New Year's Eve At Washington, Dc Restaurants

New Year's Eve is the perfect occasion to pair good food with festive celebration. To kick-off 2008 with good-taste, several Washington D.C. restaurants are raising a toast and offering diners unique and jubilant New Year's Eve experiences.

Nage Restaurant: Seven Deadly Sins Menu

Before making the inevitable resolutions, Nage Restaurant of Scott Circle invites guests to a night of tasteful sin with the Seven Deadly Sins Menu.

The seven-course tasting menu features signature dishes by Chef /Co-Owner Kevin Reading. "We've designed a dish that fits each of the sins, so no matter what the resolution, we'll have a final hurrah on the menu," says Chef Reading.
The seven-course tasting menu is priced at $85.00 per person and includes a Champagne toast at midnight. The restaurant's a la carte menu will also be available. New Year's Eve reservations may be made by calling the restaurant directly at (202) 448-8005 or online at www.opentable.com.



Seven Deadly Sins at Nage Restaurant


Sloth: a dislike of work or any kind of physical exertion
A Spoon-fed Course of Potato Cream with Sturgeon Caviar

Gluttony: the act or practice of eating and drinking to excess
Pork Belly with a Poached Quail Egg, Vanilla Seared Scallop and a Foie Gras Foam

Lust: Any Intense Desire or Craving for Self Gratification
Truffled Lobster Mac n' Cheese with Peas and Shaved Truffles

Envy: Wanting What Someone Else Has
Cheek to Cheek: Seared Veal Cheek atop a Roasted Halibut Cheek

Greed: An Overwhelming Desire to Have More of Something
A One-Bite Intermezzo of Rich Beluga Caviar

Wrath: a Vengeance, Punishment or Anger Wreaked in Anger
Chile Cinnamon Seared Venison with a Cayenne Sweet Potato and Habanero Spoon Bread

Pride: a strong sense of self-respect and joy in Ones Achievements
Chocolate, Fig and Mascarpone Pot au Cr�me with a Seven Grape Port: be proud, you finished the tasting

D'Acqua Restaurant: Italian Tradition Shared with Friends


At D'Acqua Restaurant by Chef/Co-Owner Enzo Febbraro and Co-Owner/Restaurateur Francesco Ricchi, Italian New Year's Eve traditions come to life with a prix-fixe tasting menu and a complimentary sampling of the traditional "cotecchino e lenticchie" or pork sausage and lentils, which are believed to give luck and wealth throughout the year. In addition to serving the sausage and lentils, all diners on New Year's Eve will be treated to a glass of Prosecco for a midnight toast. The festive ambiance will be enlivened by live music from Joker's Wild - a five-piece band specializing in jazz and swing music.

Reservations for D'Acqua may be made by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-7717. D'Acqua is located on 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, DC.


Indique Heights: An Explosive Extravaganza


In addition to taking guests on a culinary journey through India with elaborate cooking stations and demonstrations, Indique Heights Restaurant offers a festive New Year's Eve celebration with dancing, music, and endless array of acclaimed Indian cuisine, cocktails, party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. The New Year's Eve Extravaganza features a festive celebration with dancing, music and an unmatched festive ambiance.
The celebration begins at 9pm and will run until 1am. The price of $95 per person includes endless cuisine, two cocktails, a Champagne toast, party favors and dancing, and is exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant at (301) 656-4822. Indique Heights is located at Two Wisconsin Circle in Chevy Chase, MD.

Butterfield 9: Strolling Musicians and Creative Cuisine


At Butterfield 9 Restau