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LIFE’S A BEACH : : Well, there’s no real excuse to wear sand shoes in the city (excluding fashion and comfort). But if you’re looking to track down such coolness anyway, you want Galeria Melissa NY near the Museum of Ice Cream. All manners of cruelty-free vegan jelly shoes can be found here. Everything is sustainable, made from 30% recycled factory waste, and in turn recyclable itself. Be fashion-responsible in their Airbubble Orange flipflops. So super comfy for strutting the streets in summer heat ($65). 500 Broadway, shopmelissa.com
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CANDLE : : If you’re looking for a long-term commitment, this candle is your soulmate. Enjoy 60 hours of burn time on this reflective Brownstone Candle from the Tenement Museum. It’s “housed” in a re-useable and dishwasher-safe screen-printed glass. Light it up and experience scents of firewood, embers, and ash. Made from domestically grown sustainable soybeans and the finest natural fragrances—in NY of course! Size: 3 1/4”″ x 3” ($39.99). 103 Orchard St., shop.tenement.org
BAGS, BUT NOT UNDER MY EYES : : From the playful universe of Min & Mon comes this Victor Reversible Messenger Bag, vente in stature but grande in personality. Its ample storage holds more secrets than a 12-year-old girl. Size: 10 1/2”W x 7 1/2”H x 4 1/2”D. Made of genuine leather. Comes with the strap shown but you’re encouraged to explore their collection of straps and charms to further embellish your beast ($218). 55 Spring Street, minandmon.com
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SUMMER LOVIN’ NO KIDS ALLOWED : : As an avid fan of ice cream that has failed adulting, Tipsy Scoops Barlour has collaborated with JAJA tequila to concoct some boozy treats to celebrate the launch of the summer seaon. Their limited-edition four pack of tequila-infused ice cream and sorbet flavors is as refreshing as it looks: from Watermelon Basil Sorbet infused with JAJA Blanco to creamy, indulgent Churro Dulce de Leche ice cream infused with JAJA Anejo. Something for every tequila lover. Note: this product contains 5% alcohol by volume. Olé! ($56 for the 4-pack). Manhattan location: 217 E. 26th St., tipsyscoop.com
NICE ROCK : : If you’re an off-beat kind of shopper with an eye for the unusual, check out the one-of-a-kind, heartbreaking pieces from FLYING SOLO. Designer Kimen’s ”Retal 3” Ring has penty of bling and lots of night sky influence, courtesy of Mother Mature. Made in 950 silver and lapis lazuli ($360). 420 W. Broadway, flyingsolo.nyc
POP ART IN THE PARK : : Only an Italian could craft such a marvel and only MoMA is selling it. This season’s hottest outdoor accessory is the spaghetti chair, designed in Italy in the 1970s by Francesco Favagrossa and fashioned from forgiving PVC strands that offer maximum comfort and fabulous lounging! This “take me with you” chair will become your greatest outdoor asset, offering six positions and an ultra lightweight aluminum frame for easy transport. Available in six color schemes at the MoMA Design Store, including a B&W version for those less adventurous ($225). 44 W. 53rd St., across from the museum, store.moma.org
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One of the city’s great pleasures is exploring its stores— and by extension, its neighborhoods. Here are our picks for must-see, must-shop spots all around NYC. By Evan Levy Starting in Lower Manhattan, you won’t want to miss the soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Oculus. 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 leather goods by Smythson, the perfect writing implement from Mont Blanc, and a way to indulge your whimsical side with a visit to Toytoise, which offers beautifully designed racecars, rock16 Everything To Do NYC
ets, and other toys on the go. 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; and Supreme, known for its collaborations with musicians and designers, including Louis Vuitton). Try Broken English for a mix of
new and estate jewelry and peruse Alexander Wang’s New York flagship for minimalist fashion mastery. 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. Don’t miss the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, with its immersion in the art, science, and theater of coffee—plus
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an excellent place to shop, with great souvenirs from the exotic coffees and coffee gifts stores offer ways to work out New York Transit Museum for sale. or work in time for creativity. plus local favorites like Jacques Just uptown from there is Fifth and Madison Avenues Torres Chocolate and ingredione of the city’s newest shop- can’t be missed (they’re clasent specialists Spices and ping—and must see—destina- sics, after all). Head to the forTease. tions: Hudson Yards. Beyond mer, arguably New York’s most If outlet shopping is your the Edge features gifts and famous street, for a who’s preference, NYC finally has a collectibles, many created just who of designer fashion. From destination of its own. Empire for Hudson Yards; Carmen Sol Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Outlets is right on the other is on a mission to make its Gucci, the storied street never side of a Staten Island Ferry eco-conscious “jelly” material goes out of fashion—much like ride and full of favorite brands a staple with its shoes, bags, its stores. Basketball fans can including H&M, Banana and jewelry. Feeling sporty? shop at the newly reopened Republic Factory, and NorFind your way to the NHL flagship NBA Store on Fifth dstrom Rack. On the New Shop in nearby Manhattan West, Avenue as well. (Soccer fans Jersey side, The Mills at Jersey where fans can access mershouldn’t feel left out—it’s not Gardens is the Garden State’s chandise from all 32 teams. too far to the Pelé Soccer store largest outlet and value retail Right off Central Park you’ll on Broadway.) On Madison center with over 200 stores all find The Shops at Columbus Avenue, names include Fendi, under one roof. Circle, where MAC, Moleskine, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti. No matter what you’re Montmartre, and Michael Kors Grand Central Terminal is not searching for, you can track it beckon, while newer outposts just one of the city’s most down in NYC. Check out these like Lululemon and the CAMP inspiring public spaces, it’s also finds, then discover your own.
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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. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents. Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments are required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive. 15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-5751616, cockpitusa.com
GRAND BAZAAR NYC Every Sunday on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC (above), 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
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H&S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING Open seven days a week 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
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Just a blink away from Manhattan on the Jersey side is American Dream, which brings LINHART DENTISTRY together amusement park, dining, and mall Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicshopping. Among endless options are Ariting the art and science of dentistry for over 40 zia, Foot Locker, H&M, Lululemon, Primark, years. Patients come from around the world, Evereve, Mango, and Zara, plus flagships of many accompanied by an entourage of family or Sephora, Ulta, Altar’d State, and Uniqlo. 1 friends, inspiring Dr. Linhart to create the ConAmerican Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, tinental Suite, a 750-square ft. treatment suite 833-263-7326, americandream.com 18 Everything To Do NYC
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You can spend an entire trip to New York just in museums, absorbing collection upon collection of art and artifacts. The city’s museum stores let you take that museum experience—often too fleeting—with you. The Museum of Arts and Design (right), which is dedicated to superb craft, brings equally compelling design to its store. Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, bags, and toys on the ground floor of MAD’s Columbus Circle location. You can take home your favorite Kandinsky print from the Guggenheim Store, located in the famous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed museum on the Upper East Side. The ground floor shop offers a curated collection of art books, design objects, prints, and accessories. There’s always a tasteful collection of objects paying homage to the museum itself, including ever-popular abstracted rotunda t-shirts and hoodies. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) offers three retail experiences; the flagship Museum Store, adjacent to the lobby, features a 30-foot high wall display with over 2,000 publications. There are also second and sixth floor shops, which focus more on exhibition-specific items. The Met Store is a destination unto itself, nearly as vast as the collection of art it represents. The store’s primary location on the main floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains a fine jewelry counter and a wide range of books, apparel, accessories, and design objects. There are also outposts throughout the museum where you can purchase items specific to special exhibitions. The Brooklyn Museum rewards visitors with a fascinating journey through thousands of years of art history. The journey continues in the institution’s well-curated museum store, located in the ground floor of its Beaux-Arts home. You’ll find cheeky nods to New York life, Brooklyn-specific items, and an array of art books, posters and prints, decorative housewares, and toys. It’s pretty fitting that The Morgan Shop is packed with fascinating books. Located in midtown, The Morgan Library & Museum preserves the printed word inside the former home of Gilded Age financier J. Pierpont Morgan. The shop carries exhibition mementoes in addition to that great selection of publications. Holding down a large patch of land just off Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is dedicated to discovering and interpreting the natural world. Among several stores here, The Museum Shop is the flagship, with three levels of unique gifts. Spaces include a gallery, a reading and viewing room, and all kinds of discovery for children. You can pick up educational books and kits, jewelry inspired by world cultures, puzzles, museum apparel and memorabilia, and stuffed animals. The museum has additional retail opportunities in its Exhibition Shops, Cosmic Shop, and Dino Store. —Merrill Lee Girardeau
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New York City is famous for its gala culture. For the first time ever, you can immerse yourself in the scene right in Times Square. The Madame Tussauds flagship holds 19 celebrities, including new and never-before-seen wax figures of Ariana Grande and P. Diddy, at the just-opened Glow Gala. Many of the figures, including RuPaul, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry, are wearing illuminated, show-stopping looks inspired by the New York’s Met Gala. The exhibition comes to life with state-of-the-art projection technology and dramatic lighting, choreographed to a New York City-centric soundtrack. Floral walls and neon art provide a perfect backdrop for photo ops. (While you’re there, you can also Iimmerse yourself in action like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game.) 234 W. 42nd St. (btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), nycwax.com 20 Everything To Do NYC
From blades to wheels: Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace is now offering roller skating at The Rink at Rockefeller Center. A legendary ‘70s-‘80s rink run by Ian “Flipper” Ross in West Hollywood has been revived in Midtown Manhattan by his daughter Liberty Ross. The space is welcoming and inclusive, providing the chance to show off your moves in a vibrant section of the city that can feel like the center of the universe. The new rink is joined by a major area renovation, with tables, chairs, and green spaces in the plaza. Some of the city’s best bites are among the grab-and-go options, including JJ Johnson’s Harlem-based grain bowl destination Fieldtrip and David Chang’s fried chicken joint Fuku. Rock Center also boasts fine dining, worldclass shopping, famous art and architecture, and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Three floors of indoor and outdoor decks provide sweeping, open-air views of the city and beyond. Open
daily 9am-11pm. Rockefeller Center, btw. 48th & 51st Sts. and Fifth & Sixth Aves., 212-588-8601, rockefellercenter.com A quick trip across the Hudson will get you to Dream Wheel New Jersey, with ultimate perspectives on New York City. Soar 300 feet above the Garden State and take in unique views of the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline, and the American Dream mall. The wheel holds 27 completely enclosed and climate-controlled Gondolas, including two VIP Gondolas. Rides are 25 minutes and the technology is state of the art—the Dream Wheel doesn’t even stop to board, it turns continuously. (While you’re at the American Dream mall you’ll also find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium.) 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-2637326, dreamwheelnj.com
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11am Fri.-Sun. 439 W. 15th St. (btw. 9th & 10th Aves.), artechouse.com Be the hero of your very own adventure at The Escape Game. You and your team will find clues and solve puzzles on your way to completing a mission. Have fun, use your brain, and work together as you follow clues to escape the room in 60 minutes. At The Escape Game’s convenient location near Grand Central
you can choose from five different rooms: The Heist, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Playground, and Special Ops: Mysterious Market. Begin with a quick video to brief you on your mission and cover some basic guidelines, and then after that it’s up to you (a Game Guide is available at all times throughout the adventure). 295 Madison Ave. (btw. 40th & 41st Sts.), 917-970-1360, theescapegame.com/ newyorkcity
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WATERFRONT Seeing NYC by Boat One of the reasons New York grew so big and so fast is Manhattan’s access to water. Two great rivers hug the city’s length (the East River is a tidal estuary and not a river, if you want to get technical about it), coming together in New York Harbor. Beyond the simple pleasures of getting out on the water, a boat ride in NYC leads past crucial points in U.S. history, engineering, and architecture. You’ll also see the city’s still-thriving maritime industry at work and enjoy the greatest skyline views in the world. New York Harbor is home to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 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 routes past the skyscrapers of the Financial District. You 24 Everything To Do NYC
won’t truly appreciate Lady Liberty until you see her up close. Ellis Island was the historic gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S.—40% of Americans can trace an ancestor here. On a visit today you can immerse yourself in the immigrant story inside a fully restored French Renaissance Revival station. City Cruises offers great ways to dine along the skyline. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy chef-prepared, plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views. Or enjoy an upbeat buffet experience with DJ music and views from the open air roof deck on the Spirit of New York. Signature Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Cruises are perfect for all ages and offer fresh buffet spreads, classic cocktails, entertain-
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ment, and incredible skyline views. All summer long, take advantage of a variety of dining, sightseeing, and cocktail cruises. All feature breathtaking views of iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Cruises depart year-round from Chelsea Piers, NYC; the Seaport, NYC; and Lincoln Harbor Marina, NJ. New York waterways are healthier than they’ve been for generations. The proof is a return of bottlenose dolphins, seals, sea turtles, and even whales. You can check out all of the maritime action on Seastreak, which has encountered charismatic humpback whales on 85% of its trips. Whale Watching tours leave directly from Manhattan on Saturdays and Sundays (weekday tours also leave from Manhattan via ferry to Highlands, NJ). This is a comfortable ride with climate controlled cabins, an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar (the city views are every bit as spectacular as the wildlife).
Seastreak also offers getaways to destinations like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. For more than 75 years, Circle Line has been showing visitors the city, including the only cruise that goes all the way around Manhattan: Circle Line’s Best of NYC Cruise. One trip will show off five boroughs, three rivers, and more than 20 bridges on the way to 101 New York City sights. Circle Line also offers on-board concessions and drinks, as well as tour narration translated into several languages. Right next to Circle Line you have one additional opportunity to get out on the water. Although the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum doesn’t leave its moorings, it’s still a thrill to be on the Hudson exploring a legendary aircraft carrier that played a big role in American history. The museum includes Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and 28 authentically restored aircraft. Families love the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea. cityguideny.com/sightseeing 25
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NYC has well over 100 museums with something for everyone, from art to natural history to the story of the city itself. The Morgan Library & Museum started out as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan. Today, the Morgan serves as a museum, research library, musical venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. It’s home to an enormous collection of literary and historical works, with Rembrandt, Picasso, Dickens, Hemingway, and Gutenberg Bibles just a sampling of the collection. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum features two core exhibitions at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex. 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. A historical exhibition tells the story of what happened on 9/11 at the three attack sites in the U.S. and around the world. It also explores what led up to the terror strikes, the immediate aftermath, and the ways 9/11 continues to shape our world. 26 Everything To Do NYC
On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls. The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), a branch of the Smithsonian dedicated to Native American cultures throughout the Americas, stands near the southern tip of Manhattan. On display now is Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe, which highlights the work of Oscar Howe (1915–1983), one of the 20th century’s most innovative Native American painters. The museum is housed in the landmark Beaux Arts U.S. Custom House. 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. Now on view is Life of a Neuron, which draws on decades of neuroscience research to create a cellular-level journey
through the human brain. The AKC Museum of the Dog was founded by the American Kennel Club in 1982. After a few decades away, it’s now back in New York City and better than ever, with new exhibits, interactive displays, and a deep catalogue of dog-related art. The Upper East Side is home to the many institutions of the Museum Mile, including the Jewish Museum, founded in 1904. Ongoing exhibition Scenes from the Collection features nearly 600 works that range from antiquities to contemporary art, from a 1721 Italian marriage contract to an elegant circa 1900 Seder plate to a Kehinde Wiley portrait—many on view for the first time. Further uptown, the Museum of the City of New York explores the city’s past, present, and future. On view now is Analog City: NYC B.C. (Before Computers), which looks at the pre-digital tools, technologies, and lost professions that supported NYC as it exploded into a global metropolis.
Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe Open now at One Bowling Green, NYC Free admission Major support provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Additional support provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
americanindian.si.edu Oscar Howe (Yanktonai Dakota, 1915–1983), Umine Dance, 1958. Casein and gouache on paper, mounted to board, 18 x 22 in. Garth Greenan Gallery, New York
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For pop culture fans, Brooklyn offers adventure at the new Stranger Things: The Experience. Venture inside Hawkins Lab for a 1-hour immersion in a brand-new storyline from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. Afterwards check out an ’80s-themed Mix-Tape medley with food and drinks, special merch, photo ops, and more. In Manhattan, The Friends Experience hosts two immersive floors for fans of the beloved TV series. Pose on the iconic orange couch, sit at Monica and Rachel’s kitchen table, and kick back in Joey and
Chandler’s comfy chairs. Fotografiska New York is a museum experience for the modern world. It’s a destination to discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, and surprising new perspectives. This Gramercy Park newcomer is open late every day, with a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other in the city. There’s music on every floor and drinks for guests to enjoy throughout the museum. The philosophy here is “Have fun. Stay late. Get deep. Spill your drink.“
THE BIG 4
Museum of Modern Art 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 Temple of Dendur somehow manages to be simultaneously epic and chill. The Guggenheim
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The Met Museum 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 is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. Completed in 1959 (after 16 years of construction), the museum is 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. Museum of Natural History
THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2023 AT THE JEWISH MUSEUM
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New York: 1962-1964 is made possible by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation. Major support for the exhibition is provided by The National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom; the National Endowment for the Arts; and other generous donors.
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The World’s Greatest Views & More New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it. The past few months have brought on two new observatory options, joining three legends already here, not to mention the skyline-showcasing rides on our buses and boats. For immersion in the art deco glory of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock is your destination. There are both outdoor and indoor viewing areas here. Outside, transparent safety-glass panels allow wholly unobstructed views of the city’s landmarks, including all of Central Park (its size can only truly be appreciated when seen from above). The 70th Floor is the proverbial cherry on top, allowing visitors 360° panoramas of Manhattan in all its glory. It provides a vantage point unlike any other in the city...or the world. 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 new Observatory Entrance begins the adventure, leading up to the Observatory Experience. This new exhibition space is loaded with Instagramready displays that show visitors the building through the years and how the structure is 30 Everything To Do NYC
used today. Those looking for the ultimate Empire State Building visit can opt for 102nd floor tickets, which lead to a fully enclosed space with views in all directions—on a clear day, you can see five states! 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 and a short video, you’ll hit the Discovery Level (the main observatory), with 360° sights of the city and beyond. It’s all here, from the rivers to the harbor, from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, and on out to New Jersey’s ports and skylines. 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 skyscrapContinued on p. 33
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Liberty Island Ellis Island Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries Staten Island Ferry Helicopter Flight Services Tours Seastreak Museum of Jewish Heritage National Museum of the American Indian City Cruises The Oculus 9/11 Memorial Museum One World Observatory The Seaport Washington Square Park ARTECHOUSE City Cruises Fotografiska New York The Friends Experience Empire State Building MSG/Penn Station/NJ Transit Hudson Yards Edge Seastreak The Morgan Library & Museum The Escape Game New York City Bryant Park New York Public Library AKC Museum of the Dog Grand Central Terminal SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Madame Tussauds New York RiseNY Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises United Nations Guided Tours Radio City Music Hall Top of the Rock Rockefeller Center St. Patrick’s Cathedral Museum of Modern Art Carnegie Hall Central Park Zoo Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) Metropolitan Museum of Art Guggenheim Museum Cooper Hewitt The Jewish Museum Lincoln Center Central Park New-York Historical Society Grand Bazaar NYC American Museum of Natural History
Dine, dance and soak in New York skyline views! Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Cruises
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er’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. 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. Please find the Dropbox with photos here. Times Square also entices with the new RiseNY, a first of its kind attraction that combines a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic aspects of the city. Take in galleries dedicated to Finance, Skyline, TV/Radio, Fashion, Music, Broadway, and Film, before going on a thrilling ride that has your feet dangling over NYC landmarks.
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. For another POV on the city’s waterways, look to NYC’s legendary Intrepid. Founded in 1982, the aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through history. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. If you’d like to take in the sights of the city from an even higher vantage point, check out Helicopter Flight Services. Take one of their three tours—The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (17-20 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in the beauty of the city as few ever experience it. cityguideny.com/sightseeing 33
SIGHTSEEING LEGEND
OUR SIGHTSEEING SECTION lists destinations alphabetically, with neighborhood icons corresponding to the key below. FD Financial District
MD Meatpacking District
T Tribeca
MW Midtown West
C Chinatown
ME Midtown East
LES Lower East Side
TD Theater District
SH SoHo LI Little Italy
TS Times Square UES Upper East Side
GV Greenwich Village
UWS Upper West Side
EV East Village
H Harlem
CH Chelsea
EH East Harlem
AMERICAN DREAM NJ
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.
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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.)
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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.
DREAM WHEEL NEW JERSEY NJ
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326; dreamwheelnj.com
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Take a quick trip across the Hudson for ultimate perspectives on NYC. Soar 300 feet above the Garden State for unique views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The Dream Wheel holds 27 completely enclosed, climate-controlled Gondolas. Rides are 25 minutes long and the technology is state of the art—the wheel doesn’t even stop to board, it turns continuously. (The mall also boasts world-class shopping, dining, and a gigantic indoor theme park.)
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EDGE MW
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.
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. Visitors can take a ride up to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings, the Empire State Building won’t let you down.
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.
THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE ME
130 E. 23rd St. (Park-Lexington Aves.); friendstheexperience.com Step inside the world of Friends! With two floors of immersive experiences, this is the ultimate experience for Friends fans. Pose on the iconic orange couch, sit at Monica and Rachel’s kitchen table, kick back and relax in Joey and Chandler’s comfy chairs, and so much more. At this flagship NYC location fans can also buy coffee and pastries at the grab & go cafe in Central Perk.
HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES TOURS FD Downtown Heliport (Pier 6 & the East River), 212-355-0801; heliny.com
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See NYC from high above its bustling streets. Choose from three tours—The New Yorker Tour (12-15 mins.), The Ultimate Tour (17-20 mins.), or The Deluxe Tour (25-30 mins.)—and take in sights like the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, the Chrysler Building, Central Park, the GW Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and the Financial Center as few ever experience them.
GET ON THE WATER WITH SEASTREAK! ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM MANHATTAN
WHALE WATCHING TRIPS See humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, and more aboard a luxury catamaran!
CRUISES TO SANDY HOOK Spend a day relaxing on one of the Jersey Shore’s finest beaches.
NYC TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET Take a high speed ferry to your favorite vacation destinations in New England
RIDE TO THE SANDBOX The beach bar of your dreams is only a 40 minute boat ride away. Live music, food trucks, and NYC views! FOR MORE INFO: SEASTREAK.COM OR CALL (800) BOAT RIDE
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM MW
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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. You can also check out the submarine Growler and the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air, and life at sea.
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 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 the Thurs. and Sat. night NYC Sunset Cocktail Cruise.
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.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM BK
99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-6941600; 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 US 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 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 Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky.
RISENY TS
160 W. 45th St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 601-228-2201; riseny.co RiseNY is a first of its kind attraction, combining a soaring ride over the city with museum exhibits that celebrate iconic NYC. Take in galleries dedicated to Finance, Skyline, TV/Radio, Fashion, Music, Broadway, and Film, before going on an exhilarating ride that has your feet dangling over NYC landmarks. 36 Everything To Do NYC
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
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 three interactive galleries that tell the statue’s history in thought-provoking ways. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600pound copper flame.
STRANGER THINGS: THE EXPERIENCE
Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave., Building 268, Brooklyn, NY; strangerthings-experience.com Ever wanted to be the protagonist of a Stranger Things adventure? Stranger Things: The Experience throws you headfirst into your favorite show—join Eleven, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Max, and Will for a very special episode starring…you! Venture inside Hawkins Lab for a 1-hour immersive experience featuring a brand-new Stranger Things storyline, then explore an ’80s-themed Mix-Tape medley with food and drinks, special merch, photo ops, and more.
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.
TOP OF THE ROCK TS
30 Rockefeller Center (W. 50th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 877-692-7625; topoftherocknyc.com The 67th-70th floor observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in world-famous Rockefeller Center offers sweeping, unobstructed open-air views of New York City. Featuring reserved-time tickets, multi-media exhibits, and art deco splendor.
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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org
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BROADWAY
Broadway Your Way: A Visitor’s Guide By Griffin Miller When summer sultry is the talk of the town, New Yorkers aren’t referring to weather. It’s the torrid July/August entertainment climate that shoots Big Apple thermometers into overdrive, with Broadway and Off-Broadway serving up a white-hot roster of plays and musicals—all in air-conditioned comfort! NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK If the bright lights and celebrity swagger of the 2022 Tony Awards taught us anything, it’s that a fresh generation of superstars is 38 Everything To Do NYC
rocking the Broadway scene at this very moment, starting with Myles Frost, whose Best Actor in a Musical Tony only served to reinforce why the electrifying MJ The Musical is high on this summer’s must-see list. A revelation to audiences, Frost channels King of Pop Michael Jackson’s signature moves and vocals into the ultimate tour de force performance. As for this year’s Tony-winner for Best Actress in a Musical, Joaquina Kalukango has audiences on their feet in response to her powerhouse portrayal of Civil War-era saloon owner Nelly O’Brien
in Paradise Square. Meanwhile, SIX: The Musical not only introduced us to its company of brilliant up-and-comers (Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Brittney Mack, Abby Mueller, Samantha Pauly, and Joy Woods) it scooped up the Best Original Score Tony for Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, a couple of Brits who met at Cambridge University and parlayed their talents into one of Broadway’s most sought-after tickets. Dear Evan Hansen has been captivating Broadway theatregoers since 2016, but it wasn’t until this past May that Zachary Noah Piser,
who’s been part of the DEH family since 2019, officially graduated from alternate to headliner, making him the first Asian-American actor to take the title role. On the new show front, two productions have entered the Broadway spotlight this summer—The Kite Runner, a drama with music based on Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 best-seller, and Into the Woods, the hit Encores! revival of the James Lapine-Stephen Sondheim that sold out Off-Broadway earlier this year. Be aware, though, Into the Woods‘ time on Broadway will be brief…it’s only slated to run through August 21st. And since we’re talking in twos, there are a couple long-running musical blockbusters that will—I guarantee—boost your spirits, even on the most sweltering NYC days. Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s hilariously sacrilegious The Book of Mormon has been spicing Clockwise from right: Lupone and Lenk in Company; all the ladies from SIX: The Musical; a brief but enchanting run of Sondheim’s Into the Woods. Left page: MJ The Musical. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
up Broadway’s comedic landscape since 2011 with its misfit Mormon missionaries and their jaded would-be converts, while the groundbreaking Come From Away has redefined “the kindness of strangers” by illuminating the heartwarming events that began in a remote Newfoundland town on 9/11, when the locals welcomed 38 planes of stranded travelers from across the globe. CATCH THEM WHILE YOU CAN Three other shows are also scheduled to depart Broadway this summer: this year’s Tony-winning Musical Revival, Company, starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone on July 31st; the profanely madcap political farce, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, which ends on August 14th; and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, a
rapturous celebration of the life story behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Seriously, if this isn’t already on your Broadway list, add it now, because this dazzling big wheel won’t keep on turning after August 14th!
SUMMER of ’22 SHOWBUZZ
A few savvy suggestions… • Broadway bound? If you’re sensitive to the cold, you might want to skip the sandals and/ or bring a hoodie or pashmina, as theatre A/C tends to be set on “ultra,” even in winter. • While masks are now optional at some theatres, indoor theatre-going is a close proximity game. Better to be playing it safe, especially since those around you might not be. • Summer is a good time for ticket deals, but you may still want to splurge on primo seats for your #1 show choice. It’s a memory you’ll have (and share) forever. • Free souvenir for your BTB (Best Theatre Bud) back home? Just ask the usher for an extra program.
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OUR THEATER SECTION is listed alphabetically, with an icon indicating the type of performance corresponding to the key below. Playing schedules vary, call or visit websites for the latest information.
THE BOOK OF MORMON COMEDY
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broadway 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.
BEETLEJUICE
Marriott Marquis Theatre, 210 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; beetlejuicebroadway.com
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(2 hrs., 30 mins.) An edgy take on life and afterlife: the diabolically scruffy title ghost insinuates himself with a girl who’s befriended the (deceased) former owners of her family’s new home. For complete Off-Broadway listings, theatre reviews, and to purchase tickets for select shows, visit www.cityguideny.com/theater
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 comes from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone—the duo behind South Park. 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!
CHICAGO
Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com 1997 Tony, Best Musical Revival (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Iconic Bob Fosse choreography, murder, headlines, Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and “all that jazz”!
COME FROM AWAY
Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; comefromaway.com (100 mins., no intermission) On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes were ordered to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland. What unfolded when the stranded strangers deplaned was amazing: the locals stepped up to host, leading to an extraordinary camaraderie unaffected by language barriers and clashes in culture. Based on these actual events comes one of Broadway’s most unique, uplifting, and unforgettable musicals. Thru 10/6.
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COMPANY
HAMILTON
2022 Tony, Best Musical Revival (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical has been given a gender/modern-day revamp with Tony winners Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone. Thru 7/31.
2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.) Broadway’s mega-hit explores the bastard orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father through a tale of America alongside Washington, Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and Aaron Burr.
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; companymusical.com
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com 2017 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This multiaward-winning contemporary musical follows a high school kid who always felt like an invisible outsider until a tragic event thrusts him into the center of controversy and he’s given the chance to be somebody else. Unique and deeply personal, the show illustrates how a little lie can change everything. No wonder it continues to strike a deeply personal chord with audiences from across the globe. Thru 9/18.
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com
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.) Now a single night of exciting theatre, this visually spectacular production begins where the film series ends and follows 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 for fans of the books and movies.
FUNNY GIRL
INTO THE WOODS
(2 hrs., 50 mins.) This first-ever Broadway revival of the Fanny Brice musical bio brings a revised book by Harvey Fierstein and stars Beanie Feldstein (American Crime Story: Impeachment), Jane Lynch (Glee), and Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables).
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Direct from its sold-out New York City Center Encores! run, this latest revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical enchants with some of the Brothers Grimm’s most beloved fairy tales and characters. Thru 8/21.
HADESTOWN
THE KITE RUNNER
2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Two mythic love stories—Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone—are the basis of this unique musical blending American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz.
(2 hrs.) Following a hit run in London, and based on Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 bestseller, this gripping play with music offers a moving tale of brothers, heartache, and homeland.
August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; funnygirlonbroadway.com
Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com
St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; intothewoodsbway.com
Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thekiterunnerbroadway.com
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THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com
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Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St,, 212-239-6200; mrsaturdaynightonbroadway.com
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com 2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows as Baz Luhrmann’s innovative film transforms into a glorious musical mash-up!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Gaston Leroux’s thriller follows a beautiful young soprano and the mysterious masked figure that loves her. Featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night.”
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POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; potusbway.com
(1 hr., 50 mins.) When the U.S. President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most are ready to risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep him out of trouble. Thru 8/14.
SIX
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; TinaOnBroadway.com
(2 hrs., 45 mins.) The electrifying musical celebrating Tina Turner lights up the stage like no other. Featuring her most loved songs, the show soars as it traces Tina’s trajectory from humble Tennessee beginnings to global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. She didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them—defying the bounds of racism, sexism, and ageism to earn 12 Grammy Awards and become #1 in solo concert ticket sales. This is her story and it’s a must-see! Thru 8/14.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; SIXonBroadway.com
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
(80 mins., no intermission) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick).
(2 hrs., 35 mins.) In 1930s Alabama, small-town lawyer Atticus Finch (Greg Kinnear) defends a young black man in the face of ignorance and racial injustice. Reopening date is TBA.
A STRANGE LOOP
Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; strangeloopmusical.com
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2022 Tony, Best Musical (100 mins., no intermission) Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical centers on Usher, a young gay playwright who wrestles with the thoughts in his head—brought to life by a hilarious ensemble.
Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St. 212-239-6200; tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com
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.
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BETWEEN THE LINES
Second Stage Theater’s Tony Kiser Theater, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-541-4516; betweenthelinesmusical.com This empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world follows Delilah, an outsider in a new school who looks for comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.
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TITANIQUE
Asylum Theatre, 306 W. 26th St., 212-203-5435; housesonthemoon.org (110 mins.) A musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Leave it to Céline Dion to casually hijack a Titanic Museum tour and enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog.
BLUE MAN GROUP
Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-258-3626; blueman.com (105 mins.) 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 journey bursting with music, laughter, and surprises. 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
New World Stages/Stage 4, 340 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (2 hrs.) A frenzied hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, this award-winning comedy is bringing down the house (literally!) Off-Broadway. On opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, amateur acting, erroneous props, an unconscious leading lady, and crazed stagehands barely scratch the farcical surface of this hysterical histrionic performance!
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Finding Authentic New York A TIMES SQUARE CLASSIC Bacall’s Craft Kitchen (above) brings 1940s New York and Hollywood glamour to Times Square. The brasserie was inspired by Hollywood star Lauren Bacall, who used to work on 44th Street, handing out CUE magazines. The menu features NYC specialties like pastrami egg rolls, potato latkes, classic cuts of prime meats, fresh seafood, a kids’ menu, and NY cheesecake for dessert. A special curated craft cocktail list and frozen bottles of vodka encased in ice blocks make for memorable, high-spirited evenings. Look for live performances by the Backstage Players Wednesdays through Sundays.
CLASSIC ITALIAN For intimate experiences, look to smaller, authentic venues in the Theater District. At La Masseria you’ll find a first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional and modern. Inspirations come from the region of Puglia (the heel of Italy’s “boot”), crafting simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Nearby spinoff Masseria dei Vini also specializes in the cuisine of Puglia, with Neapolitan style pizza from a Ferrara wood-burning oven. Seafood and fresh homemade pastas are 50 Everything To Do NYC
complemented by an extensive wine by the glass and bottle list, highlighted by Italian vintages. Restaurant Row newcomer Sicily Osteria specializes in handmade pastas, traditional Sicilian street snacks, and seafood and meat dishes inspired by Sicily and the Mediterranean. Pizzas are fired in a rotating brick oven and desserts are all made in-house. Another Midtown West standout is Cucina 8½, where a winding staircase opens to a spacious dining room and bar. Chef John Villa serves elevated takes on rustic Italian, drawing inspiration from New York and Italian traditions, with many tableside presentations. The pastas and pizzas are all prepared in-house. Uptown, Joanne Trattoria offers authentic Italian fine dining in a comfortable space. The family-owned restaurant is famous for meatballs, lasagna, and other New York City Italian classics. “Mangia bene vive bene.” New York restaurants come and go but Patsy’s Italian Restaurant is forever. The famed eatery—which only has one location, right in the heart of midtown—has been around for Top: Old school glamour meets a modern, soaring space at Bacall’s Craft Kitchen.
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MEALS WITH A SIDE OF ENTERTAINMENT City Winery New York City (above) at Hudson River Park brings together great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner in City Winery’s restaurant and wine bar, where the food is is meant to be paired with a great glass of wine. The venue’s two stages host a stellar array of big-name music and comedy performers. Carolines on Broadway is a legend in Times Square that’s been presenting the best in live
comedy since 1982. Nightly shows run from established greats to up and comers. You can eat unexpectedly well here; the kitchen turns out tasty appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, entrees, and desserts, plus specialty drinks. The Iridium is a musical landmark famous for intimate experiences of the best rock, jazz, and blues artists in the world. You’ll eat well here, too. Cheese plates, flatbreads, and crab cakes are among the appetizer options. For mains, you’ll find pasta, burgers, short ribs, salads, and that New York favorite: the Reuben. The show goes on at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. You’ll find fantastic food, drink, and live performances from the famous singing waitstaff. The restaurant brings fun retro vibes to Times Square (founder Ellen Hart Sturm is a native New Yorker, crowned Miss Subways in 1959). Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened Sugar Bar on the Upper West Side in 1996. Enjoy delicious Southern-accented fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, fried catfish, and cheeseburgers, with live performances that run from R&B/soul to jazz to Caribbean to traditional African rhythms.
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midtown east BENJAMIN PRIME ME $$$
23 E. 40th St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-338-0818, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Benjamin Prime combines modern elegance with traditional steakhouse classics, while also showcasing signature standouts from highly regarded sister property Benjamin Steakhouse. After perfecting both steakhouse and seafood concepts, the grill gets highlighted at Prime, serving up USDA prime dry aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways. The 10,000 sq. ft. space houses an expansive main dining room and now offers outdoor dining.
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52 E. 41st St. (Park-Madison Aves.), 212-297-9177, benjaminsteakhouse.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Founded in 2006, Benjamin Restaurant Group is still family owned and operated and a top area culinary destination. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family. Benjamin defines classic steakhouse with juicy cuts of dry-aged beef grilled to perfection. Enjoy their sizzling steaks in their cozy main dining room, or outdoor patio. 54 Everything To Do NYC
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE ME $$$ 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 Morton’s The Steakhouse is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. With a true blend of classic and contemporary, the Morton’s 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. Visit our website for the latest chef features and hours.
NERAI ME $$$
55 E. 54th St. (Park-Madison Aves), 212-759-5554, NeraiNYC.com | GREEK/SEAFOOD Experience refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team provides a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Nerai will transport you from the bustling streets of New York City to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experience our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality. We look forward to hosting you soon.
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158 E. 48 St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785 theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN The Sea Fire Grill offers seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant yet classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace. Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, and roasted Nova Scotia halibut.
upper west side JOANNE TRATTORIA UWS $$
70 W. 68th St. (Columbus Ave.-Central Park W.), 212-721-0068, joannenyc.com | ITALIAN Authentic Italian fine dining in a comfortable space. Family-owned trattoria will make you feel at home. Famous for meatballs, lasagna, and other New York City Italian classics. Weekly entertainment schedule, look for jazz guitar every Sunday 4:30-7pm. Lunch is served Wednesdays through Sundays and dinner nightly. The skylit backyard patio can host up to 27 for private parties. For reservations, TEXT “Reservation” to 212-721-0068. “Mangia bene vive bene.” For the best Italian, Chinese, Caribbean, Southern, and so much more visit: cityguideny.com/restaurants
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9 W. 57th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-829-0812, cucina812.com | ITALIAN An elevated experience of rustic Italian cuisine in midtown’s architecturally stunning Solow Building. A winding staircase opens to a spacious dining room and a vast bar area. Chef John Villa takes inspiration from New York and Italian culinary traditions, with many tableside presentations. Housemade pastas and pizzas, creative crudo, smart wine list, Negroni variations among the cocktails. Regional grappas from Italy are artfully displayed in dining room.
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Brings ‘40s NYC and Hollywood glamour to Times Square. Soaring brasserie inspired by movie star Lauren Bacall, who used to frequent the block. The restaurant is dedicated to the arts and brings in the Backstage Players to entertain guests Wednesdays through Sundays. NYC specialties like pastrami egg rolls, potato latkes, classic cuts of prime meats, fresh seafood, a kids’ menu, and NY cheesecake or 16-layer crepe cake for dessert.
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.
220 W. 44th St. (Boadway-8th Ave.), 212-944-2474, bacallsnyc.com | STEAKHOUSE
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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.
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 two-story tropical oasis also features signature margaritas, along with a wide selection of cool concoctions.
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MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$
1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN
1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection. Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles joined by more contemporary items. Don’t miss weekend brunch 11am-3pm, with bottomless mimosas and faves like chicken ‘n’ waffles and build-your-own scrambles.
HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$
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 heated outdoor dining! Live Latin music every Wed. & Thurs. from 6-9pm.
JASMINE’S CARIBBEAN CUISINE TD $$ 371 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.) 646-964-5337 jasminecaribbeancuisine.com | CARIBBEAN
Restaurant Row newcomer inspired by the bright colors of the Caribbean. Quaint outside area in addition to upbeat main dining space. The kitchens of Dominica, Antigua, St. Thomas, Trinidad, and Jamaica influence the cuisine, drawing on family recipes handed down across generations. Don’t miss house specials like jerk jazzy wings, with fruit-filled cocktail blends to complement. Happy Hour Tues.-Fri., 4-7pm.
LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$
235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia, and charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner. 58 Everything To Do NYC
560 7th Ave. (40th St.), 212-221-3007, margaritavilleresorts.com | AMERICAN
887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu blends traditional and modern. Beautiful dishes from Puglia, many of which incorporate seafood and fresh homemade pastas. Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara wood-burning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass and a large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.
THE PALM RESTAURANT–MIDTOWN TD $$$ 250 W. 50th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-333-7256, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. A place to not only enjoy a spectacular meal before or after a show but to also catch up with friends, celebrate family milestones, and close business deals. Enjoy a wide array of menu options such as the 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 $$
236 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com | ITALIAN A Theater District “must go” renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), this landmark has been family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, calamari stuffed with seafood. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys.com for updated hours). All cards.
PRIME CATCH NYC TD $$
140 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 646-649-2288 STEAK/SEAFOOD
Times Square/Theater District’s place for great steaks and chops (Porterhouse, bone-in NY strip and ribeye, lamb chops, filet mignon, veal chop, surf & turf) and fresh seafood (raw bar, shrimp cocktail, seafood tower, lobster, branzino, seafood pasta, salmon). Chicken or veal Parmesan or Milanese, juicy burgers, soups, salads, and more! Private dining. Happy Hour at bar all day, all day seven days at the bar; games on multiple screens.
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Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven
Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy
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DINING SICILY OSTERIA TD $$
330 W. 46th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 646-609-3417, sicilynyc.com | ITALIAN
little italy CAFFÉ PALERMO LI $
Restaurant Row newcomer brings in locals, tourists, and Broadway theatergoers. Versatile space with multiple dining experiences. Formal main dining room exudes rustic elegance, front dining room features expansive bar and bistro-style tables (perfect for casual dining), and there’s a lush patio garden oasis in back. Handmade pastas, traditional Sicilian street snacks, and seafood and meat dishes inspired by Sicily and the Mediterranean. Classic and Sicilian pizzas are fired in a rotating brick oven and desserts are all made in-house. Dinner 7 days, lunch/brunch Wed.-Sun.
148 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), 212-431-4205; caffepalermo.com | DESSERT, ITALIAN
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15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE
Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the namesake cut isn’t the only thing to marvel upon…our walls are adorned with original Studio Manassé prints of 1930s burlesque stars. Our signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts enjoyed in a bi-level space for lunch, dinner, and private dining.
meatpacking district STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY MD $ 61 9th Ave. (15th St.), 212-691-0531, starbucksreserve.com | COFFEE
The NY Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in the Meatpacking District is a place to experience Starbucks like never before. Immerse yourself in the art, science, and theater of coffee. Explore our extraordinary space where we roast our rarest coffees on-site. Join us for a hand-crafted exclusive beverage, a coffee-inspired cocktail at our Arriviamo™ Bar, and freshly made Italian fare at Princi™. Open Sun.-Thur. 7am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm. Follow us on Instagram, @starbucksreserve_newyork.
east village STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE EV $$$
Since 1973, a must stop in Little Italy! Home of New York’s Award-Winning Cannoli! 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. are awesome & lobster tails are off the hook! Enjoy unbeatable cappuccino & espresso. Hundreds of celebs have visited so you never know who will drop by.
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE FD $$$
World Trade Center, 136 Washington St. (Cedar-Albany Sts.), 212-608-0171 mortons.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts, Morton’s is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. The wide-open, modern, stylish dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. The private boardrooms are perfect for meetings and celebrations, or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Enjoy famous steak and seafood located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.
tribeca MARATHI GREEK BISTRO T $$
200 Church St. (Thomas-Duane Sts.), 212-227-5100; marathinyc.com | GREEK Takes its name and inspiration from owner Andreas Koutsoudakis’ childhood summer memories spent along the lapping shores of Marathi beach in Crete. Personal touch adds warmth to creative, elevated homestyle Cretan cooking. Traditional items like Greek salads and spanakopita are joined by lobster pasta with ouzo flambé, Cretan-style smoked pork, and lemon chicken “ramen” soup. Space is bright and airy and staff is friendly, making for a memorable experience in Tribeca.
THE PALM RESTAURANT—TRIBECA T $$$
13 E. 12th St. (University Pl.-5th Ave.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE
206 West St. (Warren-Chambers Sts.), 646-395-6393, thepalm.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD
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.
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.
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HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS SINGING WAITSTAFF For Group Reservations Visit ellensstardustdiner.com 1650 Broadway & 51st • 212.956.5151
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AFTER HOURS Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps. Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven 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 profusion of vibrant bars in the East Village and on the Lower East Side. Upscale options can be found along the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District while the West Village next door is joined by Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen as a historic hub of LGBTQ nightlife. (On the Brooklyn side, the possibilities in Williamsburg are every bit the equal of downtown Manhattan.) Music, performance, dancing, people watching—whatever your mood, NYC can match it. Near Times Square, you can rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring music memorabilia collection at Hard Top: the elegant Ophelia Lounge. 62 Everything To Do NYC
Rock Cafe. Priceless pieces from legends like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and Elvis Presley grace the cafe walls. Legendary steak burgers are house specialties, joined by favorite entrees like baby back ribs, grilled Norwegian salmon, and New York strip steak. For a touch of the tropics in the concrete jungle, Margaritaville New York is the destination for you. While looking out over Times Square, you’ll be transported to a vacation state of mind with one bite of a Cheeseburger in Paradise or a signature margarita. You can even take a Cuban vacation in Times Square. Havana Central’s festive Happy Hour includes half-price empanadas. (Diners must purchase a drink with 3 empanadas max per drink.) Available in the bar, Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, take your choice of beef, chicken, cheese, shrimp, or ropa vieja. There’s also $7 Happy Hour red sangrias plus
classic mojitos and margaritas. The ultimate NYC nightclub experience is Nebula, newly opened in Times Square. Everything here is state of the art, from the DJs to the sound system to the massive dance floor. You’ll be awed by the innovative design, which features a shifting, otherworldly ceiling with tilting video panels. New York is full of opportunities to take advantage of the city’s vertical nature. Ophelia Lounge perches 26 stories high in Midtown East, full of rich Art Deco style. Craft cocktails look to the glory of the space during its ‘20s and ‘30s heyday (the views are worthy, too). In Midtown West, look out for Pebble Bar, a Rockefeller Center newcomer. Housed in a historic townhouse, it features seafood towers, bar snacks, and timeless cocktails. City Winery New York City at Hudson River Park combines great bites, wine to match, and views to remember.
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Close to Chelsea Market and The High Line, you can also take in excellent sightlines of the city’s newest park, Little Island. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, where the food is meant to be paired with a great glass of wine. Two stages host a stellar array of music and comedy. On Sundays, don’t miss the Strawberry Fields: Ultimate Beatles Brunch. For more than 25 years, The Iridium near Times Square has served up an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, blues, and beyond. Order dinner and you’ll eat well here, despite the high caliber of the entertainment—for mains find pasta, burgers, short ribs, salads, and that New York favorite, the Reuben. The East Village has its own destination for eclectic,
compelling music in Drom. Programming varies from jazz, rock, electronic, soul, and funk to international music.Drom is also home to Schtick A Pole In It, NYC’s best (and only) comedy and pole dancing show. Up in Harlem, the stage of the historic Apollo Theater is once again filled with music and spoken word, including the world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo. For a classic New York experience, check out The Bar at Moynihan, inside the new Moynihan Train Hall. In addition to a world of food hall dining options, this iconic American walnut and brass bar calls back to the grand railway stations of the past. You’ll find a full service approach to wine, beer, and cocktails. We all deserve a laugh
these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have been known to drop in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars and ComedyJuice. Another comedy legend not to be missed is Carolines on Broadway. This Times Square institution has been presenting the best in live comedy since 1982, from established greats to stars of the future in the Breakout Artist Comedy Series. You can dine during the performance in the showroom or have a pre-show bite in the Supper Lounge, where they’ll hold complimentary VIP show seating for you.
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Varous locations, candlelightexperience.com Experience music in a whole new light. Situated in spectacular locations around the city, Candlelight brings together live music and extraordinary ambiance. Sounds range from classical to jazz to pop, performed live by top talents. Hundreds of candles illuminate the spaces, creating an atmosphere that enhances the performances. Shows are scheduled frequently, in intriguing venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Upcoming shows focus on the music of Vivaldi, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, the Beatles, Beethoven, and the legends of R&B.
CAROLINES ON BROADWAY TS THE BAR AT MOYNIHAN MW 351 W. 31st St. (8th Ave.), 917-730-6065, moynihanbar.com Moynihan Train Hall is the city’s newest civic space, with favorite dining options at the new Moynihan Food Hall. The centerpiece of the space is The Bar at Moynihan, a central gathering point to meet friends, wait for a train, or grab a bite to eat. The iconic American walnut and brass bar calls back to the grand railway stations of the last century, lit by a dramatic skylight and visible from the mezzanine. You’ll find a full service approach to wine, beer (cans and draft), and cocktails. Sun.-Tues. 10am-10pm, Wed.-Sun. 10am-midnight.
1626 Broadway (49th-50th Sts.), 212-757-4100, carolines.com
Presents up and coming comedic talent and national acts seven nights a week. Top headlining comedians are joined by emerging talent, live podcasts, and improv and sketch comedy. Dine during the set in the showroom or have a pre-show bite in the Supper Lounge and get VIP seating for the show. The kitchen turns out tasty sandwiches, pizzas, and entrees, in addition to specialty drinks. Forty years after it first opened as a cabaret, Carolines on Broadway has grown into one of the country’s top comedy brands, affirming its position as “The First Name in Comedy.”
“ONE OF THE TOP TEN PLACES IN THE COUNTRY TO SEE STANDUP.” - USA Today
208 West 23rd St. (7th & 8th Aves) New York, NY 212.367.9000 visit our site for upcoming shows
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your journey THROUGH a world of music
MICHAEL BLACKSON August 4 - 6
“New York’s premiere venue for world music”
LUENELL
September 1 - 4
GARY OWEN
August 18 - 20
JEFF GARLIN
September 7 & 8
MARY LYNN RAJSKUB
August 26 & 27
ANTHONY RODIA
October 28 & 29
Wall Street Journal
“Drom’s new home for the nomadic New Yorker” NY Press
To purchase tickets visit
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THE BAR AT MOYNIHAN
Decompress inside the nation’s busiest transit hall.
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OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing.
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HARD ROCK CAFE TS
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.
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!
25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork
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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.
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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.
1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york
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1650 Broadway (51st St.) 212-582-2121, theiridium.com The Iridium is a musical landmark famous for intimate experiences of the best rock, jazz, and blues artists in the world. In addition to its consistent draw of legendary rock guitarists and jazz and blues musicians, The Iridium regularly showcases next generation talent spanning a variety of genres including folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret, and world music.
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 signature island-inspired dishes. This twostory tropical oasis also features (of course!) margaritas along with a host of other cool concoctions.
NEBULA TS
135 W. 41st St. (6th Ave.-Broadway), 212-918-8117, nebulanewyork.com Manhattan’s biggest nightclub opening in years, presenting a world-class space in the heart of Times Square. Hosts top line DJs spanning the spectrum of electronic music. No expense was spared in the huge dance floor, mezzanine, and lower level with three private club rooms. Visionary design transports guests into otherworldly immersive environments—the unbelievable movable ceiling with its tilting video panels transforms the club each time the doors open.
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254 W. 72nd St. (Broadway-West End Ave.), 212-579-0222, sugarbarnyc.com Famed singing duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson opened this mecca of fine dining and nightly live entertainment in 1996. Enjoy Southern-accented American fare like pork chops, crispy chicken, seafood stew, and fried catfish, or chill at the lively bar scene. Intimate and elegant with the feel of an old country village. Tues.-Sat. from 3pm, Sun. from noon. 66 Everything To Do NYC
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ICONIC
STEAK
HOUSES
For a memorable meal, it’s hard to beat the classic experience of a New York steakhouse. The city offers a world-class array of prime spots for prime beef, served up with the sophistication that only Manhattan can offer. The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in their own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. (The 2019 Concierge Choice Awards winner for Best Restaurant Experience is Benjamin Steakhouse’s nearby spin-off Benjamin Prime. The grill gets the spotlight here, turning out USDA prime dry-aged steaks and succulent seafood in unique ways.) The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. Look for fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and, of course, stellar steaks. A fixture in the Theater District near the Gershwin Theater since 1999, The Palm Midtown is a natural dining destination before or after a show. A second location, The Palm Tribeca, is just steps away from the Financial 74 Everything To Do NYC
District, the Hudson River, and Battery Park. Strip House Downtown serves creative cuisine in a burlesque-inspired atmosphere with service that befits a high-end steakhouse experience. Signature selections include sizzling cuts of prime beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts. Seating is also available in the attached Speakeasy for those who prefer a more intimate dinner and cocktail experience. Strip House Midtown offers a roomy bi-level space near Bryant Park for lunch, dinner, and private dining. The interior is siren-red and accented with vintage black and white photography, but the star of the show is the namesake New York strip. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center. Make it a night to remember with chef-driven cuisine, world-class wines, and unparalleled hospitality. Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. The experience blends classic and contemporary, with an innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene. There are two NYC locations, Midtown West and downtown near the 9/11 Memorial.