New Year’s Eve Guide 2012/13
New Year’s Eve is almost here and SocialMiami has assembled an exciting group of New Year’s Eve dining choices, parties and even a concert. So, whether you’re a Miami hipster, family or foodie there is a Miami New Year’s Eve event that’s right for you. So, don’t miss out and make your reservations right now at one of these great Miami events – and Happy New Year!
TOAST THE NEW YEAR
Monday, December 31 at 6 and 9 p.m.
Ring in the New Year in style at Tuyo, the crown-jewel restaurant at Miami Dade College’s Miami Culinary Institute. Renowned Chef Norman Van Aken will prepare over-the-top celebratory menus for the two seatings available for New Year’s Eve. Each will feature tantalizing selections of Van Aken’s James Beard Award-winning New World Cuisine. Each seating features a Champagne toast. First seating at 6 p.m. offers three courses for $105 per person. The second seating at 9 p.m. features five courses priced at $195 p/p, tax and gratuity not included. Enjoy special live entertainment and a view of the midnight fireworks.
Tuyo atop the Miami Culinary Institute
Miami Dade College
415 N.E. Second Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-237-3200 Reservations
http://www.TuyoMiami.com
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA AT MICCOSUKEE RESORT & GAMING
Monday, December 31 at 9 p.m.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming will continue its tradition of providing outstanding entertainment to the South Florida community by presenting salsa superstar, Gilberto Santa Rosa, internationally known as El Caballero de la Salsa, who will perform live on New Year’s Eve. Dance the night away to such hits as La Agarro Bajando, Punto de Vista and Perspectiva and more, plus enjoy a champagne toast, festive party favors, a balloon drop at midnight and $10 free play. Specials on room rates and convenient childcare services will also be available. General admission is $48, and premium seating is $128, including a 3-course dinner. V.I.P. seating will be offered at $195, which includes a 3-course dinner and limited open bar. Doors will open at 9 p.m. and concert begins at 11 p.m. The party continues with a DJ spinning the hits all night long.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 S.W. 177th Avenue, Miami (corner of Krome Avenue & 8th Street)
305-222-4648
http://www.miccosukee.com/
NYE STUDIO 54 WITH GERRY KELLY & THE SPAM ALL STARS
Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Celebrate at the Catalina Hotel with Gerry Kelly and The Spam All Stars poolside. Enjoy a four hour open bar, lavish dinner buffet, gourmet sushi and raw bar, Champagne toast and party favors. Limited tickets available at $95 per person; VIP tables $900 (6 persons per table).
The Catalina Hotel
1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-674-1160
http://www.catalinahotel.com/nye2013/
13 LUCKY INGREDIENTS FOR 2013
Seatings at 6 to 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight
The Palms Hotel & Spa will offer a New Year’s Eve 2013 feast featuring Chef Julie’s “Lucky 13 Menu,” a globally-inspired gourmet smorgasbord of foods believed to bring luck and help ensure a great new year! Traditions vary from country to country, but there are striking similarities among them, including grapes, greens, fish, pork, legumes and cake. Salute the new year with a Welcome Cocktail and savor culinary show-stoppers like Smoked Salmon with Fava bean Mousse, Herb Crepe and Osteria Caviar; Hopping John Creole-Style Black Eyed Pea Ragout served over a Risotto Cake; Kale Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Squash Rings and Feta; Whole Grilled Branzini or Garlic-Ginger Crusted Natural Filet; and a New Year’s Orange and Brandy Cake. Early seating for a 4-course prix fixe menu is $95 per person; second seating for the full menu and Champagne toast is $185. A kids’ menu is available at $35. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Musical entertainment provided by DJ Lee’Or; indoor or outdoor seating available.
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at the Palms Hotel
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-908-5458 (Reservations)
http://www.essensiarestaurant.com/
AN EVENING ON THE MEDITERRANEAN
Monday, December 31, 2012 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Break out the noisemakers and ring the New Year in style at Acqualina’s “An Evening on the Mediterranean.” Three options are available that include dinner, dancing and New Year festivities. The al fresco pool party offers an open bar and DJ entertainment for $95 p/p; or enjoy the dining options featuring an elegant evening with all the spendors that Acqualina offers – $225 p/p includes a glass of Champagner and soft drinks or $295 p/p for an open bar. Seating is available indoors and outdoors on a first come first reserve basis. Advance reservations and prepayment is required. Prices do not include tax and gratuities. Valet parking is $8.
Acqualina
17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
1-888-489-3828 Reservations through the Concierge Desk
BRING IN 2013 AT A NON-STOP PARTY
Monday, December 31 beginning at 9 p.m.
The party doesn’t stop at the Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park! Enjoy complimentary Champagne toast at midnight and DJ RzSpinz spinning Top 40 Favorites! Open bar and table packages can be purchased online. General admission, including house open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, $65 p/p; VIP admission, including premium open bar from 9 to midnight, $100 p/p. $900 table for 8 (2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 3 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka); $700 table for 6 (2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 2 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka); $500 table for 4 (1 bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 2 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka). Prices exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks Run Suite 2497, Hallandale Beach
954-589-2679
rsvp@martinibargulfstream.com
www.wantickets.com/martinibarnye
NEW YEARS EVE COUNTDOWN
Monday, December 31
Count down to a Champagne toast at midnight along with a live stream of of Times Square festivities. Sounds by DJ Turk. Admission is complimentary. Party package available for $350, including a table for 4, 1 bottle of champagne & 1 bottle of liquor.
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Boulevard, Midtown Miami
305-673-3873
info@ricochetlounge.com
CASINO ROYAL 007 NEW YEARS EVE 2013
Monday, December 31 at 10:30 p.m.
Celebrate New Years Eve on the Bay in Casino Royal 007 Style. Festivities include casino tables, open bar all night, food and cover included. Formal attire. Purchased in advance, price is $50; at the door $75.
Trio on The Bay
1601 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village
786-759-0870
Monique@soleilenterprises.com
Purchase Tickets
RING IN THE NEW YEAR
Monday, December 31, 2012 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The InterContinental at Doral Miami will host its 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Party.
Dance and dine yourway into the New Year at the InterContinental at Doral Miami’s 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Party! Live music and DJ, party favors, dinner, and a glass of champagne for $95.99 for adults and $39.95 for children aged 6 to 10. Upgrade to Open Premium Bar for $85 per couple. Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased by December 23rd.
InterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 N.W. 87th Avenue, Doral
305-468-1400, Ext. 4318 (reservations)
ENCHANTED GARDEN NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL
Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Enjoy an enchanted garden celebration and delight in gourmet selections at a lavish reception. A sit-down dinner and dancing follows, along with a DJ and live trio, dessert buffet, open bar with specialty wines and cocktails, and a Champagne toast at midnight. Cost is $250 for locals, plus gratuity and tax. Black-tie optional. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
305-933-6590 reservations
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BOURBON STEAK
Monday, December 31: Seatings at 6 and 9 p.m.
Ring in 2013 at Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s famed Bourbon Steak restaurant. First-seating includes 3 luscious courses with a choice of entrees – Day Boat scallops, yellowtail snapper, crispy local quail or American wagyu filet “Rossini” with shallot potato cake and foie gras. The second seating will feature a 6-course menu showcasing items like Petrossian American caviar parfait, Scottish sea trout and Maine lobster. Complimentary glass of Champagne, live band and party favors included. 3-course/first-seating is $95 and 6-course/second-seating is $265 plus tax and gratuity. Complimentary valet parking.
Bourbon Steak
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6600 Reservations
A DECADENT NEW YEAR’S EVE
Monday, December 31: Seatings at 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Celebration at Azul, choosing the 6:30 p.m. seating that features a taste-tempting 3-course menu of Crudo of Big Tuna, D’Artagnan Tenderloin and a decadent Nyangbo Fudge Cake, offered at $95 p/p. The 9 p.m. seating includes an extravagant 7-course dinner, highlighting Oysters & Caviar, True Toro Sashimi, Foie Gras Funnel Cake and “Cassoulet” Jamison Farms Lamb, for $350 p/p.
Azul
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8358 Reservations
SPECIAL NYE DINNER
Monday, December 31 from 6 to 11 p.m.
Enjoy a 4-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Cafe Sambal with highlights that include Warm Alaskan King Crab, Herb-Crusted Lamb and Lemon Custard Cake. Cost is $75 p/p.
Café Sambal
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8358 Reservations
A MUSICAL NEW YEARS 2013
Monday, December 31 at 9 p.m.
Spend New Year’s Eve 2013 at Mokai, a staple in the Miami nightlife and now better than ever! Count down to midnight with pulse pounding, fist pumping beats on a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system all night long. It’s the hottest and most affordable ticket in town. Or take the festivities to another level and become part of Mokai’s VIPs, complete with bottle service, reserved banquette seating and the best vantage point to marvel the scene. Highlights include: 4 hour premium open bar (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.), live NYE 2013 countdown, festive party favors and world renowned DJ. General admission is $115 p/p; seated VIP $175; Ultra VIP $195; Platinum VIP $250 and after-12:30 admission $60.
Mokai
235 23rd Street, Miami Beach
NEW YEARS 2013 W/ OTTO KNOWS
Monday, December 31
WALL at W South Beach will bring in the New Year with Swedish DJ and music producer, Otto Knows, member of Sebastian Ingrosso’s Refune Records. The party comes on the heels of the lounge’s three-year anniversary and recent renovations that revealed a sophisticated new look, sound and party lineup. A slew of local DJs will kick off the fete and wind down the final moments of 2012 with an electric mix of house beats, followed by special guest DJ, Otto Knows. Groove into the early hours of the new year with tracks including Otto Know’s European debut single, “Million Voices” and more. VIP ticket is $700; front room table for 4 $3,000; VIP table for 5 $5,000; VIP Table for 8 $10,000.
WALL
W South Beach
2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
RING IN 2013 GATSBY-STYLE
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 7 & 9 p.m.
Fedoras, flappers, feathers and fur are the attire de rigueur for this Gatsby-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration. Choose from two prix fixe dinner options in true 1920s style. The first seating at 7 p.m. features a 3-course dinner priced at $68 p/p. The 9 p.m. seating offers a 4-course dinner with live entertainment, party favors and balloon drop at midnight – $138 p/p. Dinner menus created by Chef Anthony “Radar” Risoli.
Solita Italian Restaurant & The Parlor Lounge
1032 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale
954-357-2616
http://www.solitaitalian.com/
VENETIAN CARNIVAL
Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Don your masks and ring in the New Year Nikki Beach Style! Enjoy resident DJ’s spinning all night and a private fireworks display on the beach! Tickets available online.
Nikki Beach Miami Beach
One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
305-538-1111
http://www.nikkibeachmiamievents.com/
DINNER AT THE DUTCH
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 6:30 & 7; 9, 9:30 & 10 p.m.
The Dutch will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delectable five-course menu created by Chef Andrew Carmellini, as well as the usual a-la-carte fare. A fine selection of champagnes will be available to ring in the New Year. Dinner at early seatings is $150 p/p and $200 for later seatings. Both seatings include a Champagne toast. Unlimited wine and champagne during dinner is available for an additional $70 p/p. Tax and gratuity not included.
The Dutch
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-938-3111
http://www.thedutchmiami.com/
FIVE-STAR CUISINE
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 6 & 9 p.m.
Lincoln Road’s popular contemporary steakhouse offers 5-star cuisine and a bustling bar scene for New Year’s Eve. A live DJ will be spinning and mixing tunes throughout the night as you enjoy a three-course, prix-fixe dinner. First seating is priced at $150 per person. The second seating, featuring a four-course, prix-fixe dinner, is $225 per person, including a Champagne toast and party favors. Prices are exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Meat Market
915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-532-0088
http://www.meatmarketmiami.com/
DOWNTOWN’S NEWEST HOTSPOT
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 7 & 9 p.m.
Enjoy a sumptuous four-course plated dinner, complete with family-style appetizers, all-you-can-eat rodizio service and decadent desserts. Cost of first seating is $95 p/p ($57.50 for children 6-12), and the second seating is $125 ($62.50 for children 6-12). The InterContinental Miami will also ring in the New Year at the Atrium with a celebration from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. featuring DJ Tavin, Moet & Chandon Champagne, lounge seating and a view of the fireworks for $100 per person ($50 for children 6-12). Pricing is not inclusive of tax or gratuity.
Toro Toro at the InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami
305-372-4710
http://www.torotoromiami.com/
NEW YEAR’S EVE SEATINGS AT GOTHAM STEAK
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 6:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with a variety of dining options at Fontainebleau Miami’s famed Gotham Steak. Begin with applewood smoked salmon rillettes with crème fraiche, steelhead caviar and toasted brioche, followed by Berkshire pork belly with green apple, ivory lentils and foie gras. Choose for your main course either pan roasted colossal prawn with avocado, chorizo and chayote escabeche or mesquite grilled filet mignon with lobster butter, truffle and white asparagus. Finish with orange vanilla cremeux with pistachio meringue, raspberry sorbet or dark chocolate bourbon mousse with crumbled toffee, roasted banana and caramel ice cream. A four-course vegetarian dinner is also available. Costs are $195 for the four-course first seating or $295 for the five-course 8:30 and 9:30 seatings. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Gotham Steak
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
1-877-326-7412
CELEBRATE 2013’S ARRIVAL AT SCARPETTA
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Scarpetta’s prix fixe menu offers braised short ribs of beef with vegetable and farro risotto and creamy polenta for the first course and Chef Scott Conant’s famed spaghetti with tomato and basil for the second. Entrée selections are European turbot with porcini mushrooms, hazelnuts and sunchokes or 21-day aged sirloin of beef with porcini mushrooms, marble potatoes and Parmigiano. Two delicious desserts will be served for the table, amedei chocolate cake with toasted almond gelato and salted caramel sauce and coconut panna cotta with caramelized pineapple and guava “soup.” Cost is $195 for early seating and $295 for the second seating, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Scarpetta
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
1-877-326-7412
AUTHENTIC CANTONESE NEW YEAR
Monday, December 31 – Seatings at 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Fontainebleau’s authentic Cantonese restaurant will offer a sophisticated New Year’s Eve menu. Choose either a combination platter of scallop with bacon dressing, green ginger sauce and smoked ribs or a sautéed minced Peking duck vegetable wrap to start. For your main course the array of options includes crispy Chilean sea bass with Thai sweet chili sauce, wok-fried prawn with asparagus in green chive sauce, steamed chicken with ham and dried shiitake or braised diced abalone with homemade tofu, minced pork and Sichuan spicy sauce. Dessert is milk chocolate and yuzu in Tahini sauce with macadamia nut ice cream. Costs are $195 for early seating and $295 for the later one, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Hakkasan
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
1-877-326-7412
DANCE PARTY WITH TONY THE HITMAN
Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight
Ring in the New Year at Bayfront Park, the site of the largest free party in South Florida! Dance the night away with Tony the Hitman and count down to midnight with Miami’s own “La Gran Naranja” (formerly The Big Orange). At the south end of the park, this New Year’s Eve icon will slowly ascend the side of the InterContinental Hotel, reaching the top at midnight in conjunction with a grand display of fireworks shot over beautiful Biscayne Bay.
Bayfront Park
301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
305-358-7550
http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/
ROOFTOP NEW YEAR
Monday, December 31 beginning at 9 p.m.
While the clock winds down on 2012, dance and sip the night away with Laurent-Perrier at Highbar Rooftop Lounge at Dream South Beach. Overlook the city skyline as you enjoy a front row view of the Miami Beach fireworks at midnight as DJ Nate Ryan spins a new range of electro and progressive remix’s that are sure to keep the party going all night long. Entry with an included Champagne toast is $25 and table packages start at $250 including Champagne toast. Cover charges will be waived with table packages.
Highbar Rooftop Lounge at Dream South Beach
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-534-8455 Reservations
NYE@DreamSouthBeach.com
START THE NEW YEAR IN TRUE DELANO STYLE
Monday, December 31 beginning at 7 p.m.
Miami Beach’s most iconic hotel is the place to ring in 2013 with a decadent Italian meal at Bianca and a high-energy poolside performance by Santigold. Highlights of the four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Luciano Sautto include a Kobe Hot Rock Pizzaiola; Butternut Squash & Ricotta Gnocchi with Duck Confit; and Braised Kobe Short Rib. Dinner is $425 p/p, including a Champagne toast. Seatings are 7 and 9:30 p.m. Beginning at 9 p.m. Delano Beach Club offers a special poolside performance by Santigold, plus sets by DJ Ideal and DJ SOL. Tickets are $150 and include a Champagne toast. FDR at Delano, which opens at 11 p.m., will feature Talib Kweli for an exclusive, high energy performance and party all night long. Tickets are $100 and include a complimentary Champagne toast. An all-access pass is also available for $200 and includes entrance to both FDR and Delano Beach Club. Dinner and all access package is available for $500 p/p.
Delano
1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-674-5752 Dinner Reservations
305-924-4071 Daybed & Cabana Reservations
DelanoNYE@LightGroup.com
MONDRIAN LIGHTS UP THE SKY
Monday, December 31
Mondrian South Beach will once again light up the sky to welcome 2013 waterfront, in signature South Beach style. Live beats by DJ Kiss and Sie7e will play as you indulge in a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight with bay views and a dramatic midnight fireworks display as backdrop. General admission “Be Social” tickets to the poolside and Sunset Lounge soiree are $150 each and include the premium open bar. “Be Envied” cabana and table reservations are available starting at $1,300 for up to six guests. Enjoy two options from Asia de Cuba with reservations beginning at 7 p.m. A four course menu is available from $270 per person. For a more action-packed dining experience, opt for the dinner party taking place on the balcony. Enjoy Asia de Cuba cuisine served via action stations and premium open bar under the stars for $375 per person. Both options include a bottle of Laurent Perrier per couple as well as access to main party with premium open bars.
Mondrian South Beach
1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach
http://morganshotelgroup.com/hotel-events/new-years-ever-at-mondrian-south-beach
THE GOLDEN AGE OF HIP HOP TO RING IN 2013
Monday, December 31 – dinner at 7:30; party at 9 p.m.
Shore Club will ring in the New Year with a blast from the past, old school hip hop style. Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick will reunite to treat you to live poolside performances. “The Human Beat Box” and “Hip Hop’s Greatest Storyteller” will be joined by DJ Gunars to welcome 2013. Tickets are $100 per person and include a champagne toast. Tables are available starting at $1,500, including four tickets and one bottle of champagne and one bottle of vodka. A celebratory, four-course menu will be served on the Terrazza at Shore Club, available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for $125 p/p or a 9 or 11 p.m. seating that includes a Champagne toast for $175. An additional $50 allows dinner guests to join the poolside party.
Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue
http://backofhouse.morganshotelgroup.com/hotel-events/shore-club-nye
HAIR OF THE DOG RECOVERY BRUNCH
Tuesday, January 1
Wake up late and head over to Cascata Grill for the ultimate brunch that’s sure to quell your hangover after a late night of jubilation. Buffet features traditional breakfast favorites along with greasy hangover food like John Wayne’s breakfast, Bloody Mary’s, Mudslides, Screw Drivers and, of course, an Alka-Seltzer station with aspirin and Tums galore. $35 plus tax and gratuity.
Cascata Grill
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6800 Reservations
