What’s New in New York City The start of the new year brings with it many exciting new openings and happenings around the city. From highly anticipated restaurant openings to vibrant nightlife venues and inspired cultural events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this winter and throughout the year. Dining Taru Showcasing contemporary Japanese cuisine within an intimate and sophisticated ambiance and conveniently located adjacent to hotel’s main entrance. Torrisi An Italian restaurant housed with the legendary Puck Building in downtown Manhattan that is the most personal effort of the famed chef Rich Torrisi’s career. Turkuaz Featuring Turkish classics served in a room that evokes a sultan's private tent with an elaborate Sunday buffet. Nightlife The Jazz Club A quintessential New York concept reimagined by Aman, the Jazz Club brings a sense of occasion back to Midtown Manhattan in speakeasy style.Little Sister Lounge Dimly lit and velvet-laced, this intimate cocktail lounge is a sultry and seductive trip back to the heyday of the clandestine, cavern-like settings of East Village’s 1990s lounge scene. Cultural Events Metropolitan Opera House Lohengrin returns after an absence from the Metropolitan Opera House stage of nearly twenty years, Wagner's medieval romance reveals new tour de force staging from Francios Girard and stars Piotr Becazala. Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall Anne-Sophie Mutter has achieved much in her four-decade long music career, let alone being named of the greatest violin virtuosos of our time and awarded the esteemed Siemens Music Prize in 2008. Radio City Music Hall Lang Lang has played sold-out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world and holds the distinction of being the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic. Museums, Exhibitions and Attractions Whitney Museum of American Art Edward Hopper’s New York – This celebrated exhibition provides a comprehensive look at Hopper’s life and work, from his early impressions of New York to his late paintings in which the city served as a backdrop for his evocative distillations of urban experience. The Museum of Broadway This is the first permanent museum dedicated to documenting the history and experience of Broadway theatre and its profound influence upon shaping Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. The Museum of Modern Art Guillermo del Toro, Crafting Pinocchio - Opening with classic and contemporary editions and interpretations of Pinocchio from around the world, the exhibition also includes production art, props, and a look at the various phases of puppet-making. Brooklyn Museum of Art Tierry Mugler: Couturissime – Visitors will admire nearly 130 outfits ranging from haute couture pieces to stage costumes, alongside custom accessories, sketches, videos, images by leading fashion photographers, and spectacular installations that mirror the approach of this fashion visionary. Edge New York Skydeck Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a one-of-a-kind design. It's suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can't get anywhere else. Look 100 stories down from the thrilling glass floor, lean out over the city on angled glass walls and sip champagne in the sky. You've never experienced New York like this before. The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is now open for shopping, food and fun. Its 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink that's free to use (if you bring your own skates) is the highlight, while more than 100 shopping and food kiosks are there to peruse—all at one of the best NYC parks. You can even go ice-less curling and rent an igloo to sip on warm drinks this year! Other Articles You May Enjoy Savourez Paris: A Toast to Emily in Paris at Baccarat Hotel New York View Story Tagged as Cocktails Entertainment Things to Do A Winning Serve: Inside Baccarat’s Second Annual Petit Slam View Story Tagged as NYC Sport City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks The festive season is finally upon us, with holiday happenings and spirited scenes on full display throughout the city. From ice skating under the world’s most celebrated Christmas Tree, to shopping in an open-air winter wonderland, we invite you to discover the many inspired... View Story Tagged as Arts Culture Entertainment Literature Summer Things to Do