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The Venetian and The Palazzo Celebrate 2011 with Star-Studded and Exciting New Year’s Eve Parties

Las Vegas is the ultimate New Year’s Eve destination and The Venetian and The Palazzo are the best places on the Strip to ring in 2011. Toast with Kim Kardashian at TAO or stay out till the sun comes up at Lagasse’s Stadium.

New this year is a fun and exciting open bar featuring all the bars at The Venetian and The Palazzo, including Fusion Mixology Bar, Laguna Champagne Bar, Salute Lounge, Oculus and La Scena. Venues at The Palazzo featuring special New Year’s Eve festivities include LAVO, Lagasse’s Stadium and Prestige at The Palazzo. At The Venetian, parties will be held at TAO and V Bar. Additionally, Dos Caminos, FIRST Food & Bar, Pinot Brasserie and Postrio Bar and Grill will offer special menus commemorating the start of a new year. For more information on all the festivities at The Palazzo and The Venetian visit http://palazzolasvegas.com or www.venetian.com.

TAO and LAVO

Kim Kardashian will host at TAO at The Venetian, while a surprise guest will help ring in the New Year at LAVO at The Palazzo.  TAO and LAVO will each do passed appetizers from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. with an open bar and a champagne toast at midnight.  After midnight use your TAO or LAVO ticket for complimentary admission to the other venue. TAO tickets are $200, LAVO tickets at $150 and are available at www.wanttickets.com.  For table reservations call 702.388.8588.

The Bars at The Venetian and The Palazzo

Fusion Mixology Bar, Laguna Champagne Bar, Salute Lounge, Oculus and La Scena will host open bars with well drinks, sparkling wine and domestic beer for $100 exclusive of taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Venetian or Palazzo box office or online at www.palazzolasvegas.com or www.venetian.com. Drink and dance the night away with a special guest DJ at Laguna Champagne Bar Friday and Saturday, the Dueling Pianos at Salute and a live band at La Scena.

The Palazzo

Prestige at The Palazzo

Located on the 23^rd floor of The Palazzo, Prestige at The Palazzo offers the best view of the Strip fireworks. Enjoy an open bar from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with light bites and desserts, while listening to a live band playing Top 40 music. Ticket prices are $128.10 (all taxes and fees included) and seating is first come first serve, excluding window tables. Starting at $700, the tables located near the windows overlooking the Strip seat up to four guests and include a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot and a dedicated server for any other beverage requests.

Must be 21 years or older to enter. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call Prestige at The Palazzo at 702.607.2130, Resort Services at 702.414.100 or visit any Venetian and Palazzo Concierge Desk. 

Dal Toro Ristorante

Dal Toro Ristorante has collaborated with NewYearsEve.com to transform the world famous restaurant into a ‘Midnight in Venice.’ Guests will be surrounded in luxurious décor with Italian sculptures, custom-design furniture, white and black marbled floors, wall-to-wall black leather paneling, silk fabrics, glass-enclosed wine cellars with private dining tables and 13 modern abstract paintings. Tickets start at $115 (taxes and fees included) and include a premium open bar from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Detailed information can be found on www.newyearseve.com or by calling 702-879-2434.

Lagasse’s Stadium

Lagasse’s Stadium has joined forces with NewYearsEve.com to create an event Las Vegas will never forget with the New Year’s Eve Ball 2011 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. With tickets starting at just $95 dollars (taxes and fees included) this is an event geared to make everyone feel like a VIP. Lagasse’s Stadium will feature an unprecedented six hour top shelf open bar, VIP table service, deluxe private rooms, and world renowned DJ’s. For more information and to purchase tickets call 702-879-2434 or visit www.newyearseve.com/lasvegas.     

Dos Caminos at the Palazzo NYE Specials

Dos Caminos will offer a special menu, capturing the true spirit of Mexico. Toast to the New Year with one of their 150 tequilas or specialty margaritas.

Appetizer
Vuelve al Vida $16
Ceviche of Kumamoto oysters, clams, shrimp snapper, and conch in spicy tea infusion

Wild Mushroom Clayuada $15
Shitake, oyster and Chanterelle mushrooms en escabeche
Epazote goat cheese, baby arugula on red chile “flat bread’

Entrée
Bone-in 20 oz prime ribeye $65
Truffled lobster fideos, chipotle béarnaise

Paella Para Dos $80
Traditional saffron rice, spot prawns, king crab, lobster, chicken, chorizo, mussels and clams

Pato Con Manchamanteles $26
Duck carnitas sarape, seared duck breast, mole manchamanteles, quince and sour cherry salsita

Dessert
Roasted Pear Empanadas $9

Blue cheese, candied walnuts, caramel drizzle

FIRST Food & Bar at The Palazzo NYE Specials

Bringing the authenticity and character of the neighborhood bar and diner concept back to life, FIRST Food & Bar is offering a unique twist on the Thanksgiving feast.

$82 per person

FIRST Bites
Sammy D’s Cocktail Bites
Appetizer Choice
Lucky onion soup
Double down lobster bisque
FIRST Caesar salad with molton croutons, white anchovies
Endive Salad with cashews, grapes, blue cheese, balsamic
(Get soup and salad add $10)

Entrée Choice
Slow roasted bone-in prime rib
Popovers, natural jus, horseradish cream
Baked half lobster
Crabbie Joseph stuffing
Duck a l’Orange

Veggies and Last Chance Carbs 2010
Column A
Sauteed spinach, oil and garlic
Cauliflower truffle gratin
Glazed rainbow carrots
Sauteed green beans and forrest mushrooms
Column B
Truffle whipped potato
Rock shrimp fennel risotto
FIRST steakhouse home fries
Truffle parmesan fries

Dessert Duet
Bottomless mini donuts and hot chocolate creme brulee

The Venetian

V Bar Ultra Lounge

Ring in the New Year at Las Vegas’ premiere ultra lounge, V Bar. Countdown to the New Year with entertainment from a special guest video DJ spinning the hottest mash ups, hip-hop, top 40, dance and house music. The celebration package also includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m.  Ticket prices are $50 per person. Guests purchasing tickets before Christmas will receive an offer for buy one get one entry free and will also be able to reserve a table for 15% off. Tickets can be purchased by calling 702.414.3200 or by visiting www.arkvegas.com. For additional information or to make table and group reservations, call V Bar directly during business hours from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at (702) 414-3200 or Christopher Waltrip (General Manager) at 702-673-8857.

Pinot Brasserie NYE Specials

Famed Los Angeles celebrity chef and author Joachim Splichal will prepare three special New Year’s Eve menus, highlighting the lighter side of French cuisine. Choose from the Petite Menu with three courses, the Celebration Menu with four courses or the Grand Degustation Menu with five courses. Pair any of these exquisite menus with a bottle of wine from their extensive lists.

Petite Menu
$89 for three courses
Served from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

First course selection
Duck prosciutto, green apple, cranberry vinaigrette, blue cheese
Smoked sturgeon salad, baby romaine, caviar-Champagne emulsion
Spiced butternut squash velouté, Serrano chips, candied butternut seeds
Seared scallop niçoise, sherry tomato vinaigrette
White asparagus, shaved truffle, Parmesan crème

Main course selection
Sable fish papillote, coriander wilted leek, Noilly Prat jus
Crispy skin steelhead trout, bacon Brussels sprouts, lobster bordelaise
Crispy skin chicken breast, oven-roasted fingerling potato, olives
Pave of NY steak, forest mushroom, wilted romaine leaves

Dessert selection
Spiced pumpkin confit, cinnamon-pumpkin ice cream, streusel
Caramelized banana, mascarpone ice cream, brownie crumble
Red pepper marinated spiced pineapple, Greek yogurt, pineapple chip
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Celebration Menu
$135 for four courses
$179 for one ounce of caviar
Served 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

First course selection
Duck prosciutto, green apple, cranberry vinaigrette, blue cheese
Smoked sturgeon salad, baby romaine, caviar-Champagne emulsion
Spiced butternut squash velouté, Serrano chips, candied butternut seeds
White asparagus, shaved truffle, Parmesan crème

Second course selection
Seared scallop niçoise, sherry tomato vinaigrette
Crispy skin steelhead trout, bacon Brussels sprouts, lobster bordelaise
Butter poached lobster, sea urchin emulsion, pappardelle pasta
Seared foie gras, chicken andouillette, warm lentil salad

Main course selection
Crispy skin chicken breast, oven-roasted fingerling potatoes, olives
Pave of NY steak, forest mushroom, wilted romaine leaf
Slow-roasted lamb saddle, creamy morel mushrooms, Brussels sprouts
Petit filet mignon, roasted red bliss potato, creamy spinach

Dessert selection
Spiced pumpkin confit, cinnamon-pumpkin ice cream, streusel
Caramelized banana, mascarpone ice cream, brownie crumble
Red pepper marinated spiced pineapple, Greek yogurt, pineapple chip
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Grand Degustation Menu
$155 for five courses
$179 for one ounce of caviar 
Served 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

First course selection
Duck prosciutto, green apple, cranberry vinaigrette, blue cheese
Smoked sturgeon salad, baby romaine, caviar-Champagne emulsion
Spiced butternut squash velouté, Serrano chips, candied butternut seeds

Second course selection
Seared scallop niçoise, sherry tomato vinaigrette
Seared foie gras, chicken andouillette, warm lentil salad
White asparagus, shaved truffle, Parmesan crème

Third course selection
Sable fish papillote, coriander wilted leek, Noilly Prat jus
Crispy skin steelhead trout, bacon Brussels sprouts, lobster bordelaise
Butter poached lobster, sea urchin emulsion, pappardelle pasta

Main course selection
Crispy skin chicken breast, oven-roasted fingerling potatoes, olives
Pave of NY steak, forest mushroom, wilted romaine leaf
Slow-roasted lamb saddle, creamy morel mushrooms, Brussels sprouts
Petit filet mignon, roasted red bliss potato, creamy spinach

Dessert selection
Spiced pumpkin confit, cinnamon-pumpkin ice cream, streusel
Caramelized banana, mascarpone ice cream, brownie crumble
Red pepper marinated spiced pineapple, Greek yogurt, pineapple chip

Nevada state sales tax of 7.75% and a service fee of 19% will be added to all guest checks

Postrio Bar and Grill NYE Specials

Celebrate the New Year with a delicious pre-fix menu from Postrio Bar and Grill, crafted by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck and Chef Mark Sandoval. Set in the spectacular St. Mark’s Square, Postrio is the perfect place to ring in 2011. 

Menu served from 5 p.m. until close
$85 pre-fix menu in addition to regular menu

First Course
Puree of sunchoke soup, black truffles from perigord, crispy leeks

Second Course
Hiramasa crudo, frisee and haricot vert salad, quail egg, olive tapenade, saffron oil

Third Course
Gnocchi with Maine lobster, chanterelle mushrooms, roasted cipollini onions

Main Course (Choice of)
Quail stuffed with brioche stuffing, roasted pears, sweet potato puree, sage-maple jus
Mesquite grilled prime filet, braised ox tail-potato hash, sauce bordelaise

Dessert
“Fair Well to 2010”
20-layer chocolate espresso cake
10-year Valrhona chocolate sauce