Welcome to NYRemezcla’s 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Guide!
The only place to get informed on all the Latin parties, concerts, and dinners happening in La Gran Manzana on December 31st, 2009.
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK BACK DAILY, as we will constantly be updating our list of events for the big night!!
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NAVIGATE THIS GUIDE: PARTIES | CONCERTS | DINNERS| ARTICLES
Parties
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NACOTHEQUE NYE FIESTA |
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| at 200 ORCHARD | 10pm-4am | $10 w RSVP |
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| The Nacotheque Latin indie parties have traveled all over the US, Mexico and Europe for the past 3 years and even though their biweekly shindigs in Chinatown are officially ovah, DJ Marcelo and Amylu are back for a New Year’s Eve fiesta you shouldn’t miss. | |||
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FUNKY THOMPSON HOTEL |
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| at THOMPSON HOTEL |
9pm-4am | $20-75 | |
| Party at the 70’s-inspired Libertine lounge with an all-inclusive mayhem that includes house, funk and Afro-Latin DJs Miller Cruz, Sal Leone and Gatto, 5 hour top-shelf open bar, tequila tasting, Times Square ball drop and more. | |||
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SOUNDS OF BRAZIL (S.O.B.’S) NYE |
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| at S.O.B.’S | 8pm | $25-$150 | |
| S.O.B.’s is ready to bring in 2010 the right way – with samba, salsa, and funk, that is. With live sets by La Excelencia, Kazua Band and DJ Spike, plus a yummy breakfast at dawn, S.O.B.’s has got you covered! Five course dinner with caipirinhas available. | |||
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A YERBABUENA NEW YEAR |
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| at NUYORICAN CAFE | 10pm | $25adv – $30 | |
| The always delightful Yerbabuena want to party with you on New Year’s. Ring in 2010 at Nuyorican Poets Cafe and dance the night away to the rhythm of bomba y plena. Trust us, this is as close as you’re gonna get to a traditional Puerto Rican celebration! Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight. | |||
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PUERTO RICAN NEW YEAR |
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| at CAMARADAS | 7pm | $10 adv – $15 | |
| Keep it boricua this New Year’s at Spanish Harlem’s Camaradas! The (tiny) cover charge includes a buffet dinner (arroz con gandules, anyone?), dessert and two midnight toasts of coquito and champagne. Puerto Rico is an hour ahead, so why not toast with them as well? Don’t forget the musica – DJ G-Bo The Pro will keep the classic hip-hop and reggae jams going. | |||
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NOCHE DE CELEBRACION |
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| at SOFRITO | 9pm | $50-$150 | |
| Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the upscale Puerto Rican restaurant and lounge, Sofrito. DJ Creme and DJ Smalls will play the best of Latin, house, and hip-hop, as you drink up at the five hour premium open bar. Throw in the complimentary hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of celeb chef Ricardo Cardona, and you’re ready for one classy bash. | |||
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ECLECTIC EVE |
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| at BEMBE | 9pm-6am | $20 | |
| The always poppin’ Bembe will feature two live sets by Minmalistic at 9pm and 10:30pm, live percussion by Binho all night long, and plenty of DJs in between. Where else are you going to dance to live percussion between 4 and 6 in the morning?! After party, anyone? | |||
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FIESTA GRANDE 2010 |
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| at GONZALEZ Y GONZALEZ |
8pm | $25-$100 | |
| Salsa hot spot brings you Fiesta Grande 2010, with live salsa band Grupo Latin Vibe and DJ Charlie spinning reggaeton, merengue, and bachata. Wear the comfy stilettos because you’ll be dancing well into 2010! Three course prix-fixe dinner option available. | |||
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PAQUITO D’RIVERA |
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| at LINCOLN CENTER |
6pm or 10pm | $150-$250 | |
| Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz with Paquito D’Rivera and the New York Voices. Dinner and a show available at two different times with varying prices: a 3-course meal and the concert for $150 at 6pm, or dine in the late-evening with wine and bring in the new year with Paquito at 10pm for $250. | |||
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BRAZIL MEETS APPALACHIA |
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| at BARBES | 10pm | $10 | |
| Brazilian accordion wizard Rob Curto, and bluegrass guitar picker Clay Ross (of Matuto) combine repertoires for a full on Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains. If Forró For All doesn’t keep you heated on the dance floor, Clay’s eyes will be enough to make you melt! | |||
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LA ZARZA’S CHIC NYE |
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| at LA ZARZA |
9pm | $75-$125 | |
| Party up the last night of the year (and the first of 2010) at East Village hot spot La Zarza! Start the night off with Spanish hors d’oeuvres (9pm-11pm) and keep it going all night with an open bar (til 3am). Music? Of course! DJs will spin the latest dance, 80´s, rock, hip hop and top 40s. | |||
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SALSA CELEBRATION |
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| at CLUB CACHE |
9pm | $20 adv |
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| Mike Pena, Marlon Int’l, and Joey Salsa host the night, while Xibicion Santo Rico and Lorenz Dance Co. perform live at this salsa haven. Arrive early for dinner at 9pm (only $15 extra), and get the party kickin’ an hour later. | |||
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A NEW ODYSSEY |
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| at SUTRA LOUNGE | 9pm | $95-$150 | |
| What’s in store for you in 2010? If you see the East Village’s Sutra for the new year, then you’re bound to have a good time – and have your fortune read! This two floor venue will host the night with an open bar, small appetizers, erotic raffles, and DJ Rob Flow. Get your moves on as he mixes hip-hop, reggae, Latin 80s and rock. | |||
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TALAY LATIN DANCE PARTY |
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| at TALAY |
9pm | $50 | |
| DJs SanOne, LP1, Ric Roc, and Dennis Da Menace spin hip-hop, bachata, reggaeton, and merengue. Arrive early for the open bar, and then 2-for-1 drink specials until the stroke of midnight, at which point you’ll be toasting with free champagne in hand. Hookahs also available, and it wouldn’t be Latin without food…don’t miss the (free!) desayuno at 5am! | |||
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COLUMBUS 72 EXTRAVAGANZA |
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| at COLUMBUS 72 |
9pm-6am | $20-$750 | |
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Columbus 72 invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve Latin style at their beautiful nightclub/lounge. Two separate rooms, two separate DJs, and maybe you’ll even be seeing double by the night’s end! DJ Suave will have the smooth Latin hits in the Broadway Room, while DJ Blaze heats up the Columbus room with top 40s and classic hits.
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AÑO NUEVO 20/20 |
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| at 20/20 |
8pm | Gratis! | |
| Club 20/20 will host a New Year’s party to remember. Get down to a salsa mix as DJ Tony B Bonilla spins all night long. Expect drink specials along with a few free drinks on the house as well! | |||
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FROM RIO TO BROOKLYN |
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| at MISS FAVELA |
10pm-4am | $50 | |
| This is a New Year’s party that will having you bringing 2010 in Brazilian style with a special menu and live music by Gato Morto band and DJ Miller on the decks. We love Miss Favela for its lively atmosphere, exciting music and killer fruity drinks. NYE will surely not disappoint! | |||
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Concerts
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YERBABUENA |
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| at NUYORICAN CAFE | 10pm | $25 adv – $30 | |
| Local favorites Yerbabuena want to party with you on New Year’s. Ring in 2010 at Nuyorican Poets Cafe and dance the night away to the rhythm of bomba y plena. Trust us, this is as close as you’re gonna get to a traditional Puerto Rican celebration! Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight. | |||
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PAQUITO D’RIVERA |
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| at LINCOLN CENTER | 6pm or 10pm | $150-$250 | |
| Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz with Paquito D’Rivera and the New York Voices. Dinner and a show available at two different times with varying prices: a 3-course meal and the concert for $150 at 6pm, or dine in the late-evening with wine and bring in the new year with Paquito at 10pm for $250. | |||
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MINIMALISTICO |
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| at BEMBE | 9pm-6am | $20 | |
| The always poppin’ Bembe is will feature two live sets by Minimalistico at 9pm and 10:30pm, live percussion by Binho all night long, and plenty of DJs in between. Where else are you going to dance to live percussion between 4 and 6 in the morning?! After party, anyone? | |||
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LA EXCELENCIA & KAZUA BAND |
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| at S.O.B.’S | 8pm | $25-$150 | |
| S.O.B.’s is ready to bring in 2010 the right way – with samba, salsa, and funk, that is. With live sets by La Excelencia, Kazua Band and DJ Spike, plus a yummy breakfast at dawn, S.O.B.’s has got you covered! Dinner packages available. | |||
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GRUPO LATIN VIBE |
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| at GONZALEZ Y GONZA |
8pm | $25-$100 | |
| Salsa hot spot brings you Fiesta Grande 2010 with live salsa band Grupo Latin Vibe and DJ Charlie spinning reggaeton, merengue, and bachata. Wear the comfy stilettos because you’ll be dancing well into 2010! Dinner options available. | |||
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OCHUN |
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| at HAVANA CENTRAL | 5pm or 9pm | $45.02-$250.81 | |
| Have a Cuban New Year’s Eve in the heart of Times Square – but without the cold or the bustle. The Havana Central 46th St location is offering a 5-course dinner plus live performance by their popular salsa house band Ochun. | |||
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FORRO FOR ALL AND MATUTO |
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| at BARBES | 10pm | $10 | |
| Brazilian accordion wizard Rob Curto, and bluegrass guitar picker Clay Ross (of Matuto) combine repertoires for a full on Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains. If Forró For All doesn’t keep you heated on the dance floor, Clay’s eyes will be enough to make you melt! | |||
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XIBICION SANTO RICO & LORENZ DANCE |
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| at CLUB CACHE |
9pm | $20 adv |
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| Mike Pena, Marlon Int’l, and Joey Salsa host the night, while Xibicion Santo Rico and Lorenz Dance Co. perform live at this salsa haven. Arrive early for dinner at 9pm (only $15 extra), and get the party kickin’ an hour later. | |||
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GATO MORTO & DJ MILLER |
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| at MISS FAVELA |
10pm-4am | $50 | |
| This is a New Year’s party that will having you bringing 2010 in Brazilian style with a special menu and live music by Gato Morto band and DJ Miller on the decks. We love Miss Favela for its lively atmosphere, exciting music and killer fruity drinks. NYE will surely not disappoint! | |||
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Dinners
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PUERTO RICAN NEW YEAR’S BUFFET |
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| at CAMARADAS | 7pm | $10 adv – $15 | |
| Keep it boricua this New Year’s at Spanish Harlem’s Camaradas! The (tiny) cover charge includes a buffet dinner (arroz con gandules, anyone?), dessert and two midnight toasts of coquito and champagne. Puerto Rico is an hour ahead, so why not toast with them as well? Don’t forget the musica – DJ G-Bo The Pro will keep the classic hip-hop and reggae jams going. | |||
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ESTILO LIBRE LATINO DINNER |
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| at RAYUELA | 9 or 9:30pm | $110 | |
| Say goodbye to 2009 as you enjoy some of the best Estilo Libre Latino cuisine (think traditional dishes with unconventional ingredients). Rayuela chef Maximo Tejada has put together an amazing menu, including a lobster salad, paella negra and a scrumptious chocolate pudding with caramelized onions. | |||
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PAQUITO D’RIVERA |
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| at LINCOLN CENTER |
6pm or 10pm | $150-$250 | |
| Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz with Paquito D’Rivera and the New York Voices. Dinner and a show available at two different times with varying prices: a 3-course meal and the concert for $150 at 6pm, or dine in the late-evening with wine and bring in the new year with Paquito at 10pm for $250. | |||
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FIESTA GRANDE 2010 |
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| at GONZALEZ Y GONZA |
8pm | $25-$100 | |
| Salsa hot spot brings you Fiesta Grande 2010, with live salsa band Grupo Latin Vibe and DJ Charlie spinning reggaeton, merengue, and bachata. Wear the comfy stilettos because you’ll be dancing well into 2010! Three course prix-fixe dinner option available. | |||
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SOUNDS OF BRAZIL (S.O.B.’s) NYE |
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| at S.O.B.’s | 8pm | $25-$150 | |
| S.O.B.’s is ready to bring in 2010 the right way – with samba, salsa, and funk, that is. With live sets by La Excelencia, Kazua Band and DJ Spike, plus a yummy breakfast at dawn, S.O.B.’s has got you covered! Five course dinner with caipirinha available. | |||
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TROPICAL NYE FEATURING OCHUN |
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| at HAVANA CENTRAL | 5pm or 9pm | $45.02-$250.81 | |
| Have a Cuban New Year’s Eve in the heart of Times Square – but without the cold or the bustle. The Havana Central 46th Street location is offering a 5-course dinner plus live performance by their popular salsa house band Ochun. | |||
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Articles
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HANGOVER HELPER |
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| What do olive oil, ceviche, ice on your crotch, and charcoal have in common? We reached out to several heavy drinkers to present you with our very own collection of hangover remedies to help you deal with the morning(s) after and ring in the New Year unscathed. |
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OUR FAVE (FREE) SONGS OF 2009 |
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| As we wrap up 2009, we’re cherry picking the best of the best in our Free Downloads series . Click on for free downloads from Rita Indiana y Sus Misterios (left), Rupa & The April Fishes, y mas. | |||
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BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR |
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| A highly subjective (and by no means definite) list of Latino films that impacted us the most this year. Check out what we thought was the best, worst, so-so and overrated in cinema in 2009. Besides, there is always the comment button if you feel your picks should be on there. | |||
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NYE TRADITIONS: NEW YEAR, NEW LIFE |
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| Red underwear? Check. Suitcase around the block? Ready. Twelve grapes at midnight? Why not? These and a few more ways you can make sure you ring in 2010 with luck on your side… It’s New Year’s Eve traditions, a lo Latino. Año Nuevo, Vida Nueva. | |||
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