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New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and more on this week's culinary calendar

We've shared our list of the top ten New Year's Eve dining events, but that's far from everything that's taking place this weekend. Keep reading to see a full rundown of what's happening before, during and after the big day; we'll continue updating the online listings until the eleventh hour...
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We've shared our list of the top ten New Year's Eve dining events, but that's far from everything that's taking place this weekend. Keep reading to see a full rundown of what's happening before, during and after the big day; we'll continue updating the online listings until the eleventh hour. Here's a taste of what's to come:

Wednesday, December 28:

Ignite Woodfired Grill & Bar, 2124 Larimer Street, hosts a Complimentary Spirits Tasting from 5 to 6 p.m. through Friday, December 30. Call 303-296-2600 or visit www.ignite-denver.com.

Saturday, January 31:

Ambria, 1201 16th Street: Offering prix-fixe menus for early and late seatings. Admission is $50 to $60, and reservations are required. Call 303-623-8646 or visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ambria/159025314190988.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 US Highway 6, Dillon: The ski area offers the Moonlight Dinner Series: New Year's Eve in the Mountains; ring in the New Year with champagne, party favors and a decadent meal. Sat., Dec. 31, $89; reservations are required. Call 888-272-7246 or visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

Arugula Bar e Ristorante, 2785 Iris Avenue, Boulder: Offering a special prix fixe menu and limited a la carte selections. Seatings are at 6 and 8 p.m., and admission is $49 to $65; call 303-443-5100 or visit www.arugularistorante.com.

Asti D'Italia, 14648 Delaware Street, Westminster: Presenting a four-course special menu with wine pairings. Admission is $60 to $85; call 303-457-3900 or visit www.astiditalia.com.

Barolo Grill, 3030 East 6th Avenue: Offering a five-course tasting menu for $79. Call 303-393-1040 or visit www.barologrilldenver.com.

Belvedere Restaurant, 323 14th Street: All you can eat -- and drink -- champagne included. Admission is $80 to $150; call 720-974-4052.

Blue Star, 1645 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs: Offering a multi-course celebration of the season. Admission is $65 and up; call 719-632-1086 or visit www.thebluestar.net.

Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th Street, Golden: Offering a dinner to ring in the New Year. Call 303-279-3121 or visit www.thebriarwoodinn.com.

Burnsley Restaurant and Lounge, 1000 Grant Street: Offering A three-course dinner for two with filet mignon, lamb osso buco and more. Admission is $99 per couple; call 303-830-1000 or visit www.burnsley.com.

Cebiche Authentic Peruvian Dining, 7000 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge: Offering a New Year's Eve Couples Package with an appetizer, paella for two, dessert for two, two glasses of wine and two glasses of champagne for $75. Call 303-386-4580.

Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake Street: Hosting the Irish New Year's Celebration with a special toast and bagpipe salute welcoming the New Year, plus a $25 Irish buffet. Proceeds benefit the Catholic Charities of Denver Samaritan House. It runs from 3 to 7 p.m., and entry is $3; call 303-308-1795 or visit www.celtictavern.com.

Chinook Tavern, 6380 South Fiddlers Green, Englewood: Hosting a dinner; call 720-266-6000 or visit www.chinookdenver.com.

ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, 1555 Blake Street: Seatings at 5 and 8:30 p.m. for this special prix-fixe menu. Call 303-353-5223 or visit www.cholon.com.

Dougherty's Neighborhood Restaurant and Pub, 5 East Ellsworth Avenue: A surf-and-turf dinner special, champagne toast and party favors, drink specials and more. (21+) Call 303-777-5210 or visit www.doughertysrestaurant.com.

EDGE Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14th Street: Featuring two seatings to ring in the New Year. Admission is $65 to $120; call 303-389-3343 or visit www.edgerestaurantdenver.com.

El Diablo, 101 Broadway: Offering a special menu with surf & turf and short ribs, a midnight tequila toast and food served until 4 a.m. Call 303-954-0324.

Estiatorio AXIOS, 3901 Tennyson Street: Hosting a wine-tasting dinner, with five wines paired with four courses. It starts at 7 p.m. and costs $75; reservations are required. Call 720-328-2225 or visit www.axiosdenver.com.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 191 Inverness Drive West, Englewood: A trio of special menu offerings plus Fleming's regular menu. Call 303-768-0827 or visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/co/englewood.

Food Truck Row: Food trucks will gather at 15th and Market Streets downtown on New Year's Eve.

Fresh Fish Company, 7800 East Hampden Avenue: Lobster, king crab or prime rib and more dinner options. Call 303-740-9556 or visit www.thefreshfishco.com.

Gabriel's Italian Restaurant, 5450 Manhart Street, Sedalia: Offering the regular menu and a late-night dinner and dancing package with five courses and champagne. Seatings are at 4 and 7 p.m.; call 303-688-2323 or visit www.gabrielsdenver.com.

Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street: New Year, New Beer Midnight Toast: Enjoy the inaugural pour of Nomad in the tap room for New Year, New Beer Midnight Toast. (21+) Call 303-296-9460 or visit www.greatdivide.com.

Greenbriar Inn, 8735 North Foothills Highway, Boulder: Featuring a six-course tasting menu and champagne. Seatings start at 5:30 p.m.; call 303-440-7979 or visit www.greenbriarinn.com.

Helga's German Restaurant & Deli, 14197 East Exposition Avenue, Aurora: Offering a German celebration with live music. Call 303-344-5488 or visit www.helgasdeli.com.

Ignite Woodfired Grill & Bar, 2124 Larimer Street: Presenting a midnight toast, downtown fireworks-viewing from the rooftop and more. Call 303-296-2600 or visit www.ignite-denver.com.

Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue: Presenting a free champagne toast at midnight and a special menu. Call 720-479-8829 or visit www.interstaterestaurant.com.

Izakaya Den, 1518 South Pearl Street: Offering festive menu additions. Call 303-777-0691 or visit www.izakayaden.net.

Jerusalem Restaurant, 1890 East Evans Avenue: Open all night; stop by anytime and enjoy Middle Eastern delights. Call 303-777-8828 or visit www.jerusalemrestaurant.com.

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, 1890 Wynkoop Street: Offering a three-course special menu plus the regular spread. Call 303-296-0023 or visit www.kegsteakhouse.com/en.

Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria, 410 East 7th Avenue: Featuring four courses with two seatings (6 and 8 p.m.) and an oyster bar. Admission is $45; call 303-861-9463 or visit www.lalaswinebar.com.

La Sandia, 8340 Northfield Boulevard, Unit 1690: Presenting a three-course tasting menu plus a la carte signature dishes. Admission is $24.95; call 303-373-9100 or visit www.richardsandoval.com.

La Sandia, 8419 Park Meadows Center Drive, Littleton: Presenting a three-course tasting menu plus a la carte signature dishes. Admission is $24.95; call 303-586-5511 or visit www.richardsandoval.com.

Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, 1512 Curtis Street: Offering three seatings, a DJ and a midnight champagne toast. Call 303-534-1155 or visit www.legranddenver.com.

Linger, 2030 West 30th Avenue: Presenting a dinner to ring in the New Year. Call 303-993-3120 or visit www.lingerdenver.com.

The Lobby American Grille, 2191 Arapahoe Street: Presenting a Roaring '20s Party: DJs, food, drinks and dancing, prix-fixe menu option and more. It starts at 8 p.m. and there is a $10 cover after 10 p.m. (waived with purchase of food). Call 303-997-9911 or visit www.thelobbydenver.com.

The Margarita, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs: Offering a seven-course menu with two special optional wine pairings for $60 from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 719-598-8667.

Mead Street Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue: Serving a filet mignon paired with beer or wine and a glass of champagne. Call 303-433-2138 or visit www.meadststation.com.

Nissi's, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette: Homeslice Band will play during two seatings with various meal options. Seatings are at 6:30 and 10 p.m., and admission is $65 to $75; call 303-665-2757 or visit www.nissis.com.

Ocean Prime, 1465 Larimer Street: Presenting a midnight champagne toast and more. Call 303-825-3663 or visit www.ocean-prime.com.

Olivéa, 719 East 17th Avenue: Hosting three to four courses in three seatings for $50 to $60. Call 303-861-5050 or visit www.olivearestaurant.com.

Ototo Food and Wine Bar, 1501 South Pearl Street: Offering a global tasting menu, plus a la carte selections. Call 303-733-2503 or visit www.ototoden.net.

Palm Restaurant, 1201 16th Street: Hosting dinner. Call 303-825-7256 or visit www.thepalm.com.

Parallel Seventeen, 1600 East 17th Avenue: Open late with a special dinner and regular favorites. Call 303-399-0988 or visit www.parallelseventeen.com.

Pat's Philly Steaks and Subs, 1624 Market Street: Offering a complimentary bottle of champagne with a reservation, tunes by DJ Stylee, a champagne toast at midnight and more. Call 303-534-1333 or visit www.patscheesesteaks.com.

Piatti Ristorante & Bar, 190 St. Paul Street: Presenting a dinner to ring in the New Year. Call 303-321-1919 or visit www.piatti.com.

Pizza Republica, 5375 Landmark #112, Englewood: Hosting a dinner; call 720-489-2030 or visit www.pizzarepublica.com.

The Pinyon, 1710 Pearl Street, Boulder: Hosting a one-year anniversary and a blowout with a DJ, heirloom pig roast with oysters, passed hors d'ouevre, champagne and more. It starts at 10 p.m. and costs $88; call 720-306-8248 or visit www.thepinyon.com.

Randolph's Restaurant and Bar, 1776 Grant Street: With live jazz, party favors and delectable food available a la carte. Celebrations run from 5 to 10 p.m.; call 303-318-7272 or visit www.randolphsdenver.com.

Red Square Euro Bistro, 1512 Larimer Street: Presenting a special four-course meal for $55; call 303-595-8600 or visit www.redsquarebistro.com.

Restaurant Kevin Taylor, 1106 14th Street: Presenting the debut of the four-course winter tasting menu, including a complimentary glass of champagne. Admission is $125; call 303-820-2600 or visit www.restaurantkevintaylor.com.

Rick's Tavern, 6762 Lowell Boulevard: Presenting a catered Italian dinner with music by Luisa Mendoza, the Rick Garcia Band and more. It starts at 7 p.m. and costs $25 to $30; call 303-427-3427 or visit www.rickgarciaband.com.

Root Down, 1600 West 33rd Avenue: Hosting a special dinner; call 303-993-4200 or visit www.rootdowndenver.com.

Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar, 891 14th Street: Offering a three-course prix-fixe menu (with three choices per course) with optional wine pairings and a champagne toast at midnight. Call 303-825-0100 or visit www.row14denver.com.

Royal Gorge Route Railroad, 401 Water Street, Cañon City: A gourmet three-course meal in the train's Observation Dome; the train leaves at 6:30 p.m., and admission is $99. Call 888-724-5748 or visit www.royalgorgereservations.com.

Russell's Smokehouse, 1422 Larimer Street: Hosting a special dinner. Call 720-524-8050.

Second Home, 150 Clayton Lane: Hosting the French Quarter New Year's Eve: A Louisiana-inspired menu, champagne specials, a midnight toast and more. Call 303-253-3000 or visit www.secondhomedenver.com.

Shanahan's Steakhouse, 5085 South Syracuse Street: Several seatings with the regular menu and live music. Call 303-770-7300 or visit www.shanahanssteakhouse.com.

Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates, 3422 East 12th Avenue: Offering party favors, a midnight toast, drink specials and more, all for no cover. Call 303-355-2202 or visit www.siennawinebar.com.

Sketch, 11 West First Avenue: Enjoy five wine tastes paired with savory small bites and a special dinner from Brian Laird. Call 303-484-9305 or visit www.sketch-restaurant.com.

Steuben's, 523 East 17th Avenue: Hosting a 38-Hour New Year's Eve Celebration: Serving brunch and regular menu favorites, DJ Parris, a midnight toast, the Hibernator and more. Call 303-830-1001 or visit www.steubens.com.

Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni Street: Spend your evening cooking a delicious meal before the ball drops. The class runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and costs $75; call 720-287-4823 or visit www.stirtolearn.com.

Strings, 1700 Humboldt Street: Serving up four courses (choose among several options) and live music. Admission is $65; call 303-831-7310 or visit www.stringsrestaurant.com.

TAG, 1441 Larimer Street: Hosting a special four-course meal for $69 to $89. Call 303-996-9985 or visit www.tag-restaurant.com.

Tamayo, 1400 Larimer Street: Presenting a special three-course menu with a champagne toast. Admission is $70; call 720-946-1433 or visit www.richardsandoval.com.

Trapper's Chop House, 19308 Cottonwood Drive, Parker: Offering a nine-course dinner that lasts all night and live music. Admission is $99; call 303-248-2132 or visit www.trapperschophouse.com.

Trillium, 2134 Larimer Street: Offering a prix fixe dinner; three courses with an array of options. Seatings are at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., and admission is $50 to $75 (or enter to win free food!). Visit www.trilliumdenver.com or call 303-379-9759.

Virgilio's Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 10025 West San Juan Way, Littleton: Presenting a New Year's Eve Wine Pairing Dinner, four courses paired with wine (vegetarian option available) plus live music; the dinner is offered from 4 to 9 p.m., and there will be free party favors, champagne and more at midnight. The dinner is $59, and reservations are recommended. Call 303-972-1011 or visit www.virgiliospizzeriaandwinebar.com.

Vita Restaurant, 1575 Boulder Street: Offering the entire dinner menu plus some specials. Call 303-477-4600 or visit www.vitadenver.com.

Willow Creek Restaurant, 29029 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen: Two seatings (5 and 6 p.m.) with a prix-fixe menu. Call 303-674-9463.

Winter Park: Offering both a buffet and a five-course dinner (vegetarian options included) with a gondola ride. Admission is $29.95 to $79.95; call 970-726-1446.

Yard House, 1555 Court: Open with no reservations. Call 303-572-9273 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3205.

Yard House, 14500 West Colfax Avenue, Golden: Open with no reservations. Call 303-278-9273 or visit www.yardhouse.com.

Zengo, 1610 Little Raven Street: Serving a four-course menu with signature Latin-Asian dishes for $69. Call 720-904-0965 or visit www.modernmexican.com/zengodenver/index.htm.\

Zydeco's, 1730 Wynkoop Street: A three-course dinner with complimentary dessert wine pairing. Seatings are at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., and admission is $35. Call 303-293-2887 or visit www.zydecosdenver.com.

Sunday, January 1:

Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Enjoy New Year's brunch at the Yurt. Call 800-545-4505 or visit www.crestedbuttechamber.com.

El Diablo, 101 Broadway: Serving up a hangover brunch available all day. Call 303-954-0324.

Fresh Fish Company, 7800 East Hampden Avenue: A brunch with crab legs, shrimp, prime rib and dessert favorites. Admission is $22.95; call 303-740-9556 or visit www.thefreshfishco.com.

Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, 1512 Curtis Street: Offering $1 oysters and other hangover brunch specials. Call 303-534-1155 or visit www.legranddenver.com.

Olivéa, 719 East 17th Avenue: Hosting brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 303-861-5050 or visit www.olivearestaurant.com.

Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids, 1550 South Hover Road, Longmont: Hosting a Gospel Brunch with the New Spiritual Wonders. Call 303-485-9400 or visit www.oskarblues.com.

Pho 16th Vietnamese Grill, 535 16th Street, #1: Offering $1 off any size bowl of pho from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 303-629-7878.

The Pinyon, 1710 Pearl Street, Boulder: Offering its usual brunch menu and "hair of the dog" cocktail specials. Call 720-306-8248 or visit www.thepinyon.com.

Sketch, 11 West First Avenue: Offering brunch and cocktail specials. Call 303-484-9305 or visit www.sketch-restaurant.com.

For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings -- and if you have information for a culinary event you'd like included in our online calendar, send it to [email protected].

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