What to order when you’re celebrating, splurging or simply looking for the best of the best in downtown dining this winter (and beyond).

’Tis the season for festive gatherings and hearty dishes to keep us warm. On winter nights to come, you may like to try a favorite dish of Helene Henderson’s. As the owner of Malibu Farm New York, Helene tends to focus on a lot of fresh, seasonal produce. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t like to whip something indulgent every now and then as well.