The holidays can get hectic and we all know that slaving in the kitchen all day isn’t the best part of the merrymaking. So we at 303 Magazine have created a roundup of local restaurants that are ready to serve up New Year’s Eve meal kits, takeout and more for your consumption.
New Year’s Eve
Battle of the Bubbles
Photo Courtesy of Hickory & Ash on Facebook
When: December 23 – 31
Where: Hickory & Ash, 8001 Arista Pl. #150, Broomfield
Cost: $75 – $85 per package
The Lowdown: Hickory & Ash hosts a virtual fight night – the Battle of the Bubbles. You can imbibe in two different pours, a bottle of Schramsberg California sparkling wine and a bottle of Henriot French champagne and choose your favorite of the evening. You can also dine on a $75 menu for two of herb roast chicken, cornbread bread pudding, grilled broccolini and more for the perfect night. Order by calling 720.390.4400. Pick up is on the afternoon of December 31.
Holiday Pastries from Le French
Photo Courtesy of Le French
When: December 23 – 31
Where: Le French, 4901 S. Newport St., Denver
Cost: Varying Prices
The Lowdown: Add some sweetness to your festivities with Holiday Pastries from Le French. You can nosh on boxes such as the Les Macarons for $24, the Special Holiday Delight for $38, the La Classic Viennoiserie for $35 and the Apple and Cranberry Special for $17. Make sure to order here.
Frasca Fried Chicken Dinner Kit
Photo Courtesy of Frasca Food & Wine
When: December 23 – 31
Where: Frasca Food & Wine Boulder and Denver locations
Cost: $315 – $320 order here
The Lowdown: Chefs Eduardo Valle Lobo and Kelly Jeun have prepared a Fried Chicken Dinner Kit with Krug Champagne dinner kit. You can sink your teeth into crispy fried chicken while sipping on Krug rose or champagne and even talk to Olivier Krug during a night of indulgence.
DenToGo Bento Boxes
Photo Courtesy of Sushi Den on Facebook
When: December 23 – January 2
Where: Sushi Den, 1487 S. Pearl St., Denver
Cost: $140 order here
The Lowdown: Sushi Den freshens up your holiday digs with DenToGo Bento Boxes. You can delight with boxes filled with two servings of bites including crispy spicy tuna, New-style sashimi, fish cake and more for a meal exploding with flavor. You can also add on holiday cocktails for an extra fee.
Buffalo Steaks & Bubbles
Photo Courtesy of The Fort Restaurant on Facebook
When: December 24, 2 p.m. & December 31
Where: The Fort, 19192 CO-8, Morrison
Cost: $95 – $185
The Lowdown: Go untraditional for New Year’s Eve wth Buffalo Steaks & Bubbles from The Fort. You can dig into a six-ounce buffalo tenderloin filet mignon, lobster mac n cheese and end with a sweet Negrita. You can order the menu for two for $95 or for four $185. Preorder by calling 303.697.4771 before December 24 at 2 p.m. Pick up is scheduled on December 31.
Rioja’s New Year’s Eve
Photo Courtesy of rioja on Facebook
When: December 24 – 31
Where: Rioja, 1431 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $53 per person here
The Lowdown: Take a break from the holiday bustle with Rioja’s Holiday Meal Kit. The meal-kit includes choices of chestnut bisque, ham brined Berkshire pork, green beans, gingerbread cake and more. Create your order here.
Stoic & Genuine Meal Kit
Photo Courtesy of Stoic & Genuine S&G Fish on Facebook
When: December 24, December 29 – January 1
Where: Stoic & Genuine, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Various prices here
The Lowdown: Taste some crackin’ crustaceans with a Stoic & Genuine Meal Kit. You can delight in dishes of crab bisque, lobster thermidor and Hoosier sugar cream pie as well as add on a la carte items and desserts for an extra fee. For New Year’s Day, you can dive into a kit of buttermilk biscuits, cranberry scones, quiche and more.
Ultreia’s Holiday Kits
Photo Courtesy of Ultreia on Facebook
When: December 24 – 31
Where: Ultreia, 1701 Wynkoop St. #125, Denver
Cost: Varying prices here
The Lowdown: Add some variety to your celebrations with Ultreia’s Holiday Kits. You can choose from a tapas feast for $100 for two, Jessica’s feast with tinned fish for $100 and add on bonus bites for additional fees for an exceptional spread.
Adelska New Year’s Eve Interactive Kits
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When: December 26 & December 31
Where: Varying locations
Cost: $175 order here
The Lowdown: Adelska – a Denver-based experience company has put together New Year’s Eve Interactive Kits. You can support local businesses while munching on snacks from brands such as The Truffle Cheese Shop, Rebel Bread, Dieter’s Chocolates and more.
Make Your Own Champagne Tower
Photo Courtesy of Poka Lola Social Club on Facebook
When: December 27 – 31
Where: Poka Lola, 1850 Wazee St., Ground Floor, Denver
Cost: $50 order here
The Lowdown: Poka Lola makes your New Year’s Eve poppin’ with a Make Your Own Champagne Tower. You can pick up a package that features a bottle of Nicholas Feuillatte Brut Champagne, party favors and coupe glasses to manufacture your own tower while staying safe at home.
NYExTheSource
Photo by Brittany Werges
When: December 27 – 31
Where: The Source Hotel and Market Hall, 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Cost: Starting at $389 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Spend your New Year’s Eve looking out at the scenic Denver skyline during NYExTheSource. You can taste from an in-room three-course menu for two created by The Woods team, sip on a champagne toast and take a day away from your home. Use the discount code NYE2020 for booking.
Tavernetta Party Kit
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When: December 27, 12 p.m. & December 31
Where: Tavernetta, 1889 16th St. Mall, Denver
Cost: $185 order here
The Lowdown: Chef Cody Cheetham and the team have created a Tavernetta party kit for your New Year’s Eve Festivities. You can nibble on Black Truffle Butter & Parmigiano-Reggiano Popcorn, sip on Dom Perignon, get it poppin’ with party poppers and more. You can also add on a full meal with Tavernettas full menu for a complete evening.
NYE King Crab Experience
Photo Courtesy of Ace Eat Serve on Facebook
When: December 27 & December 31
Where: Ace Eat Serve, 500 E. 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: $125 order here
The Lowdown: Ace Eat Serve presents NYE King Crab Experience You can ring in the new year with a feast of king crab, cucumber salad, Bangkok shrimp fried rice, molten chocolate cake and more. Make sure to preorder by December 27.
Bindery’s New Year’s Eve Kits
Photo by Lucy Beaugard
When: December 27, 12 p.m.
Where: The Bindery, 1817 Central St., Denver
Cost: Various prices here
The Lowdown: The Bindery presents New Year’s Eve Kits. You can stay cozy in your PJs or dress up in a fun outfit to party the night away with kits such as the Home Almost Naked, the Home in Pajama’s, the Home in A Little Black Dress or Suit and more. You can also add on chocolates, wines, cocktails and whatever else your party needs. The Bindery also offers a New Year’s Day brunch spread with Build-Your-Own Reuben Sandwich Kits, pastries, Cranberry Corn Waffles and more for a perfect start to the year.
NYE Party in a Box
Photo Courtesy of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar (LoDo) on Facebook
When: December 27, 11:59 p.m. & December 31, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: All Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Locations
Cost: $145 order from your chosen location here
The Lowdown: Add some freshness to your celebrations with Jax Fish House’s NYE Party in a Box. You can get fancy with a three-course dinner kit filled with oysters Rockefeller, blue crab stuffed lobster and bubbly for a night in. The kit also comes with holiday funmakers and you can tack-on delicious additions for an extra fee. Make sure to preorder by December 27 at midnight. Pick up is on December 31.
Soaring 2021 NYE at Home
Photo Courtesy of The West End Tavern on Facebook
When: December 28 & December 31, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., Boulder
Cost: $70 – $100 order here
The Lowdown: Get savory this holiday during a Soaring 2021 NYE at Home. You can dig into a galactic dinner kit from West End Tavern filled with special interactive themed cocktails, deviled duck eggs, slow-smoked prime rib and handmade chocolate truffles to boot. Make sure to preorder by December 28 at midnight. Pick up is on December 31.
Good Luck Kit
Photo Courtesy of The Family Jones
When: December 28 – 31
Where: The Family Jones Spirit House, 3245 Osage St., Denver
Cost: $75 order here
The Lowdown: Imbibe in boozy delights with The Family Jones’ Good Luck Kit. The kit features a 750-ml bottle of Automatic Jones Rock & Rye, two rocks glasses, a selenite crystal for clearing and positive vibes, sage and palo santo for cleansing and apothecary matches to light your sage and palo santo.
Birdcall Family + Friends Bundles
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When: December 28 – 31
Where: All Birdcall locations
Cost: $50 order here
The Lowdown: Dig into some hot chicken with the Birdcall Family + Friends Bundle. You can choose from two bundles, The original sandwich family meal or the tender family meal for an evening of savory bites.
El Five NYE Experiences
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When: December 28 – January 1
Where: Various locations check here
Cost: Varying prices
The Lowdown: El Five serves up an NYE Experience with a virtual tapas and paella dinner for two. You can dine on a four-course meal of seafood paella, burrata, pintxos and more while sipping on gin & tonics or wine for $85 per person. If you aren’t feeling paella, you can choose from specials at Linger and Root Down as well.
New Year’s Baja Feast + Recovery Brunch
Photo Courtesy of Lola Coastal Mexican on Facebook
When: December 29 & December 31, 2 – 6 p.m.
Where: Lola Coastal Mexican, 1575 Boulder St., Denver
Cost: $85 – $150
The Lowdown: Spice up your New Year’s with Lola Coastal’s Baja Feast + Recovery Brunch. You can dig into a Baja-style four-course meal with artichoke king crab dip, mole-braised short ribs, honey lacquered roast duck and tres leches cake to finish. You can also add a bottle of tequila for an extra fee. Make sure to preorder online by December 29 at midnight. Pick up is on December 31.
Lucky 21 Beer Dinner Kit
Photo courtesy of The Post Brewing Co. (Rosedale) on Facebook
When: December 29 & December 31
Where: All The Post Brewing Co. locations
Cost: $130 order here
The Lowdown: The Post Brewing Co. dishes out a Lucky 21 Beer Dinner Kit. You can add a little French to the holiday with a Good Luck Country Cassoulet, crab-stuffed cremini mushrooms, a spinach salad and a chocolate cream pie for dessert. The dinner is paired with four 32-ounce crowlers of Post craft beer to wash everything down.
A TAG New Year’s Eve
Photo Courtesy of Guard and Grace on Facebook
When: December 29, 12 p.m. & December 31, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Various locations
Cost: $199 order here
The Lowdown: TAG Restaurant group presents A TAG New Year’s Eve. You can choose from four different restaurants offering to-go dinner kits such as the TAG Celebration, the FNG Experience, the Los Chingones Fiesta and the Guard and Grace Dinner. Each kit serves four. Make sure to order by December 29 at noon. Pick-ups are scheduled on December 31 from noon to 5 p.m.
Death & Co. New Year’s Eve To-Go Kits
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When: December 29 & December 31
Where: Death & Co., 1280 25th St., Denver
Cost: $225 order here
The Lowdown: Death & Co. helps you party out the year in style with New Year’s Eve To-Go Kits. You can imbibe in premade Vesper martinis, nibble on golden potato blinis, jam out to a special Spotify playlist and more throughout the evening. Make sure to order by December 29. Pick up is scheduled for December 31.
Morin’s Buckets & Bubbs Presents “F^(k 2020” Edition
Photo Courtesy of Morin
When: December 31, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Morin, 1600 15th St., Denver
Cost: Starting at $16 per person order here
The Lowdown: 2020 has been rough but Morin ensures your New Year’s Eve is rockin’ with a Buckets & Bubbs Presents “F^(k 2020” Edition. Chef Max MacKissock offers a bucket of fried Green Circle chicken with macaroni and cheese gratin, chicken liver mousse, Parker House rolls and more. You can also add a confit chicken pot pie for the day after celebrations.
New Year’s Eve at Spice Trade Brewing
Photo Courtesy of Spice Trade Brewing on Facebook
When: December 31
Where: Spice Trade Brewing & Kitchen, 8775 E. Orchard Rd Ste. 811, Greenwood Village
Cost: $50 per person
The Lowdown: Dine on a four-course menu accompanied by a charcuterie board and beer or wine pairings for an additional fee during New Year’s Eve at Spice Trade Brewing. You can also sip on a special Brut IPA, brewed specifically for the holiday. Call 720.710.9508 to make a reservation.
New Year’s Eve at Uchi
Photo Courtesy of Uchi Denver on Facebook
When: December 31, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Uchi Denver, 2500 Lawrence St., Denver
Cost: $120 for two
The Lowdown: Delight in a special omakase menu for two with New Year’s Eve at Uchi. The menu includes Tom Yum soup, Snow crab nigiri, Waygu strip and a sweet miso pudding. Curbside pick up will also include a complimentary raspberry coffee cake for your New Year’s Day breakfast. Order by calling 303.444.1922.
Oak at Fourteenth New Year’s Eve
Oak at Fourteenth. Photo courtesy of Oak
When: December 31, 5 p.m.
Where: OAK at Fourteenth, 1400 Pearl St., Boulder
Cost: Varying prices
The Lowdown: Don’t worry about prepping another holiday meal, instead take a night to relax and enjoy the last bits of 2020 during OAK at Fourteenth’s New Year’s Eve. You can pick-up a family-style menu filled with bites such as whole roasted duck, dim sum and a chocolate and almond praline swiss roll. Call 303.444.3622 to make your order. Pick up is on December 31 by 5 p.m.
Pizzeria Locale Pods + Pizza Brunch
Photo by Sarah Boyum
When: December 31 & January 1
Where: Pizzeria Locale Boulder, 1730 Pearl St., Boulder
Cost: Varying prices here
The Lowdown: Spend your New Year’s Eve with a view in a heated pod with Pizzeria Locale. You can grab a slice of hot pizza and dine in a festive private greenhouse pod the night of or order takeaway from the full menu. The next day you can dig into a New Year’s Day brunch to cure your hangovers.
Après in the Clouds
Photo Courtesy of HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek
When: December 31
Where: HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek,245 Columbine St., Denver
Cost: $85 per person here $250 get tickets here
The Lowdown: HALCYON hosts Après in the Clouds for a socially distanced celebration with a view. You can dine on dishes from Local Jones, sip on cocktails and more – all on the rooftop of the hotel. If you are staying home this holiday, you can snag a New Year’s Eve to-go platter with cheese, shrimp cocktail, crudités and a bottle of champagne for six.
Noble Riot Sabering Class
Photo Courtesy of Noble Riot Wine Bar
When: December 31, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $59 per person here
The Lowdown: Learn how to properly saber a bottle with a Noble Riot Sabering Class. You can pick up a bottle of bubbly beforehand and your weapon of choice then join the Zoom session lead by Noble Riot’s team. You can also nosh on bites of fried chicken, take-and-bake lobster mac and more for an additional fee.
Corrida New Year’s Eve
Photo Courtesy of Corrida on Facebook
When: December 31, 1 – 6 p.m.
Where: Corrida, 1023 Walnut St STE 400, Boulder
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Corrida has you covered for New Year’s Eve with its regular menu of tapas, Guiso De Montaña, New York strip loin and more running for the holidays. You can order for take-out for dine-in while staying socially distanced.
Bonus New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day Brunch
Photo by Danielle Webster
When: January 1
Where: Postino Winecafe, 2715 17th St., Denver
Cost: Varying prices
The Lowdown: Kick off your New Year with a New Year’s Day Brunch at Postino WineCafé. You can delight in an après ski-style experience outdoors with hot mulled wine, seeded avocado toast, cast iron sticky bread and more. Make your reservations here.
6th Annual New Year’s Day Tamales and Brewskis
Photo Courtesy of Factotum Brewhouse on Facebook
When: January 1, 12 – 8 p.m.
Where: Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Factotum Brewhouse hosts its Sixth Annual New Year’s Day Tamales and Brewskis. You can celebrate the start of 2021 with a take-home kit filled with eight tamales and a four-pack of Factotum brews. Make sure to order by December 28 at 11:59 p.m.