Each year, the
NOO.com guy jet sets around the U.S. in search of the
best New Year's events. This season, he's criss-crossed time zones to discover the most happening events in New York, Miami and Las Vegas - from hot nightclubs and rooftop parties to ballrooms & cruises. To make the list, venues and event producers must demonstrate extra creative effort to turn New Year's into a memorable experience.
So far, New Year's in New York includes VIP parties at nightclubs such as Pink Elephant and Room Service, romantic and festive cruises aboard Bateaux and Spirit cruises, and a $40,000 fully catered party at the Time Hotel's 3-level penthouse and Glass Pavillion terrace. Some other fun festivities that
made the grade:
Miami in Midtown 
Enjoy a blend of New York sophistication and Miami glamour at
Nikki Midtown with inventive cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, DJ music by Jorge Felix and a 1,000 balloon drop at the stroke of midnight. Host Mira Sorvino donates partial proceeds from ticket sales to the Epic
School in an effort to change the lives of the children with autism. 151 East 50th (between Lexington & 3rd Avenue) call 212.213.2868. For more info, visit
ClubZone.com.
Ogle a Naked Chef 
Pre-midnight, Chef Nicolas Jardin will feature his first talent,and the reason his
Petite Abeille restaurants are much belove): his great culinary skills, with a classic
three-course Belgian feast. Post-midnight, at their 17th Street location, Chef Nicolas will share his
other, more private talent: exotic dancing...with a special
performance just to ring in the New Year. Ahh ... only in New York do
the Belgians dare to be so free and reckless! 212.727.2989
PetiteAbeille.comA Foodie's Delight 
Steps away from the madness of the Times Square ball-drop celebration,
7SQUARE, a self-described
modern chophouse, is offering up a decadent, gourmet nine-course dinner to ring in 2007. Bring on the pan-seared foie gras, lobster with black truffle, red-wine braised monkfish, mushroom crusted venison loin, roasted beef rib eye and root beer braised short rib ... Hungry? 212.213.2868
7SquareNY.comMAKORnival 
The
Makor/Steinhardt Center is transformed from arts center o a Carnival party, hosted by NYC nightlight fixture Scotty the Blue Bunny. Meander through the building as vaudevillians, gypsies, party bands and a plethora of circus performers ring in the New Year. Performance artists, jugglers, fortune-tellers and daring hula-hoopists keep company with a live music lineup running the gamut from sultry Parisian rock to Big Easy funk. There is a 2-hour open bar (9 p.m. - 11 p.m.), video screenings, a kissing booth, prizes, games and a midnight champagne toast all included. A three-ringed circus of New Year's entertainment will certainly satisfy your party needs.
92Y.orgSwing Out, Sister 
Start off the new year in style at
Marion's Continental with
Swing in 2007, featuring champagne toasts, a seven-course dinner, and "Tara and the Sexy Swing Band" to entertain everyone entertained and dancing. 212.475.7621 (photo:
NYMag.com)
Boogie Down 
Throw on your best sequins & gold lame and boogie down to
APT for their Solid Gold Dance New Year's Party. Inspired by the '80's TV hit mega-sensation, the cool Andy Gibbs vibe and delicious beats will keeping you moving 'till the early a.m. An open bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., special live dance performance by Poon, and midnight champagne toast add up to a memorably glittery eve. A 5 a.m. early morning breakfast and commemorative APT Sunday CD are even included. 419 W. 13th St. 212.414.4245
AptWebsite.comMeet a Sexy Masked Stranger 
For a more sophisticated bout of old world elegance, the
Soho Grand is hosting a Truman Capote-inspired
Black and White Masquerade Ball. Dress code is black & white, and, yes, masks. The open bar, gourmet buffet and music promise to help keep matters fabulously festive. 310 West Broadway 212.965.3369
SohoGrand.comWatch a Ball Drop 
In homage to the legendary Times Square Ball-Drop, the
Tribeca Grand will be lowering their own handmade replica of the original Times Square Ball in their spectacular eight-story central atrium at the stroke of midnight. The festivities include an open bar, gourmet buffet, party favors, midnight champagne toasts and music by Aaron La Crate and DJ Jaclyn. 212.519.6600
TribecaGrand.com (photo:
HotelChatter.com)- Lesley Scott
(Times Square photo:
abclocal.go.com)
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