City Secrets | Fall 2014 in New York

There's no time like fall in New York City. With the crisp weather approaching, it's time to slip on our boots and blazers and explore the city. Here are our top four fall happenings -- don't miss them!

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Art

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Dubuffet | Barcel?

French postwar painter Jean Dubuffet and acclaimed Spanish artist Miquel Barcel? present their unique work at Acquavella Galleries on the Upper East Side, on view until September 19. The exhibition features Barcel?'s most distinct paintings juxtaposed with Dubuffet's unconventional landscapes and portraits. Barcel? is an artistic nomad -- inspired by worldwide culture and geography, constantly traveling for new ideas. His most recent series of white paintings pay tribute to his boundless travels.

Music

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Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival

Created in 2010, this festival's mission is to pass the future of jazz on to younger generations. Kicking off on Labor Day and lasting until September 30th at Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center, jazz lovers can enjoy performances of music by legendary musicians like Duke Ellington and Loius Armstrong at this multi-generational meeting. This is also a gathering for celebrations in swing, where artists from as far as Brazil and Trinidad, and as close as New Orleans and Harlem, will join in on the fun.

Hotel

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Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York

Set to open within the next few months ("late 2014"), this 50-story Upper East Side hotel is truly one of a kind in New York City. Located opposite the Museum of Modern Art on 5th Ave, upon walking inside, the hotel entrance dazzles with light reflecting off of the 12,000 Baccarat glass pieces. The opulence continues throughout the hotel -- with handmade custom chandeliers hanging in The Grand Salon, and guest rooms that feel as though you're living in a modern Parisian-chic apartment in the heart of New York City. 

Food

Eater

Marta

Maialino chef Nick Anderer and famed restaurateur Danny Meyer will bring us delicious thin-crusted Roman-style pizzas at their new restauarant called Marta, located at the newly renovated Martha Washington hotel at East 29th street. Set to open in early September, this power team has created a menu that does not disappoint -- with antipasti and family-style food in addition to the pizza. We can't wait to cozy up at Meyer's first pizza restaurant!