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8 PM IFRIDAYI Check in to the new Greenwich Hotel, Midlife in in the heart of Tribeca. 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 (Meet the Parents, Wag the Dog) 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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