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Ring in the new year in style at any of these fantastic DFW restaurants and bars. No matter what place you end up choosing, you’re bound to have a great time. Don’t forget to make a reservation! Cheers!
{Dallas} Big D NYE
For the seventh year, Big D NYE continues at year at Victory Plaza. This event is free to the public, and all ages are welcome. Enjoy the live music and fireworks in the heart of downtown Dallas. The first band kicks off at 7:30 p.m. This is event is also televised on WFAA-TV! Over 35,000 people enjoyed Big D NYE 2013 from inside the gated venue, with thousands more celebrating from surrounding areas.
Produced in partnership by the southwest’s largest ABC television affiliate, WFAA and the American Airlines Center, this outdoor Times Square experience is like none other. The FREE, family friendly event takes place in Victory Park, which is home to the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars and WFAA’s sleek Victory Park television studio. Big D NYE boasts gigantic HD video screens, live music, special celebrity guests, and one of the largest New Year’s fireworks displays in the nation.
{Dallas}Â Granada Theater
Ring in the new year with some of the hottest bands coming to Dallas. Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Quaker City Night Hawks and The Roomsounds will be energizing and eventful! Tickets start at $20, and the music begins at 8 p.m.
{Dallas}Â The Grape Restaurant
Kick off your night on Greenville at The Grape. The bistro offers a three-course menu for $65 per person with an optional wine pairing for a $20 upgrade. Two-hour seatings begin at 5 p.m.
{Dallas}Â Highland Park Cafeteria
A family tradition since 1925, Highland Park Cafeteria provides a feast to enjoy on New Year’s Eve with delicious food a festive atmosphere and live piano music.
{Dallas}Â Hotel Zaza
Dallas’ fabulous Hotel Zaza is celebrating the NYE like it’s 1928. Appetizers, two drink tickets and live entertainment are a part of the lavish night. The party starts at 9 p.m. and costs $89 per person.
{Dallas}Â III Forks
Whether you want an intimate dinner or a Mardi Gras inspired party, III Forks is the perfect place to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The legendary steakhouse is using its downstairs dining area for traditional New Year’s Eve dining, while it will host New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Style upstairs, complete with live entertainment. Reservations are required for either celebration.
The downstairs celebration features an expanded menu, including additional specials created by Executive Chef Chris Vogeli and his team, including a Filet Mignon with Cold Water Lobster Tail for $79.95. Featured New Year’s Eve sparklers include Mumm Napa Brut Prestige at $50 a bottle and Perrier Jouet Grand Brut at $120 a bottle.
Upstairs, guest will enjoy a fantastic party complete with four course meal and a Champagne toast with party favors at midnight. The party features Dennis Cavalier & the Texas Zydeco performing in front of the dance floor. ($99 a person). Contact III Forks for Reservations at 972-267-1776
{Dallas}Â House of Blues
For a rockin’ NYE night, head to the House of Blues to see The Old 97’s (headliner), Hickoids and RTB2.Tickets start at $30, and the show starts at 8 p.m.
{Dallas}Â KungFu Saloon
Celebrate the night at Uptown’s KungFu Saloon. The theme of the party is Moulin Rouge, and there’s NO cover!
{Dallas – Uptown}Â Sambuca
Dine and dance this year at Sambuca in Uptown. Sambuca will offer a four-course dinner ranging from $59 – $100. Enjoy live music and a great meal all night!
{Dallas – Galleria } The Second Floor Bistro – Bar
Wine and dine at The Second Floor Bistro – Bar on level two inside The Westin Galleria Dallas during NYE! This year, diners have the opportunity to enhance the New Year’s Eve experience with a special hotel package featuring a one-night stay at The Westin Galleria Dallas and dinner for two at The Second Floor. $99 per couple for dinner.
{Addison} Blue Mesa Grill
The new Blue Mesa Grill in Addison is throwing a NYE Bash and will include the following: Latin Rhythm live band and DJ, dinner buffet, midnight tapas bar, a breakfast buffet and midnight champagne toast. $50 per person.
{Addison}Â The Social House
The Social House is throwing Addison’s biggest party! Check out live DJs, open air patio, free champagne at from 11:30 p.m. – midnight and free party favors.
{Fort Worth} Sundance Square Plaza
Discover a great way to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2013 with the Sundance Square New Year’s Eve Package at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.
The hottest place to be in the Dallas/Fort Worth area this New Year’s Eve will be Sundance Square Plaza with music from America’s Best Party Band – Professor D starting at 10:30 p.m. Professor D is truly the most electric and hottest party/dance/variety band in the marketplace today. Led by two incredible and charismatic lead vocalists PLUS the V-Posse Horns, this is not just a cover band, it’s a SHOW! An exhilarating, personality-filled, audience-participation-heavy, in-your-face, non-stop SHOW! This group built their early reputation on horn-heavy disco and R&B but then, over the last 10 years, added nearly everything to their repertoire from rock, current Top 40 and ’80s favorites to contemporary jazz, standards, Motown, and 60s.
There is no reserved seating and no tickets are needed for the event are needed.  The performance is sponsored by Sundance Square Plaza. When the celebrating is done, come on over and stay the night at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.
Where are you headed to ring in 2014?Â
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