Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery transforms into an alpine lodge for this Winter Olympics watch party brunch. The event centers around the Opening Ceremony broadcast, with the venue encouraging guests to lean into the theme with ski and snowboard attire. Shotskis make their appearance as a group activity—those long wooden skis fitted with shot glasses that require coordinated teamwork to enjoy.

The brunch menu plays up the Olympic theme with items like an Olympic Ring Fruit Platter featuring colorful fruits arranged to mirror the famous five rings, and a Gold Medal Cake made with lemon pound cake French toast. The drink menu leans into après-ski territory with hot toddies, spiked coffee featuring Ellis Family Holiday Nog, and peppermint martinis alongside bottomless mimosas. The intimate, family-owned Ellis Island setting offers a different vibe from the mega-resort watch parties—think cozy lodge rather than massive sports book.