Anna Rahmanan

For evenings in, nothing beats takeout and a titillating round of competitive fun. Turn off Netflix for just one night, and enjoy wholesome classics like Monopoly and Charades! Stimulate the mind with strategic abstract or word puzzles, or enjoy armchair travels via pioneering adventure games! Why not laugh-out-loud at each other’s silly drawings or shake things up with more novel options that range from getting a little rowdy and risque to forming deep, meaningful connections? The options are endless. Whether it’s a sweet date, fun time with the family, or a good old-fashioned party, here’s a range of the very best games every American household should own. While there are a plethora of old-time, tried-and-true games, we’ve plucked out some of the more stimulating options and mixed them in with a fresh batch of topical picks that are bound to be crowd-pleasers. There’s a wide selection here from nostalgic to culture-defining, games guaranteed to make a night of raucous laughter or sweet, bonding tears, and everything in between. Pour the drinks (or brew some tea); it is time to play!

Picture this: you're sitting outside with views of vineyards before you, a glass of wine in your hand and an Atlantic breeze in your hair. Sound ideal? Look no further than the best wineries in the Northeast. With its cooler climate conditions, regional growers tend to specialize in French-American hybrid grape varieties such as Seyval, as well as sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. However, the number of vineyards are always growing and varieties expanding—today you can even find well-received Merlot and Cabs. That means whether you’re a fan of red, white or sparkling, our list of recommendations for the best wineries in the Northeast will have something for everyone. Squeeze in a trip to one of these spots after an adventure glamping or settling into a nearby cozy cabin. A day with wine is never wasted. 

From its fantastic restaurants to its historic museums and monuments, DC has it all. But that doesn’t stop at its drinking culture. Even with a reputation for being a pretty serious place, Washington, D.C. knows how to party, and its bar offerings range from craft beer microbreweries to fancy wine and cocktail bars serving small plates alongside.  In true DC fashion, a few of its bars are steeped in history. At the Round Robin you’ll be drinking where Mark Twain once drank, and at the Old Ebbitt you’ll be dining in the shoes of President Johnson. But while the famous ones are well worth checking out, it’s not all history round here. In our guide, we’ve included trendy ramen joints, rooftop terraces and design-your-own-cocktail bars. We’ve ranked them based on what you absolutely should not miss, but feel free to bar hop along your own route. Here are the best bars in DC right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍺 The best singles bars in DC🎷 The best jazz clubs in DC🍽️ The best restaurants in DC🏘️ The best Airbnbs in DC

June 2023: Looking for the best things to do in NYC? Our iconic museums, big attractions, and favorite restaurants have the coolest exhibits and shows on right now. This month, summer begins at last with outdoor festivals, must-see museum exhibits and buzzy Broadway shows, not to mention brand-new art exhibits! From its art museums (The Met and Frick Madison) to its attractions (The Bronx Zoo and sunrises from the Empire State Building), New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable and boast killer bars, restaurants and offering creative new inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best beaches, some incredible views, must-see art, or hidden gem stores. Time Out editors comb through our exhaustive things to do lists, restaurant reviews and theater reporting to highlight and select the best of the best for this ultimate guide each month. So, consider below your NYC Bible. 

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

Spring has sprung! Some of the best events in NYC are set to bloom in April 2023. Aside from celebrating major holidays like Easter in New York, you'll be able to take in the gorgeous blooms at the dazzling Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Speaking of buds, take advantage of checking out the best NYC parks, while all the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. And there’s even more greenery fun for outdoorsy folks—Earth Day, of course.  RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar in 2023

New York City is full of free outdoor art that you don't even have to go to a museum to see. Sculptures, murals and photographs can be found in its parks, sidewalks and on its buildings! Locations such as the High Line, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens and other NYC locales all have a wide variety of pieces awaiting you, from massive sculptures to eye-popping murals and graffiti. Best of all, it costs you nothing to pay a visit. Below, find the best outdoor art in NYC to brighten up any summer day. RECOMMENDED: The best art shows and exhibits in NYC

Milan might have a reputation for being an incredibly fashionable, and very cool kind of place, but don’t let that intimidate you. Milan is suited to absolutely anyone who fancies roaming its streets, and there’s enough of a fantastic food, culture and shopping scene to have you wanting to visit again and again, whatever you’re into.  But if you want to do Milan right, there are some things you need to know. Our Milan experts have rounded up all the best tips and tricks to make you an expert in all things Milan living, from what time to drink coffee and the best negroni you can order to how to make sure you get to see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in the flesh. Here are our top travel tips for visiting Milan.  RECOMMENDED:🍝 How to eat like a local in Milan🍕 Where to eat the best pizza in Milan🚆 How to navigate public transport in Milan📍 The best things to do in Milan🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Milan

It’s easy to follow a few guides and eat at the most recommended places in a city, but if you’re in Milan, you’ll need a step up. In Milan, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to do your research beforehand, and truly immerse yourself in the foodie culture here. When in Rome, you might do as the Romans do, but in Milan, you’ve got to eat what the Milanese eat.  Well, luckily for you, our experts in Milan do a hell of a lot of eating, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop. Think sweet treats, soft bread and cheesy, meaty main dishes. Think quick lunchtime snacks and hearty dinners. Whatever Milanese food you’re desperate to try, we’ve rounded it all up right here (and exactly where to get it, for good measure). Here are the best local foods to eat in Milan.  RECOMMENDED: 🍴  The best restaurants in Milan🍕  The best pizza in Milan🛍️ Where to go shopping in Milan📸 The most Instagrammable places in Milan🏘️ Where to stay in Milan

If you’re looking for a travel destination, don’t underestimate Busan. In our opinion, Busan is one of the most underrated cities in the world, but let’s not go there right now. See the magic for yourselves. This huge, sprawling city at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula is home to three and a half million people, and to fully embrace it, you’ve just got to go along for the ride.  Busan has huge beaches, a seriously good food scene and plenty of markets and shopping spots to explore. The best part? You can get all this alongside the bright lights of city life, which lends itself to trendy micro-breweries, cool coffee shops and vintage bargains. Fancy fresh seafood from the biggest fish market in Korea? An underground photographer’s gallery? You’ve got it all here. Read on for the best things to do in Busan right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Seoul🇰🇷 The best things to do in South Korea✈️ The world’s most underrated travel destinations🌆 The best cities in the world🏬 The coolest neighbourhoods in the world Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

New York City is a shopping mecca, and not just because some of the world’s most prominent brands operate brick-and-mortar shops here.  In fact, every week, the city’s fashionistas flock to top-notch sample sales to fill out their closets with beautiful finds for a fraction of their original price. Can you blame them? The city does require all to constantly look their best, after all. In an effort to help you on your quest to a fuller closet without having to spend all your savings on it, we hereby compile a constantly updated list of the best sample sales in NYC this week. You'll always be in-the-know when it comes to discounted clothing and furniture, whether the loot is from our vintage clothing stores, department stores or one of the other best shops in NYC Happy shopping, folks!

Pedaling around the city is the best way to get from point A to point B, and while most cities in the U.S. are increasing the number of dedicated bike lanes, we still have a very long way to go. According to Forbes, San Francisco is the country's most cycle-friendly city, followed by Portland, while arguably the best bike trails in the U.S. can be found dotted around California. But... it all depends on what kind of trail you're after: Something pleasant you pedal down while whistling your favorite song, or alternatively, a more adrenaline-fueled affair? Tackle one of the best (and most scenic) bike trails in the US From Wisconsin to Houston and Connecticut to Miami, the United States is packed with easy-to-medium-to-challenging trails, which boast plenty of greenery (and even some national forests) to admire along the way. Plus, these bike routes—from a 20-mile run in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to a woodsy route in the Cascade Mountains—provide some serious payoff in the form of jaw-dropping views. Looking for more outdoor action? Check out our list of the very best extreme outdoor adventures in the country.    RECOMMENDED: The best hiking trails in the U.S.

Kicking off on May 10 through May 13 with a slew of events held concurrently in New York and Los Angeles, PEN America's 18th annual World Voices Festival will feature a ton of literary happenings sure to delight folks of all backgrounds. This year, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the award-winning author of Between the World and Me, will deliver the prestigious keynote, the annual Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture. Expect him to address topics related to book censorship in schools, among others. "America has long been haunted by men who considered 'freedom of speech' a right reserved for a certain class," Coates said in an official statement. "Indeed, this current effort to drive uncomfortable literature from the public square is as old as the slave codes, as old as the gag laws. And just as old are those who understand that true free speech cannot be divorced from freedom itself." Confirmed attendees include Roxane Gay, John Irving, Sarah Polley, Imani Perry, Min Jin Lee and Ottessa Moshfegh, among plenty of others. Find tickets on sale right here and a list of events, which will be held all over downtown New York, over here. Some of them will be free to attend!

Yoko Ono, Miles Greenberg and Louise Bourgeouis metaphorically join forces within the confines of the free, private museum Faurschou New York in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where their works will be on display through September 17 as part of the "Embrace the World from Within" exhibit. According to an official press release, the show "revolves around physical and metaphorical aspects of the embrace: from embrace as the merging together of bodies to embrace as an act of acceptance and shelter or by contrast as claustrophobic smothering."  Patrons will get to peruse through three different galleries, each one dedicated to one of the artists and focusing on works of various form—from sculptures to performative acts and more traditional installations. Read more about each exhibition right here.

It's been 20 years since the iconic Hot 97 Summer Jam music festival took place in New York—but the celebration is now back and better than ever, with a stellar lineup of acts scheduled to take over UBS Arena in Elmont on Long Island on June 4. Cardi B will headline the festivities, which will also feature the likes of GloRilla, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, French Montana, Lil TJay and more. Hip-hop group The LOX will also be present to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It's clearly a big year for the genre! Tickets for the exciting event will go on sale on April 8 at 10am right here so make sure to set up a calendar reminder!

The popular annual massive pillow fight in Washington Square Park is happening again this year on April 15. Expected to run from 3pm to 5pm, the event will be, as usual, a themed one—although no word yet on what the subject of the day will be.  Some rules to follow at the free happening: stick to soft pillows (leave down pillows at home as feathers create an unnecessary mess), don't hit too hard and never swing your camera around. You might also want to consider taking your glasses and loose jewelry off. Be careful—and have loads of fun!

Partake in a traditional British high tea service while gazing at New York City's beautiful skyline perched 101 floors up in the air at this awesome event hosted by Visit London. The Great British Tea Party is taking place on March 28 atop Edge at Hudson Yards, where folks will get to indulge in a selection of teas and treats from London institution Fortnum & Mason (they supply tea to the royal household!). Tickets holders will also get to have fun in a round of royal trivia (yes, there will be special prizes) and have acces to the Edge's outdoor sky deck—which is an experience in and of itself. The event runs from 11am to 1:30pm and you can grab tickets right here.

Grab a bunch of friends and head to the McKittrick Hotel's rooftop, The Hideout at Gallow Green, for a pretty sensational group dining experience called the Alpine Feast. Available for parties of 4 to 8 people through April 8, the shindig is a spin on the traditional French Alps cooking style pierrade, so expect your entrées to be served on sizzling hot stones inside private yurts. You'll basically feel like you're up in the mountains while munching on some stellar fare. Speaking of food: the three-course shared menu with specialty cocktail and wine pairings kicks off with a tower of crudité, cheeses and charcuteries, followed by a main course of seafood and steak that will finish cooking on your personal tabletop hot stone and a decadent chocolate fondue for dessert. The latter portion of the meal comes with a variety of fruits and sweets for dipping and some mulled wine. You can make a reservation for the two-hour experience, which costs $750 for up to four people, right here.

Talk about having an egg-ceptional good time.  On April 8 between 10am and 4pm, the Trust for Governors Island and the Friends of Governors Island are hosting the first giant egg hunt of its kinds on premise, where participants will look for the 10,000 wooden painted eggs hidden all around the island.  Completely free to attend, the all-day event will include an Island-wide scavenger hunt that anyone can join, several smaller egg hunts tailored to specific age groups, plus a magic show, arts and crafts activities, a puppet program and food and drink offerings. It will certainly be a day to remember.

This is an exhibit that even the kids will enjoy: at "Small is Beautiful," the first show of its kind to debut in New York, folks will get to look through over 130 miniature artworks and 80 photographs from 32 international artists, including tiny pizza pies and bottles of coke, origami and more. What's more, the exhibition will also include a guided scavenger hunt to find some of the tiny pieces on display (you'll get to use a microscope to see some of them!), a curated art shop and creative workshops for kids.  It’ll take you about 85 minutes to walk through the entire space at 718 Broadway by Washington Place near Washington Square Park. The show runs from February 21 through April 9.

Did you know that back in 2013 England-based street artist Banksy led a month-long residency in New York dubbed “Better Out Than In,” showcasing over 80 original works? Starting February 16 through May 14, fans of the elusive artist will get to browse through some of that work in a new tribute to the residency set to open at 378 Broadway by White Street.  Expect to dive into Banksy's relationship with New York while admiring some of his most recognizable pieces at "Banksy in New York: Defaced." Among the authenticated works on display will be “Girl with Balloon” from his stencil mural series and the giant sculpture “Mickey Snake.” Full disclosure: as mentioned in a press release, this is actually an unauthorized exhibition. However, the catalog of works on display “has been submitted and revised by Pest Control Office [the official office that handles paperwork for Banksy] for accuracy and authentication.”

Jenga players, unite! The National Blocking Association (yes, that's a thing) is hosting an epic tournament at the TWA Hotel on February 25 for competitors ages 10 and up.  The winning team will go home with a whopping $10,000. Runner-up earns $2,500, third place gets $1,000 and the team that lands in fourth place will nab $500. Not bad, right? The entry fee for each team of one-to-four players is $65 and you can sign up to compete right here. Audience members are invited to join the fun for free.  What's more, once the games are over, the Jenga sets used during the tournament will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens.  A bit about the game, which requires players to build an increasingly wobbly tower using 54 hardwood blocks: Leslie Scott and her family invented the game in East Africa back in the 1980s. The moniker derives from the Swahili word "kujenga," which means "to build." According to estimates, nearly 100 million Jenga sets have been sold around the world since the product first launched, making it a game-night staple.

The name is catchy and the confirmed attendees are certainly interesting: the first annual Books That Changed My Life Festival is scheduled to kick off at the JCC in Manhattan this Thursday and run all the way through February 28. You can find the full line-up of events right here, including a conversation between author Felicia Kornbluh and Sex and the City star and former nominee for New York governor Cynthia Nixon.  Former first daughter of the United States of America Chelsea Clinton is also scheduled to sit down with author Abigal Pogrebin to talk about her latest book, Welcome to the Big Kids Club. In addition to notable guests, the two-month-long festival will host a pop-up library, a slew of interactive events, film screenings, live concerts and more. 

You've got less than a week left to look through a number of adorable dog houses created by students of the School of Visual Arts that are currently on display on Madison Avenue between 61st and 77th streets. The 14 doghouses, each one found inside a glass case, are part of a new exhibit aptly dubbed "Barkitecture." In addition to its pretty unique subject matter, the show catches the eye because mounted entirely outdoors, a purposeful decision by artist and 3D design chair at SVA Kevin O'Callaghan, who assigned the project to his students. "Rather than having to go to a gallery or go to an exhibition, the idea that they turn the corner and there's a piece of art and can maybe bring a little happiness to them, or get them thinking," O'Callaghan said to NY1. All the designs are sure to delight you, including one resembling a bouncy castle and another one reminiscent of a classic New York City street cart vendor setup.  The show will wrap up on January 9.

Little Monsters, prepare thyselves!  A new immersive experience set to take over the Lower Eat Side beginning March 28, Lady Gaga’s birthday, called A Gaga Guide to the Lower East Side. Reminiscent of Bated Breath Theatre Company's pandemic theater walking-tour production Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec and Chasing Andy Warhol, which explored the life of the great artist through vignettes all around the East Village, the experience is part walking tour, part theatrical character monologue and an overall commentary on current celebrity worship culture. The show focuses on Phill, the protagonist who has been conducting a walking tour of the Lower East Side “with an emphasis on the exploits of his favorite pop star and downtown denizen Lady Gaga” throughout the pandemic, reveals a press release.  “For months, Phill has been faithfully guiding inquisitive minds past the boyhood home of George and Ira Gershwin, to the sites of former Yiddish theaters and delis, and through Instagrammable graffiti-strewn parks, right to the birthplace of Mother Monster,” reads the official synopsis of the production. “But a Yelp review has set off a chain reaction that threatens to take today’s tour in a totally unexpected direction.” Lynwood McLeod and Adam Lawrence, who actually starred in both Voyeur: the Window of Toulouse-Lautrec and Chasing Andy Warhol, will rotate in the role of Phill. No word yet on which, if any, other cast members will be part of the show. The experience, which i

Muggles, take note: You won’t need to travel through Platform 9¾ to get to Hogwarts. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is right here in New York City for a limited time! The touring show, “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” is finally opening this week on Friday, May 19 in Herald Square, and it’s going transport you. NYC has had its share of Harry Potter experiences, from the one in 2011 at Discovery Times Square, to the interactive games at the Harry Potter Store in Flatiron and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. This one, however, is different in that it is more than a display of props and costumes. Through the use of dramatic lighting, set design, interactive technology and even scent, the exhibit will make you feel like you are actually there—in Hagrid’s hut, in potions class, dining in the Great Hall, learning how to fight the dark arts, fighting the Battle of Hogwarts and more. RECOMMENDED: A first look at the world's largest Harry Potter Store Time Out New York was given a sneak peek of the exhibit on Thursday ahead of the Friday opening. And without giving it all away, we’ll walk you through what to expect when you “enroll” in Hogwarts this summer. 1. Moments come alive  Photograph: Shaye Weaver/Time Out New York Unlike previous exhibits, where visitors walk from room to room looking at displays of props and costumes set in static galleries, this exhibition showcases favorite moments from the movies all around you. Instead of something you just look at, i

Update: Century 21 will open on May 16! New Yorkers collectively mourned the closure of Century 21 back in 2020, when the company filed for bankruptcy and announced the shuttering of all of its NYC locations.  Alas, the retail chain is ready for its comeback—and so are we.  According to an official press release, the beloved institution will re-open its flagship location downtown at 22 Cortlandt Street, right across from the World Trade Center, in the spring of 2023.  The effort is a partnership between Century 21 and experiences company Legends—so do expect the brick-and-mortar store to be offering a more streamlined customer experience in-shop. The logo will also be slightly different, with a "NYC" added to it. Some things, however, will remain the same—including the size of the store. Across its four main floors, the retailer will be selling men's, women's and children's designer apparel, footwear, accessories, outerwear and fragrances at a discount.  “Century 21 is, and always will be, a New York City brand,” said Raymond Gindi, Century 21’s co-chief executive offer, in an official statement. “Our flagship store has been a long-time symbol of this city’s resilience and unwavering spirit. In our 60-year history, we have only closed our doors twice, once after the devastation of 9/11 and then again during the COVID-19 pandemic. But like the true New Yorkers we are, we have persevered.” We're delighted about the news and can't wait to peruse through the endless offerings ins

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Wednesday so you’re hearing from us each week. Last month, News Editor Anna Rahmanan shared her thoughts on the new Grand Central Madison station. I moved to New York from Milan, Italy, back in 2005 alongside my entire family. At just 16 years old, I was too concerned with having left my life in Italy behind to understand the magnitude involved in establishing a whole new existence in a city like New York, famously built by and, perhaps, for immigrants like myself. Alas, upon moving into my New York University dorm in downtown Manhattan a mere two years later, things became a bit clearer: this was really the city of dreams—both established and newly formed ones.  The wide-eyed sense of possibility that fueled my love affair with New York has not died since then, no matter how bad the subway smells and how slow it runs, how many months I have to wait to dine at Carbone or how many awful dates with “born and bred New Yorkers” I had throughout the years.  I freaking love New York and, nearly 18 years after having moved here in the first place, I can confidently say that it’s my immigrant status that mostly catalyzes that adoration. On the one hand, having experienced life elsewhere makes me appreciate New York for all that it has to offer over other cities. Milan will always have my heart but

NYC might finally chuck plastic utensils at some of its restaurants. A group of NYC legislators just introduced a bill (Intro No. 1003) that would require corporate-owned fast-casual food establishments in NYC to offer consumers “the option to request reusable food packaging and participate in a system for the return of the food packaging,” according to an official press release.  The “Choose to Reuse” bill would basically mandate the Shake Shacks and Chipotles of New York to only offer one-time-use utensils and containers upon request, opting instead to serve their fare in reusable containers that would help cut down pollution all around. RECOMMENDED: How to compost, recycle and get rid of anything in NYC The officials behind the new bill say that 561 billion disposable food service items are used every year, resulting in 4.9 million tons of waste in the U.S. “Single-use plastics are littering streets, clogging water supply, entering human bloodstreams, piling up in landfills and crucially, contributing to climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions,” reads the press release. “In recent years, packaging marketed as biodegradable or compostable has been positioned as a solution, but in reality, those single-use solutions contribute to climate-warming emissions and waste. And while NYC is taking steps to increase access to citywide residential composting, organics processing centers in cities across the country will no longer even accept packaging marked as ‘compostable’ because

The former Domino Sugar Factory plant lives on! Just a few months after a replica of the iconic 40-foot-tall neon sign that adorned the Brooklyn skyline for over a century was installed on top of the historic building, the Domino Park team is transforming the site into a 460,000 square-foot, Class A office building with a unique indoor vertical garden lining the entire perimeter of the area.  Photograph: Courtesy of Wes Tarca The feature is currently under construction, as Brooklyn-based company Two Trees Management has spent the week installing 17 different 30-foot-tall trees weighing 10,000 pounds each on-site. The massive trees were craned over the facade of the building and then very precisely dropped inside the narrow 12-foot space between the old brick and the new glass building within. An incredible feat of engineering, indeed! Rendering: Courtesy of Two Trees Management Once the process is complete in a few months, visitors will get to gaze at the large-scale plant installations and admire how the wildlife will grow both within and around the historical structure. As a refresher: the legendary Thomas Havemeyer building was erected in 1882 on an 11-acre site in Williamsburg right by the East River. An extremely lucrative business from the start, the refinery produced 5,000 barrels of sugar daily back during the 19th century but, after World War II, as corn syrup and other alternatives gained popularity, the staff started solely refining liquid sugar on-premise. P

The fifth and final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will officially premiere on Amazon Prime later this week and, to celebrate the occasion, the streaming network is scheduled to turn portions of Fifth Avenue into an ode to the show.  Specifically, on Friday, April 14 (the day the new episodes drop), Prime Video will take over a mile-long stretch of Fifth Avenue from 46th Street to 56th Street, highlighting memorable aspects of the series all throughout the area.  You'll notice an actual pink carpet on the iconic street, with various stops along it that will call back to hilarious moments from the uber-popular show. Don't forget to pick up a map once on site as well, which will point out some of the series' most recognizable NYC filming locations. Here’s a rendering of it:  Photograph: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Along Fifth Avenue, there will be a display of the stage of the Gaslight Café by 46th Street, where Midge kicked off her career in season one. The second tour stop will be at the northeast corner of 47th street, a great photo op featuring the Catskills resort that the protagonist and her family stayed at in season two. Up on 49th Street, you’ll suddenly feel like you’re at the Fontainebleau in Miami, where Midge and her manager Susie traveled to in season three—this particular portion of the happening will be replete with curated cocktail kits that you won’t soon forget. But the heart of the immersive experience makes use of one of NYC’s most legendary retail dest

The much-anticipated beloved music festival Governors Ball is taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park (new location alert!) featuring exciting acts including Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, Diplo, HAIM and Lil Nas X, among plenty of others, between June 9 and June 11. As is usually the case, New Yorkers are expected to head to the festivities to enjoy more than some phenomenal music, as the event's food lineup proves to be just as stellar as the entertainment on deck. All weekend long, attendees will get to refuel with some delicious fare and drinks from the city's top restaurants. Check out the full list of vendors right here: Courtesy of Governors Ball Among the standouts: famous pies by Roberta's Pizza, nearly endless shellfish options served by Luke's Lobster, meat-free dishes courtesy of Try Vegan, top-notch Greek food prepared by culinary staple Souvlaki GR and the sorts of Mexican treats that will make your head spin (in a good way!) from El Toro Rojo and Empanada Papa.  But, if we have to be honest, it's the dessert shops on the list that have gotten us all giddy with excitement.  There are creative takes on the traditional form from Fan Fan Doughnuts, out-of-this-world ice cream from both Van Leeuwen and La Newyorkina, refreshing treats served by King of Pops and bubble tea for all by Tea and Milk. You’ll be able to wash all that delectable food down with water from free stations set up all around the area, plus a number of cocktails served by a slew of dedicated hubs

As fans gear up for the premiere of the fifth and final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime this Friday, the New York City-centric celebrations pegged to the new episodes keep accumulating. Photograph: Courtesy of Grubhub On Friday, a massive themed immersive experience is taking over Fifth Avenue, but, if you'd rather honor the occasion from the comfort of your own apartment in a boozier way, consider ordering the special pastrami-inspired cocktail Maisel Tov Martini from Grubhub instead. You read that right. A savory take on the classic gin martini, the unique concoction combines two of Midge's favorite things—Jewish deli fare and a stiff drink—and comes in the form of a kit that includes a bottle of the actual cocktail (makes two), a pair of martini glasses and a shaker with instructions. Expect the packaging to be as dazzling as Midge's character herself. "The cocktail marries hints of juniper from gin with briny flavors of black pepper, coriander and caraway classically found in a pastrami sandwich," explains an official press release. You can order the Maisel Tov Martini on the delivery platform starting today for $29.95 (here is a link for that!) but expect it at your doorstep on April 14 or 15—just in time to sip on while catching the final few episodes of the hilariously amazing series. Keep in mind that you'll only be able to order one kit per person while supplies last. Just in case you'd rather try your hand at making the martini yourself at home

This might be the coolest new exhibit we've seen in the past few months. Photograph: Jackie Lee/BFA.com Just a 30-minute drive from midtown Manhattan at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, "The Building" is a new art installation by Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich that quite literally challenges the laws of gravity by offering patrons the chance to scale a New York City brownstone via optical illusion. Specifically, visitors will notice a model of a building on the ground and a giant mirror standing right over it at an angle to, according to an official press release, "create the illusion of the scene's veracity." You'll get to hang off a railing, play around in a balcony and basically climb up the model brownstone and then look at yourself doing just that in the mirror. To make matters even more realistic, the artist has included a deli and fire escapes to the model. Photograph: Jackie Lee/BFA.com This isn't the first creation of its kind that Erlich has unveiled to the world. In fact, "The Building" is part of the artist's Bâtiment series, which has already hit cities like Buenos Aires, London and Paris, among others. "Much of my work, including the Bâtiment series—and, by extension, 'The Building'—finds its basis in questions I have about the way we perceive reality," Erlich said in an official statement. "I'm excited to be showing this piece at the Liberty Science Center, because art, the way I conceive of it, exists to pose questions about our under

If you've always had a great and unique idea for a tour of New York City, now's the time to actually bring it to life: a new program is granting five local entrepreneurs up to $12,500 each to design a walking excursion of Lower Manhattan that appeals "to all five senses and [gives] participants a tangible sense of personal connection." "The typical highlights of Lower Manhattan are well documented," reads an official note from the Alliance for Downtown New York's Walking Tour Incubator Program. "Many of the existing walking tours focus on the major points of interest and/or the role of the financial industry in the neighborhood's evolution. This program encourages fresh perspectives that are both original and compelling. BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply." A few other important details to mention: the plan you propose should be sustainable in the city for at least one year (so make sure that the sites you're planning on visiting, for example, will remain open all throughout that time frame) and encompass areas south of Chambers Street, including Battery Park City, the Seaport and Governors Island. You also need to be based close enough to New York City to actually run and scale a localized tour seven days a week and aim to launch a wider-scale operation in the near future. The Alliance isn't just looking for a one-man show but truly believes in an expanded effort showcasing all the beauty that downtown New York has to offer. There's a cat

In a city of 8.5 million, New York City sure has a ton of trash. Actually, it has tons of trash every year. According to the Mayor’s office, NYC produces more than 14 million tons of trash annually. You see it on the sidewalks waiting to be picked up in mountains of faux mint-scented garbage bags or flattened and scattered like coffee cups, cigarette butts and paper plates from dollar slice* spots, trampled on by thousands of feet. Sometimes it’s worn-out furniture with questionable stains or possible bed bugs sitting at the curb. Whether we like it or not, garbage is so much a part of NYC living. It’s just part of the makeup of the city like pigeons or mystery puddles. It’s so prevalent that some artists have even used it to create sculptures! Recently though, the filth hit a new level. NYC was tagged as the second dirtiest city behind Rome, Italy in our latest Time Out Index—a poll of 27,000 city-dwellers from Melbourne to Madrid, Chicago to Copenhagen and Tel Aviv to Tokyo. The past year has been full of headlines marking the numerous ways the city’s leaders are attacking the trash problem head-on, from a new garbage bin program and a newly reinstated Alternate Side Parking schedule for sweeping to a new bill that would require city agencies to identify where they could place public restrooms in each of NYC’s zip codes to help cut down on public urination and the like. One of the biggest pushes this year has been the introduction of curbside compost pick-up. It’s clear tha