Between Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day, if you have two nickels to rub together by New Years Eve , you either have unwavering self-control or an insanely high credit limit. Between the zealous over-spending of money and energy that commemorates this season, wouldn’t it be nice to spend New Years Eve 2014 having a nice dinner that doesn’t break the bank? Behold, a list of New Years Eve dinner party events for under $75 per person:
Gusto 101
Gusto 101 will be doing 3 seatings with their so-awesome-we-drool Italian menu from Chef Daniel Mezzolo. Given that they always have the best DJed tunes, the magnitude of how amazing their upstairs patio is, and the total affordability of everything they serve (including those dangerously delicious cocktails), this one is definitely a winner. Call 416-504-9669 to make a reservation as they’ll be booking up FAST.
Fishbar
The source of all things sustainable, seafood, and small plates on Ossington, Fishbar will be serving their regular menu including favourites like the Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese, Surf ‘n Turf, and the Fishbar Taco, along with a complimentary glass of bubbly for guests. For more information, call Fishbar at 647-340-0227.
Habits Gastropub
Don’t want to die of suffocation on King Street West? We can’t blame you. College Street’s favourite spot for cocktail connoisseurs and the best gastropub outside of the British Isles, Habits will be ringing in 2014 with amazing food, drinks, tunes and more! Best parts? There’ll be a ball drop and NO COVER. #Awesomesauce
Valdez – $50 per person
This year, Valdez will be creating a dining experience inspired by bazaars of the Far East (aren’t they a Mexican restaurant? Just sayin!) With eight food stations set up, guests will be able to visit each and sample from a variety of different dishes. The super sexy Chef Steve Gonzalez will also be creating a special menu for the evening and a DJ will be in-house to keep the Mexican fiesta going all night long! To get your ticket, call Valdez at 416-363-8388.
Nyood
Queen West contemporary hotspot Nyood will be serving up two seatings (6:30PM and 8:30PM) of prix fixe fabulousness by Chef Vittorio Colacitti. For $60 a person, guests will enjoy an amuse bouche along with a three-course meal followed by dessert. Expect nothing but the best in traditional meets trendy with dishes like Veal Tenderloin, Miso Black Cod, and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. For more information or to make a reservation, call Nyood at 416-466-1888.
DYNE Restaurant – $65 per Person (First Seating)
How time flies! DYNE will be hosting their first New Years Eve ever this year and it’s going to be killer. The masters of Asian/Iberian fusion will be featuring two different prix fixe seatings, one at 6:00PM and the second at 8:30PM. Each will have separate, seasonally crafted 3-course meals though the latter seating will cost a little more ($95 per person). However, them extra bills will get you drinks and dancing in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. Also in celebration of the holidays, DYNE will be pouring Lanson Champagne by the glass for the whole month of December along with hosting private events up to 40 people. For more information or reservations, call DYNE at 416-962-5655.
The Emerson
Join burlesque beauties Maria Juana, Chow Mein, and Bunny Angora at the Emerson for a set menu of delicious food (yet to be announced), exquisite cocktails, and of course some bar top burlesque. Think Dita von Teese does Coyote Ugly. For more information, call (416) 532-1717.
Estiatorio Volos – $75 per Person
Financial District Hellenic hotspot Volos will be hosting a 3-course prix fixe menu to ring in 2014 including Greek favourites Grilled Moroccan Octopus, Rack of Lamb, and Traditional Baklava. For more information, please call 416-861-8211. Opa!
Le Select – $75 per Person
In true Le Select style, the bistro will be bringing in la nouvelle année with a 3-course prix fixe and, naturally, a healthy supply of champagne. The set menu includes French favourites such as duck consommé, supreme de poulet, and crème brûlée. For more information, call Le Select at 416-596-6405.
Table 17 – $60 per Person
Leslieville’s favourite neighbourhood bar and bistro, Table 17, will be hosting a 3-course prix fixe for New Years Eve coupled with extremely reasonable champagne prices. It’ll be all the comfort of staying at home except way more fun. For more information, please call Table 17 at 416-519-1851.
Mill Street Brewpub Beer Hall – $70 per Person
The Mill Street Brewpub Beer Hall with be ringing in the New Year with all different sorts of taste, suds, and bubbles! To clarify, they’ll be offering a 4 course meal with 4 beer pairings, party favours, a DJ, dancing, snacks, and sparkling at midnight! For more information, call (416) 681-0338 ext. 2
Osteria Dei Ganzi – “Guys and Dolls” $45 per Person (First Seating)
Hosted by local hurricane of fabulosity, Proud FM radio personality Mike Chalut and Osteria dei Ganzi will be throwing a 1920s tribute party called “Guys and Dolls” to celebrate 2014. The first seating is $45 and includes a 4-course prix fixe while the second seating is going for $75 but includes the prix fixe, an over-the-top dance party in the restaurant’s beautiful bar and patio area, and rivers of bubbly at midnight! Fabulous? Yes. For more information, please call 647-348-6520.
The Libertine – $60 per Person
Featuring a performance by The Girls Club and beats by DJ Jason Ulrich, The Libertine promises a true speakeasy good time with dinner and a show. For more information, call 647-748-8288.
Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek will be having a special 3-course dinner including your choice of mushroom soup or Caesar salad as a starter, Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin with Half Lobster for the main, and a dessert decision between Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée or a Double Chocolate Brownie. Considering that most people will be mortgaging their first child to pay their credit cards come January 2nd, the value here is #Amazeballs. For more information, please call 416-596-2240
Luma – $75 per Person
Party like a movie star this New Years at Luma in the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The most glitzy member of the Oliver and Bonacini family will be serving up a seasonal and seafood inspired 3-course prix fixe including farm favourites like St-Canut Piglet Loin, Simmered Veal Cheek, and Rabbit + Gnocchi. For more information, call Luma at 647-288-4715.
Touro Brazilian Steakhouse
This year, Touro Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse has really saved the best for last. Well, the last day of 2013! On December 31st, Tuoro will have three seating – 4:30PM, 7:30PM, and 10:30PM. The 4:30PM seating will include either their famous, melt-off-the-stick, all-you-can-eat traditional rodizio menu or a prix fixe a la carte, both for $55 a person. A Touro signature cocktail and a glass of Moet & Chandon champagne is included. At the later two seatings, guests will also receive a freshly-baked lava cake, for $75 a person. If one glass of bubbly isn¹t enough (is it ever?), there will also be very reasonable Moet & Chandon bottle rates. For more information and reservations, please call 905-738-6876
