Bowery If none of these appeal, Hecho in Dumbo has some snazzy plans for New Year’s Eve. Before the ball drops, you can join them for a suckling-pig confit (for parties of six or more) or a Parrillada Clásica, a traditional mixed grill of Creekstone rib eye, chorizo, and pork tenderloin. Both options are $175 per person and include an open bar. Afterward, Salón Hecho will keep the party going with two D.J.’s straight from Mexico City and an open bar from 9 to 11 p.m. ($50 per guest, $20 after midnight). E-mail newyears@hechoendumbo.com to reserve a table. [Grub Street]
Flatiron If you’re craving a little R&R; in the midst of the holiday craziness, head to Craftbar to unwind over trivia next Wednesday, December 28 from 7 to 9:30pm. On offer will be wine and beer for $7 and eggnog for $9 as well as a sampling from Chef Lauren Hirschberg’s menu. Admission is $32; to reserve a space, e-mail Natalia Ribbe at nribbe@craftbarnyc.com. [Grub Street]
Tribeca This Thursday, December 22, Maslow 6 will be hosting a free tasting of 14 Grower Champagnes.Their consulting wine director will be on hand to talk vino and answer any questions. RSVP here. [Grub Street]
Upper East Side: Starting this Friday, December 23, the Museum of the City of New York will offer visitors free artisanal ice cream sandwiches from Blue Marble Ice Cream. [Grub Street]
West Village Monument Lane is now open for lunch, Tuesday to Friday between noon and 3 p.m. The lunch menu includes items such as farro risotto with charred broccoli, walnuts, and Parmesan ($12), striped bass burger with aleppo aioli ($17), and buttermilk fried half-chicken ($15). [Grub Street]