By Susannah Black
Keep your champagne glass and your New Year’s resolutions (or try to), but change up your typical New Year’s Eve soiree with one of these local celebrations.
2941
For $95, guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner. Seating times will be from 5-10:30 p.m. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 703-270-1500. / 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church.
Airlie
This Warrenton hotel and conference center will hosts a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner complete with wine samples from Marterella Winery. The dinner will commence at 8 p.m. and is $155 per person before tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 540-341-3299. / 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton.
America Eats Tavern
Experience a southern-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner from 4:30-10 p.m. at this Ritz-Carlton located restaurant. Hush puppies with roe, grilled trout with crispy bBrusselssprouts and pecans and creole sauce meuniere will be included in Chef José Andrés‘ menu. Additional information available online. / 1700 Tysons Blvd., Mclean.
Bastille
Bastille of Alexandria will hosts a New Year’s Eve dinner with two separate seatings and menus—the first at 5 p.m. for $79, the second at 7 p.m. for $99. / 1201 N. Bastille St., Alexandria.
BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier
BRABO of Old Town will offer two New Year’s Eve dining options. The first, at an earlier seating, will be a five-course dinner for $95; the second will feature a seven-course menu for $135. For reservations, call 703-894-3440. / 1600 King St., Alexandria.
Capitol City Brewing Company
From 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Capitol City will throw a New Year’s Eve party complete with food and drink specials, a DJ and a complimentary champagne toast. The event is free to attend. Additional information available online. / 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington.
Carmello’s
Carmello’s of Old Town Manassas is offering New Year’s Eve a la carte dinner on New Year’s Eve from 4:30-10 p.m. Menu prices vary. Reservations may be made online. / 9108 Center St., Manassas.
Columbia Firehouse
Columbia Firehouse hosts its annual New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Expect two cash bars and large screen on which to watch the Times Square Ball Drop. An earlier three-course tasting menu will be available earlier in the evening for $55. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance. / 109 S. St. Asaph St., Alexandria.
Copperwood Tavern
For $60, enjoy a prix fixe, four-course New Year’s Eve Dinner complete with a complimentary glass of champagne. Menu items include braised short ribs, bison meatballs, pecan crusted trout filet, brown ale butter chicken and truffled mac and cheese. Reservations may be made online. / 4021 Campbell Ave., Arlington.
The Curious Grape
The Curious Grape will only offer a prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve with two seating times: the first at 5 p.m. for $75 and the second at 8 p.m. for $85 (not including tax and gratuity). For $30, guests can opt for a wine pairing: wines are specifically selected based on each dish by wine educator Suzanne McGrath. Reservations may be made online or by calling 703-671-8700. / 2900 S. Quincy St., Arlington.
Dogfish Head Alehouse
At the Fairfax location, Dogfish Head will throw a New Year’s Eve Celebration. For $95, attendants can experience live music, small bites, a champagne toast and three-course food and beer pairing. / 13041 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax.
fyve Restaurant Lounge
This lounge located in The Ritz-Carlton will offer an a la carte dinner menu from 6-11 p.m. The meal will be $85 per person, $115 with the optional wine pairing. For reservations, call 703-412-2762. / 1250 S Hayes St, Arlington.
Il Forno
Arlington’s Il Forno will host a New Year’s Eve dinner with an Italian flare. The first seating will be at 5 p.m, the second at 8 p.m. For reservations, call 703-807-2050. / 900 N. Glebe Road, Arlington.
Jackson 20
Try up to 14 different pig dishes, handcrafted moonshine cocktails and live music at Jackson 20 on New Year’s Eve. Each pig dish will be $13 and includes (but not limited to) house cured prosciutto with black mission figs, crispy fried bologna with house made Wonder Bread and a banana pepper aioli, frosted hog with corn flakes and fried bacon ice cream. / 480 King St., Alexandria.
Mad Fox Brewing Company
This Falls Church brewpub will host a New Year’s Eve celebration with tickets available for $80 per person. Guests can expect live music, a chef-inspired menu, a dessert buffet and a midnight toast. Tickets may be bought exclusively here. / 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church.
Maple Ave Restaurant
Maple Ave will offer a special, three-course New Year’s Eve menu between 5:30 and 10 p.m. for $59. Additional information available online. / 147 Maple Ave., W., Vienna.
Osteria Marzano
Experience authentic Italian cuisine at Osteria’s New Year’s Eve dinner. Expect DJ entertainment and an exclusive a la carte menu. Reservations are required: 703-313-9700. / 6361 Walker Lane, Suite 140, Alexandria.
Salamander Resort & Spa
This Middleburg resort will host a Toast to the New Year Celebration from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Join the festive occasion for $45; reservations can be made at 866-938-7370. / 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg.
TRIO Grill
TRIO Grill hosts a five-course New Year’s Eve menu for $95. Expect dishes like jumpo prawn, lobster bisque and duck wellington. Reservations can be made online. / 8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church.
Trummers on Main
This Clifton restaurant will throw a Moulin Rouge-themed New Year’s Eve dinner. Beginning with an absinthe bar, Trummer’s will provide two separate seating times—the first at 5:30 for $84 (three courses), the second at 8:30 for $145 (six courses). Additional information available online. / 7134 Main St., Clifton.
Water & Wall
Chef Tim Ma will provide a four-course dinner menu on New Year’s Eve for $65. Between 5-11:00 p.m., guests can enjoy menu items like wild mushroom soup, seared diver scallops and saffron tagliatelle. Reservations can be made online. / 3811 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington.
The Wine House
With two seatings (6:30 and 8 p.m.) The Wine House will host a New Year’s Eve dinner for $89 per person. Expect dishes with foie gras, oysters, beef tenderloin and wild mushroom risotto. Reservations can be made by calling 703-352-2211. / 3950 University Drive, Fairfax.
