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Guide to New Year's Eve: LoHi, Sunnyside, Jefferson Park Edition

Festivities include Central Bistro's Continental New Year's celebration, and prix fixe menus are plentiful.

by Ashley Hughes
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Central Bistro
by Ashley Hughes

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.

· 13 Spots for Happy Hour in LoHi [EDEN]
· Mizu Out of New LoHi Building, Space Is Up For Grabs [EDEN]
· Your First Look Inside the Long-Awaited Sarto's in Jefferson Park [EDEN]

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Ernie's Bar & Pizza

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2915 West 44th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 955-5580
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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.

2. Lou's Food Bar

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1851 West 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-0336
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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.

3. Spuntino

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2639 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-0949
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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.

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4. Duo

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2413 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
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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.

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5. Jezebel's Southern Bistro + Bar

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3301 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-3060
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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.

6. Old Major

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3316 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
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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.

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7. Root Down

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1600 West 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-4200
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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.

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8. Highland Tavern

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3400 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-1990
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Celebrate at the third annual New Year's Eve Masquerade Party, starting at 9 p.m. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

9. Vita Restaurant

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1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4600
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Vita is offering a five-course prix fixe dinner from a menu filled with plenty of options for $55 per person.

10. LOLA

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1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
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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.

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11. Central Bistro and Bar

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1691 Central Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4582
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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.

12. Sarto's

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2900 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-1400
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This new Italian spot will be open and offering a prix fixe menu and drink pairings.

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13. La Biblioteca

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1610 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 904-0965
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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.

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14. Zengo

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1610 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 904-0965
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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.

15. LoHi SteakBar

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3200 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 927-6334
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Open until 1 a.m., this spot will serve dinner as normal plus happy hour from 10 p.m. to close.

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16. Kobe An Shabu Shabu

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3400 Osage Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 284-6342
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Ring in the New Year with Japanese shabu shabu, served during the usual business hours.

17. Linger

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2030 West 30th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-3120
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Stop by this hotspot for a prix fixe dinner. Linger will also be open for lunch on December 31.

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18. La Loma

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2527 West 26th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-8300
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La Loma will be open until 9 p.m. and showcasing new cocktails and chef-inspired features, plus a complimentary glass of champagne.

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19. Amass

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2240 Clay Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 287-1895
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At this French bistro you can take advantage of a four-course meal for $65, or $95 including wine pairings.

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1. Ernie's Bar & Pizza

2915 West 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
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.
2915 West 44th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 955-5580
Visit Website

2. Lou's Food Bar

1851 West 38th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
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.
1851 West 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-0336
Visit Website

3. Spuntino

2639 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
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.
2639 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-0949
Visit Website

4. Duo

2413 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
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.
2413 West 32nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
Visit Website

5. Jezebel's Southern Bistro + Bar

3301 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
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.
3301 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-3060
Visit Website

6. Old Major

3316 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
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.
3316 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
Visit Website

7. Root Down

1600 West 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
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.
1600 West 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-4200
Visit Website

8. Highland Tavern

3400 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211
Celebrate at the third annual New Year's Eve Masquerade Party, starting at 9 p.m. There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
3400 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-1990
Visit Website

9. Vita Restaurant

1575 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80211
Vita is offering a five-course prix fixe dinner from a menu filled with plenty of options for $55 per person.
1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4600
Visit Website

10. LOLA

1575 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80211
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.
1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 570-8686
Visit Website

11. Central Bistro and Bar

1691 Central Street, Denver, CO 80211
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.
1691 Central Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4582
Visit Website

12. Sarto's

2900 West 25th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
This new Italian spot will be open and offering a prix fixe menu and drink pairings.
2900 West 25th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-1400
Visit Website

13. La Biblioteca

1610 Little Raven Street, Denver, CO 80202
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.
1610 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 904-0965
Visit Website

14. Zengo

1610 Little Raven Street, Denver, CO 80202
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.
1610 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 904-0965
Visit Website

15. LoHi SteakBar

3200 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
Open until 1 a.m., this spot will serve dinner as normal plus happy hour from 10 p.m. to close.
3200 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 927-6334
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16. Kobe An Shabu Shabu

3400 Osage Street, Denver, CO 80211
Ring in the New Year with Japanese shabu shabu, served during the usual business hours.
3400 Osage Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 284-6342
Visit Website

17. Linger

2030 West 30th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
Stop by this hotspot for a prix fixe dinner. Linger will also be open for lunch on December 31.
2030 West 30th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 993-3120
Visit Website

18. La Loma

2527 West 26th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
La Loma will be open until 9 p.m. and showcasing new cocktails and chef-inspired features, plus a complimentary glass of champagne.
2527 West 26th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-8300
Visit Website

19. Amass

2240 Clay Street, Denver, CO 80211
At this French bistro you can take advantage of a four-course meal for $65, or $95 including wine pairings.
2240 Clay Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 287-1895
Visit Website

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