Venue Name Vintage Irving Event Name New Years Eve Pre Fixe Dinner Event (6pm-8pm) Venue Address 118A East 15th Street New York , NY 10003 Date and Time 12/31/2008 6:00 PM - 1/1/2009 1:00 AM

After unleashing scores of hangovers at suds-o-ramas like Village Pourhouse and Proof, bar vet Michael Sinesky has finally decided, he says chuckingly, to "mature in both my business and personal life." The proof: this oh-so-grown-up wine-and-small plates spot right off Union Square, with eclectic bites (from former Patria chef Jason Bunin) that range from homemade potato gnocchi to foie gras in an upside-down apple tart. Aside from a 30-bottle wine list, Sinensky wanted to go with "more mom-and-pop brands" from smaller distilleries—think Zyr vodka and Beleza Pura rum. A tip: Snag a spot at the chef's table, where Bunin will be serving up off-menu prix-fixe dinners, from three to seven courses, depending on what strikes his fancy that day.

The Tasting Room at Vintage Irving:
Carved out of ebonized oaks and dimly lit by hand blown glass vessels, The Tasting Room is a study in minimal components and relies heavily on the romance of slow flickering lights and the warmth of flowing wine, invocative of tastings, private gatherings and more intimate affairs.

3 Course (Paired with 3 wines)

• Contamplano Salad or Lobster Bisque
  
• Truffled Chicken Meatballs or Twin Maine Crabcakes
  
• Chocolate Souffle

5 Course (Paired with 5 wines)

• Meats & Cheeses Assortment
  
• Contamplano Salad or Lobster Bisque
  
• Truffled Chicken Meatballs or Twin Maine Crabcakes
  
• Grilled Sliced Shell Steak or Tri Color Tortellini
  
• Chocolate Souffle