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Around Town - 12 Days of Cocktails, Latke Block Party, Filipino Delights, Holiday Chocolates & more
December 4, 2024, 8:30.47 pm ET

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Photo: Miracle on 9th Street

Miracle on 9th Street (649 E 9th St, New York) is offering 12 Days of Cocktails, featuring drinks like the Christmapolitan and Stocking Stuffer. Bold creations like the Christmasaurus, Snowballed Old Fashioned and Crooked Antler highlight festive flavors, while classics like Hot Buttered Rum are designed to warm up the season.


Photo: gertrudes

Join gertrude's and R&D Foods for a pre-Hanukkah Latke Block Party on December 17 (5-8pm) in Prospect Heights. The ticketed event starts at R&D with latkes, warm broth, relish trays, mulled wine, and hot cider, before guests stroll to gertrude’s for jello shots, latkes with roe, B&W layer cake, and an R&D jelly donut. Tickets are available for $88.

Paskong Pinoy 2024, a Filipino Christmas celebration, takes place at The Pond in Long Island City on December 14th and 15th. Enjoy food from Kabisera and So Sarap NYC, unique gifts from local vendors, and festive activities like karaoke and parol-making (Filipino ornamental lanterns). The event runs from 11 AM to 8 PM at 45-02 23rd Street.


Photo: Casa Bond

Casa Bond NoHo just released its new winter menu by Executive Chef-Owner Rodrigo Abrajan. Highlights include Pistachio Gucamole, Gobernador Tacos and Duck Confit Mole Mixteco. Beverage Director Luis Villanueva's winter cocktails, like the Smokey Room and Señor Bond, perfectly complement the flavors.


Photo: Li-Lac Chocolates

Li-Lac Chocolates is marking its 101st anniversary with festive treats like Jumbo Santas, White Chocolate Snowmen, and Dreidels filled with Gelt. Their holiday gift options include a 20-piece Chanukah box, a giant Champagne Bottle for New Year's, and a Christmas basket with 12 gifts available at Li-Lac locations and mail order.


Photo: Brandon Victor Dixon/Shutterstock

The holiday season gets a serious upgrade with the return of the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s beloved Harlem Holidays concert. Expect to be uplifted by the powerful voice of the award-winning Brandon Victor Dixon with an open bar at Red Rooster Harlem on December 16th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50, available at cthnyc.org

Wet Ink Ensemble’s mini-festival at Dixon Place celebrates its artists-in-residence and features the release of Kate Soper's new album. Performances on December 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. will showcase works by AIRs Caroline Chen, Gelsey Bell, and Ben LaMar Gay, as well as Soper’s The Romance of the Rose. The event takes place at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street. Tickets are $20 suggested, with a festival pass available for $30.


Photo: Shy Shy

Shy Shy, the new cocktail bar from Jungle Bird, is now open at 169 8th Ave in Chelsea. Curated by Krissy Harris, the menu features drinks like the "Oh, So You Like It Dirty" martini and "Green Gimlet" with green apple and celery. The coastal-inspired spot offers fresh bites and a relaxed vibe. The bar honors the West Coast roots of Harris and Co-Owner Marissa Cheshier.


Photo: Cititour.com

Finally, Canal Street Market will close its doors permanently on December 29, 2024, marking the end of an eight-year journey supporting small businesses in Chinatown. "Canal Street Market was always meant to be a launching point—a place where dreams take flight," say the founders in a post. Canal Street Market adding, “Though we’re closing our doors, the spirit of Chinatown will forever live in our hearts.” We wish them well.

Until next time, we’ll be seeing you Around Town!



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