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Midtown East
From E. 23rd to E. 58th sts., btw the East River & Fifth Ave.
Business travelers, sightseers and serious shoppers find points of interest along skyscraper-lined streets, and the only thing missing from this cosmopolitan section of the city is boredom.
Murray Hill
» 9:00 a.m.
Penelope 159 Lexington Ave., at E. 30th St., 1.212.481.3800. Rise and shine with a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice and a bowl of Mabel’s homemade granola (honey-sweetened oats, almonds, coconut, dried figs, apricots and dried cranberries) served with yogurt.
» 10:00 a.m.
Eneslow 470 Park Ave. So., btw E. 31st & E. 32nd sts., 1.212.477.2300. Slip your feet into a pair of comfortable shoes by brands including Merrell, Dansko, Birkenstock, Clarks, Crocs and FitFlop.
» 11:00 a.m.
On Stage Dancewear 197 Madison Ave., btw E. 34th & E. 35th sts., 1.212.725.1174. Outfit yourself for exercise with capri leggings, racerback sports bras, yoga pants, T-shirts and leotards for men and women.
» Noon
Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore 199 Madison Ave., at E. 35th St., 1.212.685.9007. Satisfy your wanderlust by browsing the vast collection of vintage travel books, rare Baedekers (antique guidebooks) and collectible books of literature, poetry and children’s classics.
» 1:00 p.m.
Madison & Vine 299 Madison Ave., at E. 41st St., 1.212.867.5535. Refuel with a Kobe beef club sandwich (flash-seared Wagyu beef, vidalia onion marmalade and crisp bacon).
» 3:00 p.m.
Laura Norman Wellness 41 Park Ave., Ste. 8A, at E. 36th St., 1.212.532.4404. Reduce physical, mental and emotional stress, increase energy and restore inner balance with a 60-minute reflexology session.
» 4:30 p.m.
Pookie and Sebastian 541 Third Ave., at E. 36th St., 1.212.951.7110. Buy a flirty little dress, distressed denim skinny jeans, embroidered top or chunky bracelet for your favorite “It” girl.
» 5:30 p.m.
Tamarind Art Gallery 142 E. 39th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 1.212.990.9000. Admire the work of contemporary Indian artists, both established and young talents working in experimental media.
» 6:15 p.m.
Benjamin Steakhouse 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 1.212.297.9177. Feel the warmth of the 10-foot fireplace, which crackles and casts you in an amber glow as you savor perfectly marbled steaks, dry-aged on the premises and cooked to just the right shade of doneness.
» 8:15 p.m.
Wetbar 130 E. 39th St., at Lexington Ave., 1.212.592.8844. Lounge in sleek, sexy environs and make a toast to a day well spent.