Málà Project has the vibes of your favorite, most trusted neighborhood Chinese spot, but the feel of a spacious, new-age restaurant. At this unique dining experience, you choose any number of ingredients to personalize your dish. The málà sauce is a blend of 24 herbs and spices cooked over six hours and is the ingredient that unifies the dry pot for one of the most dynamic dishes you’ve ever had.

I heard that Sant Ambroeus had the best hot chocolate in New York City, so I had to see (or taste) for myself. Sant Ambroeus is a Milanese cafe chain known for its pasta and pastries with several locations across the city. This cozy, family-first dining experience on Madison Avenue was the perfect way to end my Christmastime trip to NYC.

The city of New York is art itself, and it’s the kind of place you go to experience art as a lover of the craft, but also the kind of place you go to repeatedly discover all you don’t know about art. I don’t think I have ever been to New York and not gone to a museum, which is a statement.

Plan your dream NYC Christmas with these top 8 tips. Budget for holiday markets and entertainment, be mindful of the possibility of snow in the city, and wear your most comfortable layers for the best experience. Maximize your time by walking and build the perfect itinerary to make the most of the holiday season in the Big Apple!

Christmas in the Big Apple is nothing short of magical. Explore charming holiday markets in Central Park, Bryant Park, Union Square, Grand Central Terminal. Witness the glorious Rockefeller Center tree, stop by Radio City Music Hall, and be enchanted by Fifth Avenue holiday window displays. The most unforgettable Christmas in the city that never sleeps starts here.