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Around Town: From Best of the West to Michelin Chefs and Marshmallow Chicks, Here’s What’s Popping This Week
March 25, 2025, 2:27.10 pm ET

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Photo: Taste of the West

Taste of the West Side is returning with more than 70 restaurants participating in the two-day event. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at tastewestside.com. Tickets purchased before April 1st will be discounted 15% with General Admission costing $106.25 (regularly $125), and VIP tickets costing $148.75 (regularly $175). In addition to sampling delicious offerings from restaurants such as Cafe Luxembourg, Sempre Oggi, Dagon, Tatiana, Essentials by Christophe, and Daily Provisions UWS, guests can enjoy live music by a DJ on Friday and the Atomic Funk Project on Saturday.


Photo: Chef Franklin Becker

The 2025 Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala returns Tuesday, April 1st to Cipriani Wall Street, bringing together 30+ top chefs—including Daniel Boulud, Maneet Chauhan, and Culinary Chair Franklin Becker—for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience supporting autism awareness and inclusion. Celebrating 20 years of impact, the evening raises crucial funds for Autism Speaks programs advancing research, health, and employment opportunities. “For me, this event is my baby,” says Chef Becker. “I love to see how our chef community comes together year after year to make a difference for the autism community.”


Image: The Met

Opening April 27, 2025, at The Met Fifth Avenue, Sargent and Paris traces John Singer Sargent’s early career in Paris, from art student to rising star. On view through August 3, the exhibition features paintings, watercolors, and drawings, including his infamous portrait Madame X, alongside works by his contemporaries. Co-organized with the Musée d’Orsay, it marks the largest international Sargent show since 1998.


Photo: Mike O' Leary

Unwind at Sunday Cleaning, a monthly DJ experience with Mike O’Leary at The Living Room at The Standard, High Line. Catch his signature blend of hip-hop and R&B on Sunday, 3/30, from 1-3 PM—first come, first served seating. Enjoy classic British comfort food on the Hedges and Hearth menu, like Scotch eggs, Welsh rarebit, and meat pasties with a side of salt + vinegar crisps. Cocktails such as Old Fashioneds to warm Earl Grey toddies are also available.


Photo: Lucky Strike

Chelsea Piers Bowlero is rebranding to Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers. Visitors can expect an upgraded entertainment experience with a hit playlist, state-of-the-art arcade games, a new cutting-edge craft menu, and specialty cocktails. Lucky Strike is promising elevated service from start to finish. Check it out.


Photo: Dominique Ansel Bakery

And check this out. Peep-a-Boos are back at Dominique Ansel Bakery (SoHo) and Dominique Ansel Workshop (Flatiron) from April 1-18. Crack open a real eggshell to uncover a delightful dark chocolate egg filled with a fluffy marshmallow chick and gooey salted caramel center—an Easter treat like no other. The Peep-a-Boos can be picked up in person at the New York locations or ordered online.


Image: The Mark

The Mark Hotel and British shoemaker John Lobb are launching an immersive Upper East Side experience on March 27, 2025. To celebrate John Lobb’s new shoeshine corner at The Mark, they’ve teamed up with illustrator RF. Alvarez to create a charming hand-drawn map guiding guests from The Mark to John Lobb’s Madison Avenue boutique, passing iconic landmarks like The Frick Collection. Visitors can pick up the map at either location and enjoy complimentary John Lobb shoeshine services, including an overnight shine or an in-chair treatment.

Until next time, we'll be seeing you Around Town


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