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VARVATOS:*SS14:PRODU...IR_DPS_MAR Pub and New York City Monthly Magazine Client Client: Varvatos Folder:Links:JV0719.tif), Varvatos Logo_ Issue Date Spread Legal Legal: None Red_CMYK_2009.eps (122.5%; Yard 2:2. March Issue Notes VARVATOS:*SS14:PRODU...ks:Varvatos Logo_ Red_CMYK_2009.eps) Materials Due 1/21/14 Inks Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Contents Cover Photo: "Chrysler Building in Cherry Blossom" © David Blaikie. While it may not be the first building that comes to mind when describing NYC’s vast architectural landscape, there is no denying the Chrysler Building’s beauty and standing in the world’s greatest city. Located in the heart of Midtown East on 42nd Street between Lexington and Third Avenues, the Chrysler Building has stood for more than 80 years as an Art Deco masterpiece and continues to reign as the world’s tallest steel-supported brick building. At 77-floors and 1,046 feet tall, it is widely known for it’s beautiful terraced crown composed of seven radiating terraced arches. FEATURES Stars on Broadway 24 Hollywood's biggest names are performing live in NYC. 14 Top 10 things to do in April Play Ball Spring into Action! 26 Root, Root, Root for the home teams. 16 The sights and sounds of New York City during springtime. New to the Neighborhood 28 Express - Times Square Well Seasoned 18 As seasons change, so do the menus at four of New York's top restaurants. NYC Icon Interview 30 Radio City Music Hall Art Uncharted 20 Three of spring's major exhibitions Welcome to NYC! explore the obscure 32 Shopping Fashion in Full 70 22 These four major flagships help bring fashion from designers' houses into yours. 74 Broadway Highlights 76 Museums & Attractions 4 NYCMONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD Contents HIGHLIGHTS 36 Times Square 38 Theatre District 40 BROADWAY 48 Fashion District 49 Chelsea 50 West Village/Greenwich Village 52 Soho/Tribeca 53 Financial District p.49 54 Chinatown 55 Little Italy 56 Lower East Side/East Village 58 Gramercy/Murray Hill 60 Midtown West/Upper West p.52 p.48 61 Harlem 62 Midtown East 63 Central Park 64 Upper East p.53 66 Brooklyn CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE WEBSITE FOR MAPS EXTENDED NYC COVERAGE & OFFERS 79 FOR UPDATES & EXCLUSIVE COUPONS FOLLOW US © 2014 NYC Monthly Upload photos from your trip! 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And if you’re in need of more ideas for your trip, just ask a New Our new dining experience on 6 EnjoyYorker. your We stay. never And miss on a behalfchance of to all share New a Yorkers:recommendation welcome!—or an opinion. at Macy's Herald Square. Menus, photos and reservations Enjoy your stay. And on behalf of all New Yorkers: welcome! at stella34.com 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 time seeing the sights you want to see rather than navigating the streets you don’t know! Inside you’ll see we’ve highlighted the best restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in the city for your browsing pleasure. Make sure to check out our broadway, shopping and attractions sections beginning on page 70. Whether you plan to spend the day shopping in Soho or singing along to the bright lights of Broadway, NYC Monthly has you covered! Looking for the best ways to experience Spring in NYC? Look no further! The April Issue features everything from outdoor activities to hollywood stars on broadway! We are here to show you the way and invite you to experience everything New York has to offer in the month of April. Enjoy your stay! 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