The annual holiday festivities at Topping Rose House have quickly become a seasonal tradition in the Hamptons. The Bridgehampton hotel and restaurant hosts an annual tree-lighting ceremony, and will offer special menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve in addition to two winter packages for those who would like to extend the celebration with an overnight stay in one of their sumptuous suites.

On Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm, Topping Rose House kicks off the holiday season with its second annual tree lighting ceremony. Local choirs and bands from Our Lady of the Hamptons School will entertain the crowds with holiday carols, while hot chocolate, hot toddys, mulled wine and Christmas cookies will be served.

For those celebrating the holidays out East, Topping Rose House will offer a Christmas Eve tasting menu ($125/person) and two holiday specials on Christmas Day, in addition to the a la carte menus. On New Year’s Eve, the restaurant will host two seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm with a four-course tasting menu from chef de cuisine Kyle Koenig. Guests who join for the second seating can toast to the New Year with complimentary glasses of Champagne.

More details on the menus and stay packages are listed below.

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CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, December 24: 5:30pm to 9pm
A la carte menu + four-course prix fixe available ($125/person)

First Course
Fried Montauk Oysters
Tuna Carpaccio, Calabrian Chili, Baby Radish

Pasta Course
Strozzapretti
Lobster & Scallop Sausage, Sea Urchin

Main
Roasted Monkfish
Heirloom Beans, Littleneck Clams and Braised Kale

Dessert
Pecan Pie
Buche De Noel

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CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, December 25: 1:00pm to 7pm
A la carte menu available plus holiday specials:

Butter Poached Oyster
Celery Root & Caviar

30 Day Dry-Aged Cote de Beouf
Potato Gnocchi, Brussels Sprouts, Bordelaise

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NEW YEAR’S EVE
Wednesday, December 31: 5:30pm ($155/person) + 8:30pm seatings ($175/person)
Second seating receives party favors & complimentary midnight champagne toast

First Course
Fluke
Roasted Beets, Crème Fraiche & Caviar

Second Course
Potato Gnocchi
Lobster & Black Truffles

Main Course
Wagyu Short Ribs
Roasted Sunchoke Puree, Swiss Chard & Crispy Shallots

Dessert
Chocolate Cremeux Tart
Pomegranate Sorbet

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WINTER PACKAGES:
November 4, 2014 through March 31, 2015
With the Winter Spa Escape (starting at $1299/night), guests can indulge in a weekend of relaxation and pampering at Topping Rose House’s Naturopathica Spa. Two days and two nights to breathe in the fresh winter air of the Hamptons include a full breakfast for two each morning, spa treatments from Naturopathica, and complimentary vin chaud and cider by the fireplace.

A Taste of Winter at Topping Rose House (starting at $659/night) invites guests to indulge in a gastronomic overnight escape. The package includes one night in a King Room, a three-course dinner for two at the seasonal American restaurant, complimentary vin chaud and cider throughout the stay and breakfast for two the next morning.

Location: Topping Rose House, One Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, 631.537.0870; www.toppingrosehouse.com, @toppingrose

* Photos by Mark Jordan