Dannii Minogue: New York never sleeps
The city's clubbing scene is so much fun
Thursday, 16 November 2006
Dannii Minogue says: 'My favourite place in the whole world has to be New York, a city that truly never sleeps.
'When I was living there, I was fortunate enough to meet some really extrovert stars, such as the singer Ru Paul, because a lot of my friends were heavily involved in that whole fantastic gay New York clubbing scene. It was such great fun.' We all know the traditional famous landmarks: Times Square, the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty. Well, here is an alternative look at New York...
Already strolled around Central Park?
Then try… Prospect Park
Set in 526 luxurious green acres in Brooklyn, Prospect Park was designed by the same architects as Central Park. The major difference these days is the lack of tourists and touts and the fact that Prospect Park isn’t surrounded by skyscrapers.
There’s an ice rink, you can rent boats and bicycles and even go horse riding. And don’t miss the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, which has one of the world’s largest collections of bonsai trees. This is a great chance to see how real-life New Yorkers chill out.
Already done the Broadway shows?
Then try… Off Broadway
The glitziest shows might still head for Broadway, but nowadays new talent
is to be found in the small theatres Off Broadway. Featuring Hollywood stars who want to act in front of a live but modest audience, these shows offer the hottest tickets in town and are more avant-garde than the bigger Broadway productions.
Already shopped at the big department stores, such as Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s?
Then try… the Meatpacking District
Now one of the trendiest shopping areas in Manhattan, particularly around 14th Street, the Meatpacking District has recently attracted Brit style leaders such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. And if you’re after exclusive US designer fashion, check out Lucy Barnes, which is only available Stateside.
Already visited the Museum of Modern Art?
Then try… the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
This is the only museum in the US devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Housed in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion on Fifth Avenue (right), it features more than 250,000 exhibits of design innovation in everyday items such as furniture, computers and toothbrushes.
Take That's Gary Barlow says: 'New York is great. I’ve worked there a lot and I go on holiday at least once a year. I always head straight to one particular restaurant in Brooklyn. It’s like a mafia joint – you get the feeling it’s a pretty heavy place- and its always packed.'
Already ridden the grimy New York subway?
Then try… Grand Central Terminal
One of the world’s busiest railway stations, the grandeur of the Main Concourse, with its majestic staircase and vaulted ceiling, can’t be beaten. Make a stop at the famous Oyster Bar or find a corner to enjoy one of the musicians playing in the Concourse as the New York commuters hurry by.
Already explored Manhattan’s fashionable SoHo?
Then try…Williamsburg
For the ultimate in industrial chic, head across the East River to Williamsburg, north of downtown Brooklyn.
The area is attracting all the hottest action, with new art galleries (many featuring young unknown artists) springing up alongside cutting-edge restaurants and bars, to which the most discerning New Yorkers are flocking.
Sheree Murphy says: 'One of my favourite sights is Brooklyn Bridge in New York. To me it sums up the city. As soon as you see it, you think of yellow taxis and steam coming up from the manholes in the New York streets.'
Already crawled the bars in Greenwich Village?
Then try… Crobar
One of the city’s biggest and best nightclubs, Crobar provides the full-on NYC club experience. With its superb sound system, it attracts some of the world’s premium DJ talent, including established names such as Sasha and Danny Tenaglia.
Exploring the numerous small rooms and huge main dance floor at this impressive West Chelsea nightspot will keep even the most dedicated clubber happy well into the small hours.
David Sandhu
Comments
Be the first to add a comment