The new New Museum.
Last month's opening of the dramatic New Museum of Contemporary Art was a consistent holiday party topic around the Big Apple. Love it or hate it, the museum's shimmering tower, which rises above the Bowery at Prince Street, demands attention. And a visit.
So now that the crowds have begun to thin a bit, why not make an evening of it and explore the new New Museum as well as the rapidly changing area around it, where you can find a remarkable variety of cuisines and settings, from quirky New American to authentic New York pizza.
(Note: admission to the Museum is free on Thursday nights from 7–10 PM.)