Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…
Looking for the top things to do in NYC right now? With its vibrant energy and endless attractions, New York City offers a multitude of experiences to enjoy. Whether you’re a local looking for something new or a visitor seeking the best the city has to offer, here are the top 5 things to do in NYC at the moment:
Feb 27th: Cocktails with Dale Degroff at Back Bar
In the chic Hotel Eventi, Back Bar, known for its craft cocktail program and elegant ambiance, is hosting a “Visiting Bar Luminary Series,”. The Visiting Bar Luminary Series is a collaboration between Chris Lauber, senior director of operations for LT Hospitality, Jason Hedges, beverage director of LT Hospitality, and Laurent Tourondel, chef/owner of LT Hospitality. For one night only on February 27th, Dale DeGroff, often regarded as the mentor of many notable New York bartenders, is shaking up cocktails for two different seatings. To book your table, please visit backbarnyc.com or call (212) 201-4065.
Feb 28th: Le Jardinier Bordeaux Wine Dinner
HERO, at Rockefeller Center
The immersive sound and light experience HERO in Rockefeller Center is an escape from the city to The Winter Forest of the Northern Lights, composed by a dozen world-renowned artists and designers now showing until March 3rd. To celebrate the last few weeks of the season, HERO is hosting a winter candlelight concert on Fridays at 7pm featuring different artists each week. Guests can also visit Wednesday-Monday for the original HERO experience. Book here.
March: The Pasta Tarot Red Sauce Nights at The Standard, East Village
Looking for a fun Sunday night in the East Village? Partridge will be decked out in red and white checkered tablecloths, candelabras will adorn tabletops creating a feeling of eating a traditional Sunday dinner at nonna’s for an Italian pop-up March 5th, 12th, & 26th. The menu of bread, salad, a choice of two pastas, and two sweets are served up while The Pasta Tarot founders, Jeff Petriello, Rob Truglia and Lindsay Mound are on site to offer complimentary readings all night. Book Here.
Downtown hotspot PUBLIC has launched a SUNSET happy hour with specially priced cocktails, wine and beer, and bites including sliders and fries, chips and guacamole, Chicken empanadas with Chili sauce (a favorite created by Chef Diego Munoz of the hotel’s restaurant, Popular) and complimentary mixed nuts and popcorn. Weekdays from 5-7pm.
Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).