your personal concierge™ SHOPS & SERVICES stores, salons, spas, shopping centers ...
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Chic spending spots for all, new store openings, great places to relax, reenergize and more.
ART & ANTIQUES galleries, antiques centers, collectibles, auctions ... The hippest galleries, art festivals and fairs, and where to browse, bid and buy.
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The Greatest Show on Earth Curtain up! Light the lights! Cue the band, maestro, and make it snappy! Ladies and gentlemen, New York City is ready to entertain you. We’ve got it all in spades— musicals, plays, dancing, piano bars and concerts. But when you’re swimming in a sea of options, how do you choose just one? Ask an expert, of course. Franklyn Riley, concierge at the Trump International Hotel & Tower, has a tip for every taste. Looking for a Broadway blockbuster? He’s on it: “Broadway to me is pure, unadulterated joy! This summer’s must-see is Motown The Musical. The Motown sound, a style of soul with a distinct pop influence, has made a significant and lasting contribution to American music as we know it today.” Craving live music and drinks? “In my spare time, I like to visit jazz joints, such as Garage Restaurant & Café and the Village Vanguard.” Aching for alfresco acting? “New Yorkers line up by the droves to get [free] tickets to Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.” Dance hungry? Riley vouches for the clubs Marquee, PH-D, Cielo and Provocateur. Even on our subways, you are not merely a commuter, but an audience member to a wild and varied daily spectacle: “A few years TIPS FROM: ago, I saw an incredible singer in the 42nd St./Port Authority Franklyn Riley, subway station, only to find out later she was the mother of Concierge, Trump International Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe (who starred in Hotel & Tower, One Central Park West, the movie Precious).” Keep your eyes peeled—in this great 212.299.1000 city, entertainment is everywhere.—William G. Frierson IV KEY TO SYMBOLS IN LISTINGS On the following pages, important features are indicated by these icons: $ inexpensive, $$ moderate, $$$ expensive, $$$$ luxe; handicap accessible; gifts; child friendly; food/snacks; drinks; gay/lesbian patrons; dress code; music; private rooms; fireplace; outdoor dining; New York CityPASS. When making a phone call from a landline, first dial 1, then the area code and seven-digit number. For essential numbers, turn to “FYI” (p. 87). For mass transit, see Bus & Subway Maps (p. 86 & pp. 88-90).
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ENTERTAINMENT theater, nightlife, attractions, tours ... The scoop on Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, city sights, music, clubs, special events and travel info.
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MUSEUMS exhibits and collections ... A guide to world-renowned showcases of art, culture, science and history.
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DINING restaurants, cafés, bistros, gastropubs ... Recent openings, trendy outposts, enduring classics and the latest places to find celebrity chefs.
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