Bistro Baffi: Chef Michael has prepared a four-course meal menu to please the most discriminating palate. Appetizers include his famous stuffed mushrooms, Clams Rockefeller or Caprese. Following, the salad course is Insalata al’ Gusto or Chef Michael’s Caesar Salad. The main course includes two different steaks, Chicken Oscar, the Catch of the Day, and two homemade pastas, plus Risotto with lobster. Dessert includes a choice of Tiramisu, Chocolate Walnut Cake or imported Italian ice creams. They’ve got a huge wine cellar and great selection of after-dinner drinks as well as full cocktail bar. Reservations are recommended. Call 244-0737.

CC’s Lounge: Special dinners and prices are available at CC’s on this New Year’s Eve. For $25/person or $45/couple enjoy your choice of dinners complete with all the fixings: Top Sirloin with Shrimp Skewer, Chicken Cordon Bleu or a Salmon Plate. Dinner will also include a champagne fountain starting at 11:30 and party favors to bring in 2011. CC’s regular Andy Burnett will be on hand playing his mix of contemporary music for your dancing pleasure. Reservations are recommended and we’re told they’re nearly sold out. Call 206-242-0977 to secure your table. Dinner will be served from 6-9pm.

Elliott Bay Brewery: If you want your favorite home brewed suds this night, manager Michael Goldsmith tells us you’d better come early. They’re closing down no later than 9 pm.

Mark Restaurant and Bar: It’s Murder at the Deadwood Saloon. This is another one of their Murder Mystery Dinner parties. They are asking that you come dressed in your best 1880’s attire. You can take part in a murder most foul—maybe even be the corpse!

The cost is $45 per person and includes a Three Course Dinner – Prime Rib and Salmon, Champagne at Midnight and Party Favors – No host bar – plus tax & gratuity.

According to owner Debra George, “the fun starts at 8:30 pm New Year’s Eve. Bring yourself or a group – it is FUN FOR EVERYONE!

For those not so outgoing, we will have a friendly poker game going as part of the murder mystery night.”

Vino Bello Wine Bar: Hosting a New year’s Eve wine tasting with live music. Wine tasting from noon to 9PM, $15 per person. Music by Andy Eades from 5PM-9PM with no cover charge.

Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub: It’s business as usual at Mick’s this New Year’s Eve, but they will have a DJ playing all night and a champagne toast at midnight.

Piranha Joe’s: It’s a Parrot-head extravaganza as Coy and Joe welcome Trop-Rocker Ron Herring playing in the lounge from 9 pm-1 am.

In addition to their regular dinner menu, Joe’s is featuring Steak & King Crab Legs.

And here’s something really great Joe’s is serving a free midnight breakfast for guests that are there from 10pm to midnight.

Tin Room: Dan House told BTB “We’re getting excited about New Year’s Eve! We’ll be celebrating with drink specials, party hats and a champagne toast at midnight. Bring all your friends and be ready for fun!”

He warned us that the Tin Room and Tin Theater will be closed Saturday, Jan 1st so the staff can all nurse their hangovers.

The Tin Theater will be playing that classic film Airplane at 7:30. According to their latest email blast:

“Surely, you’ll want to come watch this tribute to Leslie Nielsen. (Just don’t call us Chirlee.) An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don’t call him Shirley. Remember that the Tin Theater Bar area opens up at 6 PM daily ready to serve you dinner and cocktails before the show”!

Yo’s Bistro: Enjoy a totally Thai New Year’s Eve at Yo’s. Doors will open at 8 pm, there’s a full cocktail bar with a special food menu. Lao and Thai music will be featured. Mayoulee is the guest singer. Plus you can dance in 2011 to the live band.

If it’s a quiet night with Italian fare, both Osteria da Primo and Filiberto’s Cucina Italiana both on 152nd plan dinner as usual.

We also checked in with our friend Hilda at La Costa Restaurant on 153rd. It’s business as usual, which includes Mariachi Monarcas from 6:30-7:30PM.

Elmer’s Pub: Horsehedd, Skwish, and Dyslexic 33 play, starting at 9pm for FREE.. All original music, all local bands.

HiLine Lanes: New Years Eve Bash starts at 6pm with Dinner. At 8pm, there will be a 9 or better bowling competition…. At 9pm (’til Midnight) HiLine will throw in colored pins for Colorama. At Midnight, favors and Champagne (or Cider) will be featured for the toast of 2011. Then a breakfast buffet will be served until 2am. Total cost to Bowl and Eat both meals is $40. Or, one can either bowl OR eat only for $25.

ALSO, from 2pm to 4pm, HiLine Lanes is hosting a JUNIOR NEW YEARS EVE PARTY. Cost is $10 for unlimited bowling (with shoes). Party favors & Munchies will be provided.

“WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE EVERY JUNIOR AGE 18 AND UNDER IN OUR HOUSE FOR FUN…FUN…FUN!!!”

Editors note: We tried to contact every bar/restaurant in Burien. If we missed you sorry! Be sure to let us know for next year.

by Josh Hart

Hello people of Burien, this is your city here – I want to talk with you a little about what I want to happen in 2009.

In 2009 there are many resolutions I want – no, need – from you, the people of Burien:

• I want to see my streets clean. If you have walked around my streets you know they are very dirty. There is litter everywhere and it makes me upset that you treat me like that. If you stop littering the return will be great for you. I, as your city, will be healthier for you.
• Another thing I want you to do for me is ride the bus. There are so many cars on my roads, if you take the bus it will pollute my air less and also be better for you. The bus is also cost efficient if you get a yearly pass, it saves you a lot on gas money.
• I also want you to strive to do good for your fellow citizen. Help someone in need. Give to a food bank. Open a door for one of my little old ladies. Smile at each other. Buy some dude a brewski at Elmer’s for cryin’ out loud…
  
• The last thing I want from you is to help fight crime. There is so much crime around on my streets. Especially around the park and ride. If everyone helps by not just ignoring crime, it will make me a better place.

So please help me become better and you will be better off for it.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Josh Hart is the B-Town Blog's first Intern! He's also a 15-year old student at Highline's “Big Picture High School” in SeaTac.

You can read more of his writing here...]