recommendations about fun places to go that meet the following criteria- We’re looking for a loose, fun atmosphere in the dining room, and ideally we’d like to spend under $100 pp. including drinks, tax and tip.... (0 replies, last updated by Henry Rosenbaum December 5, 2005)

and made the crazy decision to make our own NYE dinner in our hotel room. Again, you have to be in the mood for it but it was a great eperience: foie gras, oysters, lobster tails, it was a great feast, with food that was exactly... (5 replies, last updated by chloe254 January 14, 2009)

the proximity to the fireworks prompted the suggestion... Anyone have an opinion? Specific to NYE or general reviews are both welcome... Thanks guys (1 reply, last updated by Jennifer December 28, 2002)

out really excellent ingredients prepared with obvious skill, care, and thought. I also appreciate that they are unflinchingly polite and friendly, with none of the attitude one sometimes finds at other high-end LA... (5 replies, last updated by AquaW January 4, 2007)

prefer the more avant-garde cooking at Alinea, Avenues and Moto. As for it being “fun,” I think if somebody is looking for a loud, raucous NYE experience, they’d be more apt to choose Carnivale or the like over... (11 replies, last updated by amoncada January 2, 2008)

making the NYE reservation, and allowed a grace period up until 3 days prior to cancel with no fee. We decided to go for a 9:30 seating, as we wanted this to be our NYE celebration, figuring that 2.5 hours would give us enough... (1 reply, last updated by toni January 8, 2006)

I am trying to decide what to make for dessert on NYE. There will be four of us going out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant, and then coming back to the house for midnight champagne and dessert. In the group of four there are two... (8 replies, last updated by pigtowner December 31, 2007)

you can try schillers. since you are looking for an early spot, they might still have room. also, Alias might be fun. we just booked at Hearth last night. (1 reply, last updated by cdog December 31, 2007)

You might consider Jezebel. Classy, casual and intimate, with great service and food. Their NYE menu is posted online. (4 replies, last updated by nosh December 24, 2008)

Hi all! I’m taking some friends out for NYE dinner and we’ll be going to the House of Blues afterwards. Have been looking for Italian places within a reasonable walking distance from HOB, and both Irene’s and... (4 replies, last updated by cereed007 December 17, 2007)

Decided to go very simple on NYE and we’re looking for a place where we can have a few dishes and drinks before heading out to the rest of the NYE festivities. Would love to try AOC, but will save that for another occassion... (5 replies, last updated by bassbiz January 1, 2005)

on my way to a friend’s house we stopped by king of tandoor... what a pretty dining room! service is friendly tho they tried a few upsells. oddly the meal wasn’t as stunning as the dinner we had delivered to my... (7 replies, last updated by Bigley9 January 6, 2009)

Our family will be celebrating New Years in Istanbul this year. We are looking for recommendations for where we should book dinner for NYE. I’ve done some searches and come up with minimal results. Most of what I’ve... (4 replies, last updated by candert December 17, 2007)

Curious if anyone had particularly memorable or disasterous meals on NYE? Perhaps expectations were lower with it being another “amateur night” but some good food must have been out there in the DC area. And... (3 replies, last updated by BluesA January 3, 2005)

Couple ideas: 1. Greek Cuisina—big upstairs rooms, though NYE may be tough. Food 4.5-5 on a 10 scale. 2. Red Star Saloon: They have rooms above associated with the hotel. Don’t remember how the food was. Hey, the place... (9 replies, last updated by pdxkona October 1, 2005)