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For 126 years, Austin's Legendary Driskill Hotel has served as the premier site for Austin weddings. The majestic meeting and event rooms are ideal for the most legendary wedding receptions in Texas, and the superb staff has a reputation for pure service excellence. Plan to make be a part of our chronicled history during this legendary year with an event of your own!

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Posted by The Driskill Catering Team

December 28, 2012 | 01:01 PM

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Austin, Texas

We're ringing in the New year in classic, southern style with a traditional New Year's Eve dinner in The Driskill Grill for $125, and a more lively evening of live entertainment and a midnight Champagne toast in The Driskill Bar for $25. Our classic Grill dinner includes entrance to the Bar and the menu is as follows:

New Years Eve Dinner

Monday, December 31^st, 2012

Amuse Bouche

Raw Oyster on the Half Shell

Champagne, Caviar

First Course

Sous Vide Lamb & Endive Salad

Nasturtium, Lolla Rosa, Toasted Pistachio, Pickled Grapes,

Moscato D’Oro Vinaigrette

Second Course

Espresso-Rubbed Prime Beef Carpaccio

American Sturgeon Caviar, Winter Truffle, Strawberry,

Demi Kale, Pecorino Toscano, 18 Year Balsamic

Third Course

Duck Confit Tartine & Smoked Tomato Bisque

Roasted Oregon Cepes, Cannellini Beans,

Winter Violet Radish, Petite Cress Salad

Entrée Selections

Warm Chanterelle Mushroom Tart

Wilted Sweet Onions, Roasted Hazelnuts, Clothbound Cheddar

Parsnip-Apricot Purée, Crispy Shallots

Slow-Braised Pork Belly with New Zealand Langoustine

Lavender-Scented Celery Root Purée, Crushed Fava Beans, Madeira Sauce

Patagonian Salmon Coulibiac

Cast-Iron Potatoes Pavé, Purple Cauliflower, Preserved Lemon Béarnaise

Dessert Selection

TBD

Posted by Laura Heathcott

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