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 52 l VILLE l THE HOLIDAY ISSUE 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.