The following restaurants will be offering special NYE dinner and events:

Kalu Restaurant

Kalu will be hosting an eight-course dim sum dinner in Kalu's Lounge. Guests will also receive a bottle of sparkling sake. $150 per couple. Kalu Restaurant. 505 E. 6th street

Charlotte, NC 28202. (704) 910-4877. http://www.kalunc.com

Georges Brasserie

New Year's Eve is all about the bubbles. Georges will be offering a 3-course chef's tasting menu along with optional wine pairings and Veuve Clicquot specials. Ooo la la. $75 per person. Georges Brasserie. 4620 Piedmont Row Dr. Suite 110. (980) 219-7409. http://www.georgesbrasserie.com/

Sir Edmond Halley's

Sir Ed's is back. For New Year's Eve they will be featuring a special menu which will include dishes like Maine lobster pot pie, bison short ribs, and almond creme brulee. Prices vary. Sir Edmond Halley's. 4151 Park Road. (704) 525-7775. http://halleyspub.com

Red Rocks Cafe - Birkdale Village

Want to stay away from the Uptown crowds? Ring in the new year in Birkdale Village. In addition to their regular menu, Red Rock will be serving several chef specials. Prices vary. Red Rocks Cafe. 8712 Lindholm Drive. (704) 892-9999 http://www.redrockscafe.com/

Global Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

Enjoy a five-course meal, in addition to a glass of champagne. If you're looking for more, pair your courses with wine for an additional $30. Two seating times available: 6 pm or 8:30 pm. $65 per person. Global Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. 3520 Toringdon Way. (704) 248-0866. http://www.global-restaurant.com

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse

Eat (lots!) and be merry at Chima. For New Year's Eve Chima will be offering their Rodizio all-you-can-eat dinner along with a glass of champagne. $46.50 per person. Chima Brazilian Steakhouse. 139 South Tryon. (704) 601-4141. http://www.chima.cc/

Phil & Tony's

The Italian cuisine sports bar will be hosting a prix fixe dinner with a champagne toast and party favors. $65 per couple. Phil & Tony's. 2225 Matthews Township Parkway. (704) 541-3111. http://www.philandtonys.com/

Theatre Charlotte

New Year's Eve at Theatre Charlotte will feature a buffet, as well as live entertainment from Theatre Charlotte performers, an open bar with wine, beer, and more. $45.00 per person. Reserved table $250. Theatre Charlotte. 501 Queens Road. (704) 376-3777. http://www.theatrecharlotte.org/

Blue

Listen to The Presley Brothers while you enjoy a 3-course dinner at Blue. Like sweets? They'll have seven desserts to pick from. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors, along with other wine and drink specials. $29.95 per person for first seating, 5 - 6 pm. Blue. 206 N. College Street. (704) 927-2583. http://www.bluecharlotte.com

Bask

The newest restaurant at the NC Music Factory will be ringing in the new year by offering a 5-course dinner with "boutique small batch champagne" pairings. Two seatings: 6 pm, 8:30 pm. Bask. 1000 Seaboard St., Suite C-1. (980) 613-8282. http://www.baskonseaboard.com.

Lava Bistro & Bar

Enjoy a special 3-course New Year's Eve dinner menu, along with a glass of champagne and 1/2 price bottles of wine. $39.99 per person. Lava Bistro & Bar. 8708 JW Clay Blvd. (704) 549-0050. http://www.lavabistro.com.

Soul Gastrolounge

The Plaza-Midwood restaurant will be offering a special dinner menu with items like surf and turf and creme brulee stuffed chocolate cupcakes. They will also have a prix-fixe NYE dinner package that comes with a bottle of Cava for $50. Soul Gastrolounge. 1500-B Central Ave.

(704) 348-1848. http://soulgastrolounge.com/

The Crepe Cellar is ringing in the new year with both food and drink specials. If you haven't made reservations yet, no worries – no reservations are needed!

Drink specials include:

• Free Champagne toast at Midnight
• Homemade Gentleman Jack Egg Nog
• Veuve Cliqout Bottle $70

Additional New Year's Menu:

Appetizer

Stewed Mussels & Crayfish tomato, tasso white wine broth over basmati rice

Entrees

Pork Osso Bucco Sesame Crusted Tuna Blue Cheese Grits Lemon Grass Risotto

Red Wine Reduction Miso-Sambal Vin

Baby Carrots Baby Bok Choy

Dessert

Granny Smith Apple / Cranberry Crepe

Almonds

Creme Anglaise

3116 North Davidson Street

Charlotte , NC 28205

Start off the new year with some great food. Zink will be offering a few special NYE dishes as well as a four-course tasting menu for $49. They will be open from 11 am to 2 am on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Walnut Crusted Brie Salad

Watercress and Frisee, Bacon Lardons

Crispy apples, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

$8

Pan Seared Shrimp

Herbed Gnocchi, Morel Mushrooms,

and English Peas, Marsala Cream Sauce

$14

Surf & Turf

Braised Painted Hills Short Rib

and Pan Seared Scallop

Garlic Mashed Potato,

Julienne Squash and Peppercorn Demi

$28

Chocolate Breathless

Chocolate Mousse

with Baked Meringue

Vanilla Créme Anglaise

& Strawberry Puree

$7

Four Course Tasting Menu $49

Zink. American Kitchen

201 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28210

Call 704.444.9001 for reservations.

If you love Ru San's all you can eat lunch buffet of sushi, salads, and more, imagine a "Super Buffet."

This Thursday, Dec. 31, Ru San's is having a New Year's Eve Super Buffet Special from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. The cost is $23.95 per person.

Ru San's

2440 Park Road

(In Park Square Shopping Center)

Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 374-0008

Shelton Vineyards in Yadkin Valley, NC is hosting a special New Year's Eve dinner celebration at their Harvest Grill Restaurant on Dec. 31.

Their Executive Chef Paul Lange has prepared a 4-course dinner for the occasion (see below). Dinner is $70.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Price includes a glass of red or white wine with dinner and a glass of

sparkling wine or port with dessert.

To book your dinner reservation, call 336-366-3590.

1st Course:

Seafood Tower-Crispy Cornbread Crab Cake, Rosemary Skewered Scallop and Lemon Thyme Grilled Shrimp or Wild Mushroom Strudel or Artisan Cheese Board

2nd Course:

Choice of Lobster Bisque, Roasted Fall Pear Salad or

Field Green Salad

3rd Course:

Choice of Blue Ridge Mountain Grilled Filet Mignon with Honey Balsamic Demi Glace or Crabmeat Stuffed Lobster Tail with Lemon Prosciutto Cream or Grilled Pork Chop with a Spiced Cider, Pecan and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Demi Glace

Dessert:

Black and White Chocolate Torte, Espresso Crème Brûlée or Bananas Foster with Ginger Snap Ice Cream

Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards

230 Cabernet Lane

Dobson, NC 27017

ph. (336) 366-3590