Off the MRKT Favorites: Must-Have Picks for November 2025
The chill may be setting in, but New York’s most decadent experiences are just heating up. This November, Off the MRKT Favorites ushers in the season with glittering rooftops, immersive pop-ups, couture collaborations, and more caviar-laced cocktails than your calendar can handle. From teardrop igloos in the sky to Swiss chalets on Fifth Avenue, and from collectible fashion drops to $4,000 drams of cognac, we’ve curated the month’s most dazzling ways to dine, sip, and celebrate. Whether you're staying in a gilded holiday suite or toasting under a floral canopy, this season is all about one thing: living luxuriously.
Tucked beside the iconic rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, the beloved Cozy Igloos are back—offering a festive escape in the heart of Midtown from November 6 through January 4. These heated, private domes (available for groups of up to 8) are perfect for après-skate hangs, holiday drinks, or an intimate winter gathering. Sip on spiked hot cocoa, share carafes of mulled wine, and graze on Bavarian pretzels and sausages while surrounded by glittering skyline views. And starting January 7, the space gets a romantic glow-up with Rosy Igloos—a floral-laced afternoon tea experience decked out in scarlet hues, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s, or just a sweet city moment with your inner circle.
Back by popular demand—and a Cannes Gold Lion win—the iconic collaboration between The Ritz-Carlton and Late Checkout returns with Chapter II, an expanded capsule collection blending polished luxury with irreverent flair. Unveiled with a cinematic campaign starring Josh Hutcherson at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, this latest drop introduces airy pajama sets, velvet Sukajan jackets, kidswear, and offbeat home essentials, all drenched in heritage hues of navy, ivory, and sky blue. The globe motif nods to vintage travel emblems, while signature lion crests and plush fabrics redefine wanderlust in wearable form. Whether lounging in Tokyo or brunching in Tribeca, this capsule proves hotel style has officially checked in for good.
If holiday magic had a zip code, it would be at Lotte New York Palace. Back for a second enchanting season, the Palace Holiday Suites – Presented by Balsam Hill transform four lavish accommodations into full-blown winter wonderlands, available November 24, 2025 through January 6, 2026. Each suite—Arctic Forest, Nordic Frost, Parisian Palace, and Golden Glow—is decked out with Balsam Hill’s artisan Christmas trees, handmade ornaments, and glowing seasonal décor. Guests are welcomed with homemade cookies, a keepsake ornament, and the option to shop the entire suite to recreate the magic at home. Whether you're gazing at the Rockefeller tree or curling up with mulled wine after a Midtown stroll, this stay is the gold standard of holiday luxury in NYC. Starting at $2,595 per night.
Perched high above Chelsea with 360° views of the Manhattan skyline, Somewhere Nowhere brings back its coveted Teardrop Igloos for a winter season unlike any other. From November through the holidays, guests can reserve these intimate, heated domes—each outfitted with plush décor, blankets, and a bottle of Champagne—for a two-hour snowy escape in the sky. This year’s Winter Wonderland goes even further, debuting a new rooftop enclosure, cozy hot chocolate stations, and a globally inspired fall/winter street-food menu with truffle arepas, bao buns, and caviar bites. With live jazz, burlesque, comedy hours, and late-night DJ sets, Somewhere Nowhere continues to be the city’s most visually stunning playground for both indulgence and escapism. Reservations ($95 per person) are available Wednesday–Sunday on OpenTable.
Teardrop Rooftop Igloos can be reserved on Open Table
Transport yourself to the heart of the Swiss Alps—without ever leaving Manhattan. From November 19, 2025 through March 21, 2026, the legendary LOUIS XIII Cognac transforms the rooftop of The Peninsula New York into Chesa, a winter wonderland of private, wood-clad chalets encircling a glowing firepit and snowflake totem cradling the famed decanter. Sip on Nutella-infused Chocotinis or indulge in an opulent LOUIS XIII tasting with Petrossian caviar, all while soaking in panoramic Fifth Avenue views. This is no ordinary pop-up—it’s an immersive, sensory-driven experience where time slows, flavors linger, and luxury becomes unforgettable. For those craving more, rare pours of RARE CASK 42.1 ($4,000 per ounce) await at Faena New York, and a JEROBOAM decanter experience debuts at Elcielo in the Virgin Hotel, making this the season of sipping in true excess.
As the city twinkles to life and the first flurries fall, November proves one thing—when it comes to winter wonder, New York never misses. From cozy igloos and snow-globe rooftops to elevated street food and bespoke suite stays, this month’s picks were all about transformation and taste. Stay tuned as December brings even more reasons to bundle up, go out, and lean fully into the sparkle. Until then, keep sipping, skating, shopping, and of course—staying Off the MRKT.
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