Ethan Beck

The best holiday markets are right here in NYC—full of both the holiday spirit and the most unique gifts out there. While fancy Christmas window displays may entice you, NYC's holiday markets often include ice skating, twinkling lights, great food vendors, and fun holiday activities. Shopping for the perfect gift doesn’t have to be stressful, make it fun at these holiday markets, from the Urbanspace Union Square Holiday Market to the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park and more. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

One of the best holiday attractions in NYC is its Christmas and holiday window displays at its department stores. Tourists aren’t the only ones who can enjoy these festive showcases in Herald Square and Fifth Avenue—even for locals, they hold a dreamy nostalgia that only comes once a year. These ornate holiday windows decked out with hundreds of Christmas lights and more winter wonderland decor are so impressive, they can be reason enough to stroll through midtown. Time Out tip: Just wait until after the majority of tourists have gone to bed to you can see up-close for yourself. For all the information you need to know about this year’s Christmas windows, read on below. And if you want to remain in the holiday spirit, we have recommendations on where to go ice skating in NYC, and then Christmas-themed bars (like Rolf’s) where you can go to warm up afterward.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York

For Sophia Allison, the journey from bedroom pop idealist to full-fledged rockstar happened slowly, then all at once. In the nearly 10 years since Allison began posting demos on Bandcamp under the name Soccer Mommy, her '90s-indebted indie pop has led to performances on The Tonight Show and on tours opening for Paramore, Wilco and Phoebe Bridgers. On her latest album, Evergreen, Allison returns to the laidback instrumentation of her earliest songs. After testing out the new album by touring overseas, Soccer Mommy returns to Brooklyn on January 30 at Brooklyn Steel. The show is certain to contain fan favorites like “Still Clean,” “Crawling in My Skin” and Allison’s breakthrough single “Your Dog.” Opening is the amorphous experimental pop musician L’Rain, whose fuzzy, electric album I Killed Your Dog was one of the most acclaimed of 2023. 

Wine lovers rejoice! A new pop-up from zodiac sign-themed brand Sun Moon Rising celebrates each star sign with monthly birthday parties. This month, the Sagittarius Soiree takes over Apartment 5 in the Lower East Side on Wednesday, December 18. Designed in order to “honor the bold, free-spirited energy of the Sagittarius,” according to a press release, the soiree promises interactive experiences throughout the venue, themed cocktails, wine flights, and surprising small bites. When arriving at the bar, attendees will receive a boarding pass to “celebrate the wanderlust every Sagittarius embodies.” Even if you’re a Taurus or a Virgo, you’ll still find plenty to love here.

When it first started in 2018, Raw Like Sushi was a way for sushi chef/DJ Fresh Rollman to combine his passion for music with his culinary expertise. These biweekly events have combined sushi with slinking grooves across New York. You can attend one at Manhattan’s Studio 151 on Monday nights or each Thursday at The Last Call in Williamsburg. If you’re not into sushi, this might not be the night for you, but the Williamsburg bar also offers chili cheese fries and chicken wings on Sushi and Vinyl nights. Plus, on a lucky night, you might run into legends like Anderson .Paak or Statik Selektah. Between the variety of options to nosh on and beats booming throughout the night, you can’t miss Raw Like Sushi. 

As Pawn Chess Club, Isabel Münter and Simone Robert have been throwing chess parties for nearly two years now. The latest pop-up for this club takes place at Happier Grocery in Manhattan on December 10. Practice the quickest checkmate you can muster as The Range DJs and non-alcoholic beverage company Figlia provides refreshments. The event is pay what you want, although a $10 donation is suggested. And according to them, beginners are encouraged to try! If you've been waiting to bolster your chess skills, this is the place to begin perfecting your moves. 

It's time for Yuletide cheer and pop music! The Christmas concert with all the biggest names is returning to the world's most famous arena for a 28th year. Put on by NYC's powerhouse pop music radio station Z100, this holiday extravanganza features performances from current stars like Benson Boone and Teddy Swims, who both had out-of-nowhere top three hits this year, and the current champion of the charts Shaboozy, who has stayed at #1 with "A Bar Song" for 18 – yes, eighteen – weeks. Confessional singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams and alt-poppers Twenty One Pilots take the stage as well, rounding out this glitzy concert's collection of short, hit-heavy sets. Those superstars are hard to ignore but here's the hard part: Tickets will cost you at least $791 on TicketMaster.  

If you're searching for your pottery-obsessed family members or artisan friends, the Prospect Heights-based ceramics studio BKLYN CLAY has just the holiday market for you. Head to Bergen’s Sales Gallery to find a wide variety of potential gifts, helpful household objects, and surprises along the way. At the BKLYN CLAY Holiday Market, over 20 local creators will feature works for sale. Pick up a vase or ornamental centerpiece from the MONDAYS table; snag a mug, bowl or lamp from Recreation Center; and check out Julia Elsas’ colorful sculptures and drawings.  On both Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, the communal market will be available at 84 Saint Marks Place in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn from 11am to 3pm. On that Sunday, the Japanese tea company Kettl will serve matcha lattes, soba cha, and genmai matcha. Head to this holiday market before your Christmas list gets too long!

The Bronx Zoo's sparkling seasonal outdoor celebration featuring animated lights and LED displays of animals from around the world is back. Expect the zoo to dazzle with 400 wildlife lanterns representing 100 species spread across an expansive area of the zoo. This year, the display spreads across six different trails, focusing individually on wildlife from North America, Africa, Latin America, and more.  The zoo is introducing an interactive lights section this year with bright stepping stones and sparkling lights. Also don't miss the park’s holiday train, new snacks like apple pie nachos and warm spiked apple cider, and ice carving demonstrations.  Holiday Lights will run at the Bronx Zoo on select dates through January 5.

Sail into the holiday spirit aboard Circle Line’s Holiday Harbor Lights Cruise, running from November 29 through January 5. Decked out with twinkling holiday lights, green garland, Christmas trees and other jolly decor, the festive—and heated!—boats will tour you around the Hudson River. Take in the stunning New York skyline as an informative guide shares fun facts about the city’s most iconic landmarks. As the boat sails past the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and other critical parts of the Manhattan skyline, you can view each one from either outdoor or indoor decks over the course of the journey’s two hours.  This year's cruise is complete with a “Create-Your-Own-Santa Hat” station to get all passengers in the holiday mood. A menu of seasonal cocktails inspired by the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes are available, with highlights like the Salted Caramel Rockette-tini or the Rum Punch Kick Line. Don't forget to leave a gift inside the Toys for Tots donation box for families who may not be able to afford gifts during Christmas. “I can’t express how heartwarming it is to see the faces of our guests when they see it for the first time,” said Craig Kanarick, CEO of New York Cruise Lines. “New York City during the holiday season is extraordinary, and the Circle Line team is thrilled to contribute to it by offering locals and tourists a unique opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit from the Hudson River, where the city looks even

The best in new and old documentaries will be screened in the 15th year of this festival running through November 21. This Greenwich Village staple showcases features at iconic moviehouses like IFC Center and Village East by Angelika. DOC NYC also has a long track record for picking out Academy Award honored docs, screening 10 of the last 11 winners for Best Documentary Feature.  The year's festival features acclaimed films such as "Dahomey," which won the top prize at Berlin Film Festival, "Sugarcane," and "There Was, There Was Not," which has screened around the world. Premieres include "The People's Way," HBO Max's "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary," and "All God's Children," the latter about relationships between Black and Jewish communities in Brooklyn.  In addition to the screenings, tributes to Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Alan Berliner, Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Marcia Smith, Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, and advocate for women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers Jenni Wolfson will celebrate their contributions to the non-fiction form. For tickets and more information, visit docnyc.net.

Calling all art lovers and night owls! Head to Mercer Labs, Museum of Art and Technology to see their new "After Dark" exhibition on any weekend evening. The new Financial District museum has come out swinging since opening in February 2024, which brings us to their latest. Catering to those who think the city closes too early these days, this after hours exhibit concentrates on how fickle reality and memory can be—especially when technology is involved.  "After Dark" runs from 8pm–12am on every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the new year. Mercer Labs lead artist Roy Nachum, best known for designing the cover of Rihana’s "Anti-," hopes the exhibit can make attendees reflect upon "what lies beneath the surface, sparking an enduring sense of reflection," according to the arts organization. The exhibit itself takes place in one of Mercer Labs' cavernous, warehouse-esque spaces, where responsive elements will trigger projections of landscapes, uncanny statuettes, night skies, and unreal patterns covering the floor and walls of the space. The museum's combination of tech and art as brings together a series of images all around that will have you feel like you've just taken a swim inside the sorts of motifs that Nachum explores throughout his work. You will quite literally land inside his art pieces. With the ever-changing designs of "After Dark," be sure to watch your step! Mercer Labs has put tickets on sale through the first weekend of January, although there’s n

In the heart of NoHo, Great Jones Distillery's downstairs speakeasy has been transformed once again into one of the coziest spots in NYC with gorgeous holiday decor to make it look like a winter chalet, complete with a warm fireplace, twinkling lights, ornamented trees, and a menu that'll make you want to come in from the cold.  Sip with Great Jones' whiskey-based cocktails (Comet, Cupid, & Caramel, the returning Krampusnacht Nip, Sleighbell Sour and more) from head mixologist Collin Frazier alongside wintery bites like White Chocolate Fondue, Autumn Spiced Corn Dogs and Toastie Buttered Pretzels. The Whiskey Wonderland will run through the holiday season into January 2025. Get a reservation here.

If the organizers of the Brooklyn Silent Film Fest are to be believed, this year’s event will be the most punk film festival you'll ever attend. Not far from Newton Creek in Greenpoint, eight new short films will be paired with eight different performances from musicians who wrote original scores for the films this Friday, November 15. Don’t miss the full sets at the end of the night from acts Grace Bergere and Hari-Mint before DJ Uncle I wraps things up.  Here's this year's film lineup: "N"; Unit_27B; Straw Walkers or: The Contagious Nature of Misery; Lucky Mud; Come è entrato (Within); BEZ; In The Garden; and Zaqqum. And here's the lineup of musicians: Grace Bergere; Hari-Mint; Brook Pridemore; Ghost Guns; Psirens; ISawYerMusic; SCUBA; and Chris Uriola. After all of the films are screened, a set of judges will rate each of the movies based on their quality and the pairing of score to short film. The best film of the night will be announced, but no matter who wins, there’ll be plenty to chew on with films from all over the world from Russia to Iran. The festivities begin at 8pm and tickets are $15 in advance.

Earlier this week, the editors at Time Out named our list of the best new things to do all over the world in 2025, giving you a whole slew of options for New Year’s resolutions, travel destinations and more. While there are other spots included across the U.S., including a tantalizing Museum of BBQ in Kansas City, one New York City attraction was on the list—and it comes after a nearly seven-year wait! The Studio Museum, Harlem’s haven for work by Black artists, is reopening next fall. After a long history at 144 West 125th Street, the museum decided it was time to rework the space, which led to its closure back in 2018. Now, with a new, expansive building, the studio is reopening with a celebration of sculptor Tom Lloyd, whose work was a part of the institution’s first shows in 1968. Across five stories, the new space provides 82,000 square feet of expanded potential for the well-loved museum.  RECOMMENDED: The 25 best new things to do in the world in 2025 Photograph: By Lorraine O'GradyPArt Is...(Girlfriends Times Two ) by Lorraine O'Grady, 1983/2009 It’s not the only museum on our list either, with inclusions ranging from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum to FENIX in the Netherlands. But few places can match The Studio Museum’s scope, as one of the reopening shows will look across the studio’s collection of nearly 9,000 pieces of artwork. The reopening will continue on the legacy of the artists, activists, and philanthropists who founded The Studio Museum in 1968 with a

It’s nearly time to celebrate the Festival of Lights again! Hanukkah runs from Wednesday, December 25 through January 1 this year, but, before you get ready to light the menorah, a drink is in order. There’s a perfect pop-up for that: the Maccabee Bar is in New York again at Tribeca’s Saint Tuesday starting Monday, December 23.  Located inside the Walker Hotel at 77 Walker Street this year, the Maccabee Bar was created by longtime bartender Naomi Levy in Boston back in 2018. For Levy, this stemmed from feeling like the holiday season had plenty of Yuletide bars but often left Jewish people out of the mix. According to Levy, the Maccabee Bar is for anyone who wants to try a different spin on the holidays.  “I love Christmas and all of the Christmas bars that pop up this time of year,” said Levy in a statement on Maccabee Bar’s website. “But I always felt like a tourist. There was never really anything for someone like me that wasn’t raised with Christmas.” RECOMMENDED: Best Hanukkah Events in NYC for Eights Days of Fun Photo: Alexander RunnelsThe Maccabee Bar logo Starting in 2022, the Maccabee Bar expanded to New York, where Levy set up shop in the West Village bar Ollie. This year, the location is shifting south to Saint Tuesday, but Levy will still be bringing Hanukkah-themed decor, classic holiday foods and Hanukkah-specific cocktails—including some made especially for this year in New York! One of the new inclusions is the Kosher Nostra, “a play on a Negroni using the

Calling all young art-lovers! Beginning this week, anyone younger than 25 years old will receive free admission to the Whitney. With tickets that typically cost adults $30 and seniors/students $24, this news removes one pricey hurdle that can come between you and beloved artwork from Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and Jasper Johns.  Prices are currently in flux for some of New York’s famed museums. Last year, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim and yes, the Whitney all raised their ticket prices from $25 to $30. But Scott Rothkopf, the Whitney’s Alice Pratt Brown Director, understands how expensive New York can be and says the museum wants to be part of the solution.  “Since its founding the Whitney has been committed to supporting young and innovative artists and we now hope to further support younger audiences, too, by addressing financial barriers that affect this group the most,” said Rothkopf in an official statement. “I believe deeply in the cultural and social impact we can have by sharing the vitality and relevance of the Whitney’s artistic program with young people from New York, the United States and around the globe.” RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now Photo: Filip WolakVisitors take in free admission at The Whitney This isn’t the Whitney’s first rodeo in trying to make art more accessible. Earlier this year, the prominent Meatpacking District museum made Friday nights and every second Sunday free to all. The Whitney said that these

Are you tired of the same New York holiday traditions? Have you gone ice skating hundreds of times? You’ve seen enough window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue or Bergdorf Goodman to last you a lifetime? That’s where the new “Winter Wonder: The Northern Lights Express” exhibit at Rockefeller Center’s Hero comes into play. Trek through giant, snowy displays, an imaginary train car, and dancing lights in this immersive experience which runs until January 20.  After opening late last year, the enveloping, vast displays of HERO are getting a seasonal update. The “Winter Wonder” exhibit brings you through the 13,000-square-foot space, stopping in eleven rooms to see familiar, beloved scenes from the coldest part of the year. The trip kicks off at a secret train station—complete with a clock tower, fir trees and silver tinsel—so attendees can take the Northern Lights Express towards the galleries.  RECOMMENDED: One World Observatory will be transformed into a magical ONEderland Photo: HEROWinter Wonder at HERO From there, the conductor brings the visitors to the Wishing Woods, where seasonal desires are written and shared on a snowy tree. You’ll also attend the Ice Caves, where digital displays showcase arctic animals, and the Snow Bounce room, where kids can jump around and play atop of giant candy mushrooms. Before reaching their final destination, treats like hot chocolate and seasonal cocktails are available for purchase.  Things conclude with a room based on the Northern Lights

Ukuleles, choirs and fiddles—oh my! Make Music Winter’s plethora of music-making events will spring to life across New York on Sunday, December 21. For the event’s 13th year, anyone can join the parades of instruments or singing events where music soars across the streets. On the darkest day of the year, stumbling upon pure sonic joy will surely brighten you up. The lineup for this year’s festivities is thrilling. “Street Motets for New York City” takes place all over Greenwich Village, as 50 choir members sing British melodist Pete M. Wyer’s new composition while wandering the streets in groups of two. These duos will intersect across the neighborhood, bursting into harmony when they see each other.  Those choir members might run into singer/songwriter Gwendolyn Fitz along their route, as Fitz is leading “Ukulele Caroling” at Astor Place. A mass of ukulele players will make their way through holiday tunes and folk classics from noon until 3pm, with public participation encouraged. Directly afterwards, the Kevin Nathaniel-organized Kalimba Unity Groove Experience will bring together xylophone, guitar, mbira and more. RECOMMENDED: Beloved downtown music haven Rockwood Music Hall has reportedly closed Photo: Make Music New York Elsewhere in Manhattan, there’s no shortage of music and community. In Midtown, an ensemble of guitarists led by Patrick Grant will rock out, while Mobile Hallelujah will perform Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” at seven locations. Over at Hudson Yards, H

Around the world, wish trees emerged centuries ago as a symbol of possibility. By putting a tag on a tree, you’re thinking about the future you want to see. Now, Downtown Alliance has announced a new installation in the Financial District that lets you do just that.  At “Star Light Star Bright,” visitors can attach their vibrant wishes to a lit-up steel frame shaped like a star. Designed by studio Hou de Sousa, the frame is made out of 1,200 colorful chains and will sit at the plaza in front of 140 Broadway by Cedar Street until January 9. There’s even time to add a new year’s resolution! The process is simple: a rainbow collection of wish tags are waiting at one of the Downtown Alliance’s partners, New York Marriott Downtown, Blue Spoon Coffee Company, Mercer Labs and other area businesses. Pick up a pre-printed one and add it to the artwork directly: it'll be easy to find it, it's full of colorful written-out hopes!   Photo: Downtown AllianceThe interactive public art installation where you can attach a "wish" RECOMMENDATION: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree In NYC 2024 Guide "As the winter season sets in, ‘Star Light Star Bright’ will be a bright and joyful addition to Lower Manhattan, providing a reason to gather, reflect and create a sense of community," said Jessica Lappin, president of the Downtown Alliance, in an official statement. "We hope it encourages locals and visitors alike to take a moment outdoors, enjoy the lights and share their wishes for the future." O

It’s no secret that Bloomingdale’s goes above and beyond with transforming their store windows into winter wonderlands. In 2022, they had a “Best Holiday Ever” theme, complete with life-like mannequins, Lego creations and more. But last year’s partnership with Wonka took the cake: the collaborators built a candyland world with a chocolate fountain and colorful lollipops.  Keeping with the movie inspirations, this year’s facade is Wicked-themed, leaning into the enchantment and magical atmosphere of the upcoming movie musical that is already earning stellar reviews. In the various displays, you can find “gift picks” from iconic characters like Elphaba and Glinda represented in mannequin form, seasonal outfits in green and pink lightning and designs straight out of the Emerald City.  RECOMMENDED: Check out Time Out’s interactive global holiday season map Photo: Matthew Carasella for Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's announces their "Wicked Good Holiday" with an event including Cynthia Erivo Since Saks announced that its legendary light show wouldn’t be returning, other department stores seemed to have stepped up their game. Bloomingdale’s kicked off this season last Sunday with an unveiling event, which featured appearances from the film’s star Cynthia Erivo, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor Tituss Burgess and other Broadway icons. A dance performance organized by Wicked’s choreographer Christopher Scott took place, while a small orchestra performed a medley from the film’s soundtr

I have something to admit: sometimes, the holiday season turns me into the Grinch. That's what endless playbacks of "Last Christmas" on various radio stations can do to you. I even end up feeling like the Rockettes have not stopped kicking since last Christmas. And so, I was shocked to find myself actually cheerful at Mariah Carey's new holiday pop-up bar, now open on the fourth floor of Virgin Hotels at 1227 Broadway near 30th Street.  On a frigid Thursday afternoon, one of the first days in Manhattan that truly felt like winter, I arrived at the destination unsure of what would greet me, only aware of the fact that the holiday bar was going to open properly to the general public the next day. As I took off a red and black scarf, I asked myself the obvious question: what is a Mariah Carey holiday bar? RECOMMENDED: 20 best things to do for a magical time this holiday season Photo: Ethan Beck for Time OutThe ceiling at the Mariah Carey Holiday Bar My question was answered quickly as I was greeted by a Christmas tree made out of bottles of Black Irish cream, Carey's liqueur brand that comes in three flavors: original, white chocolate and salted caramel. Behind the liqueur tree, a red curtain adorned with ornaments and paper snowflakes led us back to a bar showcasing the most seasonal spirit. Upon walking in, I was handed a “Make My Wish Come True” espresso martini, which went down easily thanks to a smooth combination of peppermint, Black Irish cream and coffee. I stepped bac

You can call it the end of an era: according to a post on X from music journalist Adam Bernard, iconic downtown Manhattan concert venue Rockwood Music Hall emailed all of last weekend's scheduled performers to tell them that the hall had closed. Although there hasn't yet been an official comment released by the venue itself, online reports confirm the shuttering of Stage I, which follows last year's Stage II shutter. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, this Rockwood Music Hall location has closed its doors today, Sunday November 10, 2024. Hence all shows going forward are canceled,” reads Rockwood’s statement to musicians, according to Bernard's social media post. “Apologies for the short notice and thank you for your support. Please reach out if needed.” The 50-person-capacity destination has been an emblem of the downtown music scene since it first opened back in 2005. Throughout its two decades, it has hosted acts like Lady Gaga and Sting while also supporting artists who were just getting started.  The venue estimates that over 75,000 sets have taken over the stage at the 196 Allen Street space throughout the years.   RECOMMENDED: The 14 best live venues in New York City Rockwood Music Hall had been facing financial difficulties for a while, perhaps linked to its business model: the venue rarely charged a cover fee and mostly relied on drink sales. In 2023, the concert hall launched a GoFundMe campaign to keep its doors open and was able to raise over $120,000, a

It’s about that time of year again! One World Observatory just announced the return of their yearly holiday tradition, the ONEderland experience where winter-lovers can take in the iconic view of Manhattan from this redesigned, snug observatory.  Instead of seeking shelter in the North Pole, you can find comfort from the cold at the top of the country’s tallest skyscraper. In this ONEderland, it’s encouraged to snap photos of the city down below, cuddle up in the observatory’s chalet atmosphere or snag a season-special confection from the building’s One Dine Restaurant.  RECOMMENDED: The cozy igloos at Bryant Park are back for the season today Previous years of ONEderland at One World Observatory have seen wooden sleighs, Adirondack chairs and gingerbread trees amongst the astounding snowscape of lower Manhattan. For those who adore the snowy mountain tops but are past their skiing or snowboarding days, this might be the next best thing.  If you still haven’t gotten enough of a holiday activity fix, One World Observatory has you covered. The ONEderland experience is teaming up with The Oculus’ Winter Whirl roller rink to provide a discounted ticket admission bundle for anyone who is hesitant about ice skating. The bundle, which includes admission to the roller rink, costs $63 for adults and $52 for children. After a pandemic hiatus, the festive experience returned full-force in 2022. This year, it runs from Wednesday, November 20 until Sunday, January 5, so even after the new

Next to a Spirit Airlines kiosk early Monday morning, an unusual traveler joined the shuffling crowds at LaGuardia Airport: a raccoon. As Ahmad Anonimis got ready for his journey, the animal fell through a roofing panel, and Anonimis was able to catch it all on a video that he posted to X that afternoon. Needless to say, the clip went viral. Take a look:  can’t make this up 😭😭 https://t.co/HbkNatHCJr pic.twitter.com/Wh8kBHHwRT— Ahmad Anonimis 🏔️ (@AhmadAnonimis) November 4, 2024 Here is a different, just-as-crazy view of the happening: @outsideiswithinit I guess they let anyone fly spirit #animalsoftiktok #newyorkcity #laguardiaairport #spirit #fyp ♬ original sound - Inside The video kicks off with the furry animal holding onto dangling wires, which remained attached to a damaged ceiling tile. Quickly, the raccoon falls to the ground, someone shouts “What the hell?” and passengers bolt away from the critter. By the video’s end, an alarm is blasting, the raccoon scurries around and a man grabs a large plastic trash can to try and trap it.  RECOMMENDED: Magnolia Bakery just opened inside LaGuardia Airport While LaGuardia has seen major upgrades in the past few years, we’re not certain they focused on protection from rodents. The story ends happily, though: the raccoon was found and safely released outside and there were no injuries reported by flyers or Spirit personnel.  “Ongoing inspections and follow-up efforts are in place to prevent further incidents,” a spok

It’s been a big fall for Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, which Time Out once described as “the world’s best restaurant.” While chef and owner Daniel Humm introduced the Clemente Bar directly above EMP’s dining room, another EMP alum opened a new restaurant in Williamsburg with a farm-to-table approach.  This Saturday, November 2, the famed Flatiron restaurant is sharing a limited-edition box of pastries to close out their Bake it Nice season pop-up series. Led by their exclusive pastry chef Laura Cronin, the Bake it Nice pop-up series began last year and has focused on Cronin's plant-based confections.  RECOMMENDED: The latest restaurant from this “Top Chef” winner is now open in Flatiron For this week, Cronin is offering roasted chestnuts and a chocolate edition of EMP’s trademark Madison Square snack as part of a larger box of pastries. This croissant-like treat exemplifies Cronin’s objective since the beloved restaurant transitioned to being an all-vegan restaurant in 2021. No butter here! Cronin won’t be alone this Saturday. She’s collaborating with James Beard Award-winning chef Dominique Ansel on the limited edition box of sweets. Along with Cronin’s contributions, the box will include a rare plant-based, raspberry jam-filled Cronut, Ansel’s croissant-doughnut hybrid signature creation plus a hazelnut linzer cookie ganache. These boxes are $18 for a set that includes each pastry. In addition, Eleven Madison Park coffee-to-go and home products will be available for