Countdown to the Top 5 New Year's Eve Parties
Local bars and restaurants host parties to ring in 2013 with a bang.
Brighton
What: Second Annual New Year's Eve Ball
Where: Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille
When: Monday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $55 per person or $100 per couple
Ticket Includes: Draft beer, featured martinis wine, appetizers, party favors, midnight snack, DJ Will's Dance Music and a champagne toast
Dress to impress. Advanced ticket purchases only.
What: Celebration 2013 Presented by Maxim Magazien and Crystal Renee
Where: The Pound! Bar and Grill
When: Monday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: Dinner & Nightlife: $35 per person or two for $60 / Nightlife Only: $10 for men, $5 for women
Ticket Includes: Dinner & Nightlife: choice of New York Strip or Salmon filet, potato and asparagus, shrimp cocktail appetizer, champagne toast, dessert for two, soft drinks, coffee, strolling midnight appetizers. Nightlife Only: champagne toast, New Years swag and party favors, skip the line, strolling midnight appetizers
Groups of six women or more get a free bottle of champagne. Bottle service/table reservations are limited. Tickets available at www.thepoundbar.com or by calling 810-588-6242.
Fenton
What: New Year's Eve Party
Where: Fenton Winery & Brewery, 1545 North Leroy Fenton
When: Monday, Dec. 31
Cost: $54.95 per person / $42 non-alcoholic
Ticket Includes: Dinner, dessert, two drinks per person and entertainment by Cal Roberts, formerly of the Platters.
What: New Year's Eve Party
Where: Legend's, 3235 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI
When: Monday, Dec. 31
Cost: $27 per person or $50 per couple
Ticket Includes: Dinner buffet, breakfast buffet with bloody mary bar, two drink tickets, champagne toast and party favors
What: New Year's Eve Party
Where: Raymo's, 4015 Owen Road, Fenton
When: Monday, Dec. 31
Cost: $45
Ticket Includes: Dinner, entertainment, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
White Lake
What: New Year's Eve Feast
Where: The Root, 340 Town Center Blvd, White Lake, MI
When: Monday, Dec. 31, one seating at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $100 per person / Petit wine pairing, $20 per person / Grand wine pairing, $50 per person
Ticket Includes: AMUSE BOUCHE: Michigan Shrimp Rangoon. Ong Bak Sauce.
COURSE 1: Ahi Tuna Two Ways. Sesame Sashimi. Marinated Avocado. Pickled Daikon. Tartare. Grapefruit Ponzu. Serrano Chili. Crisp Tortilla.
COURSE 2: "Black & White" Black Truffle Laced Scallop. Cauliflower Mousse. Balsamic. Beurre Noire. Almond.
COURSE 3: Michigan Lamb Consomme. Shank & Root Vegetable Hash.
COURSE 4: Foie Gras Torchon. Blood Orange Gelee. Chilled Red Wheat Berry Salad. Pistachio Tuile. Micro Cilantro.
INTERMEZZO: "Mimosa"
COURSE 5: Smoked All Natural Michigan Beef Tenderloin. House Made Bacon, Cippolini Onion & Brussels Sprout Risotto. Brown Butter Bearnaise. Fried Caper.
COURSE 6: "Gianduja" Dark Chocolate Cake. Hazelnut Mousse. Ganache. Candied Hazelnut Dust. Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise.
Reservations only.
What are your New Year's Eve plans?