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Restaurant Live AZ
Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Here are the stats on a few places hosting special events.
Pink Pony (Scottsdale)
Address: 3831 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Arizona 85251
What: 3 Course Dinner to remember
Menu Stand-Outs:
- Diver Scallop with Green Chile Grits, Grana Padana, Roasted Radish.
- Braised Short Rib with Blue Crab Cake, Red Chile Jus, Blue Crab Béarnaise
- Dark Chocolate Cake, German Frosting with Sweet & Salty Coconut Brittle Whipped Cream
Perk: Complimentary glass of champagne
Price: $75 per person ++ $40 wine package
RSVP: 480-945-6697
Added opportunity: They are also offering a package for those who want to ring in 2015 at The Pony. $60 from 10pm – 12am for snacks, wine, signature drinks, craft beer and champagne, while jammin’ to the beats of a live DJ.
Los Sombreros (Scottsdale)
Address: 2534 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 or 14795 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
What: 3 Course Dinner
Menu Stand-Outs:
- Cream of Chayote Soup
- Pork Chop with Manchamenteles Salsa
- Kahlua Creme Brulee
Price: $39.95++, includes a glass of sparkling wine to ring in 2015
RSVP: (480) 994-1799
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar (Downtown Phoenix)
Address: 320 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
What: Five course dinner, live entertainment and overnight stay
Menu Stand Outs:
- Tender Belly bacon wrapped dates filled with black truffle goat cheese and lingonberry syrup.
- Free range venison loin with AZ pignons, sweet potato flan, golden chanterelles, parsnip puree and huckleberry glace
- Citrus cake, raspberry sorbet, crispy meringue, mandarin foam, Champagne gelee and olive oil snow.
Price: $68. A wine pairing also is available for an additional $25.RSVP: Call (602) 817-5400 or visit
www.districtrestaurant.com. Perk: Complimentary midnight champagne toast
Added Opportunity: Stay the night at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel for special holiday rates.To book, visit
www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com/holiday or call (866) 716-8134 and mention rate code HOL14.
(Dinner not included.)
W Hotel (Scottsdale)
Address: 7277 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251What: Transport yourself to Château de Versailles, surrounded by chandeliers and absolute French opulence. Think, Marie Antoinette, but with more champagne and no guillotine. Plenty of entertainment including aerialists.
Time: Doors open at 8pmPrice: $75 for women, $100 for men
Additional Opportunity: If you want to stay the night, book the New Year’s room package for $479 which includes 2 tickets to the event, in-room champagne, a party gift, and two cocktails.
RSVP: wscottsdalehotel.com/newyears.
The Shout House (Glendale)
Address: 6770 Sunrise Blvd, Ste. 207, Glendale, Ariz
What: Wrapped in Gold Party
The Food: Prime Rib dinner buffet
Features:
- Duelling pianos entertainment
- Champagne toast with souvenir glass
- Bottle service available
Time: 6:30pm to 2am
Price: Range from $45 to $75 per person
Good to Know: Being that it’s a “Gold Party” come decked, head to toe in gold.
RSVP: 623-772-1500
Sierra Bonita Grill (Phoenix)
Address:6933 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
What: New Year’s Eve Dinner and New Year’s Day Brunch
NYE Dinner Menu Standouts:
- Lemon Butter Poached Lobster Tail
- Smoked Prime Rib
- Green chile and cheddar mashed potatoes
Brunch Menu Standouts:
- Verde Vaqueros: green chile beer biscuits served with Schrieners southwest smoked sausage gravy, served with scrambled eggs and smoked bacon.
- The Atole Pinon Hotcakes are griddled blue corn masa and toasted pinenuts cakes, topped with strawberry butter, served with bacon.
RSVP:call
602-264-0700
SumoMaya (Scottsdale)
Address: 6560 N Scottsdale Rd
What: 4 course adventure in Asian / Mexican dining
Standout Menu Items:
- Rock Shrimp Tempura
- Pork “Al Pastor” Pad Thai
- Grilled NY Strip w/chimichurri, gulf shrimp, yuzu coconut reduction
Pricing/Seatings:
- 5:00 p.m. Seating, $65
- 7:00 p.m. Seating, $95
- 9:00 p.m. Seating, $95
Bonus:1/2 off Champagne/Sparkling Wine during 1st seating
Reservation: (480) 397-9520
Taggia at FireSky Resort and Spa (Scottsdale)
Address: 4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
What: Pre Fixe menu for New Year’s Eve
Standout Menu Items:
- Lobsterbisque with basil pesto grilled shrimp & cognac crema
-
seafood risottowith calamari, langoustines, crab claws, & saffron
- layered opera cakewith vanilla – espresso anglaise, berries and mint
What makes them great: Perfect for groups with food allergies or aversions as they love to accommodate! Just make sure to denote in your reservation.
Price:$65 per person +tax and gratuity. Wine pairings available at $25 per person +tax and gratuity
Reservations: at
www.taggiascottsdale.com or by calling
480-424-6095
Central Bistro (Phoenix)
Address: 3160 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85016
What: New Year’s Eve 3-course Dinner
Standout Menu Items:
- Artichoke and Wild Mushroom Soup
- $15 supplement course featuring truffles
- Prime New York Strip and braised short rib, aligot potatoes, red wine béarnaise butter
- Sticky Toffee Pudding with Bourbon, date and blue cheese ice cream
Price: $65 pp++
RSVP: (480) 646-8560
Different Pointe of View (Phoenix)
Address:11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020
What: Stunning views of Phoenix and a 5-course gourmet dinner
Standout Dishes:
- Duck confit ravioli
- Applewood-smoked venison tenderloin
- roasted tomato-crusted grilled Arizona
- Tahitian vanilla bean crème brulee
Entertainment: live music featuring The Hamptons, a six-piece band performing a versatile line-up of today’s hits, favorite oldies and classic rock.
Price: $125 per person, and seatings 8 to 10 p.m. are available for $150 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $50 per person (pricing excludes tax and gratuity).
Reservations: required at 602 866 6350.
Social Box Neighborhood Eatery (Chandler)
Address: 1371 N. Alma School Road, Chandler 85224
What: Shared dinner for couples
Dinner menu includes:
- Shared Bruschetta Appetizer
- Individual Salads of Simple Greens
- Choice of Glazed Salmon, Ribeye or ‘Brick’ Chicken (per person)
- Shared Chef’s Dessert
- Champagne Toast
Price: $50 per couple
Reservation: Socialboxeateries.com or call
480-899-6735
