City Guide New York, May 25th, 2023

INSIDE: CITY, SUBWAY, BUS, THEATER, DOWNTOWN MAPS

Photos by Matthew Murphy

WELCOME

From the PUBLISHER OF CITY GUIDE

Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps.

You have arrived at the United States’ epicenter of culture, attractions, theater, dining, and more. When you wander through the neighborhoods, you’ll discover historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and other memory makers. Whatever your pleasure, a jam-packed few days or a leisurely visit, City Guide will make navigating your stay easier—after all, we’ve been helping visitors make the most of the Big Apple for 40 years. In these pages you can discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and many activities that will delight, educate, and entertain you. If you’re looking for more information visit cityguideny.com to find thousands of “fun to sees.”

NYC is back and stronger than ever, with new shopping destinations, five observatories, boats, buses, over 100 theaters, some of the world’s finest museums, and many great pop-up venues. Have a great time and welcome to our city.

Yours sincerely,

David L. Miller

From the MAYOR OF NEW

As mayor of New York City, I am thrilled to join City Guide in welcoming you to this amazing city. Since 1982, City Guide has been the premier publication for visitors planning a trip to the Big Apple.

The tourism industry this past year has looked very different than in previous years. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed tourism virtually to a halt, leaving a significant impact on the $72 billion industry and the 400,000 jobs it supports. Annual visitors to our city dropped from a record high of 66.6 million in 2019 to 22.3 million in 2020. As our city embarks on the path to recovery, bringing the tourism sector back better than ever is one of my top priorities.

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How do we attract visitors back to our city? By reminding them of all New York City’s unique treasures. From our lush parks to our worldclass cultural institutions, our diverse cuisine to our one-of-a-kind shopping, our historic architecture to our vibrant nightlife, this city has something to offer for everyone, in every borough. No matter where you go, I’m confident you’ll have a memorable experience – and we can’t wait to welcome you back with open arms.

Yours sincerely,

Eric Adams

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PUBLISHING

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Contributors: Evan Levy, Linda Sheridan

OPERATIONS

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FINANCE

Chief Financial Officer: David Friedman

SIGHTSEEING

Immerse Yourself in the World’s Greatest Views

New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with five world-class observatories to choose from. See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Recent additions have made visits here better than ever. The Observatory Experience exhibition space is loaded with Instagram-ready displays that show visitors the building up to today.

For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. After a minute’s ride, 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 Empire State Building to the

Statue of Liberty, and on out to New Jersey’s ports and skylines. Pro tip: there’s excellent dining and drinking at ONE Dine, with seasonally inspired menus and unbeatable views.

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line below your feet. (Extra thrills can be found with City Climb, the highest external building climb in the world, which lets you scale from the observatory to the skyscraper’s top on open-air platforms and stairs.)

Across town near Grand Central, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through 3 levels of multi-sensory interactions. At night, the art installations are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story making the attraction a beacon of energy, visible to all of

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Top: views from New York Harbor of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan are among the city’s most breathtaking. Image courtesy Statue City Cruises.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS MAP

Need assistance planning your sightseeing route? Numbers correspond to the attraction’s Manhattan location.

New York City and beyond.

For immersion in the Art Deco glory of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock is your destination. There are both indoor and outdoor viewing areas here—for the latter, transparent safety-glass panels allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park.

Some of the ultimate perspectives on NYC can be found right across the Hudson at Dream Wheel New Jersey. Soar 300 feet into the sky for unique views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. While you’re there, you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium at the adjacent American Dream mall.

When you want to pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, athletes, and A-list stars, Madame Tussauds in Times Square is your destination. In addition to being “the world’s greatest wax museum,” you can immerse yourself in adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game

Near Grand Central you can be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game Find clues and solve puzzles as a team on your way to completing a mission. There are five rooms to choose from and a Game Guide is available at all times during your adventure.

Downtown along the East River, two centuries of New York City come together at The Seaport. This district blends quaint cobblestone

streets with contemporary shopping and dining. There are also incredible perspectives on the Brooklyn Bridge and the water. The South Street Seaport Museum is also here, telling the story of “Where New York Begins” through art, artifacts, and a fleet of historic vessels. Don’t miss the area’s latest addition, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. Legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has filled a historic two-story space with retail, restaurants, and an impeccably stocked central market with locally sourced seafood, meats, cheeses, seasonal produce, chef-grade pantry staples, and rare ingredients.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are two of the most famous historical sites in NYC. If you want to see them first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. In addition to the historic stops, you’ll get amazing perspectives on water, shipping, and skylines.

When you arrive on Liberty Island, you’ll find the Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views are joined by a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Opened in 1892, Ellis Island was the gateway for 12 million newly minted Americans. Some 40% of the U.S. population traces their ancestry here. Visitors can explore the grand French Renaissance style main building and The National Immigration Museum.

The legendary aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. Also on display on the flight deck are 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic. Kids will love the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea.

SIGHTSEEING

FD Financial District

T Tribeca

NH NoHo

LES Lower East Side

SH SoHo

AMERICAN DREAM NJ

LI Little Italy

GV Greenwich Village

EV East Village

CH Chelsea

MD Meatpacking District

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com

Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities at new mall American Dream is jawdropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Located less than five miles from Times Square.

ARTECHOUSE CH

439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.); artechouse.com

In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find the new immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art quite like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)

THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE MW

508 W. 37th St. (10th-11th Aves.): bridgertonexperience.com

The voice of Lady Whistledown greets guests at Mediapro Manhattan Studio as this immersive experience makes its NYC debut. You’ll be transported to Regency-era London for a performance with live music inspired by Bridgerton’s soundtrack. You’ll also explore immersive vignettes, interact with high society aristocratic characters, and participate in moments inspired by the hit Netflix series.

CITY CRUISES CH

Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork

Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises throughout the year, along with narrated sightseeing tours and cocktail cruises. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. The NYC Downtown Sightseeing Cruise is back on the water as is the Alive After Five cocktail cruise. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from four convenient locations.

MW Midtown West

ME Midtown East

TD Theater District

TS Times Square

UES Upper East Side

EDGE MW

UWS Upper W est Side

H Harlem

EH East Harlem

Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, towers the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride. True thrill seekers can opt for City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW

20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world. Ride to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings. Access to the remagined 102nd floor observatory is also available, with more breathtaking views in every direction.

THE ESCAPE GAME NEW YORK CITY

ME

295 Madison Ave. (40th-41st Sts.), 917-970-1360; TheEscapeGame.com/NewYorkCity

Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game! Here’s how it works: you and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Find yourself breaking out of prison, finding hidden gold, saving the day, and more! If you’re looking for something fun and unique, make sure to go to The Escape Game located in Midtown Manhattan.

HALL DES LUMIÈRES FD

49 Chambers St. (Broadway-Elk St.), halldeslumieres.com

Art meets tech inside the landmark space of the former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank. The Beaux-Arts interior bursts into color and light in immersive experiences using cutting-edge mapping technology. Two shows on view, art by Gustav Klimt and Destination Cosmos The Immersive Space Experience

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM MW

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. Explore the aircraft carrier itself plus the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the British Airways Concorde. The ship is docked right on the river, along Pier 86—a publicly accessible pier.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS

234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com

Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds in Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars. Immerse yourself in the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience; enjoy an Audience with the Royal Family; and thrill to the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game. Make more Famous Moments @nycwax.

MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS CH

77 8th Ave. (14th St.), 212-645-3230; newyork.museumofillusions.us

The Museum of Illusions will leave you in awe as you explore realms of eye-fooling tricks and Instagramworthy installations. Kids and adults alike will find wonder aplenty as they test their abilities to conquer illusions. You (or your prankster friend) can become a head on a platter, plus there’s an Anti-Gravity Room, an Infinity Room (a hall of mirrors for the 21st century), and a room where you’ll walk on walls. Open daily in Chelsea—until midnight Fri.-Sun.

NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM BK

99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org

Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info

Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, and easily accessible by subway, the New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation. Go to nytransitmuseum.org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store.

ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY FD

285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com

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 Obser-vatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.

THE SEAPORT FD

Fulton & Water Sts., 212-732-8257; theseaport.nyc

Over two centuries of city history and commerce come together in the Seaport. Along the East River near the Financial District, cobblestone streets here are waiting to be explored. The South Street Seaport Museum tells the story of “Where New York Begins” through art, artifacts, and a fleet of historic vessels; options for food and drink are nearly endless.

SEASTREAK ME

E. 35th St. and Pier 11, Manhattan/Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands, 326 Shore Dr., Highlands, NJ, 800-BOAT RIDE (800-262-8743); seastreak.com

The most comfortable way to explore the area: climate controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar. Hop aboard for summer Whale Watching or getaways to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and more. The most civilized way to get into the city from New Jersey: ride from Highlands and take advantage of specials like history tours and sunset cocktail cruises.

STATUE CITY CRUISES FD

877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com

Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 mintues from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. New to Liberty Island is the Statue of Liberty Museum, with memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.

SUMMIT ONE VANDERBILT ME

45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com

Blending art, technology, architecture, and thrill, takes the concept of “observation deck” to new heights through three levels of interactions. An immersive storytelling studio brings stunning AIR designed by Kenzo Digital, which creates the illusion of boundless space.

TIN BUILDING FD

96 South St. (Pier 17); 646-868-6000, tinbuilding.com

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling new culinary destination in Lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport. Astride the Brooklyn Bridge and anchoring the Seaport, you’ll find multiple restaurants, bars, and an impeccably stocked central market, full of local meats, cheeses, seafood, and produce.

TOP OF THE ROCK MW

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

Sweeping, unobstructed open-air views from the 67th-70th floor observation deck. Multi-media exhibits and Art Deco splendor.

For more sightseeing info, including the city’s top boats and great seasonal activities, check out cityguideny.com/sightseeing.

THIS WEEKIN THE CITY

5.19-5.21

This weekend sees the inaugural New York edition of the FOCUS Art Fair. Held at Chelsea Industrial, not far from the galleries of Frieze Art Week (which takes place May 17th-21st in Hudson Yards), FOCUS provides an original look at emerging art world trends. Presenting “A New Art Ecosystem,” FOCUS explores fresh forms, including VR experiences and digital art. 535-549 W. 28th St. (btw. 10th & 11th Aves.), focusartfair.net

5.20-5.21

Get a glimpse behind closed congregation doors as the New York Landmarks Conservancy hosts its annual open house, Congregations and Communities: 50 Years of Sacred Sites. This is a rare opportunity to explore often

hidden art, architecture, and history. Expect lectures, musical performances, and special guided tours at houses of worship around the city. nylandmarks.org

5.21

Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive. This week you’ll also find the NYC Art Bazaar. Browse emerging and established independent local artists, showing off original paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, illustrations, sculptures, and crafts. Tony the Framer will be on-site for custom framing needs. There’s also a curated selection of craft-makers, fashion designers, and vintage and antique dealers. Come hungry! There are great artisanal bites as well.

5.18-5.25

It’s all for a good cause, as the bazaar’s profits go to supporting local schools. 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

ONGOING

For more than 30 years, The Times Square Alliance has been promoting Times Square and the creativity, energy, and edge the neighborhood is known for. With the weather warmed up, TSQ LIVE programming has returned (above), with free shows right in the heart of Times Square. Look for DJ sets, live music presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center, dance shows, and much more, on the corners of Broadway and 43rd and Broadway and 46th. The performances run select Tuesdays through Fridays. timessquarenyc.org

UPCOMING: 5.26-5.28

Friday through Sunday ahead of Memorial Day, the 28th Annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts will be bringing a bonanza of programming to downtown. The Theater for the New City hosts, with a mix of indoor and outdoor performances. This year’s festival addresses climate change with the theme “The Heat Is On,” followed by an exhortation taken from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Act Now in the Living Present.” A cohort of theater, dance, performance, music, film, literary, and visual artists are participating on all three days. (An afternoon of performances for and by kids is presented on Saturday.) Ensembles include Chinese Theatre Works, Cobu (an all-female Japanese Taiko drumming company), Constellation Moving Company (aerial dance), the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theater, DADA New York, The Drilling Company, La Mama, Le Squeezebox Cabaret, New Yiddish Rep, and Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping. On Saturday from 10am-6pm, vendors and food sellers, including booths from nearby restaurants, will set up on the closed-off block of E. 10th St. between First and Second Aves. The festival is free, donations will be gratefully accepted. In and around 155 First Ave. (btw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109, theaterforthenewcity

5.20

More than 10,000 dancers, DJs, and musicians come together for the 17th Annual Dance Parade & Festival. The world’s largest display of cultural diversity—more than 100 styles of dance are here—takes place Saturday from noon to 4pm, moving from the Flatiron to the East Village. Look for a procession, grandstand performances, and a post-parade Dancefest with aerial performances and free lessons in Tompkins Square Park. danceparade.org

Artists participating in the 2023 Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. L-R: Stephan Morrow, David F. Slone, Esq.; Toni Renee Taylor, Danielle Aziza, Lissa Moira, Richard West, Dani. Photo by Joe Bly.

THIS WEEK IN THE CITY

ONGOING

Soaring art space Hall des Lumières fills a historic interior with visions of the future. Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience takes visitors on a voyage across the universe. Starting at Cape Canaveral, the exhibition will have you diving into the heart of Jupiter, cruising across the rings of Saturn, gliding over Martian canyons alongside rovers, and exploring the immensity of the cosmos. A curated soundtrack complements stunning images from NASA. The setting is Lower Manhattan’s former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, a Beaux-Arts landmark now illuminated by cutting-edge projection technology. An additional show is also available,Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion, which brings the Austrian symbolist painter’s iconic images to life. 49 Chambers St. (btw. Broadway & Elk St.), halldeslumieres.com

ONGOING

After a long Covid pause, the crown of Lady Liberty is once again open to visitors. This icon requires a 162-step climb (there is no elevator) but will reward you with an entirely unique perspective on the city. Along a double-helix spiral staircase you’ll see the intricate engineering that keeps the statue standing, capped by 25 windows overlooking New York Harbor. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get here, leaving from the southern tip of Manhattan for a short but spectacular trip through the harbor. On Liberty Island you can also explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849), cityexperiences.com

Photo by Sarah Brown on Unsplash.

Madame Tussauds New York, in the heart of Times Square, is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from living your best life with your favorite stars. The newest interactive experience here is Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Uncanny wax figures are set within four fully immersive scenes inspired by legendary films. Celebrate legends like Pennywise from It and Regan from The Exorcist in chillingly lifelike detail. If you dare. For those who prefer style to shivers, Madame Tussauds also hosts the immersive Glow Gala, celebrating New York City’s gala culture with new wax figures of Rihanna and Ariana Grande among 19 bold-face names. 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), nycwax.com

ONGOING

Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. On view now is MAGENTAVERSE, highlighted by a 22-minute audiovisual exploration of Viva Magenta, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023. (Pantone selected the color for its evocations of fearlessness, exuberance, and optimism.) The experience draws inspiration from nature, NASA, and the James Webb Space Telescope’s views of outer space. Bespoke audio and projection technologies create a metaverse-like immersion—without having to strap on a headset. 439 W. 15th St. (btw. 9th & 10th Aves.), artechouse.com

ALL OF NEW YORK AT ONCE

EDGE

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observatory, Edge, stands atop one of the city’s newest destinations, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with views in every direction. You can take in the city skyline in incredible detail, from the tip of Central Park, down to the Statue of Liberty, and out into New Jersey and New York State. On a clear day you see for 80 miles!

Edge will also thrill you with the deck’s glass floor, opening up views of the High Line far below your feet. (If you’re feeling intrepid enough, you can even lie down right on the glass.) All along the building’s southern face are glass panels that maximize the perspectives. The panels are over 9 feet tall and weigh more than half a ton each—clever design has them angled outwards to let visitors lean out over the city.

For the most daring lean, don’t miss the tip of the observation deck at “The Eastern Point.” Glass walls meet there, 80 feet beyond the building’s face. There, suspended above New York City, you can take in 100% unobstructed views and get a priceless photo op as well.

An outdoor set of stairs acts like bleachers, providing even higher vistas and a perfect spot

Top: epic sunsets and so much more at Edge.

to chill and take it all in. You can raise a toast at the sky-high bar, which will let you go al fresco with beer, wine, spirits, and Champagne. (Coffee, soft drinks, and sweet and savory snacks are also available.)

For a sit-down experience, Peak Restaurant on the 101st floor brings together stunning views, lively atmosphere, and first-rate cuisine. There are lunch, dinner, and dinner window prix fixe menus. On the nightlife side, Peekaboo serves as a late-night cocktail bar and lounge. Light bites, cocktails, and bottle service are available Thursday through Saturday nights against a backdrop of top DJs and city lights.

The ride up to the observation deck is only 52 seconds, but it will transport you to an entirely new way of seeing New York City.

Hold your breath. Take a step. Feel the thrill at Edge.

For a whole other level of thrill, Edge is also the home of City Climb, the highest external building climb in the world. City Climb will let you scale the outside of the building, from the observatory on up to the skyscraper’s top. Led by trained guides, small groups traverse a series of open-air platforms and stairs. At the peak you can lean out over the edge while standing higher than anyone else in New York City.

CITY CLIMB

Come inside for

culture

The Upper East Side is home to some of the most famous institutions in the world. Among the multiple institutions of the Museum Mile is The Jewish Museum, founded in 1904 to enhance appreciation of Jewish culture and history. On view now is After “The Wild”: Contemporary Art from the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Collection, a vibrant installation that highlights the lasting influence of abstract expressionist Barnett Newman.

Nearby, The Museum of the City of New York interprets, celebrates, and documents New York—past, present, and future. As of May 26th, the museum’s third floor is dedicated to This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture. The show looks at how NYC has inspired artists, writers, and other creators, and includes a one-of-a-kind 16-screen immersive film experience.

Across town on the Upper West Side

is the city’s oldest museum, the New-York Historical Society Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), on view through June 11th, highlights the artist’s powerful silhouette-like imagery and prompts a reconsidering of American legacies.

The interactive, experiential Museum of Broadway near Times Square leads guests on a journey through a visual history of Broadway, highlighting groundbreaking moments with costumes, props, renderings, rare photos, and videos. Along the way, visitors get the stories of pivotal shows that transformed the landscape of Broadway. The museum highlights more than 500 productions from the 1700s through the present.

The historic boiler room of Chelsea Market is the home of immersive art space  ARTECHOUSE. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a

NYC has museums and immersive experiences with something for everyone, from art to theatre to the city itself.

Judy Pfaff’s “Quartet 5,” 2018, left side, in an installation view of After “The Wild”: Contemporary Art from The Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Collection, on view now at The Jewish Museum. Photo by Will Ragozzino / scottruddevents.com.

cinematic experience.

Art meets tech at the inaugural Hall des Lumières exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion. The Austrian symbolist painter’s most iconic works come to life using cutting-edge mapping technology. You’ll enter a world of gold and color as an original soundtrack plays. The setting, a landmark former bank building near City Hall, combines immersive projections with soaring Beaux-Arts architecture.

Also in the Financial District, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum features two core exhibitions at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex downtown. A memorial exhibition—In Memoriam—pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 WTC bombing. On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls.

Not so much a museum as a sprawling, multi-faceted campus, the South Street Seaport Museum encompasses historic sailing vessels, a working 19th-century print shop, and a collection of artifacts and art. The museum’s introduction gallery is a great first stop, examining the role of the neighborhood in New York City’s rise to prominence.

Sitting at the foot of the Wiechquaekeck Trail, an old Algonquin trade route (you might know it better as Broadway), the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is where the many nations of America come together in the landmark Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.

The Lower East Side is home to the Tenement Museum, a time capsule of immigrant life in the early boom years of the city. The museum can be accessed through tours of restored apartments, reflecting a variety of eras and cultures.

The quaint neighborhood of Gramercy hosts Fotografiska New York, a museum experience for the modern world. It’s a destination to discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, and surprising new perspectives. The museum is open late every day, with a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other in the city. The philosophy here is “Have

fun. Stay late. Get deep. Spill your drink.“

EXPLORE THE BIG 4

Near Grand Central stands

The Morgan Library & Museum, a showcase for both its holdings of rare books and manuscripts and its exquisite Italian Renaissance-style palazzo setting. The nearby AKC Museum of the Dog holds a treasure trove of canine art and artifacts, from watercolors and prints to bronzes and ceramics.

In Chelsea, the Rubin Museum of Art, is dedicated to the art and culture of the Himalayas. You can get an overview of the Rubin’s collection in current exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art, which introduces visitors to the main forms, concepts, meanings, and traditions of Himalayan art.

You can laugh, scream, run, take selfies, and generally do the kinds of things they don’t allow in less fun destinations at the Museum of Illusions in Chelsea. You (or your prankster friend) can become a head on a platter, plus there’s an Anti-Gravity Room, an Infinity Room (a hall of mirrors for the 21st century), and a room where you’ll walk on walls. Nothing is as it seems, it’s all illusion.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is fresh off a lengthy expansion and renovation project. A must-see for even the most casual art fan, six levels here cover an immense range of contemporary and modern art. Works include prints and illustrated books, architecture, design and drawing, paintings and sculpture, and photography and video installations. World-famous art by Warhol, van Gogh, Monet, Kahlo, and Picasso can all be found, joined by intriguing temporary exhibitions.

The Met Museum displays some of the greatest cultural treasures in the world, representing every category of art from just about every country from every time period spanning the Stone Age to the present. The museum houses some of the finest American art in the world, as well as an impressive collection of European, Greco-Roman, and Ancient Egyptian art. You can lose yourself for hours here; if you need to recharge, The T emple of Dendur somehow manages to be simultaneously epic and chill.

Holding down a large patch of land just off Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869 and still carries on its mission of discovering and interpreting the natural world. Families love exploring the acres of exhibits here, in addition to the futuristic sphere of The Hayden Planetarium. One of the most popular destinations in the museum is the fourth floor, where you’ll find 100 dinosaur specimens, a small sample of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.

The Guggenheim Museum (above) is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. Completed in 1959 after 16 years of construction, it’s home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus intriguing special exhibitions. The building itself belongs in a museum—one of the world’s most famous structures, spiraling upward in sinuous curves.

THE BOX

COCKPIT USA

For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments encouraged but not required. 5 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

DAVIDOFF OF GENEVA

Davidoff of Geneva’s Madison Avenue flagship has been a destination for premium cigars and accessories for over 35 years. A private smoking lounge features a state-of-the-art exhaust system, comfortable lounge seating, and entertainment. (Additional locations in Midtown West, Brookfield Place downtown, and Brooklyn.) 515 Madison Ave. (btw. 53rd & 54th Sts.), 212-751-9060, us.davidoffgeneva.com

GRAND BAZAAR NYC

Sundays on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! Come hungry: there are great artisanal food options as well. Open 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

Open daily in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery features original 3-D artworks by Charles Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Delacroix, and many others. They also offer signed sports memorabilia, posters, and same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. 112 W. 44th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com

LINHART DENTISTRY

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40 years. Patients come from around the world,

many 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 and a luxurious seating area. Linhart Dentistry provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques, as well as 24-hour emergency care. 230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

MEDRITE URGENT CARE

Inured or sick while on vacation? NYC’s family-owned, family-friendly urgent care has more than a dozen locations citywide. Staffed by board-certified physicians and licensed medical professionals. The team provides compassionate care and always prioritizes your health. MEDRITE is here to help you. medriteurgentcare.com

PELÉ SOCCER

Times Square’s Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. There’s also limitededition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma, and seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen. 1560 Broadway (btw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com

SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS

With more than 40 years at this location, Schumer’s Wines & Liquors is known for its excellent selection of the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy (lots of half bottles, too). Also vintage ports, single malts, cognac, American whiskeys and bourbons—including their own Barrel Picks. Large supply of cold wine and champagne always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm. 59 E. 54th St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com

SHOPIN THE CITY

By Evan Levy

One of the city’s great pleasures is exploring its stores—and by extension, its neighborhoods. In Lower Manhattan don’t miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus (above). The world-class collection of shops here is definitely about time—or it will be, when you peruse the selection of timepieces at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. You’ll also find the perfect writing implement at Mont Blanc along with major players like Apple and Banana Republic.

A little ways north is the perennially chic SoHo, which retains its cult status with a focus on the cutting edge (Y3 Concept Store, with clothing by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto; the trendy A.P.C, with an emphasis on stylish basics like denim, outerwear, and sweatshirts).

Just to the east sits Nolita, a small-scale neighborhood with boutiques like Love Adorned, with jewelry and home goods, and Supreme, known for its collaborations with musicians and designers.

Upmarket shoppers flock to the Meatpacking District, where women’s fashion can be found at Alice + Olivia, perfume at Bond No 9, and men’s and women’s boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking Market.

Just uptown from there is one of the city’s newest shopping—and must see—destinations: Hudson Yards Beyond the Edge features gifts and collectibles, many created just for Hudson Yards; Carmen Sol is on a mission to make its eco-conscious “jelly” material a staple with its shoes, bags, and jewelry.

Right off Central Park you’ll find The Shops at Columbus Circle, where MAC, Moleskine, Mont-

martre, and Michael Kors beckon, while newer outposts like Lululemon and CAMP offer ways to work out or work in time for creativity.

Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed (they’re classics, after all). Head to the former, arguably New York’s most famous street, for a who’s who of designer fashion. From Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. Madison Avenue’s names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti

Another Midtown East legend is Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, the luxury department store legend, which is nearby on Lexington Avenue.

Near Times Square, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing for nearly half a century. Sports fans won’t want to miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store.

Grand Central Terminal is not just one of the city’s most inspiring public spaces, it’s also an excellent place to shop, with great souvenirs from the New York Transit Museum and local favorites like Jacques Torres Chocolate and ingredient specialists Spices and Tease

Empire Outlets is NYC’s first and only outlet mall, on the Staten Island waterfront right off the ferry. You’ll find a who’s who of discount brands, including Banana Republic Factory, Gap Factory, Guess Factory, H&M, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, and Nordstrom Rack. No matter what you’re looking for, you can track it down in NYC.

Above: Empire Outlets is a premier outdoor destination, on the Staten Island waterfront just steps from the Staten Island Ferry.

SHOPNEW YORK CITY

Embrace the warmer weather with an extended stroll through the best shopping districts in the city, boasting well-curated boutiques, worldfamous department stores, and legendary shopping districts. Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Brookfield Place, Columbus Circle, The Seaport, NoHo, and SoHo all have unending delights—no matter what your pleasure! –Wendy

Tittel

SUPER FLY : : Never underestimate the power of fun—this colorful prism flip-kite from The MoMA Design Store offers plenty of it with non-stop twirling action ($35). 44 W. 53rd St., 212-767-1050, store.moma.org

FOR EYES : : Exceptional glasses for men and women. Experience modern facilities and great service from Moscot, one of the oldest opticians in NYC. Various locations including Union Square, 555 Sixth Ave., 212-647-1550, moscot.com

SUIT YOURSELF : : Just how I like myself—all clad in khaki for spring in Cockpit‘s flight suit. Based on the design of the U.S. military’s CWU-27/P current issue flight suit, this garment is truly a swatch of service history—and the only 100% cotton flight suit on the market to boot ($89). 15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor, 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

HATS OFF : : Shield your noggin from the sun rays of spring and set the pace for style with the Bogart from J.J. Hat Center The shop offers the city’s widest collection of handmade hats for men ($200). 310 Fifth Ave., 212-239-4368, jjhatcenter.com

WATCH YOURSELF : : A royal treat for any horologist, the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue is available at Torneau | Bucherer, the destination for luxury watches in New York ($4,400). 510 Madison Ave., 212-758-5830, torneau.com

ON BROADWAY

By Griffin Miller

From first previews and opening nights, to nominations and red-carpet razzle-dazzle, all Broadway roads lead to the Tony Awards, where newly crowned musicals and plays become part of Broadway history, joining a coveted roster of past winners that include The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Lion King, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical-—all still running with no end in sight.

I’ve found that watching the Tonys with an eye on the big production numbers— handpicked from the latest crop of hit musicals—is an excellent way to “show shop”. If you love it on TV, just imagine how amazing it will be in person on the stage of a celebrated Broadway theatre.

Of the stunning cavalcade of shows that debuted this season, newcomers like A Beautiful Noise and New York, New York are giving audiences something to

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Will Swenson as ‘Neil Diamond – Then,’ Linda Powell as ‘Doctor’ (in background), and The Noise.

Photo by Julieta Cervantes.

THEATER MAP

What’s playing where on the great white way

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40 & Juliet (Stephen Sondheim Theatre)

39 Aladdin (New Amsterdam)

21 Bad Cinderella (Imperial Theatre)

33 A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Musical (Broadhurst Theatre)

9 The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill)

1 Camelot (Vivian Beaumont Theater)

8 Chicago (Ambassador)

23 A Doll’s House (Hudson Theatre)

38 Fat Ham (American Airlines Theatre)

4 Funny Girl (August Wilson Theatre)

31 Good Night, Oscar (Belasco Theatre)

2 The Great Gatsby (Off-Broadway, Park Central Hotel)

21 Grey House (Lyceum Theatre)

10 Hadestown (Walter Kerr)

19 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers)

37 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric)

3 Here Lies Love (Broadway Theatre)

28 Kimberly Akimbo (Booth Theatre)

11 Leopoldstadt (Longacre Theatre)

27 Life of Pi (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre)

29 The Lion King (Minskoff)

5 MJ The Musical (Neil Simon Theatre)

24 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Al Hirschfeld)

36 New York, New York (St. James Theatre)

34 Once Upon a One More Time (Marquis Theatre)

26 Parade (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

13 Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)

25 Prima Facie (Golden Theatre)

7 Samuel Clemens: Tales of Mark Twain (Off-Broadway, Actors Temple Theatre)

41 Shucked (Nederlander Theatre)

11 The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (James Earl Jones Theatre)

15 SIX (Lena Horne Theatre)

28 Some Like It Hot (Shubert Theatre)

14 Summer, 1976 (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)

17 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre)

35 The Thanksgiving Play (Helen Hayes Theatre)

6 Wicked (Gershwin Theatre)

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sing about—literally. At the curtain call for A Beautiful Noise, star Will Swenson (Neil Diamond “then”) has theatregoers on their feet belting “Sweet Caroline.” Across the street at the St. James, the ultra-iconic title song that ends New York, New York is proving an irresistible invitation for the crowd to “… start spreading the news” alongside the cast, up to and including the grand finale lyrics, “It’s up to you, New York, New York…New York!”

Meanwhile, if you’re up for some wild and crazy sizzle, I suggest checking out Some Like It Hot, the mega hit/mega musical that debuted last December. Based on the beloved 1959 Billy Wilder film comedy of the same name that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, this version is by no means an

exact duplicate. And even though the plot—a couple of down-and-out male musicians, forced to go on the lam after witnessing a mob hit, assume female personas, and join an all-girl band leaving town—is more or less intact, the flavor, twists, score, and mayhem are custom-made for Broadway.

The cast is led by Tony-winner Christian Borle (hilarious) and J. Harrison (luminous…and hilarious), but the entire group, including Adrianna Hicks (SIX), Natasha Yvette Willliams (Waitress), and Borle’s Peter and the Starcatcher costar, Kevin Del Aguila, all give knockout performances.

And in case you haven’t seen Aladdin, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, or Wicked recently—or ever!—by all means score tickets ASAP.

Long-running shows are the best, and a great opportunity to see iconic roles played by exciting new

Left: Adrianna Hicks with the cast of Some Like It Hot. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Right: Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele in New York, New York. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Shifting gears, if your must-see Broadway roster includes dramas and comedies, here’s a heads up on several limited engagements that are winding up their runs in June. A Doll’s House starring Jessica Chastain is scheduled to close on June 10th, followed by The Thanksgiving Play with Tony-winner Katie Finneran and Chris Sullivan (This Is Us) on June 11th, and Summer, 1976 costarring Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht June 18th.

ON

THE OFF-BROADWAY FRONT

Summer is upon us, which means the theatre landscape is expanding into the great outdoors with the Public Theater launching its 61st Free Shakespeare in

Above: Joe Baer brings a literary legend into the 21st century in Samuel Clemens: Tales of Mark Twain.

“If you’re up for some wild and crazy sizzle, I suggest checking out Some Like It Hot.”

not a trip to NYC without a trip to Oz.

the Park season at Central Park’s Delecorte Theatre on June 8th with a production of Hamlet directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon

Moving indoors to West 47th Street, a new solo show is garnering some most excellent buzz. Samuel Clemens: Tales of Mark Twain brings actor/writer/director Joe Baer and the creator of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn into the Off-Broadway spotlight. Playing with time for a contemporary audience, Baer’s Clemens is now lecturing in the 21st-century,

giving insight to the words, humor, and stories immortalized by literary VIP Mark Twain.

The show only runs through June 25th, so by all means order tickets before the clock runs out.

Finally, should you experience a craving for physical comedy with a high-tech twist, head downtown to the Astor Place Theatre where you’ll discover three very cobalt dudes reinventing deadpan buffoonery at every performance of Blue Man Group

AL HIRSCHFELD: EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

The American Theatre as Seen by Hirschfeld, the brilliant inaugural special exhibit that launched with the debut of The Museum of Broadway on November 15, 2022, has extended its run, giving you a bit more time to immerse yourself in nine decades of the artist’s theatre drawings, prints, and posters dating from 1928 to 2002.

Now running through June 21st—to correspond with Hirschfeld’s 120th birthday—the exhibit is curated by David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation and editor of the Foundation’s “The American Theatre 1962 to 2002 as seen by Hirschfeld,” a stunning compilation of select Hirschfeld works that’s available for perusal and purchase at the Museum of Broadway.

The American Theatre as Seen by Hirschfeld exhibit is included with the purchase of any Museum of Broadway ticket and these timed admissions can be purchased at themuseumofbroadway.com/ tickets. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photos by Matthew Murphy

THEATER

OUR THEATER SECTION is listed alphabetically, with an icon indicating the type of performance corresponding to the key below. FYI: Closing dates can change so visit websites for updates.

KEY COMEDY DRAMA MUSICAL EVENT

broadway & JULIET

Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This new musical asks what would happen next if Juliet ditched her famous ending for a fresh start and a second chance at life and love—her way.

ALADDIN

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

(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 Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway.

BAD CINDERELLA

Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; badcinderellabroadway.com

(2 hrs., 25 mins) In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s contemporary take on the classic fairy tale, all is perfect in the kingdom except for one stubborn peasant: Cinderella!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; abeautifulnoisethemusical.com

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) With his break into songwriting in the 1960s and meteoric rise in the 1970s—and plenty of crushing disappointments and mega-triumphs along the way—Neil Diamond has been a superstar for five decades. How did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time? The answer awaits in this electrifying musical set to his era-defining smash hits.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com

2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals, from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone of South Park fame. The show follows a couple of wide-eyed Mormon missionaries whose first official assignment takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane in all the right places!

CAMELOT

Lincoln Center Theaters’ Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

(2 hrs., 55 mins.) Lerner & Loewe’s celebrated musical about King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot has been reimagined for the 21st-century by awardwinning writer Aaron Sorkin.

Sterling Jarvis as Mafala Hatimbi and Kim Exum as Nabulungi, far left, Cody Jamison Strand as Elder Cunningham, far right, and company in The Book of Mormon. Photo by Julieta Cervantes.

THEATER

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com

1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Kander & Ebb’s “musical vaudeville” sparkles with Bob Fosse’s choreographic legacy.

A DOLL’S HOUSE

Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; adollshousebroadway.com

(1 hr., 50 mins., no intermission) Amy Herzog’s thrilling revamp of Ibsen’s drama about a married woman who dramatically defies tradition stars Oscar winner Jessica Chastain. Limited run ends 6/10.

FAT HAM

American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; fathambroadway.com

(95 mins., no intermission) In this Pulitzer-winning dramedy, a college kid is grappling with identity when their father’s ghost shows up demanding they avenge his murder. A compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.

FUNNY GIRL

August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; funnygirlonbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 50 mins.) This first Broadway revival of the celebrated Fanny Brice musical bio/romcom features a new book by Harvey Fierstein.

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; goodnightoscar.com

(1 hr., 40 mins., no intermission) In 1958, actor/pianist/ subversive wit Oscar Levant leaves The Tonight Show audiences howling and censors scrambling.

GREY HOUSE

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200; greyhousebroadway.com

(100 mins., no intermission) After a couple crashes their car in the mountains and the occupants of an isolated cabin invite them in, a chilling first-of-its-kind Broadway experience unfolds. In previews for a 5/30 opening.

HADESTOWN

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com

2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This unique and stunning musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin follows the overlapping mythical love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone. The action unfolds in both a stylized New Orleans setting and Hades’ Underworld stomping ground. For the sc ore, think New Orleans jazz melded with American folk.

HAMILTON

Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com

2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) This megahit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America.

COMEDY DRAMA MUSICAL EVENT

McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in Wicked. Photo by Joan Marcus.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us.com

2018 Tony, Best Play (3 hrs., 30 mins.) This visually spectacular show begins where the films end, with the friendship between Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son, Scorpius—BFFs whose magical misadventures involve Time-Turner shenanigans and a mysterious friend. Familiar characters plus a new generation of Hogwarts students make this a must-see.

HERE LIES LOVE

Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, 212-239-6200; herelieslovebroadway.com

(90 mins., no intermission) An immersive disco pop musical about the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos of the Philippines; music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kimberlyakimbothemusical.com

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) A bright, funny Jersey teen happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. Amid family secrets and a possible felony, she’s determined to find happiness.

LEOPOLDSTADT

Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; leopoldstadtplay.com

(2 hrs., 10 mins., no intermission) Tom Stoppard’s passionate drama of follows one extended family from 1899 into the mid-1950s. Limited run ends 7/2.

THEATER

LIFE OF PI

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; lifeofpibway.com

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 16-year-old Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and Royal Bengal tiger. Who will survive?

THE LION KING

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com

1998 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.

MJ THE MUSICAL

Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 35 mins.) This musical bio looks into Michael Jackson’s creative process leading up to his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com

2021 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A gleefully flamboyant take on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie; add a love triangle, Bohemians and aristocrats rubbing elbows, Toulouse-Lautrec, and over 70 songs!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; newyorknewyorkbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) It’s 1946, the war is over, and in a resurgent New York, a collection of artists has dreams as big and diverse as the city itself. But do these singers, dancers, musicians, and makers have what it takes to survive the city, let alone to succeed? Featuring a score by John Kander and the late Fed Ebb, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; onemoretimemusical.com

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) A jukebox score of Britney Spears anthems backs this story about iconic fairytale heroines who get their hands on The Feminine Mystique In previews for a 6/22 opening.

PARADE

Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; paradebroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) Jewish newlyweds Leo and Lucille face a test of faith and devotion when Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime. Limited run ends 8/6.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; pangoeswrongbway.com

(2 hrs.) The hilariously inept Cornley Drama Society battles tech mishaps and cast disputes through J.M Barrie’s tale set in Neverland. Limited run ends 7/9.

Brandon A. McCall stars in The Lion King. Photo by Deen van Meer.

PRIMA FACIE

Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; primafacieplay.com

(90 mins., no intermission) An unexpected event forces Tessa, a brilliant young barrister, to confront the lines where patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge. Limited run ends 7/2.

SHUCKED

Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 212-921-8000; shuckedmusical.com

(2 hrs., 15 mins.) What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two Nashville superstars? A hilarious farm-to-fable musical about, well, corn.

THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOW

James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; telecharge.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Lorraine Hansberry’s play about Sidney & Iris Brustein, their marriage, and their idealistic social circle in 1960s Greenwich Village. Limited run ends 7/2.

SIX

Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; sixonbroadway.com

(80 mins., no intermission) From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the 6 wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st-century girl power.

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; somelikeithotmusical.com

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) Based on the classic 1959 movie and starring Tony winner Christian Borle and Kinky Boots alum J. Harrison Ghee, this hilarious pedal-to-metal new musical comedy follows a couple of down-ontheir-luck musicians who take it on the lam from Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters in pursuit, they join in an all-girl band heading to San Diego -- but can they hide in plain sight, or will the mob and/or love be their undoing?

SUMMER, 1976

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com

(90 mins., no intermission) As the country celebrates its Bicentennial, two young women navigate motherhood, ambition, and intimacy, and help each other discover their own independence. By Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn. Limited run ends 6/17.

SWEENEY TODD:

THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; sweeneytoddbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in Stephen Sondheim’s musical about a pie shop owner and vengeful barber who wreak havoc on London’s Fleet Street.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; 2st.com

(90 mins., no intermission) Trying to mount a Thanksgiving school pageant that finally gives voice to Native Americans triggers a madcap feast of everything right, wrong, and woke in America. Limited run ends 6/11.

WICKED

Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., 877-250-2929; wickedthemusical.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-hued; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular. Wicked takes the world of Oz’s fairy tale roots and replants them into an eyepopping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.

off-broadway

BLUE MAN GROUP

Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-258-3626; blueman.com

(105 mins., no intermission) Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular non-verbal journey bursting with music, laughter, paint drums, a one-of-a-kind instrument, and surprises at every turn! 35 million people of all ages, languages, and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn.

THE GREAT GATSBY

Gatsby’s Mansion, Park Central Hotel, 870 7th Ave. (enter on 55th St.), immersivegatsby.com

(2 hrs., includes intermission) Welcome back to the roaring ‘20s—red-hot rhythms, bootleg liquor, and pure Jazz Age self-indulgence. Dress to the nines and immerse yourself in this heart-racing, interactive adaptation of the iconic novel. Spend the evening dancing and clinking glasses with Nick Carraway, Daisy and Tom Buchanan, and Jay Gatsby himself. As the champagne flows, the drama unfolds (14+; 14-18s must be accompanied by an adult). Previews begin May 23rd ahead of a June 15th opening.

SAMUEL CLEMENS:

TALES OF MARK TWAIN

Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St., 212-947-3499; baerhandstheater.com

(100 mins., includes intermission) This new contemporary solo show, written and performed by Joe Baer, melds history and storytelling with a satirical twist. Highlighting the ebb and flow of an iconic American figure’s journey, against a visual backdrop of historical imagery, Baer’s award-winning play follows Samuel Clemens’ life, intertwining context and the words of Mark Twain as it reimagines the legendary author on a 21st-century lecture circuit. Thru 6/25.

CUISINE CORNER

TRAVEL THE WORLD IN NYC

TIN BUILDING

Twelve restaurants. Three bars. Meat, fish, and cheese markets. Hard to find ingredients. And all of it under the singular vision of star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Tin Building is the culinary epicenter of the Seaport and downtown NYC. Across two floors you’ll find a taste of everything, from intimate sushi and sake destination Shikku to elevated pastas and pizzas at the Frenchman’s Dough to fine bistro dining at T. Brasserie to a raw bar and a memorable fish ‘n’ chips at Fulton Fish Co.

TIMES SQUARE

Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Menu highlights include black garlic salmon sashimi; scallop and truffle on crispy rice; and 35-day dry-aged prime tomahawk for two. In addition to sushi, handrolls, and nigiri, there’s also a Toro Tasting special.

Take a Cuban vacation in Times Square at Havana Central. Authentic, home-cooked food is served in a lively 1950s-inspired setting. Live Latin music Thursday and Friday nights!

Utsav Indian Cuisine’s spacious dining room has been serving first-rate Indian cuisine for over 20 years. Don’t miss their recently added Indo Chinese menu, which brings new flavors to the neighborhood for the first time ever.

HEAVENLY HELL’S KITCHEN

One of NYC’s best bets for pre-theater dining is Restaurant Row (46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues). A highlight is Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine. Tastes are inspired by the kitchens of the islands, using recipes handed down for generations. The atmosphere blends the bright colors of the Caribbean with vibrations of reggae and soca.

GREEKING OUT

Nerai brings a taste of Greece to Midtown East, with a range of refined seafood dishes, hummus, housemade feta, and grilled pita bread. (Nerai’s wine program holds the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.)

ELEVATED GLOBAL

Experience the Roaring Twenties with grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at bar-restaurant Gatsby’s Landing. A globally inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pastas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees.

The Consulate, with locations on the Upper West Side and Midtown West, is your passport for international cuisine. Rotating daily specials highlight different countries’ cultures, complementing a French American menu featuring

Image courtesy Hallie Burton.

sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly grilled steaks, a raw bar, and escargots and oysters for happy hour.

NY ITALIAN: MANGIA!

WEST SIDE STORIES

Upper West Side legend

Cafe Fiorello features a timeless interior finished in brass and wood. Updated Italian classics begin with a 50-item hot and cold antipasto bar, followed by stellar seafood, steak, veal, and pasta.

With interiors inspired by a Tuscan artist’s studio, Trattoria Dell’Arte brings clever design to a vibrant spot in Midtown West. The city’s largest antipasto bar joins signatures like veal chop Parmigiana and 101 Layer Lasagna.

Bond 45 holds down a roomy, rustic-chic

Deco space. A famed antipasto bar opens up for specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza.

La Masseria, close by Broadway shows, inspirations come from the region of Puglia: simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Spinoff Masseria dei Vini is known for its Neapolitan style pizza crafted with a Ferrara wood-burning oven.

New York restaurants come and go, but Patsy’s Italian Restaurant is forever. The famed eatery has been around for nearly 80 years and is only getting better. Dishes like stuffed artichokes, eggplant Parmigiana, and spaghetti and meatballs are as rich and flavorful as ever.

A sumptuous seafood tower at The

DINING

FD Financial District

LEGEND

T Tribeca

NH NoHo

LES Lower East Side

SH SoHo

LI Little Italy

GV Greenwich Village

EV East Village

CH Chelsea

MD Meatpacking District

theater district/midtown west

BOND 45 TS $$

221 W. 46th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com | ITALIAN

One of the great restaurants from The Fireman Hospitality Group, best known for its antipasto bar, which offers a rotating selection of market-fresh veggies. You’ll also find an expansive menu that includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza. Breakfast served daily. Expansive rustic-chic space inside the stylish Deco confines of the Hotel Edison. Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 7am-11pm.

BROOKLYN DINER MW $$

212 W. 57th St. (Broadway-7th Ave.), 212-977-1957, brooklyndiner.com | AMERICAN

A classic New York experience awaits at this central spot inspired by “the old neighborhood in Brooklyn.” Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with diner favorites like Reubens, burgers, chicken soup, and pot pies. Lighter fare like tacos, teriyaki salmon, and entree salads as well. Outdoor patio seating available. Additional location near Times Square at 155 W. 43rd St., btw. 6th Ave. & Broadway.

CHI RESTAURANT TD $$

492 9th Ave. (37th-38th Sts.), 212-918-1470, chirestaurantnyc.com | CHINESE

Luxurious and delicious Chinese cuisines mainly from Szechuan regions, but including Cantonese, Hunan, and Beijing. Finest, freshest ingredients. Asian specialty drinks at luxurious bar. Three private party rooms. Open daily for lunch and dinner in Hell’s Kitchen.

THE CONSULATE MW $$$

44 W. 56th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 646-850-1100, theconsulate.nyc | FRENCH AMERICAN

After four successful years on the Upper West Side, The Consulate has just opened a second location, bringing its diverse concept to Midtown. With a global French Modern American menu created by renowned Chef Alan Vargas, The Consulate takes diners on an international journey of cuisines. Look for a sumptuous short rib cavatelli, selection of perfectly grilled steaks, raw bar including a variety of seafood towers, tuna tartare, and crab cake, as well as escargots and oysters for Happy Hour.

MW Midtown West

ME Midtown East

TD Theater District

TS Times Square

UES Upper East Side

UWS Upper West Side

H Harlem

EH East Harlem

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE

STEAKHOUSE TD $$$

1221 Ave. of the Americas (48th-49th Sts.), 212-575-5129 delfriscos.com | STEAKHOUSE

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is an energetic and luxurious three-story restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near Times Square and Radio City Music Hall. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center, this unforgettable NYC steakhouse treats guests to an exceptional experience through chef-driven cuisine, world-class wines, and unparalleled hospitality.

ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$

1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN

The show goes on at this popular Times Square spot for delicious food, drinks, and live performances. Located in the heart of the Theater District, Ellen’s has been a staple in the Broadway community since 1987, known for their famous waitstaff singing popular musicals while visitors enjoy a meal. The iconic diner brings in visitors from all over the world, with its retro and nostalgic memorabilia.

FUSHIMI TS $$$

311 W. 43rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc | JAPANESE/SUSHI

Fushimi Times Square fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, French-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Talented chefs ensure top-line experiences. On top of impeccable food, expect superior service, fashionable ambiance, and opulent décor. Recommended by Zagat and the Michelin Guide, it’s no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing.

GATSBY’S LANDING TS $$$

120 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-597-2850, gatsbyslanding.com | NEW AMERICAN

Experience the Roaring Twenties with the splendor of grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at this restaurant-bar in the heart of Times Square. Expertly executed, globally inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pastas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees. Bar-lounge offers wines, beers, and creative cocktails to please all tastes. Pre- and post-theater dining daily.

DINING

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN

Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles to contemporary stars. Don’t miss weekend brunch 11am3pm, with bottomless mimosas and faves like chicken ‘n’ waffles and build-your-own scrambles.

HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$

151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN

Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food—but stay for the party! Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 4-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Now offering outdoor dining! Live Latin music every Thurs. 6-9pm and Fri. 7-10pm.

JASMINE’S CARIBBEAN CUISINE TD $$

371 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-964-5337, jasminecaribbeancuisine.com | CARIBBEAN

Restaurant Row newcomer inspired by the bright colors of the Caribbean. Quaint outside area in addition to upbeat main dining space. The kitchens of Dominica, Antigua, St. Thomas, Trinidad, and Jamaica influence the cuisine, drawing on family recipes handed down across generations. Don’t miss house specials like jerk jazzy wings, with fruit-filled cocktail blends to complement. Happy Hour Tues.-Fri., 4-7pm.

LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$

235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 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, and charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS $$

560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com | AMERICAN

A touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle. While looking out over Times Square, be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or any of their signature island-inspired dishes. This twostory tropical oasis also features signature margaritas, along with a wide selection of cool concoctions.

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MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$

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

A first-rate Italian menu blends traditional and modern. Beautiful dishes from Puglia, many of which incorporate seafood and fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass and a large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

THE PALM RESTAURANT–MIDTOWN TD $$$

250 W. 50th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-333-7256, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

A dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. Enjoy a spectacular meal before or after a show or catch up with friends, celebrate family milestones, and close business deals. Broad menu includes fan-favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and steaks. Open Sun. 4–9pm, Mon.-Sat. 11:30am–10pm. Follow us on social @PalmRestaurant.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$

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

A Theater District “must go” renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan cuisine is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, stuffed artichoke, eggplant Parmigiana, and calamari stuffed with seafood. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys. com for updated hours). All cards.

REDEYE GRILL MW $$

890 7th Ave. (56th St.), 212-541-9000, redeyegrill.com | AMERICAN

Upscale dining featuring an elevated outdoor patio with prime views of Carnegie Hall and midtown. Classic American brasserie scene, with polished nickel and leather, warm tones, and original Red Grooms artwork. Gourmet menu features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and sushi, with house specialties like the spicy tuna burger and scallops casino. Save room for banana cream pie!

STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE TS $$$

15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the namesake cut isn’t the only thing to marvel upon…our walls are adorned with original Studio Manassé prints of 1930s burlesque stars. Our signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts enjoyed in a bi-level space for lunch, dinner, and private dining.

DINING

TRATTORIA DELL’ARTE MW $$

900 7th Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-245-9800, trattoriadellarte.com | ITALIAN

The largest antipasto bar in the city, accompanied by signature Italian dishes including veal chop Parmigiana, chicken pepperoni Parmigiana, and the classic 101 Layer Lasagna. Interior features include funky oversize sculptures, in a space inspired by an artist’s studio in Tuscany. All in the heart of midtown!

USA BROOKLYN DELICATESSEN MW $

200 W. 57th St. (7th Ave., btw. 56th-57th Sts.), 212-757-5757, brooklyndelicatessen.com

AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD

Turns back the culinary clock to a slower time, when our tastes were simple, with the kind of real food you crave. Hot sandwiches and comfort food with a laidback ambiance. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. EGGFACE sandwiches featured at breakfast; for lunch and dinner enjoy offerings ranging from hot pastrami, corned beef, and turkey to chicken soup and salads.

UTSAV INDIAN CUISINE

1185 6th Ave. (46th St., btw. 6th-7th Aves.), 212-575-2525, utsavny.com | INDIAN

Bi-level restaurant on skywalk between two buildings overlooking open air plaza. Lower floor bar, spacious dining room upstairs with floor-to-ceiling windows. Woman-owned and run, serving NYC with Indian cuisine for 23 years. Indo Chinese menu recently introduced brings new flavors to Times Sq./Theater District for the first time. Lunch special $24.95. Happy Hour 5-8pm daily. Lunch noon-3pm, dinner 5-10:30pm daily.

upper west side

CAFE FIORELLO UWS $$

1900 Broadway (63rd-64th Sts.), 212-595-5330, cafefiorello.com | ITALIAN

New Yorkers’ go-to for visits to Lincoln Center. Uptown legend features a lively outdoor cafe and a timeless interior finished in warm wood and brass. Updated Italian classics begin with a 50-item hot and cold antipasto bar. Excels in seafood, steak, veal, and pasta.

THE CONSULATE UWS $$$

519 Columbus Ave. (85th St.), 646-781-9288, theconsulate.nyc | FRENCH AMERICAN

Your passport to a unique dining experience. Take your tastebuds on an international trip at this restaurant and cocktail bar inspiring patrons with unique rotating daily specials that highlight global cultures. A French American menu features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly grilled steaks, signatures like roasted herb chicken, and locally sourced seafood dishes like seared branzino. Oysters for Happy Hour, eggs Benedict and blueberry cast-iron pancakes highlight brunches. All together with the best signature cocktails!

chelsea

CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH $$

25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork | AMERICAN

Indulge your senses at flagship location in Hudson River Park, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events. Live music or comedy can be found on one of the two stages every night of the week—you can expect national touring acts in intimate settings. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wineinspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and find special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop. Great views of NYC’s newest park, Little Island.

gramercy park

BOCCA CUCINA & BAR GP $$

39 E. 19th St. (Broadway-Park Ave.)

212-387-1200, boccanyc.com | ITALIAN

Ideally situated between the Flatiron District and Gramercy Park…one of the very best dining experiences in NYC. Combining nods to Roman traditions with modern Italian cuisine, thoughtful creations with old-fashioned flavor, comfort with edgy. Organic salmon, seared ahi tuna steak, organic chicken breast, grilled marinated ribeye steak, house-made ravioli, fettucine, and more! Mon.-Sat. 5–10pm. Sat. brunch noon-3pm.

PETE’S TAVERN GP $$

129 E. 18th St. (Irving Pl.), 212-473-7676, petestavern.com | AMERICAN

NYC’s oldest original bar and restaurant, known as “The Tavern O. Henry Made Famous,” just 5 minutes from Union Square. Relive Pete’s colorful history, dating back to 1864, as you view the original photos and memorabilia displayed throughout the establishment. Serving from lunch through late-night dinner featuring the best comfort dishes and specialties. Wide selection of tap beers, cocktails, spirits and wines. Instagram @petestavernnyc.

east village

STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE EV $$$

13 E. 12th St. (University Pl.-5th Ave.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Iconic NYC restaurant providing innovative food in a burlesque atmosphere, for a high-end steakhouse experience. Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and an extensive wine list. Limited seating is also available in the attached Speakeasy for those who prefer a more intimate dinner and cocktail experience.

DINING

financial district

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE FD $$$

World Trade Center, 136 Washington St. (Cedar-Albany Sts.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

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 located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

TIN BUILDING FD $-$$$

96 South St. (Pier 17), 646-868-6000, tinbuilding.com | RESTAURANTS AND FOOD HALL

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling new culinary destination in Lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport and the culmination of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s lifetime desire to open his own marketplace. Astride the Brooklyn Bridge, the two-story building offers multiple restaurants with open kitchens, innovative retail concepts, and an impeccably stocked central market with locally sourced produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, and rare ingredients. The culinary epicenter of downtown NYC.

noho

CATCH’N ICE CREAM NH $

65 Bleecker St. (Broadway-Lafayette St.), 646-449-9552, catchnicecream.com | DESSERT

The #1 ice cream creator, Dylan Lemay, is throwing and catching artisan ice cream balls at his newly opened store, CATCH’N Ice Cream in NoHo, New York. Visit us and catch your next favorite flavor of ice cream! Or try our unique Behind the Counter experience—make your own ice cream ball, coat it in chocolate, and roll in your favorite toppings! Open 7 days from noon to late.

tribeca

THE PALM RESTAURANT—TRIBECA T $$$

206 West St. (Warren-Chambers Sts.), 646-395-6393, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD

The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. A place to not only enjoy a spectacular meal but also catch up with friends, close business deals, and celebrate family milestones. Located in the heart of its storied neighborhood, enjoy a wide array of menu options such as the fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and steaks. Open Sun.-Mon. 4-9pm, Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 4-10pm. Follow us on social @PalmRestaurant.

greenwich village

HOUSTON HALL GV $

222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com | RESTAURANT AND BEER HALL

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. A top spot for Happy Hour, revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri. from 4pm-7pm. The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels with warm cheddar ale dip. Signature cocktails include Espresso Martinis and Moscow Mules, joined by a variety of craft beers on tap, with seasonal specials and plenty of lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA.

MR. CAPRI GV $$

33 W. 8th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 917-261-4329, mrcapri.com | ITALIAN

Brings you the best of our mother’s kitchen and upscale interpretations of regional Italian cuisine. A West Village standout transporting you to the idyllic island of Capri and the southwest coast of Italy for the evening. Organic chicken breast, grilled ribeye steak, oven-roasted seabream, grilled filet of swordfish, homemade pastas, and more! Dinner 7 days, brunch Sat. and Sun.

little italy

CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $

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

Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Voted #1 Cannoli in New York. Stop by and say hello to BABY JOHN the CANNOLI KING! The finest Italian pastries: cheesecake, tiramisu, rainbow cookies, chocolate mousse cake, Italian cookies, etc., & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited, you never know who will drop by.

midtown east

BEN & JACK’S STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

219 E. 44th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-682-5678, benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Delivering the quintessential NYC steakhouse experience since ‘05. Celebrates everything you love about USDA Prime dry-aged beef, succulent and cooked to perfection. Acclaimed Porterhouses and tomahawk steaks joined by fresh seafood. Modern, stylish venue with classic oak, a business-casual dress code, and an extensive wine list. This beloved family-owned establishment invites you to stop in and “Experience a Steakhouse Like No Other.”

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DINING

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

551 5th Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315, mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE

Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts: the ideal place for a memorable dinner. With a true blend of classic and contemporary, the ambiance is unmatched. From our innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene, to the elegant, sophisticated dining rooms, Morton’s can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. Look for raw bar specials and butcher-cut features like the tomahawk ribeye, dryaged bone-in K.C. strip, and wagyu filet. Visit our website for the latest chef features and hours.

NERAI ME $$$

BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$

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, the grill gets highlighted at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 sq. ft. space houses an expansive main dining room and now offers outdoor dining.

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ME $$$

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

Family owned and operated, a top area culinary destination since 2006. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj treat each guest like family. Defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection, enjoyed in the cozy main dining room or outdoor patio. Open for breakfast, Mon.-Fri. 7:30-11am, serving Fiorentine omelettes, Belgian waffles, and, of course, steak & eggs.

55 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves), 212-759-5554, NeraiNYC.com | GREEK/SEAFOOD

Refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team turns out a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterraneaninspired dishes. Be transported from the bustling streets of NYC to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experience our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality. We look forward to hosting you soon.

THE SEA FIRE GRILL ME $$-$$$

158 E. 48th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN

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 roasted Nova Scotia halibut.

AF TER HOURS

Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJdriven nightclubs all around the city. If you’re looking for a neighborhoody pint you’ll find plenty of options in midtown; for a more raucous scene check out the East Village and the Lower East Side. Out in Brooklyn, Williamsburg has a nightlife scene to rival Manhattan’s.

You’ll find a friendly reception at downtown beer hall and brewpub Houston Hall. This is a top spot for Happy Hour, with bites highighted by empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels.

Near Times Square, you can rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring memorabilia collection at Hard Rock Cafe

Nearby Havana Central serves home-cooked

Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic mojitos and margaritas. Live Latin music plays every Thursday and Friday night.

There’s a vacation state of mind waiting at Margaritaville New York. While looking out over Times Square, be transported with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or any of their island-inspired dishes. This two-story tropical oasis is, of course, a great pick for signature margaritas.

The singular vision of star chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten plays out downtown at the new Tin Building. Twelve restaurants and three bars make this a great nightlife destination; options include a beer bar, sleek sake lair Shikku, and the Chinese-inspired speakeasy

Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps.

ENJOY THE CITY WINERY EXPERIENCE AT FOUR NYC LOCATIONS!

stylings of the House of the Red Pearl, hidden behind an Asian specialty shop.

City Winery New York City at Hudson River Park combines great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. Two stages host music and comedy. For world-class musicianship, intimate venue Dizzy’s Club was built to maximize the sound of live jazz— shows nightly. The East Village has its own destination for eclectic music in Drom. Programming varies from jazz, rock, electronic, and funk to international. Drom is also home to Schtick A Pole In It, NYC’s best (and only) comedy/pole dancing show.

For a taste of the city’s history, check out Pete’s Tavern. The rosewood bar, tin ceiling, tile

floors, and bar room booths are all original, in place since 1864. (Pete’s most famous regular was O. Henry who penned his masterpiece, “Gift of the Magi”, in Booth 3.)

We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars.

In the back of easy-going midtown bar Grisly Pear you’ll find the theater-like Grisly Pear Comedy Club, which brings in comedians from late night shows on top of new talent and the occasional star drop-in. The bar and kitchen stay open late.

Cuisine & Wine at Midtown Manhattan’s Transportation Hub

winery concerts dining

Open air wine garden

Dining on the waterfront

Left: sushi and sake destination Shikku is just one of many temptations at the new Tin Building. Inset: Gotham Comedy Club shows can feature big names like NYC’s own Marlon Wayans.

NIGHTLIFE

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FD Financial District

T Tribeca

NH NoHo

LES Lower East Side

SH SoHo

LI Little Italy

GV Greenwich Village

EV East Village

CH Chelsea

MD Meatpacking District

CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH

25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork

Indulge your senses at this Hudson River Park flagship, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events all under one roof. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages most every night. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and enjoy special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop.

DROM EV

85 Ave. A (5th-6th Sts.), 212-777-1157, dromnyc.com

From jazz and rock to electronic to soul & funk to international, a beacon of diverse music in the East Village. “New York’s premier venue for world music” (Wall Street Journal) also features a bar, kitchen, and lounge, in addition to the roomy main space. Live concerts are the strength here, with other happenings that include burlesque, film, dance, DJs, and stand-up.

GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB CH

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

Whether it’s date night, an evening with the boys, a girls night out, or even a good place to take your mother-in-law, Gotham has a show for you. Great laughs from top-tier professionals are joined by delicious pub food, a huge liquor selection--including 30 kinds of vodka--and an actual wine list. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld are known to drop in on this upscale yet intimate setting. Covers vary depending on show with a 2-beverage minimum.

GRISLY PEAR MW

243 W. 54th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-529-3808, thegrislypear.com

Great food and drinks in a classy yet easy-going Midtown bar. In the rear is the theater-like Grisly Pear Comedy Club, where you’ll see comedians from late night shows, Netflix, Comedy Central, and BET, on top of occasional star drop-ins and the best new talent in the city. Come for dinner and a drink up front in the bar, or eat and drink while you catch a show (don’t miss made-to-order donuts!). Bar and kitchen open late.

MW Midtown West

ME Midtown East

TD Theater District

TS Times Square

UES Upper East Side

HARD ROCK CAFE TS

UWS Upper West Side

H Harlem

EH East Harlem

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york

Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles grace the walls along with more contemporary items. Recently opened Rock Shop features authentic Hard Rock merchandise. Bottomless mimosa brunches every Sat.-Sun. 11am-3pm!

HOUSTON HALL GV

222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. A top spot for Happy Hour, revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri. from 4pm-7pm. The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels. Signature cocktails include Espresso Martinis and Moscow Mules, plus craft beers on tap, with seasonal specials and plenty of lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER MW

10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org

One of the world’s premiere destinations for jazz. The Rose Theater hosts performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—the world-renowned trumpeter and composer serves as the managing and artistic director here. Also in the complex is intimate venue Dizzy’s Club (shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thurs.-Sat.), expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences.

MARGARITAVILLE NEW YORK TS

560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com

A touch of the tropics in the middle of the concrete jungle. While looking out over Times Square, be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise, an order of Volcano Nachos, or signature island-inspired dishes.

OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing.

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