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NOTABLES: Events
New Yearís Eve
Dallas
Seafood lovers, get hooked at The Oceanaire Seafood Room this New Yearís Eve. There will be a 3 course menu from 4-6pm ($69) and a 4 course meal from 4-11pm ($75). EntrÈe selections include Maine Sea Scallops; Oregon Petrale Sole; Block Island Swordfish; Transparent Salmon; and White Peppercorn Crusted Filet. Reservations recommended, 972.759.2277.
Celebrate in style at the historic Warwick Melrose Hotel. A 6 course meal will be served from 6-10:30pm ($85). Enjoy live music by Erik Barnes at the The Library Bar, open from 2pm-2am serving a complimentary champagne toast prior to ringing in the new year. Check the website for room packages and more info www.warwickmelrosedallas.com.
Enjoy a prix-fixe 3-course dinner ($55) at wine bistro The Grape, 5:30-11pm. For reservations 214.828.1981. www.thegraperestaurant.com.
La Duni celebrates New Years Eve at both Dallas locations, 6-10:30pm with a special 4-course dinner.† Cost is $49.50 which includes a champagne toast, exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity. Seatings every 30 minutes. 214.520.7300.
Houston
THe Alden-Houston, a hip boutique hotel in downtown Houston offers several New Year's Eve packages. Their ìso 2008î package includes:
a five-course dinner for two at acclaimed *17, two tickets to Alden-Houstonís new yearís eve party on the veranda and deluxe room accommodations for $525 per couple/$625 with suite upgrade. Choose the ìso unforgettableî package and get a five-course dinner for two at *17 with deluxe room accommodations for $415 per couple/$515 with suite upgrade. Or skip the meal and go straight to the party with their ìso bubblyî package which includes two tickets to Alden-Houstonís new yearís eve party on the veranda and deluxe room accommodations for $335 per couple/$435 with suite upgrade. For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com or call 832.200.8843.†
Washington, D.C.
Ring in the New Year style at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel. Enjoy an indulgent six course meal prepared by Willard Room Chef de Cuisine, Nicolas Legret, with wine pairings including Mˆet et Chandon and Dom Perignon. Later, dance the night away to the sounds of the Felicia Carter Quartet. $300.00 per person and includes valet parking. Tax and gratuity are excluded. The celebrations begin at 8:00 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling the 202.637.7305. Ask about special room rates for the night.
Dallas
The popular ICE! exhibit will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine thru January 5 with a variety of new ice sculptures including a train depot, igloo, gingerbread family, and walk-through Nativity scene and a† three-level ICE! slide, which curves around the interior of the exhibit to provide visitors with an exhilarating sliding experience.†
All sculptures inside of the 14,000-square-foot ICE! exhibit are hand-carved from two million pounds of ice by visiting artisans from Harbin, China. To keep visitors warm and cozy in the exhibit, which is maintained at a wintry 9 degrees, oversized parkas will be provided. For ticket information and hours visit† www.gaylordtexan.com
Las Vegas
Celebrate the holiday season in style at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas!
ANNIE MEADOWS' "WHITE CHRISTMASî CONCERT
December 15, 6 to 8pm
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
December 9, 16, 22 and 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At "Santa's Workshop,î good boys and girls are treated to an afternoon of activities and treats with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy holiday sandwiches, cookies, cupcakes and much more, along with a choice of warm beverages for children and grown-ups. Children will get to wear an elf's hat and matching apron, with staff dressed as elves. $45 per adult, $38 per child.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY
A festive showing of gingerbread houses will be on display throughout the hotel, beginning December 1-22. Locals, professional chefs and children will be presenting their creations for all Ritz-Carlton guests to enjoy.†
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
December 23 and December 25
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The hotel's signature Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brunch will start the day off right with more than six stations of delectable cuisine, carving stations and the chef's unique holiday creations.†$85 per person, $30 per child.†
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Monday, December 31
Ring in 2008 in style with a glamorous evening of fine dining and merriment. At 5 p.m., a 4-course meal will be served, $85 per person. At 8:30 p.m., the 5-course meal will include one bottle of champagne for two,†complemented by party favors, live music, dancing and much more for $175 per person.
For reservations or more information, call (702) 567-4700 or†visit†http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/lake_las_vegas/
San Diego
Restaurant Week
4th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week takes place January 27- February 1, 2008 and June 22-27, 2008 and includes 125 participating restaurants throughout San Diego County, $30 or $40 per person. More info is at http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
Houston
Ouisie's Table Red Dress Cocktail Party
November 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
We love it when food and fashion collide. Donít miss this soiree benefiting Ouisieís annual Santa bike drive†and featuring fashions by Tootsieís. The annual bike drive provides bikes and helmets to children through S.E.A.R.C.H. and selected non-profit childrenís homes. Simply make a $100 donation to Ouisieís that evening (theyíll purchase the bikes and helmets) and the featured Red Dress Martinis are on Ouisie! Or mail a check, drop off a new bike and helmet at the restaurant or have the donation added to your check throughout Christmas Eve.
Ouisieís Table, 3939 San Felipe, www.ouisiestable.com
24th Annual Beaujolais Wine and Food Festival
November 16, 2007, 7-10 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1200 Louisiana
$50 each thru Nov 15, $60 at the door, parties of 10+ $45
To purchase tickets call 713-960-0575 or†visit†www.facchouston.com November 6, 6:30-8:30 pmWe love it when food and fashion collide. Donít miss this soiree benefiting Ouisieís annual Santa bike drive†and featuring fashions by Tootsieís. The annual bike drive provides bikes and helmets to children through S.E.A.R.C.H. and selected non-profit childrenís homes. Simply make a $100 donation to Ouisieís that evening (theyíll purchase the bikes and helmets) and the featured Red Dress Martinis are on Ouisie! Or mail a check, drop off a new bike and helmet at the restaurant or have the donation added to your check throughout Christmas Eve. Ouisieís Table, 3939 San Felipe, November 16, 2007, 7-10 pmHyatt Regency Hotel, 1200 Louisiana $50 each thru Nov 15, $60 at the door, parties of 10+ $45To purchase tickets call 713-960-0575 or†visit†
Fort Worth
First Fridays at the Modern: Cocktails. Music. Art. Dining.
The first Friday of each month, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and CafÈ Modern team up to bring guests live music and fun cocktails from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy diverse live performances, a special featured cocktail, and the opportunity to dine in CafÈ Modern by night. A docent-led, 20-minute spotlight tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 pm. The tour is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass Holders. Make your reservations now for dinner, served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy CafÈ Modern favorites and featured specials created by Executive Chef Dena Peterson. Menus are available online at www.themodern.org/cafemodern.html. For reservations, call 817.840.2174.
Friday, November 2
Glovertango Trio
Tango the night away to the passionate and captivating† Argentine music of Austin-based Glover Johns Gill.
Special cocktail: Too Too Tango
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, 817.738.9215
www.themodern.org
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Los Angeles
La Grande Affaire
November 16, 7 pm
Club Culinaire hosts La Grande Affaire Fundraiser for the California Hospital Medical Center Foundation, a cocktail reception followed by 5-course dinner. For more information, 949.295.0506 or www.clubculinaire.org.
Gala du Club
November 25, 7pm
Club Culinaireís Gala du Club at the Regency Club with Chefs Patrick Jamon and Dominique Raynal
10900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
949.295.0506 or www.clubculinaire.org.
For featured cooking classes, click here.
For wine tastings and dinners, click here.
For a listing of food and wine festivals, click here.
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