Get Ready for Holiday Dining

THANK YOU, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Bonnell’s
2009 is Fast Approaching….

This New Year’s Eve, Bonnell’s is offering a special three-course dinner. Reservations are available from 5:00pm to 11:00pm.
Seating is limited, so book your table today!

New Year’s Eve 2008 Menu

First Course
Sample of our Finest Appetizers
Oyster Texasfeller on the Halfshell,
Mini Tequila Flamed Quail and Grit Taco,
Crispy Quail Leg and
Mini Crabcake with Scallion Lime Aioli

Second Course
The Perfect Celebration of Land & Sea
Grilled Center Cut Beef Tenderloin topped with White Truffle Pesto
served alongside a Tender Lobster Tail with
Caviar Dill Beurre Blanc, served with Black Truffled Potato

Third Course
Chef’s Dessert Sampler
Paired with a Glass of Sparkling Wine
$90.00 per person
Price does not include tax, gratuity or additional alcoholic beverages
Reservation: (817)738-5489
4259 Bryant Irvin Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76109

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Ferrari’s Italian Villa

Christmas Eve Specials: Lamb Chops with Pesto Sauce and served with Fregula, Cherry Tomatoes and Parmigianino Reggiano & Red Snapper cooked al forno and crowned with Crabmeat and complemented with Risotto, Wild Mushrooms and Parmigianino Reggiano. Both dishes are $32.00

When:      Wednesday, December 24th 2008
5:00 PM- 10:00 PM

Where:    Ferrari’s Villa Addison     Ferrari’s Villa Grapevine

14841 Midway Road         1200 William D. Tate
Addison, TX 75001          Grapevine, TX 76051

#972-980-9898                  #817-251-2525

www.ferrarisrestaurant.com

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ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR AND THEN REST YOUR WEARY SOUL AT THE BELMONT HOTEL

Savor a Soul-Nourishing Pre-Fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner at Cliff Cafe

Ring in 2009 at BarBelmont’s Rock’n Soul New Year’s Eve Party

WHAT: Unite in a giddy fervor this New Year�s Eve as the Belmont Hotel ushers in 2009 with a Rock�n Soul themed event, allowing party goers to both rock in the New Year and find rest for their weary soul.

Before ringing in the New Year, begin with a leisurely affair at Cliff Cafe where guests can select from a pre-fixe spread of soul-nourishing food.
At BarBelmont, New Year’s Eve revelers will dance throughout the evening and into the wee hours of the New Year to DJ spun tunes.With striking views of downtown Dallas, party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, the Belmont’s Rock’n Soul New Year’s Eve Party is sure to be an event to remember.

Cut out travel arrangements after the party ends because there’s a bed waiting for you.� On New Year’s day, start off with a dish of good luck at Cliff Cafe while enjoying black-eyed peas and greens along with their regular lunch menu.

Cover Charge for Rock�n Soul Party at BarBelmont – $25 per person

Includes: Party, entertainment, party favors and complimentary champagne toast (dinner not included).

Cliff Cafe Pre-fixe Dinner – $45 per person, reservations recommended

Includes: Four-course, pre-fixe menu and admission to Rock’n Soul party at BarBelmont.

Rock’n Soul Party Accommodations Package – $200 (standard room), $235 (deluxe room), $300 (junior suite), $345 (suite).

Includes: Party, entertainment, party favors, complimentary champagne toast, complimentary valet parking, and one-night stay for two.Check in at 3 p.m., late check out at 1 p.m.

WHEN: December 31, 2008

Rock’n Soul Party begins at 9 p.m. and continues to 2 a.m.

Cliff Cafe reservations accepted on New Year’s Eve between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Belmont Hotel

901 Fort Worth Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75208

www.belmontdallas.com

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FAIRMONT HOTEL

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2008
A Royal Venetian Masquerade Ball

Extraordinary food and exemplary service are the hallmark
of any evening at The Fairmont Dallas and are certain to make this New Year’s Eve spectacular!
Celebrate in “legendary” style with our Royal Venetian Masquerade Ball.
Masquerade ball masks are about illusion, seduction and mystery.
New Year’s Eve is a night for taking chances!
Make it a night to remember.

Overnight Package
Celebrate like royalty with Dinner and Dancing (details below)
plus an overnight stay in one of our luxurious guestrooms.

$500 per couple (inclusive) – Fairmont Room
$625 per couple (inclusive) – Suite with Breakfast for Two

To book your overnight package reservations, please call 214-720-5290
Dinner and Dancing
Savor a sumptuous four-course meal with wine pairings
specially created for the evening by Executive Chef jW Foster.
Live entertainment and music for dancing, Open Bar, and festive favors.
We’ll ring in the New Year with a Midnight Countdown, Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop.

Cocktails at 7:30pm
Dinner Seating at 8:00pm
$195 per person

For Dinner & Dancing reservations, please call 214-720-5340.

Best Female Mask, Best Male Mask, and Best Couple Mask awards will be announced just before 11:00pm, so come prepared in your “Masquerade” attire.

For help in selecting your perfect mask, you may like to visit the following websites:
www.venetianmasksociety.com    www.visionsofvenice.com
www.anytimecostumes.com

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Hotel St. Germain
Rhythm & Blues New Years Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

R & B New Years Eve Party featuring live music by

Andre Edmonds, acclaimed R & B and Soul Group.

Enjoy a sumptuous multi-course dinner, Blues Brothers
sunglasses and regalia plus a midnight Champagne Toast.

truly memorable evening of great music and dancing.

Toast the New Year with a glass of bubbly and midnight countdown in the nightclub atmosphere at Hotel St. Germain.

First Seating Dinner at 6:00 or 6:30   $95 per person

Second Seating Dinner, Dancing, Party
8:30pm — $175 per person

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New Year’s Eve at The Mansion is the Ticket

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is the place to be on New Year’s Eve. With entertainment by crooner Hunter Sullivan and his 14-piece Big Band and diverse dining options, there’s something for everyone to ring in the New Year.

Sullivan, known for his sophisticated swing and modern take on pop hits, will light up the night in a big way. “We’re going all out for oh nine,” Sullivan said. “We’ll ring in the New Year Mansion-style, big and bold.”

Celebrate in The Chef’s Room or The Mansion Restaurant with new flavors from Chef John Tesar’s sumptuous menus, or hang out in The Mansion Bar or The Pavilion and enjoy holiday treats from the festive party-style buffet. Each package will reserve your seat for the night, so you can mix and mingle, dance and drink, and then rest your feet without fighting for a seat.

“New Year’s Eve celebrations are all about great food, fun drinks and festive entertainment,” Tesar said. “The Mansion is a special place full of tradition and a new energy that makes it the perfect backdrop to ring in 2009.”

Choose from the following New Year’s Eve packages:

The Chef’s Room
Seating: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dinner: Six-course tasting menu
Cost: $315*

The Mansion Restaurant
Seating: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dinner: Three-course dinner
Cost: $190*

The Pavilion
Seating: 8 to 9 p.m.
Dinner: Light, party-style buffet
Cost: $155*

The Mansion Bar
Seating: 8 to 9 p.m.
Dinner: Light, party-style buffet
Cost: $125*

And when you’ve rung in 2009 in style, rest your head on Egyptian cotton sheets in one of The Mansion’s luxurious rooms. When booking your New Year’s celebration reservation, reserve a room for a special rate of $295. Without a dinner reservation, room rates for New Year’s Eve start at $375 per room.

New Year’s Eve at The Mansion is the ticket. To party in style, call 214-443-4747.

*Package prices are per person. Beverages are not included and will be billed upon consumption plus an 18 percent service charge. Full bar, wine and champagne list available.

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Park Cities Prime
PCP is offering a 4-course special menu  for a reasonable $69 per person, which includes a champagne toast to the New Year. A 20% gratuity will be added to each check.  Seatings are at 5, 7, and 9 p.m.

Park Cities Prime is located at 8411 Preston (SW corner of Preston and NW Highway).  For reservations, please call (214) 691-7763.

Appetizers:  Choice of bacon wrapped sea scallops or an Ahi tuna tower
Salads:  Select traditional Caesar, spinach salad, or “Prime Salad” of poached pears, greens, pecans, and blue cheese
Entrees:  Choice of jumbo crab cakes, chilean sea bass. and prime strip steak or filet mignon
Dessert:  Creme brulee, fresh berries with whipped cream, or a chocolate mousse swirl

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FOUR-COURSE CHRISTMAS BRUNCH AT NANA
Deck the halls at Nana this Dec. 25th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and enjoy a four-course brunch prepared by Chef Anthony Bombaci. The extensive adult and children’s brunch menus include a choice of appetizer, salad or stew, entrée, and dessert. Adults can feast on their favorite holiday dishes Nana style like Chef Bombaci’s sweet potato soup made with Okinawa yams, savory lemon marshmallows, candied pecans and Ceylon cinnamon, or Grilled Australian lamb loin and breast with orange risotto,. Put away the milk and cookies Nana’s kids menu is sure to please the little ones with items like Mozzarella & Prosciutto Panini with fries or Kobe Beef Sliders with coleslaw & fries. For reservations or more information call 214.761.7470 or visit www.nanarestaurant.com.

What:             Christmas Brunch at Nana

2201 Stemmons Freeway

27th Floor

Dallas, TX

When:             Thursday, December 25

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost:               Adults: $78

Children ages 5-14: $24

Children under 5: Free

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TJ’s Christmas Take Out Menu
Channukah menu Coming
Appetizers
Dallas’ Best Caviar & Blinis….Mkt Price
Baked Brie Stuffed with Fruits & Nuts
Large serves 10-16…35.99
Small serves 4-8…22.99
Jumbo Snow Crab Claws…30.99 / lb
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon…22.99 / doz
Marinated Crab Fingers…26.99 / lb
Jalapeno, Cheese & Bacon Shrimp Skewers…12.99 (4 ea)
TJ’s Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach & artichoke…14.99 / doz
Crab stuffing…16.99 / doz
TJ’s Crabcakes
Appetizer…3.99/ ea

Bake At Home Puff Pastries (14.99 – 20.99 / doz)
Mushroom Profiteroles              Shrimp & Dill Puffs
Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbreads   Lobster Triangles
Brie, Pear & Almond Flowers     Spinach & Pesto Puff
Black Bean Empanadas

Platters
TJ’s Famous Cooked Shrimp Platter
Plattered…25.99 / lb
Bagged…22.99 / lb
Smoked Salmon Platter – Hickory or Nova Lox w/ cream cheese & fixings
Large serves 10-16…84.00
Small serves 4-8…42.00
Crudités Platter – Fresh vegetables with two dips
Large serves 20-25…55.00
Small serves 10-15…35.00
Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
Large serves 10-16…70.00
Small serves 6-8…40.00

Soups (5.99 / pt)
Hearty Vegetable
Tomato Basil
Clam Chowder
Seafood Gumbo
Lobster Bisque

Holiday Entrées
HOLIDAY SPECIAL:
MAINE LOBSTER, LIVE OR STEAMED…12.99/LB
THAT’S 33% OFF NORMAL PRICE!
Nueske’s Apple-Smoked Ham…9.99 / lb
Individual hams apprx 6-9 lbs ea
Spiral Cut Bone-In Ham…5.99 / lb
Individual hams apprx 7-8 lbs ea
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast…12.99 / lb
Glazed Boneless Chicken Breasts…6.99 / ea
Beef Tenderloin (Whole tenderloin)…17.99 / lb
No charge for trimming or seared & seasoned
Herb Seasoned Rack Of Lamb…22.99 / lb
Caren’s Seafood Casserole (Family Recipe!)
Serves 6-8
Shrimp & Scallop………55.00
Shrimp & Lump Crab…..60.00

Wild King Salmon, Atlantic Salmon & Chilean Sea Bass
Poached w/ Cucumber Dill Sauce,
Grilled w/ Tangy Apricot Glaze or
Macadamia Encrusted w/ Pineapple Salsa
9.99 to 16.99 per person

Vegetables (Feed 6…16.99)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Corn Pudding
Glazed Carrots
Green Beans w/ Almonds
Sweet Potato Casserole w/ Streusel Topping

Holiday Traditions
Cornbread & Herb Dressing…16.00
Oyster Dressing…20.00
Plain Gravy…3.99 / pt                   w/ Giblets…4.99 / pt
Fresh Cranberry Relish…6.99 / pt

Holiday Desserts
Busche De Noel (Yule Log)…40.00
Double Fudge Chocolate Cake
Double Layer…40.00
Single Layer…24.00
Pumpkin Pie Crumble Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00
Pecan “Pie” Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00
Pecan Fudge Cake…40.00
Chocolate Cobbler…14.00
Eggnog Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze…36.00
Pumpkin Bread…12.00

Thanksgiving Pies…18.00
Pumpkin / Sugar Free Pumpkin / Pecan
Cherry / Apple / Peach-Raspberry New!
Strawberry-Rhubarb New!

Assorted Mini French Pastries…1.99 ea
Assorted Chocolates…1.99 ea

Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours,
Caren, Pete, Jon & Matthew Alexis

[email protected]
(214) 691-2369

11661 Preston Road, #149
Dallas, Texas 75230
Mon-Fri, 10 – 6:30
Sat, 10 – 6 / Sun Noon -5
(Check for Special Holiday Hours)

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Christmas at Nana
Deck the halls at Nana this Christmas Day and enjoy a four-course brunch prepared by Chef Anthony Bombaci featuring Okinawa yam soup with  savory lemon marshmallow and candied pecans topped with cinnamon, grilled Australian lamb loin and breast over orange risotto and smoked brioche with hazelnut nougat and milk ice cream topped brown butter air and chocolate. Brunch seatings will be at 11 a.m. till 1:30 p.m.  For reservations call 214.761.7470

CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH
Thursday, December 25
11 a.m. till 1:30 p.m.
Adults: $78
Children ages 5-14: $24

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2008 FOUR SEASONS HOLIDAY PLANNER

Celebrate the season at our holiday restaurant and bar activities
and enjoy our special room rates from $230 per night.

Reservations required for all dining events. Call 972-717 2420
Pricing of all events does not include sales tax or gratuities.
Room reservations 972-717-2499 or www.fourseasons.com/dallas

Every Friday thru December – Drink Specials and Music in 19
19 – the casually elegant sports bar off the hotel lobby takes you
back to the 19-80s with a DJ spinning tunes from 8:00pm to 11:00
pm, Ladies Happy Hour with a complimentary first beverage, outdoor
patio seating with cozy heaters, smores, cigars and relaxed
seating. Signature martinis, desert cocktails and gourmet eats.
Complimentary valet parking for all 19 patrons. Open Monday to
Saturday 5:00pm to 2:00am. Sunday until 1:00am.
§  Dec. 12 – Cognac Tasting, 3 cognacs $18.
§  Dec. 19 – Holiday Martini specials

Every Saturday thru December – The Lounge –  Live Music
The Lounge – located in the hotel lobby offers live music in the
evenings and an exceptional Classic Cocktails, martini menu,
espresso bar as well as a full selection of appetizers. The Lounge
is slightly more formal than 19 and open throughout  the day and
evening until 1:00am. It offers a beautiful view of the resort
pool. Complimentary valet parking.
§  Live piano music every Saturday night with rotating performances by
pianists Erik Barnes, Mike Nicoia or Rohn Bailey 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm,
§  Select Desserts and Chocolate Fountain $14, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Saturday, December 13
Cookie and Gingerbread House Decorating with Four Seasons Pastry
Chefs – your kids learn the art of cookie decorating with our
experts. Meet in the Show Kitchen 3:30pm to 4:30pm, $25 per child,
limited to 12. Children must be age 5 and older with and adult.
Includes snacks and cookies to take home.

Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Dinner – relax and enjoy the evening with your
family at Café on the Green. We offer our holiday dinner buffet
from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Adults $62, children 6-12, $24.

Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day Brunch – our holiday buffet with all the traditional
favorites and a few of ours! Offered 10:30am to 2:30pm. Café on
the Green. Enjoy live music. Adults $68, children 6-12 $28.
Includes children’s buffet.
Christmas Dinner – a four-course set menu with a choice of entrée.
Service offered 6:00pm to 9:00pm. at Café on the Green. Live
music. Adults $75 and children’s menu available for kids 12 and
younger.

Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Cocktails – The Lounge. The perfect way to end the
old and welcome the new! Enjoy live music trio from 9:00pm to
1:00am with dancing throughout and a balloon drop at midnight. Our
signature cocktail, appetizer and dessert menus are available.
New Year’s Eve Dinner –  Café on the Green has seatings at 5:00pm,
5:30pm and 6:00pm for early birds. Enjoy a 3 course set menu with
choice of entrée. Price is $72 per person. Late seatings offered
at 8:30pm, 9:00pm and 9:30pm Enjoy a 5 course set menu with choice
of entrée. Live music. $135 per person.

Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year’s Day Breakfast – a quiet way to start your day…enjoy
breakfast buffet or our a la carte favorites from homemade muesli
and granola to Huevos Rancheros – breakfast hits the spot. Offered
7:00am to 11:00am. Café on the Green. Price per menu.
New Year’s Day Lunch – our hearty lunch buffet and a la carte menu
– the ideal topper to New Year’s revelry. Offered 11:30am to 2 pm.
Café on the Green. Price per menu.

Experience More – Room Package
Our most popular room package features a two night stay in a
luxurious room along with a $100 resort credit that may be applied
to any activities offered at the Resort including dining, spa,
golf, tennis or shopping. Pair this with any of our the activities
from our Holiday Planner to make a memorable experience for you
and your family. Package currently available Thursday through
Sunday. Call 972-717-2499 or visit www.fourseasons.com/dallas

Holiday Gift Cards by Four Seasons – Voted Among Top 10 Gift Cards!
Four Seasons Gift Cards are available for purchase and valid at
any Four Seasons hotels or resorts around the world for everything
from guest rooms to spa and dining. Offered in increments from $50
to $100,000 they are considered to be the epitome of
thoughtfulness! Purchases may be made at this Resort or online at
www.fourseasons.com.

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Westin Galleria Announces Exclusive Holiday and New Year’s Menus at The Second Floor Restaurant

Does your holiday cooking repertoire consist only of store-bought cookies and milk for Santa? If so, let The Second Floor restaurant help you spend more time under the mistletoe! Treat your family and friends to a three-course holiday feast at The Second Floor Restaurant, located at the newly-transformed Westin Galleria Dallas.

“The holidays are meant to be spent with family—not slaving away in the kitchen,” says J. Chastain, executive chef of The Second Floor Restaurant. “We’ve expanded our menu to feature new holiday favorites that are of the exceptional taste and signature quality of The Second Floor. “

The holiday menu will be offered from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on December 24 and from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on December 25. The restaurant’s regular brunch menu will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on December 25. The special holiday menu will include your choice of the following dishes in each course:

first course:
mixed greens
dates, almonds, goat cheese
fennel and leek soup
lump crab
duck confit ravioli
brown butter, truffles

second course:
rack of lamb
brioche pecan stuffing, haricot verts
diver scallops
Israeli couscous, pearl onion, beets
roast pheasant
butternut squash gnocchi, Brussels sprouts

third course:
chocolate bomb
hazelnut praline, vanilla bean ice cream
cranberry apple tart
orange raisin ice cream
coffee crème brulée
blueberries, caramel

The Second Floor Restaurant’s holiday special is priced $49 per adult, $69 with the inclusion of wine pairings and $20 per child (ages 12 and under).

The restaurant also is planning a New Year’s celebration with another creative twist on traditional holiday fare followed by a champagne toast at midnight. The three course menu, available from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on December 31, will include your choice of the following dishes in each course:

first course:
frisee and fennel salad
black eyed peas, egg confit, bacon
fennel leek soup
lump crab
olive oil poached scallops
artichokes, pecorino

second course:
beef tenderloin
caramelized onion bread pudding, asparagus
wild mushroom risotto
parmesan, porcini oil
skatewing
celery root angolotti, brown butter, truffles
roast pheasant
butternut squash gnocchi, Brussels sprouts

third course:
chocolate bomb
hazelnut praline, vanilla bean ice cream
lady finger trifle
champagne, raspberries
coffee crème brulée
blueberries, caramel

The Second Floor Restaurant’s New Year’s special is priced $75 per adult, $99 with the inclusion of wine pairings and $20 per child (ages 12 and under).
For more information or to schedule reservations, visit the restaurant’s web site, www.thesecondfloorrestaurant.com or call 972-450-2978.

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Popolo’s

Popolo’s is offering a 3-course feast on New Year’s Eve attractively priced at just $49.95 per person, which includes a champagne toast. Live jazz courtesy of the Pearson Brothers from 7:30 to midnight. Reservations are requested.  Phone (214) 692-5497.  Popolo’s is located in the NW corner of Preston Royal Village. 5959 Royal, Dallas, TX 75230.

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS EVE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS
AT CRÚ: A WINE BAR

ABOUT:
When the last gift has been chosen and the bows all tied, take a deep breath and head to Crú: A Wine Bar for a three-course Christmas Eve celebration. Toast the season with a glass from Crú’s extensive collection of 300+ wines from around the world at the restaurant’s Dallas, Plano or Allen locations.  Guests may choose the three-course prix fixe menu or dine a la carte.

MENU:
First Course
•    Potato-Leek Soup with cheddar cheese
•    Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna with balsamic glaze, chili oil and frizzle onions
•    Shrimp & Chicken Potstickers with black soy vinaigrette and crispy wontons
•    Baby Spinach Salad of warm braised endive, goat cheese polenta and red wine vinaigrette

Main Course
•    Lamb Strip Steak with butternut squash hash and minted cranberry relish
•    Roasted Sea Bass with fava beans, baby vegetables and lemon-basil sauce
•    Seared Kobe Beef with gorgonzola roasted potato gratin and herb roasted tomato
•    Poached Salmon & Seared Shrimp with lemon couscous, seasonal vegetables and tarragon sauce
•    Five Spices Roasted Duck Breast with sweet potato puree, apple smoked bacon and apple cider sauce

Dessert
•    Cheese Cake Mousse with strawberry sauce
•    Strawberry Rhubarb Tart with cinnamon cream
•    Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with raspberry sauce

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 24
Between 5 and 10 p.m.

WHERE:
Crú: A Wine Bar
West Village location: 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
The Shops at Legacy location: 7201 Bishop Road, Plano, TX 75024
Watters Creek location: 842 Market St., Suite 100, Allen TX 75013

COST:
Guests may choose the three-course prix fixe menu or dine a la carte. The prix fixe menu is $32 per person or $12.95 for children under 12.

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling:
•    West Village location in Dallas – (214) 526-WINE (9463)
•    The Shops at Legacy location in Plano – (972) 312-WINE (9463)
•    Watters Creek location in Allen – (972) 908-2532

For more information, visit www.cruawinebar.com.

ABOUT CRÚ: A WINE BAR:
Both connoisseurs and the casual wine drinker will find plenty to engage them at this savvy but unpretentious restaurant. The carefully chosen, moderately priced wine collection complements the restaurant’s wine country cuisine, including sharing plates, cheese flights and entrees.  In addition to its 300 wine selections and 80-some premium wines by the glass, Crú is particularly known for its wine flights, which change daily and are presented with tasting notes.

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TOAST NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH CRÚ: A WINE BAR IN DALLAS OR PLANO

ABOUT:
New Year’s Eve at Crú: A Wine Bar will satisfy any discerning gastronome. Fish, foul or beef lovers will ring in 2009 with style with a three-course dinner that includes selections such as Baked Miso Marinated Sea Bass, Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Five Spice Rub, Pan Baked Monk Fish with Curried Mussel Ragout or Herb Roasted Kobe Steak. Servers will help diners pair selections with wines from Crú’s extensive collection of 300+ wines from around the world at the Dallas or Plano locations.

Special gala seatings are available that include an additional fourth course, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

MENU:
Reception: (for Gala Seating only)
•    Smoked Chicken & Cheese Tamales with Black-Eye Pea Relish

First Course Selections
•    Warm Hedgehog Mushroom & Berry Salad with Dijon Dressing
•    Chili-Lime Crab Salad with Tomato, Avocado & Lime-Basil Vinaigrette
•    Baby Spinach Salad with Apple Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg & Truffle Vinaigrette
•    Pan-Seared Red Wine Marinated Hanger Steak with Farro Grain, Green Beans, Feta Cheese & Cabernet Balsamic Vinaigrette

Main Course Selections
•    Pan Baked Monk Fish with Curried Mussel Ragout
•    Baked Miso Marinated Sea Bass with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes & Snow Peas
•    Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Five Spice Rub, Apple Succotash & Honey-Cider Sauce
•    Herb Roasted Kobe Steak with Cranberry Bean Cassoulet and Red Wine-Thyme Sauce

Desserts Selections
•    Puff Pastry Berry Galette
•    Lemon Cream Hazelnut Tart
•    Sacher Torte (a Viennese Chocolate Layer Cake)

WHEN:
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Early seatings     5 to 8 p.m.
Gala seatings     8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Crú: A Wine Bar
West Village location: 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
The Shops at Legacy location: 7201 Bishop Road, Plano, TX 75024

COST:
Early seating cost is $50 per person for a three-course meal.
Gala seating cost is $75 per person for a four-course meal, plus party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling:
•    West Village location in Dallas – (214) 526-WINE (9463)
•    The Shops at Legacy location in Plano – (972) 312-WINE (9463)
For additional information, visit www.cruawinebar.com.

ABOUT CRÚ: A WINE BAR:
Both connoisseurs and the casual wine drinker will find plenty to engage them at this savvy but unpretentious restaurant. The carefully chosen, moderately priced wine collection complements the restaurant’s wine country cuisine, including sharing plates, cheese flights and entrees.  In addition to its 300 wine selections and 80-some premium wines by the glass, Crú is particularly known for its wine flights, which change daily and are presented with tasting notes.
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FERRÉ RISTORANTE e BAR SAYS “BUON NATALE”
WITH CHRISTMAS DAY FEAST

Families invited to holiday lunch or early dinner before “Annie” at Bass Hall

ABOUT:
On Christmas Day, Ferré Ristorante e Bar will celebrate in the Italian tradition, serving a hearty feast of Tuscan-inspired cuisine to families around the holiday table.  The Italian chophouse in Sundance Square will open at 2 p.m. on Christmas Day to serve a three-course dinner to guests after their morning celebrations around the tree or at church.  The restaurant will remain open through 8 p.m. for those attending the performance of “Annie” at Bass Hall.

Chef Sean Alvarez is preparing a three-course menu including selections such as Butternut Risotto, Beef Tenderloin with Braised Brussel Sprouts and White Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Clove Roasted Pork Loin and Polenta Dark Chocolate Cake.  Guests may choose the prix fixe menu or dine a la carte from the special Christmas selections.

MENU:
Primi
•    Butternut Risotto with creamy squash risotto with speck ham
•    Lump Crab Cakes with caramelized fennel & tomato salad and blood orange reduction
•    Calamari, quick fried & served with warm arrabiatta sauce.
•    Ferré Caesar of whole leaf romaine, parmesan reggianito, garlic crouton and anchovy dressing
•    Tuscan Wedge with butter lettuce, pancetta crisp, sweet red onions, tomatoes, pecorino dolce and creamy Italian

Main Course
•    Pan Seared 8 oz. Beef Tenderloin with braised brussel sprouts and white truffle mashed potatoes
•    Clove Roasted 8 oz. Pork Loin with molasses sweet mash, orange-pecan pesto & natural jus
•    10 oz. Prime Rib served with a loaded baker and au jus
•    Salmon filet grilled with purple potatoes, sugar snaps & white butter
•    Chilean Sea Bass with spinach-crimini risotto and beurre blanc
•    Romano Crusted Chicken with linguini, amarosa tomatoes & basil sauce

Dolci
•    Tiramisu with chocolate-espresso soaked sponge cake, mascarpone and leghorn sauce
•    Polenta Dark Chocolate Cake with warm ganache center and raspberry sorbet
•    Panna Cotta with wild berries

WHEN:
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2 to 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Ferré Ristorante e Bar
Located in Sundance Square
215 E. 4th Street,
Fort Worth, TX  76102

COST:
Guests may choose the three-course prix fixe menu for $35 per person or dine a la carte from the special Christmas Day menu.  $14.95 for children 12 and under or a la carte.

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling: (817) 332-0033.

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FERRÉ RISTORANTE e BAR CELEBRATES NEW YEAR’S EVE
WITH ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE CUISINE

ABOUT:
Chef Sean Alvarez of Ferré Ristorante e Bar is serving up a New Year’s dinner of Italian chophouse cuisine to ring in the new year.  Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights at Sundance Square while partaking in the Tuscan-inspired menu, which offers selections including Crispy Sea Bass with Lump Crab & Sweet Pea Risotto, Beef Tenderloin with Rock Shrimp Béarnaise and Lamb T-bone with Crimini-Asparagus Couscous “Risotto style.”

Diners also have the option of reserving a Gala Seating after 8:30 p.m. that will include a Chef’s Amuse course, party favors, DJ music and a champagne toast at midnight.

MENU:
Chef Amuse (for Gala Seating only)
•    Tortellini Fonduta served Tableside

Appetizer Course Selections
•    Caesar Ferré with Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Polenta Croutons & Anchovy Lemon Dressing
•    Tuscan Wedge with Butter Lettuce, Sweet Red Onions, Plum Tomatoes, Creamy Italian & Pecorino
•    Lobster Bisque with Cognac Caviar Cream
•    Flash Fried Calamari with Arabbiatta & Lemon Aioli
•    Crab Cakes with Caramelized Fennel, Tomato Salad & Blood Orange Reduction
•    Seared Foie Gras with Black Pepper Biscuit, Fig Jam & Truffled Balsamic

Main Course Selections
•    Crispy Sea Bass with Lump Crab-Sweet Pea Risotto & Amarosa Tomato Chive Butter
•    Diver Scallops with Black Truffle-Oyster Mushroom Risotto & Caviar Butter
•    Angus Rib Eye with Warm Gorgonzola Slaw, Truffle Potato Fritti & Balsamic Demi
•    Lamb T-bone with Crimini-Asparagus Couscous “Risotto style” & Barolo Reduction
•    Beef Tenderloin with Rock Shrimp Béarnaise, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

Desserts Selections
•    Profiteroles with House Toffee, Cinnamon Gelato & Chocolate Ganache
•    Apple Ravioli with Ricotta Cheese, Cinnamon Balsamic & Sweet Cream Gelato
•    Warm Polenta & Dark Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sorbet

WHEN:
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Early seatings from 5 to 8 p.m.
Gala seatings from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Ferré Ristorante e Bar
Located in Sundance Square
215 E. 4th Street,
Fort Worth, TX  76102

COST:
Early seating cost is $45 per person for a three-course meal.
Gala seating cost is $60 per person for a four-course meal including a Chef’s Amuse, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling: (817) 332-0033.

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STEEL PUTS AN EXOTIC TWIST ON CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

ABOUT:
Those ready for a Christmas Eve celebration that goes beyond turkey, roasts and other traditional fare will find a departure from the ordinary at Steel Restaurant & Lounge.

The Indochine restaurant will feature a special four-course, prix fixe menu with selections such as Asian Spice Kubota Squash Soup, a special Christmas Eve Maki Roll, Miso and Sake Roasted Chilean Sea Bass and Wine Poached Bosc Pear with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Fresh Berries.  In addition there will be featured wine specials from labels such as Stagecoach Vineyard and Rombauer Vineyards.

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 24, 5:30 to 11 p.m.

WHERE:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75219
(Located at Hall & Welborn)

COST:
$45 per person.

HOW:
Guests can make reservations by calling (214) 219-9908 or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Additional information is available online at www.steeldallas.com.

MENU:
First Course
•    Asian Spice Kubota Squash Soup
•    Seaweed Salad of seaweed, mushrooms, chili and sesame dressing
•    Steel Salad with mixed greens and Thai basil with red onion, cucumber, candied almonds and miso vinaigrette

Second Course
•    Christmas Eve Maki Roll with tuna, scallop, masago and spicy sauce, topped with wasabi tobiko and siracha

Entrees
•    Miso and Sake Roasted Chilean Seabass served with a miso-wasabi sauce and asparagus
•    Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef featuring cubed tenderloin wok sautéed with onion, on a bed of mixed greens and sliced tomato

Dessert
•    Wine Poached Bosc Pear with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Fresh Berries

WINE SPECIALS:
•    Eric Rodez, Les Crayers Grand Cru, Brut, Ambonnay  $62
•    Rombauer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley  $43
•    Black Bart, Marsanne, Stagecoach Vineyard, 375ml  $28
•    McKenzie Mueller, Pinot Noir, Carneros  $45

ABOUT STEEL:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge, located in the Oak Lawn district’s Centrum building, offers artistic Japanese and Indochine cuisine in a contemporary stylish atmosphere. The restaurant features a sushi bar and extensive menu of fresh sushi, as well as a wine room and collection honored with the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”  The restaurant was recently named one of America’s Top Japanese Restaurants by the Zagat Survey.

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STEEL OFFERS FESTIVE INDOCHINE MENU FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE

ABOUT:
Colorful sushi combinations, Indochine inspired cuisine and festive cocktails will be featured at Steel Restaurant & Lounge’s lively New Year’s Eve celebration.  The Asian restaurant off Oak Lawn has created a special gala menu as well as sushi combinations designed for sharing at the night’s celebrations.  Guests can ring in the New Year with a special cocktail for toasting, noisemakers, party favors and music at midnight.

Selections from the a la carte menu include Crab & Mango Spring Rolls, Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef, Vietnamese Sea Salt and Chile Pepper Style Fried Lobster Tail and Fresh Ginger Cake with Coconut Ice Cream.

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 31, 5 to 11 p.m.

WHERE:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75219
(Located at Hall & Welborn)

HOW:
Guests can make reservations by calling (214) 219-9908 or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Additional information is available online at www.steeldallas.com.

MENU:
From the Sushi Bar
•    Combination for Two $60
Firecracker Roll, Rainbow Roll; Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper and Yellowtail Sashimi; and Seabass, Shrimp and Squid Sushi
•    Combination for Four $100
Firecracker Roll, Cowboy Roll and Rainbow Roll; Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper, Yellowtail and Octopus Sashimi; and Salmon, Flounder, Shrimp, Crab and Eel Sushi
•    Combination for Six $150
Firecracker Roll, Pico Roll, Zebra Roll, Rainbow Roll and Chef Daniel Roll; Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper, Yellowtail, Scallop and Surf Clam Sashimi; and Salmon, Seabass, Shrimp, Crab, Squid and Eel Sushi
Starters
•    Beef or Escolar Tataki $18/$16
•    Chicken Coconut Soup with Lemongrass $11
•    Shiro Miso Soup $9
•    Marinated Napa Cabbage Salad with Toasted Almonds and Crispy Cellophane Noodles $8
•    Crab and Mango Spring Rolls $10
•    Surf and Turf Satay with Thai Sweet Chile Sauce $15
•    Diver Scallops with Cilantro Chile Sauce and Grilled Lime $15
•    Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs $12
•    Vietnamese Sea Salt and Chile Pepper Style Calamari $14

Entrees
•    Steel Signature Miso and Sake Glazed Chilean Seabass $34
•    Togarashi Crusted Ahi Tuna with Chinese Long Beans,
•    Udon Noodles and Ponzu $30
•    Vietnamese Sea Salt and Chile Pepper Style Fried Lobster Tail with Crab Fried Rice $50
•    Orange Tamari Glazed Lamb Sirloin with Roasted Asian Pear and Sweet Potato $32
•    Green Tea Smoked Duck with Forbidden Rice and Pickles Bok Choy $30
•    Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef $34
•    Grilled Korean Beef with House Made Kim Chee $30
Desserts
•    Molten Volcano Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Fresh Berries $10
•    Tropical Fruit with Mango and Sake Sabayon $9
•    Fresh Ginger Cake with Coconut Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce $8

ABOUT STEEL:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge, located in the Oak Lawn district’s Centrum building, offers artistic Japanese and Indochine cuisine in a contemporary stylish atmosphere. The restaurant features a sushi bar and extensive menu of fresh sushi, as well as a wine room and collection honored with the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”  The restaurant was recently named one of America’s Top Japanese Restaurants by the Zagat Survey.

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TABLE SET FOR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION
AT VICTORY TAVERN

ABOUT:
Christmas Eve should be celebrated around a table set with a sumptuous dinner for friends and family.  Victory Tavern has plans to create just such a special meal for holiday diners on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Chef Jim Oetting is creating a three-course seasonal menu featuring holiday creations such as Maple Brined Pork Tenderloin, Orange Tamari Glazed Lamb Sirloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Red Pears and Atlantic Salmon with Harvest Vegetable Basmati Rice and Citrus Vinaigrette.  Guests may choose the prix fixe menu or dine a la carte from the Christmas Eve selections.

MENU:
Starters
•    Peekey Toe Crab & Sweet Corn Chowder
•    Baby Spinach Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Cranberry Vinaigrette
•    Tiger Shrimp & Snow Crab Claws with Gazpacho Cocktail Sauce
•    Beef Carpaccio with Micro Greens, Capers & Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Entrees
•    Maple Brined Pork Tenderloin with Potato, Smoked Bacon & Sweet Corn Gratin & Organic Apple Cider Demi
•    Orange Tamari Glazed Lamb Sirloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Red Pears
•    Alaskan Halibut with Creamy Vegetable Orzo & Lemon Thyme Broth
•    Grilled Chicken Scaloppini with Spinach & Sweet Corn Basmati Rice & Roasted Tomato Basil Broth
•    Atlantic Salmon with Harvest Vegetable Basmati Rice & Citrus Vinaigrette
•    Hanger Steak & “Really Good Fries” with Brandy & Green Peppercorn Demi

Desserts
•    Really Good Coconut Cream Pie
•    Molten Lava Cake with House Churned Chocolate Malt Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
•    Red D’Anjou Pear & Blueberry Crisp with House Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

WHEN:
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 5 to 10 p.m.

WHERE:
Victory Tavern
(Located in Victory Park; valet parking off of Houston)
3030 Olive Street on N. Houston
Dallas, TX 75204

COST:
Guests may choose the three-course prix fixe menu for $32.50 per person or dine a la carte from the special Christmas Eve menu.

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling (214) 432-1900.  Additional information can be found online at www.victorytavern.com.

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ENJOY NEW YEAR’S DINNER AT VICTORY TAVERN
BEFORE DALLAS STARS OR BIG D NYE

ABOUT:
Indulge in a special three-course dinner at Victory Tavern this New Year’s Eve before heading to watch the Dallas Stars play the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center or seeing the fireworks and live music at the free Big D NYE celebration at Victory Park’s AT&T Plaza.

Guests can enjoy specialties from the menu including Slow Roasted Lamb Sirloin, Marinated Hanger Steak & Blue Moon Tempura Lobster Tail, and Diver Scallops with Root Vegetable-Chorizo Hash, all prepared by Chef Jim Oetting.  Special gala seatings are available starting at 8:30 p.m. that include a fourth Chef’s Amuse course, party favors and a champagne toast.

MENU:
Starters Selections
•    Peekey Toe Crab & Sweet Corn Chowder with Crispy Nueske’s Bacon
•    Organic Greens with Red Flame Grapes, Marcona Almonds, Texas Goat Cheese & Herb Sherry Vinaigrette
•    Jumbo Shrimp & Snow Crab Claw Cocktail with Gazpacho Cocktail Sauce
•    Winter Mushroom Fondue in Puff Pastry
•    Lemon & Champagne Poached Asparagus Salad with Baby Arugula, Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts & Creamy Hummus Dressing
•    Marinated Tuna Tartare with Avocado, English Cucumber, Toast Points & Caviar Crema

Main Course Selections
•    Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Black Cod with Green Vegetable Risotto & Artichoke Butter
•    Slow Roasted Lamb Sirloin with Black Mission Fig Basmati Rice, Garlic Spinach & Sambuca Tomato Demi
•    Marinated Hanger Steak & Blue Moon Tempura Lobster Tail with Aged Brie Yukon Mash & Fresno Chile Sauce
•    Diver Scallops with Root Vegetable-Chorizo Hash & Foie Gras Emulsion
•    Smoked Ham & Texas Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Chop with Cauliflower Potato Gratin, Asparagus & Natural Jus

Desserts Selections
•    Really Good Coconut Cream Pie
•    Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with House Churned Chocolate Malt Ice Cream & Callabuet Chocolate Sauce
•    Amaretto, Roasted Pear & Grilled Pound Cake Trifle

WHEN:
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Early seatings     5 to 8 p.m.
Gala seatings     8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Victory Tavern
(Located in Victory Park; valet parking off of Houston)
3030 Olive Street on N. Houston
Dallas, TX 75204
COST:
Early seatings are available for $40 per person and include a three-course dinner.
Gala seatings are available for $65 per person and include a fourth Chef’s Amuse course, party favors and a champagne toast.
HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling (214) 432-1900.  Additional information can be found online at www.victorytavern.com.

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New Year’s Eve at the Warwick Melrose

For New Year’s Eve in Dallas this year, the Warwick Melrose Hotel is getting the party started with its 2008 New Year’s Eve dinner with seating at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Here you can start with the Buttermilk Squash Bisque and Blood Orange Air Soup, then try the appetizer everyone is talking about, the Foie Gras Parfait with Slow Cooked Wild Boar, Fig Vincotto and Sherry Cream. For a salad you might try the Frisee and Endive Lettuces with Duck Confit, Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Pickled Red Onions and Cherry Vinaigrette and for your entrée, how about the Roasted Black Cod with Oxtail Ragout, Braised Greens and Heirloom Carrots. Dessert? How about Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Toffee Sauce.

Dinner is $85 per person (does not include tax and gratuity), and reservations can be made at 214-224-3152. You can find the entire New Year’s Eve menu attached. We also have the following packages available:

Accommodations in one of our deluxe King or Double rooms, complimentary valet parking, New Year’s Eve dinner in the Landmark Restaurant, $329 per couple including taxes, fees and gratuities.  Package available December 31 only.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE AT NANA

Whether you are looking for a quiet romantic dinner or to dance the night away, Nana provides a celebration sure to make this New Years Eve unforgettable. Nana offers early diners the five-star treatment with a five-course dinner created by Chef Anthony Bombaci available between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For those ready to ring in the New Year join Nana for their second seating at 9 p.m. where Chef Bombaci will feature his eight-course dinner which includes a bottle of champagne per couple, live entertainment, dancing, and party favors.

If you need a more casual scene The Bar at Nana will be offering a buffet starting at 8:30 p.m. which includes a champagne toast, live entertainment by DIVA G and High Maintenance (www.DivaG.com) starting at 9 p.m. , party favors and don’t forget the traditional balloon drop!

Why drive when you can stay the night! The Hilton Anatole is offering exclusive rates to guests who dine at Nana on New Years Eve. Book a room for $89, corner room for $109 or a suite for $199 – based on availability. For reservations or more information call 214.761.7470 or visit www.nanarestaurant.com.

What:             New Year’s Eve at Nana

2201 Stemmons Freeway

27th Floor

Dallas, TX

When:             Wednesday, December 31st

Early Seating: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Late Seating: 9 p.m.

Bar Buffet – 8:30 p.m.

Cost:                Early Seating: $95 per person

Bar Buffet: $95 per person

Late Seating: $195 per person

Ring in 2009 with fabulous dining in Bolla
and special room packages!

Bolla
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24
Four course prix fix choice menu 6pm-9pm, $65 per person.
Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25
Four course prix fix choice menu 11am-7pm,
$65 adults, $30 Children 5-11.
New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31
1st seating: $95 per person, five course menu with
glass of house Champagne, 6pm-7pm.
2nd seating: $155 per person seven course menu
with glass of house Champagne, 8pm-11pm,
Live entertainment by Shock of Pleasure.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2009
Normal Breakfast Service 7am-10:30am
Special Brunch Menu 11am-2:30pm
Normal Dinner Service 6pm-9pm
214.871.7111

Bolla Reservations
[email protected]
Bolla menus available online www.stoneleighhotel.com

Holiday Packages
NYE Premier Package
Premier guestroom accommodations with champagne upon arrival
Package starts at $195.00
Bolla & Bubbly
Indulge with the perfect New Year’s Eve
romantic getaway with a Premier guestroom,
champagne, dinner for two and a complimentary spa gift!
Package with Early Seating (five course menu, 6-7pm)
Package starts at: $385.00
Package with Late Seating (seven course menu, 8-11pm)
Package starts at: $505.00
All Packages are exclusive of tax, gratuity and parking. Based on double occupancy, subject to availability, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. For reservations and availability
please call: 214.871.7111 or e-mail [email protected]

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HECTOR’S ON HENDERSON’S CELEBRATES NEW YEAR’S EVE

Welcome the New Year with dinner at Hector’s on Henderson. The regular dinner menu will be served all night, from 5 PM to midnight (please note extended hours). Expect great food, including the Chef’s Tasting Menu, live music, and a lively mix of Henderson Avenue regulars. Reservations are recommended.

Call 214-821-0432 or reserve online at www.hectorsonhenderson.com.

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GAYLORD TEXAN RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR
WITH TWO SPECTACULAR PARTIES

Gaylord Texan Resort will celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with two extravagant events, each offering live entertainment, dancing, party favors, and creative cuisine for guests.

Gaylord Texan’s New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala
Inside the luxury resort, Gaylord Texan’s annual New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala will offer an upscale seated dinner and entertainment by Emerald City, voted “Best Dallas Band“ by The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, and the Dallas Observer. Tickets for the event are $149 per person and include a four-course plated dinner, live entertainment, two drink tickets, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, self-parking, tax and gratuity.

Guests of the Ballroom Gala who wish to stay overnight can enjoy a special New Year’s Eve room package for two at the rate of $525. The package includes luxury guestroom accommodations for two, two party tickets and half-price tickets to the resort’s ICE! attraction in addition to self-parking, tax, and resort fee.  With the purchase of the package, guests can also extend their stay the nights of January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for only $59 per night!

To make a reservation for the NYE Ballroom Gala or to book an overnight room package, visit www.gaylordtexan.com or call (817) 722-9039.

Pg. 2 – NYE at Gaylord Texan

Glass Cactus Nightclub’s NYE Bash

The resort’s massive Glass Cactus Nightclub, overlooking the shores of Lake Grapevine, will host a high-energy New Year’s Eve Bash featuring live 70’s style music by Le Freak. Tickets for the party are $75 per person and include upscale passed Hors d’ Oeuvres, live entertainment, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. There is limited seating for general admission.

Guests of the Glass Cactus Bash who wish to stay overnight can enjoy a special New Year’s Eve room package for two at the rate of $357. The package includes luxury guestroom accommodations for two, two party tickets and half-price tickets to the resort’s ICE! attraction in addition to self-parking, tax, and resort fee. With the purchase of the package, guests can also extend their stay the nights of January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for only $59 per night!

To purchase party tickets to NYE at Glass Cactus, please visit www.ticketmaster.com.  Should you wish to pair tickets with an overnight room package, visit www.gaylordtexan.com or call (817) 722-9039.

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CELEBRATE AT ABACUS THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH PLENTY OF TOASTS AND A DELICIOUS FOUR-COURSE DINNER

What: The chefs at Abacus invite you and yours to toast the New Year with plenty of bubbly and a luscious four-course menu created by Chef Kent Rathbun and his talented culinary team. Guests will be delighted with an exceptional and innovative menu created especially for this New Year’s Eve event. Diners can choose from an array of the following dishes to create their ideal four-course celebratory meal:

· Foie Gras two ways: Crispy Seared with a Bing Cherry Glaze, Chilled Panna Cotta, Aged Balsamic; Kona Kompachi Tartare with Passion Fruit Sauce and a Tempura Spicy Tuna Roll; A “Surf and Turf” with Seared Nantucket Bay Scallops and Braised Kobe Short Rib alongside Parsnip Puree; Cider Brined Berkshire Pork Belly with Sunchoke Puree topped with an Apple-Balsamic Glaze

· Potato-Leek Soup with Lobster, Trumpet Royale Mushroom and Black Truffle; Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Baby Beets, Crispy Serrano Ham and Buttermilk Blue Cheese; Mizuna Chili-Seared Shrimp Salad with Sweet Yuzu Dressing and Five Spice Cashews

· An Intermezzo of Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit-Campari Sorbetto

· Madeira Beach Red Grouper with Wagyu Beef Dumplings and Spiced Asian Pear Broth; Cumin Crusted Lamb Rack with Aged Feta Chick Pea “Fries,” Fresh English Peas and Mango Harissa; Poached Maine Lobster topped with Black Trumpet Risotto Chive-Blood Orange Butter; Grilled Ribeye Filet with Fontina Potato Au Gratin and Marchands De Vin Sauce; Seared Wild Striped Bass with Ricotta Salata, Gnocchi Rock Shrimp and Grilled Baby Leeks

· Gooey Valrhona Chocolate Cakes with Demerara Sugar Ice Cream; Heirloom Apple and Quince Crisps with Cornmeal Sage Crumb Topping and Lavender Honey Crème Fraiche; Good Fortune Crème Brule with Japanese Sencha Green Tea; Ennis Hazelnut and Raspberry Linzertorte with Tangerine-Mexican Vanilla Bean Reduction

Who: Since Abacus opened 1999, the fine dining establishment has received numerous accolades and has been catapulted into the local, regional and national spotlight with industry recognition coming from Mobile Four-Stars, AAA Four Diamonds, DiRONA, Five Star rating from the Dallas Morning News and “Most Popular Restaurant in Dallas” rating by Zagat Survey in 2007 and 2008. Abacus has been featured in publications such as Elle, Southern Living, Veranda, Texas Monthly, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire Magazine, Rosie Magazine and Wine Spectator.

When: Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Reservations taken from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Cost: $100 per guest plus tax, gratuity and alcohol

Reservations: Reservations are required by contacting the restaurant at 214-559-3111

Where: Abacus Restaurant

4511 McKinney Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75205

www.kentrathbun.com

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MAKE HOTEL LUMEN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PACKAGE A RESOLUTION YOU WANT TO KEEP!

Enjoy a three-course meal at Social and a relaxing overnight stay

Kimpton’s Hotel Lumen and restaurant concept, Social Restaurant & Lounge, invite you and someone special to come early and stay the night during an exciting New Years Eve offer. Eat, drink and be merry at Social with a delicious three-course meal and then retire to one of Hotel Lumen’s luxurious rooms for the first night of 2009.

“Hotel Lumen and Social have created a New Years Eve package for guests looking for a festive, yet relaxing celebration,” said Duncan Clements, General Manager of Hotel Lumen. “For a very reasonable price, you and a guest can enjoy great food and deluxe accommodations to ring in the New Year.”

For the last meal of 2008, Social diners can chose from an enticing array of starters such as Sweet Jalapeno Glazed Sea Scallops with Mango Relish, Chilled Marinated Jumbo Shrimp with Horseradish Remoulade, or a satisfying Winter Greens Salad with Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Roquefort and Lemon Vinaigrette. Entrees are served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Chef’s Vegetables, and include a Roulade of Sole and Tarragon Blue Lump Crab with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, Truffle Marinated Chicken Breast with Sautéed Mushrooms, or Marinated Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Béarnaise Maitre d’hôte Butter. Finish with either Chocolate Cake with Belgian Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Berries, or Warm Blueberry Brioche Bread Pudding with Eggnog Romanoff that will couple perfectly with a flute of champagne or a bottle of specially priced White Star champagne as you toast the New Year. Social’s three-course New Years Eve menu is $50 per person and $75 for a bottle of White Star champagne (optional). Rooms for the evening are just $99.

Hotel Lumen is located in the affluent Highland Park area, just steps away from Southern Methodist University, at 6101 Hillcrest Ave.  For more information or reservations, call (214) 219-2400 or visit www.hotellumen.com.

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DeVine
This is the First Annual New Year’s Eve dinner for DeVine Cellars, and we are very excited.  We will have two seatings, one at 6:15pm and the second at 8:30pm with a complimentary champagne toast at 11pm.  Prices are $60 for dinner only, and $80 that includes wine pairing. DeVine Cellars is located at 230 N. Denton Tap Rd. Ste. 104 (a quarter mile north of Sandy Lake.)  For further information please contact  972.304.9463

2009 New Year’s Eve Menu

Includes: Four Course Dinner
$60 Dinner Only/ $80 w/Wine Pairing
Complimentary Champagne Toast at 11:00 pm
And Live Music

First Course

Soup: Lobster Bisque w/ shaved black truffles

OR

Salad: Winter melon with smoked ham & fava bean with duck bacon and roasted fig dressing

Second Course

Foie gras, vegetable terrine with poached Granny Smith apples and apple cider verju

Third Course
Your Choice of One of the Following:

Pecan-smoked tenderloin w/chanterelle, black truffle stew and Whitley Neill gooseberry gin sauce

Pumpkin seed dusted rainbow trout w/calico beans and root slaw

Goose confit with apricot polenta cherry sauce

Rosemary roasted chicken with vegetable succotash

Fourth Course

Rum-marinated wild berries topped w/Italian cream

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Ferrari’s Italian Villa Grapevine

What:         New Year’s Eve Celebration in Grapevine includes:
special bill of fare (menu is below), dancing with live music from the Josh Daniels Band, midnight Count Down with Party Favors & a Complimentary Glass of Champagne! 3 dinner seating’s at 5:00, 7:oo & 9:00PM; after 9:00 PM a $20 cover will be charged.

When:        Wednesday, December 31st 2008
Dinner: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Celebration: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Where:    Ferrari’s Villa Grapevine
1200 William D. Tate
Grapevine, TX 76051
#817-251-2525

*Ring in the New Year with style and elegance at the DFW Hyatt Regency and Ferrari’s Grapevine; Log onto www.ferrarisrestaurant.com

to find out about hotel accommodations and dining at Ferrari’s.

FERRARI’S VILLA GRAPEVINE
NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

Primi piatti
Bosco

Spring mix – pear – gorgonzola – pine nut – port wine vinaigretteor
Zuppa di Pomodoro e Funghi
Roasted tomato – Portobello mushroom — basil
Piatti Principali
All entrée’s served with choice of Bosco or Zuppa
and accompanied with farfalle quattro fromaggio and penne pomodoro
Wild Chilean Sea Bass Al Forno  55
Roasted in wood burning oven and topped with crab meat
Spiny Rock Lobster Tail Al Forno  69
Roasted in wood burning oven
Veal Chop Ferraris  59
Stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella
Filet Mignon  65
Grilled 10 oz. Filet served with creamy gorgonzola sauce
Veal Osso Bucco  58
Francesco’s famous braised veal shank

Pollo Valdostana 42

Sautéed chicken breast crowned with ham, mozzarella and mushroom cream sauce

Dolce

Cheese cake

cannoli

Chocolate cake

mango coulis

Chocolate chip and crushed pistachio

raspberry coulis

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CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH FLAIR

AT HIBASHI TEPPAN GRILL & SUSHI BAR

Special Midnight Flair Show Highlights Celebration

Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar is welcoming the New Year with fun, excitement and flair – and three different menus. The Hibashi Experience provides a choice between Teppan Dining, Stellar Sushi and New Culinary Creations menus, plus there will be High Energy Flair Shows throughout the evening.

Always exciting and entertaining, guests choose their entrée, a choice between Filet and Lobster; Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops; or Chicken, Steak and Shrimp. Guests can fully enjoy the showmanship of Hibashi’s trained chefs as they perform and prepare the finest Japanese dishes right at the Hibashi station, with stunts with knives and colorful ingredients to delight the eye and the palate. The Teppan Grill New Year’s Menu also includes onion soup, house salad, specialty appetizer, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne for each person. Cost is $110 per couple.

If guests select the Stellar Sushi New Year’s Eve dinner, they will be treated to the artistry of the finest sushi creations as they dine with the Sushi Chefs at Hibashi. The main entrée is a Sushi and Special Roll Platter, featuring tuna, salmon, yellowtail, super white tuna, Sundae Roll, Pink Panther Roll and the California Roll. The Stellar Sushi New Year’s Menu also includes onion soup, house salad, specialty appetizer, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne for each person. Cost is $100 per couple.

Guests may choose to indulge in the Hibashi Chefs’ fresh, newest culinary creations with the New Creations New Year’s Eve Menu. The menu offers a choice of one main entrée creation from Filet Mignon, Black Cod or Lobster Ikura. The New Creation New Year’s Menu also includes Miso soup, house salad, specialty appetizer, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne for each person. Cost is $120 per couple.

Reservations are required for these spectacular New Year’s Eve dinners. For more information or reservations, visit the Hibashi web site at www.hibashi.com, or phone 972-620-FISH (3474) or e-mail [email protected].

Guests who enjoy the energy and showmanship of an entertaining bar can enjoy Hibashi’s Las Vegas style bar, with “Flair Shows” when Hibashi bartenders toss bottles and mix classic drinks with stunts that delight and amaze audiences all around. Happy Hour and drink specials will be offered all night long. Rolls will be half price from 9 p.m. until Midnight in the bar only.

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NEW YEAR’S DINNER AT GO FISH OCEAN CLUB
Go Fish Ocean Club is offering guests a special three-course menu, created by Executive Chef Tiffany Derry.

For the first course, guests have a choice between Go Fish Salad (mixed greens, candied spicy walnuts, apples, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese and honey whole grain mustard dressing), Mediterranean Salad (fresh Herbs, Mixed greens, olives, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese and champagne vinaigrette), Oyster Rockefeller on the Half Shell (fresh shucked oysters, creamy spinach, and broiled hollandaise sauce), Spicy Tuna “Tataki” Roll (seared “Tataki” Tuna over crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll, topped with pickled Jalapeno and Ponzu sauce) or Pink Pepper Dusted Calamari Strips with sweet and spicy chili sauce.

Champagne Sorbet is the Intermezzo, followed by the entrées. Entrée choices are Oven Roasted Sea Bass (crispy roasted Sea bass, smashed fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach and Puttanesca sauce), Sweet Pecan Crusted Salmon (creamy orzo pasta tossed with shitake mushrooms, tomato, spinach and parmesan cheese, served with a Daikon Orange Salad), Seared Scallops (pan-seared jumbo scallops, creamy herbed polenta, and fennel salad and grapefruit beurre blanc), Grilled Lamb Chops (New Orleans-style pinto beans, collard greens, and spoonbread) or Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet Mignon (6 oz. Filet served with jumbo tempura onion rings).

For dessert, guests have a choice of Dark & White Chocolate Bread Pudding (Dark and White chocolate chunks, cherries, almonds, and crème anglaise), Bananas Foster (Caramel Myers Rum sauce and vanilla ice cream), Key Lime Pie (Honey lime sauce and key lime crème), New York Style Cheesecake served with grilled pineapple passion fruit sauce or Chocolate Torte (Flourless chocolate cake, semi-freddo and fresh berries).

As a lagniappe, all guests will receive Chef Derry’s traditional-made Eggnog.

Go Fish Ocean Club’s New Year’s Eve dinner is $65 per person for the 5 p.m. seating and $85 per person for the 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. seatings.  Reservations are recommended. Phone 972-980-1919; fax 972-385-3725, or use OpenTable.com to reserve your table.

About Go Fish Ocean Club

Go Fish Ocean Club offers a distinctively warm dining environment with signature New American recipes prepared by Chef Tiffany Derry and her star culinary team. Featuring the freshest ingredients with fresh fish and seafood flown in daily from around the world, the Go Fish Ocean Club menu has already received high acclaim from D Magazine and other news outlets in the first two months of its debut.  Overall, the concept is an elegant and refined atmosphere of colors and lights inspired by the sea. The main dining area allows patrons to enjoy a relaxing, warm space with elegant, beautiful design details and lighting.

Large parties and patrons can dine on the “green” mezzanine level overlooking the bustling activities in the main dining space below. Go Fish also offers a lounge and wine locker for those patrons wishing to enjoy drinks and mingle. An Art Gallery spotlights the work of local artists, while black and white nostalgic ocean-theme movies will be shown on inside screens.  Guests also enjoy climate controlled cocktail space and dining on Go Fish Ocean Club’s stylish, comfortable patio.

The restaurant recently re-opened in a new space on Alpha Road in the Galleria Corridor. Located at 5301 Alpha Road in Dallas (75240). Go Fish Ocean Club is open for lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., and dinner on Friday and Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Closed Sunday. Phone 972-980-1919; fax 972-385-3725, or use OpenTable.com to reserve your table. View the menus at the restaurant’s Web site, www.gofishrestaurants.com.

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DALLAS FISH MARKET

Executive Chef Randy Morgan and General Manager Jonn Pierre Baudoin  have created an elegant five-course New Year’s Eve menu for Dallas Fish Market guests.

Start with an amuse of Maine Lobster Corn Chowder, followed by a choice between Butternut Squash Soup with rock shrimp and fried leeks, or Tri Colored Beet Salad with watercress, pumpkin seeds and boursin.

The second course offers a choice between Indiana Pekin Duck Confit, with grilled andouille sausage and corn pudding caramelized with onion jus, or Half Dozen Raspberry Point Oysters with plum gelée with Alaskan King Crab Cakes with Serrano aioli.

For the main course, guests select one from an 8 oz. American Wagyu Strip Loin with foie gras/port reduction, Seared Columbian River Sturgeon Au Poivre with Dijon thyme cream, Black Truffle Wrapped Chilean Sea Bass with pomegranate vinaigrette, or Grass-Fed Australian Filet Tenderloin with sage béarnaise.

Sides offered include Black Eyed Peas, Baked Oyster Dressing, White Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Onion Mashers, Mac ‘n Cheese or Market Veggies.

Chef Randy has created three delectable desserts to choose from: Lavender Crème Brûlée, Cappuccino Chocolate Cake or Cinnamon Mascarpone with Grand Marnier Brûléed Figs.

Cost for the elegant dinner is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information or for reservations, phone 214-744-3474 (214-744-FISH), e-mail [email protected]  or visit www.dallasfishmarket.com.

ABOUT DALLAS FISH MARKET
Dallas Fish Market is an immeasurably fine culinary and dining experience in Downtown Dallas, owned by Dallas Restaurant Group (Go Fish Ocean Club, Fish Express). In the December 2008 issue, Bon Appétit included Dallas Fish Market in its Top 10 Seafood Restaurant list. Dallas Fish Market is named one of the 2008 Best Seafood Restaurants in The Dallas Morning News’ Best of Dallas program, 2007 Top 10 New Restaurants by The Dallas Morning News and 2007 Top 5 Restaurants by Texas Monthly.

The fine-dining restaurant features the infinite best in fresh seafood and fish prepared in New American recipes, with an emphasis on seasonal and small catches from the best purveyors worldwide. Dallas Fish Market serves guests in a stylish, contemporary setting in the famous, historic Kirby Building in the heart of Downtown Dallas at Main and Akard Streets.

Located at 1501 Main Street, Dallas Fish Market is open for lunch Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner Monday – Thursday, 5  to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.  Closed Sundays.  Reservations are recommended.  Phone:  214-744-3474 (214-744-FISH). Email:  [email protected].  All major credit cards accepted. www.dallasfishmarket.com

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HYATT REGENCY DFW PARTNERS WITH AREA RESTAURANTS
TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR

Hyatt Regency DFW partners with three area restaurants to ring in 2009 this New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2008.  Guests enjoy complimentary transportation to and from either Boi Na Braza, Ferarri’s Italian Villa or JR’s Steakhouse along with breakfast for two in Jacob’s Spring Grille and deluxe accommodations for two for $119. Restaurant reservations must be made in advance at the participating restaurants and dinner is not included in the package price.  Overnight packages can be purchased by calling 800 233 1234 and requesting offer code BNB09 for Boi Na Braza, FER09 for Ferrari’s Italian Villa and JR09 for JR’s Steakhouse.

“We are pleased to partner with nearby Boi Na Braza, Ferrari’s Italian Villa and JR’s Steakhouse by providing complimentary transportation to and from dinner this New Year’s Eve,” said Larry Daniels, general manager for Hyatt Regency DFW.  “Due to our $6M ballroom renovation, we developed these restaurant packages for our guests who annually attend our New Year’s Eve celebration.  We look forward to bringing back our New Year’s Eve tradition in 2009 in our new ballroom.”

The New Year’s Eve overnight package rate is valid on December 31, 2008, based on double occupancy and availability.  Rates not valid for groups or conventions.  Reservations for Boi Na Braza, Ferrari’s Italian Villa and JR’s must be made in advance and are not part of the package rate.  Other restrictions may apply.

Hyatt Regency DFW is located inside Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and features 92,000 square feet of function space, including a 21,120 square-foot ballroom, 26,073 square-foot exhibit hall, 4,832 square-foot junior ballroom, 811 guest rooms and 74 separate meeting rooms. A recently completed $43-million hotel transformation project resulted in redesigned oversized guest rooms featuring 32-inch flat screen HDTVs, high-speed wireless Internet access, iHome stereos and Hyatt Grand Beds as well as redesigned meeting space and an exhibit that salutes outstanding Texas businesses.  For more information, call 972.453.1234 or visit hyattregencydfw.com.

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