Friday the 13th is rumored to be no good, but with this many things to do this three-day weekend, how can we not be excited about getting out to explore what the city has to offer this mild January weekend? Whether you are in the mood for a wine tasting in the Rockaways, an East Village dinner in a yurt or a charity art exhibition, we’ve got you covered!
Feast in a Heated Yurt
The Standard, East Village
Get cozy as you and your friends feast in your very own (heated) yurt! The Winter Garden at The Standard, East Village has an incredible “only in New York” winter installation waiting for you. “Strip off those extra layers in our heated alpine yurts, slip into some fondue, and stay warm with hot spiked drinks” The Standard says. More information about how to reserve a yurt here.
Whiskey and Wine Tasting
Thai Rock – Rockaway Beach
Despite our ferries not being able to take you this time around, we want you to get to know this neighborhood favorite – only steps away from our future pier! Whether you are in the mood for 12 year old ryeย or a bold red wine, this tasting will send your tastebuds on an adventure. Combined with delicious Thai food suitable for all diets (yep, even your new year’s resolution diet!). For tickets and futher information, please visit their website.
Photo: Courtesy of Momosan Ramen & Sake
Embark on a Ramen Crawl
Various locations
Do as Vogue suggests this weekend, and slurp up some delicious ramen as you discover new flavors this weekend along this ramen crawl route throughout NYC! From low-key neighborhood favorites to fancy hospitality favorites, these ramen shops will have your mouth watering as you impatiently wait for your bowl of ramen!
See a New Side of NYC with Untapped Cities
Embark on a new kind of adventure and get behind the scenes of the Empire Hotel, peak inside the Woolworth Building, learn hidden secrets about Grand Central or learn about what Penn Station used to look like with one of these magnificent tours! Why just walk past these iconic buildings, when you can explore it with one of these New York enthusiasts?
Attend a Charity Art Exhibition
Bat Haus Coworking Space
Who says you can’t enjoy your time while doing something good? “Joy Sneaks In is an art and affordable print show created by three Brooklyn illustrators to benefit Lambda Legal, an organization working to defend the civil liberties of LGBT+ people and those with HIV. 100% of funds raised will be donated Lambda Legal” the organizer says. More information here!