Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News
It’s that time of year again, and the Flatiron District and Chelsea, home base of the New York City Seminar and Conference Center, offers a potpourri of great and fun places to ring in the New Year! Our Friends at the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership have done their usual great job of bringing to our attention some excellent choices – so, direct from their amazing web site, which is a literal cornucopia of options for your New Years celebrations, here they are! To all of NYC Seminar and Conference Center’s, and Flatiron Hot! News Followers, a happy, healthy and safe New Years!
Ring in 2019 in Flatiron
Kick-off 2019 in the Flatiron District! Local favorites invite you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with sophisticated tasting menus and lively club events. Contact businesses directly for reservations and more information.
40/40 Club, 6 West 25th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, (212) 832-4040
Ring in the New Year while enjoying custom cocktails, tasty treats, and watching the ball drop on state-of-the-art video display walls. General admission starts at $70 and VIP packages start at $2,000.
Almond, 12 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 228-7557
Starting at 9 pm, Almond offers a locally sourced Four Course Prix Fixe Menu
as well as a New Year’s Eve party. A champagne toast will be poured, live DJs will spin, and party favors will be distributed. $125 per person. An a la carte menu will be available earlier in the evening, and the bar is open for snacks and specialty cocktails.
Almayass, 24 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 473-3100
Join Almayass for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy their a la carte menu from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. After 8:30 pm, a five-course prix fixe menu for $150 per person is available. Party favors, a champagne toast, and dancing will make for an unforgettable evening.
The Flatiron Room, 37 West 26th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, (212) 725-3860
Join The Flatiron Room for a festive evening of fine food, luscious drinks, live jazz, and a superb selection of whiskey. Celebrate with a four-course menu created by Executive Chef Patricia Williams accompanied by live jazz by Broadway Brassy and The Brass Knuckles. There will also be a burlesque show from 9 pm until 1 am.
Harding’s, 32 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 600-2105
Harding’s is now taking reservations for New Year’s Eve dinner. The restaurant’s full a la carte menu will be available and diners will receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A live jazz trio will perform starting at 8:30 pm.
ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets, (212) 683-2929
Celebrate the arrival of 2019 with friends and family at ilili. The first seating is from 6 pm to 8 pm and includes a four-course meal for $85 per person. The second seating is at 9 pm for $165 per person, which features a five-course meal, a champagne toast, party favors, belly dancers, and ilili’s house DJ! A limited a-la-carte menu will also be available in the Bar & Lounge area.
Junoon, 27 West 24th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, (212) 490-2100
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious Indian feast at Junoon. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu in Junoon’s Main Dining Room while enjoying a four-piece live band that will begin at 7:30 pm onward for $135 per person. Wine pairings are available for an additional $90 per person. There will be three seatings: 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm. In Junoon’s Patiala Room, celebrate with a two- or three-course dinner options for $65/$75 per person.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, corner of 26th Street, (212) 498-9696
Toast the new year with La Pecora Bianca with a $95 three-course prix fixe menu. The menu features an extravagant “Bubbles & Truffles” dinner with an array of black and white truffles from Italy. A complimentary champagne toast will be offered to all guests.
Obicà Mozzarella Bar, Pizza e Cucina, 928 Broadway, between 21st and 22nd Streets, (212) 777-2754
This New Year’s Eve, Obicà is turning back the clock to a 70s-themed party, which features a DJ spinning the likes of Bowie, Queen, and the Rolling Stones. In addition to the regular a la carte menu, look for specials like burrata with caviar, a lobster risotto, herb-marinated rib-eye, and traditional Italian holiday cakes for dessert. All reservations between 6 pm and 7:45 pm will have a maximum table time of 2 hours. Later reservations ($25 cover charge per person) have the table for the entirety of the night. There will be a midnight toast as well.
Scampi, 30 West 18th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, (212) 888-2171
Bring in the New Year with Scampi. Scampi is offering its a la carte menu along with a $95 menu from 5 pm to 6:45 pm. From 7 pm to 11 pm, there is a special Gala Menu for $195 per person which includes a complimentary Dom Perignon champagne toast at midnight.
Scarpetta, 88 Madison Avenue, corner of 29th Street, (212) 691-0555
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with some of the best pasta in the city. Enjoy an a la carte menu from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
Simon & The Whale, 23 Lexington Avenue, corner of 23rd Street
BID Farewell to 2018 with Simon & The Whale. You’re invited to dine early on your way to meet up with friends, or join late to ring in 2019. You have your choice of the a la carte menu with festive additions, or a special prix fixe menu.
The Smith, 1150 Broadway, corner of 27th Street, (212) 685-4500
New Year’s Eve partygoers can make The Smith either their first or last stop of the night. You can start your night with The Smith’s regular a la carte menu until 8 pm, or you can party into the night with The Smith from 10 pm to 1 am. The 10 pm celebration includes a special three-course dinner, open bar, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight for $140 per person.
Tarallucci e Vino, 44 East 28th Street, corner of Park Avenue South, (212) 779-1100
Say goodbye to 2018 at Tarallucci e Vino NoMad this New Year’s Eve. The restaurant’s early seating, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, includes a three-course prix fixe menu ($90 per person). The late seating, from 9 pm to 11 pm, includes a five-course prix fixe menu ($115 per person) and a complimentary champagne toast. Special prix fixe menu items include oysters, lobster ravioli, and tagliatelle with shaved black truffles. A late-night DJ will continue the party until 2 am.
Trattoria Italienne, 19 West 24th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, (212) 600-5139
Party with Trattoria Italienne this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a welcome punch drink upon arrival, a chef’s selection of passed canapes, and a midnight champagne toast. There will be a live musical performance from the talented Garrett & Tamara from 10 pm to 1 am. Tickets are available for $85.
*SOLD OUT / NO LONGER AVAILABLE*
230 FIFTH, 230 Fifth Avenue, corner of 27th Street, (212) 725-4300
230 FIFTH’s New Year’s Eve Celebration begins at 9 pm and lasts until 4 am. General admission tickets start at $150 per person. As the countdown to midnight begins, partygoers will raise a glass of complimentary champagne to toast the new year. Admittance includes premium open bar until 1 am, hors d’oeuvres and food platters, and two live DJs. Tickets provide access to both the penthouse and rooftop levels, providing two incredible parties in one.
Cosme, 35 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 913-9659
Modern Mexican restaurant Cosme is serving a celebratory a la carte menu with three seating times (5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 9:30 pm). There will be mezcal and champagne pairings along with a cocktail menu, and a DJ with mariachis will ring in 2019. Reservations are available online for Cosme’s main dining room, and walk-ins are available in the bar area.
The NoMad Hotel, 1170 Broadway, corner of 28th Street, (212) 796-1500
Whether you are seeking a fine dining experience, a live performance, or dancing late into the night, the NoMad Hotel has you covered this New Year’s Eve. The NoMad’s Main Dining Room is offering a prix fixe menu with an early seating before 7 pm and a later seating after 8 pm. The NoMad’s rooftop party includes live DJs, food stations, an open bar, and a magician’s performance. Tickets for the NoMad’s New Year’s festivities start at $125 per person.
Photo Credit: Trattoria Italienne
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New Years in Flatiron and Chelsea – Lots of Choices to Party Hearty!
Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News
It’s that time of year again, and the Flatiron District and Chelsea, home base of the New York City Seminar and Conference Center, offers a potpourri of great and fun places to ring in the New Year! Our Friends at the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership have done their usual great job of bringing to our attention some excellent choices – so, direct from their amazing web site, which is a literal cornucopia of options for your New Years celebrations, here they are! To all of NYC Seminar and Conference Center’s, and Flatiron Hot! News Followers, a happy, healthy and safe New Years!
Ring in 2019 in Flatiron
Kick-off 2019 in the Flatiron District! Local favorites invite you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with sophisticated tasting menus and lively club events. Contact businesses directly for reservations and more information.
40/40 Club, 6 West 25th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, (212) 832-4040
Ring in the New Year while enjoying custom cocktails, tasty treats, and watching the ball drop on state-of-the-art video display walls. General admission starts at $70 and VIP packages start at $2,000.
Almond, 12 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 228-7557
as well as a New Year’s Eve party. A champagne toast will be poured, live DJs will spin, and party favors will be distributed. $125 per person. An a la carte menu will be available earlier in the evening, and the bar is open for snacks and specialty cocktails.
Starting at 9 pm, Almond offers a locally sourced Four Course Prix Fixe Menu
Almayass, 24 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 473-3100
Join Almayass for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy their a la carte menu from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. After 8:30 pm, a five-course prix fixe menu for $150 per person is available. Party favors, a champagne toast, and dancing will make for an unforgettable evening.
The Flatiron Room, 37 West 26th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, (212) 725-3860
Join The Flatiron Room for a festive evening of fine food, luscious drinks, live jazz, and a superb selection of whiskey. Celebrate with a four-course menu created by Executive Chef Patricia Williams accompanied by live jazz by Broadway Brassy and The Brass Knuckles. There will also be a burlesque show from 9 pm until 1 am.
Harding’s, 32 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 600-2105
Harding’s is now taking reservations for New Year’s Eve dinner. The restaurant’s full a la carte menu will be available and diners will receive a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A live jazz trio will perform starting at 8:30 pm.
ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets, (212) 683-2929
Celebrate the arrival of 2019 with friends and family at ilili. The first seating is from 6 pm to 8 pm and includes a four-course meal for $85 per person. The second seating is at 9 pm for $165 per person, which features a five-course meal, a champagne toast, party favors, belly dancers, and ilili’s house DJ! A limited a-la-carte menu will also be available in the Bar & Lounge area.
Junoon, 27 West 24th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, (212) 490-2100
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious Indian feast at Junoon. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu in Junoon’s Main Dining Room while enjoying a four-piece live band that will begin at 7:30 pm onward for $135 per person. Wine pairings are available for an additional $90 per person. There will be three seatings: 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm. In Junoon’s Patiala Room, celebrate with a two- or three-course dinner options for $65/$75 per person.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, corner of 26th Street, (212) 498-9696
Toast the new year with La Pecora Bianca with a $95 three-course prix fixe menu. The menu features an extravagant “Bubbles & Truffles” dinner with an array of black and white truffles from Italy. A complimentary champagne toast will be offered to all guests.
Obicà Mozzarella Bar, Pizza e Cucina, 928 Broadway, between 21st and 22nd Streets, (212) 777-2754
This New Year’s Eve, Obicà is turning back the clock to a 70s-themed party, which features a DJ spinning the likes of Bowie, Queen, and the Rolling Stones. In addition to the regular a la carte menu, look for specials like burrata with caviar, a lobster risotto, herb-marinated rib-eye, and traditional Italian holiday cakes for dessert. All reservations between 6 pm and 7:45 pm will have a maximum table time of 2 hours. Later reservations ($25 cover charge per person) have the table for the entirety of the night. There will be a midnight toast as well.
Scarpetta, 88 Madison Avenue, corner of 29th Street, (212) 691-0555
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with some of the best pasta in the city. Enjoy an a la carte menu from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.
Simon & The Whale, 23 Lexington Avenue, corner of 23rd Street
BID Farewell to 2018 with Simon & The Whale. You’re invited to dine early on your way to meet up with friends, or join late to ring in 2019. You have your choice of the a la carte menu with festive additions, or a special prix fixe menu.
The Smith, 1150 Broadway, corner of 27th Street, (212) 685-4500
New Year’s Eve partygoers can make The Smith either their first or last stop of the night. You can start your night with The Smith’s regular a la carte menu until 8 pm, or you can party into the night with The Smith from 10 pm to 1 am. The 10 pm celebration includes a special three-course dinner, open bar, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight for $140 per person.
Tarallucci e Vino, 44 East 28th Street, corner of Park Avenue South, (212) 779-1100
($90 per person). The late seating, from 9 pm to 11 pm, includes a five-course prix fixe menu
($115 per person) and a complimentary champagne toast. Special prix fixe menu items include oysters, lobster ravioli, and tagliatelle with shaved black truffles. A late-night DJ will continue the party until 2 am.
Say goodbye to 2018 at Tarallucci e Vino NoMad this New Year’s Eve. The restaurant’s early seating, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, includes a three-course prix fixe menu
Trattoria Italienne, 19 West 24th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, (212) 600-5139
Party with Trattoria Italienne this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a welcome punch drink upon arrival, a chef’s selection of passed canapes, and a midnight champagne toast. There will be a live musical performance from the talented Garrett & Tamara from 10 pm to 1 am. Tickets are available for $85.
*SOLD OUT / NO LONGER AVAILABLE*
230 FIFTH, 230 Fifth Avenue, corner of 27th Street, (212) 725-4300
230 FIFTH’s New Year’s Eve Celebration begins at 9 pm and lasts until 4 am. General admission tickets start at $150 per person. As the countdown to midnight begins, partygoers will raise a glass of complimentary champagne to toast the new year. Admittance includes premium open bar until 1 am, hors d’oeuvres and food platters, and two live DJs. Tickets provide access to both the penthouse and rooftop levels, providing two incredible parties in one.
Cosme, 35 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 913-9659
Modern Mexican restaurant Cosme is serving a celebratory a la carte menu with three seating times (5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 9:30 pm). There will be mezcal and champagne pairings along with a cocktail menu, and a DJ with mariachis will ring in 2019. Reservations are available online for Cosme’s main dining room, and walk-ins are available in the bar area.
The NoMad Hotel, 1170 Broadway, corner of 28th Street, (212) 796-1500
Whether you are seeking a fine dining experience, a live performance, or dancing late into the night, the NoMad Hotel has you covered this New Year’s Eve. The NoMad’s Main Dining Room is offering a prix fixe menu with an early seating before 7 pm and a later seating after 8 pm. The NoMad’s rooftop party includes live DJs, food stations, an open bar, and a magician’s performance. Tickets for the NoMad’s New Year’s festivities start at $125 per person.
Photo Credit: Trattoria Italienne