2004-'05 New Year's Eve Guide

Indian Delhi Palace

5104 East McDowell Road, Phoenix

Beer, wine, dinner buffet, soft drinks, DJs, and dancing. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. $40. Call 602-430-2407.

Lantana Grille

11111 North Seventh Street, Phoenix

Celebration with a tropical paradise theme, entertainment by Mark Mulligan, and a buffet with a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts. 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $30 per person (includes champagne toast at midnight). Call 602-997-5850.

Macayo's on Central

4001 North Central Avenue, Phoenix

Fiesta theme party with hats, horns, party favors, complimentary buffet from 4 to 10 p.m., and DJs Mystikal, and Big Latin. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover. Call 602-264-6141.

Mes Amis Bistro Bar

7704 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 190, Scottsdale

Regular menu available, live music, complimentary champagne with dinner. Call 480-607-1145 for reservations.

Mystery Mansion Dinner Theatre

2200 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Murder at Greystone Manor, an interactive mystery play set in 1920s Hollywood, and Murder at Bedside Manor, an interactive medical mystery with crazy doctors and nurses. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. $69 plus tax and gratuity. Call 480-994-1520.

Nellie Cashman's at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale

Dine à la carte or enjoy a special four-course meal created by chef Roberto Madrid. 6 to 9 p.m. Prix-fixe menu option $50 (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations recommended. Call 480-624-1030.

Orchid's New Year's Eve Party

668 North 44th Street, Suite #115, Phoenix

A four-course dinner with champagne toast. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. $75 per person, $145 per couple. Call 602-286-9888.

Pepin

7363 Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale

www.pepinrestaurant.com

New Year's Eve party with flamenco and salsa dance, food, and fun. Call 480-990-9026 for reservations.

Pointe in Tyme

11111 North Seventh Street, Phoenix

Special New Year's menu includes shrimp agliata, filet mignon, cast-iron seared duck breast, veal, and seared sea bass. Appetizers and desserts included in meal. 6 to 10:30 p.m. $75 to $100 per person. Reservations suggested. Call 602-866-6348.

Salty Señorita

3636 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

www.saltysenorita.com

Four-course Mexican meal and champagne margarita at 8 p.m. $35 per person, reservations required. No cover for other festivities, including a complimentary margarita toast at midnight, music, and holiday drinks like Santa's Hangover and Mexican Marmalade. Call 480-946-SALTY.

Serrano's Fish Market

3131 East Shea Boulevard, Phoenix

"La Ultima Cena"/The Last Supper of 2004. Great dinner specials, entertainment by Trio Los Betos. Average cost $10.99. 3 to 9 p.m. Call 602-765-6140.

Stingray Sushi

4302 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

www.stingraysushi.com

Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., sushi specials, appetizers, and drink specials. 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-941-4460.

Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar

7000 East Shea Boulevard, Suite #1010, Scottsdale

www.tapino.com

Chef James Porter has prepared special four-, five-, and six-course menus that range in price from $69 to $99. The menu includes mussel and saffron soup with Bonny Doone Vin Gris de Cigare, arugula salads with Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio, and chocolate lava cake with Warre's Late Bottled Vintage Port. Reservations are required. Call 480-991-6887.

Saturday, January 1 Bars and Clubs

Sky Lounge

132 East Washington Street, Phoenix

Special Flux New Year's party with DJs Victor Dinaire (NYC), Rod Carrillo, and Jeremy. Broadcast live on Energy 92.7. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. 18 and over after 2 a.m. Call 602-351-8677 for cover.

Restaurants

Los Compadres

2350 West Northern Avenue, Phoenix

Live jazz featuring Sherman Mitchell, Paul Lucas, David Valdivia, Vic Kottner, and Tom Goodwin. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 602-864-0043 for cover.

Sam's Cafe at Arizona Center

455 North Third Street, Phoenix

2-for-1 entrees. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost varies. Call 602-252-3545.