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A sampling of New Year’s Eve restaurant events
(Top: Cissi’s Market. Left: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium. Right: Jasper’s.)
New Year’s Eve is the last chance for restaurants to show off for (and pull some profit from) the holiday season. So special parties abound, and here’s a sampling. If your restaurant has a New Year’s Eve event, please post a comment on this blog to let Forklore readers know about it. See the latest comments here.
Ararat will celebrate its reopening at Eighth and Red River (above the Headhunters Club) starting at 8 p.m. Details at www.myspace.com/araratrestaurant.
Chez Zee American Bistro (5406 Balcones Drive. 454-2666, www.chezzee.com) will feature its regular menu, plus specials, live music and a champagne toast at midnight. On New Year’s Day, brunch begins at 9 a.m., and dinner is served until 10 p.m.
Chon Som Thai & Sushi Bar (2013 Wells Branch Parkway, Suite 109. 989-5559, www.chonsom.com) will offer a five-course sushi or Thai pre-fixe menu for $40 from 5 to 10 p.m. Call for reservations.
Cissi’s Market (1400 S. Congress Ave., 225-0521, www.cissismarket.com) has seatings starting at 6 p.m. for a $45, three-course, prix fixe menu ($75 with wine pairings). E-mail kwallace@cissismarket.com for reservations.
Cool River Cafe (4001 W. Parmer Lane. 835-0000, www.coolrivercafe.com) will be open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Live music by Radio Star begins at 9:45 p.m. Balloon drop at midnight with party favors. Bar booth rental available. $2 midnight champagne toast. $20 cover in advance, $25 at the door. No cover for dining guests
Cru a Wine Bar (238 W. Second St. 472-9463, and in the Domain at 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 104. 339-9463. www.cruawinebar.com) will serve a four-course dinner. Two early seatings (5:30 and 8 p.m.) are $37.50 per person. Gala seating, with a champagne toast at midnight, begins at 8:30 p.m.for $65 per person.
At European Bistro in Pflugerville (111 E. Main St., 835-1919, www.european-bistro.com), the festivities include a drawing for a one-week stay at the owners’ condo in Budapest, Hungary.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (815 W. 47th St. 454-8200, www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin), which has a full pub menu in addition to a killer draft-beer lineup, will feature party favors and a free champagne toast at midnight. Admission is free.
Jasper’s at the Domain (11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 128. 834-4111, www.kentrathbun.com) will offer a special four-course menu. $55 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required.
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue (401 W. Second St. 494-1500, www.lambertsaustin.com) will serve lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Lambert’s Upstairs opens New Year’s Eve 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $100.
North (11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 124 at the Domain. 339-4400, www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com) will be open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve and noon to 9 p.m. New Year’s Day.
Paggi House (200 Lee Barton Drive. 473-3700, www.paggihouse.com) offers reservations on its skyline-view patio for $25 per person with a champagne toast or a prix fixe menu for $100 per person.
Parkside (301 E. Sixth St. 474-9898, www.parkside-austin.com) will serve a four-course prix-fixe dinner for $60 a person and host a dance party with open bar and hors d’oeuvres for $100.
Ranch 616 (616 Nueces St. 479 7616, www.ranch616.ypguides.net) will offer specials and the regular menu with two complimentary glasses of champagne during dinner, with a third glass during dessert or as a toast at the stroke of midnight. Reservations suggested.
Sagra (1610 San Antonio St. 535-5988, www.sagrarestaurant.net) will serve a five-course Italian dinner ($38/$58 paired with wine for the first seating; $58/$78 for the second seating, with jazz and a champagne toast).
Starlite (407 Colorado St. 374-9012. www.starliteaustin.net) will be open 11 a.m. to midnight. A New Year’s Eve pre-fixe menu (starring seared Hawaiian tuna or grilled prim rib-eye) is available for $75 per person, $95 with wine.
III Forks (111 Lavaca St. 474-1776, www.iiiforks.com) will be open 11 a.m. to midnight.
Whisk Handcrafted Cuisine (4238 Bee Cave Road. 329-6405, www.whiskaustin.com) will host a five-course paella dinner at 8 p.m. $60 per person. $90 with wine pairings. Also available for takeout.
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin (3401 S. Interstate 35. 448-2444, www.wyndhamaustin.com) is offering a New Year’s Eve steak and lobster sdinner pecial, $149, which includes a room for two and two dinners.
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By Laura
December 26, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Wyndham Austin is also offering the Steak and Lobster special -and a Vegetarian option- independently (without a room) for $45 per person.
By Mike Sutter
December 29, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
From Mesa Ranch: “Mesa Ranch and Mesa Ranch2 are open for NYE, with live music, party favors, champagne, and snacks. Jon Emery Band and Carl Hutchens band will be playing for the 10 p.m. party. … Food is served all day, with a special four-course meal available for those who desire to partake. Otherwise, at the the south site, guests may order off the menu. If guests desire to not eat, a $20 cover charge will be charged for the 10 p.m. party. “
By Mike Sutter
December 30, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
From North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery, 10010 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). 467-6969.: “NXNW is accepting reservations for a New Year’s Eve Party on the pavilion. Guests will enjoy an intimate dinner under the stars with the sounds of The Trevor LaBonte Quartet. Savor a special four-course meal prepared by Austin favorite Chef George Powell.
1st course: Choice of Seafood Bisque or Panzanella Bread Salad 2nd course: Choice of Lamb Brioche with Black Olive Caper Mint Vinaigrette or Wild Mushroom Ravioli 3rd course: Choice of Seared Flounder with Saffron Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus or Osso Buco with Wild Mushroom Risotto 4th course: Choice of Chocolate Cheesecake or Fresh Berries with Vanilla Mousse
Regular menu options will also be available.
The four-course meal is $45 per person or $80 per couple.”