Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Music, Food and Fun

by Patty Griffin | December 19 2011

Breadman’s Restaurant at 324 West Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill will host the 9th Annual New Year’s Eve party with The Nomads Band from 8p.m. to 1 a.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.). The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, a Champagne toast, party favors and midnight breakfast buffet. There will also be a cash bar for wine, beer and soft drinks. The cost is $45 per person. Call (919) 967-7110, (919) 929-4745 or email Reservations.

The Carolina Inn New Year’s Eve Dinner is 5:30 – 10 pm. Call (919) 918-2715. Visit http://www.carolinainn.com for special overnight packages.

The countdown to 2012 is on The Siena Hotel at 1505 E. Franklin Street. Kick off the fun and romance with one of their fabulous packages. The evening’s festivities include light music, party favors and a complimentary toast at midnight in the lobby. Il Palio dinner is from 5:30pm-10pm, 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu at $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Overnight packages also available! Reservations, (919) 929-4000 or visit http://www.sienahotel.com.

Join Elaine’s on Franklin at 454 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill for an unforgettable four course dinner from 5:30 pm – 10 pm and let the celebrating continue with a night at the Franklin Hotel. Elaine’s will be serving a special four course dinner for $69. Add champagne and wine pairings for an additional $30 per person. Make your reservation by calling (919) 960-2770. For the menu, visit elainesonfranklin.com. To complete the evening, The Franklin Hotel is offering Elaine’s diners special rates starting at $139 on New Year’s Eve! Park at The Franklin and stroll up Franklin Street to Elaine’s for dinner, then back to your hotel room later that evening. Included in your room rate is a complimentary cooked-to-order American breakfast the next morning. Call The Franklin at (919) 442-9000 and be sure to ask for the Elaines/West End rate.

Shula’s 347 Grill at the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel, One Europa Drive, Chapel Hill will be having special New Year’s Eve Menus. Four Course Special for Two including appetizer, salad, entree and dessert with champagne toast. $99 per couple not including tax and gratuity. Call (919) 969-2157 for reservations.

Panciuto Restaurant at 110 South Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough will host a 3-course New Year’s Eve Dinner. For reservations, call (919) 732-6261.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade at The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street, Hillsborough. Fun is 9 pm – 12 am. Rock and ring in 2012 with Flashback beginning at 9 pm. Free drink for masked patrons. No cover. Visit http://www.hillsborough

New Year’s Eve Party with The Wusses and The Texas Peters at Cat’s Cradle. Tickets $15. Doors open at 8 pm and show at 9 pm. (919) 967-9053 or visit http://www.catscradle.com

New Year’s Eve at Local 506 at 506 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, $7. 9:30 pm. http://www.local506.com.

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