Check out our guide to four-star delivery and take-out food offerings around NYC. Plus, Anthony Bourdain dishes on hipsters and an exploration of local craft breweries.
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A Day That’s Smokin’I was weaned on Sunday mornings consisting of The New York Timesand smoked fi sh, so when I have a hankering for the best in smokedsalmon, Barney Greengrass is where I gravitate. After that, on a warmspring day, can there be nothing lovelier than to be surrounded bygardens and gardens of exquisite fl ora? At cocktail hour, I tend to nestat the bar of Gramercy Tavern: Can’t resist the elaborate wine list—orsmoked pork broth. Yup, starting and ending my day with food that’ssmokin’ makes me one happy camper. For my full New York City itinerary, go to wheretraveler.com.
>> MORNING
At Barney Greengrass,
there is bounty some-
times too great to
choose from. To start off,
there are the deliciously
doughy bagels and
bialys. Then, pick from
delectables including
sturgeon, smoked salm-
on and Nova. Yum: My
Jewish Ashkenazi soul
never feels happier.
>> AFTERNOON
The New York Botanical
Garden is one of the
city’s lushest and most
beautiful retreats. This
month, it offers a vari-
ety of programs, from
a Spring Wine Festival
(May 3 & 4) to a Mother’s
Day Weekend Garden
Party (May 10 & 11). Or
you can just go and
smell the roses.
>> EVENING
I discovered Gramercy
Tavern back in 1994, and
the restaurant still deliv-
ers: seamless service
and impressive wine
know-how from the
bartenders, and a great
tavern menu, including
the aforementioned
smoked pork broth with
hearty dumplings and
root vegetables.
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A top-shelf meal from a great restaurant—in your pajamas? A look at fi ne dining in NYC, wrapped and ready for your room. BY MERYL D. PEARLSTEIN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF WESTBROOK STYLED BY MIAKO KATO
V isitors to New York City come for the culture, for the sights, for work, and, most of all, for the fantastic variety of restaurants. But, after a full
day of meetings or sightseeing, you might just not have the energy to hit a restaurant. Thanks to the local eating scene where New Yorkers demand nonstop variety and
expect the best when dining out, you can kick back, put your feet up and enjoy great dining without going out. While everyone knows that just about every pizza joint or Chinese restaurant in most any city will bring its grub to your door, you might be surprised to fi nd out that you can have a four-star experience right in your hotel room
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here in the Big Apple. We proudly present a lineup of fi ne-dining restaurants that bring a taste of the world, with take-out or delivery to specifi ed areas. Utensils are provided and the full menu is available, unless otherwise noted. Just add wine.
Steak restaurants are pros at packing up leftovers of 22-ounce rib eyes and mountains of creamed spinach. They’re equally adept at wrapping meals to go from the start. Bill’s Food & Drink gives you a taste of its clubby menu at home with dishes like asparagus vichyssoise, Bill’s Bolognese pasta and scallop succotash. Or, go for a starter of ricotta meatballs and then move on to garlic chicken with roasted potatoes, or a Berkshire pork chop. No utensils provided. 57 E. 54th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.518.2727.
Costata, from superstar chef Michael White, not only excels at steaks but also complements them with
White’s acclaimed pastas and seafood dishes. You can put together a refi ned dinner for two by sharing the gigantic tomahawk rib eye and the restaurant’s version of Caesar salad, made with crispy capers and Japanese panko crumbs. Add garganelli in truffl e cream with speck, and a side of crispy artichokes, and you have a meal to re-member. The restaurant will gladly advise on the best cut of meat for you. Take-out only at dinner. Request utensils with your order. 206 Spring St., btw Sullivan St. & Sixth Ave., 212.334.3320.
If you prefer steak with an Argentine twist, avoid waiting on line at Buenos Aires by ordering take-out or
Clockwise from bottom left: Match 65’s flash-seared salmon with petite niçoise salad; pâté de campagne with toasted bread; and buffalo mozzarella with tomato carpaccio, basil, basil pesto and balsamic vinegar.
Facing page: Hot and sour soup, firecracker prawns and chicken supreme are some of the delectable items you can bring back to your room to enjoy from Mr. K’s.
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delivery. We recommend the 24-ounce special strip with chimichurri sauce, an appetizer of grilled Italian provolone (provoleta) and an ensalada tropical with hearts of palm. Turn on some tango tunes and you can pretend you’re sit-ting in the “Paris of South America.” Choose a fi ne Malbec to accompany. Delivery focused on the Lower East Side, West Village and Alphabet City. 513 E. 6th St., btw Ave. A & Ave. B, 212.228.2775.
For a lunchtime splurge, order take-out from Michael White’s award-winning seafooder, Marea. The knowl-edgeable staff will help compose a meal to best suit your tastes: Are you traveling far? Do you prefer a certain type of seafood, or would you rather have pasta? The restau-rant is known for its crudo, raw fi sh enhanced with light seasonings and sauces. Be adventurous and try the Pacifi c jack mackerel or the Long Island fl uke; or the perfectly composed strozzapreti pasta with sea urchin, crab and lemon. Request utensils with your order. 240 Central Park So., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 212.582.5100.
County’s roast pork belly comes with pulled pork, collard greens and toast; salmon tartare is accompanied by crispy sushi rice, herb crème fraîche and sesame garlic topping.
Morandi is a West Village favorite from superstar res-taurateur Keith McNally. The trattoria recently began take-out and delivery in response to neighborhood demand and hard-to-score reservations. Recyclable, thermal con-tainers keep your food warm and fresh. Morandi caters to customers in a way that exemplifi es personal service. Try the bistecca for two, which is served on a special ceramic plate if you order it in the restaurant. You’ll get the plate to go—just promise to return it to the restaurant or call for pick-up when you’re done. You might fi nd some cookies or a dessert in your bag, at no extra cost, too. Delivery throughout the West Village and Chelsea. 211 Waverly Pl., at Charles St., 212.627.7575.
Heading to Central Park? ‘Cesca will deliver a picnic basket from its extensive Italian-American menu. The basket comes with a red-and–white checkered tablecloth —both are yours to keep. Start with a spread of salumi, pastas and salads. You can request wine glasses, a candle and even trash bags to help complete that fi ne picnic
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experience ($2.50 additional charge per person). Available from 1-10 p.m., anywhere in the city (including the park!). 164 W. 75th St., at Amsterdam Ave., 212.787.6300. Eastsid-ers can feast in the park, too, with take-out courtesy of star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s The Mark. While the entire Asian- and French-infl ected American menu is available for all three meals of the day, we vote for the amazing black truffl e pizza, prepared at lunch and dinner. 25 E. 77th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.744.4300.
Farm-to-table is ever popular in the city, and available to go as well. County’s (34 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.677.7771) eclectic menu of small plates—pork belly tacos, honey-drizzled ricotta and more—changes frequently with ingredients sourced from the nearby greenmarket. All are available for take-out. Similarly, the choices from The Marshal in Hell’s Kitch-en vary daily. For a satisfying meal, order a French bread
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loaf and mac ‘n’ cheese, packaged in a biodegradable container made from corn. Ask for daily specials when you call. Delivery on the West Side from 38th to 62nd streets. 628 10th Ave., btw W. 44th & W. 45th sts., 212.582.6300.
Four-star Brushstroke, a partnership between David Bouley and Yoshiki Tsuji of the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Japan, delivers Japanese kaiseki (individual plate) dining to you in a wooden bento box wrapped in a gorgeous Japanese cloth, throughout the city up to 96th Street ($10 additional charge for deliveries outside TriBeCa). Expect delicacies like miso-marinated kingfi sh among the 15 or so tastings. Two options—one vegetarian—are off ered, comprised of select items from the regular menu. 30 Hudson St., at Duane St., 212.791.3771.
For those who associate take-out and delivery with Chinese food, Mr. K’s, a high-end Chinese restaurant, off ers combo boxes with a crispy spring roll, entrée, rice,
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vegetables, fruit and water. Delivery from 36th to 65th streets on the East Side. 570 Lexington Ave., btw. E. 51st and E. 52nd sts., 212.583.1668. TAO Uptown, the hip Asian-fusion eatery that recently opened a downtown outpost, brings you Japanese and Chinese specialties from its lavishly decorated restaurant, including soy sauce in ador-able plastic bottles shaped like fi sh! Delivery is available mainly to midtown and the Upper East Side, from Second to Sixth Aves., with an added charge outside the zone. 42 E. 58th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.888.1233.
French cuisine isn’t usually associated with take-out or
delivery, but Match 65 says, pourquoi pas? In fact, this cozy bistro will even deliver its rich French onion soup (with its melty cheese) in a sturdy cardboard box. They’ll thank you in advance for your order by including cookies. Delivery only to Upper East Side. 29 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.737.4400.
And, lastly, you can also have a fi ne Indian dinner while relaxing in your room. Darbar packages up a vegetarian or meat lunch box and brings it right to your door. Deliv-ery to Midtown West and Theater District. 152 E. 46th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. Bon appétit!
Bento boxes at Brushtroke come with both fish and beef offerings, such as pork belly with apples and duck breast with mustard seed, as well as a vegetarian box filled with braised seasonal vegetables.
WHERE THE MASTER PLAYEDNow on view at the American Academy of Arts and Letters (633 W. 155th St., at Audubon Terrace, 212.368.5900, May 22-Jun. 15), the Charles Ives Studio duplicates the room in which the American composer worked for 40years, including all the original contents: 3,000 objects ranging from the major (his uprightpiano) to the endearingly minor (his felt hat).
Shockers An art gallery makes its debut thismonth, and to celebrate, it’s givingtwo painters— Yves Klein and Andy Warhol—an unprecedented pair-ing. Skarstedt (550 W. 21st St., btw10th & 11th aves., 212.994.5200), the new Chelsea branch of an uptownspecialist in late-20th-century art, is displaying Klein’s 1961 Fire Painting series—created by the artist burn-ing, via a blowtorch, abstract shapes onto cardboard—alongside Warhol’s1977-78 Oxidation Paintings (exampleabove), a group of iridescent cop-pery and green canvases etchedwith metallic paint and urine. WhileWarhol may have been spoofi ng ab-stractionists like Klein, these workshave a natural affi nity. This exhibi-tion is unnamed; perhaps, WhenAndy Met Yves … ?
Intimate but IntenseChamber troupe New York Theatre Ballet honors choreographic
great Antony Tudor with an evening of his emotion-laden,
dramatic dances, like “Jardin aux Lilas.” Its weekend season also
includes two daytime kid-friendly ballets.
Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th St., at Madison Ave., 800.982.2787, May 9-11.
MILE HIGHBar 54 (135 W. 45th St., 54th fl ., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 646.364.1234), a skybox lounge atop the HyattTimes Square, combinesbreathtaking altitudewith a playful moddécor. The venue is high up, but patron pocketsbest be deep: Housecocktails (crafted by Julie Reiner) go for $23 apop, while special punch bowls (try the Green Submarine—Pimm’s, ginand Green Chartreuse with ginger, lemon, sodaand cucumber) can beplaced before parties of
four for $115. Somehow, sipping amid the glow-ing spires of the area makes evenings here feel worth the splurge.
ART HISTORYMaxfi eld Parrish’s iconic mural “Old King Cole,”has resided at the regalSt. Regis hotel since the 1930s. Needless to say, it’s since accumu-lated some … well, gunk. After a professional restoration, the paintingis once again displayed, this time with renewed grandeur, at the recently renovated King Cole Barand Salon (Fifth Ave., at
55th St., 212.339.6857)—which, rumor has it, iswhere the bloody mary was introduced in 1934.A new salon space adds a plush plot for tucking into Italian plates byChef John DeLucie. Ask the bartenders why the painting’s characters all are making funny faces—unless, that is, you hold your nose to such stinky secrets.
NEW YORK IN A GLASSAs Chef NathanielEckhaus of Park CentralHotel’s elegant Park Kitchen (870 SeventhAve., at W. 56th St., 212.247.8000) told us,“We want to makepeople remember—I’m in New York!” The barmenu does the trick,with cocktails represent-ing all fi ve boroughs (a kind of tippling tour).The Bronx (gin, sweet and dry vermouth,lavender bitters, blood orange) is fab.
Hot Hotel HauntsNew York is a drinker’s town. And our hotels are hopping on the high-endbooze train in big ways, becoming so much more than just places to lay yourhead. We’re talking serious bars. Here’s what’s buzzing.—William Frierson
Heady Brews in the Outer BoroughsYou don’t need a beer to feel the buzz around the outer boroughs—but,
hey, a few sure won’t hurt. The realms beyond Manhattan are fast becom-
ing epicenters of locally brewed beer, and craft breweries are blooming like
lilies in the spring. Brooklyn’s been a leader in city-sourced suds for some
years now—home to Red Hook’s Sixpoint Brewery and Williamsburg’sy
Brooklyn Brewery (79 N. 11th St., btw Wythe Ave. & Berry St., 718.486.7422; y
tours Sun-Thurs, taproom open Fri-Sun)—but a new brewer’s batches
bubble with promise. Other Half Brewing Co. (195 Centre St., btw Hamil-
ton Ave. & Smith St., Carroll Gardens, 347.987.3527) is giving Brooklyn more
reason to drink, with West Coast-style IPAs, sour brews and Belgian-style
ales with spunky offi cial taste profi les, such as Lembeek 86 Blonde (“super
ky barnyard” with “some pineapple upfront”
d “a charcuterie board fi nish”). The facility and
proom are open on weekends, or you can grab
glass at a growing list of bars, including the hip
ssion Dolores (249 4th Ave., at Carroll
Brooklyn, 347.457.5606). Beer history is
ing made as both the Bronx and Stat-
Island get their fi rst breweries in some
years: Gun Hill Brewing Co. (3227
onia Ave., btw Burke Ave. & Duncan St.,
nx, 718.881.0010; taproom daily) and
Flagship Brewing Co. (40 Minthorne
t Bay St., Staten Island, 718.448.5284;
oom Thurs-Sun), where local hops en-
rinkers to hop on the ferry. Welcome
w York City.—William Frierson
D R I N K U P
WHERE NOW New York
You can’t keep a good deli down. A fire shuttered Sarge’s (548 Third Ave, 212.679.0442) for over a year; but now it’s back—perfect for my pastrami cravings.—Troy Segal
Day Trip to Staten IslandClimb aboard the ferry to this island, where gardens inbloom, historic architecture and cultural attractions galoreawaken NYC’s sleepy suburban borough.—By Joni Sweet
Alice Austen House
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A L L A B O U T T O W N
Neighborhoods
THE SECRET GARDENMajestic Greek Revival buildings standtall at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden (1000 RichmondTerr., btw Harbor Rd. & Tysen St.,718.448.2500), an arts center that hostsperformances and exhibitions. The grounds feature a collection of gardens,
crowned by the New York ChineseScholar’s Garden.
PIONEER PHOTOJOURNALISTDecades before the term photo-journalism was coined, Alice Austendocumented NYC life from the 1880s tothe 1950s. One of the fi rst female pho-
tographers to work outsideof a studio, she chronicledthe lives of Manhattan “streettypes” (ragpickers, ped-dlers, cleaners) and the local Quarantine Station, where im-migrants awaited admittance to Ellis Island. Images from her prolifi c portfolio can be seen at the Alice Austen House (2Hylan Blvd., at Edgewater St.,718.816.4506).
PICNIC IN THE PARKNearly 3,000 acres of preserved naturalforest, known as The Greenbelt (NatureCenter, 700 Rockland Ave., at BrielleAve., 718.351.3450), provide a serenesetting for hiking, picnicking and out-door recreation.
CULTURE ON TAPGerman culture dominates the culinaryscene throughout this borough. Seewhat’s brewing at Nürnberger Bier-haus (817 Castleton Ave., btw Regan &Davis aves., 718.816.7461) or Killmeyer’s(4254 Arthur Kill Rd., at Sharrots Rd., 718.984.1202), and chow down on authentic bratwurst, schnitzel and sauerbraten.
TIBET REVEALEDDesigned to resemble a Himalayan monastery, the Jacques Marchais
Museum of Tibetan Art (338Lighthouse Ave., near Winsor Ave.,718.987.3500) showcases pieces fromone of the earliest U.S. collections of sculpture, instruments, scroll paintings(thangkas) and furniture from thelargely Buddhist region in a contextual setting. The museum pursues its mis-sion to advance greater understanding of Tibetan culture though presenta-tions, lectures, fi lm screenings and special events.
11 New York Mets vs.Philadelphia Phillies atCiti Field (also May 9-10)
12 American Ballet Theatre spring season starts
13 Multiple Exposures: Jewelry and Photogra-
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Eddie Izzard at the Beacon Theatre (also May 13, 15, 17-18)
16 Chromeo at Terminal 5 (also May 17)
17 Taste of Tribeca on Duane St., btw Green-
wich & Hudson sts.
18 Last day of Bronx Week (begins May 8)
Mamapalooza at Riverside Park’s Pier I
21 Sailors storm the streets as Fleet Week begins
22 Tracy Morgan opens at Carolines on Broadway
23 Rickie Lee Jones at Joe’s Pub
26 Holler If Ya Hear Meat Palace Theatre
29 McKellen Me Softly at Church of the Holy
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KidsFilmFest Flicks and fi lm workshops for tots at Brooklyn’s indieScreen
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1 BAYOU ‘N’ BROOKLYN
MUSIC FESTIVAL > MAY 911 The French-fl a-vored South comes North for a tribute to Louisiana’s Cajun, Creole and zydeco music atRed Hook, Brooklyn’s Jalopy Theatre and School of Music.Plus, jam sessions and hearty jambalaya. www.bayou-n-brooklyn.com
2 JAPAN DAY > MAY 11
The Land of the Rising Sun’s culture is honored at Central Park’s Bandshell with Kabuki face painting, traditional per-formances and free food and tea. www.japandaynyc.org
3 UKRAINIAN FES
TIVAL > MAY 1618National pride consumes the block surrounding St.George Ukrainian Catholic Church (E. 7th St., btwSecond & Third aves.).Expect food tents, danceperformances, music andart displays. www.brama .com/stgeorge
4 NINTH AVENUE
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL > MAY 1718The 40th-annual takeover of Ninth Ave. (btw W. 42nd& W. 57th sts.) featuresblock upon block of globaleats, fi ne art booths and childrens’ games and en-tertainment. www.ninthave nuefoodfestival.com
WHERE CALENDAR MAY 2014Compiled by William Frierson; Edited by Francis Lewis
HOT DATES
Lady Gaga and Cher Every modern generation is presided over by a pop-music diva—a shimmering, shimmying dance-ballad dame, belting out big notes in sky-high heels. But what happens when the dominions of two divas overlap? Two larger-than-life con-certs in one month. Cher’s D2K Tour 2014, with the fierce Cyndi Lauper, hits Barclays Center (May 9, p. 33), while Lady Gaga’s artRave—The ARTPOP Ball dazzles Madison Square Garden (May 13, p. 34). May the best diva win.
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> MAY 18, 2326Brooklyn Academy of Music’s tribute to Africanrhythm features Madagas-car-based troupe Bakoman-ga’s drum and accordianbeats. www.bam.org
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Broadway OpeningHOLLER IF YA HEAR ME CL0000405244(Previews begin CL0000405244CL0000405244
May 29, opens Jun. 19) The hip-hopand rap music and lyrics of TupacShakur have inspired this originalmusical exploring themes of family, friendship and hope in the innner city. Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $59-$139. www
become the next earl, even murder his nearest and not-so-dearest relatives.Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $99-$137. www.agentlemansguidebroadway.com. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W.48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
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(2 hrs 40 mins) The revival of Lorraine
.hollerifyahearme.com. Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, btw W. 46th & W. 47th sts., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5
BroadwayA GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND
MURDER CL0000403791(2 hrs 20 mins) In the new CL0000403791CL0000403791
musical comedy, the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family will do anything to
Put On Your Dancin’ ShoesStand back, Evita Perón: Imelda Marcos is in town. And as the heroine of the immersive musical Here Lies Love, the former first lady of the Philippines (and shoe maven) hasmore than a little touch of star quality. She’s a supernova. The show exudes a dance-club vibe, so dress to party: Boogying to David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s pumping score is notonly encouraged, it’s unavoidable. The Public Theater’s LuEsther Hall, 425 Lafayette St., btw E. 4th St. &
Astor Pl., 212.967.7555
HAPPY 450TH, SHAKESPEARE! The Drilling Company’s Hamlet ponders whether to be or not to be in Bryant Park, May 15-31 (Thurs-Sat at 7 p.m., free).
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Hansberry’s 1959 play about three generations of an African-American family living on Chi-cago’s South Side stars Denzel Washington,Sophie Okonedo andAnika Noni Rose. Tues &Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Su3 p.m. $67-$149. www.raisinbroadway.com. Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
ACT ONE CL0000404805(Closes Jun. 15) (2 hrs, 45CL0000404805CL0000404805
mins) Playwright/director Moss Hart’sbest-selling rags-to-riches autobiog-raphy is the basis for James Lapine’s new play. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m.,Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $77-$137. www.lct.org. Vivian BeaumontTheater, Lincoln Center, 150 W. 65thSt., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, D4
AFTER MIDNIGHT CL0000403275(1 hr 30 mins, no CL0000403275CL0000403275
intermission) The Jazz Age lives againin this new musical revue celebrat-ing Harlem’s Cotton Club. VanessaWilliams guest stars thru May 11; Fantasia guest stars May 13-Jun. 8.Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m.,Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $60-$142. www.aftermidnightbroadway.com.Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47thSt., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5
est musical comedy is an exotic magic carpet ride, fi lled with romance, specialeffects and songs from the 1992 ani-mated feature. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.$59.50-$125.50. www.aladdinthemusical.com. New Amsterdam Theatre,214 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighthaves., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5
ALL THE WAY CL0000404612(3 hrs) Bryan Cranston of CL0000404612CL0000404612
TV’s Breaking Bad makes his Broadwayddebut as President Lyndon Johnson in Robert Schenkkan’s new play about the passage of a landmark civil rightsbill. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.$57-$142. www.allthewaybroadway .com. Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, E5
BEAUTIFULTHE CAROLE KING MUSICAL CL0000404124(2 hrs 20 mins) The new musical CL0000404124CL0000404124
traces the rise of the singer/songwriter, from her early days as Carole Klein,
n aspiring composer fromBrooklyn, to her internation-al success as Carole King,chart-topping sensation. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.,
Sun 3 p.m. $75-$152. wwweautifulonbroadway.com.phen Sondheim Theatre,
THE BOOK OF MORMON CL0000072193(2 hrs 30 mins)CL0000072193CL0000072193
Two Mormon boys are on a mission in Africa in the irreverent musical comedy hit, winner of 9 2011 Tony Awards.Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8p.m., Sun 2 & 7 p.m. $69-$175. www .bookofmormonthemusical.com.Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY CL0000404474(2 CL0000404474CL0000404474
hrs 35 mins) An Iowa housewife (Kelli O’Hara) and a National Geographicphotographer (Steven Pasquale) fall inlove in the new musical, based on the novel by Robert James Waller. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed& Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $67-$141. www.bridgesofmadisoncountymusical.com.Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W.
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY CL0000404812(2 hrs 35CL0000404812CL0000404812
mins) Woody Allen has adapted his 1994 movie comedy about an aspiring playwright into a musical featuringsongs from the 1920s. Tues & Thurs7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed &Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $52-$147. www .bulletsoverbroadway.com. St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
Williams makes her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the revival of theKander and Ebb musical, starring Alan Cumming as the emcee. Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m.$47-$162. www.roundabouttheatre .org. Kit Kat Klub at Studio 54, 254 W.54th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.719.1300. Map 1, E5
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Harvey Fierstein’s new play, set in 1962,a group of heterosexual white-collarmen with families vacation in a Catskill Mountains bungalow community,where they relax dressed as women. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m.,Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m. Schedule can
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IN TRANSLATION The Spanish language production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues (www.monologosvagina.com) opens Off -Broadway on May 6.
SPOTLIGHT
Jeter on DeckThis is a momentous time for the New York Yankees (p. 35),aka Bronx Bombers. Shortstop Derek Jeter—hometown hero and future Hall of Famer—hangs up his No. 2 jersey when he retires from baseball at the end of the 2014 season, his 20th with the Yanks. Catch the legendary player’s final innings at a home game in Yankee Stadium, “the house that Ruth built.”
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Award-winning revival of the vaudeville
GuidelinesThe dates, hours and prices in these listingsare subject to change. Furthermore, Broad-way and Off-Broadway shows can close after Where® goes to press. It is thereforebest to call to confirm if the show of yourchoice is still running. For even moreentertainment choices, visit us online atwww.wheretraveler.com.
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MAP LOCATIONSThe references at the end of each listing(Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinatesfor the street maps on pages 68-70.
TICKET INFORMATIONTickets for Broadway and Off-Broadway events, can be purchased at the individualbox offices or through ticket agencies suchas CenterCharge (212.721.6500) for LincolnCenter events, Telecharge (212.239.6200), Ticket Central (212.279.4200) and Ticket-master (877.250.2929). Service fees vary.
Independent brokers, such as ContinentalGuest Services (212.944.8910, 800.299.8587,www.continentalguestservices.com), helpwith securing hard-to-obtain tickets forshows, sports and concerts.
For information, up-to-the-minute news, tickets and discount offers for Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals, go towww.broadway.com.
The Broadway Ticket Center (Times Square Visitors Center, 1560 Broadway,btw W. 46th and W. 47th sts. Map 1, F5)provides information about special events.Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
At givenik.com, 5 percent of the ticket price(discount, full or premium) goes to the charity of the ticket buyer’s choice.
Day-of-performance discount tickets formany Broadway and Off-Broadway showsmay be purchased by credit card, cash or traveler’s checks at the three TKTS booths in Times Square (Father Duffy Square, W.47th St. & Broadway. Map 1, F5), in Lower Manhattan (at the corner of Front & Johnsts. Map 1, N7) and in Brooklyn (1 Metro Tech Center, at the corner of Jay St. & Myrtle Ave. Map 3, D4). Times Square: For same-day evening shows: Mon, Wed-Sat 3-8 p.m.,Tues 2-8 p.m., Sun 3-7 p.m.; for same-daymatinee performances: Wed & Sat 10a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 7-Day FastPass: Return within seven days of a TKTS purchase, with your TKTS stub, and walk upto Window #1 thereby avoiding long lines.Lower Manhattan: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Brooklyn: For same-day evening and next-day matinee perfor-mances: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For moreinformation, log on to www.tdf.org.
musical, two alluring jailbirds named Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly attainstardom while singing about sex andcorruption. Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 & 7 p.m. $69-$146.50. www.chicagothemusical.com. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
ultimate rags-to-riches, makeover fairytale boasts a score by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Tues 7 p.m.,Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed,Thurs & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $45-$147. www.cinderellaonbroadway.com.Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway, atW. 53rd St., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN CL0000404976(ClosesCL0000404976CL0000404976
Jul. 20) A Hollywood fi lm companyshakes things up when it makes amovie on a remote Irish island in Mar-tin McDonagh’s play, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed,Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3p.m. $27-$142. www.crippleofi nishmaan.com. Cort Theatre, 138 W.48th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves.,212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH CL0000404809(1 hr 40CL0000404809CL0000404809
mins, no intermission) The Broadwaypremiere of John Cameron Mitchell (book) and Stephen Trask’s (music andlyrics) groundbreaking rock musical about the life, loves and (botched) sex-change operation of Hedwig Robinson stars Neil Patrick Harris in the titlerole thru Aug. 17. Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 7 & 10 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m. $49-$154.www.hedwigbroadway.com. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., btw Sixth &Seventh aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
IF/THEN CL0000404810(2 hrs 30 mins) In the new CL0000404810CL0000404810
musical, a woman on the verge of 40, played by Tony Award winner IdinaMenzel, rebuilds her life in New York,where opportunities and choices areseemingly endless. Tues & Wed 7 p.m.,Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.,Sun 3 p.m. $67-$142. www.ifthenthemusical.com. Richard Rodgers Theatre,226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway &Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5
JERSEY BOYS CL0000014867(2 hrs 40 mins) The songsCL0000014867CL0000014867
of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasonstell the story of how the blue-collarquartet rose to become one of thenation’s most beloved pop-music sensations. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.$47-$172. www.JerseyBoysBroadway.com. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5
Lauper has written the music and lyrics for the new musical about a down-on-its-heels shoe factory given a transfusion of style, thanks to a drag queen. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed,Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3p.m. $87-$157. www.kinkybootsthemusical.com. Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILLCL0000405018(1 hr 30 mins) The tumultuous life of CL0000405018CL0000405018
jazz singer Billie Holiday (portrayed byAudra McDonald) is told through the songs that made her famous. Tues,Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m.,Sun 3 p.m. $97-$157. www.ladydayonbroadway.com. Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., btw Broadway& Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5
LES MISÉRABLES CL0000404813(2 hrs 50 mins) One of CL0000404813CL0000404813
the world’s most popular musicals has been restaged, drawing inspiration notonly from Victor Hugo’s epic novel, butalso from the author’s paintings. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $55-$145.www.lesmis.com/broadway. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
THE LION KING CL0000014869(2 hrs 30 mins) The-CL0000014869CL0000014869
atergoers sing along at the runawayTony Award-winning stage version of Disney’s animated movie, enjoying songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as spectacular masks and dazzlingpuppets. Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m.,Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $80-$142. www.lionking.com. Minskoff Theatre,200 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5
MAMMA MIA! CL0000404125(2 hrs 30 mins) The disco-CL0000404125CL0000404125
fl avored music of Swedish pop groupABBA is integrated into the story—set in Greece—of a bride-to-be searchingfor the father she never knew. Mon-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs & Sat 2 p.m. $49-$140.www.mammamianorthamerica.com.Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
MATILDA THE MUSICAL CL0000401774(2 hrs 40 mins) CL0000401774CL0000401774
The hit musical from London’s West End, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s book, follows a precocious young girl as she triumphs over indifferent parents and a monstrous headmis-tress. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.$37-$147. www.matildathemusical .com. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
MOTHERS AND SONS CL0000404613(1 hr 30 mins, no CL0000404613CL0000404613
intermission) Twenty-fi ve years after the death of her gay son from AIDS,a mother (Tyne Daly) comes to terms with his lifestyle when she visits hisformer partner, who is now marriedto another man and the father of a child. Tues-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m.,Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $59-$137.www.mothersandsonsbroadway .com. John Golden Theatre, 252 W.45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave.,212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL CL0000401776(2 hrs 45 mins) CL0000401776CL0000401776
The story of music mogul Berry Gordy Jr. and his Motown record label, which set toes tapping in the second half of the 20th century. Tues-Sat 7:30 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $72-$167. www.motownthemusical .com. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929. Map 1, F5
on strike when publishing giant JosephPulitzer threatens their hardscrabblelivelihood in Disney’s fact-based musical set in New York at the turn of the last century. Mon-Wed 7:30 p.m.,Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3p.m. $67-$125. www.newsiesthemusical.com. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.870.2717. Map 1, F5
OF MICE AND MEN CL0000404811(Closes Jul. 27)CL0000404811CL0000404811
(2 hrs 20 mins) The revival of John Steinbeck’s play (adapted from his 1937 novella) stars James Franco and Chris O’Dowd as two migrant workers whose dream of owning an acre of land turns into a nightmare. Tues-Sat 8p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $37-$137. www.ofmiceandmenonbroadway.com. Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48thSt., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
ONCE CL0000148296(2 hrs 30 mins) An Irish musi-CL0000148296CL0000148296
cian and a Czech immigrant meet,compose and fall in love in the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 2007 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. $60-$157. www.oncemusical.com. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., btw Broadway& Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA CL0000014876(2 hrs CL0000014876CL0000014876
30 mins) Broadway’s longest-runningshow tells the tragic story of a disfi g-ured composer who falls in love with a young singer, whisking her away tohis mysterious chambers. Mon 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Thurs &Sat 2 p.m. $27-$167. www.thephantom
PIPPIN CL0000401770(2 hrs 35 mins) There is “MagicCL0000401770CL0000401770
to Do” in the musical about a prince’s search for his “Corner of the Sky.” Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $69-$157.50. www .pippinthemusical.com. Music BoxTheatre, 239 W. 45th St., btw Broadway& Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
THE REALISTIC JONESES CL0000404814(1 hr 30 mins, CL0000404814CL0000404814
no intermission) Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomeiportray neighbors in Will Eno’s newplay. Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $39-$135. www.therealisticjoneses.com. Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves.,212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
ROCK OF AGES CL0000072585(2 hrs 15 mins) A youngCL0000072585CL0000072585
rocker is eager for his big break, asmall-town girl chases her dreams anda Hollywood club faces its demise in this late-1980s-era musical. Mon,Thurs-Fri 8 p.m., Tues 7 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $70-$165. www.rockofagesmusical.com. Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa takes on heavyweight champion ApolloCreed in the new musical based onthe 1976 Oscar-winning movie. Tues7 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $79-$143. www.rockybroadway.com. Winter GardenTheatre, 1634 Broadway, at W. 50th St., 212.239.6200. Map 1, E5
THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN CL0000404972(1 hr 30CL0000404972CL0000404972
mins, no intermission) In this dark comedy, octogenarian Alexandra (Es-telle Parsons) barricades herself in her Brooklyn home, threatening to blow itand herself up, if she is sent to a nurs-ing home. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m., Wed7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $65-$135. www.velocityofautumnbroadway.com. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway& Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F5
VIOLET CL0000404815(Closes Aug. 10) (1 hr 45 mins,CL0000404815CL0000404815
no intermission) A disfi gured young woman (Sutton Foster) searches for a faith-based transformation in the musi-cal set in the image-conscious 1960s.Tues-Sat 8 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun 2 p.m.,$67-$152. www.roundabouttheatre.org. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W.42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves.,212.719.1300. Map 1, F5
WICKED CL0000014880(2 hrs 45 mins) This hit CL0000014880CL0000014880
musical—a prequel to The Wizard of Oz—imagines Oz as a land of strife, where a young, green-hued girl namedElphaba is branded the Wicked Witchof the West. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $56.25-$156.25. www.wickedthemusical.com. Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., btw Broadway & EighthAve., 877.250.2929. Map 1, E5
Off-BroadwayAVENUE Q CL0000405156(2 hrs 15 mins) People andCL0000405156CL0000405156
puppets live together on a fi ctitious New York City block in this uproari-ous and tuneful Tony Award-winningmusical for adults. Mon, Wed-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2:30 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. $72.50-$92.50. www.avenueq .com. New World Stages, Stage 3, 340W. 50th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves.,212.239.6200. Map 1, E4
BLUE MAN GROUP CL0000014886(1 hr 45 mins, noCL0000014886CL0000014886
intermission) The trio of bald blue life-forms utilizes high-energy music, props, splatters of paint, comedy andpantomime as it stretches the limitsof performance art. Now in its 24thyear with new material. Mon-Fri 8p.m., Sat 2, 5 & 8 p.m., Sun 2 & 5 p.m.Schedule can vary. $85-$99. www.blue man.com. Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., btw E. 4th St. & Astor Pl., 800.982.2787. Map 1, J7
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! CL0000152984(1 hr 40 mins) The lat-CL0000152984CL0000152984
est edition of Gerard Alessandrini’spopular musical parody show spoofscurrent Broadway shows. Mon-Tues 7p.m., Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Wed & Sat 2 p.m., Sun 3 & 7 p.m. $29-$79. www.forbiddenbroadway.com. Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.239.6200. Map 1, F4
HERE LIES LOVE CL0000405175(1 hr 30 mins) With CL0000405175CL0000405175
music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim,with additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo, this deconstruction of the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos isa nonstop experience in which audi-ences stand, move and dance with theactors. Tues-Fri 8 p.m., Sat 5 & 9:30p.m., Sun 3 & 7:30 p.m. (Schedule can vary.) $99-$139. www.herelieslove.com. The Public Theater’s LuEsther Hall, 425Lafayette St., btw E. 4th St. & Astor Pl., 212.967.7555. Map 1, J7
TOO MUCH SUN CL0000405202(Previews begin MayCL0000405202CL0000405202
1, opens May 20, closes Jun. 8) InNicky Silver’s new play, an acclaimed actress (Linda Lavin) freaks out while preparing a new production of Medea
and retreats to the seaside to spend the summer with her married daughter,who receives her with less-than-openarms. Tues-Wed 7 p.m., Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Sat & Sun 3 p.m. $80. www.vineyardtheatre.org. Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., btw Irving Pl. & UnionSquare E., 212.353.0303. Map 1, I7
Bars/LoungesAPOTHÉKE CL0000066183More than 250 specialty
cocktails are divided into categories based on classifi cation sections of old apothecaries. Live music nightly. Mon-Sat 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun 8 p.m.-2a.m. www.apothekenyc.com. 9Doyers St., btw Bowery & Pell St.,212.406.0400. Map 1, M7
THE 40/40 CLUB CL0000064727Media mogul Jay Z’s luxe sports bar and nightclub. Nightly 5 p.m.-4 a.m. www.the4040club.com/nyc. 6 W. 25th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.832.4040. Map 1, H6
MINUS 5 ICE BAR CL0000403337Baby, it’s cold inside,so bundle up in your parka, hat andgloves (provided) and admire the ice sculptures and architecture (every-
thing here is made of Canadian ice) while downing really coolcocktails. Sun-Thurs 1 p.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat noon-2 a.m. www.minus5experience.com.New York Hilton Mid-town, 1335 Sixth Ave., btw W. 53rd & W. 54th sts212.757.4610. Map 1, E5
Cabarets + Comedy ClubsTHE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB CL0000014937Top CL0000014937CL0000014937
cabaret features French cuisine pre-show. Highlights: Thru May 3: Tommy Tune. May 6-17: Steve Tyrell. Every Mon thru Jun. 16: Woody Allen& the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band. Times/music charges vary. www .rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/din
g/cafe_carlyle. The Carlyle, ARosewood Hotel New York, 35 E. 76th St., at Madison Ave.,212.744.1600. Map 1, B6
THE CUTTING ROOM CL0000401469TheCL0000401469CL0000401469
nightclub is co-owned byctor Chris Noth (Sex and the((ty,yy Law & Order)rr . Highlights:2: Bucky Pizzarelli. May 3:
Berlin. May 6 & 13: Peter Cincotti. May 15: Judith Owen. May 16: RhondaRoss. May 28: Dominic Chianese. May 31: Marty Balin. Times/cover chargesvary. www.thecuttingroomnyc.com. 44 E. 32nd St., btw Park & Madison aves.,212.691.1900. Map 1, G6
restaurant/cocktail lounge presents up to three shows nightly. Highlights: May1-3: Lillias White. May 4: Daisy Eagan. May 6-7, 9-10, 13: Marilyn Maye. May11: 54 Sings Time and Again. May 15-17: Kate Baldwin. May 20 & 27: Tamara Tunie. May 22-23: The Skivvies.May 28-31: Katie Finneran: It Might Be You—A Funny Lady’s Search for Home. Times/prices vary. www.54below.com.254 W. 54th St., btw Broadway & EighthAve., 646.476.3551. Map 1, E5
GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUBCL0000402306National headliners, as well as up-and-comers, tickle the funny bone in this cozy basement space. Times/prices vary. www.greenwichvillagecomedyclub.com. 99 MacDougalSt., btw Bleecker St. & Minetta Ln.,212.777.5233. Map 1, K5
12-Jul. 5) The spring season comprises full-length classics choreographed by Natalia Makarova (La Bayadère), Kenneth MacMillan (Manon), Fred-erick Ashton (Cinderella) and others.)Mon-Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 8 p.m., Wed &Sat 2 p.m. $20-$200. www.abt.org. Metropolitan Opera House, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. Map 1, D4
BARCLAYS CENTER CL0000400447Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art entertainment and sports arena. Highlights: May 9: Cher. Times/prices vary. www.barclayscenter.com.620 Atlantic Ave., at Flatbush Ave.,Brooklyn, 800.745.3000. Map 3, E6
CARNEGIE HALL CL0000014950The 2013-2014 seasonCL0000014950CL0000014950
is the venerable concert hall’s 122nd.Highlights: May 1: Richard Goode,piano. May 2: The PhiladelphiaOrchestra. May 3: Kristin Chenoweth. May 5: New York Philharmonic. May 6: Seattle Symphony. May 7: RochesterPhilharmonic Orchestra. May 8: Win-nipeg Symphony Orchestra. May 9:Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. May10: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.May 11: The Met Orchestra. May 15:Emanuel Ax, piano. May 16-18: Bavar-ian Radio Symphony Orchestra. May 20: Oratorio Society of New York. May 30: American Symphony Orchestra.Times/prices vary. www.carnegiehall.org. W. 57th St., at Seventh Ave., 212.247.7800. Map 1, E5
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER CL0000047753A state-of-CL0000047753CL0000047753
the-art complex. Highlights: May 14-15in the Allen Room: The Music of ColePorter, with Michael Feinstein. May 16-17 in the Appel Room: New Jazz Standards and Nuevo Jazz Latino. May23-24 in the Rose Theater: ChristianMcBride and Kurt Rosenwinkel. May 30-31 in the Appel Room: John Piz-zarelli Quartet with special guest Jane Monheit. Times/prices vary. www.jalc .org. Time Warner Center, Broadway &W. 60th St., 212.721.6500. Map 1, D4
Cincinnati Ballet. May 13-18: PierreRigal/Compagnie Dernière Minute: Micro. May 27-Jun. 1: Malpaso DanceCompany. Times/prices vary. www .joyce.org. 175 Eighth Ave., at W. 19th St., 212.242.0800. Map 1, I5
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CL0000014956The en-CL0000014956CL0000014956
tertainment venue hosts concerts and sporting events in its arena. Highlights: May 9: Billy Joel. May 13: Lady Gaga’s artRave—The ARTPOP Ball. Times/prices vary. www.thegarden.com. Seventh Ave., btw W. 31st & W. 33rd sts., 866.858.0008. Map 1, G5
METROPOLITAN OPERA CL0000014958The Met’s CL0000014958CL0000014958
2013-2014 season concludes this month. Highlights: May 1, 5, 9: Madama Butterfly. yy May 2, 6, 10 (mat): La Cenerentola. May 3 (mat), 7, 10: I Puritani. May 3, 8: Così fan tutte. Times/prices vary. www.metopera.org.Metropolitan Opera House, LincolnCenter, Columbus Ave., btw W. 63rd & W. 64th sts., 212.362.6000. Map 1, D4
NEW YORK CITY BALLET CL0000034831(Thru Jun. 8) CL0000034831CL0000034831
One of the world’s most distinguished ballet companies presents both classic and contemporary works in repertory. Tues-Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 & 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. $29-$159. www.nycballet.com. David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave., atW. 63rd St., 212.496.0600. Map 1, D4
NEW YORK CITY CENTER CL0000014959This perform-CL0000014959CL0000014959
ing arts venue hosts music, danceand theater events. Highlights: May 7-11: Encores! Irma la Douce. May 29-Jun. 1: The Cherry Orchard Festival: Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia in the U.S. premiere of EugeneOnegin by Alexander Pushkin. Times/prices vary. www.nycitycenter.org. 131 W. 55th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves.,212.581.1212. Map 1, E5
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC CL0000014961New York’spreeminent orchestra is under thebaton of Music Director Alan Gilbert.Concerts: May 1-3, 8-10,15-17, 21-24, 30-31. Times/prices vary. www .nyphil.org. Avery Fisher Hall at LincolnCenter, Columbus Ave., at W. 64th St., 212.875.5656. Map 1, D4
Jazz ClubsBIRDLAND CL0000014966“The jazz corner of the
world” is how Charlie Parker describedthis club. Highlights: Thru May 3: SteveKuhn Trio with Steve Swallow & Joey Brown. May 6-7: Sheila Jordan. May8-10: Maria Schneider Orchestra. May13-17: Joey DeFrancesco Organ Trio. May 20-24: Karrin Allyson. Sets 8:30 &
NINTH AVENUE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL CL0000065307(May 17-18) Over a million CL0000065307CL0000065307
spectators and food lovers promenadealong this 15-block-long street fair,sampling regional, ethnic and global foods and enjoying live entertainment.Noon-5 p.m. each day, rain or shine. www.ninthavenuefoodfestival.com. Ninth Ave., from W. 42nd to W. 57th sts., 212.581.7217. Map 1, F4-E4
Sports + ActivitiesNEW YORK METS CL0000014977The Amazin’ Mets CL0000014977CL0000014977
play 2014 home games at Citi Field in Queens. Highlights: May 9-11: Philadelphia Phillies. May 14-15:New York Yankees. May 20-22: LosAngeles Dodgers. May 23-25: ArizonaDiamondbacks. May 26-28: PittsburghPirates. Times/prices vary. www.newyorkmets.com. Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Queens, 718.507.8499.
NEW YORK YANKEES CL0000014978The 2009 WorldCL0000014978CL0000014978
Series Champions take on the compe-tition in their 2014 home-game season. Highlights: May 1: Seattle Mariners. May 2-4: Tampa Bay Rays. May 12-13: New York Mets. May 16-18: Pittsburgh Pirates. May 3-Jun. 1: MinnesotaTwins. Times/prices vary. www.newyorkyankees.com. Yankee Stadium, 44 E. 161st St., btw River & Jerome aves., Bronx, 718.293.6000.
POLE POSITION RACEWAY CL0000144585The premier CL0000144585CL0000144585
indoor karting facility in the New York/Jersey City area, just three miles fromManhattan, features two tracks in its80,000-square-foot space as well asthe fastest (45 mph) electric kart in the United States. Racers and beginnerswelcome. Mon-Thurs noon-10 p.m., Fri noon-11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $25 adults, $22 chil-dren 48 inches and taller. www.polepositionraceway.com. 99 Caven Point Rd., Jersey City, N.J., 201.333.7223
RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY CL0000150381The casino is the fi rst of its kind CL0000150381CL0000150381
in the city and features 5,000-plus slot machines and electronic table games,plus restaurants and complimentarynightly entertainment. Daily 8 a.m.-4a.m. www.rwnewyork.com. 110-00Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801.
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BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB CL0000014967The best and CL0000014967CL0000014967
brightest have performed here. Times/prices vary. www.bluenotejazz.com.131 W. 3rd St., btw MacDougal St. & Sixth Ave., 212.475.8592. Map 1, K6
DIZZY’S CLUB COCACOLA CL0000014968ThisCL0000014968CL0000014968
intimate club boasts a stunning stagebackdrop: the glittering Manhattan skyline. Highlights: May 2-4: Fairview Baptist Church Brass Band. May 7-11: Juilliard Jazz Orchestra. May 15-18:René Marie: I Wanna Be Evil, WithLove to Eartha Kitt. May 22-25: Ben Wolfe Quintet featuring NicholasPayton. May 28-Jun. 1: JuilliardJazz Quartet. Sets 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., Late-night sessions Tues-Sat after last artist set. Cover charges $20-$45,$10 minimum. Dinner served nightly.www.jalc.org/dizzys. Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway & W. 60th St.,212.258.9595. Map 1, D4
VILLAGE VANGUARD CL0000014970One of NYC’s CL0000014970CL0000014970
most prestigious jazz clubs. Times/prices vary. www.villagevanguard.com.178 Seventh Ave. So., btw Perry & W.11th sts., 212.255.4037. Map 1, J5
ZINC BAR CL0000057116Jazz with a world and Latin CL0000057116CL0000057116
twist is found at this subterranean,candlelit Greenwich Village club with an Art Deco ambience and a guest list that has included Frank Sinatra, BillieHoliday and Thelonius Monk. Live music nightly 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun-Thurs6 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Prices vary. www.zincbar.net. 82 W. 3rd St., btw Thompson & Sullivan sts.,212.477.9462. Map 1, K6
Special EventsCIRQUE DU SOLEIL: AMALUNA CL0000404840(ThruCL0000404840CL0000404840
May 18) Cirque du Soleil’s latest acro-batic and special-effects extravaganzaimagines an island ruled by womenthat is invaded by shipwrecked youngmen. Times/prices vary. www.cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna. Citi Field,123-01 Roosevelt Ave., at 126th St., Flushing, Queens, 800.450.1480.
from all over the world drop anchor,providing visitors with free public tours, competitions, demonstrations and other activities. www.fl eetweek newyork.com. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, 12th Ave., atW. 46th St., 212.245.0072. Map 1, F3
collection of rare books from the 15th to20th centuries. Genres include Ameri-cana, music, fi ne bindings and sets, andchildren’s books. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.baumanrarebooks.com. 535 Madison Ave., btw E. 54th & E. 55th sts., 212.751.0011. Map 1, E6
FRIEDMAN VALLOISThis French-owned establishment specializes in Art Deco,
modern and contemporary sculpture. Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.vallois.com. 27 E. 67th St., atMadison Ave., 212.517.3820. Map 1, C6
THE MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUESCENTERMore than 100 establishedgalleries on three levels offer an encyclopedic selection of rare andintriguing objects from the Americas,Europe, Africa and Asia, includingfurniture, silver, antique jewelry andsculpture. Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.,Sun noon-6 p.m. www .the-maac
.com. 1050 Second Ave., at E. 55th St., 212.355.4400. Map 1, E7
Art GalleriesANDRE ZARRE GALLERYAbstract
paintings and sculptures include DougOhlson’s color-block acrylics on canvas and Peter Reginato’s stainless-steel creations. Tues-Sat 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.andrezarre.com. 529 W. 20th St., Ste. 8E, btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.255.0202. Map 1, I4
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London Surrealism”My paintings are awkward and mutable,” London-based artist Jill Mason writes, “often appearing to me as makeshift camps.” Mason’s combination of seemingly random objects with an almost childlike brushstroke, as seen in “Heirloom” (above, 2011), invites viewers toinvent their own narrative explainations for the scenes. Her solo exhibit Kings is on view thru May 18. Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, 327 Broome St., btw Bowery & Chrystie St., 212.375.8043
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Galleries+Antiques artists, including R. Crumb andDiana Thater. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6p.m. www.davidzwirner.com. 527 W.
19th St., btw 10th Ave. & West St.,212.727.2070. Map 1, I4; and
other NYC locations.
EDEN FINE ARTAcontemporary art gallery representing es-tablished internationalartists and showcasingcolorful and spiritually plifting works, includ-paintings, sculpture
photography. Daily 9a.m.-9 p.m. www.eden-gallery
.com. 437 Madison Ave., at E. 50th St.,212.888.0177. Map 1, F6
FOXY PRODUCTIONThis gallery made a move from Brooklyn to Manhattanin 2003, bringing its edgy brand of contemporary art to Chelsea. Tues-Sat11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.foxyproduction.com. 623 W. 27th St., btw 11th & 12thaves., 212.239.2758. Map 1, H3
KOENIG & CLINTONEmerging andmidcareer artists are showcased, with an emphasis on German and Americansculpture and paintings. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.koenigandclinton .com. 459 W. 19th St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.334.9255. Map 1, I4; and oneother NYC location.
LEHMANN MAUPINNew and estab-lished American and internationalcontemporary artists working in all mediums, including video. Tues-Sat10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun noon-6 p.m. www.lehmannmaupin.com. 540 W. 26th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.255.2923. Map 1, I3
LESLIE + LOHMAN MUSEUM OF GAY AND LESBIAN ARTDedicated to theexhibition and preservation of LGBTQart, this gallery curates shows that cel-ebrate and shed light on queer culturalthemes and histories. Tues-Sun noon-6 p.m., Thurs noon-8 p.m. www.leslielohman.com. 26 Wooster St., btw Canal & Grand sts., 212.431.2609. Map 1, L6
MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIESFound-ed in 1975, this far-reaching gallery—with showroom locations fromHawaii to New Orleans—exhibits paintings, sculpture and limited-edition prints by Picasso, Warhol andother renowned masters. May 22:Meet Mark Kostabi, 7-9 p.m. Mon-Sat10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.www.martinlawrence.com. 457 W.
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MAP LOCATIONSNote that the references at the endof each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps on pages 68-70.
GALLERIES &ANTIQUES DISTRICTSIn general, commercial art galleries andantiques shops are concentrated in five areas of Manhattan:
The Upper East Side. Madison Ave., andsurrounding streets, is a rich hunting groundfor the collector of fine art and antiques.
57th St. The stretch btw Madison & Sixthaves. is of special interest to the art lover.The most notable buildings here are 40 W. 57th St. (btw Fifth & Sixth aves.); 724 FifthAve. (btw 56th & 57th sts.); 745 Fifth Ave.(btw 57th & 58th sts.); the Fuller Building (41E. 57th St., at Madison Ave.); and the CrownBuilding (730 Fifth Ave., btw 56th & 57th sts.).
Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. These are unquestionably two of Manhat-tan’s hottest art districts. Contemporarypaintings, sculpture and video installationsprevail, with only a few antiques shops. Artgalleries are mainly located btw W. 14th & W.29th sts. and btw 10th & 12th aves. A multi-tude of galleries can be found on W. 20th, W. 21st, W. 22nd, W. 24th, W. 25th & W. 26th sts.
SoHo. Though SoHo has ceded its title asManhattan’s art epicenter to Chelsea, manyoutstanding galleries remain in this neigh-borhood, where the cast-iron buildings areworks of art themselves. Greene & Woostersts. and W. Broadway are important thor-oughfares for the art-minded.
The East Village and Lower East Side. Shops along two streets—Broadway, btw E. 10th & E. 13th sts., and E. 10th St., btw University Pl. & Broadway—specialize in fine furniture and accessories. Offbeat art exhibi-tors cluster on Rivington, Orchard, Eldridge and Chrystie sts., as well as on Bowery.
BITFORMSInstallation pieces, mixed-media creations, photography andpaintings by progressive, contempo-rary artists, as well as midcareer and historic creatives. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.bitforms.com. 529 W. 20th St., 2nd fl ., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.366.6939. Map 1, I4
DAVID ZWIRNERPaintings, sculp-ture and conceptual photography from international contemporary
Broadway, btw Prince & Houston sts.,212.995.8865. Map 1, K6
VOLUME BLACKA contemporary art gallery that showcases young artists with recent Masters of Fine Arts.Better-known artists are also exhib-ited. Daily 1-7 p.m. www.volumeblack .com. 89 Washington St., btw Rector & Thames St., 858.442.6798. Map 1, O6
SPOTLIGHT
Art IslandRandall’s Island is again overtaken by hot finds incontemporary art—frompaintings to sculpture—asFrieze New York sets up kcamp, showcasing works from over 190 global galler-ies and exhibitors, including Gabriel Kuri’s “Self Portrait as a Negative Chart” (above,2011) from Mexico City’s kurimanzutto gallery. May 9-12: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,Mon 11 a.m.-6 p.m., www .friezenewyork.com.
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Accessories + FootwearALTMAN LUGGAGE(Men, women)
The family-owned store offers a large selection of name-brand luggage, including Tumi, Samsonite and Titan Luggage, plus small leather goods,high-end watches and an assort-ment of writing instruments. www .altmanluggage.com. 135 OrchardSt., btw Delancey & Rivington sts.,212.254.7275. Map 1, K8
CITISHOES(Men) This family-owned footwear store sells sophisticated dress and casual shoes, from brandssuch as Church’s, Edward Green, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Alden and Mephhisto. www.citishoes.com. 445Park Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts.,212.751.3200. Map 1, E5
CLARKS (Men, women) Comfortablefootwear on offer at this store includes loafers, hiking shoes and dress boots.www.clarksusa.com. 363 Madison Ave.,at E. 45th St., 212.949.9545. Map 1, F6;and one other NYC location.
THE FRYE COMPANY(Men, women, children) The brand known for itsvintage-inspired boots occupies a3,600-square-foot space. www.thefryecompany.com. 113 Spring St., btw Mercer & Greene sts., 212.226.3793. Map 1, L6
GOORIN BROS. HAT SHOP(Men,women) Flashy hats inspired by SanFrancisco’s artistic community are available at this long-running fam-ily endeavor. www.goorin.com. 337 Bleecker St., btw Christopher & W. 10th sts., 212.256.1895. Map 1, K5; andtwo other NYC locations.
KOKIN(Women) Boasting a star-studded clientele, this millinery shop offers hats both practical and fanciful, and small accessories, as well as custom and bridal services. www .kokinnewyork.com. 1028 Lexing-ton Ave., btw E. 73rd & E. 74th sts., 212.628.1981. Map 1, C7
PORSCHE DESIGN(Men, women)Fans of the sports car go for the
name-brand sunglasses, gloves andluggage in this super-sleek gallerystore. www.porsche-design.com. 624 Madison Ave., btw E. 58th & E. 59th sts., 212.308.1786. Map 1, E6; 462 W. Broadway, btw Prince and W. Houstonsts., 212.475.0747. Map 1, K6
SHOE PARLOR(Men, women, children)The family-run shop offers dress andcasual shoes and boots, from labelssuch as Frye, UGG Australia, Skechers, Hunter, Timberland, Blundstone,Converse, Dr. Martens and Clarks, at attractive prices with a helpful staff on hand. www.shoeparlor.com. 851Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.582.0039. Map 1, E5
SPACE COWBOY BOOTS(Men, women) This Western specialty shop in No-LIta has its walls lined with the fi nesthandmade cowboy boots, hats, beltsand buckles, featuring brands likeLucchese, Stallion and Comstock Heri-tage. www.spacecowboyboots.com. 234 Mulberry St., btw Spring & Prince sts., 646.559.4779. Map 1, K7
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Designer Pool PartyFamily-owned swimwear boutique Pesca takes inspiration from fish for itsItalian name and its racks of American, European and Brazilian finds. OwnersShahlla, Teresa and Benjamin Azizian curate a variety of bikinis, one-pieces and beachy apparel that are as colorful as the schools of tropical sea dwellersthat their shoppers see while snorkeling in turquoise oceans. The Azizians keep articles, such as this embellished, cam-era-ready one-piece from Agua Bendita,in limited supply, so customers neverhave to see fellow sunsoakers wearingmatching couture creations. Pesca Boutique, 244 E. 60th St., btw Second & Third aves.,
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BETTER BAZAAR Brooklyn Flea (p. 42) kicks off its outdoor season with free children’s programming, new vendors and an even wider selection of food.
of stylists and the fashion-savvy, thisconsignment shop offers designeritems at a fraction of the original price,including dresses and handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior. www.asecondchanceresale.com. 1109-
1111 Lexington Ave., btw E. 77th & E. 78th sts., 212.744.6041. Map 1, B7;155 Prince St., at W. Broadway, 212.673.6155. Map 1, K6
ALLSAINTS(Men, women, children) The British punk-chic label stocks hipand statement-making apparel, foot-wear and accessories. www.us.allsaints .com. 512 Broadway, btw Broome &Spring sts., 646.862.1832. Map 1, L6;and one other NYC location.
BARBOUR(Men, women) Durable outdoor clothing from this Britishcompany, which was founded in 1894 and is under warranty to QueenElizabeth II and other members of the British royal family. The label’s oiledEgyptian cotton jackets last a lifetime,and to ensure that they do, the fi rmoffers reproofi ng, repair and alterationservices. www.barbour.com. 1047 Madison Ave., btw E. 79th & E. 80th sts., 212.570.2600. Map 1, B6; and one other NYC location.
BEDHEAD(Men, women, children)Sleepyheads can fi nd tailored pajama sets, comfy robes and accessories for shut-eye in a variety of colors andprints at this company’s East Coastfl agship. www.bedheadpjs.com. 252 Elizabeth St., btw Prince & E. Houston sts., 212.233.4323. Map 1, K7
BROOKS BROTHERS(Men, women, children) Since 1818, this well-respect-ed clothier has been known for itssuperior-quality conservative clothingand accessories. www.brooksbroth ers.com. 901 Broadway, at E. 20th St., 212.228.3580. Map 1, I6; and sevenother NYC locations.
DESIGUAL(Men, women) This whimsi-cal Spanish label’s graphic-printT-shirts and dresses pop against the store’s black walls. www.desigual.com. 594 Broadway, btw Prince & Houston sts., 212.343.8206. Map 1, K7; and two other NYC locations.
GALERIE SAINT GIL(Women) Stylish apparel, such as blouses and dresses, plus handbags and accessories for themodern, sophisticated woman. www.saintgil.com. 60 W. 50th St., btw Fifth& Sixth aves., 212.664.9700. Map 1, E5; 541 Lexington Ave., at E. 50th St., 212.486.0001. Map 1, E6
GUDRUN SJÖDÉN(Women) ThisScandinavian designer incorporates bright colors and eye-catching printsinto women’s clothing, pillows and
LISA PERRY (Women) Bright, modishdresses in bold colors and simplegeometric prints are joined by a life-style collection consisting of bedding, pillows, towels and placemats at thisNYC-based designer’s boutique. www.lisaperrystyle.com. 988 Madison Ave., at E. 77th St., 212.431.7467. Map 1, B6
OSKA(Women) Comfortable, casualbasics are the staples of this Germanfashion line. Linen trousers, Bermudashorts and soft tunics are among theseparates offered. www.oska.de. 311
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All phone numbers begin with theprefix 1. before the area code.
MAP LOCATIONSNote that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.)are coordinates for the street mapson pages 68-70.
STORE HOURS, ETC.In general, hours at Midtown retail outletsare Mon thru Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many stores have specific late nights, often on Thurs, and many are open on Sun. Down-town shopping hours in neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, SoHo andChelsea are generally noon to 8 p.m., with alot of flexibility. While most establishments welcome major credit cards, it’s a good ideato call ahead for information about accept-able forms of payment, as well as for hoursof operation and directions to the store.
Pack Your BagsFor two centuries, writerssuch as Oscar Wilde andErnest Hemingway, havejotted ideas on Moleskine(p. 42) notebooks as theychased their nomadicmuses. Now Moleskinemakes it even easier for itscontemporary travel-lov-ing fans to follow in thefootsteps of their inspira-tional predecessors with anew line of passport hold-ers (above), wallets andbags to match the classicsmall-bound diaries.
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Columbus Ave., btw W. 74th & W. 75thsts., 212.799.3757. Map 1, C4
UNIQLO(Men, women, children) Trendy basics are available at the tri-level global fl agship of this Japaneselabel. www.uniqlo.com. 666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St., 877.486.4756. Map 1, E6; and two other NYC locations.
WINK(Women) Clothing, hip handbagsand funky accessories fi ll the racks atthis fashionable Upper East Side store.www.winknyc.com. 1050 Lexing-ton Ave., btw E. 74th & E. 75th sts., 212.249.2033. Map 1, C7; and two otherNYC locations.
Audio + MusicACADEMY RECORDS & CDSRare CD
albums and vinyl records, in genres ranging from theatrical to country, canbe found here. www.academy-records .com. 12 W. 18th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.242.3000. Map 1, I6
HALCYON THE SHOPA music storeand gallery offering contemporaryelectronica, house, techno, soul,funk and avant-garde sounds. www .halcyontheshop.com. 57 Pearl St., at Water St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, 718.260.9299. Map 3, C3
J&R MUSIC AND COMPUTER WORLDThe block-long store offers thevery latest music, computers and personalized service. www.jr.com. 23Park Row, btw Ann & Beekman sts., 212.238.9000. Map 1, N7
Beauty + HealthTHE ART OF SHAVINGRazors, brushes,
oils, soaps, creams and gels are amongthe offerings at this shaving mecca. www.theartofshaving.com. The Shopsat Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts.,212.823.9410. Map 1, D5; and fi ve other NYC locations.
CENTRAL PARK ASTROLOGYThis spiri-tual center offers a variety of readings, including tarot cards, crystal balls and tea leaves. www.innerhealing-inc.com.30 Central Park So., Ste. 1A, btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.682.6765. Map, 1 D6
DOCTORS 24 HSThis 24-hour medicalconcierge service offers patients away to avoid a long wait at a crowdedemergency room by having a doctorvisit their hotel room. Board-certifi ed physicians are available to assist with medical emergencies, prescriptions
and other health issues. www.doctors 24hs.com. 855.362.2447.
EDRIS SALONA well-designed spacefeaturing large windows that look outupon local streets and vast expanses of unobstructed sky over the HudsonRiver is the setting for a variety of hairservices. www.edrissalon.com. 35 W. 20th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.,212.989.6800. Map 1, J4
HARMON FACE VALUESThis Bed Bath & Beyond subsidiary offers personal care products, including cosmetics,shampoo, lotion and cleansers, formen, women and kids. The shop also carries an array of on-the-go acces-sories and travel-sized products. www .harmondiscount.com. 675 Sixth Ave.,at W. 22nd St., 212.243.3501. Map 1, I6
THE NEW YORK SHAVING COMPANYTraditional shaves, shaving classes and locally made grooming productsare provided in a vintagelike setting.www.nyshavingcompany.com. 202B Elizabeth St., btw Prince & Spring sts., 212.334.9495. Map 1, L7; and two otherNYC locations.
ROUGE NEW YORKLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit actress Stepha-tnie March founded this glamorous SoHo salon with the show’s makeup department head Rebecca Perkinsto offer women access to profes-sional makeup artists in a comfort-able setting. www.rougeny.com. 130 Thompson St., btw Houston & Prince sts., 212.388.1717. Map 1, K5
THE SCENTSORIUMFragrance expert Sue Phillips invites guests to her cozy TriBeCa workshop to discover the intricacies of scent and create their own perfumes. By appointment only. www.scenterprises.com. 85 Frank-lin St., btw Broadway & Church St.,917.449.1134. Map 1, M6
Cameras + ComputersB&H PHOTO, VIDEO & PRO AUDIOMore
than 100,000 tech-related products, including top-of-the-line cameras,computers, binoculars, lenses, pro-fessional lighting and presentationequipment. www.bhphotovideo .com. 420 Ninth Ave., at W. 34th St., 212.239.7765. Map 1, G4
CAMERA LAND, INC.A traditional neighborhood store offers state-of-the-art equipment such as camcord-ers, lighting and telescopes, plus digi-tal printing, restoration and camerarepairs. www.cameralandnyc.com. 575
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LEICA STORE NEW YORK SOHONewYork’s only purveyor of Leica cameras and equipment, plus binoculars and accessories, an in-house gallery,classes and seminars. The store alsobuys and sells used equipment.www.kurlandphoto.com. 460 W. Broadway, btw Prince & Houston sts.,212.475.7799. Map 1, K6
MAKERBOTThe fi rst retail outlet fromthe global leader in 3-D printing features a fun photo booth that im-mortalizes its subject in a 3-D portrait.www.makerbot.com/retail-store. 298 Mulberry St., btw Houston & Bleeckersts., 347.457.5758. Map 1, K7
Dept. Stores + CentersBARNEYS NEW YORKOffering fashion-
forward designer apparel, shoes,home furnishings, special sizes andcosmetics. www.barneys.com. 660 Madison Ave., btw E. 60th & E. 61ststs., 212.826.8900. Map 1, D6
BERGDORF GOODMANBrimming with the latest from luxe designers, this store offers exclusive clothing, acces-sories, shoes and jewelry for fashion-loving femmes. A men’s store is across the street. www.bergdorfgoodman .com. 754 Fifth Ave., btw 57th & 58th sts., 212.753.7300. Map 1, E6
BLOOMINGDALE’SThe store’sInternational Services Desk/Visitors Center has consultants who speak more than 35 languages and offers a complimentary coat check andpersonal shoppers. While the Midtownoriginal carries everything for men, women and the home, the SoHobranch focuses on hip designer-wear and accessories. www.bloomingdales.com. 1000 Third Ave., at E.59th St., 212.705.2000. Map 1, D7; 504 Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.729.5900. Map 1, L6
CENTURY 21Deep discounts (up to 65 percent off) on everythingfrom famous designer apparel for men, women and children to quality cosmetics, electronics and house-wares. www.c21stores.com. 1972Broadway, btw W. 66th & W. 67th sts., 212.518.2121. Map 1, C4; 22 CortlandtSt., btw Broadway & Church St., 212.227.9092. Map 1, N6; and two other NYC locations.
EAST MIDTOWN PARTNERSHIPA complimentary Passport card gives
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holders direct access to deals at amyriad of Midtown restaurants, shops,art dealers, spas and fi tness centers.www.eastmidtown.org/passport.com. 212.813.0030.
MACY’S HERALD SQUARE“The world’s largest department store“ lives up toits reputation, encompassing a full city block. The 100-year-old space containsa mammoth variety of merchandise—designer clothing by Kenneth Cole,French Connection and Calvin Klein—plus shoes and accessories for men, women and children, beauty productsand home furnishings. www.macys.com. 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.695.4400. Map 1, G5
SAKS FIFTH AVENUEA luxury de-partment store carrying designer apparel, accessories and home décor items, plus cosmetics andfragrances. www.saksfi fthavenue.com. 611 Fifth Ave., btw 49th & 50th sts.,212.753.4000. Map 1, E6
THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLENumerous luxury stores, such as L.K.Bennett and Wolford, can be foundinside the seven-story atrium in the Time Warner Center. www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com. 10 ColumbusCircle, btw W. 58th & W. 60th sts.,212.823.6300. Map 1, D5
bicycles, clothing and more from over150 local artists are on offer, plus an assortment of exciting food vendors. www.brooklynfl ea.com. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: 176 Lafayette Ave., btw Clermont& Vanderbilt aves., Fort Greene, Brooklyn, 718.928.6033. Map 3, D7; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: P.S. 321, 180Seventh Ave., btw First & Second sts., Park Slope, Brooklyn.
GREENFLEA MARKETThis year-round indoor/outdoor market offers a hugerange of merchandise, including new and antique home furnishings and collectibles, Hollywood memorabilia,jewelry, ethnic handicrafts, books,clothing for men, women and children,a farmers market and prepared-food vendors. Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free, rain or shine. www.greenfl eamarkets.com. Columbus Ave., btw W. 76th & W. 77th sts., 212.239.3025. Map 1, B4
MALCOLM SHABAZZ HARLEM MARKETTraditional African textiles, crafts, clothes and fi gurines. 52 W. 116thSt., btw Fifth Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd., 212.685.8131. Map 1, M2
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ARBRIGHT FLORAL ESIGNLocated in the
heart of the Flower District, this emporium stocks morethan 500 varieties of fl ow-ers and plants and delivers fresh fl owers across the
New York City area. www tarfl or.com. 150 W. 28th St., fl ., btw Sixth & Seventh
800.520.8999. Map 1, H5
STILL HOUSEItems for the home, funkyjewelry, colored vases and pieces fromboth local and international designers line the wooden shelves and fi ll the glass cases of this contemporary cabi-net of curiosities. www.stillhousenyc.com. 117 E. 7th St., btw Ave. A & First Ave., 212.539.0200. Map 1, J8
Jewelry + WatchesGURHAN ATELIERJewelry designer
Gurhan Orhan works directly with cus-tomers to create one-of-a-kind pieces at his new workshop. www.gurhan.com. 160 Franklin St., btw Varick &Hudson sts., 855.948.7426. Map 1, M6
IOSSELLIANIBright, intricate, con-temporary jewelry for the modern woman is displayed in this new, petiteboutique that features a gigantic King Kong statue. www.iosselliani.com. 4 W. 29th St., btw Fifth Ave. & Broadway, 212.686.2211. Map 1, H6
IPPOLITAItalian designer IppolitaRostagno creates collections of fi ne jewelry, such as charm necklaces, goldbangles, diamond hoop earrings andblack onyx cuff links, intended for everyday wear. www.ippolita.com. 796 Madison Ave., btw E. 67th & E. 68thsts., 646.664.4240. Map 1, C6
SOBRALColorful art jewelry, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets by Brazilian designer Carlos Sobral, is made from recycled resin and other environment-friendly materials. Home décor items are also avail-able. www.sobralusa.com. 412 W. Broadway, btw Spring & Prince sts.,212.226.2710. Map 1, K6
TIFFANY & CO.The famous jewelrystore carries diamonds, pearls, gold,silver, fl atware, fi ne timepieces, crystaland more—all of which come wrappedin the signature robin’s egg blue boxes. www.tiffany.com. 727 Fifth Ave.,at 57th St., 212.755.8000. Map 1, E6; and one other NYC location.
WEMPE JEWELERSFifth Avenue’s only offi cial Rolex dealer offers an impres-
Gifts + HomeDYLAN’S CANDY BARThe
colorful duplex shop stocks a bountiful as-sortment of gourmet candies, sweets andchocolates, along withcandy-themed apparel.www.dylanscandybar.com. 1011 Third Ave., at E. 60th St646.735.0078. Map 1, D7
HAMMACHER SCHLEMMERKnown for innovation, this historic retailer was the fi rst to offer such imaginative productsfor travel, home and personal careas the pop-up toaster and electricshaver. www.hammacher.com. 147 E.57th St., btw Third & Lexington aves.,800.421.9002. Map 1, E6
M&M’S WORLD NEW YORKA shopfor various paraphernalia inspired bythe beloved candy-coated choco-lates, such as T-shirts, drinkware,candy dispensers and special holidayitems. www.mmsworld.com. 1600 Broadway, btw W. 48th & W. 49th sts., 212.295.3850. Map 1, 5E
MENDEL GOLDBERG FABRICSIn busi-ness since 1890, this textile mecca specializes in European couture fabricsof the highest quality, including a largeselection of eveningwear materials, as well as made-to-order designs from the staff. 72 Hester St., btw Allen & Orchard sts., 212.925.9110. Map 1, L8
MOLESKINEThe famed paper goodscompany offers its popular writingsupplies, such as pocket- and full-sized notebooks, planners and journals, along with a new selection of bags and travel supplies, at its recently opened shop. www.moleskine.com. 436 W. Broadway, at Prince St.,646.964.4146. Map 1, K6; and one other NYC location.
NBC EXPERIENCE STOREVisitors cantake photos on mock sets, experiencethe NBC-Panasonic HDTV theater and buy NBC-logo items from hitprograms. www.nbcuniversalstore.com. 30 Rockefeller Plz., at W. 49th St.,212.664.3700. Map 1, F6
SAINTPETERSBURG GLOBAL TRADE HOUSEFrom Russia with love: This venue offers a variety of handcrafteditems, ranging from textiles toporcelain to cookware to matryoshkadolls, representing different decora-tive arts traditions in different partsof the country. www.fromrussia.com.261 Fifth Ave., btw 28th & 29th sts., 212.433.2999. Map 1, H6
sive collection of other watch brandsas well, such as A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-Le Coultre and Panerai. Also on handis gold and diamond jewelry. www.wempe.com. 700 Fifth Ave., at 55th St., 212.397.9000. Map 1, E6
Sporting GoodsADIDAS SPORT PERFORMANCESpan-
ning 29,500 square feet, the brand’s sports performance outpost offersgear for athletes of all sports. www.adidas.com. 610 Broadway, at Houston St., 212.529.0081. Map 1, K7
THE NBA STOREThis sports shopfeatures the widest selection of NBA merchandise a hoops fan could everimagine, including jerseys, footwear,basketballs and gifts. www.nba.com/nycstore. 590 Fifth Ave., btw 47th &48th sts., 212.515.6221. Map 1, F6
THE NEW BALANCE EXPERIENCE STORETrained fi t specialists help customersdiscover their perfect shoe size at thisathletic apparel and footwear store.Shoppers can also design their ownsneakers at the customization station. www.newbalance.com. 150 Fifth Ave., at 20th St., 212.727.2520. Map 1, I6
SUPER RUNNERS SHOPShoppers fi nd a selection of shoes from brands such as Adidas, Newton Running, Mizuno, Nike and New Balance. www.superrunnersshop.com. 745 Seventh Ave., btw W. 49th & W. 50th sts., 212.398.2449.Map 1, F5; and six other NYC locations.
expanded store features not only collectible dolls, but also fashionable clothing, accessories and design-it-yourself tees for them, along with a bookstore and café. Guests also enjoy a personal shopping area, doll hairsalon and photo studio. www.americangirl.com. 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.,877.247.5223. Map 1, F6
BOOK CULTUREGenres carried at thisbookstore include nonfi ction, poetry,history and travel. www.bookculture.com. 536 W. 112th St., btw AmsterdamAve. & Broadway, 212.865.1588; and one other NYC location.
FAO SCHWARZThis fl agship store features life-size stuffed animals, toys,dolls, books and race sets, as well as a giant dance-on piano, design yourown Muppet Whatnot, LEGO shop
and a candy department. www.fao.com. 767 Fifth Ave., btw 58th & 59th sts., 212.644.9400. Map 1, D6
IDLEWILD BOOKSAn inventory of travelwriting, location guides and literature from around the globe is categorized by country. www.idlewildbooks.com.12 W. 19th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.,212.414.8888. Map 1, I6
KIDDING AROUNDA whimsicalindependent store stocking toys, clothes, gifts and party favors. www.kiddingaroundtoys.com. Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. Passage, E. 42nd St. at Park Ave.,212.645.6337. Map 1, F6; 60 W. 15th St.,at Sixth Ave., 212.645.6337. Map 1, I6
MARY ARNOLD TOYSThis old-fash-ioned toy store carries all the latesttoys, as well as classic favorites, with-out the fuss and crowds at big chainstores. www.maryarnoldtoys.com. 1010 Lexington Ave., btw. E. 72nd & E. 73rdsts., 212.744.8510. Map 1, C7
THE MYSTERIOUS BOOKSHOPMysterypublisher Otto Penzler’s bookstorespecializes in crime and detective fi c-tion. www.mysteriousbookshop.com.58 Warren St., btw Church St. & W.Broadway, 212.587.1011. Map 1, N6
NINTENDO® WORLDAn interactive gaming paradise that features Ninten-do Wii kiosks and carries an extensiveselection of merchandise. www.ninten doworldstore.com. 10 Rockefeller Plz.,at W. 48th St., 646.459.0800. Map 1, F6
THE SCHOLASTIC STOREOfferingbooks, toys, games and art and craft supplies, plus meet ’n’ greets with liter-ary characters. www.scholastic.com/sohostore. 557 Broadway, btw Spring& Prince sts., 212.343.6166. Map 1, L7
STRAND BOOK STORENew, used, out-of-print and rare books are housed in this multilevel warehouse. www.strandbooks.com. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., 212.473.1452. Map 1, J7
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Museums+AttractionsMuseums+Attractions
MuseumsAMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORYArtifacts include rare gems,meteorites and fossils at this museum,which also includes the Rose Centerfor Earth and Space. Thru Jan. 4, 2015:Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dino-saurs. Daily 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Suggest-ed admission $22 adults, $17 seniors/students (with ID), $12.50 children 2-12. www.amnh.org. Central Park West, atW. 79th St., 212.769.5100. Map 1, B5
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTANInteractive exhibits, such as
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PlayWorks and s Adventures With Doraand Diego, promote fun and wellness and encourage learning for children ages 18 months thru 6. Thru May 11:STEAM Lab. From May 23: Jazzed!The Changing Beat of 125th Street.Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-7p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11 adults/children, $7 seniors, under 12 months and fi rst Fri of the month 5-8 p.m.free. www.cmom.org. 212 W. 83rd St., btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, 212.721.1223. Map 1, B4
THE FRICK COLLECTIONThe former residence of industrialist Henry
Clay Frick houses one of the world’s most magnifi cent collections of Old Master paintings, furnishings anddecorative arts. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students, pay what you wish Sun 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Children under 10 not admitted. www.frick.org. 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave.,212.288.0700. Map 1, C6
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, SOLOMON R.Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structureis the repository for world-class art andexhibits. It also hosts performances,lectures and fi lm screenings. Thru
Intentional EstablishmentFounded by RaphaelMontañez Ortiz as a space to showcase the achievements of Puerto Rican artists, El Museo del Barrio cel-ebrates its 45th anni-versary with MuseumStarter Kit: Open WithCare (thru Sept. 6). The exhibition highlights the works of artistsfrom El Museo’s past exhibitions, includingthose of Ortiz himself and Zilia Sánchez’s1972 ink drawing “FuriaII,” alongside pieces from a group of local artists and personalobjects from East Har-lem residents.El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth
Ave., at 104th St., 212.831.7272,
www.elmuseo.org
FOOL YOUR FRIENDS Visitors can snap photos with the lifelike wax sculptures of stars like Adele and Katy Perry at Madame Tussauds New York (p. 47).
Sept. 1: Italian Futurism, 1909–1944:Reconstructing the Universe. Sun-Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Sat 10a.m.-7:45 p.m. $22 adults, $18 seniors(65+)/students, children under 12 with an adult free, pay what you wish Sat 5:45-7:45 p.m. www.guggenheim .org. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th St., 212.423.3500. Map 1, A6
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHYThis center, which contains more than 100,000 prints is devoted to allaspects of historical and contemporary photography. Tues-Thurs, Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $14 adults, $10 seniors/students, childrenunder 12 free, Fri 5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. www.icp.org. 1133 Sixth Ave., at W. 43rd St., 212.857.0000. Map 1, F5
THE JEWISH MUSEUMArchaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, photo-graphs and art exhibitions explore Jewish diversity. Fri-Tues 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $7.50 students, chil-dren 18 and under and Sat free, Thurs5-8 p.m. pay what you wish. www.the jewishmuseum.org. 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St., 212.423.3200. Map 1, P3
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ARTGreek and Roman galleries; vast fash-ion holdings; instruments of historical, technical and social importance; and collections of American, European and Far Eastern art and more fi ll this
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DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS: NEW YORK CITYPASSThe discount pass provides access to six of New York’s top attractions, including theEmpire State Building, Solomon R. Guggen-heim Museum and a two-hour Circle Lineharbor cruise or trip to Ellis and Liberty islands via Statue Cruises, for one low price. Passes are sold at any of the participatingattractions. $106 adults, $79 children ages6-17. www.citypass.com. 888.330.5008.
MAP LOCATIONSNote that the references at the end of each listing (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coordinates for the street maps onpages 68-70.
renowned museum. ThruJul. 27: Lost Kingdoms: Hindu-Buddhist Sculpture of Early Southeast Asia,
5th to 8th Century. Sun-yyThurs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri &
Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Suggested admission $25 adults, $17 se-
niors (65+), $12 students, childrenunder 12 with an adult free. www
THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM Initially the private library of fi nancier J. Pierpont Morgan, the facility houses a research library and museum featur-ing three of the extant copies of theGutenberg Bible, as well as rare manu-scripts, books and drawings. 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/children under 16, children 12and under and Fri 7-9 p.m. free. www.themorgan.org. 225 Madison Ave., atE. 36th St., 212.685.0008. Map 1, G6
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGNThemuseum’s 54,000 square feet house a permanent collection of contem-porary objects made in a wide range of mediums, plus a jewelry gallery, studios for artists-in-residence andan auditorium containing 150 seats. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs & Fri10 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. www.madmuseum.org. 2 Columbus Circle, btw Broadway and Eighth Ave., 212.299.7777. Map 1, D5
MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE: A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUSTExhibitions and events celebrate the lives of Holocaust victims. Sun-Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.-8p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 adults, $10seniors (65+), $7 students, childrenunder 12 and Wed 4-8 p.m. free. www.mjhnyc.org. Battery Park City, 36Battery Pl., btw West St. & First Pl.,646.437.4202. Map 1, P5
MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTOne of the world’s greatest repositories of 20th-century art showcases masterpieces by van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse, asculpture garden and a fi lm collec-tion. Thru Jun. 8: Gauguin: Meta-morphoses. 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, children under 16 and Fri 4-8 p.m. free. www.moma.org. 11
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKNew York City’s past, present and future are illustrated through paint-ings, photographs and more. Daily 10a.m.-6 p.m. Suggested admission $10
Printed GemsTongue-ringed rebels,meet your match: “HardWear (Tongue Gilding)” by artist Lauren Kalman.Her image, which comesto life as a throbbinggold-flaked muscle in avideo available on Vimeo,examines the connectionbetween jewelry and pho-tography in Multiple Expo-sures (May 13-Sept. 14) atthe Museum of Arts andDesign (this page). Theexhibition includes strik-ing pictures and wearableprints from more than 80other artists.
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NEW ADDITION The National September 11 Memorial (p. 47) opens its museum, which honors the victims of the World Trade Center attacks, on May 21.
adults, $6 seniors/students, $20 fami-lies (max. two adults), children under 12 free. www.mcny.org. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St., 212.534.1672. Map 1, N3
NEW MUSEUMThis museum explores cutting-edge art by American andinternational artists. Wed, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $14 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students, under 18 and Thurs 7-9p.m. free. www.newmuseum.org. 235Bowery, btw Rivington & Stanton sts., 212.219.1222. Map 1, K7
NEWYORK HISTORICAL SOCIETYMUSEUM & LIBRARYThis culturalinstitution features more than 60,000 objects and artworks focused on NYC history. Thru May 26: Audubon’s Avi-ary: Parts Unknown. Thru Jun. 15: Bill Cunningham: Façades. Tues-Thurs, Sat10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $18 adults, $14 seniors/educators, $12 students, $6 children 5-13, children under 4 free. www.nyhis tory.org. 170 Central Park West, at W. 77th St., 212.873.3400. Map 1, B4
9/11 TRIBUTE CENTERRecovered ob-jects, fi lms and personal effects allow visitors to pay tribute to the victimsof the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5p.m. Gallery admission: $17 adults, $12 seniors/students/military, $5 children6-12. Gallery admission and guided walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial: $22adults, $17 seniors, students/military, $7 children 6-12. www.tributewtc.org. 120 Liberty St., btw Greenwich St. &Trinity Pl., 866.737.1184. Map 1, O6
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARTThe museum’s permanent collectionand temporary exhibitions focus onmodern and contemporary artwork by renowned American artists. Thru May25: Whitney Biennial 2014. Wed-Thurs, Sat & Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri 1-9 p.m. $20 adults, $16 seniors (65+)/students/ages 19-25, children 18 and under free,pay what you wish Fri 6-9 p.m. www .whitney.org. 945 Madison Ave., at E. 75th St., 212.570.3600. Map 1, C6
AttractionsBODY WORLDS: PULSEThe exhibition
uncovers the mysteries of the humanbody through plastination, a technique which preserves donated human spec-imens for the purpose of education.Sun-Tues 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed-Thurs 10a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Finalentry 1 hr before closing). $27 adults, $23.50 seniors, $19.50 children. www .discoverytsx.com. Discovery Times
EMPIRE STATE BUILDINGOne of NYC’stallest buildings offers views from the86th and 102nd fl oors. A saxophonist plays Thurs-Sat (10 p.m.-1 a.m.). Obser-vatory open daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m. (last el-evator ascends at 1:15 a.m.). Main deck (86th fl oor) admission: $27 adults, $24 seniors (62+), $21 children 6-12, under 5 free. Main & Top decks (86th fl oor & 102nd fl oor) admission: $44 adults, $41 seniors (62+), $38 children 6-12, under 5 free. www.esbnyc.com. 350 Fifth Ave.,at 34th St., 212.736.3100. Map 1, H6
MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORKThe wax museum features lifelike sculptures of celebrities. Sun-Thurs 10a.m.-8 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $36 adults, $29 children 4-12, children under 4 free. www.nycwax.com. 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves.,866.841.3505. Map 1, F5
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUMWithin the original footprints of the Twin Towers areparapets inscribed with the names of the victims from the 9/11 attacks. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m. Free passes to the memorial are required inadvance by registering online or call-ing 212.266.5200. The museum opens on May 21. Museum admission: $24 adults; $18 senior (65+), U.S. veterans,college students; $15 youth (7-17); chil-dren under 6 and Tues 5-8 p.m. free.www.911memorial.org. 1 Albany St., at Greenwich St., 212.312.8800. Map 1, N5
STATUE OF LIBERTYThe 151-foot statue was a gift from France. Statue Cruises operates a daily ferry service to LibertyIsland: 201.604.2800, www.statuecruises.com. www.nps.gov/stli. Map 1, P6
TOP OF THE ROCKThe deck at the topof Rockefeller Center offers vistas from the 70th fl oor. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight (last elevator ascends at 11 p.m.). $27adults, $25 seniors (62+), $17 children6-12. The “Sun & Stars” combinationticket allows visitors to enjoy Top of the Rock twice in one day, from 8 a.m.-midnight; $40 adults, $22 children6-12. www.topoftherocknyc.com. 30Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000. Map 1, F6
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CHERRY RESTAURANT AND SUPPERCLUBJapanese. Modern fare withFrench fl air—such as shiso-cured salmon with beets and wasabi crème fraîche—served amid opulent, deepred décor. D (nightly). www.cherrynyc .com. Dream Downtown, 355 W. 16thSt., basement, btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.929.5800. $$$ Map 1, I4
COLICCHIO & SONSAmerican. Braisedbeef short ribs with spring onions andEnglish peas is served in a dining roomdecorated with wine racks and stackedfi rewood. L & D (daily). www.craftres-taurantsinc.com. 85 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.400.6699. $$$$ Map 1, I4
DEL POSTOItalian. Charred octopus, brown-buttered lobster and veal chopsare served in a large and opulent restau-rant, complete with a grand piano. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.delposto.com. 85 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W.16th sts., 212.497.8090. $$$$ Map 1, I4
THE GREEN TABLEAmerican. In anorange dining room with (predictably) green tables, all-natural dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, such as shrimp and sausage gumbo, vegetar-ian mushroom potpie and hazelnut-but-ter-seared red snapper, are paired withorganic wine from all over the world. L(daily), D (Mon-Sat), Brunch (Sun). www .cleaverco.com. Chelsea Market, 75
Ninth Ave., at W. 15th St., 212.741.6623.$$ Map 1, I4
INTERMEZZOItalian. A contemporary eatery that offers dishes from all over Italy’s boot, such as Ligurian pesto gnocchi, Southern Italian eggplantParmigiana and prosciutto-stuffed chicken from the Alps region of the Aosta Valley. L & D (daily). www.intermezzo-nyc.com. 202 Eighth Ave., btw W. 20th & W. 21st sts., 212.929.3433.$$ Map 1, I5
OVEST PIZZOTECAItalian. Imported mozzarella di bufala graces the tops of spicy salami, four-cheese and sausagepies, while original panini are stuffed with ingredients such as prosciutto, brie, truffl e pâté, hamburger, salmon carpaccio, pancetta and more. L & D(daily). www.ovestnyc.com. 513 W. 27thSt., btw 10th & 11th aves., 212.967.4392.$$ Map 1, H4
TRESTLE ON TENTH European. The sociable Swiss brasserie—situatedacross from the High Line—is a gather-ing place for those seeking comfort-ing, casual fare and international wines from small producers. Plus, a quaint garden dining area. B, L, D (daily), brunch (Sat & Sun). www.trestleontenth.com. 242 10th Ave., at W. 24th St., 212.645.5659. $$ Map 1, H4
WILLOW ROADAmerican. Traditional comfort food is fused with global fl a-vors in dishes such as seared dayboat scallops with fennel salad and bacon emulsion, buttermilk-fried chicken withjerk spices and orange blossom honey, mussels in kumquat-drawn butter andmac ’n’ cheese with sweet sausage. Lo-cated in the former Nabisco Building(where all those delicious cookies wereonce made) and just below the HighLine. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.willowroadnyc.com. 85 10th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 646.484.6566. $$$ Map 1, I4
ChinatownNEW BO KY RESTAURANTVietnamese.
Soups brim with such ingredients as sliced pork, shrimp balls and pig intes-tines, and are served in a stark dining room. B, L & D (daily). www.bokynyc.com. 78-80 Bayard St., at Mott St.,212.406.2292. $ Map 1, M7
TASTY DUMPLINGChinese. Beijing-style boiled dumplings are stuffed with pork and chives in a no-frills space.B, L & D (daily). 54 Mulberry St., btw
‘HOOD NOSH Savor bites from leading TriBeCa vendors at Taste of Tribeca (www.tasteoftribeca.com), on Duane St. (btw Greenwich & Hudson sts.), May 17.
Facing page: bottom, left:The Marshal‘s (p. 59)wood-oven-braised lambshank with parsnip-turnippurée; vignarola, a spring vegetable stew, is amongthe modern takes on Italian classics at SD26 (p. 53). This page, clockwise from top,left: Wood-fired pizzas atNaples 45 (p. 57) are crowd-pleasers; a trio of fresh lob-ster roll sliders, each dressed differently, graces the bar menu at The Sea Fire Grill(p. 57); Dinosaur Bar-B-Que(p. 54) does pork ribs the down-home way—slow-pit-smoked and spice-rubbed.
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VEGETARIAN DIM SUM HOUSEChinese. More than 200 vegetable- and grain-based dishes range from “shark fi n”dumplings to spicy bean curd. L & D(daily). www.vegetariandimsum .com.24 Pell St., btw Doyers & Mott sts.,212.577.7176. $ Map 1, M7
East VillageAPIARYAmerican. Chef Scott Bryan’s
menu includes artichoke veloutéand chanterelle risotto and is ac-companied by a selection of 35 wines by the glass and 24 microbrews. D (nightly). www .apiarynyc.com. 60Third Ave., btw E. 10 & E. 11th sts.,212.254.0888. $$ Map 1, J7
AU ZA’ATARFrench/Arabic. This fu-sion bistro—with an intimate diningroom lit by lamps made from woodenpallets—serves traditional dishes from Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco. Expect lavish mezze platters, kebab meats and wheaty Lebanese ales. www .au-zaatar.com. 188 Ave. A, at E. 12th St., 212.254.5660. $$$ Map 1, J8
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RESERVATIONSMaking advance reservations for mostrestaurants is highly recommended.
THEATER DININGIf dining before an 8 p.m. curtain, it isadvisable to make dinner plans for around5:30 p.m. to ensure a relaxed meal andsufficient time to arrive at the theater(traffic in the Broadway Theater District isparticularly heavy beginning about onehour before curtain time).
PRICE SYMBOLSPrice range is noted by dollar signs, which refer to the approximate cost of an appe-tizer and main course, usually at dinner.All major credit cards are accepted, unless noted otherwise.
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BLACK MARKETAmerican. Burgers made with Pat LaFrieda beef can besampled under chandeliers and at tufted leather booths in a casuallyelegant setting. Plus, “bottomless mi-mosa” brunch specials. D (Tues-Sun), Brunch (Sun). www.blackmarketny.com. 110 Ave. A, btw E. 6th & E. 7thsts., 212.614.9798. $$ Map 1, J8
BUENOS AIRESArgentinean. A native of South America, Owner Karina DeMarco opened this spirited, warm restaurant to offer a taste of her fi eryhomeland’s cuisine, including bife dechorizo (grilled shell steak), plus anextensive list of Argentinean wines andan outdoor patio. The décor, featuringdark wood chairs, candles, exposed brick, framed mirrors, cowhides andblack-and-white photos of Buenos Aires, evokes the history and charmof the “Paris of South America.” L & D (daily). www.buenosairesnyc.com. 513 E. 6th St., btw aves. B & A, 212.228.2775. $$ Map 1, K8
CAFE HIMALAYATibetan. A no-frills,insider spot for fl avorful Himalayan and Nepalese fare, such as avocado salad with seasoned potatoes and chickpeas, sautéed tofu and veg-etables over basmati rice and shapta(traditional spicy beef dish). L & D (Tues-Sun). 78 E. 1st St., btw Ave. A &First Ave., 212.358.0160. $ Map 1, K8
DBGB KITCHEN & BARFrench. This Chef Daniel Boulud outpost—which boasts a chic downtown décor—offers diners 12 hearty varieties of housemade sausage and more than 20 craft beers on tap. L (Mon-Fri), D(nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.dbgb.com. 299 Bowery, btw E. Hous-ton & E. 1st sts., 212.933.5300. $$ Map 1, K7
EMPELLÓN COCINAModern Mexican. Chef Alex Stupak, formerly of WD-50,spins upscale Mexican with an inven-tive twist, including Scotch eggs with chicken chorizo and masa tempura and sea scallop tacos with caramelizedcaulifl ower, all served in a contem-porary space. Drinks are potent, and there is a nightly buzz as the place fi llswith fashionable Manhattanites. D(nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.em pellon.com. 105 First Ave., btw E. 6th & E. 7th sts., 212.780.0999. $$ Map 1, K7
FIVE POINTSAmerican. Chef/ownerMarc Meyer caters to a Downtowncrowd in a casually elegant space withhis home-style cooking with a Mediter-ranean slant and a constantly changing menu that may include dishes such assheep-milk ricotta ravioli, Normandy
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duck leg confi t, grass-fed beef burger and grilled sirloin steak. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .fi vepointsrestaurant.com. 31 Great Jones St., btw Bowery & Lafayette St.,212.253.5700. $$ Map 1, K7
GRAFFITIFrench/American. In a cozybrick-walled space, Indian spices and Persian infl uences punctuateChef Jehangir Mehta’s exotic menu, with highlights including foie gras, raspberry crostini, chickpea-crustedskate with mint yogurt sauce, zuc-chini hummus pizza, cumin eggplant buns with a thyme fennel relish andhazelnut chocolate caviar cupcakes. D (Tues-Sun). www.graffi tinyc.com. 224E. 10th St., btw First and Second aves.,212.677.0695. $ Map 1, J7
GREAT JONES CAFECajun/Creole. Dishes such as jambalaya and jalapeño cornbread hit a soul-food lover’ssweet spot in a casual dining room fi lled with vintage diner posters. L (Tues-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat &Sun). www.greatjones.com. 54 Great Jones St., btw Lafayette St. & Bowery,212.674.9304. $$ Map 1, L6
HECHO EN DUMBOMexican. TheManhattan reincarnation of a Brooklynhot spot offers a menu of grilled fi sh, smoke-cured pork loin, HerraduraBlanco margaritas and Brooklyn beers. Brunch, L & D (daily). www.hechoendumbo.com. 354 Bowery, btw Great Jones & E. 4th sts., 212.937.4245. $ Map 1, K7
JIMMY’S NO 43American. Grass-fed burgers, sausage plates and pork belly with braised cabbage and bacon vinaigrette in a tavern fi lled with beercasks. D (daily), brunch (Sat & Sun). jimmysno43 .com. 43 E. 7th St., btwSecond & Third aves., 212.982.3006. $. Map 1, J7
JOE & MISSES DOEAmerican. Church pews, a butcher-block table and otherearly-20th-century furnishings providean eclectic setting for Chef Joe Do-bias’ innovative menu, starring pickledbeets, hand-rolled semolina pasta, marinated hanger steak and smokedpork shoulder ham. D (nightly), Brunch(Sat & Sun). www.chefjoedoe.com. 45 E. 1st St., btw First & Second aves.,212.780.0262. $$$ Map 1, K7
NORTHERN SPY FOOD CO.American.An ever-rotating menu emphasizesfresh produce and healthful prepara-tion. Soups, salads and sandwiches made with lush vegetables are enhanced by such sides as wheat ber-ries, red quinoa and mustard greens.Grocery items—granola, pancakemix, jams, syrups and Brooklyn Brine Co. pickles—are also available. L &D (daily). www.northernfoodspyco .com. 511 E. 12th St., btw aves. B & A,212.228.5100. $ Map 1, J8
POMMES FRITESInternational. Au-thentic Belgian twice-fried potatoes come plain or topped with a choiceof gourmet sauces, including pesto, smoked eggplant or pomegranateteriyakimayo, curry ketchup, peanutsatay, malt vinegar and sweet chili. L &D (daily). www.pommesfritesnyc.com. 123 Second Ave., btw E. 7th St. & St.Marks Pl., 212.674.1234. $ Map 1, K7
SUNBURNT COWAustralian. At thisrelaxed and rustic eatery, diners get a taste of the outback with ribs, shrimp,
mutton stew and barbecue favor-ites. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). 137 Ave. C, btw E. 8th & E. 9th sts., 212.529.0005. $$ Map 1, J9
Flatiron DistrictTHE CELLAR AT BEECHER’SAmerican.
This subterranean restaurant andbar doubles as a working cheesecellar, and serves dishes such as mac ‘n’ cheese with balsamic mushroom and fennel and braised pork with smoked grits. D (Mon-Sat). www.beechershandmadecheese.com. 900Broadway, at E. 20th St., 212.466.3340. $$ Map 1, I6
CRAFTBARAmerican. Set in a comfort-able, rustic dining room, this casualtrattoria from Chef Tom Colicchio serves small cheese plates, sand-wiches, pastas, salads and stews. L &D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.craf-tres taurantsinc.com. 900 Broadway,btw E. 19th & E. 20th sts., 212.461.4300.$$ Map 1, I6
EATALYItalian. The regional diversity of Italy is the emphasis at this busy hybridof enormous supermarket and restau-rant collective (including eateries such as the rooftop beer garden Birreria and seafood specialist Il Pesce). L & D(daily). www.eataly.com. 200 Fifth Ave., at 23rd St., 212.229.2560. $$ Map 1, I6
EISENBERG’S SANDWICH SHOPAmeri-can. This 1929 luncheonette assemblesmore than 60 classic sandwiches, plusburgers, omelets, cold platters andwell-loved egg creams. Don’t pass upthe tuna melt. L (daily), D (Mon-Fri).eisenbergsnyc .com. 174 Fifth Ave., btw 22nd & 23 sts., 212.675.5096.$ Map 1, I6
ELEVEN MADISON PARKAmerican. Asophisticated and soaring café and wine bar fronting Madison Park offers the classic cuisine of Chef DanielHumm, such as bone marrow-crustedblack Angus beef, with service to match. L (Thus-Sat), D (nightly). www .elevenmadisonpark.com. 11 MadisonAve., at E. 24th St., 212.889.0905. $$$$ Map 1, I6
GRAMERCY TAVERNAmerican. Guests experience the comfort of a late-19th-century American inn and savor such cuisine as duck breast and confi t with pickled ramps. Mean-while, a night bar scene keeps thingslively. Main dining room: L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). Tavern: L & D (daily). www.gramercytavern .com. 42 E. 20thSt., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.477.0777. $$$$ Map 1, I6
Mom’s BrunchIn honor of Mother’s day (May 11), treat yours to a tasty morning meal in the East Village.
DBGB KITCHEN & BAR (p. 51)has launched a new family-stylebrunch, serving six or more, so all mom’s offspring can come.Think poached eggs en cocotte (above; with spring garlic, roast-ed peppers and potato hash).
Choose FIVE POINTS (p. 51),and mom will know she raised someone with taste. Pitchers of mimosas, sangria or morningpunch (citrus, cranberry, tequilaor vodka) ensure everythinggoes smoothly.
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LAUTSoutheast Asian. TraditionalMalaysian and Thai dishes are among awide variety of pan-Asian menu items, such as rendang curry with ginger-coated beef, plus the regional dessert of sweet, sticky rice topped with shred-ded coconut and plum sugar. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.lautnyc.com. 15 E. 17th St., btw Broadway & Fifth Ave., 212.206.8989. $$ Map 1, I6
SD26 RESTAURANT & WINE BARItalian. Across from picturesque Madison Square Park, diners fi nd nutri-tional balance in American interpreta-tions of Italian dishes—such as uovoin raviolo (single soft egg-yolk raviolifi nished with white truffl e butter)—in a 14,000-square-foot space, designed by Massimo Vignelli, with red and gold accents. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.sd26ny.com. 19 E. 26th St., btw Madi-son & Fifth aves., 212.265.5959. $$ Map 1, H6
Garment DistrictAPPETITO RISTORANTEItalian. This
airy, bi-level eatery focuses on North-ern Italian dishes, such as fettuccine with vodka sauce and Norwegian salm-on, zucchini-, spinach- and cheese-stuffed chicken breast and white-wine-sautéed veal. L & D (daily). www.appetitoristorante.com. 47 W. 39th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.391.5286.$$ Map 1, G6
BRYANT PARK GRILLNew American. An elegant outpost, with seasonal patio and rooftop dining, situated inbucolic Bryant Park, serves dishes such as crispy duck confi t and fi sh ‘n’ chips.L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.arkrestaurants.com. 25 W. 40th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.840.6500.$$$ Map 1, F5
CLYDE FRAZIER’S WINE AND DINEAmerican. The unique style of a legendary Knick is embodied in this trendy spot, featuring a free-throw court and serving salmon with vanilla-bourbon butter and fried calamariwith chipotle aioli. L & D (daily). www .arkrestaurants.com. 485 10th Ave., at W. 37th St., 212.842.1110. $$ Map 1, G4
FRANKIE & JOHNNIE’S STEAKHOUSESteak. The friendly, attentive staff at this staple’s two NYC locationsserves a menu of juicy steaks, vealchops and grilled chicken. L (Mon-Fri),D (Mon-Sat). Complimentary limoservice provided to and from the Midtown area and the restaurant. www.frankieandjohnnies.com. 32W. 37th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.,212.947.8940. $$$ FF Map 1, G6; 269 W.
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STELLA 34 TRATTORIAItalian. This modern trattoria—equipped withthree wood-burning ovens namedafter three of Italy’s active volcanoes(Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli)—serves Neapolitan pizzas, house-madepastas and piccoli piatti (signature small plates). Convenient for a post-shopping meal. L & D (daily). www.pa tinagroup.com. Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., 6th fl ., at Seventh Ave.,entrance on W. 35th St., 212.967.9251. $$-$$$ Map 1, G5
Gramercy ParkCHEF 28Asian. Japanese and Chinese
favorites—from sushi rolls and sashimi to Peking duck and Sichuan-styleshredded beef—plus the featuredhouse specialty: Neptune’s Duo (comprised of scallops, prawns andvegetables in garlic sauce). L & D (daily). www.chef28 .com. 29 E. 28thSt., btw Park Ave. So. & Madison Ave., 212.685.8871. $ Map 1, H6
PRANNAAsian. Pan-Asian delights, such as Singapore crab chili, in a spacethat doubles as a chic cocktail lounge. L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sun), Brunch (Sat& Sun). www.prannarestaurant.com.79 Madison Ave., btw E. 28th & E. 29th sts., 212.696.5700. $$ Map 1, H6
VIC & ANTHONY’S STEAKHOUSESteaks. Jumbo lump crab cakes or maple-glazed quail can serve as a starter for a juicy porterhouse for twoor domestic Kobe beef at this well-seasoned, steak-savvy stop. Plus, an edgy, modern décor. L & D (Mon-Sat).www.vicandanthonys.com. 233 Park Ave. So., btw E. 18th & E 19th sts.,212.220.9200. $$$ Map 1, I6
Greenwich VillageBARBUTOItalian. Located in an airy
former garage, decorated with aged wooden casks and rustic candle hold-ers, seasonal dishes rotate daily and may include sautéed fi llet of fl uke and grilled leg of lamb. L & D (daily). www.barbutonyc.com. 775 Washington St., btw W. 12th & Jane sts., 212.924.9700.$$ Map 1, J4
CAFÉ ESPAÑOLSpanish. Savory fl avors of Spain sing in classic paellas, pork chops and seafood, such as wholeCanadian live lobsters and lobster fra diavolo. Nearby Salon de Tapas(190 Sullivan St., at Bleecker St., 1.212.505.8475) serves a variety of small plates. L & D (daily). www
THE CORNELIA STREETCAFÉFrench-American.This landmark restaurant/cabaret embodies the lively spirit of the Village, offering innovative cuisine (from a locallysmoked salmon plate to miso- and brown-sugar-glazed pork loin), aclassic country dining room and adownstairs entertainment lounge(with acts ranging from jazz to poetryreadings). B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat& Sun). www.corne liastreetcafe.com. 29 Cornelia St., btw W. 4th & Bleeckersts., 212.989.9319. $$ Map 1, K5
GARAGE RESTAURANT & CAFÉAmerican. Seafood, steaks, quesadil-las and burgers are favorites on thecontemporary menu at this multileveldining space. Live jazz seven days aweek; 16-piece big band Mon & Tues; Sat & Sun brunch special with live jazz.No cover, no minimum. L (Mon-Fri),D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.garagerest.com. 99 Seventh Ave. So., at Christopher St., 212.645.0600.$$ Map 1, K4
HUDSON CAFÉNew American. Café byday, restaurant by evening. This spotserves steamed mussels in mustard-fennel broth and classic beef Bourgui-gnon in a cozy, casual space formerly inhabited by a neighborhood deli. B, L& D (daily). www.hudsoncafenyc.com.628 Hudson St., btw Jane & Horatiosts., 212.390.1744. $ Map 1, J4
SEVILLA RESTAURANT AND BARSpan-ish. Open 365 days a year, this localfavorite, known for its superb service and reasonable prices, has beenfamily-run since 1941 and is celebratedfor its seafood (scallops with white wine, broiled swordfi sh, cod, fi llet of sole, Chilean sea bass), veal (with almond sauce, white sauce, sautéedwith mushrooms, served with onions, peppers and sausage or grilled) and paella dishes, as well as a tantalizing guava with cream cheese dessert. L & D (daily). www.sevillarestaurantandbar.com. 62 Charles St., at W. 4th St., 212.929.3189. $$ Map 1, K5
SUGAR AND PLUMMDessert. The sister location of the posh patisserie’sUpper West Side fl agship offersspecialty smoothies, milkshakes,sundaes and ebelskivers (a pancake-like Danish delicacy). Plus the recently opened “The Back Room at Sugar
d Plumm,” offering both ndoor and outdoor seat-ng. Daily (Tues-Sun). www.sugarandplumm .com. 257 Bleecker St., atCornelia St., 212.388.5757. $ Map 1, K5
HarlemBIER INTERNATIONALInter-
national. A menu of German snacks and hearty burgers and sandwiches pair with global drafts and local craft brews, including Sugar Hill Blond Ale, in an industrial space with communalseating. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat &Sun). www.bierinternational.com. 2099Frederick Douglass Blvd., at W. 113th St., 212.280.0944. $
DINOSAUR BARBQUEAmerican.Barbecue thrives north of the Mason-Dixon Line at this Southern-style eat-ery, serving fi nger-lickin’ pulled pork and ribs. Patrons can purchase tangy sauces, rubs and other items to takehome. L & D (daily). www.dinosaurbar bque.com. 700 W. 125th St., at 12thAve., 212.694.1777; 604 Union St., btw3rd & 4th aves., Park Slope, Brooklyn,347.429.7030. $$
HARLEM PUBLICAmerican. Guests sip beverages from mason jars at this hip, homey spot with communal seatingand a menu featuring items such as fried pickles. L & D (daily). www.har lempublic.com. 3612 Broadway, at W.149th St., 212.939.9404. $$
Little ItalyDA NICOItalian. Northern and
Southern Italian specialties includepesto gnocchi, eggplant rigatoni,zucchini pizza, stuffed grilled lobsterand broiled veal chop. L & D (daily). www.danicoristorante.com. 164 Mul-berry St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.343.1212. PD $$ Map 1, L7
JACK’S WIFE FREDAMediterranean/American. Matzo ball soup, Greek salad and vegetable curry bowls withcouscous at this casual eatery. B, L & D(daily). www.jackswifefredas.com. 224Lafayette St., btw Spring & Kenmarests., 212.510.8550. $ Map 1, L6
LA ESQUINALatin American. Analuminum-sided, counter-service taqueria serves south-of-the-border dishes, such as veal tongue tacosand grilled fi sh quesadillas with Mexi-can truffl e and roasted corn. B (Mon-Fri), L & D (daily). www.esquinanyc.com. 114 Kenmare St., btw Centre & Lafayette sts., 646.613.7100. $ Map 1, L7
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Lower East SideANTIBES BISTROFrench/Mediter-
ranean. Refi ned fare—from truffl e-roasted asparagus to country duck pâté—served in a romantic space with exposed brick and woodentables. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun).www.antibesbistro.com. 112 Suffolk St., btw Delancey & Rivington sts.,212.533.6088. $$ Map 1, K8
BEAUTY & ESSEXContemporary Ameri-can. Classic comfort dishes are givena contemporary reimagining and arecreatively plated in portions fi t for shar-ing—from “grilled-cheese-smoked-bacon-tomato-soup dumplings” tolobster mac ’n’ cheese—in a lavish dining room hidden behind a pawnshop facade. D (nightly, Brunch (Sat &Sun). www.beautyandessex.com. 146 Essex St., btw Stanton & Rivington sts.,212.614.0146. $$$. Map 1, K7
ESSEXAmerican/Latin. Fusion cuisine includes cheeseburger empanadas, spicy chipotle pork loin and Mexican matzo brei. The space is clean andsimple, with white brick walls and potted greenery. D (nightly), Brunch(Sat & Sun). www.essexnyc.com. 120Essex St., at Rivington St., 212.533.9616.$$ Map 1, K8
KATZ’S DELICATESSENJewish/Ameri-can. Among New York’s oldest deli-catessens, this iconic spot has beenserving famous pastrami, corned beef,knishes and other classics since 1888.L & D (daily). www.katzsdelicatessen .com. 205 E. Houston St., at Ludlow St.,212.254.2246. $ Map 1, L8
LORELEYGerman. Modeled afterthe typical beer hall restaurants of Cologne, this German eatery offers over a dozen imported draft beersand serves such dishes as vinegary herb-marinated roast beef with dumplings and braised red cabbage. L& D (daily). www.loreleynyc.com. 7 Riv-ington St., btw Chrystie St. & Bowery,212.253.7077. $$ Map 1, K7; and one other NYC location.
RAYUELALatin American. Meaning “hopscotch” in Spanish, this lush,modern dining room’s boldly fl avoredentrées are rooted in tradition and enhanced with offbeat ingredients, creating squid ink corn cakes withlobster, shrimp and collard greens andtamarind baby pork chops with gingerpumpkin puree and spicy sausage. D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www .rayuelanyc.com. 165 Allen St., btwRivington & Stanton sts., 212.253.8840.$$ Map 1, K8
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SCHILLER’S LIQUOR BARContinental.This popular, vintage-inspired spotserves tried-and-true mustard-crusted salmon, chicken-fried pork chops,croque monsieur, mac ’n’ cheese andcreamy rigatoni with sausage. B & L(Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.schillersny.com. 131 Riving-ton St., at Norfolk St., 212.260.4555.$$ Map 1, L8
SONS OF ESSEXNew American. Ageneral-store area in the front carries local goods, such as pickles, coffee, panini and cupcakes, while in therear dining room, maple-glazed hen with homemade Belgian waffl es,sautéed-apple-topped bone-in pork chop and croissant-topped lobster potpie are served. B, L & D (daily).www.sonsofessexles.com. 133 EssexSt., btw Delancey & Rivington sts.,212.674.7100. $$$ Map 1, L8
WD~50American. Swarms of foodiesfl ock here for a taste of Chef WylieDufresne’s trademark cooking,characterized by unique fusions, such as green olive and white chocolatesauce over Mediterranean sea bass.Call well in advance of the eveningyou want to dine. D (nightly). www.wd-50 .com. 50 Clinton St., btwRivington & Stanton sts., 212.477.2900. $$$ Map 1, L8
dine on comforting Italian classics—such as spinach sage ravioli and veal milanese—while sipping signatureBellinis. B, L & D (Mon-Fri). www .cipriani.com. 55 Wall St., btw William& Hanover sts., 212.699.4099. $$$ Map 1, O7; Cipriani Downtown, 376 W. Broadway, btw Broome & Spring sts., 212.343.0999. Map 1, L6; Cipriani Dolci, 89 E. 42nd St., btw Park & Van-derbilt aves., 212.973.0999. Map 1, F6
IL GIGLIOItalian. Lavish portions of Northern Italian staples are pre-ceded by complimentary antipasti in acream-walled dining room with rustictouches. L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sat). www .ilgigliorestaurant.com. 81 Warren St., btw W. Broadway & Greenwich St., 212.571.5555. $$$ Map 1, M6
P.J. CLARKE’S ON THE HUDSONAmerican. The downtown location of the famed bar and restaurant offers chilled oysters and cedar-wrapped salmon served with market vegetables just a short walk from the water. B, L & D (daily). www.pjclarkes.com. World
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Meatpacking DistrictBEAUMARCHAISFrench. Named after
French Renaissance man Pierre Beau-marchais, this brasserie’s kitchen offersdishes such as Maine lobster poached in saffron and roasted Long Islandduck. D (Mon-Sat), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.brasseriebeaumarchais.com. 409 W. 13th St., btw Ninth Ave. & Washing-ton St., 212.675.2400. $$$ Map 1, J4
DOS CAMINOSMexican. South-of-the-border spice is given a modern rebirth in Mexican French toast and inventive guacamoles. L (Mon & Fri), D (nightly),Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.doscaminos.com. 675 Hudson St., at W. 14th St., 212.699.2400. $$ Map 1, J4; and three other NYC locations.
MORIMOTOJapanese. The Iron Chef himself, Masaharu Morimoto, devises such dishes as oyster foie gras in this gargantuan, 12,000-square-foot spacewith minimalist décor. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.morimotonyc.com. 8810th Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts.,212.989.8883. $$$$ Map 1, J4
Midtown EastDARBARIndian. This inviting bi-level
restaurant and lounge presents disheswith a transethnic touch, from spicy shrimp curry to lemon-basmati rice to lamb kebabs. L & D (daily). www.dar barny.com. 152 E. 46th St., btwThird & Lexington aves., 212.681.4500. $$ Map 1, F7
DARBAR GRILLIndian. Southeast Asian fl avors in dishes for vegetarians (slow-simmered yellow lentils sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin and onions) and meat lovers (chicken breast marinated with ginger, garlic andcream cheese); specializing in tandooridishes (baked in a clay oven). L & D(daily). www.darbargrill.com. 157 E. 55th St., btw Third & Lexington aves.,212.751.4600. $$ Map 1, E7
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSESteaks.Pepper-crusted beef carpaccio, baked escargot and Maine lobstercocktail are among appetizers that can precede an array of steak and seafood entrées, such as center-cut prime rib eye and honey-chili-glazed salmon fi llet, served in thisupscale national chain. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.mortons.com. 551Fifth Ave., at 45th St., 212.972.3315. $$$$ Map 1, F6; 136 Washington
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MR. K’SChinese. An Art Deco ambi-ence and dishes such as Peking duck and chicken macadamia defi ne this restaurant, where celebrity chopsticks are on display. L & D (daily). www.mrk-sny.com. 570 Lexington Ave., at E. 51st St., 212.583.1668. $$$ Map 1, E6
NAPLES 45Italian. This Neapolitanrestaurant and pizzeria, close to Grand Central Terminal, offers pastas,seafood and thin-crust pizzas, suchas the special Sicilian tuna and spicy puttanesca pie. B, L & D (Mon-Fri). www.patinagroup.com. The MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave., entrance on E. 45th St., 212.972.7001. $$$ Map 1, F7
THE SEA FIRE GRILLSeafood/American. Contemporary dishes emphasize thefl avors of fresh, seasonally sourced fi sh—whole Maine lobsters stuffedwith crabmeat—in a space with an elegant dining room lined with dark walnut wine racks; also serves USDA prime, dry-aged steaks and chops. L(Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.theseafi re-grill .com. 158 E. 48th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.935.3785.$$$$ Map 1, F7
Murray HillFRANCHIAKorean. Inside this serene
refuge, diners can experience vegetar-ian fare, such as ginger fried rice and sweet corn-cilantro pancakes. L & D(daily). www.franchia.com. 12 Park Ave.,btw E. 34th & E. 35th sts., 212.213.1001. $$ Map 1, G6
LE PARISIEN BISTROTFrench. Comfortfood for Francophiles preparedby Chef Johnathan Masse—steak tartare, calf’s liver with caramelized onions, duck confi t—in a space with classic French charm. L (Mon-Fri), D(nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.leparisiennyc.com. 163 E. 33rd St., btwThird & Lexington aves., 212.889.5489.$$ Map 1, G7
WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSESteaks.Large portions of USDA-prime steaks,plus wild salmon, yellowfi n tuna andlobster, are served in a dramaticvaulted dining room with a bar that isalways lively. L & D (daily). www.wolf gangssteakhouse.net. 4 Park Ave., at E. 33rd St., 212.889.3369. $$$$ Map 1, H6; and three other NYC locations.
Rockefeller CenterFOGO DE CHÃOBrazilian Steak. The
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be savored just steps from MoMA ina cavernous, tri-level space. Guestswield signal cards for summoningtraditionally costumed waiters who bear succulent fi re-roasted meats(from tender fi let mignon to seasonedpork ribs), which are sliced and servedtableside. Also on offer are sides,salads and desserts. www.fogodechao.com. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). 40 W. 53rd St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212969.9980. $$$ Map 1, E6
JOHNNY UTAH’SAmerican. A mechani-cal bull and Tex-Mex cuisine, such as barbecue chicken, brisket chili nachos and slow-cooked baby back ribs, are on offer at this subterranean saloon-style restaurant. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.johnnyutahs.com. 25 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.265.8824.$$ Map 1, E6
ROCK CENTER CAFÉAmerican. Dinersat this family-friendly staple enjoya menu that includes slow-roasted salmon, crab and risotto cakes and tur-key tenderloin. The prime views of the iconic Rockefeller Center and gildedPrometheus statue add to the appeal.B (Mon-Fri), L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.patinagroup.com.
Rockefeller Center, 20 W. 50th St.,btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7620. $$$ Map 1, E6
SoHo/NoLItaANTIQUE GARAGETurkish. A former
auto-repair shop, this airy, bi-levelplace brims with mirrors, chandeliers, rugs and other antiques and serves such skillfully prepared small platesand platters as meatballs with white kidney bean salad and seafoodpasta. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.antiquegaragesoho.com. 41 Mercer St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.1019. $$ Map 1, L7
BALTHAZARFrench. Opened by famed British restaurateur Keith McNally in1997, the dashing bistro has become a mainstay with its authentic bistro fare (rabbit terrine, grilled lamb, salt-crusted whole fi sh) and celebrity clientele. B, L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.balthazarny.com. 80Spring St., btw Broadway & Crosby St.,212.965.1414. $$$ Map 1, L6
BIANCAItalian. Guests at this intimatespace, with the feel and charm of an Old World home, feast on dishes such
as fried artichokes, eggplant andzucchini tart, butter and sage ravioliand fennel sausage with cannellinibeans. D (daily). www.biancanyc.com.5 Bleecker St., btw Bowery & Elizabeth St., 212.260.4666. $$ Map 1, K7
DAVID BURKE KITCHENAmerican. Located within the stylish James NewYork hotel, this restaurant featuresdenim banquettes and a blackened steel-top bar, creating a rustic yet modern atmosphere for Chef DavidBurke’s locally sourced menu. B, L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.davidburkekitchen.com. The James New York, 23 Grand St., at Sixth Ave., 212.201.9119. $$$ Map 1, L6
Theater DistrictCHEZ JOSEPHINEFrench-American.
A colorful restaurant bursting with the energy of 1930s Paris calls upon the memory of the seductive singer/actress Josephine Baker. Nightly livepiano music accompanies a menu of escargot with herbs and garlic and down-home fried chicken. D (Tues-Sun), live piano brunch (Sun). www.chez josephine.com. 414 W. 42nd St., btw Ninth & 10th aves., 212.594.1925.$$$ Map 1, F4
CHURRASCARIA PLATAFORMABrazil-ian Steak. Feast like a gaucho at thislively Brazilian steak house, where cutsof beef, pork, lamb and chicken are ceremoniously brought to the tableand individually carved, rodízio-style.An expansive salad bar satisfi es veg-etarians while cachaça—a stapleliquor in Brazil that’s distilled fromsugarcane juice—fl ows freely at thebar. L & D (daily). www.churrascaria plataforma.com. 316 W. 49th St., btw Eighth & Ninth aves., 212.245.0505.$$-$$$ Map 1, F4
DB BISTRO MODERNEFrench-Ameri-can. A tried-and-true American staple,the venerable burger, gets a contem-porary reimagining with French fl air inthe “original db burger” (sirloin meat fi lled with braised short ribs, foie gras and black truffl e on a Parmesan bun).Other signatures include crispy duck confi t. B (daily), L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.dbbistro.com. City Club Hotel, 55 W. 44th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.391.2400.$$$ Map 1, F6
GUY’S AMERICAN KITCHEN & BARAmerican. The big and bold fl avorsof television personality Guy Fieri areserved in the heart of Times Square on a menu that includes such dishesas buttermilk-brined chicken tenders P
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coated in crunchy, crushed pretzelsand chipotle shrimp with Cajun hotlinks over penne pasta. L & D (daily). www.guysamerican.com. 220 W.44th St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 646.532.4897. $$ Map 1, F4
HARUJapanese. Fusion dishes, such as white tuna tataki in a lemon soyvinaigrette, are served along with fresh sushi and sashimi. L & D (daily). www.harusushi.com. 205 W. 43rd St., at Broadway, 212.398.9810. $$$ Map 1, F5; 433 Amsterdam Ave., at W. 81st St., 212.579.5655. Map 1, B4; 1329 ThirdAve., btw E. 76th & E. 77th sts., 212.452.2230.Map 1, B7; 1 Wall St. Court,at Broad St., 212.785.6850. Map 1, O6; and two other NYC locations.
HB BURGER American. This shrine tothe art of burger-making offers varia-tions on the classic that range from abuffalo-style beef burger laced with melted blue cheese and topped withhot sauce to a spicy Cajun crab cakeburger served with Old Bay mayo. The eatery, boasting two bars, alsooffers sandwiches, salads and pub fare. L & D (daily). www.heartlandbrewery.com. 127 W. 43rd St., btw Sixth Ave. & Broadway, 212.575.5848. $ Map 1, F5
HEARTLAND BREWERY & CHOPHOUSEAmerican. Steaks, chops, hearty pub fare and seasonal, handcrafted beersare served in a warm, rustic atmo-sphere. L & D (daily). www.heartland brewery.com.127 W. 43rd St., btw SixthAve. & Broadway, 646.366.0235. $ Map 1, F5; 625 Eighth Ave., at W. 41st St., 646.214.1000. Map 1, F4; 35 UnionSquare W., at E. 17th St., 212.645.3400. Map 1, I6; 350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., 212.563.3433. Map 1, G6
KELLARI TAVERNAGreek. Thisvast, traditional restaurant has a contemporary wine-cellar décor and serves a wide array of Hellenic dishes.Prix fi xe pre- and post-theater D $31.95 (4-7 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight). L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.kellari.us. 19 W. 44th St., btw Fifth &Sixth aves., 212.221.0144. $$$ Map 1, F6
LE BERNARDINSeafood. Named after an order of monks who were particu-larly fond of food and drink, this in-ternationally acclaimed restaurant—a leader in NYC French cuisine, with a menu crafted by Chef Eric Ripert—serves fresh and simply prepared fi sh dishes. L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sat).Jackets required, ties optional. www.le-benardin.com. 155 W. 51st St., btwSixth & Seventh aves., 212.554.1515.$$$-$$$$ Map 1, F5
THE MARSHALAmerican. Seasonal ingredients inspire the farm-to-tablemenu—featuring wood-oven-baked dishes, from free-range whole chicken for two to meatloaf with brisket,beef chuck, sirloin, roasted peppers,spinach and mozzarella—in a homey, rustic and narrow space located blocks from Times Square. L & D (daily). www.the-marshal.com. 628 10th Ave., btwW. 44th & W. 45th sts., 212.582.6300. $-$$ Map 1, F4
NOBU FIFTY SEVENJapanese. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s largest outpostfeatures a dramatic and enticing DavidRockwell design and signature dishes, including miso-glazed black cod andyellowtail with jalapeño, as well asnew dishes from the hibachi table and wood-burning oven. L (Mon-Fri), D &Bar/Lounge (nightly). www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com. 40 W. 57th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.757.3000.$$$$ Map 1, E6
PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANTItalian. Open since 1944, this friendlyfamily-run restaurant, a favorite of the late Frank Sinatra and his friends,specializes in heaping portions of authentic Neapolitan cuisine, includinga wide variety of pastas. L & D (daily). www.patsys.com. 236 W. 56th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.247.3491.$$ Map 1, E5
UTSAV INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGEIndian. Guests feast on ginger rack of lamb, stir-fried lamb with coconut and curry leaves,tandoori halibut, kurkuri bhindi (fried iokra) and Goan-style spicy chickencooked with roasted spices. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet, daily noon-3p.m., $18.95; Broadway special three-course dinner, daily 5:30-7:30 p.m.,$32. Lunch-box specials—vegetarian, $8.50; nonvegetarian, $10.50. L & D (daily). www.utsavny.com. 1185 SixthAve., entrance on W. 46th St., btwSixth & Seventh aves., 212.575.2525. $$ Map 1, F5
VICTOR’S CAFECuban. Classic fare from the island nation of Cuba includes ropa vieja (shredded Black Angus steak in a bed of plantains), adobo-marinated prime beef tender-loin over fi re-roasted pepper andCreole jumbo shrimp. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.victorscafe .com. 236 W. 52nd St., btw Broad-way & Eighth Ave., 212.586.7714. $$$ Map 1, E5
WORLD YACHTAmerican/Seafood.Diners sail around NYC and take in spectacular skyline views while sam-
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pling freshly prepared cuisine. www.worldyacht.com. L (Sat), D (nightly),Brunch (Sun). Pier 81, W. 41st St., on the Hudson River, 212.630.8100.$$$$ Map 1, F3
TriBeCaAAMANNSCOPENHAGENDanish/
Dutch. The U.S. outpost of a popularDanish establishment, outfi tted inmod white furniture, serves traditionalsmorgasbord fare, from roast beef sirloin to open-face sandwiches, and cocktails. Great for take-out. B, L, & D (daily). www.aamanns.dk/us. 13 LaightSt., btw Varick St. & St. Johns Ln.,212.925.1313. $$ Map 1, L5
ATERANew American. Intimate experience in an open kitchen space, where Chef Matthew Lighter preparestasting menus tableside. D (Tues-Sat). www.ateranyc.com. 77 Worth St., btwChurch St. & Broadway, 212.226.1444. $$$$ Map 1, M6
CHINA BLUEChinese. In a space that conjures up Shanghai during the1930s—think: antique typewriters andornate light fi xtures—Chef Dong FaChen prepares dishes representativeof the city’s cuisine, from braised tofuwith king crab meat to whole friedbass. L, D (daily). www.chinabluenew york.com. 135 Watts St., btw Washing-ton & Greenwich sts., 212.431.0111.$$ Map 1, L5
LANDMARCFrench/Italian. Notable luxuries by Chef Marc Murphy includechicken liver cavatelli and caramelizedsweetbreads, served in a brick-walleddining room with exposed wine racks and orange banquettes. B (Sat &Sun), L & D (nightly). www.landmarcrestaurant.com. 179 W. Broadway, btw Leonard & Worth sts., 212.343.3883.$$ Map 1, N6; and one other NYClocation.
MACAO TRADING CO.Southeast Asian. Moroccan, Chinese and Indian fl avorsfuse on a menu that is served in a hipspace decorated to emulate a romanti-cized version of a Chinese opium den.D (nightly). www.macaonyc.com. 311Church St., btw Walker & Lispenardsts., 212.431.8750. $$ Map 1, L6
MARC FORGIONEAmerican. Son of legendary chef Larry Forgione,Chef Marc Forgione oversees the kitchen at his fi rst and namesake restaurant, housed in a warm, rusticspace. The staff serves seasonal dish-es, such as Hampshire pork tenderloinwith speck, mustard greens, pear andgnocchi. D (nightly), Brunch (Sun). www
NINJAJapanese. Asian-style Angus skirt steak with a soft-boiled eggis served in individual chambersmodeled after a feudal castle at this martial-arts-themed eatery. D(nightly). www.ninjanewyork.com. 25 Hudson St., btw Reade & Duane sts., 212.274.8500. $$$ Map 1, N6
NOBU NEW YORKJapanese. At thecrown jewel of Nobu Matsuhisa’s vast restaurant empire, the renowned chef’s inventive and modern cuisine—including celebrated signatures suchas yellowtail with jalapeño and black cod with miso—is served in an escap-ist, Japanese-countryside-style, David Rockwell-designed dining room (fea-turing birch tree pillars, a wall made of river stones and soothing earth tones).L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly). www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com. 105 Hudson St., at Franklin St., 212.219.0500.$$$ Map 1, M6
NOBU NEXT DOORJapanese. A havenfor savvy diners who crave Nobu’selevated Japanese cuisine. Reserva-tions are now taken, but tables are also available for walk-ins, making the Nobu experience accessible to everyone. Hugely popular for its raw bar. D (nightly). www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com. 105 Hudson St., btwFranklin & N. Moore sts., 212.334.4445. $$$ Map 1, M6
THE ODEONFrench. Homemade ravioli with chanterelle mushrooms, grilledleg of lamb with Greek yogurt and all-natural roasted chicken are highlights on the brasserie menu at this Art Decodestination. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.theodeonrestaurant.com. 145 W. Broadway, atThomas St., 212.233.0507. $$ Map 1, N5
TRIBECA GRILLAmerican. The bras-serie fare and world-class wines atthis landmark restaurant, owned byRobert De Niro and restaurateur Drew Nieporent, are served in a space buzz-ing with excitement that is quintessen-tially New York. Dishes include short rib ragu with sheep’s milk and ricotta, and the extensive wine list has repeat-edly earned the Wine Spectator GrandAward. L (Mon-Fri), D (nightly),Brunch (Sun). www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com. 375 GreenwichSt., at Franklin St., 212.941.3900. $$$ Map 1, N6
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since the 1880s, this classic eatery serves menu items including a grilled mozzarella and basil sandwich with roasted red peppers and balsamic vinaigrette on a baguette, choppedsirloin steak with green peppercorn demi-glace and mashed potatoes and “cowboy” chili with sour cream, cheddar and onion. L & D (daily). www.walkerstribeca.com. 16 N. Moore St., at Varick St., 212.941.0142. Map 1, L6
Upper East SideCAFÉ BOULUDFrench. The menu
at Chef Daniel Boulud’s much-ap-plauded informal restaurant features classic fare (French onion soup withGruyère cheese, chives and sourdough croutons), market-driven dishes(veal cheek cannelloni with sweetpotatoes and rutabaga) and world cui-sine (short rib beef dumplings with anorange glaze and ponzu vinaigrette).L (Mon-Sat), D (nightly), Brunch (Sun).www.cafeboulud.com. The Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.772.2600. $$$ Map 1, B6
DANIELFrench. Chef Daniel Boulud’s contemporary cuisine—duck terrine with red-wine-poached Forelle pear; bread-crusted Artic char; chorizo-stuffed rabbit saddle—is served inan elegant, modern space with grand neoclassical accents. D (Mon-Sat). Jacket required, tie preferred. www .danielnyc.com. 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033.$$$$ Map 1, D6
SFOGLIAItalian. This charming, rusticeatery makes use of local produce,serving dishes such as fennel soup with crab and dill. L (Tues-Sat), D(nightly). www.sfogliarestaurant.com. 1402 Lexington Ave., at E. 92nd St., btwPark & Madison aves., 212.288.0033.$$$$ Map 1, D6
Upper West SideBOULUD SUDMediterranean.
Celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud sources fl avors from the shores of Southern France to the coast of North Africa. (The grapefruit givré dessertis a must-have!) Also on-site are BarBoulud—a casual and elegant bistrowith an outdoor terrace—and ÉpicerieBoulud—a market offering artisanal meats, cheeses and baked goods. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.bou-ludsud .com. 20 W. 64th St., btw Cen-tral Park W. & Broadway, 212.595.1313. $$$$ Map 1, D4
CITRUSAmerican/Asian. Sushi chefs prepare raw-fi sh creations in front of a
vast, glowing amber wall, while otherentrées incude three-pepper-crusted yellowfi n tuna with citrus salsa. D(nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.josiesnyc .com. 320 Amsterdam Ave., at W 75thSt., 212.595.0500 $$ Map 1, B4
JEAN GEORGESFrench. This four-star haven offers the cuisine of Jean-Georges Vongerichten in a formal dining room, and the more casualNougatine Cafe. Dining Room: L (Mon-Fri), D (Mon-Sat); Nougatine Cafe: B,L & D (daily). Jacket required in dining room. www.jean-georges.com. TrumpInternational Hotel and Tower, 1 Cen-tral Park West, btw W. 60th & W. 61ststs., 212.299.3900. $$$-$$$$ Map 1, E4
MACARON PARLOURDessert. Thesecond NYC outpost of a patisserie specializing in French macarons, with experimental fl avors such as candiedbacon with maple cream cheese, hon-ey-cognac and Cheetos-infused white chocolate ganache (talk about bold). Daily. www.macaronparlour.com. 560 Columbus Ave., btw W. 87th & W. 88thsts., 212.387.9167. $ Map 1, A4
MASAJapanese. This famed restau-rant, courtesy of Chef Masa Takayama,is among the most expensive eateriesin the Big Apple. Dinner for two runs between $600 and $1,000 (exclusive of tax, drinks and gratuity). L (Tues-Fri).D (Mon-Sat). Next door is Bar Masa, a no-reservations sushi bar, where sushi and sashimi tastings cost considerably less. www.masanyc.com. Time WarnerCenter, 10 Columbus Ave., 4th fl ., at W.60th St., 212.823.9800. $$$$ Map 1, D5
PER SEFrench. Easily among themost exclusive (and most expensive)restaurants in the city, this high-end venue—with sweeping views of Cen-tral Park—serves tasting menus with seasonal fl air in a dining room coloredgray and brown. Elegantly presenteddishes (we’re talking “food as art”) are served by a waitstaff dressed in formal suits. You, too, should dress toimpress. Reservations required. L (Fri-Sun), D (nightly). www.perseny.com.10 Columbus Cir., 4th fl ., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9335 $$$$. Map 1, D5
ROBERTContemporary American. In a colorful, sculptural dining room overlooking beautiful and historic Cen-tral Park and Columbus Circle, above the Museum of Arts & Design, dinerssample complex, modern dishes and tantalizing cocktails. L & D (daily).www.robertnyc.com. Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl ., atEighth Ave. & W. 59th St., 212.299.7730.$$ Map 1, D5
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The BoroughsANTICA PESAItalian. The essence of
Old Rome in traditional dishes—such as slow-roasted pork loins and glazed portobello mushroom tarts—canbe sampled in a chic, modern dining room with occasional live jazz. D(nightly). www.anticapesa.com. 115 Berry St., at N. 8th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 347.763.2635. $$$
THE BLACK WHALEAmerican. A quaint, nostalgic spot for hearty surf ‘n’ turf with a lovely garden. D (nightly),Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.theblack whalefb.wix.com/theblackwhaleci. 279City Island Ave., at Hawkins St., City Island, Bronx, 718.885.3657. $$
BURNSIDEAmerican. Midwestern-inspired eats—from the fat and deca-dent “Juicy Lucy” (a seasoned burger stuffed with American cheese andtopped with spicy mayo) to oversizedbratwurst to Wisconsin cheese curds—craft cocktails and brews on tap in a rustic, farmhouse-chic space. L (Sat &Sun), D (nightly). www.burnsidebrook-lyn.com. 506 Grand St., at Union Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 347.889.7793. $
DONOVAN’S PUBIrish/American. A Tudor-style building houses thisfamily-friendly, labyrinthine Irishtavern, serving pub fate, amid stained-glass windows and fi replaces. L & D (daily). www.donovansny.com. 57-24Roosevelt Ave, at 58th St., Woodside, Queens, 718.429.9339. $ Map 2, C9
MARLOW & SONSAmerican. Whilemenus change daily at this café and restaurant—with wood-paneled walls and a breezy, Mediterranean feel—one can expect classic dishes, such asbrick chicken with beet greens, andretro cocktails. B, L, D (daily). www .marlowandsons.com. 81 Broadway,btw Wythe Ave. & Berry St., Williams-burg, Brooklyn, 718.384.1441. $$
983American. Dubbed “Bushwick’sLiving Room,” this homey joint (for-merly Life Café) serves up comfort eats (burgers to munch in a small diningroom fi lled with distressed wood andrevolving art displays from local cre-atives. Plus, a hopping bar with knowl-edgeable mixologists. B, L, D (daily),Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.983bk.com.983 Flushing Ave., at Central Ave.,Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.386.1133. $
PETER LUGER STEAKHOUSESteak. Astandard bearer of Brooklyn steak, this renowned steak house serves hunks of beef for two, three and four. Plus, clas-sic sides, from creamed spinach to Ca-
nadian bacon. Cash only. L & D (daily).www.peterluger.com. 178 Broadway, atDriggs Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn,718.387.7400. $$$$
RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITYVarious. Appetites aroused bya day of gambling can be satisfi ed at anumber of on-site eateries. AQUEDUCT BUFFETAn all-you-can-eat affair. L &D (daily), 1st fl . $$; GENTING PALACEDim sum and entrées. L & D (Wed-Sun), 2nd fl . $$$; RW PRIME STEAKHOUSEPrime steaks and a wine bar. L & D (daily), 2nd fl . $$$$ www.rwnew york.com. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., btw 114th St. & Aqueduct Rd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801.
ROBERTA’SItalian-American. In anunassuming, cinder-block-faced struc-ture, expertly made wood-oven pizzas are fi red. A “secret” tasting menu dining room has hosted celebs andcultural elites. L & D (daily). www.rober-taspizza.com. 261 Moore St., at Bogart St., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.417.1118. $$
RYETraditional American. With a décor and menu inspired by pre-Prohibition Era city pubs, this rustic restaurant serves dishes such as bacon-wrapped monkfi sh and braised short ribs with horseradish mashed potatoes Plus, a21-foot-long bar dating back to 1890. D(nightly), Brunch (Sun). www.ryerestau rant.com. 247 1st St., at 4th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718.218.8047. $$
SANTOS ANNEFrench/Mexican. A fu-sion of Mexican and French fl avors in acharming, bistro-like dining room fi lled with religious artifacts and featuring an eat-in backyard. Choice dishes include “duck breast magret loco” (spicysausage, dauphinoise gratin, sweet banana, pineapple). D (nightly), Brunch(Sat & Sun). www.santosannebk.com.366 Union Ave., btw Powers St. & Borinquen Pl., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.486.6979. $
ZONA ROSAMexican. Named for theMexico City neighborhood, this hip venue—with an antique silver trailer car built into the restaurant and aglass-walled roof—serves traditional fare by Chef Ivan Garcia. D (daily), Brunch (Sat & Sun). www.zonarosa-brooklyn.com. 571 Lorimer St., at Met-ropolitan Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 917.324.7423. $$
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TransportationCARS CO.With eco-friendly engines,
this chauffeured car service offerscompetitive rates on transportation to airports, around town or out of town. Membership subscribers receive substantial discounts. 24/7. www .mycarsco.com. 800.800.6757.
CLIQCARCustomers can book rides inwhite vehicles by calling this point-to-point car service or using the CliqCar smartphone app. www.cliqcar.com. 212.804.7888.
GO AIRLINK NYCUp to 10 airline pas-sengers can share door-to-door rides, saving fuel and money, to and from
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark terminals with this effi cient airport transfer service. Meet-and-greet service forairport pickups is available. 24/7. Formore information or reservations, call 212.812.9000. www.goairlink shuttle.com.
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINALTrains run on the Metro-North railroad line toand from this majestic Beaux Arts land-mark, which celebrated its centennialin 2013. For a complete list of sched-ules and prices, visit www.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.Dining concourse: Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-9p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.grand
NEW YORK WATER TAXILuxury seating is available on this commuter taxi,which cruises the Hudson and Eastrivers daily, making stops that includeChristopher St. (Pier 45), Battery Park (Slip 6), South Street Seaport (Pier 16), Brooklyn Bridge Park (DUMBO, Brook-lyn), Pier 11 (Slip A), W. 39th St. (Pier 79) and others. All-Day Access Pass:$30 adults, $19 children 3-12. Under 2 free per ride. Routes/times vary. www.nywatertaxi.com. 866.985.2542.
SUPERSHUTTLE Bright blue and yellowvans transport travelers on shared rides from home, offi ce or hotel to
Land Ahoy!Two historic schooners hoist their sails for another summer on the Hudson and East rivers. So, hop aboard to enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC landmarks on Manhattan By Sail’s daytime and twilight cruises. The new “boozy” sails include cham-pagne brunches and craft-beer tastings to help landlubbers relax at sea. Manhattan by Sail,
North Cove Marina, btw Vesey & Liberty sts.; Slip 1, South Side of Battery Park, 212.619.6900, www.manhattanbysail.com
DEALS ON WHEELS New car service app Via (www.ridewithvia.com) off ers shared rides in luxury vehicles for $4 in Midtown and on the Upper East Side.
GuidelinesThis section contains information on travel-ing around the city and its environs, toursand lots more. For these and even more choices, visit us online at www.wheretraveler.com.
All phone numbers begin with the prefix 1. unless otherwise noted.
MAP LOCATIONSNote that the references at the end of eachlisting (Map 1, A1; Map 2, B5, etc.) are coor-dinates for the street maps on pages 68-70.
STREET FINDERTo find the Manhattan street nearest a number on any avenue, cancel the last fig-ure. Divide the remainder by 2 and add the key number given below—the result is the nearest street. 500 Fifth Ave., for example:Cancel the 0, divide the 50 by 2, add the result (25) to Key No. (17) and the answeris 42nd Street.
Avenue A ..............................................................................................3Avenue B...............................................................................................3Avenue C ..............................................................................................3Avenue D..............................................................................................3First Avenue .......................................................................................3Second Avenue .............................................................................3Third Avenue .................................................................................10Fourth Avenue................................................................................8Fifth Avenue (Below No. 200) ........................................13Fifth Avenue (Above No. 200).......................................17Fifth Avenue (775-1286) ................................Deduct 18Sixth Avenue (Below Central Park) .....Deduct 12Seventh Avenue (Below Central Park)..................12Seventh Avenue (Above Central Park) ................20Eighth Avenue (Below Central Park) ......................10Ninth Avenue ................................................................................13Tenth Avenue................................................................................14Eleventh Avenue .......................................................................15Convent Avenue....................................................................127Lenox Avenue...............................................................................10Lexington Avenue ....................................................................22Madison Avenue ........................................................................26Park Avenue....................................................................................35Park Avenue South .....................................................................8St. Nicholas...................................................................................110York Avenue.......................................................................................4Central Park West .....................................................................60Columbus Avenue...................................................................60West End Avenue......................................................................60Amsterdam Avenue ...............................................................60Broadway.....................................................................y Deduct 30Riverside Drive (Below No. 567)..................................72Riverside Drive (Above No. 568) .................................78
LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy or Newark International airports. www.super shuttle.com. 800.258.3826.
WORLD YACHTSpectacular views on this river ride are complemented by gourmet dishes on brunch , lunchand dinner cruises. Special holiday cruises are also available. Times/pricesvary. www.worldyacht.com. Pier 81,
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at W. 41st St., at the Hudson River, 800.498.4270. Map 1, G3
Tours + DestinationsBIG APPLE GREETERLocal, multilingual
volunteers show tourists the ins andouts of New York City on two-to-four-hour jaunts. Free excursions are available both by foot and by subway.Reservations must be made at least four weeks prior to the visit. For moreinformation, call 212.669.8159. www.bigapplegreeter.org.
CIRCLE LINE DOWNTOWNOne-hour cruises aboard the New York WaterTaxi offer pristine views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. $30 adults,$19 children 3-12. www.circleline downtown.com. Pier 17, South StreetSeaport, btw Fulton & South sts., 212.742.1969. Map 1, O8
CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISESViews of the Big Apple skyline can be seen on one of the fully narrated cruises of New York Harbor. Full Island, Semi-Circle, Harbor Lights and Libertycruises and more are available. Times/prices vary. www.circleline42.com.Cruises depart from Pier 83, at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 212.563.3200. Map 1, F3
CITYSIGHTS NYHop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours by day and night allow passengers to experience Manhattan from the top (Harlem) to the bottom (Battery Park), with visits to Brooklyn as well. Frequent departuresdaily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices vary. www .citysightsny.com. Visitors Center: 234W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves. (inside the lobby of Madame Tus-sauds), 212.812.2700. Map 1, F5
CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORKOn90-minute Midtown and Twilight sails, passengers glide past the city’s most iconic sights. Land-and-seapackages are also available. www.citysightseeingnewyork.com. For departure points, times and prices, call800.669.0051. Pier 78, 455 12th Ave., atW. 38th St. Map 1, G3
GRAY LINE NEW YORK SIGHTSEEINGSightseeing tours by bus, boat andhelicopter, such as the 48-hour, hop-on/hop-off double-decker bus tour that offers scheduling fl exibility andincludes the Downtown Loop, UptownLoop and Brooklyn Loop. Citywide transportation, individual, group andone-day packages are also available. Tours are available in 11 languages. Times/prices vary. www.graylinenewyork.com. Gray Line Visitor Center, 777
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Eighth Ave., btw W. 47th & W. 48th sts.,212.445.0848. Map 1, F5
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ALLACCESS TOURThis tour of one of the world’s most famous arenas allows visitors toexplore the revamped venue. High-lights include VIP areas, locker roomsand an exhibition on the landmark’s 130-year history. Daily 10:30 a.m.-3p.m. $17.95-$26.95. www.MSGAllAc cessTour.com. Seventh Ave., at W. 33rdSt., 866.858.0008. Map 1, H5
NEW YORK CITYPASSVisit NYC attrac-tions with a discount booklet, with which holders skip lines and save 40 percent on costs. Attractions are theEmpire State Building Observatory, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (orTop of the Rock), American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and either a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise or the Statue of Liberty. Booklets arevalid for nine days. $106 adults, $79 children ages 6-17. Purchase online or at any CityPass attraction. www.citypass.com. 888.330.5008.
RADIO CITY STAGE DOOR TOURRadioCity Music Hall’s secrets are revealedon a guided one-hour tour that intro-duces visitors to one of the Rockettes. Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $19.95 adults, $15seniors (62+)/children 12 and under. www.radiocity.com/tours. For tickets, visit the Radio City Sweets & GiftsShop, 1260 Sixth Ave., at W. 50th St., 800.745.3000. Map 1, F5
STATUE CRUISESFerries carry visitorsto the Statue of Liberty National Mon-ument 100 times a week, with National Park Service rangers on board. Daily departure times from Battery Park vary. $18 adults, $14 seniors (62+), $9 children ages 4-12, under 4 free. Audiotour included. www.statuecruises.com. 201.604.2800. Map 1, P6
UNITED NATIONSInternational staff lead 45-minute tours of the building and grounds. Tickets are availableonline only and are not sold on-site.Tours: Mon-Fri 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $16 adults, $11 seniors (60+)/students,$9 children 5-12. Children under 5 not admitted. visit.un.org. Visitorsentrance: First Ave., at E. 43rd St.,212.963.8687. Map 1, F8
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Getting Around New York by Bus and SubwayMTA New York City Transit subways connect four ofthe city’s five boroughs. Blue and white buses run in all five boroughs. Subways run 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. Bus or subway questions? Check out www.mta.info or call 1.718.330.1234.
ABOUT SUBWAYSNYC Transit’s subway system operates 24 lines designated by either a route number or letter. Serv-ing 468 stations along 660 miles of track, approxi-mately 6,400 air-conditioned subway cars will take you to almost anywhere in the city faster than a taxiand at a fraction of the cost.
Subways run every 2-to-5 minutes during rush hours, 10-to-15 minutes during the day and aboutevery 20 minutes between midnight and 5 a.m.
Signs above the platform edge tell you which trainsstop there and the direction of travel. Signs on thefront of the train identify the route. Subway maps are hung at stations and in every subway car.
Subway station entrances display the routes thatstop there; some entrances only provide service in one direction (for example, uptown only or down-town only), so be sure you check before you pay.
Station booth agents can answer questions and sell MetroCard, NYC Transit’s electronic farecard.Subway stations also have MetroCard VendingMachines. They accept credit/debit cards or cash.
ABOUT BUSESApproximately 5,900 air-conditioned buses pro-vide reliable service on over 300 routes to almostanywhere in the city. Bus stops are located aboutevery two blocks on street corners and are markedby a sign pole with a bus emblem and route number.While some buses run 24 hours a day, most operatebetween 5 a.m. and 2 a.m. Bus schedules and routemaps are posted on most bus stops. All buses are equipped with wheelchair accessible lifts. Check thesign on the front of the bus. If you’re not sure it’sthe bus you want, ask the bus operator.
ABOUT FARESNo matter how far you ride, the base subway and local bus fare is $2.50 per ride, payable by Metro-Card. Buses also accept exact change (but no dollar bills or pennies).
METROCARDYou can buy MetroCards at any subway stationbooth. MetroCards are also available at MetroCard Vending Machines, which are found in many sub-way stations and at neighborhood stores. Look forthe MetroCard sign in store windows or visit www.mta.info/metrocard for a store near you.
There are two kinds of MetroCards: 1) Unlimited Ride—$30 for seven consecutive days and $112 for30 consecutive days. 2) Pay-Per-Ride—The bonus for purchasing multiple rides is 5 percent.
Anthony Bourdain[Che f, A uthor and TV hos t , CNN’s Par ts Unknown ]The culinary connoisseur and international badass speaks to us, sharing histake on NYC’s foodie trends and his in-the-works Lower Manhattan food mar-ket. And he does so with all his sass and spunk. Dig in.—William Frierson
M Y P E R F E C T D AY
Morning & AfternoonPancakes, Puttering and Pastrami
Honestly, for me, the perfect day would be a weekend. I’d wake upand make my daughter pancakes.We’d watch cartoons in our paja-
mas. I’d putter around doing abso-lutely nothing, maybe call out later for good NYC deli—some chopped
liver and pastrami from PastramiQueen (‘cause they deliver and
have good stuff ). Maybe brunch at the Upper West Side’s Barney
Greengrass.
EveningRomance Over Barbecue
Date night with my wife. Perhaps anevening of yakitori barbecue. Yaki-tori Totto would be a good option.
For Anthony Bourdain’s full interview and itinerary, go to wheretraveler.com»
What are your favorite city foodspots—from fi ne dining to dive?Le Bernardin is as good as it gets. Ilove Osteria Morini. Salumaria Rosi Parmacotto for casual Italian. MissionCantina is terrifi c. Oh! I love Bar Bou-lud for the pâté and charcuterie there.I’m always happy to get a Papaya King hot dog or a Shake Shack burger.
You’ve decried Brooklyn’s gentrifi -cation. Why the hipster hate?Look, if you can’t make fun of hipsters, comedy is dead. However much fun they may be to make funof, it’s a hipster-driven economy rightnow. It’s probably the salvation of the restaurant business. Take my hipsterhate with a grain of salt.
Tell us about your food market.It’s about what turns me on. I’m a fan of Hakka centers [regional Chinese
What about NYC makes it such aculinary magnet and foodie haven? It’s a melting pot, it’s big and there’s lots of rich people here. When youhave a lot of people from a lot of places with diff erent tastes, and themoney to pursue those tastes, thatpretty much guarantees a higher concentration of restaurant options. A recipe for a culinary destination.
If NYC were a dish, what would itbe? How would it taste?Which New York are we talkingabout? To me, there are certain iconic dishes. What represents the lengthand breadth of New York? That’s achallenge. For me, a “dirty water” hotdog or a pastrami sandwich—withthe whole Eastern European/JewishDiaspora example behind it. But New York is really a gumbo … without be-ing a gumbo at all.
cuisine] and dai pai dong [open-airHong Kong vendors] and the waySingapore has kept the integrity of its street food in a modern, germophobic world. It’d be cool to have that in NYC,and I hope to riff off that model.
