New Years Eve vent..

MrsShawanaB

I am so over NYE.. maybe because I'm pregnant so I don't feel the need to party my a$$ off this year, but we're just trying to go to a nice dinner with friends, nothing too fancy but not like Applebee's either.. and it seems like everywhere I look has a prix fixe menu that's at least $50 per person.. usually more.  Last year we got lucky and found this habachi place that was brand new so they were doing a 2 for 1 entree deal for NYE in order to build their business, and it was totally awesome because we got a table for 12 of us and spent very little money but had a great time.  This year obviously that restaurant isn't doing that again since they aren't new anymore..

I just wish restaurants wouldn't try to take advantage of everyone during the holidays ... or at least why can't they offer a prix fixe menu and a regular menu for people who don't need/want 5 courses.

Has anyone found somewhere in Pinellas (preferrably near Feathersound area) that is serving regular menu for New Years and takes reservations??  Recs appreciated.

Regina+Phalange

We went to Antonio's Pasta Grille on Ulmerton last year for NYE dinner.  It was regular menu, regular prices.  Give them a try, their food is good!

blossomtg85

I'm with you, Shawna! I want to do a dinner and drinks but all my friends want to party it up in downtown and I am just not up for it. But I have friends in town and I know I will end up doing whatever they decide

I don't know of anything other than Melting Pot has a $55 dinner but that is from 2-5 or 10-close. The 5-10PM dinner is $75.

Venue, right outside of Feathersound, is having a $75 dinner which includes champagne. Although it is pricey that would be ideal for me but my friends/husband aren't down for that.

I would almost rather just stay home and order a bunch of takeout and drink champagne until we fall asleep but that's not happening either!

If you find anything decent, let me know   

lauren9317

blossomtg85:

I would almost rather just stay home and order a bunch of takeout and drink champagne until we fall asleep but that's not happening either!

This is exactly what we do! It rocks.

blossomtg85

lauren9317:

blossomtg85:

I would almost rather just stay home and order a bunch of takeout and drink champagne until we fall asleep but that's not happening either!

This is exactly what we do! It rocks.

Lol. I am JEALOUS! Seriously. I just have this one friend who lives in ATL and last time she was in town I couldn't go out with them so I promised NYE. Not sure what I was thinking, but there is no backing out now. Blaahhhhh!!!!  

MrsChelseaP09

I don't have any recs but if you feel like I did last NYE, you are not even going to want to be awake at midnight. It took every ounce of energy that I had to stay up that late.

MrsChelseaP09

blossomtg85:

lauren9317:

blossomtg85:

I would almost rather just stay home and order a bunch of takeout and drink champagne until we fall asleep but that's not happening either!

This is exactly what we do! It rocks.

Lol. I am JEALOUS! Seriously. I just have this one friend who lives in ATL and last time she was in town I couldn't go out with them so I promised NYE. Not sure what I was thinking, but there is no backing out now. Blaahhhhh!!!!  

We were invited to a neighbors for NYE but I think we may steal your idea. I would love nothing more than to just sit at home with DH and L

amellis2

FWIW, last NYE, I passed out at 9 PM.  I set my alarm for midnight.  I punched FI on the arm at midnight, sleepily said, "Happy New Year." And then went right back to sleep.  This year, I just won't have FI next to me.

MrsShawanaB

Thanks for the Antonio's rec Regina.. that is right down the street from our friends hosue so it would be convenient.  I will check them out.

I would be all for just chilling at home but we have a couple of friends coming in town so I feel like we have to do something since they are driving up here. 

And yes, Chelsea, I could easily be asleep by 9pm .. but I can probably hang til midnight if I'm around people.  I just will be ready to be done at 12:01. 

MrsChelseaP09

I am not even joking when I say that at 12:02, I was walking out of the party that we were at, and in my bed by 12:10. I was sooo exhausted. lol. It helped having 2 other pregnant girls fighting to stay awake with me. 

lj_n_tj24

We're hosting NYE again and thank goodness for potluck and my mom will cook for me : )  I'm still a night owl so I'm ok with it just not alcohol this time. Next year, we will host Christmas Eve party since its Baby J's first Christmas although he will n,y be 8 mos then i want him to experince and celebrate but not NYE, someone else will have to host it hehehhe heh.