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New York Locals
December 28, 2025
Welcome back to New York Locals 👋
Each week we round up the best of the city—new openings, events, and things to do—plus custom maps, and the latest laughs from our iconic @newyorkers column.
⋆⭒TOP 4 WEEKEND ACTIVITIES⋆⭒
1. A Post-Midnight New Year’s Eve Party in the East Village 🪩
 | This New Year’s Eve party skips the countdown and starts after midnight, designed for night owls who want to dance into the new year. 🪩✨ |
2. A Border-Town Burrito Earns NYT Recognition 🌯
 | Los Burritos Juárez is chef Alan Delgado’s Brooklyn burrito spot, bringing the bold flavors of Northern Mexico to NYC. 🌯✨ Recently awarded a New York Times star, it’s a must for locals who love food with heart. |
3. A Creative Coffee Spot for NYC Locals ☕
 | Milkweed Studio is a neighborhood coffee shop and creative space focused on calm, intention, and house-roasted coffee. ☕🌿 A quiet refuge shaped by art and collaboration. |
4. Astoria’s New Greek-Inspired Espresso Bar
 | KOUKLA brings all-day Mediterranean café vibes to Astoria, serving NYC-roasted coffee, freddos, house-made pastries, and evening aperitivo with spritzes and Negronis. 🇬🇷 A neighborhood spot inspired by Greek roots and local love. ☕️ |
5. Small Business Spotlight: Kiko
 | Kiko is a Soho standout from chef Alex Chang and sommelier Lina Goujjane, blending Asian American flavors with bold, seasonal cooking and a thoughtful wine and sake program. 🍽️✨ Since opening in late 2024, it’s earned Esquire’s Best New Restaurants nod and buzz from New York Magazine. |
@newyorkers Column 🤪
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and everything in between! NYC gets wild during the holidays, which is why we've got you covered - here’s our top hits from this week.
NYC sparkled after getting hit with a few inches of snow last night
We celebrated Christmas on the NYC Polar Express, giving gifts to the children of the city. ❤️
We linked up with La La Anthony at her Winter Wonerland event in the Bronx, which over 500 local kids attended
We got advice from NYers for tourists who visit the city
We asked NYers: what do you want for Christmas? 🎁
We stopped by the FreshDirect Bakery to see how head baker Ya Ya Doumbia makes some of the city’s best croissants 🥐
The Brooklyn Bridge was so crowded on Christmas night that there was a walking traffic jam
The MTA has installed new prototype Subway gates at select stations
Hundreds of people named Ryan gathered on the R train for a Ryan Meetup
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson surprised a family with a Christmas carol version of Sweet Caroline
The Knicks won a thrilling Christmas Day matchup against Cleveland with help from young stud Tyler Kolek 🏀
Bowen Yang gave his final SNL performance this weekend, and fans waited outside 30 Rock to give him a special send off
The NYPD was seen confiscating out pedicabs on 42nd St
The crowds at Penn Station due to the year end travel rush are insane 😮
These as enjoyed a Christmas feast
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