Shaye Weaver

Time Out Market New York is sandwiched (mmm, sandwiches) between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with the best waterfront restaurants—and views—this side of the East River. Just as impressive are the eateries that fill the expansive 21,000-square-foot space in the historic Dumbo warehouse Empire Stores (55 Water St, Brooklyn). (We’ve also launched the option to have our food delivered or picked up for takeout from your phone.) Our editors ate countless meals and drank more than a few cocktails to find the best the city has to offer under one roof. Now, your challenge: deciding what to order. Time Out Market New York offers a diverse roster of restaurants and bars, complemented by cultural experiences, so that you can taste classic New York dishes—think hot pastrami sandwiches and incredible pizza—as well as new fixations, including the best Thai seafood dishes in the city. Click on the eateries to learn more about the restaurants and for a preview of the menus. We promise you won’t leave hungry.

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

New York City’s cultural amenities are many, but none quite match the number, scale, and variety of its museums. There is literally an institution for every interest, whether it’s in art, history, science, or quirkier subjects. From 5,000 years of art history at The Metropolitan Museum to cutting-edge art at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City is an art lovers' paradise. There are dozens of other types of museums, too, like the encyclopedic American Museum Of Natural History, the classical New-York Historical Society, and the sultry Museum of Sex. Photography fans have to check out the International Center of Photography, architecture buffs should head to the Skyscraper Museum, and transit lovers can't miss the New York Transit Museum. And, of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, even if you don’t count all of the other museums in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Is it a lot to take in? Certainly. But if you want to find a museum with your name on it, look no further than our complete guide to the best museums in NYC, complete with highlights at each one.  RECOMMENDED: 🖼Full guide to the best museum exhibitions in NYC

Growing up, the sandwich was in constant rotation. A shelf-stable sandwich was a constant cast member in my brown bag lunch, from the reliable turkey with a squirt of mustard to the simple yet satisfying peanut butter and jelly variety, all of which was prepared by my loving mother. But as I've grown, so has my imagination as to what I can slide between two halves of bread.  The mighty sandwich is really a vehicle for all. Carnivorous appetites call for hunks of brisket and barbecue to pastrami-stacked creations. Yet sandwiches sprouting with veggies and vegetarian-forward ingredients can be just as satisfying if not more. And no matter what, a sandwich beats a sad desk salad, any day. When the hankering calls for a carb-laden lunch (or breakfast or dinner, we don't care), thumb through this list and discover your new favorite sub. Editor's note: We removed Bonafide Delicatessen and Cafe, Ciao, Gloria, Henry Public and Rowdy Rooster. We added Bark Barbecue, Calyer, Daily Provisions, Ends Meat, Ollin, Win Son Bakery and The Bonnie.  RECOMMENDED: The 25 most spectacular sandwiches in the world

As much as New Yorkers love their city, they want to be transported to another space and time — at least that's the trend museums, companies and artists are capitalizing on. Immersive exhibits, events and experiences are popping up all over NYC these days. From theatrical experiences to trippy digital art taking over massive spaces, there's no shortage of ways to be immersed in a different reality. With so many ways to be immersed, we decided it was high time to round up all the cool, immersive events, exhibits and experiences happening in NYC now and coming up soon so you won't miss the chance to experience something new and potentially mind-blowing. RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now

Time Out Market New York is buzzing with activity, from phenomenal food and drinks to fun parties to keep you rolling through the cooler months. The market has an ongoing happy hour from 4 to 7pm during the week (what’s not to love about $6 select draught beers, $9 specialty cocktails and $8 select wines?), but there’s much more going on. The market has a daily Bottomless Brunch! For $50, you’ll receive a $30 TOM Card toward the meal of your choice from the market’s concessions and you can choose from Bottomless mimosas and bellinis from noon to 3pm. Below is the current schedule of events at Time Out Market New York!

Street art and graffiti in NYC were a product of the 1970s, when the city was bankrupt and  crime was rampant. Growing up in that environment, kids from the Bronx and Brooklyn tagged subway cars and buildings even though it was illegal and dangerous. Eventually, their new art form spread around the world and found its way into NYC galleries and museums in NYC. Street art thrives, ironically as a sanctioned activity sponsored by business owners, community groups and even developers. Now there are even famous street artists! But don’t worry: It’s still imbued with the same panache and attitude that made it so compelling back in the day—as you’ll see by checking out our list of the top spots to see graffiti in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best outdoor art in NYC this summer

Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why we flock in droves to see them when they bloom each spring. From the Brooklyn Botanical Garden to Central Park and even some hidden spots around town, we've rounded up the best places where you can gaze at the delicate pink flowers, take the perfect warm-weather-ready photo for your Instagram feed, and check off your bucket list with these best things to do in spring. RECOMMENDED: NYC events in March 2025 When do cherry blossoms bloom in NYC? Cherry blossoms bloom in NYC based on each year's weather, but they usually begin in earnest by late March. CentralPark.com says the park's trees bloom from April to May. Speaking of Central Park, the cherry blossom trees here can be found between 72nd Street and 96th Street around the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, Pilgrim Hill, Great Lawn, Cedar Hill, and the area just south of Cedar Hill between 74th and 77th Streets. But Central Park isn't the only place to admire these pretty petals; keep scrolling for the full list. 

Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all. But heed our warning: choosing the right song is crucial (aka, don’t opt for that Whitney Houston tune if you haven’t the range. And if you don't have good enough flow, steer clear of rapping. Kapeesh?) So we thought we’d help out a little bit. In our list of the best karaoke songs ever, we’ve got everyone from Adele to Toto, and from Frank Sinatra to Ricky Martin. There's even recent singalongs from Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Something for everyone. So down that shot, grab that mic and take to the stage. Your audience awaits you. Here are the best karaoke songs ever.  RECOMMENDED:❤️ The best love songs☀️ The best summer songs🎉 The best party songs🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far  

New Yorkers are truly funny. We have to be—we constantly face some of the most unreal situations with so many millions of people living around us from all different walks of life—and we pride ourselves on being able to take it all in stride. That's why you'll find some of the funniest people here. But it goes beyond wit. New York City boasts the best comedy venues in the world (Comedy Cellar, The Stand, The PIT, Caveat, Asylum, Q.E.D., and of course, the New York Comedy Club) that regularly host the most celebrated and the most up-and-coming comedians you'll hear. We've been covering the comedy scene since we launched in the 1990s, so we've been front-and-center, watching the industry grow and change over the last few decades, attending shows, talking to comedians and listing their shows. This month we're highlighting four New Yorkers along side eight other funny people from across the country as part of our national Time Out "comedians to watch" story, which you can read right here. We suggest you watch them—that is, follow their socials, check out their live shows and listen to their podcasts, because we think they're funny and going places. Soon, you'll see their faces everywhere. Below, meet our four picks—Kenice Mobley, JC Mendoza, Jamie Wolf and Alex Kumin.

We all know that NYC is packed full of world-famous attractions; from the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Times Square and the Empire State Building, there's a whole lot to see no matter how many times you've already visited. But what happens when you've 'been there done that' with all the iconic landmarks? It's time to explore these lesser-known NYC attractions. These underrated sights and activities range from overlooked parks to quirky museums and historic buildings that have narrowly missed the best-of lists. For more under-the-radar gems in NYC, check out these off-the-beaten-path tours, hidden restaurants, hidden streets, and speakeasies. RECOMMENDED: 🗽 See our full guide to the best New York attractions📍 Check out the best attractions in Manhattan📍 Heading to Brooklyn? Add these to your list This article was written by Shaye Weaver, an editor at 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.

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

Tucked away on Bridge Street in an old factory basement, this two-story playscape for kids and adults contains ample room for fun, including laser tag, mini-bowling and arcade games. Laser tag games are comprised of three 10-15-minute matches, where you bob and weave around rustic columns and obstacles Area 53 has set up. Across an hour-and-a-half, you and your friends will be giggling and screaming as you "shoot" each other's guns to gain points. It's not for the faint of heart—running to avoid lasers is a workout, but a super fun one. We'd recommend checking out its "After Dark" laser tag and mini-bowling for those 18+ on Thursday nights. Area 53's mini-bowling allows for up to six people to knock down pins across 25 minutes and its arcade has traditional games, from basketball shooting games to racing games and claw machines.  Area 53 has other locations with even more fun—its Williamsburg "Adventure" spot has a ropes course, rock climbing, a zip line, slides, battle beams and ball and foam pits, an arcade, roller skating and more! There's also an Area 53 Paintball arena in Williamsburg that's 20,000 square feet (with its own arcade). We recently took our editorial team to laser tag at Area 53, and we had an absolute blast (pun intended).

This Australian shop, which began as a market stall in 2007, opened a store in Brooklyn in 2012, and offers pretty good deals, from $5 and $10 boxes of vintage pieces to dig through to more curated selections from Brooklyn-based brands. More specifically, its denim selection is impressive and includes a lot of different styles, patterns and fits. The store says Malia Obama, Jenna Ortega, Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Pattinson have all perused its wares. Time Out Tip: On a recent visit, we picked up some darling dangling star earrings and a watch ring—it was very busy, so we plan to go back on a week day.

Dig and ye shall find: The booty at this crazy-packed vintage store includes 1960s–1990s options for both guys and girls, plus a considerable costume jewelry and funky housewares selection. Not only is it chock full of great finds but it's really fun to look at. We went on a recent Saturday and found so much amid its racks, including a barely used sleek Michael Kors purse for $50 and a pair of never-worn, black velvet combat boots for $25. Even cooler, I found out that they take donations and you get 25% off your next purchase. Time Out Tip: The store spans two floors at 496 Driggs Avenue and 197 North 9th Street, so plan accordingly and bring some friends (and reusable bags) for a hunt to remember.

The fascinating history of one midtown building has become its future. The Chemists' Club Hotel, which opened February 2025, rests within a 1911 building that used to be home to the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the New York Section of the Society of Chemical Industry until 1987. The boutique hotel, which was redesigned from the former Dylan Hotel by Ilmiodesign, has 107 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center, a dedicated concierge and the acclaimed restaurant Benjamin Steakhouse, which remains.  But the star of the redesign is its Alchemy Suite, which boasts original gothic arches and stained-glass windows. The Penthouse Suite with a terrace featuring sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline is a runner up and for those with humbler budgets, the Junior Suites offer a still luxe experience with modern amenities and their own separate sitting areas. If you travel with your family or friends, you can opt for a deluxe double room. This is a very New York conversion—when it was a Chemists' Club, scientists met on a “social floor,” worked on a “scientific floor,” rented out one of its three laboratories, and stayed in its residential spaces. Now, travelers from all over are invited to luxuriate there. “Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in the hotel’s artistic heritage, featuring works by renowned artists and sculptors–like Marcos Castillo and Carlos Bustamante–that celebrate the time honored story of the original Chemists’ Club,” the hotel’s press release states.

Time Out is throwing it down on Saturday nights with live DJ sets, the best views in NYC and drinks that'll get you in the groove. This week and on every Second Saturday, dance to Latin groove with DJ Loko & Thankyoueddin, featuring Rogue and Dada Cosmic. See you on the rooftop!   Coming up for Spotlight Saturdays: First Saturdays: Noise Complaint with DJ LSJThird Saturdays: Motion x Movement by One Motion DJs; AfroBeats & CaribbeanFourth Saturdays: MORESOUPPLEASE

If you're a fan of glitter like I am, you'll want to stop by Museum at FIT's free exhibit "All That Glitters..." that showcases how reflection and sparkle in fashion and textiles has helped people express themselves over time. Curated by students fro the School of Graduate Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the exhibit features pieces like a Chanel ensemble made of Lurex, Oscar de la Renta ensemble with gold and rhinestones and a Dior dress with silk and gold threads. These gorgeous items, which sparkle in the gallery lights, show how adding these shiny adornments were made more affordable over time with the invention of new fabrics and techniques. It even shows these new materials up close in a few cases, including Swarvoski crystals that are often used in fashion items. The exhibition touches on sustainability and conservation, with each material having its own environmental impact and societal and artistry use like in drag, and even political use like "glitter bombing." You can catch it now through March 23 for free at the Museum of FIT. While you're there, take the stairs down to see the museum's cabinet of curiosities-themed fashion exhibit.

This 4.5-acre city park on a former landfill hosts large-scale sculpture exhibits year-round. Not only does it always have incredible sculptures, its art is set to the backdrop of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. It’s open 365 days a year, offering music and dance performances, movie screenings, yoga and more. 

Summit One Vanderbilt sits atop the new 67-floor One Vanderbilt super-tall—a 1,401-foot-high—skyscraper. As the city's fourth-tallest building after One World Trade Center, Central Park Tower and 111 West 57th Street, it is just west of Grand Central Terminal, where you first enter the experience underground. After a trip through a mirrored hallway with its own immersive elements, visitors take an elevator up to the 91st floor, where they're 1,000 feet over the streets and sidewalks of NYC. Kenzo Digital has created a totally mirrored infinity room called "Air" that reflects the sky and city views over and over, making you feel like you're walking in the sky or on another plane of existence. Looking above you and below you in this two-story space, you see your reflection repeating forever. After you ascend to the third level of this experience, guests are introduced to "Levitation," a series of transparent glass sky-boxes that jut out of the building at 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. Here, you can stand over the street with just glass between you and the ground. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. If you want to amp up your visit, opt for a SUMMIT Premium Experience—the ticket package offers guests an elevated journey through Midtown’s tallest skyscraper and includes skip-the-line access, a personalized 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT’s three dynamic floors, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail at SUMMIT’s Après, and stunning views of NYC and beyond.

City Climb—which is the highest external building climb in the world on the Western Hemisphere's tallest observation deck, Edge—tethers brave thrillseekers to a secure trolly along the outside of the building and open, edged platforms and stairways. Two cables will keep you secure on a path that leads up 32 steps to “The Cliff,” an outlook 1,190 feet in the sky and to “The Stair,” which consists of 151 steps on a 45-degree incline. “The Apex” is where they can lean out and hang over the platform at 1,271 feet. Are your knees buckling yet? Here’s what it was like to climb it. It all finishes with a victory lap on Edge's outdoor viewing area on the 100th floor (and a celebratory medal for inaugural guests).

Quick: What are you doing on Tuesday? Answer: Trivia at Time Out Market. Put your knowledge to the test with your friends at Time Out Market New York on Tuesday nights! Trivia NYC is hosting exciting trivia nights at Time Out Market's Local Corner at 7:30 each Tuesday, starting on February 25, where you can win a prize for your smarts. Even better, there will be a discount on beer all night! Just bring yourself and your smartphone to participate!

Long Island City's Wingate by Wyndham is a great location—10 minutes fro the subway, five miles from LaGuardia Airport, and 14 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport and mere blocks from the East River and LIC's waterfront. When you're not out and about, you can enjoy your room—a double, a suite or a quad—with included continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness center. It's also pet-friendly for those with best friends along for the ride. Guests say its a clean, comfortable and convenient stay.

Learn how to make a drink that'll impress your friends and loved ones from one of Time Out Market New York's expert bartenders.  Join us on Mondays at the Market's Local Corner, where mixologist Johnathan Williams will guide you through creating the perfect drink for any event. The evening, from 7 to 8:30pm, includes complimentary charcuterie to enjoy along with your drinks as well as a chance to mix and mingle. Grab your ticket now—space is limited to just 15 spots per session.

The gorgeous Brooklyn home that appeared in the much-beloved film, Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage is up for sale once again—actress and comedian Amy Schumer, who’s called the spot home for two years, is selling it. The townhouse at 19 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights spans 5,568 square feet and four stories with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Built in 1829, the Federal-style building has a restored interior that still includes its grand rooms, high ceilings, restored crown moldings, hand-carved and milled trim, and a whopping 30 windows, according to the listing on Corcoran. RECOMMENDED: These are apparently the three best NYC neighborhoods to live in Listed at $14 million with the Corcoran and Modlin groups, it’s pretty much everything you could want in a townhouse: on a corner, surrounded by leafy trees, a private driveway, an enclosed garden, marble-mantled fireplaces, French doors, stately rooms, high ceilings, ornate wrought-iron, a New Orleans-style terrace, a renovated, eat-in kitchen, a wood-paneled library with a fireplace … it’s a dream home. Photograph: courtesy Modlin Group and Corcoran Group Photograph: courtesy Modlin Group and Corcoran Group Photograph: courtesy Modlin Group and Corcoran Group While the interior of the home wasn’t featured in Moonstruck, its exterior was shown as the home of the Castorini family.  But according to Brownstoner.com, it has been home to many families, including Dr. Herman Richardt in the 1880s

Another study has come out with a list of the best neighborhoods to live in New York City, and we’re a bit stunned by its findings.  Little Italy, Kips Bay, the Theater District and Hell’s Kitchen took the top four spots in this report, making us scratch our heads. Are we missing something? Niche, formerly known as College Prowler, is a ranking and review site that aims to help students families find schools and neighborhoods in cities across the U.S. “For over a decade, families, homebuyers, and professionals have turned to Niche as a trusted resource, and we remain committed to helping people discover the best places to live with confidence,” said Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, in a statement. RECOMMENDED: The NYC congestion pricing deadline was just extended by a month The best neighborhoods to live in NYC in 2025 Little Italy Kips Bay Theater District Hell’s Kitchen Morningside Heights Chelsea Upper West Side Murray Hill midtown East Village Prospect Heights Battery Park City Greenwich Village Gramercy Brooklyn Heights Clinton Hill Tribeca Nolita Financial District Upper East Side Soho West Village Noho Downtown Brooklyn Riverdale You can see the whole ranking here, as well as other lists based on neighborhoods best for families, the most diverse neighborhoods and the best neighborhoods to buy a house. What makes these the best neighborhoods Niche looked at records from the U.S. Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CDC, as well as resident reviews to

April 8 marks the sixth and final season premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu—a show that has both horrified and thrilled us at a time when its events seem more possible than ever. Ahead of the premiere, The Paley Museum in midtown tells us that it’ll have an immersive exhibit featuring the costumes, artifacts and props from the Emmy Award-winning show on view starting Friday, April 4, through Sunday, June 8. RECOMMENDED: NYC's wacky April Fool's Day Parade is celebrating 40 years as a satirical spectacle Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, The Handmaid’s Tale follows June Osborn (Elisabeth Moss), a woman forced to survive as a “handmaid” (a woman who must bear children for the ruling elite) in Gilead, a totalitarian society that used to be the U.S.  At the Paley Museum, “The Legacy of The Handmaid’s Tale: June’s Evolution from Handmaid to Rebel” will put you face-to-face with its costumes, including June's iconic red handmaid’s dress, cloak and white winged bonnet and Serena Joy Waterford’s (Yvonne Strahovski) haunting teal dress, as well as costumes worn by other pivotal characters like Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), Nick Blaine (Max Minghella), Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Rita (Amanda Brugel), Hannah’s (Jordana Blake) plum outfit and June’s prison uniform. You’ll also get to see Commander Waterford’s Scrabble board, Nichole’s doll from Nick, June’s Boston map and June’s terrifying Handmaid muzzle. On the season debut on April 8, there will be an exclusive reception

Like was the case in many Gilded Age mansions, the staircase at The Frick Collection was a barrier to the more private, intimate spaces upstairs. The second floor, where the Frick family’s bedrooms and quiet spaces existed, has been strictly off limits to the public, still strangely upholding that old upstairs/downstairs dynamic that so many of us are familiar with thanks to shows like Downton Abbey. That all changes on April 17, when The Frick Collection reopens to the public since 2020, after a massive renovation that’ll allow you to walk through the chambers of what was once one of the most wealthy industrialist families in the country. RECOMMENDED: See renderings of the new waterfront public park that might open by the U.N. I was there in 2021 when The Frick temporarily relocated to the Met Breuer building on Madison Avenue and 75th Street, which was actually one of the coolest museum experiences I’ve had in NYC. Then in March last year, that location closed as staff prepared for the big return at 1 East 70th Street. This week, Time Out New York was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of all the changes that have been made to this landmark full of incredible art. When it opens next month, you’ll quickly notice that the first floor’s galleries are largely the same, but underneath it all, a lot of work has been done to “bring back our great galleries and spaces to their original glory with rewoven wall hangings—damask and velvets—and meticulously cleaned” wood paneling, carvin

BTS member and Korean pop star Jung Kook, who was the first K-pop soloist to chart seven different songs on the Billboard Hot 100, is unveiling a new exhibition in NYC next month! The immersive exhibition, “GOLDEN: The Moments,” celebrates Jung Kook’s solo career, his creative process, achievements and the emotions that shaped Golden, his first solo album, from April 11 to May 11 at 30 Wall Street. RECOMMENDED: A first look at the new immersive exhibit by Mercer Labs and Timbaland that reimagines masterpieces through technology Three themes dominate the experience—“Shine,” “Solid” and “Substance.”  “Through these three interconnected themes, the exhibition creates a comprehensive and immersive world of Jung Kook, allowing fans to experience every facet of his life—from his dazzling stage persona to his everyday self and the powerful forces that drive him  forward,” organizers say. “Shine” will feature Jung Kook’s performances, his “mesmerizing dance moves, and the star quality that has made him a worldwide sensation” with his most iconic stage moments, costumes and the dynamic energy of his music videos. “Solid” will show the man behind the music. Fans will get to see never-before-seen candid photos, personal mementos and reflections on his journey. “Substance” will show visitors Jung Kook’s inspirations, values, and inner motivations that shape Jung Kook’s artistry through creative sketches and personal reflections.  Photograph: courtesy Jung Kook Exhibition “GOLDEN: The M

New Yorkers are disheartened at the sudden announcement that Barracuda Lounge, a gay bar with the longest-running drag competition in NYC, will close in Chelsea on Sunday, March 23. First reported by BroadwayWorld on Monday, the closure comes after alleged damage caused by the demolition work going on at adjacent buildings to make way for a luxury condo project that will make it impossible to conduct business as usual, according to owner Bob Pontarelli in a statement on Facebook (which is not currently shareable). RECOMMENDED: Bushwick’s Boyfriend is the new day-to-night queer space we desperately needed “In the past few months, a major demolition of the buildings surrounding Barracuda was undertaken,” he wrote. “This included the movie theater that shares our entire East wall and apartments on 23rd street that share our stage. This demolition is the first step of a huge condo project. The damage from the construction has significantly affected the interior and overall operation of the bar. The next step will be the drilling of the bedrock in order to begin tower construction. There is no way to anticipate the additional damage and risks that could arise in the future. It is impossible to conduct business as usual.” Pontarelli opened Barracuda about 30 years ago at 275 West 22nd Street with the late Stephen Heighton, when gay bars weren’t really a place to linger. Ditching the typical “stand-and-meet” rigamarole, they made their space cozy—“a funky living-room environment,” P

Egg prices have been so unreal—and we’re tired of hearing about it. That’s why when we read that FarmerJawn, a Black woman-owned farm in Pennsylvania, is giving away 300 dozen eggs to New Yorkers this weekend, we wanted to share with our readers. First reported by PIX11, the giveaway begins in Bed-Stuy and ends in Harlem with a stop in Astoria on Friday, March 21. RECOMMENDED: These new license plate rules will go into effect in NYC next month Each location will have 100 dozen eggs to grab from, about one per household, according to its Instagram post. Here’s exactly where you can get your free eggs Bed-Stuy (9am): Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen, 413 Tompkins Avenue Astoria (10am): Former Prince Abou’s Butchery, 32-90 Steinway Street Harlem (11am): Africa Kine, 2267 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard This is the second time FarmerJawn has given out free eggs, the first being on February 21 in Bed-Stuy, Astoria and in Philly, which is much-needed blessing considering the state of the egg aisle at grocery stores like this one at Whole Foods Columbus Circle. Photograph: Rossilynne Skena Culgan for Time Out New York Owner Christa Barfield said in an IG Reel said “You say they call us the Robin Hood of eggs simply because eggs are absolutely through the roof. We know that’s not a lot but but it does help. In this region, it’s eight to 10 bucks for a dozen of eggs so we’re like, you know what we can do to be of assistance and this is our way of giving back.” She went on to say

Update, March 20: First We Feast and Hot Ones just announced on Instagram that the Sean Evans look-alike contest is postponed because of “an overwhelming response and amount of men in the new york tri-state area looking exactly like sean evans from hot ones. We are deeply sorry to the bald white male community of nyc.” It sounds like they need proper permitting for what promises to be a heavily-attended event, a la Timothée Chalamet’s look-alike contest. This Friday, March 21, First We Feast—the online destination that co-produces the famous YouTube series Hot Ones—is hosting a look-alike contest in Washington Square Park at 4pm in search of host Sean Evans' long-lost twin. @firstwefeast next week, pull up in your best #seanevans look! 🔥🐔 3/21 @ washington square park! link in bio to RSVP. #hotones #contest #nyc ♬ original sound - Firstwefeast The event celebrates ten years of the beloved show, created by Evans, which features celebrities being interviewed while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. You may have noticed posters advertising the event—which is expected to include prizes, hot sauce and wings—around NYC or heard about it through First We Feast's social media posts, featuring an appearance by Evans himself. Although no official announcement has been made, we anticipate Evans will be there so this might be your only chance to meet him in person. The posters displayed around town include a QR to RSVP for the event—so definitely scan it if you're plann

Now that the MTA announced the end of MetroCard sales, you might be wondering how to finally get an OMNY card—the MetroCard replacement that lets you quickly tap and go through the turnstile rather than swiping. The MetroCard has been around since 1993, maybe as long as you’ve been alive or longer! While it is much more convenient to carry than a bunch of coins, it does have its flaws. You have to add money to it using a machine at a station and if you lose it or it gets crumpled in the wash, you have to purchase a new one. “Swipe again at this turnstile,” the message you’d get when the card didn’t swipe correctly, has been a source of headache for all these years. If you haven’t made the switch yet to OMNY, it really does make getting through the subway system a lot smoother, especially because you can also tap your credit card or smartphone (with a credit card loaded onto it) to get through the turnstile. It’s 21st-century tech within a 120-year-old system. So as New York City begins its final months of MetroCard sales, we’re breaking down all you need to know about getting and using an OMNY card in NYC. When is the MTA ending MetroCard sales? The final day for MetroCard sales and distribution will be December 31, 2025, and retail partner locations will no longer sell MetroCards as of the Fall of 2025. MetroCards will still be accepted into 2026 and the official final acceptance date will be announced later. How to get an OMNY card and where to use it If you prefer using

If Da Vinci had the technology we do today, what would he have created? That’s the question being asked at Mercer Labs’ newest exhibit, “Maestros and the Machines,” opening April 24, featuring sound by Timbaland. The exhibit investigates: what could’ve been created if past artists, musicians and geniuses had technology as we know it today. RECOMMENDED: This human claw machine is debuting in NYC and Long Island this weekend The new exhibit, which showcases an immersive atmosphere with cutting-edge digital tools, soundscapes and more, is conceived and directed by artist and Mercer Labs founder Roy Nachum. (You might recognize Nachum’s name because he designed Rihanna’s Anti album cover.) “Art has always been alive, ever evolving, and constantly shaped by new tools and perspectives,” Nachum said in a statement. “In 'Maestros and the Machines,' we ask: What would these masters have made if they were alive today, equipped with the technology we now have? This exhibition is a conversation between the past and the future, where technology amplifies creativity and reveals new dimensions of what art can be.” To help bring the past into our present, Mercer Labs worked with music producer and innovator, Timbaland, as well as Bang & Olufsen, USM, and Teenage Engineering to create the exhibit’s immersive soundscapes and environments. Below are some images of what you can expect when the exhibit opens on April 24.  Photograph: courtesy Mercer Labs   Photograph: courtesy Mercer Labs Ph

If space is looking pretty good to you right now, there’s a chance to escape to the wide expanse even if only for an hour. INTER, the experiential, multi-sensory museum in Soho, has been reimagined to be an immersive intergalactic adventure, opening to the public on Friday, March 21. From the creative minds behind the Museum of Ice Cream and photography center Fotografiska, INTER, inside the old First National City Bank of New York, first opened in a beta version in November 2022 but officially opened in May 2023, with abstract digital art of images evoking natural phenomena like earth, fire and water, its own floral tunnel, an infinity room and a water installation. But now, it has more than 10 immersive exhibits using light, sound and digital projection to transport you to another galaxy. RECOMMENDED: There’s a cyberpunk speakeasy hidden inside this Nomad hotel I checked it out ahead of its opening to see just how cool it might be, and I was seriously impressed at how it took me out of Soho and placed me somewhere completely different in a fun and cool way. From the get-go, you blast off to another planet via an immersive video that plays in a room disguised as a space ship. Up a mirrored hallway with moving light, and you find yourself on an alien terrain. You can walk through a tunnel of bioluminescent flowers, bounce around in a netted space called “The Vortex” and get swallowed by a black hole in an infinity mirrored room. All of it, might I add, is fodder for your Inst

There’s been a lot of talk about building casinos around NYC lately—in Coney Island, in Times Square and at Hudson Yards, but only one of these ideas has secured the support of New Yorkers so far. Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion idea to bring a casino and entertainment complex to parking lot at Citi Field in Queens by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock Entertainment, just garnered the support of the New York City Council. During its Uniform Land Use Review Procedure last week, the City Council voted 41-2 to change the zoning to make way for the project, according to Gothamist. RECOMMENDED: A new proposal for Penn Station calls for the relocation of Madison Square Garden Photograph: Courtesy of SHoP Architects “I'm ecstatic at the opportunity of finally turning huge swaths of often vacant pavement into usable recreational space,” said councilmember Francisco Moya last week. If you haven’t heard, the new entertainment complex would include the casino, restaurants and a hotel, as well as 5 acres of athletic fields, cycling paths and playgrounds and improved accessibility to the Mets-Willets subway station. It’d also be home to a "Taste of Queens" food hall with local vendors that would also function as a live music venue. All in all, the proposed project would cost $8 billion and could create 23,000 permanent and temporary jobs in the borough, its proponents say. Of course, there’s still more to do before the project gets the green light. It still needs to get through