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do while in town. Though small, the museum is never crowded. It contains the history of Manhattan from the beginning to the present, with fascinating pictures, models, furnished rooms and relics. Don't miss it! • • •
It's easier to get a hotel reservation now than to find a needle in a haystack, but apartment rentals are still all but impossible to come by. Occasionally, a big apartment appears on the market, but the small two or three room jobs are on the missing ^list, and will be for some time to come.
Now that the war has been diplomatically postponed, foreign travel is heavier than at any time since the late '30's. South American travel has been heavy all year, but until recently tourists seem to have been avoiding the Continent. Boats to Europe are now sailing at full capacity with lists made up far in advance. Trans' Atlantic plane service is flying at fuU'up, too. American tourists tell of interesting experiences and astronomical European dinner checks. And by and large, they're always overjoyed at seeing the Lady with the Lamp again as they steam Stateward.
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★ BILTMORE CASCADES. This perennial summering roof has again brought jack the patrons of good music, food and cool, informal entertainment. Hotel Biltore, Madison at 43. MU 7-7000.
BILL BERTOLOTTI. For visitors in :own, this gives the well known Bohemian, )r Village, atmosphere. Highly informal, there is considerable table-hopping and spontaneous introductions among the visiors, who largely are that — from out of ^Jew York. 85 West 3rd. OR 7-3230.
RIVIERA. From the heights of the Palilades on the New Jersey banks of the Hudlon, this entirely glassed, circular promon;ory gives a view of the whole of Manattan. One of the show spots of New ifork, everyone welcomes its opening.
Music and entertainment are of Broadway caliber, and very good food is served beginning with dinner and ending with supper. Fort Lee, New Jersey. 8-2000.
★ CLAREMONT INN. This beacon to all visitors still serves luncheon and dinner each summer on the site of one of New York's most historic hilltops. The freshly painted white of this charming old building, which is owned by the City of New York, makes it ever inviting. There is a beautiful terrace, beside clipped green lawn, for dining outdoors, and music comes from a little band shell, where first rank orchestras play. Dancing out-of-doors only, except in case of rain. Riverside Drive at 124. MO 2-8600.
Eating . . .
'k PALM. A gourmet's restaurant, always crowded. It will ever be too small for the number of people who swear a Palm steak is better than any other in the world. In summer the 2nd Avenue Kids are likely to swamp you getting in, but if you've never been there before don't let the neighborhood lull you into the supposition this will be an inexpensive repast. 837 2nd Avenue. MU 2-9515.
*LE PERROQUET. Though this may appear a longer ride than necessary for a good meal, the French and Italian cooking will make you happy to be out of the