Peter Bromberg's List: nyedining2011

"CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH US!\n\nOur regular menu will be available, NO "package" with inflated prices!!\nA Special Chef's ala carte menu will be offered in addition to our regular menu. You may order from either menu to mix and match your dinner selections. Enjoy live entertainment all evening long. Guests with us at midnight will enjoy the famous "Varalli Balloon Drop" and complementary noise makers and Champagne. It's very easy to make reservations on line at any time on our convenient RESERVATION SYSTEM."

classic american steakhouse. No New Years package on the website

review from yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/jones-philadelphia\n\nThe menu being straightforward American fare leaves little room for major creativity, but I think that's why we like it so much. Everything that we have enjoyed from the meatloaf to the turkey dinner, hamburgers to grilled cheese, is simple yet tasty, worth it to not have to cook it myself with the inevitable tackling of the dirty dishes afterward. I have submitted more positive recommendation cards for waiters/waitresses here than any other Stephen Starr restaurant, I feel like they like their jobs so much better being in a casual atmosphere where they can have real conversations with their patrons instead of the stiff and stuffy demeanors of employees at Starr's other locations.\n\nThe decor is kind of whimsical with a big mural of jumping kids on the far right wall and each table has a little plug in night light depicting natural wonders like big green fields with bright blue skies. The couches and tables in the center of the restaurant are great for groups, booths very easily fit four...tables for two are a little cramped especially when my 6'10'' fiance is along for the ride. The wait can be long on weekends, but worth it if this is your final destination after an afternoon of shopping or sightseeing.

This is the restaurant in the hotel. They are serving their regular menu but also putting together a prixe fixe, price tbd

"Welcome to GiGi restaurant + lounge\nGiGi is quickly becoming a must stop restaurant and lounge set in the heart of historical Olde City, Philadelphia. GiGi specializes in a unique version of International cuisine and tapas(sharing plates). Executive Chef Adrian Jeronimo's menu includes something for everybody. American, French, Spanish, and Thai are just some of the tastes one will find at GiGi. "

"NEW YEARS EVE @ LaSCALA'S\nThe Chef will be offering our full Dinner menu along with some special treats. Join us for our champagne toast at midnight complete with party favors. Our last seating is at 11PM. To make your reservation, come in, call 215-928-0900 or email Anthony@lascalasphilly.com "