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Patina Restaurant
135 N Grand Ave,
CA-90012
(213) 972-7565
www.patinagroup.com

CuisineType : French

Come Celebrate New Year's with Patina

Event Includes:

Buffet- with Oyster Shooters, Prime Rib and Carved Ham

Dessert- Dessert Display

"Here's To" Cocktail Menu

Champagne BarPhoto Booth

Twilight Party: Begins at 5-8:30 pm

Count Down Party: 9-1:00 am

Dinner Package Cost: $59 per person

(Dec. 2011) New Year's Eve 2012

$30 Dinner for Dos (2)

Includes Dinner Salad, Fajitas for two, and Dessert

Late night appetizer menu available

Ring in the New Year with a live performance by "Local Remedy"

Fred's Mexican Cafe
32431 Golden Lantern,
CA-92677
949.218.8508
fredsmexicancafe.com/

CuisineType : Mexican

SIP Lounge
111 East Ocean Blvd,
CA-90802
(562) 437-5900
www.siplongbeach.com

CuisineType : Beer Only

Join SIP Lounge This New Year's

Enjoy music, dancing, incredible drink specials.

Champagne toast at midnight!

Coast of Event: $15

89.9 KCRW-FM & VICEROY SANTA MONICA PRESENT NYE TWENTY TWELVE

Viceroy Santa Monica is partnering with 89.9 KCRW to host the best party in town for New Year’s Eve Twenty Twelve.

The evening festivities will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will include an amazing line-up ofmusical entertainment from 89.9 KCRW including deejays Garth Trinidad, Aaron Byrdand Valida. The evening includes a premium open bar, Champagne provided by PiperHeidsick, Latin influenced appetizers and “street” tacos prepared by Executive Chef TonyDiSalvo and Top Chef contestant Chef de Cuisine Chris Crary.

Viceroy's poolside patio will transform into an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebrationwith the Main Tent spinning music while guests dance the night away over the twocovered pools. Recognized as one of Santa Monica's most vibrant nightspots, ViceroySanta Monica is a destination for locals and world visitors alike.

Should you wish to make a night of it, guest room packages start at $565.00 and include(2) tickets to the event and a bottle of Champagne upon arrival.Tickets for the Twenty Twelve event can be purchased atwww.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/newyearseve and are $150 until December 15th.Tickets purchased after December 15th will be $175.Viceroy Santa Monica is located at 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. For more information,please call (310) 260-7500.

Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave,
CA-90401
(310) 260-7500
www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/newyearseve

CuisineType : Mexican

(Dec. 2011) The biggest celebration invades Los Angeles.Times Square New Year's Eve

• World Famous Ball Drop at Midnight
• NYC Food Carts
• GLOW
• Doors open at 8:00 p.m. – 21 & Up
• All-star cast of DJ
• Surprise special guest appearances: Johnny James, Junior Costa, Steve Elektro, Muri

Glow Lounge
4100 Admiralty Way,
CA-90292
310-448-4815
www.glow-bar.com

CuisineType : Food Trucks

(Dec 2011) Dock at the Queen Mary this New Year's Eve for Southern California's most elegant New Year celebration. Now in its 30th year, the annual party has become a Long Beach tradition with thousands of revelers flocking to the ship to ring in the New Year with style. Doors open at 6 p.m. and festivities include seven parties and two firework displays for one ticket price of $99; deluxe dining and room packages are also available.

With their ticket, guests can soak up jazz in one of the ship's historic salons, sing along to dueling pianos and dance to tunes ranging from the 70s and 80s to today's top 40. Entertainment includes the Mini Driver Band, Early McCallister Jazz Trio, Brian Kehlenbach and Jennifer Hart, Boogie Wonderland, Hollywood Squares among others, plus all-night sets by guest DJs. Performances will take place in venues throughout the ship and merrymakers are free to bounce from party to party as they wish.

This year the outer decks of the ship will be flooded for not one but two spectacular fireworks shows. From the starboard side of the ship facing the city and Lighthouse Park, early birds will see a grand display at 9 p.m. The second showing will follow at the traditional midnight hour.

Those wanting to experience the most luxurious celebration can book the Royal VIP Package. In addition to general admission to the ship's seven parties, Royal VIP purchasers will enjoy exclusive access to a VIP party at the bow of the ship and an open bar from 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., complimentary self-parking, and and a private viewing area for both firework shows.

Guests in attendance are encouraged to make reservations for dinner at one of the ship's signature restaurants. Sir Winston's, Chelsea Chowder House & Bar, and the Promenade Cafe will each feature early and late seatings and prix-fixe menus. Additionally, the ship's Grand Ballroom Buffet will commence from 6 to 9 p.m. and feature a variety of regional and international favorites including carved prime rib, roasted salmon, chilled seafood and salad stations, and an over-the-top dessert selection. Dinner packages are per person and include one event ticket.

To start off 2012 right, the ship will also offer a Midnight Breakfast Buffet in the Promenade Cafe until noon on New Year's Day as well as a special New Year's Day Champagne Brunch beginning at 9 a.m. in the Grand Salon.

All are invited to make a stay out of the festivities by reserving a hotel and ticket package that includes overnight accommodations, two tickets to the New Year's Eve celebration, New Year's Day Champagne Brunch for two and a commemorative gift.

The Queen Mary's New Year's Eve ship-wide celebration is open to guests 21 and older. Event tickets are available for $99 (parking additional). Royal VIP packages are $199 per person and overnight packages begin at $579 per couple for a historic Stateroom. Signature dining packages are also available and menus and seating times may be viewed online. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.QueenMaryNYE.com or call (800) 437-2934.

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway,
CA-90803
(800) 437-2934
www.QueenMaryNYE.com

CuisineType : American

Vue
25135 Park Lantern,
CA-92629
(949) 661-5000
www.lagunacliffs.com

CuisineType : Cal Cuisine

Vue New Year's Eve Dinner

Enjoy a 5 course Prix Fixe meal prepared by the award winning restaurant.

Cost of event: $105Reservations required

For more information visit: www.lagunacliffs.com

Looking for good fun and live entertainment

Then join Laguna Cliff Marriott in the Dana Ballroom. OC Vertigo, will be performing hits from the 70's.

Doors open at 8:30pm and the band will begin performing at 9:00pm.

Cost of Event: $25

Sapphire Lounge
1200 South Coast Hwy,
CA-92651
(949) 715-9888
www.sapphirellc.com

CuisineType : American, French, Hawaiian, Mediterranean, Middle East

New Year's Eve Celebration

Let Sapphire surprise you with their New Year's creations

Also enjoy Sapphire:

Hawaiian Coconut Shrimp

Tunisian Crab Warka

Sea Bass Brandade

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin

Lobster "Mac and Cheese"

For New Year's Eve menu visit: http://www.sapphirellc.com/pdf/new-years-eve-2011.pdf

Reservations are recommended

Sapori Ristorante
1810 Newport Drive,
CA-92660
949-644-4220
www.saporinb.com

CuisineType : Italian

AnQi by Crustacean
3333 S Bristol St,
CA-92626
714557.5679
www.anqibistro.com

CuisineType : Asian, Bar & Grill, Cal Cuisine, Fine Dining, French Bistro, Fusion, Seafood, Vietnamese

Avant-garde New Year’s Eve Countdown at AnQi Gourmet Bistro Extravaganza Offers Fabulous Interactive Food Exhibits and Entertainment

Ring in 2012 at AnQi by Crustacean with an unforgettable and extraordinary New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring off-the-wall Q du Soleil, ultramodern food bazaar, and a private 10-course molecular dining experience at Chef’s Table. AnQi at South Coast Plaza is prepared to wow Orange County trendsetters in the most breathtaking manner.

Start your New Year’s Eve celebration at 9 p.m. with the Forbidden Den which includes:

• Champagne rain by graceful aerialists
• An edible food wall
• Interactive molecular station
• Geishas to dine off of
• Noodle and dumpling rickshas
• Library of Sushi
• Liquid Nitrogen ice cream exhibit
• Decadent dessert art
• Breakfast bar 2012

Tickets are $170, glamorous, chic attire required, (gratuity & tax not included). An a la carte dinner is also available from 5 – 7:30 p.m., and the award-winning restaurant will reserve five tables for VIP bottle service at $1,000 each, for up to 10 guests. At the exclusive Chef’s Table, which is $3,000 for 16 guests, AnQi’s molecular chef and butler will be ‘at your service’ to create a spectacular 10-course gastronomic tasting menu. Finish off your unparalleled evening of extravagance with your first breakfast of 2012 and AnQi’s exotic themed drinks. So come experience a New Year’s Eve like never before with live on-stage performances, dancing and spinning with world-renowned DJs and a countdown with special guests. Let the OC New Year’s Merriment Begin!

AnQi is adjacent to Bloomingdale’s at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa.

Mr. V's Bar & Grill
14320 Valley View Ave,
CA-90639
562 946-2275
www.mrvsbarandgrill.com/

CuisineType : American, Steak

Come spend New Years Eve with us at Mr. V's Bar & Grill!

Vue Restaurant
25135 Park Lantern,
CA-92629
949 661 5000
www.lagunacliffs.com

CuisineType : Eclectic

Live entertainment and dinner at Vue Restaurant! Come celebrate new years eve!

Holiday Take-Home Menu Available Throughout December

Menu: http://www.pascalnpb.com/Holiday%20Take-Home%20Dinner.pdfPascal Épicerie & Wine

Pascal Epicerie & Wine

1000 Bristol Street North,
CA-92660
949.263.9400
www.pascalnewportbeach.com

CuisineType: French, French Bistro, French Brasserie

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Pescadou Bistro

We are offering two seatings for New Year's Eve dinner. First seating 5:30 to 6:30. Second seating 8:00 to 9:00. Reserve online or by phone.

For more information visit: Pescadoubistro.com

For New Year's Eve Menu, visit: http://www.pescadoubistro.com/events/NYEve%20%202011.pdf

Pescadou Bistro
3325 Newport Blvd,
CA-92663
(949) 675-6990
www.pescadoubistro.com

CuisineType : Eclectic, French, French Bistro, Quick Serve

Crustacean
9646 S Santa Monica Blvd,
CA-90210
(310) 205-8990
www.anfamily.com

CuisineType : French Brasserie, Seafood, Vietnamese

voyage to New Year’s Eve festivities starts atCrustacean, Beverly Hills. Crustacean’s countdown around the world begins at “Noonwith a Midnight Vibe” with an open brunch menu and endless champagne that kicks offwith:Strolling down Abbey Road with The Beatles at 3 p.m.Samba dancing at Copacabana Beach at 6 p.m.Dropping the crystal ball at Times Square at 9 p.m.Countdown Beverly Hills style on Rodeo Drive at midnightAn a la carte menu will be served from 12 – 9 p.m.; a prix fixe final seating begins at 9p.m. for $198 and goes until the clock strikes 2 a.m.We will stream live to the most spectacular New Year’s Eve festivities as the worldover ushers in 2012. Our extravaganza will also feature Brazilian dancers, spinningand dancing by a top Hollywood DJ, and Pop Violinist Yennie Nam, theoreticalentertainment and themed cocktails.

Kimera Restaurant
19530 Jamboree Road,
CA-92612
(949) 261-1222
www.KimeraRestaurant.com

CuisineType : Continental

Kimera Restaurant and Lounge will host a special New Year’s Eve event on December 31, 2011 featuring a three-course prix-fixe menu option as well as a DJ and dancing all night long!· The first seating for dinner offers reservation times from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (guests must clear their table by 8:30 p.m.). For $45++ per person, guests will receive a three-course prix-fixe dinner, along with access to the lounge all night.· The second dinner seating offers reservations times from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. At a cost of $75++ per person, guests will enjoy an amuse bouche as well as a three-course prix fixe dinner, plus a champagne toast that will be offered at midnight. Second seating dinner guests will also have access to the lounge and access to their dinner table all night.· As a special treat for New Year’s Eve, the main dining room of Kimera will feature a dance floor for guests to enjoy.· Each dinner guest during Kimera’s second seating will also receive a special party favor!· Kimera’s trendy lounge will be open to the public, as well as diners. A DJ will keep the party going after dinner, so patrons can dance their way into 2012. Lounge tables will only be available with special lounge reservations.· Complimentary valet parking is available. DATE: New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2011 TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. LOCATION: Kimera Restaurant 19530 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92612 RESERVATIONS: (949) 261-1222 WEBSITE: www.KimeraRestaurant.com COST: $45++ for the first seating (tax and service charge not included)$75++ for the second seating (tax and service charge not included) Second Seating Menu Amuse Bouche Smoked Salmon Blinisalmon caviar, dill crème fraîche First Course Roasted Beets Saladgoat cheese, aged balsamic, Belgian endive Tartare of Sashimi Grade Yellowfin Tunacucumber, scallions, chili vinaigrette Exotic Mushroom Consommetruffle essence, scallions Organic Baby Mixed Greensfuji apples, caramelized walnuts, gorgonzola, vinaigrette Main Course Grilled Filet Mignonpotato parsnip puree, baby carrots, wilted spinach, asparagus tips, red wine reduction Baked Almond-Crusted Mahi Mahiwilted spinach, baby artichokes, orange sauce Peppered Prime Meyer’s All Natural Flat Iron Steakpotato gratin, wilted spinach, onion marmalade, asparagus tips, red wine reduction Roasted Free Range All Natural Mary’s ChickenParmesan soft polenta, broccolini, lemon sauce Dessert Suchard Bittersweet Chocolate Cakeraspberry coulis, Chantilly cream *Champagne Toast at Midnight compliments of Kimera

The Golden Truffle
1767 Newport Boulevard,
CA-92627
(949) 645-9858
www.goldentruffle.com/

CuisineType : Eclectic

• Reservations starting at 4:00 pm
• Lounge will be open until 1:00 am
• Fireworks above Long Beach Harbor
• Champagne toast and party favors for all to enjoy at midnight
• $60.00 per person
• View menu HERE

• Reservations starting at 6:00 pm
• Lounge will be open until 1:00 am
• Live jazz featuring the Ryan Rost Trio from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am
• Fireworks above Long Beach Harbor
• Champagne toast and party favors for all to enjoy at midnight
• $85.00 per person
• View menu HERE

Parker's Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village Drive,
CA-90802
562-432-6500
www.parkerslighthouse.com/

CuisineType : Seafood

The Cellar Restaurant is going to be shut down for one night for violation of the National Prohibition Act of 1920. Mr. Dudley is not going to let fuzz ruin his annual New Years Eve Party. All you fellas grab your gals and come celebrate the new year at an authentic Speakeasy. The giggle water will be flowing and as long as the heat does not nail us we will have enough hooch on hand to get you smoked. The party starts at 8:30 PM so please arrive promptly and you will need to know the password to weed out any Fed's.

The evening includes a 1920's inspired four-course menu, champagne toast at mid-night, music from the era, and a slew of fun surprises inspired by the roaring 20's. Costumes are welcome so come as your favorite gangster or flapper!

Appetizers

Cassoulet of duck confit and cous cous cooked in duck fat topped with fig and cranberry compote
or
Baked Brie with port salut, pecans finished with a cinnamon blackberry preserve
or
Jumbo tiger shrimp in a pastis marinade grilled over leeks braised in butter finished with a cardamom cream sauce
or
Roasted portabello mushroom stuffed with classic escargot with a rich butter demi glace

Soup and Salad

Lemon grass consomme with melting foie gras avocado brunoise laying on a woven potato
or
Cesar salad with gourmet anchovies and creamy green goddess dressing

Main Course

Grilled Wild Boar chop with parsnip sweet potato hash finished with a sour cherry kirchwasser gastrique
or
Roasted Pheasant breast roulade with apple wood bacon red bell pepper sliced almonds over french lentils sauced with a raspberry demi glace
or
Poached baby coho trout accompanied by blue prawns cantaloupe risotto and finished with a champagne beurre blanc
or
Prosciutto wrapped fillet grilled with black truffle puree finished with a black trumpet veloute

Dessert

Peanut butter mousse with caramelized bananas and creamy milk chocolate ice cream
or
Vanilla sponge cake filled with chambord Chantilly fresh blackberries glazed with white chocolate ginache
or
Roasted pecan souffle with caramel anglaise

The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd.,
California-92832
7145255682

CuisineType : French

Roy's Restaurant
453 Newport Center Drive,
Ca-92660
(949) 640-7697
www.roysrestaurant.com

CuisineType : Fusion, Hawaiian

Celebrate Your New Year's Eve With Roy's Restaurant!

The Evening will include a four course meal, prepared by Chef Edgar Agbayani

For menu items and additional information visit: www.roysrestaurant.com

CASINO ROYALE THEMED NEW YEAR’S EVE BOND BASH

PLANNED AT SHADE HOTEL MANHATTAN BEACH

Event Tickets And Room Packages Available

A Percentage Of Proceeds Will Benefit The Roundhouse Aquarium

Get out your Bond-chic attire for New Year’s Eve! The Condé Nast Hot List-rated Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will host a festive James Bond-inspired Casino Royale-themed New Year’s Eve bash December 31, 2011. The event will feature an extensive selection of expertly prepared hors d’oeuvres by the hotel’s noted Executive Chef Greg Hozinsky, casino-style gaming tables, a VIP poker lounge, a live DJ, dancing and a champagne toast countdown to 2012. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $75 per person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Roundhouse Aquarium located on the Manhattan Beach Pier.

For those who wish to “take an elevator home” and celebrate all night long, Shade Hotel is offering a special Casino Royale New Year’s Eve guestroom package for the night of December 31, which includes a Deluxe Spa Room a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, New Year’s Eve party favors and two tickets to the Casino Royale New Year’s Eve event. Guests will also receive a complimentary beach breakfast buffet, use of beach cruiser bicycles, Wifi and access to the nearby Equinox Gym. The package is based on availability and is $599 for double occupancy.

Shade Hotel
1221 North Valley Drive,
Ca-90266
(310) 698-5560
www.shadehotel.com

CuisineType : American