Over 20 Places to Ring in the New Year

NYE 2014 is just over a week away!  I had the opportunity to check out the goods at The Grill Room at Capella in Georgetown and they have everything to make an epicurean New Year’s Eve a success.  Sea Urchin, Black Truffle & Parmesan Gnocchi, Butter Poached Maine Lobster and American Wagyu Tenderloins line the menu that has stolen my heart for the New Year.  Taittinger Champagne and Canapes play supporting roles in the celebration.  With a menu like this, my curiosity led me to scout out some other places celebrating the year 2014, here’s what I found:

Capella Hotel in Georgetown is offering an all-inclusive starting rate of $999 for two guests that includes the following:

–      Champagne & Canape’s in The Rye Bar at 7pm on Tuesday December 31st, 2013

–      5-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Grill Room

–      Live Entertainment  and after dinner dancing

–      Taittinger Champagne Toast is in the Rye Bar

–      After midnight supper

–      New Year’s Eve Overnight Stay

–      Capella Breakfast for 2

–      Late Check-Out

Booking Link: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?HotelID=77250&ProdID=529689

Dolce Vita, 10824 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA is ringing in the new year with a five course Italian menu, champagne toast, music and dancing. Seating for the New Year’s Eve celebration is at 9:30 PM. The cost is $59.95/per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call for reservations: (703) 385-1550.

Zentan’s Executive Chef Jennifer Nguyen will prepare a New Year’s Eve feast designed with foodies in mind ($75 per person.) Zentan is located at 1155 14^th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005. For reservations and more information, call (202) 379-4366.

Poste’s Executive Chef Dennis Marron plans to prepare a New Year’s Eve “Odds and Ends” dinner, a unique Offal tasting menu for those who like a little adventure added to their holiday eve. Poste is located at 555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20002. For reservations and more information, call (202) 783-6060.

Jackson 20:Jackson 20 will host New Year’s Eve Brunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
On New Year’s Eve, Jackson 20 will be transformed into a 20’s fete with pre-prohibition cocktails, music and a menu inspired by the era. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume —the staff will be getting in the spirit as well, and there will be a 15% discount to reap for those who dress up! The fete will begin at 5 p.m.and the last seating will be 11 p.m., with a tavern menu running until 1:30 a.m. For reservations and more information, call (703) 842-2790.

Firefly:Firefly will offer a New Year’s Eve brunch, including Biscuits and Gravy with black pepper thyme biscuits, sage sausage, white gravy, plus $3 Mimosas and $4 Bloody Mary’s; the perfect fortification for the night ahead, from 9 a.m – 2 p.m.  Firefly will host a special New Year’s Eve dinner, for those wishing for a “no muss, no fuss” New Year’s Eve celebration. Featuring an a la carte menu and elevated dining specials from Executive Chef Todd Wiss, the evening will include a complimentary champagne toast and party favors for all. Firefly’s New Year’s Eve dinner will run from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  Firefly is located at 1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20036. For reservations and more information, call (202) 861-1310.

The Grille at Morrison House’s Executive Chef Brian McPherson has concocted a “Menu for a Lucky Year” New Year’s Eve dinner ($95 per person) with menu items including Eco Friendly Slow Cooked Pork Belly with persimmon butter, tatsoi and tapioca pearls and a Dry Aged Local Farm Strip Loin with white alba truffle, mushroom tagliatelle and a demi glace. For reservations and more information, call (703) 838-8000.

BRABO will offer two festive options to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the first, a five course seating ($95 per person, $140 with wine pairings, 5:30p.m. till 7p.m.) option and a seven course seating ($130 per person, $195 with wine pairings, beginning at 7:45 p.m.) For reservations and more information, call (703) 894-3440.  Ring in the New Year in style with BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier on their rooftop deck for an exclusive NYE’s party, December 31st, 2013, 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. With panoramic views of Old Town and an uninterrupted view of Old Town’s New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks display, guests can enjoy warm seasonal drinks and an elaborate display of cheese, charcuterie and dessert, prepared by Chef de Cuisine Harper McClure and Pastry Chef Erin Reed. The party will cost $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations and more information, call (703)894-3440. BRABO is located at 1600 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Urbana will feature elevated New Year’s Eve specials in addition to its regular menu. Urbana is located at 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037. For reservations and more information, call (202) 956-6650.

Falls Church, VA favorite 2941 (2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042; (703) 270-1515; www.2941.com; @2941Restaurant) just named by Washingtonian Magazine as a 100 Very Best Restaurant/ January 2014 and by Northern Virginia Magazine as #4 in their 50 Best Restaurants issue – is welcoming guests to reflect on 2013, and enjoy a festive three-course New Years Eve dinner before officially welcoming 2014 on Tuesday, December 31st from 5pm – 10:30pm.  Priced at $95pp, guests will enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu with elegant savory dish selections from Executive Chef Bertrand Chemel.  A three-course Vegetarian prix fixe menu will also be available for $48pp, as well as a Children’s Menu for $25pp. Sommelier Jonathan Schuyler will be on-hand throughout the evening to assist guests with the perfect beverage pairings.  For additional information or to make reservations please visit www.2941.com or call (703) 270-1500.  Complete Menu: http://www.2941.com/menus/2013/newyearseve/

Executive Chef Will Artley’s celebrated neighborhood Italian restaurant Pizzeria Orso (400 South Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046; (703) 226-3460; www.PizzeriaOrso.com; @PizzeriaOrso) popular for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and inventive global small plates is inviting families big and small to drop by for a family friendly New Year’s Eve fete on December 31st between 11:30AM and 8:00PM (8PM last seating). Pizzeria Orso will be offering a BOGO pizza special for adults (Buy One Get One Half Off Second Pizza), and a ‘Kids Eat Free’ special as well.  Each guest will receive complimentary NYE party favors (noisemakers, hats, etc), a complimentary glass of bubbly for adults and sparkling cider for the kiddos, and for those that opt for a later reservation, there will be an early countdown surprise for all to enjoy at 8:30PM. For additional information or to make reservations please visit www.PizzeriaOrso.com or call (703) 226-3460.(Kids Eat Free Terms – Kids 10 and under get one free item from the children’s menu for each Traditional or House Specialty Pizza. • Kids 10 and under • Not valid with any other special offer or advertised coupon • Not valid for cash • Dine in only)  *Typically closed on Monday’s, Pizzeria Orso will be opening its doors on Monday, December 30th to offer guests a BOGO pizza special (Buy One Get One Half Off Second Pizza) and half off all bottles of wine! Complete Menu: http://www.pizzeriaorso.com/menus/main/20131122.pdf

New Year’s Eve, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace will take reservations in their dining room, starting at 5:00 p.m, with a final seating at 10:00 p.m. In addition to the regular dinner menu, Chef de Cuisine James Huff will offer specials including a scallop and braised short rib duo, lobster pot pie, and a raspberry and champagne trifle. At both Pearl Dive and upstairs at Black Jack, Veuve Clicquot will be available for $15 by the glass, and $75 by the bottle. Pearl Dive will open for drinks at the bar at 4:00 p.m., while Black Jack will open at 5:00 p.m. for the evening, with no cover charge, and DJ Marvin Lopez, also known as “The Clown Prince,” will spin dance tunes all evening.On New Year’s Day, Pearl Dive will serve its regular brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as a hangover special for those who overindulged the night before, featuring a Shiner Bock and a Dive Burger (a double patty burger with roasted green chilies, pepper jack, bacon, and cayenne aioli) for $10. In addition, BlackJack will open on New Year’s Day at 3:00 p.m. and will serve happy hour all day, which includes 1/2 price draft beers, pizzas, and Addie’s Mussels, 2 for 1 happy hour oysters, $5 red, white, and sparkling wine, and $7 Dive Burgers. All of the New Year’s Day football games will be shown on BlackJack’s TV screens.For New Year’s Eve, Jaleo will offer a traditional celebration on December 31^st at all three locations.  From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the dining room and bar, Jaleo will offer an a la carte menu featuring some of the most delectable Spanish dishes of the season. Then, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., a second seating with unlimited tapas from the New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu will be offered at $90 per person at Jaleo downtown and $85 per person at Jaleo Crystal City and Jaleo Bethesda (tax and gratuity not included).

At 12 Midnight, guests dining at all three Jaleo locations will offer a celebratory glass of cava to toast the New Year.  Following the Spanish New Year’s Eve tradition, guests will also receive 12 grapes for good luck.  A live DJ will play continuous music beginning at 10:30 p.m. at Jaleo DC, and a live band will play beginning at 10pm at Jaleo Bethesda and Jaleo Crystal City.  The celebrations will continue until 2am. Jaleo downtown is located at 480 7^th Street, NW, 20004, (202) 628-7949; Jaleo Bethesda is at 7271 Woodmont Avenue, 20814, (301) 913-0003 and Jaleo Crystal City is located at 2250-A Crystal Drive, 22202, (703) 413-8181.  A credit card confirmation is required for booking reservations; a $30 fee per guest will be charged for cancellations after 5 p.m. on December 27^th.  If the reservation is made after that time, then the policy will apply to any cancellations at that point. If there is a cancellation or a change in party size the day of, or if the party is a no-show or the confirmed number for the reservations fail to show up on NYE, the party will be held responsible for 100% of the cost per person of the reservation ($30 for all 1st seating a la carte/ and set menu price for 2nd seating) and the amount will be charged to the card.  Additionally, Jaleo will be open for regular service on New Year’s Day.  For more information please visit: http://www.jaleo.com/.

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana invites guests for an enchanting Mexican New Year’s Eve. From 5 p.m. to 11:30pm, guests will enjoy a five-course prix-fixe antojito menu priced at $78 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  Live music will usher in the New Year beginning at 10:30 p.m until 2am. Guests will also be presented with a champagne toast at midnight.  For the perfect pairing, a variety of New Year’s Eve cocktails will be available with prices ranging from $12 to $16 each.  Oyamel is located at 401 7^th Street, NW, 20004.  For reservations, call (202) 628-1005.  Oyamel will also be open for regular service on New Year’s Day.  For additional information please visit: http://www.oyamel.com/.

Zaytinya’s New Year’s Eve lively celebration will feature party favors and a DJ counting down to midnight and keeping guests energized and dancing into the New Year. There will be two seatings offered. The first showcases Zaytinya’s regular mezze menu with additional New Year’s Eve specials available from 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  The second seating, from 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., will offer two special chef’s menus- a five-course Zaytinya Classics prix-fixe menu priced at $65 per person (tax and gratuity excluded), or a five-course Chef’s Experience tasting menu for $85 per person (tax and gratuity excluded).  Both menus include a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for midnight toasting. Additionally, an a la carte menu with specials will be available all night at the bar from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.  Zaytinya is located at 701 9th Street, NW, 20001. A credit card is required when making reservations; a $35 cancellation fee is charged per guests for reservations canceled within 72 hours of the reservation.  A no-show penalty of $65 per guest will be charged to the credit card for those that were officially confirmed and did not cancel ahead of time.  Zaytinya will be closed for lunch and open for regular dinner service on New Year’s Day.  For additional information, or for reservations please call (202) 638-0800, email jaclyns@zaytinya.com or visit http://www.zaytinya.com/.

Award-winning Blue Duck Tavern provides Washingtonians with  the perfect option for dining out on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31^st.  Offering two seatings, the first is available at 5:30 p.m. featuring a three-course menu with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert priced at $75 per person, or $145 with an optional wine pairing, exclusive of tax and gratuity.  A second seating, starting at 8:30 p.m., also offers a three-course menu with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert along with a Champagne toast at Midnight, priced at $110 per person or $175 with the wine pairing, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Then on New Year’s Day, January 1, an a la carte brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Blue Duck Tavern is located on the corner of 24^th and M Streets, NW, within the Park Hyatt Washington, 20037.  For reservations or additional information please call (202) 419-6755 or visit www.blueducktavern.com.  Advanced reservations are recommended for the first seating, but required for the second.

At Blue Duck Tavern’s Lounge, guests can ring in the New Year with a sophisticated celebration.  Priced at $165 per person (inclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity), the party will include a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. along with live music until 1 a.m., a sumptuous tapas table, Champagne toast at Midnight, and decadent chocolate and sweets.  For additional information or reservations, please call (202) 419-6755 or email blueduck.tavern@hyatt.com.  The New Year’s Eve party cannot be booked online.  Advance reservations are required.

The Oval Room, located just steps from the White House at 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20006, is offering a four course, prix fixe menu from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., priced at $85 per person or $125 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity not included).   Valet parking is available for $8 per car on New Year’s Eve.  For more information or reservations, please call (202) 463-8700 or visit www.ovalroom.com.

Ashok Bajaj’s landmark 701 Restaurant, located between the Capitol and the White House at 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 20004, will offer two seatings on New Year’s Eve.  The first is available at 5 p.m. featuring a seasonal a la carte menu.  A second seating beginning at 8 p.m. will feature a four-course, prix fixe holiday menu priced at $100 per person along with a Champagne toast at Midnight (tax and gratuity not included).   Live jazz music will play until Midnight to help ring in the New Year.  Valet parking is available for $8.  For more information, please call (202) 393-0701 or visit www.701restaurant.com.

The French oasis, Bistro Vivant, located at 1394 Chain Bridge Road in McLean, VA, 22101, is offering a seven-course chef’s tasting menu in addition to the regular a la carte menu on New Year’s Eve.  Priced at $85 per person or $135 with wine pairings (excluding tax and gratuity), the chef’s tasting menu is available during both seatings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.  Bistro Vivant will be closed for lunch service on New Year’s Day, but will be open at 5 p.m. for regular dinner service.  For reservations or additional information, please call (703) 356-1700 or visit www.bistrovivant.com.

In the Dupont Circle neighborhood, Agora, located at 1527 17th Street, NW, 20036, offers guests signature Turkish and Greek cuisine this New Year’s Eve with two seatings available. From 5 p.m. to close, guests can select dishes off the a la carte menu or enjoy a three-course, prix fixe New Year’s Eve offering.  Then, starting at 9 p.m., guests can enjoy exclusively the prix fixe menu, which is priced at $75 per person or $110 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity not included).  The a la carte menu will be available on the second floor.  Revelers dining after 9 p.m. will receive a complimentary Champagne toast at Midnight.

On New Year’s Day, Agora will host their endless bottomless brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last seating is at 2:30 PM) complemented by a bottomless supply of featured cocktails such as Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Champagne, as well as House Vodka, Gin, Rum and Tequila.  Guests are invited to order multiple servings for up to two hours of any of the featured Mediterranean-inspired dishes for an all-inclusive price of $32.99 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and Bottomless Brunch must be ordered for the entire table.  The menu features a selection of Salads & Spreads, Cheese & Cure, Cold Mezze, Egg Dishes, Flatbreads as well as Sandwiches, Sweets & Soup dishes. Brunch offerings can also be ordered a la carte for a light bite for those with smaller appetites and prices range from $4.50 to $9.50 for featured dishes.  For more information or reservations, please call (202) 332-6767 or visit their website at www.agoradc.net.

Alba Osteria, opening late December at 425 I St, NW, 20001, invites guests to gather and toast the New Year while enjoying a traditional a la carte Piemotese menu.  Prepared by Executive Chef Roberto Donna and Chef de Cuisine Amy Brandwein, the menu features a selection of salumi and formaggi, antipasti, house-made pastas (small and large portions), and Neapolitan pizza priced from $5 to $19 each.  Alba Osteria will be serving from 4 p.m. to 12 Midnight on New Year’s Eve and will offer each guest a complimentary glass of Prosecco at Midnight.  For more information or reservations, please call (202) 733-4454 or visit www.AlbaOsteriaDC.com.

Over on Capitol Hill, Ambar, the nation’s capital’s first Balkan restaurant, located at 523 8^th Street, SE, 20003, is serving a special New Year’s Eve menu showcasing the best dishes throughout the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist.  Ambar is offering two seatings, the first from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. includes a bread basket & kajmak bar followed by a choice of three items off the pre-selected menu priced at $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  The second seating, from 5 p.m. to close, includes a bread basket & kajmak bar followed by a choice of three items off the tasting menu along with a Champagne toast at Midnight priced at $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  Guests dining during the later seating will enjoy specials not typically on the menu at Ambar.  On New Year’s Day, Ambar will also offer unlimited small plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Priced at $35 per person, guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of mezze, soups, salads, sandwiches, egg dishes, pastry & crepes and sweets along with seven distinctive brunch cocktails.  Bottomless Brunch must be ordered by the entire table and the menu is offered exclusively for the prix-fixe service.  For additional information please call (202) 813-3039 and visitwww.ambarrestaurant.com.

Named among the top 20 restaurants across America in Zagat’s 2014 America’s Top Restaurants Survey, Rasika, located at 633 D Street, NW, 20004, will serve a special New Year’s Eve menu prepared by Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam with two seatings available.  A three-course menu priced at $55 per person or $95 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity excluded) will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  During the second seating from 8 p.m. to close, a four-course menu will be available which is priced at $85 per person or $145 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity not included).  Valet parking is offered for $8.  For reservations or additional information please call (202) 637-1222 or visit http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/.

At sister restaurant Rasika West End, located at 1190 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, 20037, a specially crafted New Year’s Eve menu will be served with two seatings available.  A three-course menu priced at $55 or $95 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity excluded) will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  During the second seating, starting at 8 p.m. to close, a four-course menu will be available priced at $85 per person or $145 with wine pairings (tax and gratuity not included).   In addition, Rasika’s Beverage Director Simon Stilwell will be pouring eight to ten different Champagnes by the glass to pair with three course and four course menus.   A variety of rare vintages and small “grower Champagnes” will also be available for guests to pair along with the three-course and four-course menus to enhance the experience.   Valet parking is offered for $8.  For reservations or additional information, please call (202) 466-2500 or visitwww.RasikaRestaurant.com.

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, located at 1100 New York Ave, NW, 20005, (entrance on 12^th and H Streets side) offers chic décor and tempting Italian fare to help ring in the New Year.  Executive Chef Nicholas Stefanelli is offering plenty of options for diners with two seatings available.  Diners during the first seating can enjoy a seasonal a la carte menu from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the second seating, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.,  a four-course menu for $85 will be offered which includes a Franciacorta toast at Midnight.  Valet parking is available for $8.  For reservations please call (202) 216-9550 or visit www.bibianadc.com.

Ardeo+Bardeo, located at 3311 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, is featuring a sumptuous menu with two seatings on New Year’s Eve.  The first is available at 5 p.m. featuring a seasonal a la carte menu.  A second seating from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. will feature a three-course, prix fixe holiday menu priced at $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).  Guests may also delight in the Ardeo Raw Bar Platter featuring oysters, shrimp, stone crab and clams for an additional $35 per person.  A limited number of valet parking spaces are available after 6 PM and priced at $8 per car.  Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (202) 244-6750 or visitwww.ardeorestaurant.com.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located at 801A 9th Street, NW, 20001 (9th & H Streets), will offer a festive Cuban feast to celebrate the New Year with two seatings available.  Reservations for the early seating will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and guests can select from Chef-Partner Guillermo Pernot’s a la carte menu which includes a selection of ceviches, a variety of “piqueos” or small plates, and other signature dishes reflective of Old Havana.  Early guests who make reservations before 6:30 p.m. will receive a $25 Cuba Libre gift card per couple to be used on a future visit.  The late dining option, with seatings between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., will feature a five-course prix fixe menu priced at $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity (alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity not included) as well as a Champagne toast and party favors for the midnight celebration.   For an after dinner sweat treat, a selection of four mini desserts will be provided for the table.  Diners at the second seating will be able to keep their reserved table throughout the evening and will also receive a $25 Cuba Libre gift card per couple to use on a future visit. For more information or reservations, please call (202) 408-1600 or visit http://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com.

nopa Kitchen + Bar, Ashok Bajaj’s American brasserie located at 800 F Street, NW, 20004, will showcase a special holiday menu New Year’s Eve.  Offering two seatings, the first is available at 5 p.m. featuring a seasonal a la carte menu.  A second seating, starting at 8 p.m., offers a three-course, prix fixe menu priced at $100 per person along with Champagne toast at midnight (tax and gratuity not included).  Valet parking is available for $10.  A DJ will be spinning to help ring in the New Year.  Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling (202) 347-4667 or by visiting www.nopadc.com.

The Bombay Club, located at 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20006, is offering plenty of options for diners this New Year’s Eve with two seatings available.  Diners during the first seating, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu priced at $50 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  During the second seating, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., a five-course menu for $75 will be offered which includes a Champagne toast at Midnight.   The Bombay Club offers valet parking for $8.  For reservations or additional information please call (202) 659-3727 or visit http://www.bombayclubdc.com/.

Daikaya, the popular 90-seat izakaya located at 705 6^th Street NW, 20001, is offering bountiful small plates with a Japanese twist on New Year’s Eve.  Daikaya’s Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima’s celebratory meal can be enjoyed with two seating options available. The first is from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. which includes a choice of Lil Bites, Green Things, Fish and Meat Things, Skewers, Rice Things, Dessert and glass of Champagne priced at $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  The second seating, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., includes a choice of Lil Bites, Lil Bites Round 2, Green Things, Fish and Meat Things, Skewers, Rice Things, Dessert and glass of Champagne at $75 per person (tax and gratuity not included).  A DJ will be spinning from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. to help ring in the New Year.  For more information please visit www.daikaya.com or Facebook.com/Daikaya and the telephone number is (202) 589-1600.

Those seeking a classic Georgetown setting for New Year’s Eve with exceptional cuisine should make reservations at 1789 Restaurant, which will be serving on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, from 5 PM until 11 PM, with the last reservation available at 11 PM..  The landmark restaurant will offer a seasonal a la carte menu, as well as a New Year’s Eve Indulgence Tasting Menu.The five-course tasting menu is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Guests can add the suggested wine pairings with dinner for $175 per person. The tasting menu must be ordered for the entire table on this special night.  Wines and vintages are subject to change between now and December 31st based on availability.  1789 is located at 1226 36^th Street, NW in a historic three-story Federal period townhouse. The restaurant accepts major credit cards. Complimentary valet parking is provided. For reservations, please call (202) 965-1789. For more information visit:www.1789Restaurant.com.

City Tap House DC, the newly opened craft beer centric restaurant located at 901 9^th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, will showcase its refined American pub fare this New Year’s Eve.  From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. guests can select from Executive Chef Scott Swiderski’s prix fixe menu for $50 per person or $80 with beer or wine pairings (tax and gratuity not included).  Tickets for the late night celebration are priced at $75 per person, and can be purchased in advance by calling (202) 733-5333 or visiting www.citytaphousedc.com. Tickets for the late night celebration will be reduced to $50 for those having dinner. Tickets will also be available at the door.

BLT Steak is greeting guests on New Year’s Eve in all-out luxury: with a Champagne Cart and special NYE menu featuring uni, truffles and Japanese wagyu.  For $75, guests can enjoy a three-course meal featuring decadent luxury dishes. The restaurant will also be serving from its regular menu. BLT Steak will also send around a champagne cart all night featuring seven Champagnes and sparkling wines ranging from Dom Perignon to Moet Chandon Etoile. Prices range from $15 a glass to $30 a glass.  BLT Steak is located at 1625 I Street NW Washington, DC 20006. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.e2hospitality.com/blt-steak-washington-dc/ or call 202-689-8999.

Vinoteca, popular U Street wine bar and bistro, will offer two ways to celebrate: a special NYE prix-fixe menu and an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration complete with three bars, live entertainment, a tented outdoor plaza with craft NYE cocktails, a champagne room, special NYE menu and more.

• NYE TASTING DINNER

The five-course New Years Eve prix fixe dinner will offer two seatings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring locally-focused dish choices.  The 6 p.m. seating is $65 per person and 9 p.m. seating is $75, with wine pairings ranging an additional $30-$45.

• CHAMPAGNE PARTY

After dinner, Vinoteca will host its annual New Year’s Eve Party featuring three bars (including their tented heated outdoor plaza) serving up craft NYE specialty cocktails, open bar from 10:30pm – 2:30am, a Champagne room, live entertainment in their upstairs lounge, bottomless sparkling wine from 11:45pm – 12:15am, a midnight snack buffet and party favors. Tickets to the party are $75 per person, though dinner patrons can access the New Year’s Eve Party for a reduced price of $50 per person.

Vinoteca is located at 1940 11^th Street NW. Guests may make dinner reservations or purchase their NYE tickets by visiting www.vinotecadc.com or calling 202-332-9463.

Clifton, VA dining destination Trummer’s on Main gets daring with a Fête Rouge (Red Party) on New Year’s Eve. The luxurious dining space adorned in red, the restaurant will offer two dinner seatings on New Year’s Eve, with all of the food and drink incorporating the festive color. And those who stick around until midnight will get a special surprise show after dinner.  Trummer’s on Main is located at 7134 Main Street Clifton, Virginia 20124. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.trummersonmain.com or call 703-266-1623.

JACK ROSE DINING SALOON: PRE-GAME PIG ROAST + NYE BASH

• “PUNCH, PINTS & PORK” PRE-GAME PIG ROAST

Nothing says “party” like a pig roast, and Jack Rose Dining Saloon is pre-gaming with a “Punch, Pints & Pork” pre-game rooftop pig roast from 6 to 9 p.m. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink pre-party will be hosted on the restaurant’s scenic heated rooftop and offer unlimited just-pulled-off-the-pig pork as well as a selection of beers and punches, all for $45 per person.

• NYE BASH

For those who want to keep the party going, Jack Rose will transform into the ultimate NYE celebration. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., guests will enjoy an open bar, live DJ music, cigar specials, midnight Champagne toast, complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres from 8:30-9:30 p.m. and of course a photo booth to capture all of the evening’s memories.Tickets to the NYE bash are $125 per person.  Tickets to both events are available now and may be purchased athttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/jack-rose-new-year-eve-2014-tickets-9623168155?aff=eorg. Jack Rose Dining Saloon is located at 2007 18^th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. For more information, please visit www.jackrosediningsaloon.com or call202-588-7388.

Owner and Executive Chef Claudio Pirollo of Et Voila!, the classic Belgian French bistro located in the heart of the Palisades neighborhood at 5120 MacArthur Blvd, NW, 20016, is pleased to offer a specially crafted three-course New Year’s Eve menu with options for everyone.  Priced at $79.95 per person, guests begin the dining experience with their choice of appetizer.  Et Voila! will be serving on New Year’s Eve from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 10:30 PM. Service on New Year’s Day will be from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM. For additional information please call (202) 237-2300 and visitwww.etvoiladc.com. Follow Et Voila! on Twitter @etvoiladc and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Et-Voila-DC.

The New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mad Fox will feature a flavorful menu crafted by Executive Chef Andrew Dixon, who has proven wonderfully adept at creating food that not only pair especially well with Mad Fox’ brews, but also enhance them.  He’ll begin the evening with an array of passed appetizers when doors open at 8:00 pm, until 9:00 pm, when the dinner buffet will open. Dinner will be served until 11 pm, when it will be replaced by the desert buffet, until 12:30 am.A Falls Church native who has traveled the globe showcasing his talents for more than 25 years, Principato will perform three sets (approximately 45 minutes each) with his band, beginning at 9:00 pm.  His sound has been described as a combination of rich blues and high-energy rock, helping earn him 22 “WAMMY” Awards from the Washington Area Music  Association during his career and providing Mad Fox customers with an entertaining evening to celebrate a new year.  Tickets are $75 per person and include the live performance by Principato, a chef-inspired menu featuring passed appetizers, dinner and dessert buffets, party favors and a midnight celebratory toast. The price does not include additional beverages. Seating is general admission (no reserved tables) and available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Boundary Road (www.boundaryrd.com; reservations by phone only – 202.450.3265) Celebrate the turning of the New Year at Boundary Road with a three course prix-fixe menu with an optional wine pairing. Because of limited availability, they are ONLY taking reservations by phone at (202) 450-3265! Reservations are $45 per person; add $25 dollars per person for the wine pairing. There will be party favors, a champagne toast & the ball drop live on the projector screen at midnight!

1905 Restaurant (www.1905dc.com; reservations – 202.332.1905 or online thru website)  1905 Restaurant is ringing in 2014 with a special three course price-fixe menu for $55 per person (does not include beverage, tax or gratuity). There will be a champagne toast at midnight with music and a cash bar to keep the party going after the final seating at 10:45pm.

Granville Moore’s (www.granvillemoores.com; 202.399.2546)  It’s business as usual on New Year’s Eve at Granville Moore’s with a few specials on the chalkboard. They’ll also be open on the 1st for a special New Year’s Hangover Brunch starting at 11AM!

Chef Mike Cordero and his team of 100+ are gearing up for a blockbuster 2014.  Arlington party brunch spot and nightlife hub A-Town Bar & Grill promises “a New Year’s celebration like no other,” where “anything should and will be expected,” says partner Scott Parker.  Cordero’s trendy, Old Town Alexandria steak destination Flat Iron Steak & Saloon introduces a scotch series through 2014.  Appeasing to its faithful Clarendon customers, Cordero’s authentic New York pizza destination Bronx Pizza expands to delivery services in 2014.  Fairfax’s Primetime Sports Bar & Grille is readying for a New Year’s party “not fit for the suburbs,” says Nick Cordero, son of Mike Cordero and partial owner.

New Year’s Eve 2014 @ A-Town:   In the tradition of the party brunch and nightlife it’s known for, A-Town gears up for a 2013 New Year’s Eve celebration sure to ring in the new year with a huge bang. Chef/owner Mike Cordero will create a delectable spread of heavy hors d’ oeuvres available all night long to accompany the sounds of special guest DJs and signature drinks.  The $60 ticket price includes but isn’t limited to:

•    Immediate access/entry to A-Town – Bypassing all lines

•    Five (5) free drink tickets

•    Midnight Champagne toast

•    Live balloon drop

•    Chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres (heavy)

•    Access to five (5) bar stations – No wait

•    Numerous party favors: hats, horns, noisemakers, and more

Ticket purchase link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-2014-at-a-town-tickets-9323361425 A-Town Bar and Grill is located at 4100 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

New Year’s Eve 2014 @ Primetime:  Primetime’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration promises to be “the best in suburbia,” complete with festive décor, numerous games, pool tables, a balloon drop and special guest DJ to oversee the proceedings well into the wee hours.  The annual celebration has pre-sale tickets at $35, which include:

•    Two (2) free drink tickets

•    Midnight Champagne toast

•    Immediate access to the venue – bypassing all lines

•    Light appetizers

•    Numerous party favors

•    Discounted hotel room provided on ticket

•   Numerous party favors: hats, horns, noisemakers, and more

At Rosa Mexicano, guests can ring in the Feliz Año Nuevo with a 4-course prix fixe for $55/pp. The offering includes their signature Guacamole en Molcajete, a choice of appetizer, entrée and churros. Additionally, Rosa Mexicano will offer an open bar package, which includes a special New Year’s cocktail— Un Beso del Año Nuevo/New Year’s Kiss: Herradura silver, Cointreau, cava, blood orange, and fresh lemon.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE PARK

Continue the celebration with Park Hyatt Washington’s New Year’s at the Park package, offering overnight, plush accommodations. Available December 27, 2013 through January 2, 2014, with rates starting at $649 on New Year’s Eve night, and $289 each additional night, before and after the holiday (based upon double occupancy), the New Year’s at the Park package includes two tickets to the party in the Blue Duck Lounge, complimentary upgrade to a Premier Park Deluxe room, special welcome amenities, American breakfast for two at Blue Duck Tavern or through In-Room Dining, late check-out of 2:00 pm, and valet parking. For reservations, please visit www.parkhyattwashington.com or call +1 800 778 7477.  Reservations are subject to availability with advance reservations required.

A taste of Paris without even leaving the city! Béarnaise is offering three seating options for New Year’s Eve: at 5:30pm ($65 per person),  7:30pm ($75 per person) and 10pm ($85 per person)  to celebrate the new year.

The Dupont Circle Hotel and JBC Events are thrilled to announce the inaugural White Wonderland Masquerade ball on December 31.  Featuring the beats of DC’s finest DJs, a live cello performance by Cyrus Reel, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and premium open bar, this New Year’s Eve celebration promises to be unforgettable!  The Dupont Circle Hotel’s transformed grand ballroom is the perfect locale to ring in 2014 in style. Guests will dance the year away with superstar DJs Elie Attieh, Wolf Detrix, and Frederick Van Paemel spinning the hottest tunes. Top shelf bars and passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef David Fritsche will keep the libations flowing and the food aplenty.  Before setting those obligatory New Year’s resolutions, guests are encouraged to indulge one last time with a selection of celebratory packages. For just $125, a General Admission ticket includes open bar and access to the outdoor vodka bar all night long, and assorted hors d’oeuvres from 9 to 11pm.  The $400 General Room Package includes two General Admission tickets, a Superior guest room at The Dupont Circle Hotel , and breakfast for two at Café Dupont on January 1.  VIP Admission, starting at $150 per person, includes additional amenities such as access to additional top shelf bars, expanded food buffet, and access to a private VIP room.  Upgrades to the VIP Room Package for $500 include two VIP tickets, a Superior guest room, and breakfast for two at Café Dupont on January 1.  Festivities begin at 9pm. Tickets are available for purchase online now or at the door for an additional $25. For more information, please call Jad Bouchebel at (571) 243-7199.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises will set sail on the two vessels, promising an unforgettable evening on the water with premium open bar, creative culinary options, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, entertainment, dancing and incomparable panoramic views of the Great Metropolitan area.  Both the Odyssey and Spirit of Washington will board at 8:00pm and sail from 9:00pm to 12:30am, remaining dockside until 1:00am so that guests can ring in 2014 the right way.  The Odyssey cruise starts at $199.90 per person* and the Spirit of Washington cruise starts at $149.90* per person.  New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises are for patrons 21 years and older only.  Reservations can be made by calling 866.404.8439 or online.

Don’t let the party end there.  Guests can continue the fun on Tuesday, January 1 aboard the Odyssey’s New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise, boarding at 11:15am and sailing from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.  The cruise, priced at $61.90* for adults and $36.95* for children ages 3 to 12, features a gourmet brunch buffet, impeccable service, spectacular views and the smooth sounds of a live band.  Guests over 21 years of age will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne with their meal.  Reservations can be made by calling 866.404.8439 or online.