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Best Private Dining Rooms in NYC for Holiday Parties 2025

Tropical-themed bar interior with striped counter, jungle murals, and leafy ceiling with parrot illustrations

The definitive guide to NYC private dining rooms, waterfront venues, and group-friendly restaurants where holiday gatherings take shape with warmth and intention. The holiday season in New York has its…

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6 min

EAT & DRINK

Inside Magic Hour Mountain Lodge: NYC’s New Winter Rooftop Escape

Step inside the seasonal transformation at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, where Midtown’s largest rooftop becomes a warm, alpine-inspired escape for winter. High above the streets of Midtown, where…

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6 min

NYC RESTAURANTS

BKLS Five to Watch: October Openings Still Defining New York Right Now

From intimate counters to polished neighborhood rooms, these New Restaurant Openings in NYC show where the city’s dining scene is moving right now. October came in quietly and left the…

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5 min

NYC RESTAURANTS

Five New NYC Restaurant Openings Worth Your Attention This Month

From a six-seat ramen counter to a revived Brooklyn institution. These New NYC Restaurant Openings reveal the season’s most thoughtful and quietly compelling arrivals. New York enters late November with…

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9 min

EAT & DRINK

Eleven Chefs, One Night, and the Spirit of Louisiana in New York City

Inside Chelsea Market, Taste Louisiana NYC transformed a Tuesday night into a feast of Southern flavor—eleven chefs, live music, and pure Louisiana soul. There are evenings that begin with nothing…

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5 min

BKLS RESTAURANT GUIDE

Sungold Williamsburg Restaurant: New Autumn Menu Celebrates Brooklyn’s Golden Season

At Sungold Williamsburg, Executive Chef Michael King brings the warmth of Hudson Valley harvests to Brooklyn with an autumn menu that blends rustic comfort and refined Mediterranean flair. When autumn…

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6 min

WINE + COCKTAIL

Discover the Magic of Brooklyn’s Greek Wine Series

Discover NERINA Greek Wine Classes in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—an intimate journey through Greece’s coastal vineyards, island varietals, and the art of connection, set within Brooklyn’s most transportive dining space. Some nights…

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5 min

WINE + COCKTAIL

Discover the Magic of the Orange Glou Wine Fair 2025: A Vibrant Celebration in Flatiron

The Orange Glou Wine Fair in NYC for 2025 returns to Flatiron with 150+ skin-contact wines, rare global selections, and winemakers who celebrate ancient craft and modern taste. Autumn in…

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10 min

BKLS RESTAURANT GUIDE

Inside Little Fino: The William Vale’s New Brooklyn All-Day Bar and Cafe (Opened April 2025)

Little Fino Brooklyn, the new all-day bar and café at The William Vale, offers Italian-inspired dining and cocktails in Williamsburg, from morning cornetti to evening Negronis. For aperitif lovers, September…

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8 min

EAT & DRINK

Pumpkin Spice NYC: The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Indulgence

BKLS Team and Nat C.
September 29, 2025

This season, pumpkin spice NYC takes many forms—spiced lattes, decadent desserts, chilled brews, and cocktails that turn autumn into a ritual. Autumn in New York does not just drift in…

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