BWW Food & Wine Newsroom

There’s a great party waiting for you to say farewell to 2024 and usher in 2025.  Dine, raise a glass and enjoy every minute of the special night. Check out these destinations.  They are getting ready to host and your group of New Year’s revelers.

In honor of the Winter Solstice on December 21st, Salt & Straw will be offering a free scoop promotion at all locations. Customers who order a single scoop will get to upgrade to a double for free to celebrate the shortest (and sweetest) day of the year. 

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time of year to dust off your cocktail shaker and dazzle your guests with festive drinks to ring in 2025. Check out three recipes for easy-to-make, celebratory drinks that will keep your party going all the way to midnight!

Kick off 2025…in your pajamas! Medium Rare’s annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch is on Wednesday, January 1st! 

Have you heard of Early Mountain’s Quaker Run Vineyard? It's one of Virginia’s most unique vineyard sites according to award-winning winemaker Maya Hood-White, who walks the vineyard daily and hasn’t seen any soils like it during her decades-long research in the region.

Skip the crowds and celebrate New Year’s Eve in style aboard Circle Line’s spectacular New Year’s Eve Cruise!

Celebrity Chef, David Burke’s is renowned nationally and globally for his creative, modern American cuisine.  All those who live, work or visit the central New Jersey area have the wonderful opportunity to dine at Orchard Park by David Burke in East Brunswick for a tantalizing menu that includes Burke’s signature items. 

Cafe Aroma, the family–owned and operated Cuban coffee company established in 1961,  is celebrating the holiday season with a Holiday Café Pop-Up at Loulou Petit Bistro in Chelsea located at 176 8th Avenue.

With holiday reveling, shopping, shows, and touring, a cocktail is a welcome treat.  Relax and sip at these top spots in NYC, Miami and LA.  Bartenders have curated seasonal mixes that are pure perfection!

Junglee is an award-winning, premium craft cocktail brand redefining the ready-to-drink (RTD) landscape with South Asian flavors and flair.

In a stunning display of storytelling like only Disney can do, the night sky above the Disney Treasure sparkled and danced with a larger-than-life light show depicting the stars and icons of beloved Disney adventures represented on board the new ship, including “Aladdin,” “Haunted Mansion,” “Moana” and “Coco.”

New York’s iconic Li-Lac Chocolates now celebrating its 101st Anniversary has been enjoyed by generations of locals, tourists and celebrities including Martha Stewart, Andy Cohen and Emma Stone among others. 

Nordstrom NYC recently celebrated its 'Wonder All the Way' campaign and holiday takeover, 'The Blizz on 57th Street,' in New York City with a one night only private shopping event for VIPs, media, industry tastemakers, customers, and friends of Nordstrom. 

There are a number of diners in Manhattan, but none of them compare to B&L Diner.  This market-driven eatery with a chef curated menu is a total pleasure.

It's party time!  The holidays are full of group gatherings and opportunities to gift you family, friends, family and co-workers.  A bottle of wine or spirits is always welcome. 

We want our readers to know about the new menu at the Rockefeller Center location of Glace, the beloved treat shop from founder and culinary dreamer, Sasha Zabar.

Freshpet (FRPT) today launches its first-ever apparel collection with its global superstar partner Meghan Trainor in time for the holiday season. The collection includes a “Dog Mom” and “Dog Dad” sweatshirt - sold separately or bundled with other pet-related products.

Chilly days, empty beaches, flirty cocktails and a roaring fire, escape to the Jersey Shore’s most exciting new lounge experience - The Fireplace Lounge at DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke.

The holiday festivities are in full swing at Evil Genius Beer Company this year with the return of their Festive Saison, “Santa! I Know Him!”, and a slew of family-friendly events throughout the month of December.

Dumbo is a popular Brooklyn neighborhood not only for its picturesque water views and cobblestone streets. It’s bloomed into quite an impressive food haven with the likes of The River Café and Vinegar Hill House among others. Now, there is a newbie in town to add to the ever-growing list. Meet Kinjo, your new go-to for Omakase and Asian spirits.

Paul John Indian Single Malt is excited to announce the launch of their 2024 Christmas Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky, which is the 7th edition release within this limited series. This unpeated Indian Single Malt is produced at the award-winning distiller of John Distilleries in Goa, India. 

BLACKBARN Restaurant in NoMad has a special brunch and holiday toy drive taking place on Sunday December 8th and Sunday December 15th from 12pm-3PM featuring a special appearance from the man himself, Santa Claus.

As New York City transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season, here are five amazing spots that feature inviting themes and attractive decor. 

Kick off the holiday season on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 pm at one of Brooklyn’s oldest known houses. The event will feature a tree lighting, a photo opportunity with Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa) and a delicious treat of hot cocoa with cookies.  

Carnegie Deli, the legendary Jewish delicatessen that first opened its doors in 1937, and Temple Bar, the landmark NoHo bar renowned for hosting a vibrant artistic scene in the 1980s and 1990s, will present 'Deli After Dark.'