"If you’re manifesting more wholesome memories for 2025, then having your final dinner of the year at La Mia Mamma is the way to go. The mammas may have split up now that they have a few other Italian restaurants, but the fun, lively energy and the force-feeding remains true. You’ll find this Chelsea spot packed with families, waltzing in shouting ‘buonasera’ with three generations in tow. It’s fun, loud, and just the right amount of cheesy. After 6pm there’s a special four-course NYE menu, and there’ll be live music from 9pm until midnight." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak