By Melanie King By Melanie King | December 18, 2023 | Lifestyle, Guides,
From fireworks and fondue to luxe tastings and specialty sips, these are the best end-of-the-year celebrations.
Multi-Course Menus at Adorn
120 E. Delaware Place / Website
Whether you’re craving five courses or seven, Adorn is sure to impress with offerings like Alba White Truffle or caviar, along with its thoughtfully curated wine selections from sommelier Owen Huzar. Welcome 2024 alongside the live music in a festive atmosphere.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at TAO
632 N. Dearborn St. / Website
Dance to the beat of Chicago’s top DJs such as Diox and Apollo XO at TAO’s festive year-end celebration. A ticket includes hours d’oeuvres and bites, cocktails and a Champagne toast at midnight. With bubbles in hand and an optional black-tie dress code, TAO lets you step out of 2023 and into 2024 in style.
French Eats at Venteux
224 N. Michigan Ave. / Website
Whether you’re looking for a morning celebration or an evening soiree, Venteux has you covered with New Year’s Eve brunch and dinner specials. Sip on bottomless Moët as you enjoy the evening’s exclusive cocktail and dessert.
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Silks & Furs NYE Bash at Maple & Ash
8 W. Maple St. / Website
Maple and Ash ends 2023 in its courtyard patio with a towering ice luge flowering with alcohol, live music, tasting bites and a decadent dessert bar. Take a piece of the year with you as a fashion illustrator will be sketching guests and a tarot card reader will be providing insights into the new year.
Drift into the New Year at The Izakaya at Momotaro
820 W. Lake St. / Website
The Izakaya’s Tokyo Drift-inspired New Year's party will send guests into 2024 in the fast lane, with moody neon lights and vintage Tokyo street signs to set the mood. The evening will feature Tokyo-influenced food stations with sushi hand rolls and specially curated cocktails, along with a sake toast at midnight.
NYE at Esmé
2200 N. Clark St. / Website
Bid goodbye to 2023 at Esme’s enchanting evening of heightened elegance. Live music from Peter Jericho and his band will set the mood while guests watch Raspy Rivera paint and create art in real time. Join a celebratory Champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2024.
Four-Course Adventure at Proxi
565 W. Randolph St. / Website
Travel around the world without leaving Chicago by joining chef Andrew Zimmerman as he showcases cuisine from around the globe. This multi-course dinner is topped off with desserts from Proxi’s pastry chef to celebrate the sweetness of the holiday.
Ever’s NYE Celebration
1340 W. Fulton St. / Website
Early birds and night owls can appreciate Eve’s two series seatings, with tables available at 5:00 or 8:00 pm. Chief sommelier Michael Muser has created a special wine pairing menu for the evening, along with non-alcoholic sips to pair with the exquisite multi-course tasting menu.
All-Inclusive Experience at Avli on the Park
180 N. Field Blvd. / Website
Avli will be hosting an all-inclusive buffet-style tasting to celebrate the new year. Enjoy the Champagne toast at midnight while dancing to the featured music and entertainment.
Cindy's Rooftop New Year’s Eve Bash
12 S. Michigan Ave. / Website
Sip on handpicked wine specials or delight in a featured dessert, turtle cheesecake drop, as the clock counts down. A DJ will keep guests entertained as they enjoy the view of Navy Pier’s fireworks from the terrace.
One Great Night at Three Dots and a Dash
435 N. Clark St. / Website
Escape the winter blues and celebrate the new year in this tropical paradise. Guests can enjoy tropical cocktails and appetizers as a DJ plays them into the new year.
The Lobby’s New Year's Gala
108 E. Superior St. / Website
Enjoy a five-course prix-fixe dinner including caviar, lobster and a lavish dessert buffet at this NYE event. A solo pianist and a seven-piece band will set the mood as guests enjoy Champagne and specialty wine pairings.
Three-Course Tasting at LYRA
905 W. Fulton Market / Website
Ring in 2024 with Lyra’s three-course tasting menu inspired by the Greek islands, featuring grilled octopus, horiatiki salata and Maine lobster linguine.
Festive Fondue at Geja’s
340 W. Armitage Ave. / Website
For something special, celebrate the new year at cozy Geja’s, with a three-course fondue dinner including Belgian chocolate fondue flamed tableside and a bottle of Champagne.
Fireworks Viewing Party at Trump Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave. / Website
The Grand Ballroom is the perfect place to overlook the city and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Enjoy Champagne or grab drinks from the open bar while tasting gourmet hors d'oeuvres to welcome 2024.
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