New Year’s Eve Guide
NYE STUDIO 54 WITH GERRY KELLY & THE SPAM ALL STARS AT THE CATALINA HOTEL
Monday, December 31 from 8 p.m. till 5 a.m.
Four hour open bar with lavish dinner buffet, gourmet sushi & raw bar, champagne toast and party favors only $95 per person. Indoor outdoor venue with rooftop and poolside parties with The Spam All Stars, limited tickets available at online. VIP tables $900 (6 people per table – bottle service and champagne).
The Catalina Hotel
1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-674-1160
http://www.catalinahotel.com/nye2013/
13 LUCKY INGREDIENTS FOR 2013 THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ESSENSIA RESTAURANT
Monday, December 31
With the coming New Year, The Palms Hotel & Spa offers diners the opportunity to feast on a special New Year’s Eve 2013 “Lucky 13 Menu” by Chef Julie dedicated to foods from around the globe believed to bring luck and help ensure 2013 will be a great year! Traditions vary from country to country, but there are striking similarities among them. A few auspicious foods include grapes, greens, fish, pork, legumes and cake. Essensia’s New Year’s Eve 2013 “Lucky 13” Menu was created with these ingredients, resulting in a globally inspired gourmet smorgasbord of culinary good luck. Salute the start of the best New Year with a Welcome Cocktail and Taste featuring the “Grapes of Luck” cocktail made with Charbay Organic Meyer Lemon Infused Vodka, Muddled Grapes and Lemon Basil and a bite of Smoked Salmon with Fava Bean Mousse, Herb Crepe and Ostera Caviar. Essensia’s homemade specialty breads including Corn Bread Muffins* will also be served. The first course is a Hopping John Creole Style Black Eyed Pea Ragout* appetizer served over Risotto Cake and southern Cabbage Slaw followed by Split Pea-Lentil Soup with Italian Pork Sausage and Rosemary. The third course is a Kale Salad* with Pomegranate seeds, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Delicata Squash Rings and Sheep’s Milk Feta. Entrée selections* include choice of Whole Grilled Branzini or Garlic-Ginger Crusted Natural Filet served with Soba Noodles in Lemongrass-Coconut-Kaffir Lime Broth, Ginger, Carrot Coins, Asian Greens, Oyster Mushrooms and Heirloom Tomatoes. Dessert* features a New Year’s Orange and Brandy Cake. Two seating times are available on New Year’s Eve – 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. The first seating will feature a 4 course prix fixe menu (identified above by an *) for $95. The second seating will feature the full menu & a Champagne toast for $185. A kids menu is available for $35. Prices do not include tax & gratuity. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Lee’Or. Essensia offers exceptional indoor and outdoor seating options. Good Luck Meter: Grapes represent the 12 strokes of the clock at midnight and the 12 months of 2013. The sweeter the grapes, the better each month will be. Greens (cooked or raw) symbolize economic fortune. It is believed that the more greens consumed the larger one’s fortune the following year. Whole fish offer three levels of luck: scales represent coins, they travel in schools representing prosperity, and they swim forward symbolizing progress. Cured salmon is believed to bring prosperity. Pork signifies progress, wealth and prosperity. Legumes are symbolic of money because they resemble coins and when cooked they swell increasing financial rewards. Citrus represents wealth & luck. Pomegranate is symbolic for abundance & fertility. Long noodles signify long life, but only if you eat them without chewing or breaking (must slurp for luck). A side of corn bread represents the glories of gold. Ring shaped food represent the year coming full circle. Editor’s Note: For extra good luck in 2013, steer clear from lobster and chicken on New Year’s Eve.
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Inside The Palms Hotel
305-908-5458
http://www.essensiarestaurant.com/
BREAK OUT THE NOISEMAKERS AT ACQUALINA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Monday, December 31, 2012 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
South Florida guests and residents are invited to break out the noisemakers and ring the New Year in style with Acqualina’s “An Evening on the Mediterranean” including dinner, dancing and celebration. Acqualina is offering three choices including an al fresco party with open bar, dancing and a midnight countdown to celebrate the new year. Enjoy a luxurious evening, and indulge in Mediterranean-inspired food stations featuring dynamic cuisine. This dining option is available for $225 per person including one glass of champagne and soft drinks or $295 per person including open bar. Guests can enjoy an elegant evening with all of the splendors that Acqualina has to offer. There will be a live DJ plus a variety of interactive entertainment. Seating is available indoors and outdoors on a first come first reserve basis. For an evening of open bar and DJ entertainment, a pool party will be offered for just $95 per person. Tax and gratuities are not included in the above prices. Advanced Reservations are required. Full prepayment is due by December 19, 2012. Valet parking is $8. Children’s Mad Hatter New Year’s Eve Bash at Acqualina – Junior Guests will be able to ring in the New Year with their very own New Year’s Eve Bash with live DJ, games, organized dances and design their own top hats on Monday, December 31, 2012 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A Dinner Buffet, Party Favors and Balloon Decorations will be available too. Participation is $75 per child. This option is available to Acqualina Hotel Guests and Residents and to local patrons who have a dinner reservation at Il Mulino or Piazzetta on December 31, 2012.
Acqualina Resort & Spa
17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
888-489-3828 (For reservations, contact the Concierge Desk)
MARTINI BAR AT GULFSTREAM PARK INVITES YOU TO NEW YEARS 2013
Monday, December 31 doors open at 9 p.m.
Got plans for New Year’s Eve? Come bring on 2013 at the Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park on Monday, December 31st. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party doesn’t stop. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight! DJ RzSpinz will be spinning your Top 40 favorites. Open Bar and Table Package tickets now available, advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.wantickets.com/martinibarnye Tickets and table packages – $65 general admission (includes house open bar from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.); $100 VIP Admission (includes premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.); $900 Table 8 (includes 2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 3 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka); $700 Table 6 (includes 2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 2 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka); $500 Table 4 (includes 1 bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne & 2 bottles of New Amsterdam Vodka); Prices do not include tax and gratuity (add on to table packages $100 pp; add on premium open bar to table packages $40 pp from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.). Sponsored by New Amsterdam Vodka.
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks Run Suite 2497, Hallandale Beach
954-589-2679
rsvp@martinibargulfstream.com
NEW YEARS EVE AT RICOCHET
Monday, December 31
There will be a countdown and champagne toast at midnight, live stream of NYC Ball drop and sounds by DJ Turk; complimentary admission. $350 party package includes table for 4, 1 bottle of champagne and 1 bottle of liquor. For reservations contact info@ricochetlounge.com or call 305-673-3873.
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd., 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 Casino Royal 007 Style. This all inclusive boasts beautiful views of the Bay, Casino Tables, open bar (all night) food and cover included. Formal Attire is required. Save money, purchase your ticket in advance for $50 the night of $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 AT THE PLACE TO BE, THE INTERCONTINENTAL AT DORAL MIAMI
Monday, December 31, 2012 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The InterContinental at Doral Miami will be hosting its 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve party. Dance and dine your way into the new year! Admission includes live music and DJ, party favors, dinner, and a glass of champagne. Tickets are $95.99 for adults and $39.95 for children aged 6-10. Adults can upgrade to Open Premium Bar for $85 per couple. Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased by December 23rd. For reservations, please call 305-468-1400 Ext. 4318.
InterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87th Ave, Doral
305-468-1400 Ext. 4318 (reservations)
ENCHANTED GARDEN NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL AT TURNBERRY ISLE MIAMI
Monday, December 31
During this enchanted garden celebration, delight in gourmet selections from a lavish reception. Then enjoy a sit-down dinner and dancing. Festivities also include a DJ along with a vocalist, percussionist and saxophonist, dessert buffet, open bar, and champagne toast at midnight. Specialty wines and cocktails to be served all evening long. From 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the elegant Garden Room. $250 for locals, plus gratuity and tax. Black-tie optional. Seating is limited and reservations are required by calling 305-933-6590. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to event.
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
305-933-6590
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BOURBON STEAK
Monday, December 31
This New Year’s Eve, ring in 2013 at Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s famed BOURBON STEAK restaurant. First-seating begins at 6 p.m. and features three courses including a choice of burrata heirloom tomato salad, ahi tuna tartare, Maine lobster cioppino, or crispy pork belly to start; a main course selection between Day Boat scallops, yellowtail snapper, crispy local quail, or American wagyu filet “Rossini” with shallot potato cake and foie gras; and concludes with a choice between warm chocolate polenta cake, traditional beignets or artisanal cheese duo. Second-seating starts at 9 p.m. and features a six-course menu showcasing Petrossian American caviar parfait to start, then proceeds with sweet potato ravioli with white alba truffles, Hudson Valley foie gras, Scottish sea trout and Maine lobster, American wagyu filet, and warm chocolate polenta cake. Complimentary glass of champagne each, live band and party favors included. Three-course/first-seating is $95, Six-course/second-seating is $265; plus tax and gratuity. Complimentary valet parking. Monday, December 31. Reservations required by calling 786-279-6600.
Bourbon Steak
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6600
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT CASCATA GRILL
Monday, December 31
For a more casual family-friendly option, head to Cascata Grill where our chefs are ringing in the New Year with a dazzling four course menu. Features include an amuse bouche, choice starter of she crab bisque, ceviche, veal cheek or Italian greens and beans and a second course coastal green salad. For the main entrée, guests can choose from a filet of beef with local prawns, lamb two ways, black cod or eggplant napoleon. There’s no sweeter ending than with a selection between the fig & salty caramel tart or roasted pineapple cheese flan. $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. From 5 p.m. to close. Monday, December 31. For reservations, call 786-279-6800.
Cascata Grill
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6800
AZUL
Monday, December 31
Enjoy one of two New Year’s Eve seatings at Azul. The 6:30 p.m. seating includes a taste-tempting three course menu, offered at USD 95 pp. Delight in Crudo of Big Tuna, D’Artagnan Tenderloin and a decadent Nyangbo Fudge Cake. The 9 p.m. seating includes an extravagant seven course menu for USD 350 per person. Highlights include Oysters & Caviar, True Toro Sashimi, Foie Gras Funnel Cake and “Cassoulet” Jamison Farms Lamb.
Azul
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8358 (for reservations)
CAFÉ SAMBAL
Monday, December 31
Enjoy a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Cafe Sambal with highlights including Warm Alaskan King Crab, Herb Crusted Lamb and Lemon Custard Cake. USD 75 pp, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. You can find the complete menus and information on our other holiday offerings through our online holiday brochure.
Café Sambal
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8358 (for reservations)
NEW YEARS 2013 AT MOKAI
Monday, December 31
Spend your New Year’s Eve 2013 at Miami’s hottest ultra lounge, Mokai. Mokai has been a staple in the Miami nightlife for quite some time now and after its recent renovations is better than ever! That along with a world renowned DJ spinning pulse pounding, fist pumping beats on a state of the art sound and lighting system all night long makes this the hottest and affordable ticket in town. Take the festivities to another level and become part of Mokai’s class of VIPs complete with bottle service, reserved banquette seating and the best vantage point to marvel the scene but most importantly, to be seen. Highlights to include: 4 hour premium open bar (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.), live NYE 2013 countdown, festive NYE party favors and world renowned DJ. Start 2013 off right and enter the world of Mokai, a decadent fantasy of nocturnal delights that will surely have you shouting Viva Miami into the next century. General Admission $115; Seated VIP $175; Ultra VIP $195; Platinum VIP $250 and after 12:30 admission $60
Mokai
235 23rd Street, Miami Beach
NEW YEARS 2013 AT WALL AT THE W HOTEL W/ OTTO KNOWS
Monday, December 31
WALL at W South Beach is proud to announce its New Year’s Eve 2012 celebration will feature 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. Hailing from Stockholm, he has played at some of the world’s most prominent dance events, including this year’s Winter Music Conference, and is supported by Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, Dada Life and others. Revelers will groove into the early hours of the near year with tracks including Otto Know’s European debut single, “Million Voices,” one of the most popular EDM tracks of 2012 and a staple in Avicii’s tour, along with his remix of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek.” This event is strictly ages 21+ VIP ticket – $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
HAIR OF THE DOG…RECOVERY BRUNCH AT CASCATA GRILL
Tuesday, January 1
Wake up late and head over to Cascata Grill for the ultimate brunch that’s sure to hit the hangover spot after a late night of jubilation. Features on the buffet include traditional breakfast favorites along with greasy hangover food like John Wayne’s breakfast, Bloody Mary’s, mudslides, screw drivers in addition to an Alka-Seltzer station with aspirin, TUMS, galore. $35, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 786-279-6800.
Cascata Grill
Turnberry Isle Miami
9999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6800
