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New Year's Eve Guide 2005

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Get in the mix for 2006! The staff at Suede welcomes you to a party like no other to celebrate New Year's Eve. For almost four years now, Suede has been a favored destination for nightlife-goers and partyers alike. This year will be no different, as they put on their final celebration of 2005 in style. So don your best attire and celebrate with them at their first ever Frostbite Delight, with a champagne toast and party favors for all.

Super Happy Fun Land, 2610 Ashland, 713- 880-2100

Enjoy Super Happy Fun Land's third annual Experimental Electronic New Year's Noise Fest! With Pedestrian Deposit (California), A Fail Association (Fort Worth), the Annoysters and many more bands to be announced. Nude to tuxedo welcome. Join the ranks of art hipsters, avant-garde weirdos and audiophiles. They're not uptight, though: Anyone who wants to have fun will have fun at Super Happy Fun Land. $8.

The Tasting Room, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd., 713-993-9800; or 114 Gray, 713-528-9463

In Uptown, bring in 2006 with mystery and romance with the New Year's Eve Masquerade. Purchase a mask and receive a midnight toast and appetizer. The Midtown location will have a red-hot New Year. Wear red and be part of the fun. Piper Heidsteck and midnight toast with purchase of Tasting Room champagne glass.

Tila's, 1111 S. Shepherd, 713-522-7654

Tila's three-course dinner includes appetizer, entrée and dessert with champagne, plus live music and party favors for a festive celebration. Dinner includes choices like crabmeat empanadas served with lime-cilantro serrano salsa and filet mignon with grilled shrimp, filled with goat cheese and Cascabel chile-mango sauce. $65 (does not include tax or gratuity). Call for reservations.

Thai Sticks Restaurant and Bar, 4319 Montrose, 713-529-4500

Special New Year's Eve menu, plus champagne toast.

Trevísio, 6550 Bertner, 713-749-0400, www.trevisiorestaurant.com

Experience Trevísio, one of Houston's most unique restaurants, located in the heart of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and offering a stunning view of the area. Open on New Year's Day, with live jazz and singer Mickey Mosely accompanied by an ensemble. Call for reservations.

Tut's, 711 Madeley, Conroe, 936-539-1500

Enjoy Hayes Carll live, with the Sidehill Gougers opening. $25.

Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, 713-526-5282

New Birth Brass Band from New Orleans, complimentary party favors, midnight champagne toast and a breakfast buffet -- all for just $15 per person. Call to reserve your table, or just show up!

Vincent's and Nino's, 2817 W. Dallas, 713-528-4313

Vincent Mandola's original restaurant, Nino's, and his popular Vincent's, next door will each celebrate New Year's Eve with specially created menus, in addition to the regular menus. Seating will be every half-hour until 8:30 p.m. Those planning to welcome in the New Year will be seated from 9:30 p.m. on. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Call for reservations.

Yao Restaurant & Bar, 9755 Westheimer, 832-251-2588, www.yaorestaurant.com

Celebrate the New Year with a special four-course dinner and a bottle of champagne. $45 per person or $90 per couple. Call for reservations.

HOTELS

The Alden Hotel, 1117 Prairie, 832-200-8800, www.aldenhotels.com

This unique package includes overnight accommodations with a champagne amenity and fabulous seven-course dinner for two at 17. After dinner is the Party on the Veranda, featuring Houston's premier DJ Sun. Dancing and an early-morning breakfast. Call for reservations.

Crowne Plaza Downtown, 1700 Smith, 713-739-8800

Party, then spend the night in luxury. Special package for $139 plus tax includes champagne upon arrival and breakfast for two until noon. Complimentary valet and champagne included. Be safe: Party downtown and stay downtown. Complimentary shuttle until 2 a.m. to and from select downtown locations. Enjoy dinner in the Brazos Restaurant.

Four Seasons, 1300 Lamar, 713-650-1300, www.fourseasons.com

Quattro will host a special Gala Dinner Dance featuring a seven-course menu with champagne toast at midnight, live music and dancing. Welcome the New Year by waking up in a luxurious Four Seasons room or suite. Call for reservations.

Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop S., 713-961-3000, www.hotelderek.com

Ring in the New Year with style with one of Hotel Derek's New Year's Eve packages: The Remarkable Room, The Bubbles Package, and The Bed, Bubbles and Bath Package. Packages include deluxe accommodations, bottle of champagne and dinner at Bistro Moderne. Call for more information.

The Houston Grand Plaza Hotel, 8686 Kirby, 713-748-3221, www.houstongrandplaza.com

Return to Elegance: A New Year's Eve Big Band Celebration offering an evening full of fun, including one night's accommodations, four-course meal with wine service, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast and balloon drop, Sunday-morning jazz breakfast and discounted rates on special services. Call for reservations.

The Houstonian Hotel, 111 N. Post Oak Ln., 713-735-2795, www.thehoustonian.com

Enjoy the Green Onions and the Grooves in the elegant Houstonian Grande Ballroom. Guest will enjoy a delectable dinner with live music, a champagne toast, party favors, a midnight breakfast buffet and one-night accommodations in a deluxe guest room. Also available is an overnight party for children ages five to 12. Call for reservations.

Hyatt Regency, 1200 Louisiana, 713-654-1234, www.hyattregencyhouston.com

This is the only hotel party of its kind in the city. Spanning four floors, it includes food, live music, dancing and the famous 30,000-balloon drop. Live music will be performed by Accent and Doppelganger. Several hotel packages are available. Call for reservations.

Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark, 713-735-2795, www.marriott.com/houwm

Ring in the New Year at the Marriott Westchase with live entertainment from the Ricky Diaz Orchestra. Call for more information on three fantastic party packages.

Moody Gardens, Galveston, 888-388-8484

The "Midnight in the Gardens" tradition is returning to the island. The Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center will host its annual New Year's Eve gala touting a first-class black-tie extravaganza. The package features nonstop entertainment, lavish food setups, a host of premium bars including champagne stations and cocktails, and one-night accommodations in the luxurious Moody Garden Hotel. Call for reservations.

The Omni Hotel, 4 Riverway, 713-871-8181, ww.ominhotels.com

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