This quick guide is your companion for a first visit to New York City during the holidays: where to stay depending on your budget or travel style, where to eat (from casual comfort to splurge‑worthy dinners), and how to spend your days and evenings — skating, sightseeing, theater, and city strolls — with a feel for what it will cost. Use it to build a trip that’s both realistic and magical.
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From September 30 to October 20, the Metropolitan Opera will showcase Verdi’s timeless masterpiece, Rigoletto. This production features a stellar cast, including the remarkably talented soprano Nadine Sierra in the role of Gilda. Known for her exquisite voice and captivating stage presence, Sierra has garnered acclaim internationally, having performed at major opera houses across Europe and the United States. Baritone Quinn Kelsey brings depth and gravitas to the title role of Rigoletto. Celebrated for his rich tone and compelling performances, Kelsey is a prominent figure in the opera world, often lauded for his ability to convey complex emotions.
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This weekend many of the top bartenders in town met for a summit to see who would represent the DFW area in Cointreau’s bartending throw down in New York City. Sunday evening LeAnn Berry (Komali), Brian McCullough (Standard Pour), Trevor Landry (DISH), Abe Bedell (Oak), Omar Yeefoon (Cedars Social), Jason Kosmas (Village Marquee) and Emily Perkins (The Porch) all met at the new NYLO Southside to entertain invited guests and to mix cocktails made from a table of unusual ingredients.
The ultimate winner of the Cointreau contest in New York will represent at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival in France as the American Ambassador. Continue reading
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