NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rink at Rockefeller Center, the most famous ice rink in the world, is a one-stop destination for families to create exciting memories in New York City this holiday season. The Rink's annual Breakfast with Santa series has officially re-opened as one of the iconic rink's skating offerings. Guests can now indulge in a family-style breakfast while gazing at Rockefeller Center's sparkling Christmas tree, alongside Santa and his elves. After breakfast, kids receive a special gift from Santa's helpers and families enjoy complimentary VIP admission to the skating rink, where they skate with Santa.
The Breakfast with Santa experience will be offered at The Sea Grill and Rock Center Café every weekend through December 24th, and daily beginning December 15th through Christmas Eve. Throughout the holiday season, Saint Nick can be found skating with children on the ice and dining with families at both restaurants, which boast spectacular views of the Rink and famed Christmas tree. Carolers will serenade guests with holiday favorites as children are invited to feast on treats from the candy bar. The Sea Grill features elegant decor, white tablecloths, and an array of chef's stations (including made-to-order omelettes and a chocolate fountain) for an elevated breakfast experience, where Santa will greet guests tableside for photos. Rock Center Café features a Throne Room available for photos on Santa's lap, plus a Candy Bar Experience where children can assemble souvenir bags filled with candy treats to take home. Other skating packages include Afternoon Tea & Skating and VIP Skate Reservations, a premium experience that allows visitors to skip the general admission line and grants access to The Rink's exclusive VIP Igloo and amenities.
The Sea Grill and Rock Center Café will offer special seasonal menus for the holidays. At The Sea Grill, new Executive Chef Andy Bennett (most recently Executive Chef at the Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate) combines simplicity and luxury with light and healthful dishes. Menu highlights include Acorn Squash Salad with chicory, cherries and walnut; Flash Seared Nantucket Bay Scallops with black truffle potato purée; Spanish Dover Sole with roasted spaghetti squash, balsamic brown butter sauce; and Anjou Pear Soufflé with prickly pear sorbet and sesame sable.
At Rock Center Café, guests can choose from an array of classic American holiday specialties, including Crispy Pork Belly with farmers market apple slaw and maple bourbon glaze; Baked Camembert with cranberry-orange relish and crostini, Lobster Bisque, Barolo-Braised Beef Short Ribs with truffle mashed potatoes and wild mushrooms, Magret Duck Breast with sautéed spaghetti squash; and Lemon Layer Cake with lemon curd, lemon cream and raspberry sauce. Festive cocktails include Peppermint-White Chocolate Martinis, Bourbon Hot Toddies, Spiced Pear Bellinis, and White Cranberry Cosmos.
Both restaurants are the quintessential place to dine before or after a spin around the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is located on 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets. For more information, visit therinkatrockcenter.com or call 212.332.7654.
The Sea Grill is at 19 W. 49th St, NY, NY, 10020, www.theseagrillnyc.com, 212.332.7610.
Rock Center Café is at 20 W. 50th St., NY, NY 10020. www.rockcentercafe.com, 212.332.7620
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About The Rink at Rockefeller Center
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is a national treasure recognized throughout the world. It first opened on December 25, 1936 as the premier artificial outdoor skating pond built in New York City, complete with modern amenities: night skating, a heated house for changing skates, and piped-in music. The bronze gilded statue of the Greek legend Prometheus, sculpted by Paul Manship and set in a flowing fountain, looks over The Rink. The annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree stands on the west side of The Rink, a classic symbol of the holidays. Rink-side dining is a quintessential New York experience, at The Sea Grill and Rock Center Café restaurants.
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