Monday, December 29, 2008
Events New Year's Eve Resolution: Make Reservations
Posted by Carrington Fox on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 6:09 AM
Forget the annual doomed-for-failure abstemious resolutions of losing weight, eating less and exercising more. This year, why not just resolve to eat local and support the unique restaurants and culinary creativity blossoming in Nashville? New Year's Eve is a good time to start, and here's a sampling of the Dec. 31 festivities. Seating is going fast and reservations are required at most places, so it's a good idea to check in ahead of time. If you encounter more New Year's Eve events, please post them in the comments.
Ombi (2214 Elliston Pl., 320-5350) Intrepid chef Laura Wilson returns from maternity leave to ring in 2009 with four courses for $50 and each course paired with wine for an additional $25. Everything on the menu will also be available à la carte. Mention that you're on Ombi's email list and get a complimentary glass of sparkles for your whole table. (Wilson reminds you that bartender Terrell or Miranda will call a cab if you ask and that cars parked in the garage from dinner at Ombi may remain parked until New Year's Day.)
Tin Angel (3201 West End Ave., 298-3444) As usual, Vicki and Rick Bolsom and the crew at the West End landmark will stoke the fire and offer a menu of some of the most popular specials from the year. (Hint: 2008 was a good year for Tin Angel's roasted half duck, braised lamb shank and lump crab-crusted salmon.)
Miel (343 53rd Ave. N., 298-3663) Seema and Jimmy Phillips celebrate their first New Year's Eve in the former Johnson's Meat Market with a five-course prix fixe menu for $75 that includes French onion soup; tea-cured Arctic char or braised Kobe beef cheeks; fruits de mer or rack of lamb; salad or cheeses; and baked Alaska.
Copper Kettle (94 Peabody St., 742-5545) The new downtown location of the gourmet meat-and-three offers a buffet with carving station for $25 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Taste of Russia (101 Shingle Way, 472-1432) Tucked away in a corner of Cool Springs, this comfortable, no-nonsense eatery offers a fresh and intriguing menu of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, which it will pare down for a $70 prix fixe New Year's meal that includes appetizers, entrées, desserts and bubbly.
Miro District (1922 Adelicia St., 320-1119) The gleaming European-flavored showplace on the ground floor of the Adelicia offers a prix fixe menu for $55 that includes appetizers of lobster bisque, sweetbreads, oysters and duck; entrees of lobster agnolotti, skate wing and lamb shank; and desserts of flan and tiramisu.
Radius 10 (1103 McGavock, 259-5105) In addition to the regular menu, chef Jason Brumm will offer some "high-end specials," along with a $48 tasting menu that includes items such as lobster, Kobe short ribs and foie gras.
F. Scott's (2210 Crestmoor Road, 269-5861) Chef Will Uhlhorn & Co. get their funny party hats on with a three-course meal for $75 or a four-course meal for $90, while Cliff Richmond & Friends tune up for "Auld Lang Syne" in the tony jazz lounge.
Zola (3001 West End Ave., 320-7778) Chef Deb Paquette will offer a set menu with choice of filet, scallops, lamb, tuna or ravioli for $80 per person or $115 with wine tasting. Dinner will include an amuse and bubbly for all.
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Mambu is offering "a prix fixe New Year's menu for 60.00" and Corey is cooking up something spectacular for the occasion I'm told.
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This just in from Marcia Jervis at Mad Platter: "We will be doing what we have been doing for 20 years, introducing the new winter menu, offering it in the 5-course and 3-course form and of course everything is available a la carte. What makes us extra special...in additon to the great shrimp bisque and hoppin' john...is what happens at midnight. What started off as neighbor and photographer extraordinaire, Dean Dixon, lowering a ball wrapped in lights by fishing tackle has evolved to the giant, lit kielbasa, the huge steaming bowl of kraut, the multicolored lit beer stein and my personal favorite the descent of the Hindenburg, complete with explosion...ah, the humanity! So where else could you get such fabulous meal AND unequalled entertainment besides THe MaD PLaTTeR??????"
This just in from Flyte World Dining & Wine: "We're offering a 5-course menu (options at every course including vegetarian selections) for $55 for reservations 6:45 or earlier and $65 for 7:00 or later. Wine pairings are optional for an additional $25. The lounge will have a few small plate options available for those not looking for a full meal. In addition, we'll be running the 5-course menu all evening on Tuesday for $55 for those who don't want to fight the NYE crowd. Menu details at flytenashville.com.
Any place to go around midnight? We're taking fabulous parents to the Del McCoury concert and lovely mother wants Monell's breakfast post concert...anyone know of any place else that won't start my New Year off in a downward spiral?!
This just in from Chris Lowry at the newly opened Allium at 5th & Main in East Nashville: "We are taking reservations for NYE. The plus side is that since nobody knows we're open yet, there is plenty of space for most of the evening."
I live in Bellevue and have gone by 100 West, City Limits west and Eats and notice that they are closed even after the holidays. I called City Limits Clofton and found out that all three 100 West, City Limits west and Eats have been closed indefineatly.
It's a shame. All three served great food, were convenient and showed great potential in the Bellevue west area. Lets hope the original City Limits stays open with their great sandwiches, soups, salads, and bakery.
Chris
Chris -- Thanks for the update -- I had called Clofton too and been told the same thing, but I haven't posted anything on Bites because I still haven't caught up with the owners. I'll post more when I get details from them.
