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Dining at Lincoln Center

LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA

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Arpeggio Outdoors

Casual, al fresco dining on Lincoln Center Plaza featuring a “farm to table” inspired seasonal menu by Chef Stephen Cardello. Summer favorites, including Maine Lobster Rolls, Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Rock Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Cucumber, the Arpeggio Burger and crispy Soft Shell Crabs are complimented with charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and a frozen Affogato dessert. Refreshing signature summer drinks include Sangria Arpeggio, Strawberry Lemonade, Rhubarb Coolers and Peach Mojitos.

View our menu at arpeggiofoodandwine.com

Open Tuesday – Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.


Plaza Kiosk

A quick-service café on the Plaza in front of Avery Fisher Hall features summer sandwiches, snacks, desserts, fruit cups and Picnics To Go. A full-service bar features Frozen Margaritas, beers, wines and summer fruit drinks.

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.


Picnics To Go

Enjoy a picnic outdoors at Lincoln Center’s new public roof Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Lawn, the new Charles B. Beneson Grove at Hearst Plaza, Damrosch Park or the Revson Fountain on the Plaza. During inclement weather, the David Rubenstein Atrium provides interior seating.

Picnic selections include Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Peppers, Parmesan Pesto Aioli on Olive Bread; a Mezze Salad of Marinated Eggplant, Greek Olives, Hummus, Sweet Peppers, Grilled Pita; and an Artisanal Cheese or Charcuterie Board with accompaniments. Picnics To Go, along with additional drinks and snacks, are available for purchase at the Plaza Kiosk (cash only).

Available Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.


L’Arte del Gelato

Enjoy the superb artisanal gelato and sorbet of New York City’s own L’arte del Gelato.

www.lartedelgelato.com/gelato

Open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.


Swing Bars and Swing Kiosk

As you dance away during Midsummer Night Swing be sure to enjoy a cocktail, beer, wine, sandwich or snack at our 4 bars and kiosk in Damrosch Park and South Plaza.

Open performance evenings 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.


Avery Fisher Hall

Arpeggio Food and Wine
A stylish, full-service, a la carte restaurant highlighting innovative Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal ingredients by Chef Stephen Cardello. Guests may dine at the bar, in the lounge or in the center dining room, choosing from small plates, charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, pastas, roast meats and grilled fish. Specially priced prix fixe menus are offered nightly. The wine bar features an extensive list of local and global wines by the glass or quartino along with classic and innovative cocktails.

Lunch: Saturday and matinee days, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner: Tuesday–Saturday, 5–8 p.m.

Reservations suggested.

Visit arpeggiofoodandwine.com for reservations and menus.
For information or reservations, call 212.874.7000


Espresso Bar
Enjoy a light meal in the lounge area of Avery Fisher Hall lobby. The Espresso Bar offers sandwiches, pastries, beverages, wine and espresso.
Open from 5 p.m. through intermission nightly and from 12 noon through intermission on matinee days.


Intermission Express Refreshment Service
Full-service bars featuring cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, sandwiches and snacks served on the Promenade lobby.

Open 1 hour pre-curtain and through all intermissions nightly and matinee days.

Avoid waiting in line: Express Intermission Service is available. Find Express Intermission service forms at the Avery Fisher Hall lobby, at each intermission bar or print here Express Intermission Service form. Prior to the performance, give the completed form and your payment to a bartender at any intermission bar in Avery Fisher Hall. At intermission, return to the bartender with whom you placed your order and pick up your drink/snack without waiting in line.


Alice Tully Hall

at65

“Onstage” within the glass walls of the Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed Alice Tully Hall lobby, you will find at65 Café. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this casual café offers a distinctive and dramatic dining destination for performance goers, local business people, Upper West Side neighbors, and tourists, at the cultural crossroads of Columbus and 65th.

Breakfast features Illy coffee and espresso drinks, Balthazar pastries and fruit parfaits. At lunch and dinner, enjoy soup, sandwiches, salads, small plates, hot flatbreads and desserts. With a nod to comfort food, at65 offers Kettles, classic American baked casseroles such as pot pies, stews and baked pasta dishes. From our full bar, signature cocktails, such as the Tullytini, can be enjoyed on our summer patio.

Open from 11am to 3pm on non performance days and 11am-8pm on performance days.


David Rubenstein Atrium

’wichcraft

Open during the same hours as the David Rubenstein Atrium:
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday 9:00 am–10:00 pm
On Broadway at 62nd Street

Enjoy ’wichcraft for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

The David Rubenstein Atrium houses the first Upper West Side outpost of ’wichcraft, overseen by the chef/owner of the Craft family of restaurants, Tom Colicchio. Open daily, ’wichcraft offers breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastries made from scratch every day. The restaurant also features a full bar of reasonably priced wine, beer, and cocktails that are served along with a selection of small plates in the evening. ’wichcraft welcomes guests to enjoy food and drinks before and after a show, or anytime they’re in the neighborhood and want to experience Lincoln Center’s new public space.

Friends of Lincoln Center receive a free glass of house wine, draft beer, or coffee drink with any food purchase upon presenting a member card (valid at all ’wichcraft locations). Click here to become a Friend.

Full menus available at wichcraftnyc.com


Metropolitan Opera House

The Grand Tier Restaurant
Open Monday through Saturday for dinner and intermission services.
Also serving lunch for Saturday matinees. Features contemporary American cuisine while the Revlon Bar offers sushi, paninis, crostinis and a full service bar. Both are now open at 6pm for pre-curtain and intermission dining. Available to all Lincoln Center ticket holders.
Pre-ordered intermission dining available.
Reservations suggested: 212.799.3400. Visit www.grandtierny.com for more information.


Catering

For full-service catering and event planning at Lincoln Center contact:
Corey Sandlofer
Director of Catering, Lincoln Center
212.875.5818


Dining in the Lincoln Center Neighborhood

The area that surrounds our campus is home to many of the city's finest restaurants. With so many wonderful options, it can be a challenge to choose the right place to dine before a performance.

To make this process easier we invite you to dine at members of the Lincoln Center Conservancy. These restaurants are part of a growing group of business committed to supporting Lincoln Center. To view a full list of Conservancy restaurants please go to the Lincoln Center Conservancy page.

Also be sure to visit the Lincoln Square Business Improvement Districts’ Web site for further options.

When you’ve selected a potential restaurant, browse the restaurant’s menu by visiting MenuPages.com.

Once you’ve selected your restaurant, make reservations online by visiting OpenTable.com.


Shopping at Lincoln Center

For books published in partnership with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. visit the Lincoln Center Books section of our website.

Go to our Collectible Posters & Prints page to buy original artwork created for Lincoln Center events and series. And check out our Calendar of Events for program information and to get your tickets today.


Juilliard Bookstore

The Juilliard Store is now open in its new location at 144 W. 66th St., open Monday – Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM. Look for the Juilliard Store’s grand opening in September.


Lincoln Center Theater Shop

Located in the main lobby of the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Open from one hour before curtain to conclusion of performance. Selling theater merchandise including posters, CDs, etc. of current production.


List Art Collection at Lincoln Center

A gallery of List Art Prints is on display on the East Promenade of Avery Fisher Hall (facing Broadway). Patrons are encouraged to visit during showtimes, or by appointment. Appointments can be made by visiting the Avery Fisher Hall Information Desk, by phone 212.875.5018, or by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Metropolitan Opera Shop

The Met Opera Shop is located in the north lobby of the opera house.
Open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm (or the end of second intermission) and Sundays from noon to 6pm.
Phone: 212.580.4090


New York City Ballet gift shop and the New York City Opera gift shop on the promenade of the David H. Koch Theater

The gift shop on the promenade of the David H. Koch Theater is open half hour before performance and at intermissions to ticket holders for purchase of gifts and souvenirs during the seasons of the New York City Ballet and the New York City Opera.


New York Philharmonic Gift Kiosk

Located in the Grand Promenade during New York Philharmonic concerts, and online at nyphil.org.
New York Philharmonic and classical music related gifts and CDs, including extensive collection of children's books related to music for all ages as well as ladies' and men's personal accessories.
Open 30 minutes prior to each concert through intermission, and 15–30 minutes after daytime performances.
Phone: 212.875.5437