PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Happy New Year, Philly!
Whether you’re watching the ball drop from home with a delicious takehome menu or partying the night away, The KYW To-Do List has everything you need to plan your first hours of 2022.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING
Izakaya by Yanaga, 1832 Frankford Ave., Fishtown
HOURS: 5 to 10 p.m.
SPECIALS: Okonomi means “whatever you like” in Japanese, and this special New Year’s Eve dining experience offers just that. Come out for a chef’s tasting menu with the following categories: ramen, robata, sushi maki, sashimi, chirashi and sides.
Chez Colette, 120 S 17th St., Center City
HOURS: 5 to 10 p.m.
SPECIALS: Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly alongside a four-course meal, which includes scallops, quail, lobster and more. Guests will have access to the Liberte Lounge for the New Year's celebration with a DJ until 2 a.m.
Amada, 217-219 Chestnut St., Old City
HOURS: 4 to 11 p.m.
SPECIALS: Come out for a four-course meal with dishes including lamb meatballs, scallops, cheesecake and more.
Lola’s Garden, 51 St. Georges Road, Ardmore
HOURS: Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., happy hour from 9 p.m. to midnight
SPECIALS: Filet mignon, truffle flatbread and halibut are just some of the specials being offered on this special New Year’s Eve menu. After dinner, join the late-night happy hour and complimentary midnight champagne toast.
Panorama, 14 North Front St., Old City
HOURS: 6 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m.
SPECIALS: The New Year’s Eve-inspired three-course meal includes shrimp cocktail, salmon, New York strip, tiramisu and chocolate cake.
Urban Farmer, 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City
HOURS: 4 to 9 p.m.
SPECIALS: Enjoy locally sourced offerings this New Year’s Eve, including halibut, a 60-day dry-aged prime tenderloin, caviar and much more.
NEW YEAR’S DAY DINING
Positano Coast, 212 Walnut St., second floor, Old City
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
SPECIALS: Indulge in a bottomless brunch this New Year’s Day, complete with an a la carte menu and mimosas. There will be everything from French toast to salmon flatbread.
Twisted Tail, 509 S. Second St., Headhouse Square
HOURS: 1 to 10 p.m. for takeout
SPECIALS: Join the Twisted Tail for a special New Year’s Day pop-up filled with fish, chips and a bunch of tasty sides.
Oldstone, 15 S. Main St., New Hope
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SPECIALS: Enjoy live music as you dine with some special New Year’s Day brunch specials, including prime rib, gravlax and more. Plus, unlimited coffee.
White Horse Winery, 106 Hall St., Hammonton, New Jersey
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SPECIALS: Top Chef Mobile will be on hand to serve up some gourmet creations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and wine-mosas will be poured all day long. Stop by for some live music and drink some award-winning wines.
FIREWORKS AND PARADES
EVENT: River’s Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks
DATE/TIME: Friday at 6 p.m. and midnight
WHERE: Visible from various locations along the Delaware River waterfront
DETAILS: If you find yourself in Penn’s Landing or various parts of South Street, Society Hill or Old City this New Year’s Eve, you should have a great view of the fireworks lighting up the Delaware River waterfront. KYW Newsradio has the soundtrack for the display, so tune in.
EVENT: Visit Philadelphia New Year’s Day Fireworks Spectacular
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Visible from various locations along the Delaware River waterfront
DETAILS: You’re in luck if you didn’t catch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Kick off the new year with a new fireworks display along the Delaware River waterfront. KYW Newsradio has the soundtrack for the display, so tune in.
EVENT: Mummers Parade
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Starts at City Hall and goes down Broad Street to Washington Avenue
DETAILS: The Mummers Parade has been held for more than 120 years with 40-plus clubs organized into divisions for the Mummers Strut down Broad Street. The after-party happens along Second Street in South Philly.
CELEBRATIONS
EVENT: New Year’s Eve Skate Party
DATE/TIME: Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Flight on Ice, 4901 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
DETAILS: Join the rink for a family skate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to count down to a new year complete with a mocktail toast and party favors. Then from 5 to 10 p.m., older children and adults are invited to skate to the sounds from a live DJ and enjoy glow sticks, drinks, party favors and more.
PRICE: $12 skating admission on this day, $15 rentals
EVENT: Ball Drop at 700
DATE/TIME: Friday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: 700, 700 N. Second St., Northern Liberties
DETAILS: DJ SomebodyBlessedMe will be spinning all night at 700 for this New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be drink specials and an actual ball drop at midnight.
PRICE: $10 cover
EVENT: French Disco Dance Party
DATE/TIME: Friday, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
WHERE: Forsythia, 233 Chestnut St., Old City
DETAILS: In celebration of the new year, Forsythia, a French restaurant and bar in Old City, is offering small plates, themed cocktails and disco. If you’d rather watch the ball from home, the restaurant is also offering a takehome menu.
PRICE: $50
EVENT: Blind Barber Philly New Year’s Eve
DATE/TIME: Friday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: Blind Barber, 1325 Sansom St., Center City
DETAILS: Say goodbye to 2021 with an open bar from 8 to 10 p.m. and a complimentary toast at midnight with sounds from DJ Grotzy Versache.
PRICE: $50