From fancy tea in Brooklyn to a virtual holiday fair (so you can stay home <em>and</em> be productive this Black Friday), there's plenty of NYC activities to be thankful for this year! <h5>Monday, November 23</h5> Pair your French press pick-me-up with this <a href="http://www.littlecollinsnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new Parisian café</a>’s brioche chocolate babkas or Italian meringue lemon tarts. [caption id="attachment_139499" align="alignnone" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-139499 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/20091622/Little-Collins-NYC-Yelp-Janice-H.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="1000" height="652" /> Photo by Janice H./Yelp[/caption] <h5>Tuesday, November 24</h5> Helicline Fine Art adds to its 20th-century American and European modernist painting and sculpture collection with its newest exhibition, <a href="http://www.heliclinefineart.com/cityscapes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Cityscapes</a>.” [caption id="attachment_139472" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="wp-image-139472 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/18141155/Helicline-Fine-Art-NYC-Courtesy-Sisti.jpeg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="1280" height="875" /> Photo courtesy of Helicline Fine Art[/caption] <h5>Wednesday, November 25</h5> The Shops at Columbus Circle gear up for the Christmas season with its <a href="https://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/events/holiday-under-the-stars-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Holiday Under the Stars</a>” exhibition, a colorful display with festive music and great views of Central Park. [caption id="attachment_139510" align="alignnone" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-139510 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/23093159/The-Shops-at-Columbus-Circle-NYC-FB-h.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="1000" height="715" /> Photo courtesy of the Shops at Columbus Circle/Facebook[/caption] <h5>Thursday, November 26</h5> The holidays don't look the same this year, but you'll still be able to watch the <a href="https://www.macys.com/social/parade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade</a>—from the couch! <h5>Friday, November 27</h5> Practice your best moves—or just try to stay upright—at <a href="https://www.therinkatbrookfieldplace.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brookfield Place's ice skating rink</a>, which was named the number-one rink to skate in New York by Curbed NY and Thrillist. [caption id="attachment_139489" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-139489 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/19131138/The-Rink-Brookfield-Place-NYC-Courtesy-4.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="2000" height="1331" /> Photo courtesy of Brookfield Place[/caption] <h5>Saturday, November 28</h5> At <a href="https://www.brooklynhighlow.com/about-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn High Low</a>, you can choose from three different tea service experiences, each one offering a range of light bites and treats inspired by mid-1830s English traditions. [caption id="attachment_139503" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-139503 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/20124654/Tea-NYC-PC-Marco-Secchi-unsplash.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="2000" height="1329" /> Photo by Marco Secchi/Unsplash[/caption] <h5>Sunday, November 29</h5> Shop from the comfort of your own home with a little help from the <a href="https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/hf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grand Central Virtual Holiday Fair</a>, where you can find thousands of gifts all in one place. [caption id="attachment_139486" align="alignnone" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-139486 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/19120128/Grand-Central-Terminal-NYC-FB-1-h.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 23–29 2020" width="1000" height="755" /> Photo courtesy of Grand Central Terminal/Facebook[/caption] <h4>We can help plan your next <a href="https://www.whatshouldwedo.com/how-it-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NYC holiday adventure</a>!</h4>
Thanksgiving might not look the same for some families this year, but these New York City restaurants still aim to make the holiday special. <strong><a href="https://www.loulounyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Loulou</a></strong> <em>176 Eighth Avenue (between West 18th and 19th Streets), Chelsea</em> <em>5–10 p.m.; $70 per person</em> Gather around Loulou's table for a prix fixe dinner like no other. The traditional turkey is elevated with black truffles, cognac gravy, and lingonberry compote, but the sides are the real stars of the night—savory butternut squash gratin topped with Gruyère and nutmeg, and jalapeño-spiced brussels sprouts sprinkled with smoked bacon bits and an apple vinaigrette. <strong><a href="https://nerainyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nerai</a></strong> <em>55 East 54th Street (between Madison and Park Avenues), Midtown East</em> <em>1–9 p.m.; $75 per person</em> What does a Greek Thanksgiving dinner translate to? Something along the lines of sweet potato risotto, turkey moussaka—accompanied by tsoureki stuffing and cranberry sauce, of course—and hand-rolled baklava with pistachio gelato. Just add a table in the outdoor garden and your holiday celebration will be complete. [caption id="attachment_139414" align="alignnone" width="1300"]<img class="wp-image-139414 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/16083920/Nerai-NYC-Courtesy-Turkey-Moussaka-feature.jpg" alt="thanksgiving in nyc" width="1300" height="866" /> Photo courtesy of Nerai[/caption] <strong><a href="https://www.tenhopebk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ten Hope</a></strong> <em>10 Hope Street (between Roebling and Havemeyer Streets), Williamsburg </em> Before the big day to give thanks, make sure to fit in an epic Friendsgiving with your besties! Ten Hope is closing its doors this Thanksgiving, but the heated outdoor garden will welcome guests from November 17 to 25 to enjoy spiced honey cornbread, mashed yams with a pecan brûlée, and sweet pumpkin praline cheesecake. [caption id="attachment_139364" align="alignnone" width="1241"]<img class="wp-image-139364 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12154810/Ten-Hope-BK-NYC-FB-2.jpg" alt="thanksgiving in nyc" width="1241" height="820" /> Photo courtesy of Ten Hope BK/Facebook[/caption] <strong><a href="https://www.festivalcafenyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festivál Café</a></strong> <em>1155 Second Avenue (between East 60th and 61st Streets), Upper East Side</em> Family-style Thanksgiving menu. Open farm-to-bar with seasonal cocktails. Whiskey and wine pairings. Once you celebrate a holiday at Festivál, you'll never want to go back to overcooking turkeys and dealing with family drama again. [caption id="attachment_139352" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-139352 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12140017/Rockaway-Hotel-NYC-Courtesy-Thanksgiving.jpg" alt="thanksgiving in nyc" width="2000" height="1500" /> Photo courtesy of Festivál Café[/caption] <strong><a href="https://www.dante-nyc.com/menus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dante</a></strong> <em>79-81 MacDougal Street (between West Houston and Bleecker Streets), Greenwich Village</em> <em>551 Hudson Street (between Perry and West 11th Streets), West Village</em> <em>$95 per person </em> What can put you in the holiday mood better than a warm mug of pumpkin eggnog? Just be sure to save some room after indulging in Dante's take on Thanksgiving dinner. Start with a refreshing plate of figs and prosciutto, followed by a seafood trio platter (clams, oysters, and shrimp cocktail). Then complete the meal with an apple mustard agave–glazed ham paired with roasted squash and buttery mashed potatoes. [caption id="attachment_139358" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-139358 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12152222/Dante-NYC-Courtesy-Papardelle-PC-Steve-Freihon.jpg" alt="thanksgiving in nyc" width="2000" height="1328" /> Photo by Steve Freihon/Courtesy of Dante[/caption] <strong><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/731pctfbm6ba0gd/TRH_Thanksgiving%20Menu%202020.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Rockaway Hotel</a></strong> <em>108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive (between Beach 108th and Beach 109th Streets), Rockaway Beach</em> <em>Noon–9 p.m.; $25–$55 per person</em> Still having a hard time letting go of summer? Spend Thanksgiving by the water, where the ocean view is just as incredible as the featured harvest menu, from cider-brined turkey breast with bread and sausage stuffing to a sage and brown butter pumpkin agnolotti. <strong><a href="https://nicematinnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nice Matin</a></strong> <em>201 West 79th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue), Upper West Side</em> <em>Noon–8:30 p.m.; $52 per person</em> Why cook on Turkey Day when this French-Mediterranean bistro is offering a tasty three-course dinner to enjoy instead? You will fall in love with the spiced parsnip soup, potato gnocchi, and duck leg confit…and you'll have warm memories of the apple streusel pie until Christmas. Not cooking or leaving the house? Pick up one of Nice Matin's Carve Your Own Turkey Dinner packages that feed 8 to 10 people! (Order before November 18.) [caption id="attachment_139412" align="alignnone" width="1500"]<img class="wp-image-139412 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/16082155/Nice-Matin-NYC-Courtesy-Duck-Confit1.jpg" alt="thanksgiving in nyc" width="1500" height="900" /> Photo courtesy of Nice Matin[/caption] <strong><a href="https://socarratnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Socarrat Paella Bar</a></strong> <em>259 West 19th Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues), Chelsea</em> <em>284 Mulberry Street (near East Houston Street), Nolita</em> <em>953 Second Avenue (between East 50th and 51st Streets), Midtown East</em> <em>1–9 p.m. plus takeout; $55 per person</em> This isn't your typical Thanksgiving feast. Socarrat puts a Spanish twist on dinner this year, serving up family-style tapas and a turkey paella to replace your usual bird. Bring the meal full circle with chestnut and cranberry bread stuffing, fried artichokes, and cinnamon sugar churros for dessert. Don't forget the catering packages so you can celebrate at home! <h4>For more <a href="https://www.whatshouldwedo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holiday fun in NYC</a>, we’ve got you covered.</h4>
From new Asian-inspired sandwich shops to socially distanced curling rinks in Bryant Park, we’ve planned an exciting week for you. <h5>Monday, November 16</h5> This new used-book outlet on the Lower East Side is the perfect spot to read, shop all things literary, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetpicklebooks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and...eat pickles</a>? [caption id="attachment_139392" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-139392" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/13152348/Pickle-NYC-PC-Reka-Biro-Horvath-unsplash-h.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1301" /> Photo by Reka Biro Horvath/Unsplash[/caption] <h5>Tuesday, November 17</h5> Artechouse presents its vision of Pantone’s color of the year 2020, Classic Blue, with <a href="https://www.artechouse.com/nyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a technological journey beyond the skies</a>, using multisensory techniques to re-create the sensation of tranquility and peace. [caption id="attachment_139348" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-139348" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12134053/Celestial-Artechouse-NYC-Courtesy-7-bright.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" /> Photo courtesy of Artechouse[/caption] <h5>Wednesday, November 18</h5> Today eat like a king and get wang’d (their words, not ours!) at this <a href="http://www.kingwangs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">brand-new Brooklyn sandwich shop</a>, where the Szechuan chicken is delightfully spicy, the cheesesteak is stuffed with bulgogi, and the potato salad ain't like what your mama makes. <h5>Thursday, November 19</h5> Stay in your curling lane at Bryant Park, where the coolest winter sport is available for all (thanks to a synthetic ice rink!) at this <a href="https://bryantpark.org/programs/curling-cafe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seasonal pop-up</a>. Rent a 90-minute time slot to play as much as you want, then visit the café for food and drink. <h4><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-139447" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/17102026/Bryant-Park-Curling-NYC-PC-WSWD-h.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1423" /></h4> <h5>Friday, November 20</h5> If you're wondering what Vietnamese comfort food looks like, imagine banh mi burgers topped with pickled jalapeños, mushroom medleys with chimichurri, and noodle soups you'll crave even if you don't have the sniffles. But you won't have to imagine what it tastes like at <a href="https://www.saigonsocialnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saigon Social</a>. [caption id="attachment_139341" align="alignnone" width="1440"]<img class="wp-image-139341 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12131733/Saigon-Social-NYC-FB-h.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 16–22 2020" width="1440" height="1076" /> Photo courtesy of Saigon Social/Facebook[/caption] <h5>Saturday, November 21</h5> This weekend experience the <a href="https://www.ragaslive.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9th annual Ragas Live Festival</a>, a free 24-hour broadcast featuring contemporary musicians from around the globe. [caption id="attachment_139355" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-139355 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/12142534/Ragas-Live-Festival-NYC-Courtesy-Betsayda-.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 16–22 2020" width="2000" height="1000" /> Photo courtesy of Ragas Live Festival[/caption] <h5>Sunday, November 22</h5> Visit the <a href="https://www.nybg.org/garden/forest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thain Family Forest</a> for its rich fall foliage, historic hunting trails, and trees dating back to the late 1700s. [caption id="attachment_139302" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-139302 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/11121306/NYBG-NYC-Courtesy-Fall-2020-2.jpg" alt="weekly events NYC November 16–22 2020" width="1920" height="1440" /> Photo courtesy of New York Botanical Garden[/caption] <h4>We can help plan your next <a href="https://www.whatshouldwedo.com/how-it-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">outdoor NYC adventure</a>!</h4>
Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean your favorite bars and eateries have to close up shop. With the global pandemic throwing challenge after challenge at NYC's restaurant industry, your favorite spots across the boroughs are hunkering down and heating things up with a few updates to their outdoor spaces. <h5><a href="http://baarbaarnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baar Baar</a> in the East Village</h5> The only thing hotter than the heated outdoor seating at this chic Indian gastrobar is the spicy and savory menu available this season, which includes piquillo pepper bread, chili and peanut chutney, and sea bass smothered in Southern spices. <h5><a href="https://www.casknyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cask Bar + Kitchen</a> in Murray Hill</h5> Dine in comfort at Cask's heated sidewalk café, where customers are safely separated by tall see-through barriers so that everyone can fully enjoy their truffle mac and cheese and hanger steak flatbreads. [caption id="attachment_139384" align="alignnone" width="2000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-139384" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/13142710/Cask-Bar-Kitchen-NYC-Courtesy-4.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" /> Photo courtesy of Cask Bar + Kitchen[/caption] <h5><a href="https://www.dirtcandynyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dirt Candy</a> on the Lower East Side</h5> Seating on an outdoor patio? In November? Yes, it's possible. And yes, the only frosty vibes you'll feel here will come from the sparkling winter holiday decor and a chilled bottle of Chardonnay. [caption id="attachment_139251" align="alignnone" width="2775"]<img class="wp-image-139251 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/09122732/Dirt-Candy-NYC-Courtesy-5-h.jpg" alt="heated outdoor seating" width="2775" height="1983" /> Photo courtesy of Dirt Candy[/caption] <h5><a href="https://www.eastharlembottlingco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">East Harlem Bottling Co.</a> in Harlem</h5> Stay warm with a cold one in hand at this local spot, where blankets, black bean burgers, and beer-battered pickles are always close by. <div> <h5><a href="https://www.kitchenatcobblehill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kitchen at Cobble Hill</a></h5> Step away from your kitchen for a fresh farm-to-table meal at Cobble Hill's Kitchen. Enjoy classic winter comfort foods like chicken soup and potato pancakes beside quality heaters in a charming outdoor seating area. [caption id="attachment_139252" align="alignnone" width="1440"]<img class="wp-image-139252 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/09123653/Kitchen-at-Cobble-Hill-NYC-FB.jpg" alt="heated outdoor seating" width="1440" height="945" /> Photo courtesy of Kitchen at Cobble Hill/Facebook[/caption] <h5><a href="https://www.r40lic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">R40</a> in Long Island City</h5> This Argentine restaurant turns up the heat in its backyard oasis, and we're not just talking about the seasonal seating arrangement. Bring someone special to share parrillada for two, which is essentially a mouthwatering plate of skirt steak short ribs, chicken thighs, chorizo, and sweetbreads. [caption id="attachment_136175" align="alignnone" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-136175 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/03/17160541/R40-NYC-FB.jpg" alt="heated outdoor seating" width="1000" height="666" /> Photo courtesy of R40/Facebook[/caption] <h5><a href="http://www.tuffetnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuffet</a> in Williamsburg</h5> What doesn't this self-proclaimed cheese/meat/bar have? Seasonal sangria? Check. Reliable wifi (and, yes, even in the garden)? Of course. Outdoor fireplace and fleece blankets? Double check. Artisanal charcuterie boards? We'll have seconds, please. <h5><a href="https://kymarestaurants.com/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyma</a> in Flatiron</h5> The gorgeous outdoor garden is the perfect place to sip one of this Greek restaurant's seasonal cocktails—the Ikaria Tea (Wyoming whiskey, chamomile tea, Grand Marnier, ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and honey) will warm your soul, while the heating lamps create the toastiest environment. [caption id="attachment_139239" align="alignnone" width="2048"]<img class="wp-image-139239 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/09105232/Kyma-Flatiron-NYC-FB.jpg" alt="heated outdoor seating" width="2048" height="1401" /> Photo courtesy of Kyma Flatiron/Facebook[/caption] <h5><a href="http://5burrocafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Burro Cafe</a> in Forest Hills</h5> Who said margaritas are solely summer drinks? It's summer every day at this Mexican restaurant and bar in Queens, whose outdoor area is completely covered and heated. The best part is the BYOB rule—bring your own blankets! <h5><a href="http://olioepiu.nyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olio e Piú</a> in Greenwich Village</h5> Alfresco eating and Neapolitan cuisine are a match made in heaven at this trattoria. We happily fail to resist the fresh handmade pastas while dining in style among lush greenery and rustic decor. [caption id="attachment_139278" align="alignnone" width="1000"]<img class="wp-image-139278 size-full" src="https://wswd-wordpress-production.s3.amazonaws.com/content/uploads/2020/11/10104551/Olio-e-Piu%CC%81-NYC-Yelp-Arianne-N.jpg" alt="heated outdoor seating" width="1000" height="750" /> Photo by Arianne N./Yelp[/caption] <h4>Chat with our experience <a href="http://www.whatshouldwedo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">advisers</a> for reservations!</h4> </div>
