New Year’s Eve Festivities
Whether you are looking to something for to ring in 2011 that is quiet and intimate or one big bash, the options are endless in Miami. Here’s a look at some of the most sought after destinations.
Acqualina‘s New Year’s Eve Party
17875 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach 305.918.8000 (map)
Time: 9:00-1:00 am
Cost: $95-$250
Acqualina is offering 3 choices for their New Year’s guests. First up, guests can enjoy a 5-course dinner with open bar for $250/person. The second option would be to enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired buffet with an open bar for $200/person. Entertainment for this will be live music from Miami Music Show and vocalist Marcela Velasquez, and a fire dancer performance at midnight. The 3rd option is to enjoy a pool party for $95/person. This includes an open bar and DJ entertainment. Advance reservations and prepayment are required by 12/15/10.
Biltmore, New Year’s Eve Celebration
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables (map)
Cost: $250++, $200++ for Biltmore members, $200++ for children 12 and up and $50 for children under 12.
Time: 8:30 pm
Call 305.913.3246 for reservations
The Biltmore is doing it up this year to bring in the new year. The celebration kicks off at 8:30 pm in the Country Club Ballroom. Guests will enjoy a 4-course dinner and open bar; and listen to the sounds of the band Libido, and DJ Peoples. Other entertainment includes fireworks at midnight and a cigar roller.
db Bistro Modern at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami (map)
For reservations, call 305.421.8800
8:30 pm
Cost: $150
Daniel Boulud has created an unforgettable culinary experience for his first year in Miami. It begins at 8:30 pm with a foie gras terrine, followed by a Sea Scalop and caviar pairing atop oyster nage, crushed potatoes and leeks. The menu just gets better from there ending with a coffee and chocolate cremeux with candies Buddha’s hand and jianduga ice cream. After dinner, guests will enter the lounge area and listen to a DJ spinning with a champagne toast at midnight.
Grove Isle Hotel & Spa
4 Grove Isle Dr, Coconut Grove 305.860.4356 (map)
Cost: $125/person — includes 1 bottle of champagne per couple. Add an unlimited open bar option for $50/person. Full payment required at time of reservation.
For dinner in one of the most romantic settings in all of Miami. make reservations at Gibraltar at Grove Isle. Enjoy gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay while enjoying a divine dinner by Executive Chef, Rafael Melendez.
Shanghai New Year’s Eve at The Setai, South Beach (map)
2001 Collins Ave, Miami
Time: 8:00-11:30 pm
Cost: $588 per person ($188 for children 12 and under)
Reservations can be made by calling 305.520.6400
For the ultimate in luxury, visit The Setai for New Year’s Eve. Guests will be whisked back to the 1930′s and 1940′s as they enter the Golden Age of Shanghai. Guests will begin the night in the courtyard where they will enjoy Taittinger Champagne, classic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. They will be entertained by a mixture of Chinese, Shanghainess and western jazz. The celebration continues as guests indulge in a 7-course Grand Tasting menu featuring decadent treats like Creme of Butternut Squash and Spiced Marshmallow, Home-made Salmon Gravalax with Lime Cream and Osetra Caviar, Foie Gras “Au Torchon.” Each course will come with a wine pairing, carefully selected by Head Sommelier Dwayne Savole.
After dinner, guests will celebrate in The Courtyard with the Countdown Party, with DJ Ludovic Allen. Asian tastes and chocolate truffles will be passed after the ball drop for one last indulgence.
Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave, Miami 305.503.4400 (map)
Time: varies, starting at 5pm
Cost: Dinner at Eos ($125 + $50 for wine pairing) RSVP by calling 305.503.4400
Club 50 pre-party ($50) or Club 50 party ($75) Tickets can be purchased on newyears.com or through Club50@viceroymiami.com
The New Year will be buzzing at the Viceroy for New Year’s. Whether you want to indulge in a 5-course dinner ($125) with wine pairings (add on $50) at Eos at 8:30 pm with a DJ, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight; party it up at Club 50 with light dinner fare ($50) — starting at 5:00 pm and into the night beginning at 9pm with an open bar until midnight ($75); or sip your favorite bubbly in the Bubble Lounge, Cafe Icon starting at 9pm with DJ entertainment, sushi, champagne and a full bar (no cover) — this year will be one to remember.
Photo Credit: RLHyde @ flickr
