New Year’s Eve Top Spots: From Dinner to Dancing
via LYRA
Ready to dance the night away with all of your favorite people as the ball drops and a new year begins? Now that you’ve picked out a sparkly outfit and made your hangover brunch reservations for January 1, it’s time to find the perfect way to close out the year. The best part? Some of these spots give you a delicious meal and THEN the party really kick-off! Follow along as we run through the top spots to ring in 2023…
Lyra {905 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.660.7722}
Party like the Greeks do at Lyra in Fulton Market ✨Reserve your spot to the 4-course celebrity menu with optional wine pairings, festive decor, and live music. Menu items include an Oyster Duo, Roasted Eggplant, Wagyu Sirloin Souvlaki, and more! Dinner reservations made for 10PM and later will also be able to enjoy the late night music, midnight ball drop, and a champagne toast. Dance the night away as you welcome in the new year!
Proxi {565 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.466.1950}
Ring in your New Year the right way! This year at Proxi, tickets will include two tiers of wine pairings to go with the chef's menu. The wines featured come from around the world and are made from wineries owned and led by women. Gotta love that 😀 Proxi will also offer a few special magnum pours by-the-glass, including champagne!
Hinoki Sushiko {1465 West Willow Street, Chicago; 773.687.8898}
Hinoki Sushiko has now been recognized twice by Michelin - and for good reason. If you are looking for a spot with some of the top Japanese/Omakase experiences in the city, make your reservation now. Because what better way is there to celebrate 2022 than with amazing food? For New Year's Eve, Chef Gustavo Barahona and Beverage Director Zak Sherman are offering a seven course tasting menu paired with an incredible Japanese whisky selection 🥃
NoMI {Seventh Floor, 800 Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.239.4030}
Want to make dinner the center of your NYE party? NoMI is the spot to be. From 5-10PM, sit seven stories above the lively city as you bite into a 5-course, prix-fixe menu. Highlights include King Crab, embellished with uni foam, sweet soy reduction, pickled garlic, and a brown butter crust! Not to mention, they will be offering a Black Forest Pavlova, with Morello cherry mousse, flourless chocolate cake, vanilla bean chantilly, and dark chocolate meringue for dessert. Eat up!
Bodega {353 North Clark Street, Chicago}
If you want more of a party and less of a sit down dinner, reserve your spot at Bodega. From 9PM-1AM on NYE, enjoy the open bar featuring cocktails, select beer, wine and prosecco. Servers will also be passing around various appetizers if you get hungry from all the dancing. GA ticket holders will enjoy VIP access to the performance by Australian record producer, Hook N Sling. And as the countdown to the new year begins, raise your glass with the midnight champagne toast.
Geja's Cafe {340 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago; 773.281.9101}
Everyone knows and loves Geja’s Cafe; Whether you had your first date there or stop in every once in a while just because it’s nostalgic, this Lincoln Park spot is always a hit. Warm up this NYE with a three-course fondue dinner complete with Swiss Gruyere Cheese Fondue and assorted breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping. Just save room for Geja’s Belgian Chocolate Fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable treats for dipping.
Time Out Market Chicago {916 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.637.3888}
Time Out Market Chicago KNOWS how to throw a party 🎉 And this year the theme is “Kicks & Confetti!” So grab your favorite sneakers and dance with all your best friends until the clock strikes midnight. Not only will there be delicious eats and an all-inclusive drink package, the three floors will be packed with things to do. Experience live DJs, a live LED wall countdown, confetti storm at midnight, party favors, and more. This is going to be a party to remember!
Esme {2200 North Clark Street, Chicago}
Want to start 2023 in style? Enjoy some of the best fine dining Chicago has to offer at Esme! Bite into delectable menu items crafted by Chef Tomaska and his wife/partner, Katrina Bravo, as you listen to live music that will be performed throughout the evening.The reimagined tasting menu is inspired by philanthropy and art, an expression of their shared vision for the community-focused restaurant. Such a beautiful way to welcome the New Year!
By Madison Freeman | Special Correspondent