Almond will serve a special locally sourced five-course prix fixe menu in celebration of New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31 beginning at 9 p.m. Guests will receive party favors and a champagne toast will be offered. Cost for the evening is $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The a la carte menu will be offered earlier in the evening alongside holiday specials. The New Year’s Eve menu, subject to change, is as follows:

No. 0 Amuse

BEET CURED MTK STRIPED BASS GRAVLAX

crème fraiche, smoked trout roe, pumpernickel crisp

No. 1 Appetizers

YELLOWFIN TUNA POKE
sticky rice, avocado, kimchi jews yellow sriracha mayo

LOBSTER LETTUCE WRAPS
marilee’s cauliflower remoulade, pickled celery root

JAMEY’S VENISON SAUSAGE
alex’s kraut, cranberry mostarda, pretzels

No. 2 Middle

ART’S QUESO TAMAL
beurre rouge, agathe’s lion’s mane “ribeye”, black truffles, quail egg

No. 3 Entrees

DAN’S SHORT RIB BOURGUIGNON k-n-a’s spinach, kerry’s sunchokes, bacon

UPISLAND DUCK BREAST
caramelized parsnips & endive, pomegranates

PECONIC BAY SCALLOP NIMONO
simmered murasakis, smoked daikon, enokis, caviar

No. 4 Dessert

BANANAS
chocolate-banana babka bread pudding, banana brulee, corn nuts, john’s drive-in banana heathbar ice cream