Five Things Not to Miss in New York This Month
- Wine Down: Partake in some incredible wine experiences this month. On Oct. 4, Place des Fêtes is hosting a class on blanc de noir, and on Oct. 18, a class on riesling. On Oct. 7, Le Gamin is offering a guided wine tasting of Burgundy with food pairings. On Oct. 13, Wallsé is hosting Alfons Wimmer from the Fritz Wieninger winery in Vienna for a special five-course menu with wine pairings. On Oct. 14, head to Popina where I Fabbri winemaker Susanna Grassi will be sharing her wines over a three-course family-style dinner. On Oct. 15, Café Boulud at Maison Barnes is hosting a four-course dinner showcasing the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines of Clos de l’Oratorie des Papes. On Oct. 20, Kiko is hosting Carlo Mondavi of Raen Winery for a five-course dinner. On Oct. 21, ofCorsica is hosting a guided wine tasting of wines from Provence. That same day, Per Se is hosting a very special garden reception and seated five-course dinner with iconic Champagne maker Pol Roger. Finally, might we also suggest a weekend trip to the Finger Lakes?
- Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: In addition to Halloween, there are plenty of chances to indulge in some sweet treats this month. On Oct. 9, Sushi Yasuda is hosting a dessert and sake pairing experience in collaboration with pastry chef Chika Tillman of ChikaLicious and Skurnik Wines. (P.S. The famed ChikaLicious Fromage Blanc Island Cheesecake is making an appearance.) Learn how to make Milk Bar’s iconic birthday cake on Oct. 10. You won’t want to miss when famed pastry chef Caroline Schiff takes over Margot on Oct. 13 as part of her national cookbook tour for “Daily Dessert.” If you love sweets, you won’t want to miss the five-course Sweets by Odo dessert tasting held at Hall on Oct. 17 and 18; tickets ($97 each) include five different desserts and drink pairings from chef Hiroki Odo and executive pastry chef Yoshie Nakanishi.
- Take in a Meal and a Show: There’s something to be said about a live performance accompanying your meal, and this month offers plenty of opportunities to do just that. Wildcard Bar is hosting a number of live music performances this month, including soul night featuring Donnie Smith on Oct. 8 and a Y2K and J-pop night with Mari Aoki on Oct. 22. On Oct. 14, Leitao hosts Fado night, which include an intimate live music performance accompanied by a special four-course meal. Catch some incredible live jazz performances at Baretto at Fasano all this month on Fridays and Saturdays, including Jenn Jade on Oct. 17 and Ajada Reigns on Oct. 30. At Casino on Sundays and Mondays starting on Oct. 18, they’re hosting “Four Top” a one-act restaurant-themed comedy from writer and Resy contributor Kyle Beechey, with the option to dine on treats from Elbow Bread during the performance.
- Partake in Drag Brunch: This month promises some memorable drag brunches and nights, too. On Oct. 3 , 10 , and 17 , Dirty French New York hosts drag brunch and bingo. On Oct. 8, So & So’s hosts Miss Hell’s Kitchen Drag Cabaret, hosted by Freeda Kulo. On Oct. 10, in Tarrytown, Goosefeather will host a Hallo-Queen Drag Brunch where costumes are highly encouraged.
- Learn Something New: Feast on dim sum and learn how to play mahjong at Leland Eating and Drinking House on Oct. 14, and stop by later on Oct. 28 to learn how to butcher an entire goat. Forsythia is hosting pasta making classes on Oct. 7, 14, and 21. Meanwhile, over at Matchaful Ritual Bar & Stone Milll, they’ll teach you how to whisk the ideal matcha all month long.
New to the Hit List (October 2026)
Cynthia, Burmese Bites, El Camarón Peludo, Ugly Baby, Kirbee’s, and Good Time Country Buffet.
