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8 PM IFRIDAYI Check in to the new Greenwich Hotel, Midlife in in the heart of . Manhattan with Jane Rosenthal

Ifyou 've done the Empire State Building and don't want to battle the crowds on Broadway, consider a weekend of Big Apple shopping and eating instead. We asked 52-year-old Jane Rosenthal, producer (, ) and cofounder of the Tribeca Film Festi~al, to plan the perfect girlfriends' getaway.

I FRIDAY! and more wallet-friendly- but the 9:30PM 8PM shoe department on the fourth floor The Greenwich Hotel at upscale Barneys is a must I'm a 0 I 377 Greenwich Street fan of the Manalo Blahnik and Chris­ "I don't stay in hotels, since I live tian Louboutin selections." in New York, but this is where I send all my out-of-town friends. My pro­ 1:30PM ducing partner, Bob De Niro, recently lt!'J;. I Fred's at Barneys opened the place. It's gorgeous; each V Ninth floor of the 88 rooms is decorated differ­ "Take a break for light fare right ently. After checking in, take a walk inside Barneys. During the week it's through the neighborhood to get a packed with fashion-industry and ~ true feel for downtown New York. business executives, but on weekends Walk to the West Side Highway for a it's relatively laid-back. One of my great view of the Hudson River, favorite dishes is the grilled asparagus i>: and you'll realize Manhattan is, in with melted Parmesan cheese and ~ j fact, an island." aged balsamic vinegar." w ".,_· z 9:30PM 2:30PM ~ lt!'J;. I Tribec:a Grill A I BergdorfGoodman ~ V 375 Greenwich Street V 754 Fifth Avenue Order haute comfort foods, like the 0z u. "Now that you've worked up an appe­ "This is another must-walk-through jumbo lump crab cake, at Tribeca Grill. 0 tite, grab a bite to eat at this hot spot store. The scarves, jewelry and acces­ ~ The chicken and mashed potatoes are sories on the first floor are stunning. a: 0 delicious-perfect comfort food for Ifyou didn't grab a bite while shopping "u .J a cool fall evening. The wine list in­ at Barneys, try Goodman's Cafe on I!' 0:r cludes over 300 bottles!' the beauty level instead!' :r u ~ ~ I SATURDAY! 4 PM w a: lOAM ,..._ 1 The Metropolitan Museum ofArt "'u. lt!'J;. I 8 Guys Restaurant ~ 1()()() Fifth Avenue 0 V 960 Madison Avenue "The Met is good for a quick art fix. ~a: "' love this diner so much, I celebrated See the museum's Costume Institute, :> 8 my furty-fuurth birthday here. It's a which houses 30,000 ensembles w Greek coffee shop with delicious egg­ >: and accessories from five continents 0"' white omelets. Ifyou decide to go and as many centuries. Or just sit on 1 later in the day, try the tuna melt or w the museum steps, which are buzzing ~ a turkey burger with fries. And Ci with people. I like to get a hot dog ii order the milk shake- it's to die for." from one of the street carts. Ifyou 're "';..: not hungry, sit with a hot chocolate ~ a. 12 PM from one of the nearby cafes!' ;1 >: A I Barneys New York 0 V 660 Madison Avenue il' 6PM w "My girlfriends and I love to go Dylan's Candy Bar u ... U) ~ power-shopping on Madison Avenue. 1011 Third Avenue u 0 I ISAHRDA\ 1 9 You don't need to stop in every store­ "Take a cab to midtown to get your­ Shop for high-end labels at Madison u window-shopping is just as enjoyable self a treat Just walking through the Avenue's luxury specialty stores. ~ ~

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endless bins ofcandies-there are over 6 ... A lollipop tree sprouts from the candy 5,000 kinds- gives me a rush. My bins in the center of Dylan's Candy Bar. kids load up on gobs of all sorts of sweets, but I stick to milk chocolate.''

9PM Ziegfeld Theater 0 I 141 West 54th Street "Watching a film here is like going back in time to when movie theaters were mini palaces. It's a historic land­ mark, with artifacts from the Ziegfeld Follies inside the old-fashioned lobby and along the grand staircase."

ISUNDAYJ 8AM r.:-. I Battery Park ~ Between West & State Streets "You don't even feel like you're in the city when you're surrounded by 25 acres of grass, trees and a view of the Hudson River. I know I'm being a little mushy, but I still get a thrill when I see 9 ·~ The screening room at the Ziegfeld, the Statue ofLiberty across the water:' used frequently for film premieres

lOAM In;, I The Odeon V 145 West Broadway "They have a nice brunch menu. My favorite things to order are Fre'nch onion soup and the country frisee salad. Oh, and a side of fries!"

12 PM A I Edon Manor V 391 Greenwich Street "This shop carries a perfectly edited selection ofhigh-end shoes, including Givenchy and Valentino, all artfully s .... ISUNDAYJ displayed. Check out the bags too:' An aerial view of Battery Park, on the Hudson River in lower Manhattan

12:30 PM A I Dinosaur Designs V 250 Mott Street "They sell jewelry you can't live without I buy resin bracelets and hand­ made cuffs in eye-popping colors."

1 PM A I B. boutique V 57 Clinton Street "Finish your getaway with a stop at this eclectic Lower East Side shop, run by designer Andy Khiani, who is known for his funky handbags, dresses 12:30 Electric-colored and T-shirts. The store carries other "' cuffs from designers, but I usually go for Khiani's Dinosaur Designs custom-made pieces. He can take an ordinary cloth jacket, put a little leather on the sleeve or the back, and tum it into something rock and roll." - AS TOLD TO DARA PETTINELLI

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