BROADWAY

2009 tony nominees

It was a star-studded year on the Great White Way, as performances from Hollywood A-listers packed theaters. Here are the shows that snagged the most Tony nominations this year.

DINING

sweet satisfaction

by Jeremy Lehrer

With a mouthwatering array of ice cream sundaes, vanilla cupcakes and rich double-chocolate-chip cookies, New York City vegan dessert shops and eateries offer a plentitude of delights to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.
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SHOPPING

cheap chic

by Laura Kusnyer

Old to some, new to you. Revamp your closet with recycled looks from these nine vintage shops.
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DINING

recently opened restaurants

by Julie Besonen

New this week in buzz-worthy NYC cuisine: Chez Lucienne, a classic French bistro in Harlem; delectable meats at Cure in the East Village; and a Williamsburg steak house named The Flying Cow. • Plus: See our Dining section for more.

NYC RAINBOW PILGRIMAGE

west village

by David Sokol

This vibrant Manhattan neighborhood offers charming, historic streets and a wealth of shopping, dining and nightlife options.

SPORTS & LEISURE

bike month nyc

by Erich Strom

From bike-repair workshops to a Doggie Pedal Parade, this monthlong festival of cycling offers something for everyone.

SHOPPING AND NIGHTLIFE

on the town

This week in shopping and nightlife: Cloak and Dagger offers stylish women a new take on onesies, while Bruar Falls is Williamsburg's latest bar/coffee shop/record store/music venue. Brought to you by Papermag.com.

NIGHTLIFE

next wave now: nyc popfest returns

by andrew clayman

Attracting top bands from everywhere—from SoHo to Sweden—the indie-pop showcase just might be the friendliest music festival on the planet, if not a whole other planet unto itself.
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THEATRE

move over lear

by John Heilpern, New York Observer contributor

Geoffrey Rush wows in Ionesco's Exit the King, while God of Carnage—starring James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeff Daniels and Hope Davis—pleases.

EVENTS

step right up: summer fun at coney island

by Jonathan Zeller

Looking for something to do this summer? Concerts, amusement rides, baseball and even the circus are just a subway ride away from Manhattan.

FEATURED COMMENT

ask new york city about new york city

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