartment. Getting rid of bed bugs can be extremely time consuming, but the experts over at BBB offer a full-service package to take care of it all.

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Bloomingdale Family Days

Sunday Sept. 21st 11-5pm Amsterdam Avenue between 106th-110th Streets will be closed to traffic. ECO-FRIENDLY PEST CONTROL M&M Pest Control 32 Orchard St. at Canal St. Prices Vary www.mandmpestcontrol.com 212-219 8218 At M&M, the use of pesticides will always be the last alternative for eliminating pests. This concept is consistent with an EPA-approved Integrated Pest Management program. Their eco-friendly approach is a great option for families with young children and/or pets.Experienced staff offers a free pest identiďŹ cation process before you hire them to exterminate. Working with their customers, the experienced staff at M&M develops speciďŹ c extermination plans depending on the wants and needs of each apartment.

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Live Music –Grupo Internacional Art Projects Ɣ Dominoes Ɣ Bike Lessons Face Painting Ɣ Box City for Kids Pottery Wheel Demonstrations Battalion 11 Fire Truck 1-3pm Dance Demonstrations and Lessons Composting Demonstrations Climbing Wall Clothing Collection for Re-use & Recycling

E-Waste Recycling 10-4pm at 110th St.

Computer equipment and household batteries for responsible disposal or reuse Run by the Lower East Side Ecology Center http://lesecologycenter.org/

Flavors of the World A Taste of Bloomingdale Life Cycle Ceremonies Jewish & Interfaith Couples Civil Wedding Ceremonies

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Sample the international flair of participating neighborhood restaurants. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get to know some of the best eateries in Bloomingdale. Purchase tickets for $3/each or 4 for $10 at the BID office.

Participating Restaurants Arco CafÊ, Awash, Bistro Ten18, Koko Wings, La Toulousaine, Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too, Picnic, Roti Roll, Thai Market, Tropical Sensation Check for Updated Schedule at

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St. Jean Baptiste High School A College Preparatory School for Girls

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 18th ◆ 2-5 p.m.

OPPORTUNITY Motivated and talented low-income public high school students are eager to go to college but can’t afford SAT prep.

IMPACT Every year, New York Cares brings its Kaplan SAT Prep program to public schools throughout the city. In 2012, volunteers worked in 40 schools and helped 1,000 students get into the colleges of their choice, including several admissions to Cornell and New York University.

St. Jean’s offers a rigorous academic environment grounded in Catholic values to empower young women to learn, live and lead. - 100% graduation & 100% college acceptance, including: Georgetown, Cornell, Amherst, NYU, Barnard, Fordham, Manhattan College and Haverford - Advanced Placement, Honors & College Credit Courses, National Honor Societies - Internships & Professional Programs with organizations like Lenox Hill Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College

Attend our Open House on Saturday, October 18th from 2-5 p.m or email admissions@stjean.org for more information.

Volunteer or Donate at newyorkcares.org.

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www.stjean.org ◆ 173 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 ◆ (212) 288-1645

New York Cares is New York City’s leading volunteer organization.

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Our schools provide warm, inclusive Montessori environments that foster independence, creativity and tolerance.

FAMILY SCHOOL WEST ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2014 Call for a tour! 2.6 to 6 years old Enriched Extended Day Programs Spring & Winter Recess Programs Full Summer Day Camp Family School West 308 W. 46 St. , NYC 10036 The Family School Dag Hammarskjรถld Plaza 323 E. 47 St. , NYC 10017 Founder & Headmistress Lesley Nan Haberman

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