Broadway is still hurting, Tomatoes, and it needs our support. Sandi Durell has the scoop on what’s coming up this year, and it’s exciting, like “Water for Elephants, the Musical.” We also have the scoop on some exiting new restaurants opening in 2024.  And heads up Restaurant Week and Broadway Week start Jan. 16.  We have a special invite only author’s event later this month (free). And if you’re overwhelmed with anxiety, there’s a women’s retreat coming up next month. Winter in NYC can be so much fun and one joyous place is Bryant Park. And if you’re looking forward to cocooning, our Broadway Babe has some nostalgic entertaining finds for you.

New Restaurants Abound

Gui. Courtesy, Youngmi at Studio Rolling

Broadway might be slow, but the restaurant business is booming. NYC Tourism has the scoop on several ambitious new restaurants you are going to want to try this year. They include soup dumplings, Vietnamese pastries, and new steakhouses. Here are just a couple of the openings that caught our attention.

Gui (776 Eighth Ave.) pictured above, a Korean Steak House in the theater district, featuring dry-aged steaks and globally inspired sides.

Corima  (3 Allen St.), a Lower East Side restaurant offering “progressive Mexican cuisine.

An upscale take on French brasserie seafood comes courtesy of Sea Horse (201 Park Ave. South) in the newly remodeled W Union Square Hotel, just off Union Square Park.

A sushi deli, called TJ’s Sushi Deli (620-622 E. 6th St.), in the East Village. Fresh slices of fish will be offered, along with takeout sushi rolls and rice bowls.

Read on for all the new and exciting restaurants opening this year and make your reservations.

Broadway Babe: Leonard Bernstein, Anything Goes, Damn Yankees, Elaine Stritch

Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller has some great nostalgic finds to share for the New Year. Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia interviewed on Person to Person (a scene in the movie Maestro); Ethel Merman and Frank Sinatra co-starring in “Anything Goes”; Broadway’s hit musical “Damn Yankees” produced for television; and Elaine Stritch being Elaine Stritch!  All great viewing, especially on a cold winter day. GET THE DETAILS.

 Feb. 9-14. Women’s Retreat

Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety? Join Brett Cotter for an experience of rich emotional relief with his highly effective Stress is Gone Method. It’s a healing modality that guides you to open up and release all the anxiety, emotional pain, and trauma held inside your mind and body. This includes compassionate coaching, music, movement and meditation. Immerse yourself in a fun, supportive group environment. GET THE DETAILS.

Winter Fun at Bryant Park

The Winter Village at Bryant Park is a great place to spend a fun winter day. The Bumper Cars on Ice returns! And after thrilling ride, head to the Lodge, a rinkside open air, après skate-escape where visitors can cozy up with a festive cocktail, enjoy delicious food, and watch the ice skaters. The Lodge is a cozy winter destination with festive bars and multiple food options Looking for great Olympics and game day viewing? The Lodge has a big screen and lots of food and drink options. Get more details on all the fun things to do at Bryant Park.