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Around Town – Drag Brunch, Autumn Market, Lobster Place Turns 50, Elephant Exodus, Halloween Treats (no tricks) and more!
October 9, 2024, 7:03.01 pm ET

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Photo: Red Pearl

House of the Red Pearl is bringing back its popular Drag Brunch on Saturday, October 26th, featuring performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Yuhua Hamasaki and surprise guest performers. Guests will enjoy front-row seats to a lively show that combines the elegance of Chinese theatre with contemporary drag. The brunch includes a prix fixe menu featuring signature dishes and carafe cocktails. After the performance, attendees can meet Yuhua and the guest performers at the bars on the second floor of the Tin Building. Tickets are $35, with the prix fixe menu priced at $55 and carafe cocktails for $65.


Photo: Le Jarinier/Nocle Franzen

Le Jardinier New York is celebrating the launch of The Bastion Collection’s inaugural "Autumn Market," a unique event combining culinary excellence and design creativity on October 17th from 6-8 pm. Hosted at Sereine above Le Jardinier, guests will enjoy bites and sips crafted by Executive Chef Andrew Ayala and Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone while exploring the latest in ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, artisanal foods, beverages, and home goods from top designers.


Photo: Lobster Place

Lobster Place at Chelsea Market is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a week of seafood specials starting October 21, including a $19.74 Lobster Roll or Steamed Lobster and $0.74 Oyster Happy Hour on October 24 from 3pm to close. In addition to themed merchandise, their Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar will offer a 3-course prix fixe meal for $50, along with a complimentary Lobster Claw Mary throughout the week of October 21. Since its beginnings, Lobster Place has been a top destination for premium seafood and continues to supply gourmet restaurants across NYC.


Photos: Virgil's Real BBQ

Virgil’s Real BBQ is celebrating 30 years in Manhattan with a new menu featuring highlights like Compart Duroc Pork Ribs, Veggie’Q Tacos, Smoked Tomahawk Steaks and Fried Catfish. Virgil’s is also launching weekly programming, from Margarita Mondays to Tunes on Tuesdays with live music, and Fire it Up Fridays offering spicy specials, ensuring there’s something for all ages to enjoy.


Photo: Wafels & Dinges

Rockefeller Center welcomes two new food trucks this fall with Wafels & Dinges and Glace offering seasonal treats. Wafels & Dinges serves Belgian Liège-style waffles with autumn flavors like cinnamon-speculoos and pumpkin, while Glace introduces fall-inspired desserts such as a Frozen Apple Cider Float and Hot Apple Pie Ala Mode.


Photo: Cititour.com

The Great Elephant Migration is coming to an end. The elephants are in NYC until Oct 20, and The Culture Tree will be heading their closing day celebrations focusing on children and families in the historic Meatpacking District, while spreading the word to inspire the human race to share space with these magnificent creatures. Families can also enjoy other fall festivities on Oct 19.

The Meatpacking Business Improvement District is hosting its annual "Treats in the Streets" Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 19, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This free event features trick-or-treating at local shops, the 6th Annual Meatpacking Doggie Costume Contest, pumpkin decorating, live music in Gansevoort Plaza, and custom-designed scarecrows on Washington Street.


Photo: Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market is also celebrating Halloween with exciting events! On October 24th, Creamline will host a Boozy Pumpkin Carving event at 7 PM, allowing attendees to carve pumpkins while enjoying a meal and drinks for $55. On October 25th, visitors can watch the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers create designs on giant pumpkins starting at 10 AM. Finally, on Halloween, families can trick-or-treat throughout the market, enjoy treats from Economy Candy, and explore a haunted hall for a festive celebration!


Photo: Angelina Bakery

To Celebrate Halloween, Angelina Bakery is rolling out its Burnaway Cake. This unique and interactive dessert features layers of moist vanilla sponge and luscious vanilla buttercream, all wrapped in a rich black vanilla buttercream frosting. What makes this cake so captivating is its design—when the top layer is "burnt away," it reveals a hidden "Happy Halloween" message is revealed. The cakes can be ordered online and picked up at Angelina’s location in Hell’s Kitchen. Other spooky Halloween treats are also available.


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

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