12 December 28, 2023 - January 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | FIVE-COURSE TASTING MENU WELCOME TOAST + DJ & ENTERTAINMENT RAISE A GLASS TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 ST 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL . . RustyPelicanMiami *Price is per person. Tax and tip not included. 1 glass per person. Make a Reservation at TheRustyPelican.com/NYE miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | only it can do. From Casino Royale to Diamonds Are Forever, everyone will be partying and dancing their way into the new Year. Grab your favorite cocktail — shaken, not stirred — at the pool patio or enjoy the best views of the fireworks on the C-Level Rooftop . Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $50-$200. Clevelander South Beach, 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-532-4006, clevelander.com. MACEO PLEX, ÂME, AND BEN UFO: Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m., $60-$120. Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami, 786-616-6742, clubspace.com. MAGIC CITY HIPPIES: Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $37.50. Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-5202, mia- mibeachbandshell.com. MAYAN WARRIOR NEW YEAR’S EVE REBUILD FUNDRAISER: Sun., Dec. 31, 7 p.m., $40-$85. Factory Town, 4800 NW 37th Ave., Miami, 305-484-6235, factorytown.com. MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT NYE 2024: Sound and light collide to bring you a heightened visual NYE experience of music, fashion, and art. Opening set by DJ Chanel and featuring DJ Cardi with accompany- ing live percussionist. The Living Room VIP experience includes a complimentary Moët & Chandon midnight Champagne toast, an assortment of Stephen Starr bites, party favors, and complimentary valet parking. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $125-$3,500. W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-8200, wfortlauderdalehotel.com. MIJA: Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m., Free-$66.13. Kemistry, 307 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, kemistrynightclub.com. MILA NEW YEAR’S EVE: Ring in the new year at Mila, Miami’s most glamorous restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar. Ignite the evening with an indulgent four-course meal featuring cuisine inspired by the traditions and offerings of Asia and the Mediter- ranean. Elevate your palette with your choice of hamachi crudo, langoustine gyoza, or burrata salad, followed by tableside caviar and a chef’s selection of premium sushi. Delight in an extraordi- nary third course with choices ranging from wagyu tenderloin, matsutake hot pot, and miso sea bass before ending an exquisite meal on a sweet note with a sumptuous specialty dessert. After dinner, step over to Mila Lounge for a mystical evening of passion and sensuality through fire, dance, contortion, acrobatic, fluid art techniques, and mesmerizing beats by Masaka Africana. Sun., Dec. 31, $250-$500. Mila Restaurant, 1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 786-706-0744, milarestaurant.com. A MOONLIT AFFAIR NEW YEAR’S EVE: Blue Martini Brickell will deliver a new year celebration you won’t forget. Premium open bar from and hand-passed hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 11 p.m. and Champagne toast at midnight. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $75. Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne, 305-361-3818, therustypelican.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE 2024: 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. Eats by Los Altos Taqueria, K-Bop, and Spris Artisan Pizza. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-3 a.m., Free-$2,400. Carousel Club, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954-228- 3378, carouselclub.com. 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. Regatta Grove, 3415 Pan American Dr., Miami, 305-707-4667, regattagrove.com. 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. Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-0671, riversidehotel.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ANTHONY’S RUNWAY 84: Ring in 2024 at the hottest New Year’s Eve celebration, “North of Havana,” at Anthony’s Runway 84. South Florida’s legendary Italian supper club celebrates New Year’s Eve Goodfellas-style with a spectacular Copa at the Runway party. The decadent evening, which kicks off at 8:30 p.m., will feature an indulgent four-course dinner, Cham- pagne toast, party favors, and live music entertainment by Mitch Franco & the Takeoffs. Table reservations are priced at $350 per person; bar seating is priced at $275 per person. Cocktails will be available à la carte. Sun., Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m., $275-$350. Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 W. State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-8484, runway84.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ARIETE: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the enchanting, twice Michelin-starred Ariete with an exquisite nine- course tasting menu created by chef/owner Michael Beltran for $295 per person. With seatings beginning at 6 p.m., the culinary experience starts with several canapés including crispy bread, empanada, pincho and terrine, followed by caviar (warm arroz roll, bay leaf, and tomato consommé) and sour orange brioche with tomato-dusted foie butter. Guests will then enjoy langoustine (bouillabaisse crema, crispy okra, smoked fish “andouille,” and red pepper vinaigrette) and mushroom (boniato gnudi, bacalao cream, smoked trout roe and colatura mojo) as well as local fish (turnip, crookneck squash, heirloom tomato, and sauce Américaine), and Grape x 12 (yogurt, powder, jam, and granita). Finally, the main course features an exquisitely prepared wild boar Wellington (wild mushroom, chestnut, beet-juniper butter, and truffle jus). The evening’s tasting experience will conclude with an indulgent gianduja chocolate and sour cherry entremet cake for dessert. Sun., Dec. 31, $295. Ariete, 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, 786-615-3747, arietecoconutgrove.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ARLO WYNWOOD’S ROOFTOP: Guests can party like VIPs with free-flowing drinks from the three-hour open bar. Vibrant energy will fill the room with a live DJ spinning hip-hop, Top 40, and the hottest hits all night. As the clock ticks down to midnight, partygoers will toast the new year with a glass of Champagne. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $70-$1,750. Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct., Miami, 786-522-6600, arlohotels.com/wynwood. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AVRA: Step into the world of Greek dining luxury this New Year’s Eve at Avra Estiatorio for an unforgettable evening featuring live entertainment, a toast of Taittinger Cham- pagne, and a meticulously crafted dinner experience. The venue opens at 7 p.m. with a one-hour cocktail reception, and guests will be seated at 8 p.m. Prepare to indulge in a sensational menu including a bread selection basket, delectable sea urchin tart and scallop tartar, family-style appetizers, a refreshing winter salad, a choice between wagyu filet or Ōra king grill salmon, and a decadent Avra dessert platter. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $750. Avra Miami, 17885 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 786-807-7555, theavragroup.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BALL & CHAIN: Located in the heart of Miami’s iconic Calle Ocho, Ball and Chain is the ultimate dining and entertain- ment destination with live latin music and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests are invited to experience live music by Marlow Rosado and sip on delicious handcrafted cocktails while celebrating the new year. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $150-$3,000. Ball & Chain, 1513 SW Eighth St., Miami, 305-643-7820, ballandchainmiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BARCELONA WINE BAR: Instead of huddling around the TV with your crew watching the ball drop, consider a night out for a progressive evening of food, drink, and fun. Barcelona Wine Bar, with its chef-driven Spanish tapas menu, award-winning wines, and killer vibe, is taking it up a notch or two on New Year’s Eve with day-of specials, flowing porrón pours all night to willing guests, and, of course, a bubbly toast for everyone at midnight. Sun., Dec. 31. Barcelona Wine Bar, 310 NW 25th St., Miami, 305- 824-2999, barcelonawinebar.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BATCH: Plan your NYE at Batch Gastropub for an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration that combines afford- ability with unforgettable fun. For just $65, indulge in the open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and treat yourself to an array of beers, wines, and spirits. Move and groove to the beats of a fantastic DJ
