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om Hanks, Bette Midler, Alec Baldwin, Nathan Lane, Vanessa Redgrave. Wow! And those are only some of the stars who will grace New York’s stages this spring. The British megahit Matilda roars into town and Motown the Musical and Breakfast at Tiffany’s lead a group of much-anticipated shows in a season not to be missed. The Metropolitan Opera is in full swing, the New York City Ballet offers its vibrant American Musical Festival, and at the Neue Galerie, that gem of a smaller museum, German Expressionism is on display. On the shopping scene, read Promenade’s new feature, The Luxe List, where we pick the best of luxury in New York….this spring, we love those stunning sheer shoes! Our Runway Report guides you through fashion’s exciting new looks and, to complement those fabulous designs, our favorite pearls. And meet some of New York’s most interesting people: real estate dynamo Dottie Herman, president and CEO of Douglas Elliman; and Suzette Gomes, the woman behind those extraordinary diamonds at Cora International. We talk with the Maccioni men of Le Cirque and their other family restauraunts, Sirio Ristorante, Circo and Le Cirque Café. We also take you to some of New York’s oldest, landmark dining spots. Travel with Promenade through England’s enchanting Devon and Cornwall and France’s ravishing Rhone Alps, and relax with our suggestions for some of the city’s most pampering spas. Let our listings help you make all your shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment choices. And visit nyluxury.com for more Luxe Lists, what’s new in the arts each week, exclusive shopping tips, and dining events and specials. Enjoy spring in New York!

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The Runway Report 20 Fabulous spring trends in bolds and brights, black and white, shimmers and stripes. The Luxe List 26 In a new Promenade feature, we pick the best of luxury in New York. In this issue: Think Cinderella with the most stunning sheer shoes. Pretty in Pearls 28 Always in vogue and perennially elegant. Style Interview: Suzette Gomes 30 Talking with the CEO of Cora International about rare diamonds, and Cora’s new Fine Jewel Salon in Manhattan. The Fabulous Four Corners and Beyond 32 Super shopping at the retail Mecca of 57th and Fifth… and Madison too.

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Editor’s Picks: A Fresh Face for Spring 14 Transforming winter’s pallor into a radiant glow. The Virtual Voyager 16 Topflight tips for the discerning traveler. The Best Places 34 Great suggestions for successful shopping. Day Spas 43 Gotham’s elite retreats.

At Home In New York Antiques 44 Everything emerald.

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Décor 45 The colors of spring.

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Style Interview: Dottie Herman 46 As president and CEO of Douglas Elliman, she shares her expertise on the Manhattan real estate market. Real Estate 48 Elegant residences overlooking Central Park make for fine city living.

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Celebrity Profile: Judith Light 50 The Tony-winning actress talks candidly about her lifelong love of performing, her diverse TV roles, her recent Broadway triumphs and her current venture: Richard Greenberg’s intriguing new play, The Assembled Parties. Charting Spring’s Stunning Cavalcade of New Shows and Big Stars 52 It’s the season Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Cuba Gooding, Jr. chose to make their Broadway debuts and Bette Midler came home to the Great White Way… a season overflowing with British stars, and Tony and Emmy honorees. OPERA

An Unpredictable Trio at the Met 58 There’s more to the lyric muse at the Met than predictable perennials. Dance

Celebrating America’s Eclectic Styles 60 At the New York City Ballet’s American Music Festival, it’s a unique vibe of the courtly European art of dance colliding with the verve of homegrown music. Museums

German Expressionism: Boldly Breaking with the Past 64 On exhibit at the Neue Galerie, the work of a movement founded by four Dresden students and other artists who shook off traditional bonds. Travel

Country Escapades Abroad 74 In England and France, charm, culture and culinary delights.

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When March’s proverbial wrathful lion morphs into the gentle lamb, it’s time to address our “abused” skin and hair—damaged and dried from the season’s ravages. It’s also the time we are prompted to think of a fresh look for spring. Fortunately, an arsenal of beauty ammo is at our disposal—products that are targeted and specialists who are skilled to transform winter’s pallor into a radiant glow. Think: Refashioned ‘do (Michelle Obama’s bangs, anyone?); a bright makeup palette for your visage; a thorough, pore-cleaning facial; and perhaps something more “serious,” like minor cosmetic alterations orchestrated by a talented physician. According to Dr. Ellen Marmur, a board-certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, “Looking natural, younger, stronger, and healthy is easier now with the newest techniques in cosmetic surgery. Bring photos of yourself and we can restore your look and make you feel wonderful because how you look is intimately connected to how you feel.” So, cast off gray winter, and welcome sunshiny spring! By Ruth J. Katz

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4 At Salon Ruggeri, located in a charming brownstone duplex, you’ll cotton to the serene and relaxing ambience, courtesy of designer and co-owner Craig Longhurst. Partner Greg Ruggeri was named one of the two best Gotham stylists in In Style’s Beauty Black Book 2012 for his haircuts and was likewise lauded with five stars in Allure magazine’s 2012 Colorist Directory as one of two of New York’s best hair colorists. His fellow Aussies Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman could easily vouch for his skills, just as you will with a new cut and revitalized color. Salon Ruggeri, 115 East 37th Street (Madison/Park Avenues); 212-229-2094; ruggerinyc.com

ist Dr. Michael Babor in 1956, the Babor Company has been dedicated to beautifying women for over fifty years. The skincare line is extensive and well known to beauties around the world, but it is the makeup line you’ll want to hoard; it extends the company’s principle of “color with care” into the face-color arena, and the brand employs many natural ingredients, including the company’s “lifting” complex, designed to protect against free radicals, support the build-up of the skin’s natural barrier, and provide additional moisture. The spring’s colorful palette ranges from $22 to $50. Babor Company, us.babor.com

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Christina-Cosmeceuticals has been practicing for over 30 years and started creating products to meet her own, personal needs. Today her eponymous company produces over 300 items, but the ones that you’ll want to snatch up eagerly are the at-home kits (three/four products) that replicate the creams and toners used in her $175 in-salon facials (by appointment only: 212288-0060). Her products for her anti-stress facial are in the Unstress Collection and for her oxygen facial, the FluorOxygen + C Collection; kits from $120 to $300. Christina-Cosmeceuticals, 888-604-6268; christina-cosmeceuticals.com

Medical has got it all: an impressive academic background/appointments, teaching credentials, a book (Simple Skin Beauty), and a patient-friendly office where half her practice focuses on skin cancers and the other half with—shall we say?—enhancing what Mother Nature forgot. She suggests only what is “graceful and age-appropriate.” Her own skin looks like that of a 28-year-old, so whatever she recommends, you’ll want it! Ask about the Clear + Brilliant laser for a foolproof rejuvenation. Marmur Medical, 12 East 87th Street (Fifth/Madison Avenues), Suite 1A; 212-996-6900; mamurmedical.com

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Horse Play Polo, the aptly dubbed “Sport of Kings” (it is a favorite of Britain’s royal family, after all), has more than a few prestigious fields on this side of the pond, including the world class International Polo Club Palm Beach. And now, thanks to the Club’s partnership with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, guests interested in viewing a polo match – or learning the art of smacking a ball with a mallet while perched atop a polo pony – are in luck. With a three-night booking, you can create you own “equestrian experience” from three options, each featuring Veuve and Cliquot champagne, and a chauffer-driven Maserati to whisk you to and from the Club. Say you’re the hands-on type and want to give the sport a whirl. You can select “Stay & Play with the Best,” where you’ll take part in an hour-and-a-half lesson with noted polo pros. Another option is the “Perfect Polo Picnic,” private and gourmet al fresco dining followed by a match and photo op with the players. Finally there’s the “Ultra VIP Sunday Brunch & Polo” that includes preferred veranda seating during the match, a chance to take part in either the coin toss or trophy presentation, and entry into the game’s after-party at the Club’s Mallet Grille. To book your Polo in Paradise package visit fourseasons.com/palmbeach/offers

Middle Earth: It’s Not Just For Hobbits Anymore Anyone who has traveled to JRR Tolkien’s other world via his novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, or gone on to lose themselves in Peter Jackson’s cinematic adaptations, will understand: journeying to the hidden valleys, breathtaking mountains, and rural backdrops where the actual films were shot is fantasy come to life; to do so under ultra luxurious conditions is, in a word, mythic. And yet, the Elves, Hobbits, Wizards and other assorted Middle Earthllngs at the excursion service known as Zicasso have put together just such an odyssey in their Special Value 5-Star Tour of New Zealand. Highlights of this singular trip include a tour of Hobbiton, the 10-acre, working sheep farm that served as a main set for the films; a champagne picnic and jeep tour of Mount Sunday, the summit that was cinematically transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people; and an opportunity to not only check out Hobbit holes/houses, but to view the locations for fortress of Isengard and the Forest of Lothlorien. Accommodations are, of course, 5-star from start to finish and knowledgeable tour guides are not at all shy about sharing behind-the-camera scuttlebutt! zicasso.com/luxury-vacation-new-zealand-tours/5-star-exploration-middle-earth

OMG! Spa Stuff for Kids!! Stressed out teens, tweens and kids take note: you no longer have to press your little noses on the etched glass doors of luxury spas wondering what it’s like to be pampered by the pros. At least not on the island of Maui – assuming your vacation address is the Waldorf Astoria Resort known as the Grand Wailea with its kid-friendly spa treatments and Teen Spa. I mean, like here they actually get that school and grownups and texting and sometimes even BFFs can be way exhausting. And kids just wanna have facials...and massages...and mani-pedis. I mean, duh. At Spa Grande they know what girls like...and if you’re six to 12 it’s their Keiki (Kids) Chocolate Spa Package that includes a chocolate facial, chocolate manicure and pedicure, hair braiding and a totally awesome henna tattoo. As for teens (13 to 17), you guys have a whole menu of massage, body therapies, and facials to choose from — as well as some very fun spa packages like Kelekela (Mud): 25-minute Wave Massage, 25-minute Mud Body Wrap and a 25-minute facial of your choice – so you can, like, chill out big time. grandwailea.com

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With Baz Luhrmann’s highly anticipated film version of The Great Gatsby slated for release this coming summer (starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role), it’s only fitting that The Plaza Hotel – that serves as a crucial setting within the Gatsby storyline – is celebrating the occasion with a number of elements that reflect both author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s personality and penchant for pushing the Jazz Age envelope. (The Plaza ranked high on Fitzgerald’s list of New York digs in both real life and on the printed page.) Suffice to say 1920s Art Deco influences have already seeped into the Plaza’s mise en scene, a case in point being this past holiday season when the hotel displayed a Gatsby-themed Christmas tree and introduced a “Fitzgerald Tea for the Ages” in The Palm Court, featuring a couple of Gatsby-inspired menu items and cocktails. And in a sly nod to the era of Prohibition, both the “Warm Fitzgerald Tea” and The Rose Club’s “Fitzgerald’s Gin Tipple,” are served up in traditional teacups. Still, if you’re slightly vague on just how influential The Plaza was to Jazz Age literati, consider that Ernest Hemingway reportedly advised Fitzgerald to leave his “liver to Princeton and heart to The Plaza.” theplazany.com

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The buzz began as soon as Diane Paulus’ circus-flavored staging of the multiple Tony-winning musical Pippin opened last year in Cambridge, Massachusetts. So it should be no surprise that this quintessentially ’70s show by Stephen Schwartz, about a prince who abandons his comfy palace to find a more meaningful life, is returning to Broadway for the first time since its original five-year run. Chet Walker, the Bob Fosse expert, will be choreographing in the master’s style, and Charlotte d’Amboise will take on the role created by Fosse protégé Leland Palmer. The cast also includes Broadway favorites Patina Miller, Terrence Mann, and Andrea Martin. The circus elements are provided by Pickle Family Circus/Cirque du Soleil veteran Gypsy Snider. Starts previews March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (opens April 25). pippinthemusical.com

For the last few years, the hottest name in conducting has been Gustavo Dudamel, whose meteoric rise has made him a star attraction on three continents. Music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009, when he succeeded Esa-Pekka Salonen, the dynamic young Venezuelan brings his orchestra to Avery Fisher Hall for two nights as part of Lincoln Center’s “Great Performers” series. The opening program will give New York its first look at the latest oratorio from the brilliant American composer John Adams, The Gospel According to the Other Mary. Noted opera director Peter Sellars provides the staging. The orchestra’s second program is a more predictable evening of Vivier, Debussy, and Stravinsky, again with Dudamel on the podium. March 27 and 28, Avery Fisher Hall. lcgreatperformers.org

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With a haunting voice eerily reminiscent of Billie Holiday’s, an eclectic repertoire of covers ranging from Josephine Baker classics to Leonard Cohen laments as well as her own original material, and a distinctive approach to both, Madeleine Peyroux has become the toast of vocal connoisseurs. She’s bringing her subtly swinging songs to one of New York’s most enchanting venues, the Allen Room, for four shows over two evenings, as part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Singers Over Manhattan” series. March 22 and 23, Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center. jazzatlincolncenter.org

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One of New York’s best-loved treasures, the New Victory Theater in Times Square has been keeping families entertained with classy and inventive stage productions since 1995. But The Intergalactic Nemesis is special even by New Victory standards—a sci-fi comic book out of Austin, Texas, about intrepid reporter Molly Sloan and her pursuit of evil mastermind Mysterion the Magnificent, with a cast of hundreds of characters and 1000 graphic panels taking part in the action. April 5-13 at the New Victory Theater. newvictory.org

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The row of buttons on the tan kid gloves, the black ruffle edging the sleeve, the shimmering pearl earring, the black chapeau tilted just so: the titian-haired woman peering intently through her opera glasses in Mary Cassatt’s 1878 oil In the Loge is as much a fashion plate as a theater devotee. For Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has gathered some 80 Impressionist canvases, along with clothing, accessories, photographs, and prints, to illustrate how Cassatt, Monet, Manet, Renoir and the other painters in their circle used the latest style of dress as analogs to their new style of painting. The show includes iconic, rarely loaned masterpieces from museums in Boston (the Cassatt), Chicago (the spectacular Paris Street; Rainy Day), and Paris (Monet’s Luncheon on the Grass), among others. Through May 27 at Metropolitan Museum of Art. metmuseum.org

It’s not easy being cutting-edge over three decades, but the Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company seems to have no trouble staying out ahead of the crowd. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the company presents two weeks of dances old and new at New York’s equally venerable jewel-box dance theater, the Joyce. Play and Play: An Evening of Movement and Music will comprise two programs of innovative choreography (with a touch of nudity in both) and live music from the Orion String Quartet. The composers include Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel, and Schubert, and the dancing should be just as choice. March 26-April 7 at the Joyce Theater. joyce.org

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r Shoes e e h S g in n n Spring’s Stu The slogan on the poster for one of Broadway’s most-buzzed-about new musicals isn’t hype. “Glass slippers are so back.” Catchy, but even better than that—it’s true! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella opened at the Broadway Theatre in February, just as the transparency trend was getting into full swing. You’ll find clear or see-through shoes in chic designer boutiques from the Upper East Side to Tribeca. The pair taking center-stage each night at the Broadway Theatre—created by high-end designer Stuart Weitzman—are PVC (that’s polyvinyl chloride) pumps, adorned with 10,000 Swarovski crystals and sporting a comfy two-and-a-half-inch heel. (Hey, actress Laura Osnes, who plays Cinderella, has gotta dance in these babies eight times a week.) But why should Cinderella have all the fun? Ladies who’d like a pair of their own see-through dazzlers have got plenty of options, from flats to spikes to sky-high platform wedges. Here are some of our favorites. (Alas, princes sold separately) By Joseph V. Amodio

MANOLO BLAHNIK Proper, streamlined and sophisticated—the Pac Pump, $645. ha Clear PVC Patent Manolo Blahnik, 31 West 54th Street (Fifth/Sixth Ave manoloblahnik.com nues), 212-582-3007;

LANVIN Jeanne Lanvin set up her millinery shop in Paris in 1889, on the Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré, and the fashion house that sprang from the shop is still in business. And no wonder—here, the Crystal-Cap-Toe Clear Pump in clear vinyl, sleek calfskin trim and faceted crystals. $1590. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue (West 57th/ 58th Streets), 800-558-1855; bergdorfgoodman.com

NINA RICCI The French couture house famed for its L’Air du Temps perfume dreams up another sure-to-be classic—the Boudoir 100mm Pump, $695. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue (61st Street) 212-826-8900; 2151 Broadway (76th Street), 646-335-0978; 236 West 18th Street, 212-593-7800; 116 Wooster Street (Prince/Spring Streets), 212-965-9974; barneys.com

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SIMONE ROCHA The Dublin-born designer has a way with brogues—here, her Midi Brogue in patent leather with Lucite heel, $1,365. Jeffrey New York, 449 West 14th Street (Ninth/Tenth Avenues), 212-206-1272; jeffreynewyork.com

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STUART WEITZMAN His see-through selection includes, pumps, glitter-bowed flat jellies and this Sin City t-strap, in rose aurora specchio, navy satin, and clear trim, $385. Stuart Weitzman, 675 Fifth Avenue (53rd Street), 212-759-1570; 625 Madison Avenue (59th Street), 212-750-2555; 10 Columbus Circle (59th Street), 212-823-9560; 2151 Broadway (76th Street), 212-873-0983; 118 Spring Street (Mercer/Greene Streets); stuartweitzman.com

MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Flaunt your downtown attitude in an airy PVC Ankle Boot, $455. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue (57th/58th Streets), 800-558-1855; bergdorfgoodman.com

KORS MICHAEL KORS KORS Michael Kors Jelly Flat Sandals – Malaya, in clear, sheer blue and black PVC with toe-ring slide, rubber sole and rhinestone embellishment. $125. Bloomingdale’s, Lexington Avenue (59th Street), 212-705-2000; 504 Broadway (Spring/Broome Streets), 212-729-5900; Bloomingdales.com

LOEFFLER RANDALL The comfortably classic Cap Toe Jelly with leather cap toe and heel. $250 Smoking Flats – Beckett in lace PVC . Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (49th Street), 212-753-4000; saks.com

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Two pairs of gorgeous pearl earrings, both by Reinstein Ross. [below left] Peach South Sea pearl drops dangle playfully from gold and diamond hoops. $5,500. [below right] “Cloud Empress” earrings in 20-kt. peach gold, set with diamonds and featuring elegant gray Tahitian pearls. $8,850. Reinstein Ross, 29 East 73rd Street (Fifth/Madison Avenues); 212-772-1901; 122 Prince Street (Greene/Wooster Streets); 212-226-4513; reinsteinross.com

A floral and animal-motif cocktail ring, from Jacob & Co., features Tahitian and Australian South Sea pearls, tsavorites, and pink and orange sapphires, all embellished with black and white pavé-set diamonds, in 18-kt. rose gold. $34,000. Jacob & Co., 48 East 57th Street (Madison/Park Avenues); 212-719-5887; jacobandco.com

Beautifully shaped, graceful keshi pearls are the anchors for this magnificent pin, set in 18-kt. gold, accented with diamonds, from Aaron Basha. $14,000. Aaron Basha, 685 Madison Avenue (61st/62nd Streets); 212-644-1970; aaronbasha.com

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Luxurious, mysterious, and mythic, pearls are one of nature’s wonders, perfect orbs of iridescent beauty. Equally remarkable is the process that creates each gleaming gem—an alchemist’s brew of art, science, and luck. That this most ancient of gems comes from the sea makes it all the more exotic and magical. Before the process of creating cultured pearls was invented, all pearls were Neptune’s rarities and God-given; today, most are farmed (an arduous endeavor), but even the faux ones (like Mrs. Bush’s famous Kenneth Jay Lane necklace) still add glamour and polish to any outfit—whether jeans or a cotillion confection, pearls are always in vogue and are perennially elegant. According to Talila Gafter, co-founder, along with her mother, Ella Gafter (arguably Gotham’s “pearl queen”), of the jewelry-design company Ellagem, “Pearls are soft, round, shiny, warm...they sway with the body, reflect light, brighten the face. I cannot think of a more desirable material to work with in designing jewelry.” By Ruth J. Katz 28

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Regal 17.5 mm. baroque, Tahitian pearls are the centerpieces of these earrings from Cora Fine Jewelry; each pearl is set with 5 carats of round, brilliant-cut white diamonds, suspended from gleaming diamonds, and all set in 18-kt. white gold and platinum. $495,000. By appointment only at Cora Fine Jewelry Salon, 590 Fifth Avenue (47th/48th Streets), 17th Floor; 212-781-2672; corainternational.com

From the Ivanka Trump jewelry collection, a multi-strand freshwaterpearl, diamond, and stone necklace set in 18-kt. yellow gold. $12,000. Ivanka Trump, 109 Mercer Street (Spring Street); 888-756-9912; ivankatrumpcollection.com

A set of glamorous South Sea pearl and diamond bracelets, one with onyx and the other with mother-ofpearl and crystal details from Ellagem. Each $120,000. By appointment only at Ellagem; 212-398-0101; ellagem.com From Wempe, the three-strand Akoya-pearl “Flower” necklace features a striking clasp with undulating petals, awash in brilliant-cut diamonds, set in 18-kt. white gold. $37,525. Wempe, 700 Fifth Avenue (55th Street); 212-397-9000, 800-513-1131; wempe.com

A regal pair of hoop earrings by Carolee LUX, featuring pearls intertwined around gold-tone metal, from the “Tranquil Blues” collection. $85. Carolee LUX at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Avenue (59th/60th Streets); 212-705-2000; bloomingdales.com

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The London-born chief executive officer of Cora International, which manufactures some of the world’s largest and rarest diamonds right here in Manhattan, discusses her biggest challenge, her love of New York and why diamonds really are a girl’s best friend.

or 35 years, the name Cora has been associated with some of the largest and most important diamonds in the world. A recent example: the Cora Sun Drop, a rare 110-carat yellow diamond, mined in Africa, which was on display in London’s Natural History Museum and sold at a 2011 Sotheby’s auction for more than $10.9 million (a world record for a yellow diamond). When Suzette Gomes took the helm in 2008, Cora became Cora International, and its exclusive rocks became available to the public. “We were a very closed company,” says Gomes, who served as COO from 2006 to 2008. “Our diamonds went to the most important houses in the world, or they would go into private hands. Now we want to open up our doors.” With that in mind, Cora added a Fine Jewel Salon in October to its headquarters on Fifth Avenue, which also houses its manufacturing and design facilities. We sat down with Gomes to learn more about this bold move and what you can expect on a visit to Cora.

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By Kaitlin Ahern Q. Tell me about the Fine Jewel Salon. SG: It’s a very tactile space where people can sit down and take their time and not feel like they’re being forced to buy something. It is up on the 17th floor, not on the crazy street level, so it has a safer and more secure feeling, which is what we want to give our customers. Q. What sets Cora apart from other diamond companies? SG: Definitely our supply. We have diamond buyers all over the world, and because of our global expertise we manage to buy some of the best rough in a very competitive market. And that’s important, because we don’t buy polished diamonds. Everything we buy is rough and then cut in our factory here on the premises. The cutters who work here have been with Cora for 30 years. We have about 15. We use the latest technology, but we rely on the person looking at

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the stone. When you’re cutting from rough, it’s mathematical—there’s measuring, estimating, etc.—but the person holding the stone and polishing it, he’s also an artist. He’s bringing that stone to life. That’s where their experience comes in, because once you cut—when it’s gone, it’s gone. Q. I read that the 110-carat Cora Sun Drop took several months to cut. Is that true? SG: Yes. For the most beautiful stones, we make what we call models for the rough, and we’ll keep making models to see the best shape for the diamond, because you want to get it exactly right. We had a 218-carat D-flawless diamond— the rough was over 600 carats. That took us a year and a half to cut. Q. Why did you choose New York for your headquarters? SG: New York City has always been known for diamond manufacturing. It was a natural choice. I’m originally from London, but I love New York. I love the madness of it and the diversity. I think that’s what’s exciting. It’s crazy busy, but you can escape to your apartment, and of course there’s Central Park, [where] you can find peace and quiet. There’s a lot to do, or you can do nothing. That’s what I love about it. Q. How often do you come out with new pieces or collections? SG: Because our diamonds are so unique and special in their own way, we shape the pieces around them. Once the diaCORA International monds are on our table, and depending on 590 Fifth Avenue what is there—we might have 30 or 100 212-575-1433 or 877-922-6274 stones, or just one special one—that sets corainternational.com the tone for what jewelry we want to produce. We might do something special with one large stone, or if we have several we’ll do a suite with earrings, a ring, and a necklace. It’s all about the diamond. Q. What do you like about the diamond business? SG: It’s a wonderful business. One thing about diamonds, there’s always a feelgood factor. People are buying because they’re starting a new life together, they’re having a baby, or they’ve been married for so many years. It’s one of the few businesses where people come here and they’re happy. It’s always a celebration. It is stressful when the diamond is on the wheel, but when someone walks in and buys it, and now it’s on someone’s finger—it makes it all worth it. Q. What types of diamonds are in demand right now? SG: Every woman wants a pink diamond. But they’re so rare. We just can’t keep up with the demand for pinks. Mother Nature isn’t generous with them. I have one tiny little one, but I’m waiting for the big one. I keep telling my husband I’d like a bigger one, but he seems to go deaf when I mention it. Q. Why do they say “diamonds are a girl’s best friend?” SG: I’ve never met a woman in my life who wouldn’t accept a diamond as a gift. If you want to buy a girl a present, you buy her a diamond, because you know she’ll love it. ■

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Opposite page: [ Fancy pink and purplish-pink diamond earrings are surrounded by almost 4 carats of round white diamonds and set in 18k white gold. ($225,000); The centerpiece of this ring is a 1-carat radiant-cut fancy pink diamond, surrounded by white diamonds and set in platinum. ($67,500) ] This page: [ This fancy mixed-shape diamond necklace is set in 18k yellow gold, with an 18k white gold 60-inch chain. Available in various lengths and carat weights. ($30,000); Almost 16 carats of mixed-shape colored and white diamonds are surrounded by 24 carats of round white diamonds in this stunning cuff, which is set in 18k white gold. ($135,000) ]

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The “Messager d’Amour” pendants (1.5” tall) from Frey Wille offer an ideal way to say “I love you” in any language, any time of the year. Available in the company’s signature enamel with yellow or white goldplating, each carries a personalized message (the boutique’s professional calligrapher will write yours) inside the tube. From $1,170. Frey Wille, 727 Madison Avenue (63rd/64th Streets); 646-682-9030; frey-wille.com

The Rolex ”Prince Brancard” model with its sterling silver dial is a rarity, and all the more so with the “1/4 Century Club” markings. Manufactured in the 1940s, these watches were crafted for the T. Eaton Company to commemorate 25 years of continuous service. $13,950. Aaron Faber, 666 Fifth Avenue (53rd Street); 212-586-8411; aaronfaber.com

Leave it to the genius leatherworkers at Londonbased Smythson to dream up countless configurations of jewel boxes, suitable for either sex. The “Mara” in Prussian blue, croc-stamped calfskin is two-tiered (top tray is removable) and measures 8.5” x 4.5” x 6”. $1,225. Smythson of Bond Street, 4 West 57th Street (Fifth/Sixth Avenues); 212-265-4573; smythson.com

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The “Hamra” peep-toe, wedge-style bootie from Ugg features hand-finishing, elastic gore cut-outs, and a leather midsole. Available in fawn and dark chestnut. $295. Ugg Australia, 600 Madison Avenue (57th Street); 212-845-9905; uggaustralia.com

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It’s the Mecca of world-class shopping, the gilded four corners of luxury boutiques and specialty shops. “It” is the crossroads of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, which forms the nexus of Manhattan’s most exclusive mercantile mile. But, according to Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, The Retail Group, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, while these “four corners are the jewels” of Gotham’s commercial real estate, the “spillover in each direction...east and west, north and south” make the entire region, including prestigious Madison Avenue, a burnished magnet for shoppers from all over the world. “This is the most exciting retail zone of Manhattan, truly the crossroads of Main and Main...with everything from world-class jewels and the most lavish boutiques to trendy shops with fast fashion and cheap chic—there are one-of-a-kinds, major name-brand designers, flagship emporia, and everything in between.” Here is a sampling of those retail riches. By Ruth J. Katz

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Furla‘s slightly trapezoidal handbag is quietly avant-garde in its shape and style. Constructed from exquisite saffiano-print calfskin, it features a zippered compartment with a padlock ornament. $498. Furla, 598 Madison Avenue (57th Street); 212-980-3208; furla.com

Absolutely stunning footwear, a real guy’s pair of hiking boots. These calf “Forester” boots from Bally are available in the milky tones shown here and in a black combo and a brown combo. $1,195. Bally, 628 Madison Avenue (59th Street); 212-446-3930; bally.com

The “Graffiti” rectangular, silver-plated tray from master silversmiths Christofle measures approximately 8” x 6” and features messages of love incised in a freehand scribble across the surface. Exquisitely crafted as only this company does! $435. Christofle Pavillon, 680 Madison Avenue (62nd Street); 212-308-9390; christofle.com

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Aaron Basha, known for their playful charms, has set the standard for the chic and fanciful. Their fun, lighthearted jewels have adorned celebs and sophisticates alike. Hand made from 18K gold, diamonds and enamel, each jewel is created with detailed precision. Basha’s charms have reached iconic status and remain at the forefront of modern yet, equally classic jewelry design. From left, 18K white gold Supergirl Charm with lime green wings and diamond flower accent; 18K white gold, large, mother-of-pearl and pave diamond Heart Charm; 18K white gold 3D Red Ladybug Charm on a platinum wire, white Briolette Necklace; 18K white gold, aqua Evil Eye Charm with pave bail; 18K yellow gold, Red Ladybug Cufflinks with diamond flower accent; 18K white gold Butterfly Charm with multi-colored wings and a dangling diamond flower accent. 685 Madison Ave. (62st-62nd Sts.), 212-935-1960; aaronbasha.com

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SHOPPING Art and Antiques Lerebours Antiques - An eclectic collection of Continental and American antique, vintage, and mid-century modern fine furnishings, lighting, and art. 9:30am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; closed Sun. 220 E. 60th St., 917-749-5866; lereboursantiques.com Manhattan Art and Antiques Center – Featuring over 100 galleries to fit all your antique needs. Hunt down rare and exquisite art from all over the world, including Africa, China, Russia, and other areas. Open daily 10:30am-6pm, Sundays noon-6pm. 1050 Second Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com Showplace Antique + Design Center – Featuring 4 floors and over 250 galleries with specialties in Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century Modern, bronze, silver, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, ceramics, art glass, antiquities, period furniture & lighting. Don’t miss the 3rd-floor designer room settings and over 50 showcases filled with an eclectic range of decorative pieces and collectibles. Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat.-Sun., 8:30am-5:30pm. 40 W. 25th St., 212-633-6063; nyshowplace.com

BOOK STORES The Scholastic Store - Transport your kids into a literary wonderland at the flagship Scholastic Store in SoHo. In-store activities include the Imagination Clubhouse – a loft overlooking the store and an ideal birthday party spot – a

life-size version of Clifford’s Dog House to play around in, a real-life Magic School Bus® to take you on scientific adventures, and the Klutz® Activity Center, a space where imagination reigns supreme and kids take charge of exciting crafts and activities. See their website for information on free in-store events. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-6pm. 557 Broadway (Spring-Prince Sts.), stroller entrance at 130 Mercer St., 212-343-6166; scholastic.com/sohostore

Department and Specialty Stores 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. Their restaurant, Fred’s at Madison Avenue, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. 660 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-826-8900; barneys.com 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.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 718 Madison Ave. (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-319-3235; newyork.berettagallery.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. If you work up an appetite from shopping, visit one of six restaurants, including David Burke at Bloomingdale’s, and frozen yogurt hub 40 Carrots. 1000 Third Ave. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-705-2000; 504 Broadway (Spring-Broome Sts.), 212-729-5900; bloomingdales.com Lord & Taylor – A beacon in American trends and designers, this flagship store has impressed shoppers since its 1914 opening. From chic and reasonably priced fashion classics, to a massive selection of shoes and accessories, Lord & Taylor continues to delight 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. Featuring the full Mackenzie-

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Childs collection of whimsical and artistically quirky handcrafted home and garden accessories and gifts, including hand-painted ceramics, dinnerware, tableware, glassware and home furniture. 20 W. 57th St. (Fifth-Sixth Aves.), 212-570-6050. 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, and everything in between. Broadway & 34th St., 212-695-4400; macys.com 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

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Fashion AND Accessories 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

When purchasing real estate in the city, the best agents know how to assess the market and make a profit for their clients. At Halstead Property, Dorothy Somekh is one of those agents. “I know the market inside and out through years of experience and navigating through a wide range of product,” Somekh says. “I am especially good at identifying properties for my buyers that increase in value.” Somekh got her start in real estate working for a developer, which led into a long and fruitful career. She opened her own office five years later; after she married and had a baby, Somekh opted to focus on family just as [D orothy Somekh; This recently sold penthouse at 322 West 57th Street boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms and panoramic views from Somekh’s favorite property location ] the poor economy cooled the market. She re-entered the rebounding industry in 1999 by becoming a condominium specialist. Eventually, Somekh ended up at Halstead Property, which she considers a perfect fit. “I like Halstead’s philosophy and and family atmosphere.” Somekh says. “Halstead is one of the largest privately owned real estate firms around. Most others are owned by large corporations. I believe this makes for a more comfortable environment and less of a corporate feel.” Somekh tries to bring this same level of comfort to her clients by offering services and personalized care beyond the sale, such as communicating with international property owners who may not be local. Her overall philosophy of real estate focuses on two key components. “Be straightforward and know your product. Listen to your customers and understand what they really want, not what you want to sell them,” Somekh says. And when these clients want to buy in New York, Somekh sells them on the market’s strength. “The real estate here, for the most part, always holds its value,” she says. “People feel there is safety in New York, and they should feel safe. Even if the market had a setback for a while, you can count on your property turning around within a short period of time. It’s more than you can say for most other places in the world.” She adds, “My favorite spot to sell real estate is 57th Street. I like midtown, and many people like it because they need to be centrally located.” – Karli Petrovic

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Carolina Herrera – Elegant, ultra-feminine, up-to-the-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 MEPHISTO NEW YORK In 1965, Martin Michaeli founded MEPHISTO with a singular goal: “To make the world’s finest footwear.” Today, Mr. Michaeli still owns and operates MEPHISTO from the world headquarters and original factory in Sarrebourg, France, and his shoes are sold in over 60 countries, with the U.S. headquarters located in Franklin, Tennessee. 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. Look for their newest MEPHISTO SHOP coming soon to Madison Avenue. 1040 Third Ave. (61st-62nd Sts.), 212-750-7000; mephistousa.com

Digging DIGS in SoHo DIGS (aka Done In Great Style, for the savvy brand consumer) has stretched their legs all the way to SoHo after successfully establishing their Upper East Side locale. What was once a hushed hot spot among those in the know, including a few loyal celebrity shoppers (spotted: Jennifer Love Hewitt), DIGS has now stepped more into the public eye. Offering innovative women’s looks with a European-inspired spin, and a vast array of in-house collections, from couture to vintage, DIGS treats shoppers to decadent surroundings lush with radiant chandeliers and modern seating to transform a day of retail therapy into the DIGS experience. DIGS prides itself on bringing “affordable luxury” to their clientele, which ranges from the 20-something fashionista, to the sophisticated trendsetter. The SoHo flagship store is located at 284 Lafayette St. (between Prince & Houston Sts.). For more information, call 212-226-3363 or visit digsmoda.com. Upper East Side location: 1054 3rd Ave. (62nd St.); 212-750-0101. – Melanie Baker

A Quality International Approach to Learning in the East Village

Nestled in the heart of the East Village, World Class Learning Academy opened in September 2011, bringing its elementary-aged students small classes and personalized learning in a close-knit atmosphere. Following the International Primary Curriculum and the English National Curriculum, WCLA is part of a network of schools run by World Class Learning Group since 1998, which has branches in Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Houston, Washington, DC, Qatar and Madrid. World Class Learning Academy is an international school with a strong British bias, hence the reason UK-qualified teachers are employed from overseas. It is no accident that World Class Learning Academy is one of the only new schools in Manhattan that can share a legacy of top college placements at universities such as Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, St. Andrews and Edinburgh University. Future plans will see WCLA move through to high school. World Class Learning Academy is the school for any parent who is looking for a quality international education with personalized attention for their children. The school offers rolling admission with entry for students 2 through 11 years, and parents are welcome to tour the school throughout the year. 44 E. 2nd St., 212-600-2010; wclacademy.org

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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 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 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. 747 Madison Ave. (65th 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; giorgioarmani.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.

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(Prince St.), 212-274-9090; 1 E. 57th St. (at 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; 385 Bleecker St. (Perry St.), 212-924-6126; marcjacobs.com

Jewelry & Watches Aaron Basha – An upscale jewelry boutique furnished with high-fashion jewelry pieces, celebrity worthy gems, and their distinctive jeweled baby shoes and assortment of baby charms. They also feature heirloom-quality jewelry, with brace-

lets, clasps, cuff links, chains and more. 685 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-644-1970; aaronbasha.com Cora International – As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of the largest and some of the rarest diamonds in the world, Cora has been in business

Marimekko – With its playful name, Mari being an anagram for founder Armi Ratia’s name, and mekko meaning ‘dress’ in Finnish, this textile and clothing design company is renowned for its exciting and innovative prints and colors. The flagship store offers home decor, apparel, bags and accessories, fabric collections, and much more. 200 Fifth Ave. (23rd-24th Sts.), 212-843-9121; 1262 Third Ave. (73rd St.), 212-628-8400; us.marimekko.com 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; 667 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-980-1550; michaelkors.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. (56th St.), 212-664-0010; 575 Broadway (Prince St.), 212-334-8888; prada.com Stella McCartney – The trendy boutique featuring au courant, animal-friendly 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.), 212-966-7550; stellamccartney.com

FURS The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue – A vast and rich array of elegant furs from top designers. Fur salon services include made-to-measure garments, storage, cleaning, alterations, repairs, and more. 611 Fifth Ave. (49th-50th Sts.), 212-940-4465; thefursalon.com Maximilian at Bloomingdale’s –Offering an extensive collection of premier designer furs of the highest quality and design. 1000 Third Ave. (60th St.), 212-705-3335; maximilian.com

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Homer Architect and interior designer Richard Mishaan is no stranger to Gotham. His work has been celebrated for over 25 years in the pages of popular shelter magazines and his first shop, closed in 2008, was a go-to destination for colleagues and sophisticated homebodies, all looking for unusual accessories and unique pieces for comfy nests. His newest showroom-shop, Homer, is a little (well, not that tiny at 1,000 square feet) jewel box overflowing with stunning home furnishings and assorted tabletop items. Located on the corner of University Place and 10th Street, Homer (opening as we go to press) will showcase revolving collections of thoughtfully edited furniture, decorative accessories, art, tabletop accessories, and casual interior accents; the inventory will be completely re-imagined every four months to reflect Mishaan’s design philosophy and latest finds—each a frozen moment in time in the visionary’s home furnishings continuum. Clients and customers will discover new designers and lines just as Mishaan discovers them (in his endless trips to trade fairs and private studios around the globe), allowing shoppers to partake in the thrill of buying fresh designs while they are still affordable and accessible, and before some of these cherry-picked, curated finds become marquee brands themselves.

Above: [ Lunar furniture ]

Right: [ Cyclical Lamp ]

“I believe collecting is a commitment; it should always be about loving the piece,” observed Mishaan. “I have people tell me with great excitement that what they bought several years ago for a reasonable price is now worth a fortune. I ask them, ‘Do you still love it?’ and they all reply, ‘I would never part with it.’” Homer will be the place to find the newest inspirations and designers—tomorrow’s collectibles. Prices will range from $25/$50 for small tabletop items and decorative accessories, and could easily soar to $7,000 or higher for one-of-a-kind pieces, rare art, and specialty furnishings. 56 University Place (10th Street); 212-744-7705; homerdesign.com

new stores not to miss n w o t n dow Joie By Ruth J. Katz

You’ll feel the joie de vivre when you enter Joie’s newest boutique on Wooster Street. Described as a hybrid of a charming Parisian pied-a-terre and a Soho loft, the 2,300-squarefoot shop features creamy-toned walls, blonde herringbone floors, a tin-tiled ceiling in the shoe salon, and luxurious modern lighting fixtures—it’s a cozy blend of trendy, traditional, and textured surfaces, with stone, plaster, Lucite, aluminum, leather, and wood all blended to create the polished, finished picture. The shop, Joie’s sixth in America (the company was founded in 2001 and is headed today by Serge Azria, former CEO and head designer of Vince Camuto VCS footwear), showcases the company’s diverse lines—including both Joie and Joie Soft (more casual—T’s, tanks, and soft sweaters,) as well as handbags and shoes. Joie’s clothing embodies the California lifestyle blended with a taste of France, reflecting Joie’s heritage. Garments are flowing, soft, unstructured, and easy to wear. In addition, this shop will offer the newest members to the Joie family, jewelry collections by Hortense and by Dream; the former is a line of graceful, barely-there bracelets and necklaces created for layering and stacking and the Dream collection is an assortment of cuff bracelets in colorful, geometric patterns on oxidized brass, for a dollop of bohemian glamour. Clothing prices range from about $30 to $1,000 and shoes from under a hundred to $400. 114 Wooster Street (Spring/Prince Streets); 646-284-9081; joie.com

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for over 30 years. Unlike other diamond companies, their NYC headquarters house the sales, manufacturing and design facilities, allowing them to maintain control over the fine quality jewels that they produce. 590 Fifth Ave. (47th-48th Sts.), 17th Floor, 212-781-2672; corainternational.com De Beers Jewellery – The definitive name in quality diamonds. With over 120 years of diamond experience to draw on, De Beers go well beyond the ‘4Cs’ of carat, clarity, color, and cut to capture unmatched fire, life, and brilliance, providing unparalleled diamond designs. The creation of timelessly elegant diamond pieces—from selecting the world’s finest diamonds to impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated designs—is the De Beers difference. 703 Fifth Ave. (55th St.), 212-906-0001; debeers.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 Frey Wille USA – Since the 1950s, Frey Wille has produced artistic jewelry of precious enamel, utilizing its unique design concept. An exceptional design philosophy, innovative artistic creations, and brilliant color from the creative team of artists, goldsmiths and experts of fine enameling make for exquisite exclusive jewelry for enthusiasts across the world. 727 Madison Ave. (63rd-64th Sts.), 646-682-9030; frey-wille.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 Jacob & Co - This luxury timepiece and diamond jewelry house was founded over 25 years ago in NYC. Jacob & Co has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading luxury watch and jewelry houses with the introduction of the legendary Five Time Zone technology. The brand continues its dedication to the highest standards of craftsmanship, revolutionary design and innovation, offering the finest quality Swiss made timepieces and precious jewelry for both men and women that embody elegance. 48 E. 57th St., 212-719-5887; jacobandco.com Kwiat – Founded in 1907, this jewelry brand has a century of experience in the diamond industry and a reputation as one of the world’s leading diamond and diamond jewlery companies, dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship. 725 Madison Ave. (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-725-7777; kwiat.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. 122 Prince St. (Wooster St.), 212-226-4513; 29 E. 73rd St. (Madison Ave.), 212-772-1901; reinsteinross.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 Tiffany & Co. - Luxurious merchandise with the tradition of quality, showcasing a wide variety of jewelry including the gold and silver signature collections. Other items include china, crystal, silver, watches and clocks, and fragrances. 727 Fifth Ave. (57th St.), 212-755-8000; tiffany.com Tourneau - A luxury-watch store featuring over 8,000 styles from more than 100 world-famous brands. You can even trade in your old watch for a new

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one. The TimeMachine on 57th St. is a state-of-theart watch emporium. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 212-823-9425; 12 E. 57th St., 212-758-7300; 510 Madison Ave, 212-758-5830; tourneau.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 Jaeger-LeCoultre. Wempe has earned its strong reputation for exceptional customer service with its state-of-the-art service center. 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 and available at the first Yael Sonia art boutique (and the only one in America), located on Madison Avenue. By appointment only. 212-472-6488; yaelsonia.com

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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., 212-768-1430; botticellishoes.com CitiShoes - 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, 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 Ave. (56th St.), 212-751-3200; citishoes.com Cole Haan - This global flagship Cole Haan location showcases high-quality handcrafted men’s and women’s footwear, accessories and outerwear. Each product blends craftsmanship, design and innovation giving it distinctive character.

Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Ave., 212-765-9747; colehaan.com Jimmy Choo - A celebrated force in women’s shoe design, Jimmy Choo shoe lines include house, evening, bridal, sandals, and more, 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. Look for a new MEPHISTO shop coming soon to Madison Avenue. 1040 Third Ave. (61st-62nd Sts.), 212-750-7000; www.mephistousa.com. Stuart Weitzman – Timeless and elegantly crafted shoes and handbags for women. 10 Columbus

Beretta is world-renowned for producing durable and functional Safari Jackets that have never gone out of style. Like the original, this one is made of light cotton, brushed for a soft, comfortable hand that you’ll appreciate after spending long days wearing it. Though the jacket is full of practical, roomy pockets, it is easy to move in, courtesy of the well-thought-out design, which includes a bi-swing back, center slit and an adjustable belt. When the action gets hot, just roll up the sleeves and button them in place. Beretta Gallery offers versions for men and women, as well as other options for both active hunting safaris or game viewing and photo safaris in Africa. 718 Madison Ave., 212- 319-3235; newyork.berettagallery.com

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Circle, 212-823-9560; 625 Madison Ave. (59th St.), 212-750-2555; 2151 Broadway (76th St.), 212-873-0983; stuartweitzman.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 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. Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180; drlinhart.com NY Hotel Urgent Medical Services - A prime resource for travelers should illness arise, NY Hotel Urgent Medical Services offers premier 24-hour urgent care, full-service travel medicine services, and house call services. 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 Oriens Living - “Don’t just survive…thrive!” One of NY’s finest healing centers and a sanctuary for high achievers to address the core challenges they face with their physical, emotional and spiritual health in today’s world. Connect with peers and experts for support as you move towards sustainable success for your health. Specializing in acupuncture, holistic remedies, massage, non-surgical facelift options, general health and wellbeing. Elizabeth Carpenter, MS, L.Ac. is founder & director and recommended by numerous health professionals. 36 W. 44th St., Suite 1212, 212-213-5785; oriensliving.com

TELEVISION The 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 Boardwalk Empire obsessions. 1100 Ave. of the Americas (42 St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com

Electronics/PHOTO The Apple Store - All Apple, all the time. Head over for your tech haul of the latest MacBook model, iPhones, iPods, accessories for your Apple gear, and other hardware from printers to software, and lots more. 767 Fifth Ave. (59th St.), 212-336-1440; 103 Prince St. (Greene St.), 212-226-3126; 1981 Broadway (67th St.), 212-209-3400; 401 W. 14th St., 212-444-3400; Grand Central Terminal, Main Concourse, 89 E. 42nd St., 212-867-4169; apple.com

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B&H Photo Video - The world’s largest camera and video super store, servicing professionals and everyday consumers for three decades. 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. B&H encourages you to try almost every item on the floor before you buy. 420 Ninth Ave. at 34th St., 212-502-6230; 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 J&R Music and Computer World - J&R is stocked with a large selection and amazing deals on audio, video, digital, SLR & professional cameras, computers & software, PDAs, iPods & MP3 players, kitchen essentials, housewares, CDs, DVDS, and more, including the J&R Apple Store and J&R Jr. for kids technology needs. 23 Park Row (across from City Hall Park), 212-238-9000; jr.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, elegant shopping environment, the Sony Store is a list topper. Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-833-8800; store.sony.com

CAVIAR 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

[D r. Winick with a patient; the waiting room at his East Side office ]

Opticians ANd Eyewear Oliver Peoples - The luxury eyewear and sunglasses house, founded in 1987, features retro-inspired looks and innovative designs favored by trendsetters. They are the exclusive global licensee for Paul Smith Eyewear, which combines whimsical yet classic designs and attention to detail. 812 Madison Ave. (68th St.), 212-585-3433; 366 West Broadway (Broome St.), 212-925-5400; oliverpeoples.com Solstice - A wide array of luxury eyewear for women and men by such designers as Gucci, Dior, Dior Homme, Kate Spade, Valentino, Giorgio and Emporio Armani, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Maui Jim and Ray Ban. The Shops at Columbus Circle, 212-823-9590; 500 Fifth Ave. (42nd St.), 212-730-2500; 107 Spring St. (Mercer St.), 212-219-3940; solsticestores.com

TOYS Build-a-Bear Workshop - Kids can get creative making a furry best friend to take home at Build-a-Bear. Choose from over 30 bears, bunnies, dogs, and more to stuff, sew up, and dress up in unique outfits, accessories, sounds, and even a message you record. The fun continues at home at buildabearville.com—an online world stuffed with fun! 565 Fifth Ave. (46th St.), 877-789-BEAR; buildabear.com 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.), 800-426-8697; fao.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.), 1-800-869-7787; toyrsrustimessquare.com

As a child, Manhattan dentist Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., battled with Crohn’s disease, endured several surgeries, and faced a bleak prognosis. So he turned to what he refers to as “a more sustainable approach to his health.” This holistic approach to his medical care turned his status around, and in his own opinion, likely saved his life. “I found a better way,” he says. “I took the principles I had [used] to sustain my own health and I applied them to my dental practice.” Rather than treat an issue just within the mouth, he believes it’s vitally important to treat the whole patient. He explains that a systemic pH that is acidic, lack of sleep, mismanaged stress, and an unhealthy diet (among other things) can all cause dental issues. Dr. Winick says that if these issues were addressed more proactively, they could in most cases be corrected without subjecting the patient to the often-uncomfortable carpentry so common within the field of dentistry. Dr. Winick insists that all of these factors, especially diet, can lead to another health issue that is very rarely tested or addressed: high acidity caused by hidden infection or inflammation in the body. “When the body is continually too acidic, the body begins to break down. We see signs of this in the mouth. Minerals are pulled from the teeth and bones to buffer the high acidity of the tissues.” Dr. Winick mentions some interesting correlations that he has seen and researched between dental issues and other health problems, such as a link between gingivitis and diabetes, as well as heart disease, cancer, pre-term births and even Alzheimer’s. “The mouth is not just teeth and gums,” he says, “the mouth is the beginning of everything. It not only is a place where digestion starts, it is the barometer for your overall systemic wellness. It is pinnacle to the start of most relationships through smiling and kissing....There is a better way to heal your overall health through sustainable dentistry,” he concludes. 120 E. 56th St., 12th Floor, 212-973-9425; dentistryforhealthny.com —Kristopher Carpenter

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day

spas

Elite expectations are surpassed at two of Manhattan’s foremost hotel spas…

By Griffin Miller

Spa Editor

Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf=Astoria Towers Shame on me for waiting so long to revisit this handsome French spa with its three-word mantra: Luxury, Exclusivity and Personalization. Since I last crossed the threshold it has been reconfigured and redesigned, and they’ve added even more to-die-for treatments and perks. Among its most distinctive assets is the all-Baccarat crystal curtain that graces the reception area and a spacious Grand Salon with intimate recessed seating areas where you can socialize and/or curl up with a perfect cappuccino or glass of champagne. And throughout Guerlain’s lush labyrinth of beautifully appointed treatment rooms are sublime configurations of red roses and flasks of Guerlain fragrances. Speaking of treatment rooms, it is here that the Luxury side of the experience morphs into Exclusivity and Personalization as you are met with an en suite environment, complete with bath, shower, vanity and customized background music. (Since each room features an iPod dock, you can either bring your own soundtrack or select from a vast list of musical genres—a pre-arrival consultation ensures your preference is noted beforehand.) As for the treatments themselves, the menu is gourmet, offering a wide range of indulgences, including a wonderful new 20-minute add-on called the Moroccan Melt that combines Guerlain’s Hypnotic Hair Treatment with Hydrotherapy. For me, the ultimate must-try massage is the Imperiale Relaxing Massage, with its “multi-sensorial experience” during which lotion (scented with Guerlain’s signature Eau de Cologne Imperiale fragrance, naturally) is incorporated into a treatment the includes both a Swedish massage and a hydrating Super Aqua face mask. The spa’s European heritage is accentuated with complimentary makeup application for women; and for the gentlemen, a shoeshine and jacket steaming. [P.S. In the lobby of the Waldorf you’ll find a petite boutique where Guerlain fragrances are beautifully displayed and makeup application is de rigeur.] The Towers @ The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 100 E. 50th St., 19th Fl., 212-872-7200; guerlainspas.com

Cornelia Spa at the Surrey Attention to detail can come off as lip service at some high-end spas but certainly not at the recently resurrected Cornelia Spa where the particulars of pampering are adhered to on every level imaginable. As proof, I offer up my own dead of winter salvation at this intimate boutique spa where serenity and myriad sensory encounters (aka the “Cornelia Touch”) elevate a visit to Cornelia to unforgettable. Upon arrival I was seated in a cocoon of a comfy chair with soft curtains surrounding me on three sides. I was facing a bookcase (yes you can help yourself) with titles like “Great Escapes” and “Masterpieces in Detail.” Within seconds I was presented with a warm ginger and neroli-infused hand cloth and a heated herbal neck pillow. A few minutes later I was ushered into my private treatment room – spacious and homey – where a spoonful of the artisanal honey awaited me and my street clothes found themselves in a damaskembedded armoire (another stunning detail). For my treatment I chose the two-tiered The Elixirs of Life that begins with a citrus and rose petal bath (the adjoining private bathroom has an ultra-deep tub, vanity and shower). Left to soak – with soft jazz, a flute of Prosecco and tiny cookies – I was in heaven. The bath was followed by a customized massage from my gifted therapist, Alexandra. (Not surprisingly, this treatment was created for couples… still, solo indulgence is both encouraged and highly recommended.) Post-treatment, guests are encouraged to linger, enjoy “an amuse bouche” and another glass of Prosecco. As founder of Cornelia, Ellen Sackoff notes, “An intimate setting, understated elegance and a sense of discovery… that’s what we strive for. Key is always looking after our guests in kind and thoughtful ways so they become our freinds… our ambassadors.” After being 5th Avenue’s red-hot midtown day spa from 2005-2009, Cornelia was reborn uptown last year as a luxe boutique spa at the Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St.; 646-358-3600; corneliaspaatthesurrey.com

National

New York Style

April 15 through April 21st

Move over baseball, National Spa Week—the biannual blast celebrating affordable signature spa, health and fitness services—is quickly becoming the country’s new national pastime thanks to a growing roster of participating spas – all batting 1,000 with high end ($100 to $500) treatments going for a mere $50 each. But be forewarned, reservation slots fill up quickly at Manhattan’s big-buzz facilities (SKN Spa, L’Institut Sothys, Jurlique, and Fresh are among those participating this spring), so you’ll want to schedule your massages, wraps and facials ASAP. You may discover that the spa of your dreams is one of many that are extending the $50 rate beyond the 21st. Visit SpaWeek.com – a year-round bonanza of spa deals, perks, info and links—for complete event info and to purchase Spa & Wellness Gift Cards and eGift Cards by Spa Week®, welcomed at over 5,000 facilities across North America for any spa treatment or product. More good news: they never expire! spaweek.com

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Showplace Antique + Design Center

AT HOME IN INNEW YORK

ANTIQUES

everything emerald

Expertissm/Yann Girault

When contemplating the world of antiquities and vintage treasures, trendsetting and modern style tend to be out of scope. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “antique” represents an object that hails from an earlier time, and while the pieces Promenade brings to you this spring can confidently be filed under antique, or vintage by their time period, we’ve added a cuttingedge twist that jolts your antiquities into 2013. Enter the influence of Pantone, the leaders in color innovation, setting the stage for color dominance in fashion, décor, and pop culture since piloting their Color of the Year reveal over a decade ago. Last year, Pantone ushered in the year of Tangerine Tango (PANTONE 17-1463), a color that took the world by storm and could be seen on virtually every street corner. Now in 2013, the Color of the Year belongs to Emerald (PANTONE 17-5641), a gem-tone green that radiates elegance, vibrancy, and class. What better antiques to find than those in this year’s “it” color? By Melanie Baker

‘60S BAR BEAUTY

EMERALD HOMAGE

FAIREST OF THEM ALL

This 1960’s bar cart will delight any Mad Men cocktail enthusiast. Channel your inner Don Draper and stir up an Old Fashioned on this antique, two-level serving station. Featuring emerald lacquered goatskin and brass detailing from acclaimed Italian designer Aldo Tura, entertaining guests transforms into a classy blast from the past with undeniable charm. $3,750. Showplace Antique + Design Center, 40 W. 25th Street, 212-633-6063 x807; nyshowplace.com

The perfect setting for your spring floral arrangement, or a breathtaking stand-alone piece, this Daum Nancy green glass vase is double-layered and features an acid etched glass treatment. The vase (c. 1930s, France), produced by Daum, a world-renowned glass and crystal manufacturer, provides robust emerald color and bold geometric design to elevate your room’s design into the extraordinary. Price upon request. Paul Stamati Gallery, #89 – The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Avenue, 212-754-4533; themaac.com or stamati.com

Multi-tonal, bright, and inviting, this 1970’s mirror in the style of Karl Springer dominates with its powerful, opulent octagonal frame, measuring in at 4 feet, 6 inches high. Tessellated green marble displays the coveted emerald color alongside a plethora of unique lighter hues, giving the piece dimension and character. $5,750. Showplace Antique + Design Center, 40 W. 25th Street, 212-633-6063 x807; nyshowplace.com

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WEAR YOUR EMERALD ON YOUR SLEEVE Antiques shouldn’t be confined to the home. Show off fashion sense and your antique authority by boasting cufflinks from Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. Stemming from Jensen’s collection in 1930s Denmark, this sharp pair of cufflinks adds a refined touch to any outfit with a color pop of polished emerald, and features Jensen’s own signature – a seal of approval from the master himself. Price upon request. Gallery 47, #47 – The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Avenue, 212-888-0165; the-maac.com or gallery47.com 4

GREEN WITH ENVY As the old saying goes, “If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it.” Actually, those are the too-true words of pop diva Beyoncé, but she was certainly on to something, and we don’t think she meant any ordinary ring. Presenting the emerald pièce de résistance – a rectangular step-cut Columbia emerald set in luminous platinum. Two trapezefaceted diamonds surround the emerald, touting dazzling elegance. Look no further if you’re in the market for some serious hardware. Price upon request/ Valuation: $11,465-$12,139. Expertissim via 1stDibs, en.expertissim.com or 1stdibs.com 5

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DÉCOR

the colors of spring:

bold or whimsical, pastel or shiny Wake up your space from hibernation with bright tangerines, bold reds, floral prints, or dashes of whimsy in pretty pastel. By Lisa Chung

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SHINY, NEW AND RED 1 With a shapely silhouette, this red lacquered Pagoda Coffee Table is perfectly scaled for apartment living. “I’m obsessed with well-proportioned, beautifully detailed pieces that give character to a room,” says interior designer Bunny Williams, founder of Bunny Williams Home. “I like to use this red coffee table in interiors to do just that.” $1,900. Bunny Williams Home, 212-935-5930; bunnywilliamshome.com

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SHAKE YOUR BON BON 2 Just like candies are sweet treats, this medium Santorini Bon Bon Bowl by Jonathan Adler is just as sweet with its fun proportions and citrus-inspired colors that are accented by real gold. Part of the iconic potter’s newest additions, this 6.5-inch tall piece can be placed alone or clustered together with the small and large porcelains from the Santorini collection. $178. Jonathan Adler, 37 Greenwich Avenue, 212-488-2803; jonathanadler.com

PRETTY PASTELS 3 In celebration of its 30th anniversary, MacKenzie-Childs launches a new enamelware collection, Aurora, which draws inspiration from its namesake town in quaint Upstate New York -- spot hidden portraits of the MacKenzie-Childs estate barns and artisan studios. Consider the entire collection or score a single piece, like the Aurora Pitcher to bring pale greens, peaches, aqua, and white into your home. $36-$108, Pitcher (shown) $72. MacKenzie-Childs, 20 W. 57th Street, 212-570-6050; mackenzie-childs.com

BRIGHT AND CHEERY 4 Handmade in 14 steps using ancient Indian techniques that call for allnatural dyes, no two fabrics and prints from Les Indiennes are alike. “There’s always some kind of tiny variation,” founder Mary Mulcahy says. “Just adding two of my pillows totally transforms the entire look of the room. A little touch changes everything.” Take note and swap out old pillows with a pair of 22”x 22” Paris Deco Pillows in Gold for your own hint of sunshine. $72 for cover, insert not included. John Derian, 10 E. 2nd Street, 212-677-8408; lesindiennesshop.com

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REAL ESTATENEW YORK

talking with

Dottie Herman

Courtesy Douglas Elliman

Dottie Herman is the president and CEO of Douglas Elliman, the nation’s fourth largest real estate company and New York’s largest residential brokerage firm. Here, Herman dishes about up-andcoming neighborhoods in the city, new trends to watch for, and one thing she’d like to change about the Manhattan market. By Kaitlin Ahern Q. What’s the best location to buy in New York right now? DH: There is no bad place to live in Manhattan. Prices in every neighborhood are going up. It’s really about lifestyle and what you want. In Manhattan, Hudson Yards is being developed and Midtown is likely going to get rezoned, which will change the city skyline and the available inventory. Long Island City and other parts of Queens are also seeing tremendous growth. Q. What aspect of the market has changed the most since you bought Douglas Elliman in 2003? DH: It’s a whole different game now. We went through a recession and financing changed. There have been huge strides in technology, including social media and blogs. The way we do business is completely different. I’m proud to say that Elliman has been ahead of the curve every step of the way. Q. Where do you see the Manhattan market heading in the next year? Any predictions for the next five years? DH: Manhattan is a global city and competes on the world stage. I think Mayor Bloomberg has invested a lot in this city, and I hope the next mayor can keep this momentum going. Everyone wants a piece of Manhattan, so there is very limited inventory. It’s safe and clean compared to other cities. Foreign buyers want to purchase homes here because it’s a safe haven for their investments. All the stars are aligned to keep this trend going, but we have to make sure the city stays this way. Q. Are you seeing any trends in interior design? DH: I think designer closets are extremely popular right now, in all shapes and sizes. Manhattan apartments are notorious for having small closets, so now people are building their own in creative ways to maximize space.

Q. If there was one thing you could change about the Manhattan market, what would it be and why? DH: I just wish there was more land! Manhattan is approximately 22 square miles, and there’s a limited supply of inventory. I think what Mayor Bloomberg is doing with the micro-units is really innovative—finding

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creative ways to live in small spaces. These apartments are around 300 square feet and every square inch of space is functional. I think these units, which are very affordable by NYC standards, will attract more young professionals to Manhattan. It’s a great thing for the city and a great thing for young people on a budget who get to claim New York as their backyard! Q. What is your favorite thing about the real estate business? Your least favorite? DH: My favorite thing about the real estate business is it’s constantly changing and evolving. It never stops. I am always exploring new marketing strategies, new properties, zoning changes, and financing options. It’s not just about selling apartments. Buying a home is a very emotional experience. I really get to know my clients and become a trusted advisor. I always tell my agents that knowledge is power. We always have to be current in a world where nothing stays the same. My least favorite thing about the real estate business is all the misinformation out there. Everyone has an opinion, and with the emergence of blogs and other internet platforms, these opinions are often disguised as facts, and it’s hard for consumers to navigate between what’s true and what’s fiction. I came up with the idea of AskElliman, an online platform hosted on Elliman.com where people could pose questions related to real estate and receive answers in a timely manner from a team of experts that I assembled. It’s a good way to ensure you’re getting solid information from a trusted source. Q. What do you love about Manhattan, real estate or otherwise? DH: I love Manhattan because it’s truly an international city, full of excitement and diverse, interesting people. You can walk down the streets and see diplomats, celebrities, presidents, and people from every conceivable cultural background. It’s a great place to live and to work. n

[ more information ] Douglas Elliman has offices throughout NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County, as well as South Florida To have your questions answered by a team of real estate experts, visit ask.elliman.com; 800-355-4626; elliman.com

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Douglas Elliman

Above: [ This three-bedroom home at 44 W. 77th St. on the Upper West Side, originally commissioned as an oversize artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loft in the early 1900s, features a double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the American Museum of Natural History, hand-painted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling Corinthian columns, and a 17th-century stone fireplace imported from the Iberian Peninsula. (Douglas Elliman list price: $17.5 million) ]

Douglas Elliman

Below: [ T his two-bedroom duplex at 50 Lispenard Street, located on the border of Tribeca and Soho, has industrial chic trimmings: ceilings up to 18 feet, a floating staircase, heated 8-inch plank floors, and a gas fireplace in the skylit living room thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flanked by two decked terraces, one with a Jacuzzi. (Douglas Elliman list price: $4 million) ]

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REAL ESTATENEW YORK

luxury spaces, park views For a permanent home or a pied-a-terre, elegant residences overlooking New York’s treasured Central Park make for fine city living.

By Karli Petrovic

nspired by similar green spaces in London and Paris, Central Park first began as a pet project by wealthy Americans to advance the country’s standing abroad in 1853. Six years later, the park opened to the public. Over time, playgrounds and other attractions were added to the park, with the ever-popular zoo debuting in 1871. Today, the United States’ first landscaped public park attracts 38 million visitors annually, and some of Manhattan’s most sought-after real estate overlooks its 843 acres. Here are two luxury properties that view this spectacular site.

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The Time Warner Experience On the city’s Upper West Side, Time Warner Center offers a variety of luxury condominiums known for floor-to-ceiling windows that spoil residents with vast Central Park views in all directions, as well as the Hudson River and New York City skyline. The so-called trophy building sits at 25 Columbus Circle placing theatergoers five minutes from operas like Rigoletto at Lincoln Center and shoppers ten minutes from Valentino’s evening gowns

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Opposite page: [ The residence at 52G offers plenty of wall space for art collectors to display their favorite pieces in the living room and bedroom, alongside windows that let in tons of natural light and a breathtaking view ] This page: [ An open layout on the 63rd floor allows residence to enjoy expansive views of Central Park, the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline from the living room and master bedroom ]

at Bergdorf Goodman. Those who would prefer not to leave the building have access to the Shops at Columbus Circle on the fourth floor concourse, where they can find luxury items from stores such as Coach and Tumi and gourmet products at Godiva and Whole Foods. “Time Warner offers a lifestyle that is close to perfection if you can get it,” says Sybille Novack, a Senior Vice President and Associate Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty. “I tell people it is the most East/West Side location you can get. It is very special.” Sometimes referred to using its One Central Park address, the building’s South Tower boasts a private lobby. Homeowners also have access to the facilities at the wonderful Mandarin Oriental next door. The hotel’s many amenities include a concierge, maid and turndown service, a valet, the park-facing state-of-the-art fitness center and a spa. Each buyer has the option to customize the amenities package and avoid paying for superfluous perks. On-site in the South Tower’s Club 51, residents enjoy an exclusive home-theater screening room, a massage room with shower, a professional chef’s kitchen and dining room and a garden terrace with a spectacular view of the Hudson River. “I don’t think there is any other building with so many add-ons,” Novack says. “You are spoiled in this building, and you decide to what degree.” opulent homes in the south tower Nearly two decades old, the Time Warner Center condominiums continue to look brand new. Classic architecture keeps the building from looking out-

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dated. Maintaining the high-quality construction is a top priority, and the same attention to detail is reflected inside. “The building has everything from a $7 million pied-à-terre to someone’s $85 million private castle,” Novack says. “Before I show a home, I always come to the lobby early to get a feel for how people in the building conduct themselves. This is a crowd that appreciates quality and is willing to pay for it.” The residence at 52G in the South Tower offers one affluent example of an ideal second home for international travelers or an intimate space for bornand-bred New Yorkers who prefer the convenience of hotel-style living. For $6.65 million, the newly renovated four-and-a-half room space includes two bedrooms and two-and-a-half marble baths. Perfect for storing extensive shoe collections and designer apparel, the space has five closets in addition to a walkin closet off the master bedroom. Custom, built-in window treatments let in tons of natural life. Flat-screen televisions and an upgraded sound system allow for maximum entertainment. The building’s fully equipped kitchens contain Varenna cabinetry, dual Miele ovens, wine storage and Sub-Zeros. For those who desire a more lavish space for weekend entertaining, look no further than the condominium 11 floors up at 63A. This $21.5 million property spans six rooms with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half marble baths. At more than 2,600 square feet, the home has an expansive master bedroom suite, a 600-square-foot great room and a gourmet eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors throughout. The 10-foot ceilings are a signature Time Warner feature, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcase East, North and South Central Park views. n

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THEATRENEW YORK

CELEBRITY PROFILE

Judith Light Back for her third Broadway run in as many years, the Tony-winning actress is primed for her latest venture: Richard Greenberg’s The Assembled Parties. By Griffin Miller

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hen Judith Light was three years old, she made her theatrical debut in the family living room. She performed “The Night Before Christmas” for her father, and when she finished he was weeping. “I ran to him, threw my arms around him and I knew—this is what I want to do,” she says. Unlike most of us, whose childhood infatuations evaporate with time, Light never questioned that initial burst of toddler ecstasy—at least not until her early 20s, when she had what she calls an “existential moment.” Recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in drama, Light was working in repertory theatre when she realized something was missing. “I was miserable because my career was becoming part of ‘content’ rather than ‘context’… it was about ego, what I was getting, not about how I could be of service with my work,” she says. “Actors have powerful things to share, from insight into our characters’ worlds to the ability to change culture through our work. We are in a service business and it’s not something to be taken lightly.” Once she embraced this redirection of purpose, Light says, her life changed. “When you reframe something, all of the sudden all the pieces fall into place in a much more joyful way.” While Light began her life’s work on the stage, her first high-profile break came via television when she was cast at Karen Wolek on the soap opera One Life to Live—a role that brought her two Best Actress Emmys. This was followed by an eight-year run (1984-1992) on the popular sitcom Who’s the Boss?, alongside Tony Danza, after which she starred in a number of made-for-TV movies. But she missed the energy of the theatre and performing in front of a live audience. Still, it wasn’t until 1999 that Light returned to Off-Broadway in Wit, replacing Kathleen Chalfant, who originated the role of Dr. Vivian Bearing, a bril-

liant professor who uses her withering, dry humor and amazing intellect to deal with her progressive ovarian cancer. Recalls Light, “At the time I was set to audition for the play If Memory Serves about an aging sitcom star, but I was looking for something that was more of a challenge. I had been going around the country doing work for AIDS and the elderly and I really wanted to do something meaningful, something courageous. So I said, ‘I’ll audition for the next thing that comes up’… and it was Wit.” Light admits to being terrified about going back to theatre after devoting herself to television for so many years. She even doubted she’d be cast in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that had already been praised in reviews. But cast she was, and any doubts she had melted away once the critics weighed in. The New York Times wrote: “Her innate feel for the theatre, the ease with which she takes us into her confidence, are apparent in a harrowing and deeply affecting portrayal. The death camp pallor mutes her prettiness, but the supple voice—a rarity in actors groomed in television studios—remains an instrument of refinement….” With her theatrical flame reignited, Light began tackling as much stage work as she could—each new role a challenge. After the New York production of Wit left the building she toured the play nationally and followed it up with a steady flow of stage productions within the U.S., including starring roles in Hedda Gabler, Company and A.R. Gurney’s Children. She also managed to take on a couple of juicy recurring roles on TV, like Judge Elizabeth Donnelly on Law & Order: SVU and Claire Meade on Ugly Betty, the latter earning her an Emmy nomination. Fast forward to a new decade—and Broadway. In 2010, Light signed on to play Marie Lombardi to Dan Lauria’s Vince Lombardi in Eric Simonson’s in-

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sightful play Lombardi. “People who read the play told me Marie was too small a part,” says Light, “but I never saw it as as small because it was pivotal role and showed the personal side of Lombardi’s life.” The Tony Awards® nominating committee agreed and Light had her first Tony nomination—announced the same day Lombardi was closing. “Bittersweet,” she notes with a hint of irony. But give Light a year and another shot at a Tony and you’ve got yourself a winner. Cue Other Desert Cities, an Off-Broadway Lincoln Center hit that was heading to the Great White Way without Linda Lavin, who had originated the uncensored, scene-stealing role of Silda in the family drama. With the part up for grabs, director Joe Mantello immediately turned to Light. “I don’t know who else would have seen me in that role,” she says, “but thankfully Joe did and guided me to the heart of Silda.” Best Featured Actress in a Play: the Tony goes to Judith Light. Also tucked into Light’s busy schedule is her tantalizing role on TNT’s Dallas. To date, her character is still wrapped in a bit of mystery (they’re unfolding her plot line in dribs and drabs), but suffice it to say she plays Judith Ryland, part shrew, part authoritarian, total dragon lady—and she’s out to wreak havoc on Southfork. Naturally, Light’s ever-growing fan base is relishing her every acerbic minute on screen. Which brings us to Light’s 2013 Broadway project: a new, family-centric play by Tony winner Richard Greenberg, The Assembled Parties. When Judith and I first spoke, she and the cast had just begun readings and since then Greenberg has been busy tweaking the script for the show’s first preview on March 19th. The underlying motivations and characters, though, remain solid. The play, built around a Jewish family coming together for the holidays, is divided into two acts, the first set on Christmas Day, 1980, just prior to the AIDS crisis, and the second on Christmas Day, 2000, less than a year before the World Trade Center disaster. Family tensions, loss and change are part of the script’s tapestry. Regarding her role—that of Faye (sister-in-law of Julie, played by Tony nominee Jessica Hecht)—she says, “It’s a complicated role in a complex and poetic play. I have no idea how it will come out, and I mean that in the highest sense of the Zen of not knowing. Fortunately, I’m open to everything… advice, guidance, and the people I’m working with.” n

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From top left: [ L ight with the cast of Who’s The Boss?; with Patrick Duffy in Dallas; with Dan Lauria in last year’s Lombardi ]

A Little Light on Light Did you know that she…  ….kicked off her acting career in a USO European tour of Guys

and Dolls

 …was inspired not so much by other actors as by heroic

women in the Old Testament such as Queen Esther and The Story of Ruth  … made her Broadway debut playing the maid in the 1975 production of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House opposite Liv Ullmann and Sam Waterston.  ….completely shaved her head to play cancer patient Vivian Bearing in Wit  … met her husband, actor Robert Desiderio, on the set of One Life to Live and married him on January 1st, 1985.  ….is one of the entertainment world’s most staunch and outspoken advocates for numerous causes, especially AIDSrelated charities and benefits and human rights issues.

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Joan Marcus

Starla Fortunado

Mary Ellen Matthews

Jason Bell

Jonathan Pushnik

THEATRENEW YORK

[ A super starry stage: top, Holland Taylor, Bette Midler, Bobby Cannavale, Cicely Tyson, Emilia Clarke, Nathan Lane, bottom, Maura Tierney, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Vanessa Redgrave ]

a theatregoer’s guide

2013 Spring Edition

Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony luminaries—plus an impressive collection of UK stars—light up New York stages in ensemble plays, new musicals, first revivals and one-person shows. By Griffin Miller

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* Prior Tony Award Winner

Holland Taylor

Previews 2/18; Opens 3/7

+ Prior Tony Award Nominee

Fresh from Two and a Half Men, Taylor is the first “soloist” of the season. Her theatrical alter ego? Ann Richards, the charismatic 45th Governor of Texas.

>Broadway Debut

I’ll Eat You Last: *Bette Midler A Chat with Sue Mengers

The Divine Miss M returns to Broadway as the groundbreaking “superagent” who stormed the male-dominated gates of Hollywood and never looked back.

Jekyll & Hyde

Deborah Cox +Constantine Maroulis Teal Wicks

Two pop stars—R&B diva Cox & American Idol/Rock of Ages alum Maroulis—-head an ace cast in this first revival of Frank Wildhorn’s greatest hit.

Previews 4/5; Opens 4/24

The Assembled +Jessica Hecht *Judith Light Parties Previews 3/19; Opens 4/17

+Jeremy Shamos

Crackling performances are a given as a formidable cast takes on two family gatherings spanning 20 years in this new work by Tony-winner Richard Greenberg.

The Big Knife

+Bobby Cannavale +Marin Ireland Richard Kind * Doug Hughes (director)

His platinum star on the rise, Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) and company are poised to rock this first Broadway revival of Clifford Odets’ masterwork.

Kinky Boots

Billy Porter +Stark Sands

Rock legend Cyndi Lauper and Broadway icon Harvey Fierstein are the creative powerhouses behind this new stiletto-heeled musical must-see.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

>Emilia Clarke > Cory Michael Smith George Wendt +Lee Wilkof

London-born Clarke (Game of Thrones) is Holly Golightly in Richard Greenberg’s second play to debut this spring, this one based on Truman Capote’s famed novella.

Lucky Guy

>Tom Hanks Richard Masur Peter Scolari >Maura Tierney + Courtney B. Vance

Hanks tackles Broadway as controversial 1980s tabloid columnist Mike McAlary in this play by Nora Ephron (Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail).

Hands on a Hardbody

+Keith Carradine +JD Drew +Hunter Foster

Hot new musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright based on 1997’s documentary about 10 down-and-out Texans competing for a new truck.

Macbeth

*Alan Cumming Direct from sellouts in Scotland and the Lincoln Center Festival, Cumming (Cabaret; The Good Wife) brings his solo spellbinder to the Barrymore Theatre.

Previews 3/22; Opens 4/17; Thru 6/2

Previews 3/4; Opens 3/20

Previews 2/18; Opens 3/21

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Previews 4/5; Opens 4/18; Thru 6/30

Previews 3/3; Opens 4/4

Previews 3/1; Opens 4/1; Thru 6/16

Previews 4/7; Opens 4/21; Thru 6/30

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[ A scene from Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical ] [ Edie Falco in The Madrid ]

Off broadway Matilda

>Bertie Carvel

Previews 3/4; Opens 4/11

Motown: The Musical

Previews 3/11; Opens 4/14

The Nance

Previews 3/21; Opens 4/15

+Brandon Victor Dixon Vakusua KeKae

+Cady Huffman *Nathan Lane +Lewis J. Stadlen

Critical kudos, multiple Olivier Awards and big buzz make this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s book this season’s “don’t miss” London import.

The Madrid

A feast of R&B classics and such key figures as Motown founder Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, and Smokey Robinson. Worth the flashback? I second that emotion. In his new play reuniting Lane and Huffman (The Producers), Douglas Carter Beane integrates 1930s burlesque with a gay performer’s secret offstage life.

Orphans

Alec Baldwin >Tom Sturridge

Dark humor and intense drama from a trio of first-rate performers earmark Lyle Kessler’s compelling 1980s drama for a healthy run.

Pippin

+Charlotte d’Amboise +Terrence Mann *Andrea Martin +Patina Miller

The triumphant American Repertory Theatre circus-centric version of the long-running 1970s musical in its first Broadway revival.

Previews 3/19; Opens 4/7

Previews 3/23; Opens 4/25

The Testament of +Fiona Shaw Mary

Premiering on U.S. shores, this solo drama set after the Crucifixion stars the fearless British actress who awed us as Medea in 2002.

The Trip to Bountiful

>Cuba Gooding Jr. +Condola Rashad Cicely Tyson +Vanessa Williams

The stage and screen pedigrees of this awesome cast merit booking your seats now for Horton Foote’s life-affirming family odyssey.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

*David Hyde Pierce From off- to on Broadway with +Sigourney Weaver the same starry cast, Christopher Durang’s comedic escapade parks Chekhovian themes in a Pennsylvania farmhouse.

Previews 3/26; Opens 4/22; Thru 6/17

Previews 3/30; Opens 4/23; Thru 7/7

Previews 3/30; Opens 4/23; Thru 6/30

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Opens 3/14; Thru 7/7

+John Ellison Conlee +Edie Falco *Frances Sternhagen

A new star-filled drama examining a family dealing with loss, freedom, devotion and reality.

Nikolai and the *Blair Brown *Michael Cerveris Others Previews 4/4; Opens 5/6

*John Glover

The Russian artists behind the ballet Orpheus gather for a weekend in Connecticut in this Lincoln Center premiere.

Old Hats

*Bill Irwin David Shiner

Not since Fool Moon (1999) has this clown duo come together to wreak hilarity on Broadway!

The Revisionist

Jesse Eisenberg *Vanessa Redgrave

Eisenberg wrote and costars with the legendary Redgrave in this captivating drama set in Poland.

Opens 3/4; Thru 4/7

Opened 2/21; Thru 3/31

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Lucky Guy reunites Tom Hanks and his Bosom Buddies costar Peter Scolari. FYI: Holland Taylor (Ann) also costarred in the icon ic crossdressing sitcom...Pippin stars Terr ence Mann & Charlotte d’Amboise have been a married couple since 1996...Cady Huffman (The Nance) and Keith Carradine (Hands on a Hardbody ) were both nominated for Tony Awards when they appeared together in The Will Rogers Follies...The Big Knife’s Bobby Can navale’s son, Jake, plays his son on Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco (The Madrid). When Jessica Hecht (The Assemble d Parties) arrived in L.A. in 1993, she worked as a nanny to George Wendt’s (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) children...Andrea Martin (Pippin) appeared in the 1993 TV version of Gypsy starr ing Bette Midler (I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers ) as Mama Rose...Nathan Lane (The Nance), John Glover (Niko lai and the Others) and Bill Irwin (Old Hats) appeared toge ther in the 2009 Broadway production of Waiting for God ot. Lane and Glover also appeared together in the groundbr eaking stage production of Love! Valour! Compassion! in the mid1990s... Of the actors appearing on New York Stages this spring, four have won Academy Awards: Keit h Carradine (Best Original Song, Nashville); Cuba Goo ding, Jr. (Best Supporting Actor, Jerry McGuire); Tom Han ks (Best Actor, Forrest Gump and Philadelphia); Vanessa Redgrave (Best Supporting Actress, Julia).

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Theatre devotees have been wondering just when Tinseltown VIP Tom Hanks would land on Broadway. With Lucky Guy, the wait is over. Taking on the role of controversial NYC journalist Mike McAlary in this Nora Ephron play set in the 1980s, Hanks is joined by a killer cast including (from left) Christopher McDonald, Peter Scolari, Maura Tierney, Courtney B. Vance, Richard Masur, and Peter Gerety. Previews from 3/1 for a 4/1 opening. luckyguyplay.com

Please call the box offices for showtimes. All listings subject to change BROADWAY Ann - (Play) Holland Taylor steps into the shoes of Ann Richards—the impassioned Governor of Texas—in an inspiring and hilarious new play that brings you face to face with a complex, colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (In previews for a 3/7 opening) Annie - (Musical) Alongside her signature pal dog, Sandy, the little orphan’s set her sights on making us grin from ear to ear as she inspires a whole new millennium. Jane Lynch joins the cast as Miss Hannigan on May 16. Palace Theatre, 1554 Broadway, 877-250-2929; anniethemusical.com The Assembled Parties - (Play) A world-premiere production from Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out). The cast includes Tony nominee Jessica Hecht (A View from the Bridge, Harvey) and Tony and two-time Emmy winner Judith Light (Other Desert Cities, Lombardi). Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com (Previews begin 3/21 for a 4/17 opening) The Big Knife - (Play) Roundabout Theatre Company presents an electrifying new production of Clifford Odets’s classic tale about living the life you always wanted but wanting something more, starring Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Bobby Cannavale (Glengarry Glen Ross, Boardwalk Empire). American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Previews begin 3/22 for a 4/16 openin)

The Book of Mormon - (Musical) South Park’s Matt Stone and Trey Parker

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join forces with Avenue Q’s Tony-winning co-creator Robert Lopez to make 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. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormononbroadway.com Breakfast at Tiffany’s - (Play) The heroine of Truman Capote’s master novella comes to the Broadway stage in a world-premiere play starring Emilia Clark (Game of Thrones), Cory Michael Smith, and George Wendt, with a script adapted by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out). Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; breakfastattiffanysonbroadway.com (Previews begin 3/4 for a 3/20 opening) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - (Play) Scarlett Johansson, Ciarán Hinds, and Benjamin Walker star in this revival of the classic Tennessee Williams play. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; catonahottinroofbroadway.com (Through 3/30) 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 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”, “A Lovely Night” and “Impossible.” Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (53rd St.), 212-239-6200; cinderellaonbroadway.com Hands on a Hardbody - (Musical) Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, ten hard-luck Texans fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new truck in order to win it. With music by

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Trey Anastasio (Phish) and Amanda Green. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St.; handsonahardbody.com (In previews for a 3/21 opening) I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers - (One-Woman Play) Bette Midler returns to Broadway in this new play about the first female “superagent” by John Logan, directed by Joe Mantello. Booth Theater, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; illeatyoulast.com (Previews begin 4/5 for a 4/24 opening)

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Lucky Guy - (Play) Nora Ephron returns to her journalistic roots in a new play about the scandal- and graffiti-ridden New York of the 1980s, as told through the story of the charismatic and controversial tabloid columnist Mike McAlary (Tom Hanks, in his Broadway debut). Also starring Maura Tierney and Christopher McDonald. Broadhurst Theater, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; luckyguyplay.com (Previews begin 3/1 for a 4/1 opening)

Jekyll & Hyde - (Musical) American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis joins with multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy nominee Deborah Cox to inject new life into the classic tale of good and evil. Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 877-250-2929; .jekyllandhydemusical.com (Previews begin 4/5 for a 4/18 opening)

Macbeth - (Play) Direct from acclaimed, sold-out engagements at the National Theatre of Scotland and the Lincoln Center Festival, Alan Cumming returns to Broadway in a thrilling one-man interpretation of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful tragedy. Ethel Barrymore Theater, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; macbethonbroadway.com (Previews begin 4/7 for 4/21 opening)

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.” August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; jerseyboysbroadway.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. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway (50th St.), 212-563-5544; mamma-mia.com

Kinky Boots - (Musical) Inspired by a true story and based on the film, Kinky Boots features a by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Cyndi Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com (Previews begin 3/3 for a 4/4 opening)

Matilda - (Musical) This Royal Shakespeare Company import based on the Roald Dahl book comes to Broadway with a lot of excitement behind it, having received a record-breaking seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; matildathemusical.com (Previews begin 3/4 for a 4/11 opening)

The Lion King - (Musical) The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning stage version of Disney’s celebrated animated feature follows the lion cub Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of king of the jungle. Featuring Grammy-winning numbers by Elton John and Tim Rice. The Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com

Motown the Musical - (Musical) The real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. 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,

Last February, Broadway’s diva of divas Patti LuPone returned to the downstairs cabaret she launched in 2012: 54 Below. It’s a good bet this was not her last appearance since anyone who takes the stage at this intimate supper club will surely be seduced by its acoustics, energy, and audiences who can’t get enough of this exhilarating Broadway district night spot. With a vintage ambience (there’s a subtle 1940s film noir feel about the place—only in vivid color), 54 Below offers 21st-century guys and dolls an opportunity to be entertained by a rotating calendar of singers, musicians and actors. Some, like LuPone and Barbara Cook (who will be playing several shows from 4/23 to 5/4), are famous; others have more of an insider draw, while others are cultivating a following. That said, reviews, word of mouth and personal experience spell success—regardless of the show—which says something about the Olympian talents attracted to 54 Below. We took in a performance by four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh (Golda’s Balcony), whose singing voice and uncensored humor were infectious. Seated at a table with another couple—veterans of several other 54 Below shows—we learned that glowing performances and excellent food were responsible for elevating “Broadway’s Living Room” from trend to ongoing success story. And did I mention that after-hours open mic nights (Tues. at 10:30 pm) are magnets for Broadway troupers both onstage and off? In addition, star gazers are apt to get an eyeful just scanning the room, since everyone from Minnelli to Streep to Jackie Mason have been spotted in the audience. 254 W. 54th St., 646-476-3551; 54below.com – Griffin Miller

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Marvin Gaye, and many others. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; motownthemusical.com (Previews begin 3/11 for a 4/14 opening) The Mystery of Edwin Drood - (Musical) You choose the murderer in this whodunit based on the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens and adapted by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes. Starring Chita Rivera. Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Through 3/10) The Nance - (Play) Playwright Douglas Carter Beane tells the story of Chauncey Miles (Nathan Lane), a headline nance performer in New York burlesque, who also happens to be gay. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Previews begin 3/21 for a 4/15 opening) 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 Nice Work If You Can Get It - (Musical) Tony winners Matthew Broderick and Kelli O’Hara, director Kathleen Marshall, and the songs of George and Ira Gershwin meet in this musical screwball comedy by Joe DiPietro (Memphis). Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; niceworkonbroadway.com Once - (Musical) With 8 Tony Awards, the new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film tells the story of an Irish 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

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Tony Award-winning icon Harvey Fierstein and Grammywinning songstress Cyndi Lauper have teamed up to bring the quirky, heartwarming tale Kinky Boots to the stage. Follow Charlie Price (Tony nominee Stark Sands) as he struggles to bring his father’s shoe factory up from the brink of bankruptcy with the help of Lola (the show-stealing Billy Porter). Previews begin 3/3 for a 4/4 opening. kinkybootsthemusical.com

Orphans - (Play) Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge star in this new play by Lyle Kessler, directed by Daniel Sullivan. Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; orphansonbroadway.com (Previews begin 4/7 for a 6/30 opening) 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. Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest. 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. Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; pippinthemusical.com (Previews begin 3/23 for a 4/25 opening) The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream - (Musical) A hybrid of a rock n’ roll concert and a Broadway show, this marks the first time the classic blue-eyed soul band has played together since 1970. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; ticketmaster.com (4/15-5/5) Rock of Ages - (Musical) A true crowd-pleaser with a high-energy retro score made up of 1980s hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia and Whitesnake. 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 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella - (Musical) The fairy tale legend makes its Broadway debut with stars Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana and classic songs made famous by the timeless composing duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (53rd St.), 212-560-2194; cinderellaonbroadway.com

The last time Bill Irwin and David Shiner shared a NYC stage was in the late ’90s, when they reprised their famous clown-capade, Fool Moon, on Broadway. So when they announced Old Hats, a new show Off-Broadway, a pantomimed “huzzah” filled the city. Slapstick, music, magic, physical alchemy, technohilarity, baggy pants and top hats await devoted fans and new converts. Running 3/4-4/7. Tickets: 212-244-7529; signaturetheatre.org

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Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - (Musical) A new take on the mythic tale of Peter Parker, who’s bitten by a radioactive spider and wakes up with supernatural powers. With music and lyrics by Bono and the Edge of U2. Foxwoods Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 800-745-3000; spidermanonbroadway.com The Testament of Mary - (Play) Fiona Shaw stars in this play that takes place in the days following Jesus’s crucifixion. Written by the acclaimed author Colm Tóibín. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; testamentonbroadway.com (Previews begin 3/26 for a 4/22 opening) The Trip to Bountiful - (Play) Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Condola Rashad, and Cicely Tyson star in this Broadway adaptation of the American classic. Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; thetriptobountifulbroadway.com (Previews begin 3/31 for a 4/23 opening)

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - (Play) Master of comedy Christopher Durang takes characters and themes from Chekhov, pours them into a blender and mixes them up. The hilarious and touching result is his latest play set in present-day Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Starring David Hyde Pierce. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org (Previews begin 3/31 for a 4/23 opening) 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

OFF-BROADWAY 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 Blue Man Group - (Spectacle) The trio of postmodern clowns combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment. Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St. (so. of Astor Pl.), 212-254-4370; blueman.com The Fantasticks - (Musical) A romantic classic centered on the simple love story of a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall. Snapple Theater Center, 1627 Broadway, 212-307-4100; thefantasticks.com Perfect Crime - (Mystery) The long-running hit cat-and-mouse thriller about a wealthy female psychiatrist who has returned to America and a bizarre murder. Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-307-4100; perfect-crime.com Peter and the Starcatcher - (Play) With 5 Tony Awards, the story of how one lost boy became Peter Pan comes to Off-Broadway after a stellar run on the Great White Way. New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; peterandthestarcatcher.com (Opening 3/18) SILENCE! The Musical - (Musical) This naughty satire of Silence of the Lambs features a singing chorus of floppy eared lambs narrating the action as Buffalo Bill gleefully dances a hoedown while kidnapping hapless Catherine Martin and evades FBI agent Clarice Starlin. Even Dr. Hannibal Lecter, scary as ever, sings about the life he’d like to lead someday outside the prison walls. The Elektra Theatre, 673 Eighth Ave., 212-352-3101; silencethemusicalnyc.com 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.), 212-307-4100; stomponline.com

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Based on a real-life competition in the Lone Star State, Hands on a Hardbody chronicles ten Texans’ attempts at winning a spanking new truck. The catch? Keep one hand on the truck at all times through blistering southern heat until one hard-minded, hardbody winner remains. Featuring music by Trey Anastasio of Phish and Amanda Green (Bring It On: The Musical). In previews for a 3/21 opening. 877-250-2929; handsonahardbody.com

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[ Riccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini ]

an unpredictable trio at the Met One rectifies neglect, one embraces a Baroque rarity and one acknowledges By Martin Bernheimer 20th-century achievement.

he mighty Metropolitan Opera, which first raised its gold curtain with Gounod’s good old Faust in 1883, is hardly younger than springtime. This spring, however, the company ventures some reasonably youthful excursions that rectify neglect, embrace a Baroque rarity and acknowledge 20th-century achievement. Though good old Faust lingers on, there is more to the lyric muse at Lincoln Center than predictable perennials. Francesca da Rimini

Riccardo Zandonai’s romantic, sentimental, unabashedly melodic and essentially amoral tragedy, Francesca da Rimini, was written in 1914. The libretto, derived from Gabriele D’Annunzio’s historic play, evolved from nothing less lofty than Dante’s Inferno. Although the opera was initially hailed as a masterpiece, it has been revived only sporadically. The Met introduced it in 1917 and 1918, then ignored it until 1984. The last performances here took place in 1986. Essentially a vehicle for an exceptionally gutsy singing-actress, Francesca has been portrayed until now by only three sopranos at the Met. The legendary Frances Alda served as central extrovert in the first 11 performances. She was ultimately succeeded in the 1980s by Renata Scotto, who dominated 22 performances, to be spelled on four occasions by her apparent “cover,” Nicole Lorange. Now it is Eva-Maria Westbroek’s turn.

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Noted for her expressive passion, theatrical daring and vocal allure, the Dutch soprano made her Met debut as Sieglinde in Wagner’s Die Walküre in 2011. Fond of undertaking unconventional challenges, she drew international attention that same year playing Anna Nicole Smith in Mark-Anthony Turnage’s steamily controversial Anna Nicole at the Royal Opera in London. In Francesca da Rimini, she shares the heroine’s poignant plight and eventual doom with the ardent tenor Marcello Giordani. (Scotto’s partner had been Plácido Domingo.) Marco Armiliato conducts. The ultratraditional, authentically Italianate production, now 29 years old, was originally directed by Piero Faggioni and designed by Ezio Frigerio. Giulio Cesare The statistics are telling. Handel wrote Giulio Cesare, his liberal ode to Julius Caesar, in 1724. Actually, the original, more restrictive title of the opera was Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt). New York got to know the work, or an unreasonable facsimile thereof, in 1966, when it marked the move of the New York City Opera from the shabby City Center to the glamourous New York State Theater – a move recently, sadly, rescinded amid financial and managerial debacles. Beverly Sills won all hearts as Cleopatra, making the queen a telling foil for the charismatic Caesar of

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Norman Treigle. Hardly anyone cared at the time that the protagonist’s music, intended for a castrato, was literally downscaled for a bass. The Met finally caught up, with a rather dull and drab staging in 1988. Caesar’s music was assigned to Tatiana Troyanos, a fine mezzo-soprano. Now comes a fanciful new production via the Glyndebourne Festival in Sussex, England, where it was devised by David McVicar in 2005. The action scheme still concerns Caesar’s travels in Egypt during 48-47 BC. The characters remain essentially historical, exotic alterations notwithstanding. But the director plays loose with matters of period, tone and psychology. The narrative suggests references to the Iraq war. The Roman empire looks rather British, and a chorus of typewriters complements the continuo in at least one recitative. An emphatically modern, eternally sexy Cleopatra models, at one point or another, a flapper gown, snazzy riding gear, and cocktail-party slink, not to mention an 18th-century hoop. Such was the case, at any rate, at adventurous Glyndebourne. Francesca da Rimini Covering a 2009 revival for the GuardMarch 4, 9, 16 mat., 19, 22 ian, the critic Martin Kettle reported that Giulio Cesare April 4, 9, 12, 19, 27 “McVicar has never done anything more mat., May 3, 7, 10 poised than this witty, sexy and tragic postDialogues des Carmélites colonial framing of Handel’s Caesar and May 4 mat., 9, 11 Cleopatra tale.” Castratos being a happily extinct species and female Caesars being out of favor, the Met has cast David Daniels, the renowned countertenor, as Caesar. The erotic wiles and florid flights of Cleopatra are assigned to the beguiling French soprano Natalie Dessay. In addition to Sills, her most illustrious predecessors in the coveted role include such disparate prima-donna paragons as Lisa della Casa, Joan Sutherland, Evelyn Lear and Montserrat Caballé. Harry Bicket, a non-dogmatic earlymusic specialist, presides in the pit.

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[A scene from Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues Des Carmélites; Right: Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra and David Daniels as Caesar in Handel’s Giulio Cesare ]

Dialogues des Carmélites Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites, written in 1957, is a poignant evocation of religious obsession, political brutality and the crisis of faith. The inherent conflicts involve the plight, spiritual, moral and physical, of Carmelite nuns in the shadow of the Revolutionary guillotine. Few scenes in opera can be more wrenching than the final episode in which the martyrs calmly chant the Salve regina, their voices reduced, one at a time, as each woman reaches the scaffold. The classic Met production, staged by John Metropolitan Opera metoperafamily.org Dexter and designed by David Reppa in 1977, was last seen in 2002. It dares to play all the action on a virtually empty stage. The raked floor, marked by a gigantic cruciform, accommodates minimal props. The setting is poetically bleak, the crucial lighting scheme by Gil Wechsler subtle. The composer wanted his philosophical exchanges to be delivered in the language of the audience, and so they were at the Met premiere. Subsequently, with the advent of title translations projected on screens at every seat, the company reverted to the original French. Significantly and unnecessarily, Poulenc once apologized for his conservative idiom. “It seems,” he wrote, “that my Carmelites can only sing tonal music. You must forgive them.” The Met revival, scheduled for only three performances at the close of the season, again features the radiant Patricia Racette as Blanche de la Force. Cherished for ignoring Grand Guignol excess, Felicity Palmer returns to the harrowing duties of the old Prioress. Promising newcomers in the mostly female ensemble are Isabel Leonard, Erin Morley and Elizabeth Bishop. Louis Langrée, a longtime specialist in Gallic music, conducts. This should be the Met at its best. 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 new Rigoletto.

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celebrating America’s eclectic styles At the New York City Ballet’s American Music Festival, it’s a unique mix of the courtly European art of dance colliding with the verve of homegrown music. By Sylviane Gold

ans who had come to appreciate the cool elegance and rigorous esthetic of George Balanchine’s neoclassical ballets were unprepared – if not actually horrified – in 1958, when the New York City Ballet first performed an exuberant, frankly patriotic extravaganza to the exuberant, frankly patriotic music of John Philip Sousa. With its heel-clicking military panache; red-white-and-blue, gold-braid-and-tassels costumes; and jubilant, flag-draped finale, Stars and Stripes mixes show-biz with non-stop virtuoso dancing. And its heady mix of effervescence and technique, spit and polish, returns to the stage this season as part of City Ballet’s three-week American Music Festival. Running from April 30 to May 19 at Lincoln Center’s Koch Theater (and followed by three more weeks of regular programming), the festival celebrates this unique vibe, the result of a courtly European art colliding with the verve of homegrown American music. In the first such celebration, 25 years ago, 15 choreographers created brand-new ballets. This time around, Ballet-Master-in-Chief Peter Martins is being less extravagant – there will be only two premieres, both from the brilliant Christopher Wheeldon. With its expansive array of styles – there are scores from 16 composers and steps from five choreographers – the American Music Festival is necessarily eclectic. The strutting cowboys, flirtatious dance-hall girls and even more flirtatious ponies of Balanchine’s slyly humorous Western Symphony exist in a different universe from that of the speedy, anonymous pedestrians crisscrossing the stage in Jerome Robbins’ audacious Glass Pieces. This shouldn’t surprise anyone: the lilting sweetness of the folk tunes orchestrated by Hershy

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Kay for the first contrasts vividly with the relentless, churning energy of Philip Glass’ score for the Robbins work. But these separate worlds do share something with each other, and with the other 22 mix-and-match ballets in the festival. It may sound like a banality, but there is in fact a vibrancy, a gust of animal spirits, that marks these – both the song and the dance – as typically American. And NYCB has an unmatched treasury of works to native music, composed across three centuries. There’s Tarantella, Balanchine’s showy, tambourine-banging duet to the music of the 19th-century piano sensation Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Fancy Free, the jaunty 1944 romp for three sailors on the town, introduced audiences to a new choreographer named Jerome Robbins and a fledgling composer named Leonard Bernstein. Later 20th-century sounds course through Martins’ Fearful Symmetries, as dancers dash headlong to the pulsing rhythms of John Adams. And the 21st-century composer Nico Muhly provided the commissioned score for One Heart, by frequent collaborator Benjamin Millepied. Muhly writes with a wide variety of influences, as did Bernstein – the pop inflections of Fancy Free and West Side Story Suite, another Robbins favorite in the festival line-up (originally choreographed with Peter Gennaro), tell only half the story. Bernstein’s highbrow side will also be on display: Wheeldon has set one of his two new works to the composer’s first published music, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. The other premiere, choreographed to Samuel Barber’s Soiree Musicale, is a reworking of a 1998 piece he made for a student performance at the City Ballet’s affiliate, the School of American Ballet.

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Opposite page: [ New York City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes ] This page from top: [ Sterling Hyltin and Robert Fairchild in Peter Martins’ Thou Swell, Maria Kowroski and Tyler Angle in George Balanchine’s Slaughter on Tenth Avenue ]

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Barber shows up again to provide the musical impetus for the two white-clad couples, one classically oriented and one modern, in Martins’ Barber Violin Concerto. This ballet will be part of an historic occasion: May 14 will be the first time NYCB – which regularly presents all-Balanchine and all-Robbins evenings – offers a program solely devoted to its current director, who has long-since earned it with his polished, intelligent ballets. The music of Richard Rodgers is shot through with the DNA of Broadway, and Martins, Wheeldon, and even Balanchine have responded with bright, blatantly sexy choreography. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue was created directly for Broadway, when Balanchine was hired to design the dance numbers for Rodgers and Hart’s 1936 show On Your Toes. With characters like The Hoofer New York City Ballet and The Stripper, how could it not be hot? The Lincoln Center, nycballet.com passionate love affair between a worldly carnival barker and a small-town mill worker is at the center of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel and also of Wheeldon’s romantic retelling, Carousel (A Dance). In a third Rodgers ballet, Thou Swell, Martins sends four couples whirling through a glittering 1930s nightclub to standards like “Where or When” and “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered.” Another familiar tune, Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer’s “I’m Old Fashioned,” provides the theme for Morton Gould’s orchestral score for Robbins’ dazzling tribute to Fred Astaire, I’m Old Fashioned, complete with film footage of the great man himself dancing with Rita Hayworth. And snobs inclined to ask what such pop entertainment has to do with the great art of ballet would do well to remember Balanchine’s reply when he was asked why he was choreographing to music by Sousa. “It makes me feel good,” he said. n

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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 for Promenade was on Garth Fagan.

Paul Taylor…. Bach and the Americans

Paul B. Goode

Modern dance choreographer Paul Taylor raised just as many eyebrows when he first started using music by Bach as Balanchine had when he made a ballet to Sousa; classical music was, like classical dance, the enemy. But Taylor was – and is – a maverick, and unorthodox music choices have marked his nearly 60-year career from its beginnings: Renaissance and ragtime, mariachis and Mozart, and everything in between – including, long ago, silence.

[ The Taylor troupe in Company B ]

Paul Taylor Dance Company For its spring season March 5-24, Lincoln Center; ptdc.org the Paul Taylor Dance Company is concentrating on Taylor’s six magnificent pieces to Bach – one of them will be part of every program. There will also be two premieres, and 13 other dances culled from Taylor’s catalogue of 138 works. Along with Bach and those other Europeans he insists on using – Smetana, Offenbach, Poulenc – there will be plenty of American sounds at the Koch, including the jazzy vocals of the Andrews Sisters accompanying Taylor’s 1991 masterpiece, Company B. – Sylviane Gold

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PERFORMING ARTS CULTURAL CENTERS Please call the box offices for showtimes. All listings subject to change. 92nd Street Y – Harkness Dance Festival (through 3/24). Bach Through the Season: Jennifer Koh, violin (3/2); Raphaella Smits, guitar (3/23); Benjamin Verdery, guitar (5/23). Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin / Anne-Marie McDermott, piano / Parker String Quartet (4/13); Violinist Christian Tetzlaff and friends (4/16, 18, 20); Tokyo String Quartet (4/27, 5/11); Lars Vogt, piano (4/28). 1395 Lexington Ave., 212-415-5500; 92y.org Beacon Theatre – The Allman Brothers Band (3/1-17); Brandi Carlisle (2/22-22); Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell (3/27); Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (3/28-30); Rodriguez (4/8); Yes (4/9); Brit Floyd (4/10); My Brother Marvin - Presented by Zeola Gaye (4/11-14); Diana Krall (4/19); Mike Tyson - Undisputed Truth (4/28); Super WHY! Live (5/2); Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite (5/3); Joe Bonamassa (5/16-18). 2124 Broadway (74th-75th Sts.), 212-465-6225; beacontheatrenyc.com

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Brooklyn Academy of Music – Dance: The Legend of Apsara Mera (5/2-4); DanceAfrica 2013 Opening Celebration (5/19); DanceAfrica 2012 (5/24-27). Music: Planetarium (3/21-24); Le Jardin de Monsieur Rameau (4/19); Crossing Brooklyn Ferry (4/25-27). Opera: David et Jonathas (4/17-21). 30 Lafayette Ave., 718-636-4100; bam.org

Following its 43rd season (and ninth as string quartet in residence at the 92nd Street Y), the Tokyo String Quartet—Martin Beaver and Kikuei Ikeda (violins), Kazuhide Isomura (viola) and Clive Greensmith (cello)—will cease performances with a farewell concert on May 11 with cellist Lynn Harrell. The quartet also performs on April 27. Visit 92y.org for tickets and more information.

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Carnegie Hall – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (3/1-3); The Music of Prince (3/7); The New York Pops - Luck Be a Lady: Megan Hilty Sings Sinatra and More (3/8); La Pasion Segun San Marcos: A Creative Learning Project (3/10); Stephanie Blythe/Warren Jones (3/11); Ensemble ACJW (3/11, 19, 4/17, 5/10); Jonathan Biss (3/12, 4/2, 10); A Streetcar Named Desire with Renée Fleming (3/14); Boston Symphony Orchestra (4/3-5); American Composers Orchestra - Colaboratory: Playing It Unsafe (4/5); Elina Garanca (4/6); Alarm Will Sound (4/6); Isabel Leonard/Vlad Iftinca (4/9); Jasper String Quartet (4/12); The New York Pops - The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz (4/12); The Flatlanders (4/13); Trio Sonnerie - Running The Gamut: Scales, Sonatas and A Tickle (4/16); Staatskapelle Dresden (4/17, 19); Mitsuko Uchida (4/18); Maurizio Pollini (4/21); New York Philharmonic (4/26); Till Fellner (4/26); Vijay Iyer: Solo, Trio, Sextet (4/27); The Collegiate Chorale - Song of Norway (4/30); Richard Goode (5/1); Evgeny Kissin (5/3); Vienna: Window to Modernity (5/4); Yuja Wang (5/16); The Philadelphia Orchestra (5/17); Crash Ensemble (5/17). 57th St. & Seventh Ave., 212-247-7800; carnegiehall.org

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The Joyce Theater – Ice Hot: A Nordic Dance Festival (3/6-17); DanceBrazil (3/19-24); Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (3/26-4/7); Khmer Arts Ensemble (4/9-14); Nederlands Dans Theater (4/10-12); Ballet Hispanico (4/16-28); Stephen Petronio Company (4/30-5/5); Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet (5/7-12); Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (5/14-26); Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (5/29-6/2). 175 Eighth Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; joyce.org Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – Great Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra (3/10-11); What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow: Piazzolla (3/18); Takács Quartet/Garrick Ohlsson, piano (3/20); Los Angeles Philharmonic (3/27-28); András Schiff: The Bach Project (4/9, 11); Swedish Chamber Orchestra (4/25). American Songbook (through 4/20): The Songs of Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey (3/1); Ingrid Michaelson (3/2); Lindsay Mendez & Marco Paguia (3/29); Meow Meow (3/30); Cristin Milioti (4/5); Green Sneakers (4/6); Kerrigan & Lowdermilk (4/19); Ben Sollee (4/20). Columbus Ave. btw. 62nd & 65th Sts., 212-875-5000; lincolncenter.org Madison Square Garden – Jason Aldean (3/2); Pink (3/22); Sigur Rós (3/25); Armin van Buuren (3/30); Fleetwood Mac (4/8); Alicia Keys (4/11); Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (4/12-13); Muse (4/15-16); Rod Stewart (4/19); The Killers (5/14). 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.), 212-465-5800; thegarden.com Metropolitan Opera Company – Carmen (3/1); Parsifal (3/2, 5, 8); Francesca da Rimini (3/4, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22); Don Carlo (3/6, 9, 13, 16); National Council Grand Finals Concert (3/10); Otello (3/11, 15, 20, 23, 27, 30); La Traviata (3/14, 18, 23, 26, 30, 4/3, 6); Faust (3/21, 25, 28, 4/2, 5); Giulio Cesare (4/4, 9, 12, 19, 22, 27, 30, 5/3, 7, 10); Das Rheingold (4/6, 25, 5/4); Rigoletto (4/13, 16, 20, 24, 27, 5/1); Die Walküre (4/13, 26, 5/6); Siegfried (4/20, 29, 5/8); Götterdämmerung (4/23, 5/2, 11); Dialogues des Carmélites (5/4, 9, 11). 212-362-6000; metoperafamily.org New York City Ballet – American Music Festival (4/30-5/19). Columbus Ave. & 63rd St., 212-496-0600; nycballet.com New York City Center – Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia (3/6-9); New York City Opera: Moses in Egypt (4/14-20); New York City Opera: La Perichole (4/21-27). 130 W. 56th St., 212-581-1212; nycitycenter.org New York Philharmonic – The Bach Variations: Bach and Mendelssohn (3/6-9); The Bach Variations: Alan Gilbert Conducts Bach’s B Minor Mass (3/13-16); Rush Hour: The Bach Variations: Violin Concertos in A minor and E major (3/20); The Bach Variations: Violin Concertos in A minor and E major (3/21-23); Alan Gilbert, Joshua Bell, Bernstein, Ives, and Rouse Premiere (4/17-20); Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart and Alan Gilbert Conducts Bruckner (4/24-25); Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart and Alan Gilbert Conducts Bruckner (4/27); Alan Gilbert, Wynton Marsalis, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (5/31-6/1). Avery Fisher Hall, Broadway & W. 65th St., 212-875-5656; nyphil.org Radio City Music Hall – Coheed and Cambria (3/16); Freestyle and Old School Extravaganza (3/30); Gabriel Iglesias (4/5); Leonard Cohen (4/6-7). 1260 Sixth Ave. (50th St.), 212-307-7171; radiocity.com The Theater at Madison Square Garden – Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival (3/21-31); April Fool’s Comedy Show (4/1); Stand Up for a Cure (4/17). 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Ave. & 32nd St.), 212-465-5800; thegarden.com The Town Hall – Nick Offerman - American Ham (3/2); Elaine Paige (3/9); Liza and Alan: One Night Only (3/13); Dr. John & The Lower 911 with Allen Toussaint (3/16); The Waterboys Present an Appointment with Mr. Yeats (3/20); Yevgeny Sudbin, piano (3/24); Pandit Shivkumar Sharma & Zakir Hussain (3/30); Johannes String Quartet (4/7); Rodriguez (4/10); Alison Balsom & Scottish Ensemble (4/14); Great Big Sea (4/19); Billy Bragg (4/27); Raffi (4/28); Broadway Musicals of 1972 (4/29); The Bacon Brothers (5/2); Rafal Blechacz, piano (5/5); Brian d’Arcy James - Going to Town (5/11); Bettye LaVette & the Blind Boys of Alabama (5/17); Ludovico Einaudi and His Ensemble - Ina Time Lapse (5/18). 123 W. 43rd St. (Broadway-Sixth Ave.), 212-997-1003; the-townhall-nyc.org

Legendary acts are commonplace on NYC stages, and some of the musical stars performing here this spring include: Diana Krall (pictured; April 19) at the Beacon Theatre; Liza Minnelli & Alan Cumming (March 13) at the Town Hall; Fleetwood Mac (April 8), Alicia Keys (April 11) and Rod Stewart (April 19) at Madison Square Garden; and Leonard Cohen (April 6-7) at Radio City.

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ARTNEW YORK

Above left: [ Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944) Murnau: Street with Women/Murnau: Strasse mit Frauen, 1908 ] Above right: [ Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) Seated Female Nude/Sitzender weiblicher Akt, 1907-08 ]

Right: [ Form by Koloman Moser (1868-1918) Decoration by Jutta Sika (1877-1964) Cup and saucer, 1901-02 ] Far right: [ Peter Behrens (1868-1940) Mocha cup and saucer from a dinnerware service shown at the Modern Dwelling Interiors (Moderne Wohnräume) exhibition at the Wertheim Department Store, Berlin, 1902 ]

Cup and saucer photos: Neue Galerie New York. Gift of Harry C. Sigman

Above: [ Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884-1976) Nude/Akt, 1914 ]

Private Collection, New York

Left: [ Franz Marc (1880-1916) The First Animals/Die ersten Tiere, 1913 ]

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German Expressionism:

boldly breaking with the past

At the Neue Galerie, the work of a movement founded by four Dresden students and other artists who shook off traditional bonds. By Karin Lipson

hat gave four young German architecture students of the early 20th century the gumption to declare themselves the founders of a new art movement? It’s a question we may ponder while visiting the Neue Galerie’s German Expressionism 1900-1930: Masterpieces from the Neue Galerie Collection. On view through April 22, the exhibition, which includes some works never before shown at the museum, features nearly 150 paintings, works on paper, sculptures, and decorative objects from the collection of this elegant bastion of early 20th-century German and Austrian art and design. The period covered in the current exhibition has its origins in 1905, when those four Dresden students—Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Fritz Bleyl—declared themselves to be “Die Brücke,” or “The Bridge,” a group that rejected traditional societal and artistic values for a more emotionally-charged view of the world. “They were not artistically trained. That’s what’s so fascinating,” said Renée Price, the director of the Neue Galerie, who organized the Masterpieces exhibition with Associate Curator Janis Staggs. The core story of German Expressionism starts with “these four young architecture students who one day reinvent themselves,” said Price.”They say, ok, we’re this four-man organization.” The show features work by three of the Brücke artists (Bleyl is not represented) and by members of several other coteries of artists who all can come under the heading of German Expressionism. Their output includes a range of contrasting characters and scenes: City and village views, German cabaret or circus artists and figures of exotic spirituality, fat-cat finaglers and, at least in the case of one artist, Franz Marc, fantastical horses of such grace they seem to rebuke us mere mortals. Other artists whose work is on view include Vasily Kandinsky, Erich Nolde, Hermann Max Pechstein, Paul Klee, Otto Dix and George Grosz—stylistically, a variable crew. What they all had in common, though, was “this large desire to break with the past and tradition,” said Price. Elsewhere, most notably in France, artists were similarly shaking loose the bonds of the past. The Expressionists “were very interested in what was going on in Paris,” Price said. “But they were not emulators, per se. It’s like the Zeitgeist—things were happening [in] parallel, at the same moment.” Members of the Brücke often visited Dresden’s ethnographic museum, whose collection bolstered their intent to break from European traditionalism. In the museum “they saw African art,” which was also becoming “fashionable to collect” Price said. Kandinsky and Marc were both associated with a Munich-based group, “Der Blaue Reiter” (The Blue Rider), formed in 1911. What uni-

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fies the Blaue Reiter may be its very absence of a unifying style. “With the Brücke there was a moment where one could barely tell one from the other,” Price said. “But in the Blaue Reiter, you would never confuse Kandinsky with Marc.” Yet they share an interest in the heightened use of color. “Color was a key element in Expressionism, because of its emotional content, and a certain candor they were hoping to achieve,” Price said. Different though Kandinsky may be from Marc, the former’s 1908 Murnau: Street with Women is linked with Marc’s The First Animals, from 1913, by an uninhibited use of color. Still other Expressionists are usually grouped together under the rubric, “Neue Sachlichkeit”—the New Objectivity, a term that arose in the 1920s. With these artists, “the pendulum swings completely in the opposite direction—this happens in politics, it happens in art,” Price said. “All of a sudden that wild brushwork, the wild colors, it peters out,” she said. Instead, artists like Max Beckmann, Otto Dix, George Grosz and Georg Scholz turned back to the precision of the Northern Old Masters for stylistic inspiration. Yet their eye was also firmly focused on the present, and their work—often brutally forthright and wickedly satirical—captured the recent barbarities of World War I and the instabilities of the Weimar Republic. It was the very crispness and Neue Galerie New York detail of the “Old Master” style 1048 Fifth Avenue; 212-628-6200; that often made these artists’ social neuegalerie.org criticism so compelling. “When you focus with a binocular,” Price said, “you see things that some people don’t want to see.” At the Neue Galerie, the decorative arts enjoy a special prominence— a reflection, in part, of the concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk, the total, integrated work of art (down to doorknobs and coffee cups), that was especially current in Germany and Austria during the first part of the 20th century. In 2012, the museum’s collection of the applied arts was significantly enhanced by a major gift from Harry C. Sigman, a Los Angeles lawyer (and collector), and the museum is putting a fair chunk of his gift on view. German and Austrian Decorative Arts from Jugendstil to the Bauhaus: The Harry C. Sigman Gift features about 50 pieces from the more than 100 examples of graphic design, ceramics, metalwork and glass presented to the museum by the eponymous donor. It, too, is open through April 22. ■ 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 “Picasso Black and White” exhibit at the Guggenheim.

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American sculptor Claes Oldenburg is known for creating giant (and humorous) replicas of seemingly mundane, everyday objects. Claes Oldenburg: The Street and The Store, opening April 14 at the Museum of Modern Art, takes a look at his artistic beginnings through two of his most important works for the early 1960s. Also included are Oldenburg’s Mouse Museum and Ray Gun Wing, self-contained “museums” created in the 1970s. Pictured: Pastry Case, I (1961-62).

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museums All exhibits are subject to change American Folk Art Museum – Artist and Visionary: William Matthew Prior Revealed (through 05/26); Women’s Studies (through 05/26). 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 (through 5/28); Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture (through 8/11); Whales: Giants of the Deep (3/23-1/5). Open daily, 10am-5:45pm. Suggested general admission

$19; seniors/students, $14.50; children 2-12, $10.50. Central Park West at 79th St., 212-769-5100; amnh.org

Asia Society and Museum – Patronage and Power: Selections from the Asia Society Museum Collection (through 8/4); The Artful Recluse: Painting, Poetry, and Politics in 17th-Century China (through 6/2). Tues.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-9pm. $10; seniors, $7; students, $5 with ID; under 16, free. 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-288-6400; asiasociety.org Brooklyn Museum – Raw/Cooked: Marela Zacarias (through 4/28); Fine Lines: American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum (3/8-5/26); John Singer

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Sargent Watercolors (4/5-7/28); Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui (through 8/4); LaToya Ruby Frazier: A Haunted Capital (3/228/11);‘Workt by Hand’: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts (3/15-9/15); Kathe Kollwitz: Prints from the ‘War’ and ‘Death’ Portfolios (3/15-9/15). Numerous long-term installations are also on view. Wed.,

Fri.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Thurs., 11am-10pm. Suggested contribution $12; seniors/students, $8; under 12, free. 200 Eastern Parkway (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org

Lucid Eye (through 6/9). Thurs., Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-8pm. Free. 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.), 718-681-6000; bronxmuseum.org

Bronx Museum of the Arts– Honey, I Rearranged the Collection (through 6/2); Joan Semmel: A

China Institute – Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road (4/19-7/21). Daily,

AT THE MUSEUMS: LECTURES, MUSIC, EVENTS & MORE Museum of Biblical Art 1865 Broadway (61st St.), 212-408-1500; www.mobia.org

March 18 - Celebration of Asia Week Gala - Join Honorary Chair and fashion designer Jason Wu at this signature Asia Week gala to benefit Asia Society. A cocktail reception with a live jazz trio is followed by an elegant dinner created by celebrity chefs Pichet Ong and Simpson Wong, complete with dancing to Peter Duchin and his Orchestra. Join leading figures from the arts and fashion worlds at this signature gala presenting culture, cuisine, music, and design from across Asia in one glamorous setting. • April 20 - Kong Nay with special guest Ben Allison - Kong Nay, master of the chapei dong vong (long neck guitar), is one of the most beloved musicians in Cambodia. In a rare New York concert appearance, Kong Nay will perform his soulful ballads, joined later by New York-based jazz composer and musician Ben Allison. • May - This is the last month to see The Artful Recluse and Tim Lee: In Focus. The emotionally charged and deeply personal works in The Artful Recluse: Painting, Poetry, and Politics in Seventeenth-Century China share a theme of reclusion, a concept that has deep and significant roots in China and remains relevant today. Tim Lee: In Focus is an interactive multimedia installation, functioning as a karaoke pavilion in which the audience is invited to sing along to Lee’s cover of an iconic Bob Dylan folk anthem. Both exhibitions close June 2nd.

Through May 26 - Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery investigates the intersections and crossroads of aesthetics and belief in African American art. For more than two centuries, the Bible has been a catalyst for this multicultural and initially disenfranchised artistic community and has been inspiring the creation of sacred, spiritual, and religious spaces and identity. The exhibition’s title takes its name from praise terms commonly used in African and African American communities. “Ashe”, a Yoruba word, refers to the creative power of an artist to make something happen. “Amen” is an afﬁrmation meaning essentially “so be it”. The visual continuum on display in Ashe to Amen presents the inventive, deeply personal, and ongoing interpretations of the Bible created by artists from the African American community.

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org Through Sept. 15 - Making Room: New Models for Housing New Yorkers showcases innovative design solutions to better accommodate New York City’s changing, and sometimes surprising, demographics, including a rising number of single people, and features a full-sized, flexibly furnished micro-studio apartment of just 325 square feet—a size prohibited in most areas of the city. You’ll also see models and drawings of housing designs by architectural teams commissioned in 2011 by Citizens Housing & Planning Council, in partnership with the Architectural League of New York. • Opening March 22 - Stephen Burrows: When Fashion Danced is the first major examination of the work of the designer The New York Times called in 1977 the “brightest star of American fashion.” It looks at the period spanning the 1970s when Stephen Burrows’s meteoric rise to fame made him not only the first African-American designer to gain international stature, but a celebrated fashion innovator whose work helped define the look of a generation. The exhibition traces Burrows’s evolution from creating eclectic looks for his friends in the 1960s to his work with the chic 57th Street retailer Henri Bendel to the floor of Studio 54, as he dressed such ’70s style icons as Cher, Liza Minnelli, and Diana Ross. Open daily, 10am-6pm.

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Sister Gertrude Morgan (1900-1980), New Jerusalem, c. 1957-74. Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York. Photo by Gavin Ashworth, New York

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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 El Museo del Barrio – Superreal: Alternative Realities in Photography and Video (through 5/19). Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm, Sun., 1pm-5pm 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 – Piero della Francesca in America (through 5/19); The Impressionist Line from Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec: Drawings and Prints from the Clark (3/12-6/16). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. $18; seniors, $15; students, $10 with ID; pay-what-you-wish Sun., 11am-1pm. 1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700; frick.org The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – Kandinsky 1911-1913 (through 4/17); Gutai: Splendid Playground (through 5/8); No Country: Contemporary Art for South and Southeast Asia (through 5/22); A Long-Awaited Tribute: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian House and Pavilion (through 7/31). Sun.-Weds., Fri., 10am-5:45pm, Sat., 10am-7:45pm. $22; seniors/students, $18; under 12, free. 1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org International Center of Photography – Roman Vishniac Rediscovered (through 5/5); We Went Back: Photographs from Europe 1933-1956 (through 5/5); A Different Kind of Order: The ICP Triennial (5/17-9/8). Tues.-Weds., Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm, Thurs.-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 – Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints (3/9-6/9). Tues.-Thurs., 11am-6pm, Fri., 11am-9pm, Sat. & Sun., 11am-5:30pm. $12; students/seniors, $10; free Fri., 6-9pm. 333 E. 47th St., 212-832-1155; japansociety.org The Jewish Museum – Six Things: Sagmeister & Walsh (3/15-8/4); As it were ... So to speak - A Museum Collection in Dialogue with Barbara Bloom (3/15-8/4); Jack Goldstein x 10,000 (5/10-9/29). Fri.-Tues., 11am-5:45pm, Thurs., 11am-8pm. $12; seniors, $10; students, $7.50; under 12, free; free Sat. 1109 Fifth Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200; thejewishmuseum.org The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Matisse: In Search of True Painting (through 3/17); African Art, New York, and the Avant-Garde (through 4/14); After Photoshop Manipulated Photography in the Digital Age (through 5/27); Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity (through 5/27); Birds in the Art of Japan (through 7/28); PUNK: Chaos to Couture (5/9-8/11); Photography and the American Civil War (4/2-9/2); The Civil War and American Art (5/27-9/2); Bashford Dean and the Creation of the

Arms and Armor Department (through 9/29). Tues.Thurs., Sun., 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri.-Sat., 9:30am9pm. Recommended admission $25; seniors, $17; students, $12; under 12, free. 1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Morgan Library & Museum – Drawing Surrealism (through 4/21); Marcel Proust and Swann’s Way: 100th Anniversary (through 4/28); Treasures from the Vault (through 5/5); Degas, Miss La La, and the Cirque Fernando (through 5/12); Subliming Vessel: The Drawings of Matthew Barney (5/10-9/1); Illuminating Faith: The Eucharist in Medieval Life and Art (5/17-9/1). Tues.-Thurs., 10:30am-5pm, Fri., 10:30am-9pm, Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 11am-6pm. $15; seniors/ students/children under 16, $10; 12 & under, free; free Fri., 7-9pm. 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org Museum of American Finance – Barings in America - An Interactive Investment Experience (through 4/27). 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 Museum of Arts & Design – Playing With Fire 50 Years of Contemporary Glass (through 4/7); After the Museum - The Home Front 2013 (3/12-6/2); Wear It or Not: Recent Jewelry Acquisitions (3/126/2); Against the Grain - Wood in Contemporary Craft and Design (3/19-7/7). Tues.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Thurs.-Fri., 11am-9pm. $15; students/ seniors, $12; high school students and under 12, 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 – Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery (through 5/26); Reaching Out - American Bible Society and the African American Community (through 5/26). Tues.-Weds., Fri-.Sun., 10am-6pm, Thurs., 10am-8pm. Free. 1865 Broadway (61st St.), 212-408-1500; mobia.org Museum of the City of New York – Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s (through 3/31); Stephen Burrows: When Fashion Danced (3/22-8/31); A Beautiful Way to Go: New York’s Green-Wood Cemetery (opening 5/15). 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 Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust – Through Soviet Jewish Eyes: Photography, War, and the Holocaust (through 4/7); Hava Nagila: A Song for the People (through 5/31). Sun.-Tues., Thurs., 10am-5:45pm, Weds., 10am-8pm, Fri., 10am-3pm (through 3/8). $12; seniors, $10; students, $7; 12 & under, free; free Wed., 4-8pm. 36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org

Museum of Modern Art – Inventing Abstraction, 1910-1925 (through 4/15); The Shaping of New Visions: Photography, Film, Photobook (through 4/29); Edvard Munch: The Scream (through 4/29); Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light (3/10-6/24); Abstract Generation: Now in Print (3/15-6/24); Claes Oldenburg: The Street and The Store (4/14-8/5); Bill Brandt: Shadow and Light (3/6-8/13); Hand Signals: Digits, Fists, and Talons (4/5-9/2); Ellsworth Kelly: The Chatham Series (5/22-9/9); 19 New Acquisitions (5/10-1/6); Applied Design (through 1/31). Sat.-Thurs. (closed Tuesday), 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 Sex – Spotlight on the Permanent Collection (ongoing); The Sex Lives of Animals (ongoing). Mon.-Thurs., Sun., 10am-8pm, Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm. $17.50; students/seniors, $15.25. 233 Fifth Ave. (27th St.), 212-689-6337; museumofsex.com National Academy Museum – Seismic Shifts: 10 Visionaries in Contemporary Art and Architecture (through 5/5); The 2013 Annual (through 5/5); Emerging Artist: Jeffrey Gibson (5/23-9/8); Visualizing Time: An Artist’s Eye with Andrew Raftery, NA (5/23-9/8); Visions of Land and Sea: William Trost Richards (5/23-12/8). Wed.-Sun., 11am-6pm. $15; seniors/students, $10; under 12, free. 1083 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-369-4880; nationalacademy.org National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution – Julie Buffalohead: Let the Show Begin (through 4/28); Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture (through 8/11). Open daily, 10am-5:00pm, Weds., 10am-8pm. Free. Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green (Broadway), 212-514-3700; americanindian.si.edu Neue Galerie – German Expressionism 1900-1930: Masterpieces from the Neue Galerie Collection (through 4/22); Koloman Moser (5/23-9/2). Thurs.-Mon., 11am-6pm. $20; students/seniors, $10. 1048 Fifth Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; neuegalerie.org New Museum – NYC 1993: Experimental, Jet Set, Trash and No Star (through 5/26); Museum as Hub: Center for Historical Reenactments: After-after Tears (5/22-7/17). Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Thurs., 11am-9pm. $14; seniors, $12; students, $10. 235 Bowery (Prince St.), 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org New-York Historical Society – The Dream Continues: Photographs of Martin Luther King Murals by Vergara (through 5/5); Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete Flock (3/8-5/19); WWII & NYC (through 5/27). Tues.-Thurs., Sat., 10am-6pm, Fri., 10am-8pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. $15; seniors, $12; students, $10; 5-13, $5; under 5, free. Pay-as-youwish from 6-8pm Fridays. 170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org

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New York Public Library (Humanities and Social Sciences Library) – Call 212-869-8089 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 The Noguchi Museum – Hammer, Chisel, Drill: Noguchi’s Studio Practice (through 4/28). Weds.-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 The Rubin Museum of Art – Modernist Art from India - Radical Terrain (through 4/29); Living Shrines of Uyghur China (through 7/8); Flip Side (3/15-8/12); Fiercely Modern (4/269/16); Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection (through 1/13). 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

On view at the Guggenheim through May 8, Gutai: Splendid Playground celebrates Gutai, the radically inventive and influential Japanese artistic collective whose innovative and playful approaches to installation and performance yielded one of the most important international avant-garde movements to emerge after World War II. Pictured above: Shiraga Kazuo’s Work II (1958).

Scandinavia House – New Wave Finland: Contemporary Photography from the Helsinki School (through 4/6); Munch | Warhol and the Multiple Image (4/27-7/27). Tues.-Sat., noon-6pm. Wed. till 7pm. 58 Park Ave. (37th38th Sts.), 212-779-3587; scandinaviahouse.org

The Studio Museum in Harlem – David Hartt Stray Light (3/28-6/30); Fred Wilson - Local Color (3/28-6/30) Assembly Required - Selections from the Permanent Collection (3/28-6/30); Ayé Aton (3/286/30); Harlem Postcards - Spring 2013 (3/8-6/30). 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 Whitney Museum of American Art – Sinister Pop (through 3/31); Dark & Deadpan: Pop in TV and the Movies (through 3/31); Blues for Smoke (through 4/28); Jay DeFeo: A Retrospective (through 6/2); I, You, We (opening 4/25); Stewart Uoo and Jana Euler (opening 5/10); David Hockney: The Jugglers (opening 5/22); Hopper Drawing (5/2310/6). Weds.-Thurs., Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm, Fri., 1-9pm. $18 (pay-what-you-wish Fri., 6-9pm); seniors/students/ages 19-25, $12. 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3600; whitney.org

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Skyscraper Museum – The Woolworth Building @ 100 (opening 3/2013). Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. $5; seniors/students, $2.50. 39 Battery Pl., 212-968-1961; skyscraper.org

Ever since it crawled out of the tiny rock clubs of mid-1970s Britain and America, punk rock and its attendant aesthetics have had a profound effect on the worlds of fashion. Beginning May 9, the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will examine punk’s impact on high fashion and its continuing influence today with PUNK: Chaos to Couture. The approximately 100 designs for men and women will illustrate how haute couture and ready-to-wear have borrowed punk’s visual symbols, such as safety pins, razor blades, and studs. Pictured: A dress by Rodarte (American, founded 2005) from the pages of Vogue, July 2008.

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With galleries on the Lower East Side near SoHo and in Chelsea, Lehmann Maupin Gallery has their bases covered when it comes to contemporary art hotspots. On view at their 26th Street gallery from March 28 through April 27 is an exhibition of work by English artist/painter/author/poet/photographer/filmmaker/singer/guitarist Billy Childishâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whose Erupting Volcano, Llaima Chile (2011) is pictured above. Their Chrystie Street location features Ashley Bickerton & Nicolas Pol March 21 through April 20 while both galleries will host works by YBA (Young British Artist) Tracey Emin May 2 through June 8. See listing for more information.

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All exhibits subject to change

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Alexandre Gallery - Specializing in works by early 20th-century American artists, with a focus on the Stieglitz Group. Tom Uttech - New Paintings (through 3/30); Anne Harris - New Paintings (4/4-5/11). Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. 41 E. 57th St., 212-755-2828; alexandregallery.com Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe - International contemporary art. Tam Van Tran - Leaves of Ore (through 3/16); Michael Reafsnyder - We Ate the House (3/21-4/20). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 525 W. 22nd St., 212-445-0051; ameringer-yohe.com Antonelle Fine Art - Featuring works by impressionist Patrick Antonelle. By appointment. 30 W. 39th St., 917-743-9704; antonellefineart.com Bonni Benrubi - Contemporary photography. Laura Mcphee: Desert Chronicle (3/7-4/13). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 41 E. 57th St., 13th Floor, 212-888-6007; bonnibenrubi.com Bowery Gallery - A co-operative gallery, one of the oldest in NYC, wholly run by its artist members. Barbara Goodstein (3/26-4/20); Temma Bell (4/23-5/18); Evelyn Twitchell (5/21-6/13). Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. 530 W. 25th St., 646-230-6655; bowerygallery.org Ceres Gallery - Contemporary art. H.Hildebrand-Mills - AFLOAT: Installation (3/5-30); Kiki Kaye - To See it My Way (3/5-30); Marian Osher - Celebration! (4/2-27); Joyce Parcher - Retrospective (4/2-27); Susan Grabel - Venus Comes of Age (4/30-5/25); Judy Werlin Spontaneous Generation II (4/30-5/25). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 547 W. 27th St., 212-947-6100; ceresgallery.org Cheim & Read - International contemporary artists. Al Held: Alphabet Paintings (through 4/20). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 547 W. 25th St., 212-242-7727; cheimread.com James Cohan Gallery - Contemporary art. Shinque Smith - Bold as Love (through 3/16); Hirali Sawa - Figment (3/21-4/27); Spencer Finch (5/2-6/15). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 533 W. 26th St., 212-714-9500; jamescohan.com Foley Gallery - Contemporary photography, painting, sculpture. Christa Parravani - Kindred (3/6-4/14); Donald Weber Interrogations (4/17-5/24); Sage Sohier - About Face (4/17-5/24). Wed.-Sat., 12pm-6pm, and by appointment. 97 Allen St., 212-244-9081; foleygallery.com Zach Feuer Gallery - Contemporary art in all media by emerging and mid-career artists. Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg (through 3/30); Zach Harris (4/4-5/4). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 548 W. 22nd St., 212-989-7700; zachfeuer.com Gagosian Gallery - Modern and contemporary art, including works by de Kooning, Hirst, Picasso, Twombly, and Warhol. 24th St.: Jean-Michel Basquiat (through 4/6). Madison Ave.: Ed Ruscha - Books & Co. (3/5-4/27). 21st St.: Painted on 21st Street: Helen Frankenthaler from 1950 to 1959 (3/8-4/13). 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; gagosian.com Galerie Lelong - Contemporary art from the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Luciano Fabro, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz - Che Fare? (through 3/30). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 528 W. 26th St., 212-315-0470; galerielelong.com

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[N ick Brandt, Elephant with Exploding Dust, Amboseli, 2004 ]

THE FINE ART OF INVESTING IN FINE ART Partners, Sarah Hasted and Joseph Krauetler, bring more than 25 years of experience to their gallery, Hasted Kraeutler. Together their unique insights have resulted in one of Manhattan's preeminent contemporary art galleries. Hasted Kraeutler is a spacious first floor gallery in the heart of Chelsea, New York's art district. The gallery has come to be known as much for its outstanding roster of international artists and museum quality exhibitions, as it has for its ability to advise new and seasoned collectors in art investment. Both, Hasted and Kraeutler, believe that art is a valuable global investment instrument rather than simply a common asset class reserved for the wealthy. Art collecting is a unique form of investment in that it gives individuals pleasure and adds beauty and depth to their lives, while serving as a financial investment and an effective form of portfolio diversification. To that end, Hasted Kraeutler have put together a list of key things to keep in mind when considering art as an investment: 1. Only work with knowledgeable and reputable art dealers. 2. If inexperienced in investing in art, be sure to consider the following: – The artist's reputation and importance in the art world – The quality, condition and rarity of the particular piece – Is the price of the work appropriate 3. Don’t hesitate to research the artist's auction records, associated galleries, and past and future exhibitions. 4. An excellent gauge is whether they have international standing in the global marketplace. 5. Remember: in addition to purchase price, buyers are responsible for paying for shipping, storing, framing and artwork installation and one should take this into consideration when calculating how much should be spent. 6. The unique nature of art as an investment contrasts greatly with that of stocks and bonds. It is, however, an asset and holds monetary value. Sarah Hasted mentions, "Collecting fine art allows for portfolio diversification and historically has provided high returns over the long term, proving it to be both a stable and wise investment with art prices typically having a positive correlation with inflation." Joseph Kraeutler points out that the addition of art to a conventional portfolio can increase one's overall investment return without the corresponding risks. "In fact many portfolio professionals recommend allocating approximately 10% of one's portfolio to art as part of a diversified portfolio strategy." Hasted Kraeutler is located at 537 W 24 Street and open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm and by appointment. For more information, visit hastedkraeutler.com or call 212-627-0006.

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[ Wall Street - Winter ; May in Central Park ]

Dubbed the “American Renoir” and called “the foremost impressionist painter of our century,” by Manhattan Arts magazine, Patrick Antonelle has been creating his masterful works for over 30 years. Reproductions of his work (which include the many facades and moods of New York City, Central Park, and their environs) are available online at antonelle fineart.com and at Patrick's Fine Art in midtown, offering wider audiences a chance to experience “his painterly manifestations of a world more romantic, nostalgic and caring than the one we currently inhabit.” By appointment only. 30 W. 39th St., 917-743-9704; antonellefineart.com; patart21@aol.com

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Galerie St. Etienne - The oldest gallery in the U.S. specializing in Expressionism and self-taught art. Story Lines - Tracing the Narrative of 'Outsider' Art (through 3/30). Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. 24 W. 57th St., 212-245-6734; gseart.com Gladstone Gallery - Contemporary art. 21st St.: Miroslaw Balka - The Order of Things (through 3/30). Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm. 515 W. 24th St., 212-206-9300; 530 W. 21st St. 212-206-7606; gladstonegallery.com Graham - 19th- & 20th-century American paintings, American & European sculpture. Shelly Malkin - Mind Journeys (4/4-5/4). 32 E. 67th St., 212-535-5767; jamesgrahamandsons.com Howard Greenberg Gallery - Photography. William Klein: Paintings, Etc. (3/1-4/27). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 41 E. 57th St., 212-334-0010; howardgreenberg.com Hammer Galleries - 19th- and 20th-century European and American Masters. Winter 2013: Selected works by Grandma Moses and other American Masters (through 3/31). Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. 475 Park Ave. (58th St.), 212-644-4400; hammergalleries.com Hasted Kraeutler - International contemporary art. Michael Benson: Planetfall (through 3/9); Erwin Olaf - Berlin (3/14-4/27). Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. and by appointment. 537 W. 24th St., 212-627-0006; hastedkraeutler.com Hauser & Wirth - Emerging and established contemporary artists. 18th St.: Dieter Roth - Bjorn Roth (through 4/13); Paul McCarthy (5/7-7/27). 69th St.: Rita Ackermann - Negative Muscle (3/5-4/20). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 32 E. 69th St., 212-794-4970; 511 W. 18th St., 212-790-3900; hauserwirth.com Steven Kasher Gallery - Contemporary photography and social/historical/artistic photography of the 20th century. Everyday America: Photographs from the Berman Collection (through 3/23). Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. 521 W. 23rd St., 212-966-3978; stevenkasher.com Paul Kasmin Gallery - Contemporary and modern art. 27th St.: Will Ryman - America (through 3/30); Kenny Scharf (4/4-5/4); Simon Hantai (5/8-6/15). 10th Ave.: Arman: Cycles (through 4/6); Matti Bonetti (4/11-5/4); James Nares - Road Paint (5/8-6/15). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 293 Tenth Ave. (27th St.); 511 27th St., 212-563-4474; paulkasmingallery.com Hans P. Kraus Jr. Fine Photographs - 19th- & early 20th-century photographs, specializing in the pre-1860 paper-negative era. By appointment. Linnaeus Tripe: Views of Burma (through 4/12). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 962 Park Ave., 212-794-2064; sunpictures.com

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Lehmann Maupin Gallery - International contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Christie St.: Robin Rhode - Paries Pictus (through 3/16); Ashley Bickerton & Nicolas Pol (3/21-4/20). 26th St.: Liu Wei (through 3/23); Billy Childish (3/28-4/27). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 540 W. 26th St., 212-255-2923; 201 Chrystie St., 212-254-0054; lehmannmaupin.com Lerebours Antiques - A collection of American antique, vintage, and mid-century modern fine furnishings, lighting, and art. 220 E. 60th St., 917-749-5866; lereboursantiques.com Luhring Augustine - Late-19th century to contemporary American and European paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and video works. Ragnar Kjartansson - The Visitors (through 3/16); Atlas, Kahrs, Mucha, Whiteread (3/22-4/27); Philip Taaffe (5/4-6/15). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 531 W. 24th St., 212-206-9100; 25 Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn, 718-386-2746; luhringaugustine.com Lyons Wier Gallery - Contemporary art gallery, specializing in "Conceptual Realism." Retuning Reality (through 3/16). Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. 542 W. 24th St., 212-242-6220; lyonswiergallery.com Maccarone - Contemporary art gallery in Greenwich Village. Paul Lee - Emerald (opening 3/5).Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 630 Greenwich St., 212-431-4977;maccarone.net Matthew Marks Gallery - Important contemporary masters. 522: Darren Almond Hemispheres and Continents (through 4/20). 502: Nayland Blake - What Wont Wreng (through 4/20). 526: Luigi Ghirri - Kodachrome (3/6-4/19). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 522 W. 22nd St.; 523 W. 24th St.; 526 W. 22nd St.; 502 W. 22nd St.; 212-243-0200; matthewmarks.com Marlborough Chelsea - Contemporary masters. Ansel Krut (through 3/30); Alsoudani, Bacon, Guston, Rego (through 3/30). Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 545 W. 25th St., 212-463-8634; marlboroughgallery.com

Moeller Fine Art Ltd. - 19th- & 20th-century masterworks. Howard Wise Gallery: Exploring the New (through 3/27). Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. 35 E. 64th St., 212-644-2133; moellerfineart.com The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology - Boots: The Height of Fashion (3/5-4/6); Fashion and Technology (through 5/8). 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. 510 W. 25th St.: Jim Dine (through 3/23); Zhang Xiaogang (3/29-4/27). 508 W. 25th St.: Thomas Nozkowski (through 3/23). 534 W. 25th St.: Adrian Ghenie (3/5-4/20). 57th St.: James Turrell - Roden Crater and Autonomous Structures (3/15-4/20); Maya Lin (4/27-6/23). 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; thepacegallery.com Petzel Gallery - Contemporary exhibitions, artists' projects and performances. Dana Hoey - The Phantom Sex (through 3/30); Dirk Skirber - pain(t)ology and other trials (through 3/30); Yael Bartana (4/4-5/4). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 456 W. 18th St., 212-680-9467; petzel.com Ro Gallery - Original paintings, graphics, photographs, and sculptures. Visit their website for live and timed art auctions. Gallery by appointment. 47-15 36th St., Long Island City, 800-888-1063; rogallery.com Spanierman Modern - Modern and contemporary paintings, watercolors, works on paper, drawings, and sculpture. Frank Bowling (3/21-4/20). Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm. 53 E. 58th St., 212-832-1400; spaniermanmodern.com

Courtesy of Hasted Kraeutler

Yossi Milo Gallery - Contemporary photography. Mike Brodie - A Period of Juvenile Prosperity (3/7-4/6); Charles FrĂ¨ger (4/11-5/18); Takuma Nakahira - Circulation: Date, Place, Events (5/23-7/12). Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 245 Tenth Ave. (24th-25th Sts.), 212-414-0370; yossimilo.com

[F ounder Sarah Hasted and business partner Joseph Kraeutler pose in their Chelsea gallery, Hasted Kraeutler ]

Hasted Kraeutler is a contemporary art gallery committed to the representation of established artists from around the world, working in all mediums. Founding partners Sarah Hasted and Joseph Kraeutler bring more than 25 years of experience to the gallery. The pair represents an impressive catalog of artists who work in the genres of narrative, landscape, still life, portraiture, conceptualism, and abstraction. This spring, Hasted Kraeutler will premiere artworks by internationally renowned Dutch artist Erwin Olaf. The exhibition is debuting his new series to the world and is not to be missed. Following Olafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition, Hasted Kraeutler will unveil new works by Italian artist Paolo Ventura, where the artist will transform the gallery into a city, allowing viewers to literally step into one of his artworks. The gallery is located at 537 W. 24 St. and open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm. For more information, visit hastedkraeutler.com or call 212-627-0006.

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TRAVELengland

country escapades abroad

In England and France, charm, culture, and culinary delights

By Ruth J. Katz

Enchanting Devon and Cornwall

s I descended down the winding roadway into the secluded, very real fishing village of Port Isaac in North Cornwall, my heart was thumping. Irrationally, I was fully expecting to meet all my telly friends from the British ITV series, Doc Martin, which is filmed here (fictitiously named Port Wenn). Alas, not one of them was there! But I was not disheartened; the picturesque village is every bit the quintessential sleepy English seaside hamlet and it did not disappoint. And delightful Port Isaac was but one stop on my unforgettable, evocative sojourn through the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The day had started out even more memorably, with a visit to Tintagel, on the crashing Atlantic coast, the home of fabled, legendary Camelot, the locus of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s Idylls of the King and also the backdrop in countless literary works. For the courageous traveler, the treacherous descent down hundreds of rickety stone and wooden stairs rewards with Merlin’s magical cave on the rugged beach. Later that day we visited a less formidable beach, the 1,500-feet-wide Polzeath coastline, a surfing enclave, which, while no competition to Australia’s Gold Coast, is still an unexpected sight in serene England. My tour guide for this wildly diverse day was Squadron Leader and fighter pilot, Adam Fox-Edwards, former equerry to Queen Elizabeth, and currently

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the proprietor of his family’s homey, gracious Arundell Arms, which happens to be the United Kingdom’s number-one-fly-fishing hotel, where lessons are under the tutelage of Jell-o-wristed master fisherman David Pilkington. Comfortably nestled in the Lifton Valley, just two miles from the Cornish border, the inn is a destination for countless groups looking to fish, hunt, bond, and make merry—and that is easy here, as there are some 24 breweries in Devon; two homegrown, popular ales are from Dartmoor Brewery and St. Austell Brewery. Those less interested in the native brews, but still wanting homespun flavor, will revel in the delicious cuisine served at the Arms, prepared by aptly named master chef Steven Pidgeon. (A typical main dish: mignon of wild Bratton Clovelly venison with spiced quince, pomme Anna, glazed salsify, roasted shallots in a red-wine reduction.) Devon and Cornwall offered up many other remarkable sights, including the 13th-century Church of St. Michael, some 1,100 feet above sea level—a hardy climb—on the western edge of Dartmoor. The atmospheric Dartmoor moors, punctuated with perfidious bogs and encapsulating misty fog are home to the notorious Dartmoor Prison in Princetown. It is the ideal setting for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Baker Street Boys; in fact, the jail is referenced in several stories, including the celebrated Hound of the Baskervilles. (The institution even held American captives during the War of 1812.) At the other end of the mood

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pposite page: [ Majestic Bovey Castle in Devon ] O This page clockwise from top left: [ Bovey Castle’s grand Adam Room; cuisine at the Arundell Arms—a lobster first course and a luscious strawberry dessert; romantic Combe House in Devon; the historic Georgian kitchen in Combe House, an ideal spot for a candle-lit tea ]

spectrum is the dreamy Combe House (voted Most Romantic Hotel in the UK and Ireland, in Condé Nast Johansens’ 2012 compilation), where tea in the “kitchen” (sans electricity), presided over by innkeepers Ruth and Ken Hunt, is a sensory experience. At Bovey Castle near Moretonhampstead, more extraordinary food and fun await you. The glamorous hotel offers over 80 activities, including the usual suspects (falconry, skeet-shooting, archery, canoeing, croquet) and some that proved more jovial—sloe-gin- and cider-making. The splendid 20thcentury, Tudor-style mansion is baronial and features a main cathedral room with grand details, and which serves as the nerve center of the hotel. But with so much to see and do—Devon is home to more thatched cottages than anywhere else in Great Britain, and it’s the only county to have both north and south coastlines, with 250 miles of beaches—you won’t hunker down indoors until you’re ready for Bovey’s delectable, impressive tea or a fabulous meal preceded by a drink in the sumptuous Oak Bar. Other outings might include the delightful village of Chagford, with its quaint emporia and art galleries, and the wonderful city of Tavistock, where

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the UK’s most famous market is located; there are also adorable shops here, including the gourmet grocer N. H. Creber. Exeter offers its royal cathedral; its pedestrian shopping street, the Princesshay, the first such walking/shopping boulevard in the country; and the Royal Clarence Hotel, built in 1769, believed to be the first recorded hotel in Great Britain; and the contemporary Magdalen Chapter Hotel, an ideal spot for a tasty lunch. You’d be remiss if you didn’t visit Plymouth, as well, where the largest concentration of cobbled streets in the UK exists, and where the town’s famous gin distillery has been producing spirits for over 600 years, these days, churning out 2.5 million bottles a year. By the seaport, etched in a panel on the side of a building is a list of the hardy souls who set sail from this Plymouth for our Plymouth...which will make you feel that you are part of history. n

[ the details ]

visitbritain.com; exeter.gov.uk; visitdevon.co.uk; tavistock.gov.uk; dartmoor-npa.gov.uk; arundellarms.com; boveycastle.com; combehousedevon.com; fly direct to London/Heathrow on British Airways, in comfort in Club Class, britishairways.com

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The Ravishing Rhone Alps

f the English countryside proffered a brush with fame with “Doc Martin,” then the French pays was not to be outdone by the Brits. Having left the magnificent Georges Blanc Parc & Spa in Vonnas (more about that anon), where innumerable headshots of bold-face-named celeb-guests dot the wall— including a glam picture of Catherine Deneuve—I headed toward Evian-lesBains. En route, I stopped at one of those typically vast European comfort/gas stations; it was abuzz with activity (a movie!), and suddenly, who should waltz onto the parking lot, but Catherine Deneuve herself? Given that my trip to the Rhone Alps was all about luxury and a sybarite’s pursuit of pleasure, I had struck it rich in this province. In 2000, there were 36 spas in the region, in 2008, 160, and in 2012, a staggering 175. There are 73 Michelin-starred chefs in the Rhone Alps; in the Coursheval ski resort alone there are 15 five-star hotels; and in the Beaujolais region, there are 173 winetasting cellars—and get this: The Rhone Alps hosts the only marathon in the world with a route straight through a wine cellar (at the Château de Pizay)! It’s no wonder that France’s second-largest region is the third most-visited region in France (Paris, first, then Provence) since it has it all: The skiing at Chamonix and Grenoble, and the regal Mont Blanc; Beaujolais’ vineyards;

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breathtaking lakes—Geneva, du Bourget, d’Annecy; eight natural parks; over 60 golf courses. And dare I mention that the crossroads of distinctive French cuisine is plum in the middle of Lyon (home to Paul Bocuse and Michel Troisgrois), a fact most foodies would agree to. And so, to eat: The relaxed, homey kitchen, Daniel et Denise (red and white checks dominate), is presided over by chef Joseph Viola and his wife Françoise. He serves up local fare, and you cannot possibly be in the region without sampling his Bresse chicken. Viola has held the title, since 2004, of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, as noted by his distinguishing red/white/ blue collar. Another husband-and-wife team, Romain and Delphine Barthe, are at the helm of the remarkable restaurant, Auberge de Clochemerle, recently rewarded with a Michelin star; tell the chef what you crave and he’ll whip up your personal menu. The village, Vaux-en-Beaujolais, is a tiny hamlet with an appealing view of the countryside. After your satisfying meal, stroll through the narrow lanes and half-way up the hill from the restaurant, you’ll find a wacky “living plant” outside a private home; sit on the side of the planter and put your ear to the old-fashioned-looking Gramophone-style ear piece and

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listen to a classic novel! Then settle in for a night at the Auberge, where rooms are comfy, though not lavish. For more grand—in fact, heartbreakingly sumptuous—accommodations, venture to Georges Blanc’s Parc & Spa, where the three-Michelinstarred chef presides over several restaurants and, well, the entire town! The rooms are amenity-laden and utterly stunning, and the meals, wherever you choose to dine, top the charts. Do not leave here without a trip to Blanc’s elegant and dreamy Mosaïc Spa. Other spas in this region will also take your breath away and one that will tickle your fancy is at the Château de Pizay. There are 18 various hydro activities/therapies here, each massaging a different ache or pain. The showers also delight, with “experiences” that include Pluie Tropicale, Tempete des Caraïbes, Brume Blanche, Polaire. The treatment products are from the Parisbased brand Rose & Pepper, awash in botanicals and spices. In the resort town of Evian-les-Bains, the Royal Resort comprises several multi-starred hotels and I visited the Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ermitage where, at the Spa Quatre Terres, the muscle spasms of a lifetime will be coaxed out of you. One other indulgent spa can be found at the Evian-les-Bains Hilton, with its Asian-inspired Buddha-Bar Spa, featuring relaxing treatments like the Buddhattitude massage. You cannot enjoy a sojourn through this territory without relishing its spectacular wine; the Beaujolais region is located north of Lyon, and covers part of the north of the Rhone Alps and part of southern Burgundy. Many wineries accommodate, but you’ll generally need to make appointments. Two outstanding wineries I visited were Château de La Chaize and Château Montmelas. At de La Chaize, there are also imperial-looking gardens designed by the grand master André Le Nôtre, landscape architect/gardener to King Louis XIV; today there are over 1,300 species of plants on the estate. At the Château de Montmelas, the main building is a 10th-century castle, with walls nearly nine feet thick. In the library, or petit salon, a torchère lamp is made from a giant winepress screw, and there is a rare, diamond-shaped parquet floor, one of only 10 in all of France. On a clear day you can see eight regions of France from the castle ramparts, but you’ll be so blissful in the Rhone Alps, you won’t want to explore the other seven for a while. n

Opposite page: [ Le Pont Wilson in Lyon ] This page, clockwise from top left: [ A welcome sign in Georges Blanc’s charming village of Vonnas; Blanc’s elegant hotel in Vonnas; the grounds at the Château de Pizay; Hôtel Royal in the Evian Resort enclave ]

[ the details ] franceguide.com; rhonealpes-tourisme.com; rhonealpes.tv; en.lyon-france. com; aubergedeclochemerle.fr; georgesblanc.com; fly direct to Lyon on Air France, airfrance.us

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New York

Sightseeing

One of the best ways to experience the best of NYC during the spring is with a bicycle tour or rental from Bike and Roll. Weather permitting, rentals will be available during the second week of March, and their unique guided tours—which include Inside Central Park, Greenway and Central Park, a guided Bike and Boat with NY Water Taxi, Hudson River and Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge and Beyond, and New York at Night— will be offered from April 15. Their multiple locations include Pier 84 (Hudson River Park at W. 43rd St.), Central Park (Columbus Circle, Broadway & 59th St. & Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th St.), Battery Park (Pier A, Battery Pl. & West St.), and Riverside Park (on the Greenway just north of Pier I, btw. W. 70th & W. 71st Sts.). For more information, call 212-260-0400 or visit bikenewyorkcity.com. 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 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., 212-531-5337; apollotheater.org 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. Pier 84, Hudson River Park, W. 44th St. & the Hudson River, 212-260-0400; bikenewyorkcity.com

Central Park (centralparknyc.org) – Belvedere Castle (79th St. south of the Great Lawn, 212-772-0210) - This famed, whimsical landmark is within sight of the Delacorte Theatre (summer home of the Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival.) The Henry Luce Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle is a permanent interactive exhibit focusing on how to observe, record,

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and identify the plants and wildlife that exist in Central Park’s rich and diverse natural habitats. Bethesda Terrace (mid-Park at 72nd St.) - Reconstruction has restored the Victorian stonework and steps to the acre-sized esplanade. Carousel (mid-Park at 64th St., 212-879-0244) - Nostalgic turn-of-the-century merrygo-round open daily, weather permitting. Central Park Zoo (64th St. & Fifth Ave., 212-439-6500; centralparkzoo.com) - From a steamy rain forest to an icy Antarctic penguin habitat, the zoo features natural tropical, temperate, and polar environments with dozens of fascinating animals, from leafcutter ants to polar bears, plus monkeys, sea lions, and cute penguins. Open Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; weekends, 10am-5:30pm thru October. Open daily, 10am-4:30pm, in November. The Conservatory Garden (Fifth Ave. near 105th St.) - A lush and dazzling six-acre garden. The Dairy (mid-Park at 65th St., 212-794-6564) - The main visitor information center, set in a vintage Victorian Chalet. Horse-andCarriage Rides (212-736-0680) wait on the Central Park So./59th St. side of the Park. Sheep Meadow (66th to 69th Sts. on the west side of the park) is a lush, 15-acre quiet zone open for passive play and skyline admiring. Strawberry Fields (71st to 74th St. near Central Park West) - A 2.5-acre Interna-tional Garden of Peace dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (enter at Central Park West & 81st St., 212-988-9093) - Shows for the general public. Call for current schedule. Tisch Children’s Zoo (Fifth Ave. btw. 64th & 65th Sts., 212-439-6500) - This wildlife center echoes and reinforces the pastoral landscape of Central Park by creating a rustic Enchanted Forest with soft paths and native plantings. Youngsters will love the bewitching area, which suddenly unfolds into a magical place filled with birds flying freely overhead,

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contained in a virtually invisible net suspended in the trees, and a petting zoo. Chinatown Fair & Family Fun Center – After a year’s closure, the famous arcade has reopened under new management with a wide range of new and classic arcade games, skeeball, air hockey, pinball, prizes to win, and much more. A great escape for the entire family. Birthday parties and group events are a specialty. 8 Mott St., 212-964-1001; chinatownfair.biz

can enjoy fine dining and retail opportunities throughout the terminal. Grand by Design: A Centennial Celebration of Grand Central Terminal (through 3/15); On Time/Grand Central at 100 (3/6-7/7); Nick Cave: Heard•NY (3/25-31); Grand Gourmet - The Flavor of Midtown (5/2); Grand Centennial Parade of Trains Weekend

(5/11-12). 42nd St & Park Ave., 212-532-4900; grandcentralterminal.com 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

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 departs daily at 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm & 5pm. Opt for classic New York Water Taxi tours, or the thrilling SHARK speed boat adventure. Special cruises this spring/summer include ZEPHYR Happy Hour Cruise (Thurs. & Fri. beginning 5/31); Tropical Oasis Cruise (Sat. beginning Memorial Day weekend); NYC Audubon Winter EcoCruise (1/6, 13, 20, 27 & 2/3). 877-979-2542; circlelinedowntown.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 tours in four languages (Italian, French, German, and Spanish). 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, indulge at the Cake Boss Café, featuring treats from TLC star Buddy Valastro. Open Sun.-Thurs., 10am-8pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm. 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. Tickets to the 102nd floor observatory sold only upon arrival. Daily, 8am-2am; last elevator at 1:15. $25; $22 (seniors, 62+); $19 (6-12); free (under 5). 350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com 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

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Square and Broadway to Harlem to Brooklyn. 777 Eighth Ave. btw. 47th & 48th Sts.; PABT, 42nd St. & Eighth Ave.; Times Square, Broadway btw. 46th & 47th Sts., 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.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

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. Girl Scouts Day (3/23); Chol Hamoed Festival (3/28); Boy Scouts Day (4/20). Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org

The High Line – A public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Gansevoort St. to W. 34th St. bet. 10th & 11th Aves; thehighline.org

Liberty Helicopter Tours – Thrilling airborne tour options in modern jet helicopters including 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), 212-967-6464; libertyhelicopters.com

Hornblower Cruises and Events – Hornblower offers world-class dining cruises aboard state-of-the-art luxury yachts set against the sparkling New York City skyline and offering innovative, fun features and freshly prepared cuisine. The new Hornblower Hyrbid offers the most eco-friendly cruise experience with leading technology. Cruises include the Starlight Dinner Cruise, Skyline Brunch Cruise, Sights & Sips Cruise, and the Cocktail Cruise. Easter Brunch & Dinner Cruises (3/31); South Asian Wedding Showcase (4/7); Journey of Love Bridal Showcase (4/21). 212-206-7522; hornblower.com

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. The famed wax museum in London has a spectacular NYC version in Times Square that has solidified itself on any tourist’s must-go list. 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 at 10am. $36; $29 (4-12). 234 W. 42nd St. (Seventh-Eighth Aves.), 866-841-3505; nycwax.com

New York City is teeming with celebrities, but there’s only place you can guarantee yourself some starspotting: Madame Tussauds in Times Square. Recent arrivals include Jennifer Aniston, Whitney Houston, Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington, Carmelo Anthony, and Taylor Lautner of Twilight fame. There’s also Spirit of New York, an interactive exhibit celebrating many of the city’s greatest icons and defining cultural moments, and Marvel Super Heroes 4D, a fun Avengers-focused experience in their cinema. See our Madame Tussauds listing for more information.

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National 9/11 Memorial – 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. Advance visitor passes are required. To reserve a pass, visit 911memorial.org or call 212-266-5200. 1 Albany St. at Greenwich St.

the Rock box office (50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.). 212-698-2000, ext. 5; rockefellercenter.com 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. Reserved-time tickets available. 30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com

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. 212-742-1969; nywatertaxi.com 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 daily. $79.99; under 12, $59.99 (Fri.-Sun., $89.99/$69.99). Other tours include NY See the Lights! and the Shopping Tour. 212-852-4821; onboardnewyorktours.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. For design-savvy visitors, hop on the Art Deco Tour for a closer look at the innovative mind of interior designer Donald Deskey. Tickets available only at Radio City Sweets and Gifts. 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.), 212-307-7171; radiocity.com THE RIDE – A spectacular immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves you through midtown as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and citizens unfolds before you. Each vehicle features over 3,000 LED lights, 40 video screens, an IMAX Theater’s worth of audio equipment, cutting-edge speakers, and “floor-shaker” sound system technology Box office at Madame Tussauds, 234 W. 42nd St., 866-299-9682; experiencetheride.com Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square – Ripley’s isn’t for those with a weak stomach. 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 Tour – A look into the rich history and breathtaking artistry of NYC’s most famous landmark. Tickets available at the Top of

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THE OYSTER BAR

The Oyster Bar, along with the rest of Grand Central Terminal, celebrates its centennial this year. The high-vaulted tiled ceiling in the 400-seat main dining room is an architectural gem of the Gilded Age and still beloved by tourists and natives alike. Commuters stop at the raw bar for a half-dozen oysters with their martini before boarding the 6:15 home; shoppers and office workers come to the lunch counter for a fried oyster sandwich; and the small lounge is always crowded for Happy Oyster Hour from 4 to 7:30pm, where you will find an especially good choice of white wines. (There’s even a Flying Dog oyster stout.) For more than 20 years, Chef Sandy Ingber, aka the Bishop of Bivalves, has been in charge of the city’s largest oyster haul; from 4,000 to 8,000 a day depending on the season. A handwritten plaque lists the day’s oysters, usually 36 different types from both coasts. The full dining menu, based on the original handwritten broadside, is a bit daunting with so many fresh seafood choices, but they are mostly simple dishes, like the popular Oyster Pan Roast or Peconic Bay scallops gently sautéed in herb butter with garlic. For the centennial, Ingber created a new version of Oysters Rockefeller, dressing the briny bivalves with a creamy sauce and sautéed greens, topped with bread crumbs and crisped under the broiler. These alone are worth the visit. Pastry chef Junuz Noka creates key lime pie and cheesecake so good that both are now produced for retail sales. Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday 11:30am to 9:30pm; closed Sunday and major holidays.

This white tablecloth restaurant of simple elegance and warmth, operated by the Scognamilla family for 69 years, was made famous long ago by Frank Sinatra (whose family still comes here). But what makes it a lasting institution in New York is not the celebrities (though there are many). It’s the food. And the friendliness! This is where you come for some “down home” southern Italian fare; where they really know how to make red sauce—from marinara to pizzaiola. According to Chef Sal Scognamillo (who often cooks on TV), many guests love things that are “stuffed,” such as the Veal Rollatini Marsala or the Trio of Ravioli, each separately filled with lobster, spinach, and mushrooms. A very big hit is the stuffed artichoke filled with a mixture of garlic, bread crumbs, Gaeta olives, capers, and anchovies and baked in a shallow water bath to keep the artichokes moist. After a brief pass under the broiler to crisp the top, they are served with a few spoons of the pan juices. (This recipe can be found in Patsy’s Cookbook: Classic Italian Recipes from a New York City Landmark Restaurant.)

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The veal meatballs are truly unforgettable. Chef Sal recreated his grandfather Patsy’s original recipe and they are more tender and flavorful than traditional ones made with beef and pork. They are served in a simple tomato and basil sauce with spaghetti. Patsy’s red sauce became so popular that it is now available commercially. (And by the way, Patsy’s Restaurant has nothing to do with the pizza chain of a similar name.) Lunch and dinner daily, noon to 9:30pm, 10:30pm Friday and Saturday. Location 89 East 42nd Street • 212-490-6650 • oysterbarny.com

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ONE IF BY LAND TWO IF BY SEA

THE CARLYLE The Carlyle is an elegant Upper East Side hotel that’s home to the world-famous Bemelman’s Bar and Café Carlyle, where Woody Allen often performs with his jazz band. The restaurant has been serving the world’s movers and shakers since before The Great Depression. It is designed like a comfortable manor house with high ceilings, a giant vase of fresh long-stemmed flowers in the center, and comfortable upholstered banquettes. The service is friendly and unrushed. Classically trained Executive Chef Jacques Sorci is one of a handful of New York chefs who belong to the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France. Popular traditional dishes such as Dover Sole and Lobster Thermidor are always on the menu, but Sorci, who grew up cooking with his grandmother, truly equates food with love. The flavor-rich Lobster Bisque with tomato and tarragon (and lots of cream) is warm and satisfying; comfort food with a bit of a kick. A thick filet of Chatham cod is paired with a thick and creamy New England style chowder sauce with fresh corn and other crisp vegetables. This satisfying entrée will leave you licking your lips for more. Vegetables are locally sourced and done to perfection to retain flavor and texture.

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If you are not in love now, you will certainly want to be when you dine at One if By Land Two if By Sea. Inside this charming old brick building, said to have been Aaron Burr’s carriage house, chandeliers twinkle, candlelight and flowers adorn the tables, and the piano player tickles those keys into strains of romantic ecstasy. Two or three marriage proposals occur each evening, according to the staff. The building went through several incarnations before becoming a restaurant 40 years ago and is still a treasure trove of legends and curios such as replicas of the dueling pistols that ended Alexander Hamilton’s life.

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Try a salad of gently roasted baby yellow and red beets matched with Hudson Valley goat cheese and crisp greens dressed in an effervescent Meyer lemon vinaigrette. Check the Plats du Jour, too. Customer favorites include the Cornish Hen brined in Hard Cider (Tuesday), and Beef Wellington (Saturday). Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7am to 10pm; brunch Sunday, noon to 2pm.

While many diners come for the romance, many also come for Chef Colt Taylor’s cuisine. Classically trained and having worked in some stellar kitchens, Taylor changes the menu frequently. His version of the classics, such as Beef Wellington, is popular with tourists on weekends, but one of Taylor’s own special steak dishes combines Wagyu beef au poivre and Korean short ribs, which are thinner than traditional ones. Wagyu, with a delicate peppery crunch is so tender, it hardly requires a knife. The short ribs are braised in carrots, onion, and a delicious brown jus. Especially memorable is Veal Agnolotti, little pasta pillows filled with veal, bone marrow, a few secrets, and sprinkled with bits of crispy sweetbreads. Taylor loves to cook fish and creates a delicious dish of silky tender scallops with cauliflower, capers, and bit of “dehydrated” bacon (yes, and it’s crumbly, crunchy and delicious).

Location 17 Barrow Street • 212-255-8649 • oneifbyland.com

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Choose the three-course tasting menu or the seven-course chef’s tasting menu. Dinner daily, 5 to 9:30pm (later Friday and Saturday); brunch weekends 11:30 to 2pm. Location The Carlyle Hotel • 35 East 76th Street • 212-744-1600 • thecarlyle.com

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THE EMPIRE ROOM When the Empire State Building was erected in 1931 Prohibition was still in effect, so alcoholic drinks were not served, of course. Today, you can recall that historic era with a Prohibition Punch or an Empire Cocktail at the Empire Room on the ground floor on the south side of the landmark building. The décor, with mahogany paneled walls, marble bar, and comfortable leather chairs, captures the Art Deco feel of the era. Primarily a cocktail lounge where you can raise a glass in a “Toast to Another Time,” Empire, also serves a bar lunch of classic New York sandwiches, such as the Reuben, the Italian hero, and a roast beef slider topped with melted Swiss cheese and fried onions. The popular Chili may be the best you will find in the city. It was created by Ken McClure, the vice president and general manager of Hospitality Holdings, which operates lounges in landmark buildings, and who happens to be a culinary school graduate. The ingredients cooked at a slow simmer include ground beef, chilies, onion, tomato, coriander, smoked paprika, and his “secret” of semi-sweet chocolate and cinnamon. (At least, that’s all that he would reveal.) It is served in a crockery bowl with a dollop of cold sour cream on top to offset some of the heat. The chopped salad, another classic of the era is a veritable bowl of fresh veggies of similar size, dressed with a light, bright white wine vinaigrette. The favorite cocktail is the Midtown Bleu of vodka and blue-cheese stuffed olives. Bar snacks include the wildly addictive truffle popcorn, which, once ordered by one person, creates a craving so strong that everybody in the room begins ordering it. Lunch and cocktails Monday to Saturday, noon to midnight; closed Sunday.

The Bull and Bear was once exclusively for men, particularly those concerned with the stock market. The ticker tape still runs along the wall of the barroom, and behind the massive mahogany bar stand the powerful Bull and Bear replicas. However, today there are plenty of women and families in attendance at this modern steakhouse, one of three restaurants at the Waldorf=Astoria.

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The famous Red Velvet Cake is a must. Said to be invented at the Waldorf, it has been reinvented for the modern diner and colored with beet juice rather than food dye. This five-layer chocolate cake is filled with mascarpone cream cheese and garnished with a couple of crispy paper-thin beet chips. Dinner daily, 5 to 11pm.

Location Lexington Avenue at 49th Street • 212-872-1275 • bullandbearsteakhouse.com

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Aged Black Angus steaks, well-marbled and tender, are prepared to your liking and served with your choice of house-made sauces. Try the spicy peppercorn sauce made with veal glace, green peppercorns, brandy, and finished with a touch of cream. Pick up the accompanying roasted garlic head and squeeze the sweet caramelized garlic over your steak as you would squeeze lemon over fish. The juicy beefsteak tomato salad with mozzarella, basil, red onion, aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil is a refreshing way to set yourself up for the steak. Meat and potatoes are natural dance partners, and you can indulge in what could be considered the prom queen, Truffle Parmesan Fries, tender and so crisp and addictive in their innocent paper cone.

Location 350 Fifth Avenue • Southwest lobby at 33rd St. • 212-643-5400 • hospitalityholdings.com

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the landmarks THE ORIGINAL DELMONICO’S

OLD HOMESTEAD

Delmonico’s is the nation’s first white tablecloth restaurant, the first to allow groups of women to dine without men, and first to seat guests at their own separate tables. Opened in 1837, it is also the origin of classic American dishes such as Lobster Newburg, Eggs Benedict, and, of course, the boneless rib eye steak that bears its name. Dinner regulars once included Diamond Jim Brady and Mark Twain. While retaining its classic steakhouse décor with chandeliers, wainscoting, and walls adorned with genre paintings, the kitchen, under the direction of Executive Chef Bill Oliva, has modernized the classics and added new dishes with locally sourced ingredients, changing the menu four or five times a year. An appetizer of hamachi tartar with radish slaw and seasonal melon has just enough heat to make your sinuses twitch. Delmonico Steak, of course, is the most popular dish at dinner (fish wins at lunchtime). You can have your steak prepared au poivre, Oscar (with sauce Bernaise) or as a surf-and-turf combination. There is a wonderful entrée of scallops prepared in a tangy black olive emulsion paired with spaghetti squash and spinach. Oliva recreated the famous Chicken a la Keene (later popularized as Chicken a la King) from a fricassee-like dish of chicken, peas, and noodles to a delicious and sophisticated entre of chicken confit served with truffle and porcini mushrooms on a bed of faro (a nutty wheat grain) topped with a globe of foie gras.

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The Baked Alaska, created here in 1867 to honor the purchase of the Alaska territory, is today a dome of baked meringue atop an almond cake surrounded by little “bursts” of apricot preserves. Lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 10 pm; Saturday 5 to 10 pm; closed Sunday.

In 1868, President Andrew Johnson came here to celebrate his narrow escape from impeachment. More recently, Chelsea Clinton dined here with her famous family. This landmark with the big cow, “Annabelle,” stationed over the front door like a Broadway marquee, is in the heart of the Meatpacking District, where sides of beef once arrived to be sorted for distribution. Today, few meatpackers remain, but The High Line, Chelsea Market, new hotels and the future Whitney Museum make this the hippest neighborhood in Manhattan. Originally a bar with five tables where, in 1868, a steak dinner cost 8 cents, Old Homestead today seats 300 guests on three levels and steak is a tad more expensive. The charming front room with a tin ceiling, mirror-paneled walls and strings of tiny lights, create a modern ambiance with old world charm.

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Appetizers include Maryland Crab wrapped in a panko crust with a hint of Old Bay and chile. Delicious! The garlic mashed potatoes (combined with roasted garlic) are a creamy ambrosia. Lunch Monday to Friday, noon to 4pm; dinner daily from 4pm; from 1pm on weekends. Location 56 Ninth Avenue • 212-242-9040 • theoldhomesteadsteakhouse.com

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Old Homestead has been owned by the Sherry family since 1951 when Harry, hired as a dishwasher in the mid-1940s, raised money to help the owner stay in business and became the owner himself. In the 1980s, grandsons Greg and Marc Sherry introduced true Japanese Wagyu, known as Kobe beef, to the United States. It has a $350 price tag for a 12-ounce steak, but you can get other tender, well-marbled steaks for less, such as the porterhouse or filet mignon. The menu is a steak lover’s dream! Portions are generous but Old Homestead originated the “doggie bag,” and you can take home whatever you cannot finish.

Location 56 Beaver Street • 212-509-1144 • delmonicosny.com

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Promenade PICKS

Caviar Russe Caviar Russe offers the ultimate in top-tier dining and specialtyfood shopping. Stop at the raw bar to taste a variety of caviars by the spoon, sit down in the dining room for an elegant lunch or dinner, and visit the boutique to pick out the perfect gift to bring your dinner party hosts. Obviously, caviar is the star here and you will find varieties from around the world, from Caspian Sea Osetra to the North American Sand Sturgeon. The aforementioned Caspian Sea Osetra is the best seller at Caviar Russe, which serves as the largest caviar importer in the United States and is actively involved in efforts to preserve the endangered sturgeon and promote aquaculture alternatives. Chef Christopher Agnew has created a $150 seven-course tasting menu, and a $95 three-course Sunday brunch that features King Crab, Chatham Bay Cod, Hand Cut Tagliolini, Wagyu Beef Cheek, and a seasonal dessert. The menu is ever-changing; two current a la carte favorites are the Diver Sea Scallop with cauliflower, caper, and mache, and the Maine Lobster with potato, leek, and black truffle.

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If you prefer to spread a velvety foie gras on your morning brioche, visit the boutique with its array of specialty foods. If you need something for a party, artisanal smoked salmon and sturgeon are at your fingertips—you’ll find everything you need from the caviar to the blini. And what nicer gift than an assortment of caviar, along with accompaniments and mother of pearl spoons, in a gift bag? Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, noon to 10pm; Sunday, noon to 4pm. – Marian Betancourt Location 538 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor • 212-980-5908 • caviarrusse.com

The Sea Fire Grill Last November, the people behind midtown’s Benjamin Steakhouse dipped their toes in the water with this seafood-centric offshoot, with a contemporary American seafood menu that takes straightforward presentation cues from their classic backgrounds. The result is an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The kitchen is helmed by Ted Pryor, who brings his background as an executive chef at Opia, and Les Halles Downtown to the table. Raw bar favorites include East & West Coast Oysters and Sterling Caviar; appetizers highlights include Lobster Bisque, Cornmeal-Crusted Calamari, and sushi-quality Yellowfin Tuna Tartare. The entrée selections are also quite impressive: look for Alaskan King Crab Legs, Wild Striped Bass, whole Maine Lobsters, and the Surf & Turf with lobster and bone-in filet mignon. As you would at a steakhouse, you’ll want to indulge in the side dishes as well: whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, lobster mac & cheese, and Brussels sprouts with smoked bacon, among others.

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The specialty cocktails are also a treat: try the Thyme Will Tell, made with bourbon, thyme, Vermont maple syrup and lemon, is a perfect pairing for the heartier meat dishes, or Love Potion 2 & 1/3, with Absolut pear vodka, lychee, and passion fruit nectars. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-3pm; dinner daily, 5-10:45pm. Locations 158 E. 48th St. • 212-935-3785 • theseafiregrill.com

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American ABC Kitchen - Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Dan Kluger, and Phil Suarez impress diners inside ABC Carpet & Home with a mission to “engage in regionally-grown, 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

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 buffet-style lunches and à la carte dinners. 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

Aldea -Named after the Portuguese word for village, Aldea’s seasonal, New American menu is inspired by the Iberian Peninsula and Chef George Mendes’ heritage. Searching for the rustic and elemental properties in his cooking, Mendes breaks down his menu between land and sea, and allows the cutting edge flavor combinations to guide palates. 31 W. 17th St., 212-675-7223; aldearestaurant.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; 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. Chef de cuisine Peter Cho offers creative terrine options on the lunch and dinner menus, while lamb burgers, crispy octopus, and market price ribeye 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, Crispy Pork Belly with Miso Butterscotch, Mustard Glazed Short Rib with Beef Jerky Dashi & Cucumber are just a few signature dishes that you will find along an full assortment of fresh sushi and sashimi all overseen by sushi chef Rio Yonathan of Megu and Morimoto fame. 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 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

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through innovative flavors presented with each course. 11 Madison Ave. (24th St.), 212-889-0905; elevenmadisonpark.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 and with its trees and marble pool, and the wood-paneled 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 carpaccio to roasted and braised 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 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. Executive Chef Matthew Weingarten oversees the everchanging, always exciting menu. 325 Park Ave., 212-593-3333; insideparknyc.com

The Park Room - Exceptional nouveau American cuisine combines with stunning views of Central Park, making for a quintessential New York dining experience. The dinner menu currently boasts entrées such as seared sea bass, ossobucco, pumpkin ravioli, and grilled mahi mahi. Helmsley Park Lane, 36 Central Park So. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves., 212-371-4000; helmsleyparklane.com Per Se - Luxurious in its stunning views of Central Park from each table, its décor of dark woods and glittering metal surfaces and its incomparable menu featuring caviar, lobster, foie gras, and Kobe beef. Each day, two unique ninecourse 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 roasted cod with savory, shiitake, sugar snaps, and Champagne tomato butter. 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 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 Rock Center Cafe - Boasting up-close views of the Ice Rink, this stylish eatery offers contemporary American specialties such as crispy seared organic chicken and crab and risotto cakes. 20 W. 50th St., 212-332-7620; rockcentercafeny.com

The Libertine -Celebrity chef Todd English’s restaurant features an updated pub décor with the dignified Library Bar fit for a king one floor up, and a gourmet rustic pub fare menu. A popular stop for the neighborhood’s Financial District workers, with a menu full of imaginative house cocktails. 15 Gold St. (Platt St.), 212-785-5950; thelibertinerestaurant.com

“21” Club - One of New York’s iconic, top dining destinations. Executive Chef John Greeley balances classic ‘21’ dishes that gave the restaurant its elevated reputation, such as Dover Sole and NYC’s best crab cakes with his own modern flare such as Vermont farm-raised lamb with creamed nettles, roasted eggplant and fingerling potatoes; and roasted halibut with shrimp, bay scallops, razor clams, bok choy, chanterelle and corn kernels. Dine in either the famous Bar Room or romantic Upstairs at ‘21’; or host an event in one of their ten private banquet rooms. Jacket required. 21 W. 52nd St., 212-582-7200; 21club.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

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 lobster bisque, seared jumbo sea scallops, braised short ribs, and truffle Parmesan fries. Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park, 2 West St., 917-790-2525; ritzcarlton.com

A staple of NYC’s seafood-dining scene located in a glittering and expansive Rockefeller Center space, Oceana offers a 165-seat dining room, private rooms providing an additional 106 seats, and additional outdoor seating for 60 during the warmer months. A huge, custom lobster tank announces the open kitchen and the striking raw bar greets Oceana’s entrants with one of the largest displays of fresh fish in the city. Raw bar diners who snag a seat at this luxuriously appointed beacon of seafood are privy to a daily selection of oysters and clams on the half shell, crudos, ceviches, caviar plates and chilled seafood — among which marinated razor clams and the spicy smoked tuna roll are stand-outs. A pure and natural ethos characterizes Executive Chef Ben Pollinger’s cooking style. Through his compositions, traditional preparations of whole fish are transformed into superb global cuisine, such as the bold flavors of his Halibut Saltimbocca with spinach, prosciutto, confit tomato and sheep’s milk ricotta. House smoked fish, specialty condiments, and artisan breads baked on premises further showcase his careful attention to detail. 120 W. 49th St., 212-759-5941; oceanarestaurant.com

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French/French Bistro

The National - Known for its signature “Ugly Burger,” The National in midtown Manhattan features modern bistro dishes by renowned Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and his longtime associate and Iron Chef America sous chef, Paul Corsentino. Their philosophy of selecting perfectly sourced ingredients and setting them into unexpected combinations results in dishes that are not only fresh but accessible for all occasions. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the restaurant reflects the timeless sophistication of Europe’s grand cafes with cozy distressed leather banquettes and vintage cafe tables. 557 Lexington Ave. (50th St.), 212-715-2400; thenationalnyc.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 worldclass 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 Daniel - With a four-star rating by The New York Times, Daniel Boulud’s Upper East Side treasure marries neighborhood hominess with a contemporary French menu inspired by the seasons and

BELGIAN Brabant - NYC’s largest authentic Belgian restaurant nestled in midtown. Noted Executive Chef Armand Vanderstigchel dishes signature Belgian Rack of Lamb Provençal, Belgium Mac and Cheese, and more classics. Check out the extensive selection of Belgian beers—10 on tap, 50 bottled. 316 E. 53rd St., 212-510-8588; brabantbelgianbrasserie.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 Truffle-Braised Egg Noodle with Enoki Mushroom. 311 W. 43rd St., 212-776-1818; hakkasan.com/newyork Lychee House - “Modern Chinese” inspired by contemporary culinary practices and ranging from comfort food like 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 half-pound sandwiches of hot pastrami and corned beef, grilled franks, matzoh ball soup, and more since 1888. Open late Thurs. and all night Fri. & Sat. 205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246; katzdeli.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-9pm. 1215 Third Ave. (70th-71st Sts.), 212-879-0914; pjbernstein.com

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the market. Pre-theater prix fixe, 3 courses and paired wines $125 Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-6pm. 60 E. 65th St., 212-288-0033; danielnyc.com DB Bistro Moderne - Daniel Boulud’s casual yet trendy midtown spot – NYC’s top French bistro according to Zagat -- is known for their DB Burger, a sirloin burger filled with braised short ribs, foie gras, and black truffles that’s earned its reputation. Three-course pre-theatre prix-fixe, $45 per person Tues.-Sat. 5:30-6pm. 55 W. 44th St., 212-391-2400; danielnyc.com/dbbistro.html 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 Stationed in one of the most iconic spaces in New York City—the landmarked Hotel des Artistes—The Leopard at des Artistes has ambiance to spare, with Howard Chandler Christy’s nine “Fantasy Scenes with Naked Beauties” historical murals situated throughout the renovated space. But the food is even more remarkable than its Renaissance atmosphere. Owned by husband-and-wife team Gianfranco and Paula Bolla Sorrentino, with a kitchen headed by Chef Vito Gnazzo, the menu is rooted in the area once known as “The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies” (mid 1800s) and in the traditions of the Italian regions of Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sardinia, and Sicily. The result is everyday food done with respect to Southern Italian cultural traditions, absolute quality of ingredients, modern research, and outstanding hospitality. 1 W. 67th St., 212-787-8767; theleopardnyc.com

La Silhouette - Executive chef Matthew Tropeano heads this highly regarded French frontrunner. The casually sophisticated La Silhouette’s very creative bill of fare is not nouveau, nouvelle, or traditional, but modern French of a sort encountered every day in Paris. With a 26 Zagat rating, whether you select from the world-class 5-course tasting menu or dine a la carte, you won’t be disappointed. Winner of the 2011 Concierge Choice Award for Best New Restaurant in NYC. 362 W. 53rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-581-2400; la-silhouettenyc.com Le Cirque - French-Italian cuisine that is just as exciting to the palate as it is a feast for the eye, with dishes such as Wild Burgundy Escargot, Chanterelle Risotto, Tuscan Brick Pressed Chicken, and Whole Roasted Black Truffle Chicken for Two (carved tableside), among many other classics. A dress code is in effect, so jackets 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 (it just turned 45 in April, 2012), 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 lighter contemporary touch, natural flavors, sauces and spices, and high-quality produce. Jacket and tie required. 405 E. 52nd St., 212-755-6244; leperigord.com 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

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 menus by acclaimed Executive Chef Jim Botsacos 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

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. 11 W. 53rd St., 212-333-1220; themodernnyc.com 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 famous chicken liver mousse and foie gras, with an awardwinning wine list dominated by French and American varietals. 1057 Lexington Ave. (75th St.), 212-517-6400; orsayrestaurant.com Pastis - An unassuming restaurant enjoyed that serves acclaimed fare in an unpretentious environment. The mood of bohemian chic is carried out in the décor, and

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Executive Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson and Chef de Cuisine Pascal Le Seac’h prepare a menu that combines hearty Provençal dishes with bistro fare. Try classics like the croquet-monsieur or steak frites and prepare your taste buds for bliss. 9 Ninth Ave. (Little W. 12th St.), 212-929-4844; pastisny.com

quickly become a favorite among NYC foodies and West Villagers, offering modern interpretations of classical Viennese cuisine. 4 and 6-course tasting menus with wine pairings available. 344 W. 11th St., 212-352-2300; wallserestaurant.com

Italian Abboccato - “True Italian cuisine in the heart of Manhattan,” with time-honored Italian recipes elevated through the talent and techniques of their

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 Hotel, 49 W. 44th St., 212-453-4233; triomphe-newyork.com

GREEK Molyvos - A midtown Greek feast that delivers authentic flavor and presentation. Ouzo flows freely and the baklava is piled high at this authentic, newly renovated Greek spot. A stunning atmosphere doesn’t prepare you for the food to come: don’t leave without trying the grilled baby octopus or cabbage doulmades, and moussaka. 871 Seventh Ave. (55-56 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 food done extra right with great ambience and service. A lavish lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes is served every day, 11:30am-4pm. 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., 212-691-1300; devinyc.com

international and eclectic Alcala - Close to the U.N., take a palate vacation to Spain’s Basque area with regionally authentic plates like a stew of tuna fish and potatoes and desalted codfish in a sauce of dry red pepper and onion. 246 E. 44th St., 212-370-1866; alcalarestaurant.com The Spotted Pig - The pioneer of the NYC gastropub revolution. Chef /co-owner April Bloomfield presides over this West Village favorite’s menu of seasonal British and Italian fare, which uses local ingredients whenever possible, plus a beverage list that includes cask-conditioned beer. Kitchen open until 2am nightly. 314 W. 11th St., 212-620-0393; thespottedpig.com Wallsé - Austrian cuisine, imported cheeses, and wild game are the order of the day here, at chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s elegant restaurant that has

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chefs. Featuring plentiful first- and second/pasta-course options, and a secondi platti list that includes fresh Arctic char, lamb chops, whole branzino, and veal sweetbreads. Nonna’s Sunday Pasta Dinner offers a family-style experience on Sunday evenings, and happy hour with the finest menu tastings takes place on the Terrazza Mon.-Sat. 3-5pm. 136 W. 55th St., 212-265-4000; abboccato.com Casa Lever - “Milan meets Manhattan” at this new 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. (53rd St.), 212-888-2700; casalever.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 show-stopping Italian desserts. 120 W. 55th St., 212-265-3636; circonyc.com Last year, the world-renowned Chinese restaurant Hakkasan finally arrived in New York City, bringing their modern Cantonese cuisine, impeccable service, and unparalleled dining experience to Manhattan. The menu follows that of Hakkasan’s other locations, with International Development Chef Ho Chee Boon helming the New York kitchen. Signature dishes include: Crispy Duck Salad with pomelo and pomegranate seeds and Stir-Fry Lobster with Wild Mushrooms in XO Sauce; Roasted Silver Cod with Champagne & Chinese Honey; and Stir-Fry Black Pepper Rib-Eye Beef with Merlot. 311 W. 43rd St., 212-776-1818; hakkasan.com/newyork

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 warm, 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 The Leopard at des Artistes - Located in one of the most iconic spaces in NYC— the landmarked Hotel des Artistes, built at the turn of the 20th century, and the former home of the renowned Café des Artistes—The Leopard pays homage to Southern Italian cultural traditions with unparalleled quality ingredients, modern research, and outstanding service. Reservations recommended. 1 W. 67th St., 212-787-8767; theleopardnyc.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 wellrounded wine list and inventive cocktail selection. 377 Greenwich St. (North Moore-Greenwich St.), 212-925-3797; locandaverdenyc.com Marea - Chef Michael White offers a fresh interpretation of Italian coastal cuisine with a strong focus on impeccably prepared seafood, in addition to fresh raw selections. Dishes such as Santa Barbara sea urchin with lardo, lobster with burrata, eggplant funghetto and seaweed-marinated east coast halibut and sea scallops with endive and bagna cauda stick out as true culinary gems. 240 Central Park S. (Broadway), 212-582-5100; marea-nyc.com MODA - MODA, Italian for “style,” serves up innovative modern dishes in a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. An outdoor patio that lies beneath a three-story glass canopy overlooking 52nd Street gets extra atmosphere points. Flatotel, 135 W. 52nd St., 212-887-9880; flatotel.com

Chef/partner Jim Botsacos, along with chef David Arias, has worked diligently to create an authentic menu that includes the spectrum of Italian cuisine at Abboccato. Abboccato, meaning “pleasing to the mouth” in Italian, features all the classic and recognizable meals and appetizers native to Italy, including Casunziei, a half-moon ravioli filled with beets, gorgonzola and tossed with Italian butter and poppy seeds. They also offer a traditional Cicchetti menu, comprised of small, sharable plates, and includes dishes such as wild mushroom flatbread, served with truffle cheese and Robiola ricotta. 136 W. 55th St., 212-265-4000; abboccato.com

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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 cured salt pork and fresh rosemary. Sample bruschettas, antipasti, cheeses or appetizers that include eggplant caponata or chickpea fritters. 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 cuisine is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, 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 PizzArte - Displays of fine Italian art engage with the dining experience, and pizzas are prepared using simple, high quality ingredients in accordance with the finest

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culinary traditions of Naples. Authentic dishes include polipetti alla luciana (with baby octopus), homemade pasta maccaronara (a specialty from Avellino) with seafood, and pasta alla genovese, an onion & meat sauce that’s slowly cooked for hours. 69 W. 55th St., 212-247-3936; pizzarteny.com

long sushi bar, and watch Masa in his zone. Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle (Broadway and 59th.), 4th Floor, 212-823-9800; masanyc.com MEGU - MEGU means “blessing” in Japanese, and if you’ve sampled the modern Japanese cuisine

at either of their Manhattan locations (the original in Tribeca, or the one near the UN in Midtown), you know the name is well deserved. MEGU aggregates and filters through 1000 years and 47 regions of Japanese cuisine and culture, bringing you a sense of Japanese history and community

Remi - Remi, created by renowned designer Adam D. Tihany, combines the rich traditions of Venetian cuisine with the romance and elegance of Venetian design and architecture in an updated and innovative style. Often rated among the top Italian restaurants in New York City, if not the entire U.S. 145 W. 53rd St., 212-581-4242; remi-ny.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 (“fish and chips”) to catch of the day raw delicacies, BondSt is sushi nirvana. 6 Bond St. (BroadwayLafayette St.), 212-777-2500; bondstrestaurant.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 Inakaya - Japanese barbecue and quality presentation reign supreme at the first New York City outpost of the renowned eatery in Roppongi, Tokyo, located near Times Square. A traditional robatayaki restaurant, Inakaya prepares Japanese barbecue right in front of you by chefs that shuttle the dishes at you via long wooden paddles. Everything at the restaurant is larger than life, from the shouts that greet you when you enter to the enormous dining bar to the elaborate costumes worn by waiters. 231 W. 40th St., 212-354-2195; inakayany.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-foot-

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through food. The menu utilizes both authentic and avant-garde ingredients. Trump World Tower, 845 UN Plaza (47th St. & First Ave.); 62 Thomas St., 212-964-7777; megurestaurants.com Mr. Robata - Mr. Robata’s sushi pairs premium ingredients with inventive twists and techniques, like chopped o-toro with mango, or salmon with zucchini tempura. Signature dishes bring the centuries-old open-hearth grilling of rural Japan into the current New York culinary scene by infusing tastes of American classics. 1674 Broadway (52nd-53rd Sts.), 212-757-1030; mrrobata.com Next Door Nobu - 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 of Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and Tribeca Grill restaurateur Drew Nieporent. 105 Hudson St. (Franklin St.), 212-334-4445; noburestaurants.com Ninja New York - A one-of-a-kind, entertaining dining experience featuring a recreated 18th-century Japanese ninja village and high-end contemporary Japanese cuisine. 25 Hudson St. (Reade-Duane Sts.), 212-274-8500; ninjanewyork.com 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, both served with caviar, squid “pasta” with asparagus, butter and garlic or New Style Sashimi, seared in garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and scallions. 105 Hudson St. (Franklin St.), 212-219-0500; noburestaurants.com Sugiyama - Chef-owner 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 majestic 14-course extravaganza—are all personally prepared behind an open counter. 251 W. 55th St., 212-956-0670; sugiyama-nyc.com Named after Lever House, the glass-box, international-style skyscraper that rises above it, Casa Lever is one of Manhattan’s ultimate see-and-be-seen dining destinations. Executive Chef Alessandro Caporale creates a sophisticated menu ranging from classic Italian recipes such as Risotto alla Milanese and Vitello Tonnato (thinly sliced, slow roasted veal with tuna and caper sauce), to more unexpected combinations such as Polipo: octopus with smoked chorizo, New Zealand cockles, potato, tomato and toasted olive bread. Their seasonal Casa Lever Gardens offers casual yet elegant outdoor dining during the warmer months, with one of the most gorgeous settings in midtown: Park Avenue and the rotating art exhibition of the Lever House art collection. 390 Park Ave. (53rd St.), 212-888-2700; casalever.com

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KOREAN Bann - The premier destination in New York for modern Korean cuisine. Young Choi, owner of Woo Lae Oak, got even more creative with Bann, the city’s highest-rated Korean restaurant according to Zagat. The elegant, cool ambiance is characterized by the hand-crafted copper bar and marble tables, with the flickering flames of smokeless barbecue grills in the center of each table—the fare is very eclectic. 350 W. 50th St., 212-582-4446; bannrestaurant.com

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Jungsik - Fine Korean dining at the hands of Chef Jungsik Yim, from crisp pork belly to delicate black cod. Open for dinner Monday through Saturday. 2 Harrison St. (Hudson St.), 212-219-0900; jungsik.kr

Mediterranean Isabella’s - This Upper West Side mainstay serves Mediterranean-style fare. The ambiance is sunny and casual, with its split-level dining room, rattan chairs, and popular outdoor patio. 359 Columbus Ave. (77th St.), 212-724-2100; isabellas.com

Mexican/Tex-Mex El Parador Café - NYC’s oldest—and one of the most authentic—Mexican restaurant. Recommended dishes include the mole poblano, Mexico’s national dish with a half-chicken stewed in a complex, multilayered sauce with over 24 ingredients. Lauded for having the best ceviche by The Times, and named the city’s top Mexican restaurant by Open Table diners. 325 E. 34th St., 212-679-6812; elparadorcafe.com

MAYA – Modern Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Bar - Chef Richard Sandoval innovates the Tequileria trend with his Upper East Side Mexican eatery. Spinning traditional cuisine, Maya puts emphasis on a modern menu, boasting inventive guacamoles from traditional spicy crab, refreshing ceviche, heartily packed quesadillas, and mouthwatering chef’s specials like slow roasted pork carnitas and lobster and tequila chipotle prawns. Accompanying the impressive menu is an extensive tequila list, 200 bottles strong, some of which are infused in-house, for diners to sip straight up or mixed into artfully crafted cocktails. 1991 First Ave., 212-585-1818; richardsandoval.com/mayany Ofrenda - A cozy and rustic restaurant, offering the authentic flavors of Mexican home-style cooking in all its varieties. Excellent values include pan-seared striped bass, Berkshire grilled pork chuleta, grilled sirloin steak, slow-braised short ribs, diver scallops, and corn tortilla goat enchiladas. Dinner 7 days, and Sat./Sun. brunch. 113 Seventh Ave. South (W. 10th-Christopher Sts), 212-924-2305; ofrendanyc.com

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 authenticexperience. Tues.-Sat., 6pm-close. 105 Rivington St., 212-475-3485; hotelonrivington.com/food-drink/Viktor-and-spoils

SCANDINAVIAN Aquavit - This modern Scandinavian establishment reflects the best of minimalist mid-century Scandinavian design with its pale wood tones, soft indirect lighting, and unique tableware. The menu focuses on “seasonal Nordic cusine,” with plates like cold smoked Holland herring and aquavit steak tartare. 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

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Seafood Blue Water Grill - Raw bar lovers unite at this majestic bank redux that hits the spot for fresh delicacies and entrées. 31 Union Square West (16th St.), 212-675-9500; bluewatergrillnyc.com 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. 538 Madison Ave. (54th-55th Sts.), 2nd Floor, 212-980-5908; caviarrusse.com

Westchester County’s Doral Arrowwood hotel not only features 114 acres of rolling hills, open meadows, ponds, and a nine-hole, Robert von Hagge-designed golf course, but also three excellent dining options. You can dine al fresco at Mulligan’s Outdoor Cafe, which overlooks the ninth green and features salads, light dishes, and grilled specialties. The quintessential pub experience is offered at The PUB with 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 buffet-style lunches and à la carte dinners amid spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows, an award-winning brunch, and the Saturday Night Buffet Dinner Dance. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY, 914-939-5500; doralarrowwood.com

Le Bernardin - Ultra-fresh and skillfully prepared seafood served with impeccable service in an elegant venue has earned Le Bernardin a four-star rating since it opened in 1986. Veteran chef Eric Ripert surprises diners with Asian accent flavors throughout his menus, featuring fish that is “almost raw” or “lightly cooked.” The Equitable Building, 155 W. 51st St., 212-554-1515; le-bernardin.com Oceana - Executive Chef Ben Pollinger pulls out all the stops at Oceana 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, Oceana also recently introduced a renovated café area, transforming the former raw bar into a space at which to enjoy a drink and a variety of the finest oysters and other small plates. 120 W. 49th St., 212-759-5941; oceanarestaurant.com The Sea Grill - One of NYC’s top seafood restaurants, the sleek and sophisticated Sea Grill features its signature crab cakes, grilled daily fish specialties and mouthwatering shellfish platters—all with a front-row view of the Ice Rink. 19 W. 49th St., 212-332-7610; theseagrillnyc.com

Southwestern Mesa Grill - Chef Bobby Flay serves Southwestern cuisine in a whimsical setting accented in shades of Sutter’s gold, adobe terra cotta, and sage green, and boasting a kitchen view. Dining room people-watching is fun too, and the mood is relaxed and friendly. 102 Fifth Ave. (15th-16th Sts.), 212-807-7400; mesagrill.com

SPANISH/TAPAS Tio Pepe - “It’s party time at 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; tiopepenyc.com

Long regarded as one of New York City’s superb “old-school” French dining rooms (it just turned 49 in April), the refined and luxurious Le Périgord is one of the longestrunning four-star operations under the same management. The menu blends classical French techniques with a lighter contemporary touch, natural flavors, sauces and spices, and high-quality produce. Entrées (subject to change) include Filet d’Agneau a la Barigoule (loin filet of lamb “au jus” with artichoke hearts and carrots) and Carré d’Agneau Rôti á la Croûte de Thym Frais (roasted rack of lamb with a fresh thyme crust). They have served U.S. Presidents, world leaders, and showbiz royalty—and they will treat you just as they have treated them. Jacket and tie required. 405 E. 52nd St., 212-755-6244; leperigord.com

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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 36-ounce porterhouses to 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 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

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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 Rothmann’s Steakhouse & Grill - Rothmann’s Steakhouse & Grill has been serving New Yorkers, celebrities, and visitors the finest quality prime dry aged beef, delicious chicken, and mouthwatering seafood for over 100 years. 3 E. 54th St., 212-319-5500; rothmanns54.com Smith & Wollensky - This iconic steakhouse has been serving up choice cuts and generous portions since 1977. Old school hospitality adds charm to the turn-of-the-century design elements. Steaks take center stage, including juicy double sirloin, chateau-briand for two, filet mignon, filet au poivre, and sliced steak Wollensky, all dry-aged in-house for 28 days. 797 Third Ave. (49th St.), 212-753-1530; smithandwollensky.com Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse - Pleasing the most discerning of steak lovers, the USDA prime steaks here—all aged for at least 21 days—include NY strip, filet mignon and a special Kobe beef, hand-massaged with sake. For the seafood lover, there are crab cakes, Australian lobster tails, a seafood platter, and more. 440 Ninth Ave. (35th St.), 212-244-0005; 44 W. 56th St., 212-245-1550; 39-40 Bell Blvd., Bayside, Queens, 718-229-1100; unclejacks.com

THAI Bangkok House - A Thai haven amidst the chain restaurant sea of Times Square. The reasonably priced food has exotic flavors that will challenge your taste buds and please your appetites. We recommend ordering a few entrées that can be shared easily with a group. Great for before or after a Broadway show. 360 W. 46th St. btw. Eighth & Ninth Aves., 212-541-5943; bangkokhouseny.com Spice Market - Stepping into this Zagat favored Meatpacking District retreat will transport you into a world of Eastern exotica, far from New York’s urban hustle and bustle. The airy, two-level room features teak floors from a 200-year-old Bombay palace, and custom-made, colonial-style furniture. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten draws inspiration from the best of the region’s street food and gives it a New York spin. Diners might experience culture shock as they re-emerge onto the city streets. 403 W. 13th St., 212-675-2223; spicemarketnewyork.com

VEGETARIAN Pure Food and Wine - New York City’s premier raw-foods restaurant, located in Gramercy Park, utilizing organic and seasonal fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to create a unique, award-winning culinary experience. Nothing is heated above approximately 118 degrees in order to preserve vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Open daily. 54 Irving Pl. (17th St.), 212-477-1010; purefoodandwine.com Quintessence - Innovators of the raw food movement, featuring exotic ingredients and tastes that form the innovative dishes at this East Village outpost. 100% organic, vegan, and raw, this unique menu includes Mexican and Indian platters, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, “guiltless” desserts, and more. Breakfast served 10am-noon, weekdays. 263 E. 10th St., 646-654-1823; raw-q.com

VIETNAMESE Le Colonial - Authentic French-Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that is reminiscent of Southeast Asia in the early 20th century. The menu emphasizes vegetables, fresh seafood, meats, and an artful use of herbs and spices, and the dishes are inventively light, low in fat, visually arresting and vividly (yet mostly mildly) flavored. 149 E. 57th St., 212-752-0808; lecolonialnyc.com

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THEINTERVIEW

the Le Cirque legacy

Sirio and Mauro Maccioni, father and son, on their flagship French Le Cirque, Italian dining at Circo and Sirio, their restaurant at the Pierre Hotel—and life in a famous food family.

By Kristopher Carpenter

irio Maccioni arrived in New York City in 1956; he was 24, and had worked his way across the Atlantic on an ocean liner from Italy. He grew up in a small town in Tuscany, a locale that he refers to as both the place he most loves to visit, and (jokingly) as “the only civilized place in the world.” His first job in New York was cleaning tables at the Pierre Hotel. As of last fall, with the opening of “Sirio,” he now owns the restaurant at the Pierre Hotel. With this, the most recent addition to the Maccioni’s restaurant portfolio, they now have eight restaurants in three countries and a standing engagement with the Holland America Line’s 15 ships called “An Evening at Le Cirque.” And in case you missed the 2007 HBO Documentary A Table in Heaven, the Le Cirque family of restaurants is also a family business. Mario, Marco, and Mauro Maccioni have worked alongside their father for years to maintain his legacy, a luxurious atmosphere, top-notch clientele, and fine cuisine. On this particular morning, Mauro, the youngest of the Maccioni clan, joined us at a table in the front with a cappuccino in hand to discuss the state of their familial union. Q. What was it like to grow from one location and one concept to everything you have now—specifically, the second restaurant Circo? Mauro: Obviously, my father opened Le Cirque—which is and always has been a classical French restaurant with top-notch kitchen talent trained in French technique. I think that back in the early ’90s, when I was getting out of college and my father knew that his sons were going to be involved in the business, he knew we were going to need to expand. As Italians, and as Tuscans, it was definitely a dream and a desire for us to do an Italian restaurant. That’s what Circo was really, a nod to our heritage, and we made the conscious decision to make the cuisine there more rustic, heartier fare, in the Tuscan tradition—Osteria—with dishes like wild boar stew, polenta, and heavier pastas. That was in ‘96, and we still maintain that identity with the food, because now we have another Italian restaurant here in New York, Sirio, which is more pan-Italian and a little more sophisticated. Having different restaurants,

different styles, different towns, different countries, I feel it’s a little bit like a financial portfolio. You have to diversify so that when you’re not doing so well in one area, another will keep you balanced. Sirio: It really is great. It’s fantastic to see my sons working with me, and to see how much we have grown and are still growing. It’s also a little bit scary, but it’s good, the restaurants are doing well; we even have a Le Cirque in New Delhi now. Our chef there was actually born in India and then moved to the town where I grew up, near Tuscany. His name is Mickey Bhoite; he’s fantastic—he looks Indian but he cooks like an Italian. Q. If you had to distill it down into one sentence, what would you say has made Le Cirque such a legendary, iconic restaurant? Sirio: I believe that when you do something, you either strive to be the best or don’t even try. When I opened Le Cirque in 1974, I was trying every day to be the best. I was young, I worked hard, I worked a lot, and I had great people around me. Sometimes, you look back and wonder, “Why did I do that?” But I have always hated when people come to me and complain, to ask why something is not done, so I still try to do better every day. One of the things I am the most proud of is that most of the people who work here really want to be here. I’m very proud of what we have created, but no matter what there’s always more. I still have a hard time going to sleep at night; I find myself getting up to find a piece of paper to write down ideas that come to me while I’m in bed. Talk more with [Mauro]; this is the future, I am the past. Q. Was there a moment when you knew that you wanted to be involved in the family business? Mauro: I would say it was in the summer of ‘82 when we travelled to visit Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. I can still remember how great the little things were, like the morning coffee and the croissants, how good the butter was. I remember thinking that fine dining is a pretty cool thing. I can’t speak for my brothers but I’m pretty sure they enjoy the business as well. My father always jokes that he would have loved to have an architect, a doctor, and a lawyer—but instead we all sell soup, like him. Le Cirque 151 East 58th Street • 212-644-0202 • lecirque.com • @lecirquenyc Le Cirque Café 151 East 58th Street • 212-644-0202 • lecirquecafe.com • @lecirquecafe Circo 120 West 55th Street • 212-265-3636 • circonyc.com • @circorestaurant Sirio Ristorante 795 Fifth Avenue • 212-940-8195 • siriony.com • @sirionyc

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