More New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Ideas, From Coast to Coast

The countdown is less than 24 hours away, so what are you doing New Year’s Eve? Here are a few last minute options for the big night out and day-after recovery on the east and west coasts, as well as in between….
New Year’s Eve – New York City
If European style and sophistication are what you seek on New Year’s Eve, then look no further than Amalia and D’Or at the Dream Hotel. Tickets are still available for this celebration, located in a former carriage house with Baroque-inspired interior at 204 West 55th Street, Manhattan. Black Murano glass chandeliers, hand-painted wall coverings, granite archway and distressed brick walls are just some of the design features of this romantic lounge space. Amalia restaurant serves up delicious, eclectic Mediterranean-American cuisine. Come try this new six month old venue! Click here for details and tickets.
The clock approaches 4:00 am and you want to continue the festivities. Head to the Nublu After-Hours Party starting at 4:00 am at 26 9th Avenue, between West 13th and 14th Streets in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Nublu’s intimate East Village lounge offers cutting-edge world music and also hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am at 62 Avenue C, between East 4th and 5th Streets. Click here for more details.
New Year’s Eve – San Francisco
Ring in the New Year old school-style at Suite 181’s “Party Like a Rockstar” soiree at 181 Eddy Street in San Fran. Jam to live performances by Digital Underground (“The Humpty Dance”) and Philtered Soul, as well as DJ’s Jazzy Jim, Romeo, JStylz, Big Rich, AJ and Brian V. Enjoy open bar and hors d’oeuvres from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, as well as a midnight Champagne toast and balloon drop. Click here for details and tickets.
New Year’s Day – Chicago
Yeah, the New Year’s here! So whether you are nursing a hangover or are just really hungry, you can head to Citizen's “Hangover Brunch” at 364 W. Erie in Chi-town’s River North neighborhood. For $25, enjoy an entree (like steak and eggs, amaretto French toast and omelets), coffee, juice and unlimited mimosas or bloody Mary’s. Seatings are at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Click here for more details.
Happy New Year!!!