This week’s list of reasons to leave the house include a whimsical animated Japanese movie, gallery openings in Chelsea, and a two-day outdoor poetry festival. If that still doesn’t fill your calendar, remember that you can always check Groupon for more great things to do in New York City.
Summer Restaurant Week
July 21–August 15
The summer edition of restaurant week brings three-course prix fixe menus to eateries such as Red Rooster Harlem, Café Boulud, Bann Restaurant, and Tertulia (pictured above). Luckily, the “week” actually runs for three-and-a-half weeks, so there’s still plenty of time to make reservations at crowded spots ahead of time. ($25 lunch, $38 dinner; see a full list of participants)
Neutral Milk Hotel at Prospect Park Bandshell
Prospect Park | Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
It may have been 15 years since their last tour, but Neutral Milk Hotel haven’t lost the idiosyncratic touch that made 1998’s In the Aeroplane over the Sea an indie classic. Join a packed crowd in Prospect Park to hear frontman Jeff Mangum weave together his eccentric, Anne Frank–inspired lyrics with horn-centric melodies. ($39.50 in advance, $45 day of; buy tickets here for Wednesday’s show)
A Letter to Momo
West Village | Wednesday, July 23–Tuesday, July 29
A fanciful, hand-drawn tale in a similar vein to Spirited Away, 2011’s A Letter to Momo tells the story of a Japanese teenager, Momo, whose only relic of her lost father is a letter to her he never finished. Momo comes to terms with her loss with the help of three mischievous goblins who have taken up residence in her mother’s attic. (IFC Center, 323 Avenue of the Americas; $14 adults, $10 children and seniors, $9 IFC members; buy tickets here)
Chelsea Art Walk
Chelsea | Thursday, July 24, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
More than 100 participating galleries in Chelsea stay open late for a free public viewing of their summer exhibitions, as well as artist talks, openings, and other events. (free; see a full list of participating galleries)
New York City Poetry Festival
Governors Island | Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
The fourth annual event brings literati to Governors Island for a weekend of readings and performances by more than 250 poets, including Mark Doty, Joyelle McSweeney, Matthea Harvey, and Paul Muldoon. In between sets, browse indie crafts and booksellers’ wares, fuel up with snacks from food vendors including Morris Grilled Cheese and Mud Coffee, or quaff pints in a beer garden sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery. (free; register here)
Photo of Tertulia by Jen Davis
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Property Location
When you stay at Tarrytown House Estate in Tarrytown, you'll be in the historical district and convenient to Washington Irving's Sunnyside and Lyndhurst Mansion. This hotel is within close proximity of Sunnyside and Tarrytown Music Hall.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 212 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and LCD televisions. Windows open for fresh air and garden views. High-definition televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and an Internet point. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
49 East Sunnyside Lane
Irvington,
NY
US
Yoga Spa founder Jacqui Vernon understands the healing power of yoga. As part of the Cancer Support Network, she helps cancer patients and their families find peace through yoga and other healing methods. As a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, she works with the community at large via group and private hot yoga lessons. She also strives to create an open, welcoming space, inviting students of all levels are welcome to stretch and sun-salutate here during Bikram, vinyasa, and ashtanga classes.?
The experienced instructors will help each student?even the most inflexible?navigate each posture safely. For folks looking for a vigorous workout, the studio offers Boot Camp Yoga and Flow31 classes, both of which amp up the cardio with asanas based on hot yoga fundamentals. If group settings aren't your thing, Yoga Spa also offer private classes during which you'll learn proper alignment, posture modifications, and breathing practices that will help you gain confidence and deepen your practice.
321 E Main St
Elmsford,
NY
US
Kokum takes its name from a berry that's specific to South India, a nod to the regional cuisine that stands out as this restaurant's specialty. The recently opened space may be new, but the cooking traditions are time honored, drawing specific inspiration from India's Kerala region. Favorites include spicy chicken masala kalumbu and vegetarian-friendly theeyal, which features a mix of green bananas, yam, and coconut. Top off your meal with one of the bar's craft cocktails, which include the signature Kokum, a mingling of vermouth, pineapple juice, and lime. The dining room keeps things simple, with exposed light bulbs and natural wood accents alongside paintings of boats with hulls colorful enough to rival the stains on the sauce chef's apron. Kokum is a member of the Fine Indian Dining Group.
145 E Main St.
Elmsford,
NY
US
Picasso's Corner's imaginative artists offer step-by-step instruction to guide students of all skill levels as they craft 16"x20" paintings. Classes, running either two hours Tuesday-Wednesday or three hours Thursday-Saturday, are scheduled at 7 p.m. and include all necessary materials such as acrylic paint, brushes, high-powered paintball guns, easels, aprons, and canvases. Patrons may use provided bottle openers and cups during class to enjoy self-supplied beer, wine, and snacks. The studio's three-hour open-studio sessions offer a more independent painting session devoid of step-by-step instruction and performance-enhancing hugs.
9 Haven Street
Elmsford,
NY
US
Twenty-eight days. That's the minimum amount of time that Benjamin Steakhouse's Prime beef spends dry aging in handcrafted boxes. This allows the flavors to become densely concentrated before the steaks ever see the surface of a grill. To ensure that every cut meets his high standards, chef Arturo McLeod personally visits meat markets to select the steak house's beef.
Menu at a Glance
| Steaks | Seafood |
| Six different cuts are available, including everything from filet mignon to 36-ounce porterhouses. | Decadent chilean sea bass and 4-pound lobsters prove that steaks aren't the only luxury food. |
| Starters | Selection of Other Meats |
| Fresh oysters and littleneck clams on the half shell can help prime palates. | Racks of lamb and roasted organic chicken also tempt taste buds. |
A Peek Inside
To complement McLeod?s indulgent, upscale New American cuisine, Benjamin Steakhouse's ambiance exudes stately elegance. Leather chairs flank the tables, all of which are dressed with crisp white linens. Chandeliers spread a soft, warm glow throughout the space, gleaming against the rich wood accents.
610 West Hartsdale Road
White Plains,
NY
US
Executive Park Physical Therapy buzzes with movement as patients bounce on trampolines, jog on treadmills, and pedal recumbent bikes. Designed by a staff of four licensed physical therapists, these therapeutic routines help patients to heal from injuries and relieve the pain of chronic conditions. Massage therapists decompress spinal disks and wrap limbs in kinesio tape to retrain the neuromuscular system following sprains and strains from playing Red Rover with the Rockettes. A colorful assortment of free weights helps patients to strengthen weak muscles, and high-tech tools such as cold lasers and thermal ultrasound machines spirit away pain and inflammation. To open the lines of communication, multilingual staffers assist patients in English or Spanish, unlike some specialty physical-therapy offices that communicate strictly in haikus written in Klingon.
10 W Main St
Elmsford,
NY
US
