Out with old, and in with the new. Send ’06 out with a bang with these New Year’s Eve party destinations for Atlanta’s finest and shiniest.
Let your NYE really blossom this go-round at the new ultra-luxe Asian-influenced nightclub, Lotus Lounge. Admission ranges from $25 in advance to $35 at the door. For those that prefer a more exclusive party, 10 unique private rooms are available for reservation. Your VIP status buys you: Moet White Star Champagne, assorted appetizers, entry fees, party favors, and a room for between 10 and 35 of your closest peeps. Lotus Lounge, 2420 Piedmont Rd. NE, Lindbergh City Center, 404.869.3445
Rock it like it’s hot at the creatively formal 8th Annual Downtown Countdown. Headlining is ’90s favorite Drivin’ & Cryin’, along with Rehab, Modern Skirts, That 80s Band, and Unzipt. More music from spinning DJs and live karaoke from Metalsome Inc. complete the set. Wallflowers can laugh in the New Year in the comedy showcase lounge with live comedians. An array of open bars offers one bartender for every 70 guests. Bottoms up. $139 and up. Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree St. NE, 800.422.7295
More than 2,000 of Atlanta’s sleekest converge for the fourth year in a row for Jezebel Magazine’s Jezolution. The general crew pays $119, or go high-brow for $169. That wad o’ green buys you more than 40 bars, two live bands, two DJs, a full dinner buffet, a full breakfast buffet, and a few rumored surprises. Grand Hyatt, 3300 Peachtree Rd., 404.364.3841
Celebrate your New Year’s with an elegant and low-key evening at two of Atlanta’s primo fine dining destinations, Bacchanalia and Quinones. Both restaurants will be serving a lavish prix fixe menu. At Bacchanalia, nosh on delicious cuisine for $75 per person, or partake in the champagne tasting menu for $150 per person. Quinones Room provides a more intimate celebration meal for $125 per person or a champagne tasting menu for $195 per person. Reservations are limited, so please book early to ensure your spot. Bacchanalia & Quinones Room, 1198 Howell Mill Rd., 404.365.0410
