What are You Doing New Year's Eve? Dining Out Options Part 1

For those who would like to ring in 2010 with a night on the town, several local restaurants are offering special menus and packages for New Year's Eve. Granted, NYE is over a week away, and we've still got to get through Christmas, but since reservations are required, planning ahead is a must. Remember, most of these packages won't include drinks, parking, or gratuities, so cushion your budgets accordingly! And now, in no particular order, here is Part 1 of our picks for NYE dining (look for Part 2 this time tomorrow!)...

Corkbar
Corkbar's festive New Years Eve bash offers up a phenomenal four-course dinner prepared by Head Chef Albert Aviles with optional wine, beer and Champagne/sparkling pairings, plus a live performance at 9 p.m. by Latin Jazz band DE'LU live at 9pm. Two dinner reservation times 7pm and 9:30pm. Cost is $35 for the four-course dinner, plus $20 for the Champagne/sparking paring, $15 for the wine pairing or $10 for the beer pairing. Vegetarian option available. [Corkbar was a Google Favorite Place in '09]
403 West 12th Street (213) 746-0050 (Photo at Corkbar by djjewelz via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)