New Years Eve, foodie-style
Categories: Events
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RAUCOUS PARTIES
1. Hotel Minneapolis & Restaurant Max
Hotel Minneapolis' is hosting a 'Mad' New Year's party, riffing on Mad Men's 1960's creative culture, a time when, they say people "knew what to wear, drank provocative cocktails, had witty conversation, and practiced discretion about their considerable indiscretions." Partying starts at 8 p.m., with the New Standards playing, from 9 p.m. to midnight, but the best way to enjoy the night would be the Hotel's "The Total Experience" package that combines the party with pre-celebration three-course dinner menu inspired by the era at restaurant Max (w/new exec chef Kevin Kathman) and an overnight in the hotel for $299 per couple.
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The W's hosting a *free* "White Out" party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the idea of starting the new year with a clean slate--wear your whitest attire, pop into one of the confession booths and fess up to your sins, etc. The party is best combined with their "Smooch, Sleep, and Save" package (room, valet parking, 3 p.m. late check out for $209, promo code NYEVE) and brunch at Manny's the next morning.
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Solera and Localhipster.com are hosting "2010 A Space Odyssey: An Interstellar New Year's Eve" from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Starting at 5 p.m., Solera also is offering an eight-course Tapas Tasting Menu, including dessert which can be purchased separately. Here's what to expect from the evening:
"2010: A Space Odyssey" transforms every floor of the restaurant into a different part of an interstellar spaceship. There will be a first floor Crew Lounge, a second flood Docking Bay with an open-air smoking deck; third floor Dance Pod and a fourth floor heated open-air Observation Deck.
Guests can immerse themselves in an evening of futuristic fun, fantasy and entertainment featuring stage and interactive video performances by top local deejays in a "space pod" that will actually lift-off from the dance floor, alien go-go dancers, break-dancing robots, plus a New Year's Eve countdown. Musical entertainment includes performances by BadnRad, DJ Bach, DJ Grant Ecker, DJ Espada, Petey Wheatstraw, Clear and Jeff Hunter.
Cost for "2010 A Space Odyssey" is $75 in advance and $90 at the door. Ticket price includes an open bar. Tickets can be purchased at www.soleranye.com. Cost for the dinner-only is $50 per person not including tax and tip. Reservations can be made online at www.opentable.com or by calling 612-338-0062.
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