Photo: Nicole Freezer Rubens

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and if corned beef and cabbage are calling, we’ve rounded up NYC’s best spots. Our Long Island reporter also shares a warm look at why the holiday resonates so deeply across the Island. Beyond the green festivities, celebrate Women’s History Month with a powerful documentary on Bella Abzug, and catch Chasing Grace, a new musical in a limited run. With renewed buzz around Love Story and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic style, our photographer slipped inside a chic UES boutique stocked with her signature headbands. Plus, we have exciting updates about our upcoming Renewal Summit.

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March 17. PBS PREMIERE: Bella! This Woman’s Place Is in the House

During a time when women couldn’t get a credit card in their own name and other marginalized groups were fighting for political, social and economic rights, Bella Abzug became an outspoken leader for equality. She opened The National Women’s Conference, the largest gathering of feminists in US history, which was seen as a turning point for a new wave of feminism. Considered one of the first feminists to be elected to Congress, Abzug challenged an almost all-male Congress head first, blazing a path for future gender equality in all aspects of American government. In celebration of Women’s History Month, follow the meteoric rise of this firebrand politician and activist in American Masters – Bella! This Woman’s Place is in the House, premiering nationwide Tuesday, March 17 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App. The film was a joint winner of the 2022 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film.

🍀 Where to Find NYC’s Best Corned Beef & Cabbage This St. Patrick’s Day

If St. Patrick’s Day has you craving the city’s most comforting plate of corned beef and cabbage, New York’s Irish pubs and classic delis are ready to deliver. From sawdust‑floor taverns to historic saloons and East Village gems, these spots serve the tender brisket, buttery cabbage, and cozy atmosphere that make the holiday feel truly Irish. Whether you’re bar‑hopping in Gramercy, strolling through Chelsea, or heading downtown for a pint, here are the top places to enjoy this beloved dish.

Top NYC Recommendations

Molly’s Shebeen Pub & Restaurant — Gramercy (287 Third Ave)

Often called one of the most authentic Irish pubs in NYC, complete with a fireplace and sawdust floors. Their slow‑cooked corned beef and cabbage is a St. Paddy’s Day staple.

The Dead Rabbit — Financial District (30 Water St)

A world‑famous Irish bar known for elevating traditional dishes. Expect a refined, modern take on corned beef and cabbage in a lively, celebratory setting.

The Landmark Tavern — Hell’s Kitchen (626 11th Ave)

A historic 1868 tavern serving classic Irish comfort food. It’s atmospheric, old‑school, and perfect for a holiday meal.

Mary O’s — East Village (80 Ave A)

A friendly neighborhood favorite with a loyal following. Their tender corned beef is one of the East Village’s best.

Sarge’s Delicatessen — Murray Hill (248 3rd Ave)

If you prefer deli‑style corned beef, Sarge’s offers a 24/7 option with generous portions and old‑school charm.

Peter McManus Cafe — Chelsea (152 7th Ave)

One of NYC’s oldest family‑run Irish pubs, serving traditional fare since 1936. A true neighborhood classic.

☘️ Key Tips for St. Patrick’s Day Dining

Neighborhoods to Explore

For the most authentic Irish pub atmosphere, head to:

• Gramercy
• Chelsea
• East Village

Holiday Specials

Many restaurants and markets—including Chelsea Market—offer limited‑time St. Patrick’s Day menus, so it’s worth checking for pop‑ups and special plates.

Great Alternatives

If you’re craving corned beef but not necessarily Irish style, try:

• Katz’s Delicatessen
• 2nd Avenue Deli
  Both serve some of the city’s most iconic, melt‑in‑your‑mouth brisket.

A New Musical: Limited Run

Hurry and get your tickets to Chasing Grace is a memory-driven musical set inside a women’s treatment facility, exploring addiction, recovery, identity, artistic integrity, and the cost of chasing validation. The audience becomes part of the therapeutic community itself, seated as residents in a thrust staging that collapses the boundary between observer and participant

At its core, the piece interrogates two parallel recoveries, Grace’s journey through addiction and sobriety and The Writer’s struggle to tell that story truthfully in a commercial theater landscape

It is rare to see a musical that confronts recovery culture from the inside, particularly from the perspective of Black women navigating systems that are underfunded, punitive, and structurally inequitable. The show resists easy redemption arcs and instead asks harder questions: What does dignity look like in recovery? Who gets to tell the story? What happens when marketability collides with lived experience?

Musically, the score blends contemporary musical theater with gospel, R&B, and percussive ensemble work, creating tonal shifts that mirror the instability of memory itself. The piece is intentionally theatrical, self-aware, and structurally ambitious.

At a moment when conversations about addiction, access to recovery, representation, and artistic authorship are increasingly urgent, Chasing Grace feels especially timely. It is both deeply personal and pointedly political, offering critics fertile ground for discussion around form, ethics, and narrative ownership in new musical theater.

St. Patrick’s Day on Long Island

Every March, Long Island seems to glow a little greener. Our reporter, Andrea Peponakis says St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a holiday here—it’s a feeling, a shared moment when neighbors gather, kitchens come alive with the scent of simmering corned beef, and everyone claims a bit of Irish spirit for themselves. It’s a celebration rooted in history, carried by tradition, and kept alive by the simple joy of sharing a meal with the people we love. READ ON. 

Roving in Zitomer

Our roving photographer, Nicole Freezer Rubens, writes:

If you need a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy headband, a pair of sheer pantyhose with reinforced toes, or your statin prescription refilled, head to Zitomer, the pharmacy serving the Upper East Side since 1950. This family business located at 969 Madison Avenue has provided generations of families personalized care and unique products from soaps, serums, makeup, toiletries, travel accessories, walking sticks, cashmere, pajamas and vibrators.

Zitomer is a 10,000 square foot precisely curated department store that focuses on the staples as well as the trends. The shopping emporium is a dream to explore, for regulars and browsers. The pride in servicing a community and the store’s legendary New York history greet you as the ominous glass and brass door swings closed behind you. Roaming the aisles is inspirational, and specialty items often make me giggle and guffaw.

If you cannot get there and have been searching for your obscure restorative hair product, visit their website www.zitomer.com. Happy shampoo and shower cap shopping!