IN New York - March 2015

NEW YORK MARCH 2015 ENTERTAINMENT SHOPPING DINING MUSEUMS GALLERIES MAPS

KRISTIN CHENOWETH

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Fantasy Weekend EDITORS’ DREAM ITINERARY IN THE BIG APPLE INNEWYORK.COM

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ALL THAT JAZZ AN INSIDER’S TOUR OF THE CITY’S TOP CLUBS

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BY BOB CANNON

All aboard Broadway’s On the Twentieth Century with Kristin Chenoweth!

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Dream Weekend in Gotham

BY THE EDITORS OF IN NEW YORK

Here’s how the editors would romp around NYC with unlimited funds.

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City of Jazz

BY NANCY J. BR ANDWEIN

One of the most esteemed members of the jazz community takes us on a custom-tailored tour of top clubs.

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CALENDARS: Special dates of note, from April thru June YOUR PERSONAL CONCIERGE™: Tips from a knowing guide NYC & SUBWAY MAPS AND ADDRESS LOCATOR BROOKLYN BEAT

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HOT HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN IN MARCH

by Francis Lewis

Syzygy: In astronomy, three or more celestial bodies in a straight line; in the arts, a ballet (above) choreographed by Paul Taylor. | Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance, David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600, Mar. 11-29

Don’t Miss

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During NYC Restaurant Week, 300 local restaurants offer threecourse prix fixe lunches ($25) and dinners ($38) Mon. thru Fri. nycgo .com/restaurantweek

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade passes the Irish saint’s namesake cathedral on its way up Fifth Ave., from 44th St. to 79th St. nycstpatricksparade.org

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PHOTOS: ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, ©ISTOCK; ROBERT KLEINENDORST, MICHAEL TRUSNOVEC, MICHAEL APUZZO AND SEAN MAHONEY IN “SYZYGY,” PAUL B. GOODE; BJÖRK, “POST,” 1995, PHOTOGRAPHY BY STÉPHANE SEDNAOUI/ COURTESY WELLHART LTD. & ONE LITTLE INDIAN; NECKLACE, COURTESY BONHAMS; TRAINA-NORELL EVENING SET, CIRCA 1958, ©THE MUSEUM AT FIT; HARRY CONNICK JR., JAMES MINCHIN III

Björk in the Spotlight There’s more to Björk (below) than the swan dress she memorably wore on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in 2001. The innovative composer, singer, actress, artist and activist has been a popculture phenom for decades, a fact celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a full-scale retrospective.

Not that her career is slowing down. In January, Björk released her ninth studio album, Vulnicura, about her gut-wrenching breakup with avant-garde artist Matthew Barney; and March begins and ends with live performances. | Carnegie Hall, Seventh Ave., at W. 57th St., 212.247.7800, Mar. 7 & 14; Björk, Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St., 212.708.9400, Mar. 8-Jun. 7; New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., 212.581.1212, Mar. 25 & 28

Betty’s Bounty

Lauren Bacall (1924-2014) gained fame, fortune and some notoriety (wife, then widow of Humphrey Bogart; almost-wife of Frank Sinatra) in Hollywood. But it was in New York that Betty Joan Perske (her real name) was born and chose to live; and it was here that she won some of her greatest accolades, including two Tony Awards as Best Actress in a Musical.

This month, the Upper West Side resident’s artworks, furniture and jewelry, such as a turquoise, enamel and gold necklace (above), go on the auction block; while a museum exhibit honors the star (and former model) as a fashion icon, who wore a Norman Norell ensemble (right) like a second skin. | The Lauren Bacall Collection, Bonhams, 580 Madison Ave., 212.644.9001, Mar. 25-30 (viewings), Mar. 31-Apr. 1 (auction); Lauren Bacall: The Look, The Museum at FIT, Seventh Ave., at W. 27th St., 212.217.4558, Mar. 3-Apr. 4

Harry’s Wild About New York

In the late-1980s, Harry Connick Jr. (right) was a precocious jazz pianist and crooner from the Big Easy determined to conquer the Big Apple. Still in his teens, he made the rounds, from Chez Josephine in the Theater District to the Knickerbocker Bar & Grill in Greenwich Village to Midtown’s Algonquin Hotel. Today, the multiple Grammy and Emmy Award winner is not only a judge on American Idol, he’s an American idol himself, with a March gig in his old stomping ground—at Lincoln Center no less. | Avery Fisher Hall, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.721.6500, Mar. 7

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Affordable Art Fair New York offers contemporary works priced between $100 and $10,000. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., 212.255.2003

Singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, Brooklyn born and raised, brings his North American tour home. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000

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THEATER NEWS by Francis Lewis

Looking the Part

Poster King

Expensive fabrics and a broadshouldered silhouette make the Tudor man or, in this case, King Henry VIII (played by Nathaniel Parker, right) in the historical dramas Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two. But what are those unhemmed cuts across the king’s chest?

“Slashing was another way of displaying wealth and grandiosity, power and status, by decoratively cutting through the top layer of fabric to reveal a contrasting, but additionally rich, second layer beneath,” says Christopher Oram, designer of the plays’ 126 costumes. | Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two, Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212.239.6200

Artist James McMullan’s latest poster for Lincoln Center Theater is for the revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I (below). “I don’t have any king in it. I just have Anna,” McMullan told us. ”I went though a lot of ideas in which I did include the king, but they all just seemed like summations of the plot.

They didn’t take you anywhere new in terms of thinking of what the story was about. And that’s what I was interested in.” | The

King and I, Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St., 212.239.6200

“There are classic twists in the story. Many parts of it are outrageous. You know it’s going to be something people talk about when they leave the theater.”— Rita Wilson (left) on Fish in the Dark, the new comedy about a death in the family by Larry David, in which she returns to Broadway as Brenda Drexel, wife of Norman Drexel, played by—who else but?—the playwright. Fish in the Dark, Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212.239.6200

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Off-Broadway Chameleon

Christina Bianco (left) is a YouTube sensation, whose celebrity impressions (Idina Menzel, Ariana Grande et al) have garnered upward of 20 million views. The reach of her latest Off-Broadway comedy, Application Pending by Greg Edwards and Andy Sandberg, may be smaller, but the range of her impressions is no less impressive.

In it, she plays Christine, the pre-primary admissions director of a prestigious New York City private school, and the 40 ambitious parents competing to get their kids into her school’s kindergarten. “It’s a real—and huge—problem for a lot of people in New York,” Bianco says. “So, it’s clever of the writers to poke fun at it because, If you don’t laugh about it, you could very easily cry.” | Application Pending, Westside Theatre Downstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., 212.239.6200

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GREAT DINING EXPERIENCES by Lois Levine

Meyer’s Marta

The open-kitchen dining room at Marta

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Kobe beef

Emperor’s Beef Several years ago, I had the glorious experience of trying Kobe steak, the supremely tender and densely flavored Japanese beef. So when I heard there was a new steak house offering the pricey beef (usually $30$45 an ounce), at $15 an ounce, I ran to check it out. Besides the handsome wainscoting and decorative gold plates, the Kobe beef (portions start at 3 ounces) at 212 was, indeed, the real deal. | 212 Steakhouse, 316 E. 53rd St., 212.858.0646

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Sushi, etc.

If you are a fan of fine sushi and seafood, you can’t do much better than the Upper West Side’s Ocean Grill. The ambience is pleasingly nautical: Hardwood floors, windows designed to resemble portholes and lights shaped like seashells give one a feeling of being on an ocean liner. The menu veers toward the light and oh-so fresh: An apple salad with a boldly flavored cream dressing was a great starter. You can opt from the wellcurated sashimi and sushi offerings, or go for something more standard: a farmhouse chicken paillard with parsnip puree or a simple Maine lobster with steamed market vegetables.

Tempting sides include maple-glazed Brussels sprouts and refreshing citrus quinoa. | Ocean Grill, 384 Columbus Ave., 212.579.2300

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Tantalizing sushi from Ocean Grill

PHOTOS: OCEAN GRILL, COURTESY BR GUEST; MARTA, ALICE GAO; 212 STEAKHOUSE CERTIFICATION AND STEAK, RAFAEL MARXUACH

There are certain restaurateurs who come with a built-in insurance policy: As soon as they open a new spot, the crowds flock, knowing the experience will be exceptional. Danny Meyer, who has spent some 30 years building a pristine reputation in the art of fine, casual and even fast-food dining (Gramercy Park, Blue Smoke, Shake Shack) is one of those luminaries. A recent visit to his first foray into Roman-style pizza proved the point. The open-air kitchen creates pizzas such as one topped with guanciale, egg and potatoes, which delivers on its promise of a paper-thin, crispyto-near-burnt crust that slivers down the throat. For dessert, a buckwheat tart or a grape sorbet, silkened by olive oil in the making, is a surefire winner. When you’re in Danny Meyer territory, you just know it’s going to be good. | Marta, Martha Washington Hotel, 29 E. 29th St., 212.651.3800

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THE RETAIL SCENE by Joni Sweet

Kors Courts Gents

Women have long loved Michael Kors’ laid-back luxury accessories and apparel, but now the jet-setting designer draws guys to his new SoHo flagship with a whole floor just for them. The three-story megastore—the brand’s largest in the world—offers Kors’ full range of menswear, including shirts, ties, sportswear, watches, fragrances and accessories (like the Bryant Duffel, below), previously only available in luxury department and specialty stores. While ladies can shop clothing, jewelry and shoes, this expansive space gives posh guys some retail therapy of their own. | Michael Kors, 520 Broadway, 212.336.4501

Couture With Care

Ethical Home

Artistic License

Ladies, we put on makeup daily—shouldn’t we seize the opportunity to break out of our cosmetics routine once in a while? MAKE can help you start breaking the rules. Its made-in-NYC cosmetics, like the matte dew finisher and bronzer above, take inspiration from sunsets, graffiti and art movements. Think: high pigment, smooth textures, architectural packaging and bold hues (sapphire lip gloss, anyone?). | Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212.826.8900

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Ethical fashion boutique Bhoomki applies its sustainable, Fair Trade principles to home goods at its new sister store.

The natural textiles, lighting, tableware and decorations come from brands that care just as much about the Earth and mankind as founder Swati Argade does. | Bhoomki Home, 237 Fifth Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718.230.4663

PHOTOS: MAKE, COURTESY MAKE; YUTA POWELL SALON, ©MAYO STUDIOS/COURTESY YUTA POWELL SALON; BRYANT DUFFEL, COURTESY MICHAEL KORS; BOWL, COURTESY BHOOMKI

Women seeking elegant apparel can shop an infinite number of options here in New York City, but few offer a commitment to service that rivals Yuta Powell’s. The style maven, who was handpicked by Givenchy to work in his atelier, offers clients her expertise in styling apparel and accessories from an eclectic group of designers, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Fabre, Xiraffa and Emanuel Ungaro—but only after first evaluating shoppers’ needs over tea or Champagne. The boutique focuses on timeless elegance, but should a shopper choose a trendy item, she can bring it back at the end of the season for custom-tailored updates to boost stylistic longevity. | Yuta Powell Salon, 19 E. 75th St., 212.570.6889

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FASCINATING ART DISPLAYS by Terry Trucco

Created for the Japanese art of flower arranging, ikebana baskets are a happy marriage of beauty and function. “The handles are meant to frame the arrangement rather than support the basket’s weight,” explains Mira Prinz Arey, vice president of Flying Cranes Antiques. Equally appealing with or without blooms, these woven bamboo sculptures double as time capsules.

Consider Chikuunsai I’s towering masterstroke (below, ca. 1912-26), tightly woven with a flowing shape to appeal to Japan’s newly minted middle class. | Flying Cranes Antiques, Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 Second Ave., 212.223.4600

Brief Intensity

The paintings of Paul Cézanne lured them to Aix-en-Provence. From 1925 to 1928, renowned modernist Marsden Hartley and Charles Kuntz, a gifted young expressionist, lived halcyon lives, painting and partying with the likes of Gertrude and Leo Stein. The alliance ended tragically with Kuntz’s death at 30 in a motorcycle accident. But their influence on each other endures in Hartley’s “Flowering Plant” (above, 1928-29) and other works in Art Is Long, Life Is Short: Marsden Hartley and Charles Kuntz in Aix-en-Provence. | Driscoll Babcock, 525 W. 25th St., 212.767.1852, thru Mar. 14

Electric Ruby Slippers

Wearable art or small-scale political billboards? Try both. “They can be displayed on a pedestal but they’re functional,” says Nancy Hoffman Gallery’s Mary McGuinn of artist Michele Pred’s size 8 “Pro Choice Shoes” (left, 2014). In Choice, Pred, who in previous shows embellished hats and shoes using the Pill as polka dots, this time illuminates midcentury handbags (a symbol of women’s modern economic power) and shoes with reproductive rights emblems fashioned from Electroluminescent wire. | Nancy Hoffman Gallery, 520 W. 27th St., 212.966.6676, thru Mar. 14

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PHOTOS: “FLOWERING PLANT,” COURTESY DRISCOLL BABCOCK GALLERIES; BASKET, COURTESY FLYING CRANES ANTIQUES, LTD.; “PRO CHOICE SHOES,” COURTESY THE ARTIST AND NANCY HOFFMAN GALLERY, NEW YORK

A Tisket, a Tasket

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PHOTOS: “Z,” ©THE ESTATE OF JULES OLITSKI, LICENSED BY VAGA, NEW YORK; “VASE WITH QUEEN ANNE’S LACE,” COURTESY LILLIAN NASSAU LLC; “TWO TIGERS,” COURTESY CAROLE DAVENPORT; “ILLUSTRATION,” COURTESY CARLTON ROCHELL

Artful Pottery

Back to the Future

Time travel, anyone? The New York School 1969: Henry Geldzahler at the Metropolitan Museum of Art reunites artists from the Met’s seismic contemporary exhibition, dubbed Henry’s Show after its curator, where Oldenburgs trumped old masters.

Among the dazzlers, Jules Olitski’s “Z” (above, 1964). | Paul Kasmin, 293 10th Ave., 212.563.4474, thru Mar. 14

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Opalescent glass, windows and lamps leap to mind when we think of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Tiffany Studios. But Tiffany also made pottery, briefly but beautifully. “They were supplying lampshades to companies making pottery bases and thought why not make pottery themselves?” says Arlie Sulka, owner of Lillian Nassau, the celebrated Art Nouveau gallery.

With crisp lines, richly variegated color and a nature motif prized by Tiffany enthusiasts, “Vase With Queen Anne’s Lace” (left, ca. 1905-06) exemplifies the craft. | Lillian Nassau, 220 E. 57th St., 212.759.6062

Asian Aesthetic “It’s like trick or treat for Asian art collectors,” says Asia Week New York chairman Carol Conover. In sync with spring’s big Asian auctions, more than 50 museums and galleries show off art from China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, like “Illustration to a Gita Govinda: Radha and Krishna in a Bower” (left, ca. 1775) at Carlton Rochell Asian Art and Maruyama Okyo’s “Scroll Painting of Two Tigers” (below, 1769) at Carole Davenport. | Asia Week New York, Mar. 13-21

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fox SMALL PACKAGE, HUGE TALENT. If there’s a more accurate description of Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, we’ve yet to hear it. Since her 1997 Broadway debut in Steel Pier and her breakthrough performance as Glinda in Wicked, the diminutive dynamo has earned a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and has demonstrated dramatic, comedic and vocal abilities that dwarf many of her contemporaries, whether on-screen or onstage. The latest evidence of her skills will be unveiled on Mar. 12 at the American Airlines Theatre in a revival of Cy Coleman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s On the Twentieth Century.

“I get asked a lot, what’s your favorite type of performing?” says Chenoweth during show rehearsals. “Theater, film, whatever—it’s all entertainment, but I’m going to choose a live audience. That’s where I really thrive.”

Chenoweth is actually being a tad humble, because she has shown her mettle not just onstage, but also on television (The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Glee), in 21 movies, and four CDs. That talent came early on. Adopted at birth by engineer Jerry Chenoweth and his wife, Junie, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Kristi Dawn Chenoweth was born Jul. 24, 1968, and began singing in church when she was 12. After earning a master’s degree in opera from Oklahoma City University, she found fame when director Michael Mayer cast her as Sally in the Broadway production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Since then, Chenoweth has rarely been away from an audience or a camera.

An admitted Broadway geek, Chenoweth is approaching On the Twentieth Century with a healthy amount of respect. “I had sort of known of [the show] in college when my voice teacher introduced me to one of the songs, a song called ‘Never.’ And she said, ‘This is a role you should play one day.’

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Petite powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth brings her formidable talents back to Broadway in a revival of On the Twentieth Century.

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“Years later I was in New York working on my first album [2002’s Let Yourself Go] and I sang a song called ‘If You Hadn’t But You Did,’ by Betty Comden and Adolph Green for a show they wrote a long time ago called Two on the Aisle. So I asked my producer to reach out to them and invite them to the recording. I wanted their blessing. I just wanted to honor them, and they came! We immediately hit it off. And then they began to talk to me about On the Twentieth Century.

“They said, ‘It’s a show we wrote that not many people can do. And it’s your part—it’s like we wrote it for you!’ So here I sit all these years later, doing the role that I knew Betty and Adolph—and hopefully Cy Coleman, although I never got to meet him—wanted me to do.

“It’s a huge challenge; and vocally it’s extremely difficult.

It’s physical comedy, and hopefully I’ll do a bit more dancing than [has been done] in the role before. Obviously I’m excited. I mean, it’s a once in a lifetime role!”

Besides the adrenaline rush of a live audience every night, this Broadway run also means a healthy dose of stability for Chenoweth. She owns homes in Los Angeles and on the Upper West Side, but now she’s looking forward to a spring and summer in New York City.

“I have so many great friends here—longtime friends.

And what I love so much about New York is to randomly say, ‘Hey, I’m at 45th and Sixth; want to meet for coffee?’

And nine times out of 10 somebody will say, ‘Yeah, I’ll be right there!’ There’s a spur-of-the-moment feeling in New York. Here, I can walk down the street and see 10 people that I haven’t seen in a long time, and we can hug it out!”

That kind of spontaneous impulse also leads her to her favorite shopping haunts. “I love me some Barneys,” she laughs. “It’s in my DNA. I also love a place called Intermix, and Olive & Bette’s on Columbus Avenue.”

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As for her favorite city dining experience, Chenoweth doesn’t hesitate. “There’s a place I’ve become a really big fan of at the top of the Time Warner Center called Porter House New York. I don’t usually eat a ton of meat, but I can go there and get great sides: Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, green beans, great salads, and it’s always good.”

“I will always recommend The Palm restaurant, she continues. “It’s everything New York is—a great combination of tourists and New Yorkers.

“To me, a good meal and a walk in New York City are all you need, because you see everything: You see people, stores, crazy traffic, people yelling at each other, you see it all! And that’s New York to me!

That’s why I think it’s the best city in the world.”

Chenoweth’s relentlessly cheery personality is matched only by her professional drive. “I don’t want to do anything else.” she explains. “I’ve had so many men in my life who say, ‘When are you going to slow down?’ And I just look at them like they have three heads, like, ‘What do you mean? Never!’”

“It’s interesting to be an independent woman,” adds Chenoweth, who has been linked with Broadway star Marc Kudisch, violinist Joshua Bell and TV writer Aaron Sorkin, “Of course, I love being in a relationship. But it’s difficult being in a relationship with me, because I love to work! I love to strive to be great at something. And this is the way I want to spend my time.”

Reflecting on her career, she says, “I’ve enjoyed this journey; I’ve thought about it a lot, and it could all end tomorrow. I’ve worked very hard and sacrificed a lot. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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Dream WEEKEND in

GOTHAM

What would we, the editors of IN, do if we had

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to spend in NYC on a fantasy getaway?

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PHOTOS: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOMS PARK, ŠIWAN BAAN; CHELSEA MARKET, COURTESY JAMESTOWN

Facing page: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park celebrates freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. This page: A former baking factory, Chelsea Market now offers a not-to-bemissed shopping trip, filled with locally made gifts and gourmet treats.

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f you’re going to dream in NYC, you’ve gotta dream big. Recently, the editorial team of IN New York did just that, custom-tailoring a perfect weekend in Gotham for ourselves, no holds barred, no expenses spared (this is our bucket list experience, remember?). So come take a peek at our own personal versions of urban heaven, and become inspired yourself.

LOIS LEVINE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Mandarin Oriental Hotel New York has always intrigued me: Set on elegant Columbus Circle and across the street from New York’s grandest swatch of green (Central Park), a better location could not be found for proximity to some of my city favorites, among them luxe shopping palaces Barneys, Henri Bendel and Bloomingdale’s. But great locale aside, the hotel itself is steeped in the kind of exotic luxury that makes me swoon, with its 35th-floor grand foyer, black marble flooring and etched glass doors. So, naturally, this is where I would check in for my all-inclusive fantasy weekend.

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Next on the agenda: weekend shopping. Being the celebrity junkie that I am, Barneys New York is always on my short list of shopping stops, with notables such as Jessica Simpson and Nicole Kidman having been spotted at the glossy store on Madison Ave. and E. 60th St. And now that I have endless reserves of cash, Henri Bendel, on Fifth Ave. and 56th St. is where I would go next, a luxe city retail institution carrying mostly accessories—but when I need a new handbag, where else would I buy an Italian leather and suede, limited-edition tote for $898? Bloomingdale’s on E. 59th St. and Lexington Ave., on the other hand, has a wider range of goods and price points, with nevertheless top-shelf designers (Tory Burch shearling boots, anyone?). What I love about this world-renowned department store is not only its nine floors of apparel, fragrances, shoes, accessories and its famous paper sack shopping bags, but its yummy snack and meal choices, from a devil’s food cupcake from Magnolia Bakery to a juicy burger and cheesecake lollipop at David Burke at Bloomingdale’s. Finally, I would end the day of re-

PHOTOS: THE HIGH LINE HOTEL, COURTESY THE HIGH LINE HOTEL; FRUIT SALAD, ALPHA SMOOT PHOTOGRAPHY; SLEEP NO MORE, ROBIN ROEMER PHOTOGRAPHY; AIRE ANCIENT BATHS, COURTESY AIRE ANCIENT BATHS

Skip the elevator and take the grand staircase (left) to your garden-view deluxe king room in The High Line Hotel. A fresh fruit salad at brunch (below) complements a boozy pitcher of “That Cynar Drink” at Chelsea’s Tipsy Parson.

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PHOTOS: THE HIGH LINE HOTEL, COURTESY THE HIGH LINE HOTEL; FRUIT SALAD, ALPHA SMOOT PHOTOGRAPHY; SLEEP NO MORE, ROBIN ROEMER PHOTOGRAPHY; AIRE ANCIENT BATHS, COURTESY AIRE ANCIENT BATHS

Choose your own adventure at Sleep No More (above) and watch scenes unfold in front of you. Aire Ancient Baths (below) revives a traditional bathing treatment in a serene and ultra-luxe setting.

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FRANCIS LEWIS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR If I were a rich man … Well, I’m not. I wore my brother’s hand-medowns—albeit from Brooks Brothers—until I was in college.

Obviously, I don’t shop, but I do gravitate to places that, like my long-ago turned shirt collars, are into a second life.

My hotel of choice: The High Line Hotel in Chelsea, a red-brick, mid-19th-century building that was once part of the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church.

The collegiate charm remains, but with far-from-monastic mod cons like Wi-Fi and high-def TVs. Directly across 10th

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Ave. is the High Line, a 1.5-mile-long park resurrected from a derelict elevated railway line. After a stroll, brunch at the Tipsy Parson (Ninth Ave., at W. 19th St.) is apt, especially when staying in a boutique hotel with a religious past.

Lonely Planet recently crowned Queens, NYC’s largest borough in land mass, the No. 1 travel destination in the United States. A day in Queens can begin with a five-minute thrill ride on the Roosevelt Island Tram, from W. 59th St. in midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island. Once on terra firma, it’s a 15-minute walk to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four

PHOTOS: ABC KITCHEN, FRANCESCO TONELLI; KING COLE BAR & SALON, COURTESY ST. REGIS NEW YORK; BARNEYS NEW YORK, TOM SIBLEY

tail therapy with a signature Bloody Mary at the King Cole Bar in the St. Regis New York hotel on E. 55th St., hoping for another sighting of the heart-stopping Liam Neeson (whom I spotted in the lobby there a few years back).

For a taste of Broadway, I’d make it my business to finally see a matinee of The Book of Mormon, the long-running comedy-musical and, according to The New York Times, “the best musical of the century.” If it’s nice out, I might take a long stroll down to the Flatiron District, stopping for an early dinner at ABC Kitchen, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s farm-to-table American eatery, conveniently located in ABC Carpet & Home on E. 18th St. (Oh goody! More shopping!

More celeb spotting!), then later on, a glass of champagne at the long-trendy French brasserie Balthazar on Spring St. in SoHo before heading back to settle in to my 2,640-squarefoot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Oriental for a good night’s sleep on my Fili D’Oro bed linens. And people say that New York is a tough town.

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Clockwise from facing page, bottom: roast carrot and avocado salad at ABC Kitchen; waiting for Liam in the lobby at the St. Regis; gorgeous cosmetics to beautify, like the rich and famous do at Barneys New York.

Freedoms Park, architect Louis Kahn’s majestic monument to the nation’s 32nd president, built on landfill.

A hop across the Roosevelt Island Bridge and you’re in Long Island City, Queens, where sculptor Isamu Noguchi custom-converted a factory into The Noguchi Museum to show his abstract works in granite, wood, metal and clay.

Opposite The Noguchi is Socrates Sculpture Park, a fine example of riverfront scrubland reclaimed for art.

Also in Long Island City are MoMA PS1 and the Fisher Landau Center for Art. The former, a satellite of The Museum of Modern Art, is in an 1892 school building. A loftlike parachute harness factory houses one of the city’s cultural gems: Mrs. Emily Fisher Landau’s outstanding collection of contemporary American art. All the big names are there.

A dream weekend in NYC must always include a splurge, and mine would be Dover sole in the Pool Room in Midtown’s Four Seasons. Rumors are rife that the landmark

midcentury modern restaurant, designed by architects Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe, may leave its present location on E. 52nd St. All the more reason to catch it now before it reinvents itself elsewhere, and the space, like so much else in the city, takes on a new persona.

JONI SWEET, ASSOCIATE EDITOR When on vacation, the only thing that can drag my sleepy head out of bed is a decadent brunch, like the ultimate egg sandwich (with aged cheddar, herbed aioli and optional bacon on the most buttery croissant) at Elizabeth’s Neighborhood Table on the Upper West Side. Luckily, it’s just a cab ride away from the Ace Hotel in Midtown, where I’ve chosen to stay. It strikes a balance between Old New York grandeur and contemporary cool-kid creativity. I’d then walk off that rich meal at The Museum of Modern Art to see its Björk retrospective (Mar. 8-Jun. 7), which looks back on the eccentric Icelandic artist’s IN NEW YORK | MARCH 2015 | INNEWYORK.COM

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transformed the way I prepare vegetables. Cooking classes form multisensory memories that aren’t easily forgotten.

Finally, Chelsea Market. It’s perfect for a shopper looking for local gifts, snacking options and a unique retail story (the former Nabisco factory is where the Oreo cookie was invented). And with that, an eclectic weekend of food, fun and experiences concludes.

WILLIAM FRIERSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Contrasts exhilarate me—high with low, old with young, ornate with understated—and this city is filled with them.

I take up residence at The Bowery Hotel, a hip-and-now hub with an antique aesthetic, where trendy shoes step on faded Persian carpets. The Bowery itself, and the Lower East Side generally, is a dizzying culture-clash mishmash: graffiti and gourmet eats, indie boutiques and immigrant food carts.

My kind of mix. Birds & Bubbles, nearby, is culinary contrast epitomized: The shabby-chic spot weds the low-country lure of fried chicken with the posh pleasure of champagne.

I’ll take a $350 vintage bottle of brut with my shrimp ’n’ grits, thank you. Next up: cabaret at The Box, a late-night theater with a weathered, New-Orleans-high-society look that hosts wild, experimental acts (polite applause blends, appropriately enough, with rowdy jeers).

Afternoons at The Metropolitan Museum of Art are immersive, the transition between The American Wing and the

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A committed hedonist, I’m putting myself in the hands of the Marilyn Monroe Timeless Spa at the Hyatt Times Square next for a massage. Masseuse Michelle Fred turns what can be choreographed treatment into a highly personalized rubdown that leaves me feeling zen for hours. For less conventional unwinding, TriBeCa’s Aire Ancient Baths offers thermal bathing in a dramatic chamber. The extremes of wading in hot water, plunging into the cold-water tub and floating in salt water induce total bliss.

Mainstream theater doesn’t do it for me, so I seek out shows like Sleep No More for entertainment. More of an exploration than a performance, guests chase actors through multiple floors of an incredibly immersive venue as scenes loosely based on Macbeth unfold. I’m also a comedy junkie and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Chelsea gives me my fix. The famous improv venue features hilarious sketch comedy and engaging performers for all-night chuckles.

A perfect trip for this traveler always includes a cooking class. More demonstration than instruction, De Gustibus Cooking School inside Macy’s Herald Square gives foodies a chance to learn from renowned chefs and enjoy a coursed meal with wine in a state-of-the-art classroom. It’s a cooking show brought to life. Conversely, The Brooklyn Kitchen, near Greenpoint, spices up at-home cooking with its handson classes. A recent vegetarian couple’s cooking class there IN NEW YORK | MARCH 2015 | INNEWYORK.COM

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PHOTOS: LIMANI, BENJAMIN JOHNSON/SHAWMUT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION; THE BOWERY HOTEL, GREGORY GOODE; BROOKLYN BAZAAR, JON GORDON

Ancient Near Eastern Art gallery alone being enough to make this art and history lover giddy over the creative contrasts. Lunch is at Earl’s Beer and Cheese, a walk north, where the American staple of grilled cheese is jazzed up with kimchi, pork belly and fried egg in an ethereal Eastern fusion. On my way back Downtown, I’ll hit Christie’s auction house, where I can spend hours (if not millions) in the showrooms, perusing ancient artifacts as well as postwar abstracts. A stride across Rockefeller Center leads me to a Greek seafood feast at the über-modern Limani (the decor straddling the line between an underwater lair and a glimmering spacecraft), a highlight being the specialty kolokithi— light, airy strips of zucchini and eggplant juxtaposed with the decadent weight of fried cheese.

One can’t do NYC without Brooklyn (or a few shops), so I sate my period pining at Bushwick’s offbeat The Mobile Vintage Shop before addressing my designer desires at Williamsburg’s edgy retailer OAK. After dinner in the ’hood at Antica Pesa, for a tour through the flavors of Old Rome in a contemporary dining room, I head to Brooklyn Night Bazaar, a one-stop nightlife/retail/dining marketplace in a Greenpoint warehouse, where light shows can precede tea ceremonies. Stays like this fill me with relief. Sharp relief.

Clockwise from facing page: The marble bar glows at Greek seafood palace Limani; The Bowery Hotel’s artfully aged communal spaces lure youthful travelers; play pingpong, catch a concert or try sampling an ostrich burger at Greenpoint’s entertainment mecca Brooklyn Night Bazaar.

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THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO FIND SOME OF THE HOTTEST MUSIC CLUBS IN THE CITY THAN TO ASK OH-SO-COOL JAZZ CAT MICHAEL MWENSO.

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PHOTOS: MICHAEL MWENSO, FRANK STEWART; DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA, BRAD FEINKNOPF; BILLIE HOLIDAY, WILLIAM GOTTLIEB/REDFERNS

Facing page: Michael Mwenso emcees the after-hours program at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (this page), which is part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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hen Sierra Leone-born Michael Mwenso was growing up in London, his mum took him to New York City every year to stoke his jazz fervor. As a youngster, Michael performed with “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown for five years and ended up running jam sessions at London’s famed Ronnie Scott club.

In 2010, Wynton Marsalis, managing and mrtistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and head of its “House of Swing,” handpicked Michael, then 26, to run the after-hours program at JALC’s fresh, casual space, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.

That’s where I cornered him between sets to get a virtual tour of the NYC jazz scene. Observed Mwenso, dapper in a gray suit and twinkling ruby earring, “New York is the only city in the world where you can hear all styles at a really high level. Part of that comes from having venues that are not just clubs but supportive musician communities.”

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Smalls (183 W. 10th St., 646.476.4346) looms large in the NYC jazz world. This basement venue,“feels like the place

Great jazz legends such as Billie Holiday (left) used to perform at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem. where all the jazz musicians go,” says Mwenso, “like the soul of the jazz community.” Pianist and owner Spike Wilner says his club has “always been a place for younger artists to get heard and cut their teeth.” He cites Peter Bernstein, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Claudia Acuña, to name a few. With three sets a night including a raucous weehours jam session, Wilner recommends jazz neophytes come early to take it all in—it also helps to get a seat. Wilner has also opened Mezzrow Jazz Club (163 W. 10th St., 646.476.4346) down the block, which Mwenso says is getting serious buzz. This 45-seat club, with a vintage 1923 Steinway, fills a niche as the city’s only intimate piano listening room. The Village Vanguard (178 Seventh Ave. So., 212.255.4037), which just celebrated its 80th anniversary, is where Mwenso, as a jazz-struck 16-year-old, heard legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean. “I LOVE the Vanguard. It’s a very special place,” he enthuses. The eclectic programs run IN NEW YORK | MARCH 2015 | INNEWYORK.COM

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The Village Vanguard (below)is a Greenwich Village institution; Mezzrow (right) is a new club with “serious buzz,” notes Mwenso.

the gamut from adventurous John Zorn to more mainstream Kenny Barron. Portraits of jazz greats line the walls, and on Mondays the big-band sound of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra is always a draw.

Warns Mwenso about the crowd, “It’s a very serious listening room.”

The Jazz Gallery (1160 Broadway, 646.494.3625) is an even more serious place that Mwenso recommends. In fact, this award-winning venue operates in the conference room of an office building, with neither drinks nor tables. Yet for a small cover, you can see jazz cats on the verge of becoming lions. Pianist/ composer Vijay Iyer, one of several MacArthur fellows who have had residencies at this venue, wrote, “Rio Sakairi [artistic director] has helped launch the career of virtually every notable jazz artist under 40.” Fat Cat (75 Christopher St., 212.675.6056) is anything but a listening room, and is beloved by Mwenso for different reasons. Jazz musicians are nocturnal creatures, and so are NYU grad students.

The two spontaneously combust after midnight at this space that includes a pool table, pingpong, shuffleboard, a bar and a stage that hosts greats like 87-year-old drummer Jimmy Cobb. “I love it because I can go there at 3 a.m.,” admits Mwenso.

RIBS, RHYTHM AND BLUES Sometimes you want to have your jambalaya and jazz, too.

Mwenso’s own JALC Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (10 Colum-

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At Smoke Jazz & Supper Club lounge, guests can listen to artists who play in the style of the late, great Miles Davis (left). bus Circle, 212.258.9595), comfy and spacious with impeccable acoustics, is the perfect place to dine on Southern standouts like cast-iron catfish. Not only does Mwenso charm the crowd as emcee, but he also scats in a wildly expressive style, and attracts some of the most talented up-andcomers, especially to his late-night sets on Thursday and Saturday. “It’s cheaper and looser,” he says. “The younger cats come, and the dance party (Saturday) is just crazy!”

Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th St., 212.576.2232) is another favorite of Mwenso’s. “I like it because it’s in the basement of Blue Smoke, and I like the ribs,” Mwenso laughs. Like the Village Vanguard, this venue also hosts a big band—on Mingus Mondays—and wide-ranging programming, from Grammy winner Robert Glasper’s fusion of R&B, jazz and hip-hop, to big-band leader Maria Schneider’s lyrical, evocative compositions that border on the classical. Every Sunday, talented New York City teens in the Jazz Standard Youth

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PHOTOS: MILES DAVIS, JACK VARTOOGIAN/GETTY IMAGES; VILLAGE VANGUARD, MICHAEL LARSON; MEZZROW JAZZ CLUB, YUKI TEI PHOTOGRAPHY; DUKE ELLINGTON, MICHAEL OCHS ARCHIVES/GETTY IMAGES

On any given night you can catch a great jazz set at Jazz Standard (below) downstairs from Blue Smoke restaurant.

Showmans is a legendary jazz club that once hosted such musical greats as Sarah Vaughan and Duke Ellington (left).

Orchestra perform at brunch time, with donations required.

Next, Mwenso raves about Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Lounge (2751 Broadway, 212.864.6662), which gets praise for its sexy atmosphere—candlelight, antique chandeliers and velvet banquets—and for chef Patricia Williams’ Southwestern take on American food, as well as the lineup of artists in the “straight-ahead” tradition of Miles Davis’ post-bop period.

TRENDSETTERS What’s on the cutting edge? Michael Mwenso noted renewed interest in Caribbean music, citing adventurous Afro-Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez as a standout. Catch Pedrito and his group, now in residency at brand-new Subrosa (63 Gansevoort St., 212.997.4555), a hub for Latin and world music operated by Blue Note Entertainment Group.

Another trend Mwenso sees is more young people playing “music from the1920s and 1930s, creative, fertile periods of our music when the whole world was listening to jazz in a certain way.” At Mona’s (224 Ave. B, 212.353.3780), you

see these young musicians “even dressing the part,” he says. One of the last of the village dive bars with jukebox, dark corners and cheap drinks, Mona’s offers hot jazz sets every Tuesday night, from 11 p.m. on. And, of course, our “virtual” tour was not complete without a trip to Harlem, home to the Alhambra Ballroom (now an event space), where Billie Holiday sang; Minton’s; and the now shuttered St. Nick’s Jazz Pub, where Billy Strayhorn played.

Mwenso directed me to Showmans (375 W. 125th St. 212.864.8941) “as one of the last real BBQ listen-to-greasyjazz Harlem vibes.” Once host to Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton, Showmans is known for its bluesy hospitality and for having a rare B3 Hammond organ. Co-proprietor Mona Lopez brings in complimentary home-cooked appetizers. Travel west from Showmans down 125th Street, and check out the spot where Mwenso goes for inspiration: the pier near Harlem’s Fairway Market. “I like going to the [Hudson River] at 5 a.m. and listening to music, softly, on speakers.” The gentle lapping of the water and the twinkling lights across the river on the New Jersey shore are battery chargers for this jazzman in the city.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

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Easter Parade & Bonnet Festival, Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 57th sts., ny.com/holiday/easter

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Tribeca Film Festival, multiple venues, tribecafilm.com (thru Apr. 26)

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair, Park Avenue Armory, nyantiquarianbook fair.com (thru Apr. 12)

Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival), Brooklyn Botanic Garden, bbg.org (thru Apr. 26)

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Fleet Week begins, fleetweeknewyork.com (thru May 26)

Brooklyn Film Festival, multiple venues, brooklynfilmfestival.org (thru Jun. 7)

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Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, Madison Square Park, bigapplebbq.org (also Jun. 14)

NYC Popfest, multiple venues, nycpopfest.org (thru May 31)

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Mermaid Parade, Coney Island, Brooklyn, conyisland.com

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Bette Midler, Madison Square Garden, thegarden.com (also Jun. 26)

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your personal concierge™ The New York Palace

by Mackenzie Allison

plays at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Mar. 26, while the borough will also welcome its 40th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Mar. 15.

In the Bronx, The New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show is on view thru Apr. 19.

What are some great Brooklyn neighborhoods to visit?

Bedford Avenue is the coolest and most active area in the Brooklyn neighborhood Williamsburg. The Kal Naim selection of cheese is amazing at Concierge Bedford Cheese Shop, and Miomia The New York Palace 455 Madison Ave. is great for gentlemen’s grooming 212.888.7000 products. This stretch of Williamsburg also has Whisk, a kitchen and gadget specialty shop, and Abode New York, contemporary home furnishings New York City is teeming with places to bop to the beat, along with and accessories. Some places to cozy bars, unusual shops and so much more. Kal Naim, concierge at eat at in the neighborhood include The New York Palace, suggests his favorites.

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What are three must-attend events in March? Neil Diamond

this month. Piano enthusiasts should check out The Piano Guys’ concert at Carnegie Hall on Mar. 4.

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FOR INSIDERS’ PICKS, GO TO INNEWYORK.COM/EDITORSBLOG

Written and edited by Francis Lewis

The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 64-66)

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BROADWAY OPENINGS An American in Paris Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, at W. 47th St., 877.250.2929. americaninparisonbroadway.com. (Previews begin Mar. 13, opens Apr. 12) (2 hrs 30 mins) A struggling American painter/ex-G.I. meets and falls in love with a young French girl in post-World War II Paris in the musical based on the 1951 MGM movie. Set to a score of standards by George and Ira Gershwin, the show is directed and choreographed by

Christopher Wheeldon, a former soloist with New York City Ballet. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m. Beginning Mar. 23: Mon-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m. $47-$147. H14

The Audience Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. theaudiencebroadway.com. (In previews, opens Mar. 8, closes Jun. 28) (2 hrs 15 mins) Throughout her 60-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has held a weekly private meeting, called “the audience,” with each of her prime

PHOTOS: KYLE TAYLOR PARKER IN KINKY BOOTS, MATTHEW MURPHY; AILEY II IN JENNIFER ARCHIBALD’S “WINGS,” EDUARDO PATINO; MAUREEN MCGOVERN, COURTESY 54 BELOW; NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR, COURTESY MSG ENTERTAINMENT

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doctorzhivagobroadway .com. (Previews begin Mar. 27, opens Apr. 21) Boris Pasternak’s epic romantic novel set during the last days of Czarist Russia, World War I and the Russian Revolution has been adapted into a musical.

Tam Mutu makes his Broadway debut as Zhivago—idealist, physician and poet—whose affair with Lara (Kelli Barrett) is as tumultuous as its historical backdrop. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$145. H13

Finding Neverland Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. findingneverlandthemusical.com.

(Previews begin Mar. 15, opens Apr. 15) In the new musical, playwright J.M. Barrie’s career is floundering when he meets an attractive widow and her four adventurous young sons. Inspired by their antics, Barrie creates the world of Neverland and a character named Peter Pan, who soon captivates the world. Matthew Morrison of Glee stars as Barrie, with Laura Michelle Kelly as the widow and Kelsey Grammer as Charles Frohman, Barrie’s producer.

Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$147. H14 Fish in the Dark Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. fishinthedark.com. (In previews, opens Mar. 5) For his Broadway debut, Larry David, forever immortalized for his work on TV as the co-creator of Seinfeld and the creator/star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, has not only written a new comedy, he’s also starring in it. The subject of the play should come as no surprise to David fans: It’s a comedy about a death in the family. Joining the funnyman onstage is a cast of revered stage actors, including Rita Wilson, Jayne Houdyshell, Rosie Perez, Ben Shankman, Lewis J. Stadlen, Marylouise Burke and Jonny Orsini. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. Beginning Mar. 10: Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri & Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65-$155. H14

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Doctor Zhivago Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, at W. 53rd St., 212.239.6200.

Fun Home Circle in the Square Theatre, 1633 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. funhomebroadway.com. (Previews begin Mar. 27, opens Apr. 19) (1 hr 45 mins, no intermission) The coming-of-age musical is based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, subtitled “A Family Tragicomedy.” When Alison, a lesbian who came out in college, goes through her recently deceased father’s belongings, memories of her childhood lead to revelations about her father, an English teacher and undertaker who was also gay. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. (No performance Mar. 28 at 2 p.m.; time change: Mar. 29 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.). $75-$150. I13 Gigi Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. gigion broadway.com. (Previews begin Mar. 19, opens Apr. 8) A platonic friendship between a tomboyish young girl, brought up to be a courtesan in Belle Époque Paris, and a wealthy but

world-weary playboy blossoms into true love in the musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. The current revival, starring Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) in the title role, features a revised book by Heidi Thomas, the creator and writer of the hit BBC/ PBS series Call the Midwife. Mon-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m. Beginning Mar. 30: Mon-Wed, Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $57-$147. H13

Hand to God Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. handtogodbroadway.com. (Previews begin Mar. 14, opens Apr. 7) (1 hr 55 mins) Jason, a shy student at the Christian Puppet Ministry in a Texas small town, creates a hand puppet named Tyrone, whose irreverent personality soon takes charge in Robert Askins’ black comedy. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m. $67-$137. H14 The Heidi Chronicles Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. theheidichroniclesonbroadway .com. (In previews, opens Mar. 19) Wendy Wasserstein’s 1989 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play is considered a milestone in feminist literature, as it recounts 20 years in the life and loves of Heidi Holland, from her ardent feminism in the 1970s to her sense of betrayal in the 1980s to her career as a successful art historian to her ultimate destiny as a single mother. Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) stars, with Bryce Pinkham as her gay best friend and Jason Biggs as the egotistical and unfaithful love of her life. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.

Mar. 17-22: Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Beginning Mar. 24: Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59-$139. H14 It Shoulda Been You Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. itshouldabeenyou.com. (Previews begin Mar. 17, opens Apr. 14) Here comes the bride—and the bride’s ex-boyfriend—in the new musical comedy about the chaotic joining in holy matrimony of a man, a woman and two families from different backgrounds. As Shakespeare observed, the course of true love never does run smooth. David Hyde Pierce directs a cast headed by Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess and David Burtka.

Mon-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m. $57-$142. H14 The King and I Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. kingandibroad way.com. (Previews begin Mar. 12, opens Apr. 16) A 51-member cast and 29-piece orchestra bring to life the revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about the unconventional relationship (for the 1860s) between the king of Siam and the Welsh schoolteacher hired to instruct his many wives and many more children. Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe makes his Broadway debut as the king opposite one of the Great White Way’s INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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On the Twentieth Century American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (In previews, opens Mar. 12, closes Jul. 5) All aboard for the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the 1978 musical, featuring Tony Award-winning music, lyrics and book by Cy Coleman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Former lovers Lily Garland (Kristin Chenoweth) and Oscar Jaffee (Peter Gallagher) reunite on a luxury train traveling from Chicago to New York: Can the bankrupt producer persuade the Hollywood starlet to play the lead in his new, though as yet unwritten, epic before journey’s end? Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $67-$147. H14 Skylight John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. skylightbwy.com. (Previews begin Mar. 13, opens Apr. 2, closes Jun. 21) (2 hrs 20 mins) Following a sold-out run in London’s West End, where it received the 2014 Evening Standard Award for Revival of the Year, David Hare’s play crosses the pond for a limited engagement. Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan play former lovers, a restaurateur and a schoolteacher respectively, attempting a reconciliation. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. (No performances Mar. 14 & 21 at 2 p.m.). $60-$149. H14 Something Rotten! St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. rottenbroadway.com. (Previews begin Mar. 23, opens Apr. 22) (2 hrs 30 mins) In this new and completely original musical comedy, the time is 1595, and the place is England. How on earth are two ambitious playwriting brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, to rise to the top when plays by William Shakespeare dominate the stage? A fortune-teller has it on best authority that the future of theater, with a capital T, lies in singing, dancing and acting at the same time. Eureka: The Bottoms write the world’s first musical—and the rest is history. Mon-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m. $79-$142. H14 The Visit Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. thevisitmusi cal.com. (Previews begin Mar. 26, opens Apr. 23) (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) The final musical created by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the pair behind Cabaret and Chicago, deals with love, greed and revenge. The richest woman in the world, played by Broadway legend Chita Rivera, returns to the impoverished town of her birth. She will help its inhabitants build better lives, but only if they kill the man who scorned her many years before. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$149. H14 Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, btw W. 50th & W. 51st sts., 212.239.6200. wolfhallbroadway.com.

(Previews begin Mar. 20, opens Apr. 9, closes Jul. 5) (2 hrs 45 mins, each play) Mike Paulton has adapted the acclaimed first two novels in Dame Hilary Mantel’s historical trilogy about Henry VIII into two full-length plays presented

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repertory. Part One: Wolf Hall concerns the married king’s dynastic search for a legitimate male heir and his infatuation with Anne Boleyn. In Part Two: Bring Up the Bodies, Anne has become Henry’s second queen, but she has failed to produce the desired male heir. Central to both plays is Thomas Cromwell, an ambitious politician of low birth, who rose to become, for a time, the king’s fixer. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 1 & 6:30 p.m. (Both parts are performed on Sat & Sun.). $150-$250 for both plays. H13

BROADWAY Aladdin C0L46N 7 ew Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. aladdinthemusical.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Disney Theatrical Productions’ musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, filled with romance, special effects and the Oscar-winning songs from the 1992 animated feature. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59.50-$125.50. H14 Beautiful–The Carole King Musical C0L421Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. beautifulonbroad way.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) The hit musical traces the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as Carole Klein, an aspiring composer from Brooklyn, to her global success as Carole King, chart-topping sensation. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$169. H14 The Book of Mormon C0L97231Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. bookofmormonthemusical.com.

(2 hrs 30 mins) Two Mormon boys are on a mission in the irreverent musical comedy that only Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of Comedy Central’s South Park, could dream up.

Winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $69-$175. H13 Cabaret C0L486Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (Closes Mar. 29) (2 hrs 30 mins) The revival of the Kander and Ebb musical, set in decadent Berlin during the 1930s, stars Alan Cumming in his Tony Award-winning role as the Emcee and Sienna Miller as Sally Bowles. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $47-$162. H13 Chicago Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. chicagothemusical.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) In the Tony Award-winning revival of the vaudeville musical, two alluring jailbirds (and femmes fatales) named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attain stardom while singing about sex and corruption. Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 & 7 p.m. $49.50-$147. H13 Constellations Manhattan Theatre Club, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. constel lationsbroadway.com. (Closes Mar. 15) (1 hr 10 mins, no intermission) Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson make their Broadway debuts in Nick Payne’s romantic play about the relationship between a beekeeper (Gyllenhaal) and a INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. curiousincidentonbroadway .com. (2 hrs 35 mins) A brilliant 15-year-old autistic boy, accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, uncovers the truth about the crime—and his family. Simon Stephens’ Olivier Award-winning play is adapted from the novel by Mark Haddon.

Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $27-$129. H14 A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder C0L43W 791 alter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. agentle mansguidebroadway.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) In the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Monty Navarro, the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family, will do anything to become the next earl, even murder his nearest and not-so-dearest. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$137. H13 Hedwig and the Angry Inch C0L489Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. hedwigbroadway.com. (1 hr 35 mins, no intermission) The Tony Award-winning Broadway premiere of the groundbreaking rock musical about the life, loves and (botched) sex-change operation of Hedwig Robinson now stars John Cameron Mitchell, who not only wrote the musical’s book, but also played the title role in the show’s original 1998 Off-Broadway production. Tues-Thurs 8 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 & 10 p.m. $47-$142. H14 Honeymoon in Vegas Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. honeymoonbroadway.com. (2 hrs 35 mins) What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—except when it’s in a fun-filled new musical comedy starring Tony Danza and based on the movie of the same name. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69-$152. H15 If/Then C0L418Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. ifthenthemusical.com. (Closes Mar. 22) (2 hrs 35 mins) In this musical, a woman on the verge of 40, played by Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, rebuilds her life in New York, where opportunities and choices are seemingly endless.

Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$142. H14 It’s Only a Play Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 241 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. itsonlyaplay.com. (Closes Jun. 7) (2 hrs 35 mins) Terrence McNally’s critically praised comedy, full of insider jokes and mercilessly funny jabs at theater folk, is about the fraught opening night of a disastrous new Broadway play. Tony and Emmy Award winner Martin Short, Katie Finneran and Maulik Pancholy (TV’s 30 Rock) join Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, F. Murray

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Jersey Boys C0LA 41876 ugust Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. JerseyBoysBroadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) The songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—”Walk Like a Man” and “Rag Doll,” among others—tell the story of how the blue-collar quartet rose to become one of the nation’s most beloved pop-music sensations.

Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $47-$172. H13 Kinky Boots C0L4751Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. kinkybootsthemusical.com. (2 hrs 20 mins) Cyndi Lauper has written the music and lyrics and Harvey Fierstein the book for the hit musical about a down-on-its-heels English shoe factory given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen. Lauper won a Tony Award for her score, while the show was named Best Musical of 2013. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $87-$157. I14 Les Misérables C0L4318Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. lesmiz.com/broadway. (2 hrs 50 mins) One of the world’s most popular musicals has been restaged for this revival, drawing inspiration not only from Victor Hugo’s epic novel, but also from the author’s paintings. Ramin Karimloo stars as Jean Valjean, with Will Swenson as Javert. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$145. H14 The Lion King C0L41896Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. lionking.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Disney’s megahit family-friendly musical—now in its 18th year on Broadway—features revolutionary puppetry and vibrant costumes by Julie Taymor, as well as melodious songs by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $80-$142. H14 Mamma Mia! C0L425B 1 roadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. mammamianorthamerica.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) The disco-flavored music of Swedish pop group ABBA is integrated into the story—set in Greece—of a bride-to-be searching for the father she never knew. Includes such hits as “S.O.S.,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Dancing Queen.” Mon, Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $49-$140. H14 Matilda The Musical C0L47S 1 hubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.

6200. matildathemusical.com. (2 hrs 40 mins) A schoolgirl locks horns with her tyrannical headmistress and indifferent parents in the hit musical based on the children’s novel by Roald Dahl. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$147. H14 On the Town Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 877.250.2929. onthetown broadway.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) New York, New York: It’s a helluva town for three sailors on shore leave with only 24 hours to tour the city—and fall in love—in the revival of the INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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The Phantom of the Opera C0L64M 187 ajestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. thephantomoftheopera.com. (2 hrs 30 mins) Broadway’s longest-running show tells the story of a disfigured composer who falls in love with a young singer, whisking her away to his chambers beneath the Paris Opera House.

Mon 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $27-$142. H14 Wicked C0L418Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. wicked themusical.com. (2 hrs 45 mins) The musical tale about popular Glinda and green-skinned Elphaba follows the momentous paths they take in the years before Dorothy’s arrival in the land of Oz. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. Beginning Mar. 10: Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $56.25-$156.25. I13

OFF-BROADWAY+BEYOND Application Pending Westside Theatre Downstairs, 407 W. 43rd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.239.6200. applicationpendingplay.com.

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by Greg Edwards and Andy Sandberg tackles an only-in-New-York situation: the cutthroat world of kindergarten admissions at a private school.

Christina Bianco gives a tour-de-force performance as a frazzled admissions officer and the 40 oddball characters she has to deal with on her first day on the job. Mon-Tues 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m. $79. I14 Brooklynite Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., btw Irving Pl. & Union Sq. E., 212.353.0303. vineyardtheatre.org. (Closes Mar. 22) In the world-premiere musical, an idealistic store clerk wants to be a superhero, while Brooklyn’s leading superhero longs to live a normal life.

Together, they’re going to save NYC’s trendiest borough. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 3 p.m. $85-$100. F17 Churchill New World Stages, Stage 5, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. churchilltheplay.com. (1 hr 50 mins) It’s 1946 and Winston Churchill takes stock of his life: his successes and failures as a wartime leader and statesman, and his love of art, women, liquor and country. Ronald Keaton stars in the one-man play, which he adapted from the great man’s writings. Mon 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65. I13 Every Brilliant Thing Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St., at Seventh Ave. So., 212.868.4444. everybrilliantthingplay.com. (Closes Mar. 29) (1 hr 5 mins, no intermission) Playwright Duncan Macmillan takes a serious subject, depression, and finds its funny (and touching) side as a young boy tries to ease his mother’s distress by making a list of all the things that make life worthwhile, like ice cream, roller coasters and actor Christopher Walken’s voice. Tues-Sun 7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 2:30 p.m. $55-$75. H19

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50 Shades! The Musical Parody C0L48The Elektra Theatre, 300 W. 43rd St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 866.811.4111. 50shadesthemusical.com. (1 hr 30 mins) Christian and Anastasia sing, dance and make love (as only they know how) in the musical parody of the international best-selling erotic novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. Tues-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2, 5 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $49-$79. I14 Hamilton The Public Theater, Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St., at Astor Pl., 212.967.7555. publictheater.org. (Closes May 3) (2 hrs 40 mins) Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony Award winner for In the Heights, has not only written the book, music and lyrics for a new musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton, he also stars as the Founding Father. Expect the unexpected when America’s past is told through the sounds of today. Tues-Sun 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 2 p.m. (No performances Mar. 8, 15 & 22 at 8 p.m.). $95. E18 The Iceman Cometh bgamB or. AM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St., btw Ashland & Fulton pls., 718.636.4100. bam.org. (Closes Mar. 15) (4 hrs 45 mins) Alcoholics, lost souls and pipe dreamers gather at the ironically named Harry Hope’s saloon, awaiting the biannual visit of Hickey, a traveling salesman. Once the life of the party and a cause for celebration, Hickey is now sober, and his new-found sobriety sets in motion a series of unwanted revelations and tragic events. The revival of Eugene O’Neill’s monumental play about the human condition stars Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy. Tues-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $35-$180. AA23 Into the Woods Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.719.1300. roundabouttheatre.org. (Closes Apr. 12) (2 hrs 40 mins) Using only 10 actors, a single piano and the minimum of sets, props and costumes, Fiasco Theatre has reimagined Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s popular fairy tale-based musical about wishes that do (and don’t) come true. Tues-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $99. H14 The Mystery of Love and Sex Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. lct.org. (In previews, opens Mar. 2, closes Apr. 26) (2 hrs 30 mins) In Bathsheba Doran’s new play, two college students have known each other since they were 9 years old; when their friendship takes a romantic turn, the parents of one of them (played by Diane Lane and Tony Shalhoub) object, causing buried truths about the past to surface. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. (No performance Mar. 3 at 8 p.m.). $77-$87. I12

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entertainment The Nether Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher St., btw Bleecker & Hudson sts., 212.352.3101. mcctheater.org. (Closes Mar. 15) (1 hr 15 mins, no intermission) In the digital age, where people act out their darkest fantasies online, can there be consequences in the “real” world? Jennifer Haley’s thriller explores the possibilities when a young female detective discovers that thought or intention can constitute a crime within and without the new frontier. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69-$99. H18 Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe New World Stages, Stage 1, 340 W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. nevermoreshow .com. (2 hrs 15 mins) In its exploration of the 19th-century American poet’s life and works, the musical play, presented by Catalyst Theatre of Edmonton, Canada, takes as its starting point Poe’s infamous words: “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” Mon 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $75-$95. I13 Posterity Atlantic Theater Company at The Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 866.811.4111. atlantictheater .org. (In previews, opens Mar. 15, closes Apr. 5) In Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright’s new play, Norway’s most famous sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, is commissioned to create a bust of the Scandinavian nation’s most illustrious writer, Henrik Ibsen, but the great man proves to be a difficult sitter. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. (No performances Mar. 15 at 2 & 7 p.m., Mar. 29 at 7 p.m.; additional performance Mar. 25 at 2 p.m.). $65. I17 Rasheeda Speaking The New Group at the Pershing Square Signature Center, Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.279.4200. thenewgroup .org. (Closes Mar. 22) (1 hr 30 mins) Joel Drake Johnson’s black comedy is about unspoken tensions in “post-racial” America. Once friendly co-workers Ileen and Jaclyn, played by Dianne Wiest and Tonya Pinkins, are pitted against each other when their boss, a white doctor, enlists Ileen’s help to get rid of Jaclyn. Tues-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Wed & Sun 2 p.m. $77-$97. I14 Stomp C0L94O 1 rpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave., at E. 8th St., 800.982.2787. stomponline.com. (1 hr 40 mins) In a dazzling percussive performance, the eight-member cast conjures rhythm out of brooms, dustbins, Zippo lighters, hubcaps and more. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 3 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 5:30 p.m. $48-$78. E18

CABARETS+COMEDY CLUBS The Box C0L4561 39 89 Chrystie St., btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.982.9301. theboxnyc.com.

Formerly a sign factory in the 1920s, this exclusive, intimate variety theater has a New Orleans-style decor—dramatic chandeliers and velvety balcony booths—and hosts mind-twisting, late-night acts, from human oddity shows to avant-garde striptease. Doors open 11 p.m., multiple shows Tues-Sat from 1 a.m. Prices vary. D19

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Café Carlyle C0L9431The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel New York, 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave., 212.744.1600. rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/ dining/cafe_carlyle. This sophisticated cabaret features French cuisine pre-show and a bevy of live musical performers. Highlights: Thru Mar. 7: Alexa Ray Joel. Mar. 10-21: Herb Alpert. Mar. 24-Apr. 4: Debbie Harry. Every Mon: Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Times/ music charges vary. F10 Carolines on Broadway C0L941 318 626 Broadway, btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.757.4100. carolines .com. Performances by some of the nation’s hottest headliners and up-and-coming comic talents. Highlights: Mar. 4-5: Adam Carolla. Mar. 12-15: Al Madrigal. Mar. 19-22: Iliza Shlesinger.

Mar. 26-29: Fortune Feimster. Times/cover charges vary, two-drink minimum. H13 54 Below C0L52138254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 646.476.3551. 54below.com. The subterranean nightclub, restaurant and cocktail lounge underneath the former Studio 54 disco presents up to three shows nightly. Highlights: Mar. 10-14: Maureen McGovern. Mar. 17-21: Ben Vereen. Mar. 26-28: Melissa Manchester. Times vary. Cover charges $30-$70, food & drink minimum. H13 Ginny’s Supper Club C0L3 7152 10 Lenox Ave., at W.125th St., 212.792.9001. ginnyssupperclub.com.

The glory days of Harlem nightlife are reborn at Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s sleek and stylish subterranean boite, directly below his trendy restaurant Red Rooster Harlem. Times/prices vary. Every Sun: Gospel buffet brunch 10:30 a.m. & 12.30 p.m. G4

DANCE+MUSIC American Songbook in the Penthouse C0L841Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, Lincoln Center, 165 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.721.6500. americansongbook.org. (Mar. 11-28) A celebration of the diversity of American popular song. Highlights: Mar. 11: In Need of Music: The Songs of Ben Toth, with Cheyenne Jackson and Lindsay Mendez. Mar. 12: Jose Llana. Mar. 13: The Villalobos Brothers. Mar. 25: Shaina Taub. Mar. 26: Magos & Limón. Mar. 2728: Allison Williams. All shows at 8 p.m. Prices vary. I12 Carnegie Hall C0L9541W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800. carnegiehall.org. This is the venerable concert hall’s 123rd season.

Highlights: Mar. 1: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Daniele Gatti. Mar. 6: Edmar Castaneda Trio. Mar. 7: Kronos Quartet.

Mar. 7 & 14: Björk. Mar. 8: The MET Chamber Ensemble. Mar. 9: Kirill Gerstein, piano. Mar. 10 & 12: Sir András Schiff, piano. Mar. 11: Venice Baroque Orchestra. Mar. 13: The New York Pops, featuring Sutton Foster. Mar. 16: Elias String Quartet. Mar. 18: The Philadelphia Orchestra, featuring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Mar. 19: Piotr Anderszewski, piano. Mar. 20: St. Louis Symphony. Mar. 22: Meredith Monk and Friends.

Mar. 25: Standard Time with Michael Feinstein.

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Great Performers C0L1A 954 very Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.721.6500; Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, at W. 65th St., 212.721.6500. lcgreatperformers.org.

This series showcases the classical music scene. Highlights: Mar. 4 at Alice Tully Hall: Joshua Bell, violin. Mar. 5 at Alice Tully Hall: Anna Caterina Antonacci, soprano. Mar. 18 at Avery Fisher Hall: London Symphony Orchestra. Mar. 19 at Alice Tully Hall: Takács Quartet. Mar. 30 at Alice Tully Hall: Lisa Batiashvili, violin, and Paul Lewis, piano. Times/prices vary. I12

son Trio. Mar. 14: Lea Salonga. Mar. 29: Dawn Upshaw, soprano, and Gil Kalish, piano. Mar. 30: Broadway by the Year: 1941-1965. Mar. 31: America’s Test Kitchen Live! featuring Christopher Kimball. Times/prices vary. H14

JAZZ CLUBS Birdland C0L9641315 W. 44th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.581.3080. birdlandjazz.com. “The jazz corner of the world” is how Charlie Parker described this club. Highlights: Mar. 3-7: Mike Stern & Bill Evans Band. Mar. 10-14: Kevin Mahogany. Mar. 17-21: Nettwork: Charnett Moffett, Stanley Jordan & Jeff Tain Watts. Mar. 24-28: John Abercrombie Quartet. Mar. 31-Apr. 4: Sheila Jordan & her trio. Sets 8:30 & 11 p.m.

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Joyce Theater C0L1 9541 75 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. joyce.org. The respected venue welcomes renowned modern-dance companies from the U.S. and abroad. Highlights: Mar. 3-8: Malpaso Dance Company. Mar. 10-15: Compagnie CNDC–Angers/Robert Swinston. Mar. 17-22: Ailey II. Mar. 25-29: Ballet West. Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Liz Gerring Dance Company. Times/prices vary. H17

New York Philharmonic C0L1A 964 very Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. nyphil.org. New York’s preeminent orchestra is under the baton of Alan Gilbert.

Concerts: Mar. 12-14, 19-21, 24, 26-28. Times/ prices vary. I12 Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance C0L5186David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., at W. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. ptdc.org. (Mar. 11-29) The inaugural season of the American choreographer’s new initiative presents 17 poignant, comic and athletic dances drawn from the company’s extensive repertoire as well as the New York premiere of “Sea Lark” and a world premiere to be announced. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 2 p.m. $10-$175. I12 The Town Hall C0L1 96451 23 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.840.2824. the-townhall-nyc.org.

“The People’s Concert Hall” boasts an eclectic lineup of performers. Highlights: Mar. 5-7: Craig Ferguson. Mar. 8: The Kalichstein–Laredo–Robin-

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Village Vanguard C0L1 9471 78 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W. 11th sts., 212.255.4037. villagevan guard.com. This Village landmark just celebrated its 80th anniversary. Highlights: Thru Mar. 1: Robert Glasper Trio. Mar. 3-8: Albert “Tootie” Heath. Mar. 10-15: Jason Moran. Mar. 17-22: Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan. Mar. 24-29: Trio 3. Mar. 31-Apr. 5: Tom Harrell. Times/prices vary. H18

POP/ROCK CLUBS+VENUES B.B. King Blues Club & Grill C0L9421237 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.997.4144. bbkingblues.com. Dedicated to the musical legend. Highlights: Mar. 13-14: Keb’ Mo’. Mar. 16: Tinsley Ellis. Mar. 19: Jimmie Vaughan. Mar. 25: Kid Creole & The Coconuts. Mar. 28: Lisa Loeb and The Prescriptions. Mar. 30: Seasons of Broadway. Times/prices vary. Every Sat: Beatles Brunch. Every Sun: Gospel Brunch. H14

Metropolitan Opera C0L3572Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. metopera.org.

The world-famous opera company’s 2014-2015 season features new productions as well as repertory favorites. Highlights: Mar. 2, 6: Don Giovanni. Mar. 3, 7 (evening), 10, 14 (matinee): La Donna del Lago. Mar. 4, 7 (matinee): Carmen. Mar. 5, 11, 14 (evening), 18, 21 (evening): Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Mar. 9, 12, 17, 21 (matinee), 25, 28 (evening): Manon. Mar. 16, 19, 24, 28 (matinee): Lucia di Lammermoor. Mar. 20, 23, 26, 31: Ernani.

Mar. 30: Don Carlo. Times/prices vary. I12 New York City Center C0L1 9541 31 W. 55th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.581.1212. nycitycenter .org. This performing arts venue hosts music, dance and theater events. Highlights: Mar. 4-7: Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras. Mar. 18-22: Encores!: Paint Your Wagon. Mar. 25 & 28: Björk. Times/ prices vary. H13

Jazz Standard C0L31 627 16 E. 27th St., btw Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. So., 212.576.2232. jazzstandard .com. An eclectic lineup of world-class artists performing classic jazz to R&B and bluegrass, plus Blue Smoke restaurant’s award-winning barbecue. Highlights: Mar. 4-8: Anat Cohen Quartet. Mar. 10-11: Edward Simon & Ensemble Venezuela. Mar. 12-15: Steve Kuhn Trio. Mar. 17-18: Kendrick Scott Oracle. Mar. 19-22: Lee Konitz & Dave Douglas Quintet. Mar. 25: Glenn Zaleski Trio with Ravi Coltrane. Mar. 26-29: Monty Alexander Harlem Kingston Express.

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Barclays Center C0L46 7 20 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. barclayscenter .com. Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment, concert and sports arena. Highlights: Mar. 5: Charlie Wilson. Mar. 26: Neil Diamond.

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Singing prodigy Jackie Evancho—she turns 15 next month—brings her concert tour to NYC for one night only. | Best Buy Theater, this page

Blue Note Jazz Club C0L1 79641 31 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. bluenotejazz.com. The best and brightest have performed here, including the late Dizzy Gillespie. Highlights: Mar. 3-8: Ron Carter Quartet. Mar. 10-12: Dee Dee Bridgewater. Mar. 13-15: Roy Haynes 90th Birthday, featuring Pat Metheny and Christian McBride. Mar. 17-22: Maceo Parker. Mar. 24-29: Fifth Annual James Moody Benefit. Times/prices vary. G18 Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola C0L96418Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway & W. 60th St., 212.258.9595. jalc .org/dizzys. Sleek furnishings, low lighting and talented performers define this intimate club that also boasts a stunning stage backdrop: the glittering Manhattan skyline. Highlights: Thru Mar. 1: The Music of Dexter Gordon. Mar. 3-5: Cyrus Chestnut Trio. Mar. 13-15: Jacky Terrasson Quintet. Mar. 17-19: Renee Rosnes Quartet. Mar. 20-22: Brussels Jazz Orchestra. Mar. 27-29: Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba. Mar. 31-Apr. 5: Christian McBride Big Band. Sets 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Late-night sessions Tues-Sat after last artist set. Cover charges $20-$45, $10 minimum.

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Beacon Theatre C0L2 941 124 Broadway, at W. 74th St., 866.858.0008. beacontheatre.com. A classic Upper West Side theater has been revamped to house pop-music concerts and other acts.

Highlights: Mar. 3: Third Day. Mar. 5: Punch Brothers. Mar. 6: Hozier. Mar. 14: Diana Krall. Mar. 19-20: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Times/ prices vary. J11 Best Buy Theater C0L7691515 Broadway, at W. 44th St., 888.929.7849. bestbuytheater.com. David Rockwell designed this performance venue in Times Square. Highlights: Mar. 3: Jackie Evancho. Mar. 4: Mike + The Mechanics. Mar. 6-7: Excision. Mar. 13-14: Moe. Mar. 18: Taking Back Sunday. Mar. 24: Mat Kearney. Mar. 27-28: Galactic. Times/prices vary. H14 The Bitter End C0L421 87 47 Bleecker St., btw La Guardia Pl. & Thompson St., 212.673.7030. bitterend.com.

Greenwich Village’s home to rock, blues, jazz, funk, hip-hop and country since 1961. Everyone from Joan Baez to Hall & Oates to Stevie Wonder to Neil Young has performed here. Live music nightly. Times/prices vary. G19 Brooklyn Bowl C0L58261 Wythe Ave., at N. 12th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.963.3369. brooklyn bowl.com. Bowling fans chill at this 23,000square-foot space featuring 16 lanes, 10 Brooklyn-brewed drafts, a comfort-food menu and live musical acts nightly on a high-tech stage. Times/prices vary. AA17

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producing entity presents diverse programs performed by leading musicians. Highlights: Mar. 13 at 8 p.m. at Carnegie Hall: a cappella NEXT. Mar. 29 at 2 p.m. at Carnegie Hall: Total Vocal with Deke Sharon, arranger/conductor.

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Hill Country Live C0L5281630 W. 26th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.255.4544. music.hillcountryny .com. A showcase for American roots music is located within a Texas barbecue restaurant.

Times/prices vary. G16 Madison Square Garden C0L95461Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. thegarden .com. The entertainment and sporting venue hosts events in its arena and The Theater at MSG. Highlights: Mar. 5-6: Maroon 5. Mar. 8: Ricardo Arjona. Mar. 9: Billy Joel. Mar. 10: BNP Paribas Showdown: Roger Federer vs. Grigor Dimitrov and Monica Seles vs. Gabriela Sabatini. Mar. 18 in The Theater: Pentatonix. Mar. 28 in The Theater: Garden of Laughs. Mar. 20-21: Ariana Grande. Mar. 28: Miranda Lambert. Mar. 30: Alt-J. Times/prices vary. H15

SPECIAL EVENTS Architectural Digest Home Design Show C0L7P 1 ier 92/94, 711 12th Ave., at W. 55th St., 800.677.6278. archdigesthomeshow.com. (Mar. 19-22) Luxury home furnishings from 400 retailers and brands are on display and include one-of-a-kind and custom work, antiques, midcentury furniture and the latest ideas for kitchen and bath, floor coverings, outdoor furnishings, lighting and accessories. Events include design seminars, cooking demonstrations and consultations with designers. New this year is an expanded cash-and-carry retail market. Thurs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (open to the trade and preview guests only), Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $40 general admission, $95 preview Mar. 19. K13

SPORTS+ACTIVITIES Brooklyn Nets C0L47Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. nba.com/nets. The professional basketball team has the home-court advantage. Highlights: Mar. 2: Golden State Warriors. Mar. 4: Charlotte Hornets. Mar. 6: Phoenix Suns. Mar. 8: Utah Jazz.

Mar. 10: New Orleans Pelicans. Mar. 20: Milwaukee Bucks. Mar. 23: Boston Celtics. Mar. 27: Cleveland Cavaliers. Mar. 29: Los Angeles Lakers. Mar. 31: Indiana Pacers. Times/prices vary. AA23 New York Knicks C0L6M 9471 adison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 877.465.6425. nba.com/knicks. The hoopsters’ 2014-2015 home-game season is in full swing.

Highlights: Mar. 7: Indiana Pacers. Mar. 17: San Antonio Spurs. Mar. 19: Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mar. 23: Memphis Grizzlies. Mar. 25: Los Angeles Clippers. Mar. 27: Boston Celtics. Times/prices vary. H15 New York Rangers C0L395Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 212.465.6741. nyrangers.com. The pro hockey team takes to its home ice. Highlights: Mar. 2: Nashville Predators. Mar. 15: Florida Panthers.

Mar. 18: Chicago Blackhawks. Mar. 22: Anaheim Ducks. Mar. 24: Los Angeles Kings. Mar. 29: Washington Capitals. Times/prices vary. H15 Resorts World Casino New York City C0L51 138 10-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801. rwnewyork.com. The casino is the first of its kind in the city and features 5,000-plus slot machines and electronic table games, plus a full-service restaurant (RW Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar), a food court and complimentary nightly entertainment. Daily 10 a.m.-6 a.m.

Macy’s Flower Show C0L546Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. macys.com/flowershow. (Mar. 22-Apr. 4) Massive displays fill the department store’s Broadway windows and main level with Art in Bloom, a floral spectacle. Free during store hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. G15

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New York Spring Spectacular Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 866.858.0007. newyorkspringspectacular.com.

(Previews begin Mar. 12, opens Mar. 26, closes May 3) The all-new show is a magical, heartwarming voyage around New York—from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park to the Metropolitan Museum of Art—starring the Rockettes, Laura Benanti and Derek Hough, and featuring one-of-a-kind puppetry and state-ofthe-art stagecraft and technology. Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs. Times vary. Previews: $46-$100, regular: $50-$150. G13

New York CityPASS 888.330.5008. citypass .com. Six attractions (Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, choice of Guggenheim Museum or Top of the Rock Observation Deck, choice of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise or Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, choice of 9/11 Memorial & Museum or Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum) at great savings. Ticket booklets purchased online or at participating attractions are good for nine days. $114 adults, $89 children ages 6-17.

NYC Restaurant Week C0L7956 nycgo.com/ restaurantweek. (Thru Mar. 6) Three hundred local restaurants offer prix fixe lunches for $25 and prix fixe dinners for $38 Mon. thru Fri in this annual citywide promotion. Beverage, tax and gratuity are extra. For a list of participating restaurants, go online.

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Highline Ballroom C0L95424 1 31 W. 16th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 866.468.7619. highlineballroom .com. Musical acts from a variety of genres perform. Every Fri: Cirque Fridays. Every Sat: The Good Life Nightclub. Times/prices vary. J17

Continental Guest Services C0L9478 1 00.299.8587, 212.944.8910. continentalguestservices.com.

This longstanding agency, located in select city hotels, sells tickets for Broadway shows, concerts, sporting events, attractions, museums, airport shuttles, tours, restaurants and more.

TKTS Father Duffy Square, Broadway & W. 47th St. in the Theater District; South Street Seaport, at the corner of Front & John sts. in Lower Manhattan; 1 MetroTech Center, at the corner of Jay St. & Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn. tdf.org. Discount ticket booths for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows; up to 50 percent off full price. H14, D22, A23

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RECENT OPENINGS Butter & Scotch– C0L348Bakery/Bar 818 Franklin Ave., at Union St., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 347.350.8899. butterandscotch.com. Both booze and baked goods are served at this coyly named enclave that is part cocktail bar and part sweetshop, where one can savor a drunken dessert (Negroni pie, with gin-and-Campari custard and sweet vermouth whipped cream) with a stiff glass of the real thing. Mon-Thurs 5 p.m.-midnight, Fri 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; $-$$

Death Ave– C0L348Greek 315 10th Ave., btw E. 28th & 29th sts., 215.695.8080. deathave.com. In the mid-1800s, freight cars barreled down 10th Ave., felling unwitting pedestrians until the route was discontinued in 1941. Luckily, NYC is much safer now, but in memory of that “Death Ave.” stands a much more uplifting one, this time in the form a casual, 4,000-square-foot Hellenic eatery with cast-iron chandeliers, stone accents, ornate mirrors and an eat-in garden. Dinner Mon-Sat, lunch & brunch Sun-Sat; $-$$ J16 Lazy Point– C0L348Seafood Bar 310 Spring St., btw Hudson & Greenwich sts., 212.463.7406. lazypointnyc.com. Didn’t know there was such a thing as an “urban beach house” in TriBeCa? This casual spot channels the easy-breezy

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CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Marea– C0L572Italian Seafood 240 Central Park So., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.582.5100. marea-nyc.com. Chef Michael White’s fish and shellfish dishes—lump crabmeat with melon and prosciutto—are served in a room designed to resemble a yacht (the name translates from the Italian for “tide”). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, I12 brunch Sat-Sun; $$$

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The Park Room Restaurant– C0L348Continental The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park So., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.521.6655. parklanenewyork.com. Seafood (yellowfin tuna carpaccio) and meats are served against a scenic Central Park backdrop. Breakfast, lunch, dinner G12 daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ South Gate– C0L348Modern American JW Marriott Essex House, 154 Central Park So., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.484.5120. southgaterestau rantnyc.com. An elegant menu is presented in a chic space, with a cream and brown color scheme and prime park views. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ G12

CHELSEA Buddakan– C0LM 3196 odern Asian 75 Ninth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.989.6699. budda kannyc.com. The majestically expansive space serves updated dim sum (lobster egg rolls) and inventive entrées such as kung pao monkfish, ginger-crusted lamb chops and wok-tossed black H18 pepper rib eye. Dinner nightly; $$$

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Lincoln Square Steak– C0L348Steak House 208 W. 70th St., btw Amsterdam & West End aves., 212.875.8600. lincolnsquaresteak.com. Red walls, chandeliers and a mural of socialites sipping champagne set the stage for steaks, familystyle Italian plates and seafood. Live pianist daily at 7 p.m. Dinner nightly. $$$ J11 Pies ‘N’ Thighs– C0L348Southern C0L64243 Canal St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 212.431.7437. piesnthighs

Cookshop– C0LS 94135 easonal American 156 10th Ave., at W. 20th St., 212.924.4440. cookshopny .com. Chef Marc Meyer prepares sustainable cuisine with Mediterranean flavors (spit-roasted rabbit) at this corner outpost with an open kitchen. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E15 Empire Diner– C0L4A 951 merican 210 10th Ave., at W. 22nd St., 212.596.7523. empire-diner.com. The iconic, 24-hour, 1940s-style eatery—featured on the silver screen in Manhattan and Home Alone 2—gets a second coming. Lunch, dinner daily; J16 $

CHINATOWN Fiat Cafe– C0L78431Italian 203 Mott St., btw Spring & Kenmare sts., 212.969.1809. fiatcafenyc.com.

Bruschetta, crostini, antipasti, pasta and a simple yet elegant bagel and lox, along with a mouthwatering wine list in a cozy space with a hip, vintage

feel and a youthful clientele. Breakfast, lunch, E21 dinner daily; Cash only; $$

Peking Duck House– C0L4835Chinese 28 Mott St., btw Pell & Worth sts., 212.227.1810; and one other NYC location. pekingduckhousenyc.com. In a simply decorated dining room, the namesake classic roast duck is served with housemade pancakes, green scallions, cucumbers and plum sauce. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E21 Vegetarian Dim Sum House– C0L78451Chinese 24 Pell St., btw Bowery & Mott sts., 212.577.7176. vegetariandimsum.com. Wheat gluten and bean curd create mock-meat versions of classic dishes.

Brunch, lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $$ E21

EAST VILLAGE DBGB Kitchen & Bar–French C0L952 137 99 Bowery, btw E. Houston & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. dbgb .com. A Chef Daniel Boulud outpost—which boasts a chic, downtown decor—offers diners 12 varieties of housemade sausage and more than 20 craft beers on tap, plus juicy burgers and succulent shellfish platters. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E19 Lumiere–Mediterranean 189 E. 3rd St., btw Aves. A & B, 212.982.3838. A sleek dining room, decorated with teal, angular shapes and mod light fixtures, for Mediterranean fare through a French lens, from duck confit salad to shellfish bouillabaisse. A red basement lounge is fitting for a cocktail nightcap. Dinner (nightly), brunch Sat-Sun; $$ D18 Narcissa–American The Standard East Village, 25 Cooper Sq., at E. 5th St. & Bowery, 212.228.3344. narcissarestaurant.com. A warm, wood-paneled dining room with a private garden, chef’s counter and open kitchen for cuisine inspired by Californian culture by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser. Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F18 Paulaner– C0L78451German 265 Bowery, btw E. Houston & Stanton sts., 212.780.0300. paulanernyc.com. A wood- and brick-filled brewery/eatery hybrid that knows how German-loving patrons like to drink their brew: with bratwurst, schnitzel or applesauce-slathered potato pancakes. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $ D19 Root & Bone–American 200 E. 3rd St., btw aves. B & A, 646.682.7080. rootnbone.com. Rural America, in flavor and character, is conjured up by a restaurant that aims to revive a nation’s buried culinary roots. Elevated interpretations of down-home dishes include braised short-ribs meat loaf. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $ D18 Schnitz– C0L45831International 177 First Ave., at E. 11th St., 646.861.3923. schnitznyc.com. A brick-and-mortar extension of the popular Smorgasburg food stand, this tasty tribute to the breaded and fried cutlet serves up sandwiches, such as the Grumpy Russian (pork loin, INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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.com; and one other NYC location. The comfort food favorite—specializing in fried chicken, barbecue and apple pies served with sharp cheddar—branches out from Williamsburg to Chinatown, serving Manhattanites a taste of Brooklyn’s take on Southern eats (hello, sourdough doughnuts) in a small, white space reminiscent of a country lunch counter.

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FINANCIAL DISTRICT Cipriani Wall Street– C0L6914I7 talian 55 Wall St., btw William & Hanover sts., 212.699.4099. cipriani.com. A historic building with towering Greek Revival architecture creates an aura of exclusivity as guests sip signature Bellinis and dine on elegant, traditional cuisine.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner Mon-Fri; $$$ E18 Fraunces Tavern– C0L43A 15 merican 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.968.1776. frauncestavern.com.

Founded in 1762, this historic locale, where Gen. George Washington, the nation’s first president, bade farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War, features a selection of traditional American comfort foods, such as smoked haddock chowder and roasted half chicken with duck fat parsnips. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F23 White Street– C0L78451International 221 W. Broadway, btw Barclay & Vesey sts., 212.944.8378. whitestreetnyc.com. International flavors are fused on a menu that crisscrosses the globe—from spiced, braised short ribs with mustard puree and grits to hamachi tartare with hearts of palm—in a large dining room with stately touches in the shadow of City Hall.

Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F22

FLATIRON+UNION SQUARE+GRAMERCY ABC Kitchen– C0L5A 186 merican 35 E. 18th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.475.5829. abchome.com. Enjoy Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s regionally grown, organic cuisine in a room constructed with salvaged and recycled building materials. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F17 Friend of a Farmer– C0L216American 77 Irving Pl., btw E. 18th & E. 19th sts., 212.477.2188. friendofafarmerny.com. Inspired by co-owner Terry Morabito’s rural upbringing, this rustic nook exudes country charm (the dining room looks like a grandmother’s cottage) with simply prepared dishes. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F17 Gramercy Tavern–American C0L95742 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.477.0777. gramercytavern.com. Guests experience the comfort of a late-19th-century American inn at this popular society staple, and savor such cuisine as halibut with broccoli and beans, and duck breast and confit with pickled ramps.

Main dining room: Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly. Tavern: Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ F16 Trattoria Il Mulino–Contemporary Italian 36 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.777.8448. ilmulino.com. A casual counterpart to its Uptown sister restaurant, this lively dining room draws young, stylish crowds with an elegant menu of antipasti, wood-fired pizza, salads, soups, pastas, and meat and fish dishes (filet mignon with grilled asparagus to Chilean sea bass). The sleek space features a mural on the back wall, a modern industrial vibe and stainless steel accents. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ E17

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Marta–Contemporary Italian 29 E. 29th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Madison Ave., 212.651.3800. martamanhattan.com. Restaurateur Danny Meyer made a big name for himself with upscale American cuisine (not to mention his chain of Shake Shack burgers) but now he’s dabbling in another adored food: pizza. Expect pizza with ultra-thin crusts, rabbit meatballs and bottled Negronis in a dining room with high ceilings. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $-$$ F16

GARMENT DISTRICT Keens Steakhouse–Steakhouse C0L417 69 2 W. 36th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.947.3636. keens .com. Established in 1885, this historic steak sanctuary—with the smoking pipes of historical greats lining the ceiling—is a stately setting for a signature mutton chop dish or a juicy prime steak. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G15 Seoul Garden–Korean C0L74319234 W. 32nd St., 2nd fl., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 212.736.9002. seoulgarden32.com. Silken tofu is homemade, pancakes are mixed with seafood and meats are seared on tabletop grills at this authentic eatery hidden on the second floor of a Midtown building. Lunch, dinner daily; $-$$ G15 State Grill and Bar–Steak House Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Ave., btw. 34th & 35th sts., 212.216.9693. patinagroup.com. A stately stop for steaks and seafood nestled at the base of the Empire State Building, with leather booths and Art Deco touches. Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ G15

GREENWICH+WEST VILLAGE Chapter One– C0L78451American 33 Greenwich Ave., btw Charles & W. 10th sts., 212.842.9146. www .chapteronenyc.com. A warm tavern atmosphere awaits at Chef Warren Baird’s spot, where national history serves as his culinary inspiration: “I’m sick of American food getting a bad rap,” he says. Baird serves monthly family-style “heritage dinners” that explore different time periods, and includes a duck hash (served in a cast-iron skillet) and ricotta pancakes on his brunch menu. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ H18 Greenwich Project–American C0L4237947 W. 8th St., btw Washington Sq. W. & Sixth Ave., 212.253.9333. greenwichprojectnyc.com. Inside a town house adorned with pop art—with a bar on the ground floor and a full restaurant upstairs—guests savor dishes such as crab salad and lobster cavatelli with ramps and crayfish. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ H18 Horchata– C0L4M 1576 exican 470 Sixth Ave., btw W. 11th & W. 12th sts., 212.243.8226. horchatanewyork .com. Patrons sip spiked versions of the namesake rice drink while noshing on contemporary takes on traditional plates in a space with communal tables and a distressed tin ceiling.

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dining+drinking Catch– C0L4168N 7 ew American 21 Ninth Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.392.5978. emmgrp.com. Top Chef Season 3 winner Hung Hunyh creates a seafood-centric menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences—broken into categories such as “big fish” (crispy whole snapper)—in a warm, expansive space. Dinner nightly; $$$ I17

cuisine scene serves hearty dishes from Italy’s Abruzzi region in the West Village. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ G19.

Tertulia– SpSpanish 359 Sixth Ave., at W. 4th St., 646.559.9909. tertulianyc.com. Drawing inspiration from the cider bars of Asturias, Spain, Chef Seamus Mullen serves cider on tap, fire-grilled seafood, roasted suckling pig and 45-day aged prime rib. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$ H18

Old Homestead Steakhouse– C0L65374Steak House 56 Ninth Ave., btw W. 14th & W. 15th sts., 212.242.9040. theoldhomesteadsteakhouse.com.

Prime cuts, such as filet mignon and sirloin steak au poivre paired with shoestring potatoes, have been served in this historic bastion of red meat since 1868, where a giant brown-and-white cow replica, accompanied by a neon sign, hangs over the door. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$ J17

HARLEM The Cecil– C0L94318African/Asian/American 210 W. 118th St., btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. & Eighth Ave., 212.866.1262. thececilharlem.com. A blue neon sign welcomes patrons into a glamorous space, decorated with palette-knife portraits and African artifacts, serving a menu highlighting Africa’s influence on global cuisine.

Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ H5 Chéri– C0L4532French 231 Lenox Ave., btw W. 121st & W. 122nd sts., 212.662.4374. cheriharlem.com.

Contemporary takes on traditional dishes are featured on three-course dinners in a homey space with a piano, fireplace, sofas, garden and terrace. Dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ G5 Dinosaur Bar-B-Que–American C0L7 694 00 W. 125th St., at 12th Ave., 212.694.1777; 604 Union St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 347.429.7030. dinosaurbarbque .com. Barbecue thrives north of the MasonDixon Line at this Southern-style eatery, serving finger-lickin’ pulled pork and ribs.

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A French-Mediterranean menu of savories, organized into catagories including small (steamed Little Neck clams with Lillet Blanc and lavender), medium (wild mushroomstuffed ravioli with garlic, spinach and cognac) and large (Moroccan-spiced chicken with vegetable ratatouille), is served in a modern, blue-hued space, where red grapefruit sorbet with winter citrus and mint (above) makes a refreshing finish. | Lumiere, p. 43

LITTLE ITALY Ferrara Bakery & Cafe– C0L94318Italian C0L461 97 95 Grand St., btw Mott & Mulberry sts., 212.226.6150. ferraracafe.com. An iconic, fifth-generation dessert haven specializes in pastries, biscotti and espresso. It should be said: Cannoli are a must in this bakery. Open daily; $-$$ E20

birdsandbubbles.com. Opposites attract, and that’s the case at this low-meets-high sanctuary for fried chicken and champagne.

Southern classics are given a modern twist by Chef Sarah Simmons. Dinner Tues-Sun; $$ D21

Il Cortile– C0L94318Italian C0L61 7 25 Mulberry St., at Hester St., 212.226.6060. ilcortile.com. Linguine alla pescatora with lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari and mussels can be sampled in a brick-walled space with a charming indoor garden area. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E20

Dirty French–French The Ludlow, 180 Ludlow St., btw Stanton & E. Houston sts., 212.254.3000. dirtyfrench.com. Classic French cuisine gets spiced up with Moroccan and Orleanian influences in a spacious, wood-filled space with iron chandeliers and vaulted ceilings. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ D20

Pellegrino’s– C0L94318Italian C0L1 467 38 Mulberry St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 212.226.3177. pellegrinos ristorante.com. Specialties from both northern and southern regions of Italy (Roman egg drop soup with spinach, shrimp and asparagus in creamy spaghetti and pan-seared sea scallops) are served at this quintessentially “Little Italy” eatery. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E20

Galli– C0L572Italian 98 Rivington St., at Ludlow St., 212.466.0888; and one other NYC location. gallirestaurant.com. The counterpart to its SoHo sister serves classic Italian cuisine (baby arancini, chicken Francese, eggplant Parmesan) with contemporary style in a space with white walls and black floors. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ D19

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Antibes Bistro– C0L4156F 8 rench 112 Suffolk St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.533.6088. antibesbistro.com. In a cozy and elegant dining room, reminiscent of a villa in Normandy, guests savor delicate spices and herbs in complex dishes. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; C19 $$

Bagatelle– C0eLnF 4168r7F rench/Mediterranean 1 Little W. 12th St., btw W. 9th & Washington sts., 212.484.2110. bagatellenyc.com. Part formal dining experience, part club excursion, this restaurant with multiple international locations serves French-inflected dishes, such as foie gras sliders. As the night wears on, strobe lights rise and a previously subdued dining room transforms into an energetic dance party. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ I17

Birds & Bubbles–American 100B Forsyth St., btw Broome & Grand sts., 646.368.9240.

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Benjamin Steak House– C0L34S 1 teak House Dylan Hotel, 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.297.9177. benjaminsteakhouse.com.

Executive Chef Arturo McLeod prepares six cuts of USDA prime steaks—dry-aged on the premises—and succulent seafood options, including buttery half-lobster—at this classic spot. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F14 Charlie Palmer Steak– C0L34S 1 teak House 3 E. 54th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.559.8440. charliepalmer.com. A modern dining room, where guests sample steaks, chops and seafood dishes. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$$ F13 Darbar– C0L34I1 ndian C0L1 5816 52 E. 46th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. darbarny.com.

This inviting bi-level restaurant and lounge presents dishes with a transethnic touch, from spicy shrimp curry to potato croquettes stuffed with goat cheese to reshni kebab (chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic and cream cheese). Lunch, dinner daily; $$ F14 Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse N.Y.C.– C0L34S 1 teak House C0L814G 6 rand Central Terminal, north & west balconies, at 23 Vanderbilt Ave., 212.655.2300. michaeljordansnyc.com. The world-famous basketball superstar’s restaurant serves prime steaks and seared rare tuna on the balcony overlooking the grand concourse.

Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ F14 Mr. K’s– C0L34C 1 hinese C0L8145 6 70 Lexington Ave., at E. 51st St., 212.5831668. mrksny.com. An Art Deco dining room with celebrity chopsticks on view.

Lunch Mon-Fri., dinner nightly; $$ F13 San Martin– C0L642I1 nternational 143 E. 49th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.832.0888. sanmartinrestaurantny.com. Spanish melds with Italian in European specialties—including paella valenciana—served in a bright dining room with colorful banquettes. Live jazz, first Tues of every month 6-9 p.m. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E1

MURRAY HILL Ai Fiori– C0L642I1 talian 81S 07 etai Fifth Avenue, 400 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 36th & 37th sts., 212.613.8660. aifiorinyc.com. The cuisines of the Italian coast and French Riviera by Chef Michael White in a sleek, sophisticated dining room. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F15

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Kokum– C0L4I951 ndian 106 Lexington Ave., btw E. 27th & E. 28th sts., 212.684.6842. kokumny.com. The tastes of South India, simmered into dishes such as lentil-coconut soup and lamb saag with spinach and ginger, in a sleek, narrow dining room. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E16 The Peacock– C0L4B 951 ritish/American 24 E. 39th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 646.837.6776. thepeacocknyc.com. This charming restaurant serves English dishes (rabbit pie with apple cider). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F15

ROCKEFELLER CENTER Limani– C0L572Greek/Mediterranean C0L596445 Rockefeller Plz., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.858.9200. limaniny.com. The Long Island-based, seafoodfocused restaurant presents raw bar delicacies, traditional Greek plates (flaky spanakopita, pan-fried cheese, lamb chops) and fresh fish (pink snapper for two, swordfish steak, wild shirmp) in an 8,000-square-foot, white dining room with glowing blue accents and dramatic, ocean-inspired artwork. Lunch Sun-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G13 NYY Steak– C0L34S 1 teak House C0L57 89 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.307.7910. nyysteak.com.

The upscale restaurant in the Yankees’ ballpark now has an outpost in Midtown, featuring USDA prime dry-aged beef, fresh seafood and other dishes by Executive Chef Robert Gelman.

Business attire recommended. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; $$$ G13

.com. A SoHo oasis for modern takes on Italian classics like chicken parmigiana, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and dry-aged steaks. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ F20.

Ken & Cook– C0L413A 5 merican 19 Kenmare St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth sts., 212.966.3058. kenand cook.com. With a name representing both the spot’s home street (”Ken” for Kenmare) and the talent in its kitchen (”Cook” for the in-house chefs), this restaurant serves a menu of signature dishes (from oysters Rockefeller to fried chicken) in a space with pressed tin ceilings, vintage leather banquettes and polished brass decor elements. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ E19 Sanctuary T– C0L34A 1 merican C0L723337B W. Broadway, btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.941.7832. sanctuaryt.com. This calming retreat boasts a full kitchen and bar where dishes pair well with more than 80 different types of teas. Cocktails are infused with natural ingredients such as jasmine, elderflower and rose petals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ F19

THEATER DISTRICT+HELL’S KITCHEN The Back Room at One57– C0L34A 1 merican 153 W. 57th St., 3rd fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.897.2188. hyatt.com. A sleek and modern dining room, with a black, cream and brown color scheme, serves fine steaks and updated classic entrées (maple-brined pork with gingered fruit and chickpea pancakes).

Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$$$ G12 Brasserie 8 1/2– C0L972F 15 rench 9 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.829.0812. brasserie812.com. Patrons experience a modern, art-filled ambience—including a sweeping staircase and stained-glass work by Fernand Léger—and contemporary French fare. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner nightly, brunch Sun; $$ G13

Rainbow Room– C0L34A 1 merican 30 Rockefeller Plz., 65th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.632.5000. rainbowroom.com. The storied rooftop bar and restaurant returns after a five-year hiatus, delivering retro cuisine (from oysters Rockefeller to roasted Long Island duck to beef Wellington), live entertainment amid skyline views. Reservations only (at least 60 days in advance). Dinner Mon, brunch Sun; $$$$ G13

Chez Josephine–FrenchefrF 414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925. chezjosephine .com. A Broadway tradition since 1986, Chez Josephine is a tribute to the legendary Josephine Baker, with live music and a tantalizing menu served in a sexy, stylish setting. Dinner Tues-Sun., live piano brunch Sun; $$ I14

Rock Center Café– C0L347American Rockefeller Center, 20 W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7620. patinagroup.com. Original Warhol prints, an outdoor café at Rockefeller Center and bold dishes make this restaurant modern and memorable. Views of the seasonal ice-skating rink. Breakfast Mon-Fri, lunch Mon-Sat, dinner G13 nightly; $$$

Churrascaria Plataforma– C0L31B 49 razilian Rotisserie Steak House 316 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.245.0505. churrascaria plataforma.com. Tender cuts of meat and prime poultry are carved tableside by attentive servers at this haven for Brazilian eats. Plus, a lively bar serving the Latin American nation’s most famous cocktail export, the caipirinha (fresh lime, sugar, ice and cachaça). Lunch, dinner daily; I13 $$$

The Sea Grill– C0L347Seafood Rockefeller Center, 19 W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7610. patinagroup.com. Ocean fare, such as succulent shellfish platters, jumbo crab cakes and butter-poached Arctic char, served in an elegant, spacious restaurant within iconic Rockefeller G13 Center. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$

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Kailash Parbat– C0L4I951 ndian C0L49 576 9 Lexington Ave., at E. 27th St., 212.679.4238. kailashparbatny.com.

The New York outpost of an international chaat house chain serves a veggie-focused, South Asian menu, with a selection of hard-to-find Sindhi specialties. Lunch, dinner daily; $ E16

Heartland Brewery & Chophouse–AAmerican C0L631 28 27 W. 43rd St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 646.366.0235; 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.563.3433; 625 Eighth Ave., at W. 41st St., 646.214.1000, heartlandbrewery.com. Handcrafted beers, house-made sodas and a hearty steakhouse menu, including lobster and shrimp ravioli, skirt steak and free-range mini bison burgers. Lunch, dinner daily. $$ H14. HB Burger, 127 W. 43rd St., 212.575.5848. Brews and burger variations. Lunch, dinner daily. $ H14 INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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dining+drinking Le Bernardin– C0L5729Seafood 155 W. 51st St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.554.1515. le-bernardin .com. Red snapper with smoked sweet paprika sauce and sautéed codfish with leek and grape parfait are among French-born Chef Eric Ripert’s specialties at this fine dining destination. Lunch H13 Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$ Sardi’s– C0L5281Continental 234 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.221.8440. sardis.com. Since 1921, this legendary restaurant—known for its humorous celebrity caricatures—has provided a festive pre- and post-theater experience. Dishes include jumbo lump crab cakes and grilled sirloin steak. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sun; $$ H14

TRIBECA American Cut– C0L45786Steak House 363 Greenwich St., btw Franklin & Harrison sts., 212.226.4736. americancutsteakhouse.com. Iron Chef winner Marc Forgione expands to TriBeCa with a luxurious and manly steak house, featuring an Art Deco decor and a tantalizing steak coated in pastrami spice. Dinner nightly; $$$ H21 Bâtard– C0L4589New American 239 W. Broadway, at N. Moore St., 212.219.2777. myriadrestaurant group.com. European-inflected fare (dishes such as octopus “pastrami,“ turbot with organic egg yolk and black olive tortellini) is offered in two-, three- and four-course tasting menus, and served in a modern and minimalist 65-seat space. Dinner Tues-Sat; $$$-$$$$ G21 Racines NY–French 94 Chambers St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.3400. racines nycom. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients at this French resto and wine bar, serving elegant dishes (lamb with fennel, artichoke with salsa verde, gnocchi with rosemary) and a selection of international, organic wines in a space with exposed brick and clean, white accents. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ F21

UPPER EAST SIDE Daniel– C0L769French 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033. danielnyc.com.

The namesake establishment of celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud, who has received multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation celebrating his skills, offers refined diners elevated fare (duck terrine with basil-poached peach) in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$ F12 Drunken Munkey NYC– C0L9687Indian 338 E 92nd St., 646.998.6400. drunkenmunkeynyc.com.

Imbibing gets the imperial treatment at this hub of colonial-era cocktails, a bar and eatery inspired by the tastes and aesthetics of British-occupied India such as biryani and shrimp curry. Dinner nightly; $$ E8

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Salumeria Rosi– C0L34I1 talian 903 Mosn903adi Madison Ave., btw E. 72nd & E. 73rd, 212.517.7700, salumeriarosi.com; and one other NYC location. Ancient Roman aesthetics come through in frescoes and statues in the dining room at thiseat-in branch of a salumeria specializing in salted meats. Lunch, dinner (daily), brunch Sat-Sun; $$-$$$ J11 Serendipity 3– C0L9I6185 nternational/American 225 E. 60th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.838.3531. serendipity3.com. Open since 1954, this sweet spot—which has attracted big names throughout its 60-year history, from Jackie O to Cher—is known for its challah bread BLTs. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ E12

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By The Hudson– C0L34L 1 atin 712 W. 125th St., btw 12th Ave. & Marginal St., 212.222.2841. bythehud son.com. Carribean and Latin influences are seen on a menu (sea scallops with polenta cakes and chili-chocolate shaving, and chimichurri-cheddar sliders) that can be perused beside floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the Hudson River in a dining room with a dance-lounge feel and a large horseshoe bar.

Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ K4 Lincoln Center Kitchen– C0L34A 1 merican Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plz., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.874.7000. lincolncenterkitchen .com. American classics are given global touches by Chef Ed Brown at this restaurant located within Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Lunch Fri-Sat matinee dates only, dinner Tues-Sat; $$$$ I12 Per Se– C0L9687French Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9335. perseny.com. Easily among the most exclusive restaurants in the city, this high-end venue serves only tasting menus in a refined atmosphere. Dress to impress. Reservations required. Lunch Fri-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$$ I12

Robert– C0L34C 1 ontemporary American C0L639Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl., at Eighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730. robertnyc.com. In a colorful, sculptural dining room overlooking Central Park, diners sample dishes that can include crispy ricotta gnocchi with spinach, pancetta and blue cheese sauce; and filet mignon with foie gras mousse and truffles. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$-$$$$ I12

THE OUTER BOROUGHS The Astor Room–American C0L4281Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th St., at 35th Ave., Astoria, Queens, 718.255.1947. astorroom.com. Paying homage to Astoria’s role in film’s great Silent Era, this opulent 3,000-square-foot supper club, complete with a grand marble staircase and original tiling, serves throwback fare, such as oysters Rockefeller and lobster thermidor.

Nightly live music. Lunch, dinner Tues-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ The Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare– C0L34A 1 merican C0L9641200 Schermerhorn St., btw Hoyt & Bond sts., Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 718.243.0050. brooklynfare.com. Chef Cesar Ramirez presents a new, 20-course tasting menu daily at an intimate, 18-seat counter at this three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Reservations (parties of two or four only) taken at least six weeks in advance. Dinner Tues-Sat; $$$$ The Gorbals– C0L34G 1 lobal Space Ninety 8, 98 N. 6th St., btw Berry St. & Whythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.387.0195. thegorbalsbk.com. Inside the new Urban Outfitters complex (which has become a symbol of rapid gentrification), a menu by Top Chef Ilan Hall is divided into catagories such as “coop,” “stream,” “field” and “barn” (bacon-matzo balls). Dinner nightly; $$ Luksus– C0L34D 1 anish 615 Manhattan Ave., btw Nassau Ave. & Driggs St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718.389.6034. luksusnyc.com. Translating to “luxury” from Danish, this restaurant, housed in

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The Wayfarer– C0L34S 1 eafood 101 W. 57th St., at Sixth Ave., 212.691.0030. wayfarernyc.com. A modern and elegant dining room—just blocks from Central Park and outfitted with mod light fixtures, high ceilings and comfy booths— serves an elevated menu of fresh seafood dishes (think: deconstructed lobster bisque, oysters, crispy-skin salmon and grilled prawns), prime steaks and strong cocktails. Brunch, lunch Sat-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$-$$$$ G13

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M. Wells Steakhouse– C0L4532Steak House C0L71843-15 Crescent St., btw 44th Rd. & 43rd Ave., Long Island City, Queens, 718.786.9060. magasinwells .com. At Chef Hugue Dufour’s third NYC venture, crisply dressed waiters present onion soup with bone marrow, caviar “sandwiches” and grass-fed bison amid chandeliers, red-painted brick and golden wallpaper. Dinner Wed-Mon; $$$$ BB13 Roberta’s– C0L769oContemporary Italian 261 Moore St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.417.1118. robertaspizza.com. Pizzas, woodfired in a brick oven, are made with artisanal dough covered with ingredients such as smoked ricotta, spicy soppressata and speck. The cinder-blockfaced exterior, unassuming and gritty, may look dubious, but once inside, a warm and comfortable atmosphere reveals itself. Plus, a patio garden in the backyard and an exclusive reservations-only fine dining room. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $ Sisters– C0L572New American 900 Fulton St., btw Washington & Waverly aves., Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, 347.763.2537. sistersbklyn.com. A bar/ resto/café hybrid moves into a space formerly inhabited by a hardware store of the same name, offering charcuterie plates, beers on tap, duck cassoulet and regular live music.

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BARS+LOUNGES The Back Room 102 Norfolk St., btw Rivington & Delancey sts., 212.228.5098. backroomnyc .com. Once an actual Prohibition-era speakeasy, this hidden bar brings back the past with an entrance hidden down an alley alongside a “Lower East Side Toy Company” front. Inside, beer is served in paper bags and cocktails in teacups. Mon-Sun 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues-Thur 7:30 p.m.-3 a.m., Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.-4 a.m. D19 Booker & Dax 207 Second Ave., at E. 13th St., no phone. momofuku.com. A dimly lit cocktail bar, by the brains behind the celebrated Momofuku restaurant, delivers boundary pushing mixology (think: glasses chilled wtih liquid nitrogen and drinks heated via a 1,500-degree rod) in a space with communal tables, wooden accents and booths. Sun-Thurs 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri-Sat 5 p.m.-2 a.m. D17 The Campbell Apartment C0L426G 18 rand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., btw E. 42nd & E. 43rd sts., 212.953.0409. hospitalityholdings.com.

The former private office and salon of 1920s tycoon John W. Campbell is now a cozy and atmospheric Belle Époque-style cocktail den located in Grand Central Terminal. Cocktails, whether proprietary or classic, are made with care by experienced, formally dressed bartenders. Strict dress code (jacket/business casual) applies. Mon-Thurs noon-1 a.m., Fri-Sat noon-2 a.m., Sun noon-midnight. F14 The Happiest Hour 121 W. 10th St., btw Sixth Ave. & Greenwich Ave., 212.243.2847. happiest hournyc.com. Upstairs, palm trees dot the wallpaper, blue velvet lines the U-shaped

booths and rock and soul sounds are on the radio, while in the smaller downstairs lounge, jazzy tunes take over at this casual and upbeat cocktail spot. Plus, snacks and small plates.

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King Cole Bar and Salon C0L634St. Regis Hotel, 2 E. 55th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.339.6857. kingcolebar.com. The lavish, legendary bar has been updated, but two things remain constant: Maxfield Parrish’s 30-foot-long “Old King Cole” mural behind the bar and the signature cocktail, the Red Snapper, also known as a Bloody Mary, first mixed here in 1934. Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun noon-midnight. F13

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the back of Tørst beer hall, serves modern and elemental tasting menus by Chef Daniel Burns.

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Lovegun 617 Grand St., btw Lorimer & Leonard sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, no phone or website.

Neon lights and go-go boys draw colorful characters at this Williamsburg gay bar. It’s more about the vibe and energetic crowds than bespoke cocktails here. Nightly 5 p.m.-4 a.m.

Pouring Ribbons 225 Ave. B, 2nd fl., btw E. 13th & E. 14th sts., 917.656.6788. pouringribbons .com. An insider’s spot, this cocktail bar excels at fine mixology, with a menu of complex house cocktails—After Laughter (Dorothy Parker gin, lemon, Aperol, egg white, Giffard Pamplemousse) —in a warm and casual space.

Reservations strongly recommended. Nightly 6 p.m.-2 a.m. C18 67 Orange Street C0L9142082 Frederick Douglass Blvd., btw W. 113th & W. 112th sts., 212.662.2030.

67orangestreet.com. Don’t be dissuaded by the closed curtains in the storefront windows.

Named after the last historic address of one of the first African-American-owned bars in the city, the high-end “speakeasy” devotes stand-alone menus to gin, whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka and punch, as well as champagne, cognac and beer. Mon-Tues 5 p.m.-midnight, Wed-Thurs 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri-Sat 5 p.m.-4 a.m., Sun 6 p.m.-midnight. H6 Stone Rose Lounge C0LT9421 ime Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9769. gerberbars.com/stone-rose-ny.

Encompassing 5,500 square feet of stone and rosewood, this chic venue overlooking Columbus Circle is known for its signature martinis and cosmopolitans. Mon-Wed noon-2 a.m., Thurs-Sat noon-3 a.m. I12 Upstairs At The Kimberly C0L65T9 he Kimberly Hotel, 145 E. 50th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.702.1600. upstairsnyc.com. Heated wood floors and retractable glass ceiling and walls make this rooftop resto/cocktail bar an all-season hot spot. Mon 5 p.m.-midnight, Tue-Wed until 1 a.m., Thurs-Sat until 2 a.m.

Brunch Sat-Sun. F13 Ward III C0L41631 2 11 Reade St., at West Broadway, 212.240.9194. ward3.com. What’s your preference? Vodka or gin, sweet or savory, crisp or full, ginger or clove? Tell the bartender your taste, and he’ll custom-create a cocktail for you from a flavor-profile menu which you can then sip and enjoy in this dimly lit lounge with leather banquettes and antique mirrors.

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RECENT OPENINGS Broken English 56 Crosby St., btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.219.1264. brokenenglishjewelry .com. A popular fine jewelry store from Los Angeles brings a curated selection of pieces from more than 50 contemporary designers, along with a collection of sophisticated vintage jewelry, to its new East Coast flagship. F20 Dune London 518 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 646.759.8409. dunelondon.com. This London-based fashion brand brings stylish accessories and footwear for men and women, including glittery oxfords, iridescent high heels and ballerina flats, to a new SoHo store. F20

The Gem Palace 971 Madison Ave., btw E. 75th & E. 76th sts., 212.988.1511. gempalacejaipur.com.

This boutique’s saffron silk interior speaks to its origins and stocks collections of extravagant rings, bracelets, necklaces and other pieces developed in India by a family of jewelers. F11 Josie Natori 253 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 646.684.4934. natori.com. Modern, ready-to-wear apparel in a palette of dark heather gray, antique cream and vermilion red fills this NoLIta boutique, which is inspired by Russian culture. E20 M·A·C Cosmetics 853 Broadway, at E. 14th St., 212.388.9089; and various other NYC locations.

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Room & Board 236 W. 18th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.204.7384. roomandboard.com.

This 48,000-square-foot, three-story megastore contains all the makings for a chic home, including furniture, decorative items, lighting, rugs, bedding and more. H17 Voilà Chocolat 221 W. 79th St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.920.8799. voila-chocolat .com. The Upper West Side’s new chocolate atelier invites guests to hands-on chocolatiering classes in a friendly, welcoming space, complete with master chocolatiers and innovative workstations. Classes, which are usually less than an hour long, can be reserved online and walk-ins are welcome. The shop also offers ready-made chocolates, gourmet hot cocoa and giftable treats. J10

ACCESSORIES+FOOTWEAR Altman LuggageC0L5146 135 Orchard St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts., 212.254.7275. altmanluggage.com.

A large selection of brand-name baggage, including Tumi and Samsonite, plus watches, writing instruments and small leather goods. D20 CitiShoesC0L17945 445 Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.3200. citishoes.com. Casual and dress shoes for men from such brands as Church’s, Alden, Mephisto and Rockport. F13

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Fine and Dandy Shop 445 W. 49th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.247.4847. fineanddandy shop.com. This specialty boutique offers thousands of ways for dapper guys to add flair to their wardrobe with its stock of made-inAmerica accessories, including whimsical lapel pins, printed pocket squares, bow ties, stylish hats, old-fashioned grooming supplies and one-of-a-kind vintage items. I14

maccosmetics.com. The famous cosmetics brand, beloved by makeup artists, models and photographers, produces high-pigment lipsticks, daring eyeshadow palettes, skincare products and 60 annual collaboration collections of quality makeup. F17

Normal 150 W. 22nd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.600.4423. nrml.com. With 10 3-D printers lining the perimeter of its Chelsea flagship store, Normal sculpts tailor-made earphones customized to fit shoppers’ ears and design preferences. H17 Polo Ralph Lauren C0L47 576 11 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 646.774.3900; and various other NYC locations.

Florsheim Shoe Shop 444 Madison Ave., btw E. 49th & E. 50th sts., 212.752.8017. florsheim .com. Established in 1892, this Chicago-based men’s footwear company creates stylish shoes, such as the popular Riva slip-on dress shoe and zippered boots, for a customer base of “entrepreneurs and self-starters in big cities and small towns.” F14 Goorin Bros.C0L41837 337 Bleecker St., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.256.1895; and two other NYC locations. goorin.com. The San Francisco-based, family-owned millinery creates classic and modern hat styles in rich fabrics for men, women and children. Shoppers can customize their hats with a selection of exotic feathers and vintagestyle pins. H18 Henri Bendel C0L4687 5 12 Fifth Ave., btw 55th & 56th sts., 212.247.1100. henribendel.com. This chic emporium of women’s accessories, gifts, handbags and more offers sophisticated luxury products in imaginative designs. F13

Moscot C0L411 392 08 Orchard St., at Delancey St., 212.477.3796; and two other NYC locations. moscot.com. Frames for prescription lenses and sunglasses are made in materials ranging from acetate to thin aviator-style metal at this NYC institution, which is 100 years old. D20 Porsche Design C0L712624 Madison Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.308.1786; 465 W. Broadway, btw Prince & W. Houston sts., 212.475.0747. porsche-design .com. The sturdy yet sleek collection of products includes stylish apparel for men and women, durable luggage, high-tech phones and sporty timepieces. F12, G19 Shoe ParlorC0L7241 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.842.0574. shoeparlor.com. Men and women find a variety of footwear styles, including UGG boots, Clarks Wallabees, Jeffrey Campbell clogs and Skechers sneakers. H13 Space Cowboy Boots C0L52132 4 34 Mulberry St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 646.559.4779. spacecowboy boots.com. As a pioneer of Western-style fashion and custom designs, this NoLIta boutique boasts handmade leather boots, hats, belts, buckles, bolo ties and T-shirts for the traditional and nontraditional cowgirl or cowboy. E19 Stuart WeitzmanC0L14956 625 Madison Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 212.750.2555; and four other NYC locations. stuartweitzman.com. This New York designer produces innovative shoes and handbags for a night on the town. F13 Tender ButtonsC0L6394 143 E. 62nd St., at Lexington Ave., 212.758.7004. tenderbuttons-nyc.com. This museumlike boutique is filled with a vast selection of old and new fasteners, including European couturier and blazer buttons. I12 United NudeC0L9653 25 Bond St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.420.6000. unitednude.com.

Architecture-inspired and futuristic footwear for men and women is available in such bright hues as neon green and turquoise. E19

APPAREL Acne Studios C0L521933 Greene St., at Grand St., 212.334.8345. acnestudios.com. The Swedish line for men and women offers classically inspired high-end fashion in its 4,000-squarefoot flagship store. F20 AnthropologieC0L41392 1230 Third Ave., at E. 71st St., 212.288.1940; and five other NYC locations. anthropologie.com. Women’s bohemian apparel, accessories and home decor are found at this cult-followed multifloor store, where everything is artfully displayed. E11 Cockpit USAC0L3285 15 W. 39th St., 12th fl., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.575.1616. cockpitusa.com. Classic American contemporary and replica clothing for men, women and children inspired by military garb of all eras—including leather flight jackets made in the USA—available at the line’s showroom. By appointment only. G14 INNEWYORK.COM | MARCH 2015 | IN NEW YORK

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ralphlauren.com. This well-known American designer’s flagship offers three floors of apparel, including the complete Polo menswear collection and Polo women’s line. F13

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shops+services Everything But WaterC0L456 1060 Madison Ave., at E. 80th St., 212.249.4052. everythingbutwater .com. Fit specialists at this Upper East Side boutique help customers find the perfect size and style of swimwear from brands such as Mara Hoffman, Miraclesuit, ViX Swimwear and Eco Swim. A selection of chic resort wear, flip-flops, accessories and sunscreen are also available for purchase. F10 FigueC0L495 268 Elizabeth St., at E. Houston St., 212.380.7970. figue.com. The first NYC storefront of luxury fashion and lifestyle brand Figue boasts an array of ready-to-wear clothes, purses, leather goods and accessories with a bohemian, exploration-inspired feel. E20 Filson NYCC0L456 40 Great Jones St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St., 212.457.3121. filson.com. The East Coast outpost of the Seattle-based outdoor apparel brand offers sturdy backpacks, checked shirts, jackets and garments tough enough for city slickers and nature lovers. F19 The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue C0L312 611 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.940.4465. thefursalon.com. Designer coats, capes and accessories—made from exotic skins, such as python, crocodile and sable— from designers, including Missoni and Zac Posen, plus restyling fur garments. G13

Lisa Perry C0L6379 4 88 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 212.431.7467. lisaperrystyle.com. Bright, modish, 1960s-inspired dresses in bold colors and simple geometric prints are joined by a lifestyle collection consisting of bedding, throw pillows, stationery, towels and more. F10 Nanette LeporeC0L962 423 Broome St., btw Lafayette & Crosby sts., 212.219.8265; and one other NYC location. nanettelepore.com. Glamorous, yet romantic, creations include dresses, seasonal jackets, colorful handbags and suits. E20 Nu New York 827 Broadway, btw E. 12th & E. 13th sts., 212.477.7377; and three other NYC locations. nunewyork.com. This NYC-exclusive boutique offers sophisticated apparel in basic colors, as well as eye-catching prints, that looks high-end, but doesn’t cost a fortune. F18 Otte C0L1 196 21 Greenwich Ave., at W. 13th St., 212.229.9424; and four other NYC locations. otteny.com These cutting-edge boutiques pride themselves on stocking established designers, such as Alexander Wang, alongside up-andcoming brands. H18

Grahame Fowler C0L1 3614 38 W. 10th St., at Greenwich Ave., 917.388.2444. grahamefowler.com. The British designer’s shirts for men are both functional and stylish, combining relaxed silhouettes and sharp cuts, while his printed accessories add bursts of color. G18

Rafel Shearling C0L74216 W. 29th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.564.8874. rafel.com. The wholesale and retail shearling manufacturer crafts warm and versatile coats and jackets in a variety of styles. H16

Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave., btw W. 122nd & W. 123rd sts., 646.707.0070. harlemhaber dashery.com. The retail outpost of 5001 Flavors, a custom clothing company for celebrities, artists and athletes, offers limited-edition apparel, signature accessories and stylish sneakers, only available at this boutique. G5

A Second ChanceC0L6428 1109-1111 Lexington Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041; 155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155. asecondchanceresale.com. The upscale consignment shop carries gently used designer bags, clothing and accessories from such brands as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton. E10, G19

IntermixC0L68391 1003 Madison Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.249.7858; and seven other NYC locations. intermixonline.com. Trendy fashions from such designers, jewelers and shoemakers as Helmut Lang, Mulberry, Brian Atwood, Yigal Azrouël, Stella McCartney and Missoni are available at this shop. F10

Ted Baker London C0L329595 Fifth Ave., btw 48th & 49th sts., 212.317.1514; and two other NYC locations. tedbaker.com. The British lifestyle brand offers cheekily designed and tailored garments for both men and women, as well as accessories. G13

IntimacyC0L4685 1252 Madison Ave., at E. 90th St., 212.860.8366; and various other NYC locations. myintimacy.com. The staff at this underwear, lingerie and swimwear store, which carries high-quality brands such as Marie Jo L’Aventure, Freya and Panache, is trained to help women find their perfect size during fitting sessions. F8 John VarvatosC0L784 765 Madison Ave., btw E. 65th & E. 66th sts., 212.760.2414; and two other NYC locations. johnvarvatos.com. Luxurious but sporty jackets, trousers and other apparel, plus accessories and footwear for men. F11 LetarteC0L4896 1118 Madison Ave., at E. 83rd St., 646.429.9875. letarteswimwear.com. This Maui-based label brings its bohemian-inspired beachwear, including teeny bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, crocheted coverups and funky accessories, to its Upper East Side store. F9

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LimoLand C0L61873829 Washington St., btw Gansevoort & Little W. 12th sts., 888.546.6174. shoplimoland .com. Casual men’s hoodies, tees, sweaters, outerwear and more come in vibrant colors and geometric patterns. I18

BEAUTY+HEALTH Bond No. 9 New YorkC0L58429 9 Bond St., btw Lafayette St. & Broadway, 212.228.1732; and three other NYC locations. bondno9.com. An extravagant perfume house, where more than 40 scents are named after NYC’s neighborhoods, thoroughfares, public greens and more. E19 Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C.C0L58731 230 Park Ave., Ste. 1164, at E. 46th St., 212.682.5180. drlinhart .com. An official dentist of the Miss Universe Organization, Dr. Linhart specializes in cosmetic and restorative procedures and offers his own Pearlinbrite™ laser tooth whitening. Patients can receive treatments in the Continental Room, a luxurious private suite. F14 Fox & Jane Salon 104 W. 83rd St., at Columbus Ave., 646.478.7948; and three other NYC locations. foxandjanesalon.com. This chic hair

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Graceful Services & Graceful SpaC0L3581 Graceful Spa, 205 W. 14th St., 2nd fl., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.675.5145; Graceful Services, 1095 Second Ave., 2nd fl., btw E. 57th & E. 58th sts., 212.593.9904. gracefulservices.com.

Traditional Chinese and Thai, plus prenatal massage, stretching, immunity boosting and circulation-stimulating treatments, body scrubs, facials are these spas’ specialty. H12, E13 KilianC0L458 804 Washington St., at Horatio St., 212.600.1298. bykilian.com. Kilian Hennessy, grandson of the founder of luxury goods group LVMH, showcases his scents and perfumed jewelry at his debut U.S. boutique. J18 The New York Shaving Co. 202B Elizabeth St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 212.334.9495; and one other NYC location. nyshavingcompany.com. Men recapture the traditional ritual of shaving with all-natural grooming products and an old-fashioned barbershop atmosphere. E19 The Organic Pharmacy 353 Bleecker St., btw W. 10th & Charles sts., 212.929.7407. theorganic pharmacy.com. All-natural, organic ingredients comprise the skincare, health and beauty products at the U.S. flagship of this Londonbased homeopathy-style shop. H19 Paintbox C0L45817 Crosby St., btw Howard & Grand sts., 212.219.2412. paint-box.com. This nail studio aims to beautify nails by curating a selection of 50 top nail polishes each season, along with a lookbook of nail art designs. A custom-built photo booth allows patrons to snap and share their manicures online. F20 Wellington Hair SpaC0L4315 119 W. 23rd St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.206.7962. wellingtonhairspa .com. With over 20 years of experience, stylist Patrick Wellington offers precision cuts and trims, color and chemical services, intensive treatments and natural hair care styles, all geared toward an African-American clientele. H16

BOOKS Albertine 972 Fifth Ave., btw 78th & 79th sts., 212.650.0070. albertine.com. French literary culture is the raison d’être for the Payne Whitney mansion’s new bookstore, which contains more than 14,000 French and English titles by authors from some 30 countries. F10 Idlewild BooksC0L3156 249 Warren St., btw Smith & Court sts., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718.403.9600; and one other NYC location. idlewildbooks.com.

This indie bookshop specializes in travel literature and guidebooks on far-flung destinations. A24 St. Mark’s Bookshop C0L41389136 E. 3rd St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.260.7853. stmarksbookshop .com. New arrivals constantly replenish the shelves at this East Village staple, which also hosts literary events. E18 Strand BookstoreC0L574 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. strandbooks.com. New, used, out-of-print and rare books are housed in this multitiered warehouse, which also hosts book signings and readings. E18

DEPT. STORES+CENTERS Barneys New YorkC0L32496 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61st sts., 212.826.8900; and two other NYC locations. barneys.com. Luxe couture for men and women from the world’s top designers, plus shoes, accessories, cosmetics and housewares. F12

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salon offers everything from basic trims to full makeovers in an inviting, two-story space. I9

Bergdorf GoodmanC0L32749 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. bergdorfgoodman.com.

Designer labels, accessories and cosmetics and the 2,000-square-foot Chanel boutique, in a setting overlooking The Plaza Hotel. G12 Bloomingdale’sC0L3294 1000 Third Ave., at E. 59th St., 212.705.2000; 504 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.729.5900. bloomingdales.com.

Couture and ready-to-wear fashions, gifts and accessories. Amenities include a coat check and translators. International Visitors’ Information: 212.705.2098. E12, F20 Century 21C0L31295 1972 Broadway, btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts., 212.518.2121; 22 Cortlandt St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.9092; and two other NYC locations. c21stores.com. Shoppers can save up to 65 percent on designer apparel for men, women and kids, as well as makeup, shoes, accessories and more. F22, I11 Lord & Taylor C0L964 1 24 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 212.391.3344. lordandtaylor.com. Cuttingedge and classic clothing and accessories for men, women and children from over 400 designer brands are found at the oldest specialty store in the United States. G15 Macy’s Herald SquareC0L36 Broadway, at W. 34th St., 212.695.4400; Event information: 212.494.4495; Puppet Theatre (large groups): 212.494.1917. macys.com. The world’s largest department store is bursting with designer clothing, luggage, accessories and furniture.

Personal shopping is also available. G15 Saks Fifth AvenueC0L362 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts., 212.753.4000. saksfifthavenue.com. The landmark department store offers a mélange of top designer fashions, plus home decor items, handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and unique editions of designer fragrances by Burberry and Maison Martin Margiela. G13 The Shops at Columbus Circle Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts., 212.823.6300. theshopsatcolumbus circle.com. This retail and dining complex features more than 40 stores, including Hugo Boss and Montmartre, along with the Restaurant and Bar Collection and a park-view atrium. I12

FLEA MARKETS+MARKETS Brooklyn Flea Schedule and location varies, see brooklynflea.com for up-to-date information.

C0L53Furniture, jewelry, bicycles, clothing and more from over 150 local artists are on offer, plus exciting food from local vendors.

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Greenflea C0LColumbus 594 Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. greenfleamarkets.com.

This market offers a vast range of unique merchandise, including new and antique home goods, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, crafts, art pieces and food vendors. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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GIFTS+HOME ABC Carpet & Home C0L796888 Broadway, at E. 19th St., 212.473.3000. abchome.com. One of the largest carpet and rug stores in the world also offers home furnishings, including antiques, reproduction furniture and accessories. F17 Beam 240 Kent Ave., at N. 1st St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 646.450.1469. beambk.com. Describing its style as “a little bit midcentury, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll,” this Brooklyn store carries a selection of goods for the home, including one-of-a-kind items, statement pieces, accessories and funky furniture. BB19 Guggenheim Museum Store C0L71 265 071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. guggenheimstore.org.

Mementos available here include art-inspired T-shirts and caps, books, scarves and ties.

Magnets and posters displaying works from current shows are also on hand. G8 Just BulbsC0L438 220 E. 60th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.888.5707. justbulbsnyc.com.

Just as the name suggests, this store sells a selection of lightbulbs in various sizes, types, colors and shapes. E12

La Maison du Chocolat C0L1 95187 018 Madison Ave., btw E. 78th & E. 79th sts., 212.744.7117; and three other NYC locations. lamaisonduchocolat.com.

Luxurious truffles, pralines, hot chocolate mixes and other sweets from the Parisian chocolatier. F10 MoMA Design Store C0L72644 W 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.767.1050; and one other NYC location. momastore.org. Cutting-edge designs for the home, office and body, along with fun gadgets, toys and jewelry, at this store are selected by the discerning eyes of the Museum of Modern Art’s curatorial staff. G13 Starbright Floral DesignC0L321 150 W. 28th St., Studio 201, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 800.520.8999. starflor.com. Over 500 types of flora, including rare and unusual blossoms, as well as chocolates and gift baskets. Event-planning is a specialty. Shipping available. H16

JEWELRY Alexis Bittar C0L958465 Broome St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.625.8340; and three other NYC locations. alexisbittar.com. The Brooklyn-born designer’s signature pieces incorporate Lucite and stones in the form of necklaces, statement rings, chunky bangles and earrings. F20 Catbird C0L41632 95 19 Bedford Ave., btw N. 4th & N. 5th sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.599.3457. catbirdnyc.com. This shop boasts pieces from local designers such as Digby & Iona, Old Hollywood and Katrina LePenne, as well as gift items, home goods and personal care products.

David Yurman C0L42712 Madison Ave., btw 63rd & 64th sts., 212.752.4255; and one other NYC

location. davidyurman.com. The iconic jeweler’s flagship displays bangles, bracelets, necklaces and rings adorned in colorful gemstones, as well as watches, a bridal collection and jewelry and accessories for children and babies. F12

Doyle & Doyle C0L244 15 12 W. 13th St., btw Ninth Ave. & Washington St., 212.677.9991. doyledoyle.com.

The sisterly duo behind this boutique offers eclectic vintage and estate pieces in styles ranging from the Georgian to the Art Deco periods, along with their own collection. I18 Erica WeinerC0L476 173 Elizabeth St., btw Kenmare & Spring sts., 212.334.6383; and one other NYC location. ericaweiner.com. This NYC designer digs through 20th-century New England factory warehouses to find one-of-a-kind chains and charms for her collections of antique-style necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. E20 IWC Schaffhausen C0L4531535 Madison Ave., at E. 54th St., 212.355.7271. iwc.com. This Swiss manufacturer, founded in 1868, offers an array of precise, robust watches for men, limitededition tickers and a small selection of women’s timepieces at its flagship store. F12 Lao Feng Xiang Jewelry 585 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.644.4168. lfxjewelry.com.

This historic jeweler, with roots dating back to the 19th-century Quing Dynasty, offers Chinese-style baubles with Buddhist motifs and timeless settings for precious gemstones.

Custom creations are available. G14 Margo Manhattan C0L41 1873 202 Madison Ave., at E. 88th St., 212.722.7555. margomanhattan.com.

Byzantine-style, sterling silver, gold and platinum jewelry pieces adorned in precious gems and diamonds, as well as the line’s signature interlocking hearts rings, are offered at this Uptown boutique. F9 Reinstein|Ross Goldsmiths 30 Gansevoort St., at Hudson St., 212.226.4513; and one other NYC location. reinsteinross.com. Shoppers can watch goldsmiths at work in this workshop, which crafts jewelry pieces individually using classical techniques, high-karat gold and distinctive gems. The attached gallery hosts exhibitions of progressive art jewelry. I18 Tiffany & Co. C0L727 6 27 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212.755.8000; and two other NYC locations. tiffany.com. The famous jewelry store carries diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, fine timepieces, crystal and more—all of which come wrapped in the signature robin’s egg blue boxes. F12

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Wempe JewelersC0L3415 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. wempe.com. Fifth Avenue’s only official Rolex dealer also offers pieces from other prestigious brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and Baume & Mercier, plus jewelry such as gold earrings, diamond rings, silver charms, pearl necklaces and precious gems. G13

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Move over French’s, there’s a new mustard in town. Gourmet condiment maker Maille has brought its classy mustards from France to a sophisticated boutique on the Upper West Side.

Shoppers won’t find squeeze bottles here. Instead, collectible jars are filled with fanciful versions of Dijon and whole-grain mustards in toothsome textures. With such gourmet flavors as honey and balsamic vinegar, cognac and white wine, and Parmesan and basil, the brand elevates the pleasantly pungent spread. The in-store sommelier stands ready to offer tastings from the mustard tap and pairing suggestions, from hot dogs and sandwiches to roasted duck breast and risotto. The nearly 300-year-old brand’s giftable mustards also make great souvenirs. Spread generously. | Maille, 185 Columbus Ave., at W. 68th St., 212.724.1014, maille.com

TourneauC0L341 510 Madison Ave., btw E. 52nd & E 53rd sts., 212.758.5830; 12 E. 57th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.758.7300. tourneau .com. The world’s largest authorized purveyor of fine timepieces offers more than 8,000 styles from top international watchmakers, including Ferragamo and TAG Heuer. F13, F12

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AIRE Ancient Baths C0L913588 Franklin St., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.274.3777. ancientbathsny .com. Visitors experience relaxation through a thermal treatment inspired by Greek baths, including illuminated hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and massages. F21 The Carlton Hotel 88 Madison Ave., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 212.532.4100. carltonhotelny .com. David Rockwell designed hundreds of guest rooms at this hotel, which also features four new specialty suites that connect to offer space for a small gathering or cocktail reception. F16 De Gustibus Cooking School 151 W. 34th St., 8th Fl., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.239.1652. degustibusnyc.com. Now in its 35th year, this cooking school invites students to learn about food and technique in interactive demonstrations led by renowned NYC chefs.

Classes are taught in a state-of-the-art classroom inside Macy’s Herald Square and include a coursed meal and wine. G15 Shop With Rox shopwithrox.nyc. Fashionista Roxanne Hauldren customizes personal shopping tours for any age, size, style and budget. Clients can score discounts on designer clothes, check out sample sales and gain access to showrooms.

Online reservations are recommended, but last-minute tours are sometimes available. Email shopwithrox@gmail.com or call 917.239.7233.

SPORTING GOODS Labor Skate ShopC0L428 46 Canal St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 646.351.6792. laborskateshop.com.

Skateboarder James Rewolinski offers a variety of deck brands, as well as wheels, board parts, hats, T-shirts and tote bags. C20 NBA StoreC0L3571 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th & 48th sts., 212.515.6221. nba.com/nycstore. Team jerseys, basketballs, gifts and shoes fill this arena-style sports emporium. G13 The New Balance Experience Store C0L461 5 50 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. newbalance .com. Trained specialists help athletes discover their perfect shoe size at this 4,000-squarefoot space. Shoppers can also design their own sneakers at the customization station. G17

TECH & MUSIC B&H Photo, Video, Pro AudioC0L79468 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.444.6615. bhphotovideo.com.

More than 100,000 cutting-edge tech products, including cameras, camcorders, film, tripods and professional lighting equipment. I15 GTR Store Showroom 141 W. 28th St., 4th fl., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.460.8472. gtrstore.com. This guitar mecca, which offers a fully stocked bar made out of amps, showcases more than 400 guitars by legendary brands like Fender, Gibson and D’Angelico. G16 The Harman Store C0L455 1 27 Madison Ave., at E. 54th St., 212.822.2777. harmanstore.com.

Premium audio group Harman offers consumer electronics, including speakers, headphones

and mobile phone accessories, at its flagship store. Harman’s award-winning professional audio gear is also on display. F13

MakerBot C0L412298 Mulberry St., btw Houston & Bleecker sts., 347.457.5758. makerbot.com/ retail-store. The retail outlet from the leader in 3-D printing features a photo booth that immortalizes its subject in a 3-D portrait. E19

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Vertu C0L3296610 Madison Ave., at E. 58th St., 212.371.8701. vertu.com. This luxury mobile phone maker uses quality materials such as sapphire crystals, jeweled bearings and leather in its phones, which are made in England. F12

TOYS+GAMES American Girl Place New YorkC0L3816 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 877.247.5223. americangirl.com.

In addition to the popular doll collection, there are accessories, matching doll-and-girl apparel, a complete line of books, and fun programs and events. G13 Dinosaur Hill C0L5498306 E. 9th St., at Second Ave., 212.473.5850. dinosaurhill.com. The East Village shop carries a variety of educational toys and entertaining knickknacks—from marionettes and papier-mâché masks to Slinkys and charm bracelets—as well as infant clothing, rattles and blocks. E18 FAO SchwarzC0L5931 767 Fifth Ave., at 58th St., 212.644.9400. fao.com. Home of the famous Dance-on Piano, this toy emporium delights with stuffed animals, a second-floor LEGO section, endless choices of toys and dolls, and numerous interactive areas. G17 kidding aroundC0L4862 60 W. 15th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.645.6337; Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.972.8697. kiddingaroundtoys.com.

This family-owned store specializes in toys and games, clothes, gifts and party favors for boys and girls of all ages. F17, F14

VINTAGE CLOTHING Edith Machinist C0L6231 8 04 Rivington St., btw Essex & Ludlow sts., 212.979.9992. edithmachinist.com. A vintage emporium filled with dresses, shirts, boots, pumps and more from every decade and price point. C19 Narnia C0L71 534 61 Rivington St., btw Clinton & Suffolk sts., 212.979.0661. narniavintage.com. This small vintage boutique is a treasure trove of apparel, boots, bags and jewelry from design stars of the last century, including Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. C19 New York VintageC0L196 117 W. 25th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.647.1107. newyorkvintage .com. High-end designer vintage from such labels as Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. H16 Tokio 7C0L4162 83 E. 7th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.353.8443. tokio7.net. This consignment boutique stocks classic vintage and funky contemporary designs by both high-end brands and local East Village designers. D18

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MUSEUMS 1 Richard Estes: Painting New York City, Mar. 10-Sept. 20, showcases iconic Big Apple scenes, like “Theater,” created by an enduring leader of the Photorealist movement in mediums such as photography, silk screen and woodcuts. | Museum of Arts and Design, p. 57 2 From the Scarlet Ibis to the Little Blue Heron (pictured), early watercolor studies of the striking birds of North America are displayed in all their glory in Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight, Mar. 6-May 10, along with accompanying audio recordings of their calls. | New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, p. 57 3 Tomi Ungerer: All in One, thru Mar. 22, takes an in-depth look at an award-winning illustrator, whose opus includes children’s books, erotic drawings, satirical artworks and advertising campaigns for The New York Times (pictured). | The Drawing Center, p. 57

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American Airpower MuseumC0L362 Republic Airport, 1230 New Highway, at Farmingdale Rd., Farmingdale, L.I., 631.293.6398. americanairpow ermuseum.com. Features a vast selection of hangars built during World War II and operational warplanes from WWII battles. Thurs-Sun 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 veterans/seniors (65+), $5 children 4-12, under 4 free.

American Museum of Natural HistoryC0L365 Central Park W., at W. 79th St., 212.769.5100. amnh.org. Guests explore halls filled with dinosaur skeletons, historical dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals (including a rare 2-foot-long jade slab) and more. Thru Aug. 9: Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Suggested $22 adults, $17 seniors/students (with ID), $12.50 ages 2-12. I10

Asia Society and Museum C0L594725 Park Ave., at E. 70th St., 212.288.6400. asiasociety.org.

Lectures, exhibitions and public events promote understanding among the people and institutions of the United States and Asia.

Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students (with ID), children under 16 and Fri 6-9 p.m. free. F11 Brooklyn MuseumC0L367 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000. brooklynmuseum.org. Collection containing more than 1 million objects, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to American and European contemporary art, are housed here.

Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., first Sat of every month (except Sept.) 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Suggested $16 adults, $10 seniors (62+)/students, visitors 19 and under free, first Sat of every month (except Sept.) 5-11 p.m. free.

PHOTOS: RICHARD ESTES, “THEATER,” ©RICHARD ESTES/COURTESY MARLBOROUGH GALLERY, NEW YORK; JOHN JAMES AUDUBON, “LITTLE BLUE HERON,” COURTESY NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TOMI UNGERER, “NEW YORK TIMES,” COLLECTION RENNERT’S GALLERY, NEW YORK

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Cooper Hewitt 2 E. 91st St., at Fifth Ave., 212.849.8400. cooperhewitt.org. Located in the former mansion of Andrew Carnegie, this renovated Smithsonian museum is on a mission to redefine how visitors interact with exhibits by using innovative technology to allow historic and contemporary design come alive. Sun-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7 students (with ID), under 18 free, Sat 6-9 p.m. pay what you wish. F9 The Drawing Center C0L437535 Wooster St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.2166. drawingcen ter.org. A not-for-profit institution that showcases exhibitions. Wed, Fri-Sun noon-6 p.m., Thurs noon-8 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, children under 12 and Thurs 6-8 p.m. free. G20 Ellis Island Immigration Museum 05 Ferry (Statue Cruises): 201.604.2800. ellisisland.org.

Visitors seeking their heritage are welcomed on this historic island to view artifacts and exhibits, and take an audio tour. Open daily; Free.

Fraunces Tavern Museum 0316 54 Pearl St., at Broad St., 212.425.1778. frauncestavern museum.org. Built in 1719 as a residence for the merchant Stephen Delancey, the building houses Revolutionary War-era manuscripts, regular exhibitions and period rooms. Daily noon-5 p.m.; $7 adults, $4 seniors (65+)/ages 6-8/students, under 5 free. F23 The Frick Collection 1 E. 70th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.288.0700. frick.org.

Oriental rugs, furnishings and paintings by old masters, including Rembrandt, are on display in the former home of Henry Clay Frick. Thru Apr. 5: Enlightenment and Beauty: Sculptures by Houdon and Clodion. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students, Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. pay what you wish; children under 10 are not admitted. G11 Guggenheim MuseumC0L136 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. guggenheim.org. One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous spiraling landmark celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009.

Thru Apr. 1: Kandinsky Before Abstraction, 1901–1911. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+)/ students (with ID), under 12 free, Sat 5:45-7:45 p.m. pay what you wish. G8 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumC0L4673 Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 212.245.0072. intrepidmuseum.org. The famed aircraft carrier offers multimedia presentations, exhibits and flight simulators, the submarine USS Growler, British Airways Concorde and space shuttle Enterprise.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; General admission: $24 adults, $20 seniors (62+)/college students, $19 children ages 7-17, $17 veterans, $12 ages 3-6, under 3, retired military and active duty free. K14 The Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. thejewishmuseum.org.

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A noted repository of paintings, sculpture, drawings, films, theater and concerts exploring 4,000 years of Jewish culture. Fri-Tues 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7.50 students, under 18 and Sat free, Thurs 5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. G8

Museum of the City of New YorkC0L5914 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. mcny.org. The Big Apple and its history are on display in more than 1 million paintings, photographs and artifacts. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Suggested $20 families, $10 adults, $6 seniors/students, under 12 free. F7

The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St., 212.535.7710. metmuseum.org.

Known for its collections of American, medieval, Oriental, Oceanic, Islamic and ancient arts, plus the Costume Institute, 19th- and 20th-century European paintings and sculpture and rotating exhibitions. Thru Apr. 19: Thomas Hart Benton’s America Today Mural Rediscovered. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Suggested $25 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $12 students (with ID), under 12 with adult free. G9

Museum of the Moving ImageC0L52914 36-01 35th Ave., at 37th St., Astoria, Queens, 718.777.6888. movingimage.us. The art, history and technology of film, television and digital media are explored through artifacts. Wed-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; $12 adults, $9 seniors (65+)/students, $6 ages 3-12, under 3 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. AA10

The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Ave., at E. 36th St., 212.685.0008. themorgan.org.

The priceless collection of books, manuscripts, drawings and prints includes three extant copies of the Gutenberg Bible. Thru Jun. 7: Lincoln Speaks: Words That Transformed a Nation.

Tues-Thurs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $18 adults, $12 seniors (65+)/students/ages 13-16, under 13 with adult and Fri 7-9 p.m. free. F15 The Museum at FIT C0L3Seventh Ave., at W. 27th St., 212.217.4558. fitnyc.edu. Fashion is celebrated through programs and exhibitions at this institution dedicated to noteworthy designers, couture garments and textiles. Tues-Fri noon-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Free. H16 Museum of Arts and DesignC0L36 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. madmuseum.org. The transformation of materials into expressive objects is explored at this center for innovative arts and crafts. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs-Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; $16 adults, $14 seniors, $12 students, children under 18 free, Thurs & Fri 6-9 p.m. pay what you wish. F13 Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the HolocaustC0L1594 Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl., btw West St. & First Pl., 646.437.4202. mjhnyc.org. Created in 1997 as a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.

Sun-Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (until 5 p.m. from Mar. 13), eve of major Jewish holidays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors (65+), $7 students, under 12 and Wed 4-8 p.m. free. F23 The Museum of Modern Art 11 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.708.9400. moma.org.

More than 150,000 modern and contemporary works, including sculpture, photographs, drawings and paintings, plus 22,000 films, are in the collection of this museum. Thru Mar. 22: The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints and Posters.

Mon-Thurs, Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; $25 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $14 students, under 16 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. G13

Neue Galerie New YorkC0L59134 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St., 212.628.6200. neuegalerie.org.

Early-20th-century German and Austrian art and design by Egon Schiele, Otto Dix and others.

Thurs-Mon 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/students, first Fri of each month 6-8 p.m. free; children 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult, children under 12 are not admitted. G9 New MuseumC0L784 235 Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. newmuseum.org.

Focusing on innovation, this museum exhibits pieces by cutting-edge artists. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 students, under 18 free, Thurs 7-9 p.m. pay what you wish. D20 New-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryC0L9316 170 Central Park W., at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. nyhistory.org. This institution, devoted to the history of New York, houses photographs, Hudson River School landscapes and more. Thru Apr. 19: Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion. Tues-Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $19 adults, $15 seniors/educators, $12 students, $6 ages 5-13, under 5 free. I10 9/11 Tribute CenterC0L3642 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. & Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184. tributewtc.org. Recovered objects and narratives by family members of victims offer an outlet to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 seniors/ students/military, $5 children 6-12. G22 Queens Museum New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 718.592.9700. queensmuseum.org. One of the permanent attractions at this museum, which hosts regular temporary exhibitions, is “The Panorama of the City of New York,” a 10,000square-foot, exquisitely detailed scale rendering.

Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m.; $8 adults, $4 seniors/ students, children under 12 free.

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museums+attractions Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, Scales of the Universe Walkway and Cullman Hall of the Universe. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Suggested $22 adults, $17 seniors/students, $12.50 ages 2-12; Museum and space show: $27 adults, $22 seniors/students, $16 ages 2-12. I10

Rubin Museum of ArtC0L4957 150 W. 17th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.620.5000. rmanyc.org.

Paintings, books, artifacts and more explore Himalayan heritage. Mon & Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+)/ students, children under 12, Fri 6-10 p.m. and seniors (65+) first Mon of the month free. H17 Tenement Museum C0L1 516 08 Orchard St., btw Broome & Delancey sts., 212.982.8420. tenement .org. Turn-of-the-20th-century immigrant life is illustrated on guided tours of preserved tenements. Advance reservations recommended, but same-day tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at 103 Orchard St. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (first tour 10:30 a.m., last tour 5 p.m.); $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, children under 5 free. C20

ATTRACTIONS Empire State BuildingC0L3487 350 Fifth Ave., btw 33rd & 34th sts., 212.736.3100. esbnyc.com.

Views of NYC from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories. At night, the building’s top-tier LED lights commemorate holidays and events. A virtual thrill tour, New York Skyride, is on the 2nd

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fl. (separate admission). Audio tours available in seven languages. Daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Main deck (86th floor) admission: $29 adults, $26 seniors (62+), $23 children 6-12, under 5 free; Main & Top decks (86th floor & 102nd floor) admission: $46 adults, $43 seniors (62+), $40 children 6-12, under 5 free. G15

The High Line Gansevoort to W. 34th sts., btw 10th & 12th aves., 212.500.6035. thehighline.org.

C0LT 5681 he mile-long elevated park offers a view of the city skyline. Section 2, btw W. 20th & W. 30th sts., features The High Line’s lawn, a wildflower field, public art displays and a steel walkway.

Open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Free. J15-18 Madame Tussauds New YorkC0L4835 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505. nycwax.com. The wax museum features lifelike figures of celebrities and politicians. Sun-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; $37 adults, $30 ages 4-12, under 3 free. H14 National September 11 Memorial & MuseumC0L415879 Museum entrance at 180 Greenwich St., btw Liberty & Fulton sts., 212.312.8800.

911memorial.org. The memorial has cascading waterfalls set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed in terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The names of the victims are inscribed on parapets. The memorial: Daily 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Free. Museum hours Sun-Thurs 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (last entry 6 p.m.), Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.); Museum admission: $24 adults, $18 seniors, (65+), U.S.

veterans, college students; $15 youth (7-17); children under 6 and Tues 5 p.m.-close free. G22

New York Botanical Garden C0L48572900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700. nybg.org. This popular attraction offers blooming gardens, miles of lush walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden.

Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Grounds-only admission: $13 adults, $6 seniors/students, $3 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free; All-garden pass (grounds plus exhibitions): $20 adults, $18 seniors/students, $8 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free; Free grounds admission all day Wed and Sat 9-10 a.m.

Statue of LibertyC0L315 Ferry: 201.604.2800. nps .gov/stli. The FrĂŠdĂŠric Bartholdi-designed, 151-foot-tall sculpture, dedicated in 1889, has become a symbol of the nation. Open daily; Free.

Top of the Rock C30 0L57 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. topoftherocknyc.com. Open 365 days a year, the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center welcomes visitors with unrivaled panoramic vistas of the city some 70 floors above the ground. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 p.m.); $29 adults, $27 seniors (62+), $18 children 6-12. The “Sun & Stars� combination ticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day, 8 a.m.-midnight; $42 adults, $24 children 6-12. G13

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ANTIQUES STORES+CENTERS 1 Steel, copper tongs and plastic come together in Subodh Gupta’s “Orange Thing,” part of the artist’s Seven Billion Light Years exhibit, on view thru Apr. 25. | Hauser & Wirth, p. 61 2 Derek Tyndell’s wooden works, showcased at this annual show, suggest structure and design elements of a house. | Architectural Digest Home Design Show, p. 41 3 The abstract shapes of “Woman at Keyhole” by Julia Kunin are part of her solo exhibit, thru Mar. 31. | Sandra Gering Inc., p. 61 4 The sad link between religion and violence is magnified in Al Farrow: Wrath & Reverence, as seen in the gun parts and spiritual symbols that make up “Trigger Finger and Jaw Bone of Santo Guerro,” on view thru May 2. | Forum Gallery, p. 61

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Demolition Depot C0L6432216 E. 125th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.860.1138. demolitiondepot .com. This trove of reclaimed, architectural splendor includes vintage plumbing fixtures salvaged from demolished buildings. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. E5 The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center C0L356 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. the-maac.com. More than 70 galleries and shops offer furniture, jewelry, antique artifacts and other fine pieces from all seven continents.

Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. E13 Scholten Japanese ArtC0L73195 145 W. 58th St., Ste. 6D, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.585.0474. scholten-japanese-art.com. A rich collection of

fine Japanese works—wood-block prints, netsuke, prints, paintings—with an emphasis on the Edo period. Mar. 12-21: Kacho Fugetsu: Natural Beauty in Japanese Art. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment. G12

ART GALLERIES Anastasia Photo C0L1 4637 66 Orchard St., at Stanton St., 212.677.9725. anastasia-photo.com. A gallery specializing in documentary photography and photojournalism. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. D19 Bertrand Delacroix Gallery 535 W. 25th St. btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.627.4444. bdgny.com.

A diverse group of contemporary artists, including watercolorist Elizabeth Allison.

Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16

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David ZwirnerC0L37 519, 525 & 533 W. 19th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.727.2070; and one other NYC location. davidzwirner.com. This major dealer represents 43 estates and contemporary artists. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appointment. F20

Forum Gallery C0L3T18 he Crown Building, 730 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 56th & 57th sts., 212.355.4545. forumgallery.com. Contemporary American and European works; as well as 20th-century social realist and figurative art. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. G12 Hauser & Wirth C0L465511 W. 18th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.794.4971. hauserwirth.com. With branches in Zürich and London, this international gallery represents artists such as Paul McCarthy, Ian Wallace, Pipilotti Rist and Dan Graham. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. F11 Kent Fine Art 210 11th Ave., at W. 24th St., 212.365.9500. kentfineart.com. Contemporary artists, such as Dennis Adams and Llyn Foulkes, are represented in a space that also features historical exhibits. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J16 Odetta 229 Cook St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn. odettagallery.com. A playful collection of contemporary painting, minimalist sculpture and glyphs by midcareer artists are showcased in a neighborhood defined by its population of Brooklyn artists. Fri-Sun 1-6 p.m. and by appointment.

RH Contemporary Art C0L458437 W. 16th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.675.4200. rhcontempo raryart.com. Contemporary international artists are showcased, including the Gao Brothers and Stephan Dill. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. J17 Sandra Gering Inc. 14 E. 63rd St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 646.336.7183. sandragering inc.com. Contemporary works, from Marc Ganzglass’ installation pieces to Leo Villareal’s light sculptures. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. F12 Sargent’s Daughters 179 E. Broadway, btw Jefferson & Rutgers sts., 917.463.3901. sargents daughters.com. Named after painter John Singer Sargent, this gallery showcases artists who blend historical artistic lineage and modern innovation. Wed-Sun noon-6 p.m. C21 33 Orchard 33B Orchard St., btw Hester & Canal sts., 347.278.1500. 33orchard.com. An alternative to the traditional, commercial gallery, this gallery offers up its showroom to gallerists and curators who are without a permanent space.

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CANADAC0L41856 333 Broome St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery, 212.925.4631. canadanewyork.com. The works of contemporary, international artists— David Askevold, Matt Connors, Jason Fox—are seen in monthly exhibitions. Aesthetic trends here lean toward the offbeat and radical.

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The ADAA Art Show Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., at E. 67th St., 212.488.5550. artdealers .org. Seventy-two international dealers present solo and group shows featuring vetted, museum-quality fine art, from Henri Matisse’s 1930s prints to Latin American works from the 1960s to contemporary works. Mar. 4-8: Wed-Fri noon-8 p.m., Sat noon-7 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. $25 day pass. F12 Affordable Art Fair C0L215 Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.255.2003. affordableartfair.com/newyork. As prices for fine art rise, this fair limits its selection to pieces priced between $100 and $10,000, with more than half under $5,000.

International galleries and exhibitors present works from emerging and established artists.

Mar. 25-29: Thurs-Sat 11 a.m-8 p.m. Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 general admission, $10 seniors/ students, under 12 free, Fri 6-8 p.m. free. G17 The Armory Show C0L4896Piers 92 & 94, 12th Ave., at W. 55th St., 212.645.6440. thearmoryshow.com.

Devoted exclusively to modern and contemporary art, this prestigious, annual event is a showcase for international exhibitors. Mar. 5-8: Thurs-Sun noon-7 p.m. $45 day pass, $80 four-day pass, $30 students/seniors. J13 Christie’s Rockefeller Plz., W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.636.2000. christies.com.

Founded by James Christie, this world-renowned institution has been holding auctions since the late-18th century. Auctions include: Mar. 6: First Open NYC. Mar. 15-16: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. Mar. 25: American Paintings.

Mar. 27: Wine. Mar. 30: Photographs. F12

The Pier Antique Show C0L4P 187 ier 94, 12th Ave., at W. 55th St., 239.732.6642. pierantiqueshow.com.

Over 400 dealers present 20th-century decorative arts, Americana and classical antiques. Also featured is Fashion Alley, a separate section specializing in vintage clothing and jewelry. Mar. 28-29: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $20, under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. K13 Pulse New York C0L6458Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.255.2327. pulse-art.com. A curated group of well-respected international dealers exhibit contemporary, boundary-pushing works. Mar. 5-8: Thurs 1-6 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $40 four-day pass, $25 general admission, $15 students/seniors, $10 groups of 10 or more. H17 Sotheby’sC0L345 1334 York Ave., at E. 72nd St., 212.606.7000. sothebys.com. The famed auctioneers sell fine art, antiques, jewelry and more. Auctions include: Mar. 17-18: Important Chinese Works of Art. Also Mar. 18: Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art. D11

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TRANSPORTATION Commonwealth Limo 866.770.1677.

C0L4162 commonwealthlimo.com. Luxury chauffeured transportation throughout the NYC metro area in a variety of vehicles, such as stretch limousines and executive vans.

ed its centennial in 2013. For schedules and prices, visit mta.info/mnr. Terminal open daily 5:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Stores: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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SuperShuttle C0L587800.258.3826. supershuttle .com. Vans transport travelers on shared rides from home, office or hotel to LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports.

Long Island Rail Road C0Lmta.info/lirr. This rail service, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, takes visitors from Penn Station or Jamaica, Queens, to more than 100 destinations throughout Long Island. For more information, call 511 and say “LIRR.”

Big Apple Greeter C0L212.669.8159.

5891 bigapple greeter.org. Local, multilingual volunteers show tourists the ins and outs of NYC on two-tofour-hour jaunts. Reservations must be made at least three weeks prior to the visit.

New York Water TaxiC0L316 866.985.2542. nywatertaxi.com. Service between piers in Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, making stops at places such as Pier 84 (W. 44th St.), Pier 16 (South Street Seaport) and Pier 1 (Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO). Times/prices vary.

Go Airlink NYC C0L212.812.9000.

6154 goairlinkshuttle .com. Airline passengers can share door-todoor rides to and from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals with this transfer service.

NJ Transit 973.275.5555. njtransit.com. NJ Transit provides bus and train service between New Jersey and New York, including train service to Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium.

Grand Central Terminal C0L457E. 42nd St., btw Lexington & Vanderbilt aves., 212.340.2583. grandcentralterminal.com. Trains run on the Metro-North railroad line to and from this majestic Beaux Arts landmark, which celebrat-

Statue Cruises C0L514201.604.2800. statuecruises .com. Ferries take visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. F24

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Central Park Tours C0L58T 32 ours start at W. 58th St. & Broadway, 718.419.3222. centralparktours.net.

Engaging walking, pedicab and bike tours allow visitors to explore Manhattan’s largest urban park, including Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Great Meadow. Rentals available. Times/prices vary. I13 Citysightseeing Cruises New York Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., at W. 38th St., 212.445.7599. citysightseeingnewyork.com. On 90-minute Midtown and Twilight sails, passengers glide past the city’s most iconic sites. Times vary. $29 adults, $18 children 3-11. K15 Fashion Window Walking Tour C0L45839windows wear.com/tours. This two-hour journey immerses visitors in NYC’s fashion industry and offers info on window designs. Departs 3 p.m.,

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10% OFF at wheretraveler.com/ NYtours code: WHERE10 Wed-Sun from Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Herald Square. $34.99 per ticket, with discounts for groups.

Gray Line New York C0L516Buses leave from the Gray Line New York Visitor Center, 777 Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. W. 48th sts., 212.445.0848. newyorksightseeing.com. Sightseeing tours by bus, boat and helicopter, such as the 48-hour, hop-on/hop-off double-decker bus tour that includes the Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop and Brooklyn Loop. Citywide transportation, individual, group and one-day packages are also available. The company also offers buses to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. H14 Green-Wood Cemetery Tour C0L45725th St. & Fifth Ave., Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, 718.768.7300. green-wood.com. Visitors to this landmark burial ground can explore the beautifully landscaped 478 acres on their own or on a two-hour guided trolley tour every Wednesday at 1 p.m., as well as other dates listed on the website. $15. Daily visiting hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour C0L64589Seventh Ave., at W. 33rd St., 866.858.0008.

MSGAllAccessTour.com. This tour goes behind the scenes of the totally revamped arena. Most days 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., but check website for varied hours. $26.95 adults, $18.95 seniors/ students, $17.95 children. H15 Radio City Stage Door Tour C0L512For tickets, visit the Radio City Sweets & Gifts Shop, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 212.247.4777. radiocity.com/ tours. Radio City Music Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secrets are revealed on a guided one-hour walking tour.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $24 adults, $18 seniors (62+), $17 children 12 and under. G13 Rockefeller Center Tour C0L586430 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 50th St., 212.698.2000. rockefellercenter .com/tour. The famous skating rink, statues of Prometheus and Atlas, and more are featured on this walking tour. Tours run daily, every 30 minutes, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., excluding 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $17. G13 United Nations C0L94V 15 isitors entrance: E. 47th St., at First Ave., 212.963.8687. visit.un.org. Forty-five minute tours of the building and grounds are conducted by an international staff. Tickets are available online only and are not sold on-site.

Tours: Mon-Fri 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $18 adults, $11 seniors (60+)/students, $9 children 5-12.

Children under 5 not admitted. D14 Woolworth Building Lobby Tours 233 Broadway, at Park Pl., 203.966.9663. woolworth tours.com. Guided 30- to 90-minute tours of this elegant, historic building. Dates/times vary. $15-$45 per person. F22

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About Buses There are approximately 5,900 air-conditioned buses on over 300 routes. Buses stop at street corners about every three blocks. Look for signposts marked with a bus emblem and route number. Most buses operate btw 5 a.m. and 2 a.m., while certain buses run 24 hours a day. Select Bus Service on First and Second aves. (btw South Ferry & E. 126th St.), as well as 34th St. (from the FDR Dr. to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center), requires riders to pay their fares prior to boarding and to enter through any of three doors. Schedules and maps are posted at stops.

About Subways There are 24 subway lines designated by either a route number or letter, serving 468 stations. Round-the-clock, air-conditioned service is provided seven days a week. Subways run every 2-5 mins. during rush hours, 10-15 mins. during the day and about every 20 mins. btw midnight and 5 a.m. Stops are clearly posted and subway maps are on view at stations and in every car.

Cost of Ride Starting Mar. 22, the base fare is $2.75 per ride, payable by MetroCard or exact change for buses (no bills or pennies); subways accept only the MetroCard.

There are two kinds of MetroCards: 1) Unlimited Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;$31/seven consecutive days and $116.50/30 consecutive days; 2) Pay-Per-Rideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Purchase a multiple-ride MetroCard and receive an 11 percent bonus, as well as free transfers from subway to bus, bus to subway, or bus to bus within a two-hour period.

Buy MetroCards at subway station booths and vending machines, train terminals and 3,500 stores throughout NYC. Pay for Select Bus Service with a MetroCard or coins (exact change only) at fare collection machines at designated bus stops. For assistance in English and Spanish: 718.330.1234.

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brooklyn beat CROWN HEIGHTS by As recently as a few years ago, Crown Heights was still best known to outsiders for the race riot that happened there in the early 1990s, but the neighborhood has undergone a dramatic transformation and is now overflowing with trendy restaurants, hipster-friendly shopportunities, and the lower crime rates and skyrocketing real-estate prices that typically accompany those things. An easy trip from Manhattan via one of several express subway lines, Crown Heights is a vibrant and diverse community that blends the old and the new into one of the most dynamic environments in the city. Browse antiques and vintage clothing at a giant flea market that is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, grab a bite at one of the many first-class restaurants scattered along Franklin Avenue, or just take a stroll to check out the neighborhood’s electric vibe and striking architecture.

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If you are looking for one-of-a-kind vintage finds (or you just like being part of a total scene), the Brooklyn Flea (1000 Dean St., brooklynflea.com) makes its winter home in Crown Heights and is a necessary stop on your itinerary. Open only on weekends, the Flea offers items from over 100 high-quality vendors and stocks everything to outfit the stereotypical Brooklyn hipster, from antique typewriters to taxidermy to gently worn kilim rugs. If you need a break from shopping, the Flea shares its giant warehouse space with Berg’n (899 Bergen St., 718.857.2337, bergn.com), a popular and always crowded beer hall and food court featuring, among other local delicacies, the oft-tweeted-about ramen burger. For a slightly lower-key retail experience, head to Owl & Thistle General Store (833 Franklin Ave., 347.722.5836, owlandthistlegeneral .com), which specializes in local, green and fair-trade products. Here you’ll find a curated collection of unique gifts like Brooklyn-made beer chocolates, indie statement jewelry and silk-screened tote bags.

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Crown Heights is just a stone’s throw from the Brooklyn Museum, but if your vacation involves kids, you might want to skip the high culture and head straight to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (145 Brooklyn Ave., 718.735.4400, brooklynkids.org). Little ones universally love this interactive experience, which allows them to climb on stationary city buses, make play pizza pies in a replica Italian restaurant, try on a traditional Chinese New Year costume, or explore an urban woodland, complete with live snakes, toads and turtles.

The exploding culinary scene in Crown Heights means that you’ll never go hungry again (in this part of town). Standouts include Guero’s (605 Prospect Pl., 718.230.4941, gueros brooklyn.com), which slings the best breakfast tacos and migas I’ve had outside Texas; Glady’s (left; 788 Franklin Ave., 718.622.0249, gladysnyc.com), a cool Caribbean joint with killer jerk chicken and frozen rum slushies; and Bar Corvo (791 Washington Ave., 718.230.0940, barcorvo.com), an upscale rustic Italian restaurant where you’ll find perfectly executed pasta and, if you’re feeling adventurous, life-altering crispy tongue fries. If you are yearning for a cocktail, The Crown Inn (724 Franklin Ave., 347.915.1131, the crowninnbrooklyn.com) boasts highly competent bartenders and a chill, neighborhood bar atmosphere. Even beer nerds will be impressed by the rotating tap selection at Covenhoven (730 Classon Ave., 718.483.9950, covenhovennyc.com), which includes a friendly vibe and good music. For a more high-energy night out on the town, Franklin Park (618 St. John’s Pl., 718.975.0196, franklinparkbrooklyn.com) accommodates a courtyard, two indoor bars, skee-ball, a photo booth and dancing to a mix of hip-hop, reggae and 1980s music.

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