The three things you need to know today in New York: Fri December 22

1. At a new Soho restaurant, you can order the dishes to take home. Roman and Williams Guild New York lets you purchase the silverware along with the food.

2. It's a Wonderful Life is playing at IFC Center all holiday season. The classic Christmas movie will be introduced by Mary Owen, Donna Reed’s daughter, at the 7pm screening tonight. 

3. Go visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art this season. The best current exhibits include a World War One retrospective and a tribute to Rodin.

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.