New Year’s Eve options in Carytown and Scott’s Addition

The Ball Rise is back, plus great options for wine and craft beer lovers still in need of New Year’s Eve plans.

December 29, 2014; 10:59 AM • by Trevor Dickerson

Carytown Ball Rise

The tradition continues–that’s the word from The Byrd Theatre manager Todd Schall-Vess. The tradition, which began years ago, draws thousands as a lit ball rises to the top of a pole atop The Byrd. Last year, the event was moved to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery last minute, but Schall-Vess plans to bring the tradition back to its original home. This year, the ball will rise atop New York Deli to be closer to the crowds and allow for increased visibility.

Secco Wine Bar Five Course Wine Dinner

Tickets and more info

From the restaurant:

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(wine pairings coming soon)

Amuse
12 grapes
dolma with roasted grapes, caramelized fennel, dill, rice, lemon, pine nuts, creme fraiche

First Course
collards salad
Parmesan, pickled egg, honey-roasted cashews, cured-meat powder

Second Course
gigante beans
tomato brodo, frisee

Third Course
halibut
clementine vinaigrette, truffle butter, parsnip puree

Fourth Course
bone-in, smoked pork chop
baby carrots, coffee shortbread crumble, green carrot juice

Fifth Course
white chocolate pound cake
Champagne sabayon, freeze-dried strawberries, mint

Coffee or tea

(no substitutions, please)

All inclusive (price includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity)