Norma's Weekly Member Snapshot: 
Wellness Resources... Apps, Books, Websites
 
With an overabundance of information at our fingertips, it is tough to narrow it down.  I have made it easier for you to keep up the momentum of wellness without the weather affecting you.  Since this is the last week of wellness, this week's Special Feature includes the best resources to keep your goals in focus... websites and apps, as well as my favorite health & wellness books for mind, body, and soul. 

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GeneralGENERAL EVENTS

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 7   Super Bowl 50
Stay tuned I'll highlight some spots to watch next week!

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.

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 to 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.
 
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: 
 
James Welling: "Choreograph"
   
DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY
James Welling: "Choreograph" 
Through January 30
  
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Girolamo dai Libri and Veronese Art of the Sixteenth Century
Through February 7




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.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
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. 

PARK AVENUE ARMORY (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
Winter Antiques Show
Through January 31
An extensive collection for museum dealers and those intrigued by antiques. 
      
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Master Drawings in New York
Through January 30
Masterpieces will be displayed, showcasing a mix of pen, ink, charcoal, and watercolors of iconic artists from the 16th century onward.

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. 
 
ONGOING EXHIBITS: 
The Secret World Inside You
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. 

CHEIM & READ (547 West 25th)
Through February 13
This exhibition is a happy mix of contradictions with colorful paintings and his black-and-white graphite-and-ink series.

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.

 
Peopling of America Galleries 
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.  
 
Juwelia
JACK HANLEY GALLERY (127 Broome Street)
Through February 7
An exhibition of works by Berlin-based artist, writer, singer and dancer, Juwelia. 
    
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. 

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

MICHAEL WERNER GALLERY  (4 East 77th Street)
Marcel Broodthaers: �criture
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.

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. 
 
Jackson Pollack

Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey, 1934-1954
Through May 1
Previews of one of my favorite artists, Jackson Pollock.  
 
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.      
Open Time
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."




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! 
Flatlands

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. 
 
  
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (99 Gansevoort Street) 
Flatlands
Through April 17
Pairings by five artists conjuring a sense of space that is dimensionless.  

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.
CurtainCURTAIN UP

FILM:
                 
January 31  Sunday Night Film Club: Suffragette 
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 historical drama starring Carey Mulligan.
 
January 31  TalkCinema
The Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center (165 West 65th Street)
General admission or season passes available; film series features new independent films... you won't know what you see until you arrive, but you'll be able to discuss the movie afterwards with directors, producers, distributors, critics and each other.
 


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!
  
Lambs Club

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. 

Trisha Brown Dance Company
Through January 30
Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn)  
The beloved company returns to BAM with the iconic work Set and Reset, and others.
   
Through January 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.    
       



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. 
 
January 31  Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Celebrating of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Monkey
Walt Whitman Theatre (Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts)
Celebrate the year of the monkey!
February 5 through 10  Mardis Gras Jazz 
Blue Note (131 West 3rd Street)
Hear native New Orleans sounds during Mardis Gras.
   
Through February 18  Seeing Music 
92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue) 
Masterpieces like you've never imagined

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?   
Bargemusic Winter Festival
 
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.    
 
As You Like It
February 5 through 27
The Players Theatre (115 Macdougal Street)
"All the world's a stage" in William Shakespeare's romantic comedy. 
  
Through January 31
BAM Fisher (321 Ashland Place - Brooklyn)
Breathtaking images of the galaxies and outer space ignite this modern tale of a young man who dreams of space travel and flying to Mars.
 

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.
  
Blackbird 
February 5 through June 12
Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street)
The star-studded cast includes Michele Williams and Jeff Daniels; they will perform one of the most powerful dramas of the century.  An uncomfortable relationship reunites between an older man and a younger woman. Previews begin February 5th, opens March 10th through June 12th. 

Buried Child
February 2 through March 13
The New Group at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street)
Sam Shepherd's play will star Ed Harris and Amy Madigan (among other familiar faces) and is the first revival in two decades. The play focuses on the family's economic troubles as seen through the lives of an Illinois farming family. 

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.

 Colin Quinn The New York Story
Through January 31
Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street)
Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, 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)
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.
    

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.    
        
Mike Birbiglia: "Thank God for Jokes
February 2 through March 13
Lynn Redgrave Theater (49 Bleecker Street)
Comedian, writer, and actor, Mike Birbiglia stars in a one-man-show of modern day joke telling.
 
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)
High-energy performance about 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.
School of Rock
 
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 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 9, 11, 13  Met + Juilliard presents Bellini's 'La sonnambula'  
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (155 West 65th Street)  
Bellini's blissful tale of romance and rivalry. 

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

February 12 & 13  Monty Alexander & Friends: Sinatra at 100
Rose Theater (10 Columbus Circle)
A Jazz at Lincoln Center special tribute.

February 14  Nice Fish
St. Ann's Warehouse (45 Water Street)
Three time Tony winner Mark Rylance stars in a play about two fisherman waiting for the one last catch of the season!  Through March 27th. 

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.
 
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
NYC Restaurant Week is now in full swing... you know the deal:  $25 lunch, $38 dinner for special menus at great restaurants across the city.  Below are my top uptown and downtown picks. Be sure to check the website as some spots only participate during dinners or lunches on certain days...  Make reservations.  Through February 5th.
Cherchi Midi
 
ABC Kitchen
Union Square: 35 East 18th Street
New American Cuisine

Blue Smoke
Flatiron: 116  East 27th Street
Southern Cuisine

Cherchi Midi
Nolita: 282 Broadway
French Cuisine

Il Mulino
3 locations: SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side
Italian Cuisine

Upper West Side: 1 West 67th Street 
Italian Cuisine
Lure Fishbar

Lupa Osteria Romana
Greenwich Village: 170 Thompson Street
Italian Cuisine

Lure Fishbar
SoHo: 142 Mercer Street
Seafood

Maya
Upper East Side: 1191 First Avenue
Mexican Cuisine

Nobu
Tribeca: 105 Hudson Street
Japanese Cuisine

Red Cat
Chelsea: 227 Tenth Avenue
New American Cuisine
 
EVENTS:

February 1 through 28  Hot Chocolate Festival
City Bakery (3 West 18th Street)
Everyday a different flavor at one of the best hot chocolate spots in the 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.
   




ON THE RADAR: 
 
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 RESOURCES... APPS, BOOKS, WEBSITES 
Did you know that lavender oil is great to use for a restful night sleep and that frankincense works great for pain and wrinkles?  Check out the resources below for more on wellness.

Ingredient1
APPS TO TRY:

Ingredient1
An app that pulls together a database of more than 30,000 natural and organic foods, which you can search by dietary preferences and restrictions.

Insight Timer
Learn to meditate and practice meditation.  Search by type of meditation, length of meditation, and choose the instructor voices you like best.  You can even see how many other people are using the app at the same time... now that's a lot of zen!

Maven Clinic
Maven acts as a virtual women's health clinic! Submit health questions then get matched with a qualified medical professional for an appointment via video chat.

My Fitness Pal
Track when and how much you are exercising, calories you're burning, calories you're eating (and should eat); input your fitness goals and the app does the rest!

Skyfit
Exercise virtually with a fitness expert! The Skyfit app offers dozens of classes for spinning and runners of all skill levels. Classes combine music, motivation, and instruction from world-class trainers.
 




BOOKS TO READ:

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works
By Dan Harris
After a very public panic attack, this ABC Nightline co-anchor discovered meditation and learned ways to finally understand and rein in the voice in his head.

The Gifts of Imperfection
By Brene Brown
I have read multiple books by Brene Brown and her theories on shame and vulnerability are mind-altering. This book is geared around this: "Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are."

The Nalini Method: 7 Workouts for 7 Moods
By Rupa Mehta
New Yorkers have been loving the Nalini Method and founder Rupa Mehta now describes her mood-based fitness plan for mind-body transformation.

The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness
By Frank Lipman MD
100 simple ideas and tips that will change how you eat, drink, workout, and even sleep.

Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
By Marie Kondo
A detailed guide for implementing her famous KonMari method, complete with illustrations to help you visualize processes.

Unprocessed
By Megan Kimble
She went a full year without eating processed food. Read about her personal story and what products really go through before arriving on supermarket shelves.


WEBSITES TO VISIT:
This healthy lifestyle brand, a favorite of mine, was created by Arielle Fierman and is dedicated to inspire you to love and take care of your body via eco-chic jeWELLry and healthy, mouth-watering recipes.

Gabrielle Bernstein and Kris Carr
Two ladies focused on health and wellness, I'll read anything they write and take any advice they give!

The Chalkboard
A great source for fitness, food & nutrition, and general living tips. 

The Sweat Life
A lifestyle brand focused on helping you live your best life... check out their fitness videos.

Waking up with Ryan
A daily 5-minute video routine to start your day off right.

Well and Good

One of my favorite sources for health tips, wellness to dos, and NYC spots for fitness, healthy eating, and soul-satisfying wellness.