UPDATED WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 30TH, 2009. Happy Holidays! Here is a list of events, dinners and parties for Christmas and New Year's Eve in Playa del Carmen. If you would like us to list your event or party please send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Have fun!!!

Christmas and Christmas Eve

John Gray Restaurant Group's Christmas Eve Menu
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Choice of appetizer: Pear and gorgonzola risotto with pistachios and port reduction; Warm mushroom tart and spinach, arugula salad with raspberry, truffle vinaigrettte; Lentil and vegetable soup with smoked duck confit croutons

Choice of main course: Duck breast with foie gras stuffing and gingerbread sauce; Lobster and vegetable lasagna with spicy tomato and cilantro pesto; Venison ossobuco with thyme, garlic and merlot; Filet mignon wrapped in prosciutto on a truffled potato cake

Choice of dessert: Chocolate bread pudding with grand marnier and cranberries; Caramelized bananas with candied walnuts and vanilla ice cream; Spiced apple crème brulee

$65.00 USD Per Person Reservations required 998-883-9800

Bad Boys Christmas Eve
Join us in celebrating the holidays by partying and feasting on turkey, stuffing, ham and and all the fixings In the spirit of "CONVIVIO CHRISTMAS CHEER" no charge for buffet!!! Bring your favorite dish to share Rock out to the Nasty Bastards from 5:00-9:00 PM. Party kicks off at 3:00 PM. See you all there!!! Bad Boys is located on the beach between 2nd and 4th Streets in downtown Playa del Carmen

Wicky’s Christmas Eve
USDA Prime Steaks, Fresh Seafood with Rack of Lamb and Prime Rib Specials. Christmas Day Brunch Buffet and Holiday Dinner Specials. Wicky's is located on the beach and 10th Street in downtown Playa del Carmen. Call 984-873-3541 for further information or to make reservations.

The Luna Blue Hotel and Bar Christmas Eve
The Luna Blue Hotel and Bar is having a Holiday Party on Christmas Eve, and you are invited! To celebrate the season we will have an Open House from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM on December 24th, 2009. We will be giving away FREE mulled wine, traditional Mexican Punch/Ponche (which you can spike with a free shot of rum if you wish) and homemade cookies we baked ourselves. And we’ll be playing selections from our vast music library of holiday tunes (which if played back to back lasts five days!).

We also will be giving away a couple of presents to all attending, for as long as supplies last, including a very special card featuring a holiday painting we commissioned from well known Caribbean artist Barry “Popeye” Launius. We put it on heavy stock paper so you can frame it if you wish. Just a little bit of “Christmas in Playa”…our gift to you.

And of course, what is Christmas Eve without furry little creatures to cuddle and play with? The Peanut Pet Shelter and Coco’s Cat Rescue will be bringing by some puppies and kittens for petting and adoption. Coco’s will also have shirts, hats, mugs, etc. for last minute gifts, and the Peanut Pet Shelter will be giving away some of their new coloring books!

You don’t have to buy anything (although the bar will be open for those who want a little extra Christmas cheer), and you don’t have to be a guest of ours. This party is open to everyone who lives in Playa, who is visiting Playa or who is passing through on Christmas Eve. Everyone is invited for some holiday spirit and a fuzzy snuggle. This is just our way of saying Happy Holidays to Playa del Carmen. Please join us if you are in town.

Hechizo Restaurant at Rancho San Eric in Tulum Christmas Menu
December 24th and December 25th 2009:

Amuse Bouche Watercress Salad with Spicy Pear Chutney, Caramelized Nuts and Mild Blue Cheese Dressing Lobster and Green Tomato Consome with Hominy, Cilantro and Crispy Tortillas, Sorbet, Maple Leaf Duck Breast on Duo of Sweet Potato, Marinated Vegetables and Chipotle-Red Wine Sauce. Chocolate Crème Brulée on Gingerbread and Pear Poached in Spiced Red Wine. Coffee or Selection of Teas

$740 per person price in listed in pesos, gratuities not included, and we do not accept credit cards or personal checks For reservations email or call 984-879-5020. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kartabar Special Christmas and New Year’s Menus are available
They are located on the corner of 12th Street and 1st Avenue in Playa del Carmen. Call 984-873-2228 for further information

New Year's Eve

Hechizo Restaurant at Rancho San Eric in Tulum NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU
December 31st 2009 – January 1st 2009

Amuse bouche green asparagus and radicchio salad with lime vinaigrette and parmesan shavings, coconut prawn on spicy papaya-jicama salsa, sorbet, veal cheek braised in mole sauce on mushroom risotto, crunchy almond meringue with fresh whipped cream and berry compote ,coffee or selection of teas

$880 per person price is listed in pesos, gratuities are not included, and we do not accept credit cards or personal checks For reservations email or call984-879-5020. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lol Ha Restaurant at the main beach in Akumal
December 31, 2009, 6pm – Friday, January 1, 2010,

First dinner seating is at 6:00 PM, and the second seating is at 9:00 PM. At 10:00 PM live music kicks off on the beach. Buffett dinner $39.00 USD per person. For reservations email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

John Gray's Place New Year's Eve Celebration
John Gray Restaurant Group is pleased to invite you to the New Year`s Eve Culinary Celebration at John Gray’s Place in Playa del Carmen on December 31, 2009. Guests who opt for the fourteen-course culinary celebration will enjoy an elaborate premium open bar which includes sparkling wine cocktails, signature John Gray drinks, and top shelf liquor; as well as a DJ, dancing and party favors.

The New Year’s Eve Culinary Celebration begins seating at 9:00-10:00 PM and the cost is $175.00 USD per person. The early seating beginning at 6:00-7:00 PM is $65.00 USD per person and will begin with a signature champagne cocktail and feature a four-course tasting menu that is a sampling of the evening’s culinary celebration.

The Den at John Gray’s Place will be the heart or “Corazon” of the New Year’s Eve celebration. The Den will offer guests a premium open bar, and DJ for $500.00 Pesos per person. For further information or to make a reservation please contact John Gray Restaurant Group at 998-883-9800.

Menu- Rockefeller Style Portobello Mushroom, Spicy Tuna Roll, Brussel Sprout And Lobster Salad with Toasted Almonds, Classic Steak Tartar, Spicy Duck Taco In Lettuce Leaf ,Goat Cheese Pizza with Truffle Oil, Shrimp And Smoked Tomato Cocktail, Salmon Filet & Asparagus with Chile Spiced Lentils,Duck with Chipotle Chile, Tequila And Honey Slow Cooked Angus Brisket in Blackened Chile Broth, Desserts To Share ,Twelve Traditional Grapes, Mascarpone Flan with Guava White And Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake With Warm Berry Mix ,Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream,

Thursday, December 31, 2009, 6:00 PM – Friday, January 1, 2010, 4:00 AM

John Gray's is located on Calle Corazon between 12th and 14th Streets in Playa del Carmen

Pinche Gringo's New Years 2010
Come Celebrate at PG's Sandbox Bar & Grill Dinner, Drinks, Party Favors, Live Music, Midnight Snack

Dinner Choice Of: Prime Rib Tender Pork Medallions Tequila Shrimp

Sides Choice Of: Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes Rice

Comes With: Starter Salad Vegetables Dinner rolls

Choice of: Wine, Mimosa, Beer, or Soda

Live Music By: CRAZY TRAIN

Midnight Snack: Finger Sandwiches, Meat and Cheese Tray, Veggie Tray, Sweets $475 pesos per person Children under 12 are $237.50 pesos per child Thursday, December 31, 2009, 8pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2am Pinche Gringo's is located on the corner of 26th Street and 1st Avenue in Playa del Carmen

New Years Eve on the beach
"GET PHYSICAL VS. SUPERNATURE" Thursday, December 31, 2009, 10:00 PM – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2:00 PM NYE 2009 PLAYA DEL CARMEN at COCO MAYA BEACH CLUB is located on 12th Street and the beach. Coco Maya and Stereo Facts is once again presenting this year's NYE in Playa del Carmen. This annual institution with the only afterhours Party in Playa del Carmen continues with this year's cooperation of Get Physical vs. Supernature. Starring Get Physical flagship MANDY, Live bomb MATTHEW DEAR aka AUDION, Supernature Dons AUDIOFLY & Circo Loco Ibiza rocket DAVIDE SQUILLACE. M.A.N.D.Y Get Physical // Berlin Germany www.myspace.com… MATTHEW DEAR as AUDION (LIVE) Spectral, M_nus // New York USA www.myspace.com

Wicky's New Years Eve Extravaganza
Watermelon Mojito Salad- Watermelon "Corazón", Chevre Cheese, Baby Arugula, Mojito Vinaigrette, Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, Caramelized Leek Salad, Confit Tomato Jus, Intermezzo of Blood Orange Sorbetto, Herb Roasted, USDA Prime Tenderloin of Beef, Garden Fresh Herbs, Roasted Garlic Potato Puree, Black Berry  Demi Glace, Dark Chocolate Gateaux - Black Cherry Gelee, Saltwater Caramel, Toasted Macadamia "Dust. Coctails, Dinner, Wine Pairings, Five Course Dinner, Champagne Toast & Dancing from 6pm-2am at $1950 pesos per person. New Years Day: Wings, Nachos, Cold Drafts and Football with Live Music from 3:00-7:00 PM.  Wicky's is located on the beach and 10th Street in downtown Playa del Carmen. Call 984-873-3541 for further information or to make reservations.

El Carnicero, Carniceria-Creativa Te Esperamos en El Carnicero para celebrar contigo la Cena del 31....rico Menù y un precio muy muy competitivo, incluye Entrada+Sopa+Plato Fuerte+Postre y Brindisis de Año Nuevo...musica de los años 80' para divertirnos y estar juntos......Reserva tu Mesa

New Years Eve at the Jam Session
Music, music and more music!! 9:00 PM-4:00 AM Special menu: Turkey Chilaquiles, BB King Beans, Chipotle Sheppard’s Pie, and Mushrooms with 4 Cheeses. Cost is $150.00 Pesos per adult and $60.00 Pesos per child. Go for dinner or just music! The Jam Session is located on 5th Avenue between 38th and 40th Streets in Playa del Carmen. Call 984-803-4915 for further information or to reserve a table.

Party in Paradise….New Year’s Eve at the Luna Blue!

Some places seem to think New Year’s Eve is a chance to add on a hefty cover charge, double the prices on drinks and try to be super-cool. Not us. Down here at the Luna Blue we think New Year’s Eve should be all about margaritas and palm trees.

So this New Year’s Eve, we are having an old school “Party in Paradise” with Buffett, Booze and Bikinis…

* Start with a New Year’s Eve Happy Hour…2 for 1 Margaritas from 5-8 pm.

* Enjoy live music by Mike Grabow, who will sing about putting your toes in the water and your butt in the sand.

* Whenever Mike takes a break we will turn on Radio Margaritaville.

* Hungry? Spanish Tapas can be delivered right to your swing or table from Miguel at Las Cazuelas Restaurant across the street.

* And just to add to the beach party atmosphere, girls in bikinis drink FREE!

Enjoy Boat Drinks while sitting on a swing beneath a palm thatched roof; stroll in a beautiful tropical garden; dance next to a waterfall; and join us for a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

No cover, no reservations, no inflated prices and “no worries, Mon.”

Luna Blue Hotel and Bar is located on 26th Street between 5th and 10th Avenues. 

Bar Ranita-

Fun, Festivities, Drink Specials, and Music at Bar Ranita.  Party kicks off at 8:00 PM and runs until 4:00 AM!!! Bar Ranita is located on 10th Street between 5th and 10th Avenues in downtown Playa del Carmen.

Azotea-

Open Bar, DJ Marione, and a 10 Tapa tasting menu. Cost per person is $1,300.00 MN. Azotea is located on the roof top of the Hotel El Punto on 5th Avenue between 8th and 10th Streets in Playa del Carmen. Call 984-803-0288 for furhter information or to make a reservation.

Om Playa del Carmen-

Has officially re-opened and will be hosting a New Years Eve Party. The fun starts at 10:00 PM and goes until 4:00 AM! Om Playa is located on 12th Street between 5th Avenue and the beach. 

New Year’s Eve dinner in Akumal:
Lol Ha restaurant main beach Akumal. Thursday, December 31, 2009, 6pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2am

First dinner seating at 6 pm, second seating 9 pm. 10pm live music on the beach. Buffett dinner $39 US per person. For reservations email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

New Year’s Eve dinner at Chez Matisse
6th Street between 5th and 10th Avenues

New Year’s Eve Menu (Menu de Reveillon)
6 courses $ 990

Soupe de Champagne
Ou
French Martini
Served with toast toasts

ENTREES

• Carpaccio de thon aux 5 poivres avec une réduction de soja et balsamique accompagne d’une salade de concombre croquante

Carpaccio de atún en costra de 5 pimientas con una ensalada de pepino crujiente y reducción de soya y balsámico

5 peppercorn crusted tuna carpaccio served with a crunchy cucumber salad and balsamic-soy reduction
Et

• Petit brûlé de fois gras, marmelade de saison

Foie gras servido con marmelada de la temporada

Foie gras brulé served with seasonal marmalada

PLATS

• Langouste sautée a l’ail et romarin, tian de légumes avec un pistou a l’ail et persil

Langosta salteada con ajo y romero, tian de verduras con pesto de ajo y perejil

Caribbean rock lobster sauteed with garlic and Rosemary served with a vegetable tian and a garlic-parsley pesto
Et
• Magret de canard rôti au miel, pomme rotie, sauce fruits rouges

Magret de pato rostizado con miel, manzana rostizada y salsa de frutas rojas

Honey roasted duck breast with roasted apple and a red berry sauce

DESSERTS

• Echelle de dessert

Bon Appétit!!…..

New Year’s Eve dinner at El Bistro at La Tortuga Hotel
10th  Avenue and 14th Street December 31, 2009, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Flavored with Roquefort

or

Shrimp Salad with Mango and white Cacao Liqueur with anise

Lobster Tail Thermidor Served with Valencian sea food Paella accompanied and Mushrooms with Garlic ($70 usd)

or

Filet Mignon in Rosemary sauce perfumed with Bacon and filled Potato au gratin ($55 usd)

Strawberries and cardamom with Ice Cream

For reservations call (984) 873-1484

New Year ’s Eve dinner at El Bistro on La Quinta
5th Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets Thursday, December 31, 2009, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Crab Stuffed Tomatoes
Baked tomato stuffed with crab ball, baked with cheese Oaxaca

or

Pumpkin Flower Cappuccino
Cream of pumpkin flower perfumed with milk foam

New York with Pepper Sauce
New York sealed with Pepper, Rosemary and sea salt, accompanied by mashed Yuca, served in a mirror of a Green Pepper sauce ($55 usd)

or

Lobster Tail Baked
Baked lobster tail with herbs, with mashed cauliflower ($70 usd)

Brownie
Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla ice cream and Strawberry coulis.

For reservations call (984) 873-1484

New Year’s Eve dinner at the La Reina Roja Hotel
20th street between 5th and 10th. Thursday, December 31, 2009, 6:00 PM – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2:00 AM

PRECIO: 650 MXN
Price: $650 pesos

(Incluye cena, aperitivo y 1 botella de vino por pareja)
(Includes dinner, a before dinner drink, and one bottle of wine per couple)

APERITIVOS Vino espumoso ó Mojito
Before Dinner: Sparkling wine or Mojito

Pulpo grillado Parrillado sobre papa cambray y espinacas salteadas
ó Petit trío Amuse Bushe
Grilled octopus with Chambray potatoes and spinach
or a small trio of amuse bouches

Variedad de canapés finos
Variety of fine canapes

SORBET
Nieve de vodka Citrón y frambuesa con espuma de limón
Sorbet of Citron Vodka and stawberries with lime foam

Petit Filet de Poisson
Salmón con costra de café en mantequilla de cítricos a la
vainilla y ravioles rellenos de hongos.
Filet of salmon with a coffe crust, citrus butter with vanilla and mushroom stuffed raviolis.

ó
Pechuga de pavo
En salsa de arándano asado con manzanas y puré de papa
Turkey breast with roasted cranberry sauce with apples and mashed potatoes.

POSTRE
Mil hojas de frambuesa con merengue y culis de frambuesa
Napoleon of strawberries with merengue and a strawberry coulis.

For reservations call (984) 879.3123

New Years Eve Party at La Buena Vida
Thursday, December 31, 2009, 7:30pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2:30am

La Buena Vida Restaurant, Half Moon Bay Akumal

Live music, rock, reggae and salsa.

New Year’s Eve Party at IN FASHION HOTEL
12th Street between 10th and 5th Avenue, December 31st, 2009, 8pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 2am

Live music all night, New Years Eve dinner. For reservations email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

New Year’s Eve Party Night of Mayhem
TSUBA SUSHI LOUNGE, 5ta Avenida esquina Calle34th.
Thursday, December 31, 2009, 8:30pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 1:30am

New Year’s Eve Party PARAISO Beach Club
(Km 1.5 on the beach road Zona Hotelera) Tulum, Mexico
Thursday, December 31, 2009, 9 – 10pmWherePlaya

LINE UP :

WORTHY www.myspace.com…
( DIRTY BIRD, ANABATIC ; UTENSIL )

CHRISTIAN MARTIN www.myspace.com…
( Dirty Bird, Martin Bros ,Sound Pellegrino )

SILVERSURFER A.K.A. SIOPIS www.myspace.com…
( GET PHISICAL, CROSSTOWN REBELS, MANGALI )

FILIPPO GESTALT www.myspace.com…
( ESP records, MILANO IT )

DJ FLUBER " gran return" www.myspace.com…
( ESP records ITALY )

BIONIQ www.myspace.com…
( RACCON, DIALTONE, FANFARE ) MTY

SACPEK www.myspace.com…
( KERNEL REC ) MEX DF

COVER :
250 PESOS GENERAL

SET TIMES :
9PM - 10.30PM SACPEK
10.30PM- 12PM BIONIQ
12PM - 2.30AM WORTHY
2.30AM - 5AM CHRISTIAN MARTIN
5AM-AHEAD SILVERSURFER & FRIENDS
ANYTIME RIGHT BEHIND YOU FILIPPO GESTALT & FLUBER...
(24 HRS NON STOP MUSIC)

b O n U s
VERY SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST IN THE MORNING -STAY TUNED !!!-

New Years Eve Party at Brahma Club
Calle 12 between 5 Av y 10 Av Playa del Carmen

Thursday, December 31, 2009, 10pm – Friday, January 1, 2010, 6am

Reservations recommended. Tel 984-155-2779

A special thanks to Buy Playa for sharing their events calendar!

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