Kelly's Hot Spots - RING IN THE NEW YEAR!
Ivan Kane’s Café Was
1521 N. Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-5400
www.cafewas.com/
The skinny: Enjoy dinner and a show at nightlife trendsetter Ivan Kane's Bohemenian bistro, bar and lounge. Chef Alex Reznik offers classic French bistro fare and Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra’s perform live. First seating 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and second at 8:30 p.m./9 p.m. includes champagne toast at midnight, noisemakers and dancing until 2 a.m.
The Bazaar by José Andrés
465 South La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 246-5555
www.TheBazaar.com
The skinny: Early diners (6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) can enjoy the a la carte menu with small plate favorites whereas guests looking for a more decadent menu may select the limitless prix-fixe menu (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.). For the full New Year’s experience, a $689 package includes dinner for two at the Bazaar by José Andrés, tickets for two to the SLS New Year’s Eve Gala, and room accommodations at a special New Year’s Eve rate.
Comme Ça
8479 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 782-1104
www.commecarestaurant.com
The skinny: Chef David Myers themed his French brasserie “Les Annees Folles” or “The Crazy Years” of 1920’s Paris to bring in the new year. Red velvet curtains will be drawn with dim lighting as flapper and vintage clad servers present a special prix fixe menu for the evening. First seating at 5pm, last seating at 11pm; four-course prix fixe menu for $95.
Copa d’Oro
217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 576-3030
www.copadoro.com
The skinny: An evening of music, dancing, and signature libations is on the menu. Toast 2010 with Head Barman Vincenzo Marianella as he creates cocktails made to your specification while you listen to tunes spun by DJ Kid Japer. While guests can celebrate at the venue free of charge, table reservations are available at an additional cost for great kick off to the New Year. Doors open at 8pm; for table service, cost is $25 per person with a minimum of four guests at standard tables, cost of booths is $300 with a maximum of eight guests. Cost of premium tables are $50 per person with a minimum of four guests. Cost of premium booth is $600 with a maximum of eight guests.
Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-8744
www.sbe.com/katsuya
The skinny: Enjoy a sit down dinner before a live DJ takes over as the Dragon Room is converted into a lounge for dancing around 10pm. For an additional $50 per person, the New Year’s Eve celebration can continue with a premium open bar, sake, specialty cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight. If you forgo the sit down dinner and prefer tray passed hors d’oeuvres from Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi pay a set price of $100 for sushi selections to enjoy with your unlimited libations of choice. To-go orders begin at 4:00 pm, first seating at 5pm, last seating at 8pm; close at 2 a.m.
Katsuya Glendale
702 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
(818) 244-5900
www.sbe.com/katsuya
The skinny: Indulge in a sit down dinner until 8pm or celebrate later in the evening in the “Dragon Lounge Room” to tunes spun by DJ Rob G. Dinner and a $50 wristband gives guests the ultimate New Year’s Eve experience including full open premium bar, sake, specialty cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight. For $75, feast on passed hors d’oeuvres in addition to the open bar for the rest of the evening. Tableside mixology is available upon request. First seating at 5:30pm, last seating at 8pm, closes at 2 a.m.
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 871-8777
www.sbe.com/katsuya
The skinny: For one night only, Katsuya Hollywood transforms into “Club Katsuya”a night club complete with a live DJ and dancing for $150. Unlimited Katsuya sushi, premium open bar, sake, specialty cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight are all included in this New Year’s package. Bottle service is also available for tables from $1300- 4500 depending on the selection of spirits and party size. First seating at 5:30 pm, last seating at 8 p.m.; open bar & passed hors d’oeuvres $150 per person
Katsuya L.A. Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9797
www.sbe.com/katsuya
The skinny: Listen to a live DJ, dance with friends and enjoy unlimited Katsuya sushi, premium open bar, sake, specialty cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight for just $80 all-inclusive. Bottle service is also available for larger groups ranging from $800- $5000. First seating at 5:30 pm, last seating at 8 p.m., closes at 2 a.m.; open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres $80
Viceroy Hotel
1819 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-7511
www.viceroysantamonica.com
The skinny: From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Viceroy’s poolside patio will transform into a tented outdoor dance floor featuring music. Toast to 2010 with top DJ’s, unlimited premium libations, “street” inspired hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. All-inclusive bash for $175.
