Popping Corks
Miami's Top Five Ways to Start '14 RightLeave 2013 in the dust with fancy eats, open bars, and your first hangover of 2014.And by hangover, we mean ringing in your ears from world-class DJs and enough blinged-out bashers to make even LeBron do a double-take.On that note, a sweatband might not be the worst idea.Lounge Into the New Year: dbBistro ModerneBlow it up with a five-course tasting menu, champagne, ball drop, and DJ. Or lounge it with the raw bar, charcuterie, and oh, another DJ.5p-3a. 225 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Downtown (305-421-8800). $75 and $195. Courtside: Hyde LoungeOnly headliner Pitbull has better seats than those in this exclusive, 250-baller spot at court level.8p. Hyde Lounge at the AAA, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown (855-777-4933). $150-3,500. For the Rock Stars: Delano South BeachThe Weeknd performs poolside, or indulge in a four-course meal at Bianca Restaurant. High rollers, reserve a cabana.9p-5a. Delano South Beach, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-924-4071). $200-700.Asian Style: Patpong RoadTravel to Asia at this hideaway above Khong River House for an Absolut-stocked open bar from 9-10p and a champagne toast. Music by DJ Damion Yancy.9p-2a. Patpong Road, 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach (305-763-8147). No cover. Viva la Mexico: MercaditoGet your Mexican on in Midtown with a five-course sharing menu at 9:45p, plus a two-hour open bar and champagne toast. Margarita toasts are also encouraged.Mercadito, 3252 NE 1 Ave., Miami (786-369-0430). $90.Now pass the bottle of pain reliever.