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Norma's Weekly Snapshot
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While Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Station might be known to some New Yorkers, there are other secrets about Grand Central Station and beyond that even the most seasoned city dwellers might not be aware of...some you can visit and some you'll just have to take my word for! Visit my Special Feature for my top 10 hidden secrets.
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General Events... 
Take a tour of a NYC neighborhood led by one of the best! Also available is a Cupcake Tour... what could be sweeter?
Board at Pier 11 - (Hudson River & Wall Street)
Switch from summer to fall in the most comfortable way... on the sea. Stops in both Cold Spring and Newburgh. Cruises through November 16th.
October 17 BFX Fridays
BFX Studio (555 6th Avenue) Take a complimentary fitness class at 6:45pm at the new chic BFX Studio in celebration of their grand opening.
(199 Lafayette Street)
Warner Brothers has brought the pop-up replica of the famous Friends coffee shop to NYC in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the adored series. Get there early, the lines have been around the corner!
Orchard Street between East Houston & Delancey Streets Sample the green delicacy from India to Haiti, Malaysia to Brooklyn, and old-fashioned pickles fresh from the Lower East Side. There will be more than 20 picklers, a live deejay and clothing vendors.  | | Inside Tribeca Loft Tour |
Duane Park (at Hudson & Duane Streets) The tour returns in its 15th year. I never miss this event... tour the homes of many Tribeca residents as you view some of the city's most amazing architecture and interior design. Proceeds support the Friends of Duane Park.
Through October 19 Festival Albertine
Cultural Services of the French Embassy (972 5th Avenue) Newly opened shop is featuring an excellent array of both French and English books. Check their website for upcoming events.
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Joanna Vargas Skin Care
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October 20 through 26 Spa Week
Various Locations
$50 spa treatments at select spas throughout the city. Favorites include Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, Euphoria Spa, Red Door Spa at The Chatwal, and Joanna Vargas Skin Care.
October 20 through 26 Madison Avenue Fashion Heritage Week
Proceeds benefit the Museum of FIT. This event will feature curated exhibition windows of many of Madison Avenue's boutiques from 57th to 86th street.
October 21 Bank of America Winter Village
Bryant Park (42nd Street & 6th Avenue)
Although I'm not ready to welcome the winter season, you'll enjoy strolling throughout the village's 125 shops, rink-side bar, and Celsius Restaurant, as well as skating on their 1,700 square foot ice rink, complimentary to the public.
October 21 & 28 Stargazing on The High Line
The High Line between 13th & 14th Streets
Gaze at the stars, planets, and the moon through high-powered telescopes while chatting with local astronomers.
October 22 Scary Good Halloween Decor
Pasanella and Sons Vintners (115 South Street)
Join Becky Robertson Pasanella, former Martha Stewart head of home and decoration to share secrets on making the perfect jack-o-lantern and Halloween decor. Stay tuned, next week's Special Feature will be hauntingly full of Halloween events and ideas.
 Through October 22 The Visionary World of Vogue Italia
Industria, Studio 10 (775 Washington Street)
Celebrating Vogue Italia's 50th anniversary; Peroni Beer and Vogue pay tribute to both the past and future of Italian style.The expansive video installation will feature perspectives on the magazine's work with 30 visionaries including Olivia Palermo and Quentin Tarantino.
Through October 31 Archtober
Various Locations
4th annual month-long festival of architecture and design. The activities, programs, and exhibitions are so vast that I can't pick my favorites. Peruse their calendar and select those of interest.ON THE RADAR:
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Join celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Eva Longoria in a two-day course on living "fun and fearlessly" at Cosmopolitan Magazine's first ever live conference. Speakers, panels, and lots of networking opportunities!
November 17 The Atelier with Alina Cho: Anna Wintour
Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue) The real Devil Wears Prada will co-host a seminar with fashion journalist Alina Cho. Recently rescheduled, I plan to get tickets and I look forward to hearing these fashionistas talk about both current and future trends in the fashion industry.
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Cultural Pursuits...  SPECIAL EVENT:
Lazzoni (26 Greene Street) An exhibition of SoHo and international artists raising awareness for peace and the environment. To benefit CITYarts. RSVP to attend.
CLOSING THIS WEEK:
BRYCE WOLKOWITZ GALLERY (505 West 24th Street)
Through October 18
Brooklyn artist Jose Parla's second solo exhibition of large scale murals and sculptures depicts the artists' life experiences through abstract storytelling.
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EATALY (200 Fifth Avenue)
Eataly per Duomo
Through May 2015
A collection of pinnacles, gargoyles, and statues temporarily extracted from the Duomo for a once in a lifetime showing. The exhibit features a number of historically significant pieces. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (900 Madison Avenue)
Through October 18
The exhibition focuses on the short period that Helen used color rather than line.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Through October 19
Twenty projects by contemporary artists.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY(170 Central Park West)
Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig BemelmansThrough October 19
Madeline in New York is open with more than 90 original artworks from creator Ludwig Bemelmans honoring the 75th anniversary of this beloved school girl. An exhibit for all ages! Bemelmans Bar, one of my favorite bars in the city, was named in honor of Madeline's amazing illustrator.
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PACE GALLERY (32 East 57th Street)
Saul Steinberg
Through October 18
The 100th anniversary of artist Saul Steinberg is on exhibit this month.
THE WHITNEY MUSEUM (945 Madison Avenue)
Through October 19
The most controversial artist of the post war period. This is his first major museum presentation in NYC.
ONGOING EXHIBITS:
BARD GRADUATE CENTER GALLERY (18 West 86th Street) Barbara Nessim: An Artful Life
Through January 11
A trendy gallery that explores new ways of thinking about decorative arts and design. The exhibit visualizes 19th century New York through prints and photographs.BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn) Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe Through February 15 Killer Heels explores the fashion world's most coveted accessory. I especially liked the shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, and Ferragamo. Be sure to watch some of the six short films as you tour the exhibit.DTR MODERN GALLERY (458 West Broadway) Contemporary and pop art consistently on display.
ELLIS ISLAND
Unframed - Ellis IslandOngoing This first time south side exhibit is by the French artist, JR. The artist's exhibit will have life size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants that will be displayed on 16 or more selected interior walls on the south side of Ellis Island, where the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital once was. | |
Titian Meets West Side Story
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THE FORBES GALLERIES (62 5th Avenue) Through November 1 Titian Meets West Side Story: The Work of Edward MelcarthAlthough Abstract Expressionism was the style of choice throughout the 1950's, except for his early career, Melcarth worked as a figurative painter until the end of his life. Melcarth found inspiration in Venice and you can see some of his works on display.
THE FRICK COLLECTION (1 East 70th Street) Through April 5
Jean-Antoine Houdon and Claude Michel were two of the foremost sculptors in France during the late eighteenth century. Their sculptures are shown together for the first time, highlighting the artists' expressive ranges.
Through October 26 While at The Frick, visit this exhibit in celebration of El Greco's 400th anniversary. Two rarely before seen portraits pay tribute to the famed Spanish artist.
THE GALLERY AT HERMES (691 Madison Avenue) Sharon HarperThrough November 11 Stopping in at Hermes is a treat unto itself, and then visiting their gallery is a lovely addition to this glamorous store. Harper's experimental photographs force us to look afresh at our environment.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 5th Avenue)
ZERO: Countdown to Tomorrow, 1950s-60s
Through January 7
First large scale historical survey in the U.S. dedicated to the German artistic group Zero.
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Thomas Hart Benton
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue) Thomas Hart Benton's America Today Mural RediscoveredThrough April 19 A captivating exhibit of 1920s America in New York City.Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder CollectionOctober 20 through February 16 Experience the most important exhibition of the essential Cubists such as Pablo Picasso in more than 30 years. THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM (225 Madison Avenue) The Untamed Landscape: Theodore Rousseau and the Path to Barbizon
Through January 18
70 works of Theodore Rousseau's approach to open-air oil sketches.
THE MUSEUM AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Seventh Avenue at 27th Street)
Dance & Fashion
Through January 3
Dance & Fashion features 100 dance costumes and dance-inspired fashion ranging from 19th century to the present... an inaugural showing of most of the collections.
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Mac Conner: A New York Life
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MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE (48 Wall Street)
Wall Street Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show
October 23 through 25
Dealers will trade, sell and tell stories about their coins, stock certificates, paper money, medals, autographs and financial memorabilia. Museum is offering complimentary admission during the three days of this exhibit.
THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue) Mac Conner: A New York Life Through January 19 New York's saga of the original Mad Men! Hand-painted illustrations for advertising campaigns and women's magazines just after World War II.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street) The Paris of Toulouse-LautrecThrough March 22
Prints and posters by this renowned artist will be on display at MoMA. Henri Matisse: The Cut-OutsThrough February 8
Opening for the first time in twenty years, the exhibit includes painted sheets cut into various shapes and sizes, thus creating lively compositions of contrasting colors. I especially look forward to seeing his largest cutout, "swimming pool," a 54-foot long frieze.  | | Egon Schiele: Portraits |
NEUE GALLERIE (1048 5th Avenue) Egon Schiele: PortraitsThrough January 19 One of the 20th century's most important artists, the exhibit showcases portraitures by the masterful Austrian artist, Egon Schiele. RO GALLERY (47-15 36th Street, Long Island City) Autumn Fine Art AuctionOctober 23 Collections by Picasso, Miro, and Warhol. ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street) Patricia Heal: Finding Peabrook
Through October 26
A photographic exhibition, featuring visuals of her enchanted home in upstate New York.
SEAGRAM BUILDING (375 Park Avenue) Alexander CalderThrough November 10 Stop by the Seagram Building to view three iconic sculptures of famed artist Alexander Calder.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Times Square, 1984Through January 18 The exhibit captures the decisive moment and transformation of the urban renewal of Times Square... now known as the crossroads of the world.
Sundaram Tagore Chelsea (547 West 27th Street)
Miya Ando Kisetsu (Seasons)
Through November 15
This exhibition features works by New York artist Miya Ando who explores the themes of transformation.ON THE RADAR:
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October 30 ARTWALK NY
Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street) This year's 20th anniversary walk, benefiting The Coalition for the Homeless, will honor Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly. And if that isn't enough star power, the sponsor is Dolce & Gabbana.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street) Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural DisastersNovember 15 Opening Exhibit uncovers the causes of nature's forces.
BLAIN/DIDONNA GALLERY (981 Madison Avenue)
Dada & Surrealist Objects
October 24 through January 17
An exceptional exhibition that will be the first devoted to this important subject ever presented in any gallery or museum in America.
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Picasso
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GAGOSIAN GALLERY (522 West 21st Street)
Picasso & the Camera
October 28 through January 3
This exhibition is the 5th in a series of Picasso surveys.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)El Greco in New York
November 4 through February 1
Also at the MET, opening of an exhibit from this iconic painter. ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Victoria Goldman: Mythicos Divinare
November 5 through December 14
Victoria Goldman's twenty-year-long fascination with Tarot has created a series of photographs based on the imagery and the mythology behind the ancient Tarot cards.
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FILM:
SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd Street) and The New School University Center (63 Fifth Ave)
International film festival which enlightens the works of up and coming filmmakers and producers, focusing around the theme of Global Issues.
Through October 19
The Film Forum (209 West Houston Street)A tribute to Frank Capra, the series showcases his classic films and will feature actors recreating "The Donovan Affair."
MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DANCE:
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Chez Josephine (414 West 42nd Street) Grammy award winning pianist and vocalist Conal Fowkes will perform at Chez Josephine. A member of Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band and an integral part of the soundtrack for Midnight in Paris.
BAM's Peter Jay Sharp Building - Brooklyn
A west coast dance collective and a New York debut.
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Through October 18 MacBeth
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
Verdi's opera Macbeth, his first Shakespearean adaptation, appears at the MET.
Through October 18 The Losers Lounge presents Roxy Music and Brian EnoThe Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) Some of the most stylish and influential music in pop music history - I have tickets for the final night!
Through October 19 Tom Harrell's "Trip"The Village Vanguard (178 7th Avenue) Trumpeter Tom Harrell and his new quartet, Trip, perform. For jazz aficionados, this is an evening not to miss.
The Stone (East 2nd & Avenue C)
Acclaimed jazz artists will keep you entertained at this East Village spot.
Through October 19 Fall for Dance Festival New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
11th annual Festival will feature 20 acclaimed dance companies and artists from around the world. October 20 through 23 The New York Cabaret Convention Rose Theater - Jazz at Lincoln Center (Broadway at 60th Street) 25th anniversary of NYC's Cabaret Convention. Four magical nights of performances. October 20 through 25 New York Television Festival Various Locations In its 10th year, this annual festival which will feature 62 original TV and web series for emerging artists. October 21 through 28 The Allman Brothers Band
The Beacon Theatre (2128 Broadway)
Purchase tickets to see this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame classic band in their final performances.
October 22 American Ballet Theatre
David H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza)
Through November 2
The 75th anniversary of their fall season.
ONGOING PERFORMANCES:
BAM 2014 Next Wave Festival
Through December 20
Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn)
Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance. Two performances I will be attending are the revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America and Shakespeare's Sonnets with a score by Rufus Wainwright.
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The Marriage of Figaro
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Through December 20
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
A dazzling and light-hearted opera set to the music of Mozart.
White Light Festival
Through November 11
Various Locations in Lincoln Center
Complimentary events throughout the month to lighten your soul... abstract musical events that illuminate our lives. Works and Process
Through December 15
Guggenheim Museum - Peter B. Lewis Theater
(1071 Fifth Avenue)
Celebrating 30 years of performing arts, discussions and world premieres. See and hear acclaimed artists in an intimate setting.
THEATER:
What's the best way to get tickets? Try the Broadway Ticket Lottery. This is one of the best finds for securing tickets to Broadway shows. The website lists the simple process for both Broadway Rush and Lottery tickets. On each day of the week, the featured Broadway shows offer discounted tickets via rush tickets and lotteries. A bit of patience and an early arrival will often score you excellent seats at the best price. Theater lovers - don't miss this! UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS October 19 The Belle of Amherst Westside Theater (407 West 43rd Street) Starring Joely Richardson, Emily Dickinson welcomes the audience into her Amherst homeland in mid-19th century. Now in previews, opens October 19th, through January 25th.
John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street)
Glenn Close returns to Broadway with John Lithgow in Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance." A moving play about a married couple struggling to maintain equilibrium when they open up their home to friends and family. Through February 22nd.October 23 Disgraced Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) Critically acclaimed play starring Gretchen Mol. The cast shares stories, secrets and lies we tell our friends, family and ourselves in finding the American Dream. Now in previews, opens October 23rd through January 18th. ONGOING PRODUCTIONS:
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Through November 16
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
I enjoyed this musical following the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to those well-known hits as a top recording artist. The show took home 2 Tonys including Jessie Mueller for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Through November 9
Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street)
Director Garry Marshall of Pretty Woman fame will direct this true story that portrays the life of these two artists (Billy Wilder & Raymond Chandler) and how they battled the Hollywood censors and each other.
Through January 4
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
I experienced the most amazing New York evening when I saw Cabaret. Both Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams are show-stoppers, and the Kit-Cat band is superb!
The Country House
Through November 23
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
Blythe Danner returns to Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club's production. A piercing look at a family of performers each coming to terms with the roles they play in each other's lives.
Now in previews, the show brought everyone, including me, to a standing ovation. The leading actor, a recent graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematical precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering the truth about a crime and unlocking many hidden secrets. Through March 29th.
If/Then The Musical
Through January 4
Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street)
A favorite performer of mine, Idina Menzel of Wicked, stars in this musical about a woman that returns to life in NYC discovering endless possibilities where chance and choice collide.
Indian Ink
Through November 30
Roundabout Theatre Company (231 West 39th Street)
Tony award winner Tom Stoppard's play is enticing, entertaining and romantic. A story about two people whose connection continues through art.
Lennon Through A Glass Onion
Through February
Union Square Theater (100 East 17th Street)
A remarkable celebration of a unique and timeless talent. The American premier honoring one of the famed Beatles with music and lyrics by Lennon and McCartney.
Love Letters
Through February 1
Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street)
No one forgets their first love! A.G. Gurney has created a funny and emotional play about the powerful connection of love. Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, and Carol Burnett are on the list of performers. On the TownLyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) Through March 29 The feel good play that everyone should see. Broadway's largest orchestra and cast make us fall in love with New York again. Story of three sailors on a whirlwind tour in the city that doesn't sleep.Scenes from a MarriageNew York Theatre Workshop (79 East 4th Street) Through October 26 A play by the infamous Ingmar Bergman. Themes of love, identity, and vulnerability are intertwined in this intense drama. | | You Can't Take It With You |
Through January 4
Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street)
James Earl Jones and Rose Byrne star in this touching comedy by Moss Hart that portrays the relationship between two families when their children become engaged.
Visit previous snapshots for more theater favorites.
ON THE RADAR IN CURTAIN UP:
October 24 The New York Pops All You Need is Love: The Music of the BeatlesCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)A step back in time as the Pops play the music of the Beatles.October 24 & 25 The Brazilian Duke EllingtonRose Theater (Lincoln Center - 33 West 60th Street) The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis come together to perform the music of the late Moacir Santos, one of Brazil's most important musicians and composers.October 24 to 26 Let's Misbehave. A Roaring '20s Musical RevueMoscow57 (168 1/2 Delancey Street) A return to the speakeasy days of the 1920s. Purchase tickets for a musical step back in time. 
October 26 The Last ShipNeil Simon Theater (250 West 52nd Street) The Last Ship sets sail on the 26th at the NYC Theatre. Directed by Joe Mantilla, the play portrays the hope and heartache of a working class Englishman who leaves his life behind to travel the world. And I left the best to last... the score is produced by Sting! Now in previews, opens October 26th, through March 29th. October 30 The Real Thing
American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street)
Starring Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cynthia Nixon... what more do I have to say? Now in previews, opens October 30th, through January 4th.
October 31 The RiverCircle In The Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) Starring Hugh Jackman, it's the story about a man and woman in a remote cliff side cabin on a moonless night. Previews begin October 31st, opening date November 16th, through January 25th.  November 1 AllegroClassic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) Music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein... a musical masterpiece by two of theater's masters. November 7 The Elephant Man Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) Bradley Cooper and Patrica Clarkson star in Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning classic based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, a 19th century British man who became a star of the traveling freak show. Previews begin November 7th, opening date December 7th, through February 15th. November 21 to 23 6th Annual In French With English Subtitles Film Festival
Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street)
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For the Foodie... 
Gansevoort Market52 Gansevoort Street A new food hall and market in Meatpacking District... from Ed's Lobster Bar and Crepe Sucre to Flower Girls and Lov Organic, you'll get lost in the newest addition to the already overflowing neighborhood.
Saturdays Bloody Mary Bossa Nova Brunch The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live music and great food in a speakeasy atmosphere. Visit the website for the weekly music schedule, including Sunday jazz brunch.
Beauty & Essex (146 Essex Street)
From 1-6pm, a 4-course brunch with two classes of champagne for $45 per person.
The Beard House (167 West 12th Street)
The event pays tribute to James Beard, the founder of the farm to table movement. The exhibit features iconic portraits and vintage cooking paraphernalia.
ON THE RADAR:
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
City Winery teams up with partner American Airlines once again for the 5th annual food and wine pairing dinners. Each event features remarks by a leading regional expert, a three-course dinner, and three flights of wine highlighting the traditional styles of the region, this one focuses on Italy.
October 29 to November 2 Annual NYC Food Film FestivalVarious Locations Watch a food film, then eat the food in the film! Gives new meaning to "dinner and a movie." October 30 Edible Escape Metropolitan Pavilion (110 West 19th Street) Tickets sell out fast so reserve yours now. Food and drink samplings of more than 20 dining establishments featuring international fare from Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Austria.  November 1 Chefs ClubPuck Building (275 Mulberry Street) The long-awaited popup restaurant for visiting chefs from around the country will open in SoHo. Although I always preview a dining spot before my write ups, I can guarantee New Yorkers amazing culinary experiences! November 6 Taste of TArchitects & Designers Building (150 East 58th Street) New York's premier food and design event. Sample cuisine from esteemed chefs and explore ultra-luxe showrooms with product and design ideas in kitchen, bath, appliances and home furnishings. Presented by the New York Times. November 10 New York Taste (269 Eleventh Avenue) Purchase your tickets for this sought-after event by New York Magazine with all you can eat and drink from more than 40 of New York's most celebrated restaurants and bars, such as Vella and Luzzos.
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Special Feature... Hidden Secrets of NYC 
Bowling Alley at The Frick CollectionA mansion on the Upper East Side is an architectural beauty with a little-known underground bowling alley (complete with a custom-made set of balls), commissioned by Frick in 1914. The alley was restored in 1997 but the only way to see Mr. Frick's alley is to schedule a private tour as a contributing member. The Grand Central Kissing RoomWell you may have known about the whispering gallery, but how about the kissing room? The Biltmore Room, located on the Grand Concourse, was known as the "Kissing Room" during the golden age of train travel in the 1930s and 1940s. Passengers, including celebrities and politicians, would disembark and greet their loved ones here with kisses and hugs. 
Maiden Lane Sidewalk ClockOn Maiden Lane & Broadway, you'll find a bronze clock embedded in the sidewalk still ticking after over a century. Designed by jeweler William Barthman, the clock was originally created to get customers into his nearby jewelry store. Rooftop Gardens at Rockefeller CenterRock Center maintains five picturesque roof gardens. They have been closed since 1938, but three of them can be seen from the Top of the Rock observation deck.
On this high-rise in lower Manhattan you will find a hidden airplane runway along with an old rusty World War I fighter plane. While the runway isn't functional, you can see the working lights at night.  NYC SUBWAY SECRETSHidden Subway Station Beneath City Hall The beautiful subway station underneath City Hall has been inactive for nearly 69 years, but has been sealed like a time capsule. Although it is closed to the public, guided tours are periodically offered, or just stay on the 6 train going downtown after the last stop (Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall), since its passes through the station when it loops around to the uptown platform. Secret Train Platform Beneath the Waldorf Astoria Known as Track 61, this secret train platform was once used to discreetly transport passengers like FDR from Grand Central into the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. 
Secret Subway Exit Looking like a brownstone on the outside (58 Joralemon Street - Brooklyn), behind the blacked out windows and brick face is an MTA subway ventilator and an emergency exit and a secret passage way to the 4 and 5 trains. Sidewalk Subway Map
Located at 110 Greene Street in SoHo, there is an 87-foot map of the subway carved into the ground. This piece, "Subway Map Floating on a NYC Sidewalk," was created by Belgian artist Francoise Schein, and is composed of concrete rod along with LED lights for each subway stop.
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