As the dust settles after holiday office parties, you find yourself starting to panic buy everything in sight because you - like most people - put off holiday shopping until the very last second. Why not buy them a gorgeous assortment of Jacques Torres’ fine chocolates, or surprise your bae with tickets to some of the hottest NYE parties in town? In the meantime, fill your days with more spirited fun, including an Open Bar & Omakase Ugly Sweater Party, or develop your own brew at a DIY Tea Blending Workshop. We’ve got your back so you can have the happiest holiday yet…
$79 Ticket To An Ugly Sweater Open Bar & Omakase Party at Sushi By Bou
Dust off your craziest knits and indulge in luxurious splendor, letting your palate explore The New York Times and Vogue-acclaimed Sushi By Bou’s exquisite creations at the spot’s Ugly Sweater Open Bar & Omakase Party taking place from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesday December 18, 2019. Grab your $79 pulse for admission to this exclusive fête, boasting a 2 Hour Mid-Shelf Open Bar complete with Cocktails, Wines & Beers, a Specialty Holiday Cocktail, and passed Omakase Sushi including Hamachi Nigiri, Seared Bincho Nigiri, Ikura, an assortment of Cut Rolls & so much more.
Kiki Slugqueen Gives Tarot Card Readings at The Standard
Partake in a one-on-one, intuitive reading that draws insight and guidance from either four of your objects (any four will do!), or Kiki Slugqueen’s original deck of queer tarot cards. Kiki Slugqueen is a mystic drag queen who connects with all types of people through the medium of readings. To celebrate the winter solstice, Kiki Slugqueen is traveling from her home in Puerto Rico for a residency at NO BAR!
$35 For A $50 Credit at All Jacques Torres Chocolate Locations
Discover how sweet life can be at Jacques Torres Chocolate, helmed by the James Beard Award-winning “Mr. Chocolate” himself, whose authority on all things related to confectionery delights is applauded in The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetite, Forbes, and so much more. This $35 pulse gets you a $50 Credit Towards Any In-Store Purchases of Torres’s decadently indulgent treats. Be it a box of assorted chocolates, a giant cookie the size of your head, or scoops of creamy ice cream, the opportunities are endless.
Learn How To Create Your Own Tea Blend
Whether you have fine tea lovers on your list - or just want to brew yourself a cup of amazing, personalized tea - this mini DIY tea blending workshop is for you. The Alchemist Kitchen’s resident herbalist Ana Lygia will guide you through the process using seasonal herbs and fruits such as pine, ginger, and orange peel. You will even learn the symbolism, medicinal benefits, and historical uses of various plants. Each participant will leave with the unique tea blend in a pretty pouch with a ribbon to seal with their intention or wishes. Namaste or shall we say, Namastea?!
Let the New Year’s Eve 2020 Plan-Making Commence!
As you start winding down for the holidays, we’re revving up our spectacular New Year’s Eve collection! In light of the big night, we’ve gathered the best of the city’s finest fêtes so you can eat, drink, and be merry without a care in the world. Think fireworks cruises, Champagne extravaganzas, open bars galore, and then some. Skip the stress of planning the day of and round up the crew for a night you won’t soon forget!
Head To Madewell For Sips, Snacks & Ceramics: A Holiday Pop-up
Sip, shop, and create! Madewell is getting merry and festive with one of their favorite local makers - SIN Ceramics! Come by and meet and greet with these talented crafters, all while you shop their gift-able goods. Plus, enjoy some sips and snacks to fuel your shopping fun!