Idk what is up with the poor reviews of this place, but I found it to be a VIBE!…read more I made sure to include a photo and video dump of my experience, because as you can see it was a vibe. The decor was giving peak Christmas vibes, the music was great with good variation to cater to everyone, and as my first time, it was incredible. I give 4/5 stars because the drinks are definitely mid and not good, but the music and general experience here made up for that.

If you are looking for Holiday Magic, this is not the place to find it. The decor is actually a…read morevibe, a few different floors of over decorated Christmas that is cute to see but insanely overpriced to come. The only good drink was their take on an espresso martini, the rest are a waste of money. My terrible rating is because of the people in the coat closet though. I'm going to preference this by saying I was able to attend an influencer event so we gave in our jackets and went to walk away when we were stopped and told that it actually wasn't free. Even though there wasn't a sign anywhere for pricing, my friend and I were fine with paying a few dollars to not have to hold our jackets but when the guy told us that it was $8 each jacket, we decided to take them back. We I asked for our stuff back, he looked at the other person working and out loud called us CHEAP. I proceeded to tell him $8 is not cheap and if he thinks that then he is crazy. How rude, if you're going to act like that to people you invited in for good content and I can't imagine how they would treat actual paying customers. There are a lot of other amazing holiday bars in the city, go to one of those instead.

My mom and I were walking around Eataly when we discovered that Aplina was right upstairs. We came…read morein around 4 so they were able to sit us right away! All of the food was amazing! We had the cheese fondue for appetizer which was an Italian twist on Swiss fondue! The focaccia croutons that were served with it were delicious as well as our entrees! Everything was beautiful! It felt like we were eating in a ski resort! I would definitely recommend if you are looking for something new to try this winter!

Temporary pop up for winter. Beautiful remake of the Eataly rooftop…read more Good food and bites.

The Rock cooked up something lovely! Through the magic of the Internet I found out Dwayne Johnson's…read moretequila brand was putting on a holiday house experience in NYC. Set up in a gorgeous home (turned event space) in the Meatpacking District, there were four levels of cocktails, interactive experiences, food and lots of Christmas merriment! I didn't make it back from Brooklyn in time for my time slot, but it was so worth it to wait out in the cold for a chance to walk into the next session. If for no other reason than that boozy hot chocolate on the rooftop and the free beanie hat. It was a fantastic event! If it comes to your city, go!

Stumbled upon the sweetest little gem at the Union Square Market -- Off the Wheat -- and I'm…read morealready planning my next visit. If you're looking for treats that are gluten free, refined sugar free, keto, dairy free (or simply just delicious), this place is absolute magic. The selection is incredible: muffins, cookies, individual cakelets, loaf cakes, macaroons and more -- all made with thoughtful ingredients but without sacrificing flavor for even a second. The macaroons are hands down some of the best I've ever had. The olive oil cake is the kind of thing you think about long after you leave and absolutely cannot pass up. The stuffed cookies? Dangerous in the best possible way -- soft, rich, over-the-top delicious, and guaranteed to steal your heart. As for the muffins... every single one is incredible, but the zucchini muffin, chocolate ganache muffin, carrot muffin, and banana chocolate muffin are standout favorites. Honestly though, you can't go wrong with anything in the case. What makes Off the Wheat so special is that everything feels intentional -- beautiful baked goods made for people who care about ingredients but still want a true bakery experience. It's rare to find treats this indulgent that also fit so many dietary lifestyles. A total must-visit if you're wandering through Union Square Market.

Which stumbled up on this little bakery tent, when we were in the flatiron District, and decided…read moreto have one of their muffins. I have to tell you as a gluten-free girl. This was delicious. I only wish I had taken a picture, but I gobbled it up so fast I only wish that they were located in Orange County California. It's such a treat to eat baked goods that do not offend my gut.

Founds this pop up cheese store weeks ago online. It's inside a coffee store and has a little…read moresection in the back, and they were also at some local farmers markets. They have some amazing French cheeses. I've had some of the goat, blue cheese and muenster cheeses and all have been really epic and delicious cheeses. They have some artisanal meats and cheese boards and have started a delivery service. Super friendly service and all well priced cheeses. Definitely worth the visit, but save some cheese for me! Find them on Instagram and sign up for their delivery service, which is a nice added option during the winter!

Amazing cheese selection and staff is so knowledgeable and helpful and even let us try some of the…read morecheeses before purchasing to try them out!

A small, compact and colorful hatchback car? Nope, I'm talking about the ice cream shop that's…read morehoused in this cute setup. The line of people is what enticed us to try this place and boy were we surprised with the flavorful gelato palate they have. We tried the mango and coconut flavors and they tasted very natural with the right balance of sweetness. Try this one place if you are visiting Jane's Carousel or Time out for a food stop.

I came across this cute gelato station located in Kings Plaza mall in BROOKLYN so I had to check it…read moreout since I love gelato. The nice lady who asked me if I'd like to try some samples and of course I said yes (: who doesn't like free samples lol. I sampled the Tiramisu gelato which was nice but I prefer to eat the actual tiramisu cake instead. And true indeed I am a Chocolate girl through and through but I also love coconut and I decided to give that one a try, and that was my go to. Prices are a little steep for one scoop FYI. I told her I will come back after I finish shop around in the mall as I just got there and so said so done that's what I did and the coconut gelato was fantastic. I highly recommend especially if you're a coconut lover like me. I can't wait to try other options very soon. Cheers