It’s time to start making New Year’s Eve plans. Yeah, I said it: New Year’s Eve. Some of you are probably panicking about all those new year’s resolutions that you’re going to make and break again in 2014. 😉 Well, it’s too soon to start worrying about that. You’ve got places to be. Don’t forget that last-minute New Year’s Eve planners pay the price – entry fees and tickets jump as that big day approaches. Be sure to get yours early and party like you mean it!Big D NYE is one of the largest and most dynamic New Year’s Eve celebrations west of New York City. Music, food, and fireworks are all part of what draw spectators to Big D NYE. However, one of the most amazing things about this massive New Year’s Eve celebration is it is free to the public. Of course, with a crowd so large packing into a relatively small area, I HIGHLY encourage you to utilize DART!

Cloud Nine in Reunion Tower celebrates the New Year at Five Sixty’s private event space. Guests will mix, mingle and nosh on an array of light bites by Five Sixty’s Executive chef Patton Robertson including Tuna Cones, Pork Belly Pot Stickers, Shrimp & Lobster Spring Roll, Lobster Sui Mai, General Tso’s Crispy Quail, and Ginger Licorice Glazed Pork Belly. A DJ will spin the party into the New Year as guests dance and sip on all-inclusive cocktails or order from a select bottle service menu. Tickets for the private party, which will include complimentary valet, can be purchased here.

Dallas’ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House will ring in 2014 with a special New Years Eve menu. The menu will feature an array of traditional appetizers and salads including, Shrimp Remoulade, Del’s Salad and Oysters on the Half Shell, a special NYE feature 8 oz. Filet and 8 oz. Lobster tail.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck invites you to indulge in a five-course prix fixe dinner featuring a selection of Executive Chef Patton Robertson’s most delectable dishes. The celebratory evening will begin with a bang as diners enjoy incredible dishes such as Thai Snapper Sashimi, Peking Duck Dumplings, Glazed Pork Belly, Maine Lobster and Seared Local Wagyu Strip 2 Ways. Two seatings will be available at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For reservations, please call 214.741.5560 or visit www.opentable.com.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center kicks off New Year’s Eve festivities early with a party that lets the kids celebrate the ringing in of 2014 without missing their bedtime. The special “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration begins at noon on December 31, where kids can don a New Year’s hat and count down to 2014 with a LEGO brick ball drop while enjoying sparkling grape juice (while supplies last).

Malai Kitchen will offer a la carte specials and a five-course chef’s tasting menu, in addition to their regular dinner menu. Highlights from the menu include PEI oysters on the half shell with nuoc mam mignonette, slow braised panang curry short rib with jasmine rice and Thai eggplant, and spice rubbed Hanoi filet with Violet Crown cauliflower and wok vegetables. Reservations are available from 4 to 10 p.m. and can be made by calling 214.599.7857.

Max’s Wine Dive Fort Worth offers GREAT GATSBY BASH ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. Chef Stefon Rishel has developed a Gatsby themed menu featuring items including Blini and Caviar and Lobster Thermidor. Guests who arrive in 1920’s attire will receive 15% OFF their food purchase (includes Gatsby menu and MAX’s Classics.) Reservations are highly encouraged. To make reservation, please call 817.870.1108.

Shinsei, the hip Pan Asian restaurant by Tracy Rathbun and Lynae Fearing, is ringing in 2014 in style with off-the-menu dinner specials by Executive Chef T.J. Lengnick and a not-to-be-missed party with DJ Andre. Patrons can enjoy Shinsei’s regular a la carte menu in addition to dinner specials including: Oysters with crème fraiche and caviar, sea urchin and black rice risotto, spicy king crap legs, red curry and king crab bisque and Korean BBQ. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 214.352.0005.

Sissy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar will ring in 2014 with a “Bottle & Bucket” special, featuring a bucket of Sissy’s fried chicken and a bottle of Moët. A six-course tasting menu will be available. The tasting menu will also be offered a la carte, and the regular dinner menu will be available. Dinner reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by called 214.827.9900.

Spoon Bar & Kitchen wants you to dive into 2014 with delicious seafood! Spoon is offering a New Years Eve tasting menu to ring in the New Year. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 214.368.8220.

III Forks is the perfect place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.  The legendary steakhouse is  using it’s downstairs dining area for traditional New Year’s Eve dining, while it will host New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Style upstairs, complete with live entertainment.  Reservations are required for either celebration at 972.267.1776.

W Dallas – Victory mixes it up this New Year’s Eve with live music from Dallas’ hottest DJs, special room packages, a party 33 floors above Dallas and incredible views of the Big D NYE fireworks! Call 214.397.4123 for tickets and 877.782.0108 for “The Remix” room package, which includes a Wonderful room, a bottle of bubbly, dinner for two at Cook Hall and New Year’s Eve celebration goodies.