New Year's Eve Events in Georgetown

The Business Improvement District has a long list of options to ring in the new year in Georgetown.

Still haven't come up with your New Year's Eve plans? There's still time. Georgetown restaurants and bars are offering a variety of events from open bars to champagne toasts to tasting menus. Here's a sampling of the list the Georgetown Business Improvement District has put together: Bandolero is hosting a Mexican Cowboy Countdown. Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres and music all night. Tickets are $150 and include tax and gratuity. Sequoia will have a more traditional NYE event. Listen to the Radio King Orchestra while enjoying a five-course menu and of course a champagne toast. Ticket packages start at $65. Martin's Tavern will feature its regular dinner menu until 11 p.m. Starting at 10 p.m. the New Year's festivities will begin. Look for …

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Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose New Year's Eve Planner

Need a festive way to ring in the New Year? Look no further.

1. Celebrate in Style in Georgetown Where/When: Various hotels, restaurants and bars in Georgetown are offering special menus and New Year's Eve specials. Why Go: Georgetown Patch has rounded up 10 fantastic ways to ring in the new year in Georgetown. Go high brow by ordering dinner at the Ritz Carlton, or a little more laid back at L2 Lounge. There's something for everyone on this list. Pricing: Events range in price from about $35 to over $100. 2. Free Yoga at Lululemon Where/When: Lululemon Athletica, 3265 M St NW, Washington, D.C. Sunday, noon. Why Go: There's no better time to start your new year's resolutions than on Jan. 1. If you're set on shaping up this year, stop by Lululemon for some stylish sportswear and this free yoga class…

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Georgetown for NYE

Local restaurants and bars offer everything from live music to intimate prix fixe meals.

If you are home in D.C. for the new year's holiday, consider one of the many Georgetown options for ringing in 2012. The Georgetown Business Improvement District compiled a list of local offerings for New Year's Eve: The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown (3100 South Street), is offering two dinner options in the Fahrenheit Ballroom. For the 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm seatings, guests can choose from a three-course menu for $75 per person. After 8pm, a four-course menu for $125 per person is offered. See full menu here.   Cafe Milano (1246 Wisconsin Ave NW)is offering an a la carte menu until 9 p.m. and then a prix fixe menu, along with two DJs and a band. The prix fixe menu is $125 per person and includes one glass of sparkling Italian wine but excludes…

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Culinary Adventures with Tyler Savoy

Crab and Brie and Kabobs...Oh, My...

A few recipes and a cooking demo for some fun and delicious hors d'ouevres for your holiday and New Years parties.

You've done the Thanksgiving feast. The fine china from Christmas dinner has been washed and put away. You're about to kick the tree to the curb. And now you think you have to make another huge meal for New Years? Well, think again. A great way to allow your friends, family and guests to mingle and be entertained and fed is by serving some quality hors d'ouevres. While the options of hummus and pita chips, the old standard vegetable tray and the many and various options of dips is certainly available, I want to suggest a few alternatives. Food can and should be exciting. It should inspire conversation and emotions; these recipes are no exception. I wish you and your family the best during the New Year. And as always, live deeply and happy …

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Party 2010 Away in Georgetown

Georgetown's bars and lounges are celebrating New Year's Eve both in grand and easygoing settings.

New Year's Eve is just around the corner and some parties, such as the popular Georgetown Harbor celebration hosted by maritime trio Nick's Riverside Grille, Tony and Joe's and Cabanas, are sold out. If you couldn't find tickets on Craigslist for this shindig, Georgetown's got plenty of party options with live entertainment, open bar and even easygoing festivities. BIG BASH Georgetown's New Year's Eve parties are nothing short of musical entertainment. Celebrate with an indie, local, jazz or cover band, or with a spinning DJ at either of these venues. 17th Annual Georgetown Events New Year's Eve Gala Promoter Georgetown Events will be hosting its annual gala outside of the neighborhood at the Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. Three live bands and a…

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Wine, Dine, Dance and Toast to a New Year in Georgetown

If you're looking to feast before heading out to your New Year's Eve bash, simply dine in a romantic setting or eat and party under one roof, Georgetown's fine dining establishments have plenty to offer.

JAZZ IT UP A brand-spanking new restaurant, a classic supper club and a private one opening up its arms to guests, these festive options will provide party-goers a jazzy and swinging New Year Eve's experience. Blues Alley Jazz and Supper Club This classic institution will be grooving its way to the new decade with the Monty Alexander Trio and Michael Bowie Band. Two shows are in store for New Year's Eve: 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Both will have dinner (an entree choice of filet mignon, crab cakes, jambalaya, shrimp and artichoke hearts or pesto pasta) and non-alcoholic beverages (except bottled water). Other alcoholic drinks are separately priced. The early portion (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.) is $100 per person. The later show (doors will …

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