Fri. December 6, 2013
By Rick Karlin
Tavernita offers an evening of dining, cocktails and celebration. The regular dinner menu will be available before 6:45 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., a $40 per person sharing menu will be available. The second seating at 9:30 p.m. is $55 per person, and includes a five-course sharing menu which includes a champagne toast and party favors. An optional two-hour open bar for $45 per person is available. For a more casual evening, guests can ring in 2014 in Barcito, the bar adjacent to Tavernita, which will offer an all-you-can-eat-tapas package, starting at 10 p.m. A reserved table and a three-hour open bar is $80 per person. A three-hour open bar package without a table reservation (standing only) is available for $50. Call 312.274.1111 or go to tavernita.com or barcitochicago.com.
Roka Akor's Chicago location will have two tasting menus featuring five courses. Those desiring dinner before heading on to other New Year's plans can choose a reservation between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. for $85 per person. Those who are looking to dine a little closer to the stroke of midnight can make reservations between 8 and 10 p.m., or opt for the second seating between 10:30 p.m. and midnight. The later options are $125 per person, which also includes a glass of sparkling wine for the midnight toast. An optional wine and sake pairing for $40 additional. Call 312.477.7652 or visit rokaakor.com.
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