Off the MRKT Favorites: Must-Have Picks for December 2025
December is when New York sparkles a little brighter—and this month’s Off the MRKT Favorites is a celebration of luxury wrapped in tinsel and tied with a silk ribbon. From Michelin-starred Christmas cakes to Champagne-drenched igloos and $2,300 tequila worth collecting, our curated list of end-of-year indulgences is as bold as it is beautiful. Whether you’re hosting a glittering holiday gathering, retreating to a skyline chalet, or investing in your next signature pour, we’ve handpicked the finest to elevate every festive moment. Winter may be cold, but luxury? Never chiller.
This December, elevate your holiday table with handcrafted indulgence from Restaurant Yuu, the Michelin-starred culinary jewel helmed by Chef Yuu Shimano. For just three days only—December 23rd to 25th—the Brooklyn-based fine dining destination is offering limited-edition Christmas cakes that redefine dessert as an art form. The Red Cake, a luscious swirl of Oishii strawberry mousse and magnolia over almond sponge and feuilletine, is priced at $120. Its counterpart, the White Cake, layers pear gelée and oolong mousse atop walnut sponge and a citrusy kiss of lemon ($100). Available by preorder via Tock, these haute patisserie creations are the edible equivalent of a designer gift—wrapped in flavor, layered in elegance, and impossible to forget.
This December, STK Steakhouse dials up the decadence with its Holiday Cheers menu, available through December 30th at both NYC locations. Designed for revelry, romance, and refined palates, the lineup includes showstoppers like Colossal Lobster Tail, Duck Leg Confit, and a decadent A5 Japanese Wagyu Fried Rice, plus indulgent starters like King Crab Fondue and Wagyu Potstickers. Festive cocktails bring the drama with a Hot Chocolate Bomb and a Toasted Marshmallow Old-Fashioned—each a $23 toast to the season.
Whether dining in under twinkling lights or bringing home truffle-kissed takeout (yes, there’s Prime Rib and Turkey feasts to-go), STK delivers the ultimate holiday flex.
Known for bottling only the rarest spirits on Earth, The Last Drop Distillers mark their 40th release with a bold and historic debut: their first-ever Extra Añejo Tequila. Crafted by pioneering tequilera Carmen Villarreal, this 92.6-proof gem (SRP $2,300) is limited to just 435 bottles globally and embodies the refined soul of Mexico’s most revered agave traditions. With a rich, velvety profile and an unrelenting commitment to rarity, Release No. 40 is more than just a holiday splurge—it’s an heirloom pour for the collector who thought they had everything.
Luxury living in Miami just got a whole lot more grounded—literally. THE WELL has officially partnered with Terra and Jean-Georges Vongerichten for a next-generation wellness experience at Miami Tropic Residences, the chef’s first-ever residential project. Set on the seventh floor of the 49-story tower, the newly announced THE WELL Club is a transportive wellness sanctuary, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, blending infrared saunas, cold plunges, squash courts, outdoor terraces, and a grounding Healing Garden with a locally sourced, food-forward philosophy. It’s where contrast therapy meets cardio, and Michelin-starred menus are as restorative as the massages. Launching in the heart of Midtown Miami, this is more than a residence—it’s a lifestyle manifesto.
Just in time for snow-drenched escapes and fireside glamour, STAUD and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debut the second chapter of their coveted collaboration: The Alpine Collection. This limited-edition capsule, available at The St. Regis Aspen Resort through January 22, 2026, reimagines après-ski style with sculptural shearling bags, tailored snow-dusted shirts, and plush fleece pullovers perfect for everything from morning runs to martinis by the fire. Inspired by the elegance of the St. Regis Snow Polo World Championship, the collection is equal parts chalet-chic and city-cool—and available online or at select St. Regis boutiques. Consider this your uniform for winter’s most polished adventures.
As we toast to the close of 2025, this month’s favorites remind us that the holidays are best savored slowly—with truffle-scented menus, mood-lit cocktails, and experiences designed to delight. From wellness-forward design in Miami to sky-high dining in NYC, these December picks aren’t just memorable—they’re a blueprint for celebrating well. Stay warm, stay fabulous, and we’ll see you in 2026—still unapologetically Off the MRKT.
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