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Classical Music A Pastiche of Perfection 64 From the Philharmonic to The Lincoln Center Festival to Mostly Mozart, New York is bustling with fine music and opera. Ask the Met 66 Facts, figures, statistics and stories: it’s all in the Metropolitan Opera’s Archives. Dance On His Way Up 68 Calvin Royal III got a late start in the dance world, but with awards and fellowships and a place in ABT, the long-legged newcomer is one to watch. real estate Multi-Million Dollar Living 72 Take a peek inside two of the city’s most exclusive properties.

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For those used to visiting John Varv atos at his downtown digs—his shop on Bowery resides inside wha t used to be CBGB, the famed punk rock club (or infamous, if you ever used the restrooms there back in the day)—you’ll be stunned by the pristine grandeur and handsome ambience of his new upto wn shop on Madison. Varvatos, as his menswear collection s attest, is a major lover of rock ‘n’ roll, and so when he took over CBGB several years ago, he took great pains to keep the edgy, raw tone of the place intact. (His other New York shops, in SoHo and East Hampton, each have their own personal feel). Here, on the tony Upper East Side, the shop still bears the “rocker-cum-gentleman” vibe that Varvatos is known for, but the emphasis is on the gent. The place is reminiscent of a posh, uptown pad, with white oak herringbone wood floors, crown mold ings, and antiques like the refurbished 19th-century Parisian vitrin e. The fellow who lives here is still a music lover, to be sure—on the walls you’ll find photos of jazz and R&B legends from the last 50 years, caught during live performances mid-note, or in rarely seen intimate moments. Limitededition prints, signed by the photogra phers, are even available for purchase, along with handcrafted reco rd consoles from Symbol Audio.

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As are the clothes, of course—tailo red pieces, sportswear, a made-to-measure program, jewelry, watches, and his must-have footwear (the leather ankle boots and Converse collabs are sweet). Shop some, then kick back on the sumptuous flannel sofa and take in the artwork. 765 Madison Avenue (East 65th/66th Streets.); 212-760-2414; johnvarvatos.com

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1 Perfume bottles line Bond No. 9’s shop from floor to ceiling, making this intimate shop an ideal place to scoop up a scent reminiscent of our fair city. The store stocks dozens upon dozens of eau de parfums, candles, and limited-edition gifts. This season marks the launch of the newest summer scent: Shelter Island, an enticing mix of citrus zest, white lilies, and amber myrhh. $260 for 100ml. 863 Washington Street (13th/14th Streets); 212-206-9907; bondno9.com

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2 When Diane von Furstenberg enlisted architecture firm WORKac to design a flagship store, studio, and residential aerie, she cemented her brand as an embodiment of her chic lifestyle. Now, her accessories have become de rigueur among fashion cognoscenti. This summer, her bright, candy-hued leather parcels are perfect for carrying daytime essentials, and her oversized linen wraps ($165) can do double-duty as both a scarf and sarong. 874 Washington Street (Little West 12th/13th Streets); 646-486-4800; dvf.com

3 Between the black-and-white checkered floor, turquoise sofa, and twisting central staircase (a display area for shoes, no less), the Alice + Olivia store is a dream closet for any girl. It’s chock full of everything needed for effortless party dressing: grab one of their Lucite minaudières, colorful patent heels, and a metallic-and-floral brocade cocktail frock ($440). 431 West 14th Street (at Washington Street); 646-747-1232; aliceandolivia.com

4 Blond wood floors and natural décor details like shell sconces and antler wreaths adorn the walls at SoCal-born Joie. Pop in for the brand’s signature slouchy knits, from metallic flecked sweaters to nauticalinspired pullovers. A summer favorite is their ikat printed silk shorts in a vibrant coral hue. $178. 429 West 14th Street (at Washington Street); 212-897-1878; joie.com

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2 Terre-ffic Get earthy with this rustic, crackled Terre Brut pitcher from Astier de Villatte. Originally molded from black terracotta, then treated with a soft white glaze to complement the warm outer tone, the Terre Brut pitcher is a guaranteed one-of-a-kind and simply elegant addition to your collection. $195. ABC Carpet & Home, 888 North Broadway; 212-473-3000; abchome.com

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This commanding ceramic vase easily doubles as a serving pitcher. It can surely serve a crowd, coming in at 11 inches high, with a sturdy, yet delicately curved handle. Hand signed by Swedish ceramic designer Gunnar Nylund, this piece has a rich Danish history, making it a fashionable, functional conversation starter. $900. Gunnar Nylund from VN Vintage & Modern at 1stdibs.com, 1stdibs, The New York Design Center; 200 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor; nydc.com

4 Curvaceous Sleek. Modern. Radiant. Designed by Henning Koppel, this Georg Jensen pitcher brings your entertainment game to the next level. The Koppel design, featuring polished stainless steel, will shine against the backdrop of a sun-soaked summer and its lithe curves give the piece a romantic quality. $550. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue; 212-826-8900; barneys.com

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The world knows them best as movie actresses. But Cate Blanchett (center) and Isabelle Huppert (right) also work regularly on the stage, and both have played New York. We get two for the price of one this summer when they perform together in Jean Genet’s dark 20thcentury classic The Maids. Blanchett is Claire and Huppert is Solange, the two title characters who while away their free time imagining the murder of their hated mistress, Elizabeth Debicki (left). The Sydney Theatre Company production arrives under the banner of the Lincoln Center Festival, which is also importing a Festival favorite, Heisei Nakamura-za, the renowned Japanese kabuki company, July 7-12 at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater. The Maids, Aug. 6-16, at City Center. lincolncenterfestival.org

He’s a Grammy “Living Legend,” a holder of the Presidential National Medal of Arts, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bob Dylan famously called him “America’s greatest living poet,” and his songs helped make Motown “Hitsville USA.” But Smokey Robinson’s greatest distinction may be the sweet, keening sound that gives his every utterance the piercing intensity of a prayer. He’s still at it, more than 50 years after his mama told him he’d better shop around. Smokey Robinson, June 6, at the Beacon Theatre. beacontheatre.com What do three of the more disparate New York tourist destinations – the Oyster Bar at Grand Central (left), the Elephant House at the Bronx Zoo, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine – have in common? They all contain magnificent interior spaces featuring the famed tiled vaults of the Guastavino Fireproof Construction Company, the go-to firm for New York’s go-to architects at the turn of the 20th century and beyond. With drawings, photographs, interactive videos, and a large, detailed replica of a Guastavino vault, this show examines the genius of Spanish immigrants Rafael Guastavino and his son, Rafael Jr., and the impact they had on the city. Palaces for the People: Guastavino and the Art of Structural Tile, through September 7 at the Museum of the City of New York. mcny.org The word “bolshoi” means “big” in Russia, but in New York, it also means “big deal.” Ever since its first visit to the United States, in 1959, the Bolshoi Ballet has caused a sensation when it dances here. This visit, part of the Lincoln Center Festival, brings us three disparate jewels of the repertoire: the fluttering romance of Swan Lake, the humor and high spirits of Don Quixote (right), and the macho energy of Spartacus. Bolshoi Ballet, July 15-27 at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. lincolncenterfestival.org

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DANCE Rock music isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the venerable, beautifully refurbished City Center. But this summer’s Encores! Off-Center series is going to shake those ornate rafters. First up is Lin-Manuel Miranda in Jonathan Larsen’s tick, tick... BOOM!, the prescient autobiographical musical about turning – ugh! – 30 by the composer of Rent. Then the raucous mayhem of Pump Boys and Dinettes takes over, bringing a taste of the American road to the big city. In between, Randy Newman (left) shows up for one night only to play the Devil in a concert version of his musical Faust. Encores! Off-Center, June 25-July 19 at City Center. nycitycenter.org

From places you’ve heard of – Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC – and places you probably haven’t – Grapeville, Texas; Peacham, Vermont – 120 young musicians have been chosen to train and tour together as the Youth Orchestra of the United States of America. Begun last year by Carnegie Hall’s education arm, the orchestra continues this summer with David Robertson on the podium and works by Bernstein, Britten, Mussorgsky, and Samuel Carl Adams on the program. Virtuoso Gil Shaham (right) will be the soloist for Britten’s Violin Concerto. Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, July 22 at Carnegie Hall. carnegiehall.org

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uropean sophistication and American spirit exemplify the companies of the BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, which the eponymous Azria—founder, designer, chairman, and chief executive officer—created in 1989, after years of designing for other fashion lines in both Paris and Los Angeles. Lubov Azria, chief creative officer of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP and Max’s wife, joined the company as a designer in 1991 and was named creative director in 1996. The collections, which include the esteemed Hervé Léger fashion house (which the group acquired in 1998 and relaunched in 2007 as Hervé Léger by Max Azria), Max Azria, and BCBGMAXAZRIA, are shown at Fashion Week, and, in fact, in the fall of 2008, all three lines were presented on the catwalk, an event that marked the first time an American designer has ever produced three distinct fashion shows during one New York Fashion Week. Today, the company helms 533 stores worldwide—in countries as far flung as Greece, Bahrain, Japan, Russia, Chile, and Portugal—with 175 on American soil alone; the firm also sells within prestigious department stores, including Bergdorf Goodman here in Gotham, and internationally in such legendary emporia as Harvey Nichols in London, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and Takashimaya in Singapore. Recently, Promenade sat down with Lubov Azria, who was born and raised in the Ukraine and studied fashion in the former Soviet Union, to take a peek behind the brand’s doors and to plumb her design philosophy—and to even take a fun look into her handbag.

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“Our women do it all and need chic, easy options that match their fast-paced lifestyles.” Q. Have you always wanted to be a designer? LA: My earliest passions were the arts, particularly the ballet. While living in Russia, I danced for what is similar to the Kirov today. I enjoyed my time as a ballerina, but found myself increasingly drawn to the costumes. I got my first job in the industry with a recommendation from a friend and I worked as a pattern-maker right out of school. Q. How do you begin to plot out the future season’s lines? LA: Typically, I start with color, but ultimately the overall process is the same; yet the lines/collections are completely different. It begins with a vision each season and that vision translates into colors, prints, silhouettes, and finishes/details that continue the story. I always like texture and natural fibers as well as beautiful saturated tones for color. The biggest challenge I face is letting go and being done with an item. Q. How many pieces do you design each season? How many seasons each year? LA: Each season is unique, but we typically have 30-35 looks for fall, resort, and spring collections for each line. Q. What is the division of labor between you and Max? LA: Max is the visionary and I focus on the details and the designs of pieces. Q. Describe your typical customer for BCBG and HL. LA: Our focus has always been to make women look and feel fabulous while keeping the process of getting dressed effortless. Our women do it all and need chic, easy options that match their fast-paced lifestyles. Q. Whom would the company love to dress and who is your style icon? LA: I would love to dress Cate Blanchett. She has classic, sophisticated style and embodies all aspects of a confident woman. [The company’s fashions have been seen on countless celebs, including Kate Winslet, Victoria Beckham, Alicia Keys, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.] Jane Birkin is my style icon. She exudes cool

nonchalance, and was an effortlessly chic style icon in her 20s ’til now. She’s not afraid to live life to the fullest, doing what she loves. Q. Who are your favorite designers? If you had to wear someone else’s clothes, whose clothing would you select? LA: Rei Kawakubo, [designer, founder, and head of] Commes des Garçons, and Junya Watanabe [former protégé of Kawakubo and currently BCBGMAXAZRIA a designer in his own right 461 FifthAvenue; 168 Fifth Avenue under that brand’s aegis] are 20 Main Street, East Hampton true innovators in the indus- Hervé Léger by MaxAzria try. I admire designers like 804 Madison Avenue Maison Martin Margiela, bcbg.com; herveleger.com who can truly look outside r by Hervé Lége of the box and create an art A Max zria piece that is ahead of our time. Q. What are you always going to find in your wardrobe? In your pocketbook? Bedside table? LA: A chic black dress; my iPad; travel magazines. Q. Tell us a something—a little about your life outside designing—that we don’t know. LA: I just completed my first marathon in LA and it was an unbelievable experience! The running culture is so cool. I love to relax with my family and a great pleasure is fleamarket shopping. Q. Is there such a thing as a typical day for you? LA: Every day is so unique. I don’t know about you, but I can’t even remember what I had for dinner yesterday! Q. Where do you see the company in 5 years, in 10 years? LA: Growth! What defines a successful brand to me is a brand that has passion, vision, and innovation, and we want to continue to develop that connection. n

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STYLENEW YORK Above: [ “Clover Leaf” Evening Dress, 1953. White silk satin, white silk faille, black silk-rayon velvet ]

Opposite page from left: [ Evening Dress, 1948. Black silk satin and black silk velvet; Ball Gown, 1949-50. Red silk velvet, red silk satin, white cotton organdy; “Butterfly” Ball Gown, ca. 1955. Brown silk chiffon, cream silk satin, brown silk satin, dark brown nylon tulle ]

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Charles James: glamour, greatness gowns By Ruth J. Katz

At the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s newly rechristened Anna Wintour Costume Center, the legendary couturier is being honored for his lasting influence in the annals of haute couture.

his unusual collection of appellations, “Clover Leaf,” “Butterfly,” “Tree,” “Swan,” and “Diamond,” are not some paean to Mother Nature, but rather names that the legendary couturier, the AngloAmerican Charles James (1906-1978), bestowed on some of his most renowned creations. You may not be conversant with this virtuoso’s work, but his extraordinary talent and the confections he crafted have had lasting influence in the annals of haute couture for decades. And if you are or are not familiar with his magnificent and masterful œuvre, you have the ultimate opportunity to “ooh” and “aah” over his astonishing frocks at an exhibit that opened on May 8 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s newly rechristened Anna Wintour Costume Center. Charles James: Beyond Fashion explores his design process as brought to life by both his clothing and supporting materials, including sketches, muslins, notes, and so on. James’s use of sculptural, scientific, and mathematical tenets, applied to clothing, informs his work, and ultimately led to his revolutionary construc-

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tions for ballgowns, just as his innovative tailoring continues to influence designers today. Beyond Fashion is the title James himself chose for his autobiography, one he never got around to writing. This staging of his work sheds light on both his talent and work style. “Charles James considered himself an artist, and approached fashion with a sculptor’s eye and a scientist’s logic,” noted Thomas P. Campbell, the director and CEO of the Met. This stunning retrospective features approximately 75 of his most outstanding designs—as well as pattern pieces, swatches, and ephemera— much of which elucidates the metamorphosis of specific designs over the decades. The first-floor special exhibition galleries spotlight the resplendent glamour and breathtaking architecture of James’ complex ballgowns from the ’40s through the ’50s. These richly sumptuous frocks were worn by celebrated, soigné clients, including: Austine Hearst, journalist and wife of publisher William Randolph Hearst, Jr.; Millicent Rogers, the style-setting heiress; socialite Babe Paley; Dominique de Menil, the art patron; and the

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Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by Michael A. Vaccaro / LOOK Magazine Photograph Collection, Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Look.

“James is justifiably entitled to a place in the pantheon of great couturiers”

From top: [ Charles James, 1952; Babe Paley in a Charles James gown, 1950 ]

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famed entertainer Gypsy Rose Lee, as well as Marlene Dietrich. Born and bred in England, James settled in New York at 19, worked as a milliner in Chicago under the name Boucheron, and within two years was back in Gotham, designing for the popular actress Gertrude Lawrence. He returned to London in 1929 and by the mid-’30s he had established a successful dressmaking atelier and began to travelling in circles with luminaries such as Cecil Beaton, Jean Cocteau, and Salvador Dalí. He soon counted among his acquaintances couturiers of the highest order, such as Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristobal Balenciaga, and Christian Dior, who credited James with the ideas that led to his own famed New Look. Ultimately, he returned to New York and opened a salon at 699 Madison Avenue; it was here he created his purest couture confections. James, a contemporary of other great American couturiers, including Gilbert Adrian and Norman Norell, was at the peak of his success in the ’50s and it was, perhaps, his masterpiece, the “Clover Leaf” dress, that synthesized and epitomized his talents as a sculptor, architect, and engineer, in one drop-dead statement. Designed for Austine Hearst to wear to the Eisenhower inaugural ball, it was a study in stark chiaroscuro, with bold black and white symmetric swirls, forming arcs and curves. In the early ’50s, buoyed by his successes, James moved his workroom and wholesale operation to 716 Madison Avenue and opened a showroom at a prestigious address, 12 East 57th Street. Yet, while he was fantastically successful among, and beloved by, “his ladies,” he was also known for his “difficult” personality; it is rumored, perhaps not apocryphally, that he could insult a potential client by saying that he could not possibly create clothing for someone “frumpy.” Ultimately, his lifelong pattern of fiscal irresponsibility, his inability to conform to the mainstream fashion industry, and the tiresome litigation he too frequently initiated, overwhelmed him. He ended up leaving these chic addresses to labor in less sumptuous surroundings, and spent the last 14 years of his life in New York’s legendary Chelsea Hotel (his home and base of operation for what little work he continued to do) on West 23rd Street. James chose the highly respected Brooklyn Museum and its stellar costume/garment archives as the repository for his rich trove of work, hoping that the museum would preserve his legacy, which it has, as custodian of some 200 garments and 600 related items—sketches, patterns, fully-sewn muslins, dress forms, and so on, all of which was transferred to the Metropolitan Museum in 2009, when the Met assumed guardianship of the Brooklyn Museum’s costume collection. Following a two-year renovation and complete reconfiguration, the Met’s new facility includes the department’s exhibition galleries—the main Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Gallery (4,200 square feet) and the Carl and Iris Barrel Apfel Gallery (500 square feet)—as well

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[ A collection of James’s ball gowns, 1948 ]

as its conservation laboratory, collection storage, library, and offices. The center incorporates major technological, structural, and mechanical upgrades to allow for maximum design flexibility and the future growth of the department. The Costume Institute was renamed to reflect the enormous and significant impact that Wintour, the renowned editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, has had on fashion not only in America, but around the world. “James was an artist who chose fabric and its relationship to the human body as his medium of expression,” noted Jan Glier Reeder, consulting curator in The Costume Institute, who is organizing the exhibition with Harold Koda, the curator in charge of The Costume Institute. Though he lacked formal training, James is arguably one of the greatest designers to have worked in the tradition of haute couture in America. He had a special affinity for draping, pattern-making, and cutting that enabled him to elevate to perfection even the most unseemly silhouette; he possessed unparalleled gifts for fitting and shaping. (Those talents are abundantly apparent in the clever way this show is mounted: Ball gowns seemingly float on circular platforms. Adjacent to each gown is a robotic camera that scans the gar-

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ment and deconstructs it onto a video screen on the platform, thus laying bare the elaborate pattern-making and construction.) His fascination with complex cut and seaming led to the creation of key design elements that he updated throughout his career: wrap-over trousers; figure-eight skirts; bodyhugging, clingy sheaths; ribbon capes and dresses; spiral-cut garments; and poufs. His iconic ballgowns usually featured a sexy neckline on a structured, boned bodice, a wasp-like waistline, and then billows and cascades of unrestrained, extravagant yard goods for the skirt. For all these reasons, James is justifiably entitled to a place in the pantheon of great couturiers. n

[ the details ] The exhibition continues through August 10th; recommended admission is $25. metmuseum.org; 212-535-7710 Accompanying the exhibit is a hardcover book/catalogue, Charles James: Beyond Fashion by Harold Koda and Jan Glier Reeder; 264 pages, with 330 color illustrations; $50.

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A cuff like no other! This sensational Cellini bracelet features rose-cut sapphires in multicolor pastel shades, with round, brilliant-cut, white diamond accents, all set in 18-kt. rose gold with a diamond pavé clasp. Price upon request. Cellini, Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, East Lobby, 301 Park Avenue (49th/50th Streets); 212-751-9824; 509 Madison Avenue (52nd/53rd Streets); 212-888-0505; cellinijewelers.com

When the season’s bright, sunny clime envelops us, we think of delectable, cool treats—chilled lemonade at a picnic; waffle cones overflowing with frosty, vanilla-bean ice cream; fluffy mountains of ethereal, rosy cotton candy at a fair; ice-blue water in a pool, just waiting for us to dip a toe in. These are the calming colors of summer—icy sorbet tones that soothe: Citrine, tanzanite, sapphire, opal, aquamarine, topaz, and peridot are but a few of the precious and semi-precious stones that speak of these summer hues. Spoil yourself with summer’s sensations. By Ruth J. Katz

A Tiffany archives-inspired bracelet with yellow diamonds, pink tourmalines, fire opals, and garnets in 18-kt. yellow gold, from the company’s 2014 Blue Book Collection. $75,000. Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Avenue (57th Street); 212-755-8000, 800-526-0649; 37 Wall Street (Nassau/William Streets); 212-514-8015; tiffany.com

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From designer Kara Ross, the “Mosaic” drop earrings are awash in fresh, watery-blue tones, featuring sky-blue topaz and pavé-set diamonds, in 18-kt gold. $35,000. Kara Ross, 655 Madison Avenue (60th Street); 212-755-8100; kararossny.com

A pair of lively bangle bracelets from master designer Yael Sonia: [left] “Spinning Trio” bangle, featuring blue topaz and diamonds, set in 18-kt. yellow gold; [right] “Spinning Wheel” bangle bracelet, also featuring blue topaz and diamonds, set in 18-kt. yellow gold. Prices upon request. Yael Sonia, by appointment only; 270 Lafayette (Prince/Houston Streets), Suite 810; 212-472-6488; yaelsonia.com

A pair of appealing pavé-set diamond rings: [left] yellow diamonds in 18-kt gold; $18,000; [right] pink diamonds in 18-kt. gold; $36,000. Aaron Basha, 685 Madison Avenue (61st/62nd Streets); 212-935-1960; aaronbasha.com

From the celebrated designer Marina B, the “Cardan” bracelet is constructed from delicate blue and green chalcedony, offset with cultured pearls, all set in 18-kt. yellow gold. $6,500. Marina B, 30 East 57th Street (Madison/Park Avenues); 212-644-1155; marinab.com

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From Reinstein/Ross, the graceful “Lightdance” ring, with a cushion-cut blue sapphire, is embellished with diamonds, all set in 22-kt. apricot gold. $14,800. Reinstein/Ross, 29 East 73rd Street (Fifth/Madison Avenues); 212-772-1901; 30 Gansevoort Street; 212-226-4513; reinsteinross.com

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Worthy of being donned for a noteworthy red-carpet event, this striking pink sapphire and diamond necklace from Ellagem is set in 18-kt. white gold. Price upon request. Ellagem, Inc., by appointment only; 212-398-0101; ellagem.com

This dainty ring, from Gumuchian’s “Marbella” collection, has three oval, pink sapphires alternating with glimmering diamonds, all set in 18-kt. rose gold. $3,200. DeNatale Jewelers, 111 Broadway (Rector/Thames Streets); 212-349-8900; gumuchian.com, denatale.com

A delicious throwback to a time when dress clips were practically de rigueur around a necklace, highlighting décolletage. These platinum, diamond, and aquamarine Art Deco dress clips from Stephen Russell would steal the show—any show! Price upon request. Stephen Russell, 970 Madison Avenue (76th Street); 212-570-6900; stephenrussell.com

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This Marco Bicego one-of-a-kind necklace is rich with burnishedlooking aquamarines, set in 18-kt. yellow gold. $17,890. Marco Bicego at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (49th/50th Streets); 877-551-7257, 212-753-4000; marcobicego.com, saksfifthavenue.com

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From Mish New York “Ava” earrings, featuring padparadscha sapphires set in 18-kt. rose gold, surrounded by two shades of pavéset, apricot sapphires, $68,000. Mish New York, by appointment only; 212-734-3500; mishnewyork.com

A feminine garland of pearls encircles the neck with Jane Bohan’s 18-kt. yellow-and-rose gold, 16-inch necklace. It features a sapphire toggle clasp, 12 mm. lilac quartz briolette beads, and 12-13 mm. natural, fresh-water, mauve pearls. $7,300. Jane Bohan, by appointment only; 212-529-6090; janebohan.com

Designer Stefano Canturi’s striking “Cubism” domed ring features color-blocking with dazzling stones: green peridot, amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, yellow sapphire, pink tourmaline, and diamonds, all set in 18-kt. white gold. $14,300. Canturi Jewels, 42 East 66th Street (Madison/Park Avenues); 212-879-8800; canturi.com

LeVian’s candy-colored rings: [right] A central amethyst stone with accents of pink sapphires and white diamonds, set in 14-kt. pink gold; $2,847; [left], a striking blue topaz, graced by white topaz and tanzanite, set in 14-kt. white gold. $2,447. Macy’s, 151 West 34th Street (Broadway/Seventh Avenue); 212-695-4400; levian.com, macys.com

Two striking summertime looks for the “Zeitmeister” quartz watch from Wempe, both featuring a 38 mm. case with 68 brilliant-cut diamonds around the bezel: [left—pink strap on watch] in stainless steel; $3,900; [right—white strap on watch] in gold-plated stainless steel; $4,210. Wempe, 700 Fifth Avenue (55th Street); 212-397-9000, 800-513-1131; wempe.com

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Brooks Brothers offers men a more muted take on orange, as in their rust, wool-blend Regent Fit windowpane sport coat ($798), or this rust three-button hopsack blazer, in a summery blend of wool, silk, linen and cashmere, $1,098. Brooks Brothers, 346 Madison Avenue (at E. 44th Street) and other Manhattan locations (see website); 212-682-8800; brooksbrothers.com Brooks Brothers, 48-50 Main Street, Southampton; 631-287-3936; brooksbrothers.com

Sergio Rossi, a master of the seductive sole, heats things up with the delicate—yet devastatingly sexy—Mermaid Cutout leather ankle boots, in a scalloped design and fourinch stacked heel, $1,045. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (at E. 49th Street); 212-753-4000; saks.com

the Luxe List Orange Zest There was a time when orange was anything but hip. Aside from a burst of popularity in the 1970s, it was usually relegated to more downmarket pursuits—the color of Howard Johnson’s. Circus peanuts. Carrot Top. But then Geoffrey Beene in 1989 declared orange “the new red” and, well, it took a few years but he seems to be right. Whether it’s the new red or “the new black”—as fans of a certain critically acclaimed Netflix series will attest—what’s undeniable is that orange has finally come of age. In the last two decades, it’s experienced a rebirth, as fashion designers have turned out an array of sophisticated sportswear and accessories, recognizing the surprising way a pop of orange pairs nicely with almost every shade: gray, brown, olive, khaki, denim blues, even reds and pinks. (Black is the tricky one—that combo still looks Halloweeny, no matter who’s wearing it.) The color is especially strong in collections this summer, from sunquenched tangerines and corals to copper and rust. Go ahead—let the sun shine in. By Joseph V. Amodio

Diane von Furstenberg warms up your nights with her Adrianna printed chiffon maxi dress (worn here in DvF’s spring runway show by sexy supermodel Karlie Kloss), in a sunsetty shade she calls “Lantern Dot Russet,” $798. Diane von Furstenberg, 874 Washington Street (at W. 14th Street); 646-486-4800; 135 Wooster Street (between Houston and Prince Streets); 212-542-5754; dvf.com

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Vilebrequin, the exclusive men’s swimwear brand from Saint-Tropez, is named for the French word for “crankshaft,” offering sophisticated styling in high-octane prints for both men (here, the Stretch Octopus trunks, in comfy polyamide/ Lycra, with magnetic closure back pocket, $280) and boys (these Camouflage trunks, in their classic Moorea cut, $115 to $140). Vilebrequin, 1007 Madison Avenue (77th/78th Streets); 212-650-0353; 436 W. Broadway (at Prince Street); 212-431-0673; vilebrequin.com Vilebrequin, 42 Jobs Lane, Southampton; 631-204-1530; vilebrequin.com

Sama Eyewear seduces with their chic Karolina sunglasses, from the latest Lace collection, with subtle topaz temples and 24 kt. gold—yes, real gold—lenses, $890. Robert Marc, 782 Madison Avenue (at E. 66th Street) and other Manhattan locations (see website); 212-737-6000; robertmarc.com

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Yliana Yepez —born in Paris, raised in Caracas and Beijing—can’t help but inject international flair into every piece of her on-the-rise luxury accessories brand, like this injected leather Becca Coral Satchel, $1,495. Bloomingdale’s, 59th Street and Lexington Avenue; 212-705-2000; 504 Broadway; 212-7295900; Bloomingdales.com Jimmy’s Westhampton, 167 Main Street, Westhampton Beach; 631-288-7000; jimmysnewyork.com Calypso St. Barth keeps the tropics alive with luxe swimwear, beach wraps and accessories, but it’s their Love Suede Pillow (from Calypso Home’s exclusive luxury textile creators Maison de Vacance) that says it all (in mandarin orange letters), $175. Calypso SoHo Home Store, 407 Broome Street (at Lafayette Street) and other Manhattan locations (see website); 212-925-6200; calypsostbarth.com Calypso East Hampton, 21 Newtown Lane, and other locations in Southampton, Weshampton Beach, Sag Harbor and Montauk (see website); 631-329-0033; calypsostbarth.com

Ippolita founder and jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno works in the vibrant shades of her Italian homeland, from splashy Mediterranean blues to the rich Tuscan sunshine of this 18 kt. gold Rock Candy Gelato medium rectangular 14-stone bangle, $7,500. Ippolita, 796 Madison Avenue (at E. 67th Street); 646-664-4240; ippolita.com

Oscar de la Renta knows a thing or two about tropical shades—the Dominican Republic native is an unabashed master at mixing colors and patterns, as in this Monse satin pump, which pairs nicely with evening wear or distressed denim, $775. Oscar de la Renta, 772 Madison Avenue (at E. 66th Street); 212-288-5810; oscardelarenta.com

Pamella Roland looks to the sun for spring and summer, with smart short day dresses colorblocked in orange, pink and gray, or this orange crinkle silk chiffon gown with full draped back— and plenty of drama, $2,310. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue (W. 57th/W. 58th Streets); 800-5581855; bergdorfgoodman.com

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Visiting MacKenzie-Childs during the summer months is like sitting in an impressionist painting — it’s a truly exquisite experience. You are among dreamy watercolor florals in crimson and chartreuse tones, ticking stripes, checked accents and piping, and vines and bright blossoms that pop. Even if you reside in the harshest of concrete jungles, Poppy Furniture provides a respite as welcome and inviting as the secret garden you’ve long imagined. Equally sublime as a separate seat or grouped together. 20 West 57th Street; 212-570-6050; mackenzie-childs.com

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Far Eastern Arts & Antiques – Since 1962, Far Eastern Arts & Antiques has provided NYC’s interior-design community with the finest in period pieces, including Asian and Chinese antique furniture, antique panels and screens, wood and stone carvings, porcelain, ceramics, rare antiquities, and more. To view their entire inventory, visit them at their historic warehouse in Yonkers (500 Nepperhan Ave., 914-423-2047) with five floors and over 170,000 square feet containing possibly the largest collection of Asian antiques, art, furniture, and accessories in the United States. 799 Broadway (11th St.), 212-460-5030; fareasternantiques.com

Caviar Russe - One of America’s largest caviar importers. Whether your palate prefers Beluga, or Osetra, Caviar Russe offer a decadent selection of smoked fish, shellfish, foie gras and charcuterie, caviar accompaniments, and gourmet pantry items. The restaurant component offers a tasting menu, dining a la carte, and a raw bar. 538 Madison Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 2nd Floor, 212-980-5908; caviarrusse.com

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Barneys New York –A cornerstone in chic, trendy New York fashion, Barneys is home to a plethora of international men’s and women’s fashion designers ranging from the classically understated to the avant garde. Haute accessories, beauty products, and home furnishings continue to stamp Barneys presence as a necessity on the fashion scene. 660 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-826-8900; barneys.com

Rain – A specialist in intensively handmade body and bath products including fair trade artisan soaps, beaded and embroidered gift boxes, luxurious sleepwear, bathroom decor, and accessories. Rockefeller Center, 59 W. 49th St., 212-239-3070; rainliving.com

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Beretta Gallery - Beretta Gallery combines the adventure of outdoor sporting with the unwavering class that continues to mark the Beretta lifestyle brand as a beacon in the industry. The flagship three-story gallery, which makes its home in a historic New York townhouse, offers visitors access to Beretta’s collection of clothing, accessories, decorative items, and their signature merchandise dedicated to the hunting lifestyle. Open Mon.-Weds. and Sat., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-7pm; Sun., 12pm-5pm. 718 Madison Ave. (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-319-3235; newyork.berettagallery.com

and everything in between. Broadway & 34th St., 212-695-4400; macys.com

Bergdorf Goodman - In the same location since 1928, this is among the nation’s most prestigious shops, featuring women’s fashion designers from Armani, Chanel, Versace and Ferre, to Tyler, Galliano, and Westwood. 754 Fifth Ave. (58th St.), 800-558-1855; bergdorfgoodman.com

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Bloomingdale’s – One of the world’s most famous landmark department stores. The best international fashions and home furnishings are brought together under a single Art Deco roof, in a store that encompasses a full city block and more than 500 departments on seven floors. 1000 Third Ave. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-705-2000; 504 Broadway (Spring-Broome Sts.), 212-729-5900; bloomingdales.com Hammacher Schlemmer – The landmark store for America’s longest-running catalog, offering unique products that solve problems, further your lifestyle, or represent the only one of their kind. 147 E. 57th St., 800-421-9002; hammacher.com Lord & Taylor – A beacon in American trends and designers. From chic and reasonably priced fashion classics, to a massive selection of shoes and accessories, Lord & Taylor continues to delight shoppers year round. 424 Fifth Ave. (39th St.), 212-391-3344; lordandtaylor.com MacKenzie-Childs - This flagship store is painting the town in their signature Courtly Check print. It features the full MacKenzie-Childs collection of whimsical and artistically quirky handcrafted home and garden accessories and gifts, including handpainted ceramics, dinnerware, tableware, glassware and home furniture. 20 W. 57th St. (Fifth-Sixth Aves.), 212-570-6050; mackenzie-childs.com Macy’s – “The world’s largest store,” home to the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and one of NYC’s most visited attractions. Macy’s runs the gamut in goods, from home furnishings to decadent caviar, luxury and casual clothing,

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Saks Fifth Avenue – This paragon of unparalleled class began in 1924 as the brainchild of Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel. Their Fifth Avenue flagship “dream store,” is highly regarded internationally and features nine floors of pure luxury, stocked with exclusive items for men and women from the world’s most desired brands. 611 Fifth Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 212-753-4000; saksfifthavenue.com

B&H Photo Video - The world’s largest camera and video super store. With a top notch staff, including industry pros and a full line of still, digital, video, home and portable entertainment, pro audio equipment, computers and accessories, it’s the professional’s source. Try almost every item on the floor before you buy. 420 Ninth Ave. (34th St.), 212-444-6615 bhphotovideo.com DataVision - With a 30,000 square foot flagship, DataVision is NYC’s largest independent computer and video retailer. Browse and purchase from a widespread selection of computers, software, peripherals, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, and more. 445 Fifth Ave. (39th St.), 212-689-1111; datavis.com Sony Store - Try your hand at sophisticated hi-tech Sony products at this flagship location. Offering a comprehensive array of music, video, and multimedia material in a sleek environment, the Sony Store is a list topper. Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-833-8800; store.sony.com

Fashion AND Accessories A Second Chance – New York’s hidden resale boutique gem, featuring an unparalleled selection of new and pre-owned Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories. They also carry pieces by Céline, Marni, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent among others. 1111 Lexington Ave., 212-744-6041; 155 Prince St. (W. Broadway), 212-673-6155; asecondchanceresale.com Alexander McQueen – Dramatic couture, including dresses, tailored pants, and beautifully constructed frock coats from the late British

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designer. Shoes, jewelry, and handbags are also prominently displayed. 747 Madison Ave. (65th St.), 212-645-1797; alexandermcqueen.com Badgley Mischka – Shop “the collection” in the front parlour, which features a line of skirts, jackets, day dresses and evening gowns, and an airy salon in back showcases couture, while jewelry, handbags, watches, sunglasses and more fill a central foyer and bridal dresses are down on the garden level. 24 E. 64th St. (Madison-Fifth Aves.), 212-644-4934; badgleymischka.com BCBG Max Azria – A fresh and youthful take on modern women’s design, from suits, separates, coats, dresses, handbags and accessories for women on the cusp of fashion trends. 770 Madison Ave. (66th St.), 212-717-4225; 120 Wooster St. (Prince St.), 212-625-2723; 461 Fifth Ave. (40th St.), 212-991-9777; bcbg.com Burberry – This beloved British brand, synonymous with its signature house check–the camel, black, red, and white pattern–offers luxurious men’s, women’s, children’s, and babywear lines, fragrances, golf, eyewear, and home collections. Their made-to-order coat service has customized style and color options. 160 Columbus Ave. (67th St.), 212-595-0934; 444 Madison Ave. (49th St.), 212-707-6700; 9 E. 57th St., 212-407-7100; 367 Bleecker St., 212-901-3600; 131 Spring St. (Greene St.), 212-925-9300; burberry.com Carolina Herrera – Elegant, ultra-feminine, up-tothe-minute women’s dresses and fragrances. CH Carolina Herrera (802 Madison Ave. (68th St., 212-744-2076 ) has clothing for men, women, and kids, as well as travel accessories. 954 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-249-6552; carolinaherrera.com Chanel Boutique – Showcasing the iconic, classic and timeless elements of Coco Chanel’s style, with handbags, accessories, shoes, and ready-to-wear by Karl Lagerfeld. 15 E. 57th St., 212-355-5050; 139 Spring St. (Wooster St.), 212-334-0055; 737 Madison Ave., 212-535-5505; chanel.com Céline – Luxury women’s fashions including timeless ready-to-wear, leather bags and handbags, shoes, and sunglasses. 870 Madison Ave. (71st St.), 212-535-3703; celine.com Diane Von Furstenberg – From her signature wrap dress designs to flirty sportswear and accessories, DVF is pure chic heaven. 874 Washington St. (14th St.), 646-486-4800; 135 Wooster St., 212-542-5754; dvf.com

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Go dive, go deep, go splash with the Swatch Scuba Libre, available at Hour Passion. Summer explodes in a million colors, turning the world luminous, bright and bold. As heat hits the cities the crowds rush off to white, sandy beaches, dive into the water and go absolutely mad about the sea. Three Scuba Libres set the tone for the season in translucent yellow, bright pink and blue – ice cold refreshment in wild summer colors. Hour Passion’s stunning Manhattan storefront offers an immersive boutique timepiece experience with an array of fine watch brands on display, from Longines and Hamilton, to Tissot, Calvin Klein and many others. 112 West 34th Street; 212-904-1002; hourpassion.com

DKNY – Lifestyle clothing, accessories, and more embracing the fun styles of New York from Donna Karan. 420 West Broadway (Spring St.), 646-613-1100; 655 Madison Ave. (60th St.), 212-223-3569; dkny.com Dolce & Gabbana – Ultra-modern Italian fashions, including men’s formalwear and more adventurous women’s fashions. 825 Madison Ave. (69th St.), 212-249-4100; dolcegabbana.com Donna Karan – Classic elegance and modern glamour shine at this three-story home to the famed designer’s collection. 819 Madison Ave. (68th St.), 212-861-1001; donnakaran.com Elie Tahari – Detail oriented, subtly elegant pieces, including ready-to-wear fashions and accessories, suits, cutting-edge sportswear and dresses. 417 West Broadway (Spring St.), 212-334-4441; elietahari.com Escada – The German-based company offers high-end, modern, and elegant women’s apparel and accessories. ESCADA SPORT represents understated city chic. The company brand also encompasses licenses for eyewear and fragrances. 7 East 55th St., 212-755-2200; escada.com Façonnable – A French high-end retailer specializing in tailored men’s and women’s clothing. Featuring two floors of brightly striped shirts and gabardine trousers for him, and narrow suits and spangly gear for her. Rockefeller Center, 636 Fifth Ave. (51st St.), 212-319-0111; faconnable.com Giorgio Armani – The alpha and omega of understated, power-drenched Italian fashion. The Italian designer’s flagship features suits, elegant sportswear, outerwear, and evening wear for men and women. 760 Madison Ave. (65th St.), 212-988-9191; armani.com Hermès - Known for their coveted Birkin and Kelly handbags, this French boutique features beautifully designed men’s and women’s clothing and a full array of accessories and shoes. 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; 15 Broad St., 212-785-3030; hermes.com Louis Vuitton – From the quintessential leather design brand, the shop focuses on the timeless elegance of men’s and women’s fashions, handbags, watches and jewelry, and shoes. 116 Greene St. (Prince St.), 212-274-9090; 1 E. 57th St. (Fifth Ave.), 212-758-8877; louisvuitton.com Marc Jacobs – A constantly evolving trendsetting collection pins Marc Jacobs on the fashion map year after year. Casual-chic fashions for men and women including simple dresses, classic tailored suits, and formal wear. Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm. 163 Mercer St. (Houston-Prince Sts.), 212-343-1490; 403 Bleecker St., 212-924-0026; marcjacobs.com

Do you have impeccable taste when it comes to high-end luxury items and accessories? Discover one of New York City’s hidden gems at A Second Chance Designer Resale Boutique, family-owned and -operated resale shops with over 20 years of experience in luxury goods under its collective Hermès belt. These charming, local favorites (SoHo and uptown) are well known for featuring a singular selection of new and pre-owned Chanel, Birkin, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton handbags. They also carry pieces by Céline, Marni, Prada, and Yves Saint Laurent, among others, as well as wallets, pens, sunglasses, and more. Two locations: SoHo at 155 Prince Street (West Broadway), 212-673-6155; and the Upper East Side at 1111 Lexington Ave. (77th-78th Streets), 2nd floor, 212-744-6041. You can also shop online at asecondchanceresale.com.

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Michael Kors – Polished, chic American sportswear and accessories for men and women from the design maven himself. Rockefeller Center, 610 Fifth Ave., 212-582-2444; 133 Fifth Ave., 212-228-2043; 667 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-980-1550; 384 Bleecker St., 212-242-0700; 101 Prince St., 212-965-0401; Michael Kors Collection: 790 Madison Ave., 212-452-4685; michaelkors.com Onassis – American-inspired menswear collection, rooted in European styling and fit, and uniquely handcrafted with Japanese techniques. Rockefeller Center, 61 W. 49th St., 212-586-8688; onassisclothing.com Polo/Ralph Lauren, Madison Avenue – American clothing legend Ralph Lauren’s NYC retail outposts. The jewel in the crown of the more than 145 stores worldwide, with authentic antique furniture, women’s wear, accessories, leather goods, home furnishings, and antiques. 888 Madison Ave. (72nd St.), 212-434-8000. Ralph Lauren’s first men’s-only store is located across the street at 867 Madison Ave. (72nd St.), 212-606-2100. Children’s Clothing at 878 Madison Ave., 212-606-3376; ralphlauren.com Prada – The Italian specialist in luxurious minimalist fashion offers a range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, and furnishings. 841 Madison Ave. (70th St.), 212-327-4200; 45 E. 57th St., 212-308-2332; 724 Fifth Ave.

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(56th St.), 212-664-0010; 575 Broadway (Prince St.), 212-334-8888; prada.com Roberto Cavalli – A boutique with “funky, sexy stuff ” from the Italian designer that is always dramatic and innovative. 711 Madison Ave. (63rd St.), 212-755-7722; robertocavalli.com Saint Laurent – Refined, modern, elegant, and upscale men’s and women’s apparel, from tailored suits to refined knits. 3 E. 57th St., 212-980-2970; 80 Greene St., 212-431-3240; ysl.com Stella McCartney – The trendy boutique featuring au courant, animalfriendly fashions for women in the heart of downtown Manhattan. Stella McCartney’s designs take fashion forward trends mixed with classic patterns and a cutting edge twist. 112 Greene St. (Prince St.), 212-255-1556; stellamccartney.com Vera Wang – Featuring some of the finest bridal gowns in the world. 991 Madison Ave. (77th St.), 212-628-3400; 158 Mercer St. (Prince St.), 212-382-2184; verawang.com Wolverine Company Store – Quality-crafted boots and apparel for men and women to help you tackle whatever the weather brings in style. 254 Elizabeth St., 212-226-7869; wolverinecompanystore.com

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Doral Arrowood Golf Club - Explore flexible and affordable ways to golf on one of the top 25 nine-hole courses in America as voted by Golf Digest. While on the grounds, explore the rest that Doral Arrowood has to offer, including three dining options and a beautiful hotel. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, 914-939-5500; doralarrowwood.com Golf & Body NYC - An exclusive experience for golfers seeking the highest level of golf training and entertainment at a one-of-a-kind urban country club. The Golf & Body Experience offers PGA golf instruction, fitness, physical therapy and other wellness services, all at a golf-centric venue where members can meet, dine, and entertain. 883 Sixth Ave. (32nd St.), 212-244-2626; golfbodynyc.com Golfsmith - Golfsmith is New York City’s best golf experience. With over 45 years of proven expertise, Golfsmith and its trained staff demonstrate their commitment to helping golfers of all skill levels play their best game. Golfsmith carries all major brands and provides expert custom club fitting using the latest launch monitors and swing analyzing technology. 420 Fifth Ave., 212-221-7931; 641 Lexington Ave., 212-317-9720; golfsmith.com New York Golf Center - Manhattan’s finest premier golf shop for over 20 years, committed to providing golf enthusiasts with everything they need, on and off the course. With over 13,000 sq. ft. of selling space, carrying the most comprehensive selection of golf equipment, accessories, clothing and shoes for men, women and children. 131 W. 35th St., 212-564-2255; 100 Park Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-0078; nygolfcenter.com

HEALTH and wellness Dentistry for Health New York - Founder and president Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., with nearly 20 years of experience, heads up this dental practice described as a “haven for overall wellness” that treats the patient as a “human ecosystem.” If you are looking for options to help avoid gum surgery and/or extractions, Dr. Winick’s programs have helped many patients avoid periodontal surgery and the need for implants, and achieve improved overall wellness in a cost-effective manner. 120 E. 56th St., 12th Floor, 212-973-9425; dentistryforhealthny.com

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timepieces to treasure Ulysse Nardin’s Nelson Lucero on the boutique’s signature marine chronometers, plus the newest models from Baselworld. By Melanie Baker

Summer fashion isn’t just about the clothes. Adorning your wrist with a luxury timepiece can completely transform your look, and the right watch can carry you through the seasons, regardless of shifting trends. We spoke with Nelson Lucero, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ulysse Nardin, a brand with a deep history in marine chronometers that has evolved into a full-fledged timekeeping empire with 20 boutiques worldwide. Lucero lets us in on what to expect from Ulysse Nardin’s exclusive New York boutique, signature brand pieces, and exciting additions for summer.

Q: Can you give us an idea of the rich history associated with the Ulysse Nardin brand? A: Ulysse Nardin, founded in 1846, has been dedicated to excellence for over 167 years in manufacturing mechanical timepieces. Among the most reliable ever made, Ulysse Nardin’s marine chronometers are still sought by collectors around the world. Ulysse Nardin continues to be at the forefront of watch-making technology by pioneering new materials in manufacturing high precision movement components and the most innovative timepieces. Q: When did Ulysse Nardin break into the New York market? A: The brand has been well established in the New York market for more than two decades. It only made sense for Ulysse Nardin to streamline the distribution in NYC once a decision was made to open the boutique [in November 2013]. Q: What can customers expect when they shop at your New York boutique? A: Consumers can expect to be immersed in the world of Ulysse Nardin and see pieces that are often only seen in editorial coverage

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and important exhibitions around the world. Additionally, they can view a collection of “boutique-only” limited edition timepieces, as well as be the first to see the new arrivals from Baselworld before they are released to the market. Q: What makes a Ulysse Ulysse Nardin New York Boutique The Ritz Carlton, 50 Central Park South Nardin watch unique? 212-257-4920; ulysse-nardin.com A: Ulysse Nardin has been known for not only the most reliable and sought-after marine chronometers, but also as one the most innovative brands in the industry. Ulysse Nardin offers many in house complications ranging from functional to “haute Horlogerie”. Q: What are some signature Ulysse Nardin pieces? A: For sure, the marine chronometers, Freak, GMT Perpetual, and Sonata are the most recognized signature pieces in Ulysse Nardin’s collection. Q: Are you offering anything new for summer and fall? A: During summer, the boutiques begin receiving the models recently unveiled at Baselworld including a new collection of marine chronometers based on our in-house caliber UN-118, a completely redesigned Marine Diver collection for men and ladies, new “boutique only” limited edition models, and many more new introductions. [ The boutique at the Ritz-Carlton; Left: The Schooner Chronograph from Ulysse Nardin. $15,500. Available exclusively at Ulysse Nardin US Boutiques. ]

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Dr. David P. Rapaport - Specializing in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Prior to opening his private practice, he was Chief Resident at Harvard Medical School and he was also the Chief Resident at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center. One of only a handful of plastic surgeons in Manhattan with such an ideal plastic surgery training background, with over 13 years of practice experience. 905 Fifth Ave. (72nd St.), 212-249-9955; parkavenueplasticsurgeon.com

NY Hotel Urgent Medical Services - A prime resource for travelers should illness arise, offering premier 24-hour urgent care, full-service travel medicine services, and house calls. Medical care is provided in the comfort and safety of your hotel room. Dr. Ronald Primas has over 20 years of experience as one of NY’s finest internists. 952 Fifth Ave. (76th St.), Suite 1D, 212-737-1212; travelmd.com NYMetroSleep - Dedicated to the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders—not only to individuals within the New York metro area, but also to visitors from around the globe. With their ambulatory sleep testing program, they provide you with a simple sleep diagnostic screening device that they retrieve the next day, enabling you to potentially initiate treatment as soon as the following night. 718-684-6393; nymetrosleep.com Reebok Sports Club/NY - Committed to helping its members feel better, stronger, and more connected to what’s most essential: a healthy life. Experience the ultimate in fitness options including 170 classes weekly, breathtaking Mind Body studios, the swimming pool, state-of-the-art equipment, volleyball, soccer, basketball—all available in the spacious 140,000-sq.-ft. Club. 160 Columbus Ave. (67th St.), 212-362-6800; reeboksportsclubny.com Sugi Acupressure - Injae Choe, PhD LMT, is a licensed massage therapist and a nationally certified therapist of massage and bodywork (NCTMB) with more than 20 years of experience specializing in the Eastern holistic style of manual therapy called Sugi (“hand energy”) Acupressure. It is a healing practice and art form that he learned during childhood directly from his father, a world-renowned Eastern medical doctor. Injae’s mission is to help people restore and maintain their optimal level of health the natural, comfortable way. 1841 Broadway (60th St.), Suite 905, 646-823-5386; sugiacupressure.com

Jewelry & Watches Aaron Basha – An upscale jewelry boutique furnished with highfashion jewelry pieces, celebrity worthy gems, and their distinctive jeweled baby shoes and assortment of baby charms. They also feature heirloom-quality jewelry, with bracelets, clasps, cuff links, chains and more. 685 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-644-1970; aaronbasha.com Cellini - A luxurious gem wonderland, showcasing beautifully authentic and homemade pieces using diamonds that shimmer and shine, robust rubies, and eye-popping emeralds. Hotel Waldorf Astoria (East Lobby), 301 Park Ave. (49th-50th Sts.); 212-751-9824; 509 Madison Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.); 212-888-0505; cellinijewelers.com

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Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. - Cosmetic dentist Dr. Jan Linhart has been listed as one of America’s top dentists by Castle Connolly Consumer Guide and by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. Dr. Linhart has mastered the various modern, pain-free cosmetic dental techniques and procedures that can transform your smile, giving you a renewed sense of self-confidence and dental health. 230 Park Ave. (46th St.), Suite 1164, 212-682-5180; drlinhart.com

Don’t Waste The Summer Just Playing Golf If you’re a golfer, the long, hard winter and chilly, wet spring were especially difficult: Every nasty day was one more day you couldn’t play golf. Well, your wait is finally over and you’re probably jumping for the chance to get out and tee it up. That’s great, we hope you play well. However, if you spent the cold months indoors and inactive, don’t expect to be knocking down the pins right away. In fact, it could take you a few months to shake off the winter rust and find that mid-season form. But if you really want to play well — not just this summer but from here on out — start by visiting Golf & Body NYC, the only private club in Manhattan that offers golfers the ultimate setting for working on their fitness and their games. Inside the spacious club are complete golf practice areas with full-screen simulators and other high-tech training devices; a state-of-the-art fitness area with special equipment and trainers who know how to get golfers in super shape; and a host of wellness services from yoga to massage. And the results speak for themselves: Golf & Body NYC members include some of the country’s top amateur golfers, while Director of Fitness Ben Shear is one of the most sought-after trainers on the PGA Tour, with a stable of clients including superstars like Jason Day, Luke Donald, and Webb Simpson. This summer, Golf & Body NYC is offering a three-month trial membership that includes full use of all facilities and services, a golf-performance evaluation and fitness assessment, access to the fitness center and practice areas, and more. This is the perfect opportunity for golfers who want to work on their games during the week and see the results — from lower scores to a healthier body — on the weekend. Contact Golf & Body NYC (883 Sixth Avenue at 32nd Street) at 212-244-2626 to take a tour of the facilities. Remember: If you want to make this your best golf summer ever, make it a Golf & Body NYC summer. For more information about membership and the club, visit golfbodynyc.com.

The Scholastic Store™ is a one-of-a-kind experience in the city for kids of all ages! The colorful, 6,200-square-foot children’s bookstore is located in the heart of SoHo and offers the latest quality products for children including great books, toys, puzzles, audio books, DVD’s, games, and interactive books. Parents and teachers will also appreciate the well-stocked Educational Resources area, and kids can even have their own custom themed birthday party in the large upstairs activity loft. The Scholastic Store, 557 Broadway (between Prince & Spring St); 212-343-6166; scholastic.com/sohostore

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Wolverine, the maker of dependably rugged boots since 1883, has a wonderful new store in Nolita, and it’s the place to find all the latest footwear from their Spring 2014 Women’s Collection — including new styles in its Wolverine No. 1883 and Wolverine 1000 Mile by Samantha Pleet collections. The Wolverine No. 1883 Collection combines their long history of classic shoe-making with a modern twist on traditional forms; this season, it explores splashes of color and fresh summery silhouettes. In their continued collaboration with the Brooklyn designer Samantha Pleet, her collection unites Wolverine’s heritage with Pleet’s mystical design perspective. Inspired by the events of summer, the collection leads with the Ceremony boot, featuring signature color blocking, leather and suede combinations, and unique hues including black, brown/black/coral, and brown/black. The Picnic sandal (top left) is a versatile shoe with modernist color blocking and a sculpted heel, crafted with leather and suede (available in brown/black/coral and taupe.) Wrapping up the new collection is the Festival sandal (bottom left). These jazz-shoe-like flats are comfortable to wear all day long and are available in eye-catching coral and a neutral brown/black color combination. The stunning space itself features wooden beams that were part of Wolverine’s original tannery dating back to the late 1800s, a wall of vintage shoe lasts, and a concrete sign, weighing more than 1,000-pounds, from one of the company’s original factory buildings. In addition to the full men’s and women’s collections of Wolverine 1000 Mile and Wolverine No. 1883, the store showcases men’s and women’s items from other like-minded brands including Filson, Tellason denim, Left Field NYC, Imogene + Willie, and Tanner Goods, and a unique selection of vintage items from BKLYN Dry Goods. 254 Elizabeth Street (Prince/Houston Streets); 212-226-7869; wolvernine.com

de Grisogono – Founded in 1993 by black diamond specialist Fawaz Gruosi, this baroque-style boutique—one of 16 worldwide—specializes in designing high jewelry and objets d’art including diamond-set jewelry, timepieces for men and women, accessories including cufflinks, and much more. 824 Madison Ave. (69th St.), 212-439-4220; degrisogono.com Fred Leighton – A celebrity jewelry favorite, renowned for an extraordinary collection of vintage and estate jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries, ranging from the Victorian era to Art Deco to retro and modern masterpieces. The collection features signature creations as well as works and signed pieces by the great makers in jewelry history, including Cartier, Van Cleef, Rene Boivin and Suzanne Belperron. 773 Madison Ave. (66th St.), 212-288-1872; fredleighton.com Georg Jensen – Trendsetting, luxury jewelry and watches, faithful to the unique Danish design language and committed to high quality and craftsmanship. The collection focuses on gold and sterling silver jewelry. 687 Madison Ave. (62nd St.), 212-759-6457; georgjensen.com Hour Passion – From the Swatch Group, Hour Passion offers shoppers a boutique timepiece experience with an array of fine watch brands on display, from Longines and Hamilton, to Tissot, Calvin Klein and many others. This locale marks the premier New York City storefront for Hour Passion and its luxurious collection of watches. 112 W. 34th St., 212-904-1002; hourpassion.com Kara Ross – The luxury accessories company known for its bold and unique designs in jewelry and handbags. A certified gemologist, Kara’s vision is to create fine jewelry and accessories that have character and imagination. Kara is inspired by alternative materials and natural gemstones, and her love of these unique materials and colored stones manifests in their frequent use in both fine jewelry and handbags. 655 Madison Ave. (60th St.), 212-755-8100; kararossny.com Marina B - Since the late 1970s, Marina B (as in “Bulgari,” which her grandfather founded) has been noted for her legendary, innovative, and bold jewelry designs — breathtaking pieces that have been seen on celebrities such as Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts, Princess Grace, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift, among others. 30 E. 57th St.; marinab.com Reinstein/Ross – Pairing vibrant precious stones and classical goldsmithing techniques, Reinstein/Ross jewelry is designed and hand-fabricated in NYC, in their Madison Ave. shop. Reinstein/ Ross jewelry is distinctly contemporary, but reminiscent of Etruscan, Indian and Egyptian jewelry and art, and has a timeless quality. Often featured in magazines, movies and fashion events, the work of Reinstein/Ross has influenced an entire generation of jewelry designers. Custom orders welcome. 29 E. 73rd St. (Madison Ave.), 212-772-1901; 30 Gansevoort St. (opening Spring 2014), 212-226-4513; reinsteinross.com

CitiShoes is New York City’s premier shoe store for fine footwear and service. Located on Park Avenue, CitiShoes offers an extensive collection of footwear from Mephisto, Alden, Edward Green, Church’s, a.testoni, Allen Edmonds and many other fine men’s brands. CitiShoes provides personal attention when you shop, and is dedicated to finding the perfect shoe for each customer. From casual footwear to more dressed-up styles, CitiShoes’ well-stocked variety of fashions can help you find a fit for virtually any occasion. 445 Park Avenue (56th Street), 212-751-3200; citishoes.com

Rolex - An official Rolex retailer and boutique, featuring the latest pieces from the innovative watchmaker, including the Oyster Collection, new models, and more. 665 Fifth Ave. (53rd St.), 212-759-8309; rolex.com Stephen Russell - Offering one of the most important and carefully chosen vintage jewelry collections available today, complemented with a collection of original contemporary designs. 970 Madison Ave. (76th St.), 212-570-6900; stephenrussell.com

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Tiffany & Co. - Luxurious merchandise with the tradition of quality, showcasing a wide variety of jewelry including the gold and silver signature collections. Fifth Ave. & 57th St., 212-755-8000; 37 Wall St., 212-514-8015; 97 Greene St., 212-226-6136; tiffany.com Tous - Exquisitely crafted jewelry for women, men and children, a full range of accessories as well as cosmetics and home accessories. 610 Fifth Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 212-757-2316; 109 Greene St., 212-219-1444; tous.com Ulysse Nardin – Stunning Swiss watches for women and men. Since 1846, Ulysse Nardin’s acclaimed pocket and marine chronometers set the stage for the unique designs identified with the Nardin name today. The brand pushes boundaries on timepiece elements, bringing an uber contemporary twist to some of their luxury watchwear. The Ritz Carlton, 50 Central Park S., 212-257-4920; ulysse-nardin.com Wempe - With over 125 years of tradition and experience, Wempe offers an impressive selection of fine timepieces and clocks, exquisite 18-karat gold and diamond jewelry, cufflinks, and watch straps. Among the brands in its European-style salon with an elegant and inviting atmosphere are Patek Philippe, A. Lange and Söhne, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cartier and JaegerLeCoultre. 700 Fifth Ave. (55th St.), 212-397-9000; wempe.com Yael Sonia - Known for cutting-edge designs, playful gem geometry, and taking an innovative, artistic approach to jewelry making, Yael Sonia has become synonymous with modern sophistication. All pieces are handmade at her studio/showroom in Sao Paulo, Brazil. By appointment only. 270 Lafayette St., Suite 810, 212-472-6488; yaelsonia.com

Luggage Zero Halliburton - Located near Grand Central Terminal, the iconic luggage manufacturer’s 1,600-square-foot flagship store (which opened in summer 2013) is the place to find their latest collections of luxury luggage, including the signature aluminum cases. 300 Madison Ave. (41st-42nd Sts.), 646-640-3600; zerohalliburton.com

Opticians ANd Eyewear Solstice - Offering a wide selection of luxury eyewear for women and men by designers such as Gucci, Dior, Dior Homme, Kate Spade, Valentino, Giorgio and Emporio Armani, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Maui Jim and Ray Ban. 500 Fifth Ave. (42nd St.), 212-730-2500; The Shops at Columbus Circle, 212-823-9590; 168 Fifth Ave. (22nd St.), 917-267-5381; 48 Ninth Ave. (14th St.), 917-267-5354; 107 Spring St. (Mercer St.), 212-219-3940; solsticesunglasses.com

SPAS Cool Spa Fifth Avenue - Manhattan Board Certified plastic surgeon David P. Rapaport, MD performs all his CoolSculpting (“non-surgical safe removal of stubborn fat”) procedures and plastic surgery procedures on-site in this boutique style surgical facility. 905 Fifth Ave. (72nd St.); 800-406-5640; coolsculptingbycoolspa.com Guerlain Spa - A 14,000-square-foot facility with 16 treatment rooms, state-of-the-art footbath lounge, hydrotherapy and Vichy shower facilities, and the Guerlain Boutique offering skincare, fragrance, and makeup collections. Guerlain Spa in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria, 100 E. 50th St., 19th Floor, 212-872-7200; guerlainspas.com

Shoes Botticelli - Celebrating 40 years of timeless Italian footwear, Botticelli is rooted in history and quality, offering traditional classics alongside each season’s essentials. Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Ave., 212-582-6313; 55 W. 49th St. (Rockefeller Plaza), 212-768-1430; botticellishoes.com

CITISHOES FINE FOOTWEAR Find some of the finest classic major-brand shoes at Citishoes. Citishoes carries an extensive collection of Alden Shell Cordovan shoes including special colors and custom models. the professional staff will provide expert flitting. open weekdays: 10am - 7pm | saturdays: 11am - 5pm

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[ From left to right: A trio of Cellini Elastic Diamond Collection rings; an opal-and-tanzanite bracelet; Pippo Perez Tibetan Infinite Knot bracelet; De Bethune DB28 Skybridge timepiece ]

talking with Cellini’s Leon Adams... …about his two elegant Manhattan shops, how the fine watch business has changed, and loving New York. By Heather Rabkin Ask Cellini Jewelers founder Leon Adams about the watches he owns and he succinctly rattles off two favorites: one a “workhorse of a timepiece” and the other an extremely light titanium number, “one of the most interesting I’ve come across.” It is a fitting response given that Adams has been on a quest to offer Manhattanites and visitors alike some of the most rare and unique watches and jewelry available. He opened his first showroom in the Waldorf-Astoria in 1977, and a decade later a gleaming, second outpost on Madison Avenue. Now, nearly 40 years later, Adams has become a fixture in the New York City haute horlogerie and fine jewelry industries. On any given day he can be found visiting with longtime customers (“We now serve the children and grandchildren of many of our original clients”), or making annual pilgrimages to Basel and Geneva for the country’s famed watch shows. Now on the heels of expanding the company’s Madison Avenue boutique, Adams looks back on Florentine silversmiths and diamonds, and why New York is the only city for him.

Q: How has the fine watch business changed over 40 years? A: Since Cellini Jewelers was established back in the ‘70s, we have cultivated a broad client base. The business has become more competitive, but more people appreciate fine timepieces today than ever before. Customers are very educated on brands and technical innovations and often know what they want in advance of coming in. Q: Who is frequenting the Cellini shops on a regular basis? A: Our clients have always been a mix of loyal locals and visitors from across the U.S. or international travelers. Much of our clientele makes an annual pilgrimage to Manhattan to see what we have in that’s new. Q: What are some recent jewelry trends you have noticed? A: There is a definite shift toward being more casual. The American woman has become less inclined to wear heavy diamond pieces during the day. Bracelets by [Italian brand] Pippo Perez have a fun and sophisticated look. Women love to layer them. And Cellini’s flexible diamond ring bands and bracelets are very comfortable. Q: Besides being a go-to resource for rare timepieces and longtime favorite brands (such as Cartier and Bulgari), what else sets Cellini apart from other watch purveyors? A: We carry 26 fine watch brands, and Greubel Forsey, H. Moser

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& Cie, Parmigiani Fleurier, De Bethune, Richard Mille, and HYT are exclusive to Cellini in the tri-state region. Q: What initially inspired you to start Cellini, and where did the name come from? A: My passion for fine jewelry and timepieces came from my dad. He has an amazing eye. We chose “Cellini” as a nod to the great Florentine silversmith, since most of our jewelry is crafted in Italy. Q: Why did you decide to open Cellini in New York, and keep the two locations Manhattan-based throughout the years? A: New York City is a great Hotel Waldorf-Astoria (East Lobby), market, and I do believe I 301 Park Avenue; 212-751-9824; live in the greatest city in the 509 Madison Avenue, world. The best of everything is 212-888-0505; cellinijewelers.com within easy reach. Simply put, everything is here. Q: Any upcoming plans for Cellini this year? A: We will be expanding our Madison Avenue location, and will continue to offer the gamut of choices, from traditional styling to more modern pieces. We like to appeal to everyone, and always have fun when creating new designs.

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A SECOND CHANCE Designer Resale Boutique LARGEST SELECTION OF CHANEL, HERMES & LV IN NYC! CitiShoes - NYC’s premier shoe store for fine footwear and service. Located on Park Avenue, CitiShoes offers an extensive collection of footwear from Alden, Church’s, Edward Green, Santoni, a.testoni, Allen Edmonds, Paraboot, Mephisto, and many other fine men’s brands. CitiShoes provides personal attention when you shop, and is dedicated to finding the perfect shoe for each customer. 445 Park Ave. (56th St.), 212-751-3200; citishoes.com Jimmy Choo - A celebrated force in women’s shoe design, Jimmy Choo shoe lines include house, evening, bridal, sandals, as well as matching handbags. 716 Madison Ave. (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-759-7078; 645 Fifth Ave. (51st St.), 212-593-0800; 407 Bleecker St. (W. 11th St.), 212-366-1305; jimmychoo.com Manolo Blahnik – A pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes puts an A+ on any closet. The shop sells inspired designs from one of the world’s most influential footwear designers. 31 W. 54th St., 212-582-3007; manoloblahnik.com Mephisto - MEPHISTO represents a world-class product with loyal customers and a brand driven by one man’s unshakable belief that excellence can and will be achieved every day, with every pair of shoes. 1040 Third Ave. (61st-62nd Sts.), 212-750-7000; 1089 Madison Ave. (82nd-83rd Sts.), 646-422-1000; mephistousa.com Salvatore Ferragamo - Men’s and women’s shoes crafted from superb leathers, from classic business and formal footwear to casual styles with a European flair. 655 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.), 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com Stuart Weitzman – Timeless and elegantly crafted shoes and handbags for women. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-823-9560; 625 Madison Ave. (59th St.), 212-750-2555; 2151 Broadway (76th St.), 212-873-0983; stuartweitzman.com

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TELEVISION HBO Shop - A retail space featuring a multimedia showcase of HBO’s® award-winning programming, plus tons of fan swag to keep you on top of your True Blood or Game of Thrones obsessions. 1100 Ave. of the Americas (42 St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-1000; hboshop.com NBC Experience Store - Nestled in the heart of Rockefeller Center, the NBC Experience Store is the place to find all your favorite television merchandise. From “Must-See TV” classics like Seinfeld to today’s hottest hits our merchandise is created directly from your favorite lines, characters and quotes. 30 Rockefeller Plaza; nbcuniversalstore.com

TOYS FAO Schwarz - The pioneer in children’s toys, where there is no shortage of magic or imagination. Their staff gives expert help with personal shopping, Toy Soldier tours, Big Piano dance lessons, private party planning, concierge service, and corporate sales. In business for over 150 years, FAO gives lets kids reign in a toy-filled paradise. 767 Fifth Ave. (58th St.), 212-644-9400; fao.com Nintendo World - Immerse yourself in the latest Nintendo offerings in a unique setting as you explore their 2-level, 10,000-sq.-ft. interactive experience. Play the newest games showcased on the Wii U console, the Nintendo 3DS, and the Nintendo 2DS, and shop their selection of games, accessories, exclusive apparel, and other items featuring Nintendo characters. 48th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves., 646-459-0800; nintendoworldstore.com Toys“R”Us Times Square - Theme park meets mega toy land at Toys “R” Us. Prepare to be entranced by this 110,000-square-foot toy store, which features a 60-foot indoor Ferris Wheel, a 4,000-square-foot Barbie dollhouse, a 20-foot animatronic T-Rex dinosaur & much more. 1514 Broadway (44th St.), 646-366-8800; toyrsrustimessquare.com

Summer is finally here — meaning more time outside walking, shopping, sightseeing — and Mephisto provides all-day comfort and all-day style for all those activities. Mephisto prides itself on offering “Tireless Walking” so you can go all day and into the night without your feet feeling fatigued, with the perfect styles and colors to complement your entire summer wardrobe. There are many to choose from: heels, flats, wedges, slip-ons, athletic styles…all providing you with the legendary Mephisto comfort. Mephisto’s new, second location on Madison Avenue opened late last fall, “allowing us to reach out to new customers as well as existing, loyal Mephisto aficionados,’’ says Rusty Hall, president and CEO. And it makes for that much more convenience when shopping this world-renowned brand. Open Mon.-Sat., 10am to 7pm & Sun., 11am to 6pm. 1040 Third Ave. (61st/62nd Streets), 212-750-7000; 1089 Madison Avenue (82nd Street), 646-422-1000; mephistousa.com

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SOUTHAMPTON

editor’s picks

Aerin

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83 Main Street 631-353-3773 Aerin Lauder’s “seasonal concept store” is open from Memorial Day aerin.com through January. Here, Lauder, the granddaughter of cosmetics legend

Estée, offers many of her collaboration collections. Find Aerin for Lenox tabletop goods, Aerin for Lee Jofa pillows, Oliver Peoples/Aerin eyewear along with Aerin bags (evening to beachwear including colored resin minaudieres and popular straw pouches). There’s makeup, footwear and hats, and Lauder has curated some specialty items—a few of her favorite things including vintage Rolexes, swimwear by Jo de Mer and ArteMare racquetball sets (talk about a posh housewarming gift).

2491 Montauk Highway 631-604-1850 michellefarmer.com

Exclusive yet lesser-known designers are the sweet spot at Michelle Farmer’s charming shop. This season, Farmer has collaborated with uberluxe Milanese menswear designer Eredi Pisanò, who works in lush organic cashmere and linen and has, until now, only sold at his Madison Avenue store. The bulk of the inventory here, however, is womenswear, including wonderfully embellished swimsuits from European brand Valamare and Farmer’s own floaty, resort wear collection, along with her jewelry – pyrite and pearls mixed with diamonds and wood. Don’t feel like going shopping? The store’s new “Shop to Go” service will deliver.

Missoni Home

Zig zag your way into this beachy shop that is bursting with iconic Missoni prints for the home—towels, pillows, blankets, bedding—along with a series of brand new textiles inspired by jewels and freesia. For outdoors find lounges, poufs and directors chairs. A new light fixture, “Thea Kuta”– wire- framed and covered with woven yarn – is a knockout and a hot seller. If decorating isn’t your thing, you’ll discover the perfect poncho here (some woven in silk chiffon) for seashore chic along with scarves, ties, socks and headbands.

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50 Jobs Lane 631-353-3700 missonihomehamptons.com

Shari Kayne, the flame-haired owner of Shari’s Place, has been keeping well-heeled, fashion forward types on the North Shore of Long Island and NYC, dressed to kill for decades. She opened this outpost last summer and returns, this season, with what may be the best selection of summer-weight leathers around – feather-light and supple – some in vivid colors. Add to this, airy sweaters, cashmere blazers and her well-edited selection of designer dresses from the likes of Roland Mouret and Stella McCartney, along with of-the-moment prints 29 Main Street from Peter Pilotto and Etro, and 631-726-7200 accessories galore including swoon-worthy baroque pearls. sharisplace.com

Shari’s Place

in the Hamptons The forecast for shoppers in the Hamptons this summer is sunny, bright and downright fabulous with a number of chic spots offering everything from bath potions to Birkin bags. What should you know and where should you go? Here’s what’s haute: By Anne Bratskeir

Isaac Mizrahi 44A Main Street 631-237-2327 isaacmizrahiny.com

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Happy and snappy might just be Isaac Mizrahi’s mantra at this pop-up filled with clothing and accessories that will leave you smiling. The veteran designer and TV personality (who has a home in Bridgehampton) says shoppers will find “impulse-ish stuff you can’t resist.” Special focus this season falls upon bright silk Mikado party dresses, classic hobo handbags and colorful heels. And don’t be surprised by an Isaac sighting – he gets around.

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Aesop

45 Main Street

631-725-7467 Fragrance junkies will swoon at this ultrachic perfumerie at the venerable American bondno9.com Hotel where marine-scented, locationthemed fragrances include “Hamptons,” “Montauk,” “Sag Harbor” (with lush notes including Bergamot, ivy leaves, Sag Harbor accord and peonies), and brand new this year, “Shelter Island.“ All sweet reminders of those summer days long after you’ve left vacation. Along with the eaux de parfum, there are scented candles, soaps, body cream and lotions, and a sea-blue chandelier punctuates the stunning space.

Michelle Smith, designer and founder of this smart, sexy brand calls East Hampton, “her favorite beach resort,” and has stocked this pop-up with her own personal picks including ready-to-wear and swimwear in the brand’s signature lush colors, prints and luxurious fabrications. Added to the mix: MILLY handbags, MILLY for Dempsey & Carroll stationery and ohhh, adorable MILLY Minis children’s wear for best-dressed kids.

Collette

Treasure hunting takes on new meaning at Collette, a large, luxuriously appointed consignment shop that boasts a vast array of pristine, high-end handbags – Birkin, Chanel, Hermès, Givenchy among them– which are hugely discounted along with designer duds from Proenza Schouler, Prada and Gucci. These, says owner Tisha Collette, “are basically unworn,” and sell for about 50% off their original retail price. “We have the crème de la crème,” says Collette. There’s also a store in Sag Harbor at 80 Main Street and a newer flagship on Madison Avenue as well.

Everything But Water 66 Newtown Lane 631-324-5693 everythingbutwater.com

Touted as the largest swim and resort wear retailer in the U.S., the search for that perfect swimsuit may well come to an end at Everything But Water’s pop-up – a peaceful white-washed space where a helpful staff offers fit consultations in cabana-style fitting rooms. The inventory? A curated mix of swimwear, resort wear and accessory brands including Michael Michael Kors, Mara Hoffman, Nanette Lepore and Trina Turk.

Tiina the Store

216 Main Street Amagansett 631-267-6200 tiinathestore.com

Tiina Laakkonen, a former model, top fashion magazine and runway stylist has a selective eye and editing ability that makes her home furnishings-focused store, “quirky, artful and joyful.” Set up like a house, it’s a visual feast with a definitive Finnish vibe (she is Finnish) – “very clean but not minimalist,” she says. This season, she’s added more fashion to the mix and in August, London-based, couture jewelry designer Pippa Small will bring in her luxury art jewelry, all ethically sourced and handmade with uncut gemstones and crystals.

AMAGANSETT

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22 Main Street 631-287-5100 colletteconsignment.com

MILLY

54 Main Street 631-604-6544 millyny.com

EAST HAMPTON

Bond No. 9

It’s no fable that Aesop’s skin, body and hair care products have a huge cult following. In this beautifully designed shop, the Australian brand’s goods are displayed on architectural pegboard that spells out messages in Morse code – a nod to the Hampton’s marine heritage. The various lotions and potions are touted for their efficacy, made from botanicals and laboratory-derived ingredients that include antioxidants. The SPF 15 Sage & Zinc Hydrating Cream is a summer must-have.

EAST HAMPTON

Sag Harbor

55 Main Street 631-324-1985 aesop.com

Anne Bratskeir is a veteran style reporter for Newsday who covers trends, New York Fashion Week, red carpets, and retail.

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broadway’s

new leading man The new Les Misérables revival is getting major buzz…largely because of Ramin Karimloo, its new (till now) undiscovered star. By Joseph V. Amodio Photo by Ari Mintz

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Ari Mintz

he pesky reality of a Broadway actor’s life—the thing you don’t always hear—is how exhausting it can get performing eight shows a week. Especially when you’re blessed with a high-octane, belt-that-ballad-to-the-back-of-thehouse type role like Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables. Add to that another odd bit of timing—they announce Tony Award nominations, the Holy Grail for Broadway types, early in the morning. So in April when this year’s Tony noms came out, Ramin Karimloo was—no surprise—sound asleep. “It was a little surreal,” he recalls. “When I woke I saw a text message from a buddy back in the UK, saying he’s proud of me. I said, ‘What for?’ He said ‘You’ve been nominated for a Tony.’ I said, ‘Sweet’.” Insert snoring sound effect here. Karimloo fell back asleep. Ramin Karimloo—that’s Rah-MEEN KAH-rim-loo—isn’t a name most American theatergoers are familiar with. Karimloo, 35, who lives in London with his wife and two young sons, has a slew of credits from London’s West End (including a stint as the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera) but when he made his Broadway debut as Valjean in the new Les Miz revival back in March he was a complete unknown. That wouldn’t be the case for long. When the revival was in previews, the reaction of many theater-going New Yorkers was…really? Again? The last (not terribly well received) revival closed just six years ago. But let’s face it, Les Miz, like a vampire, never really dies. The musical, based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, debuted in London in 1985, hit Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in 1987 and has pretty much been playing somewhere on the globe ever since—seen by 65 million people in 42 countries, not including those who saw Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway (and their adenoids) in the close-up rich 2012 film, or the gazillions who’ve YouTubed Susan Boyle singing “I Dreamed a Dream” on Britain’s Got Talent. The tale, of course, is that of Valjean, an unjustly imprisoned

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[ Karimloo as Jean Valjean in the current Broadway production of Les Misérables ]

man who spends nearly three hours evading an obsessed police inspector, revolting with France’s oppressed 99 percent, and belting out anthems. “I’m a fan of the original, but there’s something special about this production,” says Karimloo. “There’s more Victor Hugo here”—the author’s littleknown paintings are used as haunting backdrops—“which gives it even more heart.” The current revival also boasts new orchestrations (finally—that tinny electric piano is gone) and new sets (the famed revolving turntable has been replaced by scenery that extends into the house, almost surrounding parts of the audience). “It’s like seeing the show for the first time again, and so it’s like hearing it for the first time, too,” he says. Born in Iran, Karimloo was raised in Canada outside Toronto, after his family fled their homeland when he was just a baby at the start of the Islamic revolution. (Dad had been an Imperial Guard for the Shah and…wisely, no doubt… they figured things probably wouldn’t work out too well for him if they stayed.) At 12, he saw a Toronto production of Phantom and was mesmerized. An English class project required students to shadow a professional for a day, and he picked the Phantom. “Somehow,” he says, chuckling, “I managed to wrangle that.” There. Then. The showbiz bug bit. He started out singing in rock bands, then on cruise ships, and eventually transitioned to musical theater, making his West End debut in the ensemble of Les Miz in 2002. His Broadway debut earned raves, with critics praising his soaring rendition of numbers like “Who Am I?” and “Bring Him Home.” The pecs got good reviews, too. That’s right, move over Mr. Wolverine, there’s a new Hugo hunk in

town—arguably, the first stage actor who’s gotten ripped for the role. “In the novel, it describes Valjean as medium height, broad shoulders, in the prime of his life,” says Karimloo. “I thought, ‘Medium height, no problem. But the rest….’ ” This Valjean rips his shirt off, so Karimloo started working out five days a week at the gym to prep for the pre-Broadway run in Toronto last fall. He gained 20 pounds of lean muscle. Some months back, he proudly tweeted about a personal best—dead-lifting more than 405 pounds. “I never would’ve dreamt of that before,” he says. “Now I feel strong. I feel like Jean Valjean.” His tattooed arms aren’t standard leading man fare—among his various tats he has his sons’ initials tattooed on his wrist— but the Tony Award folks don’t mind, nominating him for best actor in a musical. “I’ve never really thought about awards,” he says. “As a kid daydreaming about doing this, I dreamt about the roles, about acting.” As an adult, he continues to daydream, this time of non-singing theater roles, and parts in TV or film. But he’s still not picturing that big Oscar- or Emmy-winning moment. This story goes to press, alas, before the Tony Awards ceremony itself, being held at Radio City Music Hall on June 8. So whether Karimloo takes home a trophy or not is still a mystery. Win or lose, he says, “it’s a fantastic bonus to have this recognition. Had someone said that I’d be up for a Tony back in Toronto, I would’ve most likely said, ‘Yeah right—thank you for your faith in me…but you’re crazy.’” Then again, he would’ve said the same thing about dead-lifting 405 pounds. Never say never, right Mr. Karimloo? n

“...there’s something special about this production,” says Karimloo. “There’s more Victor Hugo here”

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[ From left: Zoe Kazan; Tonya Pinkins; Lily Rabe; Hamish Linklater; Cherry Jones; John Glover; below: Jim Dale ]

Stage Scoop: Summer Edition, 2014 A select, month-by-month guide to Manhattan’s theatrical summerscape

June

By Griffin Miller

Broadway PREVIEWS & OPENINGS: Holler If Ya Hear Me Featuring Tony winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam; Caroline, or Change), Tony nominee John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf), and Saul Williams (Slam), this new musical by Todd Kreidler (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner), directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), was inspired by the music, lyrics, and poetic legacy of rap artist Tupac Shakur (1971-1996). Non-biographical, the storyline tracks the realities of inner city life, friendships and survival. Previews 6/2; opens 6/20 (hollerifyahearme.com) NOTEWORTHY CAST ADDITIONS: After Midnight: Patti LaBelle joins the Jazz Age-inspired revue as “Special Guest Star” vocalist 6/10 through 6/29 CLOSINGS: 6/8 6/15

6/29

Mothers and Sons (starring Tyne Daly) Act I (starring Tony Shalhoub) Casa Valentina (starring John Cullum, Patrick Page, and Mare Winningham) A Raisin in the Sun (starring Denzel Washington) All the Way (starring Bryan Cranston)

Off-Broadway Just Jim Dale In his new solo show, charismatic stage and screen legend Jim Dale takes audiences on an intimate guided tour (with songs), illuminating his showbiz career from British Music Halls to decades of Broadway successes (including his Tony-winning turn in Barnum), and an acclaimed stint narrating all seven Harry Potter audio books. FYI: Sunday matinee talkbacks with Dale, his creative team, or industry experts are scheduled 6/22 through 7/26. In previews for a 6/12 opening; thru 8/10 (roundabouttheatre.org) The Lion This award-winning autobiographical coming-of-age musical – written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer (winner of the ASCAP Cole Porter

Award for songwriting) – is making its American debut at New York City Center’s The Studio at Stage II as part of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series. Previews 6/10 for a 6/26 opening; thru 7/13 (manhattantheatreclub.com) When We Were Young and Unafraid Playwright Sarah Treem – whose TV writing credits include the acclaimed series House of Cards (Netflix) and In Treatment (HBO) -- returns to MTC with a new work set in an underground women’s shelter during the early 1970s (pre- Roe v. Wade and the Violence Against Women Act). The play stars two-time Tony winner Cherry Jones (Doubt; 24), Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks; Behanding in Spokane), and Morgan Taylor (Homeland), in her New York theatre debut. In previews 6/10 for a 6/26 opening; thru 7/13 (manhattantheatreclub.com)

Festivals Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing Joe Papp’s famed free summer theatre at the Delacorte in Central Park welcomes back Hamish Linklater (last season’s The Comedy of Errors; The Crazy Ones) and Lily Rabe (2012’s As You Like It; American Horror Story) as Shakespeare’s contentious would-be lovers Beatrice and Benedick. Joining them are Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell as Don Pedro, John Glover (Waiting for Godot) as Leonato, and John Pankow (Mad About You) in the role of Dogberry. 6/3 thru 7/6 (publictheater.org) In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Inaugurated in New York last year as part of “2013 Year of Italian Culture” by Kairos Italy Theater, this year’s bilingual event features six full productions and four readings. 6/9 thru 6/24 (inscenany.com) Hudson Warehouse’s Summer Stage: King John Known to its growing audience as “The Other Free Shakespeare in the Park” (i.e., Riverside Park at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument), Hudson Warehouse’s Summer Stage launches its season with this rarely performed Shakespearean history about “the life and death of” a despicable monarch -- evidently Richard III and Henry VIII weren’t the only ones. 6/5 thru 6/29 (hudsonwarehouse.net/season.html) Summerworks 2014: 41-Derful (running thru 6/8) I’m Pretty F***ed Up (6/13 thru 6/22) 16 Words or Less (6/26 thru 7/5) (clubbedthumb.org/summerworks-2014-2/)

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July Broadway

introduction to Kabuki theatre and its treasured heritage. 7/7 thru 7/12 (lincolncenterfestival.org)

NOTEWORTHY CAST ADDITIONS:

The New York Musical Theatre Festival A festival designed to bring together talented newcomers and a variety of New York’s most established players by opening new creative doors for writers, directors, actors, producers, choreographers, and designers of all levels. Notably, NYMF shows run the gamut of genres: drama, comedy, traditional musicals, avant-garde works, operettas, and beyond. 7/7 thru 7/27 (nymf.org)

After Midnight: Gladys Knight succeeds Patti LaBelle as “Special Guest Star”vocalist 7/8 through 8/3 CLOSINGS: 7/13 7/20 7/27

The Realistic Joneses (starring Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, and Marisa Tomei) The Cripple of Inishmaan (starring Daniel Radcliffe) Of Mice and Men (starring James Franco and Chris O’Dowd)

Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing (see June)

Festivals Lincoln Center Festival 2014: Kaidan Chibusa no Enoki (The Ghost Tale of the Wet Nurse Tree) The first theatrical production of Lincoln Center’s annual multi-genre event is Heisei Nakamura-za Kabuki Theatre Company’s rarely performed 19th-century ghost story about the murder of an artist by a handsome samurai who desires the artist’s wife. Stunning, dramatic, and not devoid of slapstick comedy, the gorgeous production culminates in a thrilling fight to the death beneath a waterfall. An outstanding

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Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear Two-time Tony winner John Lithgow has the title role in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of family dysfunction on an epic level. Betrayal, misguided affection, heartbreaking loss, and, most famously, Lear’s wrenching descent into madness are the bones upon which this classic work is shaped. Expect – and enjoy -- the fireworks. 7/22 thru 8/17 (publictheater.org) Hudson Warehouse’s Summer Stage: The Importance of Being Earnest The second entry in the Hudson Warehouse’s al fresco season (see July & August) is Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy of romantic errors. 7/3 thru 7/27 (hudsonwarehouse.net/season.html)

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Hudson Warehouse’s Summer Stage: The Winter’s Tale Shakespeare’s tragic comedy is the final Hudson Warehouse production (see June & July). Kings, queens, princes and shepherds populate this unusual work, as does a most remarkable statue. 7/31 thru 8/24 (hudsonwarehouse.net/season.html)

This Is Our Youth Generations X and Y, this one’s for you – and anyone who knows the value (priceless!) of a pre-Broadway Steppenwolf run. The year is 1982, the place New York, the characters “three very lost young souls” played by Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson. Previews 8/18; opens 9/11 (telecharge.com) You Can’t Take It With You The 1937 Pulitzer Prize-winning George Kaufman-Moss Hart play returns to Broadway for the first time in more than 30 years under the direction of six-time Tony-nominee Scott Ellis (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). Starring two-time Tony-winner James Earl Jones, this quintessential comedy is built around an engagement uniting the eccentric Sycamore family and staid Kirbys. Previews (TBA) begin in August for 9/28 opening. NOTEWORTHY CAST ADDITIONS: After Midnight: Natalie Cole (in her Broadway debut!) will be “Special Guest Star” vocalist 8/5 through 8/31 CLOSINGS: 8/10 8/17

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (starring Audra McDonald) Violet (starring Sutton Foster) Hedwig and the Angry Inch (starring Neil Patrick Harris)

Lincoln Center Festival 2014: The Maids Sydney Theatre Company, having wowed Lincoln Center critics and audiences in 2012 with its production of Uncle Vanya, is back, this time with Cate Blanchett, Isabelle Huppert, and Elizabeth Debicki in Jean Genet’s The Maids. Time Out Sydney’s review cited the production’s glass-box set as “the perfect high-octane setting for the sisters’ fantasies of death and desire to unfold.” Trust me, this one will be the talk of the town. 8/6 thru 8/16 (lincolncenterfestival.org) The Midtown International Theatre Festival Celebrating its 15th birthday this summer, this annual event focuses on outstanding works from the Off-Off-Broadway theatre scene. 7/14 thru 8/10 (midtownfestival.org) The New York International Fringe Festival Celebrating its 18th anniversary this month, FringeNYC remains the largest multi-arts festival in North America with more than 200 companies from the U.S. and abroad performing for 16 days in 20+ venues. 8/8 thru 8/24 (fringenyc.org) Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear (see July)

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For nearly 40 years, Sylvester Stallone has been indelibly connected to Rocky Balboa. Now another actor has stepped into the fictional pugilist’s trunks for the Rocky musical at the Winter Garden Theatre: Andy Karl (above with his Adrian, played by Margo Seibert in her Broadway debut), a Broadway vet who, remarkably, makes the boxing and singing heavyweight come to vivid life. See listings for ticket info.

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Act One - (Play) James Lapine’s new play from the classic autobiography by Moss Hart, one of the finest books about 20th-century American theater, chronicles the playwright/director’s childhood and his struggle to escape poverty and forge a career in the theater. Starring Santino Fontana and Tony Shalhoub. Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Thru 6/15)

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After Midnight - (Musical) This Broadway production of Encores’ Cotton Club Parade brings the glamour of Harlem’s Golden Age to a whole new generation. The Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, an orchestra of musicians hand-picked by Wynton Marsalis, perform the songs of Duke Ellington— woven together by the prose of Langston Hughes—providing a backdrop for performances by 25 vocalists and dancers. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; aftermidnightbroadway.com Aladdin - (Musical) The latest Disney blockbuster to move to Broadway features music by Academy- and Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricists Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin.

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New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinbroadway.com

Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com (Through 6/29)

All the Way - (Play) Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston makes his Broadway debut as President Lyndon B. Johnson in this play by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 800-745-3000; allthewaybroadway.com (Through 6/29)

Chicago - (Musical Revival) Kander and Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” follows murderous vixen Roxie Hart, who locks horns with prison diva Velma Kelly when they both vie for the attentions of the hottest lawyer in town: Billy Flynn. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical - (Musical) The true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com The Book of Mormon - (Musical) South Park’s Matt Stone and Trey Parker joined forces with Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez for their musical-writing debut, about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormononbroadway.com Bullets Over Broadway - (Musical) A new musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s 1994 film, starring Brooks Ashmanskas, Zach Braff (Scrubs, Garden State), and Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos). Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman (The Producers). St. James Theater, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; bulletsoverbroadwaythemusical.com Cabaret - (Musical Revival) Alan Cumming returns to his Tony-winning role as the Emcee, with Michelle Williams in her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles, for this new revival of the popular Kander & Ebb musical. Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall, who were behind the famed 1998 revival, also return. Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; cabaretmusical.com (Through 8/31) Casa Valentina - (Play) Harvey Fierstein’s first play in almost 30 years takes place in a 1962 Catskill Mountain bungalow colony that catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men whose favorite pastime was dressing and acting as women. Samuel J. Friedman

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Cinderella - (Musical) Originally presented on television, this famous fairy tale has been re-fashioned and set to music by two great masters of the musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein. Musical highlights include “In My Own Little Corner” and “Impossible.” Nominated for nine 2013 Tony Awards. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (53rd St.), 212-239-6200; cinderellaonbroadway.com The Cripple of Inishmaan - (Play) Martin McDonagh’s comic masterpiece, starring Daniel Radcliffe, examines an ordinary coming of age in extraordinary circumstances as a Hollywood film being made on a neighboring island captures the imagination of a young man looking to break away from the bitter tedium of his daily life. Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; crippleofinishmaan.com (Through 7/20) A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder - (Musical) A new musical comedy about a disinherited relative of the rich and powerful D’Ysquith clan who learns he’s ninth in line to inherit the earldom. Based on the novel Israel Rank by Roy Horniman and set in England’s elegant Edwardian era. Starring Jefferson Mays. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; agentlemansguidebroadway.com Hedwig and the Angry Inch - (Musical) “Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Robinson (Neil Patrick Harris) brings her fourthwall-smashing rock n’ roll saga to Broadway to set the record straight about her life, her loves, and the botched operation that left her with that “angry inch.” Based on the John Cameron Mitchell Off-Broadway production and film. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hedwigbroadway.com Holler If Ya Hear Me - (Musical) The world inside Tupac Shakur’s music and lyrics blazes

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to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change, and hope. Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, 212-307-4100; hollerifyahearme.com (In previews for a 6/19 opening) If/Then - (Musical) On the verge of turning 40, Elizabeth (Idina Menzel) moves back to modernday New York City intent on a fresh start: new home, new friends, and hopes for a resurgent career. But the smallest decision will impact her world in ways she never dreamt possible... Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 800-745-3000; ifthenthemusical.com Jersey Boys - (Musical) Based on the life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Filled with just about every major Four Seasons hit, from “Sherry” and “Rag Doll” to “You’re Just Too Good to Be True.” Winner of 4 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; jerseyboysbroadway.com Kinky Boots - (Musical) Inspired by a true story and based on the film, Kinky Boots features a book by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Cyndi Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. Winner of six 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill - (Play With Music) This solo musical play by Lanie Robertson and starring Audra McDonald recounts legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday’s life story through the songs that made her famous, including “God Bless the Child,” “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” “Strange Fruit” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business.” Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; ladydayonbroadway.com (Through 8/10) Les Misérables - (Musical) Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg’s award-winning musical about 19th-century French convict Jean Valjean, pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, returns. In a constant battle of wits and wills, the two find themselves in the middle of a revolution, the aftermath of which will determine both their fates. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; lesmis.com/broadway/ (Previews begin 3/1 for a 3/23 opening)

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The Lion King - (Musical) The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning stage version of Disney’s celebrated animated feature film follows the lion cub Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of king of the jungle. Featuring Grammywinning numbers by Elton John and Tim Rice. The Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com Mamma Mia! - (Musical) This hit musical incorporates 22 ABBA songs into a story about a single mother and her daughter on the eve of the daughter’s wedding—and three men who could be her father. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-563-5544; mammamianorthamerica.com Matilda - (Musical) This Royal Shakespeare Company import based on the Roald Dahl book is a big hit on Broadway. The winner of a record-breaking seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical, it also won four 2013 Tony Awards. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; matildathemusical.com Mothers and Sons - (Play) In Terrence McNally’s new play, Tyne Daly plays a mother who pays a surprise visit to the apartment of her late son’s ex-partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son. Challenged to face how society has changed around (and without) her, she’s finally able to see the rich life her son might have led. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; mothersandsonsbroadway.com (Through 6/8)

musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; oncemusical.com The Phantom of the Opera - (Musical) Featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Phantom has achieved the kind of reputation and following most shows only dream of. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; phantombroadway.com Pippin - (Musical) Returning to Broadway for the first time since it first thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) that includes the favorites “Magic to Do,” “Glory” and “Corner of the Sky,” Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; pippinthemusical.com A Raisin in the Sun - (Play) Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play

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Newsies - (Musical) Set in turn-of-the-century NYC, the tale of a charismatic newsboy who dreams of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 866-870-2717; newsiesthemusical.com

Once - (Musical) With eight 2012 Tony Awards, this musical based on the Academy Award-winning film tells the story of an Irish

The Realistic Joneses - (Play) What do you really know about your neighbors? Toni Collete, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei invite you to find out. Hailed by The New York Times as “tender, funny, terrific and featuring this spring’s most enticing cast,” The Realistic Joneses is written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno and directed by Sam Gold (Fun Home). Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; therealisticjoneses.com (Through 7/6) Rock of Ages - (Musical) A true crowd-pleaser with a high-energy retro score made up of 1980s hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, and more. The show tracks an aspiring young rocker and a small-town girl chasing her dreams. Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; rockofagesmusical.com Rocky - (Musical) The iconic underdog story about a down-and-out fighter struggling to stay on his feet is coming to Broadway in an innovative new musical, brought to life by director Alex Timbers, songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and book writers Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; rockybroadway.com

Motown the Musical - (Musical) This exhilarating show charts Motown founder Berry Gordy’s incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and many others. Nominated for 4 2013 Tony Awards. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; motownthemusical.com

Of Mice and Men - (Play) Adapted from his own classic novel, John Steinbeck’s play tells the story of George (James Franco) and Lennie (Chris O’Dowd), an unlikely pair of friends drifting from job to job across the farms and fields of California, holding fast to their dream of one day having an acre of land they can call their own. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ofmiceandmenonbroadway.com (Through 7/27)

revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee (Denzel Washington), his wife (Sophie Okonedo), his sister (Anika Noni Rose), his son (Bryce Clyde Jenkins) and matriarch Lena (Diahann Carroll). Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; raisinbroadway.com (Through 6/15)

BLUE MAN GROUP Blue Man Group has updated their wildly popular theatrical show, running at the Astor Place Theatre. Taking a closer look at the technology that both surrounds and isolates us, BMG showcases technogeek ingenuity while uniting the audience in primal, collective exhilaration. Signature moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment. 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com

This Is Our Youth - (Play) Michael Cera makes his Broadway debut with Kieran Culkin and Tavi Genison in this play that follows 48 hours in the lives of three very lost young souls: a dejected 19-year-old who has just stolen $15,000 from his abusive, tycoon father; his charismatic drug-dealing friend who helps him put the stolen money to good use; and the anxiously insightful young woman he yearns for. Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St. (Previews begin 8/18 for a 9/11 opening) Violet - (Musical) Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) returns in this musical set in the deep South of 1964, centering the relationship between a physically scarred young white woman and a young black soldier. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Through 8/10) Wicked - (Musical) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy, this knock-out production follows the friendship between two girls who grow up to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. A modern-day classic. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., 212-307-4100; wickedthemusical.com

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OFF-BROADWAY 50 Shades! The Musical - (Musical) The original Fifty Shades Of Grey Parody. Based on the “greatest novel of all time,” 50 Shades! The Musical tells a sexy, hilarious story chockfull of wrestling singlets, handcuffs, and helicopters with silly names. A show full of “BDSM” (Best Damn Songs and Music) is promised. Elektra Theatre, 300 W. 43rd St., 866-811-4111; 50shadesthemusical.com Avenue Q - (Musical) Singing puppets and their human neighbors make up the residents of Avenue Q, a fictional New York City street where a collection of twenty-somethings struggle to find their way in the world. New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; avenueq.com

The Fantasticks - (Musical) The romantic, funny “boy meets girl” tale, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, is a musical classic with its simple love story about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall. Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; fantasticksonstage.com

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Blue Man Group - (Spectacle) The trio of post-modern clowns combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment. Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St. (so. of Astor Pl.), 800-BLUE-MAN; blueman.com

Heathers the Musical - (Musical) A new musical version of the 1989 black comedy film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater as two high-school students who want to put the popular girls in their place: six feet under. New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; heathersthemusical.com iLuminate - (Spectacle) iLuminate combines state-of-the-art technology with exhilarating dancers who perform in the dark to create a fantastical mashup of illuminated characters, choreography, music, sets and special effects that flood the senses with spectacular visuals and artistic thrills. New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; iluminate.com

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Just Jim Dale - (One-Man Show) Directed by Tony winner Richard Maltby, Jr., the brand-new Just Jim Dale is a heartwarming tour-de-force performance from one of the most masterful entertainers of his generation. Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Through 8/10) Perfect Crime - (Play) The long-running psychological cat-and-mouse thriller about a wealthy female psychiatrist who has returned to America, where a bizarre murder has occurred. Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com Sleep No More - (Play) A legendary hotel. Shakespeare’s fallen hero. A film noir shadow of suspense. Punchdrunk’s award-winning theatrical experience tells Shakespeare’s classic tragedy through the lens of a film noir movie. The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W. 27th St., 866-811-4111; sleepnomorenyc.com

Tango House - (Dance) The best of Argentine tango Off Broadway with musicians and dancers direct from Buenos Aires. 428 Lafayette St., 212-419-4645; tangohouse.net The Who & the What - (Play) An examination of the chasm between tradition and contemporary life, this new play by Ayad Akhtar is the story of an outspoken and brilliant writer who clashes with her traditional father and sister. Claire Tow Theater, Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

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Stomp - (Musical) Springing from Brit clubs and an urban aesthetic, this eight-member theatre of percussion has caused sensation after sensation at each of its international appearances—and what can only be called a big bang in the Big Apple. Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave. (7th St.-St. Marks Pl.), 800-982-2787; stomponline.com A year ago, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s Pippin snagged four Tony Awards, including 2013’s Best Revival of a Musical. But the production’s secret weapon is recent cast addition Annie Potts, who says, “It’s a spectacular company and a fabulous production. I understand now why people have run away to the circus.” See listings for ticket info.

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After 16 years with MAD, its chief curator emeritus, David McFadden, has assembled a show of 70 works of sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, textiles and other media, many never displayed.

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chies” between art, craft, and design. “They merge into a kind of circular relationship in the show,” he said. So, for example, bamboo, a material used for utilitarian purposes in Japan, has been turned by artist Syoryu Honda into a purely sculptural form, pleated and wrapped and seeming to swirl before our eyes. The debased, so to speak, has become the revered. As its title punningly suggests, Re: Collection also involves memory, though not just the curator’s. “It’s memory of the artist in many cases,” McFadden said. “A number of works are diary pieces,” he said, in which artists recall significant events in their lives. Witness a three-paneled screen by Kim Schmahmann, Apart-Hate: A People Divider, which documents in both grandly historical and touchingly personal terms the brutal system of apartheid that once ruled the races in his native South Africa. On one side, the artist has used beautiful hardwood veneers to create a marquetry version of a monument outside Pretoria that is dedicated to the Afrikaner pioneers—and often associated with apartheid. “It’s all about illusion,” said the artist, at a preview of the show a while back. “Because we were born into it,” he said, apartheid seemed, like the monument, to be an ever-present, all-powerful fixture. The other side of the screen shows the grimmer aspects of institutionalized racism: Newspaper articles that scream “God prefers apartheid”; keep-out signs applying to “natives, Indians and coloureds”; and racial

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iven their complexity, museum exhibitions can easily take a year or two, or even more, to organize. So, how long did it take David McFadden, the chief curator emeritus of the Museum of Arts and Design, to sift through more than 2,000 objects for Re: Collection, the show of 70 works of sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, textiles and other media that’s up through September 7. “Sixteen years,” quipped McFadden, who retired December 31 after 16 years with the museum. In reality, he said, it took a year, working in conjunction with his longtime colleague, the former exhibitions curator Dorothy Twining Globus, another recent retiree who served as the designer of this installation. McFadden’s joke wasn’t really that far-fetched: During his years with the museum, its permanent collection grew from 800 to more than 3,000 objects. The idea behind Re: Collection, he said, “was to use what had been acquired during the last 16 years.” Often, he said, these objects have never been put on display. “It happens more often than one realizes,” he continued. When objects are not needed for an upcoming show, “they go into storage,” where they may languish until just the right moment occurs for their museum debut. And this is the moment. For one thing, the exhibition, in its variety of mediums and artists, both famous and unknown, aims to show how the museum has broken down what McFadden called the “traditional hierar-

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Opposite page: [ Chief Curator Emeritus David McFadden; bottom: The Fall (from the Holocaust Project), 1993. Judy Chicago, Audrey Cowan. Modified Aubusson tapestry ] Clockwise from top left: [ Apart-Hate: A People Divider, 2005-2010. Kim Schmahmann. Various hardwoods, veneers, newspaper articles and documents, steel, aluminum Madame de Pompadour (nee Poisson), 1990. Cindy Sherman Ancienne Manufacture Royale Limoges Artes Magnus. Porcelain, glaze; photo-silkscreened

identification cards that had to be carried under apartheid. The two cards on view, in a barbed-wire frame, were carried by two black women, Emily and Pauline, who had indirect connections to Schmahmann’s family and whose passbooks were the inspiration for this piece, he said. While apartheid had ended by then, “I thought they served to be shown,” he said. “I felt we’ve got to have something to remember the whole period.” The contrast between designer objects venerated in our culture and the anonymous workers who create them is explored in Terese Agnew’s Portrait of a Textile Worker. Based on a photograph of a factory garment worker in Bangladesh, Agnew’s immense work—it measures more than 94 by 109 inches—has been sewn together out of thousands of donated designer labels, backed by fabric. If Agnew has made unusual use of labels, so does the well-known feminist artist Judy Chicago with tapestry in The Fall (woven by her longtime collaborator, Audrey Cowan). A large work central to Chicago’s multimedia series on the Holocaust, it chronicles scenes of violence and patriarchal ascendance the artist sees as a source of the worst brutality. While Chicago has a long history as an artist, Chuck Sharbaugh spent

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a good deal of his working life in hard construction and then fine cabinetry work. His “collector’s cabinet,” with its wood veneer scenes of airplanes and flight, “is just the second piece [of fine art] I ever made,” Sharbaugh said. The photographer Cindy Sherman, famed for adopting female persona in her work, peeks out at us as Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of the French King Louis XV, from a deep-pink porcelain tea set. The real royal mistress was, in fact, a lover of porcelains, and this color has its own name: “Pompadour Pink.” “Every work just could become an exhibition in itself, if you brought in other materials,” McFadden said, his imagination already off and running. The Sherman tea set, for instance, could be accompanied by “a portrait of Madame Pompadour, and an original 18th-century tea service…” With about 730 objects acquired in just the last five years, why not? Maybe in Re: Collection II? ■ Karin Lipson, a former arts writer and editor for Newsday, is a frequent contributor to The New York Times. Her last article in Promenade was on the Italian Futurists at the Guggenheim.

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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Madeline’s publication, the New-York Historical Society will be saluting the beloved schoolgirl and her creator with Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans, an exhibition of more than 90 original artworks. In addition to drawings from all six Madeline books, the exhibition features Bemelmans’ drawings of the old Ritz Hotel in New York, murals from a rediscovered Paris bistro, panels from the Onassis yacht, and a cache of fabrics based on an early picture book. Pictured here: Madeline at the Paris Flower Market,

(1955). Opening July 4th. See listings for more information.

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All exhibits are subject to change American Folk Art Museum – Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum (through 8/17). Tues.-Sat., noon7:30pm, Sun., noon-6pm. Free. 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Ave. btw. 65th & 66th Sts., 212-595-9533; folkartmuseum.org American Museum of Natural History – The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter! (through 6/22); The Power of Poison (through 8/10); Natural Histories (through 10/12); Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies (through 1/4); Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs (through 1/5). Open daily, 10am-5:45pm. Suggested general admission $22; seniors/students, $17; children 2-12, $12.50. Central Park West at 79th St., 212-769-5100; amnh.org Asia Society and Museum – Nalini Malani: Transgressions (through 8/3); Inspired by Iran Modern: Work by New York City Students (through 8/3). Tues.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-9pm. $12; seniors, $10; students, $7 with ID; under 16, free. 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-288-6400; asiasociety.org Brooklyn Museum –Witness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixties (through 7/6); Ai Weiwei: According to What? (through 8/10); Swoon: Submerged Motherlands (through 8/24); Chicago in L.A.: Judy Chicago’s Early Work, 1963-74 (through 9/28). Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Thurs., 11am-10pm. $12 suggested; seniors/students, $8; under 12, free. 200 Eastern Parkway (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Bronx Museum of the Arts – Shyu Ruey-Shiann:

One Kind of Behavior (through 8/17); in print / imprint: works from the permanent collection (through 8/31); Terence Gower: SuperPuesto (through 9/28); Beyond the Supersquare (through 1/11); Rethinking the Garden Casita (through 1/11). Thurs., Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-8pm. Free. 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.), 718-681-6000; bronxmuseum.org China Institute – Inspired by Dunhuang: Re-creation in Contemporary Chinese Art (through 6/8). Daily, 10am-5pm, Tues. & Thurs., 10am-8pm. $7; students/seniors, $4; under 12, free. Free admission Tues. & Thurs., 6-8pm. 125 E. 65th St. (Lexington and Park Aves.), 212-744-8181; chinainstitute.org The Drawing Center – Lebbeus Woods: Architect (through 6/15). Wed., noon-6pm; Thurs., noon-8pm; Fri.-Sun., noon-6pm. $5; students/ seniors, $3; under 12, free. 35 Wooster St., 212-219-2166; drawingcenter.org El Museo del Barrio – Presencia: Works from El Museo’s Permanent Collection (through 8/9); Museum Starter Kit: Open With Care (through 9/6). Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Suggested admission $9; seniors/students, $5; under 12, free. Free admission the third Saturday of every month and for seniors on Wed. 1230 Fifth Ave. (104th St.), 212-831-7272; elmuseo.org The Frick Collection – Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes from the Hill Collection (through 6/15); The Poetry of Parmigianino’s “Schiava Turca” (through 7/20); Enlightenment and Beauty: Sculptures by Houdon and Clodion (through 4/5). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. $20; seniors, $15; students, $10 with ID; pay-whatyou-wish Sun., 11am-1pm. 1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700; frick.org

Grey Art Gallery – Energy That Is All Around: Mission School, 1990/NOW (through 7/12). Tues., Thurs & Fri., 11am-6pm, Wed., 11am-5pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. $5. NYU Silver Center, 100 Washington Square East, 212-998-6780; nyu.edu/greyart The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – A Year With Children 2014 (through 6/18); Italian Futurism, 1909-1944: Reconstructing the Universe (through 9/1); Under the Same Sun: Art from Latin America Today (6/13-10/1). Sun.-Wed., Fri., 10am-5:45pm, Sat., 10am-7:45pm. $22; seniors/ students, $18; under 12, free, pay what you wish Sat. 5:45-7:45. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org International Center of Photography – Urbes Mutantes: Latin American Photography 1944-2013 (through 9/7); Caio Reisewitz (through 9/7). Tues.-Thurs., Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm, Fri., 10am-8pm. $14; students/seniors, $10; under 12, free. Pay what you wish Fri., 5-8pm. 1133 Sixth Ave. (43rd St.), 212-857-0000; icp.org Japan Society – Points of Departure: Treasures of Japan from the Brooklyn Museum (through 6/8). Tues.-Thurs., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-9pm, Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $12; students/seniors, $10; free Fri., 6-9pm. 333 E. 47th St., 212-832-1155; japansociety.org The Jewish Museum – Other Primary Structures (through 8/3); Masterpieces & Curiosities: Diane Arbus’s Jewish Giant (through 9/14); Mel Bochner: Strong Language (through 9/21); . Sat.-Tues., 11am-5:45pm, Thurs., 11am-8pm; Fri., 11am-4pm. $15; seniors, $12; students, $7.50; under 12, free; free Sat.; Pay what you wish Thurs. 5pm-8pm. 1109 Fifth Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200; thejewishmuseum.org

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Tibet and India: Buddhist Traditions and Transformations (through 6/8); Lost Kingdoms: Hindu-Buddhist Sculpture of Early Southeast Asia, 5th to 8th Century (through 7/27); Charles James: Beyond Fashion (through 8/10); Making Pottery Art: The Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection of French Ceramics (ca. 1880-1910) (through 8/18); Lucas Samaras: Offerings from a Restless Soul (through 9/1); The Flowering of Edo Period Painting: Japanese Masterworks from the Feinberg Collection (through 9/7); The Pre-Raphaelite Legacy: British Art and Design from the Metropolitan’s Collection (through 10/26); The Roof Garden Commission: Dan Graham with Günther Vogt (through 11/2); Early American Guitars: The Instruments of C. F. Martin (through 12/7). Sun.-Thurs., 10am-5:30pm, Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Recommended admission $25; seniors, $17; students, $12; under 12, free. 1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Morgan Library & Museum - A Dialogue With Nature: Romantic Landscapes from Britain and Germany (through 9/7); Gatsby to Garp: Modern Masterpieces from the Carter Burden Collection (through 9/7); Miracles in Miniature: The Art of the Master of Claude de France (through 9/14); Marks of Genius: Treasures of the Bodleian Library (6/6-9/14); A Certain Slant of Light: Spencer Finch (6/20-1/11). Tues.-Thurs., 10:30am-5pm, Fri., 10:30am-9pm, Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-6pm. $18; seniors/ students/children under 16, $12; 12 & under, free; free Fri., 7-9pm. 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org

People: Guastavino and America’s Great Public Spaces (through 9/7). Open daily, 10am-6pm. Suggested admission $10; seniors/students, $6; under 12, free. 1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org

Museum of Sex – The Eve of Porn: Linda Lovelace (through TBD). Sun.-Thurs., 10am-8pm, Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm. $17.50; students/seniors, $15.25. 233 Fifth Ave. (27th St.), 212-689-6337; museumofsex.com

Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust – Against the Odds: American Jews & the Rescue of Europe’s Refugees, 1933-1941 (through TBD); A Town Known as Auschwitz: The Life and Death of a Jewish Community (through TBD). Sun.-Tues., Thurs., 10am-5:45pm, Wed., 10am-8pm, Fri., 10am-3pm. $12; seniors, $10; students, $7; 12 & under, free; free Wed., 4-8pm. 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org

National Academy Museum – Annual 2014: Redefining Tradition (6/9-9/14); See it Loud: Seven Post-War American Painters (through 1/26). Wed.-Sun., 11am-6pm. $15; seniors/students, $10; under 12, free. 1083 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-369-4880; nationalacademy.org

Museum of Modern Art – Alibis: Sigmar Polke 1963-2010 (through 8/2); Lygia Clark: The Abandonment of Art, 1948-1988 (through 8/24); Jasper Johns: Regrets (through 9/1); Designing Modern Women, 1890s-1990s (through 9/21); Sites of Reason: A Selection of Recent Acquisitions (6/11-9/28); Christopher Williams: The Production Line of Happiness (8/2-11/2); A World of Its Own: Photographic Practices in the Studio (through 12/1); A Collection of Ideas (through 2/28). Sat.-Thurs., 10:30am-5:30pm; Fri., 10:30am-8pm. $25; seniors, $18; students, $14; 16 & under, free. 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

Museum of Arts & Design – Re: Collection (through 9/7); Multiple Exposures: Jewelry and Photography (through 9/14); NYC Makers The MAD Biennial (7/1-10/12). Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm, Thurs.-Fri., 10am-9pm. $16; seniors, $14; students, $12; 18 and under with ID, free; Thurs., 6-9pm, pay-what-you-wish. 2 Columbus Cir. (near Eighth Ave. & W. 58th St.), 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org The Museum of Biblical Art – Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum (through 6/8); Back to Eden: Contemporary Artists Wander the Garden (6/27-9/28). Tues.- Sun., 10am-6pm. Free. 1865 Broadway (61st St.), 212-408-1500; mobia.org

Museum of the City of New York – Gilded New York (through TBD); In a World of Their Own: Coney Island Photographs by Aaron Rose (through 8/3); City as Canvas: Graffiti Art from the Martin Wong Collection (through 8/24); Palaces for the

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Museum of American Finance – The Fed at 100 (through 10/1). Numerous long-term exhibits are on display, including the Alexander Hamilton Room. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. $8; students/ seniors, $5, under 6, free. 48 Wall St. (William St.), 212-908-4110; moaf.org

The Whitney Museum’s final exhibition in their building on the Upper East Side is a once-in-a-lifetime retrospective of Jeff Koons, which will occupy most of the building’s space. Pictured above: Loopy (1999). Opening June 27th. See listings for more information.

National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution – Before and After the Horizon: Anishinaabe Artists of the Great Lakes (through 6/15); Robert Davidson: Abstract Impulse (through 9/14); Circle of Dance (ongoing). Open daily, 10am-5pm, Wed., 10am-8pm. Free. Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green (Broadway), 212-514-3700; nmai.si.edu Neue Galerie – Degenerate Art: The Attack on Modern Art in Nazi Germany, 1937 (through 9/1). Thurs.-Mon., 11am-6pm. $20; students/seniors, $10. Children under 12 not admitted; ages 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. 1048 Fifth Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; neuegalerie.org New Museum – Ragnar Kjartansson: My Mother, My Father, and I (through 6/22); Roberto Cuoghi (through 6/29); Camille Henrot: The Restless Earth (through 6/29); Here and Elsewhere (7/16-9/28). Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Thurs., 11am-9pm. $16; seniors, $14; students, $12; Pay what you wish Thurs., 7pm-9pm. 235 Bowery (Prince St.), 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org New-York Historical Society – Bill Cunningham: Façades (through 6/15); The Black Fives (through 7/20); Homefront & Battlefield: Quilts & Context in the American Civil War (through 8/24); ‘I Live. Send Help.’ 100 Years of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (6/13-9/21); Making American Taste: Narrative Art for a New Democracy (6/20-2/8); Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans (7/4-10/13). Tues.Thurs., Sat., 10am-6pm, Fri., 10am-8pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. $18; seniors, $14; students, $12; 5-13, $6; under 5, free. Pay-as-you-wish from 6-8pm Fridays. 170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org New York Public Library (Humanities and Social Sciences Library) – Call 917-275-6975 for a recording of all current exhibitions. Open daily. 42nd St. & Fifth Ave., 212-340-0830; nypl.org New York Transit Museum – Tues.Fri.,10am-4pm, Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. $7; seniors/children 2-17, $5. The Gallery Annex in Grand Central Terminal presents changing exhibitions. Boerum Pl. & Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, 718-694-1600; mta.info/museum

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The Noguchi Museum – Highlights from the Collection: Noguchi Archaic/Noguchi Modern (through 12/31). Wed.-Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm. $10 (pay-what-you-wish first Fri. of the month); students/ seniors, $5; under 12, free. 9-01 33rd Rd. (Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City, Queens, 718-204-7088; noguchi.org Queens Museum of Art – 13 Most Wanted Men: Andy Warhol and the 1964 World’s Fair (through 9/7). Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. $8; students/seniors, $4; under 12, free. New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-592-5555; queensmuseum.org The Rubin Museum of Art – Count Your Blessings (through 6/9); From India East (through 7/7); Bodies in Balance (through 9/8). Mon., Thurs., 11am-5pm, Wed., 11am-7pm, Fri., 11am-10pm, Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm. $10 (free Fri., 6-10pm); seniors/students/artists with ID, $5; under 12, free. 150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; rmanyc.org Scandinavia House – Sámi Stories: Art and Identity of an Arctic People (through 8/23). Tues.-Sat., noon-6pm. Wed. till 7pm. $5; seniors and students, $3. 58 Park Ave. (37th-38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; scandinaviahouse.org Skyscraper Museum – Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. $5; seniors/students, $2.50. 39 Battery Pl., 212-968-1961; skyscraper.org Society of Illustrators – The Art of the Movies: William Joyce, Peter de Seve, Carlos Nine, and Bill Plympton (6/4-8/16); Illustrating Our Landmarks (6/4-8/16). Tues., 10am-8pm; Wed.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., noon-4pm. $10; seniors/students, $5; under 12, free. 128 E. 63rd St., 212-838-2560; societyillustrators.org

Through September 1st, the Museum of Modern Art presents Jasper Johns: Regrets, featuring the American art icon’s most recent series of paintings, drawings, and prints — all created over the last year and a half. Pictured above: an untitled 2013 watercolor on paper. See listings for more information.

The Studio Museum in Harlem – Carrie Mae Weems: The Museum Series (through 6/29); When the Stars Begin to Fall: Imagination and the American South (through 6/29); Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989 (7/1710/26). Thurs.-Fri., noon-9pm, Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., noon-6pm. Suggested donation $7 (free on Sun.); seniors/students, $3; under 12, free. 144 W. 125th St. (Lenox Ave.-Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.), 212-864-4500; studiomuseum.org The Ukrainian Museum – In Shevchenko’s Land (through 10/26). Wed.-Sun., 11:30am-5pm. $8; seniors/students, $6. 222 E. 6th St., 212-228-0110; ukrainianmuseum.org

Yeshiva University Museum – Modeling the Synagogue: From Dura to Touro (through 8/3). Sun., Tues. & Thurs., 11am-5pm; Mon., 5-8pm; Wed., 11am-8pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm. $8; seniors/students: $6. Free Mon., Wed. (5-8 pm) & Fri. 15 W. 16th St., 212-294-8330; yumuseum.org

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Whitney Museum of American Art – Jeff Koons: A Retrospective (6/27-10/19). Wed.-Thurs., Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 1-9pm. $20 (pay-what-you-wish Fri., 6-9pm); seniors/students/ages 19-25, $16. 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3600; whitney.org Urbes Mutantes: Latin American Photography 1944-2013 at the International Center of Photography offers a major survey of street photography of cities during decades of social upheaval. Above: Barbara Brändli’s Untitled, from the series Nervous System (1973-75). Through September 7th. See listings for more information.

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Limited Runs' traveling exhibition of never-before-published Marilyn Monroe photographs —which began earlier this spring in Los Angeles — will come to NYC on July 22nd at Whitespace (37 Walker Street between Church Street & Broadway), and be open to the public for the two weeks following. All of the images are available to view and buy at limitedruns.com.

All exhibits subject to change Alexandre Gallery - Specializing in works by early 20th-century American artists, with a focus on the Stieglitz Group. Bernard Langlais: Works on Paper (through 7/18); Will Barnet: Five Paintings and Related Work - A Tribute Exhibition (opening TBA). June: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; July: Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm. 41 E. 57th St., 212-755-2828; alexandregallery.com

Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe - International contemporary art. Franklin Evans: paintingassupermodel (6/5-8/1); Stephen Dean (6/5-8/1). Tues.-Sat.,

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10am-6pm, and by appointment. 525 W. 22nd St., 212-445-0051; amy-nyc.com Blum and Poe - Contemporary, diversified works by cutting edge game changers in the art world. Technokinesis (6/28-8/15). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 19 E. 66th St., 212-249-2249; blumandpoe.com Peter Blum Gallery - Contemporary American and European art. Traces (through 8/11). 20 W. 57th St., 212-244-6055; peterblumgallery.com BOSI Contemporary - SoHo gallery featuring international contemporary

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art. Erik Madigan Heck and CREEM Magazine: "The Absorbed Tradition" (6/4-14); Rema Hort Mann Foundation: "Quality of Life" (6/19-7/19). Tues.-Sat., 11am-7pm, and by appointment. 48 Orchard St., 212-966-5686; bosicontemporary.com Ceres Gallery - Contemporary art. 11th National Juried Exhibition (through 6/21); Ceres Members Group Show (6/24-7/19); Minako Ito - Greetings (6/24-7/19); 20th Annual Friends Exhibition (7/22-8/16). Tues.-Sat., 12pm-6pm. 547 W. 27th St., Suite 201, 212-947-6100; ceresgallery.org Cheim & Read - International contemporary artists. Joan Mitchell: Trees (through 8/29). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 547 W. 25th St., 212-242-7727; cheimread.com ClampArt - Modern and contemporary art. Jen Davis: Eleven Years (through 7/3). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 531 W. 25th St., 646-230-0020; clampart.com Dorian Grey Gallery - Showcasing emerging artists with a focus on street art styles. Mexican Muralists (through 6/15). Tues.-Sun., 12-7pm. 437 E. 9th St., 516-244-4126; doriangreygallery.com Susan Eley Fine Art - Upper West Side gallery featuring contemporary artists. Materialize: Aluminum and Steel Paintings by Francie Hester & Encaustic Works by Amber George (through 6/6). Tues.-Thurs., 11am-5pm, and by appointment. 46 W. 90th St., 917-952-7641; susaneleyfineart.com Gagosian Gallery - Modern and contemporary art, including works by de Kooning, Hirst, Picasso, Twombly, and Warhol. Tues.- Sat., 10am-6pm. 980 Madison Ave. (76th-77th Sts.), 212-744-2313; 555 W. 24th St., 212-741-1111; 522 W. 21st St., 212-741-1717; 821 Park Ave. (75th St.), 212-796-1228; 104 Delancey St.; gagosian.com Galerie Lelong - Contemporary art from the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Zilia Sánchez - Heróicas Eróticas en Nueva York (through 6/21); group summer show (6/26-8/1). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 528 W. 26th St., 212-315-0470; galerielelong.com Galerie St. Etienne - The oldest gallery in the U.S. specializing in Expressionism and self-taught art. Ilija/Mangelos: Father & Son, Inside & Out (through 7/3). Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. 24 W. 57th St., 212-765-8493; gseart.com Hauser & Wirth - Emerging and established contemporary artists. 18th St.: Sterling Ruby (through 7/14). 69th St.: Anna Maria Maiolino (through 6/21). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 32 E. 69th St., 212-794-4970; 511 W. 18th St., 212-790-3900; hauserwirth.com Horton Gallery - A contemporary space tucked away in the Lower East Side. Ion Birch: Holy Man (through 7/13). Tues.-Sun., 12-7pm. 55-59 Chrystie St., Ground Floor, Suite R106, 212-243-2663; hortongallery.com Hosfelt Gallery - International, emerging and mid-career artists. Wed.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Marco Maggi: West vs East (through 6/28). 531 W. 36th St., 212-563-5454; hosfeltgallery.com Steven Kasher Gallery - Contemporary photography and social/historical/ artistic photography of the 20th century. Check website for upcoming exhibitions. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. 521 W. 23rd St., 212-966-3978; stevenkasher.com Paul Kasmin Gallery - Contemporary and modern art. 515: Life in Death: Still Lifes and Select Masterworks of Chaim Soutine (through 6/14); 293: Walton Ford: Watercolors (through 6/21). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 293 Tenth Ave.; 511 W. 27th St., 515 W. 27th St., 212-563-4474; paulkasmingallery.com Sean Kelly Gallery - Exhibits by important, challenging contemporary

artists. Rebecca Horn (through 6/21); Forms of Attraction: Kjaerholm, Tenreiro and Selected Works (through 6/21). Tues.-Fri., 11am-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm. 475 Tenth Ave. (25th St.), 212-239-1181; skny.com Lehmann Maupin Gallery - International contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Chrystie St.: Lee Bul (through 6/21); 26th St.: Adriana Varejão: Polvo (through 6/21). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm (26th St.); Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm (Chrystie St.). 540 W. 26th St., 212-255-2923; 201 Chrystie St., 212-254-0054; lehmannmaupin.com Luhring Augustine - Late-19th century to contemporary American and European art. Chelsea: Larry Clark (6/7-8/1). Bushwick: Tom Friedman (through 8/8). Chelsea: Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Chelsea summer hours (July/August): Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Bushwick: Thurs.-Sun., 12pm-6pm. 531 W. 24th St., 212-206-9100; 25 Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn, 718-386-2746; luhringaugustine.com Maccarone - Contemporary art gallery in Greenwich Village. Sarah Charlesworth - Objects of Desire: 1983 - 1988 (through 6/21).Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 630 Greenwich St., 212-431-4977; maccarone.net Marlborough Chelsea - Contemporary art. Another Look at Detroit (6/26-8/9); Marlborough Monaco - Mike Bouchet and Paul McCarthy: Double Deck Monty Carlo (7/10-9/10). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 545 W. 25th St., 212-463-8634; marlboroughchelsea.com Barbara Mathes Gallery - 20th-century, and contemporary American and European masters. Fausto Melotti: Sculpture & Ceramics (through 7/3). Tues.-Fri., 10am-6pm.; Sat. 10am-5pm. 22 E. 80th St., 212-570-4190; barbaramathesgallery.com Mitchell-Innes & Nash - Impressionist, modern and contemporary works by American and European artists. 26th St.: Jay DeFeo (through 6/7). Chelsea: Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Upper East Side: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. 534 W. 26th St.; 1018 Madison Ave., 212-744-7400; miandn.com Moeller Fine Art Ltd. - 19th- & 20th-century masterworks. Lyonel Feininger: Master Printmaker (through 6/27). Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. 35 E. 64th St., 212-644-2133; moellerfineart.com The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology - Exposed: A History of Lingerie (6/3-11/15). Tues.-Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., 10am-5pm. Seventh Ave. at 27th St., 212-217-4558; fitnyc.edu The Pace Gallery - 20th-century art, including works by Calder, Noguchi, Picasso, Rauschenberg, Rothko, and many others. 57th St.: Mark Rothko: The Watercolors, 1941-1947 (through 6/21). 534: Tara Donovan (through 6/28). 510: Hiroshi Sugimoto: Still Life (through 6/28). 508: Joel Shapiro: Works on Paper 2011-2013 (through 6/28). 32 E. 57th St., 212-421-3292; 534 W. 25th St., 212-929-7000; 508 W. 25th St., 212-989-4258; 510 W. 25th St. 212-255-4044; pacegallery.com Petzel Gallery - Contemporary exhibitions, artists' projects and performances. Heimo Zobernig (through 6/21); Robert Heinecken: I Am Involved in Learning to Perceive and Use Light (through 6/21). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 456 W. 18th St., 212-680-9467; petzel.com Taymour Grahne Gallery - A Tribeca gallery specializing in international contemporary art. 157 Hudson St., 212-240-9442; taymourgrahne.com Tibet House U.S. Gallery - Exhibitions dedicated to Tibet's unique cultural and spiritual heritage. 22 W. 15th St., 212-807-0563; tibethouse.us Yossi Milo Gallery - Contemporary photography. Matthew Brandt (through 5/10); Sze Tsung Leong: Horizons (through 6/28). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 245 Tenth Ave. (24th-25th Sts.), 212-414-0370; yossimilo.com

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CLASSICAL MUSICNEW YORK

a pastiche of perfection

From the Philharmonic to the Lincoln Center Festival to Mostly Mozart and an array of other premieres and productions, New York is bustling with compelling classical music and opera this summer.

By Martin Bernheimer

ummertime used to be quiet time in New York. Not now. True, one cannot find much conventional opera these years. The New York City Opera, a lamented victim of over-ambition, dubious management and fluctuating econo-cultural standards, has died an ignoble death. The mighty Met, next door at Lincoln Center, takes its regular summer sabbatical from early May to late September. Still, music lovers—especially those susceptible to adventure—can find compelling compensations. The Gotham Chamber Opera, led by the ever imaginative and resourceful Neal Goren, ventures the U.S. premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s The Raven on May 28, 30 and 31. The locale is the lovely, intimate, well appointed Gerald W. Lynch Theater, housed, a bit incongruously, in the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on 10th Avenue. Hosokawa, born in 1955, admits to operatic inspiration from an ancient Japanese Noh play at one extreme and Edgar Allan Poe at the other. The central vocal duties here are assigned to the mezzo-soprano Fredrika Brillembourg. More important, perhaps, she is partnered by the great ballerina Alessandra Ferri, who comes out of retirement for this unique challenge. The renowned choreographer Luca Veggetti serves as director. Meanwhile, New York’s leading orchestra devotes three weeks to a Philharmonic Festival at its Lincoln Center home, Avery Fisher Hall. The primary repertory, led by the ubiquitous Alan Gilbert, entails a survey of Beethoven’s five piano concertos. The stellar soloist is a beloved keyboard virtuoso— and official artist in residence—Yefim Bronfman. An added attraction is Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, for which Bronfman shares the spotlight with the about-to-retire concertmaster Glenn Dicterow and the fine cellist Carter

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Brey. Also on the agenda, providing contemporary contrasts, are world premieres by a pair of resident composers, Sean Shepherd and Anthony Cheung. The schedule: the first and fourth concertos on June 11, 12, 13 and 14; the second and third on June 18, 19, 20 and 21; the fifth concerto (Emperor) and the triple concerto on June 25, 26, 27 and 28. The Lincoln Center Festival resembles an international arts supermarket that focuses on glamorous esoterica. Classical music is not necessarily a central component. This year, however, one can find two categorical attractions of uncommon appeal. The Houston Grand Opera comes to New York on July 10, 12 and 13 with the local premiere of The Passenger, a much anticipated opera by the Polish-born, Soviet-trained Mieczyslaw Weinberg. It is presented not in a conventional opera house but in the spacious—some might say cavernous—Park Avenue Armory on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. None less than Dmitri Shostakovich called The Passenger “a hymn to humanity, a perfect masterpiece [with] music that stirs the very soul.” After the U.S. premiere, the Houston Chronicle lauded “ingenious storytelling, potent music, commanding performances and vivid, fast-paced staging.” Earlier, the London Independent labeled it “the most significant opera composed in the Russian language since Prokofiev’s War and Peace.” Houston, it should be noted, utilizes an English translation of Alexander Medvedev’s libretto, adapted by the brilliant British director David Pountney. The world premiere of this daring opus, based on the novel by Zofia Posmysz, was supposed to take place at the Bolshoi in Moscow back in 1968. It was not performed, however, until 2006, and then in a con-

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The results are sometimes brilliant, sometimes not quite, always intriguing. As always, the festivities begin with a free preview concert. The agenda on July 26 features music from the final scene of Gluck’s Don Juan and, staying on the same subject, the overture to Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Then comes a surprising leap from the baroque: Berlioz’s massive Symphonie fantastique. The indoor series begins on July 29 at Avery Fisher Hall with a repetition of the Don Giovanni overture followed by Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 41 and the Jupiter Symphony. Richard Goode, who first appeared in this series in 1971, serves as keyboard soloist. The closing concerts, August 22 and 23, find Langrée & Co. revisiting the Mozart Requiem, a popular and imposing valedictory. As a prelude, they indulge in some stimulating experimentation: Frank Martin’s Polyptyque: Six Images of the Passion of Christ, with the violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja making her festival debut. The official blurb describes her, credibly, as a “genrebending artist.” Movements of the Polyptyque are interspersed with chorales from Bach’s St. John Passion. These make typically strange but potentially illuminating billfellows. And so, as the medieval rota would have it, Sumer is icumen in…. n Pulitzer Prize winner Martin Bernheimer covers music in New York for the Financial Times. His last piece in Promenade was on the Met’s spring season.

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cert version. The stage premiere finally materialized four years later at the Bregenz Festival in Austria, under the direction of Pountney, the opera’s ongoing international champion. The plot concerns a former SS prison camp overseer who tries desperately, while a passenger on an oceanliner, to hide her dark past. The action, external and internal, is framed by a multi-level set that accommodates innocent recreation at sea on one level and the grim reality of political persecution on another. The Houston performances are conducted by Patrick Summers, and the cast features Melody Moore, Michelle Breedt, and Joseph Kaiser. Prior to each performance, the ARC Ensemble (Artists of the Royal Conservatory Canada) offers 45-minute concerts at 6 pm devoted to little known songs and chambermusic of Weinberg. The Bolshoi Opera brings the grandiose contrast of romantic fantasy to the Lincoln Center Festival when it presents concert performances of Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Tsar’s Bride on July 12 and 13. Although the vehicle, premiered in 1899, is regarded within Russia as the composer’s most popular creation, it is seldom ventured elsewhere. The libretto, written by the composer in conjunction with Ilya Tyumenev, is based on Lev Mey’s drama of the same name. It concerns the anguished tribulations of Marfa, the ill-fated bride of Ivan the Terrible. Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, internationally celebrated yet rarely seen in America, mans the podium at Avery Fisher Hall. The sopranos Anna Aglatova and Dinara Alieva meet the strenuous vocal demands of Marfa. The titular tsar, it should be noted, appears in the opera but does not sing. The final attraction of the musical summer is the Mostly Mozart Festival, which sprawls at various Lincoln Center venues from July 25 to August 23. In this illustrative instance, the qualifier, “mostly,” is significant because Louis Langrée, the chief conductor and musical mastermind, schedules a considerable amount of music that does not directly involve Austria’s historic musical genius. Langrée engages a remarkable variety of soloists and ensembles, not just the Mostly Mozart orchestra, and he enlists conductors other than himself.

Opposite page: [ Louis Langrée, the Mostly Mozart Festival’s chief conductor and musical mastermind ] On this page, clockwise from top left: Patricia Kopatchinskaja will be making her Mostly Mozart Festival debut; Yefim Bronfman is performing at the Philarmonic Festival at Lincoln Center; a scene featuring Michelle Breedt in the Houston Grand Opera’s production of The Passenger at the Lincoln Center Festival ]

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OPERANEW YORK

ask the Met Facts, figures, statistics, and stories: It’s all in the Metropolitan Opera Archives. By Ruth J. Katz

ast month, at the Metropolitan Opera House, soprano Kristine Opolais, debuted in two major roles, within 24 hours. She sang the lead, Cio-Cio San, in Madama Butterfly on a Friday night; when soprano Anita Hartig took ill the following day, Opolais stepped in to sing Mimi in La Bohème.. When the Met’s general manager, Peter Gelb took to the stage that Saturday afternoon to announce the last-minute cast change to not only the nearly 4,000 opera-goers in the house, but to an additional 202,000 vierwers worldwide (via a Met Live in HD presentation), he said that this event was a first in the Met’s 131-year history. How did Gelb know that this was, indeed, history in-the-making? Who verifies that? Well, that task would fall to one Robert Tuggle, the Director of Archives at the opera, who has been the steward of statistics, stories, numbers, data, figures, facts, and Lord-only-knows-what else since 1981. Prior to being the chief fact-keeper of the Met, Tuggle was the director of education for the Metropolitan Opera Guild, which, among other educational endeavors, publishes Opera News. Tuggle studied music at Princeton, and while that solid education is certainly a worthy basis for his current position, you could say that he really invented and created this position as he went along; when he started, there was no computer database to access. Indeed, when Tuggle began to chronicle the Met’s history and create some order, data was recorded on individual index cards, referenced, crossreferenced, and maybe even cross-cross-referenced, but nonetheless, data was on, well, paper. Aaargh. Today, that info is neatly organized in a technologically miraculous database, so finely tuned that if you wanted to know, say, a little bit more about that fateful Saturday’s Bohème, or any Bohème, for that matter, you could locate it handily:

• Did Anna Moffo ever sing Mimi? (yes; five times) • How many times did Moffo sing at the Met, anyhow? (201) • When did Moffo make her debut? (11/14/59) Questions beget questions—arcane and obvious—and you’ll find all the answers in the archival database, a treasure trove for both neophytes and dyed-in-the-wool opera fanatics. Located on Level B of the Met’s netherworld, the archives are a maze of books, oddball memorabilia, objets such as set maquettes, hundreds of thousands of photographs (no, not all have been scanned into the database—yet), correspondence from the Met’s general managers, minutes from board meetings, aged, leather-bound, gilded cash books from 1896 to the 1980s, playbills, newspaper clippings and reviews, costumes...and more, much more; there is even info on composers, conductors, orchestra musicians, the Met’s chorus, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers. Fragile items, like costumes, are all stored in temperature- and humidity-controlled environments, in acid-free tissue paper and boxes; all are meticulously labeled. When productions are retired, Tuggle helps decide which costumes should be saved and archived for their historic value and design significance; peruse the exteriors of the costume boxes and you’ll see miniature images and notations such as: Leonard Warren, Rigoletto; Moffo, Beaton, Traviata; Milanov, Tosca. Astonishingly, the archives contain data for all the performances at the Met (more than 27,000) since it opened in 1883. A master playbill of each night’s performance is archived after the stage manager signs it and notes anything unusual that occurred during that presentation; the evolution of the look of the playbills alone makes for interesting browsing. It is touching to see the playbill from December 24, 1920, when Halévy’s La Juive was performed, with Enrico Caruso as Eléazar. In the upper left-hand corner, note the stage manager’s blue-inked moniker; on the right, next to Caruso’s name, observe that someone has penciled in “last perf.” Equally touching is Tuggle’s gentle delivery of disappointing news to the many (maybe two dozen a year) people who call to inquire about a great aunt or grandfather who sang at the Met, or so family lore would have it. Alas, after searching the archives, he more often than not has to tell the hopeful caller that granny never sang here. But, given that hundreds of thousands who have sung at the Met (as both principals and choristers), it is likely that Tuggle can still deliver satisfying news to countless inquisitive relatives —not to mention that the archives will continue to answer queries, both picayune and pivotal, for both serious scholars and the merely musically curious. ■

‘Astonishingly, the archives contain data for all the performances at the Met (over 27,000), since it opened in 1883’

• Including that Saturday, how many times has Bohème been performed at the Met? (1,256) • Has it been performed more than any other opera? (yes) • What is in second place? (Aida, with 1,132 performances; La Traviata and Carmen complete the trifecta, tied for third place, with 984 performances each) • In what year was this stunning Franco Zeffirelli production created? (1981) • Who sang the principal roles when this Zeffirelli chestnut premiered? (Teresa Stratas, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Richard Stilwell, Allan Monk, and James Morris) • How many times did Luciano Pavarotti sing Rodolfo (Mimi’s lover)? (33) • Who has sung Rodolfo the most? (Enrico Caruso; 55 performances) • Which soprano has sung the most Mimis? (Frances Alda; 80 times)

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Photos by Jonathan Tichler/Metropolitan Opera /Photo at right courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera Archives

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An original postcard from 1883 depicting the Met at its first home on Broadway between 39th and 40th Streets.

A sampling of playbills, including (in the bottom left-hand corner) the very first.

Early cash books.

The playbill from Caruso’s last performance.

A close-up detail of one of soprano Maria Jeritza’s costumes for the title role in Turandot.

Exteriors of costume-storage boxes.

Papageno’s vest from the Marc Chagalldesigned costumes for The Magic Flute. (Note the identification labels inside, indicating which singers wore it, including Theodor Uppman.)

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DANCENEW YORK Gene Schiavone

on his way up

Calvin Royal III got a late start in the dance world, but with awards and fellowships and a place in American Ballet Theatre, the long-legged newcomer is one to watch.

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By Sylviane Gold

[ Above: Calvin Royal III; Top: In the ABT production of Clear ]

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ost of the men in the corps de ballet at American Ballet Theatre started training as young children. Calvin Royal III has a different story. No ballet lessons in grade school. No “Eureka!” moment at a kiddie dance concert or Nutcracker performance. No wise mentor who notices a gift and says, “You should study dance.” “When I first started in high school freshman year,” Royal remembers, “my tights were sagging around my knees because I didn’t know how to pull them up correctly.” He figured it out, and today, at 25, he’s on his way to stardom. He started coming into his own in the fall, when he stepped out of the corps to dance a demanding principal role in Twyla Tharp’s spectacular Bach Partita. The critics were wowed by the tall, long-legged newcomer. New York Magazine named him one of the “Reasons to Love New

York.” He was among the four young dancers nominated for a Clive Barnes Award. And he’s just been honored with a $50,000 arts fellowship for individual coaching from the Leonore Annenberg Funds. The “army brat” – Calvin I and Calvin II were both in the military – auditioned for the dance program at a Florida performing arts high school “almost on a whim,” he says. “I don’t know what the teachers saw, but they saw something.” By his junior year, he recalls, his ballet teacher “thought it was time to go out and get feedback from other dance teachers and directors.” So he was entered, along with the other promising dancers from the school, in the Youth America Grand Prix competition. Royal did well enough to compete at the finals in New York, where those “other dance teachers and directors” included members of

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Sylviane Gold has written about the arts for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Dance Magazine. Her last piece in Promenade was on New York City Ballet’s choreographer Justin Peck.

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[ Above: A scene from George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; below: the “Emeralds” section in the choreographer’s Jewels ]

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the faculty of ABT’s elite Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Teacher Raymond Lukens spotted him first, and told his boss, JKO artistic director Franco De Vita, “this boy is really special.” De Vita “completely agreed,” he says, struck by Royal’s beautifully proportioned body, his movement quality, and his musicality. With his late start, Royal was not as technically proficient as some of the other competitors. But, says, De Vita, “when a boy works very hard, you can fix that.” What can’t be acquired, he notes, is Royal’s innate elegance. “This is something as teachers we can help. But when it’s not natural, there’s nothing we can do. He was elegant from the first moment.” De Vita offered the boy a scholarship to the school, and at 17, Royal moved to New York. In September of 2006, he took his first ballet class at JKO. “I remember standing in the corner looking around like, ‘Oh my gosh, these kids are the cream of the crop.’ ...I felt like I had a long way to go.” He went. The next year, he was invited to join ABT II, the 12-member touring group that prepares dancers for the main company. With ABT II, Royal was front and center, a star among stars. Joining the ABT corps de ballet in 2011, he lost the spotlight and became just a supporting player. During ABT’s annual spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House, which runs through July 5, he will spend most of his time in the background of big full-length ballets like Cinderella and Swan Lake. “It’s not easy in the beginning,” he admits. “But over my time here at ABT, I’ve found little ways of making each role that I do different, to keep each thing fresh for me.” He researches the time periods and the people in the stories. “When we’re playing a peasant or a townsperson,” he says, “we are kind of at liberty to create those characters.” American Ballet One of the things he plans to do with his AnnenTheatre berg fellowship is work with an acting coach “on abt.org specific things that I could use for the future.” His dream roles include Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Albrecht in Giselle. “The ballets that I really am drawn to are the ones that have characters that are complex and that are kind of torn.” Giselle is one of his favorite ballets – he plays one of the villagers in Act One. There’s nothing for the men of the corps to do in Act Two, but he likes to stick around and watch anyway. “Although it’s a very sad story,” he says, “I just love the drama. I love the darkness of it.” His preference for ballets “that have more than just the happy-go-lucky ending, where they get married and everybody lives happily ever after” will do nothing to alter the foreordained ending of the Calvin Royal III story: it’s bound to be a happy one. n

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‘The ballets that I really am drawn to,’ says Royal, ‘are the ones that have characters that are complex and that are kind of torn.’

At NYCB, Jewels and Dreams American Ballet Theatre doesn’t have a monopoly on full-length ballets. Although New York City Ballet is best known for its lively, mixed programs of modernist ballets by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins and even newer works from contemporary choreographers, fans who prefer leisurely, evening-long stretches of dancing can find their heart’s desire at NYCB’s Koch Theater. Balanchine expressed his doubts about the limits of dance’s power to convey plot with his famous dictum: “There are no mothers-in-law in ballet.” But his Midsummer Night’s Dream is a New York City Ballet marvel of complex storytelling that captures nycballet.com the main events of the Shakespeare play. And his Jewels, the world’s first plotless three-act ballet, salutes the spirit of French, American, and Russian ballet in a colorful extravaganza. Jewels plays four performances May 23-25, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream closes out the season with seven performances June 3-8. In between the company presents two “Classic NYCB” programs, including the Balanchine masterwork The Four Temperaments and the rapturous Robbins duet Other Dances. — Sylviane Gold

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New York

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PERFORMING ARTS CULTURAL CENTERS

Some of music’s biggest stars are coming out for summer, including: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé (left) and retro showman Bruno Mars (right), who play Madison Square Garden on July 7-8 & 14-15, respectively. Other big names include Katy Perry, Morrissey, Arcade Fire, Billy Joel (who continues his string of monthly sold-out shows), Aretha Franklin, and more. See listings for more information.

Please call the box offices for show times. All listings subject to change. 54 Below – Leslie Uggams (6/6-7); Emily Bergl (6/10, 13 & 14); Jane Lynch (6/18-21); Lindsay Mendez & Derek Klena (7/11-12); Tony Yazbeck (8/11, 14, 19); Jane Monheit (8/18-19); Ben Platt (8/18, 25 & 9/1). 254 W. 54th St., 646-476-3551; 54below.com American Ballet Theatre – 2014 Spring Season: Manon (6/2-7); Cinderella (6/9-14); Giselle (6/16-21); Swan Lake (6/23-28); Shakespeare Celebration (6/30-7/2); Coppélia (7/3-5). Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St., 212-362-6000; abt.org Barclays Center – Best of the ’90s Salsa Concert (6/7); Ennio Morricone (6/13); Morrissey (6/21); Avicii (6/28); New Edition (6/29); Walking With Dinosaurs (7/16-20); Katy Perry (7/24-25); Yanni (8/7); Marvel Universe Live! (8/13-17); Arcade Fire (8/22-24). 620 Atlantic Ave. (Flatbush Ave.), Brooklyn, 917-618-6700; barclayscenter.com

Beacon Theatre – Startalk Live! with Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Eugene Mirman and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (6/5); Smokey Robinson (6/6); The Ultimate Hall of Fame Spectacular (6/14); Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band

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(6/17-18); MOVE LIVE on Tour starring Julianne & Derek Hough (6/21); The Voice Tour (7/7); Crosby, Stills & Nash (7/8-11); Sarah McLachlan (7/22-23); Tori Amos (8/12-13). 2124 Broadway (74th-75th Sts.), 212-465-6225; beacontheatre.com Brooklyn Academy of Music – Among the Newly Familiar (6/6-7); Sunday in New York with Jonathan Schwartz (6/8); Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet - 10th Anniversary Celebration (6/11-14); From a Firefly’s Eye (6/1314); WHITE WAVE DANCE presents Eternal NOW (6/19-22); On the Threshold of Winter (6/25). Peter Jay Sharp Building and BAM Rose Cinemas: 30 Lafayette Ave.; BAM Harvey Theater: 651 Fulton Ave.; BAM Fisher: 321 Ashland Place, 718-636-4100; bam.org Carnegie Hall – Bluegrass and Gray: Sounds of Americana (6/8); Denis Matsuev (6/15); The Black Stars of the Great White Way Broadway Reunion (6/23); Elvis Costello - The Last Year of My Youth Tour (6/24-25); Neil Gaiman: The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains (6/27); Johnny Chan, Tenor; Tin Chi Siu, Piano; Claudia Chan, Vocalist; Fiona Hui, Soprano (6/29). 57th St. & Seventh Ave., 212-247-7800; carnegiehall.org Celebrate Brooklyn! - Janelle Monáe (6/4); The National (6/17-19); Neutral Milk Hotel (7/22-23); Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (7/26). Prospect Park

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Bandshell, 9th St. and Prospect Park West entrance, 718-683-5600; bricartsmedia.org/celebrate Hudson River Park’s River Rocks – Wild Beasts + Mutual Benefit (7/10); Teenage Fanclub (7/24); Temples (8/7). Pier 84, W. 44th St. & the Hudson River, 212-627-2121; riverrocksnyc.com Jazz at Lincoln Center – Modern Ellington (6/5-7); Bill Frisell: The Electric Guitar in America (6/6-7); Legends of the Jazz Age (6/1112). Broadway and 60th St., Time Warner Center, 212-721-6500; jalc.org The Joyce Theater – Ronald K. Brown/Evidence (6/3-8); Ballet Tech (6/12-15); RIOULT Dance NY (6/17-22); Savion Glover (6/24-7/12); Pilobolus (7/15-8/9). 175 Eighth Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; joyce.org

New York Philharmonic – Rouse, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Yefim Bronfman (6/4); NY PHIL BIENNIAL: Rouse’s Symphony No. 4 (6/5-7); Matthias Pintscher Conducts Two New York Premieres (6/6); The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival Nos. 1 and 4 (6/11-14); The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival - Nos. 2 and 3 (6/18-21); The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival - Emperor and Triple Concerto (6/24-28); Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Friends (7/2-3); Star-Spangled Celebration (7/4-6); Concerts in the Parks - Prospect Park (7/9); Concerts in the Parks Cunningham Park, Queens (7/10); Concerts in the Parks - Central Park (7/11 & 14); Free Indoor Concert in Staten Island (7/13); Concerts in the Parks - Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (7/15). Avery Fisher Hall, Broadway & W. 65th St., 212-875-5709; nyphil.org

Madison Square Garden – Billy Joel (6/21, 7/2, 8/7); Michael Bublé (7/7-8); Katy Perry (7/9); Bruno Mars (7/14-15); Queen + Adam Lambert (7/17); Blake Shelton (8/1); Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Spectacular (8/5). 4 Pennsylvania Pl. (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.), 212-465-6741; thegarden.com

The Theater at Madison Square Garden – Mike Epps: After Dark (6/7); Diana Ross (6/21); Panic! at the Disco (8/5). 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.), 212-465-6741; theateratmsg.com

Radio City Music Hall – Willie Nelson and Family and Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas (6/10); Aretha Franklin (6/14-15); Dave Chappelle (6/18-22); Freestyle and Old School Extravaganza (6/28); YES (7/9). 1260 Sixth Ave. (50th St.), 212-307-7171; radiocity.com

The Town Hall – Patty Griffin (6/5); Raising the Roof (6/9); Mumbo Jumbo: Bobby McFerrin & Questlove (6/13); Reggie Watts (6/18); The Broadway Musicals of 1990-2014 (6/23); Michael McDonald (6/26); Cole Porter’s The Ambassador Review (6/27); Broadway Rising Stars (7/14); Hershey Felder in Maestro Bernstein: A Play With Music (7/17); K Brosas (7/19). 123 W. 43rd St., 212-840-2824; thetownhall.org

New York City Ballet – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (6/3-8). David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St., 212-496-0600; nycballet.com New York City Center – Randy Newman’s Faust - The Concert (7/1); The Maids (8/6-16). 130 W. 56th St., 212-581-1212; nycitycenter.org

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (6/1122). Great Performers: Budapest Festival Orchestra (6/1-2); Marino Formenti, piano: Liszt Inspections (6/4). Midsummer Night Swing (6/24-7/12): Cécile McLorin Salvant (6/24); Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (6/25); The Loser’s Lounge - Dancing Queens: The Music of ABBA and More (6/26); The Hot Sardines (6/27); The Band Courtbouillon (6/28); Milly Quezada (7/1); Roomful of Blues (7/2); The First Ladies of Disco (7/3); Willie Rosario y Su Orquesta (7/4); James Langton’s New York All-Star Big Band: The Tribute to Benny Goodman (7/5); Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks: Boardwalk Empire (7/8); Conjunto Chappottín y Sus Estrellas (7/9); Octavio Brunetti Tango Orchestra (7/10); Casuarina (7/11); Kids Dance! (7/12); Harlem Renaissance Orchestra: 10th Annual Tribute to Illinois Jacquet (7/12). Lincoln Center Festival (7/7-8/16): Heisei Nakamura-za (7/7-12); Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker: Fase (7/8-9); Houston Grand Opera - The Passenger (7/10-13 at the Park Avenue Armory); Teresa De Keersmaeker:

Rosas danst Rosas (7/11-12); The Bolshoi Opera, Orchestra, and Chorus: The Tsar’s Bride (7/1213); Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker: Elena’s Aria (7/13-14); Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker: Bartók/Mikrokosmos (7/15-16); The Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra: Swan Lake (7/15-20); The Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra: Don Quixote (7/22-23); The Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra: Spartacus (7/25-27); Sydney Theatre Company: The Maids (8/6-16 at New York City Center). Mostly Mozart Festival (7/25-8/23): Sila: The Breath of the World (7/25-26); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra Opening Night - Richard Goode (7/29-30); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - ‘Emperor’ Concerto (8/1-2); Emerson String Quartet (8/4); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - ‘Prague’ Symphony (8/5-6); Mark Morris Dance Group - Acis and Galatea (8/7-9); Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen (8/7); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - Osmo Vanska and Yuja Wang (8/8-9); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - Beethoven’s Ninth (8/12-13); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - Symphonie Fantastique (8/15-16); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - Joshua Bell and Mozart (8/19-20); Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra - Closing Night: Mozart’s Requiem (8/22-23). Columbus Ave. btw. 62nd & 65th Sts., 212-875-5000; lincolncenter.org

The Joyce Theater always attracts big names during the summer months, and this year is no exception. Savion Glover (pictured) brings a world premiere show from June 24 through July 12, while Pilobolus Dance Theater arrives for its annual season of premieres and old favorites — including [esc], the piece they conceived with Penn & Teller — in July. Plus Ballet Tech and RIOULT Dance New York in June. See listings for details and ticket information.

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LUXURY PROPERTIESNEW YORK

multi-million dollar living Take a peek inside two of the city’s most exclusive properties. By Karli Petrovic

hen it comes to the crème de la crème of Manhattan real estate, there’s an entire subset of rarefied properties that few people are afforded the pleasure of experiencing. These opulent homes come with list prices in the $20 million-plus range and are often billed as an investment property in addition to a residential space. One thing is certain: Whether the property offers a quiet, spacious hideaway in the midst of a crowded city or rewards the purchaser with a permanent address in the best part of town, these homes are worth every penny of their extravagant price tags. BROWNSTONE WITH A BACKSTORY

[ Top: This $20 million condominium at 20 East 65th Street spans four levels and includes four bedrooms, three fireplaces and three-and-a-half baths. The master bedroom is set apart by its custom built-ins and spacious walk-in closet; Above: updated in 2010, the pre-war mansion retains an ornate serpentine staircase and marble finishes that are part of the home’s rich history ]

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For buyers who like a little history with their homes, look no further than the Mansion Condominium at 20 East 65th Street. “The home is a 1901 alteration of an 1880 brownstone originally occupied by the family of Edward Nathan Gibbs, the treasurer of the New York City Life Insurance Company, until 1957,” says Nikki Field, senior global real estate advisor/associate broker for Sotheby’s International Real Estate and co-broker on the home with Helen Marcos. “The interior was converted to a two-family condominium. Its façade remains in near-original condition, making it one of the most elegant 25-foot wide townhouse mansions on the Upper East Side.” Today, this $20 million pre-war gem retains its period charm with ornate iron doors that secure the concierge hall. Down the hall, residents are swept into the private marble gallery, which wouldn’t be complete without a winding, serpentine staircase. The space boasts 11 rooms, including an eat-in kitchen, a cloak room, a media room and four bedrooms. Three full baths, a partial bath and three fireplaces round out the rest of the four-level home. An outdoor garden provides a lush escape from the bustle of the Upper East Side. Although the home has obvious vintage appeal, its recent updates seduce modern buyers, as well. “It was beautifully renovated in 2010 with the finest materials to restore original period details, including all new electrical, mechanicals, security systems and private elevator,” Field says.

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[ I ron doors at the East 65th Street home separate outsiders from the concierge hall that leads to a private marble reception gallery ]

“The master suite has magnificent custom built-ins, a working fireplace, a walk-in closet/dressing room and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and a steam shower. This home is also ideal for entertaining. It has a beautiful parlor floor with gracious entertaining rooms: parlor, library, dining room with warming kitchen and powder room.” Mere steps from Central Park, this mansion condominium is petfriendly and has a range of attractive amenities. A doorman is stationed at the home Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and a managing agent acts as a super to take care of the building. “People love that it is only one of two residences in a townhouse mansion,” Field says. “It provides the privacy of townhouse living with the luxury services of a condominium.” Location, Location, Location Touted as a “full-floor architectural masterpiece,” the breathtaking 6,939-square-foot apartment at 25 North Moore Street is a once-in-a-lifetime home. Listed at $22.5 million by Stribling & Associates, the four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom condominium is located in The Atalanta, originally a refrigerated warehouse used from the 1920s to the 1980s. The building is now described as “one of Tribeca’s most prestigious boutique doorman buildings on Tribeca’s finest block.” The panoramic city views, an emphasis on natural light from non-glare windows and an unheard-of amount of closet space enhance a home that already flaunts serious curb appeal. “The 360 degree views are dynamic,” says Tracie F. Golding, associate broker at Stribling & Associates.

“The volume of the space, the size of the rooms, the closet space and the chef’s kitchen all make the apartment incredibly special. Also, having just under 7, 000 square feet in a doorman building in prime Tribeca is extremely rare. One of my favorite features is the anti-glare glass in all of the windows. Views in the evening are just as dramatic as they are during the day.” The residence’s interior has been recently updated to include custom decoration with the finest details. An expansive open-air dining room stretches across the length of the home, and the double chef’s kitchen includes Siematic cabinetry, Sub-Zero wine storage and state-of-the-art appliances. The master bedroom encompasses the southern and western corners of the space. It wouldn’t be complete, however, without the ample bath, double sink and large-stall shower. A home office, media room and playroom round out the rest of the palace. Much like the mansion condominium listing, the range of full-service amenities provide a new level of comfort to interested buyers. In addition to being pet-friendly and having a full-time super, the building hosts a 24-hour doorman and offers a common roof deck for mingling with the neighbors on warm summer nights. What’s also unique is that the 25 North Moore Street apartment comes with a considerable private storage room, not to mention its glamorous past “When the owners purchased this apartment it was a raw space that they fully designed with a well-known architect. They fully finished the renovations in the summer of 2010,” Golding explains. “While the owners were designing the space, the apartment was featured as a location in the movie Purple Violets.” n

[T his spectacular space, at 25 North Moore Street in Tribeca, offers panoramic views of one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city ]

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By the Beautiful Sea:

Courtesy of St. Barth-Tourisme/Laurent Benoit

Two Indulgent Cruises on Sensational Ships

By ruth J. Katz

cariBBeaN JourNeY

ast November, as I readied myself for a ten-day cruise to the Caribbean, aboard Seabourn’s gorgeous ship, the Sojourn (christened in 2010), I calculated how many mini-tubes of # 50 SPF sunblock I’d need, how many T-shirts I’d want, and how many pairs of sparkly sandals I could cram into my suitcase. While I was busy with my calculations, Tobias Gehlhaar, the provision master of the Sojourn, was doing his own math, a somewhat more arduous task, as he was stocking the ship’s stores: 800 beef tenderloins; 15,000 eggs; 1,500 pounds of flour and rice, each; 100 kilos of coffee; over

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1,000 liters of Champagne; and hundreds of gallons of anything you might want to whiten your coffee—including heavy and light creams; half and half; and milk of every stripe—almond, soy, lactose-free, skimmed, semiskimmed, and on and on. If you have ever taken a cruise on a Seabourn vessel—the line is in the rarefied, luxury, small-ship sector (we were just about at capacity with 441 guests)—then you already know that you merely have to ask for something (any “something”), and it’s there, voila!, in your cabin, on your dining table, at your poolside chaise. And that is what Seabourn cruise devotees expect. The line’s reputation is well deserved: The ultimate test of the company’s mettle came two days short of our return to our embarkation port, Fort Lauderdale. Our captain experienced a serious medical emergency, and so instead of steaming away from the Dominican Republic, we hovered off the island, until arrangements for his care could be completed, putting us nearly a day behind schedule. While the ship’s bridge crew can make up time, it’s impossible to recoup nearly a day. We knew that we could not reasonably arrive in Fort Lauderdale at the crack of dawn and, therefore, most of us would likely miss our flights out of Florida. An additional wrinkle: Our arrival was docketed for the day before Thanksgiving, and worse yet, the Eastern Corridor was about to experience major snow. Help! As a tribute to Seabourn’s crackerjack staff, within hours of setting sail

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again, all my new travel arrangements were made! I suspect that the Seattle home office probably had to reroute and rewrite tickets for hundreds of passengers, and they did so with seamless efficiency. This is the true measure of the professionalism that Seabourn brings to the seas; our onboard crew of 335 (from 45 countries), was so efficient, I’d be hard pressed to find fault with anything. Our journey was ten days, with two days at sea (the most indulgent time, for my money) getting to the Caribbean and two days at the back end to return to port. In between were five ports: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Gustavia, St. Bart’s; St. John’s, Antigua; Cruz Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands; and the private island of Isla Catalina, Dominican Republic. In each port, the ship offered shore excursions (I took a few to sample them, and they are educational and diverse), but you really can experience these islands yourself, particularly with maps/booklets provided by guest services. In San Juan, Old Town is a must and you should take a free hop-on/hop-off bus to the Paseo de la Princesa, a 19th-century promenade, and also visit La Forteleza, the Fortress. In Gustavia, enjoy the port itself, with luxury shopping and sumptuous dining, and perhaps lunch at the newly opened Eden Roc Hotel. I would strongly suggest a similar outing in Antigua, with a hop over to the lovely Curtain Bluff Resort, where you can book a spa appointment and eat al fresco on the beach at the Sea Grape, which puts out an amazing buffet luncheon. You will not want for food at the Isla Catalina, a private island that the ship uses to stage a half-day, sunsurf, satiating gala picnic; expect to see the staff waist-deep in the water, manning the floating (!) caviar and Champagne bar. Back on board, plan on at least one night’s dining experience in Restaurant 2, the gourmet eatery with tasting menus to-die-for. There are also daily lectures you’ll want to drink in—about the Caribbean, Columbus, whales, and what-not. Do not miss out on the 11,400-square-foot Spa at Seabourn, where savvy manager Candice Morgel recommended the 100-minute Elemis Seaweed Wrap and Massage. Even without a spa treatment, you’ll have no trouble sleeping soundly each night on the Sojourn, because Seabourn personnel, like guest services manager Michael Wolff and Belindah Sibanda on his staff, will have cosseted you all day long, leaving no need unfulfilled. n

[ Opposite page, top: The harbor at Gustavia, St. Bart’s; bottom, the beach at Curtain Bluff resort. This page, clockwise from upper left: Caviar and Champagne in the surf; the outdoor deck of an opulent spa villa, soon to be part of the Sojourn’s dry-dock renovation; water sports from the stern of the ship; the Square, the on-board, central meeting hub and café. ]

[ the details ] seabourn.com; rates begin at $2,499 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-day cruise; curtainbluff.com

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t felt as if I had spent a week speed-dating in Porto, Portugal, falling in love with every candidate. You will do the same thing, so you must be sure to allow enough time to savor this fascinating Douro River city (the second largest in Portugal after Lisbon) and her scenic, fourth-century environs. I had but a week in this northern region, five days of which were scheduled on Douro Azul’s cozy Spirit of Chartwell river cruise, snaking our way eastward to Salamanca on the Spanish border; I had one day each, before and after, as bookends, to see this stunningly charming Unesco World Heritage Site. I fell in love with everything I did there: First, you must visit the heartbreakingly gorgeous Livraria Chardron or simply, the Lello Bookstore, arguably the most romantic bookshop in the world. So exquisite, it closes daily from 9 to 10 a.m. just for photography! (Likewise, you’ll want to view and snap the Maria Pia Bridge, a railway connection built by Gustave Eiffel in 1877.) The Lello emporium is mostly Art Deco—with a touch of Gothic Revival—with opulent, arching double staircases and a lavish stained glass ceiling complimenting the rich, carved woods. Another arrow from Cupid’s bow will pierce your heart as you swoon over the São Bento Train Station, with its anteroom virtually awash in the legendary Portuguese/Spanish, tin-glazed azulejos tiles, crafted in a five-centuries-old technique. Here more than 20,000 tiles depict historical events in a postcard-like retelling. I was fortunate enough to be in Porto when the interactive, mesmerizing World of Discoveries Museum opened (created by the Douro Azul Company, owners of the Spirit of Chartwell), and I was as charmed as any ten-year-old would be, taking a journey through Portugal’s maritime history. The museum is thoughtfully designed, and your expedition

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[ C lockwise from upper left: The Spirit of Chartwell plying the Douro River; part of an exhibit in the World of Discoveries Museum; Lello Bookstore; a small part of The Yeatman’s extensive wine cellar: a nighttime view of Porto from The Yeatman’s indoor pool. ]

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seum is worth a visit. Lunch at the Quinta da Avessada (a winery specializing in Muscatel) was another treat; energetic, sixth-generation owner Luis Barros will have you tap dancing on the tables! In the tiny town of Fariaos, we stopped by the Bakery Dona Manuela, where fresh-from-the-oven bread awaited. Back in Porto, or rather technically in Vila Nova de Gaia, at the end of the journey, I settled once again into my luxurious room at the absolutely magnificent Yeatman Hotel. A mere three years old, this Relais & Châteaux property has garnered a list of impressive awards, including a Michelin star for its gifted chef, Ricardo Costa, and a best hotel spa award, for its Vinothérapie Spa by Caudalie. With the largest cellar in Portugal (27,000 bottles), each season, The Yeatman offers 82 different wines by the glass—one for each room in the hotel; each room has a terrace with a view overlooking Porto, a perfect setting for a wine sundowner. This hotel is perfection, just as Porto and the Spirit of Chartwell provide flawless adventures. Falling in love has never been so easy. n

is enhanced by the highly informed educators/interpreters dressed in 15thcentury frocks. This museum is a must-see to fully understand the country’s extraordinary nautical and naval history. You cannot leave Porto without a port-tasting. I enjoyed a tour and tasting at the Cálem Port Wine Cellars, founded in 1859; here, you can sample a white port, something very scarce in the States. If you go in the evening, your wine experience can be accompanied by a concert of Portuguese’s soulful fado music. Cruising on the Spirit of Chartwell, a 210-foot-long elegant barge equipped to carry 30 guests and a crew of 13, is a wonderful experience. (She was selected to be Queen Elizabeth’s barge for the Jubilee’s river celebration, in June, 2012; at the time, she was owned by a Scottish company.) The most glorious aspect of the cruise was watching the majestic vineyards float by—manicured, terraced balconies of Kelly, celadon, jade all blended into each other and round every bend was another vista that simply took your breath away. Unfortunately, we could not (because of rare river conditions that had to do with too much rain in Spain, seriously), cruise all the way to the border, but just as Seabourn’s staff dealt with the unexpected, our ship’s efficient manager Pedro Rodrigues Vidal and our delightful tour escort, Filipa Carrêtas, rerouted our daily bus tours and we felt as if we missed nothing. Each day was a revelation of Portugal’s splendor, from fine dining at the 11th-century Alpendurada Monastery, to a tour of the breathtaking, Baroque Mateus (yes, that Mateus) Palace, to a visit to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary with its 683 steps down to the town of Lamego, where a tiny mu-

[ the details ] douroazul.com; theyeatman.com; visitportugal.com; worldofdiscoveries.com

[ getting there ]

Courtesy of the Portuguese National Tourist Office/RCL-RuiCunha

Fly directly to Porto on TAP (flytap.com), Portugal’s airline, whose motto is “with arms wide open,” a slogan that suits it well. Our flight took off a few hours late—no fault of the airlines’—and as we boarded the flight, a TAP employee apologized personally to everyone individually. Aside from the smiling service and cuisine in Business Class, TAP also has the absolute best, fun safety video!

Courtesy of the Portuguese National Tourist Office/Joao Paulo

[ C lockwise from upper left: The lush terrain around the Douro River; traditional rabelo boats in the Douro, with Porto in the background; a view of Porto from The Yeatman’s fifth floor terrace. ]

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A ceremony and previews for the 9/11 community laid the path for the opening of the 9/11 Memorial Museum in May, marking a milestone in American history. The memorial exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In Memoriam â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Visit 911memorial.org for ticket information; admission is free Tuesdays from 5-8pm; 9/11 family members and registered 9/11 rescue and recovery workers visit for free.

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Sightseeing 9/11 Memorial Museum – Expanded over about 8 acres of the 16-acre site, the memorial includes two acre-size square reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest manmade waterfalls cascading down the eight sides of the pools. In the spaces the towers previously occupied, there’s a cleared space for gatherings and special ceremonies called the “Memorial Grove,” and over 400 swamp white oaks including the “Survivor Tree,” a callery pear nursed back to health following the attacks. For admission information, visit 911memorial.org or call 212-266-5211. 1 Albany St. at Greenwich St. 9/11 Tribute Center – A museum created by the September 11th Families’ Association conveying first-person experiences of 9/11. Guides are 9/11 family members, survivors, lower Manhattan residents, recovery workers, and volunteers. Walking tours are available to the 9/11 Memorial, sharing the history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11 and aftermath. Limited 9/11 Memorial passes available. 120 Liberty St., 866-737-1184; tributewtc.org A Slice of Brooklyn Tours – Started in 2005 by native Brooklynite Tony Muia, A Slice of Brooklyn tours feature Brooklyn’s favorite foods, neighborhoods, landmarks and famous movie locations like Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, The French Connection, and more. The popular “A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour” features stops at Grimaldi’s under the Brooklyn Bridge as well as L&B Spumoni Gardens. Tours depart from Manhattan. 212-913-9917; asliceofbrooklyn.com Apollo Theater – “Long Live The Music” at Harlem’s world-famous theater. Check out the famous Apollo Amateur Night every Wednesday at 7:30pm, and soak up music culture at the Apollo Music Café and Salon Series. 253 W. 125th St. btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves., 212-531-5305; apollotheater.org Bateaux New York – Sail Manhattan’s surrounding waters and catch up-close, stunning views of the city on Bateaux. Upcoming cruises include: Full Moon Dinner Cruise (6/12, 7/12, 8/10); Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises (6/15); July 4th Fireworks Dinner

Cruise (7/4). Pier 61, Chelsea Piers at 23rd Street, 866-817-3463; bateauxnewyork.com Bike and Roll NYC – An exciting way to exercise and see the sights, Bike and Roll operates rentals and tours out of numerous convenient locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Pedal through Central Park, cruise the Brooklyn Bridge, and visit the 9/11 Memorial. Kids’ equipment available. Call or visit website for additional locations. Central Park at Columbus Circle, 212-260-0400; bikenewyorkcity.com Brooklyn Bridge – At 130+ years old, it remains one of the world’s most spectacular monuments to progress and human industry. Its broad pedestrian walkways afford an unsurpassed view of lower Manhattan. But no sight is more impressive than the bridge itself—nearly 6000 feet long, 272 feet high, and reinforced by four steel cables, each composed of 5700 wires. East side of City Hall Park Circle Line Downtown – Offering the ultimate tourist sea excursion, the Circle Line Downtown’s ZEPHYR sails the harbor with a narrated tour of landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and more. The ZEPHYR Statue of Liberty Express departs daily at 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm & 5pm. Upcoming cruises include: The ZEPHYR Happy Hour Cruise (Thurs. & Fri.); Saturday Night Dance Cruise (Sat.); Zephyr Fourth of July Fireworks Event (7/4). 212-742-1969; circlelinedowntown.com CitySightseeing Cruises – A fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join them on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, they’ve got the perfect cruise for you. Pier 78, 12th Ave. & W. 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingnewyork.com CitySights NY – Experience unobstructed views, of New York City with hop-on, hop-off flexibility atop signature double-decker buses that glide by main attractions and top neighborhoods. Buses

are enhanced with state-of-the-art sound systems and dedicated, knowledgeable guides who know the ins-and-outs, and even some fascinating anecdotes of the metropolis’ best-known spots. City Sights also feature combo tickets, day trips, and more. They offer 11 different audio tracks on certain tours for your language preference. 212-812-2700; citysightsny.com Discovery Times Square – NYC’s first largescale exhibition center presenting educational and immersive exhibit experiences while exploring the world’s cultures, art, history and events. Post-exhibit, check out the DC Cupcakes Cafe and indulge in treats from Georgetown Cupcakes, open from 11am-7pm. Current exhibitions: Body Worlds: Pulse; The Art of the Brick; Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. 226 W. 44th St., 866-987-9692; discoverytsx.com Empire State Building – From the Observatory on the 86th floor, reached by express elevator in less than a minute, Manhattan is an unforgettable spectacle day or night. You’ll enjoy the panoramic view, which, on a clear day, reaches 80 miles in each direction. Visitors may also enjoy the free changing exhibits in the lobby. Daily, 8am-2am; last elevator at 1:15. $27; $24 (seniors, 62+); $21 (6-12); free (under 5). 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com Gracie Mansion – Built in 1799 on the site of a war fort captured by the British during the Revolutionary War and the home of NYC’s mayor since 1942. General tours are offered most Weds. at 10, 11am, 1 & 2pm, with Tues. afternoon Tea Tours for groups of 25-50. Both must be reserved in advance. Carl Schurz Park, East End Ave. at 88th St., 212-570-4751; nyc.gov/html/om/html/gracie.html Grand Central Terminal – Not just the central hub of commuter transportation, this landmark masterpiece boasts a vast, and dramatic sunken central room, ornamented by a ceiling depicting constellations and an information booth adorned with a beautiful, recognizable clock. Visitors can enjoy fine dining and retail opportunities throughout the terminal. 42nd St & Park Ave., 212-532-4900; grandcentralterminal.com

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Gray Line Sightseeing Tours – Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses and luxury coaches including the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on and off with 50+ stops from Times Square and Broadway to Harlem to Brooklyn. 777 Eighth Ave. btw. 47th & 48th Sts.; PABT, 42nd St. & Eighth Ave.; Grand Central, Park Avenue btw. 41th & 42th Sts., 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com

New York City is teeming with celebrities, but there’s only one place you can guarantee yourself some star-spotting: Madame Tussauds in Times Square. They recently unveiled a brand new, state-of-the-art music experience featuring wax figures such as Adele, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Justin Timberlake, and interactive elements such as live drums, an electric guitar, and a performance stage with microphone and spotlights. And don’t miss the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience! See our Madame Tussauds listing for more information.

Harlem Spirituals/New York Visions – Exciting neighborhood tours of NY. Explore Harlem with Gospel tours on Sun. and Wed. ($59) and the popular evening soul food & jazz tours Mon., Thurs. & Sat. ($155); New York Visions uncovers the hidden treasures of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn ($69 in Brooklyn, $59 & up in Manhattan and the Bronx). Tours available in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish. 2008 Concierge Choice Award Nominee. Available through major hotels. 212-391-0900; harlemspirituals.com Helicopter Flight Services Tours – Fly high above New York City via helicopter and get one of the best views around. They offer three helicopter tour options that include breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium and the Financial Center. Reservations are recommended. Customized after-hours tours available upon request. Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com The High Line – A public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. On Tuesdays, free guided walking tours are offered 6:30pm, and Stargazing on the High Line takes place from 7:30-10:30pm. Upcoming events include: 2014 Summer Party on the High Line (6/17); High Line Honey Day (7/30). Gansevoort St. to W. 34th St. bet. 10th & 11th Aves; thehighline.org

If you’d like to see the city from the water, hop aboard New York Water Taxi. Their tours include: the 1-hour Statue of Liberty Express ($30); the Statue by Night Tour (daily at 7:30pm; $30), which goes past the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more with a complimentary champagne toast and cash bar; and private charter options. With the Hop-On/Hop-Off option (departing daily, approx. 9am-6pm), disembark wherever and whenever you want along the route to visit the Intrepid Museum, the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Times Square, South Street Seaport, DUMBO, the Brooklyn Bridge, Governors Island, National Museum of the American Indian, Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York Crystal Palace, Hudson River Park, and more. 877-979-2542; nywatertaxi.com With Circle Line Downtown, you can enjoy a narrated harbor tour including views of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and more on board the luxurious ZEPHYR. See our listings for information on the Saturday Night Dance Cruise, Happy Hour Cruise, Audubon Summer EcoCruise (NY Water Taxi), and more special cruises offered throughout the summer. 877-979-2542; circlelinedowntown.com

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – The museum complex includes the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier with seven full decks and four theme halls; the guided missile submarine Growler; an extensive aircraft collection including the A-12 Blackbird and the British Airways Concorde; and the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which allows visitors to get up close to the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Upcoming events include: Masters of Disguise: The World of Camouflage (through 8/24); Space & Science Festival (7/16-20); Astronomy Night (7/18, 8/23); Summer Movie Series (7/10, 17, 24, 31, 8/7, 14). Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org Liberty Helicopter Tours – Thrilling airborne tour options in modern jet helicopters including

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The Big Apple ($150/person); New York, New York ($215/person); Romance/VIP Tour ($995/ person). Switch it up with the Soar and Sail/ Big Apple, a combo package, which includes a helicopter and harbor cruise experience. Tours depart Monday – Saturday from 9am-6:30pm and Sundays from 9am-5pm. Reservations required for 6 or more passengers. Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 800-542-9933; libertyhelicopter.com Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour – Enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided walking tour of the recently renovated, state-of-the-art World’s Most Famous Arena. Go inside the locker rooms and relive historic moments with the new Garden 366 retrospective and the Defining Moments exhibit. Daily, 10:30am-3pm. Seventh Ave. btw. 31st & 33rd Sts., 212-465-5800; thegarden.com/tours.html Madame Tussauds New York – Rub elbows with the Hollywood elite, sports heroes, and political heavyweights…well almost. At Madame Tussauds, you can view and take snapshots with over 200 wax replicas of your favorite stars. Visit the

museum’s Cinema 4D experience that puts you in the midst of all the action, including adventures with Marvel Super Heroes. Open 365 days a year. $36; $29 (4-12). 234 W. 42nd St. (Seventh-Eighth Aves.), 866-841-3505; madametussauds.com/ newyork Metro Sightseeing Bus Tours – The best way for tourists and New Yorkers alike to immerse themselves in the culture and history of New York City. The two-hour bus tour offers an in-depth look into the iconic landmarks of the city on a brand-new double-decker bus complete with licensed live tour guides and a state-of-the-art sound system. Pier 83, W. 42nd St. and 12th Ave., 888-603-8298; metrosightseeingny.com New York Botanical Garden – One of America’s foremost public gardens, with 50 gardens and plant collections situated on 250 acres. Upcoming events include: The Rose Garden Celebration (6/7-8); Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival (6/14-15); Groundbreakers: Great American Gardens & the Women Who Designed Them

(5/17-9/7). Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; closed Mon. except federal holidays. 2900 Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, 718-817-8700; nybg.org New York Water Taxi – Tours include the Hop-On/Hop-Off pass, with stops at Fulton Ferry Landing, South Street Seaport, Battery Park, Greenwich Village (Christopher St.), and West 44th St., the Statue of Liberty Express, Statue by Night, and many more. Upcoming special cruises include the NYC Audubon Summer EcoCruise (6/1, 15, 22, 7/6, 20, 27, 8/3, 10, 17). 212-742-1969; nywatertaxi.com NY SKYRIDE – A combination of movie-motion and sights rolled up into New York’s only aerial virtual tour simulator. Guide Kevin Bacon takes you on an adventure above, through, and underneath New York. An IMAX®-style digital presentation combining HD technology, customdesigned seats, and a 6-meter/18-foot screen. Open daily 8am-10pm. Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Ave. (33rd St.), 2nd floor, 212-279-9777; skyride.com

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OnBoard Tours – NY See It All! is NYC’s most comprehensive 5-1/2-hour tour, which combines driving with short walks and includes a cruise to see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more. Departs at 10am & 12:30pm. $89.99; under 12, $69.99 (Fri.-Sun., $99.99/$79.99). Other tours include NY See the Lights!, NY See the Best (including the Empire State Building—without the lines) and the Jersey Gardens Shopping Tour. 212-852-4821; onboardnewyorktours.com

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THE HAMPTONS Duck Walk Vineyard South - A beautiful Normandy Chateau-style winery located in Watermill, which can accommodate indoor weddings for up to 60 guests seated. Tented weddings for up to 250 guests can be scheduled May through October. Hours (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend): Sun.-Thurs., sales 11am-6pm & tastings till 5:30pm; Fri.-Sat., Sales 11am-8pm & tastings till 7pm. 31 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, 631-726-7555; duckwalk.com Forever Bungalows - A quiet boutique hotel with casual country vibe that promises a “true escape” on six wooded acres. They offer easy access to a public golf course, beach passes, and Sag Harbor Village, the nearby, picturesque former whaling village which has become the “jewel” of the Hamptons. 765 Rt 114, Sag Harbor, 631-591-0512; foreverbungalows.com Hampton Hills Country Club - This tranquil golfer’s paradise sits on a 2,000acre preserve in the northwest corner of Westhampton Beach. Hampton Hills’ members-only club features unique and challenging terrain for even the most skilled on the green. Accompany your day with world-class fare in the dining room for the perfect way to unwind. County Road 31 (exit 63N off Route 27), Westhampton Beach, 631-727-6862; hamptonhills.com Hampton Jitney - A luxury motorcoach operator offering three primary routes between the east end of Long Island and New York City. Reservations required, up to one hour prior to departure. 212-362-8400; hamptonjitney.com Hampton Luxury Liner - The Hamptons’ most comfortable bus, with plush leather seating, movies, free Wi-Fi, a library, and more. Convenient stops in Manhattan along Lexington Ave. between 86th and 40th Sts., at 45th St. & Broadway, and 7th Ave. & 33rd St. starting at 8:30am. Reservations required. 631-537-5800; hamptonluxuryliner.com Montauk Lake Club & Marina - A non-equity, privately owned, private yacht club on the East End of Long Island. Your comfort, enjoyment, privacy, and confidentiality is our mission. Excellent customer service exceeding your expectations is our aim. Some of the wonderful amenities include a charming clubhouse, deep-water marina, 15-room inn and conference center, restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, lounge, heated lakefront swimming pool, spa, and year-round fitness facilities. Enjoy Montauk the way it’s supposed to be... private, secluded, and peaceful. 211 E. Lake Drive, Montauk, 631-668-5705; montauklakeclub.com Southampton Inn – A welcome respite from bustling city life on Long Island’s East End. A local landmark just a mile away from Cooper’s Beach, they offer 90 well-appointed rooms, farm-to-table dining at Café OSO, and in warmer months an outdoor heated pool, all-weather tennis court, lawn games, and bicycles. 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY, 631-283-6500; southamptoninn.com

On Location Tours – On Location Tours creates tours that allow people to feel as though they are part of a TV show or movie, by being able to shop, eat, drink, and dance at the sites seen on both the big and small screens. There are four distinctive tours to choose from: the New York TV and Movie Tour; the Central Park Movie Tour; the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour; and the Sopranos Sites Tour. 212-209-3370; onlocationtours.com Radio City Music Hall – Explore the iconic concert hall on tours that bring music and design history to life. The famous Radio City Stage Door Tour, takes visitors behind-the-scenes of the theater, lounges and corridors of Radio City (daily, 11am-3pm; $19.95; seniors & under 12, $15). Tickets sold at Radio City on the day of the tour. The Career Educational Tour gives groups all the perks of the Stage Door Tour, plus insider info on what it takes to run a landmark like Radio City (contact Group Sales at 212-465-6080). 1260 Sixth Ave. (50th St.), 212-247-4777; radiocity.com Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square – Ripley’s isn’t for those with a weak stomach. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits—including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, New York’s only laser maze and the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly—you’ll witness the juggernaut of human oddities and mind-blowing wonders from real life stories. Open daily, 9am-1am. 234 W. 42nd St. (Seventh-Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133; ripleysnewyork.com Rockefeller Center - Considered one of the outstanding architectural achievements in the world, the internationally famous landmark is renowned for its exquisitely maintained Art Deco ornamentation. The 70–story masterpiece is the GE Building (“30 Rock”), decorated inside and out with murals and reliefs celebrating Wisdom and the advances in electronic communication. The Lower Plaza offers summer dining in a garden setting, below street level in the shadow of one of New York’s great landmarks. Overlooking it all is Paul Manship’s famous 18-foot, eight-ton gilded bronze statue of Prometheus. Fifth to Sixth Ave. btw. 48th & 51th Sts., 212-632-3975; rockefellercenter.com Skyline Segway Tour – New York’s only Segway tour, offering amazing skyline views of the city from New Jersey’s 1,212-acre waterfront Liberty State Park. Sights include the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Central NJ Railroad, the George Washington Bridge, the High Line park, and the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial, among others. Tours depart from Battery Park at State & Water Sts., and include a 20-minute Segway-riding lesson. Battery Park, 212-260-0400; skylinesegway.com Spirit Cruises – Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning

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Statue Cruises – The Statue of Liberty is officially open. Visitors have access to Liberty Island, including the grounds, pedestal, the statue, and limited areas on Ellis Island. Statue Cruises also offers up to 20 Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours every day, offering the closest possible views of famed New York City landmarks with on-board National Park Service Rangers lending their valuable expertise to passengers. 877-523-9849; statuecruises.com Sugartooth Tours – A dessert-only walking tour of NYC. Sugartooth Tours is structured to include no more than 16 people per tour, keeping the experience intimate and conversational. Visitors can expect to be taken to some of the most famous dessert locations in NYC, as well as some of the best-kept secret sweet spots. In addition to tasting a minimum of six neighborhood delicacies on each tour, a thorough historical and culinary background is included at each stop via a licensed NYC tour guide. Call or visit website for schedule. 917-856-6761; sugartoothtours.com

or family and experience all that the new Yankee Stadium has to offer, including Monument Park — where you’ll see legendary Yankees’ monuments, plaques, and retired numbers —

and the Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, with World Series trophies, rings, and baseball artifacts. Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St., 646-977-8687; yankees.com/tours

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skyline and Statue of Liberty views and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Lunch and dinner cruises daily. Upcoming cruises include: New York Saturday Gospel Lunch Cruises (6/14, 7/19, 26, 8/9); Father’s Day Lunch and Dinner Cruises (6/15); Independence Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise (7/4); Friday Karaoke Dinner Cruises (7/18); Hot Latin Moonlight Cruises (7/19, 8/2). Chelsea Piers, 23rd St. & the Hudson River, 866-483-3866; spiritofnewyork.com

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Featuring the only nighttime helicopter ride in New York City.

Top of the Rock – Capture the most comprehensive and stunning view of the city up to 70 floors above street level at Rockefeller Center. Top of the Rock is chockfull of modern, innovative features, with three decks featuring outdoor terraces and indoor space. Open daily, 8am-midnight. Last elevator at 11pm. Reservedtime tickets available. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, (W. 50th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com World Yacht – With a fleet of four beautiful vessels, World Yacht is an idyllic setting for romantic dinners, dinner parties, Sunday brunches — with a complimentary mimosa, of course — and more. Each vessel is climate-controlled and offers a two-level dining room, dance floor, and spacious outdoor decks. Dinner cruises sail year round; guests enjoy a four-course dinner, breathtaking views of New York City skyline, music and entertainment. Upcoming events: Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises (6/15); Fireworks Cruise (7/4). Pier 81, W. 41st St., 212-630-8100; worldyacht.com Yankee Stadium Tours – Tour the home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees, a fantastic destination for all ages. Bring your group

Combines New York Water Taxi’s celebrated Statue by Night cruise with an exclusive night viewing of dazzling NYC by helicopter!

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DINING

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FISHTAIL

Paul Johnson

David Burke Fishtail occupies a duplex townhouse where you can enjoy Happy Hour cocktails with salmon burgers and small plates in the main floor lounge, and dinner upstairs in one of the elegant dining rooms. A signature appetizer created by Chef Burke is the Parfait of Big Eye Tuna and Salmon Tartares served in a short goblet with soy glaze, spicy aioli, and a slice of very good potato bread baked in a copper pipe. The summer pièce de résistance from Chef Raoul Whitaker is a Warm Grilled Octopus Ceviche with chili, cucumber, radish, citrus, and lotus chips. Check out the “Simple” section of the menu, listing seasonal fish that are simply marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, then grilled and served with fresh seasonal vegetables such as broccolini. The Angry Lobster is a favorite entrée here, although a bit more complex. The lobster is cut in half and pan roasted in its shell. The sauce of spicy tomato butter, oil, chili flakes, lemon zest, garlic, and shallots, is made in the same pan and then poured over the top. If you are a lobster addict, you may want to treat yourself to the special Lobster Louie menu on Sundays, when all three courses feature a variety of lobster dishes.

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Casual American dessert classics such as Carrot Cake or Caramelized Apple Tart with cider caramel and vanilla bean ice cream round out your meal. Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 4-11pm, Sunday until 9pm. Brunch, Saturday 11am-4pm; Sunday, 10:30am4pm. Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday, 3-7pm; Sun., 12-7pm.

In the café area of this vast elegant restaurant, you can relax at the marble bar with a classic gin martini and some fresh oysters, including some new ones like the Alaska Naukuit, from the northernmost region where they grow bigger, firmer and more briny. The 200-seat dining room with tables covered in double layers of white linen has an upbeat energy during lunch and dinner that makes you feel happy to be part of it. The Manhattan Clam Chowder has a deep, rich broth briefly infused with smoky bonito flakes and seasoned with a touch of fresh thyme from Executive Chef Ben Pollinger’s herb garden. On a warm day, try the refreshing cold cucumber soup with chilled yogurt. Summer brings wild salmon from Alaska, as well as local blue fish to Oceana’s kitchen, where Pollinger likes to marinate it in sherry vinegar and olive oil, before it is sauteed with mushrooms and purslane, an herb with a lemony peppery kick. It may be accompanied by tomato salsa or a fresh corn pancake. A classic entrée always on the menu is the Taro Wrapped Dorade paired with baby bok choy, long beans, and peanuts. A gorgeous emerald green coconut cilantro curry sauce is poured along the center of your plate as it is presented. These three ingredients create a sensational flavor, true umami. A new addition here is breakfast, which you can enjoy inside or outside on the patio. Try some Fresh Blueberry Pancakes, or perhaps Maine Lobster Benedict with poached eggs. Another new arrival, due out Sept. 30, is Chef Pollinger’s cookbook, School of Fish.

Location 120 West 49th Street • 212-759-5941 • oceanarestaurant.com

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Breakfast, 7:30 to 10am weekdays; lunch 11:30am to 3pm weekdays; dinner Monday-Saturday, 5 to 10pm, Sun., 4 to 9pm. Location 135 East 62nd Street • 212-754-1300 • davidburkefishtail.com

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by the sea By Marian Betancourt

GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR

THE SEA FIRE GRILL The folks who brought you Benjamin Steakhouse have created this restaurant dedicated to the best in classic American seafood under the direction of Executive Chef Ted Pryor, who has not only cooked in the city’s best restaurants, but in Paris and Charleston as well (he also happens to enjoy fishing). Guests are greeted with a busy lounge and oyster bar at the entrance of the restaurant, followed by two comfortably elegant dining rooms. A basket of toasted rosemary focaccia and seeded flatbreads will arrive at your table with a little pot of white fish spread. Dig right into this salty, creamy and addictive spread. Pureed white fish is blended with a bit of mayonnaise, rosemary, thyme and a secret ingredient, which I cannot reveal. The fresh Lobster Salad appetizer is made with avocado, Jersey tomatoes, julienned jicama, and dressed in a tangy vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, and black pepper that is emulsified with olive oil. The plate is finished with aged vinegar and a perky bouquet of fresh greens. This dish is so popular that you will notice a parade of these bouquets being carried to nearly every table while you dine. A classic entrée of choice is the Yellowfin Tuna, first dusted with ground mustard, coriander and fennel seeds, and briefly grilled. It is served over a bed of tender bok choy and finished with a rich sauce of sesame and soy. In Summer, the exotic and usually tropical fish, Mahi Mahi, swim into northern waters and Pryor likes to prepare it blackened, Cajun style and serve it with dirty rice.

In honor of its centennial last year, the Grand Central Oyster Bar, an architectural gem of the Gilded Age, refurbished its famous Rafael Gustavino high-vaulted tile ceiling over the 400-seat main dining room, the raw bar, lunch counter and the small lounge, where aficionados gather for Happy Oyster Hour.

Save room for a yummy, homemade cheesecake with fresh blueberry sauce for dessert. Lunch: weekdays, 11:30am-4:30pm. Dinner: daily, 4:30-11pm.

Executive Chef Sandy Ingber oversees the city’s largest oyster haul; from 4,000 to 8,000 a day depending on the season. A hand-written plaque over the raw bar lists the day’s oysters, usually 36 different types from both coasts. Ingber recently discovered a wonderful new oyster called the Nauti Pilgrim, which grows near Plymouth Rock. It’s very briny up front and sweet as you swallow it. You can enjoy oysters any way you want them here--on the half shell with a dash of mignonette, or in the justifiably famous Oyster Pan Roast, a simple dish of six large oysters and their juice gently warmed in butter, clam juice, some spicy seasoning and half and half. Poured warm over a piece of white toast in the bottom of a soup bowl, this is nirvana! For summer’s harvest of soft shell crabs, Ingber likes to pan fry them simply in a bit of garlic and butter. Another treat in summer is Copper River king salmon, which is broiled and served with a wild mushroom corn dashi broth. The Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant Cookbook, published last October and available here includes recipes for some of the best dishes. And for the first time, this historic restaurant has opened a franchise in (where else?) Brooklyn!

Location 89 East 42nd Street • 212-490-6650 • oysterbarny.com

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Lunch and dinner: Monday-Saturday, 11:30am to 9:30pm. Closed Sunday and major holidays. Location 158 East 48th Street • 212-935-3785 • theseafiregrill.com

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DINING

New York LE PESCADEUX

ESCA Esca means bait in Italian, and Chef Dave Pasternak’s love of cooking fish Italian-style will reel you right in. With three stars from The New York Times and many other awards, Esca is best known as the birthplace of crudo in American restaurants. Since introducing this Italian raw fish delicacy, chefs all over the country have begun serving crudo. Pasternak uses Italian olive oils and sea salts; a snapper crudo might have a drizzle of Ligurian olive oil. Fluke crudo with sea beans and matchsticks of radishes, dressed in lime and olive oil have a crunch and saltiness right from the sea. Pasternak often fishes off Long Island for fluke, striped bass and tuna and brings it to the restaurant. Being an Italian restaurant, there is terrific pasta here, such as the Spaghetti with Lobster and Chiles with a dash of fresh mint for a flavor from culinary heaven. Fish like fluke, swordfish and snapper, lend themselves to grilling, which Pasternak loves to do in summer. Try his Sicilian Style Swordfish rolled in Italian bread crumbs that soak up all the juices and olive oil that binds them to the fish for a crunchy texture and smoky flavor. It is accompanied by a simple heirloom tomato salad with diced cucumber and sherry vinaigrette. Another summer treat is the Grilled Red Snapper on a bed of peperonata made with garlic, onion, fennel, bell peppers, hot pepper, bay leaves, and rosemary. A good finish is the simple house-made gelati, or some cheese and biscotti. Before you leave pick up a copy of Young Man and the Sea, Pasternak’s cookbook, and try some of these dishes at home. Lunch: Monday-Saturday, 12-2:30pm. Dinner: Monday, 5-10:30pm; Tuesday-Saturday until 11:30pm; Sunday, 4:30-10:30pm.

Fish Duets offer diners a chance to have a smaller portion of two different fishes, in order “to avoid the boredom,” of eating only one kind of fish, says Charles Perlmutter (aka Chuck Perley), owner and host of the aptly named Le Pescadeux in Soho. This small restaurant with front doors opening to a sidewalk café in summer, is an homage to Perley’s Quebec homeland and the Canadian maritime provinces. With the Fish Duets, a table of four for example, could try (if they care to share) eight fishes and everybody could taste all the fish in the house, which is all caught wild. Each fish comes with its own sauce and in summer, Chef Francisco Diaz offers more cold sauces, such as tomato relish with cod, or crème fraiche with horseradish for the salmon. Each of the two fishes on the plate are separated by a “hedge” of greenery such as kale, lettuce, or herbs. The restaurant is known for its bouillabaisse, French Canadian style and in summer, you can also enjoy vichyssoise and gazpacho. A signature side is Brussels sprouts, roasted with caramelized green apple, chunks of bacon (Canadian, of course). Live music is presented Mondays (Latin), Tuesdays (blues), Wednesdays (jazz) and there is a jazz brunch on Sundays.

Location 90 Thompson Street • 212-966-0021 • lepescadeux.com

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Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, noon-3pm. Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11:30pm; Friday & Saturday until 2:30am; Sunday until 11pm. Brunch: Saturday, 11am-3pm; Sunday until 4pm.

Location 402 West 43rd Street • 212-564-7272 • esca-nyc.com

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by the sea ED’S CHOWDER HOUSE

LE BERNARDIN Le Bernardin has set the standard in the preparation of seafood since it opened in New York in 1986. With Michelin stars and four stars from The New York Times, this restaurant seems to have some magic formula for seafood. It does. The fish is the star of the plate and it is treated with great respect and restraint. The respect for the sea is highlighted by the 24-foot painting Deep Water No. 1 by Ran Ortner that covers the entire back wall of the restaurant. In partnership with Maguy LeCoze, daughter of Gilbert Le Coze, who began Le Bernardin in Paris, Eric Ripert has been executive chef here for 18 years, The menu headings reinforce the less is more philosophy. First course, “Almost Raw,” such as slivers of Fluke with a Soy-Black Pepper Vinaigrette and a Wasabi-Nori Crisp. Next course, “Barely Touched,” features delicacies like Scallop with Brown Butter Dashi. The main course, or “Lightly Cooked,” offers Baked Snapper with Charred Green Tomatoes and Baja-style Shrimp Sauce. Multi-award winning chief sommelier Aldo Sohm will suggest the perfect pairing for whatever fish you choose. Desserts, too, are given great care, such as the Chocolate Mille-Feuille made of caramelized phyllo, thyme gelee and salted milk chocolate ice cream. There is also a variety of fresh tea to finish a lovely meal. On weekdays the lounge offers a prix-fixe three-course lunch with $5 going to City Harvest. Here you may also enjoy some caviar or ceviche with a cocktail of Brooklyn gin, lemon, lavender honey, Champagne and a touch of absinthe. Lunch: Monday-Friday, noon to 2:30pm. Dinner, Monday-Thursday, 5:30-10:30pm; Friday and Saturday until 11pm.

Ed Brown, who grew up on the Jersey shore and worked on fishing boats in his youth, decided early on that he was going to be “a seafood guy.” And so he is, with an illustrious and award-winning career in the city’s top restaurants. His Chowder House on the second floor of the Empire hotel, has simple wide white board paneling and large framed photos of fish—all caught at Montauk—and feels like a welcoming seaside restaurant.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, 7am-11:30pm; Sunday and Monday until 10:30pm. Location The Empire Hotel, 44 West 63rd Street • 212-956-1288 • chinagrillmgt.com

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Front and center is the chowder bar itself, with three or four fresh chowders on tap and always crowded, especially during happy hour. The New England clam chowder is rich and creamy, with tender clams and diced potatoes that retain a bit of crunch. Summer’s fresh corn chowder is seasoned with leeks, garlic, and fresh thyme with lots of cream. Don’t pass up the sublime scallop ravioli appetizer with a sauce of white wine and herbs, butter and cream. (Lots!) The Chatham Cod served on a bed of spinach with garlic mustard sauce and topped with Cape Cod potato chips is a simple and satisfying entrée. Local bluefish is prepared a la plancha with olive oil and salt, and there’s local fluke with lemons, capers and green beans. A summer side dish of Corn Gratin is spicy like a corn mac and cheese. Classic desserts include Lemon Meringue Pie and Chocolate Pudding. His restaurant is not designed to be a food “church” Brown says, but a fun place where we serve “stuff you like to eat.” Justin Rowe is the chef de cuisine.

Location 155 West 51st Street • 212-554-1515 • le-bernardin.com

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Caviar Russe This boutique restaurant began as a tasting room for international clients shopping for the best caviar for their own restaurants. When Caviar Russe became a restaurant in its own right, it was unanimously praised by The New York Times and other major media and has now earned a 2014 Michelin star. With just 25 seats, this intimate room with Old World murals and carved wooden moldings is lighted with Murano chandeliers. There is also a private party room and small bar at the open kitchen for caviar tastings and crudo. All the caviars—Caspian, Siberian, and American—are sustainably raised. A fun way to begin your caviar experience is with the introductory plate, featuring several mother-of-pearl spoons and different choices. In addition to spoons, you can order a “purse” — a crêpe blini filled with 10 grams of caviar, and tied with a scallion leaf. Or try something for your table with toast points, blinis, potatoes, and crème fraiche. Executive Chef Christopher Agnew, a veteran of Alain Ducasse, has created a tasting menu with dishes like Risotto with Sea Urchin and Siberian Caviar, or the signature Foie Gras Terrine layered with prosciutto and quince. The menu offers three-, five- and ten-course tasting menus of seafood, meat and game, and more. The Sunday brunch menu ($95) features three courses, including Blue Fin Tuna, Casco Bay Cod, Normandy Duck, and more, with dessert that includes passion fruit with champagne, coconut, and meringue.

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Lunch, crudo, dinner, Monday to Saturday noon to 10pm; Sunday brunch noon to 4pm. Location 538 Madison Ave. (54th/55th Streets) • 212-980-5908 • caviarrusse.com

Casa Lever is on the ground floor of the stunning, 1952 landmark, green-glass Lever House, where you expect to run into the cast of TV’s Mad Men. In summer, Casa Lever Gardens occupies the unique courtyard with a main dining area, as well as a 50-foot bar and lounge for aperitivos. After business hours, Park Avenue is relatively quiet and the illuminated office towers create a romantic atmosphere. The Saturday Brunch menu (noon-3pm) includes specialty egg dishes, classic Casa Lever favorites, and more to the sounds of live music. Choose the prix-fixe option ($35) that includes a brunch cocktail or juice, specialty, and dessert, or select your meal from the a la carte menu. Specialties include Eggs Benedict, Frittata di Zucchine, French Toast, Banana Pancakes, Chilled Lobster Sandwiches, Steak and Eggs, the Lever Burger, and much more. The sophisticated dinner menu features appetizers like Vitello Tonnato, the summer classic of cold, thinly sliced, slow-roasted veal topped with a cloud of tuna-infused mayonnaise and caper sauce. Hamachi (yellow tail ceviche) is sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. There are many outstanding pasta dishes, such as the Linguine with King Crab, Santa Barbara sea urchin, and peperoncino. Veal Milanese, the traditional breaded chop, is served with wild-arugulaand-tomato salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, and Parmesan.

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Lunch, aperitivo, dinner, Monday through Saturday 11am to 11pm; brunch Saturday. Location 390 Park Ave. (entrance on 53rd St.) • 212-888-2700 • casalever.com

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American ABC Kitchen - Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Dan Kluger impress diners inside ABC Carpet & Home with a mission to “engage in regionallygrown, organically focused cuisine that is rooted in cultivating a safe relationship with the environment and our table.” Indulge taste buds with main plates like wood oven roasted Maine lobster. ABC Carpet & Home, 35 E. 18th St., 212-475-5829; abckitchennyc.com

sashimi. Dinner, Mon.-Sat., 6pm-close. Breakfast, Mon.-Fri., 6:30am-10:30am and Sat.-Sun., 6:30am-3pm. 107 Rivington St., 212-796-8040; co-oprestaurant.com

creations to this upscale but casual setting. Nothing satisfies the shop-till-you-drop appetite like the highly touted truffle fries. 1000 Third Ave. at 59th St., 212-705-3800; burkeinthebox.com

David Burke at Bloomingdales -The ultimate in culinary cafes, David Burke brings his signature

David Burke Kitchen - The glass-enclosed Treehouse Bar has handcrafted cocktails and a

Beautique - Chef Craig Hopson, former executive chef at Le Cirque, offers a menu showcasing marketfresh ingredients and classic French techniques, alongside cocktails from James Beard-nominated mixologist Charlotte Voisey. Channeling the spirit of Coco Chanel’s house in Paris, the sprawling space features sleek yet romantic decor. 8 W. 58th St., 212-753-1200; beautiquedining.com Betony - Named after an herb in the mint family renowned for its healing qualities, this new midtown restaurant features modern American dishes such as Poached Lobster with Chestnuts and Spiced Bisque, Foie Gras Bon Bons, and a Frozen Root Beer Macaron for a sweet end to the meal. All baking, including breads, is done in-house. 41 W. 57th St., 212-465-2400; betony-nyc.com Blue Smoke - Danny Meyer’s award-winning BBQ joint menu includes spareribs Kansas City-style (saucy), Memphis baby back ribs, and Texas salt and pepper beef ribs. Catch side dish fever with sweet potato wedge fries with maple dip, and Jackie’s fry bread with chipotle butter. Live music at the Jazz Standard downstairs. 116 E. 27th St., 212-447-7733; 255 Vesey St., 212-889-2005; bluesmoke.com The Breslin Bar and Dining Room - Located in the trendy Ace Hotel, The Breslin takes a cue from its hip clientele and pushes the envelope on gastropub fare. The menu offers creative terrine options on the lunch and dinner menus, while lamb burgers, Atlantic cod, and pig’s foot for two round out the experimental flavor profile. Ace Hotel, 16 W. 29th St., 212-679-1939; thebreslin.com Bryant Park Grill - Overlooking Bryant Park and set behind the landmarked New York Public Library, this American cuisine gem features romantic dining settings ideal for dates, events, or a night out with friends. From fun and filling salads, to prime meats and fresh seafood, the restaurant’s high-end, traditional menu is a crowd pleaser. 25 W. 40th St., 212-840-6500; arkrestaurants.com CO-OP Food & Drink - Executive Chef James London – formally of The Crow’s Nest in Montauk – combines his deep Southern South Carolina roots with his passion for Japanese cuisine to create a new “East Meets South” menu that is not only unique, but redefines “inventive”. Ginger Fried Chicken, Truffle Mac and Cheese, and Miso Cured Salmon are just a few signature dishes that you will find along with a full assortment of fresh sushi and

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selection of pizzas, flatbreads, spreads and pâtés, plus homemade sweets and snacks. Downstairs, the space is divided into a bar and dining room, featuring standouts like the Tuna and Salmon Tartare served with crème fraiche and rye toast, Salt Baked Striped Bass with tomato and fennel vinaigrette, and the Short Rib paired with handmade wild mushroom cavatelle and truffle mousse. 23 Grand St., 212-201-9119; davidburkekitchennyc.com Doral Arrowwood - Located on the property of Westchester County’s Doral Arrowwood hotel and picturesque golf course, diners are treated to three dining options. Dine al fresco at Mulligan’s Outdoor Cafe, which overlooks the ninth green and features salads, light dishes, and grilled specialties. The PUB has a wrap-around bar and fireplace as well as 14 high-definition flat-screen TVs, pool tables, dartboards, and a dance floor. The light, airy Atrium serves buffetstyle lunches and à la carte dinners. During the summer season, take in fresh cuisine and a cocktail waterside at The Pool Bar. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY, 914-939-5500; doralarrowwood.com Eleven Madison Park - Relive the glamorous era of Cole Porter and New York’s café society in the sleek, high-ceilinged elegance of what was once the cavernous Art Deco assembly hall of the old Met Life Building. Executive Chef Daniel Humm creates an unforgettable dining presentation with an exquisitely tailored tasting menu. Humm’s epicurean vision seeks to tell an authentic New York City story through innovative flavors presented with each course. 11 Madison Ave. (24th St.), 212-889-0905; elevenmadisonpark.com EVR Gastro-Lounge - 5,000 square feet of sleek, haute design and a menu of delectable Nouveau-American dishes, featuring lobster mahi ceviche, wonton wrapped mozzarella, a beet and goat cheese terrine, short rib au jus burger petites, and homemade cheesecake lollipops for a sweet end to the meal. Cocktails crafted by in-house mixologist Orson Salicetti, such as the Beauty Leaf (tangerine, vodka, yellow chartreuse, agave nectar, and lime), offer exciting new flavors that are as unique as the lounge itself. 54 W. 39th St., 212-997-3900; evrnyc.com 48 - In Rockefeller Center’s McGraw Hill Building, an upscale cocktail lounge that restores an air of understated elegance to Midtown. Providing a refreshing divergence with its classic ambiance, innovative cocktails and irresistible food. 1221 Sixth Ave. (48th St.), 212-554-4848; 48nyc.com The Four Seasons - A New York culinary monument lives at The Four Seasons. As seasons change, so do the menu and décor at this beautiful restaurant serving excellent American seasonal specialties. The restaurant has two dining rooms: the Pool Room with its trees and marble pool, and the woodpaneled Grill Room. One of America’s most complete wine lists. We strongly recommend that you make your reservation at least 5 to 7 days in advance. 99 E. 52nd St., 212-754-9494; fourseasonsrestaurant.com

Gramercy Tavern - Step foot into this classic American tavern for a taste of history and updated classic dishes from beef tartare to roasted lamb. Chef Michael Anthony is the winner of the 2012 James Beard Award for ‘Best Chef: NYC.’ 42 E. 20th St., 212-477-0777; gramercytavern.com Hardings - A warm and welcoming restaurant in a landmark 1895 building with a 25-foot ceiling, an eclectic décor of old prints, an antique flag and a large, square handmade wooden bar. Don’t miss specialties like Fig Toast— grilled country bread with garlic butter, whipped goat cheese, and dried mission figs rehydrated with red wine and balsamic vinegar. 32 East 21st St., 212-600-2105; hardingsnyc.com. The Harrison - Hospitality and contemporary tastes join forces at The Harrison. This Tribeca eatery gives off the vibe of a long-time neighborhood haunt, serving comfort food with a downtown twist. 355 Greenwich St. (Harrison St.), 212-274-9310; theharrison.com Inside Park at St. Bart’s - Take in stunning, historic views of the Terrace at St. Bartholomew’s Church, just steps away with intricate, Byzantine-like decorative stenciling, true to the immense room’s original colors, motifs, and craftsmanship, painstakingly replicated on the 30-foot ceiling, as well as on the walls and overhanging balcony. 325 Park Ave., 212-593-3333; insideparknyc.com The Lion -Founding chef and partner of the Waverly Inn, John DeLucie’s restaurant offers his unique, Italian-American take on classic cuisine, including a decadent fresh raw bar, which has attracted both celebrities and serious foodies alike. 62 W. 9th St., 212-353-8400; thelionnyc.com Peacock Alley - Named for the fashionable swells who strolled through the original Waldorf=Astoria at the turn of the last century in order to be seen, Peacock Alley still draws quite a distinguished crowd. The popular Peacock Salad always stays on the menu, but the ingredients are tailored to fit the season. The Waldorf=Astoria; 301 Park Ave., 212-872-1275; peacockalleyrestaurant.com Per Se - Offering stunning views of Central Park from each table, with a décor of dark woods and metal surfaces, and two unique nine-course tasting menus are created to excite your mind, satisfy your appetite and pique your curiosity. Reservations accepted one month in advance. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle (60th St.), 4th Floor, 212-823-9335; perseny.com The Red Cat - This popular Chelsea bistro—the creation of chef/owner Jimmy Bradley—features clean presentation mixed with cutting edge contemporary flavors such as all natural chicken, prime New York shell steak, and pan crisped salmon. The spot lives up to its sassy name with sporty red banquettes to match the innovative American plates. Comforting, yet confidently inventive, The Red Cat has it all. 227 Tenth Ave. (23rd St.), 212-242-1122; theredcat.com

Located in what their Twitter bio (@EVR_nyc) refers to as “Manhattan’s Empire District,” upon close inspection, versatile is indeed a word that comes to mind when you enter EVR Gastro-Lounge—along with posh, sleek, and cocktails. A sky-high ceiling in the bar area is festooned with industrial cords and light bulbs that mimic stars. The mirrored tile host stand and DJ booth near the entrance contrast with wall mounted cages made of rough iron. The open, airy front gives way to a bi-level, cave-like atmosphere in the back where glass and steel meet scrawled graffiti coming together in a host of Picasso-esque faces. Alternately glitzy and gritty, from specialty cocktails, to business lunches, to after-work hangouts, to late-night revelry; it’s rare to see a place that can do it all, and do it all well. 54 W. 39th St., 212-997-3900; evrnyc.com

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Red Rooster - Restaurateur rock star Marcus Samuelsson successfully conjures up mouthwatering comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of its Harlem location. Named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy. 310 Lenox Ave. (125th St.), 212-792-9001; redroosterharlem.com

comfort food like shredded sesame chicken to more exotic dishes. Lychee House strives for the freshest, seasonal ingredients to incorporate into their global Chinese menu. Dim Sum available on evenings, holidays and at weekend brunch. 141 E. 55th St. (Lexington-Third Aves.), 212-753-3900; lycheehouse.com

DELIS Katz’s Delicatessen - Sometimes it’s best to leave a classic alone, as in the case of this legendary deli. This Lower East Side joint has been serving halfpound sandwiches of hot pastrami and corned beef, grilled franks, matzoh ball soup, and more

Rock Center Cafe - Boasting up-close views of the Ice Rink, this stylish eatery offers contemporary American specialties such as Atlantic salmon, skirt steak, and corn-flour crusted calamari. 20 W. 50th St., 212-332-7620; rockcentercafeny.com 2 West - An elegant, French-American eatery with park views on the waterfront. Chef James Dangler leads a menu of flavorful and classic comfort foods including a terrine of foie gras, yellowtail hamachi crudo, and the bacon wrapped filet mignon with jumbo asparagus and sauce bordelaise. Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park, 2 West St., 917-790-2525; ritzcarlton.com

argentinian Malbec Wine Bar and Restaurant/Tango House At Malbec, the star is the Argentinean Malbec wine. They offer the best selection directly imported from Argentina, including special tastings of rare Malbec wines. Of course, grilled meats are their specialty, among other expertly prepared Argentinean dishes. Tango House presents a thrilling tango musical with professional musicians and dancers direct from Buenos Aires. 428 Lafayette St. (so. of Astor Pl.), 212-419-4645; malbechouse.com

Brazilian Texas de Brazil - Featuring an extravagant 50-item gourmet salad area, sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage all flame-grilled to perfection and served tableside. The elegant dining atmosphere, paired with exceptional service, creates a dazzling, sought-after ambience. Enjoy signature Brazilian cocktails, rare wines, exquisite desserts, and more for a dining experience that is uniquely Texas de Brazil. Reservations recommended. Serving dinner nightly. 1011 Third Ave. (60th St.), 212-537-0060; texasdebrazil.com

CHINESE Hakkasan New York - The world-renowned modern Chinese restaurant is now in New York City, bringing their authentic Cantonese cuisine, impeccable service and unparalleled dining experience to Manhattan. Signature dishes include Stir-Fry Lobster with Wild Mushrooms in XO Sauce and Hakka noodle with mushrooms and Chinese chive. A Michelin-starred, elegant oasis in the hubbub of Times Square. 311 W. 43rd St., 212-776-1818; hakkasan.com/newyork Lychee House - “Modern Chinese” inspired by contemporary culinary practices and ranging from

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since 1888. Open late Thurs. and all night Fri. & Sat. 205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246; katzsdelicatessen.com P J Bernstein Deli Restaurant - Family-owned and -run since 1982, serving classic kosher-style deli cuisine including classics both old and new. Offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering. Favorites include pastrami and corned beef piled high, soups, and more. Open 7 days, 8am-9:30pm. 1215 Third Ave. (70th-71st Sts.), 212-879-0914; pjbernstein.com

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Nestled in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood, just a block away from the esteemed Carnegie Hall, Molyvos has been known for serving soulful Greek cuisine since 1997. Named for the traditional seaside village on the Greek island of Lesvos, Molyvos takes its guests on a multi-sensory journey to the Aegean Sea and all of its bounty and beauty via critically acclaimed menus and the largest all-Greek wine list in the US. Grab a seat by the sunny, window-lined café area near the sprawling bar for a quick lunch, or settle in to the formal dining room for a leisurely dinner channeling the flavors of the Mediterranean. (There’s also an excellent preor post-theatre $38 prix-fixe menu.) Even if you can’t relax on a gorgeous Greek Island, at least you can eat like you did. 871 Seventh Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-582-7500; molyvos.com

Bouchon Bakery - Thomas Keller’s unique twist on French boulangerie fare, with freshly made sandwiches, soups and salads, as well as a wide range of desserts including handmade viennoiserie, confections, pastries, tarts and cookies. Private catering, specialty cakes, such as wedding cakes, and various seasonal and holiday offerings are also available for special order. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-823-9363; Rockefeller Center on 49th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves., 212-782-3890; bouchonbakery.com Bouley - At this Michelin-starred restaurant, David Bouley’s dishes are largely organic and local with a lightness and complexity that leaves you thinking about them long afterward. The Organic Connecticut Farm Egg is softly poached in a coconut garlic broth, and the Dry Aged Prime New York Sirloin comes with flat leaf spinach, toasted buckwheat, and red wine glazed shallots. 163 Duane St., 212-964-2525; bouleynyc.com Brasserie 8 1/2 - Descend an elegant sweeping staircase to enter a world of brasserie bests. A delicate fusion of creativity and comfort, featuring a world-class art collection, haute French cuisine, and a plush atmosphere, complemented by Latin- and Asian-influenced dishes and raw bar. 9 W. 57th St., 212-829-0812; patinagroup.com Jean Georges - Contemporary French works of art created by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. There is both a formal dining room and the more casual Nougatine Room. Reservations are generally taken one month in advance. Jacket and tie required. Trump International Hotel, 1 Central Park West (60th-61st Sts.), 212-299-3900; jean-georges.com Le Cirque - French-Italian cuisine that is just as exciting to the palate as it is a feast for the eye. A dress code is in effect, so jackets are required for gentlemen, as are elegant looks for the ladies. 151 E. 58th St., 212-644-0202; lecirque.com Le Périgord - Off the beaten path, just steps past First Avenue lives a French gastronomic pillar. Long regarded as one of New York City’s superb old-school French dining rooms, this refined and luxurious gem is one of the longest-running four-star operations under the same management. The menu blends classical French techniques with a contemporary touch, natural flavors, sauces and spices, and high-quality produce. 50th anniversary year! 405 E. 52nd St., 212-755-6244; leperigord.com

Located steps from Manhattan’s Theatre District and the famed Carnegie Hall, Ed Sullivan Theater, and New York City Center, Abboccato Italian Kitchen is known for serving some of New York City’s finest authentic, home-style Italian cuisine. Offering diners a true taste of Italy, the cozy 75-seat restaurant is perfectly suited for a leisurely meal and pre-theatre bite without the hectic tumult of Times Square. Under the guidance of Executive Chef David Arias, Abboccato’s cuisine represents the diverse regions of Italy, from Sicily to Lombardi. An array of Cicchetti (little bites), antipasti, and an extensive grappa collection, as well as familystyle meals, and specials such as the Terrazza happy hour menu and prix-fixe dinner menu ($38) are all available. 136 W. 55th St., 212-265-4000; abboccato.com

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Minetta Tavern - This Greenwich Village landmark—opened in 1937 and frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O’Neill, e. e. cummings, and Dylan Thomas—was renovated in 2008 as a Parisian steakhouse meets New York City tavern. Try one of several inventive cocktails and pair with classics like the Black Label Burger or Mouclade. 113 MacDougal St. (Bleecker St.), 212-475-3850; minettatavernny.com The Modern at MoMA - As sleek, elegant, and contemporary as the MoMA that houses it, The Modern, part of Danny Meyer’s elite Union Square Hospitality Group, features original French-American cuisine by chef Gabriel Kreuther. Enjoy views of the picturesque sculpture garden in the classic dining room or opt for a more casual menu at the curved marble bar in the Bar Room. Reservations accepted up to 28 days in advance. 9 W. 53rd St., 212-333-1220; themodernnyc.com

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Nice Matin - An uptown brunch fixture with lunch and dinner menus held in equally high regard. With warm colors, chic light fixtures, and plush chairs, this gorgeous space is lively, yet still conducive to easy conversation. The wine list and the cocktails are wonderfully imaginative. 201 W. 79th St., 212-873-6423; nicematinnyc.com Orsay - This Upper East Side brasserie features a classic Art Nouveau interior, using rich woods, traditional moldings, and mirrors. The menu marries modern French and classic fare, like the Foie Gras “Maison”, and Escargots de Bourgogne, with an award-winning wine list dominated by French and American varietals. 1057 Lexington Ave. (75th St.), 212-517-6400; orsayrestaurant.com Pomme Palais - Sweet and savory treats from renowned chef Michel Richard inside the iconic Palace Hotel. Don’t miss the handcrafted chocolates made in-house. Breakfast, lunch, and light dinner served as well. The New York Palace Hotel, 30 E. 51st St. (Madison-Park Aves.), 212-303-7755; pommepalais.com Triomphe - Big flavors tucked in an intimate

setting at the Iroquois Hotel. Offering a warm and comfortable atmosphere, both stylish and subtle, and a diverse menu of French American cuisine with an international flair. Iroquois New York, 49 W. 44th St., 212-453-4233; triomphe-newyork.com Villard Michel Richard - Showcasing chef Michel Richard’s fine cuisine within the Villard Mansion, guests dine on bistro-style, indulging in dishes like Prime Cote De Boeuf Au Poivre, a mouthwatering Tuna Burger, and Goat Cheese Caesar Salad. 455 Madison Ave. (50th-51st Sts.), 212-891-8100; villardmichelrichard.com

GERMAN Reichenbach Hall - Otherwise known as “Munich in Midtown,” Reichenbach Hall is a traditional German bierhalle featuring communal tables and serving up authentic fare. With seating for more than 200 people, a full bar including fourteen authentic German beers on tap, and a festive atmosphere enhanced by traditional Bavarian music, it is Oktoberfest every night. Prost! 5 W. 37th St., 212-302-7744; reichenbachhall.com

GREEK Molyvos - Nestled in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood, just a block away from the esteemed Carnegie Hall, Molyvos has been known for serving soulful Greek cuisine since 1997. Named for the traditional seaside village on the Greek island of Lesvos, Molyvos takes its guests on a multi-sensory journey to the Aegean Sea and all of its bounty and beauty via critically acclaimed menus and the largest all-Greek wine list in the US. Molyvos underwent an extensive renovation in January 2012, unveiling a new design that recalls the islands of Greece. With its clean blue, gray, and white palette, it pays homage to the rocky coast lines with sandy beaches, charming villages, white-washed houses, and bright blue skies that are emblematic of Greece. 871 Seventh Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-582-7500; molyvos.com

Indian Darbar - Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge located on the East Side. Zagat rated, Darbar is a superb choice for classic Indian

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food done extra right with great ambience and service. 152 E. 46th St., 212-681-4500; darbarny.com Dévi - Dévi provides diners with an upscale Indian experience, with lush authentic flavors of Indian home cooking. A prime décor of rich textiles and brightly colored lanterns combine with robust flavorful dishes that take the helm of the Dévi experience. 8 E. 18th St., 212-691-2100; devinyc.com

international and eclectic Alcala - Close to the U.N., take a palate vacation to Spain’s Basque area with regionally authentic plates with a variety of paellas, hearty and adventurously seasoned meats, and freshly prepared fish. 246 E. 44th St., 212-370-1866; alcalarestaurant.com

Italian Abboccato Italian Kitchen - “True Italian cuisine in the heart of Manhattan,” with time-honored recipes elevated through the talent and techniques of their chefs. An array of cicchetti (little bites), antipasti, an extensive grappa collection, family-style meals, and specials such as the Terrazza happy hour menu and prix-fixe dinner menu, are all available. 136 W 55th St., 212-265-4000; abboccato.com Casa Lever - “Milan meets Manhattan” at this restaurant from the team behind Sant Ambroeus. The atmosphere is stunning—how could it not be, located in Lever House, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and with modern art adorning the walls? Indulge in classic Milanese Italian dishes and some of the best service in the city. 390 Park Ave. (entrance on 53rd St.), 212-888-2700; casalever.com Chelsea Ristorante - Combines the rich tradition of Italian cuisine with antipasti, homemade pasta, and risotto which are considered some of the best anywhere, with their famous wood burning brick oven. 108 Eighth Ave. (15th-16th Sts.), 212-924-7786; chrnyc.com Circo - A whimsical Italian eatery created by legendary Sirio Maccioni in collaboration with his wife Egidiana and sons Marco and Mauro. The room resembles a circus tent with its red-and-yellow striped panels and circus ring, designed by Adam D. Tihany. The menu includes Maccioni family favorites, housemade pastas, an array of tantalizing meat and fish dishes, and their famous Tuscan 30-vegetable and cannellini bean soup, along with showstopping Italian desserts. 120 W. 55th St., 212-265-3636; circonyc.com

The menu at the Michelin-starred Hakkasan, one of several in cities around the world, is in the hands of International Development Chef Ho Chee Boon, who creates traditional dishes with local ingredients and influences such as Stir Fry Lobster with wild mushroom, XO sauce and truffle braised egg noodles. Chilean Sea Bass is grilled and made succulent with Chinese honey. For the meat lover there is Stir Fry Black Pepper Rib Eye with Merlot. A recent addition to the menu is Fried Quail with Lemongrass served with thin, delicate steamed Mandarin pancakes. Peking duck is a culinary star here and prepared in a traditional oven brought over from Hong Kong. There are several ways to enjoy it here and in addition to the whole roast duck, there is a Crispy Duck Salad with pomelo, pine nut and shallot in a tangy citrus and pomegranate dressing. 311 W. 43rd St., 212-776-1818; hakkasannyc.com

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La Masseria - “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering authentic classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. The rustic decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia and charm, complementing the top notch cuisine and extensive wine list. 235 W. 48th St., 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com Locanda Verde - A casual, energetic neighborhood Italian taverna in Tribeca serving celebrated chef Andrew Carmellini’s soul-satisfying riffs on Italian cooking. Treat yourself to the addictive crostini selections, which compliment the well-rounded wine list and inventive cocktail selection. 377 Greenwich St. (North Moore-Greenwich St.), 212-925-3797; locandaverdenyc.com OTTO Enoteca and Pizzeria - Reminiscent of an Italian train station, Otto, or “eight” in Italian, delivers a world of pizza, cooked on a griddle instead of in an oven, that ranges from traditional margheritas to more creative interpretations, like pizza topped with prosciutto, cacio, and mozzarella. Sample antipasti, cheeses or appetizers that include eggplant, white beans, and balsamic. Wine drinkers, from sippers to sommeliers, will enjoy a choice of 500 Italian labels. 1 Fifth Ave. (8th St.), 212-995-9559; ottopizzeria.com Patsy’s - Renowned for its celebrity clientele (it was Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944. The Neapolitan

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cuisine is heavenly, including stuffed veal chops marsala, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, and more. A “must go” New York favorite. 236 W. 56th St., 212-247-3491; patsys.com Sirio Ristorante - Located in the Pierre, a Taj Hotel New York, Sirio offers traditional Tuscan cuisine in a Fellini-esque atmosphere, with one of the city’s most impressive selections of Italian vintages. The Caviar Bar features specially selected labeled caviar imported from Italy, as well as an array of seafood, including oysters. 795 Fifth Ave. (61st St.), 212-940-8195; siriony.com

Japanese and sushi Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Featuring some of the freshest fish this side of Tokyo, served in a lovely wood-and-mural setting. Delicious cooked entrées are available for those not intrigued by the extensive raw fish selections. Quality sake options round out the pristine menu. Open 7 days; 12pm-2am. 119 Sullivan St. (Spring-Prince Sts.), 212-343-0404; 308 W. 58th St., 212-397-0404; blueribbonrestaurants.com

BondSt - This high-end Japanese restaurant focuses on the finest and freshest delicacies of the sea. They boast one of the most extensive sake menus in the city, along with their own saketinis, available in the cozy, candle-lit lounge downstairs, or more formal dining areas upstairs. From playful tempura to catch of the day raw delicacies, BondSt is sushi nirvana. 6 Bond St. (BroadwayLafayette St.), 212-777-2500; bondstrestaurant.com

Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle (Broadway and 59th.), 4th Floor, 212-823-9800; masanyc.com Ninja New York - A one-of-a-kind, entertaining dining experience featuring a recreated 18th-c. Japanese ninja village and high-end contemporary Japanese cuisine. 25 Hudson St. (Reade-Duane Sts.), 212-274-8500; ninjanewyork.com

Hakubai - The only branch of Japan’s renowned ancient Nadaman restaurant, and one of the very few in the U.S. serving Kaiseki, which has its roots in Zen Buddhism and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Both the dishes and food change with the seasons. The elegant, comfortable Tatami rooms feature perfect presentation and flawless service. Kitano Hotel, 66 Park Ave. (38th St.), 212-885-7111; kitano.com/dining/hakubai

Nobu - Since its 1994 opening, celebrated chef Nobu Matsuhisa has raised the bar with his daring cuisine that fuses influences from Tokyo to Peru in partnership with restaurateur Drew Nieporent and actor Robert De Niro. David Rockwell’s lovely Japanese countryside setting showcases yellowtail tuna tartare, monkfish liver pate, and lobster ceviche, as well as an Omakase menu feautiring Nobu’s favorite selections. 105 Hudson St. (Franklin St.), 212-219-0500; noburestaurants.com

Masa - Owner Masa Takayama’s four-star restaurant continues to elate sushi enthusiasts. Evoking the quiet aura of a rare temple, the décor is simple while the finest fish selections are prepared with painstaking care by the staff. Sit at the 27-footlong sushi bar, and watch Masa in his zone. Time

Nobu Next Door - Superstar chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s famous fusion menu of Asian and South American delicacies is now available at this spin-off restaurant. Featuring a simpler menu than its famed neighbor Nobu and David Rockwell designed décor, Nobu Next Door is also a joint venture

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of Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and Tribeca Grill restaurateur Drew Nieporent. 105 Hudson St. (Franklin St.), 212-334-4445; noburestaurants.com Sugiyama - Nao Sugiyama’s creates the finest in Kaiseki meal presentation with his own twist that emphasizes the sensory aspects of dining experience. Kaiseki dining—multi-course, prix-fixe dinners that range from the mini-Kaiseki to a 14-course extravaganza—are all prepared behind an open counter. 251 W. 55th St., 212-956-0670; sugiyama-nyc.com

KOREAN Kristalbelli - NY’s finest Korean barbecue using superior ingredients to showcase the full range of authentic and robust flavors and also to spotlight the delicate aspects of Korean cooking. A special crystal, belly-shaped grill is on the center of each table; it offers the best of Korean grilling without any of the smoke, so the experience will always be tasty and clean. Open 7 days. 16 W. 36th St., 212-290-2211; kristalbelli.com

Mexican/Tex-Mex VIKTOR & Spoils - A modern Mexican taqueria and tequila bar serving classic and new style tacos alongside a world-class tequila, mezcal, and cocktail program by Steve Olson, a leading expert and acting wine and spirits consultant for Bon Appetit. V&S combines Executive Chef James London’s globally influenced menu of tacos, taquitos, nachos, Elote corn, and churros with Olson’s passion and expertise for Mexican culture and artisanal products to create an authentic experience. 105 Rivington St., 212-475-3485; hotelonrivington.com

SCANDINAVIAN Aquavit - This modern Scandinavian establishment reflects the best of minimalist mid-century design with its pale wood tones, soft indirect lighting, and unique tableware. The menu focuses on “seasonal Nordic cusine,” with plates like Matjes Herring with Lobster, and Hay-Smoked Gravlax. A large selection of aquavits—potato vodka infused with fruits or spices—is available, along with cocktails inspired by the region. 65 E. 55th St., 212-307-7311; aquavit.org

Seafood Caviar Russe - This jewel box boite is one of America’s largest caviar importers, and they let you taste the caviar you are buying. In addition to the retail component, which offers gift boxes and much more, their restaurant offers a tasting menu with exquisite caviar selections, dinner a la carte, raw bar, and more. 2014 Michelin Star rated. 538 Madison Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 2nd Floor, 212-980-5908; caviarrusse.com Fishtail - David Burke’s Fishtail puts a signature spin on upscale seafood, from a fresh array of raw bar selections, to tuna crudo, warm grilled octopus ceviche, and lobster rigatoni. A selection of sauces amps up the quality fish Burke proudly serves up. While David Burke Townhouse undergoes renovations, Fishtail will serve dishes inspired by the Townhouse menu. 135 E. 62nd St., 212-754-1300; fishtaildb.com Oceana - Oceana pulls out all the stops with a comprehensive seafood lover’s menu, featuring fresh whole fish, prime meats, naturally raised fowl, stunning desserts, and dishes that reflect the season’s freshest flavors. Complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, chef ’s table, and outdoor dining in the warmer months. Oceana also added breakfast to its repertoire. Served from 7:30am-10am Monday-Friday, the menu features new classics like Maine Lobster Benedict, Orange-Scented Brioche French Toast, and Housemade Granola with Greek Yogurt, Granola and Fruit. 120 W. 49th St., 212-759-5941; oceanarestaurant.com

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The Sea Fire Grill - Seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience. Guests are passionate about the daily

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East and West coast oysters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Whole Maine Lobsters. 158 E. 48th St., 212-935-3785; theseafiregrill.com

SPANISH/TAPAS Tio Pepe - A Greenwich Village Spanish and Mexican eatery that’s been open since 1970. Experience a lively bar scene, a sidewalk cafe, Latino music, and a main dining room with a skylight garden patio room, chandeliers, and stone and brick walls. The fresh guacamole is made to order in tableside stone bowls, the corn chips are warm, the salsa is snappy, and jumbo pitchers of margaritas and excellent sangria are the order of the day. 168 W. 4th St., 212-242-6480/9338; tiopepenyc.com

Steakhouses Benjamin Steakhouse - Peter Luger alumnus Benjamin Prelvukaj and chef Arturo McLeod join forces to create an opulent steakhouse in the century-old Chemist Club building. Six cuts of dry-aged beef are available, from top sirloins to rib eyes to succulent filet mignon. 52 E. 41st St., 212-297-9177; benjaminsteakhouse.com

Bobby Van’s - Established in 1969, Bobby Van’s boasts 8 locations throughout the Northeast including five in Manhattan, two in Washington, DC and the original in Bridgehampton, Long Island. The menu includes the finest USDA cuts, from filet mignon to sirloin, and seafood lovers will make room for the impressive 3 pound Maine lobster. 135 W. 50th St.; 230 Park Ave. (46th St.); 131 E. 54th St.; 120 W. 45th St.; 25 Broad St.; visit bobbyvans.com for more info. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House - This spacious steak hot spot soars two-stories high, offering diners spectacular view, and Broadway’s theatres are just a block or two away. The menu features fresh USDA aged prime beef shipped straight out of the Midwest twice a week. Lobster, fish, lamb, osso buco, and veal chops receive equal billing. Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine cellar dining. 1221 Avenue of the Americas (49th St.), 212-575-5129; delfriscos.com Morton’s The Steakhouse - Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s wide-open, modern and stylish

dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are ideal for meetings, celebrations and events, and Bar 12-21 is the perfect gathering place for a lively yet intimate evening out. 551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; World Trade Center: 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171; mortons.com/newyork Staghorn Steakhouse - One of NYC’s premier steakhouses, Staghorn Steakhouse provides an exceptional urban dining experience in an elegant modern setting. Located near Herald Square just a few steps from Jacob Javits Convention Center, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, and Macy’s, they offer not only first-rate, dry-aged USDA Prime cuts of beef, but also a variety of premium seafood specialties, including Chilean sea bass. 315 W. 36th St., 212-239-4390; staghornsteakhouse.com Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse - Midwestern grainfed steaks are the star here, while the signature dishes include brick chicken, organic lamb chops, Alaskan king crab legs, creamed spinach and au gratin potatoes. The elegant, intimate atmosphere complements the great meal. 233 Park Ave. So. (19th St.), 212-220-9200; vicandanthonys.com

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THEINTERVIEW

[ Some samples from the menu at Bobby Van’s; the West 50th Street dining room ]

talking with Paul Modica In a steak-filled career, the general manager of Bobby Van’s on West 50th has been the butcher, the waiter, and the cocktail list maker. By Kristopher Carpenter

worked at a butcher shop on 2nd Avenue from the time I was a teenager,” says Paul Modica, the native New Yorker, and seasoned restaurant veteran. “First as a delivery boy, and later cutting meat.” The butcher shop of his boyhood was next door to The Palm Too, and Modica became friends with another known meat man, Larry Cresci. Cresci was the maître d’ at the time, and also grandson of the original owner. When the butcher shop lost its lease Modica was out of a job, but Cresci was opening a restaurant called the Manhattan Café, where a job as a waiter was bestowed upon our fateful interviewee. It was here that Modica met co-worker Rick Passarelli, who is today one of the four restaurateurs who own Bobby Van’s. This all took place about 31 years ago; and as one might imagine, this six-degrees of steak has continued throughout the decades, as Modica worked in a number of steakhouses with names that any Manhattan meat lover would recognize. His connections, carnivorous. His love for steak, apparent. His wine palate, refined. His recommendations for dinner tonight? Read on, my friends. Q. In your opinion, what’s the perfect dinner at Bobby Van’s? I waited tables for 25 years before getting into management and people would ask me this question all the time. So, in my opinion I would start with a seafood bouquet, which is lobster, shrimp, and crabmeat; then move on to a porterhouse for two, three, or four, depending on how many people are at the table. For side dishes, the staples—hash browns and creamed spinach—and of course this would all be enjoyed with a good Napa Cabernet. Then for dessert, a nice piece of New York Cheesecake, perhaps with a glass of port; and that’s your perfect Bobby Van’s meal. Q. How did the restaurant get its name? Well there were two famous people named Bobby Van. One was a song and dance man in the old Dean Martin movies and on Broadway, but that’s not the one we’re named after. The other had a piano bar and lounge in Bridgehampton that he opened in 1969, and it was a pretty scene in its day—George Plimpton used to drink there, Truman Capote…the old school who’s who. Upon his retirement in 1994, we took that establishment over and turned it into a steakhouse. Q. Tell me a little about your wine and cocktail program. I do our wines by the glass, our wine list, and our cocktail list. We’re one of the few steakhouses to actually have a cocktail list, and in my mind, it was something simple that we could do to broaden

our appeal to women. I think most steakhouses are geared toward men—meat and potatoes, the three-martini power lunch, and so forth—so I think the cocktail list tones down the testosterone a little and provides some options for the ladies, as well as the folks who don’t just drink Cabernet, or martinis, and single malt Scotch. Q. Is there anything else at your restaurant that people might not expect? We actually took over this space from an Italian restaurant in 2006 and they had a beautiful wood-burning pizza oven, and we kept it. So we have pizza on the menu. It’s a great bar item, kind of informal, and people can come in to have a beer and a pizza. Another thing I’ve found over the years is that steakhouses have great fish, and I think our Chilean Sea Bass is our strongest menu item outside of our steaks. It has a miso glaze on it, and it’s served with baby bok choy and asparagus in a truffle broth; absolutely gorgeous. LOCATIONS West 50th 135 West 50th Street (6th/7th Avenues); 212-957-5050 Park Avenue 230 Park Avenue (at 46th Street); 212-867-5490 25 Broad St. 25 Broad Street (at Exchange Place); 212-344-8463 Times Square 120 West 45th Street (6th Avenue/Broadway); 212-575-5623 Bridgehampton 2393 Montauk Highway; 631-537-0590

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