Haute 5 Places in New York to Bring in the New Year: Your Guide to Starting 2010 in Style

Cocktails and Conversation—Hold the Dancing!

If you’d like to celebrate in style but the idea of venturing onto a crowded dance floor (or any dancing at all for that matter) makes you cringe, check out Avenue. The meatpacking district staple offers a happy balance for those who are looking for more laid-back luxury.

The exclusive New Year’s Eve event is by invitation only, although patrons are welcome to try their luck at the door (keeping in mind Avenue has one of the strictest door policies in the city). A Premium Mezzanine table package, seats 10-12 in a VIP lounge upstairs. Chef Roble Ali’s signature comfort foods will be served all night, along with an open bar. Perhaps you’d like some Avenueade (Absolut Raspberri, muddled raspberries, fresh squeezed lemonade) to go with that Bacon Grilled Cheese?

A Premium Mezzanine table is $3,900 in advance by reservation and also includes two bottles of Dom Perignon and four bottles of premium spirit and mixers.

Avenue is located at 116 Tenth Avenue.