Christina Izzo

Shooting billiards at a pool hall in NYC is a worthwhile pastime for most New Yorkers—or, at least, it’s a surefire way to make drinking seem somewhat constructive. And since chugging brewskies at beer bars can be sort of, er, uneventful, it’s nice to know that there are so many drinking dens with games in NYC to keep us entertained. While some of the best bars come equipped with pinball machines or board games nowadays, the number of venues with pool tables—particularly in Manhattan—has been steadily dwindling for years. Luckily, we’ve assembled a list of the best pool halls in town, so when you feel like chalking up a cue stick, you’ll know where to take a dive.

Love it or hate it, Times Square — an experimental pedestrian hamlet in New York City’s greater midtown region — is inevitable. Months or years may pass without reason to return, but one day there will be business to conduct, Broadway shows to see or out-of-town guests to impress in the small but mighty area. And in the interest of always sipping from the glass half-full, think of it as an opportunity to check out Times Square’s best restaurants. You might even find one you like enough to bring you back! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Sorry, Cronuts and Cereal Milk soft serves — cheesecake might just be New York City’s most iconic dessert. Fluffy, creamy, sweet and tart, that graham-cracker crust and tangy filling is beloved all over the five boroughs. Stuffed with candied citrus and ricotta in Little Italy, towering over three inches high and weighing as much as a newborn at a Brooklyn deli and reimagined for vegan eaters uptown, each slice represents both the past and future of NYC’s best desserts. Whether you want to be transported back to the New York of the early 1900s or try a new twist from one of NYC’s best bakeries, we’ve found the 14 very best cheesecakes for you to try in NYC right now.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC  

Don't leave Valentine's Day up to fate. NYC has awesome amorous events, from concerts to dance classes and more, to attend with your date, your friends or even solo. Whether you love or hate Cupid's holiday, we’ve put together a list of the best things to do on Valentine’s day, including romantic restaurants, decadent chocolate shops and the most romantic things to do to get you in the mood—or not!  Without further ado, our list of Valentine's things to do, presented in chronological order so you can keep the fun going all month long. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Valentine’s Day in NYCRECOMMENDED: The most romantic hotels to book in NYC  

The city is just beginning to warm up and thaw out from its winter slumber with some incredible NYC events in March, including St. Patrick's Day and Women’s History Month. For sure, we'll all be heading to the best Irish pubs in the city, but there's more to do from the powerful Harlem Renaissance exhibit at the Met to the fashion-forward Orchid Show at NYBG. And finally, we can start fantasizing about packing away that puffy coat and gearing up best things to do in spring. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2025

Sure, we love that deeply-discounted post-holiday chocolate from whatever Duane Reade is closest to you as much as the next New Yorker, but some occasions call for the good stuff. Times when you aren’t just giving a confectionary gift, but rather presenting one, maybe even in a sweet heart-shaped box, require a visit to NYC’s best chocolate shops, candy stores and bakeries for top-notch truffles, creams, cordials, classic bars and other delectable desserts. Get excited, sweet tooths: these small family spots and international behemoths are the best in the business right now.

Want to jumpstart your health and wellness? A good place to begin is by joining one of these top-notch NYC gyms. Finding the perfect fitness center that won't cost you an arm and a leg can feel like a huge feat, but we prefer you save your precious energy for the gym, so we’ve sweated through the city’s best and most budget-friendly health clubs across all five boroughs to ease your search. Here’s our essential list of our favorite places to get our blood pumping, which offer daily passes and monthly memberships among other perks like high-end amenities (hello heated pools!) and new fitness classes (and some non-traditional, weird fitness classes, too). Good luck with all your wellness goals, and after you dive in, go treat yourself to the best bagels in the city. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to fitness in NYC

Some might assume that sky-high imbibing is relegated to the spring and summer only, but it’s always rooftop season in NYC. Even during rain, wind and lower temperatures, we simply swap the sunshine and frozen drinks for fireplaces and hot cocktails while still soaking up those stunning skyline views. So grab a sweater and set your sights on the stars at the best cooler weather rooftops in NYC this winter.   RECOMMENDED: Find more things to do on NYC rooftops

In New York City, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find cocktails under $18 (let alone, cheap things to do)— the idea of spending the same amount on a mixed drink as you might on a main course is absolutely ludicrous. But affordable imbibing doesn’t have to just take place at the best dive bars in NYC (love them though we do) or during an afternoon happy hour. Need proof? Consult our guide to the best cheap bars for lovers of beer, cocktails and pretty much anything with an ABV. (And if you want some top-notch cheap eats after those cheap drinks, we've got your back, too.) RECOMMENDED: Full guide to best bars in NYC

Want to take in all the best bits of NYC without tiring yourself out? That's what these New York bus tours are all about. There'll be plenty of time to explore the restaurant and bar scene come the evening, but make sure you spend your days right by riding around all the landmark-laden hotspots and lesser-known neighborhoods that house some iconic filming locations from the silver screen.  Whether you’re looking for the classic hop-on hop-off experience that stops at all the major attractions, a themed TV and movie route spotlighting popular filming locations or a spirited excursion to the outer boroughs, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best bus tours in NYC. Read on, then hop on! RECOMMENDED: 🚶 Find more New York City tours🏨 The best hotels in New York City🗝️ Michelin Key hotels in New York City This article was written by Dan Q Dao, a commercial editor for Time Out New York. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

If you’re visiting NYC or just in the mood for a staycation, why not choose a hotel that also happens to have a gorgeous view of the skyline? It turns out dozens of stays have some of the best views in the city, from five-star hotels with luxurious, lavish interiors to modern but affordable boutique hotels. Besides, after tackling the best museums, galleries, restaurants, neighborhoods and other things to do in NYC, there’s nothing better than kicking back and seeing the city from above. Need some extra relaxation? Some of these hotels have hot tubs and some are home to the best spas in the city. We’ve checked these out ourselves to make sure these views really do take the cake! Recently added in December includes: Boro Hotel, Graduate Hotel and the Wythe Hotel among others. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Nowhere does luxury quite like New York City. From swanky lounges with views over the entire city to deluxe spas, high-thread-count linens and sumptuous five-star restaurants, the Big Apple’s R&R is totally world-class. It’s decadent, debauched and indulgent—in all the best ways. And who says that NYC’s most luxurious digs are only for visitors? If you’re a New Yorker craving that stay-cay, the city offers plenty of opportunities for escaping for a night (or two) to a well-earned retreat. And it caters to tastes of all kinds, from sleek, contemporary boudoirs to classic, antique getaways. Read on to find some welcome breaks from the city that never sleeps, right in the heart of it all. Updated October 2024: We're always on the hunt for the very best stays in this dazzling concrete jungle. To prove it, we've recently added two new hotels that have been on our radar for some time. One is a minimalist oasis bang in the middle of Times Square, while the other has been doing upscale luxury since 1904.  RECOMMENDED:🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🗽 Check out the best hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the

This fascinating 80-minute tour introduces you to all the secrets of the two-centuries-old Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. Enter areas off-limits to the public, including the Henry Erban Organ, the cemeteries, and top it all off with an exclusive walk-through of the Catacombs themselves. Even better, you will experience the whole tour by candlelight (romantic—you know, if you ignore the dead bodies part). This unique and historic site serves as the final resting place for many prominent New Yorkers, including the Delmonico Family, General Thomas Eckert (a confidant of Abraham Lincoln), Honest John Kelly of Tammany Hall and the first resident Bishop of New York, Bishop John Connolly.

It may be the city that never sleeps, but should you hit snooze on those dating apps? The controversial question is the subject of Open to Debate’s latest live head-to-head, which is happening on Wednesday, February 5 at The Comedy Cellar's Village Underground. Arguing for saying farewell to digital dating platforms like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid is Maria Avgitidis, Matchmaker and CEO at Agape Match. On the opposing end is Melissa Hobley, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Tinder, who is obviously a proponent of the swipe-right movement. Nayeema Raza, journalist and host of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” will serve as guest moderator. 

Calling all cat lovers! We’ve found the purr-fect way for you to celebrate Galentine's Day: Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show celebrating felines and friendship, will take place at Caveat on Thursday, February 13.  Hosted by Gemma Smith, Catbaret is packed with comedy, music and burlesque (a.k.a. purr-lesque—the cat puns will end soon but not today!). Partygoers will be gifted free cat ears to don as they enjoy performances by the likes of Désirée De Sade, Diva LaMarr, Double D, Amber Lyoness and Smith herself, who will channel vintage vibes in a rockabilly burlesque tribute to her cat. There will also a-meow-zing raffle prizes up for grabs, including goodies from Cat Lady Box, Koneko Cat Cafe and Cats about Town Walking Tour.

Whatever your current relationship status, whatever your New Year’s romantic resolutions, whatever your Hinge “Dating Intentions” — whether you’re after a short-term relationship, a long-term love or any situationship in between — this Valentine’s-themed storytelling show is for you. From the folks that brought you About Last Night, San Francisco's favorite one-night-stand storytelling series, comes So This Sucks, a set of humorous, sometimes horrifying and always true tales of heartbreak and dating disappointments told by a handful of brave, bare-all storytellers. Taking place on February 15 at 7pm at Caveat NYC, the showcase will have you cracking up and tearing up at equal turns — but laughter is the best medicine, even for a broken heart!

For centuries, classical music has been a largely male-dominated medium. But in celebration of International Women’s Day, Bay Area-based pianist Sarah Cahill will be putting on a marathon performance of her ongoing curation project, The Future is Female, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. On Saturday, March 8 from 2pm to 8pm in The Met's European Paintings 1250-1800 galleries, Cahill will be “investigating and recontextualizing the piano repertoire” via more than 70 compositions by women from around the globe. The performance will allow audiences to hear music from many eras—with dates ranging from 1687 to 2020—and get to know the musicians behind the works.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a drag—unless you want it to be! On Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30-8:30pm, head to Joanne’s Trattoria for a Valentine's-themed dinner-and-a-drag-show experience, Drag Me to Joanne’s Presents Love For Sale. While you indulge in a delectable three-course Italian prix fixe (think veal ragu with fresh pappardelle, eggplant parmigiano and sweet ricotta cheesecake) and cocktails or mocktails, you’ll be captivated by glamorous live performances by drag stars Nick Gaga and your host Jupiter Genesis. Reserve your spot on Resy: A $12.95 deposit is required but that includes your first drink!

Looking for an upgrade on the usual dinner-and-a-movie Valentine’s date? Head to Joanne’s Trattoria for the venue’s first-ever V-Day variety show on February 14, complete with a dazzling lineup of cabaret, magic, drag performances and comedy hosted by the fabulous Jupiter Genesis. From 6:30 to 10pm at the Lincoln Square restaurant, enjoy a delectable three-course Italian prix-fixe (think a classic Caesar, chicken parmigiana, hanger steak and cannoli for dessert), along with handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, house wines and more. If you really want to impress your beau, you can upgrade your experience with an optional $50 bottle of Prosecco.

The Drunk Texts is kicking off its 2025 season at The RAT NYC with a little Valentine’s Day gift: (Not Another) Romeo + Juliet on Friday, February 14. From 9-11pm, bring your sweetheart to hear how the Bard’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers gets the Drunk Texts treatment. That means drinking games, improvisation and audience participation peppering a live performance of William Shakespeare’s most famous romance.  “Drink along with us as we bring the bar to the classics...you may have heard of these texts before, but you’ve never seen them like this,” organizers promise. But rest assured: the bar won’t be serving any fast-acting, relationship-ruining poisons up in here!

For her new Valentine’s residency at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club, Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico will showcase “a collection of standards that are anything but standard.” Running from February, February 14 through Sunday, February 16, Errico’s "I Can Dream, Can't I? - Classic Songs For Valentine’s Day" show will see the crooner put her spin on songs by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Joni Mitchel, Jerome Kern, Scott Frankel and more, with live accompaniment by a jazz trio led by pianist Andy Ezrin. “Though many of the songs are familiar, even classics, they become intimate conversations and private reflections on romance & desire,” organizers tease.

Cultural icon Yoko Ono is celebrating her 92nd birthday this year, and to celebrate, the Park Avenue Armory is hosting a weekend-long celebration of the revolutionary artist-activist from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17. Attendees can explore the largest North American installation of Yoko Ono's Wish Tree in the Wade Thompson Drill Hall, featuring a grove of 92 trees to honor Ono’s 92 years. (Free with RSVP, the installation includes access to screening and listening rooms.) A Dream You Dream Together - A Symposium Celebrating Yoko Ono will spotlight Yoko’s enduring legacy of arts activism with panels and performances from artists, scholars, writers and activists, including NPR music critic Ann Powers and environmental artist Maya Lin. And a pair of tribute concerts will feature live performances by electronic music duo Matmos, who will interpret selections from Ono's 1964 record Grapefruit, and vocalist Alicia Hall Moran, who will take on Ono's 1981 song "Walking on Thin Ice.”

Looking for a midweek pick-me-up? Caveat is hosting a new Wednesday-night comedy showcase called Friends with Caveats, featuring a fresh and diverse lineup of some of New York’s most innovative comedians as well as Caveat's signature brand of “inclusive, accessible comedy, toeing the line between extremely silly and fairly intelligent,” promises organizers. On January 29 at 9:30pm, head to the Clinton Street venue to see everything from traditional stand-up to character work to PowerPoint comedy from the likes of Amber Singletary, Bailey Pope, Josh Nasser, Lauren Davis, Mitchell Lippitt, Nell Kessler, headliners Dylan Adler and Kate Sisk, and host Chika Ekemezie.

Still searching for a perfect gift for your Valentine? Let La Maison du Chocolat whip up something sweet for your sweetheart with its Perfect Match Valentine’s Day experience. Taking place on February 7-9 and again on February 14-16 at both the brand’s Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Center boutiques, the shopping event will welcome consumers to create their own customized heart-shaped gift box filled with the shop’s finest chocolates. And don’t forget to treat yourself, with hot chocolate and non-alcoholic sparkling champagne on offer, as well as chocolate tastings, macarons and assorted pastries for all ticket holders.

UPDATE: November 19, 2024 Over a year after Mayor Eric Adams announced the opening of The Arches, a public space beneath the Brooklyn Bridge that was left unused for a decade, officials celebrated the debut of an additional portion of the destination. Until now used as a contractor staging area, the new space is about one third of an acre in size, home to 16 park benches and a vast array of trees, including oaks, elms and Japanese pagoda varieties. "Public space in Manhattan is precious—every acre counts for the people who live, work in, and visit our bustling metropolis," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi in an official statement. "Where better to continue to deliver peaceful, elevated public space than a stone's throw from Chinatown, in the shade of one of our city's most iconic landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge." But there's more to come: according to an official press release, the largest sections of The Arches have yet to re-open, so brace yourselves for even more exciting debuts in the near future. -- Word of any new outdoor space in New York City is always a reason to cheer, especially when the digs are as iconic as this: just in time for its 140th birthday, the Brooklyn Bridge will welcome The Arches, a recreational space and community gathering spot set right beneath the landmark in Chinatown, located at the intersection of Rose Street and Avenue of the Finest. RECOMMENDED: The 16 best parks in NYC, from Prospect to Pelham Bay Announced by Mayor Eric Adams as

It's the soundtrack of summer—no, not "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. We're talking about that iconic Mister Softee jingle, tempting New Yorkers young and old alike with the promise of soft serve and sweet treats. The ice cream vans are ubiquitous on New York City streets when the temperatures start to rise, but you won't have to strain your ears trying to hear for that whimsical jingle next time you're craving a King Cone or a Chocolate Dip—the Mister Softee app makes it way easier to track down a truck.  RECOMMENDED: The 12 best ice cream shops in NYC, from acclaimed new parlors and old frozen favorites Though Mister Softee is a throwback that's been serving the New York area since the 1950s, the ice-cream truck company is solidly in the digital era with its own smartphone app, available on both the App Store and Google Play. You don't even need to set up an account to utilize the application, which grants user the ability to plug in their zip code (the app assures that it won't save your location data) and track down the nearest Mister Softee trucks in the area. “Looking for the popular Mister Softee ice cream truck? Look no further, our popular and beloved trucks are now easier to find with our mobile app,” reads the app's description. “Find the closest Mister Softee truck to you, set up your next ice cream party and more all from the app!” Even more convenient, the mobile app allows sweet tooths to see exactly how long each truck has been parked at a given location by s

New York is rife with festivals, especially the foodie sort. But a new food-and-music fest is coming to Brooklyn courtesy of a viral source: Jack Goldburg, a.k.a. Jack’s Dining Room, the NYC-based social media creator known for showcasing global restaurants and bites to his 2 million-plus followers.  RECOMMENDED: One Bite Pizza Fest, the viral ‘za fest from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, is back And Jack has personally curated quite a lineup for the inaugural Yes Chef Food Fest, which will bring “New York’s most viral food sensations” to Williamsburg’s BK Backyard Bar (86 North 11th Street) on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Alas, despite the event’s name, neither Jeremy Allen White nor his biceps will be in attendance, but there will be participating restaurants like Mama’s Too, Gotham Burger, Soothr, Arthur & Sons, Taqueria Ramirez, Mimi Cheng’s, Milano Market and more.  In collaboration with NYBucketlist and Rose Gold Presents, the fest will see the restaurants serve not only their most sought-after dishes—the kind of stuff fans would otherwise have to wait hours in line to try, organizers say— but also never-before-seen items, along with a lineup of interactive experiences, demonstrations, tastings, live musical performances and other fun surprises.  “After traveling the world in search of the best culinary experiences, I can confidently say what many of you already know: NYC has some of the best food in the entire world,” said Goldburg. “In launching Ye

A rite of passage for any beer-loving New Yorker, a trip out to Boardy Barn was one of the best, sloppiest things to do in the Hamptons each summer. For more than five decades, that red-and-white-striped circus tent saw roll after roll of smiley-face stickers, cup after cup of sudsy brews and as many summer break-ups as summer hook-ups. The Long Island institution may have shuttered in 2021, but those legendary Sunday afternoon parties are continuing this summer with a Boardy Barn pop-up at Houston Hall. RECOMMENDED: Combine fresh brews and fresh air at the best beer gardens and beer halls in NYC Kicking off on Sunday, July 14, and happening every Sunday from 2pm to 8pm through Labor Day, Boardy Barn is partnering with the West Village beer hall to bring the spirit of the original to NYC, smiley stickers and all. "Boardy Barn fans and Boardy Barn virgins will instantly fall in love with Sundays at Houston Hall” says Tommy Cannu, lifelong Boardy Barn employee and keeper of the brand. “It's a magical venue well known by New Yorkers, perfectly suited to host the best Sunday afternoon party in the world—complete with smiley stickers, photo covered walls, the best music and friends from all over."  Expect the cheap Bud Light specials, signature dirty water hot dogs and DJs playing the singalong-friendly playlists that you remember from your days at the Barn. (And yes, that includes a group rendition of "American Pie.") “The opportunity to blend two such iconic brands together for

Even if you can’t summer in Italy, you can drink like you can with the new Terrazza Aperitivo series hosted by Ci Siamo, the Manhattan West pasta purveyor from chef Hillary Sterling and Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. And they’re toasting the season by partnering with some of New York’s most beloved barrooms. RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC for classic cocktails, craft beer and expert wine selections Throughout the summer, the Italian-inspired restaurant (440 West 33rd Street Suite #100) will offer a series of special one-night aperitivos on its stunning third-floor terrazza, to be enjoyed alongside outdoor cocktails from participating NYC bars, light bites, Empire State views and freshly spun tunes from a live DJ. Kicking off on Thursday, July 11, the team from Peachy’s (the chic Doyers Street cocktail lounge tucked beneath Chinese Tuxedo) will take over the terrace from 5:30 to 9pm. They’d be followed by the folks from Temple Bar, that moody martini-making favorite over on Lafayette, on Sunday, August 11, from 4pm to 8pm. The series will continue that Friday, August 16 with the bar staff from the nautically-inspired cocktail haunt and raw-bar destination Grand Army at 5:30pm to 9pm. The month will finish off with a pop-up from the acclaimed Dead Rabbit (currently the number 33 barroom in all of North America, per the World’s 50 Best list) on Sunday, August 25, from 5pm to 9pm. And for the grand finale, the playful East Village drinkery Mister Paradise w

Searchin' for your lost shaker of salt? You'll no doubt find one at the Margaritaville Resort Times Square, which is forever well-stocked with all of the accouterments needed for that titular, tequila-splashed bev. And speaking of tequila, the fun-loving hotel will celebrate National Tequila Day on Wednesday, July 24, with the property’s first-ever Margarita Bar Crawl.  RECOMMENDED: Frozen, fruity, with salt or without—no matter how you like 'em, these are NYC's best margaritas Margarita lovers are welcome to head over to the midtown getaway (560 Seventh Avenue) for a night of margaritas, music and good vibes. (Snag your ticket here.) Participants will be given a Bar Crawl Passport upon entry, which they can use to barhop from drinkery to drinkery inside the hotel, trying out different takes on the classic margarita at each bar.  From 5pm to 8pm, a Build Your Own Nacho Station will be available at the Landshark Bar & Grill on the pool deck included with the price of a ticket. There, you'll also get to sip the "Uptown Top Shelf Margarita," made with Teremana Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, and Margaritaville's house margarita blend topped with a Gran Gala Orange Liqueur float). Elsewhere, you can wet your whistle with the "W. 40th St & Agave" (Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur, Earl Grey Agave, lime juice) 32 stories up at the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar; the "Grand Margarita" (Espolon Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, lime and or

「キティ・ホワイト」という名を持つとてもファッショナブルな（そして妙にイギリス的な）猫は、半世紀もの間、アニメシリーズや学用品、ビデオゲーム、音楽アルバム、コミック本などを通じ、世代を超えて人々を魅了してきた。 この愛らしいグローバルブランドの50周年を記念し、アメリカの有名百貨店であるNordstromは、2024年6月27日からハローキティをテーマにしたキュートなポップアップショップをスタートさせた。 ラインアップされているのは、ハローキティとその親しい仲間たちをフィーチャーした有名ブランドとの限定コラボレーションアイテムだ。 「カワイイアイコン」にインスパイアされた「Baggu」「Café Forgot」「チャンピオン」「Chet Lo」「Chopova Lowena」「Lula Flora」「Marshall Columbia」「Three Potato Four」「Vandy The Pink」「YanYan Knits」などのブランドが多数参加している。 アイテムの種類はアパレルやアクセサリー、美容用品、家庭用品、ぬいぐるみ、食料品などで、価格帯も6〜1,610ドル（約970円〜26万円）と幅広い。 サンリオのブランドマネジメント＆マーケティング担当のシニアバイスプレジデントである、ジル・コッホは次のように語っている。 「過去50年間、友情、優しさ、包括性の力強いシンボルであるハローキティは、世界中の数え切れないほどの人々の心を動かしてきました。このレガシーをたたえるという私たちのコミットメントにおいて、ファンの皆さまにユニークで思い出に残る楽しい商品と、体験の数々をご提供できることを大変嬉しく思います。この超キュートなNordstromのポップアップショップは、ハローキティの50周年を祝うのに最適で、クリエーティビティに火をつけ、個人のスタイルを刺激するでしょう」 このポップアップショップは夏の間、ニューヨークの旗艦店である「Nordstrom NYC」のほか、ロサンゼルスの「Century City」、オースティンの「Domain Northside」、シアトルの「Downtown Seattle」と、オンラインで開催される。 関連記事 『Nordstrom celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty with new super cute pop-up（原文）』 『今のアメリカのベスト都市はニューヨーク、2位以下は？』 『パリの老舗デパート「プランタン」がニューヨークへの進出を発表』 『アメリカで最も人気のあるブランチスポットランキングが発表』 『ニューヨークのベーカリーカフェが「オニオワッサン」を発売』 『アメリカで最もペットフレンドリーな航空会社は？』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

When is Din Tai Fung opening in New York City? Well, it looks like we finally have an answer: the long-awaited NYC location of the highly acclaimed, Taiwan-based restaurant chain will officially throw open its doors in midtown Manhattan on Thursday, July 18. And in even better news, you can secure a reservation at the Michelin-starred dim sum den as early as tomorrow. RECOMMENDED: The best Chinese spots in NYC include classic dim sum destinations and speakeasy-style venues Yes, Din Tai Fung reservations are going live on Yelp on July 2 for the new location at 1633 Broadway between West 50th and 51st Streets, which will not only be the brand’s first outpost on the East Coast but also its biggest global location yet. (The chain boasts a whopping 171 locations worldwide, from Seattle to Shanghai, from Manila to Melbourne.) Be sure to set a phone reminder if you want to score one of the 450 seats at the reservations-only spot, given the sheer fervor that’s been worked up over the NYC newcomer before it’s even opened, we have a feeling that booking a table is going to be a digital Hunger Games.  To commemorate the grand opening on July 18, the Din Tai Fung team will hold a ribbon cutting as well as opening remarks before the restaurant kicks off with its usual parade of dumpling steaming, beef searing, soup simmering and the like. Diners will actually see those dumplings being made fresh—over 10,000 daily—via an open kitchen visible behind a glass wall, reports Grubstreet. The Di

The Union Square Greenmarket is already a sunny-day staple for New Yorkers and now the lively park and public plaza is going to be taking over your evenings, too, with a brand-new night market set to debut later this month.  RECOMMENDED: Here are all the NYC night markets to indulge in this year, from vegan food to Latin faves As part of the Union Square Partnership's annual Summer in the Square series—weekly outdoor programming that includes free movie screenings, dance performances, fitness classes, CityPickle courts, family-friendly activities and more—Union Square will host its first-ever Night Market during summer evenings this month. The open-air market will run for four Thursdays at the park's South Plaza, starting July 11 and stretching through August 1. It will be presented by Urbanspace, the same folks who put on the square’s Holiday Market each year, so you already know that they know what they're doing.  The Union Square Night Market by Urbanspace will feature the tasty wares of 20 independent and local vendors: you can snack your way through Belgian-style fries from Home Frit, Mexican tamales from La Palapa, bánh mì sandwiches from Mama's Cupboard, rice platters from TNT Pineapple Bowls, fried oysters from Paris Po'Boys, Treat Yourself Jerk's award-winning chicken and more. And for something a little sweet, Chocolate on Tap will be on hand dousing fresh strawberries in rich, flowing chocolate.  "Union Square Night Market continues the tradition of exceptional cul

You know we love waterfront dining, and this summer, you'll be able to have meals at one of Brooklyn's most picturesque spots: the iconic Prospect Park Boathouse Terrace. On Thursday, July 4, the team behind popular Brooklyn restaurants Rucola, June and Rhodora will debut Purslane Cafe at the century-old, Beaux Arts–style landmark. RECOMMENDED: Everything you need to know about visiting Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY A physical extension of Purslane—New York's first zero-waste, carbon-neutral catering company—the new café will feature that same eco-friendly sensibility, offering sustainability-sourced, health-minded food options and coffee daily from 8am to 3pm, as well as summer cocktails, wine and beer on select evenings. (The restaurant's Instagram will be updated with select evening hours.) It will also carry only sustainable, recyclable and compostable products. As one of the only food options located inside of Prospect Park itself, picnic-ready parkgoers should be pleased about a menu full of tasty-sounding stuff like fig-and-prosciutto sandwiches, a daily frittata, overnight oats, almond butter croissants and more. Non-alcoholic beverages include drip coffee and cold brew, lemonade and Arnold Palmers, and both hot and iced tea. Open all week long, the café will offer outdoor seating only (because, really, with a scenic view like this, why would you want to sit inside anyway?) and in the future will play host to live music and small pop-up events.    “The Prospect Park

Sure, we might not be Napa Valley, but New York’s nothing to sneeze at when it comes to homegrown wine. Along with the many great wine bars and local wineries in NYC proper—like Red Hook Winery, City Winery and Brooklyn Winery, among many others—the greater Empire State is home to some of the finest vineyards in the county. RECOMMENDED: The best wine classes in NYC to up your vino knowledgeThe best non-touristy things to do in NYC And it looks like the data drummed up by Jackpot City is helping to prove our argument: for a new study, the online casino entertainment site analyzed Google searches, Instagram posts, and online ratings to reveal the most viral vineyards in the US to help determine the best ones to visit this summer. And one of New York’s own just happened to crack the country’s top ten vineyards: Wölffer Estate out on Long Island in Sagaponack, New York, came in at No. 8, with 9,900 Google Searches and 23,348 Instagram posts to its hashtag. “This winery is known for its stunning world-class wines and gorgeous scenery, featuring rolling vineyards in the heart of the Hamptons,” per the brand.  Kilgub" data-width-class="" data-image-id="103855894" /> Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Kilgub Rank State Winery/Vineyard No. of Google Searches (per year) No. of Instagram Posts Google Rating Overall score 1 California Domaine Carneros 33,100 46,574 4.3 8.09 2 Indiana Oliver Winery 18,100 12,376 4.7 5.62 3 Pennsylvania

Finally, some good transportation news coming out of NYC: The Port Authority is graciously halving price single-ride fares for the AirTrain this summer, in an effort to reduce vehicle traffic to John F. Kennedy International Airport during heavy construction this summer. Now, it’s not exactly the free AirTrain rides we were all hoping for, but we'll take what we can get!  RECOMMENDED: You can now travel from Manhattan to JFK airport for a mere $13 From today, July 1, through Labor Day, September 2, the transit agency will offer a $4.25 fare (decreased from the usual $8.50) to riders that enter or exit the AirTrain at Howard Beach or Jamaica, the two off-airport stations that require payment via OMNY or MetroCard. The Port Authority is promoting the new campaign by assuring riders that it will take just 20 minutes to get to Jamaica Grand Central Madison, Penn Station, or Atlantic Terminal via the Long Island Railroad. The agency is also encouraging drivers to use the drop-off/pick-up lot at the Lefferts Blvd station, where they can hop on a free 8-minute AirTrain ride to the airport terminals.  The fare discount is to encourage airport-goers to utilize NYC public transit on their way to JFK, which will reportedly see a record 18 million passengers this summer, 700,000 more than last year. Along with the record volumes of air travelers, traffic will be further slowed down around the airport due to the continued construction activities for the $19 billion redevelopment of JFK, w