NYC’s only revolving restaurant, The View at the Marriot Marquis, has been reimagined by Danny Meyer and David Rockwell and is now open as a supper club experience. And we have two must-see shows in March featuring some of our favorite people. There’s an extraordinary immersive reality experience that transports you to Paris in 1874 for a night with the French impressionists. Our Long Island reporters reminds us why we love Long Island all year long. And our roving photographer helped a friend clear our mother’s apartment of six decades and discovered many memories.

A Revolving Restaurant with Awesome Views

Danny Meyer’s new restaurant, “The View” at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square promises to be a major upgrade from the former revolving restaurant that originally opened in 1985, that served buffet food.  It has been closed for the last five years and has been reimagined by Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and David Rockwell’s Rockwell Group.

The restaurant features two distinct levels. The 48th floor has a 20-seat bar and lounge with elevated bar snacks, small plates, and a raw bar. The 47th floor houses the main dining room, which will offer a supper club experience with American classics and live music. The entire dining room will continue to rotate, providing a 360-degree view of the city.

The menu includes dishes like shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, seared duck breast, wild halibut, steak, and classic desserts like New York Cheesecake. Beverages include an extensive wine selection and creative cocktails. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW.

March 7. Steve Schalchlin & Friends: From Off-Broadway To Beatles Magic

We’re so excited that our friend Steve Schalchlin , an award-winning composer known for his poignant storytelling and emotionally resonant music, brings his unique sound to Don’t Tell Mama. Expect an evening of laughter, reflection, and soaring melodies as Schalchlin weaves together his signature blend of gallows humor and heartfelt depth. The New York Times called his work “triumphant and very touching,” and this special concert offers a rare opportunity to experience that magic firsthand. Meet me there.

Along with a special appearance by cabaret legend Sidney Myer, the stellar ensemble features internationally acclaimed vocalist Carl Draper, rising star tenor Blake Zolfo and virtuoso Charlie Viehl on violin, vocals & guitar as well as The Rebel Nerds (South African musician Gavin Gold and Maine native Jake Adams). The evening culminates as Schalchlin and Gold transform into the duo Strawberry Feels NYC. Expect a Sgt. Pepper’s-inspired singalong of the Fab Four that embodies the same spontaneous, magical community spirit they create weekly in Central Park.  GET TICKETS NOW.

March 27. City Vineyard presents Stone & Stone Live!

Are you ready for a night of gut-belly laughs? Well we are so excited that our favorite comedians, Stone and Stone are back with a live show at City Vineyard in Tribecca that has stunning views of NYC and excellent food too. The twins Todd and Adam Stone are incredibly talented, which they come by naturally from their beautiful and talented Tomato mom, Merrill Stone.  They were semi-finalists on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and have roasted celebrities including Dennis Rodman, Padma Lakshmi, and George Takei. They have written for and appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, and AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live.

They are the co-creators of the award-winning “Going Both Ways” comedy series and their live two-man show was a success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at 59E59 Theaters in New York. They’ve performed at the Comedy Cellar, LA’s Comedy Store, and at Gotham Comedy Club, and they were featured in the award-winning dark comedy, “The Mend.” You can also spot them as twin Hasidic bank tellers assisting Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 2! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.  I’ll see you there.

Our Hearts Belong to Long Island All Year Long

February is the month of love, and while chocolates and roses are lovely, there’s something even more meaningful about celebrating the things we cherish year-round. Andrea Peponakis reminds those of us lucky enough to call Long Island home, that there’s an endless list of reasons to adore this special place. From stunning shorelines to world-class wineries, a thriving arts scene, and a history that runs deep, Long Island is a love story, all its own—one that unfolds beautifully in every season. READ MORE.

Tonight with the Impressionists: Paris 1874

This is an immersive virtual reality experience that transports you back to the evening of April 15, 1874, in Paris. This was the night when a group of pioneering artists, including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Berthe Morisot, and Edgar Degas, held their first independent exhibition, breaking away from traditional academic painting.

The experience is hosted at Eclipso Center in New York City, located at 555 West 57th Street. Created by Excurio in collaboration with the renowned Musée d’Orsay in Paris, this 45-minute journey allows you to explore key locations such as Nadar’s studio on Boulevard des Capucines, Frédéric Bazille’s studio, and the picturesque Île de la Grenouillère where Monet and Renoir painted. You’ll meet the artists, see their works, and experience the atmosphere of that groundbreaking event. The VR experience is designed to be educational and engaging, making it a great outing for art enthusiasts and families alike. GET THE DETAILS.

The Circle of Life

Our roving photographer Nicole Freezer Rubens uncovered 6 decades of memories,  She writes:

Part of the circle of life often includes cleaning out the day to day remnants of a life well lived. My childhood next door neighbor’s mother recently passed away, leaving extensive souvenirs of her extraordinary history as a parent, friend, immigrant, hostess, New Yorker, caregiver and always the most glamorous life of the party.

Growing up as only children in buildings with kissing walls, we spent a great deal of time in each other’s apartments. We could even wave to each other from our windows! After 6 decades in the same home, there was much to unearth. My dear friend asked me to help her clean out a few drawers and cabinets. With each item we excavated came a story she remembered or we took wild guesses at an object’s origin and purpose.

Entering the space was a bit of time warp for me as so many remaining details were buried deep in my memory. Seeing the lady-like lamps and the curly cued bar cart, really brought me back. The responsibility of preserving certain objects is a challenging one and decisions made soon after a death can be made in haste. But alas, the swizzle sticks, matchbooks and clip on earrings are only mementos, and the memories and legacies of her will live on even if the costume jewelry does not.