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All About Eve

This Is How You Properly Send Off 2014

Not to state the obvious, but 2014’s pretty much done. And soon, you’ll be sending it off with something spiked in your hand. The only question is where you’ll be standing when that happens. So we’ve rounded up some of the city’s best New Year’s Eve offerings. We know: helpful.

Robata Grilled Wagyu and Origami
THE FEAST

Robata Grilled Wagyu and Origami

What’s going on here: one last epic Japanese feast before the year draws to a close. You’ll walk into Zuma’s Japanese garden with bonsai trees and a thousand origami cranes swirling overhead before delving into o-toro and Wagyu paired with sake and champagne. And maybe “borrowing” an origami crane or two.

Dec 31, 8pm, $395-$525, Zuma, 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, 305-577-0277

Live Music in Little Havana
THE CALLE OCHO AFFAIR

Live Music in Little Havana

Ball & Chain. Plays host to those raucous “pachanga” parties in Little Havana. And now it’s taking on New Year’s with a performance by After School Special and a DJ set by the Foo Fighters’ keyboardist.

Partying with Burlesque Dancers
THE FORT LAUDERDALE OPTION

Partying with Burlesque Dancers

The Roaring ’20s is the inspiration behind this Fort Lauderdale fete. It starts with an open bar and appetizers, ends with champagne, and in the middle somewhere, you’ll be treated to a live band, DJs and a few burlesque performances. It’s not a party until the tassels come out.

Dec 31, 9pm-4am, $69.25, Stache, 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-449-1044, tickets here

Your Fireworks-Viewing Lounge Awaits
THE ONE WITH THE VIEW

Your Fireworks-Viewing Lounge Awaits

Solve for x. When y = the best bay view of the fireworks in the entire city, and z = champagne, lobster and stone crabs.

x = y + z

Answer key: x = you at the Mandarin. (And don’t get caught looking at the key again.)

Poolside Dancing with J. Cole
THE SOUTH BEACH SPECTACLE

Poolside Dancing with J. Cole

Quiet. Understated. Fully clothed. These are words you’d probably never use to describe a New Year’s at the Delano. And we’re here to tell you... that’s still true. You’ll find DJs, a poolside performance by J. Cole and a bunch of sexy revelers on daybeds. Never change, Delano.

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