A sampling of New York area New Year's Eve celebrations
If you would like to ring in the New Year with class and style, there are many local holiday packages available to select that fabulous event. Here are a few—ranging from dinner at a Long Island mansion to a Hudson River New Year's Eve cruise.
ELEGANT DINING, DANCING, AND LIVE ORCHESTRA
Garden City Hotel, Garden City: "New Years Eve 2008."
Select from a menu of celebration packages. You can choose a buffet in the Grand Ballroom, including open bar, and night of dancing to music provided by DJs in the Posh Ultralounge ($200 per person, or $550 per couple and up for the party plus an overnight stay).
Another option: a sit down dinner in the Rein Bar and Bistro, including open bar, and a live orchestra ($185 per person, or $749 per couple for dinner plus overnight stay in deluxe accommodations).
For reservations: 516-747-3000. (http://www.gardencityhotel.com/)
BEAUTIFUL LONG ISLAND SCENERY
Danford's on the Sound, Port Jefferson: "New Years Eve Celebration."
You can enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by the executive chef as you overlook Port Jefferson Harbor and the Long Island Sound. The menu includes, among other choices, seafood entrees such as Gorgonzola and pine nut crusted chilean seabass, shrimp and andouille etouffee, and broiled brandade and tomato confit. The dinner package also includes live entertainment, a champagne toast, and lavish holiday decorations ($89 per person).
For reservations call 631-928-5200 (http://www.danfords.com)
MOVIES, DANCING, AND COCKTAILS
Tribeca Cinemas, New York City: "Champagne and Popcorn."
Here's a New Year's eve option that offers fun and varied activities. Choose from two packages, both of which include a 5-hour open bar, access to two movie theaters (playing perennial favorites including, Ferris Bueler's Day Off, Scarface, and Dazed and Confused), 2 celebrity DJs, 3 additional party rooms for dancing and dining, buffet stations, party favors, and other giveaways ($150 per person). Higher price ticket ($250 per person) includes VIP service: reserved tables, individual food platters, and private servers.
For more information and ticket sales call 516-662-9914 or email ryan@arknetmedia.com. (http://newyork.going.com/invite-18533)
BLACK-TIE NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook: The annual "Black & White New Year's Eve Gala."
This black tie-optional event features live music from the popular band, The Naked Truth, plus a five-hour top-shelf open bar, cocktail hour, a four-course dinner, a midnight champagne toast, and coffee and continental breakfast to go ($135 per person).
For reservations and the menu, call 631-471-6609. (http://www.villalombardis.com/main.html)
A DAZZLING NIGHT AT A MANSION
The De Seversky Center, Old Westbury: The "New Year's Eve Crystal Ball."
Enjoy a night of dancing, dinner and top-shelf cocktails at one of Long Island's most elegant mansions ($150 per person).. Extra touches include an old-fashioned photo booth. There's also a VIP package that includes among other features, specialty martini and lobster bars, and reserved tables with private server and bottle service ($225 to $325 for different categories of VIP service). If you're looking for a relaxing after party, there's also a separate movie and champagne party that starts at 2 a.m. ($75 to $100 per person).
For tickets and more information call 516-719-7100.
ALL ABOARD THE MEGA YACHT
Majestic Star yacht.
Celebrate New Year's eve cruising down the Hudson aboard the Majestic Star. Enjoy a premium open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a night of dancing to music provided by a famous DJ, and beautiful scenery ($150 per person). Some sights of the evening include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the New Year's Eve 2008 Fireworks Display. There are also a menu of VIP tickets are available. Options include reserved tables, admission to "The Official After-Party for 2008" at Home and Guesthouse clubs, and bottle service among others ($185 to $275 per person).
For tickets visit http://newyearsevecentral.com/event-details/12/31/2007/wxfL5MB9HMo/
