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The Ultimate Magazine for N YC 2016 MEDIA KIT Our Mission New York City Monthly ENGAGES. INFORMS. GUIDES. Affluent International and Domestic Travelers Visiting New York City NYC Monthly JULY2014 NYCMONTHLY.COM ® J U LY 2 0 1 4 ® MAR 2014 NYC Monthly MAR2014 NYCMONTHLY.COM Intro Epic Concerts At NYC's best venues VOL. 4 NO.7 Hamptons Summer Restaurants, Nightlife & Lifestyle (Page 87) Fourth of July Celebrations Macy's Fireworks, Coney Island & Citi Field NYC Monthly AUG2014 NYCMONTHLY.COM AUG 2014 ® ST.PATRICK'S DAY Parades and Pub Crawls to Celebrate VOL. 4 NO.3 March Madness Atlantic 10, Big East & NCAA Tournament NYC Icon Series U.S. Open Grand slam on a grand stage VOL. 4 NO.8 Madison Square Garden Rooftop Bars Enjoy summer drinks with a view Hamptons Summer Restaurants, Nightlife & Lifestyle (Page 87) New York City Monthly. A dazzling monthly entertainment magazine that engages, informs, and directs the affluent international and domestic travelers visiting New York City. 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Known as La Piscine during the summertime, the 10th-floor hot spot draws many a bathing beauty with its Tucked inside the Night Hotel Times pool, which during the winter cranks up Square, Aspen Social Club is a world the temperature and becomes a hot tub. removed from its city-center surrounds. Mediterranean small plates are heavy Paneled with wood recycled from an old with lentils and all things marinated, barn, lamps and a massive chandelier but the pots of cheese and meat fondue constructed from countless antlers, the are not to be missed. Sip the Bahia restaurant and lounge feels straight out whiskey cocktail with of the Rockies, the perfect blood orange and allspice moose heads place to tuck into rustic and feel very après-ski as pub food like lobster rolls, on the wall, you kick off your shoes and potato and leek soup, or dip into the warm waters. grilled trout. If that isn’t sheepskin (27th St. nr. Tenth Ave.) enough to warm you up, pillows, candlean easily navigable menu A product of a powerof reds, whites, drafts, and Ian filled lanterns, pair—hotelier cocktails that list several Schrager and architect types of margaritas are and lots of wood Philippe Starck—the sure to do just so. (47th St. Hudson Hotel is a feat nr. Seventh Ave.) of design throughout, never more so than in the winter months when For just a few months every winter, its courtyard transforms into the Celsius installs itself in Bryant Park luxurious lounge of a ski resort called as a glassy two-story, 7,000-square-foot Hudson Lodge. Guests are whisked wonderland of food and drink. Stop up by the hotel’s green escalator into in after perusing the park’s Winter the space replete with moose heads Village of artsy gift stalls or doing some on the wall, sheepskin pillows, candlelaps around the Ice Rink to warm your filled lanterns, and lots of wood. The hands on mugs of hot chocolate, also food is on-board with the concept as reimagined more decadently in the well, with Mexican hot chocolate and Heart Warmers section of the cocktail salted caramel fondue, smoky chili, list as the Snowcap, infused with Absolut and an unforgettable s’mores grilled vanilla and Kahlua. Fare is classic cheese—a gooey sandwich of Nutella, comfort with playful twists giving nod to ricotta, gruyere, and cheddar. Cocktails the season—Mini Parka-Dogs, Solstice come hot and cold, and bottle service is Steak Frites—encompassing salads, available as nights go on. (58th St. nr. sandwiches, and desserts. Beneath the Ninth Ave.) gingerbread cheesecake lollipops, the menu rightfully asks, “How could you Written By Gabrielle Lipton not?” (42nd St. at Sixth Ave.) 22 NYCMONTHLY NYCMONTHLY 28 Hudson Lodge There’s no disputing Andy Warhol as an American icon. At what point in his career do you think he was solidified as such? I think that the point in his career when he’s solidified as such happens really just after he finishes the Campbell's Soup Cans. The Campbell's Soup Cans, which is the centerpiece of this exhibition, can almost be seen as this pivotal moment in his career where he becomes this icon. So he’s actually not a household name yet when he makes those and when he first exhibits them in 1962, but shortly after that, “Pop Art” sort of explodes as a cultural phenomenon in the United States and he becomes one of the key figures associated with that phenomenon and he becomes a very famous and important figure in American art. Although he was born in Pittsburgh, he became an iconic NYC figure. What role did the city play in inspiring Warhol? I think New York City was a big inspiration for him. At that time it was, just as it is today, a hub for the art world and also for the advertising world, which is where he got his start in New York City, so it helped launch his career as a commercial artist. ANDY WARHOL Following up about his career in advertising, do you think there is a period of time or a certain piece where we’re able to see his work begin to transition from an advertising look to a more artistic approach? Yes, I think that you see that starting around 196061 and into 1962 with the Soup Cans, so the soup cans are very much a part of that transition and the breakthrough to the Andy Warhol that we know. M U S E U M OF M OD E R N A RT When at the forefront of the Pop art movement did Warhol face critic adversity and how was it initially received by the general public? You don’t have to be well plugged into the world of art to know that Andy Warhol was, and still is, a big deal. An American artist known for using many types of media in his work, including hand drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, silk screening, sculpture, film, and music, Warhol remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and culture more than twenty years after his death, particularly in the visual art movement known as pop art. At the Museum of Modern Art, a fascinating new exhibit explores Warhol’s signature work, Campbell’s Soup Cans, which marked a breakthrough for the famed artist. New York City Monthly was honored to speak recently with the organizer and curator of the exhibit, Starr Figura… I think from the very beginning there were critics and members of the public who disparaged it and didn’t think it was a valid direction for fine art. So it was really from the beginning, and at the same time there were people who championed it and who thought it was a great reflection of contemporary society. So from the beginning there was a debate, that even maybe continues to a certain degree today. Do you think his work became a response to these reactions? Well he always wanted to be famous, so I think the attention was gratifying for him. I don’t think any of the negative criticism affected the course of his art and I think he had people who understood his art that supported him and that certainly encouraged him to continue in the direction he was headed. Some of his works are among the most expensive paintings ever sold, what is it about his art that has put him in the company of the world’s greatest artists? I think he’s an artist whose work is iconic – and the soup cans in particular are a landmark because they mark a major shift in the way art can be understood and the way that we understand that art can be made and what an appropriate subject matter for art is, and it also marks a shift in our culture and Warhol captured that. Was the layout of the exhibition arranged in any particular way? The exhibition begins with work from the early 50s, so it starts with a small gallery of work from the 50s when he was still a commercial artist. Then the second gallery is the soup cans installation and the third gallery is what happens just after he finishes his soup cans between the years of 1962 and 1967, which is really a high point in his career as an artist, and sort of the high point of the pop art movement, which he obviously represents. Campbell’s Soup Cans is such a well-known piece, what’s going to be unique for people who view it at this exhibit? You usually see them in a grid in our galleries, or if they have been in other shows over the years. But we’re installing them a little differently this time, which is in a line in their own gallery and we’re also putting them on a small shelf, and this echoes the way they were first exhibited in 1962 when Warhol had his first solo gallery exhibition of paintings at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. They were installed in a line on a shelf, like paintings but also like products in a store. They have this very mechanical look to them – he tried to make them look almost like they were manufactured in a factory because they’re so mechanical looking, but in fact they’re handmade, and I think in our installation, because you see them in a line – sort of one by one, you really focus on how they look as individual paintings and what a large and impressive series it is. NYCMONTHLY FROM NEW YORK 34 TS SH O Four international brands rooted in the city N ew York City has long served as an incubator for creative types, but perhaps more for those in fashion than anyone else. These four native designers are cases-in-point, each with a style uniquely their own. PP IN G between is a second floor for women, where long skirts of Italian cotton, gingham dresses, and crocheted cardigans see uppercrust ladies fitted like a modern Katharine Hepburn. (Madison Ave. at 45th St.) It’s hard to think of an American fashion Few designers have done more to advance shoe designer more prolific than Steve the American fashion industry—or the Madden. Like the Whole Foods takeaway fashion industry as a whole—than Marc bar, the Queens-born designer offers the Jacobs. From collaborating with Takashi hottest and freshest of everything, from Murakami and Kanye West to reinvent the gladiators and t-straps to over-the-knee house of Louis Vuitton to running his own boots and simple heels; and for men, line of bookstores, Jacobs is always doing chukkas, slip-on drivers, and Europeansomething that no one else is. The world is made wingtips. Although his footwear his oyster, yet he still keeps his base in New is now sold in Nordstrom, Macy’s, and a York, where he was raised on the Upper number of other department stores and West Side before studying at boutiques, the best place to Parsons, working for Perry where starlets and shop his full collection is at Ellis, and launching his own the SoHo outlet, which stocks line. Now, he’s filled the city fashion editors come his full collection of footwear, with places to get his wares, bags, and even a small line to peruse his latest of his clothing in the back. from the Marc by Marc Jacobs store on Bleecker (Broadway nr. Spring St.) runway collections Street (and the Bookmarc When Bronx-native bookstore on the street apparel designer Robert corner just opposite) to his SoHo flagship, Stock met French textile designer Graham where starlets and fashion editors come to Fowler, the two decided to combine their peruse his latest runway collections hung crafts and launch Robert Graham up in an ultra-chic garage. (Mercer St. nr. menswear in 2001. Since then, the brand East Houston St.) has become a go-to among men for its style Launched in New York in 1938 Paul that strikes a happy medium between Stuart is one of the leading brands in European flamboyance and American defining what it means to be an American conservatism, with a wide-ranging gentleman, suiting up those with classic- selection of sportswear, jeans, polos, and leaning tastes in cashmere crewnecks, button-downs famous for their contrasting seasonal wool, linen trousers, quilted cuffs (as often seen on Cameron Tucker on jackets, and made-to-measure suits that Modern Family). It even started producing have earned the brand its nickname, a line of womenswear in 2014, with lots “The American Savile Row.” Its Madison of breezy, brightly patterned blouses. As Avenue flagship is all wood and leather, popular as it is, the brand is still privately with its first and third levels filled with owned and has less than 20 stores in the mens casualwear, sportswear, and formal U.S., one being its vintage-feel store on attire (with details down to tie-clips, pocket Bleecker Street complete with hand-sewn squares, and cufflinks); sandwiched in silk curtains. (Bleecker St. nr. Perry St.) Marc Jacobs Guipure Overlay Satin Slip Dress Written by Gabrielle Lipton NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 5 Our Editorial ...Capturing the excitement of NYC! Shoppping, Restaurants, Concerts & Events C Cinco CELEBR ATE TH E M EX ICAN HOLI DAY I N TH E CITY ¡Ay, caramba! Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year, but if you think that will stop the city from having a fiesta, think again. Prepare to be a weekday warrior and celebrate the holiday in all its queso- and margaritafueled glory, no borders crossed. Before bringing its south-of-the-border cuisine to locations nationwide, Rosa Mexicano (various locations) first opened in Midtown Manhattan in 1984, earning a prime reputation for the highstyle of its fare. Tacos are served in cast iron skillets, guacamole is prepared tableside, and now, even a gluten-free menu has made its way into the mix. The atmosphere is festive without being rowdy, and—as its name denotes— décor accents are as pink as the pomegranate margaritas. For a more formal, quieter meal, El Toro Blanco (6th Ave. nr. Bedford St.) gives a liberally upscale spin to classic Mexican dishes, served to diners lounging on bright-orange banquettes in the midcentury modern space. Guacamole comes in a three-part tasting dish, fish tacos offer options of swordfish and charred octopus, even Maine lobster features on the menu, though it’s happily dressed down with fragrant Mexican street corn. IN C O A consensual favorite part of every Mexican DE meal is the libations, and especially those carrying M AY a name as lovely to say as to sip: margaritas. Arriba O Arriba (9th Ave. at 51st St.) makes notoriously good ones, though no one quite knows their secret. Perhaps it is their size selection, ranging from the four-ounce “El Bebe” to the 27-oz “La Mama,” or the juicy tropical flavors like blood orange and passion fruit. Meanwhile, Pampano (49th St. nr. Lexington Ave.)—an award-winning, fine dining Mexican restaurant operated in part by famed opera tenor Placido Domingo – turns margaritas into a culinary experience. Best sipped in the outdoor dining area, the drink is made complex with ingredients such as hibiscus, tamarind, and tequila infused with jalapenos. Think of them as a new way to achieve creative consciousness. For something decidedly on-trend, the brand new Tequila Park (58th St. nr. Ninth Ave.) opens this May in the Private Park of the Philippe Starck–designed Hudson Hotel. A courtyard lounge with a bohemian-chic vibe, the Park is sure to be the perfect spot to grab dinner at its taco shack and chill out with a fresh-juice margarita or Mexican beer. Music performances on select nights only help the cause. S ERV I N G U P Tequila Park Tequila tastings may sound like another phrase for “shots!” given the liquor’s reputation as a party drink. But when the finer bottles of tequila are brought out and poured in carefully chosen arrangements, the experience can be on-par with a sampling Scotch or Brandy. In the West Village, the chic, white-tablecloth Agave (7th Ave. nr. Charles St.) houses a library-like collection of Mexican spirits about which servers are happy to introduce and educate newcomers. Lists of every category of the alcohol are index-like, from blancos (tequila aged two months or less) all the way up to extra-añejos (a minimum of three years), not to mention the mescals, sotols, and specialty agave spirits. It can all be quite a bit to navigate, but the tequila flight selections, which come in pre-picked sets of three, are a good place to start. Tucked beneath the Hotel on Rivington in the Lower East Side, Viktor & Spoils (Rivington St. nr. Essex) offers a similarly comprehensive selection but in a less sit-and-dine setting. The best approach here may be to saunter up to a bartender, give a run-down of the flavors you’re after—sweet or sour? smoky or smooth?—and let him or her pick from the wall of bottles. Given its location, young crowds tend to pack in for the cocktails made with Mexican sodas on late nights and weekends, but the rustic, candle-lit subterranean watering hole derives some of its sophistication in being slightly unkempt. Some stomach-lining substance is never a bad idea to pair with tequila; go for the churros Written by Gabrielle Lipton and dipping sauces. Written by Gabrielle Lipton Chia Head to Colon Blow. There are videos to watch, costumes of Mary Katherine Gallagher and motivational speaker Matt Foley to inspect and floor plans laid out for the hardcore fans to enjoy. The big reveal is a Studio 8H set to scale, with super HD video screens, flashing applause signs and audio, lighting, music and a special intro from Tina Fey. "SNL: The Exhibition" pays its respects to some of the early greats, both living and deceased, from John Belushi and Gilda Radner to Eddie Murphy and Rachel Dratch, while also including many newer sketches and characters including Kenan Thompson's host for "What Up With That?," Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake's wildly popular taboo sketches and Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri's Spartans cheerleaders. SATURDAY NIGHTS One could only dream of being at a live taping in Studio 8H watching the repertory players of "Saturday Night Live." It's truly a once-in-alifetime experience, every show is different, live and on-air. The experience of "SNL" is now one that is accessible; the history is well-documented at a new Midtown exhibit called "SNL: The Exhibition" (417 5th Ave between 37 and 38 St.) In conjunction with SNL creator Lorne Michaels' production company Broadway Video Enterprises, Premier Exhibitions had a grand opening May 30 at the brand new Premier Exhibitions 5th 36 Avenue with this New York comedy institution as the centerpiece. "We feel honored first of all to be working with Broadway Video and SNL," said Mark Lach, Creative Director of Premier Exhibitions. "To spend the last year with the show walking the halls has been very exciting for me but also to do the research to tell the real story of SNL. I was not just sitting in the audience, but in the control room, sitting with hair and make-up, in the writer's room hearing scripts read for the first time and seeing Lorne Michaels' reactions." At "SNL: The Exhibition," fans are taken through the seven-day process of preparing the show, from developing scripts and whittling down 40 sketches to less than half to hair and make-up to video shoots and last-minute edits. Some of the enticing goodies includes creator Lorne Michaels' original desk complete with tchotchkes from the 70s and a typed letter circa 1992 from cast member Al Franken requesting the presence of President Nixon for an SNL political special. On the more interactive side of things, you can sit where Mike Myers and Dana Carvey did for their lovable, amateur basement talk show "Wayne's World," or you can stand behind the contestant podiums and live vicariously through "Celebrity Jeopardy" and the shenanigans that made it a fan favorite. A large Thanksgiving-size meal sits on expanded tables for a huge writers meeting, and documents from these writers are projected at a table that exhibit guests can sit at as they feel nostalgic about favorite show moments. Some of the more behind-the-scenes details are even more fascinating. Each host in the modern era has a life cast made of their face, to prep hair, make-up and prosthetics teams for the variety of characters the host must portray; these masks and molds are on display. So are a variety of the witty commercials and infomercials over the years, from "It keeps you young. When I tune into SNL I know I'm getting the very best in young talent,” B Jersey Boys DARING NEW WORKS AND CLASSIC AMERICAN STORIES TAKE CENTER STAGE 30 NYCMONTHLY Rodger Federer of Oklahoma! and Death of a Salesman, thrilling American stories continue to unfold on the stages of New York. New sensations Hamilton and Hand to God entice adventurous theatre-goers while classic favorites Jersey Boys and On the Town continue to showcase great Stories of the States. Perhaps the hottest ticket in town this past Spring was Tony award winner Lin Manuel Miranda’s multicultural hip-hop inspired take on the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton. After a sold-out run at The Public theatre, the striking new musical Hamilton transfers to Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre this summer. Following the success of In the Heights and with an electric score, Lin Manuel Miranda weaves together the story of an immigrant who went from being an orphan to the right hand man of President Washington. The musical follows his ambitious rise to power as he navigates war, romantic scandal, and the perils of a life in politics before changing the role of the newly founded United States in the global economy. Destined to join the ranks of other classic American musicals, Hamilton is the show to see this summer. (Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W 46th St.) Another brave new American work is the Tony nominated play Hand to God. In his Broadway A hit when it first premiered in 1944, the smash revival of On the Town is dancing its way into audience’s hearts all over again in 2015. With a classic score by Leonard Bernstein, On the Town is a spectacular golden age musical that embodies not only the American spirit but that of not-too-distant New York City. The show follows three rambunctious sailors as they take in all the sights and sounds the city has to offer on a 24 hour leave from the Navy. Along the way they meet three lovely women who help them to make the most of their brief sojourn. From Coney Island to Times Square, On the Town is a lovely musical tour of the city that never sleeps. The Tony Nominated revival features jaw-dropping choreography and such Bernstein-Comden and Green classics as “New York, New York,” “Lonely Town,” and “Some Other Time.” (Lyric Theatre, 213 W 42nd St.) Written by Kyle Stockburger Apple for the fourth and final major tournament of the year, from August 31 to September 13. Like the three other events that make up the Grand Slam (the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon), the US Open has a personality that fits its host nation and city. Enthusiastic crowds, seats filled with celebrities, and marathon matches that often last well past midnight? Only in New York! NYCMONTHLY RO debut, playwright Robert Askins’ AD dark comedy examines the nature W of family, faith and morality. Set in a AY devoutly religious small town in Texas, Hand to God tells the story of shy teenager Jason who finds a creative outlet for his inquisitive mind at the Christian Puppet Ministry. When the puppet he creates takes on a shocking life of its own, his world and relationships are thrown into upheaval. From its smash Off-Broadway run and featuring award nominated performances, Hand to God is a raucous and irreverent take on religion that has audiences sore at the sides from laughter. (Booth Theatre, 222 W 45th St.) Perhaps no show currently running captures the rags-to-riches spirit of the American dream better than Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The rocking musical features some of the Four Season’s greatest hits including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Jersey Boys follows the singing thrilling American group’s meteoric rise to rock stardom its humble beginnings singing on stories continue to from the street corners of New Jersey. Amid unfold on the stages all the fame and fortune and along with the group’s signature harmonies come of New York all the dramas of the rock and roll world including tempestuous love affairs and run-ins with the mob. A Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Jersey Boys has it all- the music, the story and a rousing finale that has audiences rising to their feet night after night. (August Wilson Theatre, 245 W 52nd St.) T he world’s best tennis players descend upon the Big Tennis greats from near and far serve up a storm in New York City 18 of STORIES the STATES hether taking in the brilliance of a fireworks display over the East River, singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Yankee Stadium, or simply enjoying a cool sip of lemonade on the lawn in Central Park, there are many ways to celebrate summer in New York City. In addition to the general fun-filled events of summer, the month of July sees the day when Americans celebrate their independence on the Fourth of July. Amidst the spirited festivities the lights of Times Square continue to burst and flash on the great American institution that is the Broadway theatre. In the grand tradition on a grand stage Written by Michael Menachem NYCMONTHLY W SLAM Premier Exhibitions 5th Avenue will have the "SNL" world living in the space for at least a year. The gift shop is not your typical museum gift shop either - a couch from Pee Wee Herman can be found inside, as well as Miley Cyrus' famous "wrecking ball." You can purchase clothing with Stefon's likeness on it, a mug with Hanz and Franz and talking stuffed pillows with the faces of Gilly, the Ladies Man and Debbie Downer. © Chu-wen Lin | Dreamstime. 40 years of GRAND Dan Platzman: New York is a great city, I lived there for 3 years and there is an energy about the city. New York crowds can be intimidating because you never know who's going to be in the crowd. NYCM: Imagine Dragons has played most of the major NYC shows: The Howard Stern Show, Good Morning America, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (prior to his Tonight Show), The Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, you've played Jones Beach and following South America, you take the "Smoke + Mirrors Tour" to Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Do you have any memorable moments in New York to share, dating back as early as your first Bowery Ballroom show or perhaps earlier? W hen you've got the #1 most-downloaded song in rock history - "Radioactive" - ahead of classics by Journey, Kings Of Leon, Queen, Linkin Park, Bon Jovi and more, it's safe to say you are "on top of the world." Imagine Dragons are much more than their gargantuan, Grammy-nominated song. The Las Vegas foursome has several empowering anthems that are musically diverse and truly global in their appeal. Songs about evolving, joy, family and perseverance, be it the foot-tapping folk-rock "It's Time," the uplifting rhythmic dub-step-tinged "Demons," the whimsical, folky "On Top Of The World" and the rhythmic, tribal "I Bet My Life" off new album "Smoke + Mirrors" which debuted at #1. Imagine Dragons, who consist of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman never set out to be anything but musicians, but their music is certainly resonating on a superhero level. This is clear with their biggest New York-area venues booked to date, Newark's Prudential Center on June 29 and Brooklyn's Barclays Center on June 30. Imagine Dragons' Ben and Platz took some time while on tour in South America to speak with New York City Monthly... NYCM: As you know, New York is a landmark for many things rock & roll and music overall, including many styles that seem to be at the core of what Imagine Dragons is all about: (punk) rock, hip-hop, electronic and folk. Your tour will take you all over the world - what kind of feeling do you get when performing in New York vs. your Las Vegas hometown or say somewhere in Asia or South America? What is unique or different about playing New York? Ben McKee: New York is an iconic city in the world of music. I think that people there really have their finger on the cultural pulse of the world. A New York crowd can be intimidating to play in front of because they've seen it all, so there was a little bit of extra anxiety. Fortunately, we have had nothing but amazing reactions from our NYC audiences. BM: I remember the first time we played New York. We were playing at a club called Piano's right across from Katz's Deli. We were a little late for load in, and the stage was a little bit smaller than we were expecting. We sort of had to choose between fitting our drums on stage, or being able to move. We opted for the drums. That whole show was like performing on a jungle gym. We were jumping over drums and amps, knocking mic stands into the crowd. It was chaos. But the energy of the room was amazing. mix was too aggressive and dirty and distorted. We just loved the energy of the song and thought that people would relate to that energy and connect to it the way that we do when we perform it, so we stood behind it and insisted on getting it out there. I don't think that we ever could have expected it to take off the way that it did though. NYCM: Your songs take on meanings that go beyond expected themes of love and heartbreak, touching upon family, friendship, stress, tragedy and struggle - real universal, relatable themes as evidenced by hit singles like "It's Time," "Radioactive," "Demons," "On Top of the World" and new tracks "I Bet My Life" and "Shots." Beyond the bright lights, the devoted fans and insanity of media/social media, what does it feel like as four band members when you are not only inspiring people but also helping them through their challenges, struggles and battles? Your involvement with The Tyler Robinson Foundation and the Do The Right Thing: National Campaign To Stop Violence are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how you have become role models and people who give back. NYCM: Your Grammy-winning smash "Radioactive" was one of the most synced songs in 2013/2014, included in HBO promos, "Chicago Fire," "Arrow," several video games, sports programming and a Super Bowl commercial. A great song generally takes off no matter what, but did you ever imagine "Radioactive" to reach anthemic status, having such a huge influence on popular culture on a global level? BM: We never got into music because we wanted to have celebrity status. We never expected it. When we realized that we had the attention of people all over the world, that people looked to us and would respond in big ways to messages that we put out there through our music, or even through social media, we sort of felt like we had a responsibility to take advantage of our position. To do something meaningful with it. Starting the Tyler Robinson Foundation is the most rewarding thing that we have ever been able to do in our careers. It's been inspiring, not just to see the children and families that we have been able to help, but also to see the way our fans have gotten together all over the world to stand for such a great cause. BM: "Radioactive" is a song that we always believed in. People tried to tell us that it was too hard for radio. That the Canadian alternative rock band Metric and New Jersey singer Halsey open both dates. DP: When we performed on Lettermen, I was struck by how cold the set was kept. I asked around and apparently that's the way Dave likes it. Written by Michael Menachem NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 6 Tourists NYC - The Mecca for Affluent Tourists 56.4 million visitors in 2014 (#1 in U.S.) $39.4 billion direct visitor spending in 2013 (#1 in U.S.) Internationals - Avg. stay is 8-10 Days - $1800 Domestics - Avg. stay is 4-6 Days - $1200 per spent visit per spent visit NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 7 Media MAJOR MEDIA RECOGNIZE INTERNATIONAL TOURIST IMPACT TOURISTS DRIVE RETAIL SURGE IN MANHATTAN NEW YORK TIMES - JUNE 4, 2012 WALL STREET JOURNAL - JUNE 3, 2012 "Even in the wake of a recession, Manhattan is reaping the benefits of tourists happily forfeiting their cash for the experience of shopping in the city that never sleeps." "Tourists are spearheading a retail spending surge in Manhattan, with $52.4 billion expected to pour into the cash registers of clothing, electornics shops and other outlets by the end of 2012" "retail sales have increased by a whopping 42% from 2007 and an estimated $52.4 billion is expected to pour into retailer’s hands by the end of 2012. The city also recently experienced a 49% increase in retail spending between 2002 and 2007, making this decade the strongest for retail spending growth since the middle of the 20th century." "A record 50.2 million people visited New York in 2011. "There's a number of reasons why New York City is doing better than the U.S. , but the No.1 reason is because of our retail industry, " Barabra Denham (Eastern Consolidated's chief economist)" NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 8 Readers PREMIERE LEUISURE TRAVELERS •67% International (advantaged currency, "suitcase shoppers" - here to buy for themselves and friends and family back home) •84% First time visitors to NYC (sponges for what to do, where to shop, extremely impressionable and open to advertising) •87% Staying 4 – 10 days or longer (longer stays for additional days of shopping – they want to use their strong currency and shop the incredible NYC stores – especially fashion!) •88% Taking the tour on day 1 or day 2 of their trip (famililar with DD tours in their country, using the tour to get acclimated with the city and set up their activities for the week) * based on 300 line intercept surveys winter 2011 NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 9 Distribution HOTEL DISTRIBUTION Partnership with New York Guest & City Experts Distribution at premium hotels in NYC. • Only tourism magazine displayed at most locations • Used as the resource for guests interested in shopping, restaurants and concerts • Concierge offered input on content EXCLUSIVE AIRPORT DISTRIBUTION Partnership with JFK, Newark & Laguardia Airports Three of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic • JFK: 53,254,535 passengers 2014 • Newark: 35,610,759 passengers in 2014 • Laguardia: 26,954,588 passengers in 2014 EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION VEHICLES Partnership with City Sightseeing Tours ONLY tourist magazine distributed on the • 140+ Double Decker Tour Buses TOURIST DESTINATION DISTRIBUTION Grand Central Station • Grand Central Station - Over 500,000 people visiting daily The number one preferred visitor magazine distrubuted at the main information window and mobile carts in the surrounding area NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 10 Where you can find us H OT E L D I S T R I B U T I O N In the top Manhattan hotels Algonquin Hotel Holiday Inn Wall Street Belleclaire Hotel Knickerbocker Hotek Carlton Hotel Le Parker Meridien Cassa Hotel Loews Regency Hotel Conrad Hotel King & Grove Courtyard Marrriott Central Park Millenium Hotel Courtyard Marriott Midtown East NYLO Courtyard Marriott Times Square South Omni Berkshire Hotel Courtyard Marriott Times Square West Paramount Hotel Crowne Plaza Times Square Park Central DoubleTree Chelsea Princeton Club DoubleTree Financial District Refinery Hotel DoubleTree Guest Suites Times Square Residence by Marriott - WTC DoubleTree Metropolitan Residence Inn by Marriott Midtown East DoubleTree Times Square South Residence Inn Times Square Dream Downtown Ritz Carlton Element Times Square Sheraton Tribeca Fairfield Inn Times Square Sofitel Hotel Fashion 26 Staybridge Suites Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Strand Hotel Hampton Inn Times Square The Lexington Helmsley Park Lane Hotel The Yale Club Hilton Garden Inn 35th Street Waldorf Astoria Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Wellington Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave. Yale Club NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 11 Circulation NYC MONTHLY 2013 CIRCULATION 120000 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2013 - EXPLOSIVE NYC MONTHLY GROWTH ! 2012 - Exclusive Distribution on the Double Decker Sighseeing Tours - 120 Tour Buses Q4 2012 - Added City Experts & New York Guest Hotel Partnership August 2013 - Added JFK, LGA & Newark Airport Distribution NEW YORK CITY MONTHLY 12 Premium Position GATEFOLD INSIDE COVER • 3 page spread • Printed on #100 gloss photo grade quality paper • Available only to luxury advertisers LUXURY WELL • First 6 pages of the magazine • Printed on #100 gloss photo grade quality paper • Available only to luxury advertisers perry_ellis-fall_15-ad1-nyc_monthly.indd 1 8/6/15 3:35 PM Contents BURBERRY | COACH | S A LVAT O R E F E R R A G A M O SANDRO | CHLOÉ | | P R ADA TORY BURCH L A M E R | E S T É E L AU D E R | H E L M U T L A N G COVER IMAGE: South Street Seaport © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com. 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B. & B1. ATTRACTIONS A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour 145 Fourth Sve. (E. 14th St.) 917.678.9733 PUBLISHER Ron Spears ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Alyson Brown New York Jeff Marvin Jesse Kristal Jordan Perlmutter Ivona Kronja Laura Segui Al Leisengang Brett Weinberg Ellis Island New York Harbor (tickets via Staten Cruises) 212.363.3200 The views from this architectural marvel spanning the East River are every inch as good as you’ve imagined. The southernmost of Manhattan’s three bridges to Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge offers river-width panoramas of the other two, plus stunning stone arches that seem designed to frame the skyscrapers of lower Manhattan – even though they were built centuries earlier. They won’t be the most unique shots you’ve ever Instagrammed, but they just might be some of the most beautiful. For a less crowded interborough stroll, aim for off-peak hours like weekday mornings. Heidi Gonzalez Los Angeles Cory Tucker Boston Ron Kroschwitz Empire State Building ASSOCIATE EDITOR Steven Borzykowski ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Robin Singer Current estimates suggest that half of all Americans can trace their roots back to the ornate vaulted halls on this tiny 27-acre island off the tip of Manhattan, an immigration center turned National Park and monument to the American immigrant experience. Located immediately beside the Statue of Liberty, the island is accessible only via ferry and is still home to the arrivals hall and 750bed hospital that greeted over 12 million third-class and steerage immigrants to New York a century ago. PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Staryak Michael Knapp NEWYORK CITY! YOUR JEWELRY ISN’T JUST JEWELRY IT’S A SET OF WINGS FOR YOUR IMAGINATION. YOUR FLIGHTS OF FANCY. NY Public Library Located inside the Hilton Lobby on the corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue. Call 212-757-4610 for more info. Grand Central Terminal N ew York’s many fabulous attractions run the gamut from fascinating fun (Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square) to biological beauty (Brooklyn Botanic Garden). There is something here for everyone: kids, adults, thrill seekers, and nature lovers. Of course, it’s impossible to see everything, but with several sites clustered near each other, it’s easy to take in a nice variety. For instance, the thrilling Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center is just a stone’s throw from the gorgeous Radio City Music Hall; neither is far from Times Square, where you can visit the aforementioned Ripley’s, Madam Tussauds, or the amazing exhibits at Discovery. The perfect place for a breather between these sensational sites is Central Park, the city’s playground, broadway 643.9760 212expansive .965.1040 park is conveniently situated, with heralditself square • 212.destination. a major As its name implies, • the 494 broadway • new york, ny 10012 1284 broadway • new york, ny 10001 its lowest point just north of midtown.between Go downtown for more great attractions like the High Line between 34th & 33rd st. spring & broome and South Street Seaport, or be adventurous/pandorabroadway and head out to another borough (Brooklyn Bridge /pandoranewyorkheraldsquare Park, BAM). DIRECTOR Marc Borzykowski NYC Monthly MINUS5EXPERIENCE.COM TEXT NYCM TO 313131 KIDS ARE COOL BEFORE 8PM © 2015 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved • PANDORA.NET NYCMONTHLY 70 NYCMONTHLY INITIALS DATE Client Created: 03/23/15 Artist: HN Art Director Page: 1 5 6 7 Copywriter 8 Production Manager Account Service Proof Reader Traffic QC D. E. BROADWAY CLASSICS PUBLISHER Ron Spears BUSINESS DIRECTOR Chad Silver New York Jeff Marvin Jordan Perlmutter Ivona Kronja Laura Segui Al Leisengang Brett Weinberg Boston Ron Kroschwitz New Amsterdam Theatre, Broadway & 42nd Street 8 6 6 - 8 70 -2 7 1 7 t ASSOCIATE EDITOR Steven Borzykowski ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Robin Singer OPERATIONS John Schandler Andres Garces YOUR JEWELRY ISN’T JUST JEWELRY IT’S A SET OF WINGS FOR YOUR IMAGINATION. YOUR FLIGHTS OF FANCY. Broadway’s Longest SHOWN: ARTFUL FEATHERS IN .925 STERLINGRunning SILVER AND HAND-SET PAVÉ Musical VECTOR MEDIA PUBLISHING CEO William Schwartz NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Gary Greenstein PHONE: 1-888-322-1679 [email protected] NYCMonthly.com 12 13 28 10 Restaurant Row 38 Rockefeller19 The Gin Game (John Golden) Center 10 Hamilton (Richard Rodgers) 47th St. 46th St. 45th St. 44th St. 6 TIMES SQUARE 1 20 26 27 43rd St. 42nd St. 2 36 Hand to God (Booth) 27 Hedwig & the Angry Inch (Belasco) 7 Jersey Boys (August Wilson) 18 Kinky Boots (Al Hirschfield) 8 Les Miserables (Imperial) 9 The Lion King (Minskoff) 16 Mamma Mia! (Broadhurst) 25 Matilda (Shubert) 26 Old Times (American Airlines) 20 On the Town (Lyric) 15 Penn & Teller on Broadway (Marquis) 17 The Phantom of the Opera (Majestic) 38 Something Rotten! (St. James) 28 Spring Awakening (Brooks Atkinson) 23 Wicked (Gershwin) 41st St. 5 40th St. The longest running musical in Broadway history, this classic and brooding musical about seduction and sorrow is perhaps Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, with exquisite costume and set design to match. Mon.Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. 39th St. Wicked Gershwin Theatre 222 W. 51st St. (8th Ave.) The story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, this musical takes a fantastical journey through a different dimension of Oz. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs. & Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 2 & 7. Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (I Am broadway • 212.965.1040 herald square • 212.643.9760 My Own Wife) plays eight roles in this broadway • new york, ny 10001 th 494 broadway • new york, ny 10012 frisky musical romp set in Edwardian EnO MAJESTIC THEATRE | 247 West 44 St. | Telecharge.com | 212.239.6200 between spring & broome between 34th & 33rd st. gland about a line of heirs, family money PhantomBroadway.com and homicide. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; /pandoranewyorkheraldsquare /pandorabroadway 21 15 9 16 25 36 Dames at Sea (Helen Hayes) 22 Fun Home (Circle in the Square) 49th St. 11 14 8 19 17 Chicago (Ambassador) 14 Finding Neverland (Lunt-Fontanne) Radio City Music Hall 12 Fool for Love (Samuel J. Friedman) 50th St. 48th St. 18 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Stephen Sondheim) The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neill) 4 6 4 Woven with classic music from the band Abba, Mamma Mia is an absolute win for every member of the family who has a toe to tap. Mon.-Sat., 8; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Closes 9/12. 1284 Amazing Grace (Nederlander) 3 13 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night (Ethel Barrymore) 51st St. 23 22 Mamma Mia! Broadhurst Theatre 235 W. 44th St. (7th & 8th Aves.) A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Walter Kerr Theatre 219 W. 48th St. (Broadway) TM©RUG1986 NYC Monthly 52nd St. 3 Aladdin New Amsterdam Theatre 214 W. 42nd St. (7th Ave.) Aladdin, a poor street kid who falls in love with a princess, has a life-changing experience after discovering the secrets of a magic lamp. Based on the 1992 Disney movie. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 1 & 6:30. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Stephen Sondheim Theatre 124 W. 43rd St. (6th & 7th Aves.) HOT HITS DIRECTOR Marc Borzykowski 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Aladdin (New Amsterdam) 5 1 7 The Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theater 245 W. 44th St. (8th Ave.) PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Staryak Michael Knapp Division of ©Disney T H E B R O A D WAY M U S I C A L Los Angeles Cory Tucker 2 21 An American in Paris (Palace) 53rd St. TONY award-winner for Best Musical, this show has wowed over 50 million people by bringing to life the Serengeti right here in Manhattan. Dazzling costumes and unforgettable music transport you in this remarkable show. Tues. & Wed., 7; Thurs. & Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 1 & 6:30. Heidi Gonzalez CREATIVE SERVICES Kristen Martin 54th St. The Lion King Minskoff Theatre 1515 Broadway (45th St.) Las Vegas Lisa Chatham Anthony Griffith CORRESPONDENTS Leah Blewett Jerry Del Priore Gina Kim Gabrielle Lipton Penelope Leroy Michael Menachem Kelly Schremph Marina Zogbi 11 A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (Walter Kerr) 55th St. Classic Fosse choreography plus a musical tale of murder and corruption make Chicago a sultry sensation. It’s sexy, it’s indulgent... it’s a show that winds you around its finger and has you coming back for more. Mon.Tues.Thurs.Fri., 8; Sat., 2:30 & 8; Sun., 3 & 7:30. TONY award-winner in 2006, Jersey Boys is still going strong, telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they journey from Jersey kids to music superstars. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Jesse Kristal Chicago Ambassador Theatre 219 W. 49th St. (8th Ave.) Jersey Boys August Wilson Theatre 245 W. 52nd St. (8th Ave.) STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER Chris Serino Alyson Brown BROADWAY MAP M U SI C A L S EDITOR Meghan Rowe Feola Americas 4 Avenue of the 3 ue Proof: 1 2 7th Avenue Client Revision 1 Creative Director Revised: 00/00/00 Artist: Copywriter: 8th Aven Art Director: H. Noh 49 West 27th St. New York, NY 10001 (212) 627-3300 Broadway Creative Director: DO NOT PRINT Publications/Dates: NYCM / APR-2015 AS SEEN ON * MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY. TEXT STOP NYCM TO 313131 TO OPTOUT. TEXT HELP NYCM TO 313131 FOR INFO HOT HITS Sizes: Bleed 13.125" x 9.3125" Trim 12.875" x 9.0625" Live 12.75” x 8.9375” Grand Central Terminal 89 E. 42nd St. (Lexington Ave.) One of the busiest train stations in the world, Grand Central is also one of the most beautiful. From the 13-foot Tiffany clock surrounded by classical statues on its façade to the massive zodiac ceiling mural above the main concourse, GCT is literally awe-inspiring. Browse the various shops, grab a snack at one of the many fast food spots on the lower concourse, treat yourself to drinks at the elegant Campbell Apartment lounge, or dine at the famed Oyster Bar. This landmark is far more than a commuter destination. SHOWN: ARTFUL FEATHERS IN .925 STERLING SILVER AND HAND-SET PAVÉ PHONE: 1-888-322-1679 [email protected] NYCMonthly.com 14 As skyscrapers grow ever taller, observation decks have sprung up all over the city. But nothing compares to the towering original: the Empire State Building. Since 1931, visitors have marveled at the marble-paneled Art Deco lobby, giddily felt their ears pop on the elevator ride up and gasped aloud as they step out onto the 86th-floor openair observatory. The 360-degree views of Times Square, Central Park and New York Harbor are unparalleled; nearly a century after it was built, this remains the highest open-air vantage point in the city. THE COOLEST BAR IN CORRESPONDENTS Leah Blewett Jerry Del Priore Gina Kim Gabrielle Lipton Penelope Leroy Michael Menachem Kelly Schremph Marina Zogbi 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 541 BROADWAY - 420 PARK AVE - 575 MADISON AVE Empire State Building Observatory 338-350 Fifth Ave. (34th St.) 212.736.3100 OPERATIONS John Schandler Andres Garces Division of Product: LIABS – Man From a sunset stroll through the otherworldly quiet of The Ramble to the city’s grandest outdoor music festivals, no place in New York offers more diverse al fresco entertainment than Central Park. Come summertime, nature-starved urbanites pack the grassy Sheep’s Meadow with picnic blankets; when it snows, kids and kids-at-heart sled giddily down Pilgrim Hill. The park is also home to a world-class zoo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, spectacular botanical gardens, the storied architecture of Bethesda Terrace, and two famed restaurants: The Boathouse and Tavern on the Green. Brooklyn Bridge East River (enter at Park Row & Center St.) Las Vegas Lisa Chatham Anthony Griffith NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Gary Greenstein Space: SPD 4/C BLEED Central Park 59th St. to 110th St. (5th Ave. to Central Park West) 212.310.6600 Only in Brooklyn would you start and end a sightseeing tour with pizza. It couldn't be more appropriate: from the Neapolitan-style thin crust at Grimaldi's to the vastly different Sicilian-style pies at L&B Spumoni Gardens, Manhattan's kid-brother borough is as diverse as its pizza offerings. This 4.5-hour bus tour departs from Union Square and includes landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, and even the settings of famous movies that were filmed in Kings Country. And, naturally, pizza: two slices and a soda at both the beginning and the end. STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER Chris Serino VECTOR MEDIA PUBLISHING CEO William Schwartz Job No.: LAC15-676 SI G H TSE E I N G & TOURS EDITOR Meghan Rowe Feola BUSINESS DIRECTOR Chad Silver CREATIVE SERVICES Kristen Martin Client: Lacoste C. This musical tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Tues. Wed.Thurs., 7; Wed., 2; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 3. The Book of Mormon Eugene O’Neill Theatre 230 W. 49th St. (8th Ave.) Once in a blue moon does Broadway get a show that’s so shockingly different and hysterical as The Book of Mormon. From the people behind South Park and Avenue Q comes this hilarious tale of two Mormon missionaries headed to Uganda. Tues.Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 2 & 7. Hedwig & the Angry Inch Belasco Theatre 111 W. 44th St. (6th Ave.) Taye Diggs stars in this ground-breaking rock musical about a transgender singer's quest to find her other half. Tues.-Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 3. Closes 9/13. Kinky Boots Al Hirchfeld Theatre 302 W. 45th St. (8th Ave.) Based on a true story of a conservative but failing British men's footwear factory that switches gears and starts producing kinky boots. Features a score by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Mon., 8; Tues., 7; Wed., 2 & 8; Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8. Sun., 3. Les Misérables Imperial Theatre 249 W. 45th St. (8th Ave.) Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of the classic musical, which is making its third appearance on Broadway, features fresh scenic and narrative elements as well as new orchestrations. Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri., 8; Sat., 2 & 8; Sun., 1 & 7:30. 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