Sunpost's New Year’s Eve Guide 2007

Prices are per person unless otherwise noted.

Abbey Brewing Company: Still figuring out where you are going to spend NYE? Head on over to the Abbey and figure it out over a few IPAs and other premium beers. Then, after you’ve partied at your selected place, head back to the Abbey and listen to war stories told by bartenders and servers about their obnoxious NYE customers. Who knows? They could be talking about you. No cover. Location: 1115 16th St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-8110.

Acqua: New Year’s Eve celebration and champagne reception, 8:30 p.m., and five-course dinner with wine, 9:15 p.m., with live music. $80. Location: 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-358-3535, www.fourseasons.com.

Acqualina: Buffet, DJ and party favors. First seating at 7:30 p.m., second at 10 p.m., $150. Address: 17875 Collins Ave., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-918-8000.

Afterglo: Features a la carte from the full menu. Tim Hogle’s new venue will serve an “organic menu” to behold 2007, distribute party favors, utilize a DJ and hand out glasses of champagne at midnight. Location: 1200 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-1717.

Alcazaba Lounge at Hyatt Regency: Free admission for a party that includes a complimentary champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres at midnight. Plus: party favors and large-screen coverage of The Big Apple Ball Drop. Location: 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Phone: 305-447-6010.

Amadeus: A VIP experience at the Ritz-Carlton. Limited luxurious couches that seat four for $500, or more intimate cocktail seating for up to three for $250. Both include one bottle Laurent Perrier Champagne, a gourmet appetizer plate and party favors. Bottle service is required. Light-fare menu available. Party with no seating for $50. Cash bar and live DJ. There will be two seating times, one at 6 p.m. and another at 9 p.m. Four-course menus will be served. $65. Location: Ritz-Carlton, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 786-276-4000, www.ritzcarlton.com.

Anam’s: Are you a woman who loves women? Then come on down to the Girl’s Gone Wild party where there will be a buffet, an open bar, party favors, a DJ and other fun stuff. $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Location: 3119 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Phone: 786-587-4307.

Area 51: The mystery is solved! Area 51 is not home to fallen extraterrestrial spaceships recovered by the military, secret aircraft developed by the military and shadowy men in black figures not officially known to the military. It is really a club in Miami’s 24-hour party district. In celebration of 2007’s arrival, Talla 2XLC and Andre Visior journey all the way from Frankfurt to provide entertainment for those who don’t mind parting with $20-$30. Remember, Germans might not know comedy but they know techno music. Location: 950 NE Second Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-358-5655.

Area 61: OK, this is where the aliens are buried! And also a place where someone can enjoy jazz and poetry readings. Location: 504 NE 190th St., North Miami. Phone: 305-652-6480.

Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club at the Deauville: Dana Paul and the Brian Murphy Trio performs live and the club offers a special New Year’s Eve menu. $175. Location: 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-403-7565.

Atrio: Four-course seafood dinner, at a 25th story restaurant. Seatings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $100-$150. Second seating includes champagne toast at midnight. Location: 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-503-6500.

Automatic Slim’s: Slim likes rock and roll — hence the Rock and Roll New Year’s Eve Party with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, etc. Admission starts at $75. Location: 1216 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-0795, www.automatic-slims.com.

Azul: A six-course dinner and a champagne toast of Dom Perignon at Azul starting at 8 p.m. Location: 500 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-913-8254.

Bahama Breeze: Caribbean food, drinks and live music. 7 p.m. Location: 12395 SW 88th St., Miami. Phone: 305-598-4040.

Bahia at Four Seasons Hotel: On the seventh floor you will find a champagne menu and a live DJ (dead ones aren’t much fun). New Year’s Eve celebration commences at 6 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m. Full menu and bar. Location: 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-358-3535.

Baleen: Two seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., $95 - $149. Live band, party favors and champagne. Location: 4 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove. Phone: 305-860-4305.

Bare Necessity Adult Entertainment: Want to have a New Year’s Eve to remember? Why not have it with a bunch of naked women? Bare Necessity will have a free champagne toast and gifts at the establishment where “we only wear a smile.” Location: 9100 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest. Phone: 305-670-2373.

Barton G. The Restaurant: Ring in the New Year Barton G. style! Starting at 8 p.m., guests will enjoy an unforgettable dining experience — dinner and dance favorites from the George Tandy Band through the night. The five-course dinner features unlimited Laurent Perrier Brut N/V throughout the evening. $295. Location: 1427 West Ave., Miami Beach Phone: 305-672-8881.

Bavarian Schnitzel Haus: Not only is Bavarian Schnitzel Haus having a special New Year’s Eve menu, they are also going to have a live piano for entertainment. Location: 1085 NE 79th St., Miami. Phone: 305-754-8002.

Bayfront Park: The Fixx is in ... the Bayfront Park Amphitheater. Yes, we are referring to 1980s rock band The Fixx, and all five members will be performing in a free concert. Other musical talent on the bill includes Conjunto Progreso and local Miami R&B group Betty Padgett & Elements of Funk. There will also be arts and crafts displays, food, drinks and, at midnight, the dropping of Miami’s Big Orange. Location: 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 305-358-7550, www.bayfrontparkmiami.com.

B.E.D.: Four-course meal, including champagne and DJ, 9 p.m., $299. Reservation recommended. Location: 929 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-9070.

Bicentennial Park: Arrr! There’d be acrobats pretendin’ to be pirates this NYE. A circus will feature extraordinary feats of human physical prowess, all in the theme of Sir Henry Morgan and his loyal pirate crew who will combat an evil pirate out for their treasure. Arrrrr! Arrrrr! Shows start at 5 and 10 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $75. Location: 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 305-358-7550.

Bice Ristorante: New Year’s Eve dinner, $140, 5 to 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. to close. (Closed from 7 to 8 p.m.) Location: 18683 Collins Ave., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-503-6011.

Biltmore Hotel: The band Made in Miami and DJ Jorge Castellanos provide the music within this landmark hotel’s Country Club Ballroom. Cash bar and open seating. Champagne toast at midnight. Cost of admission is $40 for Cellar Club members and $50 for everyone else. Location: 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-444-1926.

Bizcaya: Enjoy a four-course meal including party favors; seatings at 6 and 9 p.m., $95 to $135. Champagne toast. Location: 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove. Phone: 305-644-4675.

Blue Banquet Hall: Full bar, full menu and live entertainment at 9 p.m. Location: 1001 SW 86th Court, Miami. Phone: 305-261-2001.

Blu Moon Café at Doubletree Grand Hotel: For $150 you have access to an open bar, live music by Alex del Sol and a buffet featuring meat, pasta and cheeses from all over the world. Location: 1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-373-8188, www.blumoonmiami.com.

Bongo’s Cuban Café: Celebrate New Year’s Eve Cuban style! For $150, enjoy... grilled pork, sirloin medallions, ham and cheese-stuffed chicken breast, or fish fillet. Then take pleasure in the upbeat sounds of a live Latin band. For every four people, admission includes a bottle of house champagne. Location: 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 786-777-2100.

Boy Bar: The kids at Boy Bar are gonna have themselves a barbecue. Turkey, hamburger and hot dogs will be on the patio and drink specials at the bar. Plus DJs provide the tunes. And of course, the ever-popular champagne toast at midnight. Oh yeah, there is no cover charge. Location: 1220 Normandy Dr., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-864-2697.

Bricks: Embrace the Lucky Number Seven party that is sponsored by New Times and Sinoma Vodka. (Hmmmm. Vodka.) $50 gets your foot in the door, a free glass of champagne at midnight and some party favors you will likely throw away anyway. But $100 gets ya free drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., a buffet, hors d’oeuvres and access to casinos where partiers gamble for belongings, cash and their eternal soul. OK, it is really one casino in the upstairs area and the stakes are prizes. DJs include Mike Vasquez, Gee, Tony Tripp, Joseph Anthony and Anthony T. Location: 66 SW Sixth St., Miami. Phone: 305-371-6950, www.bricksnightclub.com.

Cacao Restaurant: There are two seatings for this five-course tasting menu. Whet your appetite with grouper pomegranate ceviche, venison, wild boar, buffalo, Maine lobster, filet mignon, raspberry and lychee lasagna, caviar, chocolate and more. Both seatings include a glass of champagne. The only difference: The later includes live music. If you want to dine between 5:30 and 7 p.m. you’ll pay $95. If you want to do it between 9 and 10:30 p.m. and hang around for the ball to drop, it’ll cost you $110. Location: 141 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-445-1001.

Cantina Beach at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne: A three-course dinner will be offered that includes jumbo crabmeat salad, butternut squash soup, sea bass, grilled petite fillet and pineapple dessert. Plus: shots of tequila as recommended by the only tequilier in the nation. Location: 445 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne. Phone: 305-365-4286.

Café Abbracci: New Year’s Eve dinner, party favors and DJ. Starting at 9 p.m. Location: 318 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-913-8358.

Café Nostalgia: Elain and His Band provide the entertainment. Fun starts at 9 p.m. Location: 3425 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-604-8688.

Café Prima Pasta: New Year’s Eve Celebration features table seating at 9:30 p.m., offering all you can eat from the full menu for $85, or full menu and full bar for $150. Location: 414 71st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-867-0106.

Café Sambal: Starting at 6 p.m. enjoy a six-course surf-n-turf taste menu. $95. Location: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-913-8358.

Capital Grille: Five-course New Year’s Eve Dinner for $90. Beverages not included. Location: 444 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-374-4500.

El Carajo International Tapas & Wine Restaurant: Visit El Carajo for a very special New Year’s Eve dinner menu. Seating available beginning at 5 p.m. $75 includes one free bottle of champagne per couple. Location: 2465 SW 17th Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-856-2424.

Carnival Performing Arts Center: Like to watch divas sing their hearts out? Well, to ring in the New Year, those divas should be awe inspiring. And so the Carnival Center will “sing in the New Year” with The Three Sopranos. “Florida Grand Opera’s awe-inspiring divas, Sarah Coburn, Kelly Kaduce and Leah Partridge, will perform an evening of your favorite music from Vienna to Broadway,” states a release from the Carnival Center. Tickets range from $25 to $100 and the show runs from 8 to 10 p.m. But wait, that’s not all. For $500 you can party with The Three Sopranos on the stage of the Ziff Opera House for not just a gala but a “glittering gala.” There will be an open bar and a four-course dinner while everyone has a musical countdown to the New Year to a 10-piece orchestra. Fun lasts until 1 a.m. Location: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 1-800-741-1010.

Casa Juancho: New Year’s Fiesta dinner with live music. $160. Location: 2436 SW Eighth St., Miami. Phone: 305-642-2452.

Casa Nostra: New Year’s Eve dinner for $80. Location: 3310 Mary St., Coconut Grove. Phone: 305-447-9222.

Catalina Hotel and Beach Club: A champagne toast will be held in the lobby at midnight. Location: 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-1160.

Catalina Beach: Three-course dinner, includes a glass of champagne at midnight. Starts at 9:30 p.m., $125. Location: Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 445 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne. Phone: 305-365-4286.

Cheers from Chocolate: Have a six-course dinner, party favors and a champagne toast for just $95 at this Zagat-rated restaurant. Location: 2091 Coral Way, Miami. Phone: 305-858-9088.

Chef Allen’s: The chef has specially prepared a five-course meal to entice the taste buds like never before. Early seating begins at 9 p.m. $150-$225. Enjoy the sounds of a DJ and a vocalist. Location: 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura. Phone: 305-935-2900, www.chefallens.com.

Chesterfield Hotel: A champagne toast will be held in the lobby at midnight. Location: 855 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-5831, www.thechesterfieldhotel.com.

The Chicagoan: Sing! Sing! And sing some more! Someone named Mike leads the karaoke fun until the clock strikes midnight. Plus: party favors and drink specials. Location: 10702 NW Seventh Ave., Miami Shores. Phone: 305-756-5306.

China Grill: Burlesque dancers, full New Year’s Eve dinner or simply a full open bar ($150). Dinner first seating 5 p.m.; second seating 7 p.m., $275. Location: 404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-2211.

Churchill’s: Punk out this New Year’s. Churchill’s lines up the punk rock bands: Agro, Unit Six, F.A.T.E., No Peace At All, Dino Felipe, Boy, The 20’s, Hellhounds, Throw-Ups, 3 Beef Burritos, Los13, Noveltype, Ha Ha Help!, Curious Hair and Late Night Curly Colors Change Quickly. With names like these bands have, you gotta come and see ‘em. Starts at 9 p.m. Cover charge only $6. Location: 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-757-1807.

Cielo Garden: Music by Conjunto Progreso will help the six-course meal, open bar and champagne bottle (per couple) go down. Plus: a DJ, party favors and a balloon drop at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m. Cost: $125. Location: 3390 Mary St., Miami. Phone: 305-490-9060.

Clarke’s Miami Beach: Claims to have the un-scene NYE party. As in no cover, no prix fixe and no hassle. So there. Location: 840 First St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-9885.

Clevelander: Just because Cirque du Soleil decided to take a hike doesn’t mean we can’t have circuses come by once in awhile. And so, Clevelander presents “The Big Top,” featuring fire-breathers, stilt-walkers, jugglers and dancers. But what is a circus without the freaks? Enter the DJs. (Just kidding, you record-spinning, cool people you.) Plus four-course meals and a bottle of champagne for dinner parties who really want to enjoy a good show. Fun starts at 9 p.m. For those who want VIP treatment (VIP bottle table service and a way around a huge line), cover cost is $100. Location: 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-3485.

Club Deep: What is a party without Power 96 DJs spinning hip-hop, R7B, reggae, funk, salsa and meringue? There will also be a hot and cold buffet, $3 house drinks (from 9 to 11 p.m.), champagne toast at midnight, souvenir T-shirts and LED light-up glasses, and something called a $1,000 balloon drop. Cost of admission: $75. Location: 621 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-1509, www.clubdeep.com.

Colony Theatre: While most places will be having champagne toasts and open bars and fixed-price menus valued at $500 a person, Colony Theatre will play host to a musical this NYE. The title: 27 Heaven. It is about the conversations in heaven by four famous rock stars who died at the age of 27: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain. Plays start at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Cost: between $35 and $46. Location: 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-1026.

La Covacha: Complimentary buffet, live music and an open bar is yours for $25. Fun starts at 9 p.m. Location: 10730 NW 25th St., Doral. Phone: 305-594-3717.

Coyote Ugly: After 8 p.m. cover charge is $20. Plus VIP tables with bottle service are available for those feeling important. Location: 3015 Grand Ave., second floor of Cocowalk, Miami. Phone: 305-460-UGLY.

Dan Marino’s Town Tavern: In celebration of NYE, Dan Marino has decreed that his restaurant will have prime rib dinner specials. Drinks will also be specially-priced. Plus the usual party favors and bands. Location: 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Phone: 305-665-1315.

Deauville Beach Resort’s Napolean Ballroom: It’s the Cuba Libre New Year’s Eve Party starring Arturo Sandoval, Willy Chirino, Avana, Tomas Cruz and the Cuban Timba Allstars. Want some food to go with that musical menu? Cuisine includes Ya Viene Llegando (cream of garden vegetables), Luna de Miel en Guama (fresh seasonal mixed greens with imported gorgonzola), Canta Trompeta Querida (Beef Tenderloin with jumbo shrimp and sea scallops) and Eso es lo que Hay (Oven Baked Pears with sweet marsala wine sauce). Tickets range from $325 to $375 and the reception starts at 9 p.m. Oh, and don’t dress like a slob — there is a dress code. Location: 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-403-7565, www.arturosandovaljazzclub.com.

Dewey’s Tavern: This corner restaurant on Alton Road claims to have the lowest drink prices in South Beach. Find out if that’s true or not this NYE. Give ‘em the Dewey’s challenge, man! Also, the many plasma TVs all over the Tavern will be tuned in to New York to watch the ball drop, and there will be a champagne toast at midnight. Plus: Other fun stuff is being planned by the management. Location: 852 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-9980.

Discovery Cruise Line: Okay, picture this! You are surrounded by water! No escape! So you might as well enjoy the live music on multiple decks, play Las Vegas-style casinos, watch the shows, scarf down Norwegian salmon, New York strip and veal entrees and take away some party favors. Location: Port Everglades at State Road 84, Spangler Boulevard East and U.S. 1 (Federal Highway), Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 1-888-496-2628.

Doraku: Special New Year’s Eve four-course menu, $120 per couple – includes a complimentary bottle of champagne. Location: Doraku, 1104 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-8383.

D’Vine Lounge: There’s no New Year’s pressure here; there’s also no cover. Enjoy the champagne, the dancing and the live music. Location: 910 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-1414.

8 1/2: DJ Mono spins until 2 a.m. at Chef Jason McClain’s joint on New Year’s Eve. The 8 to 10 p.m. seating menu features a glass of champagne, Diver Sea Scallop amuse; a choice of tuna or Kobe beef starter; Hurricane Sorbet intermezzo; lobster, venison or beef entrée; and Chocolate Symphony for dessert. Party favors and a midnight toast round out the night. Cost: $150 plus tax and tip. Add $50 for a “sexy” wine pairing. Save room: Next day’s brunch starts at 10 a.m. Location: 821 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 786-276-3850.

Felt: Surrounded by pool tables — now that’s a crackerjack way to welcome NYE. Plus a champagne toast, party favors, drink specials and live music. Best part: no cover charge. Location: 1242 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-2114.

The Fifth: Mickey Rourke is the master of celebrations for a party that will cost you $150. DJ Nikolas provides the world music while Kamelion Productions lines up the live entertainment. Plus the usual party favors. Location: 1045 Fifth St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-9898.

Finnegan’s Two: Just the usual weekend activities at this Lincoln Road watering hole. After midnight, when the NYE foolishness starts to pull back, Finnegan’s will have a rock band and a DJ. Location: 942 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-7997.

Firkin & Friar Pub: F&F will pull out all the drink special stops this NYE. For example, $4 shots of hard liquor (or mixed drinks) and $7 pitchers of Miller Lite. There will also be DJs — an important component of NYE celebrations. Location: 3148 Commodore Plaza, Miami. Phone: 305-443-2774.

Flavour: Where snobbery won’t be allowed. That’s right, no cover charge and drinks are 50 percent off! And then there are the DJs, free champagne toast, party favors and — from 10 p.m. to midnight — open bar for those of the female gender. Location: 2895 McFarlane Road, Miami. Phone: 305-445-6511.

Food Gang: A la carte menu for New Year’s Eve. Dinner available from 6 p.m. to midnight. Reservations suggested. Location: 9472 Harding Ave., Surfside. Phone: 786-228-9292.

The Forge: Two seatings are offered, one at 6 p.m. and another at 9 p.m. Of course the second is the one that goes all out with the four-course meal created by Chef Andrew Swersky. As such the first seating is $85 plus tax and tip; second seating is $325 plus tax and tip. Location: 432 41st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-8533, www.theforge.com.

Four Seasons Hotel: Their uber-chic ballroom is going to be set up so you can ring in the New Year in style. You can also enjoy a lavish seven-course prix-fixe dinner from 8 p.m. for $240 with wine and champagne. Location: 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-358-3535.

Free Spirits Lounge: Hello, mate! Free Spirits rings in the New Year British-style! That means drink specials, a free buffet at 10 p.m. and a free champagne toast at midnight. Location: 100 21st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-5399.

Front Porch Café: Regular menu, but will stay open later than usual for the NYE revelries. Location: 1418 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-8300.

Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant: For $250 couples get a bottle of Dom Perignon and a five-course meal. Location: 1116 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-0554.

Glass at The Forge: Just want to party without having to eat a gourmet steak? Hey, we’ve all been there. Pauly Shore hosts the party at the Glass component of The Forge, at which JP Rigaud and DJ Vertigo will provide the music while the management provides the party favors. Plus: a breakfast buffet after midnight. Cost to you: starts at $100. Location: 432 41st St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-8533.

Hard Rock Café: Has a regular menu but will be open later. Sweet view of the fireworks that will be launched from Bayfront Park. Location: 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Phone: 305-377-3110.

Hilton Miami: For $115 each you don’t just get access to one open bar but open bars. Oooooo! Plus: chef-attended buffet stations, champagne toast, deluxe party favors (ooooooo!) and reserve tables. Lasers will shoot everywhere while confetti infests the air and a giant video screen reveals the coming of ‘07 in all its glory! Location: 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-661-8581.

Hofbrau Beerhall: Oh yeah. Beerhall. Think that’s all we have to say here. What is now currently the Lincoln Road Café (but not for much longer) will have a special New Year’s Eve German menu. Ja! Location: 943 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-8066.

Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise: For $149.99 you will have access to a premium open bar all night, live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. Plus: a buffet! Oh yeah, there will also be gambling on this floating NYE party — blackjack, high stakes poker, roulette, craps, “real” slot machines — so expect to spend more than $149.99. Location: Port of Miami. Phone: 1-800-582-5932, www.horizonsedge.com.

Hotel Chelsea: Guests will be treated to a champagne toast at midnight in the lobby. Location: 944 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-4069.

Hotel Inter-Continental: A dinner buffet along with champagne toast and party favors is what partiers can enjoy here on New Year’s Eve starting at 7 p.m.; $75. Children 6 - 12, $40. Location: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. Phone: 305-577-1000.

Hotel Shelley: Guests will be treated to a champagne toast at midnight in the lobby. Location: 844 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-3341.

Hoy Como Ayer: Listen to smooth Cuban musicians while you feast for $125 - $200 at 7 p.m. Location: 2212 SW Eighth St., Miami. Phone: 305-541-2631.

Indra Lounge: Go Moroccan with the Indra. Entertainment consists of DJ producer Lemoch spinning house, hip-hop, rock and 1980s-era music. General admission ($125 pre-sale and $150 at the door) will get you an open bar from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., a champagne toast at midnight and a sushi buffet. For $800 you can get a table for four people, a bottle of champagne and a bottle of premium liquor. For $1,300 you can get a table for eight people, a bottle of champagne and two bottles of premium liquor. Thereafter you must slap down $100 for every extra guest. Location: 841 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 786-443-6789.

Ink: What is an ultra-lounge? Apparently a club space that is not too big or too small, as described by club promoters. And this moderately sized space will spin hip-hop, house, ’80s retro and rock music for those dressed in “hot and trendy cocktail attire” and willing to part with a $175 cover charge. Also: a three-hour open bar, a champagne toast at midnight and VIP table service for those willing to pay a VIP price (for parties of six people). Location: 717 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-4465.

Ivy Aventura Restaurant and Lounge: For $150 in advance you get yourself a five-course dinner and a hardworkin’ DJ. Starts at 9 p.m. Location: 19004 NE 29th Ave., Aventura. Phone: 305-932-1416.

Jazid: They were nominated to win a Grammy. They are Locos Por Juana and they will be performing from 11:59 p.m. until 3 a.m. on the first day of 2007. Taking the late shift: Nicolle Chirino, who will play from 4 to 7 a.m. Meanwhile, upstairs, DJ Strickly B and DW spin away with the deep house, hip-hop and R&B. Location: 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-9372.

John Martin’s: A fixed menu, a rock band and a guy who will actually play the bagpipes while wearing a kilt at midnight, as everyone toasts with champagne. Location: 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Phone: 305-445-3777.

Karma: Asian restaurant presents a meant-to-be-shared a la carte menu beginning at 6 p.m.; drink specials and complimentary champagne toast. Location: 2325 Galiano St., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-445-2293.

Karu & Y: Luxurious dinner packages for New Year’s revelers, cocktail countdown, live performances and special surprise guests. Seating at 9 p.m. $800 per couple, includes a bottle of private label wine and a bottle of champagne. Location: 71 NW 14th St., Miami. Phone: 305-403-7850.

King Mango Strut Parade: The annual parade of wacky satire, with a grand marshal appointed by an eBay auction, commences at 2 p.m., winding its way through the main thoroughfares of Coconut Grove. Location: At the corner of Commodore Plaza and Main Highway, Miami. Phone: 305-401-1171.

Laundry Bar: Fun with Burn, Karakter, Skymall, Yarlen, Mendez and DJ Wreck. Admission is free. NYE celebration commences at 9 p.m. Location: 721 N Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-7700.

Lily Leon Hotel: Champagne toast treats for guests in the lobby at midnight. Location: 835 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-3767.

Liquor Lounge: DJs spin until that big bright orange thing appears in the sky. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Best part: no cover. Location: 1560 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-7171.

Lost & Found Saloon: There will be yummy champagne to ring in the New Year at midnight — unless the city of Miami decides to raid them again for some obscure code violation. Nah, they wouldn’t do that, would they? Anyway, there will be party favors and fun until 3 a.m. Location: 185 NW 36th St., Miami. Phone: 305-576-1008, www.thelostandfoundsaloonmiami.com.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel: The sexy kind of music will be played in the hotel lobby. And then, at midnight — a champagne toast! Location: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-913-8288.

Mango’s Tropical Cafe: Starting at 9 p.m., have a four-course gourmet dinner, a bottle of Moet White Star Champagne, party favors and nonstop entertainment by the Latin Connection Band and singers, the Mango Dancers, the samba show, fireworks over the ocean at midnight and dancing till dawn. $175 - $200. Location: 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-4422.

Mansion: Wealthy men can be generous, for a price. Wealthymen.com sponsors a party hosted by Wilmer Valderamma that features Travis Barker and DJ AM. Open bar 9 p.m. to midnight; festive attire. Party rocks until 5 a.m. Cost: $250 (tables run from $2,700 to $6,000 for a really good one). Location: 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-5535, www.theopiumgroup.com.

Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel: Eighth Annual Buena Gente New Year’s Eve Gala starting at 9:30 p.m. A DJ will spin whatever your heart desires while a chef mans a buffet and a rumba show entertains. At midnight there will be a balloon drop and a great view of the Bayfront fireworks show. Did we mention that the bar will be open until 1:30 a.m.? Well, it will. Cost: $150 inclusive. Location: 1633 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-818-9785.

Martini Bar: Behold a Reflection of Time — the Mirror Ball 2006. VIP table packages start at $125 and include a private cigar lounge. Location: 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Phone: 305-665-3052.

Mendoza’s Miami Restaurant: A 6:30 and a 9:30 p.m. seating are available. For $90 (plus tax and tip) you get a welcome glass of champagne and a midnight champagne toast, an appetizer, a swordfish, lamb, ravioli or rib-eye steak entrée and a dessert choice. Location: 1155 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami. Phone: 305-377-4442.

Mercury Resort: Do not worry. Everyone in the lobby enjoying a complimentary champagne toast at midnight will be human. And that annoying alien conspiracy guy from those Mercury Insurance commercials won’t be around either. We think. Location: 100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-398-3000.

Miami Improv: Celebrate the New Year with comedy and good food. Food will consist of a large shared appetizer platter consisting of caprese on a stick, whiskey chicken skewers, jumbo Caribbean shrimp, cold tenderloin beef with wasabi dipping sauce, various forms of cheese and fruit, lobster crepes, etc. You’ll even get a champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a free ticket to a future show. Oh, and some guy named Steve Trevino will be there. Starts at 10 p.m. and admission is $57.50. Location: 3390 Mary St., #182, Miami. Phone: 305-441-8200.

Miami Velvet: Want to do something different? Here’s an idea: Go swap your significant other with someone else’s significant other. But if you want to take advantage of the swinging atmosphere, you gotta get a reservation. Cost is $150 at the door for member couples and $175 for nonmember couples — or newbies, as Velvet staff likes to call ‘em. Starts at 9 p.m. Location: 3901 NW 77th Ave., Doral. Phone: 305-406-1604, www.miamivelvet.com.

Miccosukee Resort & Gaming Grand Ballroom: Albita and Ernesto Garcia and His Orchestra are the booked entertainment. Plus: a buffet, party favors, dancing and a Dom Perignon midnight champagne toast. Cost ranges from $150 for a general admission cash bar to $200 for a VIP front table. Location: 500 SW 117th Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-925-2555.

Monty’s Raw Bar: Drinks, party favors and plenty of raw oysters and clams. Yum! Just don’t fall into the pool. We did that once and it was really embarrassing. Location: 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-1148.

Moroccan Nights: Take in the exotic scenery while watching belly dancing and eating great food (appetizers, entrée, dessert and a glass of champagne). Three sittings: 6 to 8 p.m. ($39), 8-9:30 p.m. ($59), 10:30-close ($79). Location: 9555 Harding Ave., Surfside. Phone: 305-865-5333.

Mynt Ultralounge: Black, platinum and gold packages available for a party that rages from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Black package: two magnum bottles of premium vodka and champagne for $6,000 per eight-person table. Platinum package: one magnum bottle of premium vodka and champagne and a table for up to six people for $3,500. Gold package: a bottle of vodka and champagne and a table for up to six people for $2,500. Includes tax, tip, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Location: 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 786-276-6132.

National Hotel: A multi-course meal, party favors and midnight champagne toast in the French-fusion restaurant, Tamara. Singer-pianist Nathaniel Reed provides the pop, R&B/soul and jazz. Cost: $179 plus tax and tip. The hotel’s vintage D’Lounge is open from 9 p.m. with no cover charge. Location: 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-423-7278, www.nationalhotel.com.

News Café: Just the regular sort of menu here. But party favors and champagne will be distributed during that awe-inspiring moment known as midnight. Location: 800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-6397.

Nikki Beach: For $75 you get general admission, which includes party favors at midnight. Want the VIP treatment? Packages range from $300 (for a table and a Nikki Family Style Dinner) to $10,000 (which will get you a Nikki Tatani Tent and all the service expected with it). Location: 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-1111, www.nikkistyletv.com.

Nikki Garden: For $300 you can get a three-course dinner and a bottle of Piper Champagne per couple. We’re talkin’ a “seafood tasting” that consists of ceviche, jumbo shrimp and Alaskan crab legs, an entrée consisting of cumin-scented filet mignon and mojo chicken with fingerling potatoes, avocado and fire roasted tomato compote and what the management calls a “decadent chocolate tasting.” Hmmmm. Decadent. Location: 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-1111, www.nikkistyletv.com.

Nocturnal: DJ Boris spins away in the main room. Location: 50 NE 11th St., Miami. Phone: 305-576-6996.

Norman’s: Enjoy a five-course tasting off the Finale Menu for $150. Black Truffles, in season, for $25 supplement to any dish. Prestige wine pairing $80. Also available: a three-course menu for $85. First seating is 6 p.m. Location: 21 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-446-6767.

North One 10: NYE din-din starts at 9 p.m. for those willing to part with $110. Patrons will be treated to a communal plate consisting of lobster and arugula salad, island creek oysters on the halfshell, champagne mignonette, angus beef tartare and other tasty morsels. And that doesn’t count the appetizers (steamed Taylor Bay scallops in the shell, or trio of cakes and caviar, etc.), the second course (salad of Haricot vert or hot pot of duck), the entrée (grilled filet mignon with osso buco chowder or walnut-seared lamb chops or pan-seared black bass) or dessert (a tasting of Land of Goshen maple syrup brulee, chocolate bread pudding and berry shortbread). Location: 11052 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami. Phone: 305-893-4211.

OceanDance: The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents the Philadanco Company, who will dance New Year’s Eve away to the music of Earth Wind and Fire, Steve Reich and Lauryn Hill. Followed by a fireworks show. Show is free but VIP seats are not. Location: 1650 Harrison St., Hollywood. Phone: 954-921-3274.

OLA at the Sanctuary Hotel: Three-course dinner, an open bar, a DJ and a champagne toast at midnight can be had for $150 entry fee. Party begins at 9 p.m. Location: 1745 James Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-9125.

Opium Garden: Dave Navarro, Kristin Cavallari and James Franco are the famous and cool people who will wander the premises as Samantha Ronson, DJ Irie and DJ Vice provide the musical sounds. Cost ranges from $150 to $2,500. Location: 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-8630, www.theopiumgroup.com.

Oxygen Lounge: Two DJs will entertain the crowd that will have access to an open bar, a buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Cover charge of $65 to get in. Location: 2911 Grand Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-476-0202.

Pacific Time: Reservations available from 9 to 11:30 p.m. DJ Matt E. Love spins into the New Year. A giant screen with live simulcast from New York’s Times Square balloon drop, and midnight party amenities. Dinner includes a Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Ketel One or Grey Goose Vodka cocktail, starters like tempura oyster royale, appetizers like crab won ton, lime-leaf-infused coconut milk, entrées like the Colorado beef and desserts, like the baked Alaska Key West. $125 plus tax and tip. A la carte dinner menu available from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Location: 915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-5979, wwwpacifictimerestaurant.com

The Palms Hotel South Beach: Musicians and party favors will help a four-course meal go down real nice in the dining room. Cost: $44 for kids under the age of 12 and $80 for kids who are older than that. Location: 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-908-5468, www.thepalmshotel.com.

The Pawn Shop Lounge: Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs live at Pawn Shop. Meanwhile DJ Shawn Rudnick and Ryan Evans spin rock, hip-hop, house indie and new wave. Cost is $50 for general admission, $100 for access to an open bar and $150 for the magical “premium open bar.” Location: 1222 NE Second Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-373-3511, www.thepawnshoplounge.com.

Pearl Champagne Lounge: Get a three-course dinner consisting of Asian inspired lobster, herb crusted blue-fin tuna, pepper crusted prime steak and/or rosemary scented free-range chicken with warm goat cheese (depending on what courses you choose — hence the and/or) and a bottle of Piper champagne per couple for $350. Or get progressively VIP with packages that include other services ranging from $500 to $2,000. Plus: get wristbands that allow you access to whatever fun is going on in Nikki Beach and Nikki Garden. Location: 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-1111, www.nikkistyletv.com.

Pelican Hotel: The management here gets James Bond happy as they offer a Casino Royale themed seven-course meal, complete with martinis and champagne. Just $200. Location: 826 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-3373.

Perricone’s Marketplace & Café: Screw the cover charges. A NYE a la carte menu will be offered to those willing to dine while listening to a band and receive party favors. Location: 15 SE 10th St., Miami. Phone: 305-374-9449.

Playwright Irish Pub and Restaurant: DJs, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight is all part of the Irish NYE festivities. Location: 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-0667, www.playwrightbar.com.

Polar Bar: Much like its sister alcohol-serving establishment Finnegan’s Two, Polar Bar will just have a run-of-the-mill weekend. After midnight a DJ will spin his stuff. Location: 938 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-9397.

Post: First thing’s first: There’s an open bar all night from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Then you can celebrate with a sumptuous three-course meal, which comes with two bottles of house wine and a bottle of champagne per table of four ($187.50 all inclusive, per person) or you can go for the “bar only” option for $80.25 (all inclusive). Location: 1777 SW Third Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-856-8585, www.postrestaurantmiami.com.

The Press Room: $50 will get you open bar access and a champagne toast. For $75 you can include a special dinner. DJ, party favors and balloon drop party of the amenities. Location: 1233 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-5850, www.presssroommiami.com.

Privé: Samantha Ronson and DJ Vice are the guests of honor at Privé. Party is hosted by James Franco and Kristen Cavallari. And there’s even an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost ranges from $200 to $3,500 for a table of eight. Location: 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-531-5535, www.theopiumgroup.com.

Raleigh Hotel: 30 Seconds to Midnight, with host Jared Leto and DJ Ruckus, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Get groovy at André Balazs’ extravagantly renovated hotel with live performances, a four-hour full open bar, hors d’oeuvres and the usual NYE revelry. Dress “Upscale Casual/Fashionably Chic.” $225-$450 ($4,000-$8,000 for full cabana service for 8-16 people). Location: 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-6300, newyearseve@raleighhotel.com.

Revolution: Spend New Year’s Eve with the Wailers, and Deep Banana Blackout, 9 p.m. The Wailers reached legendary status through the music of Bob Marley. Among the current Wailers lineup are original band members Aston Barrett, Junior Marvin, Al Anderson and Chico. $45. Location: 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 954-727-0950 or vip@jointherevolution.net for VIP packages, www.jointherevolution.net.

Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove: Enjoy a light menu and a champagne bar with live entertainment. Open seating from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. The food and champagne festivities run from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge folks. Location: 3300 SW 27 Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-644-4680.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach: For $100 you have access to all the Ritz has to offer including the Lapidus Lounge, a pool deck, the DiLido Beach Club, an open bar and DJ Smeejay. Starts at 9 p.m. Location: 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 786-276-4000.

River Oyster Bar: Enjoy the regular menu this seafood joint has to offer. Warning: you will need to make a reservation and after 9:30 p.m. well, you may have to find somewhere else to spend NYE. Location: 650 S Miami Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-530-1915.

Rusty Pelican: A champagne brunch starts NYE off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Then, as the sun starts to set, a NYE gala that includes entertainment, an open bar, a DJ and a buffet in the ballroom. Restaurant customers will have prix fixe menu. Cost is $100. Location: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. Phone: 305-361-3818.

Sagamore Hotel: The Social Miami set will have a DJ, a four-course dinner and an open bar for just $375. Not hungry—then its just $200. Starts at 9 p.m. Location: 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-535-8088.

Sandbar Grill: DJs will spin away all night long—except for that midnight toast thing. Starts at 10 p.m. Location: 3064 Grand Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-444-5270.

Santo Restaurant and Lounge: The one dinner seating is at 9 p.m. and features a five-course meal that includes entrées such as filet mignon pinchos and cod miso yaki with sushi rice and access to “Santo’s performance lounge” for those who can buy a $250 (plus tax and tip) all-access pass. General admission of $100 will allow you to get some party favors and a champagne toast. Location: 420 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-2882.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Reign in the New Year Purple Reign-style with Prince. That’s right the somewhat eccentric but musical talent known as Prince is performing live Hard Rock Style at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets range from $100 to $400. And before and after the show you can do some gambling! Location: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Phone: 954-327-7625, www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

Señor Frog’s: Prepare to get trashed and speak in-tongues—there will be $1 tequila shots as well as other drink specials. Then there are the DJs, party favors and a champagne toast. Location: 3480 Main Highway, Miami. Phone: 305-448-0999.

Setai Hotel: Perhaps the party with longest name of future 2007: “Jessica Alba, Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff and Ben McKenzie with DJ Steve Aoki.” So-named because the aforementioned individuals are expected to be there. Red carpet arrivals reportedly start at 10 p.m. There will also be an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment provided DJs Exacta, M.O.S. and, of course, the Steve Aoki. The stroke of midnight will bring champagne and 24k gold Trump Vodka bottles, fireworks and “waterworks.” Prices range from a general admission of $300 to a VIP bungalow for 15 for $6,500. Location: 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-520-6500.

Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant: Enjoy a Traditional Ethiopian New Year’s Celebration featuring regular and a special menu, champagne, and live music. $15 after 9 p.m. Location: 4029 N Miami Ave., North Miami. Phone: 305-573-1819.

Shine at Shelborne Hotel: The lounge returns from the dead to ring in the New Year with DJ Jazzy Jeff (sans The Fresh Prince) and DJ Slacker. Party within the Grand Lobby and Lounge, Shine Ballroom and Shelborne’s “Poolside Retreat.” Cost is $100 prior to Christmas, $125 after Dec. 30 and $150 at the box office. Location: 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-341-1455, www.shinesouthbeach.com

Sin Nightclub: Erotic entertainment, an open bar and music spun by DJs Ani Phearce, Louis Dee and Stephan Luke—what more to ask for in a NYE party? Admission starts at $150. Partying commences at 10 p.m. Location: 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-3992.

Smith & Wollensky: Have some drinks and party favors at the bar. Or—reserve some party areas for yourself. Location: 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-2800.

Solid Gold: You can either spend NYE at home in your pajamas or at Solid Gold in your pajamas—especially if you happen to be a woman. It would also help if you are a member of the erotic parties known as bLiSS to gain entry. Also complementary champagne will be distributed from 10 p.m. to midnight. Location: 2355 Sunny Isles Blvd., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-956-5627.

Space Miami: DJ Oscar G. Edgar V spins in the main room, DJs Radamas and Meta 4 do their thing in the loft while Cardi, Ariel G., Cedric Gervais, Ivano Bellini, Patrick M. and QBA take turns at the terrace. General admission is $40 in advance and includes an open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight and some party favors. Then there are the VIP table packages that start at $600. Location: 34 NE 11 Street, Miami. Phone: 786-357-6456, www.clubspace.com.

Spirits Nightclub: Circus themes are popular this year. And so Spirits prepares to celebrate NYE with “Cirque du Soleil style performances including aerial artists, beautiful dancers, stilt-walkers and live art,” according to a recent ad. Has three separate rooms where various forms of music will be played by DJs. Plus: an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost of admission is $50 in advance. Location: 5729 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Phone: 954-327-9777.

St. George Cathedral: A cash bar, a dinner and singing by Hader and Oussama. Admission is $100. Location: 320 Palermo Ave., Coral Gables. Phone: 305-444-6541.

Studio A: You will like Spam! As in The Spam Allstars, who will perform as people down drinks from a complimentary bar that will remain complimentary until 11 p.m. The Eve in the City party also features DJ Ralph Falcon and SceneWolf. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door after midnight. Location: 60 NE 11th St., Miami. Phone: 305-358-7625, info@spamallstars.com, www.studioamiami.com.

Studio at the Shelborne Beach Resort: What better way to witness the transitioning of 2007 than by getting so plastered that you think you can sing in front of friends and strangers? Studio, the karaoke club has 24,000 songs in 20 languages, lasers and strobe lights and instruments if you really, really want to play ‘em. Inspired by alcohol or New Year cheer to share your performance with all your friends? Studio also makes professional videos and CD. Location: 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-695-1770.

Surfside Community Center: The Town of Surfside will host a New Year’s Eve Gala for its residents and hotel guests from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the Community Center Pool Deck. Festivities include party favors, music, dancing, refreshments and activities for the kids. Free for Surfside residents and hotel guests and $15 for everyone else. Plus: fireworks will be launched on the beach at midnight. Location: 9301 Collins Avenue, Surfside. Phone: 305-864-0711.

Sushisamba dromo: As usual, Sushisamba’s New Year’s Eve festivities are Carnival-themed, with samba dancers and the like. Order the fixed-price dinner for $125 or order a minimum of $125 off the regular menu at the 9 p.m. second seating. Location: 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-5337.

Talula: You will be sucked into a time warp upon entering here. It will look, sound and feel like its 1979. If you were born after that year all we can tell you is TRY NOT TO FREAK OUT, MAN! First seating is an a la carte menu at 7 p.m. The second seating is a set-in-stone four course dinner where those who fork over $175 also receive the benefits of an open bar and a DJ. Warning: there will also be a contest to see who has the most disco-era inspired threads. Far out, man! Location: 210 23rd St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-0778.

Tantra Restaurant and Lounge: Killing two birds with one stone, the management celebrates the New Year and its ninth anniversary of existence. Featuring an a la carte dinner menu and music by DJ Jerry B of New York. Location: 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-4765.

Tapas y Tintos: There will be live music and a live DJ at this party. How ‘bout them apples? Then there are the giveaways and “Cavas and the Twelve Grapes for Everyone,” to quote an ad. Admission is $30 for outside seating and $40 for inside seating. Location: 448 Española Way, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-538-8272.

Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill: A regular menu, a jazz band and complementary champagne at midnight. Location: 65 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Phone: 305-444-3210, www.tarponbend.com.

Taverna Opa: For $100 you can have a three-course meal which includes an appetizer for two, an entrée (chicken breast skewer, lobster tails, surf & turf, lamb chops or sea bass) and dessert (baklava and galaktoboureko). Location: 36 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach and 410 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood. Phone: (Miami Beach) 305-673-6730, (Hollywood) 954-929-4010.

Ted’s Hideaway: Raffle prizes, gifts and drink specials will be bestowed upon those who find the Hideaway. And of course free champagne at midnight. Goes into NYE mode at 9 p.m. Location: 124 Second St., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-9869.

Titanic Brewery and Restaurant: Listen to people make fools of themselves as they karaoke while you drink uniquely brewed beer at Titanic. Then, after enough Dead Guys (ale) are digested, go up and do karaoke yourself. Don’t worry—you won’t remember a thing. Location: 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd., South Miami. Phone: 305-667-2537.

Tobacco Road: Staring DJ Oski—on the patio at least. Champagne toast at midnight. Location: 626 S. Miami Avenue, Miami. Phone: 305-374-1198.

Touch: A masquerade ball in Venice is the theme for this NYE where patrons are each given a mask. When midnight strikes, the masks come off. Then there is the fine food, the dancers and other performers, a DJ, musicians, etc. Outdoor seating is $125 in advance and $150 not-so-advance. Indoor seating is $200 in advance and $250 not-so-advance. Location: 910 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-532-8003.

Transit Lounge: The Secret Agents of Funk promise an action packed party with a buffet, champagne and party favors. Entertainment includes the Suenalo Sound System. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Location: 729 SW 1st Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-377-4628.

Tropical Cigars: Smoke ‘em if you got them. And if you don’t you can buy them — as well as cocktails of various forms and coffee. Location: 740 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-673-3194.

Trump International Sonesta: Devour a huge and tasty buffet that received The Donald seal of approval. Plus live music by Nika Garcia. Cost is $175 for the first seating and $225 for the second. Location: 18001 Collins Ave., North Miami Beach. Phone: 305-692-5600 or www.trumpsonestra.com.

Tuscan Steak: A four course meal will be offered here for $150. This being an acclaimed steak house it’s a safe bet that steak will be among the entrees a customer can choose from. Plus music and a champagne toast at midnight. Location: 431 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-2233.

Two Chefs: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at this South Miami bistro-style restaurant offering its regular dinner menu. Reservations suggested. Location: 8287 S. Dixie Highway, South Miami. Phone: 305-663-2100.

Two Sisters Restaurant at Hyatt Regency: For $89 there will be a New Year’s Eve buffet, a complimentary bottle of champagne (per couple), champagne toast at midnight and a children’s menu for kids 12 years old and under. Location: 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Phone: 305-447-6010.

Van Dyke Café: Iiiiiiiiiiit’s the Don Wilner Quartet: featuring singer Doris Spears and Bob Devos on guitar. Champagne toast at midnight. Show starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $25. Location; 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-534-3600.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: DJ Eli provides the music while party patrons take advantage of an open bar and a buffet. Also: a silent auction. And not only will there be a champagne toast at midnight but fireworks will launch along with it. Starts at 9 p.m. and cost is $220 for members (a.k.a. Vizcayans) and $245 for non-members. Location: 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Phone: 305-250-9133.

Whitelaw Hotel: Guests will be invited to go into the lobby for a champagne toast at midnight. Location: 808 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-398-7010.

Wish: A multi-course menu created by executive chef Michael Bloise. Price for the first seating at 6 p.m. is $165, excluding beverages. Second seating( 8 p.m.) is $285. Each seating, which includes a complimentary glass of Dom Perignon per guest, will feature live jazz music. Location: Wish, The Hotel, 801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Phone: 305-674-9474.

Zeke’s Roadhouse: Nothing special here. Just the regular $3 beers, hot dogs and chips. What’s that? All of them — as in all beers foreign and domestic are $3. Yes, that’s the way it is seven days a week. OK, OK — here’s the address. Location: 625 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Phone: 305-672-3118.