11 December 22–28, 2022 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents Dallas Observer’s Guide to New Year’s Eve 2023 Written By: Jennifer Davis-Lamm We’re saying deuces to 2022 and welcom- ing 2023 with wide-open arms, air kisses, and hopes and dreams that this will be our year. And how could it not be, especially with so many stellar ways to kick off the new year? We’ve compiled a list of the big- gest and best parties, restaurants and ser- vices to help you start 2023 off on the right foot; choose from cultural fetes, dive bar get-togethers, and high-energy bashes—or just call it dinner and a quiet night at home. However you choose to bring in 2023, may it be your best year yet. Fun and Games: Nothing makes a New Year’s Eve more memo- rable than sharing memories with friends and loved ones…and also, beating their pinball score into the ground. We’ve got something to prove… and Dave and Buster’s Ring Ring Ring in 2023 celebration is the perfect place to do it. We’re here to show you who’s the skeeball boss—and then maybe make a resolution to be less competitive next year? Free Play Richardson is also a NYE gaming destination with their retro arcade games at the Party Like It’s 1982 Event. Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Welcome 2023 with a meal for the ages: Saint Rocco’s New York Italian keeps the authentic Italian fl owing during the annual rooftop event while Sushi Marquee in Frisco is an impres- sive backdrop for a memorable NYE meal. Shell Shack’s fi ve Dallas locations serve up fl avor- infused seafood and crafted cocktails, and Ebb and Flow, with locations in Plano and Dallas, has the perfect brunch to help you jumpstart your New Year’s Day recovery regimen. Dance The Night Away: If you’re looking to ring in the new year on the dance fl oor, these Dallas spots have you cov- ered! At HERO by HG, dance the night away with their live DJ, go-go dancers, ring dancers and stilt walkers. Or, for those that like to get gussied up, Fusion Vibes Lounge and Villa Azur are both hosting a black tie affairs with live music and entertainment all night. Grab your dancing shoes and get out there, Dallas! Get Loud: Live music fans have plenty of parties to choose from this New Year’s Eve: Emerald City Band’s annual bash features Dallas’ most enduring cover band playing all the danceable hits, while The Double Wide puts on a heck of a show with Cure for Paranoia and Dezi 5 (not to mention their trademark Miller High Life toast at midnight). Lounge Here hosts Tim DeLaughter and DJ CeePee of the Polyphonic Spree, while The Kes- sler kicks it old school with early-era jazz from the Black Powder Vipers. Family Friendly: It’s not always about swilling Champagne and dancing until the wee hours, especially if you’re assured to be woken up by a kiddo bright and early on January 1. These family friendly events are an option if bedtime is not negotiable. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Dallas Arboretum both host a “Noon Year’s Eve” event for kids, with a sleep-schedule friendly countdown at noon. For kids with a little more range at bedtime, Grand Prairie’s Epic Water hosts a luau-themed party with an awe- inducing rubber duck drop at midnight. December 31, 2022 2023 New Year’s Eve Bash with Le Freak Glass Cactus 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine TX 76051 Awwww, freak out! This exhilarating 70s throwback will have you tearing up the dance fl oor all the way into 2023. Champagne toast at midnight; general admission is $100 and VIP is $150. Get your tickets at glasscactus. gaylordtexas.com. Baby Dolls Dallas 10250 Shady Trail Dallas, Texas 75220 This legendary Dallas gentlemen’s club rings in the New Year with their sexy saloon girls and a Champagne toast at midnight. Visit babydolls.com. Bucks Cabaret 2150 California Crossing Dallas, Texas 75220 Pop some bottles and get the full Bucks experi- ence this New Year’s Eve with the hottest ladies in Dallas. Head to bucksclubs.com for informa- tion on specials and packages. Chicas Locas Dallas 10723 Composite Drive Dallas, Texas 75220 Dallas’ sexiest gentlemen’s club hosts an up- tempo New Year’s Eve bash with buffet, drink specials and—of course—the Chicas Locas. Visit chicaslocas.club. Dallas NYE Ball SouthSide Ballroom 1135 Botham Jean Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75215 The tradition continues at this 13th annual event; party-goers can expect a two-in-one event with access to the main fl oor and an upstairs speak- easy throughout the night. Dance the night away on the massive dance fl oor with easy access to multiple full service bars. Formal attire; tickets are $50 to $80 at Eventbrite.com. Dancing and Desserts: NYE with Black Powder Vipers The Kessler Theater 1230 West Davis Street Dallas, Texas 75208 Early jazz, infl uenced by the sounds of New Orleans, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, fuel this epic New Year’s Eve celebration that includes dessert selections and a Champagne toast. Special guests Amy Thornhill and Todd Blalock open; doors are at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 on prekindle.com. Dork Horse NYE Spectacular Dallas Comedy Club 3036 Elm Street Dallas, Texas 75226 Join the short-form improv troupe for a rollicking start to 2023 with their fast-paced, interac- tive comedy stylings. Tickets start at $15 at prekindle.com. Double Wide New Year’s Eve The Double Wide 3510 Commerce Street Dallas, Texas 75226 Shake your booty all night at this high-energy New Year’s Eve bash. Enjoy music from Cure for Paranoia, Dezi 5, and Electric Tongues, plus DJs Gabe Mendoza and Charli Milk. Free Miller High Life toast at midnight. Doors open at 9pm; tickets are $20 at prekindle.com. Ebb and Flow Two Dallas locations New Year’s brunch? Covered. Ebb and Flow’s Dallas and Plano locations serve up a hearty brunch menu that runs from traditional breakfasts (with thumbs up to the sweet potato pancakes; honey butter chicken biscuits; and breakfast burritos) to light lunch fare like salads, ravioli, and sandwiches. Pair your meal with one of their gorgeous cocktails—we recommend the purple bellini or the one-of-a-kind Ebb’n Break- fast Shot. Visit dallas.ebbandfl owtx.com.
