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Ibis Coffin. Possibly from Tuna el-Gebel, Egypt. Ptolemaic Period, 305–30 B.C.E., with later additions. Wood, silver, gold, rock crystal, 15 1/16 x 7 15/16 x 21 15/16 in. (38.2 x 20.2 x 55.8 cm).

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In the ancient burial ground at Saqqara, Egypt, one animal cemetery alone has yielded over four million ibis mummies. The dog cemetery nearby has over seven million, and similar sites are found throughout Egypt.

Despite its prominence, this unusual practice of ancient Egyptian culture has remained largely a mystery. The new BROOKLYN MUSEUM exhibition SOULFUL CREATURES: ANIMAL MUMMIES IN ANCIENT EGYPT sheds light on the religious purpose of these mummies, how they were made, and why there are so many.

Animals were central to the ancient Egyptian worldview. Most animals had connections to a particular deity. After death, mummified animals’ souls could carry a message to a god. Drawn from the museum’s extensive collection, the exhibition features choice examples of mummies of birds, cats, dogs, snakes, and other animals. The show also reveals corruption beneath the surface: CT scans displayed in the exhibition uncover empty wrappings, double mummies, and misleading packaging among some of the mummies that the priests sold to worshippers. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000, brooklynmuseum.org

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ONGOING DRONES: IS THE SKY THE LIMIT? is the first major museum exhibition on pilotless aircraft to open in the U.S. The large-scale exhibition is installed in a huge, custom-designed pavilion on the legendary aircraft carrier now known as the INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM. The show reveals the history of drone technology, from its WWI origins to its current applications in solving complex humanitarian challenges. A mix of small and large-scale drones are included, including Volantis, the world’s first flying dress, designed and worn by Lady Gaga.

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NYC transforms into Gotham City as the NEW YORK COMIC CON comes to town.

The JAVITS CENTER does the hosting for the East Coast’s largest pop culture convention, packed with the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, and more. Plus a costume or two. If you want more, don’t miss New York’s own MIDTOWN COMICS, with three locations (Times Square, Grand Central, and Downtown) and an incredible selection that includes hot new comics, graphic novels, and loads of back issues. Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St. (11th Ave.), newyorkcomiccon.com, midtowncomics.com

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Senator Kennedy’s return home to Barnstable Municipal Airport, Hyannis, Massachusetts, July 1960. Photo credit: Paul Schutzer (Courtesy The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)

The start of fall in New York means bursts of colorful foliage and weekend OKTOBERFEST CRUISES on CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING to take it all in. A Circle Line guide points out the sights from city shores on up to Bear Mountain, a Hudson River destination where you’ll have a few hours to explore in nature. Both directions of the ride you can enjoy German beers and bites, along with a brass or polka band laying down a festive soundtrack. Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.com

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The annual CHILE PEPPER FESTIVAL at the BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN heats up early fall with more than 40 fiery food artisans and seven full hours of chilechocolate debauchery. There’s also 52 acres of gardens to explore. Entertainment includes two fire breathers and live bands performing everything from AfroCaribbean pop to a Brooklyn-style Indian bhangra dance party. 990 Washington Ave. (Classon Ave.), 718-623-7200, bbg.org

ONGOING The photographs in the new exhibit AMERICAN VISIONARY: JOHN F. KENNEDY’S LIFE AND TIMES at the NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY convey the sensation you’ve seen them before: JFK in the White House, his kids joyfully playing nearby; JFK with wife Jackie at an event, both of them elegant and assured (in truth, many images here have only rarely been shown). It’s part of the famous Kennedy allure, conveying a world that’s simultaneously approachable, glittering, and rarefied. This wellcurated exhibition charts JFK’s trajectory as a politician, as well as the cultural and historical pulse of the times, when photojournalism was at an apex.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to observe a world both familiar and lost, and to reflect on where the country was—and is. 170 Central Park W. (btw.

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A World of Adventure Awaits in Midtown

A magical miniature world—complete with a wee NYC—can be found at new attraction Gulliver’s Gate.

For excitement and variety, no place in the world can compete with the attractions of Midtown Manhattan. History, entertainment, and billion-dollar views can all be found here amid the bustling streets. Spend an hour, spend a day, spend a month—you won’t run out of things to do in the heart of NYC. Starting on the far west side of Manhattan you’ll find the Hudson River, home to Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, your connection for some of the best views of the Midtown skyline. Brand new state-of-the-art Empire Class ships have recently launched, providing quieter rides, better sound for the personable onboard guides, bigger windows, improved climate control, and more outdoor deck space.

Next to Circle Line’s spot on the pier you can’t miss the ginormous USS Intrepid, commissioned during World War II. Since 1982, this legendary aircraft carrier has been home to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, an institution that testifies to American innovation and courage.

The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, and 27 authentically restored aircraft. (For more on the current drone exhibition Drones: Is the Sky the Limit?, see page 22.)

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the World” is a great place to marvel at humanity—it’s the planet’s most visited place. You can even find the world in miniature here. Gulliver’s Gate is a $40 million extravaganza with moving boats, cars, planes, and trains, all making their way through finely detailed interpretations of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe.

There aren’t many attractions that appeal to three generations of a family at once, but Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square is that welcome exception.

With over 500 exhibitions, many of them world-famous relics, there’s something to hold anyone’s attention. Robert Ripley himself tracked down many of the items— he was a long-time presence in New York, opening his museum here in 1939.

Whether your interests are celebrity, history, or the endless curiosities of the world, Ripley’s is waiting to astound.

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No place in the world can compete with the attractions of Midtown...

guarantee yourself quality star-spotting: Madame Tussauds in Times Square.

You’ll find 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment, with some 220 amazing wax figures of the biggest icons in entertainment, history, and sports. From Marilyn to Madonna to Gaga, there’s a star for every generation.

Make your way just east from Times Square and you’ll find two municipal marvels. The splendid Beaux-Arts Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library is better known as the library’s main branch.

You’ll find fascinating exhibitions plus The Children’s Center at 42nd Street, home to the real-life Winnie-the-Pooh (and friends). A little further along is Grand Central Terminal, opened in 1913. Catching a train is only the beginning—Grand Central is also great for

shopping, dining, and architecture and history buffs.

New York’s newest attraction is the largest virtual reality entertainment center in this hemisphere, conveniently located near the Empire State Building. VR World boasts three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. Over 50 experiences let you fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, or create a 3D masterpiece.

To fully take in Midtown’s grandeur, there’s no place better than the Top of the Rock. An indoor viewing deck provides all-weather access, and the 70th floor provides 360-degree panoramas.

This is an open-air perch with completely unobstructed views—no glass or anything. It presents a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world.

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London Jewelers brings fine jewelry and timepieces to a new location in downtown’s Oculus.

From humble 1926 beginnings in a Glen Cove storefront, London Jewelers has evolved across four generations into an ever-growing family of fine jewelry and timepiece boutiques across Long Island—and now in a new home in Lower Manhattan. Experience London Jewelers’ signature collections within an all-new 2,400-sq.-ft. destination at the Westfield World Trade Center, at downtown’s architecturally stunning Oculus. Oculus, Main Level/C2, 185 Greenwich St. (Fulton St.), 212-381-9455; Long Island locations: Americana Manhasset 516-627-7475, Wheatley Plaza 516-621-8844, Glen Cove 516-671-3154, East Hampton 631-3293939, and Southampton 631-287-4499; londonjewelers.com

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MIDTOWN COMICS Midtown Comics is a wondrous place for all things comic and graphic. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels, and a huge selection of back issues await you.

On the second floor, past dozens of figures from Batman to the latest Godzilla incarnation, you’ll find t-shirts, glasses, model kits, and so much more. Employ-

Join the beauty elite with Federico Calce at his two Federico Salon locations.

Explore the beauty possibilities at two Federico Salon locations. Renowned for creating contemporary looks, Federico Calce’s hair styling sports a European flair.

Having a beauty emergency? To the rescue is Federico Salon Direct—a 24-hour service that will deliver a hair or beauty expert to your hotel room or home at any hour, seven days a week. Let Calce’s team of international stylists pamper you as you join the ranks of his beauty-elite clientele, which includes A-list actors, models, and execs. 57 W. 58th St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-262-3027; 125 E. 50th St. (btw.

Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-207-4400, federicosalon.com FDNY FIRE ZONE The FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center has great souvenirs of New York’s Bravest, including toys, shirts, and outerwear. It’s also a multimedia fire safety learning center where kids of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from real live FDNY firefighters. Try

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on FDNY “Bunker Coats,” explore a life-like fire engine, and bring home one of the fantastic collectibles. You’ll also leave with something vital: free 9-volt batteries for fire detectors. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyfirezone.org JACK’S PLACE Jack’s Place, “The Wireless Professionals,” is an authorized repair center for pretty much all phone makes and models.

One of the most well-known cellphone and smartphone repair shops around, Jack’s Place has a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. The mission here is simple: to provide the best products and service at the lowest prices possible. Jack’s Place has a repair service that provides same-day fixes for all phones—don’t let a technology snafu spoil your trip! 235 E. 51st St. (btw.

Second & Third Aves.), 212-486-7090, jacksplaceny.com MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is the largest center of its kind in the country, boasting 100 galleries and three full floors filled with antiques, fine art, decorations, silver, and jewelry. European, Asian, and African art is also on display at this treasure trove of cultural antiquities.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply take in some of the many won-

ders of the world, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is a must. Open seven days a week. 1050 Second Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400, the-maac.com HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER For nearly 170 years, Hammacher Schlemmer has been offering New York shoppers unexpected gifts and the necessities they didn’t know they needed. Its diverse collection ranges from electronics to toys, outdoor products, personal care, apparel, home, sports, leisure, travel items, and famous holiday specials. From humble origins on downtown’s Bowery, the store has become world famous for contemporary accessories that show off both ingenuity and wit. 147 E. 57th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 800-421-9002, hammacher.com

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545 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-457-3120; nba.com/nycstore The only place for basketball fans of all 30 teams to find their favorite gear is at NYC’s NBA Store. Beyond offering the most extensive selection of team merchandise available, fans can customize their own jersey, beat the clock in pop-a-shot, create their own trading card, and much more, making the NBA Store a can’t-miss destination this summer.

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420 Fifth Ave. (37th St.), 212-395-9614; 1 Union Square West (14th St.), 212-206-7641; stores.reebok.com 581 Sixth Ave. (16th-17th Sts.), 212-989-6444 davesnewyork.com Dave’s New York features branded “Americana” rugged and casual clothing brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Red Wing, Schott, Alpha, Woolrich, Columbia, Timberland Pro, and Chippewa in a wide selection of sizes and styles at very favorable pricing. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm.

At Reebok we take pride in providing our community with fitness footwear and apparel for any activity. From studio leggings to CrossFit footwear we have what you need to look good while working hard. We believe the best version of ourselves is created by inspiring one another to get moving together. For a full list of U.S. Reebok locations, go to stores.reebok.com.

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200 W. 40th St. (7th Ave.); 459 Lexington Ave. (45th St.), 64 Fulton St. (Gold St.), 212-302-8192. Shop online at midtowncomics.com

New York City’s largest genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes boutique. Harley-Davidson of New York carries genuine Harley-Davidson leather jackets and pants, vests, chaps, boots, shoes, T-shirts, watches, and limited edition collectibles. You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy this boutique stocked with these legendary American-classic MotorClothes. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm. Sun., 10am-7pm.

Choose from 3 spacious, friendly locations, where everything related to comics can be found. From mainstream titles to alternative press, all the latest comics, graphic novels & a huge selection of back issues await you. A comprehensive selection of action figures, statues, collectibles, & much more. Courteous, knowledgeable staff always on hand to help. Check website for store hours.

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235 E. 51st St. (Second-Third Aves.), 212-486-7090 jacksplaceny.com 22 Cortlandt St. (Church St.-Broadway), 212-227-9092; 1972 Broadway (66th St.), 212-518-2121; c21stores.com For over 50 years, Century 21 Department Store in lower Manhattan has provided top designers at up to 65% off retail 100% of the time. You’ll find everything from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel to footwear, handbags, housewares & more at this landmark shopping destination. A must-see for tourists and a mainstay for veteran NYers. Come in and score big on all the top designers at NY’s #1 Zagat-rated off-price store—you might even catch a celebrity or two!

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“The Wireless Professionals” with a full line of unlocked GSM phones and accessories. Their mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to their customers at the lowest prices possible. Brand names include HTC, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Pantech, and Nokia.

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DataVision is redefining retail with their new, fully interactive store in one of NYC’s busiest shopping corridors.

Featuring a full selection of computers, software, peripherals, digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, personal video players, TVs, handhelds, GPS solutions, desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, wireless LAN, carrying cases, mobile phones. Authorized internet/retail dealer for most major brands. Open until 8pm.

Come visit NYC’s largest curated weekly market. Meet local artists, designers, and independent antique/vintage dealers selling one-of-a-kind, rare, and limited edition art/photography, antique watches, vintage collectibles and fashion, and handmade jewelry and furniture. Delicious artisinal edibles ensure you won’t leave hungry. 100% of profits donated to support 4,000 local school children. Be sure to look up our monthly special events. Open every Sunday, all year-round, indoors & outdoors from 10am-5:30pm. Opposite American Museum of Natural History.

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6th Ave. & Broadway, 212-243-5343; annexmarkets.com Open every weekend year-round, the Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen markets offer up to 185 dealers combined, selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, ephemera, the decorative arts, antique furnishings and décor, and more. Designers, artists, and lovers of antiques shop here. Hell’s Kitchen: Sat. & Sun. 9am–5pm; Chelsea: Sat. & Sun. 6:30am–6pm.

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112 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-768-3160; hsart.com hsart@hsart.com Open 7 days a week, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs

by Keeley, Tarkay, McKnight, Pejman, Main, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. All credit cards. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm.

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Westfield World Trade Center: Oculus, Main Level/C2, 212-381-9455; londonjewelers.com From humble 1926 beginnings in a Glen Cove storefront, London Jewelers has evolved across four generations into an ever-growing family of fine jewelry and timepiece boutiques across Long Island—and now, downtown Manhattan.

Experience London Jewelers’ signature collections within an all-new 2,400-sq.-ft. destination in the Oculus, or any of their Long Island locations: Americana Manhasset 516-627-7475, Wheatley Plaza 516-621-8844, Glen Cove 516-671-3154, East Hampton 631-329-3939, or Southampton 631-287-4499.

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PANDORA Times Square: 110 W. 42nd St. (btw. Broadway & 6th Ave.), 212-273-3267; PANDORA Herald Square: 1284 Broadway (btw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), 212-643-9760 pandora.net Nestled in the heart of New York, our PANDORA stores are stocked with a full selection of jewelry, including the Disney collection. Our exclusive 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Big Apple Charm is engraved with NYC. While enjoying everything NYC has to offer, don’t forget to take home your piece of the Big Apple and other NYC exclusive charms and continue to make your bracelet as unique as you are.

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Stocks over 10,000 items in a small space, which must be seen to be believed. Family-owned and -operated for 4 generations, Feldman’s offers unparalleled quality and customer service. Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.

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The HBO Shop is a consumer retail space like no other, offering an array of quality branded merchandise inspired

by HBO’s award-winning programs such as Silicon Valley, Vinyl, True Blood, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and timeless favorites Entourage, The Sopranos, and Sex and the City.

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851 Seventh Ave (54th-55th Sts.), 212-582-0039 shoeparlor.com Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered.

Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of footwear that runs from Timberland, Birkenstock, and Sebago to all kinds of sneakers. They are open seven days a week. Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm; Sun., 9am-6pm.

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1100 Ave. of the Americas (42nd St. & 6th Ave.), 212-512-SHOP; hboshop.com

147 E. 57th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 800-421-9002 hammacher.com Since 1848, Hammacher Schlemmer has served customers’ needs in ways that no one else does or can. From its humble beginnings as a hardware store on the Bowery, it has gone on to introduce the world to the pop-up toaster, the electric razor, and now The Killer Whale Submarine, a two-person watercraft that breaches and submerges just like the Orcinus orca after which it’s designed. Flagship store open Mon-Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun, 11am-6pm.

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MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KID’S SHOE STORE OFFERING A LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES!

Shoe Parlor provides superior customer service and excellent prices on their men’s and women’s collection of shoes.

Grand Bazaar NYC Antiques, Artisans & Edibles.

Available in an array of colors, Birkenstock’s iconic Gizeh thong sandal has signature footbed and a refined, minimalist style. Handcrafted in Germany for over 200 years, Gizeh comes with a fully adjustable buckle for perfect fit and comfort. Full selection available.

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Sebago has been making handsome, classic footwear for men and women throughout the United States and in over one hundred countries around the world. At Shoe Parlor, they have offered their customers a wide variety of styles and widths for many years.

It started 40 years ago with the #10061—a yellow boot called Timberland that became an icon. Its quality, authenticity, and rugged outdoor heritage continues with new collections crafted for today and available at Shoe Parlor in a variety of sizes and colors.

Whether you are walking, running, trekking, or just looking to upgrade your style, Shoe Parlor has you covered. Stop by today and check out a large and varied assortment of sneakers for all occasions at Shoe Parlor.

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Linhart Dentistry has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 30 years in midtown Manhattan.

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1050 2nd Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-4400; the-maac.com Largest fine art/antiques mall in the U.S., with three beautiful floors of over 70 galleries representing America’s top dealers in every art & antique category. Impressive collections of European, American, African, and Asian antiques with a wide variety of furniture, silver, porcelain, paintings, tapestries, rugs, plus fine art, vintage jewelry, and Japanese & Chinese works of art and antiquities. Buy or sell—we welcome visitors 7 days a week.

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Nintendo NY in Rockefeller Center is your very own Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond! With 10,000 square feet of dedicated gaming goodness spread over 2 floors, Nintendo NY offers new and exciting titles headed to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. An abundance of exclusive memorabilia and merchandise featuring your favorite selection of gaming superstars is housed here as well! Whether you’re a longtime fan or you’re just getting started, Nintendo NY has something for you! Free gift with purchase of $50 or more, see page 10.

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59 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940 schumerswines.com Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been in business for over 30 years at this location, specializing in the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy.

There’s also a great selection of vintage ports, single malts, cognac, armagnac & American whiskeys. They have one of the largest half-bottle selections of wine around. Large supply of cold wine & champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm; Sat., 10am-9pm. Deliveries til 9pm.

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Westfield World Trade Center: Oculus, Main Level/C2, 212-381-9455; londonjewelers.com From humble 1926 beginnings in a Glen Cove storefront, London Jewelers has evolved across four generations into an ever-growing family of fine jewelry and timepiece boutiques across Long Island—and now, downtown Manhattan.

Experience London Jewelers’ signature collections within an all-new 2,400-sq.-ft. destination in the Oculus, or any of their Long Island locations: Americana Manhasset 516-627-7475, Wheatley Plaza 516-621-8844, Glen Cove 516-671-3154, East Hampton 631-329-3939, or Southampton 631-287-4499.

57 W. 58th St., 2nd floor, 212-262-3027; federicosalon.com Beauty experts with a passion for style and technique. Pampering society women, actors, models, executives, people of all walks of life. Luxurious salon with extensive array of hair services & treatments. Also located in the Benjamin Hotel, 125 E. 50th St., 3rd Fl., 212-207-4400. 24-hour service sends beauticians any hour of day or night to hotels (914-882-2978).

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1721 Broadway (54th-55th Sts.), 212-246-0020 666 Fifth Ave. (52nd-53rd Sts.) 646-669-7894; 45 Wall St. (William-Broad Sts.) 646-964-5628, 1515 Broadway (44th-45th Sts.) 646-678-4930; 185 Greenwich St. (Liberty-Vesey Sts.), 212-732-0334; us.tissotshop.com Tissot, the world famous traditional Swiss watchmaker since 1853, is present in more than 160 countries around the world. Adding to its repertoire, the brand now boasts three boutiques in New York City. The boutiques offer guests an informative, enjoyable experience with a broad selection of watches ranging from Touch to Specialty Collections.

An immaculate pharmacy specializing in hard-to-find products & the best European brands with a unique selection of the best sundries & cosmetics, European & domestic beauty products, custom medication compounding, and more.

Featuring hard-to-find brands like Anthony Logistics, Dr. Hauschka, Phyto, Tocca, Caudalie, Mason Pearson, and more. Expert & enthusiastic staff. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Delivery to residents and hotels.

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“Hidden Gem” packed with over 10,000 items! visited by shoppers worldwide for unique, unusual gifts that delight & surprise. stocking stuffer destination for holiday gift-givers.

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230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180 drlinhart.com Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art & science of dentistry for over 30 yrs. Patients come from around the world, many of whom are accompanied by an entourage of family or friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the Continental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite outfitted with State-of-the-Art equipment, a luxurious seating area & other amenities within his spacious office. The office provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency service!

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sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle. MAD offers five exhibition floors, open artist studios, an awardwinning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. The new fall exhibitions include Studio Views: Craft in the Expanded Field, which highlights interdisciplinary artists creating large-scale, immersive, and community-engaged installations. 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org David Paler

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Be moved by the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Lower Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage celebrates the lives and traditions of both those who survived and those who perished in the Shoah. The museum’s three-story Core Exhibition doesn’t shy away from the atrocities that took place, but it also serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of Jewish culture. Using first-person histories and personal objects, the exhibition explains Jewish life before WWII, telling the story of confronting hatred and violence, and the struggle to endure the unimaginable. Rich with artifacts and film clips, MJH is an important institution worth visiting. Don’t miss artist Andy Goldsworthy’s beautiful living memorial, Garden of Stones. 36 Battery Pl. (1st Pl..), 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens at this intimately

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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art—plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Be sure to see the new Gallery of Tiffany Lamps, with its freestanding, illuminated glass staircase designed

by Czech architect Eva Jiricná—a stunning juxtaposition of glassworks old and new. 170 Central Park W. (btw. 76th & 77th Sts.), 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

INSIDER TIPS Many of the city’s museums offer free admission for select hours on the first Friday of every month, usually in the early evening. See CityGuideNY.com’s article “NYC’s Best Free Museum Days” for details on how to enjoy complimentary admission at various New York institutions all seven days of the week.

A website for the intellectually curious, ThoughtGallery.org covers the top talks, screenings, and tours at places like the Met, the MoMA, and the Brooklyn Museum. Get free updates at thoughtgallery.org/join.

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2 E. 91st St. (Fifth-Madison Aves.), 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is America’s only museum dedicated to historical and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. Located in the landmarked Andrew Carnegie mansion on New York’s Museum Mile and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive through interactive experiences, unique temporary exhibitions, and installations of the permanent collection.

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200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), 718-638-5000; brooklynmuseum.org Only 20 minutes from Manhattan stands a hidden gem that will leave you delightfully surprised. The Brooklyn Museum is your bridge to a unique cultural experience: world-class collection ranges from ancient Egypt to European paintings to contemporary art. Cutting-edge exhibitions, award-winning programs. Get a combo ticket to include Proof: Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo (opened September 8th), then relax in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden a few steps away. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm; Thurs. 11am-10pm; closed Mon. & Tues.

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34 W. 51st St., 212-698-4520; fdnysmart.org/firezone, fdnyshop.com A multimedia fire safety learning center where people of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest. Explore a life-like fire engine and try on FDNY “Bunker Coats.” All programs in English. $6 admission. Browse their store for unique FDNY gifts (no admission fee required), and present City Guide’s ad to receive $5 off any $25+ purchase.

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100 Washington St. (40 Rector St.), 2nd Fl., 212-744-8181 chinainstitute.org Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, China Institute, designed by Pei Partnership Architects, represents the largest space devoted to Chinese culture in Manhattan.

China Institute Gallery, celebrating 50 years of excellence, is known for highly acclaimed thematic exhibitions of the finest Chinese works of art.

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1071 Fifth Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500; guggenheim.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists like Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus special exhibitions. Current shows include Mystical Symbolism: The Salon de la Rose + Croix in Paris, 1892-1897, featuring an intriguing series of Rosicrucian art focused on stylized imagery. Closed Thurs. $25; students/seniors: $18; under 12/members: free.

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250 Bowery (E. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-857-0000 icp.org The ICP Museum hosts up to six exhibitions annually; these focused presentations reflect the past, present, and future of imagemaking. Diverse public programs, lectures, workshops, and free tours for school groups accompany each show. Present this ad to receive $2 off an adult admission. Tues.–Sun., 10am–6pm; Thurs., 10am–9pm.

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1220 Fifth Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672; mcny.org The Museum of the City of New York is the place to learn about the city’s past, celebrate its present, and contemplate its future. Explore NYC through one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs designed to reflect the city’s character. Don’t miss New York at Its Core, the first-ever Museum exhibition to comprehensively interpret and present the city’s compelling 400-year story.

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1000 Fifth Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710; metmuseum.org The Met’s permanent exhibitions include collections of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, European, Eastern & pre-21stcentury art. Sun.-Thurs., 10am-5:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am9pm. Recommended admission: $25.

THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM ME 225 Madison Ave. (36th St.), 212-685-0008; themorgan.org The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. Today it is a museum, independent research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. A century after its founding, the Morgan maintains a unique position in the cultural life of New York City and is considered one of its greatest treasures.

Closed Mon. $20.

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36 Battery Pl., 646-437-4202; mjhnyc.org Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust honors those who died by celebrating their lives, cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. Sun.-Tues., 10am-6pm, Wed.-Thurs., 10am–8pm, Fri., 10am–5pm. Adults: $12; seniors (65 & up): $10; /students: $7; under 12, free.

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART MW 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

One of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Monet’s Water Lilies, and temporary exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive (closes 10/1), a multimedia look at the architect’s timeless oeuvre.

Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm; Fri. until 8pm (free entry 4–8pm for UNIQLO Free Friday Nights). $25; seniors: $18; students: $14; children 16 & under and members: free.

NEUE GALERIE UES 2 Columbus Circle (59th St., btw. Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-299-7777; madmuseum.org Explore contemporary art and design through a craft lens, in this intimately sized museum in the heart of Columbus Circle! MAD offers 5 exhibition floors, open artist studios, an award-winning store, and an iconic restaurant, Robert, with spectacular views of Central Park. New exhibitions include Studio Views: Craft in the Expanded Field, which highlights interdisciplinary artists creating large-scale, immersive, and community-engaged installations. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm (Pay-As-You-Wish admission 6-9pm); closed Mon. $16.

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1048 Fifth Ave. (86th St.), 212-628-6200; neuegalerie.org This museum is devoted to early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design. Closed Tues. & Wed.

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278 Spring St. (Varick-Hudson Sts.), 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Walk in to the renovated 1904 firehouse in Manhattan’s artsy SoHo district, and you’ll be greeted by real city firemen who are passionate about the museum, its history, and your enjoyment. Among its many fascinating and important artifacts is a fire engine built in New York around 1790.

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NEW MUSEUM SH 235 Bowery (Prince St.), 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org New York’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art with exhibitions that showcase innovative & experimental work from around the world. Closed Mon. $18.

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170 Central Park West (77th St.), 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New-York Historical Society, with four centuries of history and art–plus the only Children’s History Museum in the area. It hits the spot for anyone craving an offbeat (and often surprising) bite of the city’s culture easily digested in an hour or two. Quirky, smart, immersive and across the street from beautiful Central Park, it offers a rich taste of the city. Tues.Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. $20; seniors: $15; students: $12; children 5-13, $6.

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150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; rmanyc.org This museum specializes in art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Exhibitions reflect the historical significance of Himalayan art and explore connections with other world cultures. Closed Tues. $15; seniors/students/ artists with ID, $10; under 12, free.

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99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3600; whitney.org The most cutting-edge of the major art museums in New York, recently moved downtown. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the building itself is worthy of a trip, conceived as a laboratory for artists. Provoking exhibitions and an enviable collection of 20th-century American masterworks provide the baseline, with artist talks, gallery tours, and screenings on the docket. Closed Tues. $25, $18 for students and seniors, free for kids under 18.

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Take in stunning skyline views aboard the CitySightseeing Ferry.

CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK Immerse yourself in the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing. You can mix and match your way to a complete New York experience, with more than 90 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, incredible shopping at Woodbury Common, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes prix fixe meals and other discounts at several popular NYC restaurants. This is the perfect time of year to get out on the water, and CitySightseeing offers a Hop-On, Hop-Off ferry tour with incredible skyline views.

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of it. No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to the baseball legends’ Bronx home. Yankee Stadium Tours offers exclusive access to the stadium, including historic baseball artifacts like Babe Ruth’s bat, rings and trophies from the team’s 27 world championships, and the chance to grab a seat in the dugout.

1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.), 646-977-8687, newyork.yankees.mlb.com HIGH QUALITY TOURS Having trouble deciding between bus and boat for touring NYC? Do both!

High Quality Tour’s Land & Sea NYC tour will give you the city upclose as well as spectacular skylines.

Travel in style on luxurious, state-ofthe-art vehicles, with plush seats and wood flooring. Another great option is the NYC 360 Sightseeing Tour, which provides a full six hours with a professional tour guide, absolute comfort in a luxury ride, and reserved tickets to views of the city from 100 floors up at One World Observatory. 212-531-1212, highqualitytours.com

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ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES For more than 70 years, Circle Line has been showing visitors the best sights of NYC, including the only cruise that goes all the way around the island of Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. This fall, Circle Line launches ahead with exciting new offerings and options, and a fleet of brand-new Empire Class boats. Check out the Landmarks + Brooklyn Cruise, a professionally narrated ride that sails daily at 11am and 3pm along the city’s hippest borough.

Pier 83 (W. 42nd St. at Twelfth Ave.), 212-563-3200, circleline42.com

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VR WORLD The largest virtual reality entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Combining the possibilities of an IMAX theater, a Star Trek holodeck, an art gallery, and an arcade, VR World is like nothing else. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space that brings culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, you can fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece.

It’s conveniently located, too—just a few feet from the Empire State Building.

4 E. 34th St. (btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802, vrworldnyc.com

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See for miles and miles from the incomparable heights of One World Observatory.

There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky.

With an attraction this popular, OWO’s alltimed-entry system is a major advantage. Computerized ticketing ensures wait times are always kept manageable. You can buy your ticket on the spot, or in advance online.

You’ll see some fast facts as you make your way to the elevators, confirming the superlatives: at 1,776 feet, One World Trade is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere; with over 45 tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world.

After a minute’s ride and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building.

Jersey and Queens recede in distant horizons.

Helicopters zip by like hummingbirds, well below the floor-to-ceiling windows. The skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan—some of which once claimed title to the tallest building in the world—cluster below your feet like toys.

Observatory hours daily are 9am-10pm, with the last ticket sale at 9:15pm. Admission is $34 for adults, $32 for seniors above age 65, and $28 for children between ages 6 and 12. Kids 5 and under get in free. Admission for 9/11 family members, rescue, and recovery workers is free, and active and retired members of the US military get special discounts.

285 Fulton St. (entrance on the corner Vesey & West Sts.), 844-696-1776, OneWorldObservatory.com

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Pier 83, W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212-563-3200; circleline42.com Take in the grandeur of New York and see spectacular views of Manhattan as knowledgeable guides point out the famous landmarks. Many cruises to choose from yearround: the classic 2.5-hour Best of NYC Cruise, which goes all the way around Manhattan; the 1.5-hour Landmark Cruise; the 1-hour Liberty Cruise; or the 2-hour evening Harbor Lights Cruise.

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World Trade Center (enter at Liberty & Greenwich Sts., or West & Liberty Sts., or Vesey St.); 911memorial.org The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous pools surrounded by a plaza of trees and a museum which displays artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. Open daily, 9am-8pm (fall/winter).

CitySightseeing Visitor Center, Pier 78, 455 12th Ave. @ 38th St., 212-445-7599; citysightseeingcruises.com CitySightseeing Cruises is a fun and comfortable way to see New York City. Join us on tours around the island of Manhattan that showcase the architecture, history, and culture of the Big Apple. Whether you’re on a tight schedule, have time to spare, or are looking for a relaxing evening out, we’ve got the perfect cruise for you.

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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com

777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com

Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!

Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44.

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350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com One of the magnificent seven wonders of the modern world offers a romantic nightcap and an opportunity to watch the stars come out over the greatest city in the world. Whether you’re “Sleepless in Seattle” or having “An Affair to Remember,” this is one of the most romantic spots in all of NYC. 2009 Concierge Choice Award Nominee. $32 adult; $29 seniors (62+); $26 youth (6-12); children 5 and under are free.

Open 7 days, 8am-2am (last elevator at 1:15am).

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777 Eighth Ave. (47-48 Sts); Port Authority, 42nd St. & 8th Ave.; Times Square, Bdwy. (46-47 Sts.), 800-669-0051; newyorksightseeing.com Daily tours by open-top deluxe double-decker buses & luxury coaches. The Classic New York Double Decker Bus Tour includes a round-trip ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island and a ticket to the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock, & the All Loops Tour, a 2-day ticket hop-on & off with 50+ stops from Times Square to Harlem to Brooklyn, & Night Tours. Starting at $44. 2007 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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216 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-585-4291 gulliversgate.com See the world without leaving Times Square. Extraordinary new attraction brings together the efforts of craftspeople from 8 countries and 4 continents for a miniature look at our planet. See the greatest landmarks of Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe, complete with moving cars, trains, and plenty of surprises. Also an interactive experience: visitors can have themselves immortalized in 1:87 scale.

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Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com See NYC from above its bustling streets. They offer 2 long helicopter tours that include the Statue of Liberty, NY Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, Columbia University, the George Washington Bridge, Yankee Stadium & more. They also offer customized tours & hourly rates. 2009 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

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212-531-1212, highqualitytours.com 89 E. 42nd Street at Park Ave., grandcentralterminal.com info@grandcentralterminal.com Opened in 1913, this historic train terminal is a majestic Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece with 44 train platforms, a central subway station in Midtown Manhattan, 68 shops, 35 dining options, and about 75 events annually. 750,000 visitors daily. Audio and guided tours are available for those with a passion for history.

Having trouble deciding between a bus tour and a boat tour of New York? Solve the problem with High Quality Tour’s luxurious Land & Sea NYC tour. Experience upclose views in addition to stunning skylines. Travel in style: they feature luxury vehicles (plush seats, wood flooring!) in their entire state-of-the-art fleet. To see NYC from above, opt for the NYC 360 Sightseeing Tour, a full six hours with a professional tour guide, absolute comfort in a luxury vehicle, and reserved tickets to One World Observatory.

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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Founded in 1982, this NYC institution takes you on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle.

Also on display are 27 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy the flexibility of Open Loop for hop-on, hop-off bus touring all across Manhattan (and even into Brooklyn). Catch all the architecture and landmarks on uptown and downtown loops, or enjoy the excitement of the city by night on the New York Night Tour. A new fleet of double-decker buses will have you cruising in comfort.

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234 W. 42nd St., 212-221-0853; theridenyc.com 866-976-2542; nywatertaxi.com Join us on our iconic boats using the ALL-DAY ACCESS PASS and be entertained by your guide as you enjoy hop-on, hop-off service to the best parts of the city! Or board our STATUE BY NIGHT cruise to see Lady Liberty as the sun goes down and the lights go on — champagne toast included!

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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. One World Observatory offers complimentary admission to 9/11 family members and the rescue and recovery workers who responded on 9/11 and in the months after. Admission is administered by the 9/11 Tribute Center, a project of the September 11th Families’ Association that brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it. Visit tributewtc.org/observatory for more information.

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THE RIDE is a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan where New York City’s iconic landmarks unfold before your very eyes. Discover the excitement and wonder of New York’s most noted locations as audience members face sideways looking out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3,000 LED lights, & surround sound, THE RIDE is the world’s only moving theater.

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Located in Times Square in the heart of NYC, Ripley’s Odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts and exciting interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads, NY’s only laser maze, & the new Willard Wigan micro-miniature sculpture collection that is so small it takes 400 times magnification to be seen properly, guests will find incredible oddities around every corner. Open 9am-1am daily.

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Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com

30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com

Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.

The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and more.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); statuecruises.com Offering Harbor Tours and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Multiple daily Statue of Liberty Harbor Tours depart from Battery Park every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 8:30am-4pm. Ferries depart daily from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); nps.gov/stli A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. After Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Island reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. Options include crown, monument, and grounds-only tickets. Ferry tickets available through Statue Cruises at statuecruises.com.

4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.

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Connects Whitehall Terminal near Battery Park in lower Manhattan to the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. The classic orange double- and triple-decker ferries run 24 hours year-round, and there’s never a fare. Where else can you get a free harbor cruise past the Statue of Liberty, with a gorgeous view of lower Manhattan? Free for pedestrians.

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Manhattan Stages Become Celebrity Central

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Catch Tony winner Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen while you still can.

Millennials, Gen-Xers, Boomers— whatever generational mindset you embrace, rest assured you can indulge your inner fan during this star-spangled new season. Not only is Broadway seeing seismic numbers of A-listers from TV and film, but Off-Broadway’s growing roster of big names is probably breaking some kind of theatrical record as well.

Kicking things off on the Broadway front is Steven Pasquale (The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story) in Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar’s new play, Junk, while Tony Shalhoub of Monk fame stars in the highly acclaimed musical The Band’s Visit.

Both shows debut on October 5th. Two days later, the first Broadway revival of David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly begins previews at the Cort Theatre with Brit Clive Owen (Closer) playing a French diplomat in love with an enigmatic Chinese opera singer.

On October 19th, actor/writer/ cutting-edge comic John Leguizamo returns to the Great White Way in his latest one-man show, Latin History for Morons, in which he condenses “the 54 www.cityguideny.com

3,000 years between the Mayans and Ricky Ricardo into 95 irreverent and uncensored minutes.” (If you’re the slightest bit “duh” about Ricky Ricardo, I suggest scrolling cable channels for reruns of I Love Lucy to fill in the blanks.)

Next up (starting November 1st) is someone you probably won’t have to Google: Amy Schumer, who’s gamely making the leap from the pages of Entertainment Weekly to Broadway debut in comic/playwright/novelist/ bluegrass dude Steve Martin’s trunk play, Meteor Shower. Schumer will be performing alongside Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College), Alan Tudyk (Rogue One), and Tony winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy; The Good Wife).

Meanwhile, Off-Broadway is breaking new ground with all kinds of celeb sizzle as Tony winner (left) Jason Alexander

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(Seinfeld) and Sherie Rene Scott team up for Oscar and Tony winner John Patrick Shanley’s The Portuguese Kid. Joining them are Aimee Carrero (The Americans); Pico Alexander (War Machine); and Mary Testa, who just completed a madcap run in the OffBroadway hit The Government Inspector.

Official preview date is September 19th.

Speaking of The Government Inspector, Michael Urie, who scored critical kudos in the aforementioned show, is currently starring in Torch Song, Tony winner Harvey Fierstein’s breakthrough show/performance from decades ago when it was called Torch Song Trilogy. Adding to the must-see madness is Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl, who plays Urie’s mother in this funny, bittersweet production.

And then there are the OffBroadway parodies: a juicy collection topped by Spamilton (recently extended to January 7th, 2018); Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, an absolute do-not-miss for Harry Potter insiders; and a couple of newbies, both premiering on October 13th: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, (friendsmusicalparody.com), a takeoff on the sitcom that spawned perpetual reruns; and the mondo-mega news (considering the final season won’t be around until 2019): Game of Thrones: The Rock Musical (gotthemusical.com), a skewered slant on Eddard “Ned” Stark, who takes on all kinds of scumbags, including tap-dancing direwolves, an

inbred prince, and “a smattering of other characters too hot and raunchy for network television.”

THE ORIGINALS Here’s a quick heads up on the opportunity of opportunities: to see stars that originated major roles on Broadway. For example, if you hustle you can catch Tony winner Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen—he exits the show on November 19th…or you may opt to see his replacement Noah Galvin (The Real O’Neals), who will play Evan from November 21st through mid-January. Kinky Boots is also celebrating the return of prodigal sons Tony winner Billy Porter and Tony nominee Stark Sands, who will reprise the roles they created (Lola and Charlie respectively) from September 26th through January 7th.

There are also a number of firsttier Broadway stars out there that you should not miss—actors who have remained with long-running show from the outset: Tony nominee Nick Cordero, who is brilliant as Sonny in A Bronx Tale; Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, who stops the show at every performance of Waitress; and Aladdin stalwarts: Courtney Reed as Princess Jasmine; Clifton Davis as her dad, the Sultan; and the villainous duo of Jonathan Freeman (Jafar) and Don Darryl Rivera (Iago). FYI: Freeman also voiced Jafar in the 1992 animated film.

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For theatre and ticket information for all Broadway shows, please see our theatre map (p. 56) and theatre listings (p. 58).

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THE BAND’S VISIT

• The Band’s Visit (From 10/7) • Junk (From 10/5) • M. Butterfly (From 10/7)

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; TheBandsVisitMusical.com After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert.

With no bus until morning, they are taken in by the locals.

In the end, the musical celebrates the ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all. Starring Tony Shalhoub.

Mon.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 10/7)

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• Time and the Conways (10/10)

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• 1984 (10/8) • Bandstand (9/17) • Groundhog Day (9/17)

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Hudson Theatre, 139 W. 44th St., 646-975-4619; revisedtruth.com (Opened 6/22/17) (100 mins.) Alan Lyddiard’s new stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece follows Winston Smith – a worker bee at the Ministry of Truth – who finds himself in defiance of the all-pervasive tyranny of Big Brother and a world where “Ignorance is Strength”.

Starring Tom Sturridge and Olivia Wilde. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (Thru 10/8)

ALADDIN

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (Opened 3/20/14) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscarwinning score plus more written especially for Broadway.

Call or visit website for playing schedule.

ANASTASIA

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; anastasiabroadway.com (Opened 4/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The creators of Ragtime transport us from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris as a young woman tries to discover the mystery of her past.

Pursued by a Soviet officer, she, a dashing con man and exaristocrat set out to find her family. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45 St., 212-239-6200; bandstandbroadway.com (Opened 4/26/17) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) In 1945, Donny Novitski and his band of WWII veterans look to fame and fortune via a radio contest for the next big swing band. With a young war widow as a singer, Donny sets off to get the group into shape. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 9/17)

BEAUTIFUL

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 212-239-6200; beautifulonbroadway.com (Opened 1/12/14) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Carole King fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her 20s, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock n’ roll. This is true story of her rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 3/24/11) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park, wrote this hit musical comedy about a pair of wide-eyed Mormon boys on a mission to an African village... with attitude.

Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

A BRONX TALE

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; ABronxTaleTheMusical.com (Opened 12/1/16) (2 hrs.) Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, this streetwise musical, set in 1960s in the Bronx, follows a young man caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring an infectious doo-wop score, this is a tale about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Directed by Oscar winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks. Starring Tony nominee Nick Cordero (Bullets Over Broadway). Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; catsthemusical.com (Opened 7/31/16) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The international musical sensation by Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Broadway with Grammy® nominee Leona Lewis making her Broadway debut as Grizabella! Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the show tells the story of one singular night when a tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball, not just to rejoice, but to decide which cat will be reborn.

Featuring the original Tony-winning sets and costumes, this beloved musical’s revival offers new generations the opportunity to experience the magic... and for others, to relive it once again! Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 7; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; CharlieOnBroadway.com (Opened 4/23/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) In Roald Dahl’s famous tale now on Broadway, celebrated inventor of sweet treats, Willy Wonka, opens his mysterious factory to the lucky few who find a golden ticket inside one of his candy wrappers.

One of them is Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. In the tour of Wonka’s “candytorium”, Charlie -- accompanied by his Grandpa Joe -- and the other winners, find themselves in a magical, musical, Oompa-Loompa filled world of pure imagination! Starring Tony winners Christian Borle and John Rubinstein. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200 chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 11/14/96) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” about those murderous tootsies Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly offers a delicious cavalcade of colorful characters who stop at nothing to get what they want! A runaway success in over 250 cities worldwide, earning six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

COME FROM AWAY A NEW MUSICAL

Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (Opened 3/12/17) (100 mins., no intermission) On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded international strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host them leading to extraordinary camaraderie. Worth Noting: Christopher Ashley picked up the 2017 Tony for Best Direction of a Musical. Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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2017 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 12/4/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.)

All his life Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. This new American musical offers a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything.

Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2

John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dollshousepart2.com (Opened 4/27/17) (90 mins., no intermission) In Ibsen’s 1879 play, Nora Helmer slams of the door of her home, leaving her husband and children behind. This sequel begins years later when a knock on the same door marks her return. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3.

Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

GROUNDHOG DAY

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 877-250-2929; groundhogdaymusical.com (Opened 4/17/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cynical TV weatherman Phil Connors (Andy Karl) is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, PA, where he finds himself caught in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again. As each identical day plays out, he becomes increasingly despondent. Will he ever unlock the secret and break the cycle? Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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HAMILTON Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 8/6/15) (2 hrs., 55 mins.)

Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical exploration of a political mastermind. The unlikely founding father—bastard orphan, rebel, war hero, Treasury head and loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal—leads this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong friend and foe Aaron Burr. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

HELLO, DOLLY!

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; hellodollyonbroadway.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical Revival (Opened 4/20/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce star in a sparkling new version of the beloved musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. This first Broadway revival in more than 50 years pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion, hailed as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org It’s 1985 and Robert Merkin of the upstart investment firm Sacker Lowell, has proclaimed “debt is an asset,” a concept that propelled him to dizzying heights. Promoting his belief in the infallibility of markets, he sets in motion is a financial civil war pitting magnates against workers, lawyers against journalists and, ultimately, everyone against themselves.

Starring Steven Pasquale. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 10/5)

KINKY BOOTS

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com 2013 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/24/13) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Inspired by a true story and the film of the same name—with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein—the story follows Charlie Price, heir to a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Unlikely inspiration to saving the family business comes to Charlie via Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos.

As they work to turn the factory around, the two discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(Opened 3/23/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon, this revival is an epic love story about the relationship between John, an American GI, and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman. Orphaned by war, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work as a bar girl in a sleazy Saigon nightclub owned by a notorious wheeler-dealer known as “The Engineer.” John buys his friend Chris the services of Kim for the night — a night that will change their lives forever. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s greatest attractions, Gaston Leroux’s thriller about a young soprano and the mysterious figure who loves her has achieved legendary status! Now’s the time to experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night.” Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest.

Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

PRINCE OF BROADWAY

THE LION KING

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com (Opened 8/24/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Legendary director Harold Prince, winner of 21 Tonys and the force behind countless hit musicals, celebrates his 60 year career in a show of fully staged hits from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Evita, Company, Phantom of the Opera and more. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SCHOOL OF ROCK—THE MUSICAL

M. BUTTERFLY

Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; schoolofrockthemusical.com

David Henry Hwang’s Tony winning play charts the scandalous romance between a married French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer, a love story of international espionage and personal betrayal. Their 20-year relationship blurred the boundaries between male and female and east and west while redefining the nature of love and the cost of deceit. Starring Oscar nominee Clive Owen. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 10/7)

(Opened 12/6/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Based on the hit film starring Jack Black, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and creates a rock band made up of students.

Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs to create a score that includes all the original songs from the movie.

With its live kids’ rock band, the show is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. Mon., Tues. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; mbutterflybroadway.com

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COME FROM AWAY Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley

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THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; michaelmooreonbroadway.com (Opened 8/10/17) (90 mins., no intermission) Michael Moore makes his Broadway debut in this exhilarating and subversive solo show that takes audiences on an unflinching ride through the United States of Insanity. It poses the question: Can a Broadway show take down a sitting President?

Directed by Tony-winner Michael Mayer. Tues. 7; Wed.Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

TIME AND THE CONWAYS

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org In 1919 Britain, Mrs. Conway (Elizabeth McGovern) is full of optimism during her daughter’s 21st birthday celebration: WWI is over, wealth is in the air, and dreams are boundless.

Jump 19 years ahead and the family’s lives have transformed -- unimaginably. Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

WAITRESS

Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com (Opened 4/24/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she fears she may have to abandon her dream of opening a pie shop—until a baking contest in a nearby county, and a handsome young doctor, offer a recipe for happiness. Grammy-nominated composer Sara Bareilles wrote the show’s music and lyrics.

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WAR PAINT

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 877-250-2929; warpaintmusical.com (Opened 4/6/17) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Cosmetics titans/fierce competitors Helena Rubinstein (Patti LuPone) and Elizabeth Arden (Christine Ebersole), both came from humble roots but they went on to define beauty standards for the first half of the 20th-century, building empires in a world dominated by men. Tues., 7; Wed.- Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

WICKED Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St. 877-250-2929 wickedthemusical.com (Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) Set in Oz before the arrival of Dorothy and Toto, this knock-out musical follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-skinned; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular—who grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the spellbinding, best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St., 212-352-3101; classicstage.org An exiled Duke, his banished daughter, a gentleman in love, and a melancholy traveler are key characters in Shakespeare’s comedy. Tony-winning director John Doyle teams with Tony-winning composer Stephen Schwartz to bring this pastoral romance into the Jazz Age. Starring Oscar/Tony/ Emmy winner Ellen Burstyn as the melancholy nobleman Jaques. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 9/13)

AVENUE Q New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200 avenueq.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Puppets and humans cohabitate a fictional NYC street in this irresistible Tony-winning musical. In it, recent college grad Princeton moves into an apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets girl next door Kate, Republican Rod, internet sexpert Trekkie, Lucy the Slut and other colorful types who help him discover his purpose in life!. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

BLUE MAN GROUP Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-BLUEMAN; blueman.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) No plot, no dialogue, no ripped from the headlines drama, Blue Man is orchestrated by three ingenious blue-hued guys. This ever-morphing Off-Broadway phenom combines music, high-tech shenanigans and offthe-chart physical comedy. An international sensation-- yet the best way to truly understand their popularity is to see them yourself! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CHARM

MCC Theatre @ Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., 866-811-4111; mcctheater.org When a 67-year-old transgender black woman signs on to teach an etiquette class at a LGBTQ community center, Emily Post’s teachings clash with real life challenges of identity, poverty and prejudice. Tues.-Wed, 7; Thurs.-Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; aclockworkorangeplay.com This hit London import based on Anthony Burgess’s 1962 dystopian novel tracks little Alex and his gang of Droogs.

Orgiastic, ultra-violent, sexual and relevant, the play is an unapologetic celebration of the human condition. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

CURVY WIDOW

Westside Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St., 212-239-4200; curvywidow.com This new musical comedy follows the semi-autobiographical adventures of a 50-something widow as she immerses herself in today’s dating scene, from internet personal ads to first dates and beyond. With humor and moxie, she comes to discover unexpected truths about love, life and sex. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; gazillionbubbleshow.com (70 mins.) This eye-popping production offers parents and kids an unforgettable extravaganza of soap-bubble creations accompanied by fantastic lighting effects, including a jaw-dropping laser show! Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE HOME PLACE

Irish Rep Theatre, Francis J. Greenberger Mainstage, 132 W. 22nd St., 212-727-2737; irishrep.org In 1868, Dr. Richard Gore desires to measure the craniums of the indigenous Irish to demonstrate their inferior place in the natural order. Against the rumblings of The Home Rule movement, Gore visits his liberal cousin and his son, both in love with the same woman. Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Thurs., 7; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 9/27)

THE IMBIBLE: A SPIRITED HISTORY OF DRINKING

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 800-447-7400; imbible.org (1 hr., 45 mins.) A 10,000-year journey by raconteur Anthony Caporale through time and across the globe accompanied by craft cocktails and music by The Backwaiters. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

IN & OF ITSELF

Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., 800-745-3000; inandofitselfshow.com Magical new ways of seeing the unseeable are explored as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today, and secrets imagined for tomorrow blend into one spellbinding show! Executive producer Neil Patrick Harris presents this theatrical experience that’s directed by Frank Oz. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE LAST MATCH

Laura Pels Theatre, W. 111 W 46th St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

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You’ve given it all to reach the top of your game. Now where do you go from here? That’s the question at the heart of this new play set during the semifinals of the US Open as Tim Porter, the aging all-American faces hot-headed rising star Sergei Sergeyev, conflicted about facing his hero. Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 9/28)

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This is the love story of Jewish cabaret singer Rosie Penn and Count Hans Wilhelm von Kleister Graff. Set in Berlin as Nazism looms, the Count, head of the German passport bureau, helps the cultural and scientific elite escape the country while he, his family, and Rosie decide where their futures lie. Tues., 7. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 10/10)

ME THE PEOPLE: THE TRUMP AMERICA MUSICAL The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., 212-362-2590; methepeoplemusical.com

(90 mins.) An uproarious take on the bizarre Trump agenda that delivers an up-to-the minute mockumentary of redwhite-and-orange America. Filled with cathartic laughs, this show is the ultimate tonic for your 2016 election hangover (2 drink minimum). Call or visit website for playing schedule.

(Thru 10/1)

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org With athletic theatricality and Marx-Brothers slapstick, the ERS ensemble brings exciting life to the story of impossible moral choices. Comedy and tragedy are delivered in a show that marries the company’s unique style with Shakespeare’s lyrical language. Tues.-Sat., 7; Sat. & Sun., 1. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 9/18)

PERFECT CRIME

The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St., 212-921-7862; perfect-crime.com (2 hrs.) This long-running psychological thriller tracks a wealthy female psychiatrist caught up in a bizarre murder.

Enter the inspector who becomes obsessed with her, her patients and her home. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE PORTUGUESE KID

City Center Stage I, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; manhattantheatreclub.com A habitually widowed woman (Sherie Rene Scott) visits her second-rate lawyer (Jason Alexander) to settle her latest late husband’s affairs. A mega tightwad, she quickly becomes a nightmare for her cheesy attorney, saddled with an impossible mother (Mary Testa). Add into the mix current politics and opportunistic young lovers and you’ve got comedic combustion! Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 9/19)

PUFFS, OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC

New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; PuffsThePlay.com (100 mins.) A Potter-inspired comedy for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. “Any Potter fans visiting New York City must take in this play.”—Hypable. Mon., Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2.; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

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SLEEP NO MORE

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(3 hrs.) Punchdrunk’s immersive theatrical experience based on Macbeth takes audiences through aspects of the original story via a multi-floor, multi-room journey that plays out differently for everyone. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

SPAMILTON

47th Street Theater/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, 304 W. 47th St., 212-279-4200; spamilton.com From Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), a musical peek into his obsession with Hamilton and its score.

The result? A hilarious send-up of Broadway’s biggest blockbuster! Tues.-Thurs., 7:30; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2:30; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

STOMP

Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., 800-982-2787; stomponline.com (1 hr., 45 mins.) Springing from the underground music clubs of Britain and influenced by its urban streets, Stomp has traveled the world and caused a sensation at each of their international appearances. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats of Stomp, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

THE SUITCASE UNDER THE BED: SHORT PLAYS BY TERESA DEEVY

Beckett Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6200; minttheater.org (2hrs., 10 mins.) Each of Deevy’s four plays casts an unsentimental eye on the idea of marriage. One of the plays is even set against the backdrop of a wedding: “I was thinking of my marriage day when I was looking at them two,” says Mrs. Marks in The King of Spain’s Daughter. “It is a thought would sadden anyone.” Tues.-Sat., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 9/30)

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., 866-811-4111; SweeneyToddNYC.com (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Immersing audiences in a completely new theatrical experience, the Tooting Arts Club production of the classic tale of blood thirsty barber Sweeney Todd and resourceful pie shop proprietress Mrs. Lovett has been transplanted from London to New York City in a pie-shop setting (pies & beverages available for purchase in advance).

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THAT CHEMISTRY SHOW

Physics Theater, 300 W. 43rd St., 866-811-41111; thatchemistryshow.com (80 mins., no intermission) A candle that moves water, a paper cup that won’t burn, a firefly without fire, an atomic flash, weaponized sugar, a genie in a bottle, elephant toothpaste: all these and more make up this ingenious (and funny) show led by “mad scientist” Borislaw Bilas! Sat. & Sun., noon. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.

(Thru 10/1)

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TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

The Public Theater’s Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org Thousands wrote letters asking for advice from an online columnist known as Sugar, who drew from her life experience to answer in a candid, often brutally honest, exchange.

It was later revealed that Sugar was Cheryl Strayed, played by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) who created this fascinating play. Call or visit website for playing schedule.

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TORCH SONG

Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-246-4422; 2ST.com In 1979 New York City Arnold Beckoff is fierce in drag and fearless in crises, and he won’t stop until he achieves the life he desires as a doting husband and Jewish mother. Harvey Fierstein’s Tony®-winning play that changed the trajectory of Broadway, returns for a new generation. Starring Michael Urie and Oscar-winner Mercedes Ruehl. Call or visit website for playing schedule. (From 9/26)

THE VIOLIN

59E59 Theatres, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 59e59.org Bobby and Terry, two hapless brothers, along with Gio, an elderly tailor, find a priceless 1710 Stradivarius violin in the back of a taxicab. Has Lady Luck finally smiled down on them? A surprising tale about fate, friendship and the cost of happiness. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 10/14)

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Suzuki, Satsuki & Three Pillars: NYC’s Rare Japanese Trio

BY ETHAN WOLFF Suzuki, a new dining destination in midtown Manhattan, wants to take you on a journey. Your departure begins on entrance, as a mysterious staircase leads you down (there’s an elevator, too) through lined walls that seem hollowed from the skyscraper above. Seductive low light accompanies as you enter the reception area, where a gracious welcome serves as a counterpoint to the obscure arrival.

There are three venues in one here, a circle comprising a bar and lounge (Three Pillars); an intimate sushi bar (Satsuki); and a main dining room dedicated to the Japanese haute cuisine known as kaiseki. Suzuki is the name of the latter and the kaiseki it offers is rare in Manhattan.

As seems fitting for Japanese culture, kaiseki reflects balances between rules and creativity, between tradition and evolution.

The base boundaries are that no cooking style and no ingredients can be repeated across the courses. Each dish builds on the last in a sequence that expands in harmony as the meal progresses. Guests can choose from five menus, including that rarity—a thoughtful vegan entry. Keeping things accessible, pre-theatre menus are available 5:30pm to 6:30pm, and lunch is a “Gozenstyle” set meal served with rice.

Menus change monthly, in accord with the seasons, promoting variety and reward-

ing revisits. On any given night you might be served something like a Zensai starter of tofu, presented with incredibly intense sesame flavor that somehow manages to not overwhelm the other components of the plate. A dish like this will make you question whether the concepts bold and refined can coexist. As diners move through courses of soup, sashimi, and cooked fish, the sense of presence and precision increases. Molecular gastronomy may even come into play with something like a concentrated cube of seaweed, an intense embrace of the sea.

The beauty of the presentations works like a frame on a painting, heightening appreciation for the craft on display. You may see a turnip cascading in elegant knifework into a crysthanthemum.

The Meiji period in Japan (1868-1912) is an inspiration here, in décor, and in European influences. You may find a béchamel, or a truffled cheese, or a dessert like café au lait mousse, owing more to France than Japan.

If you’ve seen the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi than you’ll have an idea of what goes into the sushi bar experience here. The 10-seat counter is worked by two chefs, one of whom is the legendary Toshio Suzuki, who was instrumental in introducing Americans to sushi. Satsuki is an omakase experience, meaning the chef will choose the courses based on what’s freshest. Following the supply-chain innovation of “just in time” (perfected by the Japanese), fish is flown in from Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Market daily.

Chef Suzuki helped bring sushi to prominence in America; it will be interesting to see if Suzuki will perform the same feat for kaiseki.

Suzuki wants to take you on a journey

114 W. 47th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-278-0010 (Suzuki), 212-278-0047 (Satsuki), suzukinyc.com

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New York Dining: New Tastes and Classic Faves From local seafood to timeless steakhouses to contemporary creative kitchens, New York’s restaurants offer many opportunities to dive into world-class cuisine.

FOGO DE CHÃO

Experience the gaucho way of grilling at Fogo de Chão.

Fogo de Chão’s first churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse) in New York City holds down a prime three-level location near Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art. In 1979, Fogo began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, its gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of its 16 cuts of meat and offer continuous tableside service. A gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and an awardwinning wine list complete a memorable experience. 40 W. 53rd St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-969-9980, fogodechao.com

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NORTH RIVER LOBSTER COMPANY September is the last month of the season to hop aboard the city’s only floating lobster shack. The North River Lobster Company rides out onto the Hudson River up to four times a day with fresh seafood, signature Mason jar cocktails, buckets of beer,

and a raw bar boat. Unwind at your leisure, with a sailing schedule designed for quick lobster lunches, happy hour drinks, sunset dinners, and incredible views of the Empire State Building and the midtown skyline any time you ride. Don’t miss favorites like peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, New England clam chowder, burgers, and complete lobster dinners. No reservations needed, just $10 to sail. Pier 81, W. 41st St. and the Hudson, 212-630-8831, northriverlobsterco.com SPIRIT CRUISES AND BATEAUX NEW YORK For an epic New York dining experience, get out on the water. The bountiful buffets and non-stop DJ music of Spirit Cruises, on top of stunning skylines, provide a one-of-a-kind thrill. Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier allglass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant brunch, lunch, and dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline and Statue of Liberty views.

Both ships disembark from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, near W. 23rd St. on the Hudson.

Spirit Cruises, 866-483-3866, spiritcruises. com; Bateaux New York, 866-817-3463, bateauxnewyork.com

Dinner with a view: be stunned by the Statue of Liberty on Spirit Cruises and Bateaux.

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DING CHINESE RESTAURANT

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE

Dip into authentic hot pots at Ding Chinese Restaurant.

In New York City you can find an authentic experience anywhere—even in Times Square. For communal experience, there’s nothing like sharing in the making of a meal, and Ding provides two opportunities. Hot pots let you mix and match from dozens of ingredients to make your perfect soup. There’s also a Korean-inspired table barbecue which uses an innovative smokeless technology. Short ribs, jumbo shrimp,

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse boasts the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city.

Excellent service combines with generous portions of legendary steaks and seafood. New elevated classics on the menu include seared rare Wagyu beef carpaccio and thick-cut bacon au poivre, joined by classic steaks, chops, and seafood. The awardwinning wine program is worthy of the food.

1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

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rib eye, brisket, and Berkshire pork belly are just a few of the temptations. A long list of lunch specials, including several combo deals highlighting the best of Szechuan cuisine, makes Ding a rare bargain in this part of town. 234 W. 48th St. (btw.

Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828, dingtimesquare.com PATSY’S

Patsy’s was Frank Sinatra’s favorite.

It will be yours, too.

Salvatore Scognamillo is the third-generation executive chef and co-owner of Patsy’s Italian Restaurant, cooking up Neapolitan recipes that have been passed down from his father and grandfather (Pasquale “Patsy”). Classic dishes like the spaghetti and meatballs are packed with the perfect balance of flavors, while more inventive dishes like the stuffed calamari (with shrimp, crab, and lobster in a tomato sauce) are great for those looking for more adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, or Rihanna seated at the next table over— Patsy’s is a favorite dining spot for A-list celebrities. 236 W. 56th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com ZIBETTO ESPRESSO BAR Step into one of the three Zibetto locations in midtown Manhattan and you’ll have the feel of walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. This is 76 www.cityguideny.com

a coffee shop, but there’s no ordinary drip coffee served here. The beans are a custom blend, specially roasted in Bologna, and baristas demonstrate the skill, expertise, and many hours of training it takes to pour a perfect cup. Pastries, fresh salads, and hand-pressed panini made with ingredients from the best providers in the world. 1221 Sixth Ave. (on 48th St.), 212-332-2648; 501 Fifth Ave. (42nd St.), 646-838-6364; 1385 Sixth Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505; zibettoespresso.com GALATA Some restaurants in New York City can open a door to another world. Galata is just such a place, where hospitality and authenticity come together for a transportive experience. Just down the block from the Empire State Building you can access the best of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine Signature entrées show off grilling skills, in kebabs, fresh seafood like shrimp or bronzini, and house “meatballs,” which bring lamb and beef together into smoky patties that are packed with flavor. Great weekday lunch specials. 212 E. 34th St. (btw. Second & Third Aves.), 212-683-9206, galatany.com MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

Elegant surrounds for serious steak at Morton’s.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for its USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts.

For a memorable dinner in the heart of midtown, a wide-open, modern, and stylish

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dining room offers a great atmosphere whether you’re dining with a group or sharing a romantic dinner for two. Choose from filet mignon, porterhouse steak, signature-cut prime New York strip, Maine lobsters, poultry dishes, and all the classic sides. 551 Fifth Ave. (45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St. (W. Houston St.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com BEVY Bevy is one of NYC’s freshest dining destinations, bringing New American creativity to a sophisticated midtown space. Dishes are both elegant and rustic, part of a menu focused on grilled fish and meats. There are innovative craft cocktails and a smart wine list to complement. Bevy’s vibrant location on West 57th is accented by a one-of-a-kind light-art sculpture that casts a moving glow throughout the space. Inside the Park Hyatt New York, 153 W. 57th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-897-2188, bevynyc.com LA MASSERIA If you crave Italian and want to dine before or after a show, look no further than Theatre District favorite La Masseria. Take your choice of 11 delectable pastas, 12 meat and fish dishes (including branzino, Mediterranean sea bream, and grilled t-bone veal chops with fresh herbs), on top of superfresh salads and daily specials.

235 W. 48th St. (btw. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com

Find “a farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan” at La Masseria.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL

The Sea Fire Grill specializes in contemporary American seafood, with a focus on highlighting the fish itself. The results are clean and honest presentations of the highest quality locally sourced seafood.

Raw bar favorites include daily East and West Coast oysters and chilled lobster. Appetizers like jumbo lump crab cakes and yellowfin tuna tartare are sure to impress. The seafood menu wouldn’t be complete without a surf & turf, featuring dryaged steaks in a process perfected by steakhouse impresarios. Signatures also include East Coast black sea bass and lobster mac ‘n’ cheese.

Cocktails and wines—as well as a variety of beer and sake selection—have been carefully selected to enhance each menu item.

The sleek interior of tile floors, shimmering blue lighting, and mirrored accents gives the space a modern edge. The main dining room takes its cues from a classic steakhouse, with dark wood floors, wainscoting, and a roaring marble fireplace.

The Sea Fire Grill’s superior service, delicious cuisine, and cosmopolitan vibe have contributed to their highly ranked Zagat scores. Open daily for dinner from 4 to 11pm and for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:30pm.

158 E. 48th St. (btw. Third & Lexington Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com

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Applebee’s TS $ Bateaux New York CH $$$ Dave & Buster’s Times Square TS $$ David Burke at Bloomingdale’s UES $$ David Burke Kitchen SH $$$ Dianne and Elisabeth TS $-$$ Guy’s American Kitchen and Bar TS $$ HB Burger TS $-$$ Heartland Brewery TS MW $$ Planet Hollywood TS $$ Spirit Cruises CH $$$

ME Midtown East

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Buenos Aires EV $$

UES Upper East Side

ASIAN FUSION

UWS Upper West Side H Harlem EH East Harlem

Carma Asian Tapas GV $-$$

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BRAZILIAN Brazil Brazil TS $$ Fogo de Chão TS $$$

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DELICATESSEN Katz’s Delicatessen LES $

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DESSERTS/ESPRESSO BAR Caffe Palermo LI $ Serendipity 3 UES $ Zibetto Espresso Bar MW $

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NEW AMERICAN Bevy MW $$$

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SEAFOOD Blue Seafood Bar MW $$ The Sea Fire Grill ME $$-$$$

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SPANISH Tio Pepe GV $$

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Ben & Jack’s Steak House MW $$$ Benjamin Steakhouse ME $$$ Benjamin Steakhouse Prime ME $$$ Blu on Park UES $$$ Bobby Van’s TS ME FD $$$ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House TS $$$ La Rivista featuring Broadway Joe Steak TS $$n Morton’s ME FD $$$ Royal 35 Steakhouse ME $$$

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Allora Ristorante ME $$$ Buca di Beppo TS $$ Caffe Palermo LI $ Grotta Azzurra LI $$ IL Cortile LI $$ La Masseria TS $$-$$$ Lunella Ristorante LI $$ Masseria dei Vini MW $$$ Monte’s GV $$ Nino’s 46 TS $$ Obica Mozzarella Bar ME $$ Patsy’s Italian Restaurant TS $$ Umberto’s Clam House LI $$ Villa Mosconi GV $$ Zibetto Espresso Bar MW $

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A SPOOKTACULAR EXHIBITION OF HOLLYWOOD HORROR FILM MEMORABILIA. PLUS MORE!!!

Restaurant Horror film themed decorations Horror show videos

1540 Broadway - Entrance on 45th between Broadway & 6th open daily for lunch + dinner • 212.333.7827

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE 52 E. 41st St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.297.9177 617 Hartsdale Rd. White Plains, NY 914.428.6868 FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.4 SERVICE 4.6

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME

THE SEA FIRE GRILL

23 E. 40th St. btw Park & Madison Aves.

212.338.0818

158 E. 48th St. btw Lexington & Third Aves.

212.935.3785

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benjaminsteakhouse.com |

FOOD 4.7 DÉCOR 4.5 SERVICE 4.6

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OUR DINING SECTION lists restaurants by neighborhood, beginning with the southern tip of Manhattan and moving north, and west to east.

FD Financial District

CH Chelsea

T Tribeca C Chinatown

MW Midtown West ME Midtown East

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GROTTA AZZURRA LI $$ 177 Mulberry St. (Broome St.), 212-925-8775 bluegrotta.com | ITALIAN Since 1908, favorite of Enrico Caruso and many celebs.

Pizzas, pastas, steaks, seafood, salads…something for everyone. Famous for lobster Fra Diavolo: whole lobster served over linguine with clams/mussels in spicy red sauce. Breakfast 8:30-11:30am 7 days, Lunch Prix-Fixe $9.95 Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun $14.95, Early Dinner Prix-Fixe $16.95. A legendary must stop in the heart of Little Italy!

IL CORTILE LI $$ 125 Mulberry St. (Canal-Hester Sts.), 212-226-6060, ilcortile.com | ITALIAN “Family” owned institution since 1975 in the heart of Little Italy. Serving the finest cuisine in a stunning atrium garden setting. Charming additional rooms ready to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.

Neighborhood staple spares nothing to deliver highest quality ingredients. One of the most innovative, interesting menus in NYC. Extensive a la carte menu appeals to even the pickiest of palates. Wide variety of prix fixe menus for private dining rooms. Lunch/dinner served seven days.

LUNELLA RISTORANTE LI $$ 173 Mulberry St. (Grand-Broome Sts.), 212-966-6639, lunellas.com | ITALIAN 89 Bayard St. (Mulberry St.), 212-732-8988 | CHINESE Authentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown with some of the best soup dumplings in the city. Great Peking duck. Expansive dim sum menu packed with New York’s favorite steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried appetizers. Full bar. Open 7 days 11:30am-10:15pm. Cash only.

Family owned and operated by a charming Italian immigrant family that has owned various restaurants in Little Italy for generations. One of the best finds in the neighborhood! Wait ’til you taste their delicious homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, poultry, soups, and salads on an extensive menu. Casual, charming setting features a smart wine list and a full bar. Lunch/dinner until late (except Tues.)

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UMBERTO’S CLAM HOUSE LI $$ 132 Mulberry St. (Hester-Grand Sts.), 212-431-7545 umbertosclamhouse.com | ITALIAN

Feast on oversized hand-carved sandwiches at Katz’s Delicatessen, one of New York City’s best delis. Mingle with the many celebrities who dine here daily. Most meats are cured on premises. Open Mon.-Tues., 8am-10pm; Wed.-Thurs., 8am-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 8am-3am. All cards.

Famous since 1972. Actors, sports figures, politicians, musicians, and other celebs all flock here. Legendary “Hot, Medium & Mild Sauce” simmered to perfection for hours. Exciting dishes like linguine with white clam sauce and seafood Marechiaro. Renowned raw bar. Open seven days lunch/dinner. Try their famous cocktails, sangria, or wine by the glass.

LITTLE ITALY

SOHO

148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN

23 Grand St. (Sixth Ave.), 212-201-9119 davidburkekitchennyc.com | AMERICAN

LOWER EAST SIDE

205 E. Houston St. (Ludlow St.), 212-254-2246 katzsdelicatessen.com | DELICATESSEN

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Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York.

Stop by & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by. Open 7 days 10:30am til late.

DAVID BURKE KITCHEN SH $$$

Authentic, regionally sourced and thoughtfully selected market-fresh cuisine. Pays homage to the craft of hearty, rustic American food. The menu was inspired by morning visits to the green market, what is freshest in the region, and prepared with creativity and refined technique.

Kitchen celebrates the integrity of ingredients at their peak, presented with a deft hand and served alongside the finest wines and spirits.

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BROADWAY HIT SINCE 1944!

Authentic Neapolitan Cuisine A signature collection of USDA Prime steaks dry aged in-house for 35 days using pink Himalayan salt.

from the landmark restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra

Where classic steakhouse influences meet elevated sophistication.

1 E 35 Street (5th & Madison Aves.)

212.804.7276 royal35steakhouse.com

Our only location is

236 W. 56th Street

Vietnamese/Japanese Cuisine Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11 Open 7 days • 11:30am-11:30pm 234 W 48 St • 212-247-8318 www.annamnyc.com

(between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

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CARMA ASIAN TAPAS GV $-$$

38 Carmine St. (Bedford-Bleecker Sts.), 212-243-0388 carmanyc.com | ASIAN FUSION A hidden gem in the heart of the West Village. Rated No. 1 Best Soup Dumpling in the City by SinoVision. Offers creative and tasty new Asian tapas, housemade dim sum, signature sake cocktails in the floral garden—a pleasure to spend your summer days! Open 7 days lunch and dinner, until 11pm Fri.-Sat. Wine/beer/sake only, accepts major credit cards.

TIO PEPE GV $$ 168 W. 4th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-242-6480 tiopepenyc.com | SPANISH Voted “Best Spanish Restaurant” by Resident Publications.

This “incredibly authentic” Spanish eatery has been serving “amazing Spanish cuisine” to the West Village since 1970.

A friendly and attentive atmosphere—come try wood-fired brick oven specialties like Iberian Coca and Paella. The drinks and affordable menu are something one can’t pass up; free wifi is offered, too. Tues.-Sun., 12pm-1am; Fri.Sat., 11:30am-3am.

EAST VILLAGE

MONTE’S GV $$

BUENOS AIRES EV $$

513 E. 6th St. (Ave. A- Ave. B), 212-228-2775 buenosairesnyc.com | ARGENTINEAN A New Yorker’s favorite Argentinean restaurant. Succulent grilled meats, to-die-for empanadas, fresh pastas & more.

Known for their uncompromising choice of the finest cuts of beef, freshest vegetables—quality food at reasonable prices in a charming, warm, cozy atmosphere. Lunch & dinner 7 days.

97 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-W. 3rd Sts.), 212-674-9456 montes1918.com | ITALIAN A romantic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition.

This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party, or as a large group.

VILLA MOSCONI GV $$

CHELSEA

BATEAUX NEW YORK CH

Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, 866-817-3463 bateauxnewyork.com Bateaux New York is Manhattan’s premier all-glass, European-inspired dining cruise vessel. Every elegant Brunch, Lunch and Dinner cruise features creative dining, fine wines, impeccable service, and breathtaking skyline & Statue of Liberty views. Join them for Lunch (Mon.-Sat.) and Sunday Brunch with a live pianist and Dinner with a live three-piece band. Welcome aboard!

69 MacDougal St. (Bleecker-Houston Sts.), 212-674-0320; villamosconi.com | ITALIAN

SPIRIT CRUISES CH

An NYC favorite in the heart of famous Greenwich Village.

Villa Mosconi is renowned for serving great homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Enjoy their beautiful four-season garden, the perfect complement to their sublime Italian delights.

Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, Manhattan & Weehawken, NJ, 866-483-3866; spiritcruises.com Spirit Cruises is New York’s most vibrant and entertaining dining vessel. Its bountiful buffets, stunning skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and non-stop DJ music provide a one-of-a-kind New York experience. Join us daily for Lunch and Dinner and for specialty cruises on select dates.

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PRIME STEAKS. LEGENDARY SERVICE. Fine Wine • Private Dining • Exceptional Menu

Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven

Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy

887 9th Ave. (57th & 58th Sts.) | (212) 315-2888 masseriadeivini.com

Midtown 551 Fifth Avenue 212-972-3315

World Trade Center 136 Washington Street 212-608-0171

mortons.com

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Outstanding Spanish cuisine The go-to place in CHINATOWN for dim sum, soup dumplings and

in Greenwich Village

THE BEST CHINESE CUISINE

89 Bayard St. (at Mulberry St.) 212-732-8988 7 Days lunch & dinner

Brunch, Lunch and DINNEr HAPPY HOUR 4-8pm daily 168 West 4th Street • 212-242-6480

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BEVY MW $$$

BLUE SEAFOOD BAR MW $$

856 Ninth Ave. (55th-56th Sts.), 212-757-7511 blueseafoodbar.com | SEAFOOD

Fine Mediterranean seafood and tapas, craft beers, cocktails, and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautiful intimate setting. Focused on fresh, wild, and organically cultivated fish and seafood. The menu encompasses small plates, crudo, and quality cured meats like Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra,” extending to brick oven pizza, artisanal cheeses, and an oyster bar with both East and West Coast oysters.

BEN & JACK’S STEAK HOUSE MW $$$

153 W. 57th St., 3rd Fl. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-897-2188 bevynyc.com | NEW AMERICAN New American restaurant helmed by Chef de Cuisine Chad Brauze, a Culinary Institute of America alumnus who’s cooked with the likes of Thomas Keller & Daniel Boulud.

Bevy enjoys close relationships with local producers, farmers, & artisans; seasonal dishes are elegant & rustic, focused on grilled fish & meats. Innovative craft cocktails and a smart wine list, too. Two intimate dining rooms with warm, woodpaneled walls, ombre rugs, antique backlit mirrors. The quintessential New York experience–bright lights, big city.

MASSERIA DEI VINI MW $$$ 255 Fifth Ave. (28th-29th Sts.), 212-532-7600; benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

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Experience a steak house like no other! Ben & Jack’s serves up generous portions of steak house favorites to a very satisfied clientele. Enjoy delicious salads, exceptional prime dry-aged steaks and chops, including the restaurant’s signature Porterhouse for one, two, three or four, fresh seafood, mouthwatering side dishes and exquisite desserts. An excellent wine menu complements any food choice. Reservations recommended. All credit cards accepted. Open for lunch/ dinner daily. Private dining rooms available.

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BOBBY VAN’S

Steakhouse First rate USDA dry-aged steaks, the freshest seafood & lobsters and more BOBBY VAN’S GRILL: BOBBY VAN’S STEAKHOUSE: 135 W. 50th St. 230 Park Ave. 120 W. 45th St. 131 E. 54th St. • 25 Broad St. BOBBY VAN’S: 40 Central Park South (59 St.)

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887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first rate Italian menu that blends traditional with modern without overpowering one or the other. Features beautiful dishes from Puglia, a lot of which incorporate fish, shellfish, and a plethora of fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven.

Extensive wine by the glass & large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

TOPAZ NOODLE BAR MW $

129 W. 56th St. (Sixth-Seventh Aves.), 212-247-2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com | THAI This popular midtown Thai gem near Carnegie Hall and Central Park will satisfy your taste buds with authentic, enticing flavors and hearty dishes. Casual, relaxed with very warm and attentive service. Best Lunch Special in midtown: Appetizer & Main Course starting at $9.95, choice of Chicken, Tofu, Vegetable, Shrimp, Squid, or Beef. Dinner moderately priced. Open 11:30am to 11pm 7 days.

ZIBETTO ESPRESSO BAR MW $

1385 6th Ave. (56th St.), 501 5th Ave. (on 42nd St.), 1221 6th Ave. (on 48th St.); zibettoespresso.co | ITALIAN Entering a Zibetto Espresso Bar should feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. The people may not be the same here, but the atmosphere is. When we opened our doors in 2006, our sole ambition was to offer a conscious espresso bar experience. We’re all about espresso and people. No matter if it’s your 1st visit or 1,000th cup, you’ll always find a spot at our counter.

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Voted Best Steakhouse

“...steak for everyone”-The New York Times

Wine and Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Hell’s Kitchen Sun.-Thurs. 5pm-Midnight • Fri. & Sat. 5pm-1am 644 10th Avenue (btwn 45th and 46th Street), 917-472-7808

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Locally Sourced Farm Fresh Ingredients

Farm to Table•New American Cuisine Open 7 days 11am til 1am • Wood Fired Oven 628 10th Ave. (44-45 St), 212-582-6300, The-Marshal.com

255 Fifth Ave.(btw. 28th & 29th Sts.) 212.532.7600 Under Renovation: 219 E. 44th St.

www.benandjackssteakhouse.com Happy Hour 3-6pm

Authentic Chinese in the Theatre District!

$9.95 lunch, Dinner from $15

234 W 48th Street (Broadway & 8th Ave.) 212-265-0828 • dingtimesquare.com

Finest, freshest ingredients with mouthwatering aromas and bursting fresh flavors.

Prix fixe lunch/dinner Sun. thru Thur.

10% off w/ad

(except Prix fixe)

328 W 46 Street (8th & 9th Aves.)

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ALLORA RISTORANTE ME $$$ 145 E. 47th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-754-9800 alloranyc.com | ITALIAN Classic Italian-American restaurant and bar in the heart of midtown. Enjoy delicious, robust collection of entrées— many of which are prepared tableside, like the bistecca di manzo à la Diane or the flambéed desserts. Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail or select a wine from the vast array of vintages. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Take advantage of summer weather and enjoy a drink at their rooftop bar, Allora Alto.

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE PRIME ME $$$

152 E. 46th St. (Lexington-Third Aves.), 212-681-4500 darbarny.com | INDIAN Reviewers and patrons consistently give high marks to this cozy, bi-level restaurant and lounge on the East Side. Highly rated by Zagat, Darbar is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service. A lavish $14.95 lunch buffet with new and delicious dishes every day is served 11:30am-4pm. 7 days a week. Dinner from $12 & up, 4-10:30pm.

DARBAR GRILL ME $

157 E. 55th St. (Lexington-Third Aves.), 212-751-4600 darbargrillny.com | INDIAN Enjoy fine Indian dining in an elegant setting. Darbar Grill is a superb choice for Indian food with great ambience and service.

For lunch and dinner they offer a selection of seafood, chicken, goat and vegetarian entrees. Their famous lunch buffet is available seven days week a from 11:30am to 4pm. Reviewers and patrons alike have raved about the excellent food available at Darbar Grill, and its sister restaurant Darbar. All cards.

GALATA RESTAURANT ME $$

212 E. 34th St. (Second-Third Aves.), 212-683-9206, galatany.com | MEDITERRANEAN

23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts in their arsenal, Benjamin Restaurant Group is highlighting the grill at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways.

The 10,000 square foot space houses an expansive main dining room and offers private dining spaces for up to 100+ guests.

Modern selection of most popular & loved Turkish and Mediterranean dishes as well as mouth-watering desserts.

Healthy, nutritious food including salads, lamb/meats, seafood, chicken, pastas, vegetarian…something for everyone, prepared by our well-experienced and passionate chefs.

Private dining available. 7 days 11am-11pm.

MORTON’S ME FD $$$

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$ 551 Fifth Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315; 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171 mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD

52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177 benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

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Peter Luger alumni Benjamin Prelvukaj and Chef Arturo McLeod have combined over 30 years of experience to create Benjamin Steak House, conveniently located near Grand Central Station in the century-old Chemist Club Building. From the beautifully marbled cuts of dry-aged beef to the impeccably refined Old World service and charm, Benjamin Steak House prides itself in providing a quality dining experience in an elegant midtown setting.

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Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two.

The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood at their Financial District location as well, located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

OBICÀ MOZZARELLA BAR, PIZZA E CUCINA $$ 928 Broadway (21st-22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754; 590 Madison Ave. (56th St.), 212-355-2217; obica.com | ITALIAN

Obicà Mozzarella Bar is a casual contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a genuine Italian dining experience centered on the freshest Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP from Italy, fresh homemade pasta, and authentic products from Italy’s rich regional heritages. Two locations, including across the street from the famous Flatiron Building. Started in Italy in 2004, today Obicà has restaurants in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

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ROYAL 35 STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

1 E. 35th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 212-804-7276; royal35steakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Sophisticated midtown destination is New York’s newest spot for steak. Signature items include sizzling steaks dry aged inhouse using pink Himalayan salt, along with an extensive raw bar and seafood selection. California wines strong in Napa Valley joined by old-world European vintages. Classy and inviting surrounds thanks to high ceilings, mahogany walls, dark leather. Serious steakhouse pedigrees among the four partners reflected in stellar execution.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Pancetta Wrapped Wild Striped Bass.

THEATRE DISTRICT AN’NAM TS $

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.) , 212-247-8318, annamnyc.com | VIETNAMESE/JAPANESE Delicious/affordable Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine in heart of Theatre District. A huge selection of items including noodle dishes, curry, chicken/pork/beef/seafood/vegetarian entrees bursting with great flavors. Sushi bar/bento boxes/ rolls/sushi/sashimi. Sushi bar specials: live scallops, nice and fresh Kumamoto oysters. Lunch from $9; Dinner from $11. Perfect for pre- or post-theatre dining. Open 7 days 11:30am-11:30pm.

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148 W. 49th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 917-261-4902 | INDIAN

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In the heart of Times Square, sits on longtime site of the Ceylon India Inn, the oldest Indian restaurant in New York City, established in 1915. Serves a wide range of exquisite authentic Indian curries, where fresh vegetables come in pairs deftly flavored with exotic spices. Chicken tikka with a savory, orange-colored sauce, roast chicken bright red from the tandoori, poori bread is extravagantly inflated—just waiting to be poked!

135 W. 50th St.; 230 Park Ave. (46th St.); 131 E. 54th St.; 120 W. 45th St.; 25 Broad St.; bobbyvans.com | STEAK/ SEAFOOD Established in 1969, Bobby Van’s now boasts 8 locations throughout the Northeast with five in Manhattan, 2 in Washington, DC & the original in Bridgehampton, Long Island. Serving only the finest USDA dry-aged prime beef, selected seafood & lobsters starting at 3 lbs. Private dining for corporate or special events. Naturally fine food, service & attention to detail are what sets them apart.

DAVE & BUSTER’S TIMES SQUARE TS $$ 234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 3rd flr., 646-495-1996; daveandbusters.com | AMERICAN Dave & Buster’s is the ONLY place in Times Square to Eat, Drink, Play, and Watch Sports. Eat the latest chefcrafted dishes. Drink with friends at one of our bars. Play the hottest interactive games. Watch your favorite teams on game day. You can have it all under one roof! Visit daveandbusters.com/new-york for FREE $20 game play (with purchase of $20 game play*)! Open 7 days, 11am-late.

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DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE TS $$$ 330 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-957-4300 brazilbrazil46.com | BRAZILIAN Prime Restaurant Row location in the Theatre District and near Times Square for the most authentic Brazilian experience in Manhattan. Color and music make for a great atmosphere to enjoy creative salads, fresh seafood, and exotic steaks. Take advantage of the flexibility of lunch, dinner, brunch, prix fixe, raw bar, and lounge menus. Perfect caipirinhas to complement. Live Brazilian music Friday and Saturday nights!

BUCA DI BEPPO TS $$

1221 Sixth Ave. (49th St.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Steak house redefined. A sophisticated, elegant space reflecting the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, magnificent cold-water lobster tails and specialties such as combination shrimp platters and crab cakes. Beautifully appointed private party facilities and unique wine-cellar dining. A true dining experience. Reservations recommended.

All cards. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner daily. All cards.

2010 Concierge Choice Award Winner.

DIANNE AND ELISABETH TS $-$$ 1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-764-6527 bucadibeppo.com | ITALIAN Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun! Whether you’re hosting a group event, celebrating a special occasion or planning a business dinner, you’ll enjoy Buca’s authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. At Buca, they serve family-style food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two or more and Buca Large feeds four or more.

Catering available for delivery and to go. Call for details! Sun.Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-midnight.

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644 10th Ave. (45th-46th Sts.), 917-472-7808 dianneandelisabeth.com| AMERICAN

Wine and cocktail bar in Midtown West. Named after the mothers of the owners, so you know it’s a labor of love. Fresh, farm-to-table approach at an affordable price.

Cheese and charcuterie, mix and match small and large plates. Lots of creativity: think Hudson Valley duck wings confit, chimichurri-roasted shrimp and grits, steak bavette, langostino poppers. Save room for dessert, ice cream sandwiches, cranberry-apple fritters, house-made fudge, and “lemon three ways.” Sun.-Thurs. 5pm-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-1am.

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NEW AMERICAN RESTAURANT Modern Japanese & Traditional Kaiseki

S U Z U K I

Edo-Mae Style Omakase Sushi

114 West 47th St. (btw. 6th & 7th Aves.)

212.278.0010 | info@suzukinyc.com

153 W 57th Street, 3rd Floor 212.897.2188 • bevynyc.com

Lunch: Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10:30pm Sushi Bar: Mon - Sat, 5:30pm - 10pm

23 Grand Street at The James Hotel davidburkekitchennyc.com | 212 201 9119

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GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN AND BAR TS $$

DING CHINESE RESTAURANT TS $$

234 W. 48th St. (Broadway-Eighth Ave.), 212-265-0828; dingtimesquare.com | CHINESE Theatre District’s go-to place for wide array of authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices.

Enjoy fresh Szechuan and dried pot delicacies, personal hot pots. Relaxed environment with innovative smokeless BBQ table grills and friendly staff. Lunch specials $9.95, dinner from $15. Prix fixe all day $19.95, 3 courses. A smart choice pre or post theatre…or anytime! Open 7 days.

From the crave-worthy menu featuring Guy Fieri’s signature bold flavors and creative spins on American dishes, to its buzzing bar scene, Guy’s Times Square restaurant promises a truly memorable dining experience. Menu items include Sangria Glazed Shrimp, Beer & Honey Porchetta, and Firecracker Chicken Wings, as well as desserts like the Salted Whiskey Caramel Fool. A demonstration kitchen features a flame-cooking rotisserie and a 12-foot wide chandelier showcasing a collection of Guy’s retired pots and pans. An exciting bar program will feature beers brewed locally by Heartland Brewery, creative cocktails and a California-heavy wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

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FOGO DE CHAO TS $$$

220 W. 44th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 646-532-4897 guysamerican.com | AMERICAN

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HB BURGER TS $-$$ 40 W. 53rd St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-969-9980 fogo.com | BRAZILIAN Internationally renowned Southern Brazilian Steakhouse began nearly 40 years ago in Brazil. The menu features fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, seasonal salads and sides, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy a lighter option with Gaucho Lunch menu, or celebrate with Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Seafood options also available.Features 4 semi-private/private dining areas and a two-level bar/ lounge that is perfect for Happy Hour. Visit fogo.com for more info.

127 W. 43rd St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-575-5848 hbburger.com | AMERICAN “The beef is so good and the potato roll is such a perfect vessel that they are all one needs to reach burger Nirvana,” says Nick Solares of “A Hamburger Today.” The only full-service burger restaurant in Times Square, with spacious seating and a compelling menu, you’ll find Angus beef burgers, a sashimi tuna burger, specialty salads with a full bar, and handcrafted beer. Employee-owned.

HEARTLAND BREWERY TS MW $$

Rated BEST Soup Dumpling in the CITY–SINOVISION

Enjoy signature Dim Sum & Cocktails in Floral Outdoor Garden 7 Days Lunch/Dinner

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127 W. 43rd St. (Bdwy), 646-366-0235; Fifth Ave. & 34th St., 212-563-3433; 625 Eighth Ave. (41st St.), 646-214-1000; heartlandbrewery.com | AMERICAN With four locations across midtown, Heartland Brewery offers handcrafted beers and hearty American cuisine. Stop in and grab a pint of our award-winning craft beer or take a growler to go. Heartland offers a relaxing casual atmosphere for pre-theatre lunch and dinner or a great place to take a break before climbing the Empire State Building.

Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 locations: Times Square, Theatre District, and Empire State Building.

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Since 1975, serving exceptional cuisine in Little Italy

125 Mulberry Street

(Canal & Hester Sts.) 212.226.6060 | ilcortile.com

A gem of a find in Little Italy!

Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, poultry & more

FREE APPETIZER of the day if you mention City Guide

173 Mulberry Street (between Grand & Broome Sts.) www.lunellas.com (212) 966-6639

SUPERB Turkish and Mediterranean dishes very modestly priced

Fine Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant

212. E 34th Street (2nd & 3rd Aves.)

(212) 683-9206 | galatany.com

FRESH, WILD & ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED FISH & SEAFOOD 856 9th Ave. (55th-56th Sts.) 212.757.7511 BLUESEAFOODBAR.COM

• Zagat Rated

Fine Indian Cuisine

• GREAT AMBIENCE AND SERVICE • SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS

152 E 46 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.) 157 E 55 St. (Lexington & 3 Aves.)

212.681.4500 • darbarny.com 212.751.4600 • darbargrill.com like us on Facebook.com/DarbarIndianRestaurant

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LA MASSERIA TS $$-$$$

236 W. 56th St. (Bdwy-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491 patsys.com | ITALIAN

235 W. 48th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-582-2111; lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia & charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine & wine list. Among most popular restaurants in Theatre District. 7 days lunch/dinner.

LA RIVISTA FEATURING BROADWAY JOE STEAK TS $$

Considered one of the greatest attractions in the Theatre District & renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family-run since 1944.

Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including succulent veal chops Siciliano, spicy lobster fra diavolo, savory calamari stuffed with seafood, etc. A “must go” New York favorite! Open daily, lunch & dinner. All cards.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD TS $$

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1540 Broadway (45th St.), 212-333-7827 planethollywoodintl.com | AMERICAN 313 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-246-6513, 212-245-1707; larivistanyc.com | STEAK / SEAFOOD / ITALIAN The best beef, steak, pasta, and seafood in town. 20% discount on food and beverages—see their display ad.

Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Theatre groups, private parties from 10 to 75 budgeted. Celebrity & sports hangout. 50 years in Broadway’s Theatre District. Children’s menu available. Open 11ammidnight. All cards.

THE MARSHAL TS $$-$$$

For great food, famous memorabilia, awesome merchandise, and out-of-this-world events, there’s no place like the Planet.

Thrill to the magic of Hollywood surrounded by the largest movie memorabilia collection in the world! The menu features freshly prepared dishes - unique appetizers, unusual pastas and salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled fare, tempting desserts and specialty drinks. Planet Hollywood apparel and collectible souvenirs are available in the merchandise shop.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SUZUKI TS $$$

628 10th Ave. (44th-45th Sts.), 212-582-6300 the-marshal.com | FARM-TO-TABLE A Hell’s Kitchen favorite offering seasonal New American ingredients, natural preparation, and a knack for making farm-to-table dining casual, interesting, and fun. Popular entrees include Braised Beef Short Ribs, Wood Oven Roasted Meatloaf, Braised Lamb Shank, Bourbon Planked Seafood & much more. Open for lunch, brunch, pre-theatre & after theatre 7 days 11am to 1am.

NINO’S 46 TS $$

39 W. 46th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-719-4015; ninos46.com | ITALIAN Family owned since 1982, this gem serves traditional Italian favorites with a contemporary twist. Guests are treated like part of the family. Out-of-this-world homemade pasta like fettuccine with lobster. Pizza with flour imported from Italy and San Marzano tomatoes in a wood-fired Neapolitan-style oven. Perfect before theatre or Radio City. Gluten-free options. Lunch, dinner daily.

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114 W. 47th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-278-0100 suzukinyc.com | JAPANESE Multi-concept restaurant offering modern Japanese cuisine, alongside an ever-evolving traditional kaiseki tasting meal.

Traditional vegan Shojin kaiseki, as well as Gozen-style lunch sets and pre-theatre offering. Sushi bar offers an Edomae-style omakase dinner prepared, served, and curated by masterful chefs Toshio Suzuki and Kentaro Sawada. Delicate flavors of the seas direct from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market daily. Enjoy group gatherings in privacy of private dining room and lounge, perfect for dinners or happy hour parties.

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LANDMARK STOP for Manhattanites, Tourists & Celebrities Obicà brings classic and regional Italian cuisine to the new levels of taste of contemporary gourmets.

contemporary. fresh. authentic.

Italian.

Obicà Flatiron • 928 Broadway/21st St • (212)777.2754 Obicà Madison • 590 Madison Ave/56th St • (212)355 2217

A MODERN STEAKHOUSE FOR A NEW YORK STEAK OF MIND

116 E 60 St. (Park & Lexington Aves.)

646.893.0160 | bluonpark.com

132 Mulberry Street (Hester & Grand Sts.) 212.431.7545 umbertosclamhouse.com • Open 7 days til late Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli!

Visit Little Italy & say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI King!

Open 7 days 10:30 til late 148 Mulberry Street (by Grand St) 212-431-4205 • www.caffepalermo.com

CLASSIC ITALIAN-AMERICAN

Robust & Delicious entrees, many prepared tableside like the Bistecca di Manzo a la Diane or the flambéed desserts.

145 E. 47th Street (Third & Lexington Aves.) 212-754-9800 allorany.com Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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OUTSTANDING CUISINE SINCE 1982 • Contemporary Italian fare • Neapolitan wood fired pizzas & hand crafted pasta

One of Midtown’s best Thai cuisines with fresh premium quality & authentic ingredients. Though just steps away from Carnegie Hall & Central Park, you will feel like you are in Thailand!!!

129 W. 56 St. (6 & 7 Aves.) | 212.247.2277 topaznoodlebarnyc.com

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DAVID BURKE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S UES $$ 1000 Third Ave. (59th St.), 212-705-3800 burkeinthebox.com | AMERICAN

We have to be good.

We are in the location of the oldest Indian restaurant in NYC…circa 1915!

148 W 49th St. (6th & 7th Aves.) (917) 261-4902

Famous since 1908 in heart of Little Italy

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Breakfast Lunch Prixe Fixe Dinner

An approachable upscale café offering fresh, seasonal and creative takes on classic dishes. The eat-in or take-out restaurant offers both a quick-serve and refined casual-dining experience, all featuring a wide range of flavorful, light, American café favorites such as salads, soups, sandwiches and more.

Burke in the Box is a refreshing oasis for guests who won’t sacrifice flavor, or time.

BLU ON PARK UES $$$

116 E. 60th St. (Park-Lexington Aves.), 212-256-1929; Bluonpark.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Top-rated steakhouse on the Upper East Side. Try our unbeatable grilled dry-aged porterhouse or bone-in tomahawk ribeye for two. In addition to a variety of steaks and seafood, Blu offers several vegetarian dishes, an extensive raw bar, perfectly crafted cocktails, and wines from around the world. The elegant setting is an ideal location for intimate dinners, group gatherings, and business events.

SERENDIPITY 3 UES $ 177 Mulberry Street (at Broome Street) 212.925.8775 bluegrotta.com

If you are looking for authentic Italian coffee in the coffee wasteland that is midtown, look no further.

We serve coffee just like they do in Italy - straight up with minimum of fuss, with tasty panini & Italian pastries.

225 E. 60th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-838-3531 serendipity3.com | DESSERT The home of decadent desserts—such as the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate—has been enchanting millions of patrons since 1954. Beginning with Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly & Cary Grant in the 1950s, the restaurant continues to attract the newest crop of hot young celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, and Tyra Banks.

1385 6th Ave (56 St) • 501 5th Ave (on 42 St) 1221 6th Avenue (on 48th St) • zibettoespresso.com

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Magic, Laughter, and Cabaret Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs. Visit City Guide’s website for all the bold-face names you can find performing on any given night in NYC. DON’T TELL MAMA

A restaurant, cabaret, and much more at midtown’s Don’t Tell Mama.

Don’t Tell Mama has been holding down a prime spot on Restaurant Row in the Theatre District since 1982. A veritable nightlife mall, you’ll find a piano bar, a restaurant, and two cabaret showrooms.

Upcoming performances include David Giuntoli Sings Sinatra...The Man and His Music (9/9), Nanci Witter: Growing Up McDougal (9/21, 10/5), Debra Vogel: Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries (9/22, 9/28), and Ira Lee Collings: The Gay Geezer (10/2). 343 W. 46th St. (btw.

Eighth & Ninth Aves.), 212-757-0788, donttellmamanyc.com

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LOL TIMES SQUARE COMEDY CLUB Right in the heart of Times Square, LOL Times Square Comedy Club is

a new spot for comedy and magic. Every night of the week shows go on for both locals and visitors alike. On the laughter side, New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. There are over 30 performances a week, including familyfriendly shows in the first slot of the schedule. Magic shows are performed nightly as well; enjoy entry to both with one ticket (see City Guide’s discount coupon on page 97). 711 Seventh Ave. (btw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 917-677-5481, loltimessquare.com GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB Gotham Comedy Club presents today’s hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting. Upcoming highlights include NYC’s own Bobby Collins (9/8-9/9), Colin Kane of The Wedding Ringer (9/15-9/16), Conan’s Deon Cole (9/22-9/23), and Def Comedy Jam’s Bill Bellamy (9/28-9/30). 208 W. 23rd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-367-9000, gothamcomedyclub.com

INSIDER TIP New York favorite HEARTLAND BREWERY has consistently brewed the city’s freshest craft beers. You can drink in real New York history with Heartland’s Historic Beer Series, highlighting drafts like the traditional golden Geo. Ringler German Lager. At locations around midtown, you’ll find travelers from across the world mixed in with the locals; at the two-story, 450-seat HEARTLAND BREWERY AND ROTISSERIE inside the Empire State Building, and in Times Square at HEARTLAND BREWERY MIDTOWN WEST, HEARTLAND BREWERY AND CHOPHOUSE, and HB BURGER. For great beer and the grub to match, head to Heartland. heartlandbrewery.com

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711 Seventh Ave. (47th- 48th Sts.), 212-643-6557 loltimessquare.com A new space for comedy and magic in the heart of Times Square. Shows 7 days. New York comics share the stage with traveling pros. Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows. Mon.-Thurs. 7:15, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45pm; Fri. 7:15pm, 8:30, 9:15, 10:30, 12, 1:15am; Sat. 5:30, 7:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 12, 1:15am; Sun. 7:30pm, 9, 10:30, 11:45pm. Magic shows: Mon.-Sat 7pm; Sun. 6pm.

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343 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; donttellmamanyc.com This iconic entertainment destination has been holding down a prime spot on Restaurant Row in the heart of the Theatre District since 1982. A veritable nightlife mall, with 4 individual spaces: a piano bar, a restaurant, and 2 cabaret showrooms. Stars from Bette Midler to Cuba Gooding Jr. have performed here.

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4 E. 34th St. (5th-Madison Aves.), 347-915-5802 vrworldnyc.com The largest VR entertainment center in the Western Hemisphere is New York’s latest attraction. Get inspired by virtual reality in a diverse space with three floors that bring culture, gaming, and entertainment together. With over 50 experiences to choose from, VR World offers an unforgettable experience that’s yours to create! Fight off droids, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, race Formula One cars against your friends, and create a 3D masterpiece. The adventures are limitless.

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208 W. 23rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-367-9000; gothamcomedyclub.com

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Voted top-rated comedy club by the Daily News. 7 shows a week with today’s top comics, such as Lewis Black & Dave Chappelle. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with 2-beverage minimum. Sun.-Th. 8:30pm; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30pm; Sat. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm. (Subject to change).

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253 W. 125th St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-531-5300; apollotheater.org Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater offers Backstage Tours, 7 days a week. Experience the Original Apollo Amateur Night, every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, where YOU choose the next Apollo Legend. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets or from the Apollo Theater Box Office.

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LOL features the BEST local & out of town professional comics.

Over 30 shows a week, including family-friendly shows.

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STUYVESANT TOWN

ST SON HUD

E 1ST ST

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

ST MARKS PL

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

E 15TH ST

E 16TH ST

E 17TH ST

E 18TH ST

E 19TH ST

E 20TH ST

E 21ST ST

E 22ND ST

E 23RD ST

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

E 26TH ST

E 27TH ST

E 28TH ST

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST

KIPS BAY

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

TON ST E HOUS

urg Williamsb Bridge

QUEENS

W 43RD ST

W 41ST ST

W 42ND ST W 40TH ST

W 34TH ST W 33RD ST W 32ND ST W 31ST ST

Chelsea Park Fashion Insitute of Technology

PATH

Madison Sq. Park

FLATIRON DISTRICT

PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

1ST AVE

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

W 30TH ST W 29TH ST W 28TH ST W 27TH ST W 26TH ST W 25TH ST W 24TH ST

W 23RD ST W 22ND ST W 21ST ST W 20TH ST W 19TH ST W 18TH ST

Rubin Museum

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST E E NW W 11TH ST ICH AV E

PATH ST

BE DF OR DS T

NOLITA PRINCE ST

DR FDR

W 17TH ST W 16TH ST W 15TH ST

W 14TH ST Whitney Museum T ST OOR SEV T GAN S ATIO HOR T ES JAN H ST 2T W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES

AR ST ER CH 0TH PH 1 W STO RI CH

ST ROW BAR ST TON MOR Y ST LERO

ST STON

N GTO HIN WAS

K CLAR ST TON OUS KING ST N ST WH

AVE C

Chelsea Piers

TH H PA PAT

AVE B

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

St

FDR DR

MANGIN

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

1ST AVE

3RD AVE 3RD AVE ERY BOW

6TH AVE

LEXI LEXINGTON AVE

LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

2ND AVE

UNIVERSITY PL

MERCER ST

AY ADW BRO

8TH AVE

MA

MADISON AVE

AY ADW BRO WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

PARK AVE

BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE Highline Park

11TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID S E W

9TH AVE Y HWA HIG IDE ST S

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

Central Park

MUSEUM MILE

Guggenheim Museum

E 97TH ST

Carl Shurz Park

Gracie Mansion

YORKVILLE

E 96TH ST E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST E 89TH ST E 88TH ST E 87TH ST

E 86TH ST E 85TH ST E 84TH ST E 83RD ST E 82ND ST E 81ST ST E 80TH ST

E 79TH ST

Tramway

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Queensboro Bridge

T

LEGEND

W 97TH ST

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Metropolitan Museum of Art

E 78TH ST E 77TH ST E 76TH ST E 75TH ST E 74TH ST E 73RD ST

E 72ND ST E 71ST ST E 70TH ST E 69TH ST E 68TH ST E 67TH ST E 66TH ST

YORK AVE

W 96TH ST W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST W 87TH ST

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

Frick Collection

Hunter College

Bloomingdale’s

NYC ny c

C

1-844-400-PASS SightseeingPass.com

W 86TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake

East Green

Central Park Zoo

E 58TH ST

TURTLE BAY

EAST END AVE

FDR DR

W 85TH ST W 84TH ST W 83RD ST W 82ND ST W 81ST ST W 80TH ST

Strawberry Fields Sheep Meadow

The Pond

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST

E 59TH ST

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

United Nations

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

1-844-400-PASS SightseeingPass.c om

W 79TH ST

Julliard

MAD

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

1ST AVE

W 78TH ST W 77TH ST W 76TH ST W 75TH ST W 74TH ST W 73RD ST

W 71ST ST W 70TH ST W 69TH ST W 68TH ST W 67TH ST W 66TH ST

Lincoln Center

W 65TH ST W 64TH ST W 63RD ST W 62ND ST W 61ST ST W 60TH ST

THEATER DISTRICT

Fordham University W 59TH ST W 58TH ST

W 57TH ST W 56TH ST W 55TH ST W 54TH ST W 53RD ST W 52ND ST W 51ST ST

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST E 48TH ST E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST E 44TH ST

E 40TH ST

E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST Grand Central Terminal New York Public Library

3RD AVE

PARK AVE PARK AVE

FD

SAVE UP TO 65% ON NYC’S BEST ATTRACTIONS

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

W 72ND ST

DeWitt Clinton Park

Rockefeller Center

Bryant Park

2ND AVE

6TH AVE

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

W 50TH ST

RESTAURANT ROW

7TH AVE

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

W 49TH ST CLINTONHELL’S KITCHEN W 48TH ST

W 47TH ST

W 46TH ST W 45TH ST W 44TH ST W 43RD ST

BROADWAY

C

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

Port Authority Bus Terminal

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

NYC ny c

EENS

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 12 5TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

Apollo Theater

Marcus Garvey Park

E 125TH ST

E 116TH ST E 115TH ST E 113TH ST

Jefferson Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

FDR DR

H Harlem

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

LEGEND

W 116TH ST Columbia University

Ward’s Island Park

TS Times Square

LI

W 115TH ST W 114TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

E 96TH ST

UWS Upper West Side

CH Chelsea

Little Italy

C

W 113TH ST

Museum of the City of NY East Meadow

E 109TH ST E 108TH ST E 107TH ST E 106TH ST E 105TH ST E 104TH ST E 103RD ST E 102ND ST E 101ST ST E 100TH ST E 99TH ST E 98TH ST E 97TH ST

ME Midtown East

Chinatown

W 110TH ST

North Meadow

MUSEUM MILE

UES Upper East Side

EV East Village

T

The Great Hill The Pool

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD Central Park

GV Greenwich Village MW Midtown West

SH SoHo

Tribeca

1ST AVE 1ST AVE E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST

LES Lower East Side

FD Financial District

W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

Riverside Park

L PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE W 109TH ST W 108TH ST W 107TH ST W 106TH ST W 105TH ST W 104TH ST W 103RD ST W 102ND ST W 101ST ST W 100TH ST W 99TH ST W 98TH ST W 97TH ST

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

ADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

XINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

LENOX AVE

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Lower Manhattan CE2

CHELSEA

PATH

Discover the birthplace of New York City FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

STUYVESANT TOWN

GRAMERCY

PATH

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi Downtown Heliport Liberty Helicopter Helicopter Flight Services

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

LIBERTY ISLAND

Ma nha ttan

Bro okl yn Ba tte ry

Tun nel

Brid ge

MANGIN

FDR DR

AVE D

AVE C

ST

R RD FD

Staten Island Ferry

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

CH ER RY

ST JAMES PL

GO LD ST

ST

Zephyr & New York Water Taxi

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

WILLIAM ST

T ES IDG BR

OE NR MO

PEARL ST

BATTERY PL

2ND AVE ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

Battery Park

1ST AVE

3RD AVE

MERCER ST

CHURCH ST

ST SON HUD

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

L YP TER BAT

Museum at Eldridge St

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Skysraper Museum

CEY ST DELAN Y E ST ST BROOM WA LES GRAND AD Tenement O Museum BR ST ST EA HESTER

Brook SEAPORT lyn B ridge HISTORIC DISTRICT FUL TON JOHN South Street Seaport ST ST

PINE ST WALL ST NY Stock Exchange

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

DEY ST CORTLANDT Century 21

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

LIBERTY

TON ST E HOUS

ST ON DIS MA

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

ST ON INT CL T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

ST

WARREN ST PARK PL MURRAY ST PARK PL MURRAY ST BARCLAY ST VESEY ST VESSEY ST One World Observatory

E 1ST ST

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ICH ENW GRE

CHAMBERS ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

ST ER RK MA

WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings

WARREN ST

ALPHABET CITY

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST WALKER ST

N RISO HAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST GRAND ST

E ST OOR NM

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO E D S TRY ST S E V T HT S LAIG RT ST E HUB

CE RRA R TE RIVE

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

N GTO HIN WAS

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST N A T V G S ST Children’s RIN Museum of the Arts SP MINICK DO Fire Museum

rk

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

ST

TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ERY BOW

W 3RD ST New York University

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO CLAR

a ew

BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

PATH

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

5TH AVE

W 8TH ST

CANA L ST

fN

UNIVERSITY PL

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

TO T RIS BARROW S ST CH TON

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

New School

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

ST SON HUD

SE GAN IO ST AT HOR ST Whitney JANE ST Museum 2TH W 1 NE ST U H BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 S W RRY ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R CH W 1 HE P

TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd en 3 ok q b S Ho nal ur Jo

E 14TH ST

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST WIC HA VE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

MEATPACKING DISTRICT VOORT ST

PEA RL ST

W 14TH ST

East River Park

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