Where will you be ringing in 2015? If you don't have the answer to that question yet, it's time to start planning. Whether you're looking to bid farewell to 2014 with a filling feast or party well past midnight, here are 10 options to plan for on Dec. 31.
5 DECADENT DINNERS
A10
1462 E. 53rd St. 773-288-1010
Chef Matthias Merges' European-inspired restaurant in Hyde Park offers a three-course menu including fried sweet shrimp with pancetta, braised oxtail with red wine spaetzle and toasted cannoli with meyer lemon jam. Add a choice of white or red wine for each course and a dessert wine for $30 or $60 for a premium set.
When: 4-11 p.m.
Price: $65. Reservations accepted by phone or online at a10hydepark.com
Momotaro
820 W. Lake St. 312-733-4818
A celebration in the West Loop restaurant's lower-level izakaya lounge includes food stations serving dishes such as chicken gyoza and squash croquettes, a glass of champagne at midnight and six tickets redeemable for cocktails, select glasses of wine or anything on the beer menu.
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $100. Buy tickets online at izakaya2015nye.brownpapertickets.com
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100Chef Jared Wentworth's five-course tasting menu features hearty dishes such as roasted pork belly, seared smoked sturgeon and beef pot roast. Wine pairings with each course are available for an additional $35, and the 9:30 p.m. seating includes a champagne toast. If you're looking to keep celebrating after dinner, head upstairs for a house music party hosted by WVAZ-FM 102.7 featuring a set from Farley Jackmaster Funk and champagne at midnight.
When: 6:30 or 9:30 p.m.
Price: $65 (6:30 p.m.); $75 (9:30 p.m.) $55-$75 for the house music party. Reservations accepted by phone or at promontorychicago.com
Ada St.
1664 N. Ada St. 773-697-7069
Chef Zoe Schor prepares three different menus to appeal to seafood fans, meat lovers and vegetarians. The Surf menu includes grilled prawns and pan-seared sea bass, Turf offers beef carpaccio and pan-roasted wagyu hanger steak and Earth features a winter greens salad and hand-rolled pici pasta with mushroom ragout.
When: 6-10 p.m.
Price: $100-$130. Email manager Michelle Szot at mszot@dmkrestaurants.com for reservations.
Bar Takito
201 N. Morgan St. 312-888-9485
The four-course menu at this Latin bar and restaurant provides plenty of choices, including shrimp ceviche, papas fritas, coffee-braised beef tacos and popcorn-butterscotch mousse. Tickets include margaritas, craft cocktails, beer, wine and a midnight toast, plus DJs provide a mix of house, indie rock and pop tunes.
When: 10 p.m.
Price: $85-$99. Buy tickets online at nyebartakito.eventbrite.com
5 ROCKIN' PARTIES
New Year's Eve Beach Party at The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3530
Escape from the cold with a beach-themed party at the Logan Square bar featuring a surf rock band, DJs, appetizers and a drink package including tiki cocktails and a midnight toast.
When: 9:30 p.m.
Price: $99. Buy tickets online at whistlerchicago.com
The Boulevard at Brooklyn Boulders
100 S. Morgan St.
Cause & Affect takes over the 25,000-square foot rock-climbing gym for this Hollywood-themed bash featuring beats from DJ Kareem, cocktails, appetizers from Phil Stefani Signature Events, aerialist performances and a midnight champagne toast and ball drop. Proceeds benefit the BKB Foundation.
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Price: $95-$125. Buy tickets online at theboulevard.eventbrite.com
New Year's Casino Party at Henry's Swing Club
18 W. Hubbard St. 312-955-8018
Play blackjack, roulette, poker and craps at this River North bar for a shot at winning a cocktail party for 10 and other prizes. This casino-themed bash also features live funk and soul music from Get Up With the Get Downs, a photo booth, sliders, house cocktails and beer.
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Price: $150. Buy tickets online at eventbee.com/v/henrysnye
New Year's Eve at CH Distillery
564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
The West Loop bar and distillery's drink package includes signature cocktails and a midnight champagne toast, plus canapes to graze on and party favors.
When: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Price: $150. Reservations accepted by phone.
New Year's Hullabaloo at Uptown Underground
4707 N. Broadway 773-867-1946
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret hosts its annual New Year's Eve bash at this new theater space in Uptown. Kick things off with a cocktail hour and appetizers followed by a two-hour performance from The Kiss Kiss Cabaret, a midnight champagne toast, a dessert buffet and a dance party. Tickets include a drink package.
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Price: $100-$125. Buy tickets online at uptownunderground.net
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