The grand finale of 2009 as well as to the first decade of the 21st century is this Thursday night, Dec. 31st, and here’s just a taste of what’s going on in the general Burien area for New Year’s Eve 2010.

First off, keep in mind that law enforcement in King County will be out in full-force, conducting their “X-52″ DUI patrols around the area, so get a designated driver, walk, ride your bike or take a cab if you’re going out.

Secondly, we recommend calling your establishment of choice prior to just showing up, just to make sure that they’re open and that everything’s hunky dory.

And if we haven’t listed something else you know of, please email us so we can add it to our list!

BURIEN:

Bistro Baffi Italian Cuisine (BTB Advertiser), 15217 21st Ave SW Burien; (206) 244-0737
Six-course New Year’s Eve Dinner for $100 per person, with two seatings on Thursday, Dec. 3st: 5pm-7:30pm or 7:30pm-closing.

Collier’s/The House Restaurant (BTB Advertiser), 643 SW 152nd Street, Burien; (206) 420-3338
New Year’s Eve Dinner/Party; music begins at 9pm; serving 4-course Prix Fixe dinner until 9pm, then it’s time to bring in the NEW YEAR! During dinner they will host music by Jim Locklear, then at 9pm Jim will be joined by chef Will Collier and his former bandmate, Allan Tegelburg. House Specials on tapas and wine! “If you plan to join us for dinner, reservations are strongly recommended.”

Mick Kellys Irish Pub, 435 SW 152nd Street;
 (206) 246-2473
DJ Ken@ 10pm, champagne toast at midnight, No cover.

The Mark Restaurant, 918 SW 152nd Street, Olde Burien; (206) 241-6275
New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Party – this event will be fun for everyone…for the shy or the outgoing. Join us as we navigate you through “Murder at the Four Deuces” with gangsters, hit men, politicians, entertainers, molls and many other interesting guests in attendance. THIS IS A TOTALY NEW MYSTERY FROM LAST YEARS. Price is $45 per person and includes Dinner, Toast at Midnight, Party Favors and of course…murder! You must register ahead of time and receive your character packet!

Elmer’s Pub, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien; (206) 439-1007
Live band Grey Sky Falling, champagne toast at midi and music until 1:30am.

The Tin Room, 923 SW 152nd Street
, Olde Burien; 
(206) 242-8040
No cover, Dinner Specials, Champagne toast at midnight.

Side Street Kitchen & Bar, 717 SW 148th St (206) 402-5428
No cover, will be open until at least midnight.

DES MOINES:

NEW – “SALTY PAGAN” BLUE MOON RITUAL TONIGHT!
Possibly the most interesting NYE festivity will be a “Blue Moon Ritual,” followed by New Year’s Eve Party from 7pm on at the Saltwater Unitarian-Universalist Church (25701 14th Place So., Des Moines); will include food, dancing and merriment. Participants are invited to bring “1. An idea of what you would like to be rid of and an idea of what goals you have for the coming year. 2. A white candle or a white flower or something silver. 3. CD (If you would like to hear your own music played), as well as potluck finger food (items such as sandwich, vegetable, cheese, fruit, or pickle trays, beverage or other snack item). Dress from casual to fancy and everything in between, and childcare is available for this event.

Butler Bar & Grill, 22341 Marine View Drive South
, Des Moines; (206) 429-3709
$5 cover, “Cory Wild’s Band” is playing starting around 9pm; Champange toast at midnight, $1 shots, door prizes, and a raffle for $250 Butler’s gift certificate.

Mandarin Kitchen, 22612 7th Avenue South
, Des Moines; 
(206) 878-8511
Karaoke, drink specials and great food.

Lighthouse Bar, 22239 Marine View Drive South
, Des Moines; (206) 824-4920
$10 prime rib $5 shots – Washington Apple’s Apples, Crown Royal, Jägermeister, Jose Cuervo tequila, Smirnoff vodka, Captain Morgan & $5 long island iced teas. 10pm on complimentary late night snacks, not to mention pool and comfy couches.

Want to know where to get your FrEaK oN this Halloween in Boorien?

Here is a break down of all of the local haunts this Halloween:

Want to test your costume’s awesomeness potential against other contestants?

Go to one (or all) of these spots:

• Good Time Ernie’s
• Triangle Pub (White Center)
  
• Elmer’s
• Breaktime
• Sunnydale Tavern
• Barrel Tavern
• Tin Room
• Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub

…all will have costume contests in full effect. Start times range from as early as 9pm and most have drink specials and music. The Barrel will be featuring music with Time Turner, and Elmer’s is hosting the band Kickstart to show off how well you can move your bones.

Want to star in your own performance with a little karaoke?

• Sunnydale Tavern (Burien)
• Triangle Pub (White Center)
• Mandarin Kitchen in Des Moines

…will all let you test your pipes in true Halloween fashion.

Looking for a contest and more? Check out The Mark Restaurant (Olde Burien) where they are having Halloween trivia, costume contests, food and drink specials and a scavenger hunt starting at 10pm. This is a 21+ event.

Fun for the whole family can be found at Roxy’s at Roxbury Lanes (White Center) where kids can trick or treat from 1-4pm with treats and free game passes. Stick around if you’re a ghoul of age and check out Rock n’ Bowl, $13/person or two people for $20. Costume contest is from 9-10pm with drink specials and Jello Shots.

Want to Bowl in B-Town? Don’t look any further than Colorama Bowling at Hi-Line Lanes where you can compete in their costume contest and rock the night away.

Don’t forget BTB Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub where their event will benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. For your $3 cover you will experience an AC/DC tribute band like no other – Chrome Molly – and have a chance at awesome door prizes and take part in costume contests.

There are certainly many other events going on in Boorien, and we’ll add more as they come in, so be sure to check back (or if you know of something we should list, please email us).

Here’s a list of some New Year’s Eve parties and events going on in the greater Burien area Wednesday night (if you know of any other parties/events, please email us ASAP and we’ll add it!):

THE MARK RESTAURANT & BAR: 914 SW 152nd • (206) 241-MARK:

• Interactive, 1920s-style Murder Mystery Party, $35
• Call 241-MARK for Reservations
• More details here

BISTRO BAFFI: 15217 21st Ave SW • (206) 244-0737:

• Festive 6-course New Year’s Eve meal
• Call 244-0737 ASAP for Reservations

MICK KELLY’S IRISH PUB: 435 SW 152nd Ave • (206) 246-2473:

• DJ starts at 10pm
• Midnight toast
• The usual Irish accents & wacky fun

THE TIN ROOM BAR: 923 SW 152nd • (206) 242-8040:

• No cover
• “Mellow” celebration
• Midnight toast
• The usual great drinks
• Excellent bartenders & servers

ELMER’S PUB: 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 439-1007:

• Live band “X35″ starts at 9pm+
• Cover charge is $3 for singles or $5 for couples
• Cost includes champagne & party favors at Midnight

BREAKTIME RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 635 SW 152nd Street • (206) 243-6810:

• Live music with Andy Burnett starts at 8pm
• No cover charge
• “Big party – the place will be packed so get here early!”

VINO BELLO: 636 SW 152nd Street • (206) 244-8466:

• NO party, but Michelle says: “Swing into Vino Bello on Wednesday 12/31 for some New Years Eve drink specials or to pick up the perfect bottle of bubbly. We’re not partying until midnight but we’ll be open until the ball drops in New York!”

WIZARDS CASINO: 15739 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 444-6100:

• Bar open
• Party favors
• Champagne toast
• Drink specials
• TVs on (to watch Dick Clark?)
• Midnight countdown
• Regular casino action

PARK PLACE GRILL: 17821 1st Ave South Normandy Park • (206) 988-1200‎:

• Special menu dinner: $15.95
• Light music from 6-9pm
• 9pm Karaoke starts
• Midnight toast
• No cover charge

WAYNE’S WORLD: 1832 S 120th Street Boulevard Park • (206) 433-8658‎:

• Band “Sister Ray” starts at 9pm
• No cover
• Drink specials
• Midnight toast

MCMURPHY’S: 11069 16th Ave SW, White Center • (206) 431-1916‎:

• Karaoke starts at 9pm
• No cover charge
• Drink specials
• Jello shots
• Free appetizers

BENZ RESTAURANT & SPORTS LOUNGE: 12004 14th Ave South • (206) 444-0720‎:

• Party 8pm+
• No cover
• “Might have Karaoke” starting at 9pm
• Midnight toast
• Free appetizers

TRIANGLE TAVERN: 9454 Delridge Way SW, White Center • (206) 763-0714‎:

• Potluck dinner around 6pm
• Karaoke starts at 9pm
• No cover

BREWSKY’S BAR & GRILL: 9635 16th Ave SW White Center • (206) 764-3946‎:

• Live Band 9pm+
• No cover

Here’s a list of some parties and events going on in the greater Burien area this Halloween (Friday) night, with a handy-dandy interactive map at the bottom (if you know of any other parties/events, please email us ASAP and we’ll add it):

BISTRO BAFFI: 15217 21st Ave SW • (206) 244-0737:

• Costume contest for diners
• First prize is a $100 Bistro Baffi gift certificate, 2nd is a $50 Baffi gift certificate, 3rd is a bottle of Bistro Baffi wine

THE MARK RESTAURANT & BAR: 914 SW 152nd • (206) 241-MARK:

• Costume contest at 10:30pm – must be entered before then
• Scary Drinks & Food Specials
  

ELLIOTT BAY BREWERY: 255 SW 152nd Street • (206) 246-4211:

• Children in costumes get a FREE meal (parent must buy a meal for themselves)

TWIGG’S BAR (formerly MVP Sports Bar): 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 248-3113:

• Halloween Party
• Costume party/contest: 1st place: $100 2nd: $50 3rd: gift certificate
• $5 cover

MICK KELLY’S IRISH PUB: 435 SW 152nd Ave  • (206) 246-2473:

• Fancy Dress Costume Party with prizes
• Guiness Girls from 7:45-8:45pm
• Free Guiness giveaways
• DJ Ken 10pm to closing

THE TIN ROOM BAR: 923 SW 152nd • (206) 242-8040:

• The usual great drinks
• Excellent bartenders & servers
• Costumes encouraged but not required

ELMER’S PUB: 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 439-1007:

• Live music with the band “Kick Start”
• Costume contest with prizes: $100/$60/$40

BREAKTIME RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 635 SW 152nd Street • (206) 243-6810:

• Costume party with prizes awarded at midnight (contest entrants must arrive by 9pm)
• Live music starts at 8pm
• No cover charge

BISON CREEK PIZZA & PUB: 630 SW 153rd Street • (206) 244-8825

• Halloween party from 10pm-2am (21+)
• $2 Bud Light drafts, $8 pitchers, $2 bottles
• $3 appetizers
• DJ Butt Naked with a dance floor
• Costume contest w/prizes

VINO BELLO: 636 SW 152nd Street • (206) 244-8466:

• Closed for Private Party 6pm

WIZARDS CASINO: 15739 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 444-6100:

• Costume contest w/prizes ($100 best original; $100 best couple $100 sexiest)
• Judging at 11pm
• Costume entrants must show up by 10:30pm
• Drink specials
• NOTE: No masks allowed in the casino

BZ’s SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 17730 Des Moines Memorial Drive • (206) 243-6018:

• Costume party w/prizes starting at 10:30pm
• Drink specials

GOOD TIME ERNIE’S PUB: 15747 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 248-1670:

• Party w/Costume Contest
• Prizes include gift certificates, t-shirts, favors, gift certificates to bar
• Jello shots
• Cherries soaked in 151 for one month in special Halloween “eyeball” jello shots!

PARK PLACE GRILL: 17821 1st Ave South Normandy Park • (206) 988-1200‎:

• Karaoke starts at 8:30pm-2am
• Costume contest, but costumes are not required
• Prizes, from gift certificates to cash and drinks
• No cover charge

BARREL TAVERN: 11051 1st Ave South • (206) 244-7390‎:

• Party w/costume contest
• Live music w/Shadrick starts at 9pm
• Prizes
• NO COVER

WAYNE’S WORLD: 1832 S 120th Street Boulevard Park • (206) 433-8658‎:

• Black light dart tournament with a $5 entry fee and cash prizes
• Sign up 8:30pm
• Costume contest

MCMURPHY’S: 11069 16th Ave SW, White Center • (206) 431-1916‎:

• Costume contest
• Party, drink specials, prizes
• Karaoke starts at 9pm
• Live band Saturday night

BENZ RESTAURANT & SPORTS LOUNGE: 12004 14th Ave South • (206) 444-0720‎:

• Costume contest
• Ladies night

TRIANGLE TAVERN: 9454 Delridge Way SW, White Center • (206) 763-0714‎:

• Costume & Karaoke Contest
• 1/2/3 prizes for both: $60/30/20 in “Triangle Money”
• Twisted Karaoke Contest – can sing what you want to first part of night, then at end have to choose a genre, then draw a song out of a hat

BREWSKY’S BAR & GRILL: 9635 16th Ave SW White Center • (206) 764-3946‎:

• Karaoke & DJs
• Costume contest
• Drink specials
• Orange & black Jager bombs
• No cover

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Okay, so the Super Bowl is this Sunday, Feb. 3rd, starting precisely at 3:18pm and lasting, well…until they run out of $2 million commercials (hey, at least this year you won’t have to watch your local team lose…).

You’re either going to watch the big ads…er, we mean game, or you’re not.

If you’re gonna watch it, you’re either doing it at home, at your buddy’s house with the new super flat-screen HDTV, or somewhere else…say, a local B-Town bar with a buncha your nutty neighbors.

That’s where we come in – here’s a list of the known B-Town area Super Bowl Haps (please note that most bars listed will be open a few hours before the game starts, so be sure to plan for driving time, parking and of course, pre-game Jello shots):

WHERE: The Tin Room, 923 SW 152nd St in “Olde Burien”
WHAT: Their first Super Bowl party. Ever. 2 flat screens. Snack menu. Plenty o’beer and good peeps.

WHERE: Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St in “Olde Burien
WHAT: No special party, but open with 2 flat screens (could be a good alternative for those really into the game)

WHERE: Elmer’s Pub, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: 6 regular-sized TVs, food, beer, fun dive-bar, pool tables, possible bikers & fisticuffs

WHERE: Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub, 435 SW 152nd St
WHAT: Irish accents, Guiness on tap, lots of regular/smallish TVs

WHERE: Elliott Bay Brewery, 255 SW 152nd St
WHAT: Great micros brewed on premises, full menu, 1 big screen

WHERE: Azteca Restaurant Bar, 153 SW 157th St
WHAT: Mexican food, brew & drinks, 3 big screens, no especiales

WHERE: Goodtime Ernie’s Pub, 15747 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: Potluck, football pool w/prizes, Jello shots, pulltabs, specials, 3 big screens, 1 flat, 1 regular & 3 on wall

WHERE: BZ’s Sports Bar & Grill, 17730 Ambaum Blvd S
WHAT: Potluck, shots, specials, 2 big screens, 2 regular TVs

WHERE: Wayne’s World Tavern, 1832 S 120th St
WHAT: Party time. Ex-cellent. Potluck, 1 big screen, 4 regular TVs

WHERE: Barrel Tavern, 11051 1st Ave S
WHAT: Funky building, buffet, 1 big screen, 2 regular TVs

WHERE: MVP Sports Bar (formerly Mario’s), 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: 1 big screen, 5 regular TVs

INTERACTIVE MAP OF B-TOWN AREA SUPER BOWL HAPS:

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PLAN B:

Buy this amazing bargain TV from seattle-tacoma craigslist > seattle > electronics, then fiddle with the antenna as you try to tune the game in:
“Works great, only problem with it is the cable antenna broke off.

I am sure it is repairable, but I don’t want to investigate.”