Time Square Dinners - New Year's Eve / 212-724-3900 December 31, 2010

The typical evening activities: dinner and a movie. Now, take that typical evening and ditch your local 'round the corner restaurant on New Year's Eve to experience something much more memorable. For an evening that demands attention, Times Square Dinner is transforming the usual dinner into a lavish three course meal that anyone can enjoy right before they see the glitz and glamour of the Times Square Ball Drop.

Millions of people migrate to what has become known as "the crossroads of the universe" to experience ten seconds of indescribable emotions. Although famous for the massive crowds from all walks of life, the chaos, claustrophobic tendencies, and hours in the cold are not for everyone. Anyone that wants to experience the atmosphere and aura of New Year's Eve in Times Square, but without the aforementioned disadvantages should look into Times Square Dinner Package as an opportunity to kick start the evening.

Offering various dinner packages, Times Square Dinner allows you and significant other, or group of friends, to select the food and environment that best suits the mood. Bourbon Street is always a popular choice as the bar and grille brings the New Orleans' Mardi Gras vibe to all of its patrons. The menu is also a reflection of the Big Easy with appetizers and entrees such as seafood gumbo, shrimp Creole, smothered chicken and grits, and Bourbon Street's classic jambalaya with a choice of 2 alcoholic/nonalcoholic drink options. For those that really want to kick start their New Year's Eve festivities early, Bourbon Street is the only restaurant offering both a 3PM seating and 5PM seating.

Known as the newest Irish Pub in Hell's Kitchen, Gossip Bar combines an upscale dining experience with the warm and comfort of a neighborhood pub. Their menu is a reflection of that, offering New Year's Eve dinners classics from their menu including the wild mushroom risotto, grilled 8oz. New Year Sirloin, shrimp a la vodka, and an Irish bread pudding with custard to top off the meal. Diners will also have the option of selecting 2 drinks, either liquor or non alcoholic to accompany their meal. Also carrying a similar Irish Pub atmosphere, but with an American Twist is Hurley's Saloon in the heart of the theatre district. Having been around since 1892, Hurley's will take diners back to the simpler days with their traditionally New York styled décor. Menu options include; baked stuffed clams, lobster bisque, grilled swordfish with mango chutney, Tuscan roasted chicken, and a choice of either beer, cocktail, wine, soda or juice.

The classic, all American feel can be found at Ruby Tuesday. Known for its classic Americana and traditional cuisine, Ruby Tuesday is a must go-to-spot on New Year's Eve. Conveniently located only steps away from the ball drop, diners will feel all of the excitement and jitters from the crowd. Ruby Tuesday's prix fixe dinner gives the option of an appetizer, an entrée, dessert and beverage. Choices include; jumbo lump crab cake, Southwestern spring rolls, pasta primavera, and New Orleans' seafood.

All of the dinner packages allow diners to have a two hour time frame to enjoy their meal. Following the dinner, all of the restaurants will feature New Year's Eve after parties. After dinner, diners can enjoy the Times Square atmosphere and New York City nightlife on an evening with unlimited options. Or, diners can choose to stay at the venue to enjoy the restaurants own after party. However, separate tickets will be needed to be purchased in advance for those who choose to stay.

With the Times Square Dinner Package, forget cooking, Chinese take-out or your usual pizza delivery man. Instead, head out for a night on the town and jump start your 2011 the right way.

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