SEPT 2016 SEPT ® SEPTEMBER CONCERTS EXPLODE SEPTEMBER CONCERTS Rascal Flatts to Steve Aioki, a can't miss month in the city From BROADWAY ROLLS INTO FALL BROADWAY Read Leona Lewis Interview Pages 42-43 U.S. OPEN 2016! Best the World's NYC Welcomes NYC Monthly SEPT2016 NYCMONTHLY.COM VOL. 6 NO.9 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue | Open Daily from 8am to Midnight 212–698-2000 | topoftherocknyc.com | @rockcenternyc | #topoftherock Contents COVER IMAGE: Novak Djokovic by Ashley Marshall/ USOpen.org. Novak Djokovic, the world’s number 1 ranked men’s tennis player, looks to continue his dominance in Flushing Meadows. He has advanced to the semifinals of the US Open in each of the last 9 years, winning it all in 2011 and 2015. Djokovic will look to win his 6th Grand Slam event in the past two years. The US Open final will be played on September 11th. More info on page 16 or at usopen.org FEATURES Broadway from Top to Bottom 34 Active-wear Along Broadway for Fall Top 10 things to do in September 14 Dinner & Dancing 36 Where to eat, drink and dance US Open the night away in one spot 16 Grand Slam on a Grand Stage NYC Chef Spotlight Love All "Libations" 38 Geoffrey Zakarian: An accomplished 22 Our where-to-drink guide for the U.S. Open chef, host and culinary consultant Fall Notes Rock & Roll is Here To Stay 24 September shows usher in the new season 40 The popular sound adapted for the stage Concert Spotlight Interview Theater Spotlight Interview 26 Steve Aoki: Famed DJ celebrates 42 Leona Lewis: Vocal sensation marks her territory in CATS Dim Mak Records at EZoo 44 September Style Concert Spotlight Interview Fall's Passion for Fashion 28 Rascal Flatts: Country hitmakers close out summer, reflect on NYC milestones Art & Cultural Exhibits Calendar 46 Must-see exhibits during the month of September 32 NYC Live Music Calendar Can't miss concerts during the month of September FOLD OUT MAP 94 Manhattan, Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan 4 NYCMONTHLY .COM Contents 76 52 52 BROADWAY Musicals, Plays 62 DINING Steak, Italian, Asian, American, Seafood & Sushi 68 ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing & Tours, Entertainment 72 MUSEUMS Art, Culture 76 SHOPPING Department Stores, Luxury, Apparel & Accesso- 72 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. 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No. 7,007,507) • © 2016 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved 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 kick-off Fall in NYC? Then read on! The September Issue features everything from the U.S. Open to the best spots for dinner & dancing. We are here to show you the way and invite you to take in everything New York has to offer in the month of September. 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