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We are very pleased to recommend to our readers Jams, the restaurant at 1 Hotel Central Park. Whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or a spot to enjoy drinks, this is the place for you.

Our popular Thanksgiving roundup is here! We have suggestions for traditional fare, restaurants that are catering for take-out, and unique cuisine choices. Check out the menu offerings, pick your spot and enjoy!

Food Network is serving up fresh and fun holiday episodes this December all month long. On Sunday, December 16th at 9pm, the gingerbread artists of Holiday Gingerbread Showdown pull out all the stops for the exciting season finale, and Holiday Baking Championship crowns the most impressive festive baker on Monday, December 17th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm competitors wow host Eddie Jackson and the judges with 3D displaysin hopes of winning the ultimate prize on the season finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge. The edible architecture is next level at the 25th annual National Gingerbread Competition as seen on the holiday special Gingerbread Giants 2 premiering Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm. On Monday, December 24th at 9pm, former Holiday Baking Championship competitors return for redemption on the 'Homecoming Special'episode. Also in primetime, don't miss premieres and themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple-D Nation. In daytime, Ina Garten invites special guests Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall and John DeLucaover for a special Mary Poppins episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm. Also catch premieres and holiday episodes including Crazy Christmas Cakes, Giada's Holiday Handbook, Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, Martina's Table, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up holiday recipes, videos and how-tos that will help you impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

Bravo's 'Top Chef' heads to the state of Kentucky for season 16, kicking off with two weeks of supersized premieres beginning Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 pm ET/PT. This season, 15 new talented chefs from cities big and small across the U.S. will compete for the sought-after title amid the unique culinary scenes in Louisville, Lexington and Lake Cumberland, before heading abroad for an epic finale showdown in Macau, China. The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, Graham Elliot, Nilou Motamed and Gail Simmons. 

There can never be too many cooks in Guy's Ranch Kitchen, as Guy Fieri and some of his celebrity chef friends cook up spectacular spreads on the new season, beginning on Saturday, November 17th at 12:30pm ET/PT. Throughout the fourteen half-hour episodes, Guy and some of his pals, including: Rocco DiSpirito, Duff Goldman, Eric Greenspan, Alex Guarnaschelli, Antonia Lofaso, Aaron May, Michael Mina, Marc Murphy, Damaris Phillips, Carl Ruiz, Aarti Sequeira, Michael Voltaggio, Justin Warner, and Jonathan Waxman, come together for a mouthwatering meal. As some of the most talented chefs in the country, they try to outdo each other by serving up the most delicious dish. Whether it's Mediterranean mashups, southern spreads, brunch bites, or holiday feasts, these bigtime chefs bring the bigtime flavors on Guy's Ranch Kitchen.

Gather around the TV this holiday season with family and friends for Food Network's exciting menu of holiday programming kicking off this November. Food Network turns up the heat with the special premiere of People Magazine: Sexiest Chef Alive on Thursday, November 1st at 8pm when People Editor-in-Chief Jess Cagle goes behind the scenes with the 10 chefs in the running for the title. Then, Giada De Laurentiis hosts the new series Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, tasking five top chefs to create the ultimate dishes for the ultimate food holiday on Sunday, November 4th at 9pm. On Monday, November 5th at 9pm, Jesse Palmer, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale are back with a new season of Holiday Baking Championship when nine of the country's best holiday bakers will compete for the grand prize of $25,000. Then at 10pm, Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond return for an all-new season of Christmas Cookie Challenge giving top bakers the chance to impress with their creative cookie recipes. Next, Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence help returning recruits with their Thanksgiving meals on Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption on Sunday, November 11th at 10pm. Ina Garten hosts a special Thanksgiving episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Saturday, November 17th at 8pm where she and some of her celebrity friends share their favorite holiday sides including Barefoot Contessa fan Jennifer Garner. On Sunday, November 18th at 8pm, Martha Stewart welcomes four of the country's best cake artists as they craft the most incredible cake tributes to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the special premiere of Macy's Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular. On Sunday, November 25th at 8pm, Jonathan Bennett hosts a special Holiday Wars competition giving three teams of cake and sugar artists the challenge of creating the most impressive holiday displays possible. At 9pm, Marcela Valladolid is giving nine food artists the chance to compete for the title of Best Gingerbread Artist in America on Holiday Gingerbread Showdown. Also, don't miss premieres and holiday-themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime, Giada De Laurentiis is back for a new season of Giada's Holiday Handbook on Sunday, November 11th at 11:30am, helping to plan the perfect holiday menu. Then, country legend Martina McBride is welcoming fans into her kitchen where she will share her favorite family recipes on Martina's Table premiering Sunday, November 18th at 12pm. Also catch new seasons of Girl Meets Farm on Sunday, November 11th at 11am and Guy's Ranch Kitchen on Saturday, November 17th at 12:30pm. Catch holiday episodes and premieres of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up Thanksgiving mains, sides and desserts that will be sure to impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

A potent and theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel that is strongly faithful to the original, Centenary Stage Company opens the 2018 - 19 mainstage theatrical season with Bram Stoker's Dracula adapted and directed by Charles Morey.

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Alli Torres of Jams at 1Hotel Central Park about her career as a mixologist.

The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is celebrating its 36 th annual event this weekend, June 15 - 17, 2018, at 8,000 feet in Aspen, Colorado. The weekend, which takes place at various locations throughout downtown Aspen, is FOOD & WINE's signature event and brings to life what the editors are obsessed with at this moment. The full schedule of seminars for the three-day event is available online.

Food Network celebrates the season this July with all-new summer series and competitions along with returning favorites. First, Ridiculous Cakes returns for a new season with even more over-the-top cake creations on Monday, July 9th at 10pm & 10:30pm. Guy Fieri is putting a new spin onDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives and checking in on some of his all-time favorite spots on Triple D Nation beginningFriday, July 13th at 9pm. Then, Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey are on the road indulging in some of their favorite comfort foods like juicy burgers and homemade pasta on the new series Comfort Food Tourpremiering with back-to-back episodes on Saturday, July 21st at 8pm & 8:30pm. It is a race to the finish as The Great Food Truck Race returns with a new batch of seven teams heading out to the wild west with Tyler Florence on the season premiere on Thursday, July 26th at 9pm. Eddie Jackson is pitting six of the country's best summer cooks against each other to see who can make the best-of-the-best summer specialties on the new series Ultimate Summer Cook-Off premiering Sunday, July 29th at 10pm. Then, four top grilling regions in the country will be represented in the Chopped kitchen on a new season of Chopped Grill Masters onTuesday, July 31st at 9pm. Also, catch new episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Dallas Cakes, Food Network Star, Guy's Grocery Games, Iron Chef America, and Wedding Cake Championship. In daytime, Trisha's Southern Kitchen returns with an all new season on Saturday, July 21st at 10:30am, plus catch premieres of Baked in Vermont, The Kitchen and The Pioneer Woman. FoodNetwork.com will have you grilling up a storm this Fourth of July. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 16th Annual Chefs' Gala, on Monday, May 21, 2018, to celebrate the courage and achievements of more than 70 million people who stutter - including 5% of all children. The event will recognize individuals who inspire young people who stutter, this year's honorees are 2017 World Series MVP George Springer, (Hero Award), Marcia & Bill Withers will be inducted into the SAY Hall of Fame and Linda D'Alessandro & Jay Badame (President & COO AECOM Tishman) (Budd Mayer Advocacy Award). The evening will be hosted by Tony Award winner and former SAY honoree Kelli O' Hara, with a special presentation by Joe Moglia (Chair of TD Ameritrade Board). The Gala Performance will be directed by SAY Founder & President, Taro Alexander with musical direction by Everett Bradley.

GRAMMY-Award winning artists Kings of Leon, James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management's Ken Levitan & Andy Mendelsohn and C3 Presents are pleased to announce Music City Food + Wine Festival, September 14-16, 2018. The sixth annual festival will offer expanded festivalprogramming, including the addition of the Official Drink of Nashville competition, a special Friday Night Throwdown pairing celebrity chefs with pro athletes,Saturday Night's Harvest Night anchored by Kings of Leon, the return ofSunday's Gospel Brunch, and much more. Tickets go on sale May 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m. CST, at http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets

The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 16th Annual Chefs' Gala, on Monday, May 21, 2018, to celebrate the courage and achievements of more than 70 million people who stutter - including 5% of all children. The event will recognize individuals who inspire young people who stutter, this year's honorees are 2017 World Series MVP George Springer, (Hero Award), Marcia & Bill Withers will be inducted into the SAY Hall of Fame and Linda D'Alessandro & Jay Badame (President & COO AECOM Tishman) (Budd Mayer Advocacy Award). The evening will be hosted by Tony Award winner and former SAY honoree Kelli O' Hara, with a special presentation by Joe Moglia (Chair of TD Ameritrade Board). The Gala Performance will be directed by SAY Founder & President, Taro Alexander with musical direction by Everett Bradley.

The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey.

The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey.

In MAN VS. MASTER unknown chefs working in the trenches of the food industry compete for the opportunity of a lifetime - a coveted apprenticeship with a world-renowned celebrity chef - but in order to win, they will have to beat the master in a face-off first.

Big flavors and tasty dishes are on the menu when Guy Fieri invites some of his chef-friends over for Sunday cook-offs on GUY'S RANCH KITCHEN beginning on Sunday, November 12th at 12pm ET/PT.

Big flavors and tasty dishes are on the menu when Guy Fieri invites some of his chef-friends over for Sunday cook-offs on GUY'S RANCH KITCHEN beginning on Sunday, November 12th at 12pm ET/PT.

Big flavors and tasty dishes are on the menu when Guy Fieri invites some of his chef-friends over for Sunday cook-offs on Guy's Ranch Kitchen beginning on Sunday, November 12 th at 12pm ET/PT. Each week, Guy and a few of his best chef pals, who happen to also be among the country's best chefs, such as: Scott Conant, Rocco DiSpirito, Eric Greenspan, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, and Jonathan Waxman, come together for a Sunday meal. With 'too many cooks in the kitchen,' friendly competition sparks as they try to outdo each other with the most flavorful and delicious dishes. Whether it is an Asian-fusion meatloaf, sweet and savory ricotta lemon pancakes, or a healthy spin on eggplant parmigiana, these chefs add their own flair to recipes prepared in Guy's Ranch Kitchen, that can be recreated in anyone's kitchen at home!

Big flavors and tasty dishes are on the menu when Guy Fieri invites some of his chef-friends over for Sunday cook-offs on Guy's Ranch Kitchen beginning on Sunday, November 12th at 12pm ET/PT. Each week, Guy and a few of his best chef pals, who happen to also be among the country's best chefs, such as: Scott Conant,Rocco DiSpirito, Eric Greenspan,Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, and Jonathan Waxman, come together for a Sunday meal.