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New York City’s Unique Guide to NYE

Just the thought of New Year’s Eve plans can be so overwhelming you decide that your pajamas and a glass of Malbec is the way to go… until now. We’ve tapped Manhattan-based interior designer, Gabriela Gargano of Grisoro Designs, to derive the city’s must-attends on one of the biggest nights of the year! She’s compiled the lesser known, unique, and truly special destinations in NYC on the last day of the year. See her suggestions to follow– 

 

Last Light 

Gabriella Gargano: I love the warm minimal design of Sister City Hotel that recently opened – it’s clean and contemporary, yet still playful.From a design perspective I love the functional perfection of Finnish saunas, Japanese bento boxes, rock-cut cliff dwellings of prehistory and John Cage’s 4’33”. Even better, is their rooftop bar, Last Light, which plays up a tropical theme that we could all use during these cold months! 

 

Party Lobster & Cougar Magnums at Mister Paradise 

GG: Drool worthy cocktails amidst retro-inspired (and very Instagramable) interior, what is there not to love? I’m an especially big fan of the channel backed banquettes and eclectic art. Great design inspiration.Who doesn’t love a beloved a party lobster, cougar magnum and more?

 

Lavish Italian Feast at Carbone

GG: I love the vintage New York ambience of Carbone. From the paneled and lacquered walls, to the patterned tile floors and colorful Italian pottery, there’s no detail overlooked. Combine this with an incredible menu and it’s the perfect way to start in 2020. A gin Gibson, some spicy rigatoni and lemon cheesecake are a must.

 

4-Course Vegan Blowout at Night Music 

GG: If you wish you were able to take a trip and didn’t make it happen, just go to Night Music for a beautiful Indian experience filled with amazing vegan food and all of the colorful interiors you dreamed of. That evening, Night Music will be transformed into a cocktail party with an open bar that features favorites from the cocktail menu including the Tea Swift, Green Peacock and more.

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It’s Been a Long Week: Veuve Clicquot’s Nearside

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Image: Essential Homme, Veuve Clicquot.

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Veuve Clicquot’s Nearside
In preparations to give the finger to 2014 welcome the new year, we’ve turned to the experts from the world of cocktails to find out what we should be drinking to properly toast the night away. A celebratory cocktail in itself—this drink was first introduced at the Standard, High Line a few years ago to celebrate Veuve Clicquot‘s 2010 polo classic—this bubbly beverage is the perfect morning cure to segue the party into citrusy lightness after a rowdy night of shots and ringing in 2015.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. Vodka
  • 0.5 oz. Campari
  • 0.5 oz. lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz. simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz. grapefruit juice
  • Splash of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

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Image: Essential Homme, Veuve Clicquot, Campari, Absolut, Stirrings, Strip Juice, Amazon.

THEN

Stir all ingredients together in a cocktail glass or Champagne flute and garnish with orange peel.
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It’s Been a Long Week: Bar Marmont’s Billie Holiday

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Image: Essential Homme, Cheutine Fong courtesy of Bar Marmont.

As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make a glass or two on us, you deserve it.

WHAT

Bar Marmont’s Billie Holiday
In preparations to give the finger to 2014 welcome the new year, we’ve turned to the experts from the world of cocktails to find out what we should be drinking to properly toast the night away. First up is mixologist Lauren Kincheloe from Bar Marmont in the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, whose Billie Holiday—a beautiful mix of stiff warmth and light bubbly—will certainly leave you with some happy last minute end of the year memories.

HOW

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Wild Turkey Rye
  • 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • Splash of fresh orange juice
  • Shaved nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 oz. Champagne

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Image: Essential Homme, Wild Turkey, Grand Mariner, Why’d You Eat That, Deborah Baker, Simply Orange, Veuve Clicquot.

THEN

Combine Wild Turkey with orange juice, Grand Mariner, and lemon juice in a shaker. Mix and pour over the Champagne. Garnish the cocktail with an optional orange slice dipped in sugar and nutmeg.