Atlanta have millions of options to ring in the New year. I have made my list super short to seven places ring in 2019 in style
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH AN INDULGENT FOUR-COURSE DINNER AT ATLAS
Decked out in holiday décor, Atlas will offer three seatings this New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for a special, four-course prix fixe dinner created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman for $150 per person. Diners will be treated to an evening of live music by La Calle Ocho Funk Band and a celebratory midnight toast to ring in 2019. The Tavern at Atlas will also be serving its acclaimed small plates menu. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, Atlas is an award-winning restaurant located in The St. Regis Atlanta (88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW) and celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR AT TWO URBAN LICKS
TWO urban licks for New Year’s Eve dinner created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi on Monday, December 31st between 4:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, the evening will feature live music from Johnny Cash Now and a balloon drop at midnight. TWO is also hosting a New Year’s Day dinner on Tuesday, January 1st from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can take advantage of TWO’s acclaimed wine program, craft beers and specialty cocktails while enjoying an array of classics such as: TWO’s popular Salmon Chips — Smoked Salmon, Chipotle Cream Cheese, Capers, and Red Onion; Pork Belly — Shrimp Fried Rice, Farm Egg, House Kimchi, and Unagi; Lamb Porterhouse — Fottouch, Fregula, Hummus Cherry Bomb Hot Sauce. Twourbanlicks.com
5Church Atlanta is celebrating New Year’s Eve with twice the fun.
The Midtown hotspot will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. as well as presenting Fire & Ice, a two-story New Year’s Eve party featuring two separate environments on two different floors with two different DJs. Guests can begin the evening with a prix fixe dinner with Champagne or go directly to the party, which includes open bars, festive party favors, a live countdown of the ball drop and a Champagne toast at midnight. Dinner seatings are 5 to 5:45 p.m. ($80), 6 to 6:45 p.m. ($85) and 7 to 7:45 p.m. ($95). Upgrades may be added for an additional cost so guests can enjoy the post-dinner dancing, open bar and/or buffet during the Fire & Ice party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Purchase tickets online. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant is open for brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 11 p.m. 404-400-3669; 5churchatlanta.com.
Ring in the New Year in an eclectic, Latin atmosphere at B A- B A L U
The Midtown hot spot has partnered with Bacardi and Grey Goose to host an Exclusive NYE 2019 party featuring heavy tapas, cocktails, Latin beats from DJ Danny and DJ Fernando, a Champagne toast at midnight and party favors to keep the celebrations going. Early bird tickets are $60 per person and the price will increase. Max 250 attendees. Purchase tickets here. (404) 900-9595; eatbabalu.com.
IT’S A NEW YEAR’S EVE ON MIRACLE ON HIGHLAND AT PARIS
Conveniently located along the BeltLine in Inman Park, join PARISH for a New Year’s Eve Miracle on Highland. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 31st, partygoers can cozy up in the winter wonderland and take advantage of PARISH’s buffet, an open bar that includes Miracle’s cocktail line up, beer, wine and well spirits upstairs, while bourbon and bubbles will be flowing in the market downstairs. The evening’s soundtrack is created by Rare Form Crew. Tickets are available for $120 per person at MiraclebarAtlanta.com.
SAIL INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH YACHT ROCK REVUE AT PARK TAVERN
Let the countdown begin as Park Tavern gets ready to sail into the New Year on Monday, December 31st with an all-inclusive celebration featuring live music from Yacht Rock Revue in the Piedmont Room. Beginning at 9 p.m., partygoers are invited to enjoy an open bar of premium liquor, beer, wine and champagne from Coors Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Crispin Original, Finlandia, Sland Irish Whiskey, Jack Daniels, Jack Daniels Winter Jack and El Jimador tequila, along with a range of tasty offerings including hors d’oeuvres, tacos, sliders, fresh sushi flown in from Hawaii, and s’mores. At midnight, guests will be treated to a champagne toast and can dive into a breakfast buffet that includes Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, breakfast burritos, and much more. General Admission tickets are available for $125 for ages 21 and up and the Ultimate VIP Experience tickets are available for $200 and include champagne, oysters, sushi and wagyu beef from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Yachty New Year’s Eve Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com
DANTANNA’S THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE
With locations in Buckhead and Downtown in CNN Center, Dantanna’s invites revelers to keep it casual this New Year’s Eve. Offering their full dinner menu featuring a diverse selection of fresh seafood, steak, burgers, salads, sandwiches and more, guests can sit back and relax while watching the ball drop on one of the many flat screen TVs located throughout the restaurant and bar. An Atlanta institution for drinking and dining over the past 15 years, both locations will be open until midnight on New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2018. Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com