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Around Town - Hanukkah Favorites, Gansevroot Forest, Climate Collab, Arts, Fundraisers and more...
December 17, 2024, 7:30.38 pm ET

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Photo: Mijo

Celebrate Hanukkah with a Mexican twist at Mijo inside Pier 57’s Market 57. Starting December 20th, the food hall favorite will offer crispy latkes with toppings like serrano chili labneh or homemade applesauce, and a variety of sufganiyot (filled donuts), including classics like house-made strawberry jam. Available for pickup and delivery with 48-hour pre-orders through December 31st (excluding 12/23 and 12/25).


Photos: BrakeThroughMedia

The Meatpacking District transforms into a festive wonderland with Gansevoort Forest, a lush installation featuring over 100 sustainably sourced trees—some towering up to 25 feet—lining the cobblestone streets of Gansevoort Plaza.

Visitors can stroll through the woodland scene, illuminated by holiday lights and larger-than-life snowpeople, courtesy of Theresa Rivera Designs.

Adding to the magic, The Standard, High Line debuts Hedge & Hearth: A Winter Maze, an immersive art installation with whimsical pathways, while the Gansevoort Hotel welcomes diners to its new Parisian-inspired brasserie, Le Coin.


Photo: Nami Nori

Nami Nori is celebrating the holidays with limited-time winter specials across its West Village, Williamsburg, and Montclair locations. Highlights include Buri Yellowtail Teriyaki, Seared Toro Kama Temaki with caviar, and an Oishii Berry Fruit Sando. Pair your meal with a Cranberry Cosmo (Williamsburg-only) or visit Postcard Bakery in the West Village for a limited-edition gluten-free Holiday Shortbread Cookie.


Image: Public Records

On Saturday, December 21st, Public Records in Brooklyn is hosting Eternal Garden Systems, a community fundraiser to support Oko Farms, NYC’s largest urban aquaponics farm, as they rebuild after being displaced from their Williamsburg location. The evening (5–10 PM) features a curated menu by top chefs like Sophia Roe and Lou Oates, live music, and a market with independent creators. With 100% of proceeds benefiting Oko Farms.


Photo: Whitney Museum

The Whitney Museum will present The River is a Circle by Marina Zurkow, the next Hyundai Terrace Commission, on view April 2025–early 2026. This large-scale video installation explores the Hudson River's ecosystem above and below the water, driven by real-time climate and tide data. Created in collaboration with James Schmitz and Blake Goble, the innovative work uses algorithms to reflect NYC’s shifting weather conditions.

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



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