16 December 21-27, 2023 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 | Machine: With KC Lights, Matt Suave, and Spencer Huff. Sat., Dec. 30, 7 p.m.-3 a.m. $69-$549. Gordo: Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $56.21-$204.99. 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami, oasiswynwood.com. ORNO. New Year’s Eve at Orno: Savor the final moments of the year with Orno’s New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner menu ($145). Orno serves New American cuisine featuring the finest selection of meats and seafood. The first course consists of delectable Hokkaido scallop crudo topped with fermented chili and calamansi. For the second course, guests can expect smoked beef agnolotti served with goat cheese and apple relish. The third course is a flavorful pan-roasted Ora king salmon with caviar beurre blanc and carrot soubise, and the fourth course is a mouthwatering grilled Wagyu Denver steak au poivre with squash mille-feuille. To complete the dining experience, guests can indulge in gateau au chocolat. Sun., Dec. 31. $145. 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 305-667-5611, thesishotelmiami.com/taste/orno. PAPI STEAK. New Year’s Eve at Papi Steak: Ring in an unforget- table New Year’s Eve at Papi Steak. Named after Papi himself, Papi Steak offers a luxurious experience like no other and goes beyond the ordinary. Get ready to celebrate the new year’s arrival with a mouthwatering prix-fixe dinner menu showcasing Papi’s favorites. The first sitting begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. Second seating starts at 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-7:30 & 9:30 p.m.-midnight. 736 First St., Miami Beach, 305-800-7274, papisteak.com. PELICAN HOTEL. New Year’s Eve at Pelican Hotel: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the iconic Pelican Hotel on Ocean Drive. Guests will enjoy an à la carte menu, setting the stage for a spectacular midnight experience: front-row seats to the renowned South Beach fireworks. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. 826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-673-3373, pelicanhotel.com. PLAYA. New Year’s Eve at Playa: Ring in the new year with a culinary celebration at Playa, where a delectable prix-fixe menu awaits to tantalize your taste buds. Priced at $145 per person, this exclusive experience allows you to choose one exquisite option per course. Make this New Year’s Eve an unforgettable gastronomic experience at Playa, where each dish is a masterpiece crafted to elevate your celebration. Sun., Dec. 31. $145. 915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-333-1369, playasobe.com. POOL HALL AT RED ROOSTER OVERTOWN. Island Crush Sundays New Year’s Eve: With DJ Bre and Top Feelin. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $20. 920 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305-850-6566, redro- osterovertown.com. PRIME 54. New Year’s Eve at Prime 54: Fontainebleau’s quality steakhouse Prime 54 offers a fantastic prix-fixe dinner this New Year’s Eve. Whether you make the first seating at 6 p.m. for $195 per adult and $95 per child or the second seating at 9 p.m. for $295 per adult and $145 per child, guests will be thrilled to experience what Prime 54 has to offer — a specialty Champagne menu, a tasteful prix-fixe dinner menu, live music, and more. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. $95-$295. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780, fontainebleau.com/dining/prime54/miami-beach-steakhouse. QUEEN MIAMI BEACH. The Golden Majesty Ball: Prepare to be enthralled in a world of supreme opulence and glamour as Queen Miami Beach unveils its spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration: the Golden Majesty Ball. The transformed Paris Theater will host an evening of unparalleled elegance and regality, seamlessly blending a night brimming with culinary excellence and captivat- ing performances. Throughout the night, more than 15 exquisite performers, musicians, and dancers will take the stage, enchanting audiences every hour until the clock strikes midnight. Amidst these performances, guests are invited to indulge in a five- and six-course à la carte tasting menu meticulously curated for the night’s lavish celebrations. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. $265-395. 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 786-373-2930, queenmiamibeach.com. REGATTA GROVE. New Year’s Eve 2024 Celebration & Fireworks Show: Prepare to be swept away on a thrilling adventure this New Year’s Eve as Regatta Grove sets sail to welcome 2024 in grand style with an unforgettable celebration and a breathtaking fireworks display. Our grand voyage promises an unforgettable night of excitement and wonder as the clock strikes midnight. From the spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky to groovy music and a high-energy countdown, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $50-$2,400. 3415 Pan American Dr., Miami, 305-707-4667, regattagrove.com. RHYTHM & VINE. New Year’s Eve Catalina Wine Mixer: With DJ Konflikt. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $100. 401 NE Fifth Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 954-533-3734, rhythm-vine.com. THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI. New Year’s Eve Gala: Welcome 2024 with a gallivant gala that will enliven guests’ senses. The evening features tastes from around the world, live music from Bay Kings Bands, an open bar, festive favors, Champagne toast, and more. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $222-$550. 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4500, ritzcarlton.com. RIVERSIDE HOTEL FORT LAUDERDALE. New Year’s Eve 2024 Countdown Extravaganza: Prepare to bid farewell to the current year and welcome the new one with a bang. Riverside Hotel’s extravaganza will feature live music and various delicious food and drinks to energize you throughout the night. Gather your friends, family, or loved ones, and come celebrate the new year’s arrival in style. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight. $135. 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-0671, riversidehotel.com. ROSA SKY ROOFTOP. Rosa Sky New Year’s Eve: Ring in the new year with Rosa Sky Rooftop. Enjoy the view of Miami’s beautiful skyline and fireworks that will be surrounding the rooftop as soon as it strikes midnight. Join for a night to remember with a DJ lineup from open to close, starting at 5 p.m. until 3 a.m. Sun., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-3 a.m. $49-$2,000. 115 SW Eighth St. 22nd Floor, Miami, 786-745-7486, rosaskyrooftop.com. RUMBAR. New Year’s Eve at Rumbar: Close the chapter on 2023 with a three-course meal at Rumbar, where the glamour of Old Havana comes alive in Miami. At $195 per adult, diners can enjoy dishes including goat cheese macaron with truffled honey; salmon gravlax with pickled heirloom beetroot and a crispy radish salad; Chilean sea bass with clams, wild mushrooms, and vongole emul- sion; and Saint Honoré with chestnut crème glace and butterscotch sauce. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $195. 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4500, ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miakb-the- ritz-carlton-key-biscayne-miami/dining/. SAGAMORE HOTEL SOUTH BEACH. Chic South Beach New Year’s Eve 2024: Join the chic affair at the trendy Sagamore South Beach with multiple areas to mingle, plus a private fireworks show to be displayed at midnight as you ring in the new year in grand style. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $129-$7,495. 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-535-8088, sagamoresouthbeach.com. SANTORINI BY GEORGIOS. New Year’s Eve at Santorini by Georgios: Embark on a night filled with family-friendly festivities, including a Norwegian Cruise giveaway for two, a specially curated family-style feast, a delectable dessert buffet, and a children’s menu for the younger attendees. Attendees will enjoy a five-hour premium open bar and live music and entertainment featuring belly dancers, fire performers, and more. Once the clock strikes midnight, guests will ring in the new year with a view of South Beach’s dazzling fireworks display. Sun., Dec. 31. $55.87-$430.24. 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-672-6624, santorinibygeorgios.com. SERENA ROOFTOP. Serena New Year’s Eve: Indulge in a New Year’s Eve dinner at Serena, located at Moxy Miami South Beach, with specially curated menus and an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of Oaxaca and Mexico City’s al fresco patio dining scene. First seat- ing is available from 6 to 7 p.m. and is priced at $100 per person. Guests can begin their evening with an oyster margarita, followed by delectable courses such as yellowfin tuna tartare and bay scallops. Later, enjoy the skirt steak or pulpo, accompanied by tantalizing sides like cascabel cream potato gratin and esquites. End the evening on a sweet note with the zeppole, a deep-fried dough ball. Second seatings are available from 9 to 10 p.m., priced at $140 per person, plus a glass of Champagne. Enjoy delectable starters like dressed oysters and pescado ahumado. Delight in crab cake and al pastor pork belly in the second course, followed by pan-seared NY strip
