NOV 2015 NOV ® SHOPPING GUIDE TO HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE TO HOLIDAY EXHIBIT AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY PG.42 THE MORGAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT AT ERNEST HEMINGWAY DOWN HOME DISHES THE BEST SOUTHERN FARE IN NEW YORK CITY THE BEST SOUTHERN FARE NYC Monthly NOVEMBER2015 NYCMONTHLY.COM VOL. 5 NO.11 OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER rolex oyster perpetual and sky-dweller are ® trademarks. Contents COVER IMAGE: The Morgan Library & Museum Photo by Graham Haber. Recently, you may have seen famed architect Renzo Piano’s new Whitney Museum in the Meatpacking District, but nearly a decade prior he completed an addition to the outstanding and too often overlooked Morgan Library & Museum. Featured on our cover this BURBERRY / COACH / CHLOÉ / PRADA month, The Morgan Library & Museum was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and features Pierpont Morgan’s immense holdings that ranged from Egyptian art to Renaissance paintings to Chinese porcelains. You’ll also find illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, old master drawings and prints, and SALVATORE FERRAGAMO / TORY BURCH much more. SANDRO / DIANE VON FURSTENBERG GUCCI / MICHAEL KORS / CANALI / VINCE FEATURES LA MER / ESTÉE LAUDER / HELMUT LANG The world’s most coveted names, all in one place. 16 Top 10 things to Do in November 34 Songs for You An eclectic mix of music rocks NYC 18 Holiday Shopping Tiny neighborhood boutiques to Concert Spotlight Interview iconic department stores 36 Meat Loaf - Performing Live in New York 30 Thankful for Broadway City Culture Giving thanks for classic traditions, revivals, 38 Museum shows explore Picasso Sculpture, and new stars on the New York stage Hemingway Memorabilia and the Human Face 32 Down Home Dishes Museum Spotlight Interview Fried and true, Southern cooking is the 38 Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star WarsTM star of these four restaurants and the Power of Costume at Discovery Times Square 40 Museum Spotlight Interview Morgan Library's curator for 59TH STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE First Floor Visitors Center, 212-705-2098 Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars SOHO 504 Broadway, 212-279-5900 6 NYCMONTHLY M-0006018 IntlMktg NYCMonthly 090615.indd 1 7/13/15 5:24 PM Contents 72 46 BROADWAY Musicals, Plays 46 54 DINING Steak, Italian, Asian, American, Seafood & Sushi 62 ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing & Tours, Entertainment 68 MUSEUMS Art, Culture 72 SHOPPING Department Stores, Luxury, Apparel & Accesso- 68 ries, Jewelry & Watches, Specialty & Theme © 2015 NYC Monthly CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE WEBSITE FOR NYC Monthly magazine makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it EXTENDED NYC COVERAGE & OFFERS publishes, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part strictly prohibited. FOR UPDATES & EXCLUSIVE COUPONS FOLLOW US Upload photos from your trip! .C 8 NYCMONTHLY ADF15070_NYC_Monthly_INOX_FINAL_OL.indd 1 10/16/15 9:38 AM MDear Friends:ayor of New York DearIt is my Friends: honor to join New York City Monthly in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world. It is my honor to join New York City Monthly in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world. New York City is home to people from every state in the country and every country on New York City is home to people from every state in the country and every country on Earth, and we Earth, and we want you to think of this as your home, too. want you to think of this as your home, too. SoSo whilewhile youyou take take in an incomparable BroadwayBroadway show show and and tour tour incredible incredible sites sites like like the the Statue of LibertyStatue of and Liberty Central and Park, Central remember Park, remember to leave totime leave to seetime our to seecity our the cityway the New way Yorkers New do, too. Yorkers do, too. No trip to New York City should ever begin and end in just one borough. We are a city of five incredibleNo trip to boroughs,New York andCity the should greatest ever treasuresbegin and inend our in cityjust areone oftenborough. off theWe arebeaten a city path. of Spend an afternoonfive incredible at the boroughs, Brooklyn and Museum the greatest and its treasures collection in ourof ancient city are Egyptian often off art.the beatenTake the 7 train out to Flushing,path. Spend Queens an afternoon and step at intothe Brooklyn New York Museum City’s largest and its Chinatown. incomparable Walk collection the boardwalk of on Staten ancient Egyptian art. Take the 7 train out to Flushing, Queens and step into New York Island’s south shore and see some of the best beaches anywhere in the northeast. Sit down to an City’s largest Chinatown. Walk the boardwalk on Staten Island’s south shore and see Italian dinner you’ll never forget on legendary Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. some of the best beaches anywhere in the northeast. Sit down to an Italian dinner you’ll Whethernever forget this on is legendaryyour first Arthurtime here Avenue or just in theone Bronx.of many visits, we want you to experience this city the way we do. And if you’re in need of more ideas for your trip, just ask a New Yorker. We never miss a Whether this is your first time here or just one of many visits, we want you to experience chance to share a recommendation—or an opinion. this city the way we do. And if you’re in need of more ideas for your trip, just ask a New EnjoyYorker. your We stay. never And miss on a behalf chance of to all share New a Yorkers: recommendation welcome!—or an opinion. Enjoy your stay. And on behalf of all New Yorkers: welcome! Sincerely, Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor of the City of New York Editor's Letter Welcome to NYC Monthly Magazine! This month’s issue is all about simplifying the city that never sleeps. Spend your days seeing the sights, shopping 5th Avenue, and enjoying the greatest cuisine in the world! Inside you’ll see we’ve highlighted the best restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in the city to make the most of your visit. Whether you plan to spend the day sauntering through Soho or singing along to the incredible shows on Broadway, NYC Monthly has you covered! Looking for the best ways to enjoy the holidays NYC? Then read on! The November Issue features everything you need to know about shopping to can't miss museum exhibits! We are here to show you the way and invite you to take in everything New York has to offer in the month of November. Enjoy your stay! Meghan Rowe Feola, Editor 10 NYCMONTHLY ADF15070_NYC_Monthly_Lenzburg_FINAL_OL.indd 1 10/16/15 9:41 AM CONCIERGE SERVICES Photo credit: Adrian Wilson Adrian credit: Photo Finding theater, sports, and event tickets within your budget ……… Finding tickets to sold-out performances, games, and shows Yotel Reception Desk ……… he French were onto something. Establishing a concierge as Booking tickets for attractions and tours Ta warden to an apartment or hotel not only provided guests with services and amenities to ease their quality of life...they also ……… provided an expertise that enhanced their enjoyment of it. 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