It's time to ring in 2015, and the options for New Year's Eve celebrations span across Denver. This edition brings you great options in the neighborhoods of LoHi, Sunnyside, and Jefferson Park. Many require or recommend reservations, so make your plans soon.
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Ernie's is hosting its 5th Annual New Year's Eve Black & White Ball. There will be a DJ and dancing until 2 a.m., drink specials all night, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Look for the Buckets & Bubbles feature from 5 to 11 p.m., which includes a bucket of fried chicken (naked, medium, or hot), creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and a bottle of Cava for $50. The meal feeds two to four people. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Reservations will be taken until 10 p.m. for the four-course prix fixe menu with two choices for each course. The price is $55 per person, with optional wine pairings focusing on a diverse selection of Italian varietals. Look for dishes like Atlantic diver scallop crudo, cioppino, and apple ginger cake.
Duo is offering three seatings: the first is a three-course dinner for $50 starting at 5 p.m., and the second and third seatings begin at 7 p.m. featuring four courses for $65. Choose from items like roasted cauliflower salad, buffalo ribeye, and a deep chocolate tart.
Enjoy a Southern-style four-course dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. Dine on picks like creole crab cakes, shrimp and grits, and Mississippi mud pie for $60 per person. Additionally, there will be drink specials through the night on a New Year's Eve flight, 24 Karat sparkling wine, and Ravenswood Zinfandel.
Old Major is offering a prix fixe menu as well as two tiers of wine pairings selected by its sommeliers to accompany the guests' chosen courses. The cost is $95 for the dinner menu that will include fried Brussels sprouts, cream of cauliflower soup, pork porterhouse, and more.
Don't miss Root Down's five-course dinner for $85, plus an optional wine pairing at $30. With a menu that can be vegan and/or gluten-free by request, diners will enjoy an amuse bouche, salad or soup, appetizer, entree, and dessert.
Enjoy a la carte specials from 5 to 11 p.m. such as champagne-cured black bass ceviche, quail asada with mole verde, or the lamb sirloin. The bar will be open late and don't miss the complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Take part in one or both of the Continental New Year's Eve Celebration events. Inspired by early 20th century culture, a five-course dinner begins seating at 5 p.m. and costs $75 per person ($25 for additional wine pairings). Then, a live-music soiree goes from 11 p.m to 2 a.m. with unlimited sparkling wine, draft beer, and premium wells for $45 per person.
Join La Biblioteca for the New Year’s Eve Unlimited Bash Menu. $60 a person gets you unlimited passed appetizers—think spicy tuna rolls and achiote-hoisin pork arepas—and select cocktails. Tickets can be purchased by calling 720.904.0965 with a credit card hold.
Chef Richard Sandoval's fusion spot will be serving up a Latin-Asian New Year’s Eve Celebration. For $69 per guest this includes an appetizer, three-course meal, and dessert.
Ernie's is hosting its 5th Annual New Year's Eve Black & White Ball. There will be a DJ and dancing until 2 a.m., drink specials all night, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Look for the Buckets & Bubbles feature from 5 to 11 p.m., which includes a bucket of fried chicken (naked, medium, or hot), creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and a bottle of Cava for $50. The meal feeds two to four people. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Reservations will be taken until 10 p.m. for the four-course prix fixe menu with two choices for each course. The price is $55 per person, with optional wine pairings focusing on a diverse selection of Italian varietals. Look for dishes like Atlantic diver scallop crudo, cioppino, and apple ginger cake.
Duo is offering three seatings: the first is a three-course dinner for $50 starting at 5 p.m., and the second and third seatings begin at 7 p.m. featuring four courses for $65. Choose from items like roasted cauliflower salad, buffalo ribeye, and a deep chocolate tart.
Enjoy a Southern-style four-course dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. Dine on picks like creole crab cakes, shrimp and grits, and Mississippi mud pie for $60 per person. Additionally, there will be drink specials through the night on a New Year's Eve flight, 24 Karat sparkling wine, and Ravenswood Zinfandel.
Old Major is offering a prix fixe menu as well as two tiers of wine pairings selected by its sommeliers to accompany the guests' chosen courses. The cost is $95 for the dinner menu that will include fried Brussels sprouts, cream of cauliflower soup, pork porterhouse, and more.
Don't miss Root Down's five-course dinner for $85, plus an optional wine pairing at $30. With a menu that can be vegan and/or gluten-free by request, diners will enjoy an amuse bouche, salad or soup, appetizer, entree, and dessert.
Enjoy a la carte specials from 5 to 11 p.m. such as champagne-cured black bass ceviche, quail asada with mole verde, or the lamb sirloin. The bar will be open late and don't miss the complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Take part in one or both of the Continental New Year's Eve Celebration events. Inspired by early 20th century culture, a five-course dinner begins seating at 5 p.m. and costs $75 per person ($25 for additional wine pairings). Then, a live-music soiree goes from 11 p.m to 2 a.m. with unlimited sparkling wine, draft beer, and premium wells for $45 per person.
Join La Biblioteca for the New Year’s Eve Unlimited Bash Menu. $60 a person gets you unlimited passed appetizers—think spicy tuna rolls and achiote-hoisin pork arepas—and select cocktails. Tickets can be purchased by calling 720.904.0965 with a credit card hold.
Chef Richard Sandoval's fusion spot will be serving up a Latin-Asian New Year’s Eve Celebration. For $69 per guest this includes an appetizer, three-course meal, and dessert.
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