10 December 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Kagoshima A5 Wagyu filet. For dessert, guests can conclude on a sweet note with indulgent sweets such as Daniel’s signature Valrhona chocolate pot de crème or Madagascar vanilla crème brûlée. Each is served with an assortment of petit fours. Tue., Dec. 31, 5-7:15 & 8:30-10:15 p.m. $195. 620 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-451-1200, danielssteak.com. DELILAH MIAMI.New Year’s Eve at Delilah: Delilah welcomes 2025 with two dinner seatings, live music, and a special four-course, prix- fixe dinner menu. The curated menu offers a sampling of Delilah’s signature dishes alongside opulent New Year’s Eve-inspired plates. The family-style first course includes truffle fritters with comté cheese and black truffle. Second-course options include king crab salad with little gem lettuce, sunflower seeds, and tobiko; and beef tartare with black garlic aioli and pickled shallots. Highlights of the third course include wild mushroom risotto with truffle pecorino and butter-poached lobster with celery root purée, crispy sunchoke, and caviar beurre monté. Cap off the night with decadent dessert options like warm chocolate cake with bourbon caramel and key lime pie with whipped cream. Tue., Dec. 31. 301 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-400-4657, hwoodgroup.com/venue/delilah-miami. DIRTY FRENCH STEAKHOUSE. New Year’s Eve at Dirty French Steakhouse: Close out the year at Dirty French Steakhouse with a spread of hors d’oeuvres, from tuna tartare to grilled oysters bourguignon, a celebratory black truffle gnocchi parisienne, and impeccably done steakhouse classics like filet au poivre and prime rib. Tue., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 & 8-10:30 p.m. $175-$225. 1200 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-990-8707, dirtyfrench.com/location/ dirty-french-steakhouse. DO NOT SIT ON THE FURNITURE. Do Not Sit on NYE: With Armen Miran, Surreal Flight, and Baez. Tue., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $36.37- $60.62. 423 16th St., Miami Beach, 510-550-5067, donotsiton- thefurniture.com. E11EVEN MIAMI. New Year’s Eve Winter Wonderland: With Cardi B. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $275. 29 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-829-2911, 11miami.com. EDEN ROC MIAMI BEACH.Eden Rocin’ New Year’s Eve: Presented by Moët & Chandon and Ketel One, Eden Roc Miami Beach invites you to ring in 2025 with a Rocin’ poolside night to remember. Toast to the new year with a sizzling dance party by DJs Ariel Assault and Jack Da Silva, live Latin percussionists Yissy Drums and Roberto Vizcaino, trumpeter Rico DeLargo, specialty acts, fire dancers, and more. Sip on seasonal cocktails and pop bottles of champagne of Moët & Chandon and Ketel One under the stars at the iconic Eden Roc pool deck at this epic New Year’s Eve event. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $49-$1,800. 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-0000, edenrochotelmiami.com. EL SECRETO OMAKASE. New Year’s Eve at El Secreto Omakase: Guests of El Secreto Omakase will dine on an elevated multicourse dinner menu with the freshest fish, truffles, and caviar at Faena’s most exclusive six-seat restaurant. Guests will also enjoy an open bar and Tree of Life open bar post-dinner, access to Faena’s New Year’s Eve Countdown, and a fireworks spectacle in Mammoth Garden. This experience is available for $995 per person, with the first seating at 6:30 p.m. and the second seating at 9 p.m. Tue., Dec. 31, 6:30 & 9 p.m. $995. 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-655-5600, faena.com/miami-beach/dining/el-secreto-omakase-by-paul-qui. ELEVAR WYNWOOD.Elevar Roaring 20s: Step into the glamour of the 1920s and welcome 2025 with an unforgettable evening. Be swept away by dazzling performances and music that bring the flapper and jazz era to life. Savor a variety of tasty dishes passed around throughout the night. Enjoy breathtaking views and a stunning fireworks display lighting up the sky, and cheer to new beginnings with a thrilling projected countdown. Tue., Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $100-$250. 3400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-677-3119, elevarwynwood.com. THE ELSER HOTEL.New Year’s Eve at the Elser: Ring in 2025 at the Elser Hotel & Residences, a stunning 49-story tower in downtown Miami, for a front-row seat to the fireworks. This year, the hotel is offering exclusive VIP packages that cater to groups of four to eight, providing tables and loungers, dedicated bar service, and servers for a seamless celebration. Guests not interested in the VIP packages can opt for the open bar option in the main bar area and throughout the beautiful pool deck. All guests will be treated to entertainment by a DJ and live performances. As the clock strikes midnight, guests can pick a spot on the Elser’s expansive sundeck to catch the epic Miami fireworks show or enjoy it from the comfort of their hotel room or balcony. Tue., Dec. 31. 398 NE Fifth St., Miami, 786-472-1000, theelserhotel.com. FABEL MIAMI. Black Tie Diamonds in the Sky: Join your friends at Fabel Miami’s New Year’s Eve dinner celebration. Expect DJs, entertainment, caviar carts, and Champagne toasts all while dining a full set menu under the stars. Tue., Dec. 31, 7 & 10 p.m. $88-$222. 50 NW 23rd St. #110, Miami, 786-534-4851, fabelmiami.com. FACTORY TOWN. New Year’s Eve: With Above & Beyond, Amal Nemer, Andrea Quintero, Cristal Power, Innellea, Maddix, Nora En Pure, Rinzen, Wakyin, and others. Tue., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $50-$100. 4800 NW 37th Ave., Miami, 305-484-6235, factorytown.com. FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH.New Year’s Eve at Faena: Bid farewell to 2024 and embark on Faena’s New Year’s Eve celebration. As the countdown to midnight begins, raise a glass under a glowing sky of fireworks at Faena’s treasured Mammoth Garden, toasting the adventures that await in 2025. Beginning at 8 p.m., join the most coveted New Year’s soiree at the Tree of Life and enjoy an open bar, live music and entertainment, and a New Year’s Eve countdown and firework spectacle for $395 per person. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $395. 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8800, faena.com/miami-beach. FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN. Fair- child’s Night at the Garden: Celebrate New Year’s Eve Fairchild’s Night at the Garden, an enchanting illuminated experience at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden that transforms 83 acres into a wonderland of light, sound, and interactive displays. The evening features live music, magical snowfall, and 9 p.m. fireworks, perfect for families who want to enjoy the festivities and head home early. Dance the night away on the main floor or explore breathtaking lighting installations throughout the garden. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $32-$45. 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 305-667-1651, fairchildgarden.org. FLAMINGO THEATER BAR. El Chacal: Tue., Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. $120-$170. 905 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami, 786-420-5633, flamin- gotheaterbar.com. FLOYD MIAMI. Lisa’s Kickback: With Slugg B2B Lousy Lover, Cortes B2B Andy Martinez, and Megusta B2B Dan Molinari. Tue., Dec. 31, 11 p.m. $20-$40. 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 786-618-9447, floydmiami.com. FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH.New Year’s Eve 2025 With Calvin Harris: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fontainebleau Miami Beach with an unforgettable night of live entertainment, premium din- ing, and open bar packages. Grammy-winning DJ and producer Calvin Harris will take the stage poolside, delivering an electrifying performance to ring in 2025. Guests will enjoy a virtual ball drop and countdown under the stars, making it one of South Florida’s most anticipated events of the year. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $200-$500. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000, fontainebleau.com. GALE MIAMI HOTEL. NYE at Gale Miami Rooftop: Ring in the new year at downtown Miami’s newest destination with an unobstructed view of the city’s renowned firework show. Enjoy endless cocktails with open bar packages or a private area for your group with table service as you dance under the stars with DJ entertainment. Tue., Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $100. 601 NE First Ave., Miami, 305- 768-4253, galehotelmiami.com. GEKKŌ. New Year’s Eve at Gekkō: Gekkō, the Japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge by Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman and recording artist Bad Bunny, is set to welcome the new year with a three-course, prix-fixe pairing dinner. The first seating begins at 6 p.m., perfect for those looking to start the night early, priced at $145, followed by a second at 9 p.m. for $295. The menu will showcase signature dishes, including premium steak cuts, fresh sushi, and standout seafood plates. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $145-$295. 8 SE Eighth St., Miami, 305-423-8884, gekko.com. GIANNI’S AT THE VILLA. New Year’s Eve at Gianni’s: Enjoying a five-course dinner curated by executive chef Valter Mancini. Three seating times are available at 8:30, 9, and 9:30 p.m. for $425 per person. Dinner includes live entertainment, party favors, and a toast with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. Tue., Dec. 31, 8:30, 9 & 9:30 p.m. $195-$425. 1116 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 786-485-2200, vmmiamibeach.com/giannis. GISELLE.Starry New Year’s Eve Party: Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at Giselle’s Starry New Year’s Eve Party, an enchanting experience under the open sky. Located on the rooftop of E11even, Giselle invites you to step into her world of sophistication and elegance, where the magic of the night meets the sparkle of the stars. This unforgettable evening will take from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., with two exclusive seating options and chef-curated menus that promise an extraordinary start to the new year. The first seating (6 to 8 p.m. for $200 per person) features a three-course, prix-fixe menu, while the second seating (8 p.m. to midnight for $350 per person) features family-style starts and indulgent dishes. After midnight, Giselle keeps the celebration alive with her after-hours à la carte menu. Tue., Dec. 31, 6-8 & 8 p.m.-midnight. $200-$350. 15 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-358-9848, gisellemiami.com. GOLD RUSH CABARET. New Year’s Eve 2025 Open Bar: Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $40. 7770 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-631-2564, goldrushcabaret.com. THE GROUND MIAMI. New Year’s Eve: With Objekt, Laurel Halo, James Bangura, and DJ Fitness. Tue., Dec. 31, 11 p.m. $15-$30. 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-375-0001, thegroundmiami.com. GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO.New Year’s Eve Moonlight Masquerade: Celebrate in ultimate style with an extravagant dining experience featuring gourmet selections that redefine indulgence. At Ten Palms, you’ll enjoy an elegant, over-the-top culinary journey perfectly paired with premium beverages. The evening pulses with live music and electrifying entertainment, ensuring nonstop excitement as you dance into the new year. As the countdown begins, take a front-row seat to the world’s NYE festivities on the massive Jumbotron, bringing global celebrations to life. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $125.73. 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000, gulfstreampark.com. HAKKASAN. New Year’s Eve Dinner at Hakkasan: Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach delivers a contemporary take on traditional Chinese cuisine, blending ancient techniques with modern sophistication. This New Year’s Eve, Hakkasan will be of- fering a prix-fixe and Champagne menu, with two seating options: 6 p.m. for $199 or 8:30 p.m. for $299. The later seating comes with party favors and a midnight toast, allowing guests to celebrate the new year amid Hakkasan’s elegant ambiance and internationally renowned flavors. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 8:30 p.m. $199-$299. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-1388, hakkasan.com. HARD ROCK CAFE.NYE Fireworks Viewing Party: This New Year’s Eve, celebrate at the Hard Rock Cafe Miami for a night of fireworks, food, drinks, and games. The celebration includes a special New Year’s Eve menu, a premium fireworks viewing area, and an open bar package. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $37.80-$5,832. 401 Biscayne Blvd. Ste. R-200, Miami, 305-377-3110, cafe.hardrock.com/miami. HIGHBAR AT DREAM SOUTH BEACH HOTEL. New Year’s Eve at Highbar: Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in unparalleled style at Highbar. Perched on the 11th floor of the Dream Hotel in South Beach, the chic venue offers stunning panoramic views of the city and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The four-hour premium open bar ensures your glass stays full with top-shelf favorites while a DJ spins an unforgettable mix of hip-hop, house, and Top 40 hits to keep the energy high all night. As the clock approaches midnight, join the crowd for a DJ-led live countdown with a complimentary glass of bubbly to toast the start of 2025. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $100-$218.90. 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8455, dreamhotels.com. HISTORIC ALFRED I. DUPONT BUILDING. We Belong Here New Year’s Eve: With Calussa, Peace Control, Benjamin Lloyd, Mojave Grey, Purple, and others. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $20-$250. 169 E. Flagler St., Miami, 305-777-1637, thedupontbuilding.com. HYDE BEACH.Neon Nights: Ring in 2025 at Hyde Beach with Neon Nights featuring Vice. Taking place on December 31, it promises to be a decadent celebration within the realms of SLS South Beach, featuring special guests, interactive performers, elaborate decora- tions, and more. General admission and VIP tickets include an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $125-$7,500. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2990, hydebeach.com. INTERCONTINENTAL MIAMI. Sweets & Bubbles: Ring in the New Year at InterContinental Miami’s exclusive Sweets & Bubbles VIP rooftop event and welcome 2025 in unforgettable style. From 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., sip Champagne and enjoy decadent house-made sweets while experiencing Miami’s breathtaking midnight fireworks display with private access on the seaside overlooking Biscayne Bay. Priced at $75 per person, the glamorous NYE celebration will include one bottle of bubbly for every two guests or a split of Champagne for single tickets. Tue., Dec. 31, 11 p.m.-1 a.m. $75. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, 305-577-1000, icmiamihotel.com. JOIA BEACH. Starry Starry Night: Joia Beach invites guests to celebrate with their toes in the sand at Starry Starry Night, a celestial-themed evening of elegance and celebration. The event features a prix-fixe pairing dinner with two seat- ing options: the first seating at 6 p.m. offers a three-course meal for $195 per person, while the second seating at 9 p.m. includes a four-course meal for $285 per person. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $195-$285. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, 305-400-7280, joiabeachmiami.com. JOLENE SOUND ROOM. Shyft New Year’s Eve: With Anna Farfan, Martin Bordacahar, Differ, Scimmie, and Sinopoli. Tue., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $20-$30. 200 E. Flagler St., Miami, 305-603-9818, jolenesoundroom.com. JW MARRIOTT MIAMI TURNBERRY RESORT & SPA.New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa: Guests are invited to experience New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa with a gala inspired by the iconic Times Square celebration. The night will include a reception featuring New York-themed dining stations, a dance floor, a live band, and a live DJ. The night will end with the Times Square countdown. Children can enjoy their own party supervised by attendants and enjoy activities such as a bounce house, video games, and a special kid’s menu. Tickets are $250 per adult and $85 per child. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $85-$250. 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura, 305-932-6200, jwturnberry.com. THE KATHERINE.New Year’s Eve at the Katherine: Enjoy your last meal of the year at the Katherine, indulging in chef-inspired plates and libations courtesy of three-time James Beard-nominated chef Timon Balloo. Dinner will be served from 5 to 9 p.m., and all guests will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles. Tue., Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. 723 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 754-216-0690, thekatherinerestaurant.com. KATSUYA SOUTH BEACH.New Year’s Eve at Katsuya: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style at SLS South Beach’s Katsuya, where chic Japanese cuisine will meet the vibrant nightlife of Miami. Indulge in premium flavors and toast to fresh beginnings during the first or second seating with Katsuya’s à la carte offerings or the specialized New Year’s Eve tasting menu featuring premium Japanese fish from the famed Tsukiji Market, authentic certified Wagyu and Kobe beef, and signature Katsuya favorites. After din- ner, guests can keep the New Year countdown going by upgrading their dinner package with exclusive VIP access to Hyde Beach’s electrifying Neon Lights with Vice celebration with unlimited premium open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tue., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 NEW YEAR’S EVE Faena photo Faena Miami Beach
