14 December 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | TORO TORO. New Year’s Eve at Toro Toro: Ring in the New Year with a spectacular Pan-Latin feast and celebration at Toro Toro. From 7 to 9 p.m., the restaurant will be offering a five-course prix fixe dinner, accompanied by a bottle of Champagne for two, plus festive decor, live DJ entertainment, and dancing in the hotel lobby all night long. Priced at $325 per person, the New Year’s Eve feast will begin with a pepita seeds brioche for the table, served with bone marrow butter and an amuse bouche of bluefin tuna tataki tiradito. The decadent meal continues with heirloom beet carpac- cio, followed by lobster bisque soup. For the main courses, guests will enjoy chorizo-crusted sea bass and Wagyu beef tenderloin. The evening concludes on a sweet note with an indulgent bomba cheesecake for dessert. Following dinner, guests will ring in the new year and welcome 2025 on the hotel’s rooftop SkyLawn with a VIP fireworks viewing and a celebratory Champagne toast at midnight. Tue., Dec. 31, 7-9 p.m. $325. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, 305-372-4710, torotoromiami.com. TRUTH LOUNGE AND BAR. The Last Vibe of the Year: With Vayb, Tonymix, and Anie Alert. Tue., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $40-$2,200. 2674 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 561-578-1223, truthlounge.club. UCHI. New Year’s Eve at Uchi: This New Year’s Eve, Uchi Miami, Wynwood’s nontraditional take on elevated Japanese cuisine, is serving a prix-fixe omakase menu for two. The decadent $400 dining package features 11 courses, each featuring seasonal flavors and luxurious ingredients from champagne granita to gingerbread ice cream. Start with oysters in a pomegranate zu before moving on to lobster tail nigiri, A5 strip with parsnip soubise, and halibut in ajo blanco. The homey spot is an ideal place to dine before midnight strikes. Tue., Dec. 31. $400. 252 NW 25th St., Miami, 305-995-0915, uchimiami.com. VARSOL SUSHI BAR. New Year’s Eve at Varsol Sushi Bar: Varsol Sushi Bar in Coconut Grove is offering its regular yet delicious menu all night long, available à la carte, a midnight champagne toast, and a live DJ until 4 a.m. It’s a great way to kick off 2025, especially for those who don’t want to break the bank on their NYE meals and celebrations. Tue., Dec. 31. 3423 Main Highway, Miami, 305-882-9549, varsolsushibar.com. THE VENUE FORT LAUDERDALE. New Year’s 2025: With DJ Bliss. Tue., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $100. 2345 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, 954- 765-6968, thevenuefortlauderdale.com. W MIAMI.NYElectric 2025: Join the W Miami at it 15th-floor rooftop lounge overlooking the pools and boasting bay and downtown skyline views. All drinks included with all tickets as well as DJs spinning all night long. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $159-$2,795. 485 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-4400, wmiamihotel.com. WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP.New Year’s Eve Dinner at Watr: Experi- ence New Year’s Eve at 1 Hotel South Beach, a breathtaking oasis 18 stories above the beach. Guests can indulge in a prix-fixe, family-style menu featuring a luxurious caviar experience, Wagyu beef tartare, kinmedai sashimi, roasted branzino, and more. Watr will offer two seating options: 6 to 7 p.m. for $199 per person and 9 to 10 p.m. for $279 per person. The later seating provides an ideal view of fireworks all around Miami. Live entertainment will enhance the festivities throughout the evening, along with Champagne toasts and party favors. The celebration continues with a late-night drink package at the poolside bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., making it the perfect evening to ring in 2025. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $199-$279. 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305- 604-6580, 1hotels.com/south-beach/taste. THE WHARF FORT LAUDERDALE.Captain’s Ball NYE: As the clock ticks down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, there is no better place than the Wharf Fort Lauderdale for a unique and festive celebration. The Captain’s Ball will have you feeling like the captain of your own ship as you enjoy music, dancing, and stunning views of the New River. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Free-$4,200. 20 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-372-7606, wharfftl.com. THE WILDER. 007 New Year’s Eve: Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $95. 701 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-918-7212, intothewilder.com. WYNWOOD MARKETPLACE. Joonbug Presents New Year’s Eve Block Party: Get ready to welcome the new year in unmatched Miami style at Wynwood Marketplace. The one-of-a-kind cel- ebration perfectly captures the city’s vibrant spirit with a night filled with electrifying energy, incredible entertainment, and the unmistakable charm of Wynwood. As you dance under the stars, take full advantage of the premium open bar, offering expertly crafted cocktails and Champagne to keep the celebrations flowing all night long. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $30-$2,310. 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305-461-2700, wynwood-marketplace.com. ZEYZEY. Dreamland NYE: With Anne Louise, Liza Rodriguez, and others. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $79-$129. 353 NE 61st St., Miami, 305-456-2671, zeyzeymiami.com. ZUMA CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CUISINE. New Year’s Eve at Zuma: Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in style at Zuma Miami with a luxurious Japanese-inspired menu and unforgettable entertainment. For $348 per person, guests can start their night with a complimentary glass of Dom Perignon champagne and enjoy the NYE Omakase menu, which features decadent dishes such as seabass sashimi with yuzu and truffle, chu-toro tartare with oscietra caviar, Wagyu gyoza with black truffle, and an indulgent WagyusStriploin with truffle butter. Guests can also choose from the premium omakase ($298 per person) or the seasonal omakase ($398 per person). For those looking to celebrate under the stars, guests can immerse themselves in the night’s festivities on the terrace from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for an exclusive ticketed party ($450 per person) featuring a four-hour open bar, canapes, and DJ Batu spinning tunes alongside live musicians and performers through- out the night. The night will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $298-$450. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-577-0277, zumarestaurant.com. Uchi Miami photo Uchi Miami NEW YEAR’S EVE
