NYC Monthly ® JANUARY 2016 JAN 2016 NYC MONTHLY.COM MONTHLY.COM VOL. 6 NO.1 VOL. HERE'S TO 2016 A YEAR IN PREVIEW CONCERTS GALORE THE NEW YEAR BRINGS MUSICAL ACTS TO NYC PLACES OF COMFORT SIT BACK AT THESE COMFORT-FOOD RESTAURANTS Contents COVER IMAGE: New Years Eve in Times Square Photo by John de Guzman. For more than 110 years Times Square has been the focus of worldwide attention when welcoming the New Year. The celebration began as a lavish rooftop fete to honor the ofcial o pening o f t he n ew h eadquarters o f T he N ew Y ork T imes, c ulminating i n an impressive display of freworks. Since that inaugural bash in 1904, the party at the crossroads of the world continued, but two years later the freworks were banned and replaced by the frst Ball lowering. So began a new tradition that has since remained a universal symbol of ushering in the New Year. We’re glad you were here to celebrate! Cheers to 2016. FEATURES BURBERRY | COACH | CHLOÉ | PRADA 12 Top 10 things to Do in January 34 Fireside Sips SALVATORE FERRAGAMO | TORY BURCH Here's where to share a warm SANDRO | DIANE VON FURSTENBERG toast with someone this winter 14 Here's to 2016 GUCCI | MICHAEL KORS | CANALI | VINCE A year in preview 36 Concerts Galore LA MER | ESTÉE LAUDER | HELMUT LANG The new year brings some of the 26 Be Cool When It's Cold best musical acts to NYC The world’s most coveted names, all in one place. Don't let the cool weather deter you from any of these fun activities 38 Concert Spotlight Interview Joe Bonamassa debuts at Carnegie Hall 28 Odes to Outerwear Thanks to these labels, staying warm has never looked so good 40 Winter Art From 16th Century Verona to 21st Century Brooklyn 30 On Broadway! Around the world in four shows 42 Museum Spotlight Interview Superheroes in Gotham at the 32 Places of Comfort New York Historical Society Sit back and relax at these First Floor Visitors Center, 212-705-2098 comfort-food restaurants 59TH STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE SOHO 504 Broadway, 212-729-5900 2 NYCMONTHLY .COM Contents LIVE A TRUE NEW YORK LEGEND. 58 46 BROADWAY Musicals, Plays 48 54 DINING Steak, Italian, Asian, American, Seafood & Sushi 60 ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing & Tours, Entertainment A Manhattan icon, the legendary ‘21’ Club is a celebratory 66 MUSEUMS destination of those in the know, featuring sumptuous American Art, Culture cuisine, a Grand Award-winning wine list and impeccable service. 70 SHOPPING Department Stores, Luxury, Apparel & Accesso- Join us for drinks by the freplace, dinner before the theatre ries, Jewelry & Watches, Specialty & Theme 66 or a celebration for two to two hundred. © 2015 NYC Monthly CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE WEBSITE FOR NYC Monthly magazine makes every efort 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. 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Spend an afternoon at the Brooklyn Museum and its collection of ancient Egyptian art. Take the 7 train out to Flushing, Queens and step into New York City’s largest Chinatown. Walk the boardwalk on Staten Island’s south shore and see some of the best beaches anywhere in the northeast. Sit down to an Italian dinner you’ll never forget on legendary Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Whether this is your frst time here or just one 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 chance to share a recommendation—or an opinion. Enjoy your stay. And on behalf of all New Yorkers: welcome! Sincerely, PANDORA.NET PANDORA.NET Bill de Blasio Mayor of the City of New York Editor's Letter • • All rights reserved LLC Jewelry, © 2015 Pandora CREATE EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE A SECRET LOCKED IN YOUR HEART. OR TIED IN A BRILLIANT BOW. Welcome to NYC Monthly Magazine! 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HERALD SQUARE BROADWAY 1284 BROADWAY NY NY 10001 494 BROADWAY NY NY 10012 6 NYCMONTHLY .COM Meghan Rowe Feola, Editor (BETWEEN 34TH AND 33RD ST) (BETWEEN SPRING & BROOME) 212.643.9760 212.965.1050 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. And Planning tours that ft what so, NYC caught on. you want to see, in the time you have available Concierge service is still widely available in many of the city’s ……… premier hotels and is provided with the goal to make your stay both Recommending and comfortable and memorable. 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