Laura Ratliff

Bundle up—maybe not too much. The city’s first nor’easter of the season is barreling toward the East Coast this weekend, bringing buckets of rain, fierce wind and, for those who were secretly hoping for a Hallmark-movie moment, almost no chance of snow. Forecasters say the coastal storm will begin brewing off the Carolinas on Saturday before moving up toward the tri-state area on Sunday and Monday. The National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook, with coastal flood watches in place for New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey and parts of Connecticut. Gusts could top 60 miles per hour in Brooklyn and Queens, while rain totals are expected to hit one to three inches across eastern Long Island and New Jersey. Up north and inland, things should stay a little calmer—think more drizzle than deluge—as dry air presses in from high pressure over Canada. For those wondering if this nor’easter could deliver NYC’s first snow of the season, meteorologists say not a chance. Temperatures will hover in the 60s through the weekend, making this strictly a rain-boots situation. Historically, the city doesn’t see measurable snowfall until mid-December and there’s nothing in current forecasts to suggest that’s changing anytime soon. Still, it’ll be a blustery one. The National Weather Service warns that “damaging winds across eastern New York and widespread coastal flooding are likely,” with some neighborhoods near the water potentially experiencing “major floo

トリュフオイルはもう脇に置いておこう。新しい「味の隠し玉」が注目を集めようとしている。 久原本家がアメリカで展開する「Kayanoya USA」が、和食に独特の深みをもたらす「静かな主役」であるだしを祝う、2週間にわたるイベントをニューヨーク市全体で開催している。これは2025年10月15日（水）の「National Dashi Day」（アメリカにおける「だしの日」）に合わせたもの。ニューヨークでも人気の日本食店が集結し、だしのピュアで奥深い、うまみの魅力をを引き立てる、限定メニューやドリンクを提供している。 参加店は、「Taku Sando」「Bessou」「Raku」「Rice & Miso」「Kato Sake Works」の5つのレストランとバー。久原本家の茅乃舎無添加だしパウダーを使った特別メニューが初披露されており、控えめな存在に思えるだしが、スープストックの枠をはるかに超えて活躍できることを示すショーケースとなっている。 ブルックリンの「Taku Sando」では、だしパウダーと黒胡椒入り海塩を使った「だし玉子サンド」が、1日50個限定で登場。チェルシーの「Bessou」では、野菜だしカレーのブレンドを使った「だしカレー唐揚げ」を揚げたてで提供している。 「Raku Midtown」では、ハマグリとマツタケ、そしてもちろんだしを使った贅沢な「マツタケハマグリうどん」を展開。ブルックリンの「Rice & Miso」では、「ダイコンと油揚げの味噌汁」と「オムライスのおにぎり」を組み合わせたセットが楽しめる。「Kato Sake Works」では、自家醸造の日本酒をベースにした「だしインフューズドカクテル」を（文字通り）シェイクしてサーブする。 無添加のだしづくりで知られる、130年の歴史を持つ日本の調味料メーカーの久原本家は、今回のキャンペーンを、アメリカの食文化に改めてだしを紹介する好機と捉えている。 Kayanoya USAが10月に公開した新しいウェブサイト「NationalDashiDay.com」では、「だしは、旨味の純粋なエッセンスです」と、表現。レシピやシェフのストーリー、家庭でも楽しめるハウツー動画などを通して、だしの魅力を発信している。 飲食店とのコラボレーションに加え、同ブランドでは「だしスターターキット」を発売。かつお節やコンブにハードルを感じている人でも、日本の味に気軽に触れられるようにするためのセットだ。 教育的な側面と招待の意味を併せ持つこの取り組みは、スープやソースはもちろん、カクテルやサンドイッチにまで、だしが「静かな深み」を加えられることを伝えている。 「Raku」でうどんをすするにしても、「Kato Sake Works」でうまみを味わうにしても、ニューヨークで開催されるこのイベントが示すのは一つ。意外にもニューヨークの次なるフレーバーブームは、控えめなだしの鍋から生まれるかもしれない、ということだけだ。 関連記事 『Some of NYC’s top Japanese restaurants are joining together for an umami-packed two-week dashi fest（原文）』 『東京、日本の伝統食材とこだわり調味料が揃う店10選』 『ニューヨークに2つ目のタイムアウトマーケット、9月26日オープン』 『川端実｜色とかたちの間に — 東京・ニューヨーク』 『2025年「世界のトップピザ50」が発表、「ピッツァバー on 38th」が2位に』 『世界で最も

If the sound of creaking pews and candlelight already gives you chills, wait until the first few notes of “Tubular Bells” echo through the nave. On October 24, the Church of the Heavenly Rest, an Upper East Side Gothic gem across from The Met, will transform into a house of musical horrors for Candlelight: Horror Classics featuring The Conjuring Universe & More. Presented by Warner Bros. and Candlelight Concerts, the program is a live, candlelit tribute to the soundtracks that have haunted moviegoers for decades. The Highline String Quartet will perform eerie reinterpretations of some of cinema’s most recognizable scores, from The Exorcist’s unnerving theme to the creeping dread of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Shining. RECOMMENDED: Brooklyn's premiere orchestra will be celebrating this silent film for Halloween Expect the sinister “Run Nancy” from Nightmare on Elm Street, the haunting “Cry Little Sister” from The Lost Boys and the twisted elegance of “Midnight, the Stars and You” from The Shining. Music from The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun rounds out the night—a full playlist of the sounds that make the hair on your neck stand up. “It’s going to be one HELL of an evening!” tease the organizers. And really, how often do you get to hear Freddy Krueger’s theme played beneath stained glass? The church’s vaulted ceilings and rows of flickering candles will set the mood for an hour of musical possession. Between the acoustics, the atmosphere and the unmistakable sound of

Ballet lovers, mark your calendars—and maybe do a few pliés in excitement. Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre legend who became the first African American woman promoted to Principal Dancer in the company’s 85-year history, is taking her final bow with ABT later this month. And in a very Misty move, she’s making sure everyone can join in on the moment. On October 22, Copeland’s farewell performance from ABT’s Fall Gala will be streamed live—for free—at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Hundreds of complimentary tickets will be available the day of the event, starting at 4 pm, and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis (two per person). The simulcast begins at 6:15 pm and if past galas are any indication, expect a sea of tutu-clad superfans and dance students trying to snag a seat. Copeland, who’s been offstage for five years, will return for one last performance alongside her ABT peers in a specially curated program. While it’s her official farewell from the company, she’s not hanging up her pointe shoes entirely. The dancer, author and activist has spent recent years channeling her influence into the Misty Copeland Foundation and its BE BOLD programs, which make ballet accessible—and fun—for kids from all backgrounds. “American Ballet Theatre is proud to invite the public to celebrate Misty Copeland’s extraordinary journey,” said ABT artistic director Susan Jaffe. “Her artistry, courage, and leadership have reshaped ballet for the future.” The star

Move over, Art Basel. The culinary world’s next big happening lands in Miami on October 14, when Estrella Damm’s Gastronomy Congress returns to the city after a seven-year hiatus—this time with the world’s best restaurant at the center of the table. For the first time, tickets are now open to the public. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Barcelona’s Disfrutar, the reigning No. 1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, this year’s edition will feature Chef Eduard Xatruch in a one-day culinary “congress” at Dua Miami in Brickell. Xatruch, one of Disfrutar’s three co-founders, will headline the program with an inside look at how a trio of former El Bulli chefs turned technical precision and creative chaos into the world’s top dining experience. “Sharing our journey is about more than recounting milestones,” said Xatruch. “It is about opening windows to possibilities. At Disfrutar, we believe creativity grows from dialogue, from questioning our own limits, and from the perseverance to keep pushing forward.” Since its debut in 2014, Estrella Damm’s Gastronomy Congress has toured the globe, bringing renowned chefs such as Ferran Adrià, Virgilio Martínez and Joan Roca to cities including Lisbon and Melbourne. The last Miami edition, in 2018, drew 350 guests; this one will top that, thanks to a lineup that doubles as a who’s who of Miami dining. Among those joining the conversation: Chef José Mendín of Pubbelly Sushi, Chef Alejandra Espinoza of Cotoa and Eduardo Lara, the taco phe

New York’s cannabis scene is about to get its own red-carpet moment. Following a record-breaking $214.4 million in statewide sales, High Times Magazine is bringing its legendary Cannabis Cup to the Empire State for the first time—a consumer-judged showdown that lets everyday New Yorkers decide who rolls (and bakes) the best. Starting October 21, adults 21 and over can snag judge’s kits packed with sample products—think edibles, pre-rolls and top-shelf flower—from participating dispensaries across the state. Judges will have until December 21 to test, taste and cast their votes online for categories including Best Sativa Flower, Best Indica Flower, Best Edible (Gummies) and Best Infused Pre-Roll, among others. Winners will be crowned at an awards show on January 16, 2026. “It’s the Oscars of cannabis—and now you get to be part of the Academy,” High Times declares in its event materials. The People’s Choice edition has been running in other legal states since 2019, but this marks the first-ever New York Cup and the largest pool of judges in the competition’s history. Founded in Amsterdam in 1988, the Cannabis Cup has grown into one of the most recognizable events in weed culture, with past judges including Snoop Dogg, Method Man and Patti Smith. The contest has helped turn under-the-radar strains into household names and given countless small producers a career-making boost. This year’s New York edition is also a milestone for High Times itself—the first Cup since native New Yo

Union Square just got a little more mysterious. Hidden beneath Mission Ceviche’s massive flagship restaurant, Sub-Mission is a new subterranean cocktail lounge that mixes speakeasy allure with Peruvian flair—and it’s shaping up to be downtown’s next late-night magnet. The 1,000-square-foot hideaway, located at 7 East 17th Street, takes the phrase “below the surface” quite literally. Guests descend from the ceviche bar upstairs into a jewel-toned cocoon of gold, green and soft lighting. The centerpiece is a glowing U-shaped bar crowned by a chandelier and flanked by plush banquettes that seat 65. Fashion portraits, moody lamps and color-shifting backlit panels (yes, guests can choose the hue) complete the glamorous tableau. Photograph: Courtesy of Sub-Mission   The team behind Mission Ceviche, consisting of Chef José Luis Chávez and Brice Mastroluca, designed Sub-Mission as a space that evolves throughout the evening. “It can be a chic destination for date nights, a stylish backdrop for catching up with friends, or an easy transition before or after dinner upstairs," the team said in a release. The drinks program, crafted with Oscar Valle of Mexico City’s world-renowned Licorería Limantour, reimagines familiar cocktails with bold, global twists. Highlights include the Margarita al Pastor with taco-spiced tequila and pineapple, the savory Sub Martini infused with tomato and basil and the Smoking Dove, a mezcal-heavy riff on the Paloma rimmed with grapefruit salt. Those with a

Prepare your costumes and your crosswalks—Halloween is about to take over the streets. The city’s Department of Transportation just announced the return of Trick-or-Streets, its annual Halloween celebration that turns Open Streets and plazas across the five boroughs into car-free zones for candy, costumes and community. This year’s edition will be the biggest yet, with a record 137 events (and counting) planned between October 17 and October 31. The program, now in its fourth year, is part of NYC DOT’s broader mission to reimagine public space. “Throughout the month of October, NYC DOT’s fourth annual Trick-or-Streets program will bring seasonal events to plazas and Open Streets... to bring joy, culture, and greater safety for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Building on years of successful Open Street activations... this is a testament to what can be accomplished when we rethink how our streets can enrich our communities.” Expect everything from pumpkin patches and hay bale photo ops to live performances, games and Día de los Muertos celebrations. Local groups will host their own spins on the festivities—from Harlem Lane’s Saint Nicholas Avenue Open Streets program, which will feature arts education and dance, to Brooklyn’s Franklin Avenue Open Street, where Street Lab will help transform the block into a family-friendly playground. “Halloween is a special day when New York City kids should feel excited, happy and safe on t

If you’ve ever wanted to venture literally into the woods with Sondheim, now’s your chance—no teleportation or upstate trek required. This October, theater director Miles Sternfeld will bring a site-specific, immersive production of Into the Woods to Staten Island’s 140-acre Camp Pouch, transforming the wilderness into a fairytale under the stars. Running through October 25, with just four performances remaining, the limited run is the inaugural production from Sternfeld Studio and promises a singular experience: 25 audience members per night, 225 total tickets. Each evening begins around a campfire before guests set off, lantern in hand, to follow the story’s familiar characters through the trees. “This is not your typical Into the Woods,” says Sternfeld. “It’s a spiritual, communal journey into the heart of the fairy tale—a mythic, acoustic, firelit fever dream set in the very woods the characters sing about.” That “fever dream” is enhanced by a newly commissioned acoustic orchestration from Six tour arranger Lena Gabrielle, featuring guitar, bass, violin, accordion, melodica and hand percussion. Musicians double as narrators, blending seamlessly into the production’s campfire storytelling vibe. Broadway favorites headline the cast, including Afra Hines (Hadestown) as the Witch, Matt Dengler (A Little Night Music) as the Baker and Hannah Elless (Bright Star) as the Baker’s Wife, alongside Joy Del Valle (West Side Story) as Cinderella and Jordan Matthew Brown (The Book of Mo

Construction is officially underway on Newark Liberty International Airport’s long-awaited new AirTrain—a sleek, $3.5 billion replacement for the clunky 1996 original that’s ferried millions of travelers (sometimes begrudgingly) across terminals for nearly three decades. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground this week on the 2.5-mile automated people mover, which will serve as the backbone of Newark’s ongoing airport transformation. When it debuts in 2030, the new AirTrain will move up to 50,000 passengers per day (up from about 33,000 currently), connecting all three terminals, parking lots, rental car facilities and NJ Transit and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor rail lines. “Breaking ground on a new AirTrain system marks another milestone in the complete transformation of Newark Liberty International Airport into a world-class gateway,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “This project is about more than just replacing outdated infrastructure. It’s about building the capacity, reliability, and customer experience that millions of travelers will depend on for decades to come.” That transformation is no small feat. Newark’s redevelopment plan calls for revamped terminals, streamlined roadways and a modernized taxiway system to reduce delays. The AirTrain is a critical piece—designed to eliminate the current 15-minute slog between Terminal A and the rail station while providing smoother connections for future terminals (including a new Terminal B) and

What if your next martini was delivered by Chrissy Teigen—or your entrée by Orlando Bloom? Tomorrow night, that might actually happen. Teigen, Bloom, Dorinda Medley, Sophia Bush, Heidi Gardner and other boldfaced names are trading red carpets for aprons at Server for an Hour, a celebrity-studded event hosted by One Fair Wage to spotlight the national fight for a living wage. Now in its third year, the campaign pairs stars with restaurant workers to draw attention to the affordability crisis and the millions of tipped employees still earning subminimum wages. Teigen, who once worked in restaurants herself, has emerged as the face of the initiative. “This year’s event feels especially meaningful,” she said. “So many families are struggling right now... Everyone deserves the chance to live with dignity—and that starts with being paid a living wage.” The dinner service doubles as a launchpad for the Make America Affordable Now PAC, a new political arm advocating for wage reform ahead of the 2026 elections. The PAC, backed by One Fair Wage, the National Education Association and other labor groups, will endorse candidates running on affordability and wage-justice platforms. Elected officials, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and City Council Labor Chair Carmen de la Rosa, are expected to attend, along with speakers from several state legislatures. Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage and director of the UC Berkeley Food Labor Research Center, said, “Affordability is the

The Jewish Museum is about to flip the switch on a $14.5-million transformation—and fittingly, it’s all about light. On October 24, the storied Warburg Mansion on Fifth Avenue reopens with reimagined collection galleries and an all-new, 7,000-square-foot Pruzan Family Center for Learning, marking the museum’s most sweeping renewal in more than 30 years. Designed by UNS (Amsterdam) and New Affiliates Architecture (New York), with Method Design serving as the architect of record, the overhaul connects two floors of the museum through an airy, double-height gallery crowned by a glittering installation featuring more than 130 Hanukkah lamps. Together they symbolize what the museum calls “light as a universal metaphor for hope and enlightenment”—and form a literal bridge between storytelling and education. RECOMMENDED: 17 NYC art exhibitions we’re most excited about in fall 2025 “This milestone moment heralds a new chapter for the Jewish Museum,” said director James S. Snyder. “With this reimagining of our collection and education galleries, we hope visitors will discover new points of connection and deepen their appreciation of the traditions that have shaped the Jewish experience throughout the global diaspora and in resonance with other cultures.” Photograph: Courtesy of the Jewish Museum The centerpiece exhibition, "Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum," sprawls across the third floor, featuring more than 200 works ranging from a