AUG 2016 AUG ® AUGUST ART COOL OFF AT NYC MUSEUMS COOL OFF AT SUMMER CONCERTS SOAK UP SUMMER WITH LIVE MUSIC'S BEST INTERNATIONAL IMBIBING INTERNATIONAL TASTE THE WORLD AT GLOBALLY-FOCUSED BARS GLOBALLY-FOCUSED THE WORLD AT TASTE NYC Monthly AUG2016 NYCMONTHLY.COM VOL. 6 NO.8 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue | Open Daily from 8am to Midnight 212–698-2000 | topoftherocknyc.com | @rockcenternyc | #topoftherock Contents COVER IMAGE: The Unisphere Photo by Noel Y. Calingasan. The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens was constructed for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, symbolizing the theme of "Peace Through Understanding" and dedicated to "Man's Achievements on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe". As this month marks the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, our August issue is dedicated to celebrating the global influences and multicultural spirit of New York City. FEATURES Top 10 things to do in August Concert Spotlight Interview 18 30 Marc Anthony: Icon returns home for first-ever Radio City Show Museum Meals 20 Food as art comes nowhere better than these museum restairants NYC Live Music Calendar 32 Can't miss concerts during the month of August International Imbibing 22 Get a taste of the world at these globally-focused bars Globetrotting Tales 34 This month, allow The Great White Way to transport you to a different time and place Fashions Far & Wide 24 You don't have to leave the city to shop globally August Art 36 Two Eras of Avant-garde and Athletes on Camera Hot Fun in the Summertime 26 Soak up the final days of summer with live music's best Art & Cultural Exhibits Calendar 38 Must-see exhibits during the month of August Concert Spotlight Interview 28 The Go-Go's: They got the heat at Summerstage FOLD OUT MAP 86 Manhattan, Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan Your Next Trip 92 Taiwan: Asia's Beautiful Island 8 NYCMONTHLY .COM Contents EVERY DETAIL PAINTS A PICTURE 70 66 44 BROADWAY Musicals, Plays 56 DINING Steak, Italian, Asian, American, Seafood & Sushi 62 ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing & Tours, Entertainment 66 MUSEUMS Art, Culture 70 SHOPPING Department Stores, Luxury, Apparel & Accesso- 62 ries, Jewelry & Watches, Specialty & Theme © 2015 NYC Monthly THE PANDORA STORE AT THE PANDORA STORE AT 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. 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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 fit 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. As trained professionals, concierges reserving restaurants offer services that range from arranging airport shuttles to ……… finding last-minute theater tickets or dinner reservations. Arranging transportation Consider your concierge a "go-to" person for just about any- (airport shuttles, private thing, whether it’s a simple need or a big, big wish. A great con- cars, limos, etc.) cierge knows how to make things happen and knows the right ……… people to contact to get things done. Arranging helicopter rides, While magazines and the Internet can be fantastic travel dinner cruises, and day trips companions, there is nothing quite as attentive and skilled as the ……… classic concierge. Check in, say “hello”, and take it seriously when Creating special occasions they ask “How can I help you?”...because they truly can! (flowers, champagne, gift baskets, cakes, etc.) ……… If your hotel concierge has helped you, whether it was securing Making spa reservations reservations for dinner, ordering theater tickets, or arranging a special ……… event, please note that gratuity is appreciated. Arranging babysitting, pet services, couriers, on-call doctors, or other special needs 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 end of summer in NYC? Then read on! The August Issue features everything from museum dining to international imbibing. We are here to show you the way and invite you to take in everything New York has to offer in the month of August. Clean, Crisp and Untouched - Enjoy your stay! Discover Iceland's Greatest Natural Resource Long before man reached the remote island of Iceland, a massive Volcanic eruption occurred, creating the Olfus Spring - a majestic underground Exceptional Naturally 100% Carbon spring, deep below the earth's surface. 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