Kindred Media’s Guide to Reopening: New York City
Kindred Media has always believed in cities coming back, and as many begin to come back to life, we wanted to suggest some of our favorite spots for you to Take a Break this summer. First up: New York City.
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Things to do, eat, & drink:
Edge | Into The Sky. Out Of This World.
Experience NYC like never before! The Edge NYC is the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. It is the perfect place for the ultimate 360 degree view of the city, with many experiences within. It is suspended from mid-air, creating a constant feeling of floating, and you can even look 100 stories down from their thrilling glass floor. Champagne bar as needed.
The newest go-to spot for friends, families, and picnics is located just off of the Chelsea shoreline. From the mind of Barry Diller, Little Island is a 2.4 acre public park floating on the Hudson River. The Island is filled with green landscaping that is perfect for picnics and mental-health breaks! Along this Island you can find free art events, music programs, concerts, and more for you to enjoy.
Visit The Crown on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery for some delicious seasonal cocktails and small bites with a gorgeous Lower Manhattan rooftop view.
Tel Aviv meets NYC on Broome Street, at Shoo Shoo Nolita! Shoo Shoo is great for breakfast, dinner, and lunch, and describes themselves as a contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on Tel Avivian staples. For the brunchers out there, be sure to try the Shakshuka-it is out of this world!
This beautifully decorated restaurant located on the 24th floor of the Equinox Hotel is the perfect place to grab some clean cuisine.
Walking onto the Rooftop of Azul transports you to a stunning Cuban cantina with jaw-dropping views of Soho. Azul Rooftop is perfect for their refreshing Passion Fruit mojito and signature chips and guac.
Walking into Piccola Cucina literally feels as if you are walking into a small town in Sicily. This Italian/Sicilian restaurant is filled with life and authenticity. With three locations in NYC, Piccola Cucina has been commonly described as a “neighborhood gem,” and has the most delicious pastas. FYI-the portions are the perfect sharing size!
June 9: Tribeca Film Festival opens NYC
The Tribeca Film Festival is a staple of New York culture — and its in-person return is a must-see for cinephiles everywhere. Celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary next week, complete with an exciting list of panel discussions lead by top business leaders. James Murdoch and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will discuss lessons from the pandemic, and Tribeca CEO Jane Rosenthal will moderate a panel with various Google Execs. Additionally, LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff will join NBC News’ senior business correspondent and MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the creator economy.
July 5: Shakespeare in the Park returns
Summer in NYC is synonymous with Shakespeare in the Park, and the beloved program returns on July 5th at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This year’s production will be Merry Wives, an adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor set in South Harlem amidst a vibrant and eclectic community of West African immigrants. You have until August 29th to catch this iconic performance!
NY Pops Up-Pop Up Festival (through August 11th)
NY Pops up is a festival filled with pop-up performances that are intended to lift the spirits of New Yorkers! These events are usually unticketed, made for New Yorkers to happen upon them in the streets of NYC. Go to their Instagram and Twitter for more updates on pop-up performances (@nypopsup)!
Guests include Hugh Jackman, Renée Fleming, Amy Schumer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Mandy Patinkin, Gavin Creel, Billy Porter, Jonathan Groff, Savion Glover, Kelli O’Hara, Danielle Brooks, and Idina Menzel.
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