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The Hot List: 2013 Holiday Parties

Santa hats, mechanized reindeers, gourds filled with brandy: check. Great. You’ve taken care of three minor and incredibly random details for your holiday party. Maybe now we can focus on the big picture, like finding you a venue to host the thing. Here’re five. Pick at least one.

THE READING ROOM

The Library at the Woolworth

You Require: A discreet spot for whiskey and conversation amidst old leather tomes.
You’ll Receive: Your very own library, complete with oversize chairs for sitting, classic literature for browsing and a wood-burning fireplace for keeping warm. Between whiskeys.

THE PLEASANT SURPRISE

The Bentley Room at Edison’s

You Require: Something low-profile. Something unexpected. Something... with a classic Bentley.
You’ll Receive: This Gatsby-esque event space that features, among other things, a restored vintage Bentley parked in the lobby. Maybe hang some mistletoe from the rearview.

THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Bungalows at Hotel ZaZa

You Require: A comfortable space for sipping cider, eating turkey and tryptophan-induced napping.
You’ll Receive: A two-story pad that’s a lot like your own. Kitchen... living room... bedroom... personal ZaZa chef at your beck and call. Okay, so it’s not exactly like your place.

THE SUPPER CLUB

The Wine Poste

You Require: A massive table for placing spiral ham and bottles of Beaujolais.
You’ll Receive: This wine shop/private room with a bunch of communal dining tables. The food’s from Bolsa Mercado and the vino’s from right down the hall. So, refills are convenient.

THE ONE WITH THE VIEW

The Rooftop at NYLO South Side

You Require: Something that’s the opposite of subtle. With skyline vistas, a fire pit and an infinity pool.
You’ll Receive: 4,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor party acreage. Grab something spiked from the inside bar before huddling around the fire pit. Which is right by the pool, if you get too warm.