Obviously, this is going to be a very different New Year’s Eve than any of us have had in the past – no bars, no restaurants, no big parties or festivals. But good food and drink are still available for safe, home-based celebrating, and many of our local eateries are still getting into the spirit and offering special takeout menus and deals for the holiday. Here’s what we’ve found so far (in alphabetical order):
Antico
This Beverly Blvd. favorite is offering special Bone-in Ribeye and Standing Rib Roast Dinners by Chef Chad Colby, for takeout everyday from now through January 1.
Bone-in Ribeye Dinner Menu:
- Bone-In Ribeye – Grilled Over Wood Fire
- Smoky Mash Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach
- Crispy Steak Drippings Jus
Price: $80 per person for parties of 4,5, or 6.
Standing Prime Rib Roast Dinner Menu:
- Standing Prime Rib Roast – Slow Cooked Over Wood Fire
- Creamed Spinach
- Roasted Sweet Potato
- Porcini Jus
- Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Price: $100 per person for parties of 4,5, or 6.
Optional add-ons for both meals include: broccoli chicory caesar salad, ice cream, Champagne, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Order: https://www.exploretock.com/antico-la
Cat and Fiddle
Ashlee Gardner, co-owner of the Highland Ave. pub and restaurant, writes:
“In our Family, New Years is always celebrated with a traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage meal that represents good health, good fortune, and good luck. We are offering the same to our customers and wish you all the best for the year ahead!”
Menu:
- Potato Leek Soup or Organic Green Salad
- Corned Beef
- Cabbage
- Black Eyed Peas
- Choice of Sticky Toffee or Myers Lemon Meringue Pie
Price: $36. Includes party favors. Optional add-ons: Mulled Wine or a split of Champagne.
Order (before 12/30): https://direct.chownow.com/order/25199/locations/37245 for delivery (within 5 miles) or take out 12/31 from 12-6pm. (Note: The Cat’s regular takeout menu is also available!)
More information: (323) 468-3800
Commerson
Six course New Year’s Eve menu.
Menu:
- Appetizer: Jumbo Pacific White Shrimp Cocktail, Marie Rose
- Salad: Baby Gems, all natural bacon, Point Reyes Original Blue cheese, confit tomatoes, herb vinaigrette
- Soup: Cauliflower Velouté
- Pasta: House made Casarecce, Truffled Ouster mushroom, Parmesan Cream
- Entree choice: Braised Short Ribs Bordelaise or Seared Natural Scottish Salmon
- Sides: Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Root Vegetables, Wilted Winter Greens
- Orange Scented Brioche Roll, Rosemary Sea Salt Butter
- Dessert: Opéra Cake, Espresso Anglaise, Mignardise, Cardamom Tea Cookies
Price: $59 per person
Order: http://www.commersonrestaurant.com
The Finishing Gourmet
Silver, Gold and Platinum New Year’s Even Menus, and a “Decadent Cavair Service.”
Silver NYE Menu for 2 Guests:
- Chilled Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
- Iceberg Wedge Salad
- 26oz Usda Prime Dry Aged Bone In New York Steak
- Chimichurri, Au Poivre, Signature House Steak Sauce
- Roasted Market Mushrooms
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Crème Brûlée – Vanilla, Chocolate
Price: $250.00
Upgrade Options: “The Oscar” – Top Your Steak with Dungeness Crab ($35), Grilled Fresh Atlantic Lobster Tail ($45), Fresh Black Winter Truffles 1oz w Truffle Mandolin ($225), Just Baked Crusty French Baguette and Butter ($7)
Gold NYE Menu for 2 Guests:
- Regiis Ova Royal Caviar (50g)
- Caesar Salad
- Ahi Tuna Tartare
- 30 Oz Cowboy Ribeye Steak
- Chimichurri, Au Poivre, House Steak Sauce
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Sweet Corn Pudding
- Leek Creamed Spinach
- Crème Brûlée – Vanilla, Chocolate
Caesar Salad Upgrade: Add White Spanish Anchovies, Add Brown Cantabrian Anchovies
Other Upgrade Options: “The Oscar” – Top Your Steak with Dungeness Crab ($35), Grilled Fresh Atlantic Lobster Tail ($45), Fresh Black Winter Truffles 1oz w Truffle Mandolin ($225), Just Baked Crusty French Baguette and Butter ($7)
Price: $500
Platinum NYE Menu for 2 Guests:
- Regiis Ova Russian Ossetra Caviar 50g
- Steak Tartare
- King Crab Louie
- 39oz Cowboy Ribeye Steak with Fresh Black Truffles
- Steak Sauce Trio
- Lobster Mac
- Roasted Mushrooms
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Leek Creamed Spinach
- Crème Brûlée – Vanilla, Chocolate
Upgrade: “The Oscar” – Top Your Steak with Dungeness Crab ($35), Grilled Fresh Atlantic Lobster Tail ($45), Fresh Black Winter Truffles 1oz w Truffle Mandolin ($225), Just Baked Crusty French Baguette and Butter ($7)
Price: $1,000.00
New Year’s Eve Decadent Caviar Service:
Founded by chef Thomas Keller and renowned caviar expert Shaoching Bishop. Regiis Ova is the premiere caviar purveyor in the United States.
Regiis Ova is principally guided by a highly selective process, whereby only a handful of worldwide sturgeon farms pass their unrivaled quality standards.
Options:
Royal White Sturgeon, California
Buckwheat Blinis, Traditional Garnish
Size 30gr ($100), 50gr ($160)
Russia Ossetra
Buckwheat Blinis, Traditional Garnish
Size 30gr ($145), 50gr ($225), 250gr ($1,000)
Prepaid Pickup or Prepaid Delivery: $30 Delivery Fee – “Each Finishing Gourmet meal arrives packaged to maintain the quality, temperature and appearance of being served directly from our kitchen. Steaks are hot, salads are crisp and chilled and sides are cooked to perfection.”
Order: https://www.exploretock.com/thefinishinggourmet-la/
Kali
Special NYE 2021 Tasting Menu.
Menu:
- Kali Caviar Service 15g per
- Black Truffled Creamy Risotto
- Caramelized Black Cod
- Parsnip Purée / Wild Mushroom
- Dry Aged Flannery Beef Ribey
- Potato and black truffle cake / steak Jus
- Tahitian Vanilla & Champagne Cake
Price: $150.00 person
Order: https://www.opentable.com/restaurant/takeout/192340 (Note: CURRENTLY SOLD OUT)
Louise’s Trattoria
Smoked Turkey, Slow-Smoked Brisket, Lasagna or Prime Rib Holiday Feasts.
Menu:
- Entree choice: Smoked Turkey Breast, Slow Smoked Brisket, Lasagna Bolognese, Prime Rib (Dec. 31 only)
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- White Cheddar Potato Gratin
- Creamed Spinach
- Winter Salad
- 8 Buttermilk Biscuits
Optional add-ons:
- Pies ($19): Key Lime, Apple Crumble, Banana Cream
A La Carte Items Available (Without Feast Purchase):
- Pies – $24
- 4lbs Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast – $79
- 4lbs Smoked Brisket – $79
- 1/2 pan Lasagna Bolognese – $79
- 4lbs Prime Rib (Dec 24 & Dec 31) – $109
- Winter Salad – $39
- Classic Caesar Salad – $39
- 1 Qt – Maple Glazed Carrots – $14
- 1 Qt – White Cheddar Potato Gratin – $14
- 1 Qt – Creamed Spinach – $14
- 1 PT – AuJus or Marinara – $7
- 12 Buttermilk Biscuits – $ 14
- Pinot Noir, La Crema (1/2 off) – $24
- Chardonnay, Olelo (1/2 off) – $19
- Cabernet, JLohr (1/2 off) – $21
- Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek (1/2 off) – $19
- Prosecco, La Marca (1/2 off) – $17
Feast Price: Starting at $149
Order: https://www.louises.com (Note: 24 hours advance notice required for most items; 48 hour notice required for Prime Rib)
Openaire
New Year’s Eve takeaway package for 4-6 people.
Menu:
- Kaluga Caviar & Smoked Salmon Platter, Buckwheat Blinis, Traditional Garnishes
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Oysters Rockefeller
- Iceberg Wedge Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese
- Smoked Chateaubriand, Peppercorn Brandy Sauce
- Grilled Maine Lobster
- Pasta Puttanesca
- Mashed Potatoes
- Black Truffle Gravy
- Roasted Mushrooms & Cippolini Onions
- Citrus Glazed Carrots
- Poached Pears with Champagne & Passionfruit Mousse
- Chocolate Macaroon Gateau
Price: $550
Order: https://www.exploretock.com/openaire
Providence
New Year’s Eve dinner package.
Menu (no substitutions):
- Caviar Panna Cotta, Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, Yuzu
- Scallop Gratinée with Black Truffle Butter
- Striped Bass with Sweet Peas, Pancetta, and Black Truffle
- Charcoal-Grilled A5 Wagyu, Roasted Sweet Potato, Aged Balsamic, Braised Chidori Kale
- Sourdough Boule with Cultured Butter
- Dark Chocolate, Black Sesame Praline, Coffee Caramel
- Black Truffle Bon Bons
Price: $200 per person, pickup only
Order: https://www.exploretock.com/providencela
(Note: While preparing this story, we also heard about offerings at Osteria Mozza and République, but by the time we finished, they appeared to be sold out and were no longer listed on the websites where they originally appeared, so we removed them from the story. This speaks to the need to order soon, however, if you see any meals you’re interested in — quantities are limited from most places, and they do sell out!)
Celebrations
And finally, if you’d like to join in a large virtual celebration on New Year’s Eve, Los Angeles’ biggest event, New Year’s Eve at Grand Park, will be available this year on FuseTV. The party starts at 11 p.m. on Thursday and this year features special guests Steve Aoki, Bia, Aquihayaquihay, Andrezka, and 2Deep of Gasolina Party…along with hosts DJ Eddie One and Jessica Flores.
And, as always, for those who don’t want to stay up (or don’t want their kids to stay up) until midnight, there’s also the live feed of the traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop from Times Square in New York City. The event will not be open to the public in person this year, but it definitely will be available on TV and online (see the link above), including performances by Gloria Gaynor, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmie Allen, Machine Gun Kelly, and more…along with other special activities and appearances. And the best part is, it starts at 3 p.m. Pacific time and culminates at 9 p.m. –perfect for family viewing!
Happy New Year!