Off the MRKT Favorites: Must-Have Picks for October 2025
Autumn in the city is crisp cocktails, bold flavors, and just enough chill to warrant a slow pour. For October, Off the MRKT Favorites delivers a curated mix of cozy and chic—from the return of cult-favorite pumpkin beers and hot honey heat, to sleek cocktail glassware and hotel launches that blur the line between art and escape. Whether you're ready to lean into fall or hold onto summer a little longer (we see you, Longboat Key), this month is about savoring the in-between—where warmth meets refinement and every sip, stay, or bite is meant to be lingered over.
Tucked inside the freshly reimagined Muse New York, Little Opus is bringing all-day glamour to Midtown with seasonal menus, inventive cocktails, and a high-style coffee program. The sleek new space sets the tone for the hotel’s elevated relaunch—anchored by a striking art collection from Markus Sebastiano and newly expanded suites with private terraces and bespoke experiences like GlamSquad makeovers and in-room picnics. With its blend of bold visuals, luxurious perks, and effortless hospitality, The Muse is once again a destination for locals and travelers who like their stays as curated as their cocktails.
Pumpkin spice may rule lattes, but when it comes to beer, Elysian Brewing reigns supreme. The Seattle-based brewery is back with its cult-favorite Pumpkin Variety Pack, now in cans for the first time, featuring three bold brews perfect for crisp nights and haunted house hangs. There’s the rich and spicy Great Pumpkin, the smooth, spiced classic Night Owl, and the barista-inspired Punkuccino, brewed with coffee toddy and a pinch of nutmeg. With national distribution and serious fall energy, it’s your official signal to start carving, sipping, and living your most pumpkin-obsessed life.
Two icons of elevated living—Via Carota Craft Cocktails and Vermont-based Simon Pearce—have teamed up to debut the Greenwich Lowball, a hand-blown glass designed to make your cocktail ritual feel like a work of art. Featuring the signature chevron pattern seen on Via Carota’s bottles, each glass is individually made in Vermont and sold as a pair for $160. For those craving the full experience, a co-branded entertaining set includes the glasses, gold stirrer, and two bottled Via Carota cocktails ($239). It’s the perfect toast to thoughtful design, timeless taste, and the art of living well.
While autumn settles in elsewhere, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort keeps the sun shining on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Just off Sarasota’s cultural coast, this 18-acre beachfront escape offers warm sands, turquoise water, and a dose of refined tranquility. Guests can unwind at the palatial St. Regis Spa, home to a beachfront vitality pool and 14 treatment rooms, or dine across seven venues, from handmade pasta at Riva to steaks at CW Prime. With tortoise-filled lagoons, hydrotherapy pods, and private cabanas, this coastal sanctuary is your excuse to postpone sweater weather—indefinitely.
As summer fades and fall feasts begin, Sweet Heat is stepping in as the season’s secret weapon. This Limited Edition Hot Honey blends red chili, apple cider vinegar, and MGO 100+ New Zealand Mānuka honey—no added sugar, no filler, just clean, potent flavor. Whether drizzled over sticky ribs, spiked into a chili margarita, or brushed onto roasted squash, it adds depth and heat with a wellness edge. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and entirely natural, it’s the kind of pantry staple that earns its front-row seat at every autumn gathering.
As the leaves turn and days shorten, October becomes a masterclass in balance—earthy spice meets elevated elegance, downtown energy softens into fireside ease. Whether you're exploring Manhattan’s next big bar, restocking your bar cart with hand-blown glassware, or booking a beachfront spa suite in Florida, one thing's certain: luxury this month is about intentionality. You don’t need everything—just the right things. And we’ll always be here to help you find them. See you in November, where the glow of the season only gets brighter.
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