Where to spend New Years Eve in Chicago

3…2…1…Happy New Year!!!! Where will you be celebrating? There’s still time to make those NYE plans. Below I’m listing some Chicago/ Chicagoland spots that are helping us bring in 2019. I’m covering everything from a midnight Taco Bell Toast at Easy Bar, 12-courses of Thai delicacies at Arun’s, and New Year’s Eve parties that include complimentary brunches on New Year’s Day at Hubbard Inn and Joy District, plus much more! I also want to take this moment to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year and thanks for following along with Chi-AT-A-Glance! Looking forward to exploring the city with you in 2019. 🙂

aliveOne

New Year’s Eve at aliveOne

• Monday, December 31
• $75 per person before December 15; $80 per person after December 15
• FREE Admission to front bar only

aliveOne in Lincoln Park will ring in the new year with an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The package includes access to aliveOne’s private back room, a drink package with top shelf liquor, beer, wine and Red Bull, and a food buffet. Guests will enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and DJ sets from Boathouse all night. The front room at aliveOne will be open with no cover all night. For NYE tickets, visit http://aliveone.com/event/aliveones-new-years-eve-party/. Location: 2683 N Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 | 773.348.9800| www.aliveone.com
Hours: Sunday – Friday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Saturday: 5 p.m. – 3 a.m

ARUN’S THAI RESTAURANT

12-Course New Year’s Eve at Arun’s

• Monday, December 31; open at 5 p.m.
• $150 per person for 12-courses (food only)

Albany Park’s Thai fine dining stalwart, Arun’s Thai Restaurant, invites guests to enjoy a flavorful and visually stunning multi-course New Year’s Eve dinner. For $150 per person, diners will enjoy 12 artfully crafted Thai delicacies and a pour of champagne preceded by a complimentary amuse-bouche in the kitchen with world-renowned and James Beard award-winning chef Chef Arun Sampanthavivat.

Throughout the evening, Arun’s craft bar will mixing up a special bubbly cocktail to pair with the occasion in addition to their existing Thai-influenced drink program featuring $15 cocktails like the Black Thai Affair (muddle blackberries and Thai basil, Lillet Blanc, Caorunn Gin, lemonade, topped with prosecco and garnished with blackberry and Thai basil). $10 mocktails will include the Seasonal Virgin Sour (cucumber and watermelon puree, house-made sour mix, egg white, lavender and melon kombucha) and more. Guests can RSVP by calling (773) 539-1909, on OpenTable or by visiting www.arunsthai.com.

Location: 4156 N. Kedzie | Chicago, IL 60618 | 773.539.1909 | www.arunsthai.com
New Year’s Eve Hours: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (last reservation seated)

COMMONWEALTH TAVERN ROSCOE VILLAGE

New Year’s Eve at Commonwealth

• Monday, December 31 at 8 p.m.
• $60 per person

Commonwealth Tavern, Roscoe Village’s friendly corner bar, will host a New Year’s Eve party for $60 per person from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. which includes microbrew drafts, domestic bottles, call drinks, wine, an appetizer buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commonwealth-new-years-even-2019-tickets-52557274222

Location: 2000 W Roscoe Street Chicago, IL 60618 | 773.697.7965 | www.commonwealthchicago.com

Hours: Monday – Friday: 11 a.m – 2 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CRYSTAL GARDENS

Crystal Gardens Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring DJ Dante

• Monday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

• Starts at $99 per person; VIP Tickets start at $149
• Reserved Guaranteed VIP Tables start at $199 per person

The Crystal Gardens on Navy Pier is one of the best New Year’s Eve venues in the city with its opulent setting featuring a one-acre botanical garden inside a six-story glass atrium. General Admission tickets include premium top shelf drinks and a Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants food station from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with access to over 20 premium liquor bars, red carpet with step and repeat, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests will enjoy music from Chicago’s DJ Dante as well a premier view of the midnight fireworks show from a private terrace for guests of the Crystal Gardens only. Party-goers will also receive an official after-party wristband.

Guests can opt for VIP tickets, starting at $149, to enjoy all the benefits of general admission tickets plus express admission at 8:30 p.m., separate VIP express entry line, first chance to get tables, a special gift and more. Reserved Guaranteed VIP tables start at $199 per person and guests receive a VIP ticket plus a guaranteed table for two to eight people and one to four bottles of champagne based on the table size purchased. To purchase tickets, visit www.crystalgardensNYE.com.

Location: 700 E. Grand Ave. at Navy Pier Chicago, IL 60611 | 312.595.5434 | www.crystalgardenscatering.com

EASY BAR

Easy Bar’s New Year’s Eve Bash with Taco Toast at Midnight

• Monday, December 31
• $75 per person until December 15; $80 per person after December 15
• FREE Admission to front bar only

Guests who ring in the new year at Easy Bar in Wicker Park will enjoy an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a Taco Toast at midnight featuring Taco Bell tacos paired a glass of champagne. The package will include private access to the back room, top shelf liquor, beer, wine, Red Bull, food buffet, and a DJ will spin music all night. For tickets, visit http://easybarchicago.com/event/easy-bars-new-years-eve-party/. The front bar at Easy Bar will be open to the public from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with no dress code.

Location: 1944 W Division St. Chicago, IL 60622 | 773.227.4644 | www.easybarchicago.com

Hours: Monday – Friday: 5 p.m – 2 a.m. | Saturday: 3 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Sunday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

ESTELLE’S

Late Night New Year’s Eve at Estelle’s

• Monday, December 31
• FREE Admission without party package
• $65 per person until December 15; $70 per person after December 15

On New Year’s Eve, Estelle’s will be open to the public from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. with no cover and no dress code. They will also feature an optional all-inclusive drink package from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring top shelf liquor, beer, wine and Red Bull. Estelle’s will have DJ Dan Maloney spinning tunes and a champagne toast at midnight. Estelle’s menu will be available a la carte all night. Limited table reservations will be available. For tickets, visit http://estelleschicago.com/event/estelles-new-years-eve-party/.

Location: 2013 W North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 | 773.782.0450 | www.estelleschicago.com

Hours: Sunday – Friday: 5 p.m – 4 a.m. | Saturday: 5 p.m. – 5 a.m.

HUBBARD INN

New Year’s Eve Party at Hubbard Inn

• Monday, December 31
• Tickets start at $50 per person

Chicagoans who ring in the new year with Hubbard Inn in River North will enjoy complimentary champagne from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., a hosted bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., passed hors d’oeuvres, DJ, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. For tickets, visit https://www.eventstand.com/events/hubbardnye2019. For information on VIP table reservations, email [email protected]. All guests who purchase a New Year’s Eve ticket will receive a complimentary brunch on New Year’s Day at an 8 Hospitality location.

Location: 110 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60654 | 312-222-1331 | www.hubbardinn.com

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – close | Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 a.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. – close

JOY DISTRICT

New Year’s Eve Party & Complimentary Brunch at Joy District

• Monday, December 31
• General admission tickets start at $75 (and will increase closer to the date)

Joy District will host a River North New Year’s Eve party with general admission ticketing and a premium bar package from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres from Executive Chef Jason Hedin, access to a hosted champagne bar from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., access to both floors including the nightclub, live music from Chicago’s top DJ’s, a champagne toast at midnight, and more. VIP tables with bottle service are also available. For complete ticket information and pricing, visit https://www.eventstand.com/events/joynye2019. For information on VIP tables or rooftop igloo reservations, email [email protected]. All guests who purchase tickets will receive complimentary brunch at Parlay on Tuesday, January 1.

Location: 112 W. Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60654 | 312.955.0339 | www.joychicago.com

Hours: Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Saturday: 1 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Sunday: 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.

KIZUKI RAMEN & IZAKAYA

New Year’s $1 Sake Bomb Special at Kizuki

• Wednesday, December 26 through Monday, December 31
• $1 sake bomb

In celebration of the New Year, Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya Wicker Park will offer a $1 sake bomb special for the week leading up to New Year’s Eve. Guests can pair their sake bomb with over 10 bowls of ramen. Highlights include Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (rich pork broth flavored with Yamaguchi soy sauce, topped with black garlic oil), perfect for ramen lovers looking for something that’s hearty, rich and full of flavor, and Yuzu Shio Ramen (French sea salt, kelp and Japanese citrus based), a unique, refreshing ramen unlike the traditional ramen stereotype of meaty and creamy.

Wicker Park: 1482 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, Illinois | 773.270.4150 | www.kizuki.com

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

REMEDY

New Year’s Eve & After-Party at Remedy

• Monday, December 31
• $75 per person until December 15; $80 per person after December 15

Located at the border of Bucktown and Logan Square and just steps from the Western blue line stop, Remedy’s New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an all-inclusive package from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The package includes top shelf liquor, beer, wine, Red Bull, a food buffet, a champagne toast at midnight and a DJ Delayney spinning all night. For tickets, visit http://remedybarchicago.com/event/remedys-new-years-eve-party/. Starting at 1 a.m., Remedy will open to the public for the New Year’s after party until 4 a.m.

Location: 1910 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 | 773.698.7715 | www.remedybarchicago.com

Hours: Sunday- Friday: 4 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Saturday: 4 p.m. – 5 a.m.

ROANOKE RESTAURANT

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at Roanoke

• Monday, December 31 from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.
• $44 per person

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, invites Chicagoans to ring in 2019 in style. For only $44 per person, guests will indulge in a festive three-course menu created by Executive Chef Greg Elliott. Menu highlights include a Supper Club Prime Rib, Herb Crusted Pork Chop, Linguine Puttanesca and more. Featured wines for the evening will include J Vineyard Pinot Noir ($12 glass, $48 bottle), Wente Cabernet ($13 glass, $52 bottle), Martin Codax Albarino ($10 glass, $40 bottle). Roanoke will also feature a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

Location: 135 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60602 | 312.940.3760 | www.theroanokerestaurant.com

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

THE OWL

New Year’s Eve Party at The Owl

• Monday, December 31
• FREE Admission without party package
• $70 per person until December 15; $75 per person after December 15

The Owl will be open to the public on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. with no cover. Party-goers can also enjoy an optional all-inclusive package from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. which includes top shelf liquor, beer, wine, Red Bull and a food buffet. The Owl will host a champagne toast at midnight as well as DJ Adam Luksetich spinning all night. For tickets,

http://owlbarchicago.com/event/owls-new-years-eve-party/.

Location: 2521 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 | 773.235.5300 | www.owlbarchicago.com

Hours: Sunday – Friday: 6 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Saturday: 6 p.m. – 5 a.m.

TUSCANY RESTAURANT on Taylor Street

New Year’s Eve Chef Specials at Tuscany on Taylor

• Monday, December 31

Guests who dine at Tuscany on Taylor for New Year’s Eve will enjoy dinner specials created by Executive Chef Victorio Padilla. There will be complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The regular menu will also be available and reservations are highly recommended.

Location: 1014 W. Taylor St. | Chicago, IL 60607 | 312.829.1990 | www.tuscanychicago.com

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Friday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m | Saturday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Sunday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT CHICAGO

New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials at Weber Grill

• Monday, December 31
• $45 to $80 food and drink specials

The perfect pre-party dinner destination, Weber Grill will feature festive New Year’s Eve Chef specials for dinner like a Winter Green Salad (caramelized apples, dried cranberries, blue cheese, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette; $6), Grilled NY Strip with Wild Mushrooms (12-ounce center cut, miso butter, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini; $34), Lamb Chops Provencal (rib chops, seasoned bread crumbs, red wine demi glaze, asparagus, parmesan truffle mashed potatoes; $36), Grilled Gulf Shrimp (ancho chile butter sauce, fried garlic, crispy marble potatoes, cebollitas, grilled bread; $26). For desert, guests will indulge in an Eggnog Cheesecake (bourbon caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream; $6).

Location: 539 N. State Street Chicago IL 60654 | 312.467.9696 | https://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/location/chicago/

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. | Friday & Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. | Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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