Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Nov/Dec / Holiday Issue 2016 | Page 52
THE GETAWAY
Where to Be Merry
MCSORLEY’S OLD ALE HOUSE
15 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003 l mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc
If you want to enjoy ale where Abe Lincoln, Babe Ruth, John
Lennon, and many more frequented, then McSorely’s is the
place to go. The Irish ale house is NYC’s oldest operating
bar that opened in 1854. You will have the chance to step
into a timeless treasure garnished in holiday trimmings and
ornaments. Order one of their two choices of beer – light
or dark.
Mcsorleys Old Ale House l Randy Aveille
BEMELMANS BAR
35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10075 l www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york
Located in The Carlyle hotel — another famous spot for
celebs, legends, and artists — is the classic cocktail piano
bar, Bemelmans. It was named for artist Ludwig Bemelmans
after he started painting murals in the bar. During the
holidays, you can sip on its carefully crafted cocktails while
listening to Christmas songs sung by carolers. In case you
need a little extra push, you can check it out in Bill Murray’s
Netflix special, A Very Murray Christmas.
Bemelmans Bar l The Carlyle
PUGLIA RESTAURANT
189 Hester St, New York, NY 10013 l www.pugliaofnyc.com
Italians are known for their family gatherings at holiday
feasts. When you’re in NYC, you can gather your family and
feast a delicious Southern Italy meal at Puglia Restaurant.
The food is homemade with family recipes that date back to
1919 when Gregorio Garofalo came over from Italy to cook
over hot coals in his rented basement. The dishes come out
in heaping portions to share amongst the table, and Puglia’s
entertainers will serenade you while you indulge in pasta
delight.
GANSEVOORT MARKET
Puglia Restaurant
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Gansevoort Market l Albert Pego / Shutterstock.com
353 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 l www.gansmarket.com
The Gansevoort Market started back in 1884 as the
Gansevoort Farmers Market. Originally, it was named after
Peter Gansevoort, a colonel in the American Revolutionary
War. In 1887, it relocated from Fort Gansevoort to
Gansevoort Street, dropped the “farmers” title, added
more produce, meats, and dairy to its roster, and became
a booming stop. Today, it is still thriving and has upgraded
to multiple vendors that serve all types of cuisine such
ice cream, burgers, and more. During the holiday season,
you can shop for special cooking ingredients and buy a
Christmas tree on the way out.