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It’s New Year’s Eve…Where Will You Be?
Local Establishments Offer Options to Celebrate Beginning of 2012
No plans for New Year’s Eve? Not to worry. Belleville bars and restaurants have plenty to offer. There are quiet, sit-down dinners for families, as well as open bars and parties for friends. Choose from our list where and how you’d like to do your New Year countdown.
| 371 Franklin Ave.; 973-751-7001
This family-owned restaurant and tapas bar offers an open bar all night, cocktail hour, your choice of sit-down formal dinner ($125/pax), with live entertainment and dancing. Call for reservations.
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Porto Restaurant & Bar | 369 Washington Ave.; 973-450-4600
This recently opened restaurant offers a quiet spot perfect for a simple family dinner or a romantic New Year’s Eve date. On Dec. 31, Porto will feature a smaller version of their menu, with some traditional meals and light music. Special dishes cost about $25-$30.
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| 531 Joralemon St.; 973-759-0060
Welcome 2012 the Irish way. Michael’s offers a $60 per person open bar from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., with champagne until midnight and a DJ from 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Rossy’s Garden | 14 Belmont Ave.; 973-450-9060
Craving South American flavors? Rossy’s offers a special holiday menu, with your choice of appetizers, desserts and entrees including Chicken Franchese, Grilled Beef, Baked Salmon and Camarones al Ajillo. The meal comes with a glass of red wine. $30/pax. Reservations required. Kitchen closes at 11 p.m., restaurant at 2 a.m.
| 538 Union Ave.; 973-759-3700
Bid 2011 farewell and welcome 2012 with a New Year’s Eve party at Speakeasy. The sports bar which offers a range of activities from pool to video games will surely have a few surprises for you to enjoy. Call for details and rates.
| 564 Union Ave.; 973-302-7179
Owner Dornelle Robinson says she’ll definitely come up with a New Year’s Special. She encourages everyone to check out their Facebook page in the coming days for updates.
The Stone Horse Taverne & Grille | 382 Belleville Ave.; 973-844-0440
Transition into the New Year with friends and neighbors in this quaint restaurant and bar: cold shots every hour, drink specials and karaoke throughout the night.
Know of any other New Year's Eve celebrations taking place at Belleville establishments you want listed? Please Contact editor Brian Falzarano at brian.falzarano@gmail.com.
