#times-square-ball

#times-square-ball

In SoHo, people are always waiting in line for something, whether that's the latest sneaker drop or a croissant-donut hybrid. There's a palpable enthusiasm for the Next Big Thing.

The overhaul by owner Jamestown has turned what was once a mostly empty tower into stacked ticketed experiences, from candy-themed installations to curated New Year's Eve displays.

Bea is a neighborhood favorite. A mere 12-14 minute walk west from Times Square gives you enough distance to breathe normally again. Inside, it's low-lit and lively, with servers and bartenders who manage the pre-theater rush like they've seen it all a million times. The bar program is what sets Bea apart from others of its ilk with a short but sweet cocktail menu offering novelty and fun.

New York runs on tight schedules that even the city's most iconic tree isn't immune to. If you've been telling yourself you'll swing by Rockefeller Center one day soon, here's your final nudge: the famous Christmas tree comes down tomorrow, which makes today the very last day to catch it in all its twinkly glory. After anchoring Midtown's holiday season since early December, the Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York, is officially clocking out.