Dinners That Pop
On Dec. 31, you'll have one more night to eat like a rock star before the New Year's resolutions start to kick in. Here are a few places to help you make sure your last meal of 2018 is memorable:
Table X
Millcreek's hyper-stylish Table X offers seven-course tasting menus with or without wine pairings. The menu includes tasty items like Morgan Valley lamb, homemade sourdough bread and Pacific striped bass. Reservations can be booked online or over the phone. 1457 E. 3350 South, 385-528-3712, tablexrestaurant.com
Zermatt
The Zermatt Resort in Midway has you covered if you're looking for a more Nordic setting this New Year's Eve. From 5 to 9 p.m., the Zermatt hosts a buffet that features chilled snow crab legs, roasted oregano chicken and grilled New York steak. Tickets can be purchased online. 784 Resort Drive, Midway, 866-937-6288, zermattresort.com
Carmine's
Carmine's offers a three-course dinner accompanied by live music and concludes with a fireworks show to ring in the new year. Seating starts at 6 p.m. 2477 Fort Union Blvd., 801-948-4468, carmines.restaurant
O.P. Rockwell
If you're looking for something a bit less straight-laced, O.P. Rockwell is throwing a New Year's Eve bash that features a VIP pre-concert dinner party followed by a concert showcasing the folk-rock sounds of AIKO. The event starts at 6 p.m., and ticket proceeds benefit the Send Me A Friend Foundation (sendmeafriend.org). 268 Main, Park City, 435-565-4486, oprockwell.com
Squatters
And for those who don't manage to find their way home after partying all night, you can shamble your way to Squatters. The pub and restaurant will be open for a New Year's Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to help get you back on your feet. 147 W. 300 South, 801-363-2739, squatters.com
Quote of the Week: "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
—Bill Vaughan
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