14 DECEMBER 28, 2023 - JANUARY 3, 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 | 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 thought- fully 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. John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-209-0609, johnmartinsmiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT JOLIET: Ring in the new year with an unforget- table dining experience at Joliet, the beloved seafood bistro and garden nestled in South Beach. From 5 to 11 p.m., diners 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. Joliet, 1209 17th St., Miami Beach, 786-527-2869, jolietmiamibeach.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LA OTRA: Join La Otra to ring in the new year with an unforgettable celebration. The doors open at 9 p.m., and the party will continue until late. For those who want the complete experience, an open bar is available. For $120 per person, you can enjoy unlimited well drinks and a Champagne toast from 9 p.m. to midnight. There are general admission tickets if you prefer to join before or after midnight. Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $35-$100. La Otra, 55 NE 24th St., Miami, 305-908-9368, laotramiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LA VICTORIA: Embrace the spirit of New Year’s Eve with nonstop music, dazzling lights, and an atmosphere filled with excitement! Dance into the early hours of the new year with a community that knows how to keep the celebration alive. Sun., Dec. 31, 11 p.m., $95-$140. La Victoria, 28 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-336-0701, lavictoriamiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon beckons with a lavish six-course tasting menu priced at $345. Indulge in delicacies like foie cras royale with parmesan foam, seasonal oysters with green apple espuma and Royal Kaluga caviar, and black truffle and chestnut ravioli with caramelized buttermilk. The culinary journey continues with dishes like John Dory with black truffle mousseline and bison wrapped in laminated pastry. The grand finale is the petit gâteau à l’orange, an irresistible creation of Grand Marnier-soaked genoise, orange cream, and salted chocolate sablé. Elevate your New Year’s Eve celebration with these meticulously curated menus. Sun., Dec. 31. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, 151 NE 41st St. Ste. 235, Miami, 305-402-9070, latelier-miami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LE JARDINIER: Savor Le Jardinier’s exquisite five-course tasting menu for $195, featuring menu highlights includ- ing chilled shrimp with yuzu crème fraîche, foie gras en terrine with pistachio and fig compote, and Wagyu bavette au jus with black truffle potato pavé. The dessert, a Grand Marnier-soaked genoise with orange cream and salted chocolate sablé, is a sweet finale to a remarkable culinary journey. Sun., Dec. 31, $195. Le Jardinier, 151 NE 41st St. Ste. 135, Miami, 305-402-9060, lejardinier-miami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT LIGHTKEEPERS: Send off 2023 in style with a four-course meal at Lightkeepers. Menu highlights include chanterelles mille-feuille with heirloom mesclun salad and hazelnut vinaigrette, Maine lobster with fennel saffron purée, winter heirloom vegetables and a Champagne reduction, and a Viennese table for dessert. The dinner costs $275 per adult and $79 per child (5-12). Sun., Dec. 31, $79-$275. Lightkeepers, 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4156, ritzcarlton.com/en/ hotels/miami/key-biscayne/dining/lightkeepers. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MARYGOLD’S: Nestled within the stylish boutique Arlo Wynwood hotel, MaryGold’s stands as chef Brad Kilgore’s love letter to Wynwood. This New Year’s Eve, it’s host- ing two dinner seatings, accompanied by live music all night for an evening full of luxury. The first seating, at 6 p.m., features MaryGold’s à la carte menu or the option to indulge in a tasting menu where each dish is paired with a carefully curated beverage. At the 9 p.m. seating, guests can anticipate a complimentary glass of Champagne upon arrival, followed by a tantalizing tasting menu. Enjoy exclusive selections of decadent swordfish, burrata, and an heirloom tomato dish so beautiful it’s almost a shame to eat. Elevate the dining experience with optional add-ons like truffles, caviar, and stone crabs. Craving a quick bite instead? Head to the bar to order from the delicious à la carte menu. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 & 9 p.m. MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie, 2217 NW Miami Ct., Miami, 786-522-6601, marygoldsbrasserie.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MAYAMI: Spend New Year’s Eve at Mayami with two seatings available throughout the night. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes, including tomato basil bisque, followed by wagyu and toro nigiri, truffle pasta, and more. End the night with xocolate as the clock hits midnight. Sun., Dec. 31, 5-7 & 7 p.m.-midnight, $165-$195. Mayami Mexicantina, 127 NW 23rd St., Miami, 786-660-1341, mayamiwynwood.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MAYFAIR HOUSE HOTEL & GARDEN: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mayfair House Hotel & Garden. The night starts with a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Mayfair Grill from 6 to 10 p.m. After dinner, the party moves to the rooftop at Sipsip Calypso Rum Bar to ring in the new year with an open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sun., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., $100-$175. Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Ave., Miami, 305-779-5100, mayfairhousemiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT MR. CHOW: Step into the dazzling world of Mr. Chow this New Year’s Eve, where an extravagant dinner celebration awaits. On December 31, immerse yourself in the splendor of the Year of the Dragon with two exclusive seatings. The first seating (6 to 8 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.) invites you to savor a culinary journey for $250 per person, featuring a glass of Louis Roederer, Collec- tion 244, NV. Elevate your experience with the second seating at 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. for $375 per person, which includes a glass of Cristal. Guests can add the bottle of Cristal for an extra $375. The menu offers tantalizing choices like Red Lantern water dumplings, Jade Mr Chow noodles, and the succulent firecracker chicken. With family-style service, each table can select up to four dishes from the first and second courses. Cap off the night with a delightful assortment of petits fours and let the rhythm of the live DJ, vibrant balloons, and playful novelties usher you into the new year in style. Sun., Dec. 31, $250-$375. Mr. Chow, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-1695, mrchow.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT NAUTILUS: Continue the New Year’s celebrations at Nautilus Sonesta, where the party gets even livelier with a live DJ and a spectacular balloon drop. Enjoy first-come, first-serve bar seating or book your table with a $250 minimum spend, which you can use as a drink or celebration credit. Sun., Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-503-5700, sonesta.com/sonesta-hotels-resorts/fl/ miami-beach/nautilus-sonesta-miami-beach. 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. Orno, 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 305-667-5611, thesishotelmiami.com/taste/orno. 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 experi- ence at Playa, where each dish is a masterpiece crafted to elevate your celebration. Sun., Dec. 31, $145. Playa, 915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-333-1369, playasobe.com. 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. Prime 54, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780, fontainebleau.com/dining/prime54/ miami-beach-steakhouse. 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 emulsion; and Saint Honoré with chestnut crème glace and butterscotch sauce. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $195. Rumbar, 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4500, ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miakb-the- ritz-carlton-key-biscayne-miami/dining/. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT RUSTY PELICAN: Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Rusty Pelican. Expect a masquerade-themed celebration and a five-course tasting menu with panoramic views. Sun., Dec. 31, 6-8:30 & 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $120-$1,000. Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne, 305-361-3818, therustypelican.com. 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. Santorini by Georgios, 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-672-6624, santorinibygeorgios.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SÉRÊVÈNE: Executive chef Pawan Pinisetti is preparing a Japanese- and French-inspired four-course menu accompanied by live jazz to set the stage for a serenading and sumptuous evening. This limited-edition menu will be priced at $195 per person with an optional enhancement of black truffles per course ($69) or a carefully curated wine pairing ($69). The celebratory dinner also includes a complimentary amuse-bouche showcasing its signature infused winter truffle butter. Sun., Dec. 31, $195. Sérêvène, 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-847-4000, serevenemiami.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SHOMA BAZAAR: Shoma Bazaar is kicking off the new year with an extravagant New Year’s Eve bash. The venue will be decked out with festive decor and show the live countdown from NYC on all three of the venue’s massive screens. A live DJ will be keeping the vibes high and the music loud so be prepared to party. Party favors and special saxophonist performances will ensure the party doesn’t stop at midnight. The specially crafted “Savor the New Year” menu will delight taste buds and take guests on an exquisite flavor journey into the new year. Be sure to capture every last memory during the evening with the on-site photo booth. Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $75. Shoma Bazaar, 9420 NW 41st St., Doral, 786-410-4700, shomabazaar.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SUSHI BAR: Bring in the new year at Sushi Bar with a 17-course culinary journey that combines Miami influences with lavish ingredients. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a complimentary glass of Champagne in lieu of the usual welcome cocktail. Additionally, exquisite add-ons like truffles and caviar enhance the experience, perfectly complementing the Hokkaido scallop and A5 Wagyu dishes. For the last seating at 9:45 p.m., the experience will continue on the rooftop of the Esme Hotel, with a seated area where guests can enjoy complimentary Champagne for a midnight toast and a view of the fireworks on display. Sun., Dec. 31. Sushi Bar, 1438 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-423-5888, sushibarhospitality.com. 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
