
Karaoke or Dinner Before a Concert in New York
Sing inside a historic Bronx market or settle in for freshly extruded pasta at Lincoln Center. Coffee and contemporary art offer daytime pauses in this collection, with both stops closing at 6 PM.


The Bronx Beer Hall hosts regular karaoke nights inside the historic Arthur Avenue Retail Market. New York State craft beers accompany food made with ingredients from neighboring vendors. Trivia offers another way for a group to join in. The bar stays open until midnight on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Lincoln Ristorante's floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Paul Milstein pool and Henry Moore sculpture. The modern Italian menu includes freshly extruded pasta, warm focaccia and crisp fish. Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. For a meal before a Lincoln Center performance, allow extra time, as table service can occasionally run slowly.
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Twist Coffee serves lattes, snacks and sweet treats on 13th Avenue in Dyker. Its quiet, soothing interior suits a daytime pause before evening plans. The cafe opens daily from 8 AM to 6 PM. Reviews praise friendly service, though one reviewer reported watery drinks and a sarcastic server.
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Gladstone Gallery presents rotating contemporary art in a loft-like space on West 24th Street in Chelsea. Bright white walls and cracked cement floors frame the exhibitions. Entry is free. The gallery opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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