The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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VUENJ.COM 29 CASA CRUZ 36 East 61st Street, New York, NY Behind the doors of a storied Upper East Side townhouse, Casa Cruz channels old-world Manhattan glamour with a modern edge, setting the stage for a decadent !nal dinner of the year. THE VIBE: Sexy, sophisticated, e!ortlessly see and be seen. ORDER: Salt-crusted whole branzino for two or the baked potato royale with black caviar and crème fraîche. TOAST WITH: A perfectly chilled bottle of vintage Champagne. MIDNIGHT MOOD: Stay for one more. LE ROCK 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY At the heart of Rockefeller Center, Le Rock brings French brasserie glamour to New Year's Eve, pairing classic Parisian style with the unmistakable energy of New York at midnight. THE VIBE: Paris meets New York. ORDER: Something decadent and very French. TOAST WITH: Champagne, naturally. MIDNIGHT MOOD: Meet me at Rockefeller Center. DELMONICO'S 56 Beaver Street, New York, NY At the corner of Beaver and William Streets, Delmonico's brings nearly two centuries of New York dining history to the table, making it an iconic setting for one last grand dinner of the year. THE VIBE: Old New York, impeccably polished. ORDER: "e signature Delmonico Steak. TOAST WITH: A perfectly stirred Old Fashioned. MIDNIGHT MOOD: Old New York. New beginnings. PIERRE'S 2468 Main St, Bridgehampton, NY Elegant without feeling overly precious, Pierre's feels like a little piece of St. Barts, St. Tropez, and Paris with its classic French menu, lively Main Street atmosphere, and unmistakable see-and-be- seen energy. THE VIBE: Old-school Hamptons glamour. French, festive, e!ortlessly chic. ORDER: "e lobster, moules frites, or a classic French bistro favorite. TOAST WITH: Champagne, obviously. . MIDNIGHT MOOD: Stay for one more glass. CALISSA HAMPTONS 1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY A little Mykonos, a little Hamptons, and a lot of energy. Calissa turns a Greek dinner into an entire evening — think abundant mezze, Aegean seafood, "owing Mediterranean wine, and a crowd dressed for the occasion. THE VIBE: Mykonos meets Water Mill. Sun-kissed, social, and ready to party. ORDER: Grilled octopus, Greek salad, lamb chops, and the lobster pasta — preferably for the table. TOAST WITH: A chilled glass of rosé — or a Grand Spritz. MIDNIGHT MOOD: Dinner is just the beginning. THE GLAMOROUS ONE THE ICON THE OLD NEW YORK DINNER THE EURO- CHIC CLASSIC MEDITERRANEAN PARTY