Plan ahead for New Year’s Eve

Christmas hasn’t passed yet, but it’s never too early to start thinking about where you’ll be when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Many Baton Rouge restaurants and venues have big nights of food, wine and celebration planned.

Juban’s: Celebrate New Year’s in high style with a four-course prixe fixe menu, live big band music, and champagne and favors at midnight. The band will play until 1 a.m., and seating begins at 8 p.m. Visit jubans.com for more information.

Crowne Plaza: The Crowne Plaza hotel will host a blowout party with music from Carbon Copy, the Chase Tyler Band and Press 1 for English, along with an array of Cajun cuisine from oysters Bienville to duck crepes. The fun gets started at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Downtown Hilton: It’s an evening of intrigue at the Hilton Capital Center, as it presents a New Year’s Eve murder mystery party, which includes deluxe accommodations, a hearty New Year’s Eve dinner, drinks and mystery at midnight. You can even enjoy breakfast the next morning. Come dressed in your best 1950s attire—or just your favorite cocktail outfit. Call 344-5866 for more information.

Tallulah: Unlimited champagne, foie gras, escargot and much more—Tallulah is kicking it up a notch for New Year’s Eve. Click here for more information.

Know of another fabulous evening happening in the Red Stick for New Year’s Eve? E-mail [email protected] to let us know!