Carlin Wragg

"World-class performances aside, the Met boasts NYC's must stunning chandeliers. The 2009 restoration of the lobby's starbursts was underwritten by Swarovski -- so you know they're gonna sparkle."

"If you're a morning person, arrive between 10 & 11:30am on Sunday to avoid the wait. The only catch: NYC liquor laws won't let them serve you a Bloody Mary before noon."

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