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Martine Vincentelli, mother of Arts & Entertainment Editor Elisabeth Vincentelli
I always go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. There’s a great ambience, lots of different plants, it’s very well organized (like with the Shakespeare Garden for instance) and all the plants and trees are identified. I also love watching the children on school trips, walking in line. Brooklyn Botanical Garden, 1000 Washington Ave at Eastern Pkwy, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-623-7200)
I used to love going to MoMA, going up the escalator and looking on the statue garden. I’m not so sure about the new MoMA… It feels a little cold to me. I was really disappointed on my first visit after the renovation. MoMA, 11 W 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-708-9400, moma.org)
My favorite circuits start at the Union Square Greenmarket. Sometimes I go to Paragon, Fishs Eddie, then Bed Bath & Beyond on Sixth Avenue, Dave’s for jeans, Gap and Old Navy. They’re all next to each other. For us Europeans, the prices are extremely good [smirks audibly]. I do this every time I come. Or I walk down Broadway all the way to Chinatown, looking at all the shoe stores. You also see fancy boutiques on the way, like Prada. I love the old cast-iron architecture in Soho—that’s my favorite neighborhood. I don’t know the Village as well. I just love walking around, looking at people; there’s always a lot of activity in the streets, a lot of animation.
I love the Bronx Zoo. I went twice with Andréa [EV’s then-ten-year-old niece] but I would go back even without a kid as it’s quite fun for adults as well. It’s a bit of a long trip on the subway but it’s worth it. I was disappointed by the Aquarium, though I love walking around Brighton Beach, checking out all the Russian grocery stores. Do they still speak only Russian there? Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Pkwy at Fordham Rd, Bronx (718-367-1010)
Paul Freidson, father of Editor-in-Chief Michael Freidson
William Barr, father of Editorial Director Elizabeth Barr
“Eating at Middle-Eastern spot Moustache in the West Village and looking out toward Edna St. Vincent Millay’s house (75 Bedford St), then taking a self guided walking tour of the Village and reading about the places that you have passed many times without knowing of their interesting history.” Moustache 90 Bedford St at Grove St (212-229-2220)
Ralph Lowenstein, father of Associate Features Editor Kate Lowenstein
How ‘bout in Chinatown with a dim sum brunch at the small but mighty Oriental Garden with their hand-delivered-to-your-table delicious tidbits? Oriental Garden 14 Elizabeth St between Canal and Bayard Sts (212-619-0085)
Then walk it off with a stroll up Mulberry Street to take in what’s left of Little(r) Italy.
Head to Chelsea to check out the art. Try Gallery Henoch for some terrific, unusual (but not too contemporary) works, paintings and sculpture. Gallery Henoch 555 W 25th St between Tenth and Eleventh Aves (917 305 0003, galleryhenoch.com)
And check out the art auction houses (Christies’, Sotheby’s, et.al.) for often wonderful collections that are exhibited before the hammer falls—free, of course.
When I want to take a load off before dinner and theatre, I head to Greenacre Park on East 51st Street—the vest pocked oasis with the roaring,cascading water.
And I’ve already got my tix for the the Mike Nichols revival of Clifford Odets’ The Country Girl later this spring!
Debbie Rahn, mother of Online Designer Kelsey Rahn
Alan Rust, father of TONY Kids Assistant Editor Katherine Rust
I love the West Village because it’s full of tiny places with good genuine cuisine. Like home cooking. you can smell it from the outside and it draws you in. the promenade in Brooklyn Heights has one of the most spectacular views in the world.
Jan Rust, mother of TONY Kids Assistant Editor Katherine Rust
I love going to eat brunch at the Clark Street Diner in Brooklyn because I love Mark, the owner. It’s like visiting family when we go. Getting a cup of Sahadi’s coffee on Atlantic Ave early in the morning and walking to the promenade in Brooklyn Heights, sitting down on a bench and looking at the view of the tip of Manhattan. Clark’s Restaurant 80 Clark St at Henry St, Brooklyn Heights (718 855-5484). Sahadi’s 187 Atlantic Ave between Clinton and Court Sts, Brooklyn Heights (718-624-4550)
Dr. Marc Halpern, father of Associate Features Editor Ashlea Halpern
Donna Halpern, mother of Associate Features Editor Ashlea Halpern
Penny St.John, mother of Music Writer Colin St. John
Kay Vetter, Nora Vetter's Mom
Thu, Mar 27, at 10:00pm
My favorite attraction in NYC? Our daughter, Nora! Other faves: Taking a picture of the shadow cast by the Statue of Liberty, finding the names of family members and pressing a leaf from Ellis Island, the outdoor reading room at Bryant Park; Gutenberg Bible at the public library, walking on the quiet streets of Astoria to see the Museum of the Moving Image and the Kaufman Astoria Studios where Sesame Street began, blueberry cupcake at Crumbs Bake Shoppe and Central Park from the Top of the Rock.
