{"id":2332,"date":"2016-12-23T00:14:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T00:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2018-01-26T19:07:15","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T19:07:15","slug":"ring-in-the-new-year-right-with-dining-decadence-at-pechanga-resort-casino-december-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/ring-in-the-new-year-right-with-dining-decadence-at-pechanga-resort-casino-december-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring in the New Year Right With Dining Decadence At Pechanga Resort & Casino December 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"crab<\/a>TEMECULA, Calif. — (Dec. 22, 2016) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Looking for \u201cone last hurrah\u201d before you start your New Year\u2019s diet resolution? Look to no other besides Pechanga Resort & Casino on New Year\u2019s Eve, Saturday, December 31. Six acclaimed Pechanga chefs selected favorites for their exclusive New Year\u2019s Eve menus for those looking to ring in the New Year just right. Guests can enjoy dining options from casual, intimate or upscale, and from traditional to unique, accommodating large groups or even a romantic New Year\u2019s Eve celebration for two. Special menus can be found at the globally-inspired Pechanga Buffet<\/a>, the AAA Four Diamond Great Oak Steakhouse<\/a>, Paisano\u2019s Italian<\/a>, Kelsey\u2019s<\/u>, and Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pechanga Buffet will have a special menu for New Year\u2019s Eve from 9 a.m. \u2013 close and for New Year\u2019s Day from 9 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m. for $31.99, with children ages three to 11 for $15.99. Children younger than three are free. Up until 3 p.m. on both days, the Buffet will offer a holiday brunch in addition to<\/strong> the select holiday menu, serving up stuffed French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and made-to-order omelets. All day, the select menu will feature traditional holiday fare and internationally inspired dishes. Guests can look forward to a variety of fresh seafood, authentic Asian fare, traditional American specialties, off-the-grill smoked delights, delicate Italian, authentic Latin and a carving station with four choice meats. Pechanga\u2019s in-house bakers create everything on the extensive dessert bar from scratch and with more than 20 dessert items, including many sugar-free options, the day\u2019s specials will be bananas foster, hand scooped ice cream and mini milkshakes. The buffet seats 454 people and serves as a perfect dining option for families and large groups. Please note all Pechanga restaurants are open New Year\u2019s Day, however the Pechanga Buffet is the only Pechanga dining option offering a special menu on New Year\u2019s Day on January 1.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an upscale feast, look to the AAA Four Diamond Great Oak Steakhouse. The night\u2019s pre fixed menu will feature the jumbo lump crab and avocado cocktail or wild mushroom bisque, followed by the lobster thermidor and filet mignon combination with asparagus and fingerling potatoes for $72. The dessert special for the evening is a white chocolate champagne mousse with strawberry compote. The Great Oak Steakhouse\u2019s nightly menu will be served in addition to the New Year\u2019s Eve special. Open for dinner from 5 \u2013 11 p.m., reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by visiting www.Pechanga.com\/dining<\/a> or by calling (877) 711-2WIN.<\/p>\n

For an intimate dinner-for-two or to enjoy Italian cuisine, check out Paisano\u2019s. The chef\u2019s hand selected meal starts off with an appetizer of beef carpaccio, roasted garlic aioli, crisp artichokes, and goat cheese. Guests will then have two entre choices of either the pan roasted filet mignon with wild mushrooms, roasted potatoes and spinach in a gorgonzola-cognac cream or pan seared black seabass in lemon, sundried tomato and artichoke sauce served with saut\u00e9ed escarole and roasted potatoes. The meal is complete with a white chocolate bombe with a raspberry center and mango compote for dessert. This entire pre fixed menu is available for $42 per person. Paisano\u2019s nightly menu will be served in addition to the New Year\u2019s Eve special. Open for dinner from 5 \u2013 11 p.m., reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by visiting www.Pechanga.com\/dining<\/a> or by calling (877) 711-2WIN.<\/p>\n

For a casual atmosphere with friends and family or if you\u2019re celebrating the New Year with a large group, Kelsey\u2019s is a great option. Guests can enjoy braised short ribs with a creamy corn polenta, roasted wild mushrooms and candied baby carrots, finished with a red wine demi-glaze for $24. If you\u2019ve saved room for more, the fried Oreo cookie with vanilla sauce will be the featured dessert for an additional $5. Kelsey\u2019s will be open from 11 a.m. \u2013 midnight. and the new menu offering authentic barbecue, wood-fired pizzas and 48 beers on tap will be available in addition to the special.<\/p>\n

For a fun, Asian-inspired spread, Umi Sushi and Oyster Bar<\/a> will host a New Year\u2019s Eve pre fixed menu of their own. Guests can choose their entr\u00e9e from three decadent selections:<\/p>\n