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Sol Cocina
251 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach;(949) 675-9800
Sol Cocina will be serving a New Year’s Eve dinner, as well as New Year’s Day brunch on the 1st. Their menu features Baja classics like Ensenada Beer-Battered Fish Tacos, Carne Asada Street Tacos (made with prime Meyer beef) and Cocktel de Mariscos, alongside innovative creations like their famous Taco Vampiro, or local Fish Pibil ‘Zarandeado’ style, or Wood-Grilled Kobe Skirt Steak and Chipotle Chicken.Those who know the Newport Beach Mexican-haven know that its view of the Balboa Marina is the best accompaniment to a delicious meal.
La Sandía
395 Santa Monica Place, Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90401; (310) 393-3300
If you need a quick but delicious dinner to keep the party going, LA’s La Sandía will feature Chef Richard Sandoval’s modern mexican New Year’s menu. With a 3-course tasting of traditional favorites at $26 prix fixe, plus signature dishes served à la carte, La Sandía’s got many options for you.
The Bazaar
465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; (310) 246-5555.
Bring your mask and join the “Spanish Masquerade” at The Bazaar by José Andrés, winner of the James Beard “Outstanding Chef” Award. If you’ve got money to burn, this is your spot for New Year’s Eve. Serving a modern reimagining of Spanish cuisine, Andrés made Time’s 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world (for running his culinary empire combined with altruistic efforts; he feeds the homeless as well as rich people in D.C., Vegas, and the 90210). Incognito guests will enjoy multiple dining areas and tray-passed tapas. There will be no shortage of libations at this party—sip on cava, and gaze at the Liquid Nitrogen Caipirinha carts or simply choose your favorite specialty drink at several cocktail stations. Cap the night off with desserts in the Patisserie and then dance into the wee hours of the morning. Tickets start at $250, but a limited number of pre-sale tickets are available for $150 before December 27th, so purchase early!
Rivera
1050 S. Flower St. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213 749 1460
Los Angeles’ Rivera is offering a special tribute dinner to L’Ermitage created by Chef John Sedlar and inspired by the famous Chef Jean Bertranou.The 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner comes with early and late seatings($100 to $125 p/p). In Rivera’s inimitable style, you’ll find traditional holiday dishes reinvented from a modern Latin perspective. Expect chestnut mole sauce with your classic French ballotine of chicken, and a buche de Noel transformed with passionfruit sponge cake and coconut “snow.” Of course, mixologists are planning festive cocktails and the Champagne will sparkle.
Border Grill
445 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071; (213) 486-5171
Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Los Angeles’ Border Grill, the hip, urban cantina from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales.” The downtown LA spot will be offering a 4-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner menu ($65 p/p). Sip delicious cocktails, try Border’s ox tail tamales, applewood bacon wrapped Ribeye and Lobster, as well as homemade banana crepes for dessert.
Cafe Sevilla
140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach; (562) 495-1111
Long Beach Spanish restaurant Sevilla offers the regular menu along with the New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe menu that begins seating at 6:30, ends at 9. Seating includes tapas, bar, midnight celebration, toast, and a flamenco performance at 7pm, for $30 and $60 p/p.
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