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Downtown Holiday Events 2021

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date December 16, 2021

winter cabin the rooftop pier 17 — Spend New Year's Eve by The Greens on the Rooftop at Pier 17.

Downtown Magazine is your source for information on downtown holiday displays, events, and NYE parties. Watch this space for updates.

Now-Dec. 19 Bombay Window Displays & Free Cocktails

Bombay Sapphire Window Soho — Bombay Sapphire Window Displays in SoHo, will include codes where passerby can get codes for free cocktails at participating nearby bars, now through Dec. 19.

Fashion designer Romeo Hunte and visual artist Shavanteì Royster have unveiled the first ever Bombay Sapphire holiday window displays, celebrating New York creatives and ‘turning the lights back on’ for storefronts in lower Manhattan, where almost one third of small business have closed during the pandemic. The Art, Fashion, and Design windows come to life with performances (think live Charlie Chaplin-esque nutcracker dances, holiday fashion shows and painting demos in the windows). Times are 4-9pm daily for passersby + free cocktails at nearby bars (Dante West Village, Gelso & Grand, Lil Frankie’s and AMA West Village) when you show the window QR codes).

NYE- The Greens on The Rooftop at Pier 17

For an intimate venue to toast to the New Year, visit The Greens on The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York City’s seasonally rotating dining concept. Take over your own winter cabin with up to 8 guests and indulge in buckets of bubbly, craft cocktails, and a delicious cuisine specific menu while soaking in the stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.

There are five reservation slots throughout the day–11am-12:30pm, 12:45-2:30pm, 3-5pm, 6-8pm, or 9pm-1am–each with various food & beverage packages to choose from. For more information about the packages and to make a reservation, visit The Greens website.

New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises

Friday, December 31st 2021 @ 10pm – Saturday, January 1st 2022 @ 12:30am. Celebrate New Year’s Eve safe and comfortable on Classic Harbor line. Enjoy, Champagne, Cheese & Dessert Pairing With Harbor Fireworks & Live Music. This is still our number one choice for NYE. Take in all the beauty the New York City skyline has to offer while cozying up and staying warm. Fully decorated for the holidays and plenty of space and partitioning to feel at ease while you take in the sights. Bundle up, as it can be quite cold as you step out on the outer deck to take in the sites. It’s a night and NYE you will never forget. Book now.

NYE-Masquerade Ball at Pearl Alley

This New Year’s Eve, Dante’s Winter House Masquerade Ball is taking place inside Pearl Alley at Pier 17, NYC’s luxurious new waterfront venue. The newly opened space will be offering a 4-hour premium open bar with festive signature cocktails made by Dante’s award-winning bar team alongside delicious bites severed throughout the night. Hidden under your Masquerade Mask, dance the night away with live performances by DJ Chachi, DJ Tre and Saxophonist. There will be party favors, surprises, and to top it all off, the best views in New York City. Toast to 2022 with bubbles in hand and an unforgettable night at the Seaport’s most exciting new venue. Get your tickets here.

NYE at The Fulton

On New Year’s Eve, The Fulton by Jean-Georges will be offering its menu à la carte from 5 pm -7:30 pm, in addition to a $298 five course prix fixe menu 8 pm -10 pm, including delicious dishes such as Sashimi with Spicy White Ponzu, Char Grilled Octopus and a Truffle Course with a choice of Fresh Tagliatelle with Black Winter Truffle or Truffle Meyer Lemon-Parmesan Risotto. Please note: the pre-fixe menu is $84 for children under 10 years old. The full menu can be found here. Reserve a table here.

NYE & New Year’s Day at Malibu Farm

Malibu Farms — Enjoy NYE and New Year’s Day specials at Malibu Farm.

In celebration of New Year’s Eve, Malibu Farm will be offering delicious new specials to toast the new year, in addition to their all-day menu on Friday, December 31^st, and Saturday, January 1^st. Specials include Peekytoe Crab Risotto, Grilled Lobster, House-made Carrot Ricotta Gnocchi, and more. The full menu can be found here. New Year’s Eve hours, 12 pm – 1 am; Happy Hour from 10 pm – 12 am. New Year’s Day hours, 11:30 am – 8 pm. Reserve your table here.

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL/HOLIDAY MAGIC AT EVERY TURN

The holidays are just around the corner and Grand Central Terminal has all your readers’ gifting needs covered. The Terminal is thrilled to present Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Vanderbilt Hall. Featuring crafty creations, artisanal elegance, and handmade delights, the collection of six vendors provides customers with even more unique and thoughtful last-minute holiday gift choices.

The Grand Central Holiday Pop-Up Shops are open from 10 am–7 pm on December 17^th – 24^th (closed at 3 pm on Christmas Eve). Please find the selection of artisans below:

ekologic: Singular pieces of eco-fashion and accessories, made sustainably by a women-owned collective
Fashion For Empowerment: Organic textiles and home decor, rooted in the age-old craft
in2 design: Beautiful jewelry with Swedish simplicity
Judith Haas: Gorgeous wearable art molded from metal and semi-precious stones
Karla Gudeon Art & Design: Color engravings influenced by illuminated manuscripts and folk art
Skendzic Photography: Arresting photographic prints on gold leaf
Magnolia Bakery (open December 21^st – 24^th): From beautifully iced cupcakes and cakes to iconic banana pudding

In addition to the Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Grand Central’s 55 plus shops and restaurants offer holiday magic at every turn, from gift shopping at the likes of Apple, Diptyque, and TUMI to dining at Cipriani Dolci, the Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant, and many more.

To top off the shopping experience, GCT is offering complimentary wrapping for gifts purchased at shops inside Grand Central Terminal. The Holiday Wrap-Up will be available from December 18 and 20–24 near the New York Transit Museum on the Upper Level. Bring up to five-holiday gifts purchased in the Terminal, and their receipts, and GCT’s gift-wrappers will then wrap your gifts in luxurious celestial ceiling paper.

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Dining Featured Restaurants

The Best Restaurants for New Year’s Day Brunch

Post author By Fernanda Mueller
Post date December 30, 2019

Rise and Shine New Yorkers! 2020 is starting and what better way to cure the New Year’s Eve hangover than by having a full brunch? If you want to please your stomach with a nice meal on the first day of the year, check out these amazing restaurants that will be open for brunch on January 1st.

Malibu Farm

For those who want to start the year eating healthy, this restaurant at Pier 17 is a great choice. All traditional brunch dishes, like eggs, pancakes and french toast can be found on the menu – but they are all made with healthy and organic ingredients. Besides, at Malibu Farm you can enjoy a great view from Seaport District! The restaurant will be serving brunch from 11 am to 4 pm.

89 South Street

Epistrophy

This lovely italian restaurant in Nolita is a great spot for brunch. On their so-called “day menu” there are special egg dishes for breakfast like the Butternut Squash and Fontina Omelet, but also sandwiches, salads and, of course, Italian pasta. If you want to cure your hangover with more alcohol, this is also a good spot for drinks. Epistrophy is open from 9 am to midnight.

200 Mott Street

Bubby’s

Is there a more traditional restaurant for brunch in New York? Bubby’s is definitely the place to have good American comfort food: fried chicken, eggs benedict, omelets, and the famous fluffy pancakes! The brunch is served from 8 am to 4 pm in Tribeca and the Highline location – which is great for the early birds.

73 Gansevoort Street and 120 Hudson Street

Sauvage

This restaurant located in Greenpoint celebrates the best of French cuisine. For those who are looking for a more sophisticated meal in New Year’s day, the expert time in Sauvage‘s kitchen will not disappoint you. Meat lovers should try the Steak and Eggs Frites, but vegetarians will also be well served there. Sauvage will be open for brunch from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

905 Lorimer Street

Le Fanfare

Another great spot in Greenpoint is Le Fanfare. If you love Italian food (who doesn’t?), this is a must-go restaurant. The brunch menu will be served from 11 to 4 pm, with egg dishes, sandwiches, and pasta. The burrata and the lemon-ricotta pancakes are amazing!

1103 Manhattan Avenue

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Dining Featured Restaurants

New Year, Same Eats: Where to Dine on New Year’s Day

Post author By Sarah Strong
Post date December 26, 2018

Start the year off right with Downtown’s New Year’s Day dining guide. We know you won’t want to cook on New Year’s Day, so we’ve selected some of our favorite places for you to roll out of bed (probably a little later than usual) and chow down at on your day off.

Epistrophy

This all day cafe is one of the cutest spots in Nolita and if it’s not already in your regular rotation add it quick! Epistrophy will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on New Year’s Day, but make sure to stop by for everything from poached eggs with creamy potenta and pancakes to cacio e pepe and hanger steak. Need some booze to get your through the day? You can’t go wrong with their spicy cucumber margarita or any of their spritzes.

886

886 new years menu — Photo by Molly Tavoletti

Nothing screams day off like dining on fried rice, Taiwanese sausage and chicken wings. If St. Mark’s Place is in your neighborhood, you can make a reservation for dinner at 886 on Resy.

Aunt Jake’s

If giving up carbs isn’t one of your resolutions (or if you need one last day of indulgence) head to Aunt Jake’s in Little Italy or Greenwich Village. All diners on New Year’s Day will receive a free brunch cocktail with the purchase or any entrée from 11 AM to 4 PM, so get ready to toast to avocado toast.

Egg Shop

Is there anything better than an egg sandwich? Egg Shop in Nolita has perfected them, and if you head in on New Year’s Day you’ll get half-off Bloody Marys and Mimosas plus a can’t miss deal: a Bloody Mary and Pepper Boy Sandwich (MAPLE CURED PEPPER BACON) for $20.

Clinton Hall

Thinking burgers and beer are the best ways to start the year? Clinton Hall agrees. All of their locations, including the original FiDi outpost, will be offering their award winning double smashed burger and a Gigawatt beer for only $20.19.

Ed’s Lobster Bar

Head to Lafayette Street for some cheesy, lobster filled goodness. Get a free Bloody Mary with an order of Ed’s Lobster Bar’s famous lobster mac and cheese or lobster roll all day.

Flex Mussels

Not enough lobster for you? Two words: Lobster Poutine. Pair cheesy, lobster topped fries with a Bloody Mary for only $25. Flex Mussels, whose downtown location is on 13th and 7th, is also offering $1 oysters from 5–7 PM, talk about happy hour!

Bagatelle

Kick off the New Year in the West Village at Downtown favorite Bagatelle! They will be hosting a banging brunch party from 1:00–6:00 PM with family style dishes and music pumping all day long. For reservations email nyerestervations@bistrotbagatelle.com or call 212.488.2110.

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