12 December 21-27, 2023 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 | dinner menu featuring culinary delights like pommes and caviar, surf and turf tartar, lobster and truffle Wellington, New York strip, and churro “donuts” for dessert. Early birds enjoy the experience at $125 per person before 9 p.m., while those celebrating later can join for $165 per person after 9 p.m., which includes a glass of Champagne and party favors. Additionally, an à la carte menu will be available throughout the evening. Sun., Dec. 31. $125-$165. 1300 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-239-1330, book.ennismore.com/ restaurants/filia/sls-brickell. FIOLA. New Year’s Eve at Fiola: Celebrate the arrival of 2024 in style at Fiola’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Experience an unforgettable evening with our specially curated New Year’s Eve menu, priced at $295 per person. The evening commences with a delightful aperitivo, setting the tone for an extraordinary culinary journey. In true Fiola fashion, the four-course menu features opulent dishes such as stone crab risotto al saffrano and Australian wagyu Delmonico Wellington, among other delectable offerings. Guests can elevate their NYE experience with an optional caviar flight for an additional $255. The light features a half-ounce tasting of three exquisite caviars served with house-made blinis, quail egg, crème fraîche, and basil oil. The second seating begins at 9 p.m., ensuring guests have ample time to savor each course and toast to the new year in a luxurious atmosphere. A limited à la carte menu will be available for those opting for earlier seatings. Sun., Dec. 31. $295. 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables, 305-912-2639, fiolamiami.com. FLAMINGO THEATER BAR. Leoni Torres: Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $120-$170. 905 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami, 786-420-5633, flamin- gotheaterllc.com. FLOYD MIAMI. Dyed Soundorom B2B Gene on Earth: Sun., Dec. 31, 11 p.m. $27-$40. 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 786-618-9447, floydmiami.com. FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH. NYE 2024 With Cardi B: Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $200-$50,000. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000, fontainebleau.com. GERMAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOLLYWOOD. New Year’s Eve Gala: Music and dancing with the Honey Project Band, with a full table-service dinner from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and snack box at 11:30 p.m. Midnight toast in a souvenir glass. Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $125. 6401 Washington St., Hollywood, 954-322-6227, germanamericanclubhollywood.org. GIANNI’S AT THE VILLA. New Year’s Eve at Gianni’s: Enjoy New Year’s Eve at the acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina. Guests can look forward to a special Marrakesh-style five-course, prix-fixe dinner menu by executive chef Valter Mancini for $595 per person, including bottomless Moët & Chandon’s Imperial Brut. Guests can also indulge in the bar pack- age for $220 per person at 10 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31. $595. 1116 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 786-485-2200, vmmiamibeach.com/giannis. GITANO MIAMI. Gitano New Year’s Eve: Join Casa Faena for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Gitano Miami. Welcome 2024, dancing the night away at a vibrant rooftop party. Dress to impress and ring in the new year in style. Sun., Dec. 31, 5-8 & 8-11 p.m. $175-$1,500. 3500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-655-5600, gitano.com/miami. GOLD RUSH CABARET. Sin City NYE 2024: Ring in the new year at Gold Rush Cabaret with a $40 open bar from 8 p.m. to midnight along with Miami’s sexiest entertainers, full kitchen dining options, and music by DJ Ference until 5 a.m. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight. $40. 7770 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-631-2564, goldrushcabaret.com. GRAMPS. Gender Blender Goth New Year’s Eve: With Obsidian, Laboratory, Guilty by Design, and others. Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. Free. 176 NW 24th St., Miami, 855-732-8992, gramps.com. GULFSTREAM PARK RACING & CASINO. Gulfstream Park’s 24-Karat Celebration: Celebrate and ring in 2024 at Gulfstream Park’s walking ring. It’s the party of the year with hit live music from Entourage and DJ beats with Chris Cruz. The walking ring will be transformed into a 24-karat gold nightclub with a laser show, dancing entertainers, food, and more. This celebration is family- friendly. Food is available from various pop-ups and Gulfstream staples: Yard House, Christine Lee’s, Texas de Brazil, Haagen Dazs, Pastry is Art, or dine in an elevated private section in the middle of the action. Host your table with a three-course meal and bubbly toast. General admission is free, with dining packages available. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-454-7000, gulfstreampark.com. HABITAT. New Year’s Eve at Habitat: Experience New Year’s Eve dinner at Habitat featuring some added seasonal specials added to the full menu. Conclude 2023 with creating lasting memories over a meal that embodies the spirit of togetherness and celebration of the new year to come. Sun., Dec. 31. 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-6700, 1hotels.com/south-beach/taste/habitat. HAKKASAN. New Year’s Eve at Hakkasan: Celebrate the incoming new year at the Michelin-recognized Hakkasan. Indulge in luxe Chinese fare all night long with its delectable prix- fixe dinner menu, filled with fan favorites and specialty dishes for the holiday. Sun., Dec. 31. $95-$295. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-1388, hakkasan.com. HIGHBAR AT DREAM SOUTH BEACH HOTEL. New Year’s Eve at Highbar: Highbar at the Dream Hotel will party nonstop with a four-hour premium open bar and a top DJ spinning mixes of hip-hop, house, and Top 40 hits. As the countdown to midnight begins, guests will be treated to a glass of bubbly or their favorite drink to toast the new year in style. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $30-$1,900. 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8455, dreamhotels.com. HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT. Winter Wonderland: A New Year’s Eve Celebration: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort invites you to celebrate the new year in style and elegance at its Winter Wonderland event. Snowflakes, twinkle lights, snow-covered trees with the warmth of friendships and promise of new beginnings — shiny and bright. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $349.25-$3,429. 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-2222, hilton.com. HISTORIC ALFRED I. DUPONT BUILDING. We Belong Here New Year’s Eve: With Calussa, Kimonos, Nitefreak, Night Tales, and others. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $54.56-$575.85. webelonghere.world. 169 E. Flagler St., Miami, 305-777-1637, thedupontbuilding.com. HUTONG. New Year’s Eve at Hutong: Ring in the new year with Hutong, the contemporary Northern Chinese restaurant and bar celebrated globally for its fiery dishes and lively atmosphere, with live music from Hutong’s resident DJ. Guests can choose from two seatings, including an a la carte dinner experience starting at 6 p.m. or a prix-fixe menu experience ($245 per person) beginning at 9 p.m. Hutong’s prix-fixe menu features not-to-be-missed dishes including the restaurant’s popular dim sum platter and its wagyu beef millefeuille followed by a delicious roasted Peking duck and your choice of entrées such as the wagyu Japanese steak, Sichuan-style lobster, or fresh white truffles and fried noodles. Sides include chef fried rice and four-season beans, and diners can end on a sweet note with Hutong’s unforgettable golden bao and soy dessert. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. 600 Brickell Ave., Miami, 786-388-0805, hutong-miami.com. HYDE BEACH. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano: Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $125-$10,000. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2990, hydebeach.com. ISSABELLA’S. New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball: Step into a world of mystique and glamour at Issabella’s Masquerade Ball, a night where elegance meets anonymity in an enchanting celebration of the extraordinary. As you cross the threshold into the opulent venue, you will be transported into a realm of masked splendor, enveloped in a veil of mystery and sophistication. Choose from appetizers like the crab tartare with truffle ponzu or the seared scallops with cauliflower purée. For mains, options range from the spicy rigatoni to the indulgent lobster ravioli. Enhance the experi- ence with the supplemental Marky’s Caviar service and conclude the evening with a special dessert plate paired with a Champagne toast. The atmosphere will be set with live music, allowing guests to dance the night away to melodic tunes, transporting them into a world of romance and enchantment. Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $125. 1022 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-397-8040, issabellas.com. JOHN MARTIN’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT. New Year’s Eve at JohnMartin’s: Join JohnMartin’s for a night of culinary delight and celebration as it bids farewell to the old and welcomes the new. JohnMartin’s New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner is the perfect way to ring in 2024 in style. Priced at $75, indulge in a decadent dining experience with a thoughtfully crafted three-course, prix-fixe menu, or try the special à la carte menu. Enjoy delicious food, live music, and good times at JohnMartin’s. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $75. 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-209-0609, johnmartinsmiami.com. JOIA BEACH. La Nuit Blanche at Joia Beach: This New Year’s Eve, guests can experience Joia Beach’s first seating from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring a prix-fixe menu at $225 per person or $285 per person, including Baron de Rothschild Brut. The second seating will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., during which guests can enjoy a prix- fixe menu at $295 per person, $375 per person with the addition of Baron de Rothschild Brut, or $495 per person with the addition of Cristal. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-9 & 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m. $225-$495. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, 305-400-7280, joiabeachmiami.com. JOLIET. New Year’s Eve at Joliet: Ring in the new year with an unforgettable dining experience at Joliet, the beloved seafood bistro and garden nestled in South Beach. From 5 to 11 p.m., din- ers can indulge in the restaurant’s Southern- and French-inspired dishes from the signature à la carte menu, in addition to festive New Year’s Eve specials. Specials include white sturgeon caviar at $100, Russian osetra caviar priced at $200, oysters on the half shell for just $2 each, and a rich decadent foie gras crostini topped with caviar for $40. A vibrant band will provide the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration from 8 to 11 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31, 5-11 p.m. 1209 17th St., Miami Beach, 786-527-2869, jolietmiamibeach.com. KATSUYA SOUTH BEACH. Katsuya New Year’s Eve: This New Year’s Eve, experience the collaboration between master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi and design visionary Philippe Starck at Katsuya, housed in the SLS South Beach. Featuring specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate, with signature dishes such as the savory truffle mushroom chuka soba, miso-glazed black cod, branzino served with hachimitsu sauce, and miso-buttered lobster dynamite. First seating is available from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a minimum spend of $75 per person for the Dragon Lounge, $95 per person for the main dining room, and $50 for children under 12. Second seating is available from 9 to 11 p.m., with a minimum spending of $125 per person for the Dragon Lounge, $150 per person for the main dining room, and $50 for children under 12. A full à la carte menu and three celebration platters featuring seafood variety and caviar, Japanese wagyu cuts, or desserts will be available. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 & 9-11 p.m. $50-$150. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2995, book. ennismore.com/restaurants/katsuya/south-beach. KEMISTRY. Mija: Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. Free-$66.13. 307 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, kemistrynightclub.com. THE KEY CLUB. New Year’s Eve at the Key Club: Raise your glass to the new year and experience the epitome of sophisticated and exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Key Club by Groot Hospitality. Located in the heart of Coconut Grove, guests will celebrate the incoming new year with an exclusive à la carte sparkling hour starting at 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31. 3015 Grand Ave., Miami, 305-521-4969, thekeyclub.com. KIMPTON EPIC HOTEL. NYE 2024: Join the Kimpton Epic Hotel for an unforgettable evening and ring in the new year, perched on the 16th floor. The open-air waterfront rooftop provides incredible unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, and Brickell Avenue. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $60-$850. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-424-5226, epichotel.com. KIMPTON SURFCOMBER HOTEL. Club Rudy’s & Rose Gold Present Miami NYE: With Ian Asher, Coopy B2B Dan Molinari, Skepsi, Jesse Rosegold, 2Veli, and others. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $50-$5,000. 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-7715, surfcomber.com. KLAW MIAMI. New Year’s Eve at the Rooftop by Klaw: Brace yourselves for a journey back to the glamour of Miami Vice at the Rooftop by Klaw. For $350 per person, patrons can relish the ultimate experience with two food stations from 10 to 11:30 p.m., late-night passed bites, and an open bar featur- ing premium spirits, wines, and beer. Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. $350. 1737 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami, 305-239-2523, klawrestaurant.com. KOMODO. Shangri-La: Celebrate the new year at Komodo and indulge in the à la carte menu featuring the best Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy good food paired with the best vibes, and make your way to Komodo Lounge for the countdown and enjoy a full open bar experience. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $75-$3,500. 801 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-534-2211, komodomiami.com. KUBA CABANA. New Year’s Eve at Kuba Cubana: Step into the enchanting world of Kuba Cabana this New Year’s Eve and embark on a journey to a Tropicana paradise. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of celebration featuring a special three-course menu featuring different packages, immersive live entertainment throughout the night, and more. Sun., Dec. 31. $69-$299. 3450 NW 83rd Ave. #140, Doral, 305-800-5822, kubamiami.com. LA MAR BY GASTÓN ACURIO. New Year’s Eve La Mar by Gastón Acurio: Ascend to a higher level of celebration this new year with the best Peruvian flavors at La Mar by Gastón Acurio. The menu includes a premium seafood platter filled with king crab, oysters, shrimp, stone crab, pulpo al olivo, salsa, chalaca, and leche de tigre. For the main course, diners have the power; they are invited to indulge in their choice of entrée from a selection of seasonal specials created by execu- tive chef Diego Oka. Additionally, guests will enjoy a buffet of live stations, including a seafood rice station, scallop station, and pan con chicharrón station, as well as signature ceviches, causas, sushi, salads, juicy anticuchos, fried whole fish, empanadas, and other traditional Peruvian cuisine. Desserts will be served sharing style. The first seating is from 6 to 8 p.m. at $210 per person with a bottle of prosecco per couple. Guests dining during the second seating from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. have the choice of choosing the “Superior Dinner & Party,” $420 per person and $210 per person (ages 7-20), or the “Premium Dinner & Party,” $685 per person and $210 per person (ages 7-20). The “Superior Dinner & Party” includes one bottle of Taittinger per couple with a selection of cocktails, and the “Premium Dinner & Party” includes a premium seafood platter and one bottle of Dom Pérignon per couple with waterfront seating and a selection of cocktails. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-8 & 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $210-$685. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8358, mandarinoriental.com/ miami/brickell-key/fine-dining/restaurants/peruvian-cuisine/ la-mar-by-gaston-acurio. LA TERRAZZA ROOFTOP BAR & GRILL. New Year’s Eve at La Ter- razza: La Terrazza offers a prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu featuring three courses for $150 per person. Indulge in culinary delights such as mozzarella di bufala and caviar served with zucchini blossoms and basil oil, crab meat stuffed Oishii shrimp, Australian Wagyu filet mignon, Canary Island branzino, and a delectable red velvet cake, among other options. Sun., Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m.-midnight. $150. 1515 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, 305-912-2639, laterrazzamiami.com. LAGNIAPPE. Woody & Sunshine: Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Free. 3425 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-576-0108, lagniappehouse.com. L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON. New Year’s Eve at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon beckons with a lavish Groot Hospitality photo Komodo
