Palm Beach always offers a bounty of options for celebrating New Year’s Eve. But in addition to ringing in 2010, this year’s parties will kick off a new decade.
Look for Palm Beach Daily News photographers and Daily News Society Editor Shannon Donnelly at Mar-a-Lago, The Coconuts Party at the Flagler Museum, The Breakers Fantasy Ball, The Paradise Ball and Club Colette.
Daily News Fashion Editor Robert Janjigian will also be making the rounds and taking pictures and video of dapperly-dressed partygoers.
We’ll be posting pictures online by Friday morning, probably before some parties have even ended.
You’re also welcome to post your own photos on Shiny Shots.
Grucci will again produce a World Class fireworks program for the Flagler Museum’s
New Year’s Eve Celebration. The display will begin at midnight and can be seen for 5 miles in all directions. However, word is that visibility on Clematis Street may be a bit limited.
Check out the articles below for a round-up of happening on the island and in Downtown West Palm Beach:
- Palm Beach resorts, restaurants fire up New Year’s Eve plans
- Clematis New Year’s Eve: Food, Fireworks, Ping-Pong Drop
- New Year’s Eve at CityPlace: Music, Masquerade Ball, More
Some additional celebration options, as well as addresses and phone numbers, are listed below:
251 PB, 251 Sunrise, Palm Beach, FL: Bruce Sutka will transform the lounge into a replica of Studio 54 for a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $75 and VIP tables are $750 minimum. Open bar from 9-11 p.m. with champagne toast at midnight. Dinner seatings at 7 p.m. for $100 per person and 9 p.m. for $125 per person include entry to the lounge. Music by Dj Adam Lipson and special guest performances. Guest list (561) 659-7840. Table Reservations (561) 818-2944.
264 The Grill, 264 S. County Road, Palm Beach: (561) 833-6444.
Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach: Its a la carte menu will be served during 6, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. seatings. At 10 p.m., DJ German Garcia will start spinning dance tunes. Reservations: (561) 835-1600.
The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach: A black-tie Fantasy Ball from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. features dance music by Powerhouse, entertainment by Zanadu, a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet four-course dinner, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a buffet breakfast served at 12:30 a.m. General admission is $325 for hotel guests and club members, $375 for local residents and visitors and $225 for minors under 21. Call (561) 273-2537 or (888) BREAKERS.
Cafe Boulud, 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach: The first dinner seating, beginning at 5:30 p.m., will feature a four-course menu for $90 per person. The Gala Celebration begins at 8 p.m. A five-course “his and hers” tasting menu, created by Chef Zach Bell, is $250 per person. Wine pairings cost an additional $100 per person. Champagne toast and noisemakers at midnight are included. DJ Nick Flash will spin popular dance music until 1 a.m. Reservations: (561) 655-6060. A three-course New Year’s Day brunch for $36 will be served noon to 2:30 p.m. on the terrace.
CoCo Palm Beach, 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach: Call (561) 832-3734 for reservations.
The Colony, 155 Hammon Avenue, Palm Beach:
- The Polo Steakhouse Gala New Year’s Eve begins at 8 p.m. and includes a one-hour cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, four-course dinner, music by the Switzer Trio, champagne toast and a breakfast buffet in the Palm Court for $250 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (561) 659-8100 for reservations.
- The Royal Room offers New Year’s Eve entertainment by former Supreme Mary Wilson. A 7:30 p.m. cocktail reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, four-course dinner, cabaret show, champagne toast and the Palm Court breakfast buffet cost $300 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (561) 659-8100 for reservations.
Cucina Dell’Arte, 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach: A “Great Gatsby” style party begins at 10 p.m. (561) 655-0770.
Clematis Street, West Palm Beach: From 8 p.m.-1 a.m., the 500 block will close to traffic for a celebration complete with local bands, a laser light show, food and retail vendors, drink specials and a ping-pong ball drop at midnight. Enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight at O’Shea’s, The Lounge or Respectable Street, and catch the Grucci fireworks display above the Intracoastal Waterway at midnight.
E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, 104 Clematis St., West Palm Beach: A three-course dinner menu for $65. Reservations for dinner: (561) 833-3520.
Forte Martini Bar and Restaurant, 225 Clematis St., West Palm Beach: For reservations, call (561) 833-3330.
Florida Stage, Plaza del Mar, 262 South Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan: The Storytelling Ability of a Boy show time is 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45. Box office: (561) 585-3433
Hotel Biba, 320 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach: For more information: (561) 832-0094 or info@hotelbiba.com.
Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach: BOWFIRE, an ensemble of world-renowned musicians, will entertain at 8 p.m. in Dreyfoos Hall, $20-$100. Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit 7 p.m. ($38) and 10 p.m. ($55, includes champagne toast) in Rinker Playhouse. Information: (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.
The Leopard Lounge and Restaurant, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach: A cocktail hour and hor d’oeuvres reception will be followed by a 5-course dinner at 8 p.m. The evening includes dancing to the sounds of Uptown Express, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight for $199 per person. Advance reservations are required. Non-dining guests can join in the festivities in the lounge after 9 p.m. for a cover charge of $35 per person. A jacket and tie will be required for gentlemen. (561) 659-5800.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road: The political satire troupe Capitol Steps performs at 5 and 8 p.m. $50, $60. Information: (561) 575-2223, (800) 445-1666.
Michael R. McCarty’s,50 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach: Open from 11:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. during the season for dinner, and open for drinks until 3 a.m.
Nick and Johnnie’s, 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach: A $95 four-course menu will be available starting at 8 p.m. and a DJ will be on hand for dancing. “Garden of Good and Evil” party will continue past midnight until 3 a.m. closing time.
The Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach: Omphoy dining and party guests will be offered a 25 percent discount on accommodations for the evening.
- O-Bar rings in the New Year with a 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. party ($150 a person) featuring DJ Miner, a spread of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a caviar and oyster bar and a party favor bag-per-guest with spa products and other goodies.
- Michelle Bernstein at The Omphoy will offer seatings between 6 and 7 p.m. with a three-course dinner and champagne toast ($100 a person; $200 with the O-Bar party) and seatings between 9 and 10 p.m. with a five-course dinner ($250 a person, including the O-Bar party). A New Year’s Day brunch, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a hot and cold gourmet buffet and costs $65 per person and $30 for children under 12. For reservations, call (561) 540-6440.
Palm Beach Dramaworks, 322 Banyan Boulevard, West Palm Beach: Tony award-winning Copenhagen questions how one can stay true to science, family and friends, one’s country and one’s God. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $44.00 each.
Palm Beach Improv, CityPlace, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach: Comic Ralphie May performs at 7 and 10 p.m. The first show includes three-course dinner. The later performance features hors d’eouvres platters, party favors and champagne toast. $77.50. Information: (561) 833-1812.
Pistache, 101 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach: Dining options include a 3-course menu for $49 until 7:30 p.m. or a champagne dinner that includes a 5-course meal and bottle of Gosset champagne for $125 per person. New Year’s Party begins at 8 p.m. with a live DJ and decor by Sutka Productions. Reservations: (561) 833-5090.
Player’s Club Bar and Restaurant, 13410 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington: The Restaurant will serve a special three-course dinner. Early seating at 7 p.m. is $50 and up per person; Late seating at 9 p.m. is $125 and up per person. Admission to the patio and nightclub is $25 at the door and includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. For information or reservations (561) 795-0080. For VIP tables, call Topher at (561) 358-4583.
Rocco’s Taco’s and Tequila Bar, 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach: (561) 650-1001.
Roxy’s Pub, 309 Clematis St., West Palm Beach: Roxy’s Rooftop Bar, Sky 309, will have happy hour with a buffet from 4-6 p.m. Dinner seating is available at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (561) 296-7699.
Ta-boo, 221 Worth Ave., Palm Beach: View the special New Year’s Eve menu online. A DJ will play music. For reservations: (561) 835-3500.
Trevini Ristorante, 150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach: They will be open during regular hours New Year’s Eve, but will be open only for dinner after 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day. An a la carte menu is available. Phone: (561) 833-3883
Check our Dining Out guides for more places to eat and drink in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.
