Adobo Grill The four-course prix fixe menu features a choice of items such as guacamole prepared tableside, chicken breast with serrano ham, empanadas de barbacoa, and several desserts, plus unlimited margaritas, beer, and wine and a tequila toast at midnight. Live mariachi music; seatings at 9, 9:30, and 10 PM. Reservations required. a1610 N. Wells, 312-266-7999, adobogrill.com, $89.
Ballo Appetizer buffet and pizza, plus a DJ, dancing, and a champagne toast from 10 PM to 2 AM. The regular menu will be available until 9 PM. a449 N. Dearborn, 312-832-7700, $50.
Blue Water Grill Open bar and hors d’oeuvres, with DJs provided by Debonair Entertainment, 9 PM-2 AM. a520 N. Dearborn, 312-777-1400, $150.
Cafe des Architectes New chef Martial Noguier offers a five-course prix fixe menu at two seatings, 5-6:30 PM and 8:30-10 PM. a20 E. Chestnut, 312-324-4000, $85.
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Charlie Trotter’s Trotter’s throws open its doors at 7:30 PM for its annual New Year’s Eve party, featuring luxury food stations such as caviar, sushi, and tapas bars. DJ Mother Hubbard spins. Black tie optional. a816 W. Armitage, 773-248-6228, $450.
Chen’s In addition to the regular menu, Chen’s is offering a Chinese buffet, open bar, and champagne toast from 10 PM to 1 AM. a3506 N. Clark, 773-549-9100, $60.
Cuatro Special items such as lobster-morel enchiladas and tamarind-glazed duck confit will be available until 9 PM, after which there’s a party with DJs and a cash bar, bottle service, or a $60 drinks package including specialty cocktails. Cover is $10 till 10 PM, $20 after. a2030 S. Wabash, 312-842-8856.
