DEC 2015 DEC ® MUSIC TO YOUR EARS YOUR MUSIC TO END THE YEAR PERFORMANCES TO UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS HOLIDAY SPOTS THESE FESTIVE DINE AT TIS THE SEASON TO BROOKFIELD PLACE WINTER GARDEN ATRIUM NYC Monthly DECEMBER2015 NYCMONTHLY.COM VOL. 5 NO.12 Contents ® NYC Monthly DECEMBER2015 NYC DEC 2015 DEC COVER IMAGES: Brookfield Place Winter Garden (Photo by Brendan Quigley) & Holiday Under the Stars at The Shops at MONTHLY.COM Columbus Circle (Photo by Gary Burke). This month, New York City Monthly is for the first time running two different covers that both capture the spirit of the Holiday Shopping Season. Which one did you get? Our JIN SOON CROSLEYCOACH RADIO FITBIT Brookfield Place cover highlights the shopping center’s beautiful Winter Garden Atrium, a glass domed pavilion that houses various plants, trees and flowers, shopping areas and cafes. Our Shops at Columbus Circle cover showcases “Holiday Under the Stars,” a remarkable site featuring twelve VOL. 5 NO.12 14-foot stars with a color display SHOPPING GUIDE TO GIFT GIVING choreographed to holiday music. Make HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS TIS THE SEASON TO DINE AT THESE FESTIVE SPOTS sure to visit both of these locations and MUSIC TO YOUR EARS experience the awe-inspiring beauty UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES TO END THE YEAR firsthand. Find fabulous gifts for everyone on your list at FEATURES AQUA BLOOMINGDALES.COM/GIFTS BROOKS BROTHERS 14 Top 10 things to Do in December 36 Music to Your Ears The year closes out with unforgettable performances 16 Gift Giving The ultimate neighborhood guide 38 Concert Spotlight Interview Charlie Puth Shopping Spotlight Interview Debuts at Madison Square Garden 28 Pandora - Herald Square & Soho Stores 40 Concert Spotlight Interview Holiday Theatre Huey Lewis and the News 30 The spirit of the season comes to life on stage! Ringing in the New Year at Barclays NEST & SK-II Mesmerizing Museum Shows ® Theater Spotlight Interview 42 PAUL SMITH UGG AUSTRALIA JO MALONE LONDON 32 Gloria Estefan - On Your Feet! Beautiful books, everyday objects and wooden toys Holiday Hotspots 34 Attraction Spotlight Interview Tis the season to dine at these four restaurants 44 Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden 59TH STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE First Floor Visitors Center, 212-705-2098 SOHO 504 Broadway, 212-279-5900 4 NYCMONTHLY .COM Contents 66 48 BROADWAY Musicals, Plays 72 58 DINING Steak, Italian, Asian, American, Seafood & Sushi 66 ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing & Tours, Entertainment 72 MUSEUMS Art, Culture 76 SHOPPING Department Stores, Luxury, Apparel & Accesso- 58 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. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part strictly prohibited. FOR UPDATES & EXCLUSIVE COUPONS FOLLOW US Upload photos from your trip! .C 6 NYCMONTHLY .COM ADF15070_NYC_Monthly_INOX_FINAL_OL.indd 1 10/16/15 9:38 AM 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. 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Looking for the best ways to enjoy the holidays NYC? Then read on! The December Issue features everything you need to know about holiday shopping to can't miss holiday shows! We are here to show you the way and invite you to take in everything New York has to offer in the month of December. Enjoy your stay! Meghan Rowe Feola, Editor 8 NYCMONTHLY .COM ADF15070_NYC_Monthly_Lenzburg_FINAL_OL.indd 1 10/16/15 9:41 AM 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. 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