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Moroccan Nights. A Taste of Africa: This exotic venue offers a prix-fixe, five-course menu with two glasses of champagne, and live belly dancing shows. There will be three seatings. The first is at 6:30 p.m., second at 8:30 p.m., and the third is at 10:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 31. $100. 9555 Harding Ave, Surfside, 305-865-5333.
Mortons of Chicago. New Year, Great Steak: Bring in the new year at the place voted Best Steakhouse in the New Times Best of Miami 2000. Three regular seatings. Sat., Dec. 31. 17399 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, 305-945-3131.
Mosaico. New Years Eve Dinner: Chow down on a five-course meal that includes lobster, Spanish tuna belly, Mediterranean sea bass, duck, filet mignon, and more. Celebrate on the terrace with a live jazz band, champagne toast, and party favors. The terrace celebration is $20. Sat., Dec. 31. $120. 1000 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305-371-3473.
Mr. Moes. Party All Day at Mr. Moes: Celebrate New Years from noon to 5:00 a.m. at this log cabin transplant in the middle of Coconut Grove. Great drinks, great food, no admission cost, and no velvet ropes just an all-out party! Sat., Dec. 31. free. www.mrmoes.com. 3131 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 305-442-1114.
Mynt Ultralounge. A Breath of the New: The unrelenting populists at Mynt Ultralounge deliver a Brazilian-themed NYE celebration complete with live entertainment. We can hope that Terry Gilliam will be working the velvet rope. Sat., Dec. 31. $200. 1921 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 786-276-6132.
National Hotel. Dine and Party: Enjoy a five-course meal at Tamara or head over to DLounge for no cover and live entertainment by the Kimona Trio. Party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Sat., Dec. 31. 305-423-7274. 1667 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-532-2311.
Nemo. Party at Nemo: Live DJ and special menu tonight including a bottle of champagne per couple for $150 per person. Sat., Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. 100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-532-4550.
Ness Grill. Mediterranean & French: Special New Years menu includes smoked salmon, foie gras, roast beef with potatoes, and endive salad with walnuts. Reserve before December 20. Sat., Dec. 31. $80 per person. 18250 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, 305-933-5900.
New Millennium Ballroom. Caribbean Fun: Bring your grumbling stomachs to this bash for a copious dinner and the best in Caribbean, Latin, and ballroom music. Cash full-liquor bar. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $45 per person, $80 per couple. 1484 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, 954-457-7538.
New Theatre. Ladies and Not-So-Gentle Women: View Alfred Allan Lewiss play, followed by dessert and a toast with the cast. Sat., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. 4120 Laguna St, Coral Gables, 305-443-5909.
NewYears.com: Looking for a New Years event that we somehow havent included? Visit NewYears.com, the definitive guide to New Years Eve parties across America. This comprehensive Website features events in every major city. Users can browse detailed party info, buy tickets, and reserve VIP packages at the most sought-after events. Sat., Dec. 31, www.newyears.com.
Nikki Beach. Reserve a Bed for the Night: Table and opium bed reservations with various bottle minimums include all-access wristbands. The dinner menu will be available but is not included in admission or table reservation charge. DJ Parantula (Andrew and Gino) spin till 5 a.m. Party favors and midnight champagne toast are included. Day Beds are first come-first served (no reservations) with a four-bottle minimum per bed. Sat., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. $75 general admission. 305-779-5880. www.nikkibeach.com/newyear/. 1 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 305-538-1111.
Nikki Marina. Lamb, Filet, or Bass: Pretend youre in New York with huge wide-screen TVs inside and outside broadcasting the ball drop. Chow on your choice of herb Dijon-crusted Colorado rack of lamb, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, and pan-seared duck. Dinner will be served from 8 to 11 p.m. There will be a bottle service for the VIP bed section. The price per bed is $250 (excluding 6 percent tax and 18 percent gratuity) and that is for five people and includes a bottle of liquor. Sat., Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. $150 dinner, $50 indoor party, $25 outdoor general admission. 3660 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, 954-602-8756, www.nikkimarina.com.
Nocturnal. Night to Dance: Germanys Blank and Jones will be providing the beats for people to dance to well into the first day of 2006. Sat., Dec. 31, 10 p.m. 50 NE 11th St, Miami, 305-576-6996.
North One 10. Amazing Dinner: Let your salivary glands run for this three-course meal that includes lobster-filled zucchini blossoms, truffles, Bibb lettuce, crispy sweetbreads, filet mignon, pan roasted corvina, cornish game hen, and more. Sat., Dec. 31. $95, $150 per person with wine pairings. 11052 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 305-893-4211.
o-R-o. Ring in the New Year at o-R-o: Celebrate New Years Eve at o-R-o, the newest and most elegant restaurant on Miami Beach that offers two options, both with a commanding view of the fireworks over downtown Miami, to ring in the new year. Dance the night away in the o-R-o Dining Room. Feast on a four-course menu that includes Chardonnay poached jumbo tiger prawns, filet mignon with foie gras butter, and dessert spectacular. The menu is priced at $150 per person (tax and gratuity are additional) and includes valet parking, a champagne toast at midnight, and one bottle of Perrier Jouét Brut Champagne per couple. Hostess with the mostest DJ Elaine Lancaster will spin Seventies, Eighties, and rock and roll hits right up to the countdown and beyond. Reservations will start at 7:00 p.m. with the last table being seated at 11:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 31. 305-673-8168. www.opentable.com. 300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach.
OLA. OLAs Fabulous New Years Party: Toast to the high life with champagne at midnight. There will be live entertainment throughout the evening. The late-night dinner seating will transform into a party, complete with party favors and delicious special dishes. Call for details and reservations. Sat., Dec. 31. 305-461-4442. www.olamiami.com. 455 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach.
Opium. Bling in the New Year: Ever spent a New Years Eve watching Dick Clarks clubs correspondents and found yourself thinking, I wish I was there? Well, this NYE Opium is there. And if the chance to make your lonely friends jealous isnt enough incentive to make it down to South Beachs most decadent night spot, local DJ Jedis Mr. Mauricio and DJ Irie will be on hand to get this party started right. Sat., Dec. 31. $150. 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-8630.
Opium Garden/Prive. Prive: Imperia Vodka welcomes Lindsay Lohan with sounds by Samantha Ronson and Vice. Open bar till midnight and a champagne toast. Sat., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. $200. 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-5535.
Osteria del Teatro. Great Dining and People Watching: À la carte menu for the 6 and 8 p.m. seatings. Then at 10 p.m. there will be a special four-course menu for $150, $50 of which will be credited to your choice of beer, wine, or champagne. Sat., Dec. 31. 1443 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 305-538-7850.