CHAYA Restaurants in Beverly Hills, downtown Los Angeles, and Venice will enjoy an array of festive New Year’s Eve dining celebrations and exclusively-themed evenings including a “Midnight in Paris,” “New York Nights” and “Mardi Gras Carnival.” CHAYA’s signature Euro Asian cuisine, as overseen by Executive Corporate Chef Shigefumi Tachibe and his culinary team at each CHAYA location, will feature an array of creative and decadent dishes, live entertainment, and midnight toasts, all within distinct locales throughout the city. Angelenos can choose one of three New Year’s Eve destinations at CHAYA Restaurants including:

CHAYA Brasserie Beverly Hills “Midnight in Paris”

Angelenos can ring in 2012 at CHAYA Brasserie while enjoying the unparalleled tastes of a “Midnight in Paris” from Executive Chef Harutaka Kishi who draws from his Parisian and Japanese roots for an inspiring menu. CHAYA Brasserie will celebrate with:

Entertainment: Live music and performance from Sora Nova, playing contemporary tunes with a Parisian flair

First Seating (6 – 7 p.m.): $75 per person (Four Course prix-fixe menu; tax and gratuity not included)

Second Seating (9 – 9.30 p.m.): $135 per person (Five Course prix-fixe menu with Canape upon arrival; tax and gratuity not included)

Menu highlights: Bonsai Box including Hamache Mole; Wasabi Guacamole and Ponzu Lobster Tortellini; Truffle Butter and Maitake Mushroom; Foie Gras Terrine; Sourdough Toast and Pear Chutney; Seared Diver Scallop; Black Angus Beef Duo and Molten Chocolate Cake

Welcome glass of Champagne for a New Year’s Eve toast at midnight

CHAYA Downtown “New York Nights”

Soak in the city that never sleeps at CHAYA Downtown as the energetic vibe of New York is brought to CHAYA Downtown featuring:

Entertainment: Live performance from jazz trio saxophonist Anthony Long Trio

One seating only: All night (5-11 p.m.): $85 per person (Four course prix-fixe menu; tax and gratuity not included) or à la carte menu

Menu highlights as created by Executive Chef Atsushi Kenjo, will include items such as a Bonsai Box with Big Eye Tuna Temari Sushi; Kumamota Oyster and Sea Urchin Shooter; Moroccan Spiced Maple Leaf Duck Salad; Wagyu Beef Tartar;  Wild White Sea Bass Ballotine; Grilled Angus Beef Rib Eye and Red Wine Braised Kobe Short Rib; Chocolate Pave

Welcome glass of Champagne for a New Year’s Eve toast at midnight

Omakase Sushi Lover’s menu for $85 per person (at the sushi bar only; tax and gratuity not included); seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended

The regular dinner menu will be available and offered throughout the restaurant including in the bar and lounge

CHAYA Venice “Mardi Gras Carnival”

Beachcombers can enjoy a Carnival-inspired celebration including:

Live music and an appearance by the Gumbo Brothers, an eclectic brass band, who have firmly rooted themselves in the artistic tradition of Venice Beach

Second Seating (9 – 9.30 p.m.):  $135 per person (Four-course prix-fixe menu and champagne toast at midnight)

Menu highlights will feature Seared Kobe Beef and Fried Oyster Roll; Cajun Spiced Jumbo Shrimp; Crab Gumbo; Lobster Jambalaya; Grilled Angus Fillet Mignon; Half Maine Lobster Tails; Bourbon Braised Short Ribs; Bread Pudding Dulche de Leche

Sushi Bar: available for non-reservation seatings from 5 –11 p.m.

Bar/Lounge: first come, first serve (Happy Hour prices not available)

Saturday, December 31, 2011 Reservations times will vary depending on choice of dinner seating

Locations:

CHAYA BRASSERIE Beverly Hills – 8741 Alden Drive  Los Angeles, CA 90048  310.859.8833

CHAYA downtown – 525 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90017  213.236.9577

CHAYA Venice – 110 Navy St. Venice, CA 90291 310.396.1179

Reservations strongly recommended, walk-ins are also welcome.

CHAYA has an unprecedented 390-year history of restaurants owned and operated by the same Tsunoda family both in Japan and California. CHAYA began under an enormous shade tree in Hayama, Japan, centuries ago, where they offered tea, sweets, and respite to weary horseback travelers. Today, there are two locations in Japan (Hikage Chaya and La Marée de Chaya) and four locations in California (Beverly Hills, Venice, Downtown L.A., and San Francisco). Famous for serving imaginative French-Japanese cuisine and for a tradition of unmatched hospitality, CHAYA Brasserie Beverly Hills is the landmark establishment in Los Angeles that has continued the tradition and rich heritage for 27 years, along with CHAYA Venice, which has been located in this relaxed beachside community for over 20 years, and CHAYA Brasserie San Francisco located on the picturesque Embarcadero with stunning views of the Bay Bridge. CHAYA Downtown is the most recent addition of the group catering to downtown urban dwellers and local professionals for over two years. For more information on all locations, please visit www.thechaya.com. You can also visit CHAYA on Facebook or Twitter.