Event Horizon      12/29/2008  

Even More New Year’s Eve Options

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One option: music, dancing, and butterless John Dory at Rouge Tomate.

Our Ultimate New Year’s Eve Planner, a massive overview of options for the big night, was published last week, a major opus from nightlife editor Justine Goodman. But, given how quickly places are filling up, we thought we might do you a mitzvah, and present a list of other places you might want to check out. We make no apology for presenting the events in the restaurants’ own language; if the truth be told, this is a roundup of releases. Which makes it no less useful! For our part, we here at The Feedbag are planning on going to Macao Trading Company, which we are now high on. But that plan may change too.

Below, New Year’s Eve, from Almond to Suba.

Rouge Tomate (10 East 60th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues; 646.861.0842) goes back in time with a Copacabana-style New Year’s Eve celebration in the nightclub’s original space at 10 East 60th Street. A 3-course special menu will be prepared by executive chef Jeremy Bearman, including Hudson Valley Quail (buttermilk grits, pomegranate, red cabbage, dried cherries), John Dory a la Plancha (apple, grapefruit, celery, tarragon) and Maine Lobster Agnolotti (American sturgeon caviar, cauliflower, lettuce emulsion). First seating is at 6PM for $75pp and the second seating, which includes a Champagne toast and celebratory favors, starts at 9PM for $125pp. Live music and dancing also. For reservations call 646.237.8977.

Almond (12 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South; 212.228.7557), the Manhattan outpost of the popular Bridgehampton eatery of the same name, will kick start 2009 with a 4-course prix fixe menu and Champagne toast for $65pp. Reservations will start at 8:30 PM (the regular menu is available until 8:30 PM), and guests can expect a finely executed menu from executive chef Jason Weiner that highlights locally sourced ingredients. A few dishes include: Nantucket Bay Scallops (leek & radish terrine, American caviar) Surf & Turf (Maine lobster, short rib agnolotti, glazed parsnips) and Long Island Duckling a l’Orange (kumquats, kafir lime leaf). For reservations call 212.228.7557

District restaurant (130 West 46 St, between 6th and 7th Avenues), located adjacent to The Muse Hotel, will celebrate the New Year with two prix-fixe menus. For those looking to dine before ringing in 2009, District will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $55/per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) at 5:30pm. A second seating at 8:30pm will offer guests a four-course prix-fixe including a Champagne toast at midnight for $125/person (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Wine pairings will be available for an additional $50/person and live entertainment will begin at 9pm with a televised viewing of the ball drop in Times Square. For reservations, please call 212.485.2999.

Hill Country (30 West 26th Street; 212.255.4544) is ringing in the New Year with a wallet-friendly celebration for just $50/person, which includes open bar from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m., a live music performance by Yarn, and midnight champagne toast. Other affordable options include their Pound for Pound special giving guests a free beer with every pound of barbecue purchased; $99 bottle service; and pitchers of specialty cocktails ($28-$40).

To ring in the New Year, The Smith (55 Third Ave; 212. 420.9800) will be open from 10pm - 1am, offering a $95 three-course prix fix menu with open bar and a midnight champagne toast. The regular menu will be available until 10pm for guests looking to grab a bite before the midnight celebration. Jane (100 West Houston; 212.254.7000)will offer guests a $55 three-course prix fixe menu and a champagne toast at midnight. Both restaurants will provide party favors and music. In addition, The Smith and Jane will be open on New Year’s day for brunch and will offer every guest a complimentary brunch cocktail.

Boqueria Flatiron (53 West 19th Street; 212.255.4160) and Boqueria Soho (171 Spring Street; 212.343.4255) will offer a nine-course tasting menu for guests to celebrate 2009. At both restaurants, the first seating starts at 7:00pm and costs $65/person, including a Cava toast at midnight. The second seating at Boqueria Flatiron begins at 9:00pm, while Boqueria Soho’s begins at 9:30pm. The cost at both restaurants is $120/person and includes a Cava toast and unlimited signature Sangria.

Suba (109 Ludlow Street at Delancey; 212.982.5714) will serve a four-course tasting menu with two seatings. Beginning at 7:00pm, the first seating is $65/person and includes a Cava toast. The second seating will start at 9:00pm for $125/person and includes a Cava toast, open bar, and dancing with DJ music in the Skylight Room after dinner.

Chanterelle (2 Harrison Street; 212.966.6960) is offering a magical dinner complete with outstanding cuisine, festive champagne, and radiant ambiance. From truffles to caviar, guests will experience a sumptuous six-course menu by renowned chef David Waltuck, highlighting Chanterelle’s most decadent dishes, as well as a champagne toast at midnight. The menu includes: Amuses: Truffled Mushroom Croquette with Oyster Center, A Tasting of Hot & Cold Duck Foie Gras, Day Boat Nantucket Bay Scallops with Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Butter, Truffled Chicken Consommé with Truffled Quenelles, Grilled Chilean Turbot with Creamy Sauerkraut & Black Caviar, Canadian Elk Filet with Wild Mushroom Puree & Syrah Reduction, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate & Coconut Chiffon with Meyer Lemon Sorbet & Pineapple Sauce, and Handmade Chocolates & Petits Fours. To reserve a table call 212.966.6960. No specific seating times are required. The cost of the event is $250 per person, tax and gratuity not included.

Rosa Mexicano (All three New York City locations: 1063 First Avenue at 58th Street; 212.753.7407; 61 Columbus Avenue at 62nd Street, 212.977.7700; 9 East 18th Street between 5th and Broadway, 212.533.3350) says “adios” to 2008 with its Ano Nuevo celebration with an added special feature (and much loved tradition) of live Mariachis from 8 pm - midnight at the original Rosa Mexicano First Avenue. Guests can enjoy a festive $55 four-course prix-fixe dinner and a la carte menu options including Jumbo Lump Habanero Crab Cakes over Coconut-Saffron Rice; Avocado-Serrano Sauce and Roasted Garlic Guajillo Chile Chips; Roasted Rack of Lamb with Black Bean Pumpkin Tamal, Grilled Asparagus and Pistachio Mole; and Lobster Enchiladas Served Over Grilled Skirt Steak Topped with Chili Morita Cream Sauce.

L’Artusi (228 W. 10th St. between Bleecker and Hudson; 212-255-5757) is offering a four-course menu served family-style (numerous items for antipasti, primi, secondi, dolci) and an open bar from 8:00pm - 1:00am. This includes select beer, wine (sparkling, red and white), cocktails, and, of course, a sparkling toast at midnight! Tickets are $175.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity) and must be paid in advance. The atmosphere will be ‘walk around’ casual, without designated seating, so if you are interested, please respond to jen@villagehospitality.com with the number in your party and your billing information for the advance ticket purchase.

Payard Bistro (1032 Lexington Ave between 73rd and 74th streets; 212. 717.5252)Bid adieu to 2008 with a night of celebration at Payard Bistro. Guests can enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu or a la carte options, with menu highlights including a Trilogy of Foie Gras or Homemade Tortellini with Chestnuts, Mostarda di Frutta, Ricotta and Black Truffles to start, a rich Beef Duo of Braised Short Ribs and Filet Mignon or Turbot Fricassée as an entrée, and for a sweet finale to 2008 a sinful Chocolate Manhattan Tower created by chef François Payard. Reservations start at 5:45 pm for the $85 prix fixe menu and start at 9:00 pm for a $172 prix fixe menu, which includes a night of dining and dancing, when the pâtisserie transforms into a dance floor to ring in 2009 with champagne and music. For the complete menu, go to: http://www.payard.com/newyearseve.php

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One Response to “Even More New Year’s Eve Options”

  1. shocked but not awed on December 29th, 2008 3:20 pm

    eeeeeehahahaha what is this, the Baltz Co special?
    this is got to be the laziest piece ever or someone is getting blow jobs from them. i’ll give it a benefit of the doubt and say oh, about 90% of those restaurants are repped by the same PR company

    you people disappoint me

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