9 December 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | a.m. $125-$295. 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-864-2990, byblosmiami.com. CAFE LA TROVA. New Year’s Eve at Cafe La Trova: Celebrate el fin de año with the award-winning cantineros at Cafe La Trova on December 31. Guests will be treated to a special family-style, four-course menu and a lechon station featuring contemporary Latin and Cuban-style dishes. A special vegan menu will also be available. The dining experience includes all dishes listed per course, served family-style for the whole table to enjoy. An à-la-carte menu will only be available for beverages. Also available will be an upgrade to an open-bar package for $95 per person. The first seating (a two-hour maximum) is $135 per person; second seating (reservation can keep the table for the night) is $165 per person; or reserve premium stage seating for $275 per person (includes open bar). Tue., Dec. 31, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $135-$275. 971 SW Eighth St., Miami, 786-615-4379, cafelatrova.com. CAROUSEL CLUB. New Year’s Eve at Carousel Club: As the clock ticks down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, there is no better place than Carousel Club for a unique and magical celebration. Ring in the new year at Hallandale Beach and Aventura’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration ever. Tue., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Free- $2,400. 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-228-3378, carouselclub.com. CARTAGENA BY JUAN MANUEL BARRIENTOS. New Year’s Eve at Cartagena: Ring in the new year with a vibrant celebration at Cartagena, where the spirit of the Caribbean Coast meets the energy of Miami. Created by Michelin-starred chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, Cartagena is the ultimate destination for a festive, unforgettable VIP dining experience to welcome 2025. During first or second seating, indulge in Cartagena’s à la carte offerings or the special- ized New Year’s Eve tasting menu. Tue., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 & 9-11:30 p.m. $125-$275. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2999, slshotels.com/south-beach/restaurants-and-bars/cartagena/. CASADONNA. New Year’s Eve at Casadonna: The perfect New Year’s Eve destination to watch the fireworks over Biscayne Bay, Casadonna will offer guests a three-course, prix-fixe celebration, with the first dinner seating at 6 p.m. starting at $145 per person and the second at 9 p.m. starting at $295 per person. Diners will have their choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert with highlights including Casadonna’s tuna and caviar (tomato conserva, lavash crackers), littleneck clams (Osetra caviar, white wine, confit garlic), Australian Wagyu striploin (truffle, périgourdine sauce), bran- zino, and Sardinian gnoccheti (saffron, bay scallops, Santa Barbara sea urchin, mussels). For dessert, guests can end the evening on a sweet note with a chocolate hazelnut tartufo or ley lime cheesecake. Memorable menu additions for an over-the-top celebration include an Imperial Ostera and seafood platter ($495) and a 40-ounce surf-and-turf dry-aged Flannery beef tomahawk paired with Calabrian chili roasted king crab legs ($495). Tue., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $145-$295. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami, 305- 475-2272, casadonnamiami.com. CHATEAU ZZ’S. New Year’s Eve at Chateau ZZ’s: The historic French estate is coming to life on New Year’s Eve with a luxurious prix-fixe menu accompanied by a collection of over a thousand tequilas and mezcals. Gather over tostadas topped with wagyu and truffle, mariscos and entrées from the grill, and of course, freshly fried churros. Tue., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 & 8-10:30 p.m. $225-$350. 1500 Brickell Ave., Miami, chateauzzs.com. CHEETAH HALLANDALE BEACH. New Year’s Eve at Cheetah: Free Champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Tue., Dec. 31, 11 p.m. 100 Ansin Blvd., Hallandale Beach, 954-455-2131, cheetah- hallandale.com. CLEVELANDER SOUTH BEACH. Sins in the Garden New Year’s Eve: Clevelander is transforming into a lush tropical paradise for its exclusive Garden of Eden New Year’s Eve party. Starting at 8 p.m., guests will enter a vibrant oasis of oversized exotic plants, palms swaying in the ocean breeze, and a stunning, garden-inspired ambiance. As the night unfolds, enjoy delicious cocktails, danc- ing, and the excitement of a new year just around the corner. As midnight approaches, a dazzling fireworks show will light up the Ocean Drive sky, symbolizing new beginnings and the promise of a fresh start in 2025. Tickets are available for both general admission and VIP tables, allowing guests to choose their perfect experience. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $25-$750. 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-532-4006, clevelander.com. CLUB SPACE. New Year’s Eve: With Joseph Capriati, Dennis Cruz, Ben Sterling, and Ms. Mada. Tue., Dec. 31, 11 p.m. $30-$200. 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 786-616-6742, clubspace.com. COLLINS PARK. Orchestra Miami’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: Orchestra Miami presents the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration, an unforgettable, family-friendly, free beachfront concert. Artistic director Elaine Rinaldi leads the celebratory concert featuring spe- cial guests, three-time Latin Grammy-nominated group Negroni’s Trio with Latin diva Marinel Cruz. Bring the whole family to this free outdoor event. Festivities begin at 8 p.m., and the fun continues to midnight, ending with a spectacular fireworks display. Bring a blanket or a beach chair, or upgrade to a VIP seat for a guaranteed seat and beverages. Tue., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight. Free-$120. 2200 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7730. THE COMMODORE. New Year’s Eve at the Commo- dore: Ring in the new year in style with an evening of glamour, music, and culinary delights at the Commodore, nestled within the luxurious confines of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. From 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., guests will experience an unforget- table night featuring a dynamic DJ set, ensuring the dance floor is alive with energy as guests countdown to midnight. Order sips and bites from the à la carte menu, and raise a glass while watching the ball drop on the flat screens. Tue., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami, 305-644-4680, ritzcarlton. com/en/hotels/miarz-the-ritz-carlton-coconut- grove-miami/dining/. COPPER 29. Gatsby Party: Ring in the new year at Copper 29 Bar’s Gatsby Party on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Start the evening with happy hour specials from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring $5 to $7 cocktails and 50 percent off premium selections. As the night unfolds, step behind the iconic red curtains into the hidden Speakeasy Room, where an intimate, secretive vibe adds to the festive glamour. At 9 p.m., a live violinist will elevate the atmosphere, transitioning to a DJ who spins all night long. When the clock strikes midnight, raise a toast amid a confetti explosion and a dramatic smoke show. Prepare to be transported back in time with dancing, cocktails, and all the glitz of 1920s glamour. Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. 206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 786-830-9640, copper29bar.com. DAER NIGHTCLUB & DAYCLUB. Two Friends: Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $100-$150. Gordo: Tue., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $100-$150. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-779-4750, hardrocknightlife.com. DANIEL’S, A FLORIDA STEAKHOUSE. New Year’s Eve at Daniel’s: Daniel’s, a Florida Steakhouse, is offering a prix-fixe New Year’s Eve experience to ring in 2025, priced at $195 per person. The experience commences with appetizer choices, including Floridian Arrowhead Wagyu carpaccio and Hawaiian big-eye tuna crudo, followed by entrée options such as roasted hen of the wood mushrooms, pan-seared dover sole meuniere, and Japanese Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo Casadonna
