New Year's Eve party packages on LI
New Year's Eve is always a top night to cut loose -- and being that it's also the last night of the year, it's the final chance to have some fun before 2012 is done. If you're looking to make reservations for an NYE event where a good meal is to be paired with good times, here are some spots with special menus and festivities that will party right into 2013. --Ian J. Stark
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Almond $$$ | French, Karaoke/Open jams, Bistros - Brasseries 1 Ocean Rd. Bridgehampton DINNER four-course prix fixe starting at 9 p.m.: $85
ENTERTAINMENT party favors, midnight champagne toast -
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Cafe Formaggio $$$ | Italian-American, Italian 307 Old Country Rd. Carle Place DINNER four-course prix fixe from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: $99 ($50 deposit required)
ENTERTAINMENT midnight champagne toast, live music
EXTRA OPTIONS an early menu will be served from noon-7 p.m.: $36-$41 -
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Crest Hollow Country Club 8325 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury DINNER a selection of Seven Gourmet Entrees: $130
ENTERTAINMENT passed hot hors d’oeuvres, all-night open bar, DJ, dessert and coffee -
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Four Food Studio $$$ | New American 515 Broadhollow Rd. Melville DINNER Five-course tasting dinner, open bar from 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.: $150
ENTERTAINMENT DJ
EXTRA OPTIONS Four-course dinner (from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.) with open bar until 2 a.m.: $125; Four-course dinner plus open bar from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. only: $85; open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.: $75; VIP lounge package (starts at 9 p.m.); $150. -
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Gurney’s Inn $$$ | Nightspot, Karaoke/Open jams, B&B/Inn, Hotel/Motel, Music, Karaoke, Caterers 290 Old Montauk Hwy. Montauk DINNER Five-course dinner, open bar starting at 7 p.m.: $145
ENTERTAINMENT 90-minute cocktail party with seafood bar and pasta station, Viennese dessert table, DJ, live music, “James Bond” look-alike contest, theme décor, dancer performance
EXTRA OPTIONS One-night stay package that includes NYE party, ocean front room, use of spa: $590 -
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Honu Kitchen & Cocktails $$$ | Eclectic, Lunch, American, Small plates 363 New York Ave. Huntington DINNER a selection from three appetizers, two entrees (filet mignon: $38; twin lobster tails scampi style: $42), chocolate-covered strawberries: $10
ENTERTAINMENT midnight champagne toast, DJ
EXTRA OPTIONS reserve early (seating from 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m.) for “Surf & Turf” dinner (with 6 oz. filet mignon, 6 oz. lobster tail): $24.95; reserve for after 9:30 p.m. to keep table all night. -
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Huntington Social $$$ | Gastro-pub, New American 330 New York Ave. Huntington DINNER four-course prix fixe at 9 p.m.: $75, $100 with wine pairing (midnight sparkling wine toast included)
EXTRA OPTIONS open bar from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.: $50; three-course menu available from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.: $45 -
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La Volpe Ristorante $$$ | Italian, Pizza 611 Montauk Hwy. Center Moriches DINNER three-course prix fixe seats at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: $60
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The Living Room at c/o The Maidstone $$$ | New American 207 Main St. East Hampton DINNER four-course prix fixe (including a glass of champagne) starting at 9 p.m.: $125
EXTRA OPTIONS a la carte dinner from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. -
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Mirabelle $$ | New American, French Three Village Inn 150 Main St. Stony Brook DINNER three-course prix fixe from 6 p.m.-11 p.m.: $115


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