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NYC Wellness Spots... Shops & Services

Don't let the weather affect your quest for complete wellness. Healthy living is still on our minds and I hope you will continue to follow through on your goals during every month of the year to make this your best year yet!

This week's Special Feature includes wellness spots in the city, as well as products and services to refresh your mind and body.     

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GeneralGENERAL EVENTS
January 23  Winter Jam 
Central Park Bandshell Area (Enter at 72nd Street)
Mark your calendars
for the ultimate snow day. An annual event in NYC, Gore Mountain blows fresh snow for the day.
There will be snowshoeing, a winter market, and the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard. Equipment is free.
 
FounderMade: Wellness
January 29  Apres Ski Winter Party
Astor House (130 East 80th Street)
The New York Junior League's 5th Annual Aprčs-Ski Winter Party. Wear mountain ski attire and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and warm beverages. Bring a ski lift ticket to attend an exclusive after-party.

January 30  FounderMade: Wellness
Spring Studios (50 Varick Street)
A full day conference featuring incredible business leaders, founders & industry entrepreneurs in the wellness field.  Leaders include Joy Bauer, Payal Kadakia (founder of Classpass), Constantine Bisanz (founder of Aloha), and the founders of Well+Good. Limited tickets are still available.

January 30 & 31  Winter Carnival
Bryant Park
A two-day celebration of ice golf, curling, and other winter activities... topped off by food samplings from local chefs, as well as a NYC brewhouse.


Through March 6  Bank of America Winter Village
Bryant Park
Skate, shop, and dine this winter.

ON THE RADAR:
 
February 7  EAT, DRINK & BLOODY MARY Contest
L'Apicio (13 East 1st Street)
Annual battle of the Bloody Marys... 17 brunch spots will put out their best recipes and compete for Judges' and People's Choice Trophies. 
 
 
February 11 through 18  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Various locations
Your opportunity to view all of the cutting-edge upcoming fashion trends and looks.



February 12 through 14  Couture Fashion Week
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan (1605 Broadway)  
If you can't score tickets to Fashion Week, buy a ticket to this fashionably fabulous event.
Ice Festival

February 13  Ice Festival
Central Park - Naumburg Bandshell
Fifth annual festival features ice-carving artists from Okamoto Studio using electric chain saws, chisels, and picks t o transform more than 6,000 pounds of ice into a glistening replica of one of the Park's most beloved statues. 

February 14  Lunar New Year Parade
Chinatown
See colorful floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, antique cars, beauty queens, and performers.

February 15 & 16   Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show    
Piers 92/94 (55th Street & West Side Highway)

The best of the best pedigrees come out to compete in the most prestigious of dog shows.

Orchid Show
February 19 through 28  NYC Beer Week
Multiple Locations
Annual ten-day celebration of craft beer throughout NYC... events include festivals, tastings, menu pairings, and beer dinners.

February 27  The Orchid Show
New York Botanical Garden
Much-anticipated annual show opens at The New York Botanical Garden. Stay tuned for more information on Orchid Evenings as well. Through April 17th.
 
 
CutluralCULTURAL PURSUITS

Looking for a new way to see a museum?  Check out Museum Hack, guided tours (up to 9 people) of the Met and the American Museum of Natural History. Led by experienced guides well-versed in art history, it's a way to see the works through a new lens.
                  
CLOSING THIS WEEK: 
   
ANDREA ROSEN GALLERY (525 West 24th Street) 
Through January 23 
I'm always intrigued by what Yoko Ono develops.  She entitled this exhibit "over the river in between life and death." 

BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HALL (321 East 73rd Street) 
Through January 24   Brings together a carefully selected and distinguished international group of about 30 galleries. Porcelain, pottery, glass, and enamels.  

CRAIG F. STARR GALLERY
(5 East 73rd Street)
Through January 23  
An intriguing exhibit of store windows and store fronts.  

DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY (525 West 19th Street)
James Welling: "Choreograph" 
Through January 30

Boundless Reality
GLADSTONE GALLERY (515 West 24th Street)
Sharon Lockhart: MILENA MILENA
Through January 23
Sharon Lockhart's exhibit of photography and films that mine the formal terrain of her chosen mediums.

HUNTER COLLEGE (680 Park Avenue)
Through January 23
A selection of rarely seen paintings, works on paper, photographs, and books that describe the beauty and complexity of life in Latin America.




THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue) 
Through January 24 
230 powerful and compelling masterworks from the transformational era... the unification of Egypt.
   
METROPOLITAN PAVILION (125 West 18th Street)
Outsider Art Fair
Through January 26 
The Fair's 24th edition, featuring works from over fifty international galleries. 
  
THE MORGAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 
(226 Madison Avenue)
Through January 31
I have been awaiting this exhibit, in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Library. This is the first major museum exhibit devoted to the works of the iconic Ernest Hemingway.
Erik Parker: Undertow 
   
PARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
Winter Antiques Show
January 22 through 31
An extensive collection for museum dealers and those intrigued by antiques. 
     
PAUL KASMIN GALLERY (293 Tenth Avenue)
Through January 23
Wildly inventive architecture and signature neon palates!
 
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Master Drawings in New York

January 23 through 30
Masterpieces will be displayed, showcasing a mix of pen, ink, charcoal, and watercolors of iconic artists from the 16th century onward.
 
WALLACE HALL CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA 
(980 Park Avenue)  
January 24
The best boutique show in all of New York.
 
ONGOING EXHIBITS: 
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (Central Park West at 79th Street) 
Through August 14
The exhibit takes visitors on a tour of the human body.
 
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean
Ongoing
Take a breathtaking journey around the underwater world as Cousteau introduces 30 species shown for the first time on film.   
 



The Butterfly Conservatory
Through May 29
The butterflies are back! Enter a room filled with beautiful butterflies of many different species... great for all ages.   

The Titanosaur
Ongoing
View the cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur. This species is so new that it has not yet been formally named by the paleontologists who discovered it!
Francis Upritchard and Martino Gamper

ANTON KERN GALLERY (532 West 20th Street)
Through February 20
The Kern gallery promotes international art with a futuristic bent.

CENTER FOR ITALIAN MODERN ART (421 Broome Street)
Giorgio Morandi
Through June 25
An annual installation dedicated to one of the best known Italian artists of the 20th century and focuses on the artist's rarely seen works from the 1930s.
  

COOPER HEWITT  (2 East 91st Street)
Through August 7
Pixar fans, such as myself, will enjoy this exhibit, which traces the creation of the rarely seen sketches, paintings, and sculptures of Pixar's popular characters. 

DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE (226 West 44th Street)
Through February 29
With all of the craze about Star Wars, it's the perfect time to see the comprehensive exhibit of memorable costumes from this incredibly iconic (and ongoing) film series.

Lynn Umlauf 
 
ELLIS ISLAND
Ongoing
Life-size historic photographs of Ellis Island immigrants are displayed on the south side of Ellis Island. 

Ongoing
Tells the story of immigration to America before the processing station opened. 
  
GALERIE ZURCHER (33 Bleecker Street)
Lynn Umlauf
Through February 25
I love that her creations, both paintings and sculptures, were created in a farmhouse in Tuscany. 




GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (1071 Fifth Avenue) 
Through March 23 
Over seventy works by ten artists examining an important new development in contemporary photography.
  
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM (Pier 86 - West 46th Street & 12th Avenue)
On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War
Now open
A major exhibition exploring the events and impact of the Vietnam War through the lens of the Intrepid.  
 
THE JEWISH MUSEUM (1109 Fifth Avenue)
Unorthodox
Through March 27
An exhibit showcasing the impact of unorthodox concepts on orthodox systems.

MADISON SQUARE PARK
Through Winter
500 feet of sprawling sculptures made of golden canopies suspended above the park's pathway.  An eye-catching exhibit. 
Jacqueline de Ribes:  
The Art of Style
 
 
MAISON GERARD GALLERY  (53 East 10th Street)
Two Days in the Life of Andy
Now open
Rare photographs of Andy Warhol exhibited for the first time.


THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style
Through February 21
An exquisite exhibit from the Costume Institute: a retrospective of a Parisian aristocrat

Girolamo dai Libri and Veronese Art of the Sixteenth Century
Through February 7
Exhibit showcases art from this leading artist in Verona, Italy during the early sixteenth century... altarpieces and manuscripts made for numerous churches in and around the city.

MICHAEL WERNER GALLERY  (4 East 77th Street)
Marcel Broodthaers: Écriture
January 28 through March 26
An exhibit of major post-war period.

THE MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle)
Wendell Castle Remastered
Through February 28
An acclaimed figure of the American art furniture movement.  
 
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue)
Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half
Through March 20
Features photographs by Riis and his contemporaries, as well as his handwritten journals and personal correspondence.

MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA (215 Centre Street)
Chinese Style: Rediscovering the Architecture of Poy Gum Lee, 1923-1968
Through March 27
Lee's modernist influence is seen in the development of NYC's Chinatown.

Soldier, Spectre, Shaman
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART  (11 West 53rd Street)
Through March 20
The 30th anniversary features 19 artists from 14 countries.

Soldier, Spectre, Shaman: The Figure and the Second World War
Through March 20
Range of artistic responses focused on human figures.

Through April 10
Exhibition of past three decades of 30 international artists whose works range in their approach to political, social, and cultural flux of our global landscape.




Picasso Sculpture
Through February 7
See Picasso from a different perspective. His sculptures, which he adored living with and rarely showed, are the focus of the exciting new exhibition.   
 
Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey, 1934-1954
Through May 1
Previews of one of my favorite artists, Jackson Pollock
.  
 
Superheroes in Gotham
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN (Bronx, NY)
Close: A Journey in Scotland - The Photography of Allan Pollok-Morris
Through March 16
Inspirational landscapes from famed Scottish photographer.    

NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Superheroes in Gotham
Through February 21
Terrific exhibit on the history of comic books.   

Silicon City: Computer History Made in New York 
Through April 17
There is sure to be plenty of interest in this exhibit with all of the buzz about the Steve Jobs movie.

Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection
Through February 28
An ageless and spectacular exhibit of toys and trains from a bygone era from the renowned Jerni Collection.    

RACHEL UFFNER GALLERY (170 Suffolk Street)
Open Time
Through February 20
Both Nikholis Planck and David Armacost will exhibit their works in the theme "Open Time."

ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street)
Bill Phelps: Autodrone
Through March 6
A photographic exhibition featuring what he calls "Exotic machinery."

Women Take the Lead

ROOSEVELT HOUSE (47-49 East 65th Street)
Women Take the Lead
Through April 2
The newly remodeled historic Roosevelt House recently opened showcasing the first special exhibit featuring relics from women of the suffragette movement... from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Eleanor Roosevelt, Suffrage to Human Rights.

THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM  (39 Battery Place)
Ten Tops
Through February

Focuses on a group of the world's tallest buildings 100 stories and higher.  A perfect exhibit for this museum! 




SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS (128 East 63rd Street) 
Tuesdays & Thursdays
For those that have a talent for sketching, stop by Tuesday or Thursday evenings for sketch night and see the latest exhibit.
Frank Stella: A Retrospective 
 
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street)
Rachel Rose: Everything and More
Through February 7
Video installations merging images and sound.
  
Frank Stella: A Retrospective
Through February 7
Minimalist paintings by this acclaimed artist.
 
ON THE RADAR:

METROPOLITAN PAVILION (125 West 18th Street)
PULSE New York Contemporary Art Fair
March 3 through 6
Discover and collect the most amazing contemporary art from around the world... I've purchased a few of my favorite pieces in the past from this show.

NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK MUSEUM FOR GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ART (1048 Fifth Avenue)
Munch and Expressionism
February 18 through June 13
The exhibit features works of Edward Munich's influence on his German and Austrian contemporaries.
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FILM:
               
January 24  Sunday Night Film Club: The Walk
Crosby Street Hotel (79 Crosby Street)
For $55 per person, enjoy dinner and a movie. A 3-course meal is followed by a viewing of this biographical drama starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
 
Through January 26  New York Jewish Film Festival
The Jewish Museum and Film Society of Lincoln Center  (70 Lincoln Center Plaza) 
The 25th annual festival at Lincoln Center, hosting an array of films, an exhibition, and a symposium.


January 31  TalkCinema
 


MUSIC & DANCE:

Mondays  Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza)
Don't miss Max Weinberg for dinner seatings on Mondays in November.  Also, I love that they are serving a special Sunday brunch and dinner & dancing on Friday nights. It's an iconic spot and a must-see!
  
Tuesdays & Wednesdays Jazz Nights
The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street)
Live jazz from new and up and coming performers.    
  
Friday Nights  Friday Nights to Remember
The Regency Bar & Grill (Loews Regency Hotel - 540 Park Avenue)
Quincy Jones recording artist, Michael Fredo performs every Friday at 7:30pm... get the feel of old school New York jazz with a new twist.

Ongoing  New York Live Arts
New York Live Arts (219 West 19th Street)
Chelsea based programs feature the most innovative movements. Check the website for performances. 

Winter Season   New York Philharmonic   
Avery Fisher Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza)   
Visit the schedule for upcoming concerts through the rest of the year. 
  
Through January 23  Tosca 
Rose Theater (10 Columbus Circle)
NYCO Renaissance presents Puccini's masterpiece.

Through January 23  Chita Rivera   
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street)
Actress, singer, and musical theater star performs.  

Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
Sing along with favorite American songs.  
 
January 25 through 30  Ben Vereen 
Feinstein's/54Below (254 West 54th Street)
The song and dance man is still going strong with performances this month at 54 Below.     


Parsons Dance
January 26  Seeing Music 
92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue) 
Masterpieces like you've never imagined... various performances through February 18th.
      
Through January 31  Parsons Dance   

The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue)
Celebrated choreographers take center stage in stunning performances of extraordinary athleticism.    







January 31   Sondheim Unplugged
54 Below (254 West 54th Street)
Annual event features some of Broadway and cabaret's most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only, honoring the work of Broadway's master composer. Also February 28th. 
 
Through February 28  New York City Ballet 
Lincoln Center Plaza 
Get your tickets for one of the upcoming ballets.  
 
 
Through March 3  Truffles: A Murder Mystery Jazz Dinner
Duane Park (308 Bowery)
Great jazz coupled with whodunnit?   
 
La Boheme
Through March 27  Bargemusic Winter Festival
Fulton Ferry Landing - Brooklyn Bridge
Bundle up to hear exceptional chamber music presented on a floating barge at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge!

Lincoln Center
Various locations within Lincoln Center's venues. Outstanding artists... all in intimate settings.   
 
Through May  La Boheme  
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)
Puccini's immortal tale of tragic young love set amidst the rooftops of bohemian Paris.  
  
THEATER:
 
Through February 5th, don't miss Broadway Week... Two for one tickets to must-see shows. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.   


A View from the Bridge
Through February 21
Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street)

Electrifying performance of Arthur Miller's classic.
 
Allegiance
Through February 14
Longacre Theatre
(220 West 48th Street)
Based on a true story, a tale of one Japanese American family's love, optimism, and heroism. Starring 
George Takei of Star Trek fame. 
 


An American in Paris
Through July 3
Palace Theater (1564 Broadway) 
American Stage debut of the story about a young artist who discovers life and love after returning from the war.    
 
Through July 3
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
This musical follows the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to well-known hits as a top recording artist.
 
China Doll
Through January 31
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street)
What do you get when the leading man is played by Al Pacino and the playwright is David Mamet?  Perfection. Tickets will be selling quickly for this story about a wealthy man, his young fiance, and an airplane!

Clever Little Lies 
Through March 20
Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street)
A comedy of love and secrets starring "That Girl" Marlo Thomas.
The Color Purple
 
Colin Quinn The New York Story
Through January 31
Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street)
Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, the play returns!  Quinn bemoans the rise and fall of his hometown city (formerly known as New York).  It's Quinn at his satirical best... depicting NYC as the crossroads of the world.  

The Color Purple 
Through May 1
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street)
Tickets are now on sale for this Broadway revival starring Jennifer Hudson.   
      
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 
Through July 3
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) 
A Tony Award Winning play! The lead actor, a graduate of Julliard, is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematically precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering truths and secrets. 
    
Fiddler on the Roof
Through July 3
Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) 
The acclaimed show returns to Broadway, a favorite of mine.
     
Fun Home
Finding Neverland 
Through July 3
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street)
The amazing story of how Peter became Pan.
   
Through June 5
Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street)
Performance brings the actors and audience within close proximity. Tony Award Winning play about seeing your parents through adult eyes.        



Hamilton
Through October 30
Richard Rodgers Theatre
(226 West 46th Street)
An inventive musical about a young immigrant who changed America... Alexander Hamilton.     

The King and I 
Through June 5
Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65th Street)
The revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's play, starring Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara.

King Charles III
Through January 31
Music Box Theatre
(239 West 45th Street)
When Prince Charles finally becomes King of England, he learns that his new role is not exactly what he expected.    
         
Misery 
Through February 14
Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway & 44th Street)  
Much-anticipated thriller based on the Stephen King novel (and movie starring Kathy Bates). I was petrified reading the book, the movie brought it to life, and the on-stage show starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf is sure to have you on the edge of your seat!  
Noises Off
 

Noises Off
Through March 6
American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street)
A Broadway revival of comedy chaos and embarrassing hi-jinks... starring one of my top performers, Megan Hilty. 
       
Through April 3
Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway)
A high-energy performance about the lives of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.        

Prodigal Son
Through March 20
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
Oscar nominated director John Patrick Shanley hits it out of the park once again in an explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction.  Now in previews, opens February 9th through March 20th.
 

Ruthless
Through April 2
St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street)
Called "the mother of all musicals," I've seen it and can attest... it's a hilarious show starring 10-year old Tori Murray.

 
The Screwtape Letters

The Screwtape Letters
Through January 24
The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street)
C.S. Lewis' tale... clever and satirical, a spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view.

School of Rock
Through October 2
I'm a fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber and I'm sure there will no exception to the quality of his newest musical based on the film starring Jack Black.

Tappin' Through Life
Through March 13
New World Stages (
340 West 50th Street)
A song and dance musical starring Broadway legend Maurice Hines. 

 


ON THE RADAR: 
   
 
February 5 through 10  Mardis Gras Jazz
Blue Note (131 West 3rd Street)
Hear native New Orleans sounds during Mardis Gras.
 
February 5 through 27  As You Like It
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
"All the world's a stage" in William Shakespeare's romantic comedy.

February 6  The Bacon Brothers
Schimmel Center at PACE University (3 Spruce Street)
Whether you're into 6 degrees of Bacon or just a fan, grab tickets for some great music.
 
February 8  Hughie
Booth Theatre
(222 West 45th Street)
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker makes his Broadway debut in Eugene O'Neil's theatrical masterpiece which investigates the themes of loneliness and redemption. Previews begin February 8th, opens February 25th through June 12th.

 
February 9  Keith Jarrett
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue)
An exceptional jazz and classical pianist performs a solo concert.

February 9  The Beach Boys
Kings Theatre (1027 Flatbush Avenue - Brooklyn)
The legendary group performs for one night in Brooklyn.

February 11  Harkness Dance Festival
92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue)
Five weeks of choreographers and performers presenting powerful innovations of contemporary dance. Through March 20th.


February 10 through 14  Cabin in the Sky
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
As part of Encores! Great American Musicals In Concert, see this short run show. Other shows through May 15th. Cabin in the Sky followed Porgy and Bess in celebrating African-American music and dance traditions.

February 16  John Pizzarelli Quartet
Birdland (315 West 44th Street)
The renowned quartet performs for one night.

February 18  Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestand
The Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway)
Although the tickets for his January and February performances are mostly sold out, try to grab tickets for any of the other 10 performances in 2016.
Cinderella
 
February 18 through 20  Jean-Christophe Maillot's Cinderella
New York City Center (131 W 55th St)
Set to the music of Prokofiev, this Cinderella ballet explores the untold story of Cinderella's mother, who returns from the dead in the form of a fairy godmother.

February 19  She Loves Me
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
Roundabout Theatre Company production starring one of my favorite performers, Jane Krakowski. It's a revival of a musical comedy.  Previews begin February 19th, through June 12th.

February 23  Rita Wilson
Cafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street)
One of my favorite performers, Rita Wilson, will perform through March 5th.  And don't miss Woody Allen & The Eddy David New Orleans Jazz Band through Mondays through June 14th.

February 25 through 28  New York Dance Festival
Roosevelt Hotel (45 East 45th Street)
Purchase tickets to watch live ballroom dance competitions!

February 29  The Crucible
Venue to be announced
Arthur Miller's famed production of the timeless parable of morality returns to Broadway. Previews begin February 29th, opens April 7th through July 17th. 
  
March 2 through 19  Flamenco Festival
Carnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue), New York City Center (131 West 55th Street),
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street)
An Andalusian festival taking place in three NYC locations.

March 15  Shuffle Along
Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street)
Six-time award winner Audra MacDonald returns to Broadway.  Previews begin March 15th, opens April 28th through October 9th.

March 20  The Father
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
The infamous Frank Langella stars in Florian Zeller's new play. I've always been mesmerized by him since his role as Dracula. Previews begin March 20th, opens April 14th through June 12th.
 
 
FoodFOR THE FOODIE
by CHLOE
In the spirit of wellness, I've chosen my top 5 restaurants with healthy and/or farm-to-table cuisine in the city!

Flatiron: 35 East 18th Street
American Cuisine 
Housed in the ABC Home and Carpet building, ABC Kitchen is my favorite of the Jean-Georges collection. Outstanding farm-to-table cuisine comprised of seasonal ingredients.  

by CHLOE
Greenwich Village: 185 Bleecker Street
Vegan
Food Network Cupcake Wars winner Chef Chloe brings vegan food mainstream.  100% plant-based food, you'd never guess it was so healthy. (The Sweet Potato Mac 'N' Cheese is my favorite).

The Fat Radish
The Fat Radish
Lower East Side: 17 Orchard Street
British Cuisine
A rustic and shabby chic space, their dishes are simple and healthy. The restaurant concentrates on making seasonal vegetables fun. 

Rosemary's
West Village: 18 Greenwich Avenue
Italian Cuisine
An urban farmhouse setting with produce from their rooftop farm with the ability to add seasonal touches to their amazing Italian dishes.  


Roberta's Pizza

Roberta's
Brooklyn - 261 Moore Street (Bushwick) 
Pizza
It's famous for its Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza... many of their items are picked from its very own on-site garden, which features greenhouses built out of re-purposed shipping containers, fig and apple trees, and on-site beehives.
 
 
EVENTS:
  
January 23  Pinot Days
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
The pinot producers of California, Oregon and New Zealand are extremely excited to be back at the center of the universe amongst the country's finest restaurants, wine shops and passionate wine lovers.

Through February 5 
NYC Restaurant Week
Various Locations
I'll highlight recommendations as we get closer. 
 
ON THE RADAR:

February 3   Slow Wine World Tour - New York City 
Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street) 
Slow Food International is celebrating the release of its 2016 edition of the Slow Wine Guide with a night of wine tasting, Italian bites, and live entertainment.

February 6  NYC Winter Wine Festival
PlayStation Theater (Times Square)
The Theater will be transformed into an indoor vineyard... savor wines from all over the world, delicious food and amazing music.


February 23  Sixth Annual New York International Pairing Series 
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
Part of a series of dinners showcasing the wine and food of a specific region. This event focuses on Brazil. 
 
FeatureSPECIAL FEATURE: WELLNESS SPOTS... SHOPS & SERVICES 
Check out these Wellness Trends from Well & Good.
  1. Seaweed is the new kale for its nutrients, skin-care benefits, and potential for combatting climate change.
  2. Minerals are even better than vitamins!
  3. Beauty Beverages... dozens of companies are making beverages loaded with nutrients for glowing skin.
  4. Meditation isn't just for monks... it's for everyone!
  5. Nut milks are now getting as much buzz as cold-pressed juices (almond milk is still my favorite).
For fitness trends, visit my recent Snapshot.

Whether you're looking for organic greens, wholesome products, to start a meditation practice, or just a way to clean out the clutter from your life... maintain a healthy lifestyle with my favorite wellness spots around the city.
 
SHOPS:

ABC Carpet & Home
880 Broadway
Visit their Beauty & Wellness department.  Check out Alternative Apparel, their line of active wear.

Bandier
Aloha
Online Store
Order special green juice packs and vitamins online.
 
Bandier
164 Fifth Avenue & 9150 East 72nd Street
A retail store with high-end active wear, and a fitness studio attached.

Norma Kamali's Wellness CafeŠ
11 West 56th Street
Fitness, health, and beauty products, plus a line of active wear.




CAFES & JUICES SPOTS:

Brodo  
200 1st Avenue
The city's first bone broth takeout concept. Steaming pots of beef, chicken, and "Hearth" broths for soul-warming nutrition.

D'Vida Health Bar
11 Madison Avenue & 357 West 49th Street
One-stop shop for all your healthy on-the-go nutrition... shakes, yogurts, baked goods etc.

David Kirsch Wellness Co.
Madison Square Club - 210 Fifth Avenue  
Visit the wellness center with a juice bar, fitness center, private training.
 
Gingersnaps Organic
113 West 10th Street
Green drinks, smoothies, and snacks on the go.


Green Blender
Get wellness delivered to your door in the form of a smoothie!  Each week, you'll get 5 new smoothie recipes and all the pre-portioned ingredients you'll need to make 10 smoothies.

Juice Press
Multiple Locations
Healthy juices, sandwiches, salads and treats.
Maman

Kaffe 1668
275 Greenwich Street, 401 Greenwich Street, & 530 Fifth Avenue
They have their own line of juices, healthy sandwiches, and salads.    

Maman
239 Centre Street
Cafe features family-inspired recipes. It's a great place to linger for a treat and a strong iced coffee.


Sweetgreen
7 locations in Manhattan & Brooklyn
Fast food that's delicious and healthy - made with organic ingredients sourced from local farmers.


WELLNESS SERVICES:
Elena Brower's classes combine yoga and meditation - I enjoy going to her classes at ABC Carpet Home. I leave feeling so good and so relaxed.

Elana Kilkenny
Elana's Intuitive Counseling Sessions and Workshops help people gain clarity about who they are and to understand what patterns are getting in the way of who they want to be. Elana's Sacred Space Design services help to create home and business environments to optimize functionality and enhance the soul.

Jill Gropper
A certified lifestyle coach, Jill uses an all-encompassing method to help manage stress and find the missing pieces of life.


Joanna Green
Life coach to help with holistic transformation through deep self-exploration.
 
The Lara Touch
An exercise-based solution to manage stress, fatigue, increase energy, and/or relieve pain.  Lara was able to make me feel invigorated and release recent stress.

Mountain Apothecary
Mountain Apothecary Kitchen & Wellness
903 Franklin Avenue (Brooklyn)
A hybrid space featuring healthy food, acupuncture, naturopathy, Chinese herbs, and wellness classes.  One-stop-shop!

Stephanie Radler
Ideal for the super charged, busy person to learn simple, practical, time-efficient tools to relieve stress, increase productivity, promote sleep, and support digestion.  Sessions combines movement, mindfulness, and reiki tailored to meet your individual needs. She certainly helped me find zen!