Warm up at this unique Turkish roasted chestnut cart outside Chobani Cafe this winter

"Each weekend in December, from 2pm to 5pm, New Yorkers will get to warm up and fill their bellies with delicious chestnuts when visiting the special roasted chestnut cart outside of Chobani Cafe. Staffers will hand out the freshly roasted nuts for free with any cafe purchase. The cart is inspired by Ulukaya's memories of childhood, when chestnut vendors marked the start of the holiday season."

"Two special holiday drinks will be available for a limited time during the season: the high protein peppermint mocha smoothie and Salep, a hot beverage made with milk, rose water, cinnamon and pistachios, that brings a traditional taste of Turkey to this side of the Atlantic. These special beverages won't just taste good, they'll also make you feel good. All proceeds from the sales of the drinks will benefit the Lower Eastside Girls Club, a local organization that offers free year-round programs in science, the arts, leadership, wellness and entrepreneurship to middle and high school girls. What's more, as a special treat to Girls Club members, the cafe will host a cookie-decorating workshop on December 16, taught by NYC chef and artist Jen Monroe."

Chobani Cafe in SoHo becomes a holiday destination with a special seasonal menu, a cookie-decorating workshop, a community-focused gift guide, and a traditional Turkish offering. Each weekend in December from 2pm to 5pm staff hand out freshly roasted chestnuts at a cart outside the cafe, free with any purchase. Two limited holiday beverages — a high-protein peppermint mocha smoothie and Salep made with milk, rose water, cinnamon, and pistachios — are available for the season. All proceeds from the special drinks benefit the Lower Eastside Girls Club. A cookie-decorating workshop for Girls Club members will be held December 16, taught by Jen Monroe.

Read at Time Out New York