Holiday Dining & Cocktails in The Big Apple
Villagio on the Park
Refined Italian restaurant Villagio on the Park with direct views of Central Park, is open for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
The restaurant’s striking Jeffrey Beers International-designed interior, with 637 ceiling-hung light fixtures and marble counters, provides an elegant place to sit back and enjoy the Holiday Season. Uniting traditional Italian and American nouveau elements, the Christmas menu will also feature traditional dishes.
Villagio on the Park will also host a New Year’s Eve feast and celebration. From 10 pm, there will be a live band, party favors, and a delicious prix fixe dinner for $120 crafted by Executive Chef Paul Johnston.
Location: 40 Central Park South, New York, NY (Between 6th & 5th Aves).
For more information visit: www.villagiorestaurants.com
T-Bar Steak & Lounge
Make this Christmas and New Year’s Eve special at classically-chic Upper East Side eatery T-Bar Steak and Lounge. The sophisticated dining room, with a soft candlelit glow, is a cozy haven that will ensure your holiday night is nothing short of exceptional. Enjoy an a la carte meal that harkens back to the good old days of white table cloths and refined service.
Open for Christmas Eve (5:00 pm -7:30 pm). Christmas Day (3:00 pm-8:00 pm), New Year’s Eve (Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm) (Dinner 5 pm—9:30 pm) and New Year’s Day.
Location: 1278 Third Avenue, New York, NY (Between 73rd & 74th Sts).
For more information visit www.tbarnyc.com
Amaranth Restaurant
Known for its star-studded clientele and excellent Mediterranean food, iconic Upper East Side bistro Amaranth has lined up impressive Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities that will spare no expense when it comes to providing guests with the very finest in dining and entertainment. On New Year’s Eve, Amaranth will host a glamorous party with a DJ, dancing, and of course, plenty of festive decorations.
Open for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day from noon – 10 pm (regular a la carte menu): New Year’s Eve special prix-fixe dinner and party from 9 pm. Also open on New Year’s Day noon-10 pm for brunch and dinner (regular a la carte menu).
Location: 21 E. 62nd Street, New York, NY (between 5th & Madison).
For more information visit: www.amaranthrestaurant.com or call 212-980-6700
Ivy Bar & Grill
Ivy Bar & Grill, located in Hell’s Kitchen, is one of New York’s most attractive waterholes, offering specialty cocktails and artisinal beers. Ivy will be open Christmas Day, serving traditional specials alongside the regular menu. With dark wood tables and exposed brick walls, Ivy is a cozy and ambient place to enjoy a Christmas feast.
On New Year’s Eve, Ivy will be hosting a special event, including a four-hour open bar and passed hors d’oeurves for $125 per person. After midnight there will be a $25 admission fee, cash bar and the Ivy “After Dark” menu.
Location: 944 8th Avenue, New York, NY (at 56th Street).
For information visit: www.ivybarnyc.com.