The Crosby Bar

"With dishes like roasted chestnut soup, crab cakes, and a Bûche de Noël, Crosby Bar features a Christmas Day meal for lunch and dinner for $145 per person, with reservations on Open Table." - Eater Staff

"The Crosby Bar is one of the most random scenes in Manhattan. It’s located in the bottom of the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho, and if you stop by on a Saturday night, you might see a bunch of undergrads in tuxedos drinking alongside wealthy divorcees. Spacious, bright, and filled with funky modern art, the place isn't very tough to get into, because very few people wake up and think, “I should go to The Crosby tonight.” You can order from a full dinner menu, but if you just want to grab an espresso martini and a slice of cake, that’s fine too." - bryan kim

"The Crosby Bar, in the bottom of Soho’s immodestly priced Crosby Street Hotel, is almost hidden, tucked behind a sunken patio on Lafayette Street. And yet, people know about it. We don’t know who exactly these people are, but they appear to be an assortment of prom goers, gallery owners, aspiring influencers, and divorcees who are learning how to date again. The room is surprisingly large, with lots of cushy seating upholstered in every color of the rainbow, and if you stop by on a Saturday night, you’ll find a lively scene. You can eat a full dinner—tuna tartare and duck confit, say—or you can just hang out at a little table, drink a few espresso martinis, and eavesdrop on some folks who are, most likely, regulars at Art Basel. " - Bryan Kim