DAM New York 2019

The Art and Practice of Managing Digital Media

Places of Interest

It's not all work and no play...whilst you're in town why not try out some of our recommendations below 

 

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Top 3 Restaurants

Per Se - Best for…splashing out on fine dining. Renowned for excellent table service, and exquisite décor and food. 

Joe’s Pizza - Best for…the best by-the-slice pizza joint in the city. Tourists, celebrities and locals alike agree that this is the place to go for an authentic street slice.

Victor’s Cafe - Best for…brunch, Cuban style. Think frittata’s, tortillas and fried plantain, the perfect specialty brunch to try  while you’re in town.

 

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Top 3 Music Venues

Radio City Music Hall - An iconic 6000-seat venue hosting a wide range of contemporary artists, as well as televised events such as The Grammy Awards.

Barbès - A tiny bohemian club in Brooklyn which often sways from its traditional swing and jazz fixtures in favor of African, Brazilian or Columbian music.

Mercury Lounge - The ultimate indie-rock venue for up and coming bands.

 

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Top 3 Museums you may have never heard Of

MMuseumm - A 36-foot square museum hidden inside an elevator, featuring artifacts of Modern Natural History; from censored Saudi Arabian pool toys to the used tissues of world leaders.

El Museo - A excellent collection of exhibitions celebrating the artistic landscape of Caribbean, Latino and Latin American cultures.

Houdini Museum - More than simply being dedicated to the world-famous escape artist, this museum aims to inspire people to apply themselves to their dreams with determination and achieve everything they desire.

 

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Best of the Rest

Then She Fell - Something truly unique; an immersive, interactive theatre experience based on Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland. Group sizes are small and tickets must be bought in advance.

Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens - May is the ideal time to go photograph and enjoy the stunning cherry blossoms in bloom.

Comedy Cellar - Check out the Comedy Cellar to be ridiculed and entertained by some of the most popular comedians in NYC.

 

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And Some Fun Facts

800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

The first pizzeria in the United States opened in NYC in 1895. Since the 1960s, the price of a slice of pizza has been roughly the same price as a subway ride, generating the idea of “Pizza Principle” among economists.

Einstein's eyes are locked in a safe deposit box somewhere in the city.