Now, through New Year’s, it is the perfect time to continue celebrating the festive season in New York City. Here are 10 of our top picks for restaurants, exhibits, and happenings to visit.
1. Majorelle At The Lowell Hotel
A visit to The Lowell Hotel’s esteemed French restaurant, Majorelle. Under the leadership of newly appointed Executive Chef David Thual, the restaurant’s winter menus showcase rich, local flavors that capture the warmth and elegance of the season. Savor Chef Thual’s creative takes on French classics alongside new Moroccan-inspired dishes. Additionally, guests can experience the ambiance of The Club Room, connected to Majorelle’s side terrace, offering a cozy library filled with vintage books and collectibles – a perfect retreat for relaxation. Visitors can enjoy festive teas, transforming the beloved Lily of the Valley Afternoon Tea in collaboration with Dior Maison into a holiday delight.
2. Benoit New York
This holiday season, bring the season’s magic to life at Alain Ducasse’s Benoit New York. Enjoy festive French cuisine, and don’t miss the signature black truffle dessert. You’ll also find curated menus for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
3. Musket Room
Musket Room features an exclusive tasting menu inspired by the diverse backgrounds of its team, honoring family traditions from December 24 to December 31. Menu items include “Death By Gumbo” Quail with Boudin & Gumbo and Kristal Caviar Service with Latkes & Creme Fraiche.
4. Great Jones Whiskey & Angelina Bakery
Great Jones Whiskey presents a partnership with Angelina Bakery, famous for its bomboloni. Through January 2, food enthusiasts can enjoy a unique holiday treat that combines celebration with culinary creativity. This limited-edition bombolone, an Italian donut, features a filling of rich Great Jones whiskey-smoked chantilly cream, glazed with white chocolate, and sprinkled with crumbled caramelized bacon.
5. BondST Hudson Yards
BondST Hudson Yards welcomes the festive season with an elevated holiday experience featuring dining menus, creative holiday cocktails, and seasonal celebrations. Elevate your holiday celebrations with signature seasonal cocktails like the indulgent Toki Espresso Martini. This warm and festive twist on the classic combines Toki Japanese Whiskey, Mr Black coffee liqueur, homemade vanilla syrup, milk, and fresh espresso.
6. Barbie Exhibition At Museum Of Arts And Design
“Barbie®: A Cultural Icon” is the 65-year history of Barbie and the doll’s global impact on fashion and popular culture through an expansive display of more than 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, advertisements, and other ephemera, along with exclusive video interviews with the doll’s designers. Visitors to the exhibition will trace the evolution of Barbie from a child’s toy to a global icon, exploring the style trends, careers, and identities that Barbie has embodied and popularized since her debut in 1959.
7. Igloos At THE ROOF
The rooftop igloos at THE ROOF at PUBLIC include a menu of chocolate and cheese fondues, meat and cheese charcuterie boards, short ribs, cacio e pepe, and more. Igloos can accommodate up to 10 guests and are prepared with candles, a fire pit, and fur blankets.
8. Mori Mori Debut At Time Out Market New York
Chef Masaharu Morimoto has joined Time Out Market New York’s culinary lineup of chefs and restaurateurs. This launch marks the global debut of Mori Mori, Chef Morimoto’s first fast-casual hand-roll concept. Time Out Market New York is the first to showcase this new menu.
9. Melissa Errico
Melissa Errico’s “‘Twas The Night After Christmas – A Winter Party with Billy Stritch” will run December 26 through December 30 at 54 Below. It’s a winter party between Christmas and New Year’s, where the beloved Broadway star will sing American songbook holiday classics.
10. Bottino
From chef and partner Jamie Kenyon, Bottino offers a blend of contemporary and classic Italian Tuscan cuisine. Nestled near the High Line and Chelsea art galleries, the restaurant features a mid-century modern interior and a serene garden patio. It’s an ideal stop for lunch or dinner and has a vibrant bar scene with a boutique wine list, specialty cocktails, and happy hour.