It’s going to be a quiet New Year’s for me this year, but if you don’t have plans yet, there’s still a little time to make some interesting plans. Here are some suggestions for celebrations. Enjoy! Atlantic City, New Jersey It may not be beach weather, but there’s plenty going on in this Jersey Shore hotspot. The Goo Goo Dolls are playing at the Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars , which will also have a selection of party options at the Toga Bar. Over at the Tropicana , Gladys Night will be toasting the new year on stage, while Brand New will be at the House of Blues at Showboat Resort & Casino . If you are looking for some laughs to start off next year, you can see Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers perform at the Borgata Casino Resort & Spa or the legendary Don Rickles at Harrah’s Resort , where The Pool will be having a champagne filled celebration. Check with the individual hotels for overnight packages. Chicago, Illinois It’s a Bootlegger’s Ball – ...

Whether you are gathering around a Christmas Tree, Menorah or Kinara, holidays are a time for celebrating. Dress up the festivities with some holiday cheer. Happy Holidays Everyone! Mistletoe Delight* 1 ½  oz Grand Marnier 1 ½ oz Cranberry juice ½ oz fresh Lemon juice ½ oz Simple Syrup Fresh Rosemary needles In a shaker with filled with ice, shake the first four ingredients together. Garnish with rosemary needles. Poinsettia* ½ oz Cointreau or Triple Sec Champagne 3 oz Cranberry Juice Chill all of the ingredients beforehand. Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into a chilled champagne flute. Stir well and top with champagne. (cocktail pictured right) *If you don’t feel like making these cocktails yourself, stop by Texas de Brazil and let the bartender make one for you! Herradura Pomegranate Swizzle 1 ½ oz Herradura Reposado Tequila 2 oz Pomegranate Juice (unsweetened) ½ oz Vanilla Syrup 1 oz Heavy Cream Candy Cane...