Welcome to the dog days of August in New York. It's hot, sticky, and the time most birds of a certain feather flock out of the city for beaches in Europe or estates out East. But while the streets seem emptier and the social calendar slower, remember: Only the boring get bored! If you're sticking around town this month, why not take advantage of the fact that you have NYC all to yourself? From hard-to-get restaurant reservations to designer shopping ops, the city is your oyster... at least through Labor Day.

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