Celebrate the Holidays in the Heart of Manhattan at Four Seasons Hotel New York

• Festive dining from #thanksgiving to #christmas and New Year’s in The Garden
• Annual tree lighting ceremony to benefit #toys for Tots
• Exclusive #newyearseve Soiree at Ty Bar
• Plus make a night of it, find the perfect gift or host a holiday party at Four Seasons 

October 16, 2017,  New York, U.S.A.

Whether a lifelong Manhattanite or a visitor to the city, there’s no place like #newyork during the holidays.  Beginning with the world famous #thanksgiving Day parade, the season sparkles as window shoppers stroll Madison and Fifth Avenues, families don ice skates at Rockefeller Plaza and the scent of roasted chestnuts fills the air.

At Four Seasons New York, located on 57th between Madison and Park in the heart of the holiday festivities, the season is particularly special.  General Manager Medhi Efketari welcomes guests for the annual tree lighting ceremony and what has become one of the city’s most exclusive #newyearseve parties, while Executive Chef John Johnson has already been consulting his network of farmers and producers to create his holiday menus.  And of course, with sweet treats a favourite part of the season for so many, Executive Pastry Chef Jasmina Bojic has been saving her most decadent creations for The Garden’s holiday table.

Make a night of it: Room rates at Four Seasons #hotel #newyork begin at USD 895 for a Studio and USD 1075 for a Junior Suite during the holiday season.  Call 212 758 5700 or book online.

The perfect gift: Invite loved ones to dine at Four Seasons #hotel #newyork, or give the gift everyone loves – a Four Seasons Gift Card.  Available in any denomination and valid at any Four Seasons worldwide, it’s a great way to give the gift of good times and memorable experiences.

Planning to host a party this season?Consider an elegant, worry-free option and let the professionals at Four Seasons #hotel #newyork take care of all the details.  Venues range from The Garden beneath a twinkling canopy of potted trees to the chic FIFTY7 with its soaring windows and open kitchen, plus the new Terrace Boardroom Suites and a variety of #event rooms accommodating up to 270 guests.  To begin planning, contact 212 758 5700.

Thanksgiving Lunch at Four Seasons    

•       November 23, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
•       USD 139 per person for three courses, and reservations are strongly recommended

Enjoy the parade on the big screen in Ty Bar, then warm up with complimentary spiced apple cider and cookies in the Hotel’s grand lobby from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

In a celebration of the Hudson Valley harvest, The Garden’s #thanksgiving lunch begins with luscious starters such as warm sunchoke veloute with truffled parsnips and spiced cream, or robust kale salad with butternut squash, pomegranate vinaigrette and spiced pumpkin seeds.

The star of the day is slow roast organic local turkey with chestnut sage stuffing, smoked brussels sprouts and traditional trimmings.  Other mains include organic salmon, Delmonico steak, Long Island duck, Maine lobster risotto, and whole wheat orrechiette.

Save room for dessert, whether Pastry Chef Bojic’s pumpkin pie with bourbon anglaise, apple tatin with mascarpone cremeux, or her exquisite #chocolate creation with fleur de sel and caramel.

The Garden will also serve a seasonal breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 am on #thanksgiving Day.

Holiday Brunch in The Garden

•       Saturdays and Sundays from November 25 to December 31, 2017, plus New Year’s Day, from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
•       Pricing is ala carte, with a complimentary seasonal Mimosa or glass of prosecco

The Garden’s popular weekend brunch takes on a festive mood, starting with some holiday cheer including seasonal favourite Ty Bar Toddy and a delicious Winter Margarita, plus The Garden’s own Bloody Mary with spicy Brooklyn pickles.

Festivus Market gives a wink to the mythical holiday, offering Hepworth Farms greens, or juniper-citrus gravlax among other starting choices.  For mains, brunch favourites are elevated with Chef Johnson’s creative twists, such as cauliflower steak with black walnut quinoa, or bacon and egg ramen with soft poached egg, lacquered pork belly and smoke bonito broth.  Sweet tooths will be hard pressed to choose between gingerbread waffles with egg nog crème anglaise and “slice of yule” French toast with current jam and spiced whipped cream.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Benefitting #toys for Tots

•       November 30, 2017 at 6:00 pm

Taking pride of place in its striking 33-foot (10 metre) high lobby, the #christmas tree at Four Seasons #hotel #newyork is a favoured stop during the holidays, and the magical moment when it’s lit is a special treat.  This year, Four Seasons management and staff invite merrymakers to witness the official tree lighting ceremony as a children’s choir performs, and complimentary Louis Roederer Champagne is passed for adult guests.

As always, everyone is encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Christmas at Four Seasons    

•       December 24 and 25, 2017
•       USD 139 per person for three courses, and reservations are strongly recommended

New Yorkers infamously love to dine out, especially on special occasions where the focus is on family and friends rather than cooking and washing up.  On #christmas Day from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm, Chef Johnson’s lunch menu equals the day with a delightful selection inspired by the Hudson Valley harvest.  Starters include chestnut bisque with spiced cream and black truffles; roasted prawns with fennel, orange and carrot-lemon soubise; and an indulgent terrine of locally sourced foie gras.

For the main #event, tradition steps aside in a distinctly modern menu of glazed kurobota pork, organic rack of lamb, duo of wagyu beef or slow roasted brazino, as well as vegetarian ravioli with housemade ricotta, truffled squashes and swiss chard.

For dessert, there’s fig and cranberry pudding with spiced orange, and buttermilk panna cotta with wild honey and egg nog crème.  Or, succumb to the temptation of Chef Bojic’s special liquid gold caramel tart before New Year’s resolutions kick in.

The Garden will also serve its daily seasonal breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am on #christmas Day, and complimentary spiced apple cider and cookies in the Lobby from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

The day prior, The Garden will offer its seasonal breakfast menu from 7:30 to 10:30 am on #christmas Eve, followed by Holiday Brunch from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm.

Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Soiree at Ty Bar

•       December 31, 2017 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
•       USD 2,018 per couple excluding tax and gratuity, or USD 1,100 for single tickets
•       Reservations must be made by December 22, 2017 by calling 844 760 6347

The striking lounge off the Hotel’s grand lobby is the setting for one of the city’s most anticipated parties.  #newyearseve at Ty Bar is an intimate and elegant affair, this year with a “Roaring 20s” theme in dress and décor.

Guests will enjoy dancing to a live jazz/swing band, and at midnight, with the Times Square ball drop broadcast on the big screen, glasses of rare Louis XIII cognac are raised to toast 2018.  Tickets also include reserved seating with canapes and a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal for each couple, plus party favours and a gift bag.  In addition to classic cocktails and Ty Bar’s signature selections, there will be a Louis Roederer Ice Sculpture Champagne Bar and caviar menu for the occasion.

New Year’s Day

•       January 1, 2018
•       Holiday Brunch is USD 139 per person for three courses; breakfast is priced ala carte

While some greet the New Year with an early rise and shine, others prefer a slower start, so Four Seasons #hotel #newyork offers a variety of options.  A seasonal breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 10:30 am, and then from 12:00 noon to 2:30 am, Holiday Brunch will include a DIY Bloody Mary Bar.

Reservations Highly Recommended

•       For #thanksgiving Day Lunch, Holiday Brunches, #christmas Day Brunch and New Year’s Day Brunch at The Garden, call 844 760 6347 or book online
•       For the #newyearseve Soiree at Ty Bar, call 844 760 6347
•       For private events during the holidays, call 212 758 5700
•       For overnight room or suite reservations, call 212 758 5700 or book online
•       To purchase a Four Seasons Gift Card, visit the concierge or front desk, or buy online