OUTDOORS & RECREATION

2009 mermaid parade: wet but festive

by Emily Gordon • Photos by Malcolm Brown

If there's one population that doesn't get scared off by a little rain, it's mermaids. Not to mention all the other celebrants of the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island.

DINING

fedorable: the story of a west village dining institution

by Erin O'Hara • Photos by Myrna Suarez

For the past 57 years, Fedora Dorato's picturesque hideaway has been a place of refuge in this storied New York City neighborhood.

NYC RAINBOW PILGRIMAGE

checkpoints: must-see nyc gay landmarks

by David Sokol

From well-known Christopher Street landmarks to lesser-known gems such as Brooklyn's Lesbian Herstory Archives, the City boasts a wealth of historical—and herstorical—treasures significant to the LGBT movement.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

bringing home the bacon

by Michael Slenske

Evoking the agony and torment of human existence as no other painter has, Francis Bacon defined the raw vocabulary of art after World War II. A massive retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art surveys the visceral imagery he created.

NEIGHBORHOODS

west village

by David Sokol

This vibrant Manhattan neighborhood offers charming, historic streets and a wealth of shopping, dining and nightlife options.

HOTELS

style & scene hotels map

With luxury amenities like spas, screening rooms and even rooftop pools, the hotels in our Style & Scene collection feature boutique—and buzz-worthy—accommodations.
• Plus: See our Hotels section for more.

SHOPPING

just for men: nyc's sartorial revolution

by Michael Slenske

Whether they're offering upscale threads or casual duds, a host of new designers call New York home. Their mission? To help the City's men dress better. (It's working.) • Plus: See our Shopping section for more.

DINING

recently opened restaurants

by Julie Besonen

Fill up on A-list pizza, pasta, pork dumplings and more at these recently opened restaurants in Chelsea, Park Slope and the Village.
• Plus: See our Dining section for more.

KIDS

child's play in chelsea

by Lisa Freedman, Time Out New York contributor

Go west with the tots for an adventure in Chelsea, where kids' museums, shops, sports and more make for fun times with the little ones—whether they prefer yoga or snickerdoodles.

NEIGHBORHOODS

hell's kitchen

by David Sokol

No longer a no-go zone, a West Side neighborhood teems with bustling eateries, open-minded foodies and a vibrant nightlife.

NIGHTLIFE

all access: nyc's hottest new clubs

by Jane Lerner

The New York club scene is more than velvet ropes and disco balls. (Of course, there's a time and place for velvet ropes and disco balls, too.) See nine of our recent favorites here.

LIFESTYLE: GAY

"out in the city" on logo

by Jonathan Zeller

Tune in—and come out. From the West Village and Chelsea to Harlem, Jackson Heights and beyond, NYC is renowned for its vibrant gay communities, as is evident in filmmaker George Hickenlooper's documentary.

DEALS

nyc rainbow pilgrimage offers

Book your trip now with these fabulous deals. And check out these offers for even more ways to save when you're in NYC.

SHOP

nyc rainbow pilgrimage store

Remember your NYC Rainbow Pilgrimage with exclusive merchandise, from T-shirts to totes.