For the indecisive bunch, here are more ideas from Haute Living Phoenix for how to spend the biggest night of the year, including where to dine, where to party the night away, and where to lay your head (read: crash) when all the fun has finally wound down.
Trader Vic’s at Hotel Valley Ho
New Year’s Eve and champagne go hand in hand. At Trader Vic’s, you’ll be able to take advantage of the specially priced champagne, depending on your favorite: the Veuve Clicquot Yellow for $75 (normally $100), the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame for $275 (normally $375), or the Louis Roederer Cristal for $375 (normally $475). Plus, the New Year’s Eve dinner reservations kick off at 5 p.m., and guests are invited to dine off the regular menu or enjoy the kitchen’s special menu, designed with that night in mind. The New Year’s Eve selections include a pear and arugula salad or Volcano Shrimp (tossed with a mango chili aioli) as starters, a succulent Chinese oven-roasted beef tenderloin served with Maine lobster risotto, braised Swiss chard and lobster butter for an entree, and two choices for dessert: a Bavarian chocolate torte made with Kona coffee creme anglaise, or a unique arrangement of assorted truffles and chocolate-dipped strawberries for two.
Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 E. Main Street in Scottsdale 480.248.2000
Kimpton’s FireSky Resort & Spa
The grand yet cozy FireSky Resort is offering an exciting New Year’s Eve package that includes deluxe overnight accommodations and a four-course dinner for two at Taggia, a Kimpton restaurant. The package rate is $209 (valued at $349, and practically a steal!). Guests who book the package also have the option to extend their stay for two nights before or after the holiday for a rate of just $89 per night. That’s correct, we said $89 per night! The offer is valid Dec. 29 through Jan. 2 and can be redeemed with the mention of Rate Code: PNYE. A luxurious oasis located in Old Town Scottsdale, FireSky is just close enough to the hustle and bustle of downtown while remaining a more than pleasant retreat.
FireSky Resort & Spa is located at 4925 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale 480.945.7666
Prado at InterContinental Montelucia Resort
Join the celebration that will be taking place in Castillo Lucena and beneath the stars in Cortijo Plaza with drinks, dancing, live music and a champagne toast at midnight, along with party favors. (Advance tickets are $25.) Or, go all out with a reservation at Prado for a dining experience that is sure to be extraordinary and unforgettable. The five-course meal will be available at either the 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. seating, and will include a first amuse of grilled Medjool date with pickled jalapeno, and a second amuse of wild mushroom cappuccino with truffle foam and Porcini dust. The first course will be “Jason” petit greens with radish, Fuji apple and Michele Malvarosa cheese, followed by a second course of fire-roasted pumpkin soup and lamb carpaccio. The intermezzo will feature refreshing limoncello granita with mint before guests dive into their main courses: monkfish “saltimbocca,” beef tenderloin, and handmade gnocchi, accompanied by artful sides meant to enhance the flavor of every dish. Dessert will be a selection of treats by the famed Julia Baker Confections. The dinner is $155 per person, or $245 per person with wine pairings. Call 480.627.3004 to make a reservation.
InterContinental Montelucia Resort is located at 4949 E. Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale 480.627.3200
The Melting Pot
OK, so you can’t sleep here post-meal, but for a fun and interactive dining experience, The Melting Pot can always be counted upon. Whether you’re a big group of friends, a family spending the last day of the year together, or a couple in the mood for a unique and elegant meal, everyone’s favorite fondue restaurant will be decorated to fit the season and serving a special four-course meal of salad, a delicious cheese fondue, an entree, and one of The Melting Pot’s famous chocolate fondues. Reservations are required and, in addition to the four courses, also include a souvenir framed photo of the couple/party, a gift bag, 20-percent discount on all bottled wine selections and other drink specials. The cost is $75 per person, plus tax and 20 percent gratuity.
The Melting Pot, Scottsdale: 480.607.1799, Arrowhead: 623.444.4946, Ahwatukee: 480.704.9206
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