Where to Eat & Drink Before & After The Rockefeller Tree Lighting

It's officially Christmas time in the city as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will light up for the first time on Wednesday, November 28th at 9pm. We've rounded up 3 Midtown spots just steps away from Rockefeller Center to dine, drink and keep warm no matter what the temperature is outside

Haven Ski Chalet at The Sanctuary Hotel, 132 W 47th Street

Now through the new year, Haven Rooftop at The Sanctuary Hotel has transformed into a winter wonderland called Haven Ski Chalet. Haven will host a tree lighting after party beginning at 9pm with food and drink specials till late. This heated, all-season Midtown rooftop, is lit in white lights with holiday décor throughout and even has faux snow machines to add to the ambiance. Cocktails including the Toasted Almond, Peppermint Cream, Ginger Toddy and Shot Skis will be served up to keep guests warm, no matter what the weather's like outside. www.havenrooftop.com

Utsav, 1185 Avenue of the Americas

Utsav serves traditional Indian dishes with a festive flair. Each major region of India's diverse cuisine is represented in Utsav's menu. In addition to their a la carte menu, they offer a 3-course pre-fixe dinner for $39.95, which includes your choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Additionally, a pre-theatre menu is also available from 5:30pm-7:30pm for $34.95, which includes entrée options like Farmers Market Korma with seasonal fresh petit vegetables and cottage cheese, Goa Shrimp Curry with large shrimps, tamarind and a coconut-based sauce, Chicken Tikka Masala with Tandoori chicken tikka and a tomato cream sauce or Lamb Roganjosh with Kashmiri style lamb. Happy Hour is available at the bar 5-8pm. https://utsavny.com/

Kellari, 19 W 44th Street

Kellari offers a price fix menu from 4pm-6:45pm daily. Choose between a 2 course meal for $34.95 or a 3 course meal for $39.95. The classic Greek menu offers grilled lamb chops, roasted chicken and a daily fresh catch. Additionally, their happy hour is offered from 3pm-7pm and includes specials like $7 wines, $4 beers, $9 cocktails and small plates like salmon tartare, calamari, chipotle wings, lollipop lamb chops, Greek burgers and Greek fries. www.kellariny.com