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USA : NEW YORK - November 2008

Go Shop

AUDEMARS PIGUET
( 40 E 57th St. Tel. 212-758-8400 )
www.audemarspiguet.com This store carries an upscale selection of watches and jewelry that are made with intricate and innovative designs. Buyers can choose from their classic, temporary or prestige sports collections, or get watches custom-designed on-site.
CHAR & CO. NYC
( 175 Stanton St. Tel. 212-475-0102 )
www.chariandconyc.com Located on a street full of messengers and bike traffic, this shop conveniently specializes in innovative Japanese Keirin bike frames used by professional racers, as well as complete fixed-gear bikes.
GOOD RECORDS NYC
( 218 E Fifth St. Tel. 212-529-2081 )
www.goodrecordsnyc.com Record collectors no longer have to search far and wide for their favorite vintage tunes thanks to this little shop. It houses a limitless selection of used and rare vinyl records in good condition.
JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE
( 350 Hudson St. Tel. 212-414-2462 )
www.jacquestorres.com One of the most prestigious chocolatiers in the city, Jacques Torres is the perfect place to visit for a holiday gift or a treat for your host. The boutique, which has a second location in Brooklyn, uses restored vintage equipment to make its delicious sweets.
OFF BROADWAY
( 139 W 72nd St. Tel. 212-724-6713 )
www.boutiqueoffbroadway.com This Upper West Side boutique features beautiful Moroccan, vintage and animalprint clothing. Top off your look with a tasteful add-on from the equally stunning selection of jewelry, hats, scarves, purses and other accessories.
STRAND BOOK STORE
( 828 Broadway. Tel. 212-473-1452 )
www.strandbooks.com This gargantuan bookshop just off Union Square is a magnet for bookworms, drawing students, writers and readers of all sorts from around the tri-state area. Pick up one of the 2.5 million new and used books they have for sale, and grab one of the ubiquitous Strand bookbags.

Go See

BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART
( 200 Eastern Pkwy. Tel. 718-638-5000 )
www.brooklynmuseum.org It’s not as high-profile as the Guggenheim or the Museum of Modern Art, but the Brooklyn Museum has hosted some of the most provocative contemporary art shows in recent memory; its recent Takashi Murakami show was a blockbuster. This month’s exhibition of works by the snarky British duo Gilbert and George is not to be missed.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM
( 502 Surf Ave, Brooklyn. Tel. 718-265-3474 )
www.nyaquarium.com Get up-close and personal with large sharks (through aquarium windows, of course) and explore all aspects of marine life. Make sure to say hi to Kulu the walrus and Duke the sea lion.
SONY WONDER TECHNOLOGY LAB
( 550 Madison Ave. Tel. 212-833-8100 )
www.sonywondertechlab.com Your kids will love the Sony Wonder Technology Lab because it’s filled with fun games, music and digital entertainment. Children can make their own music videos and learn about motion picture production.
THE APOLLO THEATER
( 253 W 125th St. Tel. 212-531-5300 )
www.apollotheater.org Legendary artists who have graced the stage of this NYC landmark include Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Buy a ticket— you just might witness a star being born.
THE CLOISTERS MUSEUM AND GARDENS
( 99 Margaret Corbin Dr. Tel. 212-923-3700 )
www.metmuseum.org Located in the lovely Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan, this branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the art and architecture of Europe dating from the 12th to the 15th century. The building incorporates elements of five authentic medieval cloisters that were shipped from Europe to the US.
THE MUSEUM OF BRONX HISTORY
( 3266 Bainbridge Ave, The Bronx. Tel. 718-881-8900 )
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org Learn the history of the Bronx and tour the colonial era Valentine-Varian House, which serves as the Museum of Bronx History. If you get a chance, stop by the Poe Cottage, home of the amazing 19th-century American poet.

Go Eat

BLUE SMOKE
( 116 E 27th St. Tel. 212-447-7733 )
www.bluesmoke.com This eatery serves a selection of delicious pit barbecue that will satisfy the heftiest appetite. The big, juicy, sauce-slathered Kansas City spare ribs will do the trick. $$
CORIO
( 337 W Broadway. Tel. 212-966-3901 )
www.corionyc.com If you can take your eyes off the dancers and musical acts at this hotspot, try the diverse Mediterranean menu selections. The scrumptious roasted pork loin stuffed with figs and pancetta is a winner. $$
GUSTORGANICS
( 519 Sixth Ave. Tel. 212-242-5800 )
www.gustorganics.com If you embrace green living, GustOrganics is the perfect restaurant for you—and its organic and flavorful Latin-inspired dishes are an even better incentive to stop by. Try the spinach fettuccini dish with a bold and flavorful fruit drink. $$$
LAND THAI KITCHEN
( 450 Amsterdam Ave. Tel. 212-501-8121 )
www.landthaikitchen.com This Upper West Side eatery showcases savory Thai cuisine. The fresh fruits and vegetables are blended with famous spices to create delightful flavors. Taste the spicy beef and you won’t be disappointed. $
MALONEY & PORCELLI
( 37 E 50th St. Tel. 212-750-2233 )
www.maloneyandporcelli.com Take some time to enjoy the impeccable meat selections at this Italian restaurant. The crackling pork shank is a crowd favorite, along with the grilled filet mignon with house special steak sauce. $$$$
MOOD
( 120-29 83rd Ave, Queens. Tel. 718-849-6663 )
www.moodnyc.com The inviting and colorful earth-toned décor of this restaurant and lounge sets the mood for a relaxed dining experience. Try the mouthwatering baby back ribs braised in Asian spices. $$

Go Party

230 FIFTH
( 230 Fifth Ave. Tel. 212-725-4300 )
www.230-fifth.com This nightspot comes complete with a rooftop garden and fully enclosed penthouse lounge and bar. Enjoy the brisk night air while sipping on fruity cocktails.
BLACK DOOR
( 127 W 26th St. Tel. 212-645-0215 )
Along with a selection of affordable wines and Vermont-brewed beers on tap, Black Door features music, dance, comedy and poetry. Don’t miss the DJ showcase on the third floor.
BOGART’S
( 99 Park Ave. Tel. 212-922-9244 )
www.bogartsonpark.com This upscale lounge offers partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience. If you’re not too busy dancing to the hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s blaring from the state-ofthe- art audio system, check out what’s playing on the multiple plasma televisions.
KGB BAR
( 85 E 4th St. Tel. 212-505-3360 )
www.kgbbar.com Head past the ticket booth for the independent theater, climb a narrow flight of stairs, and you’ll find yourself in this legendary club catering to New York’s literary set. Poetry readings, author events and political discussions abound.
THE DEN
( 2150 Fifth Ave. Tel. 212-234-3045 )
www.thedenharlem.com Bask in the ambience of this elegant, artadorned establishment, or just get lost in the music. Either way, keep an eye out for celebs: Spike Lee and Natalie Portman have both been spotted here.

Go Day-Tripping

BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
( 60 miles north of New York City Bear Mountain, NY. Tel. 845-786-2701 )
www.nysparks.state.ny.us Take a family trip to Hudson Valley’s Bear Mountain State Park and go hiking, crosscountry skiing, ice-skating or sledding. You can extend your mini-vacation by staying overnight at the Bear Mountain Inn or any of the lakeside lodges.
WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS
( 51 miles north of New York City 498 Red Apple Ct, Central Valley, NY. Tel. 845-928-4000 )
www.premiumoutlets.com Label lovers can get their favorite designer merchandise at a 25% to 65% discount at these outlet stores, which house high-end shops from Coach to Versace.

Fun Fact!

New York was the first state to require license plates on cars.

Compiled by MARGARET DUKES

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