Manhattan Living
Take The Plunge At The 2015 Coney Island Polar Bear New Year’s Swim
For a city that has become the New Year's Eve capital of the planet--about one million people will pack themselves into Times Square for the ball drop this year, and another one BILLION will watch it on TV, making our midnight, their midnight--there are surprisingly few different types of things to do both that night and, especially, on New Years Day. The fancier-than-usual private party, the crowded club or restaurant or bar, the Central Park run and fireworks pretty much sums your Eve options*, and on the Day itself, well... usually some form of hibernation and/or hair-of-the-dog activity prevails. HOWEVER, there is one NYC New Year's tradition that veers completely from the norm - Coney Island's annual Polar Bear swim. Do it once, and it's a story you can tell the rest of your life.
Chris Ofili Brings Night, Day and a Whole Lot More to The New Museum
My love/be-disappointed-with relationship with the New Museum has been well documented: basically, the space is fantastic, I think, and they often do have terrific, vibrant shows, but it can seem small, and when the main exhibition's weak or sparse you feel like you've spent $16 for, like, 10 minutes of art. Anyway, the New […]
Long Live Vic’s! Italian Farmhouse Cuisine arrives on Great Jones in Noho.
From the creative minds of the recen Five Points team's newest digs, Vic's Restaurant does home cooking and hospitality right. Located in Noho, the food is equally as good as the cozy feeling inside.
Day Trip to Crown Heights! Check Out Brooklyn Winter Flea and Berg’n Beer Hall
Need some last minute gift getting? With Holiday Market season in full effect, - here's the perfect excuse take a trip to Brooklyn. Not only can you get all your shopping done at Brooklyn Winter Flea, but you can there's plenty of food, fun and drinks right upstairs at the new Berg'n Beer Hall and Food Court.
Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection now at the Met
Leonard A. Lauder — the son of cosmetics doyenne Estée Lauder and former CEO of the company — has earmarked his collection of European Cubist masterpieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they are on view through February 16, 2015. Including works from Picasso, Braque and Gris, find out what we thought about this once-in-a-lifteime exhibit.
Gordon and Grimaud at The Park Avenue Armory
Douglas Gordon and Helene Grimaud's musically inspired collaboration, Tears become… streams become… includes a series of ten performances runs from from December 10 to December 21 at the Park Avenue Armory.
Petee’s Pies, an instant contender for NYC ‘s Best Pie, is now open on Delancey!
Petee's Pie Company, a Hester Street Fair fixture, is bringing its scrumptious pies to the former Rocket Joe's space in the Lower East Side. An instant contender for NYC 's Best Pie, the pastry purveyors are now open on on Delancey right near Allen Street, just in time for the Holidays.
Picasso and Murakami: Two Huge, Luxurious Holiday Gifts from Gagosian
If you're planning a gallery-hopping afternoon before or during the holiday break, make sure you stop in and check out these two must-see exhibitions in Chelsea. Pablo Picasso on 21st Street, Takashi Murakami on 24th, and both are truly museum-quality exhibitions, the sort of show that outside of NYC - would be the lead cultural story of season.
The Best NYC Restaurants for Holiday Dining 2014
Whether you prefer Chinese food and a movie on December 25th, or are looking for a fancy and festive Christmas dinner, here are the best restaurants open in NYC!
The Farmhouse Fresh Philosophy at Tribeca’s Telepan Local
Famed farm-to-table Chef Bill Telepan adds a sequel to his Upper West Side Telepan restaurant. The new(er) Tribeca location is “much cooler in clientele and price” offering American small plates and mains that make wildly creative use of high-quality local ingredients. The high-energetic, wood-paneled space has an Aspen vibe and is a bit on the side, but lovely service adds the perfect warmth for the upcoming chillier Holiday month.
For a city that has become the New Year's Eve capital of the planet--about one million people will pack themselves into Times Square for the ball drop this year, and another one BILLION will watch it on TV, making our midnight, their midnight--there are surprisingly few different types of things to do both that night and, especially, on New Years Day. The fancier-than-usual private party, the crowded club or restaurant or bar, the Central Park run and fireworks pretty much sums your Eve options*, and on the Day itself, well... usually some form of hibernation and/or hair-of-the-dog activity prevails. HOWEVER, there is one NYC New Year's tradition that veers completely from the norm - Coney Island's annual Polar Bear swim. Do it once, and it's a story you can tell the rest of your life.
Chris Ofili Brings Night, Day and a Whole Lot More to The New Museum
My love/be-disappointed-with relationship with the New Museum has been well documented: basically, the space is fantastic, I think, and they often do have terrific, vibrant shows, but it can seem small, and when the main exhibition's weak or sparse you feel like you've spent $16 for, like, 10 minutes of art. Anyway, the New […]
Long Live Vic’s! Italian Farmhouse Cuisine arrives on Great Jones in Noho.
From the creative minds of the recen Five Points team's newest digs, Vic's Restaurant does home cooking and hospitality right. Located in Noho, the food is equally as good as the cozy feeling inside.
Day Trip to Crown Heights! Check Out Brooklyn Winter Flea and Berg’n Beer Hall
Need some last minute gift getting? With Holiday Market season in full effect, - here's the perfect excuse take a trip to Brooklyn. Not only can you get all your shopping done at Brooklyn Winter Flea, but you can there's plenty of food, fun and drinks right upstairs at the new Berg'n Beer Hall and Food Court.
Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection now at the Met
Leonard A. Lauder — the son of cosmetics doyenne Estée Lauder and former CEO of the company — has earmarked his collection of European Cubist masterpieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they are on view through February 16, 2015. Including works from Picasso, Braque and Gris, find out what we thought about this once-in-a-lifteime exhibit.
Gordon and Grimaud at The Park Avenue Armory
Douglas Gordon and Helene Grimaud's musically inspired collaboration, Tears become… streams become… includes a series of ten performances runs from from December 10 to December 21 at the Park Avenue Armory.
Petee’s Pies, an instant contender for NYC ‘s Best Pie, is now open on Delancey!
Petee's Pie Company, a Hester Street Fair fixture, is bringing its scrumptious pies to the former Rocket Joe's space in the Lower East Side. An instant contender for NYC 's Best Pie, the pastry purveyors are now open on on Delancey right near Allen Street, just in time for the Holidays.
Picasso and Murakami: Two Huge, Luxurious Holiday Gifts from Gagosian
If you're planning a gallery-hopping afternoon before or during the holiday break, make sure you stop in and check out these two must-see exhibitions in Chelsea. Pablo Picasso on 21st Street, Takashi Murakami on 24th, and both are truly museum-quality exhibitions, the sort of show that outside of NYC - would be the lead cultural story of season.
The Best NYC Restaurants for Holiday Dining 2014
Whether you prefer Chinese food and a movie on December 25th, or are looking for a fancy and festive Christmas dinner, here are the best restaurants open in NYC!
The Farmhouse Fresh Philosophy at Tribeca’s Telepan Local
Famed farm-to-table Chef Bill Telepan adds a sequel to his Upper West Side Telepan restaurant. The new(er) Tribeca location is “much cooler in clientele and price” offering American small plates and mains that make wildly creative use of high-quality local ingredients. The high-energetic, wood-paneled space has an Aspen vibe and is a bit on the side, but lovely service adds the perfect warmth for the upcoming chillier Holiday month.
